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City Council
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER
4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Kevin Bash, Mayor Pro Tem
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
Berwin Hanna, Council Member
Greg Newton, Council Member
A.
WORKSHOP
Ramboll Group and the Department of Toxic Substance Control to provide update on remediation efforts at Wyle Labs/Hillside Avenue property.
Community Development Director Robles introduced item and the Ramboll Group Consultant to provide an update on the remediation efforts at Wyle Labs/Hillside Avenue property.
Ramboll Group consultant provided update via PowerPoint presentation and answered questions of Council during presentation.
Mayor, Mayor Pro-tem and Council Members had concerns and asked questions that were addressed by staff and the Ramboll Group consultant.
Following further discussion and without formal motion the City Council requested that the Department of Toxic Substance Control be scheduled at a future meeting for a full update.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed the workshop.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Labor Negotiator
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Sassoon Employee organization: Norco General Employees Association, Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Local 606, Unrepresented Employees: Mid- Management, Confidential, and Management Employees
Conference with Labor Negotiator
Agency designated representatives: Mayor Robin Grundmeyer Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 1 potential case
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Existing litigation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Ellers v. City of Norco, et al.
Case No.: 22-164552
RECONVENED PUBLIC SESSION
7:01 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there were no reportable actions held in Closed Sessions.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Berwin Hanna
INVOCATION
Pastor Phil Wozniak from Grace Fellowship Church provided the Invocation.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation
LGBTQIA Pride Month
Mayor Grundmeyer Presented Proclamation to Abagail Gibson.
Abagail Gibson spoke and expressed her emotion for living here.
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
Mayor Grundmeyer, Mayor Pro Tem and Council Members provided reports on their recent individual participation in committees, commissions, regional boards and community organizations.
City Council requested that staff prepare a letter to the City of Riverside Mayor regarding the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a)
Approval of Consent Calendar as presented.
Council Member Hanna pulled Item 2H, Council Member Newton pulled Item 2G ,2H and 2K, Council Member Aleman pulled Item 2Q and Mayor Pro Tem Bash pulled Item 2S.
M/S ALEMAN/BASH Approve Consent remainder of Calendar as Presented. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.A.
Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only.
Action: Waived reading, by title only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
2.B.
Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2023.
2.C.
Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on June 14, 2023 Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on June 14, 2023
2.E.
Amendment of Fiscal Year 2023 Corona-Norco Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Collaborative Homeless Programs and Services and Approval of Encampment Resolution Funding Agreement Action:
Approved a No-Cost Term Extension of the MOU between the City of Norco and City of Corona for collaborative homeless programs and services, authorized the City Manager, or designee, to approve non-substantive amendments, including term extensions, line-item adjustments and hourly compensation rate increases within the approved budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Funding, approved the Agreement with the County of Riverside Housing and Workforce Solutions Department (HWS) for Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) for a maximum obligation of $1,071,434 for a term of February 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025, a uthorized the City Manager, or designee, to approve non-substantive amendments, including term extensions and line-item adjustments within approved budget for the multi-year agreement.
2.D.
Approving Multiple Vendors to Provide Waterworks Parts Supplies for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Action: Authorized the City Manager to issue open purchase orders for the waterworks parts supplies in a not-to-exceed cumulative amount of $225,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
2.F.
Consideration of an update to the City's resolution establishing restricted parking areas, adding a No Parking Restriction at 3846 California Avenue Action: Adopted
Resolution 2023-32
to add No Parking designation for the road frontage of 3846 California Avenue
2.I.
Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Citywide SMART Irrigation Controller Upgrade Project Action: Accepted bids and Awarded the contract to Bill & Dave's Landscaping Maintenance, Inc. for the Citywide SMART Irrigation Controller Project in the amount of $299,720 and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract.
2.J.
Approve of a Professional Consultant Services with Keyser Marston Associates (KMA) to provide affordable housing developer selection services for the veterans housing project on 4095 Sierra Avenue.
Action: Approved a Professional Consultant Services Contract with KMA to provide affordable housing developer selection services for the veterans housing project in an amount not-to-exceed $59,400
2.L.
Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District for the Norco MDP Line NA-6 Storm Drain Project Action: Approved the Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) to design and construct the Norco MDP Line NA-6 Storm Drain Project, subject to non-substantive changes and approval by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors; and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement.
2.M.
2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR)
Action: Received and Filed the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR), for submittal to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
2.N.
Approval of 5-Year Tree Trimming, Removal, and Planting Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc.
Action: Accepted the proposal from West Coast Arborist, Inc. and awarded a five-year Tree Trimming, Removal, and Planting Contract in an amount not to exceed amount of $250,000 annually.
2.O.
Cancelation of City Council Regular Meeting of July 5, 2023.
Action: Canceled July 5, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.
2.P.
Acceptance of Bids and Award Contract for the Citywide Flooring Project Action: Accepted bids and Awarded the contract to Moore Flooring, Inc. for the Citywide Flooring Project in the amount of $216,707 and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract.
2.R.
Approval and Adoption of the Annual Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 2023-33
, approving the annual appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
2.T.
Delinquent Special Taxes – Community Facilities District No. 2001-1 (Norco Ridge Ranch) Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 2023-34,
ordering judicial foreclosure of delinquent special taxes in Community Facilities District No. 2001-1 (Norco Ridge Ranch)
2.U.
Approval and Adoption of the City of Norco Operating and Capital Improvement Project Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Reserve Policy.
Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 2023-35
approving and adopting the City Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and authorizing appropriations therefrom, adopted Resolution No. 2023-36
approving and adopting the City of Norco Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2024-28, and adopted Resolution No. 2023-37
, approving and adopting the City of Norco Reserve Policy.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2.G.
Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Temescal Avenue Improvements (Sixth St to Seventh St) Council Member Newton had questions and concerns for Public Works Director Blais regarding the funding for the Temescal Avenue Improvements.
Public Works Director Blais addressed Council Member Newtons concerns and answered questions.
Council Member Newton requested item go back to the Measure R Committee for review of the additional funds being requested.
There was no Public Comment.
Following further discussion, motion was made to send item back to Measure R Committee for review of additional funding.
M/S NEWTON/GRUNDMEYER Send item back to Measure R for review and approval of additional funding. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, AND NEWTON
NOES:
HANNA
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.H.
Amendment of FY 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to include additional funding for the Norco MDP Line NA-6 Storm Drain Project, acceptance of bids and award of Contract for the Norco MDP Line NA-6 Storm drain Project.
Council Member Hanna thanked Public Works Director Blais and Staff for the hard work on this problematic corner.
There was no Public Comment.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/HANNA Appropriate additional funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2027 CIP storm drain budget in the amount of $1,151,413 for the Norco MDP Line NA-6 Storm Drain Project; accept bids, award a contract to H&H General Contractors, Inc. for the Norco MDP Line NA-6 Storm Drain Project in the amount of $2,120,330; and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.K.
Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for The Barn IT Infrastructure Project; Appropriation of Additional Funds from the Measure R Fund for Project Costs and a 10% Contingency Council Member Newton had comments and questions of staff related to the Barn IT Infrastructure Project that were addressed.
There was no Public Comment.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Accept bids and award the contract to Sunset Electrical Contractors, Inc. for The Barn IT Infrastructure Project in the amount of $167,076.03, and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract; The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.Q.
Amend Existing Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Council Member Aleman had questions and concerns related to the Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader item.
Lt. Fransik answered questions and addressed concerns.
There was no Public Comment.
Following further discussion, motion was made.
M/S ALEMAN/GRUNDMEYER Authorize the City Manager to amend the current agreement with Flock Group Inc. for the installation and maintenance of Phase 2 and Phase 3 for an additional twenty (20) Flock Safety cameras and increase compensation by $68,000 for a total amount not to exceed $93,000 for fiscal year 2023-24. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.S.
Kathy Azevedo Spirit of Norco Monument and Recipient Award Policy and Procedures Mayor Pro Tem Bash had questions and concerns for Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton.
Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton answered questions and addressed concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Bash thanked Director Hamilton and her staff for all the beautiful work done and the care put into the Monument.
There was no public comment.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER Approve the Kathy Azevedo Spirit of Norco Monument Conceptual Design and Recipient Award Policy and Procedures The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was no public comment at this time.
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5.A.
Ordinance 1095, Third reading: Adding Norco Municipal Code Section 2.27 Establishing a Veterans Commission Mayor Grundmeyer opened public comment.
Sargent Eckoff thanked City Council for with the Veterans Committee to get this Commission completed.
He discussed the transition of the Committee to the Commission and that the Veterans Memorial will be the highest priority.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed public comment.
Motion was made.
M/S BASH/HANNA 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. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
6. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
6.A.
Creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Amnesty Program for compliance with the City of Norco's certified 2021-2029 Housing Element Community Development Director Robles presented report on the Accessory Dwelling Unit Amnesty Program.
Mayor Grundmeyer and Council Members had questions and concerns.
Community Development Director Robles, City Manager Sassoon and Building Official answered questions and addressed concerns.
There was no public comment.
Following further discussion, it was recommended to move forward with the current policy and follow up as needed with City Council as things change.
M/S ALEMAN/BASH To establish an ADU Amnesty Program, share with Planning Commission and City Council, with review as necessary with changes.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
7.A.
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 Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton presented report on the Landscape Maintenance Districts.
Mayor Grundmeyer had question of staff which were addressed.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened the Public Hearing.
Matt Jefferson spoke regarding issues in LMD 5.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Newton had questions and concerns for staff.
Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton addressed concerns and answered questions.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER 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.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
8. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Newton thanked staff for hard work.
Council Member Aleman thanked her colleagues for recognizing LGBTQ+ Month and discussed suicide rates among the LGCTQ+ youth and community.
Council Member Newton asked Public Works Director Blais to give stats on the Community Clean Up Event.
Public Works Director Blais stated the Community Clean Up Event this year was the largest event we have had; it was very successful.
He stated he was very proud of the City Team and volunteers.
The next event will be in October of this year.
Council Member Newton thank Julie Castellanos in Parks for her hard work.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned the meeting in honor of Marykay Hartman at 9:28 p.m.
Marykay passed away Sunday June 18. She was an active member of the Norco Lion’s Club, running the Lions Student Speaker contest, cashiering, or running the bar for club events. She was very dedicated to serving the City of Norco and will be missed. _________________________________
Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk