Norco City Council
June 21, 2023

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROJECT JUSTIFICATION

PROJECT STATUS
Prior Years* 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Cumulative Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- 600,000 - - - - 600,000
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
$ - $ 600,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 600,000
Prior Years* 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Cumulative Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
Construction/Other - 600,000 - - - - 600,000
$ - $ 600,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 600,000
This project will replace the existing 12" steel mainline on Valley View Avenue (600 feet) with a new 12" ductile iron mainline from Third Street to Third Street. This work will include installation of all new valves, hydrants and water services to residential properties.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – Water Improvements
PROJECT NAME: Valley View Ave Mainline Replacement
PROJECT NUMBER: New
LOCATION: Valley View Ave - Third St to Third St
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
FUND NUMBER(S): 144.950.43230
Total
The Valley View Avenue water mainline has experienced multiple water leaks and one significant main breaks over the last 7 years which flood multiple homes. Based on the age of the water main, reoccurring leaks/breaks and overall impact to residents when water is off due to emergency repairs, installing a new water mainline would be financially prudent.

The new watermain design has been completed by Armstrong & Brooks.

FUNDING SOURCES BY FISCAL YEAR
Dev Impact Fees
Grants
Measure A
Measure R
Operating Transfers
Other Sources
SB1 Roads & Maint
*Prior Years: Actual Incurred to Date

EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE BY FISCAL YEAR
Planning
Right-of-Way
Design/Engineering
Total
Not Started Design Bid Process Construction Completed

PRIORITIZATION LEVEL

PRIORITIZATION

CATEGORIES
Risk to Health, Safety and
Environment
Regulatory Requirements
Asset Condition, Annual
Recurring Costs and Asset
Longevity
Community Investment and
Economic Prosperity
Level and Quality of Service
Sustainability and Conservation
Grant Availability
Project Readiness
Multiple Category Benefit and
Leveraging Opportunities
Imperative (Very High Priority)
Essential (High Priority)
Important (Moderate Priority)
Desirable (Low Priority)
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROJECT JUSTIFICATION

PROJECT STATUS
Prior Years* 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Cumulative Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
$ - $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 500,000 Prior Years* 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Cumulative Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
- - - - - - -
- 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000
Construction/Other - - - - - - -
$ - $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 500,000 *Prior Years: Actual Incurred to Date

EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE BY FISCAL YEAR
Planning
Right-of-Way
Design/Engineering
Total
Total
Although the City has a robust water valve maintenance program to help ensure that valves are routinely exercised and functioning, there are many times when valves fail or additional valves are needed in alternative locations to provide better water isolation during emergencies.

Having an ongoing annual valve installation and replacement program by a third-party contractor provides for an expansion of the water system capabilities.

FUNDING SOURCES BY FISCAL YEAR
Dev Impact Fees
Grants
Measure A
Measure R
Operating Transfers
Other Sources
SB1 Roads & Maint
This project will install new water mainline isolation valves or upgrades to existing valves in various locations as needed.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – Water Improvements
PROJECT NAME: Valve Installation & Replacement
PROJECT NUMBER: 4702.1
LOCATION: Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
FUND NUMBER(S): 144.950.43210
Not Started Design Bid Process Construction Completed

PRIORITIZATION LEVEL

PRIORITIZATION

CATEGORIES
Risk to Health, Safety and
Environment
Regulatory Requirements
Asset Condition, Annual
Recurring Costs and Asset
Longevity
Community Investment and
Economic Prosperity
Level and Quality of Service
Sustainability and Conservation
Grant Availability
Project Readiness
Multiple Category Benefit and
Leveraging Opportunities
Imperative (Very High Priority)
Essential (High Priority)
Important (Moderate Priority)
Desirable (Low Priority)
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROJECT JUSTIFICATION

PROJECT STATUS
Prior Years* 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Cumulative Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
40,000 1,050,000 - - - - 1,090,000
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
$ 40,000 $ 1,050,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,090,000
Prior Years* 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Cumulative Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
- - - - - - -
- 50,000 - - - - 50,000
Construction/Other 40,000 1,000,000 - - - - 1,040,000
$ 40,000 $ 1,050,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,090,000
*Prior Years: Actual Incurred to Date

EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE BY FISCAL YEAR
Planning
Right-of-Way
Design/Engineering
Total
Total
The Western Avenue water mainline has experienced multiple water leaks and main breaks over the past five years, some events with signifcant financial impacts to repair. Based on the age of the water main, reoccuring leaks/breaks and overall impact to residents when water is off due to emergency repairs, installing a new water mainline would be financially prudent.

This project is currently being designed by Armstrong & Brooks and should be completed by June 30, 2023.

FUNDING SOURCES BY FISCAL YEAR
Dev Impact Fees
Grants
Measure A
Measure R
Operating Transfers
Other Sources
SB1 Roads & Maint
This project will replace the existing 16" steel mainline on Western Avenue (3,100 feet) with a new 16" ductile iron mainline from Bluff Street to Fifth Street. This work will include installation of all new valves, hydrants and water services to properties.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – Water Improvements
PROJECT NAME: Western Ave 16" Water Mainline
Replacement
PROJECT NUMBER: 4706.4
LOCATION: Western Ave - Bluff St to Fifth St
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
FUND NUMBER(S): 144.950.43230
Not Started Design Bid Process Construction Completed

PRIORITIZATION LEVEL

PRIORITIZATION

CATEGORIES
Risk to Health, Safety and
Environment
Regulatory Requirements
Asset Condition, Annual
Recurring Costs and Asset
Longevity
Community Investment and
Economic Prosperity
Level and Quality of Service
Sustainability and Conservation
Grant Availability
Project Readiness
Multiple Category Benefit and
Leveraging Opportunities
Imperative (Very High Priority)
Essential (High Priority)
Important (Moderate Priority)
Desirable (Low Priority)
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MEASURE R

CAPITAL PROJECTS
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MEASURE R FUND 127/132
Operating, Maintenance and Capital Projects Division Various Object Code Line-Item Description
FY 2021-2022
Actual
FY 2022-2023
Amended
Budget
FY 2022-2023
Projected
Year-End
FY 2023-2024
Budget
Projection
30300 Conferences and Meetings $ - $ 1,400 $ - $ 1,400
34125 Accounting & Auditing Svc 5,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Subtotal Operating Costs 5,000 11,400 10,000 11,400
34100 Contractual Services 205,786 - - -
Subtotal Street Maintenance 205,786 - - -
32400 Trail Maintenance 517,287 567,000 567,000 600,000 Subtotal Trail Maintenance 517,287 567,000 567,000 600,000 Various Capital Improvement Projects 5,193,727 16,582,527 8,689,915 15,204,700 Subtotal Capital Projects 5,193,727 16,582,527 8,689,915 15,204,700 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 5,921,800 $ 17,160,927 $ 9,266,915 $ 15,816,100 50151 Sales Tax - Measure R $ 8,769,901 $ 8,210,548 $ 8,300,000 $ 8,463,000 54200 Interest Income (166,089) 64,914 120,000 175,000
TOTAL REVENUES $ 8,603,812 $ 8,275,462 $ 8,420,000 $ 8,638,000 Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures $ (846,915) $ (7,178,100) Estimated Beginning Fund Balance 12,607,576 11,760,661
Estimated Ending Fund Balance $ 11,760,661 $ 4,582,561

MEASURE R
191

Measure R Fund 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Animal Shelter Kennel Drains $ - $ - $ 150,000 $ - $ -
Annual ADA Improvement Project 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 Arena Structural Maintenance 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 City Hall Remodel - Efficiency Assessment 100,000 - - - - City Hall Security and Lobby Project 500,000 - - - -
Citywide Facility Painting & Treatment - 100,000 150,000 - - Citywide Flooring Projects - 250,000 250,000 200,000 -
Clark Arena Lighting Improvements - - 25,000 200,000 -
Community Services & Facilities Assessment 50,000 - - - - Facilities and Maintenance Office 300,000 - - - -
Facility Roofing Project - - - - 500,000
HVAC System Replacement 700,000 300,000 100,000 - -
Ingalls Event Center Equipment Replacement - - 30,000 30,000 30,000 Ingalls Event Center Wayfinding Project 100,000 - - - - Moreno Arena Bleacher & Arena Lighting 250,000 - - - -
Moreno Arena Bleacher Repairs 600,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Senior Center Emergency Generator 300,000 - - - -
The Barn Project 600,000 - - - -
The Hall Improvements 500,000 - - - -
Ingalls Event Center Wireless Network - - - 100,000 750,000 Security System Upgrade 50,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 Senior Center Audio/Visual Upgrade 25,000 - - - -
Structured Connectivity System 35,000 127,500 127,500 127,500 127,500 The Barn IT Infrastructure 100,000 - - - -
Citywide Park Enhancements 100,000 200,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 Community Center Playground & Pour-In-Place Project 200,000 - - - - Neal Snipes Restroom Upgrade - 25,000 300,000 - -
Park Arena Renovations - - 25,000 300,000 -
Park Signage Project - 20,000 200,000 - -
Parking Lot Slurry Seal Project - - - - 300,000
Pikes Peak Park Lighting Upgrades - - 25,000 300,000 -
Wayne Makin LED Lighting Upgrade 1,000,000 - - -
Animal Shelter NPDES Project 200,000 - - - -
California Ave Pavement Project - North Ave to Eighth St - - - - 1,100,000 California Ave Pavement Project - Seventh St to Eighth st - - - 1,100,000 - California Ave Pavement Project - Sixth St to Seventh St - - 1,100,000 - - Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 Corona Ave Pavement Project - Reservoir Dr to Second St - - - - 1,200,000 Corona Ave Pavement Project - Sixth St to Seventh St - - - 600,000 - Detroit Ave Pavement Project - Valley View Ave to I-15 - - 600,000 - - Fifth St Pavement Project - Temescal Ave to I-15 Fwy 100,000 1,500,000 - - - Fourth St Pavement Project - Corona Ave to - I-15 Fwy 1,300,000 - - - - Fourth St Pavement Project - Corona Ave to Dapplegray Dr - - - 1,300,000 - Hidden Valley Pkwy Pavement Project - I-15 to Lonesome Dove - - - - 500,000 Hillside Ave Pavement Project - Third St to Fourth St - 100,000 1,000,000 - - Miscellaneous Curb & Gutter Improvements 350,000 - - - - Parkridge Ave Pavement Project - First St to Three Bar Lane - 500,000 - - - River Dr Pavement Project - Temescal Ave to Pedley Ave - - - 1,200,000 - River Dr Pavement Project - Woodward to Corona Ave - - 900,000 - - Second St Pavement Project - Hillside Ave to Corona Ave 1,300,000 - - - - Second St Pavement Project - Mountain Ave to Pacific Ave 200,000 - - - - Second St Pavement Project - River Rd to Pacific Ave 150,000 2,000,000 - - - SilverLakes Traffic Signal Design 90,000 - - - -
Slurry Seal Project 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 Temescal Ave Pavement Project - Sixth St to Seventh St 1,924,700 - - - - Third St Pavement Project - Hillside Ave to Temescal Ave 500,000 - - - - Third St Pavement Project - Valley View Ave to College 550,000 - - - - Valley View Ave Pavement Project - Third St to Fourth St 1,600,000 - - - - Woodward Ave Pavement Project - 500,000 - - -
Silverlakes Causeway 250,000 - - - -
Trail Fencing Replacement Program 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 FUND 132 MEASURE R CAPITAL PROJECTS TOTAL $ 15,204,700 $ 6,842,500 $ 6,302,500 $ 6,777,500 $ 5,827,500 Trail Improvements
Information Technology Improvements
Facility Improvements
Park Improvements
Street Improvements

MEASURE R

FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEARS 2023-2024 TO 2027-2028
All CATEGORIES
Storm Drain Improvements
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ABBREVIATIONS
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ABBREVIATIONS
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
CASp Certified Access Specialist
CMMS Computerized Maintenance Management
System
DAG Developer Agreement
GIS Geographic Information System
I15 Interstate Highway 15
Measure "A" Riverside County’s half-cent sales tax for
major transportation and local road projects
MDP Master Drainage Plan
RCFCD Riverside County Flood Control District
RCTC Riverside County Transportation Commission
ROW Right of Way
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SD Storm Drain
Senate Bill (SB) 1 The State Road Maintenance and
Rehabilitation Program
WRCRWA Western Riverside County Regional
Wastewater Authority
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

NORCO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY
OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND

AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFROM
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget for the City of Norco includes total appropriations in the amount of $125,560,571 as summarized in Attachment A for all Operating Funds and as listed in the budget detail on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Norco; and
WHEREAS, budget workshops were held on May 3, May 10, and June 7, 2023, to review the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget; and
WHEREAS, transfers of amounts herein appropriated within departments, between departments, and within the various funds created shall require the approval of the City Manager or his designee, provided the total appropriations for each fund is not exceeded; and
WHEREAS, the transfer of any amount from one fund to another fund and/or the appropriation of funds from reserves and fund balance shall only be made pursuant to this budget resolution or subsequent official action of the City Council. When made by the City Council, such transfers and/or appropriations shall be considered amendments to the budget referenced herein above; and
WHEREAS, all purchase order commitments outstanding on June 30, 2023, are hereby continued and may become a part of the budget reference herein above, except that outstanding purchase orders do not constitute additional appropriation beyond the amount authorized in Attachment A; and
WHEREAS, this annual budget resolution shall apply to all funds except bond funds, grant funds, trust and agency funds and capital funds. Legislative action by the City Council to issue bond funds, accept grants, and /or authorize capital projects shall be considered as authority to expend funds for those purposes, subject to the requirements, restrictions and provisions of the State Law and Norco Municipal Code relative to purchasing and contracting and no further appropriation authority will be necessary.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Norco, California, does hereby authorize the recommended appropriations and expenditure of monies as set forth in said Budget subject to budgetary control.

Resolution No. 2023-XX, FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget Approval

June 21, 2023
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on June 21, 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 regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on June 21, 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 June 21, 2023.
__________________________
Dana Roa CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Attachment A: FY 2023-24 Operating Budget Appropriations Schedule

Fund # Fund Name
Estimated
Beginning
Fund Balance
July 1, 2023
FY 2023-2024
Estimated
Revenues
FY 2023-2024
Transfers In
FY 2023-2024
Transfers Out
FY 2023-2024
Estimated
Expenditures
Estimated
Ending Fund
Balance
June 30, 2024
Increase
(Decrease) in
Fund Balance
General Fund
121 General Fund $ 31,359,170 28,440,095 $ 369,500 $ 94,000 $ 30,979,552 $ 29,095,213 $ (2,263,957) 127/132 Measure R 11,760,661 8,638,000 - - 15,816,100 4,582,561 (7,178,100) 131 Nancy Newman Trust Fund 100,610 100 - - 38,400 62,310 (38,300) Special Revenues
016 Cal Home 66,509 2,000 - - - 68,509 2,000
018 Housing 5,686,351 46,500 - - 494,400 5,238,451 (447,900) 123 CDBG Funds - 87,500 - - 87,500 - -
133 Gas Tax 184,989 729,400 - - 947,400 (33,011) (218,000) 136 SB1 Road Maint & Rehabilitation 737,293 660,736 - - 1,300,000 98,029 (639,264) 137 Measure A Projects 510,764 995,215 - - 1,100,000 405,979 (104,785) 139 NPDES 33,098 133,000 94,000 - 253,600 6,498 (26,600) 156 AQMD 156,398 20,000 - 1,500 80,000 94,898 (61,500)
Various Miscellaneous Grants - 2,232,751 - - 2,232,751 - - Enterprise Funds
124 Water 6,487,725 13,015,800 - 129,100 13,368,760 6,005,665 (482,060) 126 Sewer 3,399,734 7,710,312 - 3,329,100 6,836,000 944,946 (2,454,788) 144 Water Projects 6,634,402 2,731,148 - - 7,275,000 2,090,550 (4,543,852) 147 Sewer Projects 11,857,752 1,494,046 - - 7,870,000 5,481,798 (6,375,954) 159 Recycled Water - - 3,200,000 - 1,700,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 Capital Improvement Funds
129 Storm Drain Projects 1,209,690 22,390,148 - - 22,365,954 1,233,884 24,194 140 General Government Projects 287,739 5,755 - - 129,800 163,693 (124,045) 141 Park Projects 798,816 15,976 - - - 814,793 15,976
142 Fire Improvement Projects 662,262 13,245 - - 25,000 650,507 (11,755) 143 Trails Projects 239,938 4,799 - - 45,000 199,737 (40,201) 146 Public Meeting Facilities 153,581 3,072 - - - 156,653 3,072 149 Street Projects 23,415 468 - - - 23,883 468
151 Animal Services Projects 42,269 845 - - 30,000 13,114 (29,155) 152 Facility Projects 127,073 2,541 - - - 129,614 2,541 Internal Service Funds
128 Fleet Management 4,982,726 830,462 - - 493,162 5,320,026 337,300 134 Benefits and Insurance (911,694) 1,078,100 - - 911,983 (745,577) 166,117 135 Information Management 1,097,399 1,138,100 - - 1,311,302 924,197 (173,202) Fuduciary Funds
012 Successor Agency Projects 493,917 9,878 - - - 503,795 9,878 017 Redevelopment Obligations - 6,336,833 - - 6,311,833 25,000 25,000 Special Districts
Various LMDs - Memo Only - - - 109,800 - - -
TOTAL $ 88,182,588 $ 98,766,826 $ 3,663,500 $ 3,663,500 $ 122,003,497 $ 65,055,717 $ (23,126,872) SCHEDULE SUMMARY DETAIL General Fund General Fund
Revenue Expenditure Total Budget
General Fund Revenue 28,440,095 General Fund Expenditures 30,979,552 Total Operating Budget 122,003,497 Add Transfers In 369,500 Add Transfers Out 94,000 Add Transfers Out 3,663,500 Total General Fund Revenue 28,809,595 Total General Fund Expenditures 31,073,552 Less Special Districts - Memo (109,800) Total Budget 125,557,197
(Includes AQMD $1,500 Transfer Out)
City of Norco
FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget
Budget Summary

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-36

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORCO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FIVEYEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2028, AND AUTHORIZING

APPROPRIATIONS THEREFROM
WHEREAS, a budget workshop was held on May 3, May 10, and June 7, 2023, to review the proposed Fiscal Years 2024-28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; and
WHEREAS, during the Budget Workshop, staff reviewed key projects funded by the City's various Capital Improvement Project Funds; and WHEREAS, estimated fund balance, expenditures, and revenues for the first year of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Budget are listed on Attachment A; and WHEREAS, the City Manager may approve any unused appropriations at the end of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for capital projects to be carried forward and become part of the budget referenced herein above; and
WHEREAS, funds to finance first-year project expenditures are largely from existing fund balance as of July 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Measure R funded projects were submitted to the City Council for approval after review and approval by Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Norco, California, does hereby authorize expenditure of monies as set forth in said budget subject to budgetary controls.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on June 21, 2023.
_________________________
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
__________________________
Dana Roa CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California

Resolution No. 2023-36, FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Project Budget Approval

June 21, 2023
I, DANA ROA, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on June 21, 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 June 21, 2023.
__________________________
Dana Roa CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Attachment A: FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Project Budget

Category FY 2023/2024 FY 2024/2025 FY 2025/2026 FY 2026/2027 FY 2027/2028 Facility Improvements $ 4,264,000 $ 1,140,000 $ 895,000 $ 620,000 $ 720,000 Fleet Maintenance 380,000 40,000 200,000 80,000 -
Information Technology Improvements 210,000 157,500 157,500 257,500 907,500 Park Improvements 1,445,800 245,000 670,000 1,050,000 400,000 Recycled Water Improvements 1,700,000 1,500,000 - - -
Sewer Improvements 7,870,000 7,200,000 4,000,000 3,700,000 2,000,000 Storm Drain Improvements 22,595,954 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 Street Improvements 10,864,700 6,600,000 5,100,000 5,700,000 4,300,000 Trail Improvements 895,000 625,000 625,000 625,000 625,000 Water Improvements 7,275,000 4,775,000 6,775,000 7,600,000 6,100,000 Total $ 57,500,454 $ 22,332,500 $ 18,472,500 $ 19,682,500 $ 15,102,500

CITY OF NORCO, CALIFORNIA

FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2028

BUDGET SUMMARY BY CATEGORY

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-37

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

NORCO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE

RESERVE POLICY
WHEREAS, the city government has an important responsibility to its citizens to carefully account for public funds, to manage municipal finances wisely and to plan the adequate allocation of services; and
WHEREAS, establishing a formalized Reserve Policy (the “Policy”) will serve as the framework to enable the City to meet its financial commitments, address unexpected future events in a fiscally prudent manner and ensure the long-term financial health of the City; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the city government to have reserves that can make up temporary shortfalls in revenues and cover unexpected expenditures; and WHEREAS, it is important to maintain good standing with rating agencies as an adequate level of reserves is a sign of creditworthiness because it enhances a governments ability to repay debt on time and in full; and WHEREAS, it is important to ensure cash availability during portions of the year when the City typically sees lower levels of cash due to timing of major revenues; and WHEREAS, the City Council has taken significant steps in recent years to restore the City’s financial condition and designate funds toward long-range capital needs, and over the coming year the Council will continue to consider ways to move further, including consideration of policies that would set a minimum level of effort toward operating and capital spending to ensure that the City’s operations, facilities, and infrastructure that serve the community are adequately maintained.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco does hereby adopt a comprehensive Reserve Policy – See Attachment A and the following resolutions are hereby repealed:
• Resolution No. 1998-53 is hereby repealed,
• Resolution No. 2021-59 is hereby repealed, and
• Resolution No. 2012-38 is hereby repealed.

Resolution No. 2023-37, Reserve Policy Approval

June 21, 2023
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on June 21, 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 regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on June 21, 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 June 21, 2023.
__________________________
Dana Roa CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Attachment A – Reserve Policy

1 City of Norco
Reserve Policy
Introduction:

Sound financial management includes the practice and discipline of maintaining adequate reserve funds for known and unknown contingencies. Such contingencies include but are not limited to:
• Sufficient cash flow
• Economic uncertainties
• Local emergencies and natural disasters
• Loss of major revenue source
• Unanticipated expenditures or anticipated non-recurring expenditures • Capital expenditures – including but not limited to acquiring new or the replacement of existing capital assets, as well as major infrastructure repairs or improvements • Unfunded liabilities
The establishment of prudent financial reserves is important to ensure the long-term financial health of the City.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Policy is to establish the guidelines for:
• Financial reporting of reserves
• Establishing reserve levels
• Funding of reserves
• Use of reserves
Accounting Procedures:

A fund balance is the difference between assets and liabilities reported in a governmental fund. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 54, Fund Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definition, establishes fund balance classifications that comprise of a hierarchy based primarily on the extent to which the City is bound to honor constraints on the specific purposes for which amounts in those funds can be spent.

The Statement (54) provides more clearly defined fund balance categories to make the nature and extent of the constraints placed on a government’s fund balance more transparent. The following classifications describe the relative strength of the spending constraints placed on the purposes for which resources can be used:
• Non-Spendable – Includes amounts that cannot be spent because they are either not in spendable form (such as inventory), or for legal or contractual reasons, must be maintained intact (such as long-term notes or loans).

2 • Restricted – Constraints placed on the use of these resources are either externally imposed by creditors (such as through debt covenants), grantors, contributors, or other governments; or are imposed by law (through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation). • Committed – Amounts that can only be used for specific purposes because of a formal action by the government’s highest level of decision-making authority. Once committed, the limitation imposed by the City Council remains in place until a similar action is taken to remove or revise the limitations.
• Assigned – Amounts that are constrained by the City’s intent to be used for specific purposes, but that do not meet the criteria to be classified as restricted or committed. Intent can be stipulated by the governing body, another body, or by an official to whom the authority has been given. The City Council has established a resolution that authorized the City Manager for this purpose.
• Unassigned – This is the residual amount for the City’s General Fund and includes all amounts that cannot be properly classified in one of the other categories. These amounts are available for any purpose. The General Fund is the only fund that reports a positive unassigned fund balance. Any deficit fund balance with the other governmental fund types is reported as unassigned.

The City Council establishes, modifies and/or rescinds fund balance commitments by passage of a resolution.

The City’s Policy considers restricted fund balance to have been spent first when expenditure is incurred for purposes for which both restricted and unrestricted fund balance is available. Similarly, when an expenditure is incurred for purposes for which amounts in any of the unrestricted classifications of fund balance could be used, the City considers committed amounts to be reduced first, followed by assigned amounts and then unassigned amounts.

Policy
It is the long-term goal of the City Council of the City of Norco to reach healthy reserve levels to improve the overall financial strength of the City. This Policy is intended to serve as guidelines to assist the City Council in reaching that goal. The Policy sets categories in which reserves will be assigned, minimum level reserves will be maintained, and a mechanism for which reserves will be funded and replenished.

Although reserves are strongly recommended as good practice by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), it is also recognized that each agency’s situation is unique and the policy should be developed based upon its own specific circumstances. The framework of the Policy was developed with the City of Norco’s specific circumstances in mind.

The City will use its best efforts to maintain minimum levels established per the Policy for each reserve category. Finance will use the General Fund’s annual budgeted operating expenditures, including routine transfers out, for the purpose of calculating minimum Operating Reserve levels. Being that the City’s operating budget can fluctuate year over year, the amount held in reserves as it relates to the requirement of the Policy will be reviewed annually at the close of each fiscal year. This Policy only establishes the minimum level of reserves the City should achieve; therefore, the actual amount of reserves held may be greater.

Reserve Categories

3 • Operating Reserves – Goal is to maintain the minimum level of 25% for operating reserves. The reserve level is set to provide funding to finance operations for a period of three months. The reserves held should be intended to support operations in the event of economic uncertainties, shortfall or loss in revenue, unanticipated expenditures, and provide sufficient cash flow for operations. Operating reserves bridge the gap in the short-term allowing adequate time for decision-making for a long-term plan. • Local Emergencies and Natural Disasters Reserves – It is the long-term goal of the City to build and maintain minimum reserves of at least $10,000,000. This is intended to provide sufficient funding to finance extremely unusual and infrequent occurrences, such as local emergencies or natural disasters.
• Infrastructure Reserves – It is the long-term goal of the City to build and maintain minimum reserves of a minimum of at least 50% estimated replacement cost of all City’s capital assets as well as the deferred maintenance at the end of their design life and to use these reserves for such replacement. Amounts may provide funding for acquiring new or the replacement of existing facilities, as well as major infrastructure repairs or improvements and to provide funding for the City’s facility maintenance expenditures. Expenditures from Infrastructure Reserves will be approved in the Operating Budget and/or Capital Improvements Program Budgets.
• Fleet Management Reserves – Goal is to maintain 100% of replacement value of fleet and equipment. Through the use of the Fleet Management Fund, the City will annually budget sufficient funds to provide for the orderly replacement of the City's fleet, vehicles, and equipment and for orderly fleet and building maintenance and repair. The fund is supported by charges to user departments which are adjusted annually based on the department’s proportionate share of estimated expenses. Sufficient reserves will be maintained in the Replacement Fund to provide for the scheduled replacement of fleet, vehicles, equipment, and other major capital outlay at the end of their useful lives. • Information Technology Reserves – Goal is to maintain 100% of replacement value of Information Technology software and hardware. Use of the Information Management Fund is supported by charges to user departments which are adjusted annually based on the department’s proportionate share of estimated expenses. Sufficient reserves will be maintained in the Information Management Fund to provide for the scheduled replacement of Information Technology software and hardware.
• Economic Development Reserves – Goal is to maintain at least a value of 10 acres of commercial properties. The reserve will allow the City to provide strategic investment opportunities to stimulate economic growth; creating value; and generating taxable revenue in order to create a diversified and prosperous economy that engages all segments of the community.
• Reserve for Unfunded Pension Liability – Goal is to pre-fund at least 70% of the pension obligations. The City will fund a reserve for the Public Agency Post-Employment Benefits Trust through the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Pension Rate Stabilization Program. Reserve may be utilized when the City’s revenues cannot support increases to the City’s CalPERS employer contributions. In addition, this reserve can be used to make additional payments to lower the City’s total pension liability.

4 • Reserve for Other Post-Employment Benefits – Goal is to pre-fund at least 70% of the obligations of the Other Post-Employment Benefits. The City will fund a reserve for Other Post-Employment Benefits, in the form of a California Employer’s Retiree Benefit Trust.

Reserves may be utilized when the City’s revenues cannot support increases to the City’s share of retiree healthcare premiums. In addition, this reserve can be used to make additional payments to lower the City’s total other post-employment benefits liability. • Benefits and Insurance Reserves:
• Self-Insurance Reserves (General Liability and Workers’ Compensation) – Goal is to maintain funding sources for certain claims made against the City.

The minimum fund balance requirement will be based on the actuarial recommended funding level on June 30th each fiscal year. • Reserve for Compensable Accrued Unused Vacation and Sick Leave - The Goal is to maintain a reserve for compensable accrued unused vacation and sick leave based on estimated long-term liabilities on June 30th of each fiscal year. • Water & Sewer Rate of Stabilization Reserves - The rate of stabilization reserve would be used in the future for reductions in revenues or unplanned expenses. The Rate of stabilization reserve would be used in future to help address issues like the current significant reduction of revenue in the water fund due to water conservation. Our financial management plan includes the gradual development of a rate stabilization reserve for the water fund with a target of two million ($2,000,000) by fiscal year 2025-26. The target balance was developed based on analysis of the potential reduction in reserve from future conservation efforts. A stabilization reserve is not recommended for the sewer fund due to the stability within the fund as result of the current sewer rate structure. • Minimum Operating Reserve Balance for Water and Sewer System - Reserve balances for utility systems are funds set aside for a specific cash flow requirement, financial need, project, task, or legal covenant. The goal is to maintain minimum level of 25% for operating reserves. The rational related to the maintenance of the minimum reserve is twofold. First, it helps to assure the utility system will have adequate funds available to meet its financial obligations during the year, serving as a working capital reserve. Second, it provides funds that can be used for minor emergency repairs or replacement to the system that can occur as a result of unanticipated system failures.

The City maintains a policy that it’s utility fund should maintain a minimum operating fund balance of three-month of annual operating and maintenance expenses within each fund to provide working capital balance within each fund.

Funding Reserves
The City recognizes that funding levels established in the Policy are targets and may take multiple years to achieve. To assure the City is using its best efforts to achieve these targets, and in a timely manner, the following dictates how the reserves will be funded. Should actual revenues exceed expenditures and encumbrances, a year-end net increase in fund balance shall be reported. This net increase will be used to build reserves by allocating annually at year-end. • Operating Reserves – For each fiscal year the final adopted General Fund budget shall

5 contain a contingency appropriation equal to a minimum of 25% of the annual budgeted operating expenditures including routine transfers out. The contingency appropriation should be funded first by any surplus of revenues after all other budgeted expenditures are funded. If no surplus exists, then contingency will be funded by unassigned reserves. The contingency appropriation will provide resources for unbudgeted expenditures. • Local Emergencies and Natural Disasters Reserves – At the end of each fiscal year, the Finance Director shall designate a minimum of $1,000,000 in the general fund operating budget.
• Infrastructure Reserves – 15% of reported General Fund surplus. • Fleet Maintenance and Replace Reserves – The fund will be supported by charges to user departments which are adjusted annually based on the department’s proportionate share of estimated expenses.
• Information Technology Reserves - The fund is supported by charges to user departments which are adjusted annually based on the department’s proportionate share of estimated expenses.
• Economic Development Reserves – 15% of reported General Fund surplus. This would require a four-fifths (4/5) Super Majority approval by the City Council for use of the reserves. • Reserve for Unfunded Pension Liability - A contribution to the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Pension Rate Stabilization Program Trust shall be considered annually by the City Council during the budget process.
• Other Post-Employment Benefits - A contribution to the Other Post-Employment trust shall be considered annually by the City Council during the budget process. • Benefits and Insurance Reserves:
• Self-Insurance Reserves (General Liability and Workers’ Compensation) – Adjusted by the Finance Director to meet projected future liabilities using only undesignated fund balance. The minimum fund balance requirement will be based on the actuarial recommended funding level on June 30th each fiscal year. • Reserve for Compensable Accrued Unused Vacation and Sick Leave - Adjusted by the Finance Director to meet projected future liabilities using only undesignated fund balance. City will maintain a reserve for Compensable Accrued Unused Vacation and Sick Leave based on estimated long-term liabilities on June 30th of each fiscal year.
• Water & Sewer Rate of Stabilization Reserves – At the end of each fiscal year, the Finance Director shall set aside a minimum of $222,222 in the water operating budget. • Minimum Operating Reserve Balance for Utility System – At the end of each fiscal year, Finance Director shall contingency appropriation equal to a minimum of 25% of the annual budgeted operating expenses including transfers out to the water and sewer operating

6 budgets, respectively.

In compliance with the Policy, Finance Department should post at the close of each fiscal year as assigned fund balances the amounts calculated based on the percentages indicated above for each of the reserve categories without further action of the Council. If in any given fiscal year, there is no reported excess of revenues over expenditures or there is a deficit, no funds will be assigned for any of the reserve categories that the reserve calculation is based on a percentage of the surplus. Finance shall update City Council annually after close of year-end with amounts that have posted as assigned fund balances and the current level of reserves for each category.

At Council’s discretion, one-time revenue sources may be assigned to fund one or more of the above reserve categories and/or fund non-recurring expenditures. One-time revenues shall not be used to fund ongoing expenditures.

The City Council may designate portions of General Fund unreserved fund balance for future capital projects, continuing or carry-over appropriations from prior fiscal years for operating or capital expenditures, or any other municipal purpose that the City Council deems prudent or necessary.

Replenishing Reserves
It is recognized that from time to time reserves will be committed by the City Council for their intended purpose. Should the Council exercise its right to do so, the ongoing annual allocation of reported surplus would serve as a mechanism to replenish reserve levels that fall below target.

Policy Review
This Policy will be reviewed every three years by the City Manager and Finance Director; or sooner if warranted by internal or external changes. Recommended revision to the Policy will be presented to the City Council for formal approval.

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: June 21, 2023 Agenda Item:

5.A.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Dana Roa, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
SUBJECT:

Ordinance 1095, Third reading: Adding Norco Municipal Code Section 2.27 Establishing a Veterans Commission
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Ordinance No.1095, Third Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, amending the Norco Municipal Code to add Section 2.27 to establish the Veterans Commission.

SUMMARY:

The First Reading of Ordinance No. 1095 was held on May 3, 2023 and was adopted by City Council. The Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1095 was held on June 7, 2023 and was adopted with significant changes.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not applicable for this item.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

The establishment of the Veterans Memorial Executive Commission supports Strategic Direction # 4 by further engaging the community in the development and maintenance of the City's Veterans Memorial.

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. 1095

ORDINANCE NO. 1095

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.27 “VETERANS COMMISSION” TO THE NORCO MUNICIPAL CODE. CODE AMENDMENT 2023-03
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2023, the City Council requested a discussion about establishing a formal City-sponsored Veterans Commission; and WHEREAS, on March 15, 2023, the City Council directed the City Manager to return to a future City Council meeting with a draft Ordinance transitioning the George A.

Ingalls Veterans Memorial Executive Committee (GIVMEC) to a newly established Veterans Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Code Amendment was scheduled for City Council review on May 3, 2023, on or about 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California, 92860.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco, California, does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: Norco Municipal Code Section 2.27 “Veterans Commission” is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 2.27

VETERANS COMMISSION
Sections:

2.27.001 Purpose

2.27.010 Established—Number of Members

2.27.020 Terms of Office

2.27.030 Appointment of Members

2.27.040 Requirements for Membership

2.27.050 Vacancies

2.27.060 Removal from Office

2.27.070 Organization

2.27.080 Conduct of Meetings

2.27.090 Duties—Limitations on Authority

2.27.110 Records
Section 2.27.001 Purpose.

The purpose of this title is to protect, maintain, and promote the George A. Ingalls Veterans Memorial Plaza and the interests of the Norco veterans’ community.

Section 2.27.010 Established—Number of Members.

There is established for the City a Veterans Commission of two members of the City Council and at least nine (9) members appointed from the community. At least seven (7) of the members must be honorably discharged veterans.
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Section 2.27.020 Terms of Office.

The initial members from the Community shall serve either two- or four-year staggered terms, as determined by random drawing. Thereafter, appointments will be made for 4- year terms. Terms will end on July 1 or until a qualified successor is appointed and seated.

The City Clerk shall keep a record of dates of appointments and the terms of office of the members. Terms will be staggered every two years to provide continuity on the C ommission.

Members of the City Council shall be appointed by the City Council upon the recommendation of the Mayor.

Section 2.27.030 Appointment of Members.

The City Council shall appoint Commission members, including the two representatives of the City Council. Following the effective date of this ordinance, all the members of the existing George A. Ingalls Veterans Executive Committee as of the effective date of the ordinance shall automatically be appointed to serve on the Commission.

After this initial formation of the Commission, and as the original members’ terms expire or original members otherwise leave the Commission, the Council shall appoint individuals to the Commission using the procedures determined by the City Council. The Commission shall consist of not fewer than nine (9) members.

Section 2.27.040 Requirements for Membership.

All community members of the Veterans Commission shall be committed to representing Norco’s veteran’s community and shall meet the following requirements:

A. Be at least eighteen years of age.

B. Be a citizen of the United States.

C. All Veterans on the commission must be honorably discharged.

D. Be a legal resident of Norco, be a stakeholder of the Veterans’ Memorial or the veterans’ community as determined by the City Council.

E. Have taken and filed with the City Clerk the oath required by Section 36507 of the Government Code.

F. Have never been convicted of a felony.

Section 2.27.050 Vacancies.

Persons appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired term of the member whose vacancy they fill. No vacancies may be filled until or unless the Commission will be left with fewer than nine (9) members.

Section 2.27.060 Removal from Office.

Members of the Commission shall be removed from office or have their office declared vacant in the following manner and for any one of the following reasons:

A. Failure to meet any one of the requirements for membership in Section 2.27.040, at which time the removal shall be automatic and no action by the City Council shall be necessary.

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B. By a majority vote of the entire City Council.

C. Absence at three successive regular meetings without cause, or five meetings total in a 12-month period regardless of cause, at which time the secretary of the Commission shall immediately inform the City Council of such vacancy. A written notice to the secretary of the Commission on or before the day of the meeting stating there was an unavoidable absence or an absence due to illness shall be deemed an absence for cause.

D. At the end of the member’s term of office, in which case the removal shall be automatic, and no action of the City Council is necessary, although the Commission Member shall continue to serve until the successor’s appointment.

Section 2.27.070 Organization.

The Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair at its first meeting in July of each year.

Section 2.27.080 Conduct of Meetings.

The Commission shall hold not less than one regular meeting each quarter, such meetings’ schedules, and times to be established by the Commission. Adjourned and special meetings may be called, noticed, and held in the manner established by Section 54956 of the California Government Code.

All meetings of the Commission shall be open and public, and a majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A public record (minutes) shall be prepared, indicating all actions, findings, and determinations of the Commission. A written agenda shall be prepared and distributed to Commission Members in advance of all regular meetings. Rules of conduct of the meetings shall be determined by the Commission but shall be in accordance with those rules adopted for the conduct of City Council meetings. The Commission constitutes a “legislative body” as described in the California Government Code.

Section 2.27.090 Duties—Limitations on Authority.

The duties of the Commission shall be to review and make recommendations to the City Council and the professional staff concerning the protection and promotion the George Alan Ingalls Veterans Memorial Plaza and the interests of the Norco veteran community.

The Commission shall provide the City Council with proposals on new concepts, improvements, maintenance, priorities, and events. The Commission shall undertake any other action or activity directed by the City Council.

Section 2.27.110 Records.

The Veterans Commission shall keep complete minutes, books, and accounts of its meetings on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

SECTION 2 - EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final passage thereof.

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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. The Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase hereof 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 thereto and shall cause the same within fifteen (15) days of its passage to be posted at no less than five (5) public places within the City of Norco.

PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting on June 21, 2023.
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Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
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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, continued to a regular meeting of said City on June 7, 2023, and thereafter at a regular meeting of said City Council duly held on June 21, 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 June 21, 2023.
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Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: June 21, 2023 Agenda Item:

6.A.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Alma Robles, Planning Director
Department: Planning
SUBJECT:

Creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Amnesty Program for compliance with the City of Norco's certified 2021-2029 Housing Element
RECOMMENDATION:

Review and provide comments on staff's recommendations on establishing an ADU Amnesty Program.

SUMMARY:

This is a discussion on the creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Amnesty Program for compliance with the City of Norco's certified 2021-29 Housing Element. An ADU Amnesty Program is basically a program to encourage the legalization of unpermitted (constructed without building permits) second units through the ADU process for the purposes of making progress towards the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and housing production in general.

BACKGROUND:

Per Program 2.3 - "Accessory Dwelling Unit Development" of the Housing Element, the City recognized that Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) provide a unique opportunity to create affordable units in residential areas, particularly for elderly residents. In the past year, staff has reviewed and updated the ADU ordinance to comply with State law to minimize constraints on the development of ADUs in the City.

Above and beyond State ADU law, in Program Action 2.3 of Housing Element the City committed to further facilitate the development of ADUs by creating an ADU subsidy program to create affordable housing for extremely-low and low-income households.

Furthermore, the City is committed to spending $250,000 during this 2021-29 Housing Element cycle on ADU-related incentives.

In an effort to comply with the City's commitment for ADUs, staff is in the process of drafting a program to not only encourage affordable housing, but to also encourage

housing production in the form of ADUs to count towards the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 454 units of housing production through 2029, including 85 affordable to low income households and 145 affordable to very low income households Do ADUs count towards meeting the RHNA?
Yes. Pursuant to Government Code section 65852.2 subdivision (m), and section 65583.1, ADUs and JADUs may be utilized towards the RHNA and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) pursuant to Government Code section 65400. To credit a unit toward the RHNA, HCD and the Department of Finance (DOF) utilize the census definition of a housing unit. Generally, an ADU, and a JADU with shared sanitation facilities, and any other unit that meets the census definition and is reported to DOF as part of the DOF annual City and County Housing Unit Change Survey, can be credited toward the RHNA. It might also count toward the affordable unit requirements based on the appropriate income level and meeting other requirements, including the recording of covenants to restrict affordability. The housing element or APR must include a reasonable methodology to demonstrate the level of affordability.

In the City of Norco Housing Element, specific sites were designated and zoned to accommodate the city’s RHNA by permitting multi-family development in those areas.

Although ADUs were not relied on to accommodate the RHNA, they can still be used to determine progress towards the RHNA in the APR. It is important to note that ADUs are not automatically considered affordable to low income households. As noted above, the APR must include a reasonable methodology to demonstrate the level of affordability.

The affordability of an ADU can be demonstrated by a deed restriction, proposed rents or sales prices, or a survey of comparable units that show what income level the ADU would be affordable to.

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) conducted a regional ADU affordability analysis for Riverside/San Bernardino and concluded that the following income category percentages are generally applicable for Cities in the region. In lieu of conducting our own City of Norco affordability analysis, staff will be working with HCD to use the same affordable percentages noted below when reporting ADUs.

Percent of Total ADUs Affordable to Different Income Categories in a Jurisdiction:

Income Category Percentages
Extremely Low 15%
Very Low 7.7%
Low 34.8%
Moderate 34.8%
Above Moderate 7.7%
HCD's Annual Housing Element Progress Report instructions clearly state that ADUs are considered development that can count toward satisfaction of RHNA. Only building permits are used for the purposes of determining progress towards RHNA. In other words, an ADU must have a building permit to count towards our RHNA. The overall goal of an amnesty program will be to bring second units constructed without permits into compliance so that they count towards the City’s RHNA. How will this be achieved? By using the City of Norco’s ADU requirements through the building permit process.

What is an ADU Amnesty Program?
An ADU Amnesty Program is basically a program to encourage the legalization of unpermitted (constructed without building permits) second units through the ADU process for the purposes of making progress towards the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and housing production in general.

Development of an amnesty program supports the City’s goal to create affordable housing and would also provide tenants a means of getting potentially substandard or unsafe conditions abated in their homes. The amnesty program would promote legalization of second units while ensuring safe, healthy and habitable living conditions, resulting in an increased number of legal dwelling units within the Norco community. The actual quantity of unpermitted/illegal second units within the City of Norco is unknown, and will remain unknown because there is no fiscally feasible method to quantify this number. However, the City can create a program to encourage property owners to come forward to legalize second units.

What will an ADU Amnesty Program look like?
There may be several methods of encouraging property owners to come forward and begin the process of legalizing their second units. Some cities rely largely on future threat of legal action or code enforcement (current process for Norco), while other jurisdictions provide incentives such as fee waivers, confidential consultations, and suspension of Notice of Violation (NOV) penalties etc.

The following sections describe the key components of staff’s recommendation for legalization of second units through the City’s ADU process:

Program Incentives: Higher property values, improved living conditions, peace of mind and reduced risk of future code enforcement are reasons for property owners to legalize their unpermitted dwelling units. Despite these benefits, many property owners choose not to come forward out of fear of disciplinary action, high rehabilitation costs, and the threat of being forced to vacate and demolish the unpermitted unit if it cannot be brought up to current code standards. In an attempt to encourage property owners to come forward, staff is recommending the following incentives:
• Anonymous/confidential pre-application consultations: free, confidential consultations where owners can ask questions and find out if there is a pathway to legalization prior to providing any personal information and without fear of any resultant code enforcement action.
• Financial incentives: waive penalties for construction without permits, and allow for reductions or waivers of building permit fees (in the form of a refund) applicable only after the building permit for the unit has been finalized. A refund will incentivize a property owner to complete the project, rather than providing incentives at the beginning, where there may be no guarantee for completion. In addition, a 50% reduction of the DIF fees for those units 750 square feet or more should be considered. To encourage more ADU

development, the same incentives should be made available for property owners looking to construct and ADU legally.
• Code enforcement delays: Delays of code enforcement deadlines and fees (for those currently under enforcement) should also be considered to incentivize property owners to move forward with legalizing their unpermitted units.
• Professional guidance on legalization: Navigating the permitting and legalization process can be a daunting task for property owners, particularly when there is fear of triggering code enforcement and costs are unpredictable.

It will be staff’s goal to provide guidance throughout the legalization process and assist property owners with every step of the program.

Program Requirements: Legalization of unpermitted dwelling units will require compliance with applicable building code and/or life safety standards pertinent to the City of Norco. It is staff’s recommendation that the program requirements include:
• Construction date cut-off requirement: Staff is recommending that only units that were constructed prior to December 31, 2019 be allowed to participate in the Amnesty program given that prior to that date, ADUs were not allowed in all residential zones. The responsibility to prove when an illegal unit was constructed should lie with the individual property owners.

Furthermore, owners will need to provide documentation showing the unit was occupied as a residential unit. Acceptable forms of documentation include old lease agreements, utility bills, Rent Registration Certificates, code enforcement documents, or other evidence showing the unit was used for residential purposes prior to 2019.
• Occupancy requirement: Evidence that the unpermitted unit is currently or was previously occupied by a tenant should be required. • Program checklists: Legalization program checklists should be created to streamline the application and plan submittal process, and to alert property owners of applicable building code and development standards, and could include a self-assessment checklist to help owners determine if their unpermitted unit has the potential for legalization prior to application submittal. • Affordable housing requirement: all though this will not be a requirement, the program should state incentives for new covenant restrictions especially for new, 55-year affordability ADU covenants. Incentives could include:
• Waiver of all permit and DIF fees;
• $25,000 mini-grant; and
• Requirements for annual review for compliance.

Planning Commission Review and What is next?
The Planning Commission reviewed and discussed the recommendations above on May 10, 2023, and looked favorable towards the program. They particularity expressed the importance of the confidential aspect of this program and brought up the following for consideration:

• It may be difficult to have property owners come in once they realize the total cost involved (i.e. current construction costs, new property taxes, sewer, plumbing etc.). After all said and done, it may not be worth it and it maybe be less expensive to tear the second unit down;
• For older (i.e. 40 year plus) second units, it will be unrealistic to bring them into compliance with current standards;
• Will ADU/second unit compliance trigger code action on other non-permitted conditions on the property;
• It may not be affordable for some to require fees paid up-front; • We must make sure animal-keeping is still protected;
• The program is not intended for everyone (meaning that not all property owners with non-permitted second units will benefit form this program); • Will code enforcement follow should a complaint be logged after a property owner approaches the City confidentially; and
• We should explore more financial assistance to make the program more attractive.

As noted, this is a discussion on recommendations for the creation of an ADU Amnesty Program. The logistics of fee waivers and funding sources (i.e., state grants, general fund, existing housing funds) will be evaluated by staff and ultimately City Council, once it is determined/agreed on which fee waivers or other incentives are determined.

Following the City Council's review and input, staff will proceed with the development of program application materials and submittal checklists with the goal that it be as simple as possible so that it does not create a barrier for participation, and so that the Amnesty Program provides a more transparent and less overwhelming process for owners to follow when legalizing their second units.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Once established, the level of permit waivers or other incentives will not exceed a cost of $250,000 for the duration of the program. Additional funding could be sought should State and or County grant programs become available.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction No. 1 - Public Health, Safety & Wellness: Enhance quality of life by promoting public health, safety and wellness initiatives for all community members; Action Plan No. 5 - Implement the actions identified in the General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element: Sub-action 5.3: Develop financial assistance programs to bring unpermitted second units into compliance.

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: June 21, 2023 Agenda Item:

7.A.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Amanda Hamilton, Facilities and Maintenance Director
Department: Facilities and Maintenance
SUBJECT:

Ordering the Continuation of the Landscape Maintenance Districts, Confirming a Diagram, Assessment, and Annual Assessment Levy for Districts No. 1 – Beazer, Tract 28765; No. 2 – Western Pacific, Tract 25779; No. 3 – Centex, Tract 28826; No. 4 – Norco Ridge Ranch, Tracts 29588 and 29589; and No. 5 – Hawk’s Crest, Tract 30230 RECOMMENDATION:

City Council to open the Public Hearing, and if no more than 50 percent of the property owners within the District protest, it would be appropriate to adopt Resolution No. 2023- 38, LMD No.1 (Beazer); Resolution No. 2023-39, LMD No. 2 (Western Pacific); Resolution No. 2023-40, LMD No. 3 (Centex); Resolution 2023-41, LMD No. 4 (Norco Ridge Ranch); Resolution No. 2023-42, LMD No. 5 (Hawks Crest), providing for an Annual Assessment Levy necessary to maintain the Landscape Maintenance Districts.

SUMMARY:

The “Landscaping and Lighting Act" of 1972 requires that an Engineer’s Report for existing landscape maintenance districts (LMDs) must be reviewed and approved annually to continue assessments for the districts. The formation of the five districts allow a total annual levy of assessments to be increased annually by an amount not to exceed the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) applicable to the City of Norco.

The Engineer’s Report includes the estimated fund balance for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 and the cash flow funding needs. Each district requires a six-month cash flow reserve to sustain the District from the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1) until the City receives from the County of Riverside, its first assessment payment, six months later. If the City does not have this reserve, the general fund reserves must “carry” the District.

The “estimated unfunded needs” is the difference between the “fund balance” and the “needs.”
BACKGROUND:

The Annual CPI ending March 31, 2023 is 4.6%. Below are tables of the increased assessment for each district:

LMD FY 22-23 Levy FY 23-24 Levy Increase 4.6%
LMD 1 $174.14 $182.15 $8.01
LMD FY 22-23 Levy FY 23-24 Levy Increase 4.6%
LMD 2 $798.92 $835.67 $36.75
LMD FY 22-23 Levy FY 23-24 Levy Increase 4.6%
LMD 3 $1,196.59 $1,251.63 $55.04
LMD FY 22-23 Levy FY 23-24 Levy Increase 4.6%
LMD 4 $911.00 $952.91 $41.91
LMD 4 Mt. Shasta (25
Parcels) $200.09 $209.29 $9.20
LMD FY 22-23 Levy FY 23-24 Levy Increase 4.6%
LMD 5 $1,301.93 $1,361.81 $59.88
The following information applies to each Landscape Maintenance District as designated:

LMD No. 1 - On February 3, 1999, City Council adopted Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for Tract 28765 (Beazer Homes) comprised of 67 lots. The District was formed to maintain landscaping along the River Road frontage of the tract. The application of this CPI will increase the per parcel assessment from $174.14 to $182.15. The assessment of $182.15 per parcel will be levied. This will result in a total District levy of $12,204.

Proposed LMD 1 - 2023-24 Annual Budget
• Proposed Annual Budget of $14,727
• Estimated Beginning fund balance as of July 1, 2023 will be ($1,859) • Estimated Fund Balance as of June 30, 2024 will be ($4,382) LMD No. 2 - On January 27, 2000, the City Council adopted Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 for Tract No. 25799 (Western Pacific) comprised of 219 assessable lots.

The District was formed to maintain landscaping along Norco Hills Road and Hidden Valley Parkway. The District also maintains selected interior slopes, wetlands, equestrian trails, and Norco Hills Park. The application of this CPI will increase the per parcel assessment from $798.92 to $835.67. The assessment of $835.67 per parcel will be levied, resulting in a total District levy of $183,011.

Proposed LMD 2 - 2023-24 Annual Budget
• Proposed Annual Budget of $200,000
• Estimated Beginning fund balance as of July 1, 2023 will be $704.00 • Estimated Fund Balance as of June 30, 2024 will be ($15,980)

The proposed budget includes a $25,000 CIP line item for the rubberized playground surfacing of Norco Hills Park. It is imperative that this playground surfacing be installed to meet ADA safety requirements.

The proposed budget also includes a $10,000 line item for a Proposition 218 Hearing. It’s anticipated that an increase to the assessments exceeding the allowed CPI in future years will be required to continue maintenance of the district at current levels and replace the wood fencing with white vinyl fencing.

LMD No. 3 - On June 6, 2001, City Council adopted Landscape Maintenance District No. 3 for Tract 28626 (Centex) comprised of 82 lots. The District was formed to maintain landscaping along Norco Hills Road and certain designated slopes within the District as well as all equestrian trails in the development. The application of this CPI will increase the per parcel assessment from $1,196.59 to $1,251.63. The assessment of $1,251.63 per parcel will be levied, resulting in a total District levy of $102,634.

Proposed LMD 3 - 2023-24 Annual Budget
• Proposed Annual Budget of $123,000
• Estimated Beginning fund balance as of July 1, 2023 will be ($5,378) • Estimated Fund Balance as of June 30, 2024 will be ($25,575) The proposed budget also includes a $10,000 line item for a Proposition 218 Hearing. It’s anticipated that an increase to the assessments exceeding the allowed CPI in future years will be required to continue maintenance of the district at current levels. Staff is also looking into water conservation rebates to remove turf areas in this district to reduce water and maintenance costs.

LMD No. 4 – On October 2, 2002, City Council adopted Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 for Tracts 29588 and 29589 (Norco Ridge Ranch) comprised of 557 single-family developed lots, of which 25 lots are receiving only trail maintenance benefits and five other undeveloped lots, for a total of 562 assessable lots. The District was formed to maintain landscaping within certain slopes, irrigated and non-irrigated, fuel modification areas, parkway landscaping, equestrian trails, natural open space, wetlands area, and Ridge Ranch Park. The application of this CPI will increase the 532 parcels with a per parcel assessment from $911.00 to $952.91. The 25 parcels with a per parcel assessment from $200.09 to $209.29. Both assessments result in a total District levy of $516,945.

Proposed LMD 4 - 2023-24 Annual Budget
• Proposed Annual Budget of $609,598
• Estimated Beginning fund balance as of July 1, 2023 will be $298,060 • Estimated Fund Balance as of June 30, 2024 will be $205,400 The proposed budget also includes two CIP line items. $20,000 for annual drainage enhancements for the trail system, along with a $50,000 line item for Ridge Ranch Park rubberized playground surfacing. Reserve funds will be applied to balance the budget to supplement the CIP line items.

LMD No. 5 – On January 7, 2004 City Council adopted Landscape District No. 5 for Tract 30230 (Hawks Crest) comprised of 50 lots. The District was formed to maintain certain exterior slopes, parkway landscaping, equestrian trails, two park lots, and Hawks Crest Park. The application of this CPI will increase the per parcel assessment from $1,301.93 to $1,361.81 The assessment of $1,361.81 per parcel will be levied, resulting in a total District levy of $68,091.

Proposed LMD 5 - 2023-24 Annual Budget
• Proposed Annual Budget of $86,383
• Estimated Beginning fund balance as of July 1, 2023 will be $118,496 • Estimated Fund Balance as of June 30, 2024 will be $100,204 The proposed budget also includes one CIP line item. $30,000 for annual replacement of the wood trail fencing to white vinyl fencing. Reserve funds will be applied to balance the budget to supplement the CIP line item.

The observation line item for each District fund the LMD Inspectors Salary. The observation line item is broken into percentages based on the size and demand of the District. The breakdown is as follows:
• LMD 1 - 5%
• LMD 2 - 25%
• LMD 3 - 20%
• LMD 4 - 35%
• LMD 5 - 15%
Staff recommends that the members of the City Council approve the Engineer’s Report for the continuation of the Landscape Maintenance Districts to guarantee that landscaping within each district will remain attractive and well maintained.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not applicable for this item.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic Plan No. 5 - Infrastructure and Asset Management: Ensure timely preservation, replacement, improvement and acquisition of infrastructure and capital assets.

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):

Reso 2023-38 TO 42_Ordering Continuation of all LMDs
Engineer's Report for LMD 1
Engineer's Report for LMD 2
Engineer's Report for LMD 3
Engineer's Report for LMD 4
Engineer's Report for LMD 5

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-38

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,

CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUATION OF A LANDSCAPING

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND

ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Norco, California, has initiated proceedings for the continuation of a Landscape Maintenance District and the annual levy of said assessments for said District pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Landscaping and Street Lighting Act of 1972,” being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, in a district known and designated as:

CITY OF NORCO
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (BEAZER, TRACT 28765) (Hereinafter referred to as the “District”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has ordered the preparation of a report and the City Engineer has prepared and filed with this City Council a report pursuant to law for its consideration and subsequently thereto this City Council did adopt its Resolution of Intent to levy and collect assessments for the next ensuing fiscal year relating to the above-referenced District, and further did proceed to give notice of the time and place for a Public Hearing on all matters relating thereto; and, WHEREAS, at this time this City Council has heard all testimony and evidence, has tabulated all protests received, and desires to proceed with the annual levy of assessments.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

SECTION 1: That the above recitals are all true and correct.

SECTION 2: That upon conclusion of the Public Hearing, protests submitted in opposition to continuation of the District filed, and not withdrawn, did not represent property owners more than 50 percent of the area of assessable land within the District, and all protests are overruled and denied.

SECTION 3: That this City Council hereby confirms the diagram and assessment as submitted and orders the annual levy of the assessment for the fiscal year and in the amounts as set forth in the Engineer’s Report and as referred to in the Resolution of Intent as previously adopted relating to said annual assessment levy.

Resolution No. 2023-38, Continuation of LMD No. 1 - Beazer

June 21, 2023
SECTION 4: That the diagram and assessment as set forth and contained in said Report are hereby confirmed and adopted by this City Council.

SECTION 5: That the adoption of this Resolution constitutes the levy of the assessment for the fiscal year.

SECTION 6: That the estimates of costs, the assessment diagram, the assessments and all other matters, as set forth in the Engineer’s Report, pursuant to said “Landscaping and Street Lighting Act of 1972”, as submitted, are hereby approved, adopted by this City Council and hereby confirmed.

SECTION 7: That the maintenance works and/or improvements are contemplated by the Resolution of Intent shall be performed pursuant to law and the County Auditor shall enter on the County Assessment Roll the amount of the assessment and said assessment shall then be collected at the same time and in the same manner that County taxes are collected. After collection by said County, the net amount of the assessment shall be paid to the City Treasurer of said City.

SECTION 8: That the City Treasurer has previously established a special fund known as the CITY OF NORCO LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, (BEAZER, TRACT NO. 28765) into which the City Treasurer shall place all monies collected by the Tax Collector pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution and law and including any surplus amounts in those funds established for the existing Districts and said transfer shall be made and accomplished soon as said monies have been made available to said City Treasurer.

SECTION 9: That the City Engineer is hereby ordered and directed to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessment roll with the County Auditor, together with a certified copy of this Resolution upon its adoption.

SECTION 10: That a certified copy of the assessment and diagram shall be filed in the office of the City Engineer, with a duplicate copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk and open for public inspection.

Resolution No. 2023-38, Continuation of LMD No. 1 - Beazer

June 21, 2023
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on June 21, 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 adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on June 21, 2023, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, held on June 21, 2023.
_________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Attachment: Engineer’s Report

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-39

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,

CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUATION OF A LANDSCAPING

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND

ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY
WHEREAS, The City Council has initiated proceedings for the continuation of a Landscaping Maintenance District and the annual levy of assessments for said District pursuant to the terms and provision of the “Landscaping and Street Lighting Act of 1972,” being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, in a district known and designated as:

CITY OF NORCO
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2
(WESTERN PACIFIC, TRACT 25779)
WHEREAS, the City Council has ordered the preparation of a report and the City Engineer has prepared and filed with this City Council a report pursuant to law for its consideration and subsequently thereto this City Council did adopt its Resolution of Intention to levy and collect assessments for the next ensuing fiscal year relating to the above-referenced District, and further did proceed to give notice of the time and place for a Public Hearing on all matters relating thereto; and, WHEREAS, at this time, this City Council has heard all testimony and evidence, has tabulated all protests received, and desires to proceed with the annual levy of assessments.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

SECTION 1. That the above recitals are all true and correct.

SECTION 2. That upon the conclusion of the Public Hearing, protests submitted in opposition to continuation of the District filed, and not withdrawn, did not represent property owners owning more than fifty percent (50%) of the area of assessable land within the District, and all protests are overruled and denied.

SECTION 3. That this City Council hereby confirms the diagram and assessment as submitted and orders the annual levy of the assessment for the fiscal year and in the amounts as set forth in the Engineer's Report and as referred to in the Resolution of Intention as previously adopted relating to said annual assessment levy.

SECTION 4. That the diagram and assessment as set forth and contained in said Report are hereby confirmed and adopted by this City Council.

Resolution No. 2023-39, Ordering Continuation of LMD No. 2

June 21, 2023
SECTION 5. That the adoption of this Resolution constitutes the levy of the assessment for the fiscal year.

SECTION 6. That the estimates of costs, the assessment diagram, the assessments and all other matters, as set forth in Engineer's “Report,” pursuant to said "Landscaping and Street Lighting Act of 1972,” as submitted, are hereby approved, adopted by this City Council and hereby confirmed.

SECTION 7. That the maintenance works and/or improvements contemplated by the Resolution of Intention shall be performed pursuant to law and the County Auditor shall enter on the County Assessment Roll the amount of the assessment and said assessment shall then be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County taxes are collected. After collection by said County, the net amount of the assessment shall be paid to the City Treasurer of said City.

SECTION 8. That the City Treasurer has previously established a special fund known as the CITY OF NORCO LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2, (WESTERN PACIFIC, TRACT 25779) into which the City Treasurer shall place all monies collected by the Tax Collector pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution and law and including any surplus amounts in those funds established for the existing Districts and said transfer shall be made and accomplished as soon as said monies have been made available to said City Treasurer.

SECTION 9. That the City Engineer is hereby ordered and directed to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessment roll with the County Auditor, together with a certified copy of this Resolution upon its adoption.

SECTION 10. That a certified copy of the assessment and diagram shall be filed in the office of the City Engineer, with a duplicate copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk and open for public inspection.

Resolution No. 2023-39, LMD No. 2 - Western Pacific

June 21, 2023
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on June 21, 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 regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on June 21, 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 June 21, 2023. __________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Attachment: Engineer’s Report

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-40

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,

CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUATION OF A LANDSCAPING

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND

ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Norco, California, has initiated proceedings for the continuation of a Landscape Maintenance District and the annual levy of said assessments for said District pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Landscaping and Street Lighting Act of 1972,” being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, in a district known and designated as:

CITY OF NORCO
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3
(CENTEX, TRACT 28626)
(hereinafter referred to as the “District”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has ordered the preparation of a report and the City Engineer has prepared and filed with this City Council a report pursuant to law for its consideration and subsequently thereto this City Council did adopt its Resolution of Intent to levy and collect assessments for the next ensuing fiscal year relating to the above-referenced District, and further did proceed to give notice of the time and place for a Public Hearing on all matters relating thereto; and, WHEREAS, at this time this City Council has heard all testimony and evidence, has tabulated all protests received, and desires to proceed with the annual levy of assessments.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

SECTION 1: That the above recitals are all true and correct.

SECTION 2: That upon conclusion of the Public Hearing, protests submitted in opposition to continuation of the District filed, and not withdrawn, did not represent property owners more than 50 percent of the area of assessable land within the District, and all protests are overruled and denied.

SECTION 3: That this City Council hereby confirms the diagram and assessment as submitted and orders the annual levy of the assessment for the fiscal year and in the amounts as set forth in the Engineer’s Report and as referred to in the Resolution of Intent as previously adopted relating to said annual assessment levy.

Resolution No. 2023-40, Ordering Continuation of LMD No. 3

June 21, 2023
SECTION 4: That the diagram and assessment as set forth and contained in said Report are hereby confirmed and adopted by this City Council.

SECTION 5: That the adoption of this Resolution constitutes the levy of the assessment for the fiscal year.

SECTION 6: That the estimates of costs, the assessment diagram, the assessments and all other matters, as set forth in the Engineer’s Report, pursuant to said “Landscaping and Street Lighting Act of 1972”, as submitted, are hereby approved, adopted by this City Council and hereby confirmed.

SECTION 7: That the maintenance works and/or improvements are contemplated by the Resolution of Intent shall be performed pursuant to law and the County Auditor shall enter on the County Assessment Roll the amount of the assessment and said assessment shall then be collected at the same time and in the same manner that County taxes are collected. After collection by said County, the net amount of the assessment shall be paid to the City Treasurer of said City.

SECTION 8: That the City Treasurer has previously established a special fund known as the CITY OF NORCO LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, (CENTEX, TRACT NO. 28626) into which the City Treasurer shall place all monies collected by the Tax Collector pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution and law and including any surplus amounts in those funds established for the existing Districts and said transfer shall be made and accomplished soon as said monies have been made available to said City Treasurer.

SECTION 9: That the City Engineer is hereby ordered and directed to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessment roll with the County Auditor, together with a certified copy of this Resolution upon its adoption.

SECTION 10: That a certified copy of the assessment and diagram shall be filed in the office of the City Engineer, with a duplicate copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk and open for public inspection.

Resolution No. 2023-40, Ordering Continuation of LMD No. 3

June 21, 2023
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on June 21, 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 adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on June 21, 2023, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, held on June 21, 2023.
_________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Attachment: Engineer’s Report

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-41

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,

CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUATION OF A LANDSCAPING

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND

ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY
WHEREAS, The City Council has initiated proceedings for the continuation of a Landscaping Maintenance District and the annual levy of assessments for said District pursuant to the terms and provision of the “Landscaping and Street Lighting Act of 1972,” being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, in a district known and designated as:

CITY OF NORCO
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4
(NORCO RIDGE RANCH, TRACT 29588 AND 29589)
WHEREAS, the City Council has ordered the preparation of a report and the City Engineer has prepared and filed with this City Council a report pursuant to law for its consideration and subsequently thereto this City Council did adopt its Resolution of Intention to levy and collect assessments for the next ensuing fiscal year relating to the above-referenced District, and further did proceed to give notice of the time and place for a Public Hearing on all matters relating thereto; and, WHEREAS, at this time, this City Council has heard all testimony and evidence, has tabulated all protests received, and desires to proceed with the annual levy of assessments.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

SECTION 1. That the above recitals are all true and correct.

SECTION 2. That upon the conclusion of the Public Hearing, protests submitted in opposition to continuation of the District filed, and not withdrawn, did not represent property owners owning more than fifty percent (50%) of the area of assessable land within the District, and all protests are overruled and denied.

SECTION 3. That this City Council hereby confirms the diagram and assessment as submitted and orders the annual levy of the assessment for the fiscal year and in the amounts as set forth in the Engineer's Report and as referred to in the Resolution of Intention as previously adopted relating to said annual assessment levy.

SECTION 4. That the diagram and assessment as set forth and contained in said Report are hereby confirmed and adopted by this City Council.

Resolution No. 2023-41, Ordering Continuation of LMD No. 4

June 21, 2023
SECTION 5. That the adoption of this Resolution constitutes the levy of the assessment for the fiscal year.

SECTION 6. That the estimates of costs, the assessment diagram, the assessments and all other matters, as set forth in Engineer's “Report,” pursuant to said "Landscaping and Street Lighting Act of 1972,” as submitted, are hereby approved, adopted by this City Council and hereby confirmed.

SECTION 7. That the maintenance works and/or improvements contemplated by the Resolution of Intention shall be performed pursuant to law and the County Auditor shall enter on the County Assessment Roll the amount of the assessment and said assessment shall then be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County taxes are collected. After collection by said County, the net amount of the assessment shall be paid to the City Treasurer of said City.

SECTION 8. That the City Treasurer has previously established a special fund known as the CITY OF NORCO LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4, (NORCO RIDGE RANCH, TRACT 29588 AND 29589) into which the City Treasurer shall place all monies collected by the Tax Collector pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution and law and including any surplus amounts in those funds established for the existing Districts and said transfer shall be made and accomplished as soon as said monies have been made available to said City Treasurer.

SECTION 9. That the City Engineer is hereby ordered and directed to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessment roll with the County Auditor, together with a certified copy of this Resolution upon its adoption.

SECTION 10. That a certified copy of the assessment and diagram shall be filed in the office of the City Engineer, with a duplicate copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk and open for public inspection.

Resolution No. 2023-41, LMD No. 4 - Norco Ridge Ranch

June 21, 2023
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting held on June 21, 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 regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on June 21, 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 June 21, 2023. _______________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Attachment: Engineer’s Report

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-42

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,

CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUATION OF A LANDSCAPING

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND

ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Norco, California, has initiated proceedings for the continuation of a Landscape Maintenance District and the annual levy of said assessments for said District pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Landscaping and Street Lighting Act of 1972,” being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, in a district known and designated as:

CITY OF NORCO
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 5
(HAWKS CREST – KB HOME)
(hereinafter referred to as the “District”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has ordered the preparation of a report and the City Engineer has prepared and filed with this City Council a report pursuant to law for its consideration and subsequently thereto this City Council did adopt its Resolution of Intent to levy and collect assessments for the next ensuing fiscal year relating to the above-referenced District, and further did proceed to give notice of the time and place for a Public Hearing on all matters relating thereto; and, WHEREAS, at this time this City Council has heard all testimony and evidence, has tabulated all protests received, and desires to proceed with the annual levy of assessments.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

SECTION 1: That the above recitals are all true and correct.

SECTION 2: That upon conclusion of the Public Hearing, protests submitted in opposition to continuation of the District filed, and not withdrawn, did not represent property owners more than 50 percent of the area of assessable land within the District, and all protests are overruled and denied.

SECTION 3: That this City Council hereby confirms the diagram and assessment as submitted and orders the annual levy of the assessment for the fiscal year and in the amounts as set forth in the Engineer’s Report and as referred to in the Resolution of Intent as previously adopted relating to said annual assessment levy.

Resolution No. 2023-42, Ordering Continuation of LMD No. 5

June 21, 2023
SECTION 4: That the diagram and assessment as set forth and contained in said Report are hereby confirmed and adopted by this City Council.

SECTION 5: That the adoption of this Resolution constitutes the levy of the assessment for the fiscal year.

SECTION 6: That the estimates of costs, the assessment diagram, the assessments and all other matters, as set forth in the Engineer’s Report, pursuant to said “Landscaping and Street Lighting Act of 1972”, as submitted, are hereby approved, adopted by this City Council and hereby confirmed.

SECTION 7: That the maintenance works and/or improvements are contemplated by the Resolution of Intent shall be performed pursuant to law and the County Auditor shall enter on the County Assessment Roll the amount of the assessment and said assessment shall then be collected at the same time and in the same manner that County taxes are collected. After collection by said County, the net amount of the assessment shall be paid to the City Treasurer of said City.

SECTION 8: That the City Treasurer has previously established a special fund known as the CITY OF NORCO LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 5, (HAWKS CREST – KB HOME) into which the City Treasurer shall place all monies collected by the Tax Collector pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution and law and including any surplus amounts in those funds established for the existing Districts and said transfer shall be made and accomplished soon as said monies have been made available to said City Treasurer.

SECTION 9: That the City Engineer is hereby ordered and directed to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessment roll with the County Auditor, together with a certified copy of this Resolution upon its adoption.

SECTION 10: That a certified copy of the assessment and diagram shall be filed in the office of the City Engineer, with a duplicate copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk and open for public inspection.

Resolution No. 2023-42, Ordering Continuation of LMD No. 5

June 21, 2023
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on June 21, 2023.
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Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
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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 adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on June 21, 2023, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, held on June 21, 2023.
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Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Attachment: Engineer’s Report

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ENGINEER'S REPORT

CITY OF NORCO
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4
(NORCO RIDGE RANCH - TRACTS 29588 AND 29589)
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.

Date June 21, 2023 By:

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Assessment Engineer
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with the Assessment Roll and Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on June 7 2023.

City Clerk, City of Norco
Riverside County, California
By: ;}2,,&,,_e,�.J,� ·¼/ Dana Roa,CMC,City ClerR
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with the Assessment Roll and Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, on June 21, 2023.

By:

City Clerk, City of Norco
Riverside County, California
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