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City Council
Monday, September 18, 2023
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Kevin Bash, Mayor Pro Tem
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
Berwin Hanna, Council Member
Greg Newton, Council Member
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned to Closed Sessions at 6:02 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Sassoon Employee organization: Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Local 606 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Name of case: Admin Civil Liability Complaint No. R8-2023-0056
RECONVENED PUBLIC SESSION
7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there was nothing to report at this time.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Berwin Hanna
INVOCATION
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Tyler Snow
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamations:
Hispanic Heritage Month
National Preparedness Month
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
Council Member Newton pulled Item 2.G. for discussion.
M/S ALEMAN/BASH 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.
Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on September 13, 2023 Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on September 13, 2023.
2.C.
Ratify City Manager's Approval of Emergency Repair and Authorize Appropriation of Funds for Emergency Repairs to Shadow Canyon Caused by Tropical Storm Hilary Approve appropriation of funds in the amount $48,900 and ratify the City Manager's approval to conduct emergency work for the repair of the Shadow Canyon slope caused by Tropical Storm Hilary. carried
2.D.
Approve Resolutions to Preliminarily Approve Assessment Engineer's Report, Declaration of the City's Intent to Increase the Assessment Districts Annual Levy, and Setting a Public Hearing on November 15, 2023 for Landscape Maintenance Districts No. 2 - Western Pacific, Tract 25779; and Landscape Maintenance District No. 3 - Centex, Tract 28626 Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 2023-59
, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, Preliminarily Approving the Assessment Engineer’s Report, Declaring its intention to Increase Assessments for Landscape Maintenance District 2 (Western Pacific) and to Provide for the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments in said District, Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing thereon and Ordering the Initiation of Assessment Ballot Procedures; and Adopted
Resolution No. 2023-60
, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, Preliminarily Approving the Assessment Engineer’s Report, Declaring its intention to Increase Assessments for Landscape Maintenance District 3 (Centex) and to Provide for the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments in said District, Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing thereon and Ordering the Initiation of Assessment Ballot Procedures.
2.E.
Accept and Award Contract for the Installation of Musco Sports Lighting Equipment for the Wayne Makin LED Lighting Upgrade Project (Project No. 54111.4), and Approve the Expenditure for Sales Tax on the Sports Lighting Equipment.
Action: Accepted and awarded contract to F.E.C. Electric, Inc. for the Wayne Makin LED Lighting Upgrade Project, in the amount of $669,000 and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract; and approved the expenditure in the amount of $133,438 for the sales tax on the sports lighting equipment.
2.F.
Acceptance of Equestrian Trail Easement Dedication for 1090 Sixth Street (APN 131-260-046) Action: Approved to accept the offer of dedication for the public equestrian trail easement located at 1090 Sixth Street (APN 131-260-046), 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.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2.G.
Subordination Agreement of existing loan with Wasatch Advantage Group, LLC at Heritage Park Senior Citizen Apartment Complex.
Council Member Newton had questions and concerns which were addressed by Staff.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH Approve and Execute a Subordination Agreement for Wasatch Advantage Group, LLC. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, AND HANNA
NOES:
NEWTON
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Public Comments at this time.
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5.A.
Second Readings:
Ordinance No. 1102, Zone Code Amendment 2023-04 (City of Norco): A City-Initiated proposal to amend Norco Municipal Code Title 18 – “Zoning”, Chapter 18.68 – “Accessory Building Use Permits”, to amend the provisions/regulations for Large Vehicle Parking Buildings, and for buildings 240 square feet and under.
Ordinance No. 1103, Zone Code Amendment 2023-05 (City of Norco): A City-Initiated proposal to amend Norco Municipal Code Title 18 – “Zoning”, Chapter 18.31 – “General Provisions – Yards, Setbacks, and Height Exceptions”, to amend the provisions/regulations for roof overhangs/eaves in the required setback areas.
Ordinance No. 1104 Code Amendment 2023-04 (City of Norco): A City-Initiated proposal to amend Norco Municipal Code Title 15 – “Building and Construction”, Chapter 15.02 – “Building Code”, Section 15.02.150 – Conversion of Cargo Carriers, to allow cargo carriers/metal storage containers 240 square feet and under without approval of a conditional use permit, on properties zoned for residential, subject to the requirements of Chapter 18.68 Chapter 18.68 – “Accessory Building Use Permits” of the Norco Municipal Code M/S ALEMAN/GRUNDMEYER Adopt Ordinance No. 1102, Second Reading, approving Zone Code Amendment 2023-04; Adopt Ordinance No. 1103, Second Reading approving Zone Code Amendment 2023-05; and Adopt Ordinance No. 1104, Second Reading approving Code Amendment 2023-04.
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.
Discussion on recommendations regarding the planned Veteran's Housing project at 4095 and 4061 Sierra Avenue City Manager Sassooni introduced the item and introduced the consultant from Keiser Marston.
Consultant Kathy Head from Keiser Marston presented their findings regarding the planned Veteran's Housing Project at 4095 and 4061 Sierra Avenue.
City Manager Sassoon discussed the Sub-committee discussions that were had.
Council Member Hanna discussed the property history.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened Public Comments.
There were no public comments at this time.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed Public Comments.
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council provided direction to City Staff to do more Sub-Committee work on the RFP and hold a Work Shop with City Council at a future meeting.
That the City Council provide input on the recommendations for the Veterans Housing project as developed by the RFP consultant, Keyser Marston Associates. carried
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
7.A.
Public Hearing to consider various actions related to a loan to Five Keys Schools and Programs to finance the purchase of a 2.38 acre property at 4208 California Avenue, for the establishment of a permanent site for the EAT Cultural Center and Farm.
City Manager Sassoon presented report to consider various actions related to a loan to Five Keys Schools and Programs to finance the purchase of a 2.38 acre property at 4208 California Avenue, for the establishment of a permanent site for the EAT Cultural Center and Farm. She introduced Vanessa Legbandt from Stradling Law.
Ms. Legbandt discussed the project and answered the questions asked by City Council.
City Manager Sassoon addressed questions and concerns.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened the Public Hearing.
Chris Faucher spoke regarding the City of Norco, stating it is areal special place and he enjoys coming to work. He expressed his gratitude for the City taking a chance 5 years ago. He stated that they will not walk away.
Patrick Mitchell thanked City Council for the opportunity to share the vision of 5 Keys and EAT.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed the Public Hearing.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S BASH/HANNA It is recommended that the City Council conduct the public hearing, and then adopt Resolution No. 2023-61 approving the Loan Agreement with Five Keys Schools and Programs to finance the purchase of the property at 4208 California Avenue, and authorizing various actions related thereto; receive and file the related AB 562 Report pursuant to Government Code Section 53083; approve the Put-Option Agreement; and appropriate funds for the loan in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 from the Economic Development Strategic Reserve. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, AND HANNA
NOES:
NEWTON
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
8. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton introduced the new fellow from WRCOG, Galilea Rios, that joined her department.
Council Member Hanna discussed the water truck with Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk