MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Mayor Pro Tem Newton Called the meeting to order.
Mayor Bash joined the meeting virtually under AB 2449 "Just Cause".
ROLL CALL Kevin Bash, Mayor
Greg Newton, Mayor Pro Tem
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
Robin Grundmeyer, Council Member
Berwin Hanna, Council Member
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Newton adjourned to Closed Session at 6:02 pm.
City Attorney Burns read the Closed Session items into the record.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Norco, Administrative Civil Liability Complaint R8-2023-0056
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Silverlakes Sports Park
Agency negotiators: City Manager, Finance Director, Planning Director Negotiating parties: City of Norco and Balboa Management Group LLC.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: APN: 125-180-012
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency designated representative: City Manager Sassoon
Employee organization: Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Local 606 RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM
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Mayor Pro Tem Newton reconvened the public session at 7:00 PM.
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Sessions.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Katherine Aleman
INVOCATION Chaplain Anderson
Riverside County Sheriffs Office
PRESENTATION Riverside County Sheriffs Office
Recruitment - Lieutenant Jessica Hall
Lieutenant Hall presented the Riverside County Sheriff's Office recruitment video.
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. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bonnie Slager spoke regarding the City Council Election and that the Norco Horsemen's Association will have a Candidates Night on September 19, 2024 at Nellie Weaver Hall. She also extended an invite to the Norco Horsemen's Association monthly meeting on February 15, 2024.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Consent Calendar
M/S ALEMAN/HANNA Approve Consent Calendar as presented. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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ABSTAIN: NONE
3.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.
3.B. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2024.
3.C. Consideration of the City's Legislative Platform for 2024 Action: Adopted Resolution No 2024-04, to approve the Legislative Platform 2024 for the City of Norco, and authorized actions in support of the platform.
3.D. Acceptance of Bids and Award Contract for the Citywide Flooring Project Action: Accepted bids and awarded the contract to Lawrence W. Rosine Co. for the Citywide Flooring Project in the amount of $133,866; authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract.
3.E. New Observance Request: Leaps Day
Action: Approved the subcommittee's recommendation regarding Leaps Day.
3.F. Acceptance of Bids and Award Contract for the Citywide Facility Painting Project
Action: Accepted bids and awarded the contract to Jimenez Painting Company for the Citywide Facility Painting Project in the amount of $127,733; authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract.
3.G. Donation of $62,000 to the Norco Animal Shelter from the Family Trust of Roberta Ann Hamersma
Action: Accepted donation of $62,000 to the Norco Animal Shelter by the Family Trust of Roberta Ann Hamersma.
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4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5.A. Zone Code Amendment 2023-06 (City of Norco): Second reading and approval of Ordinance 1108 approving City initiated amendment to Title 18, Chapter
18.02 - "Definitions", to clarify the definitions of Hotels and Motels to include the maximum stay of 30 consecutive days.
M/S ALEMAN/GRUNDMEYER Adopt Ordinance No. 1108, approving Zone Code Amendment 2023-06. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5.B. Zone Code Amendment 2023-07 (City of Norco): Second reading and approval of Ordinance 1109 approving City initiated amendment to Title 18, Chapter
18.13 – Agricultural Low Density (A-1 Zone) to update to the provisions for large animal-keeping and roosters, clarify the public nuisance and violations for excessive roosters and excessive animal units, and clarify general provisions/development standards including the amendment of the Ostrich Offspring animal units
Mayor Pro Tem Newton opened Public Comment.
Sandra Caprian, Attorney for resident Ray Mena, spoke regarding concerns with Ordinance 1109.
City Manager Sassoon spoke about a letter received from Attorney Hall for Ray Mena and clarified the City's intent of the amended Ordinance and addressed concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Newton closed Public Comment.
Council Member Hanna asked a clarifying question for speaker, Sandra Caprian.
Sandra Caprian answered his question.
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Council Member Aleman had questions and concerns for City Attorney Burns.
City Attorney Burns answered questions and addressed concerns.
Council Member Aleman had questions and concerns about the Ordinance.
Community Services Director Anglin answered questions and addressed concerns.
Council Member Aleman spoke regarding lot sizes and the correlating animal units.
Council Member Grundmeyer spoke regarding the clarity of the Ordinance and the process to address concerns from residents.
Mayor Bash stated he agrees with Council Member Grundmeyer.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/HANNA Adopt Ordinance No. 1109, approving Zone Code Amendment 2023-07. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5.C. Newcastle Skye Parkridge, LLC Industrial Project Development Agreement/Site Plan 2020-11, Modification No.1 (Newcastle Skye Parkridge, LLC): Second reading and approval of Ordinance No. 1110 approving a development agreement for the industrial project approved under Site Plan 2020-11, consisting of six buildings that total 80,066 square feet at 1004 Parkridge Ave located within the Industrial District of the Gateway Specific Plan with the amendment of the Project Benefit fees to be paid in full prior to the issuance of any permits.
M/S ALEMAN/HANNA Approve Ordinance No.1110 approving the Newcastle Skye Parkridge, LLC Industrial Project Development Agreement with the amendment of the Project Benefit fees to be paid in full prior to the issuance of any permits.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
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NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Aleman thanked staff for all of their hard work on Ordinance 1109.
Mayor Bash discussed National Disability Independence Day that is celebrated on July 26 and requested the Subcommittee consider adding it to the observances.
Council Member Aleman and Council Member Grundmeyer stated they would look at it as the Subcommittee.
Council Member Hanna spoke regarding the wild pigs that are causing destruction on properties in several neighborhoods in the City and requested a motion to agendize a discussion on a plan of action to control the population.
Council Member Aleman spoke regarding neighboring Cities and their process on handling the wild pigs.
Mayor Pro Tem Newton spoke regarding the danger that the wild pigs are to the community.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S HANNA/GRUNDMEYER Agendize discussion on a plan of action to control the population of wild pigs. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Mayor Pro Tem Newton spoke regarding a phone call he received about permits on portable corrals and requested that Resolutions 97-9 and 98-11 be reviewed by a Subcommittee consisting of himself and Council Member Hanna.
City Manager Sassoon agreed a subcommittee would be best to review the resolutions and to bring back the recommendations to Council.
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Mayor Pro Tem Newton directed to Public Works Director Blais and Community Development Director Robles, text messages, emails and phone calls complimentary of front counter staff of Planning and Building Safety. Mayor Pro Tem Newton requested that they please share the positive information with staff.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Newton adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. _________________________________
Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk