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The new Agreement will also include detailed performance requirements that establish minimum service standards for inclusion in the Agreement that are both quantifiable and easily measured to verify compliance.
Performance requirements may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
› Disposal and processing facility requirements.
› Minimum waste diversion requirements.
› Collection vehicle emissions standards and requirements. › Collection vehicle weight, size, and noise limitations. › Specifications for container size, color, and labeling. › Public education program requirements (e.g., quarterly newsletter, annual campaigns, classroom presentations, etc.).
› Collection and recycling services to City offices, facilities, and events. › Collection service hours.
› Collection service quality standards.
› Collection driver uniforms and identification badges. › Customer service standards.
Task 3.2 Prepare Qualifications and Recommended Eligible Service Providers As part of the RFP Package, R3 will prepare minimum qualifications regarding each potential service provider’s capacity and capability to perform the requisite services during the contract term and any extension. These qualifications will be required to be submitted with the submittal of proposals from qualified collection contractors.
R3 has an extensive list of solid waste companies operating in California and nationally and will provide a mailing list to the City for consideration when sending out the RFP package. R3 will work with the City to publicize the availability of the RFP package and work with City staff to post the RFP on the City’s preferred website.
As part of this task, we will provide an electronic version of the draft minimum qualifications to the City for comments.
At City staff’s preference and in conjunction with our bi-weekly virtual check in meetings, we will be available to meet with City staff to address the City’s comments. Following discussion with the City and using a single compiled document with comments from the City Contract Manager, R3 will compile our final minimum qualifications for incorporation into the RFP Package.
Task 3.3 Prepare Criteria and Methodology to Evaluate Proposals R3 will prepare a written set of recommended evaluation criteria and a methodology for review and discussion with City staff. In R3’s experience, the evaluation will include, but not be limited to, conducting an initial “pass-fail” review.
We will provide an electronic version of the draft criteria and methodology to evaluate proposals to the City for comments. At City staff’s preference and in conjunction with our regular virtual check in meetings, we will be available to meet with City staff to address the City’s comments. Following discussion with the City and using a single compiled document with comments from the City Contract Manager, R3 will compile our final criteria and methodology to evaluate proposals for incorporation into the RFP Package.
Task 3.4 Prepare RFP Package
Task 3.4.1 Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP) Package
R3 will develop an RFP package – this includes a draft RFP, a draft Solid Waste Agreement and cost forms for proposers to complete and the evaluation criteria and methodology. The draft RFP will specify minimum requirements and qualifications and will require proposers to submit work plans that specify how they will transition to new services, achieve diversion requirements, implement customer service programs, and promote public education activities. The RFP package will include waste data (tonnage and current account data) previously collected in Tasks 1 and 2.
Separate sections of the RFP may include, for example:
› Section A: Introduction to the RFP, Instructions, Schedule, Procurement Goals and Objectives › Section B: Available Background Information, Demographic, Service Account Data — (i.e., tonnage, number of accounts, historical operating information, and current services) › Section C: Overview of Requested Service Requirements
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› Section D: Response Format and Submittal Process, Qualification Requirements, Required Work Plans, and Proposed Rates
— Transition Plan, detailing the plans and schedule of events leading up to the provision of new services. — Operations Plan, presenting specific collection and processing programs to be implemented in the City including vehicles, containers, route operations, facilities, safety, and reporting. — Customer Service Plan, detailing specifically customer service operations. — Diversion Plan, describing the diversion and sustainability programs associated with providing the requested services.
— Education and Outreach Plan, specifying methods and public education materials that will be used at program start-up and throughout the agreement term and any extensions. — Financial Services Plan, access to capital, current financial statements, balance sheet, profit and loss statement and debt.
— Proposal Cost and Service Forms, excel worksheets for proposers to provide their proposed customer rates and supporting cost data.
› Section E: Evaluation Selection Criteria and Evaluation Process › Section F: RFP Conditions, Communication Protocol for Contractors and the City, and Proposal Cost and Service Forms.
› Attachment 1: Draft Solid Waste Agreement.
Task 3.4.2 Finalize and Issue RFP and Agreement
Following City staff review, R3 will be available to meet with City staff and the City Attorney to address comments.
Based on City direction, R3 will finalize the RFP package and provide the City with an electronic copy which can be used to present to City Council for review, if desired.
Task 3.4.3 Conduct a Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting and Prepare the RFP R3 will conduct a mandatory pre-proposal meeting with prospective proposers. The pre-proposal meeting will provide the opportunity for the City to review the RFP with prospective proposers and answer questions as appropriate. We will prepare written responses to questions raised before and during the pre-proposal meeting for submittal to all parties that attended the meeting. In addition, R3 will prepare addenda to the RFP as necessary.
Task 3.5 Evaluate Proposals
R3 will assist the City with the evaluation of up to four (4) proposals received in response to the RFP. The evaluation will include, but not be limited to, conducting an initial “pass-fail” checklist against RFP minimum requirements, and evaluating the proposers’ qualifications, references, processing and disposal facilities, approach to meeting the City’s diversion requirements, customer rates (prices), collection methods, customer service programs, financial statements, transition experience and work plans. Should the City receive more than four (4) proposals, R3 has included a 10% contingency in the overall budget and, upon City authorization, will evaluate additional proposals using this budget.
After the initial evaluation is completed, we will prepare any written requests for clarification to the haulers, as necessary. In the event a proposal does not meet the minimum requirements of the RFP, we will recommend that the proposal be disqualified as non-compliant with the RFP requirements.
R3’s role in the evaluation process will also include facilitating the evaluation meetings and the proposer interviews, and coordinating facility site visits. This will include preparing City staff in advance with questions to be asked to evaluate the information provided during interviews and site visits.
Separate sections of the evaluation analysis may include, for example:
› Executive Summary: Introducing and summarizing the evaluation analysis and the recommendation. › Summary of RFP Responses
› Reference Checks
› Financial Capability
› Technical Proposal: Work plans including Transition Plan and route design, operations and performance requirements, public safety plan, customer service plan, diversion and sustainability programs, education and outreach plan, and record-keeping and data management plan. › Customer Rate and Cost Proposals: Consistent with the proposed activities, proposed equipment, requested services, and work plans.
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› Enhanced Proposal Terms
› Rate revenues to the hauler and City
› Start-up capital costs
Following drafting the evaluation analysis, R3 will facilitate several meetings with City staff, as directed by the City Contract Manager. Meetings will include (1) a summary of the proposals received, including any proposed enhancements; and (2) the results of the evaluation process. This process may also include site visits to facilities of up to four (4) potential service providers as determined by R3 and City staff.
Additional aspects of the evaluation process will include:
› Coordination of site visit schedule and development of site visit questions for review and approval by City staff if needed.
› Prepare detailed evaluation report of recommended proposers. › Meeting with City staff to discuss evaluation criteria and select proposers to be selected for interviews. › Coordinate interviews with up to four (4) proposers, including scheduling and development of questions in consultation with City staff.
› Up to two (2) meetings to provide (1) a summary of the proposals received, including any proposed enhancements; and (2) the results of the evaluation process.
Task 4 Negotiate with Top Ranked Proposer(s) and Present Results Task 4.1 Agreement Negotiations
Based on direction from the City, R3 will confirm and clarify deal points, and lead Agreement negotiations with the top ranked proposer(s). Negotiations will focus on clarifying the proposer’s services and cost proposal and incorporating any optional services as may be selected by City staff. This Task will include meetings with the City beforehand to confirm our approach for the negotiations. Our proposal assumes up to four (4) negotiation meetings with top ranked proposers, including pre- and post-discussions with City staff to confirm approach and recap as necessary.
Task 4.2 Finalize New Agreement and Present Recommendations to City Council R3 will present the results of the evaluation process to City Council tentatively set for January 2024, including recommendations made by the evaluation team. This will include a summary of the proposal process, proposals received, the evaluation process, and the results and recommendations for award of the Agreement.
Based on direction from City Council, we will incorporate any program changes or options selected by City Council and finalize the Agreement for finalist proposer to sign. This will include incorporating changes to the draft agreement through the issuance of addenda by the City, any final program options selected during the selection process, proposed rates, final work plans, exhibits, etc.
R3 will prepare a second presentation to City Council summarizing the evaluation process and recommendations for award based on program changes or options selected by City Council during the first presentation.
Task 5 As Needed Consulting Services (Optional)
In our experience, additional requests related to the above scope of work come up from time to time. To account for this, we are including a 10% contingency line item in our proposed budget in order to cover unanticipated items outside the proposed scope of work that may arise. Additionally, we have included the following optional tasks that would be billed on a time and material basis.
Task 5.1 Solid Waste Contractor Transition
Upon approval of the new Agreement, R3 will assist the City in oversight of the transition to the new company, including compliance with the transition plan. R3 staff will be available to provide staff with support in reviewing reports, performance metrics, and outreach documents and communication from the selected hauler. We will provide guidance and advice to staff regarding means of monitoring and addressing potential performance issues and non-compliance with the new agreement. Other tasks include ensuring all capital is purchased and delivered as appropriate, operations are in line with current and proposed services, and public education is adequate and consistent with all tasks agreed upon.
R3 will bring any variations from plans or concerns to City staff for direction. Our goal is to ensure that the transition is as seamless as possible for the current customers.
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Task 5.2 Proposition 218 Notice Preparation and Hearing Via this task, R3 will provide guidance, support, and recommendations for best practices to the City as it proceeds with a Proposition 218 process for its solid waste rates.
This may include:
› Review and analysis of proposed solid waste rates for conformance with Proposition 218 requirements. › Development of a Proposition 218 notice to ratepayers and/or property owners. › Support for the City’s Proposition 218 protest rate hearing.
Overall, the Proposition 218 notice and protest hearing process needs to:
› Demonstrate the rates do not exceed the reasonable cost of providing solid waste service. › Describe the basis for the proposed rates and the services provided. › Describe the process for protesting the rates and what a majority protest would mean for the City Councils’ ability to adopt the noticed rates.
R3 is well practiced in supporting our clients in a simple, straightforward Proposition 218 noticing process – our approach to this Task largely entails providing guidance and support to the City as it notices and hears proposed solid waste rates.
Please Note: Printing and mailing of Proposition 218 notices is not included in our proposed Scope or Budget. R3 will provide the City a draft Proposition 218 notice. One round of revisions in response to comments and attendance at one Proposition 218 public hearing is included in our pricing.
Specifically, the notice will include:
› A clear statement about the current rates and timeline for adjustments. › A brief description of the rate adjustment process.
› An impact section that projects what the average customer pays now and the anticipated effect on the rate increase, over time.
Project Schedule
R3’s proposed schedule, below, incorporates tentative completion dates.
TASK TENTATIVE
COMPLETION
Conduct a Project Kick-Off Meeting April 24, 2023
Conduct Comprehensive Analysis of the City’s Solid Waste Program May 2023 Develop New Franchise Agreement June 9, 2023
Prepare RFP Package June 9, 2023
Finalize and Issue RFP and Agreement June 23, 2023
Conduct a Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting and Prepare RFP Addenda July 12, 2023 Proposals Due September 1, 2023
Proposals Evaluation September 2023
Interviews October 16, 2023
Present Evaluation Team Results to City Council November 15, 2023 Negotiate with Top Ranked Proposer(s) December 2023
Finalize New Agreement and Present Recommendations to City Council January, 2024 Initiate New Service July 1, 2024
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2. PROJECT TEAM
Carrie Baxter, Sr. Managing Consultant, will serve as Project Lead and primary point of contact. She currently leads our procurement and negotiation section and has assisted numerous jurisdictions in procuring and negotiation new agreements. Carrie has over a decade of experience in solid waste consulting, in a broad range of operational, planning, and financial projects. She specializes in providing legislative compliance assistance to local jurisdictions for implementing or expanding programs related to organic material collection, tracking, and infrastructure development, as well as assisting in negotiating improvements and incorporating best practices into municipal codes and solid waste collection contracts.
Scott Hanin, Sr. Director, has assisted dozens of California jurisdictions in the procurement, development, and negotiation of their solid waste agreements. He also understands the financial and cost issues and is particularly adept at negotiating solutions that work for both parties. Carrie and Scott are currently working with the City of Rosemead to procure a new solid waste collection contract and recently worked together on revisions to a City of Westlake Village’s solid waste management ordinance and negotiated a new solid waste collection contract. Ryan Calkins, Sr. Managing Consultant, is one of R3’s preeminent experts in all aspects of collections and processing operational and performance reviews of private and municipal haulers. He will provide overall project support. The team will be rounded out by Angela Micheletti, Associate Consultant, who combines her background in geology with her passion for research and data analysis to work with local governments in reducing and better managing their waste streams. She will provide support to Carrie, Scott, and Ryan throughout the engagement.
Organizational Chart
The City’s core project team will be the primary, day-to-day staff responsible for this engagement. Our team also has the ability to draw upon additional, on-call staff members on an as-needed basis.
Core Project Team
PROJECT LEAD
Carrie Baxter
Sr. Managing Consultant
KEY TEAM MEMBERS
Scott Hanin
Sr. Director
Ryan Calkins
Sr. Managing Consultant
Angela Micheletti
Associate Consultant
STAFF RESOURCES
Paulina Benner
Sr. Managing Consultant
Additional, On-Call Staff Members
Peggy Paulsen
Managing Consultant
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Relevant Experience
Carrie Baxter
Sr. Managing Consultant, Project Lead
About
Carrie Baxter has over a decade of experience in solid waste consulting, in a broad range of operational, planning, and financial projects. She specializes in providing legislative compliance assistance and assisting local jurisdictions in negotiating improvements and incorporating best practices and new state legislation in their Municipal Codes and collection Agreements.
She also has significant experience with competitive procurement projects for solid waste management services, including providing financial analysis services, such as studying rates and how to incentivize diversion, and engaging the community and stakeholders. In addition, Carrie routinely supports operations and performance reviews, evaluating billing and reporting systems and conducting on-site route audits, conducting comprehensive benchmarking and rate surveys, and creating disaster debris management plans for various cities in California.
Education & Certifications
» Bachelor of Science in Organization, Leadership & Management, University of San Francisco » Published Author - March/April 2019 BioCycle magazine » Presenter - 2019 BioCycle West Coast Conference and the 2019 California Resource Recovery Association Conference - on rate setting for organics diversion » Procurement Assistance | Cities of Beaumont, El Cajon, Half Moon Bay, Rancho Cordova, Rohnert Park, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Clarita, and Thousand Oaks, Town of Windsor, and California State Polytechnic University at Pomona Project Lead, responsible for developing request for proposal packages to include draft franchise agreement including specific latest solid waste and recycling/organics trends, best management practices related to both franchise agreement services and terms and conditions, and updates of recent legislation. After receiving proposals, she provided an unbiased summary of each proposal and a side-by-side comparison of the proposals to aid the Evaluation Committee in their review. » Negotiation Assistance | Cities of Banning, Citrus Heights, Fairfield, Irwindale, Rancho Cordova, Rolling Hills Estates, Santa Barbara, Santa Clarita, Temple City, Vallejo, and Westlake Village, and Nevada County Project Lead, utilized her particular expertise in reviewing agreements and recommending updates and revisions to contract language to incorporate legislative requirements and improve the efficiency, safety, and overall cost-effectiveness of existing operations. She provided an unbiased summary of each proposal and a side-by-side comparison of the proposals to aid the Evaluation Committee in their review.
» Solid Waste Procurement Services | City of Eastvale
Sr. Managing Consultant, conducted a limited competitive Request for Information (RFI) whereby current contractors (WM and Burrtec) vied for an exclusive agreement to provide all solid waste services to all sectors of the City. Carrie focused on conducting a transparent procurement process that focuses on compliant collection programs, competitive rates, and highlevels of customer service. Following receipt of two very competitive proposals, she led negotiations with Waste Management resulting in full reimbursement of the RFI process and updated agreement language to incorporate industry best practices and legislative compliant terms addressing AB 341, 1826, and SB 1383. » Procurement Services | City of Rosemead
Project Lead, developed and presented to City Council a request for proposal package that addressed the challenges of SB 1383 and short-term needs for a new or negotiated contract with only 8 months remaining until the current contract term expires. The package included a draft franchise agreement with latest solid waste and recycling/organics trends, best management practices related to both franchise agreement services and terms and conditions, and updates of recent legislation. With five proposals received, Carrie acted as the evaluation team chairperson and led the team through weekly updates, reviewing the proposals, scheduling and conducting interviews, preparing questions, and drafting summaries of the proposals and staff report for presentation to City Council. Over the next quarter, she will present the evaluation team’s findings to City Council and request direction to negotiate the final contract for award. » Waste and Recycling Consulting, and Waste Audit for County Facilities | County of Santa Clara Project Lead, technical assistance provided in the development and distribution of the request for proposal package for the collection and transportation of waste from County facilities. Incorporated best practices to achieve County sustainability goals and innovative approaches to zero waste. Participated in the evaluation of three proposals, and advised evaluation team before and during the interview process.
» Procurement and Negotiation Assistance | Zero Waste Sonoma Project Lead, assisted Zero Waste Sonoma in obtaining two short-term processing facility Agreements, and is currently providing on-call assistance in the finalization of one long-term processing facility Agreement to provide for organics processing capacity throughout the Sonoma County region. She also recently participated in the negotiation assistance for the nearby cities of Shafter and Rohnert Park and the Town of Windsor.
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Relevant Experience
Scott Hanin
Sr. Director, Project Support
About
Scott Hanin has more than 30 years of solid waste experience, including serving as the Executive Director of the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (RecycleMore). Scott was also City Manager for the City of El Cerrito for 17 years, a member agency of the RecycleMore. Scott oversaw all aspects of city government including budget development, strategic planning, community engagement, organizational development and restructuring, capital projects, legislative compliance, and oversight of all department heads.
Throughout his career Scott has worked in many related capacities including a recycling outreach coordinator, project manager of buy-back and drop of centers and environmental analyst for the City of New York. In his work as a consultant, Scott has assisted agencies throughout California with all aspects of their solid waste and diversion programs including contract development and management, program design, financial analysis and rate setting.
He is currently assisting a number of jurisdictions in developing and evaluating SB 1383 programs and administering the related contract documents.
Education & Certifications
» Master of Public Administration, New York University
» Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Delaware » Procurement Services | City of Rosemead
Project Lead, currently assisting the City with the development of a Request for Proposals, and a new, SB 1383 compliant agreement. This includes developing schedules, deal points, drafts and presentations for stakeholders as well as City fee development and Proposition 218 compliance.
» Procurement Services | City of Rancho Cordova
Project Lead, currently supporting the City with development of a Request for Proposals, Community engagement plan and development of a new, SB 1383 compliant agreement. This includes developing schedules, deal points, drafts, and presentations for stakeholders.
» Negotiation and SB 1383 Compliance Assistance | City of Clayton Sr. Director, working with the City to review SB 1383 programs, review the cost impacts and develop a new franchise agreement for negotiation of a long-term franchise agreement. » Assistance with Agreement Assignment | Cities of Cerritos and Downey Sr. Director, worked with the Cities to conduct a high-level review of the financial strength of Athens, including the impact of the assignment on Athens finances, and to review Athens’s operations and organizational structure, in order to determine its ability to take over all the responsibilities described in the Franchise Agreement. » Cost-Based Review, Performance Review, and Negotiations | City of San Bruno Sr. Director, currently assisting the City with their process of negotiating a new solid waste franchise agreement which is including both operational and financial reviews and development of new SB 1383 programs and their evaluation. » Assistance with Agreement Assignment | Novato Sanitary District Sr. Director, working with the City to evaluate the possible assignment of the current collection franchise from the sanitary district to the city. Coordinating the assignment with all of the stakeholders including the Sanitary District, City, LAFCO and the hauler. The franchise agreement between Novato San and Recology covers both the entirety of the City of Novato, and some parts of Unincorporated Marin County.
» Assistance with Disposal Agreement Negotiations | City of Los Altos Sr. Director, currently serving as negotiator for the City to assist in securing a new disposal agreement with Republic Services in an effort to ensure disposal capacity, increased diversion and rate stability. » Solid Waste Agreement Negotiations and Procurement Support | City of South Pasadena Sr. Director, assisting the City in the review of their current exclusive franchise agreement and developing a new, SB 1383 compliant agreement with the necessary services and requirements. » Program Oversight, Development, Negotiation, and Compliance | RecycleMore* Former Executive Director, in this role, Scott was primarily responsible for developing programs and public education, negotiating agreements, setting rates, and ensuring regulatory compliance for six jurisdictions. Scott was also responsible for rate setting and negotiating with franchised haulers for new organics program and area wide public information program. *denotes completion while at previous firm
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Relevant Experience
» Procurement and Negotiation Assistance | Ventura County Sr. Managing Consultant, assisted County in drafting the request for proposal and franchise agreement in advance of their RFP process for residential services. Currently assisting the County in evaluating proposals, providing analysis and data review for Evaluation Team during interviews and subsequent discussions, and assisting with negotiations. » Procurement and Negotiation Assistance | City of Pomona Project Lead, assisted in evaluating proposals, conducted site visits of the proposed facilities, facilitated interviews, assisted with negotiations, and prepared a final staff report to present the results and recommendations to City Council regarding the outsourcing of its municipal solid waste operation. As a result of negotiations, he helped to maintain lower residential rates and discounted MFD rates, better incentives for displaced employees, and increased service levels for all lines of business. » Negotiation Assistance | City of Salinas
Project Lead, recently assisted in the negotiations with the City of Rolling Hills Estates and their hauler, designing the new Agreement to assist the City in complying with state legislation and Republic’s operations and reporting, while maintaining current service levels.
» Procurement and Negotiation Assistance | City of El Cajon Project Support, utilized his particular expertise in reviewing agreements and operations plans. He provided an unbiased summary of each proposal and a side-by-side comparison of the proposals to aid the Evaluation Committee in their review of proposed service packages.
» Operational and Performance Analysis and Rate Study | City of Folsom Sr. Managing Consultant, currently assisting for the City’s municipal operational and performance analysis and rate study for the City of Folsom. The goals of the analysis include maximizing the use of collection capacity, maximizing productive staff time, improving operational processes and procedures, and recommending technological options to improve services provided.
» Performance Review of Haulers | Cities of Salinas, Santa Rosa, Wildomar, Los Altos, Fairfield, Piedmont, Petaluma, and Cotati Sr. Managing Consultant, previously conducted an operation and performance review of Republic, the franchised hauler for the City of Salinas. He has conducted similar hauler operations and performance reviews for the cities of Cotati, Petaluma, and Wildomar. As part of the City of Cotati’s project, Ryan was responsible for assessing contractor compliance, conducting route audits, and evaluating the efficiency and safety of the franchised hauler’s collection operations. » Routing Review | RecycleSmart
Sr. Managing Consultant, assessed validity of customer complaints related to post-service collection issues via in-field investigation, conducted driver observations pertaining to safe practices and technical application of vehicle operation, and reviewed status of streets and containers both pre- and post-service during route audits for a comparative analysis of service-related conditions.
Ryan Calkin
Sr. Managing Consultant, Project Support
About
For the past two decades, Ryan Calkins has perfected his craft in each leadership and management role he has served in – varying from the Marine Corps to a private solid waste collection company, Waste Management, to today, a solid waste municipal consulting firm. In each of these roles, he has leveraged his experience to analyze, plan, and implement effective solutions that continually improve operations.
In his role as Sr. Managing Consultant for R3, Ryan focuses his experience on collections and processing operational and performance reviews of private and municipal haulers. His expertise also extends to procurement and negotiation of solid waste service agreements.
These projects range from assisting with sole-source negotiations, with an existing service provider, to managing all aspects of a competitive procurement process for collection and post-collection services, to assessing the potential for privatizing municipal operations. For performance reviews, he looks at all aspects of a hauler’s performance, including contract and regulatory compliance, management structure, administration, reporting and safety procedures, customer service protocols, and vehicle and equipment maintenance practices.
Education & Certifications
» Master’s in Business Administration, California State University, Sacramento » Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Management, San Francisco State University » Manager of Collection Systems Certification, Solid Waste Association of North America
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Angela Micheletti
Associate Consultant, Project Support
About
Angela Micheletti combines her background in geology with her passion for research and data analysis to work with local governments in reducing and better managing their waste streams.
She has a strong background in assessing environmental impacts, engaging others in action - without hindering performance - to obtain measurable results. She is research-oriented and focused on providing client-centered service, accurate collection of data, and high-quality report writing.
As an Associate Consultant for R3, Angela provides important support on a variety of solid waste management projects, including policy planning and implementation, negotiations and procurement, financial and rate reviews, as well as assisting jurisdictions with incorporating state regulations into their solid waste contracts. Additionally, she has conducted surveys, performed online and in-the-field data research, and has compiled and critically analyzed the resulting data and findings for our clients and their communities.
Education & Certifications
» Bachelor of Science in Geology, University of California, Davis Relevant Experience
» SB 1383 Compliance Plan & Negotiation Assistance | City of Vallejo Associate Consultant, currently providing assistance on electronic annual report, contacting edible food recovery organizations and making tier 1 edible food generator calls to the community, as well as providing site visits, attending meetings, and taking notes.
» On-Call Solid Waste Consulting Services | City of Rancho Cordova Associate Consultant, supporting the City with residential agreement administration, which includes reviewing monthly reports, attending meetings, answering emails, and phones calls from residents regarding collection services. She also provides support in the edible food recovery site visits to inspect Tier 1 and Tier 2 business operations, to verify whether businesses are donating and to update the City’s quarterly report spreadsheets. In charge of commercial agreements being sent out on time and to make sure the agreements have corrected information. » Negotiation Support and Options | County of Santa Clara Associate Consultant, currently assisting the County with negotiating a new solid waste franchise agreements for three different service areas. She has attended interviews for each of the proposed haulers and conducted site visits to the facilities in each service area that will need to be serviced.
» Consulting Services for Solid Waste Contract | City of Santa Barbara Associate Consultant, recently she was involved with the process of creating and editing the new franchise agreement, and in negotiations between the City and hauler to negotiate deal points. Currently, she is assisting with edits to the new franchise agreement, attending meetings with the City and the haulers, and reviewing current franchise agreements to compare and revise draft agreement, while also checking the city code to confirm aspects of the draft agreement are correct. » Negotiation Assistance | City of Westlake Village
Associate Consultant, currently assisting the City by creating their administrative checklist by reviewing their franchise agreement. Maintains the records of monthly and quarterly reports that are received by haulers, verifies the information is compliant with state law, and assists with questions related to SB 1383, edible food recovery, and diversion requirements.
Recently, she also provided grant assistance in order to secure funding for education and outreach regarding SB 1383. » Procurement Assistance | City of Rosemead
Associate Consultant, recently assisted with the RFP process and creation of the City’s new Franchise Agreement after several revisions. She created a list of services provided by the City, after reviewing current franchise agreement to ensure those services were being transferred over to the new franchise agreement. She is currently assisting the City with drafting a staff report for City Council, and attending meetings and taking notes for the City. She also conducted a rate survey by researching surrounding jurisdictions garbage collection rates and helped determine recommendations for the next steps » On-Call Solid Waste Consulting Services | Town of Windsor Associate Consultant, reviewing current agreements and amendments to develop a checklist for staff to monitor agreements, as well as maintaining records of monthly/quarterly reports that are received by haulers, verifying the information is compliant with state law, and assisting with questions related to SB 1383, edible food recovery, and diversion requirements. » Negotiation Assistance | City of Clayton
Associate Consultant, supporting the City with reviewing SB 1383 programs, reviewing cost impacts, and developing a new franchise agreement for negotiation of a long-term franchise agreement.
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3. R3 QUALIFICATIONS
About R3
Incorporated in California in 2002, R3 is a California Certified Small Business with offices in Oakland and Roseville. For the past two decades, we have specialized in providing a diverse range of solid waste management consulting services to public agencies, including rate and financial reviews, competitive procurement and/or extension negotiations of collection, processing and disposal services; development, implementation and monitoring of service contracts and franchise agreements; and legislative compliance.
For the past two decades, we have specialized in providing a diverse range of solid waste management consulting services to public agencies, including:
› Planning, implementation and monitoring, and administrative services in support of legislative compliance with SB 1383 and SB 1016 and Assembly Bill (AB) 939, AB 341, AB 1826, AB 1594, AB 1669, AB 901, and AB 876.
› Rate and financial reviews and analyses of fees, rates, and rate structure options. › Competitive procurements and/or extension negotiations of collection, processing, and disposal. › Developing, implementing, and monitoring hauler performance of service contracts and agreements.
Our team has dedicated their careers to the field of solid waste management and sustainability, and skillfully deliver expert industry analysis and recommendations to our clients, who consist of municipalities, jurisdictions, public agencies, and joint power authorities - but never the solid waste companies we may be reviewing someday.
Procurement & Negotiation Services
Our team provides a variety of negotiation and procurement assistance services for our clients, ranging from assisting jurisdictions with “sole-source” negotiations with an existing service provider, to managing all aspects of a competitive procurement process for solid waste and recycling collection, recycling, organics, processing and disposal services. We typically provide “full-service” procurement assistance, meaning that we work closely with our clients on all aspects of a competitive procurement project.
Our procurement and negotiation services include the following:
› Negotiation, development, and monitoring of contracts and Agreements. › Assistance with the technical and financial evaluation of proposals. › Evaluation of commercial collection system service options and structures. › Development of policy and programmatic alternatives that meet the specific needs of the community. › Compliance monitoring and review.
› Design of performance standards, incentives, and penalties related to contractor performance. › Development of an annual adjustment mechanism to contractor compensation and user rates and fees. › Leadership in community and stakeholder engagement processes, including workshops, focus groups, surveys, interviews, and presentations.
› Preparation and distribution of Request for Proposals packages, including the Agreement and operating contracts.
Legislative Compliance Assistance
R3 provides a full range of planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and administrative services in support of regulatory compliance. Our knowledgeable, experienced staff advise and guide our clients to ensure that jurisdictions meet and remain compliant with all current regulatory requirements, and proactively plan for the demands of impending legislation. We provide a coordinated approach that is logical, cost-effective, and draws upon our operational, public policy, and public education and outreach capabilities.
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Our specific legislative and regulatory compliance services include the following:
› Developing and evaluating commercial recycling and organics recycling programs. › Analyzing options for program improvement and potential new programs. › Identifying businesses subject to compliance with AB 341 and AB 1826. › Monitoring and tracking covered generator compliance. › Designing and assessing public education and outreach materials and methods for notifying businesses of their requirements and compliance options.
› Developing franchised waste hauler tracking methods for necessary reporting, public education and outreach, and compliance monitoring requirements.
› Providing on-site waste assessments, material characterizations, and hands-on technical assistance to regulated businesses to support their compliance.
› Facilitating private sector diversion opportunities, including food donations and recycle/reuse vendors.
Hauler Transition Support
As part of R3’s RFP process, we usually ask for, or assist in the development of a transition plan from the proposing service providers. This plan, which is typically formatted as a checklist to organize and track implementation tasks during the transition period, is initially developed at the project kick-off meeting, and reviewed and updated at the regularly scheduled meetings between the service provider(s) and R3. With our extensive experience and knowledge, we determine what is required for the transition and scope out a timeline to make sure that all items are completed, and services start without a big interruption.
Other than the need for potential cart delivery, purchase of new trucks, customer cart selections, route maps, etc., transition assistance often requires the development and distribution of public outreach and education materials. R3 has extensive experience engaging a wide range of diverse community stakeholder groups as part of Zero Waste implementation planning, revisions to ordinances, education and outreach programming, service contract/franchise agreement drafting, and overall strategic solid waste plan development.
Hauler Cost-Based Rate Reviews
R3 regularly assists jurisdictions with solid waste rate and cost-based studies, consisting of the following:
› Review and analysis of fees, rates, and rate structure options. › Projection and analysis of revenues and expenses over an extended planning period (5-10 years). › Development of rate models, cost-of-service rates and multiple-year rate-adjustment recommendations. › Analysis of annual costs, including capital expenditures, operations and maintenance, debt service, depreciation, and reserve requirements.
› Evaluation and analysis of the current cost of services. › Evaluating rates and rate structures for Proposition 218 compliance. › Conducting nexus studies to support enterprise fund transfers. › Developing enterprise fund rate models.
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Operations &
Performance
Review
Rate Study /
Financial
Review
SB 1383
Compliance
Negotiation
Assistance
Procurement
Assistance
City of Banning X X
City of Beaumont X X
City of Burbank X X X
City of Cloverdale X X X X
City of Eastvale X
City of El Cajon X X
City of Fairfield X X X X
City of Folsom X X X X
City of Petaluma X X X X X
City of Piedmont X X X X
City of Pomona X X X X X
City of Rancho Cordova X X X X X
City of Rohnert Park X X X
City of Rosemead X X
City of Salinas X X X X
City of San Bruno X X X
City of San Luis Obispo X
City of Santa Barbara X
City of Santa Clara X X X X
City of Santa Clarita X X X
City of Santa Monica X X X
City of Santa Rosa X X X X
City of Turlock X X
County of Sacramento X X
Sonoma County X X X
Town of Windsor X X X
CLIENT
SERVICES PROVIDED
Relevant Experience and References
Since 2002, R3’s project team has developed a unique level of relevant experience and knowledge of solid waste solutions that can help you deliver the programs and policies that your community needs. Our work, with a sampling shown below, covers everything from agreement negotiations to policy and ordinances development, legislative compliance, and education and outreach.
Our team is proud to have served 120+ clients over the past three years, and on the following pages, we have compiled a sample list of projects relevant to the City’s scope of work.
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1. City of Santa Clarita
Mr. Curtis William, Administrative Assistant
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
661.255.4308 | [email protected]
Brief Description
R3 was engaged by the City of Santa Clarita to provide an analysis of its exclusive Franchise Agreements (Agreements) for solid waste residential and commercial service with Waste Management (WM) and Burrtec Waste Industries Inc. (Burrtec), which are set to expire in 2023. R3 also prepared a comparative rate and services analysis of surrounding market conditions. One objective of this analysis was to develop an understanding of how the City’s current solid waste collection programs and services, performance standards and operational requirements compare to solid waste industry standard best practices. Another was to determine the key negotiation points to consider during discussions with WM and Burrtec regarding contract terms, extensions, and/or amendments. Our team comprehensively reviewed the City’s existing Agreements, including amendments, and provided recommendations for contract enhancements that address the City’s goals and state legislative requirements including SB 1383, AB 1826, AB 939, and the China National Sword.
R3 was also engaged in 2019 to review an extraordinary rate request from Burrtec relating to extraordinary changes in the cost of providing services to the City’s solid waste customers. Via that effort, R3 reviewed and analyzed financial statements provide by Burrtec, confirmed the logic and evidence supporting Burrtec’s rate adjustment request, compared the resulting outcomes to other rates in the region, and provided a final memorandum of findings and recommendations.
2. City of Eastvale
Mr. Marc Donohue, City Clerk / Communications Director
12363 Limonite Ave., Suite 910, Eastvale, 91752
951.703.4421 | [email protected]
Brief Description
The City had exclusive Franchise Agreements with Waste Management of the Inland Empire (WM) and Burrtec Waste Industries (Burrtec) for the collection of refuse, recycling, and green waste. The City engaged R3 to conduct a limited competitive Request for Information (RFI) whereby both haulers will vie for an exclusive agreement to provide all solid waste services to all sectors of the City. The focus of this engagement was to conduct a transparent procurement process that focuses on compliant collection programs, competitive rates, and high levels of customer service.
R3 contracted with the City to develop procurement strategies and deal points for a new agreement. With that information, we prepared and issued RFI documents, including a new agreement. The procurement process included R3 leading a mandatory pre-proposal conference, responding to and providing clarification to questions submitted by the haulers, conducting evaluation of proposals, negotiating with the top ranked proposer, and finalizing and presenting the new draft agreement for City Council approval.
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3. City of Westlake Village
Mr. Michael Forbes, AICP, Planning Director
31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91361
818.706.1613 | [email protected]
Brief Description
Since August 2021, R3 has partnered with the City to evaluate the City’s current solid waste collection system, hauler contract, and regulatory requirements. R3 assisted the City with revisions to the City’s solid waste management ordinance and negotiated a new solid waste collection contract. R3 worked with City staff to develop a complete list of deal points to negotiate into a new contract, including SB 1383 compliant programs and services (3-container collection for all customers, reporting and compliance provisions, route inspections and reviews, color-compliant containers, standardized labeling, and public outreach and education), industry best practices, exclusivity of the commercial market, and program fees to cover the cost to manage the agreement.
To comply with SB 1383, R3 also assisted the City by drafting revisions to the City’s solid waste management ordinance. In summary, SB 1383 requires all jurisdictions through the State to update their municipal codes to enable jurisdictions to enforce the new requirements, which were incorporated in the City’s municipal code update. At this time, R3 continues to work alongside City staff to comply with solid waste legislation including SB 1383, in addition to administering the solid waste and recycling programs and interface with CalRecycle on the City’s behalf.
4. City of Pomona
Ms. Shandy Dittman, Sr. Management Analyst
505 South Garey Ave., Pomona, 91766
909.620.3797 | [email protected]
Brief Description
R3 assisted through management reviews and efficiency studies of its municipal solid waste collection operations in support of a decision as to whether to continue with municipal operations or outsource the system.
Our team projected the estimated revenues realized through outsourcing and the potential impact on customer rates, and conducted a refuse vehicle impact study to quantify the impact of the City’s residential solid waste vehicles on the City’s residential streets and the associated street maintenance costs. The operational review considered safety, customer service, routing analysis, routing productivity, management and administration, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. The vehicle impact fee study reviewed impacts and associated costs of refuse vehicles on residential and commercial streets. The financial analysis of outsourcing found that unless the City is willing and able to invest in the significant necessary capital expenditures needed to improve and maintain its municipal residential solid waste collection operation, privatization will need to be considered.
5. City of Rolling Hill Estates
Ms. Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager
4045 Palos Verdes Drive North | Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 310.377.1577 x111 | [email protected]
Brief Description
The City of Rolling Hills Estates (City) selected R3 to assist with a competitive process to procure solid waste services. R3 worked closely with City staff and residents to address several concerns, including the impact of a shift from unlimited manual collection to containerized, automated collection, and the shift from an open commercial system to an exclusive commercial franchise system. The City staff also had concerns over the level of franchise fees needed to cover the costs of contract administration, and R3 worked to increase City revenue by 35% without increases to collection rates. The project team conducted a series of community workshops to gain direct input from the community and assisted on the evaluation of the submitted proposals.
R3 also prepared the City’s new solid waste ordinance to conform to the franchise agreement requirements, and provided assistance in the transition process.
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4. PROJECT BUDGET
R3 proposes to complete the project for a total budget of $121,000. Optional tasks may be requested based on the direction from City staff and/or City Council. R3 proposes to include an additional 10% contingency to cover requested optional tasks. Table 1, below, shows the cost and relative level of effort broken out by task. Additional consulting services beyond those proposed will be charged at the hourly billing rates shown in Table 2, below. Fees for work completed will be billed monthly at the first of each month, for the preceding month, and are due within 30 days of the invoice date.
Table 2: Standard Hourly Billing Rates
CLASSIFICATION HOURLY RATE
Principal $ 285
Sr. Director $ 285
Director $ 240
Sr. Managing Consultant $ 220
Managing Consultant $ 200
Sr. Consultant $ 190
Consultant $ 170
Associate Consultant $ 155
REIMBURSABLE COSTS
Consultants/Subcontractors Cost plus 10%
Lodging and Meals Direct cost
Travel — Private or company car At Current Federal Rate Travel — Other Direct cost
Delivery and other expenses Direct cost
Table 1: Breakdown of Costs
HOURS COST
1 Project Management 10 $ 2,000
2 Conduct Comprehensive Solid Waste Analysis of the Current Programs 30 $ 6,000 3 Technical Document Development and Presentations 400 $ 82,500 4 Negotiate with Top Ranked Proposer and Present Results 85 $ 19,500 10% Contingency 55 $ 11,000
TOTALS 580 $ 121,000
TASK
4. PROJECT BUDGET
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
CITY OF NORCO
SOLID WASTE CONSULTING SERVICES
1. Parties and Date.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 3rd day of May, 2023 by and between the City of Norco, a municipal corporation of the State of California, located at 2870 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860, County of Riverside, State of California, (hereinafter referred to as “City”) and R3 Consulting Services, Inc., a corporation with its principal place of business at 1512 Eureka Road, Suite 220, Roseville, CA 95661 (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.
2. Recitals.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for providing professional services for the City’s Franchise Waste Hauler Procurement Process on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Consultant represents that it is experienced in competitive procurement process for public clients, that it and its employees or subconsultants have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the Services in the State of California, and that is familiar with the plans of the City.
2.2 Project.
The City desires to engage the Consultant to render such professional consulting services for the Franchise Waste Hauler Procurement Process (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.
3. Terms.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately facilitate a competitive procurement process outlined by the Project. The Project is more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Project shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
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3.1.2 Term. The terms of this Agreement shall begin at the Notice to Proceed and shall extend no later than the schedule outlined in the Consultant proposal for the Project. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines.
3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Consultant. The Project shall be facilitated by Consultant. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of completing the Project subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent Consultant basis and not as an employee. Any additional personnel working on the Project under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with the completion of the Project under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the services expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Project timeframe set forth herein. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to complete the Project in conformance with such conditions.
In order to facilitate Consultant’s conformance with the Project timeframe, City shall respond to Consultant’s Requests for Information in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Project timeframe.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates the Director of Public Works, or his designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her designee.
3.2.5 Consultant’s Representative. Consultant hereby designates Garth Schultz – President or his designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“Consultant’s Representative”). Consultant’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Project, using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Project under this Agreement.
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3.2.6 Coordination of Projects. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the completion of the Project and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.
3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall complete the Project under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to complete the Project. Consultant warrants that all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to complete the Project. Finally, Consultant represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to complete the Project, including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its subConsultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to complete the Project in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any work on the Project.
3.2.8 Laws and Regulations. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Project. If the Consultant performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Consultant shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.
3.2.8.1 Employment Eligibility; Consultant. By executing this Agreement, Consultant verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time. Such requirements and restrictions include, but are not limited to, examination and retention of documentation confirming the identity and immigration status of each employee of the Consultant. Consultant also verifies that it has not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the Term of the Agreement. Consultant shall avoid any violation of any such law during the Term of this Agreement by participating in an electronic verification of work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, by participating
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in an equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, or by some other legally acceptable method. Consultant shall maintain records of each such verification, and shall make them available to the City or its representatives for inspection and copy at any time during normal business hours. The City shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses related to Consultant’s compliance with the requirements provided for in Section 3.2.8 or any of its sub-sections.
3.2.8.2 Employment Eligibility; Subcontractors, Consultants, Sub-subcontractors and Subconsultants. To the same extent and under the same conditions as Consultant, Consultant shall require all of its subcontractors, consultants, sub-subcontractors and subconsultants performing any work or Services relating to the Projects or this Agreement to make the same verifications and comply with all requirements and restrictions provided for in Section 3.2.8.1.
3.2.8.3 Employment Eligibility; Failure to Comply. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant verifies that they are a duly authorized officer of Consultant, and understands that any of the following shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause: (1) failure of Consultant or its subcontractors, consultants, sub-subcontractors or subconsultants to meet any of the requirements provided for in Sections 3.2.8.1 or 3.2.8.2; (2) any misrepresentation or material omission concerning compliance with such requirements (including in those verifications provided to the Consultant under Section 3.2.8.2); or (3) failure to immediately remove from the Projects any person found not to be in compliance with such requirements.
3.2.8.4 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.2.8.5 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City’s Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.2.8.6 Air Quality. To the extent applicable, Consultant must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Although the SCAQMD and CARB limits and requirements are more broad, Consultant shall specifically be aware of their
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application to "portable equipment", which definition is considered by SCAQMD and CARB to include any item of equipment with a fuel-powered engine. Consultant shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by SCAQMD, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Consultant, its subconsultants, or others for whom Consultant is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.
3.2.9 Insurance.
3.2.9.1 Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subconsultant has secured all insurance required under this section.
3.2.9.2 Minimum Requirements. Throughout the life of this Contract, Consultant shall pay for and maintain in full force and effect all policies of insurance required hereunder with an insurance company(ies) either (i) admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to do business in the State of California and rated not less than "A- VII" in Best's Insurance Rating Guide, or (ii) as may be authorized in writing by City Manager or his/her designee at any time and in his/her sole discretion. The following policies of insurance are required:
(i) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY insurance which shall be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Services Office (ISO) Commercial General Liability Coverage Form CG 00 01 and include insurance for “bodily injury,” “property damage” and “personal and advertising injury” with coverage for premises and operations (including the use of owned and non-owned equipment), products and completed operations, and contractual liability (including, without limitation, indemnity obligations under the Contract) with limits of liability of not less than the following:
$1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage $1,000,000 per occurrence for personal and advertising injury $2,000,000 aggregate for products and completed operations $2,000,000 general aggregate applying separately to the work performed under the Contract
(ii) COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY insurance which shall be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Service Office (ISO) Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01, and include coverage for all owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles or other licensed vehicles (Code 1 Any Auto) with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. (iii) WORKERS' COMPENSATION insurance as required under the California Labor Code.
(iv) EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY insurance with limits of liability of not less than
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$1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 disease policy limit and $1,000,000 disease each employee.
(v) PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance appropriate to Consultant’s profession, with limits of liability of $2,000,000 per claim/occurrence and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.
In the event Consultant purchases an Umbrella or Excess insurance policy(ies) to meet the minimum limits of insurance set forth above, this insurance policy(ies) shall “follow form” and afford no less coverage than the primary insurance policy(ies).
Consultant shall be responsible for payment of any deductibles contained in any insurance policies required hereunder and Consultant shall also be responsible for payment of any self-insured retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to, and approved by, the City Manager or his/her designee. At the option of the City Manager or his/her designee, either: (i) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects to VVTA, its board members, officers, officials, employees and agents; or (ii) Consultant shall provide a financial guarantee, satisfactory to VVTA’s Executive Director or his/her designee, guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. At no time shall the City be responsible for the payment of any deductibles or self-insured retentions.
All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be endorsed to provide that the coverage shall not be cancelled, non-renewed, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 calendar day written notice has been given to City. Upon issuance by the insurer, broker, or agent of a notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or reduction in coverage or in limits, Consultant shall furnish City with a new certificate and applicable endorsements for such policy(ies). In the event any policy is due to expire during the work to be performed for City, Consultant shall provide a new certificate, and applicable endorsements, evidencing renewal of such policy not less than 15 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the expiring policy.
The General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance policies shall be written on an occurrence form. The General Liability (including ongoing and completed operations) and Automobile Liability shall name City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as an additional insured. Such policy/ies of insurance shall be endorsed so Consultant’s insurance shall be primary and no contribution shall be required of City. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. The Workers’ Compensation insurance policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation as to City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Should Consultant maintain insurance with broader coverage and/or limits of liability greater than those shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits of liability maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
If the Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance policy is written on a claimsmade form:
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1. The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the effective date of the Agreement or the commencement of work by Consultant.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least 3 years after any expiration or termination of the Agreement or, in the alternative, the policy shall be endorsed to provide not less than a 3-year discovery period.
3. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claimsmade policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the Agreement or the commencement of work by Consultant, Consultant must purchase extended reporting coverage for a minimum of 3 years following the expiration or termination of the Agreement.
4. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to VVTA for review.
5. These requirements shall survive expiration or termination of the Agreement.
Consultant shall furnish City with all certificate(s) and applicable endorsements effecting coverage required hereunder. All certificates and applicable endorsements are to be received and approved by the City Manager or his/her designee prior to City’s execution of the Agreement and before work commences.
If at any time during the life of this Agreement or any extension, Consultant or any of its subconsultants fail to maintain any required insurance in full force and effect, all work under this Agreement shall be discontinued immediately, and all payments due or that become due to Consultant shall be withheld until notice is received by City that the required insurance has been restored to full force and effect and that the premiums therefore have been paid for a period satisfactory to City. Any failure to maintain the required insurance shall be sufficient cause for City to terminate this Agreement. No action taken by City hereunder shall in any way relieve Consultant of its responsibilities under this Agreement.
Upon request of City, Consultant shall immediately furnish City with a complete copy of any insurance policy required under this Agreement, including all endorsements, with said copy certified by the underwriter to be a true and correct copy of the original policy. This requirement shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.
The fact that insurance is obtained by Consultant shall not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of Consultant, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. The duty to indemnify City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Consultant. Approval or purchase of any insurance contracts or policies shall in no way relieve from liability nor limit the liability of Consultant, its principals, officers, employees, agents, persons under the
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supervision of Consultant, vendors, suppliers, invitees, sub-consultants, subconsultants, or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them.
If Consultant should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, Consultant shall require each subconsultant to provide insurance protection in favor of City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the terms of each of the preceding paragraphs, except that the subconsultants' certificates and endorsements shall be on file with Consultant and City prior to the commencement of any work by the subconsultant.
3.2.10 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In completing the Project, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subconsultants, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Rates and Total Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit B for the Project, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation, including authorized reimbursements, shall not exceed the total costs outline in Exhibit B. Extra work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly itemized statement which indicates work completed by Consultant. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the statement. City shall, within 45 days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Projects, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra
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Work without written authorization from City’s Representative.
3.4 Accounting Records.
3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.5 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality
3.5.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically, electronically or otherwise recorded or stored, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). All Documents & Data shall be and remain the property of City, and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by Consultant on other projects without the City's express written permission. Within thirty (30) days following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and amount required by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction and to establish where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be borne by City at the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of compensation to which the Consultant is entitled under the termination provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the undisputed amount. Consultant shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such documents pending resolution of the dispute. In addition, Consultant shall retain copies of all Documents & Data on file for a minimum of five (5) years following completion of the Projects, and shall make copies available to City upon the payment of actual reasonable duplication costs. In addition, before destroying the Documents & Data following this retention period, Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to notify City and provide City with the opportunity to obtain the documents.
3.5.2 Subconsultants. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data.
Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by professionals other than Consultant or its subconsultants, or those provided to Consultant by the City.
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3.5.2 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use or reuse of the Documents and Data or any part of them at any time for purposes of this Projects or another project, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement or on a project other than these Projects without employing the services of Consultant shall be at City’s sole risk. If City uses or reuses the Documents & Data on any project other than these Projects, it shall remove the Consultant’s seal from the Documents & Data and indemnify and hold harmless Consultant and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims arising out of the negligent use or re-use of
3.6 General Provisions.
3.6.1 Termination of Agreement.
3.6.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination.
Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.
3.6.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3.6.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.6.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the follow address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant:
R3 Consulting Group, Inc.
1512 Eureka Road, Suite 220
Roseville, CA 95661
Attention: Garth Schultz - President
City:
City of Norco
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
Attention: Director of Public Works
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Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the US Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.6.3 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.6.4 Attorney’s Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney’s fees and all other costs of such action.
3.6.5 Indemnification. To the furthest extent allowed by law, Consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs and damages (whether in contract, tort or strict liability, including but not limited to personal injury, death at any time and property damage), and from any and all claims, demands and actions in law or equity (including reasonable attorney's fees and litigation expenses) that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant, its principals, officers, employees, agents or volunteers in the performance of this Agreement.
If Consultant should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, Consultant shall require each sub-consultant to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the terms of the preceding paragraph.
This section shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
3.6.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties.
3.6.7 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.
3.6.8 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
3.6.9 City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ other Consultants in connection with these Projects.
3.6.10 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.
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3.6.11 Assignment or Transfer. Consultant shall not assign, hypothecate or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
3.6.12 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be work days (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content or intent of this Agreement.
3.6.13 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.6.14 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel or otherwise.
3.6.15 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.6.16 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.6.17 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or sub-consultants to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
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3.6.18 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any sub-consultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City’s Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.6.19 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.6.20 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement.
Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.6.21 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
3.7 Subcontracting.
3.7.1 Prior Approval Required. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
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NAME OF CONSULTANT: R3 Consulting Group, Inc.
*By:
_________________________
Garth Schultz - President
NOTE: SIGNATURES OF CORPORATE OFFICIALS MUST BE NOTARIZED.
Attach Certificate of Notary Acknowledgement
OWNER: CITY OF NORCO, a municipal corporation
*By:
________________________________________________
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________________________
Colin Burns, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
R3 Consulting Group, Inc. Scope of Work
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EXHIBIT B
R3 Consulting Group, Inc. Project Budget
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GENERAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT
CITY OF NORCO
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 270-5627
(951) 270-5677
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement # ________________________
1. Insurance Company ____________________________________________ Policy Number _____________________
2. Policy Term (From) _______________ (To)________________ Endorsement Effective Date ______________________________________
3. Named Insured _______________________________________________
4. Address of Named Insured
_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
5. Limit of Liability Any One Occurrence/Aggregate
$______________________________ /_____________________________
6. Deductible or Self-Insured Retention (Nil unless otherwise specified):
______________________________________________
7. Coverage is equivalent to:
Comprehensive General Liability Form GL0002 (Ed. 1/73)
______________________________________________
Commercial General Liability "Occurrence" Form CG0001
______________________________________________
8. Bodily Injury and Property Damage Coverage is:
____________________________________"occurrence"
Note: The City of Norco standard insurance requirements specify "occurrence" coverage. "Claims-made" coverage is not acceptable. If commercial general liability form or equivalent is used, the general aggregate must apply separately to this location/project or the general aggregate must be twice the occurrence limit.
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9. Description of Project:
FRANCHISE WASTE HAULER PROCUREMENT PROCESS
The general items of work to be done hereunder consist of:
The Project includes the procurement of solid waste services for the City of Norco by conducting and successfully completing a thorough and comprehensive RFP and selection process.
B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
This endorsement is issued in consideration of the policy premium. Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:
1. INSURED. As respects any work performed on the above described Projects, the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, and volunteers are included as insured with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: (a) activities performed by or on behalf of the Named Insured, (b) products and completed operations of the Named Insured, or (c) premises owned, leased, or used by the Named Insured.
2. CONTRIBUTION NOT REQUIRED. As respects: (a) work performed by the Named Insured on the above described Projects for or on behalf of the City of Norco; or (b) products sold by the Named Insured to the City of Norco for use on the Projects; or (c) premises leased by the Named Insured from the City of Norco, the insurance afforded by this policy shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, or volunteers; or stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Named Insured's schedule underlying primary coverage. In either event, any other insurance maintained by the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, or volunteers shall be in excess of this insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. SCOPE OF COVERAGE. This policy, if primary, affords coverage at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office Form Number GL 0002 (Ed. 1/73), Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404 Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability endorsement; or
(2) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability Coverage, “Occurrence" Form CG 0001; or
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(3) If excess, affords coverage which is at least as broad as the primary insurance forms referenced in the preceding Sections (1) and (2).
4. SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST. The insurance afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured who is seeking coverage or against whom a claim is made or a suit is brought, except with respects to the Company's limit of liability.
5. PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSURED'S DUTIES AFTER ACCIDENT OR LOSS. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officer, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.
6. CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Norco. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.
C. INCIDENT AND CLAIM REPORTING PROCEDURE
Incidents and claims are to be reported to the insurer at:
ATTN:
_____________________________________________________________________ (Title) (Department)
_____________________________________________________________________ (Company)
_____________________________________________________________________ (Street Address)
_____________________________________________________________________ (City) (State) (Zip Code)
______________________________
(Telephone Number)
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D. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
INSURER
I, __________________________, warrant that I have authority to (Print/Type Name)
bind the below-listed insurance company and by my signature hereon do so bind this company.
____________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(Original Signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Norco) ORGANIZATION: _____________________________________________________ TITLE: _____________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: _____________________________________________________
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AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT
CITY OF NORCO
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 270-5627
(951) 270-5677
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement #_____________________
1. Insurance Company _____________________________________________ Policy Number _____________________
2. Policy Term (From)________________(To) _______________ Endorsement Effective Date ___________
3. Named Insured________________________________________________
4. Address of Named Insured________________________________________
5. Limit of Liability Any One Occurrence/Aggregate
$______________________ /_____________________________________
6. Deductible or Self-Insured Retention
(Nil unless otherwise specified):
$____________________________________________________________ B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
This endorsement is issued in consideration of the policy premium. Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:
1. INSURED. The City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, consulting engineers, employees and volunteers are included as insured with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Named Insured, regardless of whether liability is attributable to the Named Insured or a combination of the Named Insured and the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.
2. CONTRIBUTION NOT REQUIRED. As respects work performed by the Named Insured for or on behalf of the City of Norco, the insurance afforded by this policy shall: (a) be primary insurance as respects the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers; or (b)
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stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Named Insured's primary coverage. In either event, any other insurance maintained by the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of this insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. SCOPE OF COVERAGE. This policy, if primary, affords coverage to the Named Insured at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office form number CA 00001 (Ed. 1/78), Code 1 ("any auto") and endorsement CA 0025.
(2) If excess, affords coverage which is at least as broad as the primary insurance forms referenced in the preceding Section (1).
4. SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST. The insurance afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured who is seeking coverage, or against whom a claim is made or a suit is brought, except with respect to the Company's limit of liability.
5. PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSURED'S DUTIES AFTER ACCIDENT OR LOSS. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officer, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.
6. CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Norco. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.
C. INCIDENT AND CLAIM REPORTING PROCEDURE
Incidents and claims are to be reported to the insurer at:
ATTN:
_____________________________________________________________________ (Title) (Department)
_____________________________________________________________________ (Company)
_____________________________________________________________________ (Street Address)
_____________________________________________________________________ (City) (State) (Zip Code)
____________________________________________________
(Telephone Number)
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D. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
INSURER
I, __________________________, warrant that I have authority to (Print/Type Name)
bind the below-listed insurance company and by my signature hereon do so bind this company.
____________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(Original Signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Norco) ORGANIZATION: _____________________________________________________ TITLE: _____________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: _____________________________________
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WORKER'S COMPENSATION/EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT
CITY OF NORCO
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 270-5627
(951) 270-5677
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement # ________________________
1. Insurance Company ____________________________________________ ("the Company")
Policy Number _________________________________________________
2. Effective Date of this Endorsement ________________________________
3. Named Insured_________________________________________________
4. Employer's Liability Limit (Coverage B)______________________________ _____________________________________________________________ B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
In consideration of the policy premium and notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:
(1) Cancellation Notice. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Norco. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.
(2) Waiver of Subrogation. The Insurance Company agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, agents and employees for losses paid under the terms of this policy which arise from work performed by the Named Insured for the City of Norco.
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C. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
INSURER
I, _______________________, warrant that I have authority to bind (Print/Type Name)
the below-listed insurance company and by my signature hereon do so bind this company.
_______________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(Original signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Norco) ORGANIZATION: ____________________________________________________ TITLE: ____________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: ____________________________________________________
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City Council
STAFF REPORT
Date: May 3, 2023 Agenda Item:
5.D.
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Dana Roa, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Disposition of City Council Regular Meeting of May 17, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION:
Cancel May 17, 2023 Meeting and schedule a Special Meeting for Tuesday May 23, 2023.
SUMMARY:
Council Member Aleman and Mayor Pro Tem Bash will be attending to city business out of state from Monday May 15, through May 17, 2023, missing the May 17, 2023 City Council Meeting. In light of the absences the City Clerk requested from the Mayor and City Council their preference for the disposition of the Regular City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Staff has proposed the recommendation of Mayor Grundmeyer to cancel May 17, 2023 regular meeting and schedule a Special Meeting for Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
On April 18, 2023, the City Clerk requested preference from each Council Member on the disposition of the May 17, 2023 City Council Meeting, in light of the fact that Council Member Aleman and Mayor Pro Tem Bash will be out of town for the meeting.
There are city business needs that necessitate a second City Council meeting in May, so staff does not recommend cancelling May 17 unless another substitute date can be found for a meeting. Staff has proposed the recommendation of Mayor Grundmeyer to cancel May 17, 2023 regular meeting and schedule a Special Meeting for Tuesday May 23, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable for this item.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is consistent with Strategic Direction No. 4 - Communication and Stakeholder Experience: Enhance the stakeholder experience, engage the community, and build brand awareness through proactive, effective and consistent communication.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Certified as to Availability of Funds: Lisette Free, Finance Director Approved by: Lori Sassoon, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLC, City Attorney
City Council
STAFF REPORT
Date: May 3, 2023 Agenda Item:
6.A.
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Lisette Free, Finance Director
Department: Finance
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing: Amendments to City’s General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24 RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-16, updating and adjusting the City’s General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
SUMMARY:
Staff is recommending that the City Council approve adjustments to the City’s General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 by 3.5%. The change in Consumer Price Index (CPI) is 7.3% from January 2022 to January 2023.
BACKGROUND:
In 2019, Revenue & Cost Specialists (RCS) prepared a User Fee Study to update the City’s General Fee Schedule. The recommendations from the study resulted in the City Council adopting a resolution updating fees for general City services. The City Council has approved, as necessary, adjustments to the General Fee Schedule based on changes in CPI and supplemental studies by RCS or staff’s in-house estimates of cost.
Recommended Adjustment by CPI:
Most of the existing fees are being recommended for adjustment by 3.5%. The change in the CPI was 7.3% between January 2022 and January 2023 for Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario. This adjustment is necessary to reflect changes in the cost of providing the services. However, some fees are not recommended to be adjusted to ensure that the fees are competitive with other jurisdictions. Other fees may be recommended to be adjusted by amounts exceeding the CPI to adequately reflect the true cost of providing services.
MODIFICATION OF CURRENT FEES
Facilities and Parks Maintenance:
• BBQ Rental - $100.00
Staff is propose a 35% (26.00) increase instead of the 3.5% CPI increase for BBQ maintenance and staffing due to the increase of propane and maintenance costs. The current rate is $74.00.
NEW FEES
Community Services:
• Riley Gym – Half Court (2-hour minimum) - $25.00
Staff is proposing new fee for half court option in order to allow the City of Norco to accommodate requests for individual practices, private rentals. This will also allow for more individual team practices to be hosted at one time.
Facilities and Parks Maintenance:
• Concessionaire Fee – Parking 15% of sales
Staff is proposing a new fee comparable to neighboring agencies, parks and facilities that charge for parking and/or receive a percentage of parking fees. • Shuttle Bus Service – Fully Burdened
Staff is proposing a new fee to accommodate the requests for shuttle service when large attendees are anticipated. City will contract out with third party rental services and prices will vary.
• Restrooms – Showers $35 per day
Staff is proposing a new fee for restrooms with showers to be available to groups staying overnight at the event center.
• Livestock Pens – Large $15 per day
Staff is proposing a new fee providing that the city will offer large livestock pens in addition to the small pens for larger animals.
• Rental Fees and Amenities - The Barn
Staff is proposing new fees comparable to neighboring agencies, parks and facilities for large venues and a price that the market can bear.
o The Barn 100-600 attendees (Saturdays, 8-hour min) $300 per hour o The Barn 601-1200 attendees (Saturdays, 8-hour min) $400 per hour o The Barn 1200-1800 attendees (Saturdays, 8-hour min) $600 per hour o The Barn (Sunday-Thursday, July and August 4-hour min) 50% discount during the week and during the hotter months of the year. • Rental Fee - The Turf
Staff is proposing a new fee comparable to neighboring agencies, Corona and Riverside, day rates for grassy space.
• The Turf $300 per day, $100 deposit
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff estimates that the majority of recommended fee adjustments will result in minimal additional revenues to the General Fund. Revenue impact from the recommended changes are captured as part of the Operating Budget process.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
The Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan is consistent with Strategic Direction No. 3 - Economic Development and Financial Stability: Assure financial stability by expanding development efforts, diversifying revenue sources and continuing prudent financial management.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Certified as to Availability of Funds: Lisette Free, Finance Director Approved by: Lori Sassoon, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLC, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):
FY 2023-24 Preliminary Fee Schedule
Reso 2023- Fee Schedule
HORSETOWN USA
CITY OF
NORCO
FEE SCHEDULE
PRELIMINARY
MISCELLANEOUS
fiscal year 2023-2024
Building & Safety
Building Permit Fees 3
Building Miscellaneous Fees 4
City Clerk 7
Communications
Gateway Sign 11
Trademark & Licensing 12
Community Services
General Facilities & Sports Services 15
Animal Services 16
Facilities and Maintenance
Facilities Rentals & Maintenance 19
Finance 25
Business License 26
Water Utility 27
Fire & EMS 31
Planning 39
Public Works 43
Sheriff’s 47
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TOTAL VALUATION FEE CALCULATION
TOTAL
FEE
$1 to $500 $23.50 #
$501 to $2,000 $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100, or a fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 #
$2,001 to $25,000 $69.25 for the first $,2000 plus $14 for each additional $1,000, or a fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 #
$25,001 to $50,000 $391.75 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000, or a fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 # $50,001 to $100,000 $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7 for each additional $1,000, or a fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 #
$100,001 to $500,000 $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000, or a fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 # $500,001 to $1,000,000 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000, or a fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 # > $1,000,000 $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000, or a fraction thereof #
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours, per hour (minimum charge-two hours) $57*
2. Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of
Section 116.6 per inspection $57*
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour (minimum charge - one-half hour) $57*
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge - one-half hour) $57*
5. For the use of outside consultants for plan check and inspections, or both Actual costs**
6. Technology Surcharge - Applied to all Building & Safety fees, with the exception of microfilming and General Plan Maintenance fees
5%
* Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision,
overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employee involved.
**Actual costs include administrative and overhead
costs
BUILDING PERMIT FEES (BASED ON VALUATION)
CITY OF NORCO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
TABLE 1 - A
# - TOTAL FEE IS EQUAL TO TABLE 1-A FEE CALCULATION X 1.353 3
Miscellaneous Fixed Fees 2022-23 Fee
With 5% Tech.
Surcharge
CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
With 5% Tech.
Surcharge
Permit Types
Assignment of Property Addresses 1 hour of staff time
Carport Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A
Commercial Deck - Engineered Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Commercial Lattice patio Cover Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Commercial Re-Roofing Replacements Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Commercial Structural Roofing Alteration Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Commercial Swimming Pool Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Copy Fee - 11" x 17" sheet 0.50 0.50 n/a 0.50 0.50
Copy Fee - 8 1/2" x 11" sheet 0.25 0.25 n/a 0.25 0.25
Copy Fee - larger than11" x 17" 10.00 10.00 n/a 10.00 10.00 Duplicate Job Card 35.90 38.00 1.26 37.16 39.00
Electric Meter Reset Release 144.91 152.00 5.07 149.99 157.00 Flatwork Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A
Garden Walls, City Standard, Single Lot Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Garden Walls, Engineered, Single Lot Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A General Plan Maintenance/Update Fee $2 per $1,000 of building valuation Inspection Fee (by outside consultant selected by the City) Cost + 30% Outdoor Landscape Irrigation Review Fully burdened hourly rate Photovoltaic Systems
Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Per
AB 1801 & SB 1222
Records Archiving - (11" x 17") 0.50 0.50 0.02 0.50 0.50 Records Archiving - (8 1/2" x 11") 0.25 0.25 0.01 0.25 0.26 Records Archiving - (Larger than 11" x 17") 10.00 10.00 0.35 10.35 11.00 Residential Deck/Balcony Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Residential Lattice Patio Cover Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Residential Re-Roofing Replacements Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Residential Solid Patio Cover Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Residential Structural Roofing Alteration Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Residential Swimming Pools Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Retaining Walls - Engineered Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Retaining Walls - City Standard, Single Lot Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A Retaining Walls - Engineered, Single Lot Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A S-100 Relocation Permit - plus Planning Department Application 1,166.97 1,225.00 40.84 1,207.81 1,268.00 S-110 Fire Permit Processing 83.35 88.00 2.92 86.26 91.00 S-120 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy 693.78 728.00 24.28 718.06 754.00 S-130 Temporary Power/Utilities 464.22 487.00 16.25 480.47 504.00 S-150 Certificate of Occupancy New Building 818.17 859.00 28.64 846.80 889.00 S-160 Tenant Certificate of Occupancy 456.53 479.00 15.98 472.51 496.00 S-50 Special Inspections 243.66 256.00 8.53 252.19 265.00 S-60 Plan Check (Non-Repetitive)
Charge 65% of the Building Permit fee, $112 for
each plan check thereafter 3.92 116.00
S-70 Plan Check (Repetitive)
Charge 46% of the Building Permit fee, $112 for
each plan check thereafter 3.92 116.00
S-80 Demolition Permit 315.44 331.00 11.04 326.48 343.00 S-90 Water and Sewer Connection 271.87 285.00 9.52 281.38 295.00 Signage Based on the Building Permit Fee Table 1-A
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Permits
Commercial Electrical Fee per/sq ft 0.25 0.27 0.01 0.26 0.27 Commercial Mechanical Fee per/sq ft 0.22 0.23 0.01 0.23 0.24 Commercial Plumbing Fee per/sq ft 0.24 0.25 0.01 0.25 0.26 Residential Electrical Fee per/sq ft 0.25 0.27 0.01 0.26 0.27 Residential Mechanical Fee per/sq ft 0.22 0.23 0.01 0.23 0.24 Residential Plumbing Fee per/sq ft 0.24 0.25 0.01 0.25 0.26 Manufactured Homes Permit Fees - Reference Title 25
TABLE C
CITY OF NORCO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
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CITY CLERK
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CITY CLERK 2022-23 Fee
No Increase
Proposed
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Notary Fees for Non-City Related Documents - State sets fee 25.00 n/a 25.00 Reproduction (Up to 11" x 17") - Black/White 0.25 n/a 0.25 Reproduction (Up to 11" x 17") - Color 0.50 n/a 0.50
Reproduction (Larger than 11" x 17") - Black/White or Color 10.00 n/a 10.00 Reproduction Service – CD 1.00 n/a 1.00
Document Certification – $10 minimum plus reproduction costs 10.00 n/a 10.00 Filing Fee - Municipal Election Candidate Nomination Papers - State sets fee 25.00 n/a 25.00 Filing Fee - Initiative Notice of Intent (per initiative) - State sets fee 200.00 n/a 200.00 7
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Gateway Sign Advertising 2022-23 Fee
No
Proposed
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
For-Profit Rate: Rotates Every 3 Minutes (480 Displays per Day) One Month 630.00 n/a 630.00
Three Months (per month) 578.00 n/a 578.00
Six Months (per month) 525.00 n/a 525.00
One Year (per month) 473.00 n/a 473.00
For-Profit In-Town Discount: Option 1 Rotates Every 3 Minutes (480 Displays per Day) One Month 461.00 n/a 461.00
Three Months (per month) 410.00 n/a 410.00
Six Months (per month) 359.00 n/a 359.00
One Year (per month) 308.00 n/a 308.00
For-Profit In-Town Discount: Option 2 Rotates Every 6 Minutes (240 Displays per Day) One Month 308.00 n/a 308.00
Three Months (per month) 256.00 n/a 256.00
Six Months (per month) 205.00 n/a 205.00
One Year (per month) 154.00 n/a 154.00
For-Profit In-Town Discount: Option 3 Rotates Every 12 Minutes (120 Displays per Day) One Month 154.00 n/a 154.00
Three Months (per month) 128.00 n/a 128.00
Six Months (per month) 103.00 n/a 103.00
One Year (per month) 77.00 n/a 77.00
Non-Profit Rate: Rotates Every 3 Minutes (480 Displays per Day) One Month 473.00 n/a 473.00
Three Months (per month) 420.00 n/a 420.00
Six Months (per month) 368.00 n/a 368.00
One Year (per month) 315.00 n/a 315.00
Non-Profit In-Town Discount: Option 1 Rotates Every 3 Minutes (480 Displays per Day) One Month 308.00 n/a 308.00
Three Months (per month) 256.00 n/a 256.00
Six Months (per month) 205.00 n/a 205.00
One Year (per month) 154.00 n/a 154.00
Non-Profit In-Town Discount: Option 2 Rotates Every 6 Minutes (240 Displays per Day) One Month 154.00 n/a 154.00
Three Months (per month) 128.00 n/a 128.00
Six Months (per month) 103.00 n/a 103.00
One Year (per month) 77.00 n/a 77.00
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2022-23 Fee
No
Proposed
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
License Fee
Non-Refundable Application Fee 25.00 n/a 25.00
One-Time Fee 25.00 n/a 25.00
Crafter License
Non-Refundable Application Fee 25.00 n/a 25.00
Annual Fee 50.00 n/a 50.00
Local License
Non-Refundable Application Fee 25.00 n/a 25.00
Annual Fee Based on Number of Individual Product Types Licensed 1 - 3 Products 50.00 n/a 50.00 with a City of Norco Trademark 4 - 6 Products 75.00 n/a 75.00 7 - 10 Products 100.00 n/a 100.00
11 - 19 Products 150.00 n/a 150.00
20 + Products 200.00 n/a 200.00
Standard License
Non-Refundable Application Fee 25.00 n/a 25.00
Annual Fee Based on Number of Individual Product Types Licensed 1 - 3 Products 500.00 n/a 500.00 with a City of Norco Trademark 4 - 6 Products 750.00 n/a 750.00 7 - 10 Products 1,000.00 n/a 1,000.00
11 - 19 Products 1,500.00 n/a 1,500.00
20 + Products 2,000.00 n/a 2,000.00
Partnership License
Non-Refundable Application Fee 25.00 n/a 25.00
Annual Fee 100.00 n/a 100.00
Promotional License
Non-Refundable Application Fee 25.00 n/a 25.00
Annual Fee 300.00 n/a 300.00
Trademark & Licensing
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General Facilities and Services 2022-23 Fee Deposit
3.5% CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Application Processing Fee 49.00 - 1.72 51.00
Banner Installation Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Booking Change 29.00 - 1.02 30.00
Booking Fee - per date (max $350) 9.00 - 0.32 9.00
Community Large Room - hourly
(occ. banquet 80 - 100 / occ. aud. 150 - 175) 250.00 61.00 2.14 63.00 Community Small Room - hourly
(occ. banquet 50 / occ. aud. 80) 250.00 46.00 1.61 48.00 Community X-Small Rooms hourly (occ. under 50) 44.00 - 1.54 46.00 Community Room Cleaning Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Community Room - FHQ 46.00 250.00 1.61 48.00
Conference Room - hourly 45.00 150.00 1.58 47.00
Exterior Restrooms 60.00 0-275.00 2.10 61.00
Exterior Restrooms Cleaning Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Field Lights - hourly Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Field Prep 43.00 - 1.51 45.00
Horseshoes Rental - 3 day minimum - per set 13.00 30.00 0.46 13.00 Rose M. Eldridge Activity Room (2 hour minimum - per hour) 90.00 250.00 3.15 93.00 Rose M. Eldridge Senior Center Kitchen (per hour) 36.00 250.00 1.26 37.00 Rose M. Eldridge Senior Center Craft Room (2 hour minimum - per hour) 77.00 250.00 2.70 80.00 Rose M. Eldridge Senior Center Community Fee 64.00 250.00 2.24 66.00 Rose M. Eldridge Senior Center Garden Fee 64.00 250.00 2.24 66.00 Rose M. Eldridge Cleaning Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Asset Replacement Fund 6.00 - 0.21 6.00
Open Space/Moon Bounce 48.00 - 1.68 50.00
Outdoor Courts (hourly night use) 29.00 - 1.02 30.00
Outdoor Courts (hourly day use) 9.00 - 0.32 9.00
Parking Lots 48.00 50.00 1.68 50.00
Picnic Shelter Rental 87.00 75.00 3.05 90.00
Program Maintenance Fee 6.00 - 0.21 6.00
Riley Gym - One Court (2 hour minimum) 250.00 48.00 1.68 55.00 Riley Gym - Two Courts, hourly 500.00 92.00 3.22 110.00 Riley Gym - Half court (2 hour minimum) -NEW N/A 100.00 n/a 25.00 Riley Gym Cleaning Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened
Event Inspection Fee - Vendor/Retail per booth Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Silverlake Events Special Handling/Permit Review Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Sports Fields - hourly 100.00 62.00 2.17 64.00
Supplemental Staff Costs Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Support, Operations and Maintenance Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Tables - Round 9.00-18.00 100.00 0.32-0.63 9.00-19.00
Tables - Rectangle 11.00-17.00 100.00 0.39-0.60 11.00-18.00 Chairs (each) 3.00-11.00 100.00 0.11-0.39 3.00-11.00
Vendor Booth for City Event 2.00-195.00 - 0.07-6.82 2.00-202.00 Consideration Groups by Resolution No. 2010-59 of the Norco City Council, will continue to be subsidized with reduced or waived fees.
Sports and Programs 2022-23 Fee Deposit 3.5% CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Ballfield Bases (per use) 12.00 - 0.42 12.00
BBQ 100.00 74.00 2.59 100.00
City - Sponsored Adult Sports Programs 2.00-635.00 - 0.07-22.23 2.00-657.00 City - Sponsored Special Events 2.00-97.00 - 0.07-3.40 2.00-100.00 City - Sponsored Youth Sports 2.00-190.00 - 0.07-6.65 2.00-197.00 Excursions Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened
Insurance Policies Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened
SCMAF Insurance 4.00 - 1.00 5.00
PA System (portable) 41.00 + Staff 200.00 1.44 42.00
Recreation & Leisure Programs & Services 2.00-413.00 - 0.07-14.46 2.00-427.00 Scoreboards (each) 33.00 + Staff 500.00 1.16 34.00
Senior Programs 2.00-111.00 - 0.07-3.89 2.00-150.00
Senior Services Membership Fee (yearly) 0.00-32.00 - 0.00-1.12 0.00-33.00 Youth Programs (Wee People, etc.) 2.00-654.00 - 0.07-22.89 2.00-677.00 Consideration Groups by Resolution No. 2010-59 of the Norco City Council, will continue to be subsidized with reduced or waived fees.
All other organizations and events will be charged full fees based on the fee policy and fee schedule.
All other organizations and events will be charged full fees based on the fee policy and fee schedule.
Community Services
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General Facilities and Services
Animal Services 2022-23 Fee Deposit
3.5% CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Cat Adoption 19.00 - 0.67 20.00
Cat Alteration 65.00 - 2.28 67.00
Cat Quarantine Daily Board 19.00 - 0.67 20.00
Citation Processing Fee 7.00 - 0.25 7.00
Daily Boarding - Cats/Dogs 12.00 - 0.42 12.00
Daily Boarding - Large Livestock 24.00 - 0.84 25.00
Daily Boarding - Small Livestock 12.00 - 0.42 12.00
Deceased Animal Disposal - Brought in - Cat 12.00 - 0.42 12.00 Deceased Animal Disposal - Brought in - Dog 36.00 - 1.26 37.00 Dog Quarantine Daily Board 29.00 - 1.02 30.00
Dog Adoption 32.00 - 1.12 33.00
Dog Alteration 76.00 - 2.66 79.00
Dog License - Senior Citizen-altered 1-4 dogs/each (1, 2, & 3 yr) 2.00/4.00/9.00 - .07/.14/.32 2.00/4.00/9.00 Dog License - altered 1-4 dogs/each (1, 2, & 3 yr) 21.00/40.00/60.00 - .74/1.40/2.10 22.00/41.00/62.00 Dog License - unaltered (1, 2, & 3 yr) 97.00/170.00/256.00 - 3.40/5.95/8.96 100.00/176.00/265.00 *1-3 Year License
Replacement Fee for Lost or Unreadable Tags 3.00 - 0.11 3.00 Emergency After-hours Fees (hourly) fully burdened - n/a fully burdened Euthanasia - Dog or Cat 134.00 - 4.69 139.00
Impound - Cats - 1st Time 59.00 - 2.07 61.00
Impound - Cats - 2nd Time in 1 Year 88.00 - 3.08 91.00
Impound - Cats - 3rd Time in 1 Year 118.00 - 4.13 122.00 Impound - Dogs - 1st Time 76.00 - 2.66 79.00
Impound - Dogs - 2nd Time in 1 Year 118.00 - 4.13 122.00 Impound - Dogs - 3rd Time in 1 Year 153.00 - 5.36 158.00 Impound - Large Livestock - 1st Time 118.00 - 4.13 122.00 Impound - Large Livestock - 2nd Time in 1 Year 291.00 - 10.19 301.00 Impound - Large Livestock - 3rd Time in 1 Year 583.00 - 20.41 603.00 Impound - Small Livestock - 1st Time 76.00 - 2.66 79.00 Impound - Small Livestock - 2nd Time in 1 Year 118.00 - 4.13 122.00 Impound - Small Livestock - 3rd Time in 1 Year 153.00 - 5.36 158.00 Inspections 164.00 - 5.74 170.00
Livestock Transport: Non-Resident Impound Returns 117.00-1259.00 - 4.10-44.07 121.00-1299.00 Late License Fee 30.00 - 1.05 31.00
Maintenance Fee 3.00 - 0.11 3.00
Microchip by Veterinarian 49.00 - 1.72 51.00
Microchip by Shelter 24.00 - 0.84 25.00
Microchip by Waiver 17.00 - 0.60 18.00
Owner Request Deceased Cat Pick Up 74.00 - 2.59 77.00
Owner Request Deceased Dog Pick-Up 74.00 - 2.59 77.00
Owner Request Deceased Small Livestock Pick-Up 146.00 - 5.11 151.00 Owner Request Deceased Large Livestock Pick-Up Actual cost - n/a Actual Cost Owner Pick Up - Small Live Stock 211.00 - 7.39 218.00
Owner Surrender - Cat/Dog (plus vaccine costs, if applicable) 133.00 - 4.66 138.00 Owner Surrender - Small Livestock 117.00 - 4.10 121.00
Owner Surrender/pick up by AC - Cat/Dog including euthanasia fee 224.00 - 7.84 232.00 Ranch License 24.00 - 0.84 25.00
Ranch License Renewal 91.00 - 3.19 94.00
Vaccination Fee - Cat 7.00 - 0.25 7.00
Vaccination Fee - Dog 12.00 - 0.42 12.00
Wild/Exotic Animal Permit (new) 921.00 - 32.24 953.00
Wild/Exotic Animal Permit (renewal) 170.00 - 5.95 176.00 Vicious Animal Permit (new) 157.00 - 5.50 163.00
Vicious Animal Permit (renewal) 264.00 - 9.24 273.00
Vicious Animal Appeal Actual + Deposit *TBD n/a Actual + Deposit * Determined by staff
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MAINTENANCE
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The Arenas - 3737 Crestview Drive Current 2022-23 Deposit
3.5% CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Alcohol Allowance Fee 382.00 - 13.37 400.00
Application Processing Fee 49.00 1.72 50.00
Asset Replacement Fund (per day) 6.00 0.21 6.00
Banner Installation And Administrative Fees Fully Burdened n/a Fully Burdened Bleachers (per seat when there is a gate fee) 2.00 - 0.07 2.00 Booking Change Fee 29.00 1.02 30.00
Booking Fee (per day) (max $350) 9.00 0.32 9.00
Camping - Dry (per day) 13.00 - 0.46 13.00
Camping - Electric (1) 20/30/50 amp service (per day) 30.00/40.00/50.00 - 1.05/1.40/1.75 31.00/42.00/52.00 Cleaning - Interior Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Cleaning - Exterior Fully Burdened n/a Fully Burdened
Concessionaire Fee - Alcohol 10% of sales n/a 15% of sales Concessionaire Fee - Parking NEW NA n/a 15% of sales
Event Inspection Fee Fully Burdened n/a Fully Burdened
Food Allowance Fee 377.00 - 13.20 400.00
Grooming - Racing Pattern (per run request ) 8.00 - 0.28 8.00 Insurance Sales and Administrative Fees Fully Burdened n/a Fully Burdened Lights - Clark Arena (per hour) 4.00 0.14 10.00
Lights - Moreno Arena (per hour) 19.00 0.67 25.00
Portable - BBQ 74.00 2.59 100.00
Portable - Bleachers Fully Burdened 100.00 n/a Fully Burdened Portable - Restrooms Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Portable - Stalls Fully Burdened 250.00 n/a Fully Burdened Rental Fee - Clark Arena (Friday-Sunday, up to 9 hours) (per day) 731.00 500.00 - 5,000.00 25.59 757.00 Rental Fee - Clark Arena Special Consideration Groups* (Friday-Sunday, up to 9 hours) (per day)
473.00 500.00 - 5,000.00 16.56 490.00
Rental Fee - Clark/Moreno Arenas (Monday-Thursday, 2 hour min) (per hour) 197.00 +cost 500.00 - 5,000.00 6.90 204.00 + cost Rental Fee - Grounds Only (per day) 514.00 500.00 17.99 532.00 Rental Fee - Moreno Arena (Friday-Sunday, up to 9 hours) (per day) 916.00 100.00 - 5,000.00 32.06 948.00 Rental Fee - Moreno Arena Holding Pens (per day) 236.00 400.00 8.26 245.00 Rental Fee - Stall (per stall) 25.00 0.88 25.00
Rental Fee - Warm-Up & Exercise Arenas (per day) 80.00 100.00 2.80 83.00 Restrooms - Exterior (per day) 66.00-557.00 200.00 2.31-19.50 69.00 - 575.00 Restrooms - Showers (per day) NEW NA n/a 35.00
Security (hourly, per guard) Fully Burdened - n/a 35.00 Supplemental Staff Support, Operations, Maintenance and Equipment Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Trainer Hours (by reservation, up to 3 hours) (per horse) 15.00 50.00 0.53 25.00 Vendor Booth Fee (Food or Retail w/ Electrical 10 x 10, 20/30/50 amp) (Charge after 2 vendors)
44.00/54.00/64.00 - 1.54/1.89/2.24 45.00/55.00/66.00
Vendor Booth Fee (Food or Retail w/o Electrical 10 x 10) (Charge after 2 vendors) 13.00 - 0.46 13.00 Vendor Booth Fee (for city event) 2.00 - 195.00 0.07-6.82 2.00-202.00 Only one discount use per rental allowed
- Residents and local non- profit groups will be entitled to a discount at Nellie Weaver Hall on venue rental fee only. The discount is 25% off for residents and 10% for businesses.
Facilities Maintenance
All other organizations and events will be charged full fees based on the fee policy and fee schedule.
Consideration Groups by Resolution No. 2010-59 of the Norco City Council, will continue to be subsidized with reduced or waived fees. - 25% discount on daily use rental fee for consecutive day rental 19
Facilities Maintenance
The Hall - 90 Sixth Street Current 2022-23 Deposit
3.5% CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Alcohol Allowance Fee 382.00 - 13.37 400.00
Application Processing Fee 49.00 1.72 50.00
Asset Replacement Fund (per day) 6.00 0.21 6.00
Booking Change Fee 29.00 1.02 30.00
Booking Fee (per day) (max $350) 9.00 0.32 9.00
Camping - Dry (per day) 13.00 - 0.46 13.00
Camping - Electric (1) 20/30/50 amp service (per day) 30.00/40.00/50.00 - 1.05/1.40/1.75 31.00/42.00/52.00 Cleaning - Interior Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Cleaning - Exterior Fully Burdened n/a Fully Burdened
Concessionaire Fee - Alcohol 10% of sales n/a 15% of sales Concessionaire Fee - Parking NEW NA n/a 15% of sales
Event Inspection Fee Fully Burdened n/a Fully Burdened
Food Allowance Fee 377.00 - 13.20 400.00
Insurance Sales and Administrative Fees Fully Burdened n/a Fully Burdened Portable - BBQ 74.00 150.00 2.59 100.00
Portable - Bleachers Fully Burdened 100.00 n/a Fully Burdened Portable - Restrooms Fully Burdened n/a Fully Burdened
Portable - Stalls Fully Burdened 100.00 n/a Fully Burdened Rental Fee - Kitchen (per hour) 206.00 200.00 - 500.00 7.21 213.00 Rental Fee - The Amphitheater (plus $2 per seat fee if gate is charged) 388.00 350.00 - 550.00 13.58 402.00 Rental Fee - The Hall up to 200 attendees (Saturdays, 8 hour min) (per hour) 178.00 300.00 - 2,500.00 6.23 184.00 Rental Fee - The Hall 201 to 400 attendees (Saturdays, 8 hour min) (per hour) 196.00 300.00 - 2,500.00 6.86 203.00 Rental Fee - The Hall (Sunday - Friday, 4 hour min) (per hour) 68.00 300.00 - 2,500.00 2.38 70.00 Restrooms - Exterior 66.00-557.00 200.00 2.31-19..50 69.00 - 575.00 Security (hourly, per guard) Fully Burdened - n/a 35.00 Shuttle Bus Service (4 hours) NEW NA n/a Fully Burdened Supplemental Staff Support, Operations, Maintenance and Equipment Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Vendor Booth Fee (Food or Retail w/ Electrical 10 x 10, 20/30/50 amp) (Charge after 2 vendors)
45.00/55.00/65.00 - n/a 45.00/55.00/66.00
Vendor Booth Fee (Food or Retail w/o Electrical 10 x 10) (Charge after 2 vendors) 13.00 - 0.46 13.00 Vendor Booth Fee (for city event) 2.00 - 195.00 0.07-6.82 2.00-202.00 Only one discount use per rental allowed
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Facilities Maintenance
The Barn - 96 Sixth Street (NEW FEES FOR NEW FACILITY) Current 2022-23 Deposit
3.5% CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Alcohol Allowance Fee 400.00
Application Processing Fee 50.00
Asset Replacement Fund (per day) 6.00
Bleachers (per seat when there is a gate fee) 5.00
Booking Change Fee 30.00
Booking Fee (per day) (max $350) 9.00
Cleaning - Interior Fully Burdened
Cleaning - Exterior Fully Burdened
Concessionaire Fee - Alcohol 15% of sales
Concessionaire Fee - Parking 15% of sales
Event Inspection Fee Fully Burdened
Food Allowance Fee 400.00
Insurance Sales and Administrative Fees Fully Burdened
Livestock Pens - Large (per day) 200.00 15.00
Livestock Pens - Small (per day) 200.00 10.00
Portable - BBQ 150.00 100.00
Portable - Bleachers 100.00 200.00
Portable - Restrooms - Fully Burdened
Portable - Stalls 100.00 Fully Burdened
Rental Fee - The Barn (Saturdays 100 to 600 attendees, 8 hour min) (per hour) 500.00 300.00 Rental Fee - The Barn (Saturdays 601 to 1200 attendees, 8 hour min) (per hour) 1000.00 400.00 Rental Fee - The Barn (Saturdays 1200 to 1800 attendees, 8 hour min) (per hour) 2500.00 600.00 Rental Fee - The Barn (Sunday - Friday and July-August 4 hour min) (50% discount per hour)
500.00 50% discount
Security (hourly, per guard) 35.00
Shuttle Bus Service (4 hours) 200.00 Fully Burdened
Supplemental Staff Support, Operations, Maintenance and Equipment - Fully Burdened Vendor Booth Fee (Food or Retail w/ Electrical 10 x 10, 20/30/50 amp) (Charge after 2 vendors)
- 45.00/55.00/65.00
Vendor Booth Fee (Food or Retail w/o Electrical 10 x 10) (Charge after more than 2 vendors)
13.00 Vendor Booth Fee (for city event) 100.00 - 2.00-202.00 Only one discount use per rental allowed
The Turf - 97 Sixth Street Current 2022-23 Deposit 3.5% CPI Increase Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Alcohol Allowance Fee 382.00 - 13.37 400.00
Application Processing Fee 49.00 n/a 50.00
Asset Replacement Fund (per day) 6.00 0.21 6.00
Booking Change Fee 29.00 1.02 30.00
Booking Fee (per day) (max $350) 9.00 - 0.32 9.00
Camping - Dry (per day) 13.00 - 0.46 13.00
Camping - Electric (1) 20/30/50 amp service (per day) 30.00/40.00/50.00 100.00 1.05/1.40/1.75 31.00/42.00/52.00 Concessionaire Fee - Parking NEW NA n/a 15% of sales
Event Inspection Fee Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Food Allowance Fee 377.00 13.20 400.00
Insurance Sales and Administrative Fees Fully Burdened n/a Fully Burdened Portable - BBQ 74.00 150.00 2.59 100.00
Portable - Bleachers Fully Burdened 100.00 n/a Fully Burdened Portable - Restrooms Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Portable - Stalls Fully Burdened 100.00 n/a Fully Burdened Rental Fee - The Turf (per day) NEW NA - n/a 300.00
Security (hourly, per guard) Fully Burdened n/a 35.00
Shuttle Bus Service (4 hours) NEW NA 200.00 n/a Fully Burdened Supplemental Staff Support, Operations, Maintenance and Equipment Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Vendor Booth Fee (Food or Retail w/ Electrical 10 x 10, 20/30/50 amp) (Charge after 2 vendors)
45.00/55.00/65.00 - 1.54/1.89/2.24 45.00/55.00/66.00
Vendor Booth Fee (Food or Retail w/o Electrical 10 x 10) (Charge after 2 vendors) 13.00 0.46 13.00 Vendor Booth Fee (for city event) 2.00 - 195.00 100.00 0.07-6.82 2.00-202.00 Consideration Groups by Resolution No. 2010-59 of the Norco City Council, will continue to be subsidized with reduced or waived fees. Residents and local nonAll other organizations and events will be charged full fees based on the fee policy and fee schedule.
Consideration Groups by Resolution No. 2010-59 of the Norco City Council, will continue to be subsidized with reduced or waived fees. - 25% discount on daily use rental fee for consecutive day rental All other organizations and events will be charged full fees based on the fee policy and fee schedule.
Only one discount use per rental allowed
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Facilities Maintenance
The Parking Lots 2022-23 Fee Deposit 3.5% CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Application Processing Fee 49.00 1.72 50.00
Asset Replacement Fund (per day) 6.00 0.21 6.00
Booking Change Fee 29.00 1.02 30.00
Booking Fee (per day) (max $350) 9.00 - 0.32 9.00
Camping - Dry (per day) 13.00 - 0.46 13.00
Camping - Electric (1) 20/30/50 amp service (per day) 30.00/40.00/50.00 1.05/1.40/1.75 31.00/42.00/52.00 Concessionaire Fee - Parking NEW NA n/a 15% of sales
Event Inspection Fee NA n/a Fully Burdened
Insurance Sales and Administrative Fees NA - n/a Fully Burdened Portable - BBQ 74.00 150.00 2.59 100.00
Portable - Bleachers Fully Burdened 100.00 n/a Fully Burdened Portable - Restrooms Fully Burdened n/a Fully Burdened
Portable - Stalls Fully Burdened 100.00 n/a Fully Burdened Rental Fee - Corydon Parking Lots/Staging Area (half lot until open) (per day) 45.00 1.58 45.00 Rental Fee - Satellite Parking Lot for On Site Event (per day) 87.00 - 3.05 90.00 Rental Fee - Satellite Parking Lot for Off Site Event (per day) 500.00 - 17.50 520.00 Security (hourly, per guard) Fully Burdened n/a 35.00
Shuttle Bus Service (4 hours) NEW NA - n/a Fully Burdened Supplemental Staff Support, Operations, Maintenance and Equipment Fully Burdened - n/a Fully Burdened Vendor Booth Fee (Food or Retail w/ Electrical 10 x 10, 20/30/50 amp) (Charge after 2 vendors) 44.00/54.00/64.00 - 1.54/1.89/2.24 46.00/56.00/66.00 Vendor Booth Fee (Food or Retail w/o Electrical 10 x 10) (Charge after 2 vendors) 13.00 0.46 13.00 Vendor Booth Fee (for city event) 2.00 - 195.00 0.07-6.82 2.00-202.00 All other organizations and events will be charged full fees based on the fee policy and fee schedule. - 25% discount on daily use rental fee for consecutive day rental Only one discount use per rental allowed
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Finance Department 2022-23 Fee
3.5% CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Collection Fee Actual Cost n/a Actual Cost
Late Payment Penalty for Administrative and Parking Citations 32.00 1.12 33.00 Live Scan – Fee plus Applicable DOJ and FBI Charges 41.00 n.a 41.00 Reproduction (up to 11" x 17") - Black/White 0.25 n/a 0.25 Reproduction (up to 11" x 17") - Color 0.50 n/a 0.50
Reproduction (larger than 11" x 17") - Black/White or Color 10.00 n/a 10.00 Returned Check Fee 48.00 n/a 48.00
Yard Sale Permit (for three days only, once every three months) 10.00 n/a 10.00 Fine for Unauthorized Yard Sale (NMC 1.04.010 a) 124.00-312.00 n/a 100.00-300.00 25
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Business License Fees 2022-23 Fee
3.5% CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Business License Processing Fees
In Town, Commercial or Industrial Applicants 164.00 5.74 170.00 Farmer's Market (Indoor) 164.00 5.74 170.00
Farmer's Market (Outdoor) 29.00 1.02 30.00
Massage Business 164.00 5.74 170.00
Massage Technician 135.00 4.73 140.00
Not-for-Profit/Exempt Business (Fixed Location In Town) 164.00 5.74 170.00 Space Rental 29.00 1.02 30.00
In Town, Home Occupation Applicants 62.00 2.17 64.00
Agriculture/Farm 62.00 2.17 64.00
Animal Keeping 62.00 2.17 64.00
Not-for-Profit/Exempt Business (Fixed Location In Town) 62.00 2.17 64.00 Out of Town Applicants 29.00 1.02 30.00
Not-for-Profit/Exempt Business 29.00 1.02 30.00
Out of Town Contractor (A/B or C/D) 29.00 1.02 30.00
Out of Town Delivery Vehicle 29.00 1.02 30.00
Out of Town Real Estate 29.00 1.02 30.00
Rental Property 29.00 1.02 30.00
Special Business Applicants
Bingo 29.00 1.02 30.00
Duplicate License 5.00 0.18 5.00
Moved/Changed License 29.00 1.02 30.00
Permanent Swap Meet Operator 45.00 per day 1.58 47.00 per day Sidewalk Vendor 62.00 2.17 64.00
Solicitor 29.00 1.02 30.00
Special Event Vendor 16.00 0.56 17.00
Business License Tax
Business License Tax - Not-for-Profit/Exempt Organization - - - Business License Tax - Set by Statute varies n/a varies SB 1186 (per application) 4.00 0.14 4.00
Business License Renewal 22.00 0.77 23.00
Business License Fire Operation Permit Fees **
Annual Fire Inspection Fees
Small Businesses – 1 – 4,999 Sq. Ft. 84.00 2.94 87.00
Medium Businesses – 5,000 – 9,999 Sq. Ft. 166.00 5.81 172.00 Large Businesses – > 10,000 Sq. Ft. 417.00 14.60 432.00 Public Assembly (50 to 99 occupancy) 250.00 8.75 259.00 Public Assembly (100 and greater occupancy) 459.00 16.07 475.00 ** See Fire Operation Permit Fees
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WATER UTILITY FEES 2022-23 Fee
3.5 % CPI
increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Broken/Damaged Lock Fee 31.00 1.09 32.00
Check Read Charge 85.00 2.98 88.00
Construction Meter Relocation 194.00 6.79 201.00
Deposit – Clean and Show 207.00 No Change 207.00
Deposit – Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Family 300 (min) No Change 300 (min) Deposit – Meter Test (2” or smaller)
At staff/3rd party
vendor cost No Change
At staff/3rd party
vendor cost
Deposit – Meter Test (3” or larger)
At staff/3rd party
vendor cost No Change
At staff/3rd party
vendor cost
Deposit – Residential, Landscape, Fireline 200 (min) No Change 200 (min) Deposit – Temporary Construction Meter 1,771.00 61.99 1,833.00 Fire Flow Test Fee 484.00 16.94 501.00
Jumper Fee 164.00 5.74 170.00
Late Charge
10% of Outstanding
Amount No Change
10% of Outstanding
Amount
New Service Fee 48.00 1.68 50.00
Pulled Meter Fee 164.00 5.74 170.00
Service Turn-Off/Disconnection Fee 107.00 3.75 111.00
Service Turn-On/Reconnection Fee - SB998 (after 3:30 pm) 167.00 5.85 173.00 Service Turn-On/Reconnection Fee - SB998 (prior to 3:30 pm) 56.00 1.96 58.00 Service Turn-On/Reconnection Fee (after 3:30 pm) 250.00 8.75 259.00 Service Turn-On/Reconnection Fee (prior to 3:30 pm) 68.00 2.38 70.00 Temporary Service – Monthly Service Charge
Current 3" Water
Service Charge No Change
Current 3" Water
Service Charge
Temporary Service Permit - Metered 198.00 6.93 205.00
Temporary Service Permit - Unmetered 183.00 6.41 189.00 Voluntary Emergency Medical Services Subscription Program (Residential Monthly Subscriber) 4.00 No Change 4.00
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CITY OF NORCO
FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE 3.5% CPI Proposed Service Name Fee Description 2022-23 Fee Increase 2023-24 Fee Fire Administration, General
Non-Compliance Administrative Fine (per occurrence) 291.00 10.19 301.00 Vacant Lot Weed Abatement - Contractor's Charge, plus 100% Admin Cost of Service n/a Cost of Service
Lien Release Request - First Lien 366.00 12.81 379.00
Lien Release Request - Additional Lien 366.00 12.81 379.00 Incident Report Request Fee (prior to 01/01/12) 0.25 0.01 0.25 Reproduction (Up to 11" x 17") - Black/White 0.25 0.01 0.25 Reproduction (Up to 11" x 17") - Color 0.50 0.02 0.50
Reproduction (Larger than 11" x 17") - Black/White or Color 10.00 0.35 10.00 Engine Company, General
Engine Company Standby (Personnel Plus Equipment Time) Cost of Service n/a Cost of Service First or Second False Alarm Set by Ordinance n/a Set by Ordinance Third Response to False Alarm within 365 Consecutive Day Period Set by Ordinance n/a Set by Ordinance
Fourth Response to False Alarm within 365 Consecutive Day Period Set by Ordinance n/a Set by Ordinance
Fifth Response to False Alarm within 365 Consecutive Day Period Set by Ordinance n/a Set by Ordinance
Prevention Standby Cost of Service n/a Cost of Service
Development Fees
Development Plan Check
Fire Sprinkler Systems
New 13, 13R Fire Sprinkler System Base Fee + 526.00 18.41 544.00 New 13, 13R Fire Sprinkler System (Sprinkler heads up to 999 fee) 0 - 999 heads 7.00 0.25 7.00 New 13, 13R Fire Sprinkler System (Sprinkler heads over 999 and up to 5000 fee) 1,000 - 5,000 heads 3.00 0.11 3.00
New 13, 13R Fire Sprinkler System (Sprinkler heads over 5000 heads fee) > 5,000 heads 1.50 0.05 2.00
New 13D Residential Fire Sprinkler System Base Fee Per Model + 262.00 9.17 271.00 New 13D Residential Fire Sprinkler System - Per each plan type Per Sprinkler head 70.00 2.45 72.00 TI 13, 13R Fire Sprinkler System Base Fee + 394.00 13.79 408.00 TI 13, 13R Fire Sprinkler System Per Sprinkler head 7.00 0.25 7.00 TI 13D Residential Fire Sprinkler System Base Fee + 186.00 6.51 193.00 TI 13D Residential Fire Sprinkler System - Per each plan type Per Sprinkler head 7.00 0.25 7.00 Water Systems Permits
New Underground Fire Line Per Connection 548.00 19.18 567.00 Fire Pump Per Pump 1,134.00 39.69 1,174.00
Emergency Underground Fire Line Repair 711.00 24.89 736.00 Above Ground Tank (Temporary Water Supply/Construction) 507.00 17.75 525.00 Standpipes/Hose Valves 548.00 19.18 567.00
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FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE 3.5% CPI Proposed Service Name Fee Description 2022-23 Fee Increase 2023-24 Fee Fire Alarm
New Alarm System Base Fee + 526.00 18.41 544.00
New Alarm System (Per initiating or notification device up to 999 devices) 0 - 999 devices 66.00 2.31 68.00
New Alarm System (Per initiating or notification device 1000-5000 device fee ) 1,000 - 5,000 devices 3.00 0.11 3.00
New Alarm System (Per initiating or notification device 5,000 and above fee) > 5,001 2.00 0.07 2.00
TI Fire Alarm System Base Fee + 394.00 13.79 408.00
TI Fire Alarm System (Per initiating or notification device) Per device 7.00 0.25 7.00 Water flow (Monitoring) Alarm system only Per system 339.00 11.87 351.00 Fire Protection Systems
Special Extinguishing Systems (FM200, Dry Chem, Spray Mist, etc.) Per system 683.00 23.91 707.00 Smoke Control System - Rationale, Analysis and Plan Review Per system 1,948.00 68.18 2,016.00 Other Systems
Hood & Duct Automatic Extinguishing System Per System 419.00 14.67 434.00 Ovens, Industrial baking or drying, furnace or kiln special equip. Per oven 311.00 10.89 322.00 Dust Collection Special Equipment Per system 353.00 12.36 365.00 Solar Photovoltaic System (charged hourly or a fraction thereof) Residential 176.00 6.16 182.00 Solar Photovoltaic System (charged hourly or a fraction thereof) Commercial 176.00 6.16 182.00 Regulated Refrigeration System
Refrigeration system < 500 lbs. Per system 339.00 11.87 351.00 Refrigeration system > or = 500 lbs. Per system 419.00 14.67 434.00 Spray Booth Automatic Extinguishing System Per Booth/System 453.00 15.86 469.00 Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) Special System Per system 590.00 20.65 611.00 Gas Systems (Med Gas, Industrial Gas, IPG,) Per system 548.00 19.18 567.00 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Per system 501.00 17.54 519.00 Fireworks Display Actual Cost 739.00 25.87 765.00
Generator/Cell Sites Per Gen/Site 777.00 27.20 804.00
Development Plan Check
Battery Systems (Commercial charging system) Per System 529.00 18.52 548.00 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Review
Chemical Classification Disclosure Review <10 Chemicals 425.00 14.88 440.00 Chemical Classification Disclosure Review 10 - 25 Chemicals 595.00 20.83 616.00 Chemical Classification Disclosure Review 26 - 100 Chemicals 945.00 33.08 978.00 Chemical Classification Disclosure Review >100 Chemicals 1,307.00 45.75 1,353.00 High Piled Storage
High Piled Combustible Storage 595.00 20.83 616.00
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FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE 3.5% CPI Proposed Service Name Fee Description 2022-23 Fee Increase 2023-24 Fee Access and Water Supply
Access and Water Supply Only - Commercial Construction Inspection Deposit may be required 419.00 14.67 434.00 Base Time for One Lot 135.00 4.73 140.00
Each Additional Lot 330.00 11.55 342.00
Fuel Modification Plan (3 hour minimum, hourly thereafter) Deposit may be required 526.00 18.41 544.00 Tanks (Other than Above Ground Water Tank)
Underground Storage Tanks Install or Removal 339.00 11.87 351.00 Aboveground Storage Tank Install or Removal 339.00 11.87 351.00 Alterations to Gas Stations (No tank alterations) 339.00 11.87 351.00 Fuel Modification for Fire Severity Zones
Fuel Modification Plan/Insp (4 hour minimum, hourly thereafter, plus City Atty) Deposit may be required 689.00 24.12 713.00
Other Fees - Includes Pre-Development Reviews
Work without Approval or Permit Per occurrence 245.00 8.58 254.00 Fire Standby Per hour 163.00 5.71 169.00
Annexation Agreement 88.00 3.08 91.00
Revised Tentative Parcel Map 417.00 14.60 432.00
Alternate Materials and Methods (4 hrs. minimum, hourly thereafter) Deposit may be required 652.00 22.82 675.00 Consultant Fire Plan Review (*future rate TBD if contracted) 3rd Review and subsequent submittals Per hour 163.00 5.71 169.00 Expedited/Overtime Plan Review Per hour 245.00 8.58 254.00 Over the Counter/Misc. Revisions Plan Review Per review 122.00 4.27 126.00 Development Plan Check
Architectural/Development by Square Footage
Residential and Multi-family Residential Uses
0 - 1,999 sq. ft. 339.00 11.87 351.00
2,000 - 4,999 sq. ft. 388.00 13.58 402.00
5,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. 507.00 17.75 525.00
10,000 - 24,999 sq. ft. 592.00 20.72 613.00
25,000 - 49,999 sq. ft. 761.00 26.64 788.00
50,000 - 100,000 sq. ft. 929.00 32.52 962.00
> 100,000 sq. ft. 1,168.00 40.88 1,209.00
Hazardous Use by square footage
All newly constructed or added space for hazardous use
occupancies classified as CBC Group H
0 - 1999 sq. ft. 357.00 12.50 370.00
2,000 - 4,999 sq. ft. 575.00 20.13 595.00
5,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. 791.00 27.69 819.00
10,000 - 24,999 sq. ft. 1,009.00 35.32 1,044.00
25,000 - 49,999 sq. ft. 1,224.00 42.84 1,267.00
50,000 - 100,000 sq. ft. 1,440.00 50.40 1,490.00
> 100,000 sq. ft. 1,751.00 61.29 1,812.00
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FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE 3.5% CPI Proposed Service Name Fee Description 2022-23 Fee Increase 2023-24 Fee Shell Buildings for all Commercial Uses by square footage 0 - 1,999 sq. ft. 339.00 11.87 351.00
2,000 - 4,999 sq. ft. 388.00 13.58 402.00
5,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. 507.00 17.75 525.00
10,000 - 24,999 sq. ft. 592.00 20.72 613.00
25,000 - 49,999 sq. ft. 761.00 26.64 788.00
50,000 - 100,000 sq. ft. 929.00 32.52 962.00
> 100,000 sq. ft. 1,168.00 40.88 1,209.00
Development Plan Check
Buildings for all Commercial Uses
0-1.999 sq. ft. 339.00 11.87 351.00
2,000-4,999 sq. ft. 388.00 13.58 402.00
5,000-9,999 sq. ft. 507.00 17.75 525.00
10,000-24,999 sq. ft. 592.00 20.72 613.00
25,000-49,999 sq. ft. 761.00 26.64 788.00
50,000-100,000 sq. ft. 929.00 32.52 962.00
>100,000 sq. ft. 1,168.00 40.88 1,209.00
New Construction, Additions and Major Remodels
Tenant Improvement
0-1,999 sq. ft. 339.00 11.87 351.00
2,000-4,999 sq. ft. 388.00 13.58 402.00
5,000-9,999 sq. ft. 507.00 17.75 525.00
10,000-24,999 sq. ft. 592.00 20.72 613.00
25,000-49,999 sq. ft. 761.00 26.64 788.00
50,000-100,000 sq. ft. 929.00 32.52 962.00
>100,000 sq. ft. 1,168.00 40.88 1,209.00
Fire Life-Safety Inspections (Post-Development)
Fire Annual Inspection (includes one re-inspection)
Small 82.00 2.87 85.00
Medium 163.00 5.71 169.00
Large 408.00 14.28 422.00
2nd re-inspection 163.00 5.71 169.00
3rd and subsequent Re-inspections 163.00 5.71 169.00
Fire Watch Inspection Per hour 163.00 5.71 169.00
Fire Hydrant Inspection/Water Flow Witness Per hour 163.00 5.71 169.00 Special Event Permit 82.00 2.87 85.00
Tent Permit 82.00 2.87 85.00
Remodeled space for non-residential occupancies classified as for non-residential classified as CBC Group A, B, E, F, I, M, S, or other commercial occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere.
The enclosure for all newly constructed or added space for non-residential occupancies classified as CBC Group A, B, E, F, I, M, S, or other commercial occupancies not specifically addressed where the interior is completed and habitable.
The enclosure for all newly constructed or added space for non-residential occupancies classified as CBC Group A, B, E, F, I, M, S, or other commercial occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule where the interior is not complete or occupiable.
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FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE 3.5% CPI Proposed Service Name Fee Description 2022-23 Fee Increase 2023-24 Fee Hourly Rates
Inspection 163.00 5.71 169.00
Plan Review 163.00 5.71 169.00
Supplemental Inspection Fee (per 1 hour or potion thereof) 163.00 5.71 169.00 Supplemental Plan review (per 1 hour or portion thereof) 163.00 5.71 169.00 After Hours or Emergency call-out (2 hr. minimum = $448) 163.00 5.71 168.00 Construction Re-inspection Fee 163.00 5.71 168.00
Operational Fees
Renewable Permit Fees (Issued at Annual Fire-Life Safety Inspection)
Aerosol Products (Level 2 & 3) CFC 105 Permit 62.00 2.17 64.00 Candles Open Flame in Assembly Occupancy Areas CFC 105 Permit 62.00 2.17 64.00 Carnivals and Fairs CFC 105 Permit 103.00 3.61 107.00
Cellulose Nitrate Storage CFC 105 Permit 70.00 2.45 72.00 Combustible Dust Producing Operations CFC 105 Permit 87.00 3.05 90.00 Combustible Fiber Storage CFC 105 Permit 139.00 4.87 144.00 Combustible Materials Storage CFC 105 Permit 70.00 2.45 72.00 Compressed Gases CFC 105 Permit 139.00 4.87 144.00
Cryogens CFC 105 Permit 139.00 4.87 144.00
Dry Cleaning Plant > or = 2 Units CFC 105 Permit 209.00 7.32 216.00 Explosives or Blasting agents (se or transportation of) CFC 105 Permit 139.00 4.87 144.00 Explosives or Blasting agents, use or disposal of CFC 105 Permit 327.00 11.45 338.00 Fireworks, Manufacture, Compound, Storage CFC 105 Permit 278.00 9.73 288.00 Flammable/Combustible Liquids Inside < 60 gallons CFC 105 Permit 70.00 2.45 72.00 Flammable/Combustible Liquids Inside > or = 60 gallons CFC 105 Permit 139.00 4.87 144.00 Flammable/Combustible Liquids Outside Above Ground Tank Per tank/105 Permit 103.00 3.61 107.00 Flammable/Combustible Liquids Outside Underground Tank Per tank/105 Permit 103.00 3.61 107.00 Fuel Dispensing CFC 105 Permit 87.00 3.05 90.00
Hazardous Materials CFC 105 Permit 139.00 4.87 144.00
High Piled Combustible Storage CFC 105 Permit 139.00 4.87 144.00 Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG), Storage, Use and Dispensing CFC 105 Permit 35.00 1.23 36.00 Liquid or gas fueled vehicles or equipment in an Assembly area CFC 105 Permit 139.00 4.87 144.00 Lumber Yard/Woodworking Plants CFC 105 Permit 185.00 6.48 191.00 Magnesium operation CFC 105 Permit 69.00 2.42 71.00
Malls: Covered and Uncovered CFC 105 Permit 203.00 7.11 210.00 Miscellaneous Combustible Storage CFC 105 Permit 139.00 4.87 144.00 Motor Vehicle Repair CFC 105 Permit 87.00 3.05 90.00
Ovens - Industrial baking or drying, furnace or kiln special equip. CFC 105 Permit 87.00 3.05 90.00 Places Of Assembly (Occupancy Load > 49 persons) CFC 105 Permit 62.00 2.17 64.00 Pyrotechnic special effects material/model rockets CFC 105 Permit 327.00 11.45 338.00 Refrigeration Equipment < 500 lbs. CFC 105 Permit 139.00 4.87 144.00 Refrigeration Equipment > or = 500 lbs. CFC 105 Permit 278.00 9.73 288.00 Special Amusement Buildings CFC 105 Permit 209.00 7.32 216.00 Spraying (Booth) or Dipping Operations CFC 105 Permit 62.00 2.17 64.00 Tire Storage CFC 105 Permit 87.00 3.05 90.00
Welding and Cutting Operation CFC 105 Permit 69.00 2.42 71.00 Wood Products Storage CFC 105 Permit 87.00 3.05 90.00
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Planning Division 2022-23 Fee
3.5% CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
ABC Letter of Necessity 261.00 9.14 270.00
Additional Animal Units per Section 18.35.06 or 18.13.08 (Fee + Public Noticing Fee + Animal Control Costs) 91.00 3.19 94.00
Renew Animal Unit 220.00 7.70 228.00
Architectural & Photometric Review 628.00 21.98 650.00
Accessory Building Use Permit 3,958.00 138.53 4,097.00
Developer or Major Permit Appeal to Planning Commission 2,163.00 75.71 2,239.00 Resident or Minor Appeal to Planning Commission* 215.00 7.53 223.00 Developer or Major Appeal to City Council* 1,690.00 59.15 1,749.00 Resident or Minor Appeal to City Council* 658.00 23.03 681.00 * Appeal fee will be refunded if the decision is reversed on appeal Categorical Exemption (per application) 163.00 5.71 169.00 Commercial Vehicle Exemption Permit 297.00 10.40 307.00 Commercial Vehicle Exemption Permit-Renewal 87.00 3.05 90.00 Continuance (Fee plus postage and publishing costs) 1,521.00 53.24 1,574.00 Conditional Use Permit – Annual Inspection – Sale of Alcohol 145.00 5.08 150.00 Conditional Use Permit – Annual Inspection – All Others 145.00 5.08 150.00 Conditional Use Permit – Miniaturized Pigs in R-1-10 Zone 477.00 16.70 494.00 Conditional Use Permit – Miniaturized Pigs in R-1-10 Zone (Renewal) 87.00 3.05 90.00 Conditional Use Permit – Minor, plus animal-control costs (Resident) (except Additional Animal Units, refer to that fee) 2,168.00 75.88 2,244.00 Conditional Use Permit – Minor, plus animal-control costs (Developer) 4,804.00 168.14 4,972.00 Conditional Use Permit – Major 9,139.00 319.87 9,459.00 Conditional Use Permit Modification – Minor 4,679.00 163.77 4,843.00 Conditional Use Permit Modification – Major 4,679.00 163.77 4,843.00 Conditional Use Permit – Annual Inspection 63.00 2.21 65.00 C.C. & R. Review Fee + 4 hours attorney fees 2,209.00 + Atty fees 77.32 2,286.00 + Atty fees Development Phasing Plan 1,154.00 40.39 1,194.00
Entertainment Permit 2,698.00 94.43 2,792.00
Fence/Wall Review (Subdivision) 559.00 19.57 579.00
Filming 1-4 Days (exclusive of all Public Safety, Public Works and Legal Expenses, charged at fully burdened hourly rate) 562.00 19.67 582.00
Filming > 4 Days (exclusive of all Public Safety, Public Works and Legal Expenses, charged at fully burdened hourly rate) 697.00 24.40 721.00
General Plan Amendment; Zone Change (per application) 10,148.00 355.18 10,503.00 Initial Environmental Assessment (plus outside cost and fully burdened rate after 12 hours of staff time) 2,827.00 98.95 2,926.00
Informal Review by Planning Commission (with pre-application) 1,917.00 67.10 1,984.00 Informal Review by Planning Commission (no pre-application) 1,917.00 67.10 1,984.00 Landscape Plan Checks Review - Three Reviews & One Field Review 833.00 29.16 862.00 Additional Landscape Plan Check Review 145.00 5.08 150.00 Additional Landscape Plan Check Inspection 174.00 6.09 180.00 Large Family Day Care 2,582.00 90.37 2,672.00
Major Environmental Assessment (up to 200 hours) 43,646.00 1,527.61 45,174.00 Major Environmental Assessment (> 200 hours) Cost of Service n/a Cost of Service Charge fully burdened hourly rate & out of pocket costs against deposit Mitigated Negative Declaration (up to 5 hours) 1,287.00 45.05 1,332.00 Mitigated Negative Declaration (> 5 hours) Cost of Service n/a Cost of Service Charge fully burdened hourly rate & out of pocket costs against deposit Mitigation Plan One Time Monitoring (up to 5 hours) 1,287.00 45.05 1,332.00 Mitigation Plan One Time Monitoring (> 5 hours) Cost of Service n/a Cost of Service Charge fully burdened hourly rate & out of pocket costs against deposit Model Home Complex Review 3,065.00 107.28 3,172.00
Planning Commission Review for Consistency 1/2 base application n/a 1/2 base application Planning Information Letter 471.00 16.49 487.00
Pre-Application Review - First Review n/a n/a n/a
Pre-Application Subsequent Reviews 2,191.00 76.69 2,268.00 Project/Environmental Review Fee (by outside consultant selected by City) Cost + 30% n/a Cost + 30% Public Notice Fee 605.00 21.18 626.00
Reproduction (up to 11" x 17") - Black/White 0.25 n/a 0.25 Reproduction (up to 11" x 17") - Color 0.50 n/a 0.50
Reproduction (larger than 11" x 17") - Black/White or Color 10.00 n/a 10.00 Sign Review - Monument & Pole Signs 892.00 31.22 923.00 Sign Review - Wall Signs 559.00 19.57 579.00
Sign Review - Temporary Special Event Signs 87.00 3.05 90.00 Single Event 87.00 3.05 90.00
3 Events Per Application 87.00 3.05 90.00
6 Month Renewal 87.00 3.05 90.00
Sign Review, Freeway - Oriented 4,546.00 159.11 4,705.00 Sign Program Review 2,267.00 79.35 2,346.00
Similar Use Finding - Planning Commission 9,034.00 316.19 9,350.00 Site Plan Review - Minor 4,599.00 160.97 4,760.00
Site Plan Review - Major 8,364.00 292.74 8,657.00
Site Plan Review Modification 5,245.00 183.58 5,429.00
Special Events - Sidewalk Sales 87.00 3.05 90.00
Special Events - Non Profit Organizations n/a n/a n/a
Event on Private Property n/a n/a n/a
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Planning Division 2022-23 Fee
3.5% CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Requires Closure of Public Right-Of-Way at the End of Dead-End Public Trails, Sidewalks or Streets 87.00 3.05 90.00
Requires the Closure of Public Right-Of-Way on or Through Public Trails, Sidewalks or Streets that Require a Traffic Plan/Detours 382.00 13.37 395.00 Special Events - All Others 211.00 7.39 218.00
Alcohol Review 839.00 29.37 868.00
Block Party 612.00 21.42 633.00
Temporary construction trailer or storage container 174.00 6.09 180.00 Seasonal Sales/Opening 134.00 4.69 139.00
Event on Private Property 116.00 4.06 120.00
Requires Closure of Public Right-Of-Way at the End of Dead-End Public Trails, Sidewalks or Streets 1,002.00 35.07 1,037.00
Requires the Closure of Public Right-Of-Way on or Through Public Trails, Sidewalks or Streets that Require a Traffic Plan/Detours All related fees n/a All related fees Note: All Special Event applications would also include the cost of any street closure, traffic control, On-site patrol, additional fire protection standby, etc. n/a n/a n/a Specific Plan Preparation (up to 200 hours) 40,459.00 1,416.07 41,875.00 Specific Plan Preparation (> 200 hours) Cost of service n/a Cost of service Specific Plan Amendment (up to 200 hours) 36,419.00 1,274.67 37,694.00 Specific Plan Amendment (> 200 hours) Cost of Service n/a Cost of service Charge fully burdened staff rate and consultant costs against deposit Swap Meet/Open Air Market-Temporary Permit - Per Day 46.00 1.61 48.00 Swap Meet/Open Air Market-Permanent Permit 7,822.00 273.77 8,096.00 Swap Meet Processing Fee/State Fee 35.00/1.00 1.23 36.00/1.00 Tentative Parcel Map - Single Family Residential (three plan checks included) 9,169.00 320.92 9,490.00 Tentative Parcel Map - Commercial (three plan checks included)* 9,169.00 320.92 9,490.00 * (fee plus $200.00/lot)
Tentative Parcel Map (additional plan checks per sheet) 448.00 15.68 464.00 Tentative Parcel Map Modification 5,969.00 208.92 6,178.00 Tentative Parcel Map Extension of Time (Planning Commission and City Council) 1,089.00 38.12 1,127.00 Tentative Tract Map (first three plan checks are included) * 19,813.00 693.46 20,506.00 * (fee plus $260/lot over 5)
Tentative Tract Map (additional plan check fees per sheet) 746.00 26.11 772.00 Tentative Tract Map Modification 6,510.00 227.85 6,738.00 Variance - Commercial and Modifications to Variance Commercial 3,572.00 125.02 3,697.00 Variance - Residential and Modification to Variance Residential 3,007.00 105.25 3,112.00 Zone Change **See General Plan Amendment
Zone Code Amendment/Code Change Application 4,199.00 146.97 4,346.00 Zone Verification Letter 174.00 6.09 180.00
Zoning and General Plan Map Copies (11” X 17” folded) 5.00 n/a 5.00 Zoning and General Plan Map Copies (wall map) 10.00 n/a 10.00 40
PUBLIC WORKS
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 2022-23 Fee
3.5% CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
Blasting Permit - Initial Fee 774.00 27.09 801.00
Blasting Permit - Each Additional Blast 338.00 11.83 350.00 Encroachment - Single Domestic Water Service (line only) 1" & 2" 990.00 34.65 1,025.00 Encroachment - Commercial/SFR Utility Lateral (sewer & water 3" & above) 990.00 34.65 1,025.00 Encroachment - SFR Driveway Approach 629.00 22.02 651.00 Encroachment - SFR Driveway Pavers (non-trail side) 717.00 25.10 742.00 Encroachment - SFR w/o Trail Pavers 629.00 22.02 651.00 Encroachment - SFR Curb Core 536.00 18.76 555.00
Encroachment - Commercial Driveway 717.00 25.10 742.00
Encroachment - Commercial Trail Pavers 717.00 25.10 742.00 Encroachment - Sign in Right of Way 449.00 15.72 465.00 Encroachment - Utility Street Cut - 4.5% of cost estimate, minimum of $629 629.00 22.02 651.00 Final Map Check (fee plus $600/lot) - Includes first three plan checks 5,001.00 175.04 5,176.00 Final Map Check (after 3 checks) Fully Burdened n/a Fully Burdened Charge Fully Burdened Staff Rate against an initial deposit Grading and Posting Plan Review – Residential 781.00 27.34 808.00 Grading and Posting Plan Review – Commercia l -Charge UBC 2,693.00 94.26 2,787.00 $2,890 for the first 3 plan checks and $310 for additional plan checks or fully burdened hourly rate with a $2,890 minimum -
Grading Permit/Inspection – Residential 1,370.00 47.95 1,418.00 Grading Permit/Inspection – Other – Charge UBC 1,889.00 66.12 1,955.00 Inspection Fee 14.04.150(B) 150 per hr. n/a 150 per hr.
Lot Line Adjustment (includes 3 plan checks, additional checks at fully burdened staff rate) 1,790.00 62.65 1,853.00
Lot Merger (Includes 3 plan checks, additional checks at fully burdened staff rate) 1,668.00 58.38 1,726.00 New Meter Purchase Cost + 20% n/a Cost + 20%
Overload Permit-one day 19.00 0.67 20.00
Overload Moving Permit – Annual Permit 105.00 3.68 109.00 PAKA Relocation 1,725.00 60.38 1,785.00
Reproduction (up to 11" x 17") - Black/White 0.25 n/a 0.25 Reproduction (up to 11" x 17") - Color 0.50 n/a 0.50
Reproduction (Larger than 11” x 17” sheet) Black/White or Color 10.00 n/a 10.00 Technical Report Review – Charge full cost against a deposit with a minimum fee of: 1,166.00 40.81 1,207.00 Hydrology Review (includes 3 reviews) 5,345.00 187.08 5,532.00 WQMP Review (includes 3 reviews) 5,345.00 187.08 5,532.00 Public Improvement/Plan Check Inspection Fees – charge according to valuation table shown in Exhibit “B” See Exhibit "B" n/a See Exhibit "B" Re-Inspection Fee 72.00 2.52 75.00
Plan Check Fee 14.04.150(B) 150 per hr. n/a 150 per hr.
Temporary Service – Monthly Service Charge 14.04.130
Current 3" Water Service
Charge n/a
Current 3" Water Service
Charge
Utility Pole Installation or Replacement 200.00 + 155.00 per site 7.00 207.00 + 155.00 per site Wireless Communications - Small Cell Facility Permit (in public right-of-way) 141.00 + 365.00 per site 4.93 146.00 + 365.00 per site Wireless Communications - Modification of Existing Telecommunication Facility 70.00 + 185.00 per site 2.45 72.00 + 185.00 per site 43
Valuation Current Fee Proposed Fee
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN CHECK FEE
$0 - $10,000 917.00 $949.00
$10,001 - $100,000 917.00 $949 + 3.2% OF VALUATION > $10,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 4,200.00 $4,347 + 1.3% OF VALUATION > $100,000 >$1,000,000 17,532.00 $18,146 + 0.9% OF VALUATION > $1,000,000
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT INSPECTION FEE
$0 - $10,000 667.00 $690.00
$10,001 - $100,000 667.00 $690 + 3.6% OF VALUATION > $10,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 4,359.00 $4,512 + 1.15% OF VALUATION > $100,000 >$1,000,000 16,154.00 $16719 + 0.55% OF VALUATION > $1,000,000
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Exhibit "B"
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SHERIFF
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2022-23 Fee
3.5 % CPI
Increase
Proposed
2023-24 Fee
15.00 none 15.00
Background Investigation & Report (per application + outside fees) 264.00 9.24 273.00 DUI Emergency Response Recovery charge up to statutory limit Cost of Service n/a Cost of Service at the County and City approved rate for staff and equipment Jail Access Booking Fee (set by County Study & Resolution) One Day ABC License (may be waived for non-profits) 51.00 1.79 53.00 Reproduction (up to 11" x 17") - Black/White 0.25 n/a 0.25
0.50 n/a 0.50
10.00 n/a 10.00
204.00 7.14 211.00
101.00 3.54 105.00
Fines Related to Parking Violations
Municipal Code Section Violation
10.08 et al All violations not enumerated 36.00 n/a 36.00
10.08.030A Parking in equestrian trail 155.00 n/a 155.00
10.08.030B Obstruct traffic or hazard 36.00 n/a 36.00
10.08.030C Obstruct private driveway 36.00 n/a 36.00
10.08.030D Obstruct fire equipment to hydrant 139.00 n/a 139.00
10.08.030E Posted no parking or permit only 36.00 n/a 36.00
10.16.060 Commercial vehicle prohibition 259.00 n/a 259.00
10.16.070 Unattached trailer prohibition 36.00 n/a 36.00 Any other M.C. section Any parking violation not otherwise listed 36.00 n/a 36.00 Vehicle Code Section Violation
4000(a)(1) Unregistered Vehicle 81.00 n/a 81.00
21113(a) Permit required - Public Grounds 36.00 n/a 36.00 22500(a) Improper parking - Intersection 57.00 n/a 57.00 22500(b) Improper parking - Crosswalk 57.00 n/a 57.00
22500(c) Improper parking - Safety Zone 62.00 n/a 62.00 22500(d) Improper parking - Fire Station 57.00 n/a 57.00 22500(e) Improper parking - Driveway 36.00 n/a 36.00
22500(f) Improper parking - Sidewalk 36.00 n/a 36.00
22500(g) Improper parking - Obstruct Traffic 36.00 n/a 36.00 22500(h) Improper parking - Double Park 36.00 n/a 36.00 22500(i) Improper parking - Bus zones 295.00 n/a 295.00 22500(j) Improper parking - Tunnel 36.00 n/a 36.00
22500(k) Improper parking - Bridge 41.00 n/a 41.00
22500(l) Parking in wheelchair access 419.00 n/a 419.00 22500.10 Parking in fire lane 368.00 n/a 368.00
22507.8(a)(b)(c) Designated parking - Disabled 419.00 n/a 419.00 22514.00 Parking - Fire Hydrant 135.00 n/a 135.00
Any other V.C. Section Any parking violation not otherwise listed 36.00 n/a 36.00 22502(a) Improper parking - 18” from curb 36.00 n/a 36.00 5200(a) Improper/Fail to display license plate 81.00 n/a 81.00 5204(a) Registration tabs properly affixed 81.00 n/a 81.00 Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery
Vehicle (VIN) Verification Service
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Citation Correction Certification
*County’s cost charged to City not to exceed $514.58
Reproduction (up to 11" x 17") - Color
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,
CALIFORNIA, TO UPDATE AND ADJUST THE CITY’S GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government code section 66016 the specific fees to be charged for services must be adopted by the City Council by Resolution after providing notice (Agenda) and holding a public meeting; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public meeting has been provided in accordance with Government Code Section 66016, oral and written presentations were made and received, and the required public notice was given; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that in order to continue providing effective services for the public welfare, it is necessary to adopt a revised General Fee Schedule which sets forth fees for City Services; and
WHEREAS, a schedule of fees and charges to be paid by those requesting such special services needs to be adopted so that the City might carry into effect its policies; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council to adopt an amendment to the General Fee Schedule, and charges based on changes to the Consumer Price Index from January 2022 to January 2023 so that certain proposed fees for FY 2023-2024 have been increased by 3.5% percentage, or by this amount rounded; and WHEREAS, the General Fee Schedule will include all fees associated with ‘Fee Resolution’ in the City of Norco Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, all requirements of California Government Code Section 66016 are hereby found to have been complied with.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco, California, hereby resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. Resolution No. 2022-29 is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. The General Fee/Fine Schedule is hereby amended as listed in the attachment of this Resolution.
Resolution No. 2023-16 - Update and Adjust FY 2023-2024 Fee Schedule
April 19, 2023
SECTION 3. Findings: The City council finds that the fees and charges set forth in the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule have a reasonable relationship with the city’s costs in providing and maintaining those services and facilities; and are necessary to enable the City to continue providing and maintaining the services and facilities to which they relate.
SECTION 4. The fees set forth in this Resolution shall become effective upon adoption but may be implemented on July 1, 2023, to coincide with the new fiscal year.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at its regular meeting held on May 3, 2023.
Robin Grundmeyer,
Mayor City of Norco,
California
ATTEST:
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
I, Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a meeting held on May 3, 2023 by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California on May 3, 2023.
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Attachment: Adopted Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fee/Fine Schedule
City Council
STAFF REPORT
Date: May 3, 2023 Agenda Item:
6.B.
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Alma Robles, Planning Director
Department: City Council
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing: Zone Code Amendment 2023-01, -02 and Gateway Specific Plan 99-01, Amendment No.10 (City of Norco): City-Initiated proposals to amend Norco Municipal Code Chapter 18.24 (M-1 Zone Heavy Commercial/Light Manufacturing), and Section
4.10.1.4 (Industrial District) of the Gateway Specific Plan, amending the City’s existing industrial regulations to provide new/updated development, use, and operational regulations for industrial and warehouse uses; and a proposal to amend Section 18.43.06 (3) of Title 18 of the Norco Municipal Code adding a public notice requirement for conditional use permit approvals on the reuse or redevelopment of any existing warehouse or industrial building with a gross floor area larger than 50,000 in the subject zones.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance No.1096, approving Zone Code Amendment 2023-01, to amend Norco Municipal Code Title 18 “Zoning”, Chapter 18.24 (M-1 Zone Heavy Commercial/Light Manufacturing), amending the City’s existing industrial regulations to provide new/updated development, use, and operational regulations for industrial and warehouse uses.
Adopt Ordinance No.1097, approving Gateway Specific Plan 99-01, Amendment No. 10, to amend Section 4.10.1.4 (Industrial District) of the Gateway Specific Plan, amending the City’s existing industrial regulations to provide new/updated development, use, and operational regulations for industrial and warehouse uses.
Adopt Ordinance No.1098, approving Zone Code Amendment 2023-02, to amend Section
18.43.06 (3) of the Norco Municipal Code adding a public notice requirement for conditional use permit approvals on the reuse or redevelopment of any existing warehouse or industrial building with a gross floor area larger than 50,000 in the M-1 Zone and within the Industrial District of the Gateway Specific Plan.
SUMMARY:
The proposed updates/amendments to the Zoning Code Industrial Standards are required in response to the City Council imposition of a moratorium on the approval of new
entitlement applications for the construction of industrial and warehouse buildings in the City.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed amendments are recommended in response to City Council imposition and extension of a moratorium approved on September 21, 2022, on the submittal and/or approval of new entitlement applications for the construction of industrial and warehouse buildings in the City. The moratorium will expire on August 16, 2023.
The City of Norco hired Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (LWC) to prepare amendments to the City’s existing industrial regulations to provide new or updated development, use, and operational regulations for industrial and warehouse uses, proposed to be adopted prior to the expiration of the moratorium.
A comprehensive list of recommendations on how the City’s industrial zones could be updated were presented at a special joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council on February 15, 2023. Based on the feed back from that meeting LWC prepared the final draft of amendments which were presented to the Planning Commission on April 12, 2023. The Planning Commission had minor comments/points of clarifications to incorporate into the draft and recommended approval to the City Council. The draft is now being presented to the City Council for review and adoption.
A clean version of the final draft amendments has been attached to the resolutions included in this report. Exhibits "A thru C" attached to this report provide the tracked changes (details of the changes) to Chapter 18.24 (M-1 Zone Heavy Commercial/Light Manufacturing), Section 4.10.1.4 (Industrial District) of the Gateway Specific Plan, and Section 18.43.06 (3) of NMC
The following is a summary of prominent/notable changes to the City's Industrial Zones:
• Intent and Purpose: The intent and purpose was clarified for both the M-1 Zone and the Industrial District of the Gateway Specific Plan to read: "to provide for the orderly development of heavy commercial and light industrial uses in areas of the City where the impacts to sensitive uses such as residential, educational, and public parks and open spaces uses will be minimized. The development standards established for this zone are intended to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by providing standards that control the site design, building design, and size of new and existing allowed uses";
• Applicability: The applicability of the new/updated provisions was clarified.
New/updated provisions would apply to all existing and new development and limitations on the redevelopment or reuse of existing warehouse buildings over 50,000 square feet was specified;
• Use Tables: Use tables were amended to emphasize light industrial, light manufacturing uses, research and development, etc., consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element, and to include uses that provide an expanded employment base. Uses were consolidated, and uses no longer desired (i.e.
Concrete, gypsum, plaster products, paving products, and freight terminals) were
removed. Large warehousing and distribution uses were removed from the list of permitted uses, and only allowed in existing buildings less than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area;
• Development Standards: Development standards such as building height and sizes were modified. The maximum building height by right for new buildings was lowered from 35 feet to 25 feet, with building heights up to 40 feet requiring approval of a conditional use permit (previously up to 50 feet). Maximum building size for new buildings is limited to 20,000 square feet; any building greater than 20,000 square feet but less than 50,000 square feet is subject to approval of a conditional use permit. New buildings greater than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area are not allowed. Setback and buffering standards were updated/augmented especially when adjacent to a sensitive uses. • Site and Architectural Design Standards. These standards were modified such as; requiring emphasis of aesthetically pleasing components (i.e. building design, landscaping etc.) of the site, orientation of loading docks and truck entrances being away from the street and sensitive uses, requiring that storm water retention and detention facilities be undergrounds, etc.;
• Building Design: Building design standards on orientation, facades, materials and detailing etc., have been incorporated, with the requirement of western elements being specified in the standards for design.
• Standards for Trucks. Truck standards have been introduced to address California Air Resource Board (CARB) compliance for trucks with a gross weight over 19,500 pounds, idling, traffic, queuing, etc.;
• Definitions: Definitions applicable to both the M-1 zone and the Industrial District of the Gateways specific plan were listed in the M-1 Chapter, to detail the meaning of the uses allowed in the industrial zones; and
• Administrative Procedures of Section 18.43.06 (3) of he NMC:The public notification requirements for a public hearing for a conditional use permit approval to authorize the reuse or redevelopment of any existing warehouse or industrial building with a gross floor area larger than 50,000 in the Heavy Commercial/Light Manufacturing (M-1) Zone and the Gateway Specific Plan Industrial District (I District), was modified to required that property owners within 1,000 feet (300 feet for all other uses remains the same) of the exterior boundaries of the subject property be notified.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): This project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, §§ 15000 et seq.) Section 15061 (b) (3), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the subject amendments will have a significant effect on the environment.
Conclusion: The proposed amendments are necessary to address the concerns that led to a moratorium and an extension to the existing moratorium, due to inadequate industrial development standards. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the
proposed amendments. Extensions to the existing moratorium will not be necessary following the approval of the proposed amendments.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable for this item.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction No. 3 - Economic Development and Financial Stability: Assure financial stability by expanding development efforts, diversifying revenue sources and continuing prudent financial management.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Certified as to Availability of Funds: Lisette Free, Finance Director Approved by: Lori Sassoon, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLC, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance No. 1096 for Zone Code Amendment 2023-01 with Attachment Ordinance No.1097 for Gateway SP 99-01, Amend No. 10 with Attachment Ordinance No. 1098 for Zone Code Amendment 2023-02
Exhibit A Chap18.24 M-1 Zone Track Changes
Exhibit B - Gateway Specific Plan - Industrial Track Changes Exhibit C - Norco_Chap18.43 AdmnProcedures_Track Changes
ORDINANCE NO. 1096
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO
APPROVING ZONE CODE AMENDMENT 2023-01: A CITY-INITIATED PROPOSAL TO AMEND NORCO MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 18 – “ZONING”, CHAPTER 18.24 (M-1 ZONE HEAVY COMMERCIAL/LIGHT
MANUFACTURING), AMENDING THE CITY’S EXISTING INDUSTRIAL
REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE NEW/UPDATED DEVELOPMENT, USE, AND
OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND WAREHOUSE
USES.
WHEREAS, the CITY OF NORCO initiated Zone Code Amendment 2023-01, a proposal to amend Chapter 18.24 of the Norco Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning Code), relating to industrial uses; and
WHEREAS, the Zone Code Amendment was duly submitted to said City’s Planning Commission for decision at a public hearing for which proper notice was given; and WHEREAS, the Zone Code Amendment was scheduled for public hearing on April 12, 2023 on or about 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860; and
WHEREAS, at the time set, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and received both oral and written testimony pertaining to the Zone Code Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023-06 recommending that the City Council adopt the Zone Code Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Zone Code Amendment was duly submitted to said City’s City Council for decision at a public hearing for which proper notice was given; and WHEREAS, the Zone Code Amendment was scheduled for public hearing on May 3, 2023 on or about 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860; and
WHEREAS, at the time set, the City Council held a public hearing and received both oral and written testimony pertaining to the Zone Code Amendment; and WHEREAS, the City of Norco acting as the Lead Agency has determined that this project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, §§ 15000 et seq.) Section 15061 (b) (3), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the subject amendments will have a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco does hereby make the following FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION:
Ordinance No.1096 for Zone Code Amendment
2023-01 May 3, 2023
I. FINDINGS.
A. The proposed Zone Code Amendment is necessary as it addresses the findings in Ordinance 1086 and 1086 that enacted a moratorium and an extension to that moratorium respectively, on the approval of new entitlement applications for the construction of industrial and warehouse buildings in the City.
B. The proposed Zone Code Amendment is necessary to ensure and maintain orderly development of land uses consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, programs, and actions of the City of Norco General Plan. None of the amendments conflict with current General Plan policies, objectives or programs of the General Plan.
C. The proposed Zone Code Amendment will not be detrimental to the public convenience, health, safety, or general welfare of the City because the amendments will increase compatibility of industrial and warehouse uses with surrounding properties.
D. This project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, §§ 15000 et seq.) Section 15061 (b) (3), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the subject amendments will have a significant effect on the environment.
II. DETERMINATION:
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco, California does hereby approve as follows:
SECTION 1:
Title 18 (Zoning) of the Norco Municipal Code, Chapter 18.24 (M-1 Zone Heavy Commercial/Light Manufacturing), is hereby amended in its entirety to read as written in attachment below.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after final passage thereof.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, sentences,
Ordinance No.___ for Zone Code Amendment 2023-01
May 3, 2023
clauses, or phrases here of irrespective of the fact that any one or more of the sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. POSTING: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City clerk shall attest hereto and shall cause the same within 15 days of its passage to be posted at no less that five public places within the City of Norco.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California at a regular meeting held May ___, 2023.
__________________________
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
I, Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, duly held on May 3, 2023, and thereafter at a regular meeting of said City Council duly held on May ___, 2023, it was duly passed and adopted by the following roll call vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, on May ___, 2023
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Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
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Chapter 18.24
M-1 ZONE HEAVY COMMERCIAL/LIGHT MANUFACTURING
Sections:
18.24.02 Intent and Purpose.
18.24.04 Applicability.
18.24.06 Permitted Uses.
18.24.08 Site Development Standards.
18.24.10 Site Design Standards.
18.24.12 Building Design Standards.
18.24.14 Standards for Trucks.
18.24.16 Site Plan Review.
18.24.18 Architectural Review.
18.24.20 Definitions
18.24.02 Intent and Purpose.
The purpose of the M-1 Heavy Commercial/Light Manufacturing (M-1) Zone is to provide for the orderly development of heavy commercial and light industrial uses in areas of the City where the impacts to sensitive uses such as residential, educational, and public parks and open spaces uses will be minimized.
The development standards established for this zone are intended to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by providing standards that control the site design, building design, and the size of new and existing allowed uses.
18.24.04 Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all existing and new development in the M-1 Zone, as well as the redevelopment or reuse of existing warehouse buildings, as follows:
A. New Development:
The development standards in this chapter shall apply to all existing and new development permitted in Table 1: Permitted Uses.
B. Redevelopment and Reuse of Existing Warehouses:
All existing warehouse buildings larger than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area that are proposed for redevelopment or reuse that meet any of the following conditions shall comply with the development standards and permitted uses in this chapter:
1. The redevelopment or reuse of the existing warehouse building will result in 50 percent or more of the assessed value of the building being replaced, removed, or destroyed;
2. The redevelopment or reuse of the existing warehouse building will result in an alteration resulting in a 10 percent or more decrease in gross floor area or the number of parking spaces required;
3. The redevelopment or reuse of the existing warehouse building will result in a change of use that requires a conditional use permit;
4. The existing warehouse building and the property on which it is located has been vacant or unused for at least one year for the permitted use; or
5. No expansion or gross floor area of an existing warehouse building larger than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area is permitted.
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18.24.06 Allowed Uses.
A. Uses allowed in the M-1 Zone are listed in Table 1: Allowed Uses. These uses are allowed if they comply with the applicable development standards provided in this chapter.
B. The requirements for a conditional use permit are established in Chapter 18.45, Conditional Use Permits.
Table 1: Allowed Uses lists all the use categories and specific uses permitted within the M-1 Zone. The uses and use categories indicated in the table have been grouped under major headings to aid in locating a particular use. The uses listed consist of permitted uses (P) and conditionally permitted uses (CUP), i.e., those permitted with a conditional use permit.
If a specific use is consistent with a use category listed as determined by Staff, the specific use will be treated as part of the use category, even if it is not specifically listed. If there is difficulty categorizing a specific use, the procedures established in Chapter 18.42 (Similar Uses) shall be followed.
Table 1: Allowed Uses
Permitted Use M-1 Zone
Animal Services
Farrier Services CUP
Kennel, Animal Boarding P
Veterinary Hospitals P
Industrial, Manufacturing, Processing and Wholesaling
Construction Storage/Supply Yard, Indoor P
Construction Storage/Supply Yard, Outdoor CUP
Industrial Light, General P
Manufacturing and Processing, Heavy CUP
Manufacturing and Processing, Light P
Manufacturing and Processing – Previously Prepared
Materials P
Mini-Storage Warehousing (Existing) CUP
Outdoor Storage and Display (Accessory Use Only) P
Packing and Crating P
Research, Development, and Testing Facility P
Vehicle Towing Impound Yard CUP
Warehousing (only allowed in buildings less than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area) P
Wholesaling and Distribution (only allowed in buildings less than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area) P
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Mixed Use
Mixed-Use Centers (Light Industrial, Office, Commercial) (Limited to 25% Commercial Uses) P
Mixed-Use Development (Light Industrial, Office,
Commercial) P
Public Services
Public/Private Utility Facilities P
Public Services: Emergency Services P
Public Services, Minor P
Recreation, Education and Assembly
Indoor Commercial Recreation P
Trade School P
Residential
Residence for Owner, Caretaker or Manager CUP
Retail Trade
General Retail Business P
Restaurant or Café/Coffee Shop P
Services
Cemeteries CUP
Crematorium P
Emergency Shelter P
Equipment Rental P
Equipment Rental/Storage Yard, Heavy CUP
General Services P
Office P
Stables/Riding Academies CUP
Tattoo and Body-Piercing Establishments P 1
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transit Stations/Terminals CUP
Urban Agriculture
Composting Facility CUP
Food Production P
Nurseries P
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Vehicle Sales & Services 2
Automobile/Vehicle Repair Garages, Major P
Automobile/Vehicle Repair Garages, Minor P
Automotive/Vehicle Sales and Service, New and Used
(Indoor) P
Automotive/Vehicle Sales and Service, New and Used
(Outdoor) CUP
Taxicab/vehicles for hire businesses, including office and dispatch uses, and the storage, standing, and/or parking of taxicabs. All vehicles parked on site shall be in working condition. Said use shall include ancillary on-site repair and maintenance of vehicles listed for use as taxicabs.
P
End Notes:
1. The following regulations apply to tattoo and body-piercing establishments. (a) Tattoo and body-piercing establishments are not permitted in any underlying M-1 zones of a specific plan or in any M-1 zones within a Commercial Transition Overlay Zone (CTO);
(b) Tattoo and body-piercing establishments must not be located within 500 feet of any other tattoo and/or body piercing establishments as measured from any point from the outer boundaries of the building lease space containing the business;
(c) Tattoo and body-piercing establishments must not be located within 500 feet of any child care center as measured from any point from the outer boundaries of the building lease space containing the business; and,
(d) Any business engaging in tattooing, body piercing, or body art on those anatomical areas specified in Section 18.53.04(j), is deemed an adult orientedbusiness and is subject to, and must comply with, all requirements established in Chapter 18.53 “Adult Entertainment Establishments.”
2. Auto-related services and sales are only permitted uses in the M-1 Zone along Industrial Avenue. These auto-related services and sales are not permitted elsewhere in any other M-1 Zone, except with approval of a conditional use permit.
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18.24.08 Site Development Standards
Table 2: Development Standards establishes the minimum development standards applicable to all projects within the M-1 Zone. See also Exhibit 18.24.08-1, Site Development Standards).
Table 2: Development Standards
Standard M-1 Zone
“ft” = Feet and “sq ft” = Square Feet
Lot Requirement Standards
Lot area (min.) 10,000 sq ft 1
Lot width (min.) 75 ft
Lot depth (min.) 100 ft
Building Placement Standards
Setbacks
Front (min.) 25 ft 2
Street side (min.) 25 ft 2
Interior side (min.) 0 ft 3
Rear (min.) 0 ft 3
Building Form Standards
Building height (max.) 25 ft 4
Building floor area (max) 20,000 sq. ft. 5
Coverage (max.) N/A
Gross FAR (max.) N/A
Other Requirements
Landscaping Subsection 18.24.10.D
Off-Street Parking and Loading Chapter 18.38
Signs Chapter 18.37
Wall, Fences, and Structures in the Setback Area Subsection 18.24.10.D End Notes
1 The specified minimum lot area is not intended to prohibit two or more separate uses on a lot where the lot is in undivided ownership.
2 Parking is permitted in the required front or street side yard consistent with the standards in Section 10.24.10.B.1, Parking Location.
3 Where the property abuts any sensitive uses or any agricultural or residential zone, a 50-foot building setback is required which may be used for off-street parking or outdoor storage and screened in compliance with Section
18.24.10.D.2, Screening. A 15-foot landscape area is also required consistent with Section 18.24.10.D.1, Landscaping.
4 Building height up to 40 feet is subject to approval of a conditional use permit. 5 Any building greater than 20,000 sq ft but less than 50,000 sq ft is subject to approval of a conditional use permit.
Buildings greater than 50,000 sq ft in gross floor area are not allowed.
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Exhibit 18.24.08-1: Site Development Standards
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18.24.10 Site Design Standards.
A. General Site Design:
1. Site elements such as buildings, parking areas, driveways, sidewalks, and outdoor recreational spaces must be arranged to emphasize the aesthetically pleasing components of the site (e.g., landscaping and the superior architectural design of office building elements) and to screen less attractive elements (e.g., service facilities, loading docks, outdoor storage, equipment areas, and refuse enclosures) through the placement and design of buildings, screen walls, and landscaping.
2. Sites shall have internal sidewalks a minimum of five feet in width that connect to sidewalks or to the equestrian/pedestrian trails along public streets to create pedestrian connections.
3. Loading dock areas shall be located and designed so that they do not face toward (and are not visible from) any adjacent public right-of-way such as a street. These areas shall be screened with walls or fences and landscaped.
4. A special trash pick-up area shall be provided for each building. The location and size of the trash pick-up area will be established during the site plan review and approval.
5. All refuse, storage, and equipment areas placed outside of a building shall be screened in compliance with Subsection 18.24.12.F, Equipment Screening, from adjacent public rights-of-way and uses.
B. Parking Location and Design:
1. Parking Location:
a. Surface parking shall be located to the side or to the rear of principal buildings to the greatest extent feasible.
b. Parking is permitted in the required front or street side yard except for the first 10 feet measured from the property line which shall be landscaped in accordance with Subsection
18.24.10.D, Landscaping, Screening, and Trees.
c. No parking shall be permitted in the minimum setback area to be landscaped. d. All required passenger vehicle parking spaces shall be separated from any enclosed truck parking area or truck court and shall not require access through any enclosed truck parking area or truck court to reach the parking spaces.
e. Truck courts and trailer parking shall be located on the interior of the site to avoid screen walls being the most prominent street feature.
2. Parking Design:
a. All passenger vehicle parking lots, drive-aisles, and truck parking areas or truck circulation areas shall be paved with concrete.
b. Employee parking spaces shall be designated for electric or other alternative fueled vehicles in compliance with the California Building Code. c. Surface parking stalls for employees and guests may incorporate shade structures that are capable of supporting solar/photovoltaic array systems with a minimum clearance height of 12 feet.
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d. The shade structures shall not encroach into the required access lanes. e. The applicable tree and landscaping standards are not required in the sections of the parking areas where solar array systems are placed.
C. Open Space Design:
1. An outdoor seating/break area is required for the proposed office area of a building.
2. On-site open space areas shall contain an outdoor seating/break area with seating designed to allow a variety of sitting environments.
3. Outdoor seating areas shall provide shade under a suitable structure and wind protection using landscaping or transparent screening structures.
4. Outdoor seating areas shall be easily accessed from the lobby or interior break rooms and placed at the corner of the building or along the side of a building facing a public street.
D. Landscaping, Screening, and Trees:
1. Landscaping:
a. Site Landscaping Requirements:
(1) Landscaping shall be provided within all setback areas along all bordering streets, sidewalks, and adjacent sensitive uses to define the street edge, buffer pedestrians from vehicles, and provide shade.
(2) All property developed with a building or structure shall be landscaped in an amount equal to no less than 15 percent of the total area of the property being developed, except as provided in Title 18 of the Municipal Code.
(3) At least 25 percent of the required landscaping shall be located in the portion of the property used for off-street parking. (4) Front setbacks shall include a minimum 25-foot wide landscape planted area, unless parking is provided in the front setback area, in which case the requirements of Section 18-24.10.B.1, Parking Location, shall apply. (5) Street side setbacks shall include a minimum 10-foot wide landscaped area (6) For properties adjacent to a sensitive use, rear setback areas shall include a minimum 15-foot wide landscaped area.
(7) Any portion of a required landscape area that provides access from the property to the street or sidewalks and walkways, need not be landscaped. (8) Any landscaping adjacent to a lot line on a street shall not exceed three feet in height at any point within 25 feet (See Exhibits 18.24.10-1, Site Triangle: Street to Street, and
18.24.10-2: Sight Triangle: Driveway to Street) of the intersection of a driveway and a street or sidewalk or the intersection of two or more driveways or streets.
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Exhibit 18.24.10-1: Sight Triangle: Street to Street
Exhibit 18.24.10-2: Sight Triangle: Driveway to Street
(9) The required landscaped area shall be separated from any portion of the property used for parking or movement of vehicles by a wall or curb at least six inches higher in elevation than the adjacent area used for parking or movement of vehicles unless waived to meet the requirements of a water quality management plan. (10) All landscaping shall be drought tolerant and include, to the extent feasible, species with low biogenic emissions. Palm trees are not allowed. b. Maintenance Requirements:
(1) A permanent irrigation system shall be installed and maintained at all times for the irrigation of all landscaped areas to allow for plants and trees to maintain growth. (2) All landscaped areas shall be kept free of weeds and debris, and maintained in a healthy growing condition.
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(3) Property owners will be responsible for establishing a long-term maintenance program to assure that the landscaping remains in place and functional in accordance with the approved landscaping plan. Landscaping maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, mowing of lawns, removal of litter, and regular watering. (4) Maintenance of any landscaping between the curb of the street abutting the parcel and the property line shall be the responsibility of the owner of the parcel unless a recognized association or district has assumed responsibility for maintenance. c. Landscape Plan Review:
No building permit or occupancy permit shall be issued for any building or structure until landscaping plans for the property on which a building or structure is proposed have been submitted for review and approval by the City’s Planning Department and/or Planning Commission pursuant to site plan approval. The landscape plans shall include, but are not limited to, showing the following information:
(1) The size and dimension of all landscaped areas;
(2) The type and location of irrigation system to be installed and maintained; (3) The type of plant material for each area to be landscaped; and (4) The manner of constructing planter curbs, including their location, height, width, and type of materials.
2. Screening:
a. Walls and fences used to screen loading facilities, outdoor trash receptacles, outside storage, utility equipment, etc. must be constructed with solid materials and designed with materials and finishes that are consistent with the design of the primary buildings. Fences used for security purposes or around parking areas shall consist of wrought iron, tubular steel, or similar material. The use of chain-link is prohibited.
b. The minimum height of screen walls shall be six feet and the maximum height shall be eight feet (See Exhibit 18.24.10-3: Screening Outdoor Storage and Equipment). c. Where a property in the M-1 zone abuts any sensitive uses, an “A” or “R” zone, or an LD or OS zone, a masonry wall 10 feet in height shall be erected and maintained along the abutting lot line. The Planning Commission may require that all open storage areas be screened from public view by a solid wall or fence at least six feet high under site plan review. The provisions of Section 18.31.08 (Walls, Fences, and Structures in the Setback Areas) shall apply.
D. Screen walls shall not be located within any required front or street side yard building or landscape setback area.
e. Landscaping (and berming for walls greater than six feet in height) shall be used to reduce the visual impact of the walls.
f. For parking areas abutting the public right-of-way, opaque screening shall be installed. The screening shall be a minimum of 36 inches in height in accordance with Section 18.24.10.D.1, Landscaping, and no higher than 42 inches. The screening shall consist of the use of one or a combination of the following: a landscaped berm, hedges, or masonry wall. Landscaping shall be installed adjacent to walls.
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Exhibit 18.24.10-3: Screening Outdoor Storage and Equipment
3. Trees:
a. Trees shall be selected and planted to provide shade for walkways, outdoor seating areas, parking areas, etc., and for their ability for filtering particulate matter and other pollutants from the air. Trees in automobile parking areas shall provide at least 35 percent shade cover within the parking area within 15 years from when they were planted. b. Trees and shrubs shall be used as part of the solid screen buffering treatment. Trees used for this purpose shall be evergreen, drought tolerant, minimum 36-inch box, and shall be spaced at 25 to 30 feet on center. The minimum size of all shrubs shall be 15 gallons. The property owner and any successors in interest shall maintain these trees and shrubs for the duration of ownership, ensuring any unhealthy or dead trees and shrubs are timely replaced, as needed. c. A minimum of 50 percent of required trees shall be evergreen broadleaf tree species.
E. Loading Docks and Truck Entrances:
1. Loading docks, truck entries, and truck drive aisles shall not face nearby sensitive uses and shall be located as far from them to the greatest extent feasible.
2. Entry gates into the loading dock area shall be positioned a minimum of 150 feet of total available stacking depth inside the property line. An additional 75 feet of on-site queuing shall be added for every 20 loading docks beyond 20 up to 300 feet. Multiple lanes (minimum lane width of 12 feet) are permitted to achieve the required on-site truck queuing. Queuing or circling of vehicles on public streets immediately pre- or post-entry to a use in the M-1 Zone is strictly prohibited, unless queuing occurs in a deceleration lane or right turn lane exclusively serving the facility. Commercial trucks and/or trailers shall not be parked on a public road right-of-way or adjacent to sensitive uses.
3. An additional “wing-wall” shall be installed perpendicular to the loading dock areas to further attenuate noise related to truck activities and address aesthetics by screening the loading area when adjacent to sensitive uses.
F. Stormwater Retention and Detention Facilities:
Underground stormwater chambers shall be provided for stormwater retention or detention.
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18.24.12 Building Design Standards.
A. Building Orientation and Placement:
1. Buildings shall include articulated frontage design and transparent frontages along a minimum of 50 feet on both sides of the building that defines a corner.
2. Office and administration buildings associated with a redevelopment or reuse of a warehouse use shall be placed at the corner of a building at the intersection of two public streets. The building corner shall include a prominent, vertical structural element (e.g., a tower) that projects no more than 15 feet above the maximum allowable height of the building and that occupies a maximum of five percent of the building roof area. In addition, raised parapets with enhanced decorative treatment such as cornices or crenellations are permitted, not to exceed six feet above the maximum allowable height of the building.
3. The primary entrance to an office/administration building must face the corner or an adjacent public street.
4. Where feasible, equipment, electrical, and service rooms shall be placed within the footprint of the building (i.e., inside the building) or screened so that they are not visible from the public right-ofway.
B. Building Façade:
1. Building façades must incorporate architectural details associated with the City’s unique western or equestrian themes. This includes the use of simple building forms, covered walkways, framed windows and doors, the use of horizontal siding or board and batten siding, and other features associated with the Old West (See Exhibit 18.24.12-1, Building Façade Showing the Use of Western or Equestrian Materials), such as:
a. Flat or partial shed roof covered walkways along all or most of the elevation of the building, and especially over entry doors and windows.
b. A stone building base with board and batten or vertical siding above. c. Western style light fixtures, hardware, and site elements such as benches. d. A gable, flat, or shed roof behind a stepped parapet. Parapet heights are similar on the same block.
e. Exterior stairs to a second story with a shed-style porch.
Exhibit 18.24.12-1: Building Façade Showing the Use of Western or Equestrian Materials
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2. Primary building entries shall be readily identifiable and well-defined using projections, covered walkways, recesses, columns, roof structures, or other design elements.
3. All elevations of a building’s façade shall include vertical and horizontal modulation and articulation of the wall plane and roofline, proportionate to the height and length of the building.
Exceptions to this requirement are the wall planes at loading dock areas and the rear elevation of the building not facing sensitive uses.
a. Horizontal wall plane articulation in the form of wall plane projections, recesses, and/or projected masses every 75 linear feet shall be incorporated on all sides. Horizontal wall plane articulation shall have a minimum depth of at least 3 feet, as measured from the exterior of the main wall plane, and a minimum width of 12 feet.
b. Vertical wall plane articulation in the form of wall height variations of at least 18 inches approximately every 75 linear feet shall be incorporated on all sides.
4. All elevations of a building’s facade must have vertical or horizontal variations in color, texture, material, and ornamentation. Enhanced architectural treatments including combinations of accent building materials, windows/spandrel glass, reveals, metal eyebrow accents, cornices, etc. shall be incorporated on all sides.
5. The office component of building facades must contain offset or recessed structural bays, and projecting elements such as colonnades or bay windows.
6. Shade elements such as canopies, awnings, covered walkways or galleries, and overhangs shall be provided over all windows, and at all pedestrian entry points, along the front elevation, any street-facing elevation, and the office portions of the building.
7. Roofs shall be designed as an integral component of building form, mass, and façade, particularly along the front and office portions of the building. Building form shall be enhanced by sloped or offset roof planes, eave heights, and rooflines. a. All building roofs shall be solar-ready in compliance with California Building Code standards, which includes designing and constructing buildings in a manner that facilitates and optimizes the installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV). b. The office portion of a building’s rooftop that is not covered with solar panels or other utilities shall be constructed with light colored roofing material with a solar reflective index (“SRI”) of not less than 78. This material shall be the minimum solar reflective rating of the roof material for the life of the building.
C. Materials and Detailing:
1. The front and office portions of buildings must be constructed of high-quality materials, including, but not limited to, brick, stone, textured cast stone, tinted masonry units, concrete, glass, and metal or long-lasting siding products. Consistent with the City’s Western or equestrian character, wood post and beam support structures must be a minimum of six inches square and roof materials may include standing seam metal panels.
2. Unadorned, plain, or painted concrete block or panels and reflective glass are prohibited along the public frontage of the building.
D. Door and Window Openings:
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1. For office portions of principal buildings, window and door openings must comprise at least 60 percent of the total area of exterior walls facing a public street.
2. These windows must be clear or translucent to improve visibility, add visual interest, and allow light into interior spaces.
E. Exterior Lighting:
1. Decorative lighting fixtures shall be provided with a minimum 1-foot candle illumination level above that of surrounding parking lots at vehicle driveways and driveway entry/exits, pedestrian pathways, courtyards, and other activity areas.
2. Building and landscape accent up-lighting shall be incorporated into the lighting plan for the development site, with a focus on the front and office portions of the building.
3. All exterior lighting shall be directed down into the interior of the site and shielded to prevent glare and light trespass onto adjacent properties and streets.
4. Lighting systems shall be architecturally compatible with surrounding buildings to express the unique character of the area.
F. Equipment Screening:
The following screening standards shall apply to equipment such as HVAC units, storage tanks, ducting, etc.:
1. All roof and ground mounted equipment shall be screened and not visible from the public rightof-way and adjacent properties.
2. The visibility of any roof-mounted equipment from the public right-of-way shall be determined by “line-of-sight" and measured from a point that is 6 feet above the finished surface of the centerline of the public right-of-way (See Exhibit 18.24.12-2, Roof-top Equipment Screening).
3. All screening of roof-mounted equipment shall be accomplished with a parapet wall that is consistent and compatible with the architecture, materials, colors, etc. of the building. Where a parapet wall is not possible, then a screen shall be provided to enclose the roof mounted equipment.
Where roof mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork projects less than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet it shall be painted to be consistent with the color scheme of the building.
Exhibit 18.24.12-2: Roof-top Equipment Screening
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18.24.14 Standards for Trucks.
A. Requirements for Trucks and Truck Drivers:
1. All diesel-fueled Medium-Heavy Duty Trucks (“MHDT”) and Heavy-Heavy Duty (“HHD”) trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 19,500 pounds shall use year 2020 California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant or newer engines. Records shall be maintained by facility operators on-site and be made available for inspection by the City.
2. Truck drivers shall:
a. Not park and perform any maintenance of their trucks in designated on-site areas and not within the surrounding community or on public streets.
b. Be prohibited from idling for more than 5 minutes and require operators to turn off engines when not in use, in compliance with CARB regulations.
c. Not sleep or reside within any truck cab on-site overnight or for any other extended duration of time.
B. Truck Traffic:
1. An Operations and Truck Route Plan shall be submitted for review and approval as part of the site plan review application.
a. The Operations and Truck Route Plan shall:
(1) Describe the operational characteristics of the proposed use, including but not limited to, hours of operation, number of employees, and types of items to be stored within the building;
(2) Establish specific truck routes between the facility and regular destinations to provide the most direct routes to the nearest highway/freeway and to avoid traveling near sensitive uses; and
(3) Include physical and operational measures for preventing truck queuing, stopping, and parking on public streets.
b. Speculative projects for which no tenant is identified shall assume realistic operational characteristics and truck routing upon which any entitlement that is granted shall be based. c. The facility operator shall be responsible for implementing and monitoring an Operations and Truck Route Plan during all operations, including, but not limited to posting the plan and educating truck drivers on the approved routes.
2. The queuing of trucks on streets or elsewhere outside of the facility shall be prohibited. All queuing, stacking, loading, unloading, and parking shall occur exclusively on-site. The property owner and operator shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this performance standard.
3. Managers and employees shall be trained on efficient scheduling and load management to eliminate unnecessary queuing and truck idling.
C. Operations:
1. Facility operators shall coordinate with the CARB and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to obtain the latest information about regional air quality concentrations, health risks, and trucking regulations.
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2. Facility operators shall address any parking, traffic, noise, or safety issues within 48 hours of being notified by the City that an issue exists.
3. Prior to the issuance of either a business compliance certificate or an occupancy permit, any new tenant or operator of a reused or redeveloped warehouse facility shall submit an operational plan and trip generation analysis prepared by a licensed traffic engineer for review and approval demonstrating the proposed operations and projected traffic associated with the new tenant or operator is the less than the projected traffic assumed in the approved entitlements for the facility.”
18.24.16 Site Plan Review.
The provisions of Chapter 18.40 (SITE PLAN REVIEW) shall apply.
18.24.18 Architectural Review.
The provisions of Chapter 18.41 (ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW) shall apply.
18.24.20 Definitions.
The terms defined in this section are only applicable to this chapter and to Section 4.10.1.4, Industrial District, in the Gateway Specific Plan.
Automobile/Vehicle Repair Garages, Major. All activities involving automobile repair, including engine, transmission, chassis, top, body, and upholstery repair, body painting, and tire retreading and repair.
Automobile/Vehicle Repair Garages, Minor. Limited automobile repair or vehicle repair garages, including oil and fluid change facilities, small repairs such as battery replacement, and automotive top or upholstery shops. This does not include body or paint shops, or tire retreading and repair shops, see “Automobile/Vehicle Repair Garages - Major.”
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Service, New and Used. A retail or wholesale establishment selling and/or renting automobiles, trucks and vans, trailers, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles new or used.
Vehicles for sale may be displayed indoors, or outdoors as authorized by the required conditional use permit. Does not include vehicle towing and impound yards.
Cemeteries. Internment establishments engaged in subdividing property into cemetery lots and offering burial plots or air space for sale. Includes animal cemeteries; cemetery, mausoleum, and columbarium operations; and full-service funeral parlors, whether accessory to or separate from a cemetery or columbarium. Does not include crematoriums - see “Crematorium.” Composting Facility. A facility in which controlled biological decomposition of organic solid waste, excluding restaurant grease and septage, derived primarily from offsite locations under in-vessel anaerobic or aerobic conditions occurs for commercial purposes.
Construction Storage/Supply Yard, Indoor or Outdoor. An indoor or outdoor storage facility operated by or on behalf of a contractor for the storage of large equipment, vehicles, and/or materials commonly used in the individual contractor’s type of business, and for the repair and maintenance of the contractor’s equipment. This may include an accessory office or buildings for the storage and repair of equipment and vehicles. An indoor yard is completely enclosed by walls on all sides and a roof.
Crematorium. A location within an enclosed building, or a building containing properly installed, certified apparatus intended for use in the act of cremation of the remains of deceased persons and animals.
Equipment Rental. A service establishment that may offer a wide variety of construction tools, household, event, and business equipment, furniture, or materials for rental.
Norco Municipal Code Attachment
Chapter 18.24 M-1 ZONE HEAVY
COMMERCIAL/LIGHT MANUFACTURING
Equipment Rental/Storage Yard, Heavy. An establishment renting construction, far, or other heavy equipment, including, but not limited to, cranes earthmoving equipment, tractors, and farm equipment supplies.
Farrier Services. The care of horse hooves, including the trimming and balancing of horses’ hooves and shoe replacement.
Food Production. The use of land or buildings for farming, agriculture, or horticulture including necessary accessory uses for packing, treating, or storing produce provided that any such accessory use shall be secondary to that of normal food production activities. Food production does not include the raising of animals or fowl for commercial purposes, or the retail sale of any products on the premises except where specifically allowed in the underlying zone.
General Retail Business. Stores and shops selling many lines of merchandise to the ultimate consumer for any purpose other than for resale. Examples of these stores and lines of merchandise include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Business support services
• Glass replacement/repair
• Greenhouses
• Hardware stores
• Landscaping equipment sales/service
• Paint stores (no bulk storage paint containers)
• Parcel delivery
• Pre-fabricated structure sales
• Retail sales
• Specialty stores
• Sports equipment rental, incidental maintenance
• Studios (art, dance, music, photo)
• Wholesale retail stores.
General Services. Facilities primarily engaged in providing personal services, commercial services, and miscellaneous repair services and shops, including but not limited to the following:
• Auction establishments
• Bank/financial services
• Heating, plumbing, air conditioning sales/service
• Linen, uniform supply, laundry
• Photography/portraits/photo-finishing
• Printing and copying
• Small appliance and equipment repair and maintenance
• Tools and cutlery service/repair
• Vending machine services.
Indoor Commercial Recreation. These uses include all indoor commercial recreation and amusement facilities (except "Adult Entertainment" uses) including but not limited to bowling alleys, indoor sports arenas, indoor sports facilities, physical fitness facilities, video arcades, movie theaters, and pool arcades.
Industrial Light, General. This use includes manufacturing, storage transportation, construction, repair, and wholesale uses that does not include hazardous wastes or resulting large truck usage/parking on the site. Light industrial uses include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Electric and electronic equipment
• Fabricated metal
Norco Municipal Code Attachment
Chapter 18.24 M-1 ZONE HEAVY
COMMERCIAL/LIGHT MANUFACTURING
• Food products
• General building contractors
• Lumber and wood products
• Miscellaneous manufacturing industries
• Printing and publishing
• Special trade contractors
• Textiles and apparel
• Truck and tractor/heavy equipment repair
• Welding
• Vehicle towing and impound yard.
Kennel, Animal Boarding. An enclosed, controlled area, either building, lot, or premises, inaccessible to other animals, on which five or more dogs over 120 days of age, cats, or other small animals are kept, maintained, trained, boarded, or offered for sale with or without compensation. The keeping of animals for personal or commercial uses is defined separately. See “Animal Keeping.” Manufacturing and Processing, Heavy. A facility accommodating manufacturing processes that involve and/or produce basic metals, building materials, chemicals, fabricated metals, paper products, machinery, textiles, and/or transportation equipment, where the intensity and/or scale of operations may cause significant impacts on surrounding land uses or the community. Examples of heavy manufacturing uses include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Chemicals and allied products (except drugs)
• Electrical distribution equipment
• Heavy construction contractors
• Machinery
• Rubber and miscellaneous plastic products
• Motor vehicle/transportation equipment.
Manufacturing and Processing, Light. A facility accommodating manufacturing processes involving and/or producing: apparel; food and beverage products; electronic, optical, and instrumentation products; ice; jewelry; and musical instruments. Light manufacturing also includes other establishments engaged in the assembly, fabrication, and conversion of already processed raw materials into products, where the operational characteristics of the manufacturing processes and the materials used are unlikely to cause significant impacts on surrounding land uses or the community. Examples of light manufacturing uses include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Bakery goods
• Beverage production
• Cabinetry
• Candy
• Clothing products
• Cosmetics
• Craft, handicraft equipment/supplies
• Dairy goods
• Dry cleaning plants
• Electrical/electrical equipment and instruments
• Food products/packaging
• Fruit and vegetable packaging
• Furniture and fixtures
• Glass products
• Health/cosmetic products/toiletries
• Leather products
• Light assembly/processing
• Lumber/wood products
Norco Municipal Code Attachment
Chapter 18.24 M-1 ZONE HEAVY
COMMERCIAL/LIGHT MANUFACTURING
• Machine/welding shops
• Manufacturing/maintenance of electric/neon signs
• Medical/metalwork products
• Novelties/gifts
• Paper products
• Perfumes
• Pharmaceutical products
• Plastic/rubber products
• Printing/publishing
• Professional laundries
• Retail lumber
• Shoes
• Textile products
• Toiletries.
Manufacturing and Processing - Previously Prepared Materials. The manufacturing, assembling, compounding, packaging, and processing of articles or products from previously prepared materials; includes recycling facilities.
Mini-Storage Warehousing. A facility offering enclosed storage with individual access for personal effects and household goods including mini-warehouses and mini-storage. This use excludes workshops, hobby shops, manufacturing, or commercial activity.
Mixed-Use Centers and Developments. The development of a single building containing more than one type of land use or a single development of more than one building and use including, but not limited to, office, retail, recreation, public, or entertainment, where the different land use types are in close proximity, planned as a unified complementary whole, and shared pedestrian and vehicular access and parking areas are functionally integrated.
Nurseries. A commercial agricultural establishment, real property, or other premises, on or in which plants are propagated, grown, or cultivated or from which source plants are offered for distribution or sale.
Does not include the outdoor production of ornamental plants in the soil on the site. Also includes establishments engaged in the sale of these products, such as wholesale and retail nurseries. The sale of house plants or other nursery products entirely within a building or greenhouse is also included under "General Retail Business.”
Office. Premises available for the transaction of general business and services including but not limited to professional, management, medical, financial, legal, social, or government offices, but excluding retail, artisan, and manufacturing uses.
Outdoor Storage and Display (Accessory Use Only). The storage or display of any personal or business materials, products, or equipment outside of a building.
Public/Private Utility Facilities. A publicly or privately owned utility facility (i.e. electricity, gas, water, etc.) with incidental vehicle and equipment storage, training, and maintenance facilities.
Public Services: Emergency Services. Services to the public for emergencies and related buildings or garages (e.g., ambulance, fire, police, and rescue).
Public Services, Minor. Services for the public that include utility substations, pumping stations and other transmission and distribution facilities. Includes the maintenance and servicing activities of government-owned land, property, and buildings.
Norco Municipal Code Attachment
Chapter 18.24 M-1 ZONE HEAVY
COMMERCIAL/LIGHT MANUFACTURING
Research, Development and Testing Laboratory. A facility for scientific research, and the design, development, and testing of electrical, electronic, magnetic, optical and computer and wireless communication components in advance of product manufacturing, and the assembly of related products from parts produced off-site, where the manufacturing activity is secondary to the research and development activities. Includes pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology research and development.
Residence for Owner, Caretaker, or Manager. The living quarters for the owner or manager of a residential, commercial, or industrial development requiring 24-hour management.
Restaurant or Café/Coffee Shop. An establishment whose principal business is the sale of food and/or beverages to customers in a ready-to-consume state, and whose principal method of operation includes one or both of the following characteristics: 1) customers, normally provided with an individual menu, are served their foods and beverages by a restaurant employee at the same table or counter at which food and beverages are consumed; 2) a cafeteria-type operation where food and beverages generally are consumed within the restaurant building.
Sensitive Use. Any residence including private homes, condominiums, apartments, and living quarters, schools, preschools, daycare centers, in-home daycares, health facilities such as hospitals, long term care facilities, retirement and nursing homes, community centers, places of worship, parks (excluding trails), prisons, and dormitories.
Stables/Riding Academies. A facility dedicated to the keeping for commercial purposes of horses, donkeys, and/or mules, including horse ranches, boarding stables, riding schools and academies, horse exhibition facilities (for shows or other competitive events), pack stations, and barns, stables, corrals, and paddocks accessory and incidental to these uses.
Tattoo and Body-Piercing Establishments. An establishment whose principal business activity is one or more of the following: 1) using ink or other substances that result in the permanent coloration of the skin using needles or other instruments designed to contact or puncture the skin; or 2) creation of an opening in the body of a person for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration.
Trade Schools. A specialized school frequently owned and operated privately for profit providing on-site training of business, commercial, industrial and trade or vocational skills.
Transit Stations/Terminals. A facility for public and commuter transportation including bus terminals and service facilities for commercial motor vehicles used for commercial passenger transportation, but excluding taxicabs.
Veterinary Hospitals. An establishment operated by a veterinarian licensed to practice in this state that provides clinical facilities and houses animals or birds for dental, medical, or surgical treatment. Does not include kennels or animal shelters.
Warehousing. Warehouse and storage operations, including screened outdoor storage.
Wholesaling and Distribution. An establishment engaged in selling merchandise to retailers, contractors; industrial, commercial, institutional, farm, or professional business users; other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers in buying merchandise for or selling merchandise to such persons or companies. Examples of these establishments include, but are not limited to:
• Wholesale (ancillary sale of items produced in this zone) • Wholesaling and warehouse
• Wholesale sales and distribution.
ORDINANCE NO.1097
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO
APPROVING GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN 99-01, AMENDMENT NO. 10: A CITY-INITIATED PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 4.10.1.4 (INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) OF THE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN, AMENDING THE CITY’S
EXISTING INDUSTRIAL REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE NEW/UPDATED
DEVELOPMENT, USE, AND OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR
INDUSTRIAL AND WAREHOUSE USES.
WHEREAS, the CITY OF NORCO initiated Gateway Specific Plan 99-01, Amendment No. 10, a proposal to amend Section 4.10.1.4 (Industrial District) of the Gateway Specific Plan, relating to industrial uses; and
WHEREAS, the Gateway Specific Plan 99-01, Amendment No. 10 was duly submitted to said City’s Planning Commission for decision at a public hearing for which proper notice was given; and
WHEREAS, the Gateway Specific Plan 99-01, Amendment No. 10 was scheduled for public hearing on April 12, 2023 on or about 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860; and
WHEREAS, at the time set, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and received both oral and written testimony pertaining to the Specific Plan Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023-07 recommending that the City Council adopt Gateway Specific Plan 99-01, Amendment No. 10; and
WHEREAS, Gateway Specific Plan 99-01, Amendment No. 10 was duly submitted to said City’s City Council for decision at a public hearing for which proper notice was given; and WHEREAS, the Gateway Specific Plan 99-01, Amendment No. 10 was scheduled for public hearing on May 3, 2023 on or about 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860; and
WHEREAS, at the time set, the City Council held a public hearing and received both oral and written testimony pertaining to the Gateway Specific Plan 99-01, Amendment No. 10; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norco acting as the Lead Agency has determined that this project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, §§ 15000 et seq.) Section 15061 (b) (3), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the subject amendments will have a significant effect on the environment
Ordinance No.1097 for Gateway Specific Plan, Amendment No. 10 May 3, 2023
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Norco does hereby recommend to the City Council the following FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS:
I. FINDINGS.
A. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is necessary as it addresses the findings in Ordinance 1086 and 1086 that enacted a moratorium and an extension to that moratorium respectively, on the approval of new entitlement applications for the construction of industrial and warehouse buildings in the City.
B. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is necessary to ensure and maintain orderly development of land uses consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, programs, and actions of the City of Norco General Plan. None of the amendments conflict with current General Plan policies, objectives or programs of the General Plan.
C. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment will not be detrimental to the public convenience, health, safety, or general welfare of the City because the amendments will increase compatibility of industrial and warehouse uses with surrounding properties.
D. This project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, §§ 15000 et seq.) Section 15061 (b) (3), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the subject amendments will have a significant effect on the environment.
II. DETERMINATION:
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco, California does hereby approve as follows:
SECTION 1:
Section 4.10.1.4 (Industrial District) of the Gateway Specific Plan is hereby amended in its entirety to read as written in the Attachment below.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after final passage thereof.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
Ordinance No.___ for Gateway Specific Plan, Amendment No. 10 May 3, 2023
portions of the Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, sentences, clauses, or phrases here of irrespective of the fact that any one or more of the sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. POSTING: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City clerk shall attest hereto and shall cause the same within 15 days of its passage to be posted at no less that five public places within the City of Norco.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California at a regular meeting held May ___, 2023.
__________________________
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
I, Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, duly held on May 3, 2023, and thereafter at a regular meeting of said City Council duly held on May ___, 2023, it was duly passed and adopted by the following roll call vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, on May ___, 2023
Gateway Specific Plan: 4.10.1.4 Industrial District - ATTACHMENT
GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
4.10.1.4 Industrial District
Pages 102-108
20.100.001 4.10.1.4 Industrial District
a. Intent and Purpose
The purpose of the Industrial District is to provide for the orderly development of light industrial uses that also generate employment growth in manufacturing and scientific and technical services in areas of the City where the impacts to sensitive uses such as residential uses, educational uses, and public parks and open spaces uses will be minimized. Uses permitted in the District include manufacturing, research laboratories, and small warehouses. The development standards established for this District are intended to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by providing standards that control the site design, building design, and size of new and existing allowed uses. b. Applicability
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all existing and new development in the Industrial District as well as the redevelopment or reuse of existing warehouse buildings as follows:
1) New Development
The development standards in this chapter shall apply to all existing and new development permitted in Table 1: Allowed Uses.
2) Redevelopment and Reuse of Existing Warehouses
All existing warehouse buildings larger than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area that are proposed for redevelopment or reuse that meet any of the following conditions shall comply with the development standards in this chapter:
a) The redevelopment or reuse of the existing warehouse building will result in 50 percent or more of the assessed value of the building being replaced, removed, or destroyed;
b) The redevelopment or reuse of the existing warehouse building will result in an alteration resulting in a 10 percent or more decrease in gross floor area or in the number of parking spaces required;
Gateway Specific Plan: 4.10.1.4 Industrial District
DRAFT Gateway Specific Plan, Industrial District Standards | Norco | Page 103 c) The redevelopment or reuse of the existing warehouse building will result in a change of use that requires a conditional use permit; or d) The existing warehouse building and the property on which it is located has been vacant or unused for at least one year.
e) No expansion or gross floor area of an existing warehouse building larger than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area is permitted. c. Allowed Uses
1) Uses allowed in the Industrial District are listed in Table 1: Allowed Uses. These uses are allowed if they comply with the applicable development standards established in this Chapter. The uses listed consist of permitted uses (P) and conditionally permitted uses (CUP), i.e., those permitted with a conditional use permit.
2) The requirements for a conditional use permit are established in Chapter 18.45 of the Municipal Code, Conditional Use Permits.
Table 1: Allowed Uses
Permitted Use I District
Animal Services
Kennel, Animal Boarding P
Veterinary Hospitals P
Industrial, Manufacturing, Processing and Wholesaling
Industrial Light, General P
Manufacturing and Processing,
Heavy CUP
Manufacturing and Processing, Light P
Manufacturing and Processing –
Previously Prepared Materials P
Mini-Storage Warehousing (Existing) CUP
Outdoor Storage and Display
(Accessory Use Only) P
Research, Development and Testing
Facility P
Warehousing (only allowed in
buildings less than 50,000 square
feet in gross floor area)
P
Gateway Specific Plan: 4.10.1.4 Industrial District - ATTACHMENT
d. Limitations on Allowed Uses
All uses allowed in the Industrial District shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:
1) Noise, dust, mud, odor, smoke, vibrations or other similar discharges from operations and uses conducted on the premises shall be minimized; and Wholesaling and Distribution (only
allowed in buildings less than 50,000
square feet in gross floor area)
P
Mixed Use
Mixed-Use Centers (Light Industrial,
Office, Commercial) (Limited to 25%
Commercial Uses)
P
Mixed-Use Development (Light
Industrial, Office, Commercial) Uses P
Public Services
Public Services: Emergency
Services P
Public Services: Minor
P
Recreation, Education and Assembly
Indoor Commercial Recreation P
Trade School P
Residential
Residence for Owner, Caretaker or
Manager CUP
Retail Trade
General Retail Business P
Restaurant or Café/Coffee Shop P
Services
Emergency Shelter P
General Services P
Office P
Stables/Riding Academies CUP
Urban Agriculture
Food Production P
Nurseries P
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DRAFT Gateway Specific Plan, Industrial District Standards | Norco | Page 105 2) All uses in the Industrial District shall be conducted completely within a fully enclosed building except:
a) Recreational facilities customarily conducted in the open; b) Exterior storage provided that is completely surrounded by a masonry wall at least seven feet in height;
c) Outdoor dining areas and employee parking; and,
d) Surface parking lots.
3) No automobile dismantling businesses are allowed in this district. 4) Small professional offices up to 15,000 square feet in gross floor area are allowed as the principal permitted use except that, in conjunction with an allowed manufacturing, light industrial, light assembly, processing, or mixed use, the gross floor area may be greater, as determined by the Director of Community Development or designee.
e. Allowed Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted in the Industrial District when developed and used in conjunction with one or more of the principal allowed uses. 1) Employee recreation facilities and play areas.
2) Wholesale sales and distribution, only allowed in buildings less than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area.
3) Surface parking lots.
4) Open storage incidental to a principal use provided the storage is screened from public view by a solid masonry or stucco stud wall of one color and not less than seven feet in height. Stored materials shall not be stacked above the height of the wall and shall not be located within the required parking area. f. Development Standards
General site development standards for the Industrial District are listed in Table 2:
Development Standards. Any “integrated” industrial center(s) shall be exempt from lot size and frontage requirements and shall be subject to the discretionary actions of the Planning Commission.
Table 2: Development Standards
Gateway Specific Plan: 4.10.1.4 Industrial District - ATTACHMENT
Standard M-1 Zone
“ft” = Feet and “sq ft” = Square Feet
Lot Requirement Standards
Area (min.) 43,560 sq ft (1.0 acre) 1
Width (min.) 125 ft
Depth (min.) 250 ft
Building Placement Standards
Setback
Front Yard (min.) 25 ft 2, 3
When abutting Second Street between Mountain Avenue and Pacific Avenue 25 ft 2, 3
Side Yard (min.) None required except under the following conditions:
When abutting First Street 25 ft 2, 3, 4
When abutting Second Street between Mountain Avenue and Pacific Avenue 25 ft 2, 3, 4
When abutting Pacific Avenue 50 ft 2, 3, 4
When abutting any other dedicated street 25 ft 2, 3, 4
When abutting a different district 15 ft 2, 3, 4, 5
When abutting a residential district 50 ft, with 15 ft landscape area 2, 3, 5
Rear Yard (min.) None required except under the following condition:
When abutting a different district or adjacent to a dedicated street 15 ft 2, 4, 5 When abutting a residential district 50 ft, with 15 ft landscape area 2, 3, 5
When abutting Pacific Avenue 50 ft, with 10 ft landscape area 2, 3, 5
Building Form Standards
Building Height (max.) 25 ft 6
When utilizing a parapet wall to screen rooftop equipment 30 ft When located within 75 feet of Pacific Avenue and Second Street rights-of-way
20 ft or one story
Building Floor Area (max.) 20,000 sq. ft. 7
Coverage (max.) N/A
Gross FAR (max.) N/A
Other Requirements
Yard Area:
Where two or more legally established building sites at the time of adoption of these regulations are combined into one site, the minimum yard area for the new site shall be the aggregate of yard areas that would have been required for each of the original sites under these regulations.
Landscaping Section 18.24.10.D and
4.10.1.4.j
Off-Street Parking and Loading Chapter 18.38
Gateway Specific Plan: 4.10.1.4 Industrial District
DRAFT Gateway Specific Plan, Industrial District Standards | Norco | Page 107 Signs Chapter 18.37
Wall, Fences, and Structures in the Setback Area Subsection 18.24.36 End Notes
1 The specified minimum lot area is not intended to prohibit two or more separate uses on a lot where the lot is in undivided ownership.
2 All setback areas shall be landscaped in compliance with the Norco Municipal Code Section 18.24.10.D, Landscaping, Screening, and Trees, and Section 4.10.1.4.I, Landscape Requirements. 3 No vehicle parking is allowed in required setback areas. 4 Where the property abuts any sensitive uses or an Agricultural or Residential Zone, a 50-foot building setback is required which may be used for off-street parking or screened outdoor storage. 5 A 7-foot high masonry wall is required within the setback area. 6 Building height up to 40 feet (inclusive of a parapet wall to screen rooftop equipment) is subject to approval of a conditional use permit. 7 Any building greater than 20,000 sq ft but less than 50,000 sq ft is subject to approval of a conditional use permit. Buildings greater than 50,000 sq ft in gross floor area are not allowed. g. Site Design Standards
See Norco Municipal Code, Section 18.24.10, Site Design Standards. h. Building Design Standards
See Norco Municipal Code, Section 18.24.12, Building Design Standards. i. Standards for Trucks
See Norco Municipal Code, Section 18.24.14, Standards for Trucks. j. Landscape Standards
In the Industrial District, the following landscaping requirements shall apply, in addition to the landscape standards provided in Norco Municipal Code Section 18.24.10.D, Landscaping, Screening, and Trees. In the event of a conflict, the most restrictive standard shall prevail:
1) In the front yard setback, an at-grade or raised landscape planter shall be employed in front yard setbacks fronting First or Second Street, between Mountain Avenue and Pacific Avenue, where the planting areas shall consist of undulating earth berms not less than 42” in height. A permanent drought tolerant ground cover such as turf, ivy, or gazania, and trees are the basic planting materials required. At a minimum, one 15 gallon tree shall be provided for every 25 feet of lot frontage on a dedicated street. Tree groupings shall be informal. A recommended plant palette is included as Appendix B of this Plan.
2) Landscaping is not required in side yard setbacks unless the side yard abuts a dedicated street or abuts a different zoning district.
Gateway Specific Plan: 4.10.1.4 Industrial District - ATTACHMENT
3) Landscaping for the purpose of this chapter shall consist of drought tolerant trees, shrubs, vines, annual and perennial flowers, ground cover or any combination of these landscape materials.
4) A minimum of 15 percent of the total of any development site shall be devoted to landscaping which includes all landscaped setback areas. One-third of the required landscaping shall be in the parking lot areas. 5) All landscaped areas shall be provided with permanent irrigation systems. 6) All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a neat, clean and healthy condition.
This shall include pruning, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing and replacement of plants when necessary.
7) Landscape design shall include a variety of open space areas, utilizing earth mounds of variable heights, where feasible, with a varied grouping pattern of trees, shrubs, and ground covers.
8) Within vehicle parking areas, standards as required in Section 4.10.1.2(e)(1) (f) shall be applicable.
k. Definitions
See Norco Municipal Code, Section 18.24.20, Definitions.
ORDINANCE 1098
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO
APPPROVING CODE AMENDMENT 2023-02: A CITY-INITIATED
PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 18.43.06 (3) OF TITLE 18 OF THE
NORCO MUNICIPAL CODE REVISING THE PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO
AUTHORIZE THE REUSE OR REDEVELOPMENT OF ANY EXISTING
WAREHOUSE OR INDUSTRIAL BUILDING WITH A GROSS FLOOR AREA LARGER THAN 50,000 IN THE M-1 AND ZONES AND WITHIN
THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT OF THE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN.
WHEREAS, the CITY OF NORCO initiated Zone Code Amendment 2023-02, a proposal to amend Section 18.43.06 (3) – “Procedures for Hearing and Appeal Therefrom” of the Norco Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning Code), relating public notice requirements for approval of reuse or redevelopment of any existing warehouse or industrial building with a gross floor area larger than 50,000; and
WHEREAS, the Zone Code Amendment was duly submitted to said City’s Planning Commission for decision at a public hearing for which proper notice was given; and WHEREAS, the Zone Code Amendment was scheduled for public hearing on April 12, 2023 on or about 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860; and
WHEREAS, at the time set, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and received both oral and written testimony pertaining to the Zone Code Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023-08 recommending that the City Council adopt the Zone Code Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Zone Code Amendment was duly submitted to said City’s City Council for decision at a public hearing for which proper notice was given; and WHEREAS, the Zone Code Amendment was scheduled for public hearing on May 3, 2023 on or about 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860; and
WHEREAS, at the time set, the City Council held a public hearing and received both oral and written testimony pertaining to the Zone Code Amendment; and WHEREAS, the City of Norco acting as the Lead Agency has determined that this project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, §§ 15000 et seq.) Section 15061 (b) (3), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the subject amendments will have a significant effect on the environment.
Ordinance No.1098 for Zone Code Amendment 2023-02
May 3, 2023
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco does hereby make the following FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION:
:
I. FINDINGS.
A. The proposed Zone Code Amendment is necessary as it addresses the findings in Ordinance 1086 and 1086 that enacted a moratorium and an extension to that moratorium respectively, on the approval of new entitlement applications for the construction of industrial and warehouse buildings in the City.
B. The proposed Zone Code Amendment is necessary to ensure and maintain orderly development of land uses consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, programs, and actions of the City of Norco General Plan. None of the amendments conflict with current General Plan policies, objectives or programs of the General Plan.
C. The proposed Zone Code Amendment will not be detrimental to the public convenience, health, safety, or general welfare of the City because the amendments will increase compatibility of industrial and warehouse uses with surrounding properties.
D. This project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, §§ 15000 et seq.) Section 15061 (b) (3), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the subject amendments will have a significant effect on the environment.
II. DETERMINATION:
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco, California does hereby approve as follows:
SECTION 1:
Title 18 (Zoning) of the Norco Municipal Code, Section 18.43.06 (3) “Procedures for Hearing and Appeal Therefrom” is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.43.06 Procedure for Hearing and Appeals Therefrom
(3) The Community Development Director or designee shall cause notice of the public hearing to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City, or if there is none, it shall be posted in at least five public
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places within the City, not less than 10 calendar days before the date of said hearing.
The Community Development Director or designee shall also cause said notice to be mailed, postage prepaid, not less than 10 calendar days before the date of said hearing to owners of real property within a minimum radius of 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property, which is the subject of the application, or within the minimum radius that is required such that a minimum of 25 property owners will be notified. However, public notice for a hearing for conditional use permit approval to authorize the reuse or redevelopment of any existing warehouse or industrial building with a gross floor area larger than 50,000 in the Heavy Commercial/Light Manufacturing (M-1) Zone and the Gateway Specific Plan Industrial District (I District) shall be mailed to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property which is the subject of the application. The names and addresses of property owners for mailing the notice of public hearing shall be taken from the last equalized assessment roll, or, alternatively, from such other records as contain more recent information in the opinion of the Planning Commission.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after final passage thereof.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, sentences, clauses, or phrases here of irrespective of the fact that any one or more of the sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. POSTING: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City clerk shall attest hereto and shall cause the same within 15 days of its passage to be posted at no less that five public places within the City of Norco.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California at a regular meeting held May ___, 2023.
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Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
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Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
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May 3, 2023
City of Norco, California
I, Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, duly held on May 3, 2023, and thereafter at a regular meeting of said City Council duly held on May ___, 2023, it was duly passed and adopted by the following roll call vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, on May ___, 2023
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Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
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Chapter 18.24
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Sections:
18.24.02 Intent and Purpose.
18.24.04 Applicability.
18.24.06 Permitted Uses.
18.24.08 Uses Which may be Permitted by Conditional Use Permit.
18.24.089 Site Development Standards.
18.24.10 Lot AreaSite Design Standards.
18.24.12 Lot DimensionsBuilding Design Standards.
18.24.14 Standards for TrucksPerformance Standards.
18.24.16 Performance StandardsYard Spaces.
18.24.18 Permitted Heights.
18.24.20 Permitted Coverage.
18.24.22 Distance Between Buildings.
18.24.24 Walls, Fences, and Structures in the Setback Areas.
18.24.26 Off-Street Parking and Loading.
18.24.28 Display for Sale or Rental.
18.24.30 Air Conditioning Equipment.
18.24.32 Signs.
18.24.34 Trash Enclosures.
18.24.35 Screening and Buffering.
18.24.36 Landscaping.
18.24.16 38 Site Plan Review.
18.24.1840 Architectural Review.
18.24.20 Definitions
18.24.02 Intent and Purpose.
The purpose of the M-1 Heavy Commercial/Light Manufacturing (M-1) Zone is to provide for the orderly development of heavy commercial and light industrial uses in areas of the City where the impacts to sensitive uses such as residential, educational, and public parks and open spaces uses will be minimized.
The development standards established for this zone are intended to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by providing standards that control the site design, building design, and the size of new and existing allowed uses. This zone is intended to provide an orderly development of heavy commercial and light manufacturing uses in harmony with each other and the rest of the community. Provisions of this zone are designed to insure that said uses will be protected from inharmonious uses, and to minimize any undesirable effects of heavy traffic or other operating characteristics. (Ord. 823; 2006)
18.24.04 Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all existing and new development in the M-1 Zone, as well as the redevelopment or reuse of existing warehouse buildings, as follows:
A. New Development:
The development standards in this chapter shall apply to all existing and new development permitted in Table 1: Permitted Uses.
B. Redevelopment and Reuse of Existing Warehouses:
All existing warehouse buildings larger than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area that are proposed for redevelopment or reuse that meet any of the following conditions shall comply with the development standards and permitted uses in this chapter:
Exhibit A
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1. The redevelopment or reuse of the existing warehouse building will result in 50 percent or more of the assessed value of the building being replaced, removed, or destroyed;
2. The redevelopment or reuse of the existing warehouse building will result in an alteration resulting in a 10 percent or more decrease in gross floor area or the number of parking spaces required;
3. The redevelopment or reuse of the existing warehouse building will result in a change of use that requires a conditional use permit;
4. The existing warehouse building and the property on which it is located has been vacant or unused for at least one year for the permitted use; or
5. No expansion or gross floor area of an existing warehouse building larger than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area is permitted.
18.24.06 PermittedAllowed Uses.
A. Uses allowed in the M-1 Zone are listed in Table 1: Allowed Uses. These uses are allowed if they comply with the applicable development standards provided in this chapter.
B. The requirements for a conditional use permit are established in Chapter 18.45, Conditional Use Permits.
The following uses are permitted and land shall be used and buildings and structures shall hereafter be erected, altered, enlarged, or otherwise modified for the uses listed in Table 1:
Permitted Uses.
Table 1: Permitted Allowed Uses lists all the use categories and specific uses permitted within the M-1 Zone. The uses and use categories indicated in the table have been grouped under major headings to aid in locating a particular use. The uses listed consist of permitted uses (P) and conditionally permitted uses (CUP), i.e., those permitted with a conditional use permit.
Across from each use listed is a column which indicates one of the following letters:
“p” Permitted Use
“c” Requires a Conditional Use
Permit
It is the intent that ifIf a specific use is consistent with a use category listed as determined by Staff, the specific use shall will be treated as part of the corresponding use category, even if it is not specifically listed. In the event thatf there is difficulty categorizing a specific use, the procedures set forthestablished in Chapter 18.42 (Similar Uses) shall be followed.
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Table 1: Permitted Allowed Uses
Permitted Use M-1 Zone
Animal Services
Farrier Services CUP
Kennel, Animal Boarding P
Veterinary Hospitals P
Industrial, Manufacturing, Processing and Wholesaling
Construction Storage/Supply Yard, Indoor P
Construction Storage/Supply Yard, Outdoor CUP
Industrial Light, General P
Manufacturing and Processing, Heavy CUP
Manufacturing and Processing, Light P
Manufacturing and Processing – Previously Prepared
Materials P
Mini-Storage Warehousing (Existing) CUP
Outdoor Storage and Display (Accessory Use Only) P
Packing and Crating P
Research, Development, and Testing Facility P
Vehicle Towing Impound Yard CUP
Warehousing (only allowed in buildings less than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area) P
Wholesaling and Distribution (only allowed in buildings less than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area) P
Mixed Use
Mixed-Use Centers (Light Industrial, Office, Commercial) (Limited to 25% Commercial Uses) P
Mixed-Use Development (Light Industrial, Office,
Commercial) P
Public Services
Public/Private Utility Facilities P
Public Services: Emergency Services P
Public Services, Minor P
Recreation, Education and Assembly
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Indoor Commercial Recreation P
Trade School P
Residential
Residence for Owner, Caretaker or Manager CUP
Retail Trade
General Retail Business P
Restaurant or Café/Coffee Shop P
Services
Cemeteries CUP
Crematorium P
Emergency Shelter P
Equipment Rental P
Equipment Rental/Storage Yard, Heavy CUP
General Services P
Office P
Stables/Riding Academies CUP
Tattoo and Body-Piercing Establishments P 1
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transit Stations/Terminals CUP
Urban Agriculture
Composting Facility CUP
Food Production P
Nurseries P
Vehicle Sales & Services 2
Automobile/Vehicle Repair Garages, Major P
Automobile/Vehicle Repair Garages, Minor P
Automotive/Vehicle Sales and Service, New and Used
(Indoor) P
Automotive/Vehicle Sales and Service, New and Used
(Outdoor) CUP
Taxicab/vehicles for hire businesses, including office and dispatch uses, and the storage, standing, and/or parking of taxicabs. All vehicles parked on site shall be in working condition. Said use shall include ancillary on-site repair and maintenance of vehicles listed for use as taxicabs.
P
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Notes:
1. If a permit is granted for the said poultry operation use, the Planning Commission and City Council may impose any or all of the following conditions thereon or any variation thereof which is less or more burdensome:
(a) No more than 500 turkeys per acre, in addition to brooding stock, shall be kept, fed, or maintained on property less than five acres in area.
(b) No commercial poultry operation shall be established on property less than nine acres in area or having a width less than 300 feet.
(c) All building and structures associated with the commercial poultry operation shall be constructed or located not less than 25 feet from the rear and side lot lines of subject property and no less than 50 feet from the right-of-way line of a public street.
2. The following regulations pertain to Tattoo and Body-Piercing Establishments. (a) Tattoo and body-piercing establishments are not permitted in any underlying M-1 zones of a specific plan or in any M-1 zones with a Commercial Transition Overlay zone (CTO); (b) Tattoo and body-piercing establishments must not be located within 500 feet of any other tattoo and/or body piercing establishments as measured from any point from the outer boundaries of the building lease space containing the business; and
(c) Tattoo and body-piercing establishments must not be located within 500 feet of any child care center as measured from any point from the outer boundaries of the building lease space containing the business; and
End Notes:
1. The following regulations apply to tattoo and body-piercing establishments. (a) Tattoo and body-piercing establishments are not permitted in any underlying M-1 zones of a specific plan or in any M-1 zones within a Commercial Transition Overlay Zone (CTO);
(b) Tattoo and body-piercing establishments must not be located within 500 feet of any other tattoo and/or body piercing establishments as measured from any point from the outer boundaries of the building lease space containing the business;
(c) Tattoo and body-piercing establishments must not be located within 500 feet of any child care center as measured from any point from the outer boundaries of the building lease space containing the business; and,
(d) Any business engaging in tattooing, body piercing, or body art on those anatomical areas specified in Section 18.53.04(j), is deemed an adult orientedbusiness and is subject to, and must comply with, all requirements established in Chapter 18.53 “Adult Entertainment Establishments.”
2. Auto-related services and sales are only permitted uses in the M-1 Zone along Industrial Avenue. These auto-related services and sales are not permitted elsewhere in any other M-1 Zone, except with approval of a conditional use permit.
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(d) Any business engaging in tattooing, body piercing or body art on those anatomical areas specified in Section 18.53.04(j), is deemed an adult oriented-business and is subject to and must comply with all requirements relative to Chapter 18.53 “Adult Entertainment Establishments.”
32. Auto-related services and sales are only listed as permitted uses in the M-1 zone where it is located along Industrial Avenue. These auto-related services and sales are not permitted uses in any other M-1 zone location except that the use “automotive/vehicle repair and services” can be permitted in any other M-1 zone location upon approval of a conditional use permit. (Ord. 990 Sec. 1, 2015; Ord. 969 Sec. 1, 2014; Ord. 885, 2007; Ord. 877, 2007; Ord. 873, 2007; Ord. 823, 2006; Ord. 756 § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 528 Sec. 5, 1984; Ord. 409 Sub.Sec. 2, 3, 1978 and Ord. 306 Sec. 16, 1974)
18.24.08 Uses Which may be Permitted by Conditional Use Permit. (Deleted by Ord. 843; 2006; amended by Ords. 756 § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 345 Sec. 1, 1976)
18.24.089 Site Development Standards
Table 2: Development Standards establishes the minimum development standards applicable to all projects within the M-1 Zone. See also Exhibit 18.24.08-1, Site Development Standards).
The development standards for the Commercial General Zone are detailed in Table 2: Development Standards and illustrated in Exhibits 18.24.09-1: Elevation and 18.24.09-2: Site Plan.
Table 2: Development Standards
Standard M-1 Zone
“ft” = Feet and “sq ft” = Square Feet
Lot Requirement Standards
Minimum Lot Size 10,000sqft1
Lot area (min.) 10,000 sq ft 1
Lot width (min.) 75 ft
Lot depth (min.) 100 ft
Minimum Lot Width 75ft
Minimum Lot Depth 100ft
Minimum Street Side Setback 30ft2
Minimum Interior Side Setback 0ft3
Building Placement Standards
Minimum Rear Setback 0ft3
SetbacksMaximum Building Height
35ft4
Front (min.) 25 ft 2
Street side (min.) 3025 ft 2
Interior side (min.) 0 ft 3
Rear (min.)Maximum FAR 0 ft 3N/A
Maximum Lot Coverage N/A
Building Form Standards
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Building height (max.) 25 ft 4
Building floor area (max) 20,000 sq. ft. 5
Coverage (max.) N/A
Gross FAR (max.) N/A
Other Requirements
Landscaping Subsection 18.24.3610.D
Off-Street Parking and Loading Chapter 18.38
Signs Chapter 18.37
Wall, Fences, and Structures in the Setback Area Subsection 18.24.10.DSection 18.24.24 End Notes
1 The specified minimum lot area size is not intended to prohibit two or more separate uses on a lot where the lot is in undivided ownership.
2 Parking to beis permitted in the required front or street side yard consistent with the standards in Section
10.24.10.B.1, Parking Location.
3 Where the property abuts a school site or any sensitive uses or any agricultural or residential zone, a 50-foot building setback is required which . Such yards may be used for off-street parking or outdoor storage and screened in compliance with Section 18.24.10.D.2, Screening. A 15-foot landscape area is also required consistent with Section 18.24.10.D.1, Landscaping.
4 A CUP application may allow for a height increase up to Building height up to 5040 feet is subject to approval of a conditional use permit.
5 Any building greater than 20,000 sq ft but less than 50,000 sq ft is subject to approval of a conditional use permit.
Buildings greater than 50,000 sq ft in gross floor area are not allowed.
Notes:
1. The specified lot area size is not intended to prohibit two or more separate uses on a lot where the lot is in undivided ownership.
2. Parking to be permitted in the required front yard excepting for the front five feet, which shall be landscaped in accordance with Section 18.02.04(40), Landscaping.
3. Where the property abuts a school site or any “A” or “R” Zone a 50-foot building setback is required. Such yards may be used for off-street parking.
4. A CUP application may allow for a height increase up to 50 feet.
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18.24.10 Lot AreaSite Design Standards.
A. General Site Design:
1. Site elements such as buildings, parking areas, driveways, sidewalks, and outdoor recreational spaces must be arranged to emphasize the aesthetically pleasing components of the site (e.g., landscaping and the superior architectural design of office building elements) and to screen less attractive elements (e.g., service facilities, loading docks, outdoor storage, equipment areas, and refuse enclosures) through the placement and design of buildings, screen walls, and landscaping.
2. Sites shall have internal sidewalks a minimum of five feet in width that connect to sidewalks or to the equestrian/pedestrian trails along public streets to create pedestrian connections.
3. Loading dock areas shall be located and designed so that they do not face toward (and are not visible from) any adjacent public right-of-way such as a street. These areas shall be screened with walls or fences and landscaped.
4. A special trash pick-up area shall be provided for each building. The location and size of the trash pick-up area will be established during the site plan review and approval.
5. All refuse, storage, and equipment areas placed outside of a building shall be screened in compliance with Subsection 18.24.12.F, Equipment Screening, from adjacent public rights-of-way and uses.
B. Parking Location and Design:
1. Parking Location:
a. Surface parking shall be located to the side or to the rear of principal buildings to the greatest extent feasible.
b. Parking is permitted in the required front or street side yard except for the first 10 feet measured from the property line which shall be landscaped in accordance with Subsection
18.24.10.D, Landscaping, Screening, and Trees.
c. No parking shall be permitted in the minimum setback area to be landscaped. d. All required passenger vehicle parking spaces shall be separated from any enclosed truck parking area or truck court and shall not require access through any enclosed truck parking area or truck court to reach the parking spaces.
e. Truck courts and trailer parking shall be located on the interior of the site to avoid screen walls being the most prominent street feature.
2. Parking Design:
a. All passenger vehicle parking lots, drive-aisles, and truck parking areas or truck circulation areas shall be paved with concrete.
b. Employee parking spaces shall be designated for electric or other alternative fueled vehicles in compliance with the California Building Code. c. Surface parking stalls for employees and guests may incorporate shade structures that are capable of supporting solar/photovoltaic array systems with a minimum clearance height of 12 feet.