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City Council
Wednesday, August 2, 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
WORKSHOP
A.
Presentation of Public Works Operational Assessment Project Report for the City of Norco.
Public Works Director Blais introduced the City of Norco Public Works Organizational Assessment Project Report.
He introduced the consultants from Raftelis to present their findings.
Scott Parker and Ben Kittelson consultants from Raftelis presented the assessment project report and their findings via power point presentation.
Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member asked questions and discussed their concerns with staff and consultants. They provided feedback to staff related to staffing and the assessment.
Staff and Consultants answered questions and addressed concerns. They noted the feedback from Council.
Mayor Grundmeyer called for public comment.
There was no public comment at this time.
Following further discussion and without formal motion the City Council accepted the Public Works Operational Assessment Project Report.
B.
Review of the findings and recommendation of the Temescal Avenue School Circulation Study Public Works Director Blais introduced the Temescal Avenue School Circulation Study and introduced David Gilbertson from RKA to present findings.
Mr. Gilbertson presented report on the Temescal Avenue School Circulation Study.
Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member asked questions and discussed their concerns with staff and consultant. They provided feedback for staff.
Staff and the consultant answered questions and addressed concerns. They noted the feedback from Council.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened Public Comment.
Mike Williams stated this item was heard by the Streets and Trails Commission and explained their opinions.
Bill Naylor suggested that the street to the east be widened, bring the buses back, and add a crossing guard to the 4 way stop at Temescal and Second.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed Public Comment.
Following further discussion and without formal motion the City Council accepted the Temescal Avenue School Circulation Study.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned to Closed Session at 6:23 p.m.
Conference with Labor Negotiator
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Sassoon Employee organization: Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Local 606
RECONVENED PUBLIC SESSION
7:05 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there were no reportable actions held in Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Robin Grundmeyer
INVOCATION
Pastor Samuela Tuihalamaka
Beacon Hill Assembly of God
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
Mayor Grundmeyer, Mayor Pro Tem and Council Members provided reports on their recent individual participation in committees, commissions, regional boards and community organizations.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a)
Approval of Consent Calendar as Presented.
Community members requested Item 2 D and 2E be pulled for discussion.
M/S BASH/ALEMAN Approve remainder of Consent Calendar as Presented. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.A.
Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only.
Action: Waived reading, by title only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
2.B.
Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2023.
2.C.
Approval and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Grant Application for the 2023 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Call for Projects.
Action: Adopted Resolution No.
2023-50,
authorizing submittal of grant application for the 2023 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program call for projects.
2.F.
Authorization to increase contract amount for the FY 2022-23 Residential Street Overlay Project Action: Approved additional contract amount of $6,000 for the FY 2022-23 Residential Street Overlay Project.
2.G.
Acceptance of Storm Drain Easement Dedications for the Citation Drive Storm Drain Project (APN's 123-160-005, 123-160-032 & 123-160-033)
Action: Accepted the offers of dedication of the public storm drain easements on 2510 Citation Drive (APN 123-160-032), 2490 Citation Drive (APN 123-160-033) and APN 123-160-005 (Citation Drive), authorized the Mayor to sign the Certificates of Acceptance and directed the City Clerk to file the Certificates of Acceptance with the County of Riverside Recorder’s Office.
2.H.
Sublease agreement of property for purpose of negotiating a cell tower at SilverLakes.
Action: Approved the Cell Tower Agreement between the City of Norco and SilverLakes.
2.I.
Acceptance of the 2022-23 Equestrian Trail Fence Project (Various Locations) as Complete Action: Accepted the 2022-23 Equestrian Trail Fence Project (Various Locations) as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2.D.
Declaring Water Conservation Shortage Response Level 1 - Watch Condition Mayor Grundmeyer opened Public Comment.
Geoff Kahan had questions regarding the City Website Water Portal.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed Public Comment.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S BASH/ALEMAN Adopt Resolution 2023-51 lowering the City's water conservation measures from Level 2 to Level 1, restricting certain water uses in the City of Norco, California.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.E.
Amendment to the Public Asset Dedication Criteria Policy Mayor Grundmeyer opened Public Comment.
Bill Naylor questioned why is this item coming before the City Council before being heard by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Mayor Grundmeyer Closed Public Comment.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S BASH/HANNA Approve the Amendment to the Public Asset Dedication Criteria Policy 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
Bill Naylor thanked staff for responding to a work order quickly and efficiently and questioned why the STUC Committee meeting was rescheduled to the same night as the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
John Rigler from RURAL spoke in recognition of the hard work that RURAL is doing in the Community and the money they have raised to support local groups in the City. He also thanked the City Council for attending their events and support.
Bonnie Slager reminded the community that the Fair Buttons are being sold and thanked staff for addressing the E-Bikes on the trails so quickly.
Terri Baker asked for help appealing and reversing the new vinyl fencing blocking a much needed a parking spot on her property.
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A.
Consider and adopt a policy on the selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A.
Confirming the Report of Costs for Spring and Fall Weed Abatement, Fiscal Year 2022-23 Battalion Chief Alex Paul presented the Spring and Fall Weed Abatement report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Following discussion Mayor Grundmeyer opened the Public Hearing.
There was no public comment at this time.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed the public hearing.
Following further discussion motion was made.
M/S BASH/HANNA Adopt Resolution No. 2023-52, confirming the Report of Costs for abatement of weeds and hazardous vegetation as a public nuisance and imposing special assessment liens on vacant parcels within the City. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
6.B.
ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO AUGUST 16, 2023
Public Hearing for First Reading:
Ordinance and Code Amendments to the Norco Municipal Code, Title 1 – "General Provisions", Chapter 1.05 – ”Administrative Citations”, to align with Government Code 36900, Norco Municipal Code, Title 6 – “Health and Sanitation”., Chapter 6.22 – “Public Nuisance Abatement”, and Norco Municipal Code amend Title 15 – “Building and Construction”, Chapter 15.01 - Administrative Provisions for Title 15", to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code 2021, replacing the current Chapter 15.06 – “Housing Code”, allowing Dangerous Building Abatement.
7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Bash thanked staff for a great National Night Out event and thanked Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton for getting Norco Hills Drive cleaned up.
Council Member Aleman thanked staff for a great National Night Out event.
Council Member Hanna thanked Lieutenant Fransik for his hard work and thanked Public Works Director Blais for his hard work.
Council Member Newton thanked staff for this year's Concerts in the Parks, stating there have been great bands and great turnout.
Mayor Grundmeyer thanked staff for a great National Night Out and great summer programing.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 7:31 pm.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk