MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 4:30 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. Consideration of Options and Recommendation for the Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project
Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton introduced item and introduced the Consultants from Herk Edwards, Inc. and SturdiSteel to answer questions on bleachers at George Ingalls Event Center.
Consultant Robert Groppe from SturdiSteel introduced himself and his business.
Consultant Steve Saunders from Herk Edwards, Inc. introduced himself and his business.
Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton presented the report on the Options and Recommendation for the Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project.
Mayor Grundmeyer, Mayor Pro Tem Bash, Council Member Aleman, Council Member Hanna and Council Member Newton had questions and concerns regarding the Options of the Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project.
Consultant Groppe, Consultant Saunders, Contract City Engineer David Gilbertson and Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton answered questions and addressed concerns.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened Public Comments.
Sigrid Williams spoke regarding support for Option 4.
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Bonnie Slager spoke regarding support for Option 4.
Greg Bowen spoke regarding City Yard green fencing near Moreno Arena needing to be removed, support for Option 4 and the need for additional parking.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed Public Comment.
Mayor Grundmeyer, Mayor Pro Tem Bash, Council Member Aleman, Council Member Hanna and Cancel Member Newton had additional questions and concerns regarding the Options and Recommendations of the Project.
Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton and Finance Director Free answered questions and concerns.
Following further discussion and without formal motion, the City Council provided direction to staff regarding options for bleachers to discuss with stakeholder groups and bring back to City Council for further review.
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the Workshop at 5:48 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned to Closed Sessions at 5:48 P.M.
City Attorney Burns read Closed Session items to be discussed.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
Eller v. City of Norco, et al.
Case No.: 22-164552
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: APN 130-240-008
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: City of Norco and Newmark
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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Agency designated representative: 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)
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there was nothing to report on the Closed Session items discussed and that item regarding Conference with Labor Negotiator was not heard.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Katherine Aleman
INVOCATION Mayor Grundmeyer
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
The Mayor, 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Bash pulled item 2.C. for discussion.
Community Member Randy Moroney submitted Public Comment card for item
2.I. to be pulled for discussion.
M/S ALEMAN/HANNA Approve Consent Calendar as presented. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
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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 November 1, 2023.
2.D. Establishing U.N.L.O.A.D. Committee by Resolution
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-67, to transfer the U.N.L.O.A.D. Administrative Policy to a Resolution.
2.E. Projects for Consideration for Use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, Program Year 2024-25, through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the County of Riverside Department of Housing, Homelessness Prevention and Workforce Solutions (HHPWS) Action: Considered and submitted the following projects for funding through the Community Development Block Grant FY 2024-25 Program Year:
1. Senior Citizens Recreation and Community Service Leader
2. Corydon Staging Area ADA Restroom Replacement Project
2.F. Acceptance of the Pole Barn Project as Complete (Project No. 54410.1) Action: Accepted The Pole Barn Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.G. Acceptance of the Third Street Pavement Project (Hillside to Temescal Avenue) as Complete
Action: Accepted the Third Street Pavement Project (Hillside to Temescal Avenue) as
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complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.H. Acceptance of the Norco MDP Lateral N-1G Storm Drain Project as Complete Action: Accepted the Norco MDP Lateral N-1G Storm Drain Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.J. Acceptance of the FY 2022-23 Residential Street Overlay Project as Complete Action: Accepted the FY 2022-23 Residential Street Overlay Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.K. City Council Holiday Meeting Schedule
Action: Canceled City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday January 3, 2024.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2.C. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on November 8, 2023
Mayor Pro Tem Bash had questions regarding the reduction in parking standards.
Community Development Director Robles answered questions.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S BASH/HANNA Receive and file the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on November 8, 2023. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
2.I. Adoption of a Resolution to modify the fee waiver incentives in the approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Legalization Pilot Program.
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Community Member Randy Moroney spoke regarding the ADU requirements in relation to permitted and unpermitted ADU’s and the requirement of School District Fees.
M/S BASH/HANNA Adopt Resolution 2023-68, to modify the fee waiver incentives in the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Legalization Pilot Program. 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
No Public Comments were received at this time.
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A. Ordinance No. 1107, First Reading: Amending Norco Municipal Code Title 9 “Peace, Safety and Morals”, to add Chapter 9.53 “Catalytic Converter Theft”.
City Manager Sassoon introduced item and Administration Intern Connor Pemberton to present.
Intern Pemberton presented report on Ordinance No. 1107, Catalytic Converter Theft.
Mayor Pro Tem Bash commended Intern Pemberton’s report and had no further questions.
Motion was made.
M/S BASH/ALEMAN Adopt Ordinance No. 1107, First Reading: Amending Norco Municipal Code Title 9 “Peace, Safety and Morals”, to add Chapter 9.53 “Catalytic Converter Theft”.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
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NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5.B. Discussion of a Sixth Street Overpass Patriotic Mural - Oral Report City Manager Sassoon presented a report regarding the possible Sixth Street Overpass Patriotic Mural.
Mayor Pro Tem Bash and Council Member Aleman had questions and comments.
City Manager Sassoon answered questions and comments.
Council Member Newton and Council Member Hanna had questions and comments.
City Manager Sassoon answered questions and concerns.
Following further discussion and without formal motion, City Council provided direction to City Staff to include Planning for a possible Patriotic Mural as a future CIP project.
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A. Conduit financing for the Clark Terrace Apartments Affordable Housing Project California Municipal Finance Authority Representative Travis Cooper presented a report on Conduit Financing for the Clark Terrace Apartments Affordable Housing Project.
Council Member Newton and Council Member Aleman had questions and concerns.
Representative Cooper and Beacon Development Group Representative Orest Dolyniuk answered questions and concerns.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened Public Hearing.
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There were no Public Comments received at this time.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed Public Hearing.
M/S BASH/ALEMAN 1) Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-69, (A) approving the issuance of the Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for the benefit of Clark Terrace LLC, a California limited liability company (the “General Partner”), an affiliate of HumanGood Affordable Housing, a nonprofit public benefit corporation (the “Sponsor”), on behalf of Clark Terrace LP, a California limited partnership, or another ownership entity to be formed by the General Partner or another affiliate of the Sponsor (such limited partnership or other ownership entity, the “Borrower”), to provide for the financing of the Project, such adoption is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and the California Government Code Section 6500 and following; and (B) authorize the Mayor or designee thereof to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the CMFA. 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. Consideration of Alternate Forms of Resolutions to Declare the Results of the Assessment Ballot Tabulation for Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 - Western Pacific, Tract 25779
Consideration of Alternate Forms of Resolutions to Declare the Results of the Assessment Ballot Tabulation for Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 - Western Pacific, Tract 25779
Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton presented a report on the Consideration of Alternate Forms of Resolutions to Declare the Results of the Assessment Ballot Tabulation for Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 - Western Pacific, Tract 25779 and Landscape Maintenance District No. 3 - Centex, Tract 28626.
Council Member Newton commended City staff for all their hard work.
Mayor Grundmeyer had comments regarding the outreach prior to the City
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Council Meeting and commended City staff for their hard work.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened Public Hearing.
No Public Comments were received at this time.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed Public Hearing.
Mayor Grundmeyer called a recess for the tabulation of the ballots.
City Clerk Roa, Deputy City Clerk Thompson and RKA Representative Cody Howen, tabulated the ballots for Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 - Western Pacific, Tract 25779 with the following results:
Assessment ballots submitted, and not withdrawn, in favor of the proposed assessment – 39
Assessment ballots submitted, and not withdrawn, in opposition of the proposed assessment – 49
Tabulation of ballots determined that there was a majority protest.
Following the determination, motion was made.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/ALEMAN
If there is a majority protest, adopt the form of Resolution No. 2023-70 Declaring the Results of the Assessment Ballot Tabulation, Determining the Existence of a Majority Protest and Abandoning the Proceedings to Increase Such Assessment Therein for Landscape Maintenance District 2.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6.C. Consideration of Alternate Forms of Resolutions to Declare the Results of the Assessment Ballot Tabulation for Landscape Maintenance District No. 3 - Centex, Tract 28626
Mayor Grundmeyer opened Public Hearing.
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No Public Comments were received at this time.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed Public Hearing.
Mayor Grundmeyer called a recess for the tabulation of the ballots.
City Clerk Roa, Deputy City Clerk Thompson and RKA Representative Cody Howen, tabulated the ballots for Landscape Maintenance District No. 3 - Centex, Tract 28626 with the following results:
Assessment ballots submitted, and not withdrawn, in favor of the proposed assessment – 17
Assessment ballots submitted, and not withdrawn, in opposition of the proposed assessment – 22
Tabulation of ballots determined that there was a majority protest.
Following the determination, motion was made.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/HANNA
If there is a majority protest, adopt the form of Resolution No. 2023-71 Declaring the Results of the Assessment Ballot Tabulation, Determining the Existence of a Majority Protest and Abandoning the Proceedings to Increase Such Assessment Therein for Landscape Maintenance District 3.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Sassoon thanked City staff for their hard work on the Landscape Maintenance District Ballot education and outreach efforts and gave her appreciation.
Council Member Newton addressed Public Works Director Blais regarding a guardrail on Valley View Ave that has been hit and has been in disrepair for some
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time.
Council Member Newton had a concern regarding grading permits in relation to their issuance before a building permit is submitted and requested that City staff do research on a proposed Resolution or Ordinance.
City Manager Sassoon stated that staff is working on an established ordinance and will bring it back for a future City Council Meeting for review.
Council Member Aleman thanked the Veterans Commission and complimented the Veterans Memorial Event that took place on Veterans Day.
Mayor Pro Tem Bash announced the upcoming Annual Pearl Harbor Day on December 7, 2023.
Mayor Pro Tem Bash made a motion to agendize the proposal of a new mascot, no second was received.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk