MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER - CONF. A AND B
CITY HALL
4:50 PM
ROLL CALL - CITY COUNCIL Kevin Bash, Mayor
Greg Newton, Mayor Pro Tem
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
Robin Grundmeyer, Council Member
Berwin Hanna, Council Member
ROLL CALL - PLANNING
COMMISSION
Jeff Shyu, Chair
Fia Sullivan, Vice Chair
Danny Azevedo, Member
Patricia Hedges, Member
Tara Young, Member
ABSENT - PLANNING COMMISSION Henry Langlois, Youth Commissioner JOINT WORKSHOP General Plan Joint Workshop with
Planning Commission
Civic Solutions Consultant Jean Ward discussed the purpose of the Workshop and introduced the team of consultants from STP, LWC and Fehr and Peers, that helped present the General Plan update; Dave Sargent, Juan Gomez Novy, Jason Pack, Baldwin Ngai, Peter VanderWal and David Bergman.
City Council and Planning Commission members discussed the General Plan report with the Consultants. No action was taken.
Mayor Bash Adjourned the Workshop at 7:05 PM.
CLOSED SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mayor Bash Adjourned to Closed Session at 7:16 PM.
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City Attorney Burns read the Closed Session Item into the record.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 Potential Case - Facts and Circumstances Unknown to Potential Plaintiffs)
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION - CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBER
7:31 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there were no reportable actions in Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Hanna
INVOCATION Pastor Rene Parish
Beacon Hill Assembly of God
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
Rebecca Mendoza spoke regarding rescinding Resolution 2024-03.
Greg Bowen thanked the Riverside County Sheriff's Office for their hard work around the City and for the community. He also commended the Fire Department for their hard work in the City.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Consent Calendar as Presented
M/S NEWTON/HANNA Approve Consent Calendar as Presented. The Motion was
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carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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 February 21, 2024.
3.C. Award of contract for 2023-24 Trail Fencing Installation Project Action: Accepted the base bid from Valley Cities Gonzales Fencing in the amount of $361,950 for the 2023-24 Trail Fencing Installation Project and authorized the City Manager to issue a change order for the bid additive in the amount of $101,460 for trail fence removals, issue a purchase order in the amount of $463,410 and include authority for a contingency up to 10% of the total purchase order.
3.D. Acceptance of proposals by Michael Baker International and Award of Contract for Professional Design Services for Sewer Lift Station Replacement Projects Nos. 7 & 9
Action: Accepted the two proposals by Michael Baker International for professional design services to replace River Road East (No. 9) and Old Hamner Road (No. 7) Sewer Lift Stations, award a design contract for River Road East (No. 9) and Old Hamner Road (No. 7) Sewer Lift Stations in the amount of $286,880; and authorized the City Manager to approve purchase orders in the amount of $143,956 and $142,924 respectively, and contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total contract amount for each project.
3.E. Consideration of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Norco declaring Assessor Parcel Numbers (“APN’s”) 125-160-006, 125-180-012, and 127-220- 041 exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act, and a resolution of the Housing Successor Agency to the former Community Redevelopment Agency
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of the City of Norco declaring Assessor Parcel Number (“APN”) 130-162-039 exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act
Action: Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-09 and Successor Agency Resolution No. 2024-01.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A. Resolution 2024-08 of the City Council of the City of Norco awarding a Franchise Agreement to USA Waste of California, Inc. (Waste Management) and authorizing maximum rates to be imposed and collected by USA Waste of California, Inc. for refuse and recyclable material collection and disposal services to be effective July 1, 2024, and determining that the City’s Franchise Fee and Vehicle Impact Fee are justified by the City’s costs of providing solid waste services, reasonable charges for the use of City property for solid waste services, and the costs of addressing the impacts of solid waste refuse vehicles.
Mayor Pro Tem Newton acknowledged all the hard work the consultants, the subcommittee, Public Works Director Blais, Council Member Grundmeyer and staff put towards the agreement.
Public Works Director Blais presented report and introduced R3 Consultant, Carrie Baxter.
Consultant Baxter presented information regarding the Trash Hauler Agreement and the history of the RFP process with the subcommittee.
Public Works Director Blais introduced Waste Management Area General Manager, Steve Kanow.
Waste Management Area General Manager Kanow presented key points of information from the agreement.
Public Works Director Blais clarified the proposal and review process and presented additional information on the agreement.
City Council Members had questions and concerns.
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Public Works Director Blais and Waste Management Public Sector Manager, Glenda Chavez, answered questions and addressed concerns.
Mayor Bash opened Public Comment.
Cathy Campagna spoke in support of the agreement and spoke highly of Waste Management staff for their service.
David Bisaha spoke in support of the agreement.
Hisam Bagai thanked City Council.
Kim Munday spoke in support of the agreement and her appreciation for Waste Management staff.
Greg Bowen thanked everyone for their work on the Waste Management agreement. He acknowledged staff members of Waste Management for both great customer service and areas of improvement.
Wast Management Public Sector Manager Chavez spoke highly of the agreement and her excitement for the programs available to the City and the opportunity to continue working alongside the City.
Waste Management Hauling District Manager, Dave Morri, thanked the City for the opportunity to serve the community and spoke regarding areas of improvement.
Bill Naylor spoke regarding Waste Management's customer service; trash can lids being broken and issues with bin replacement. He stated his support for the overall agreement and thanked City Council.
Geoff Kahan spoke regarding several points within the agreement including the 4% yearly cap, the cost of recycle bins beyond two and the transition of billing from the City to Waste Management.
Mayor Bash closed Public Comment.
Public Works Director Blais and Waste Management Public Sector Manager Chavez answered questions brought to staff's attention by public comments.
City Council Members spoke regarding the agreement and thanked staff for their hard work.
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Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER
1. Find the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act;
2. Award Agreement for the Provision of Integrated Waste Management Services to USA Waste of California, Inc. for residential and commercial garbage, recyclable materials, and organic waste collection services (including manure) for a 10-year base term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2034;
3. Direct City Manager to set a public hearing upon the Service Rates, Franchise Fee, and Vehicle Impact Fee proposed in franchise agreement and to prepare and mail the prescribed notices as required under Section 6 of Article XIII.D of the California Constitution; and
4. Adopt Resolution 2024-08 awarding a franchise agreement to USA Waste of California, Inc. and authorizing maximum rates collected by USA Waste of California, Inc. for Integrated Waste Management Services to be effective July 1, 2024, and determining that the City’s Franchise Fee and Vehicle Impact Fee are justified by the City’s costs of providing solid waste services, reasonable charges for the use of City property for solid waste services, and the costs of addressing the impacts of solid waste refuse vehicles. With Corrections to the Agreement as provided by the Public Works Director.
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. Feral Pigs Update - Oral Report
Community Services Director Anglin presented the Feral Pigs Update.
Mayor Bash requested copies of the photographs of the damage done by the feral pigs.
Community Services Director Anglin agreed to get photos to Mayor Bash and stated the Council will receive updates on the progress.
Following discussion and without formal motion, the Feral Pigs Update was
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received and filed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A. Zone Code Amendment 2024-01 (City of Norco): A City initiated amendment to Title 18, Section 18.30.46 – Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, updating provisions related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) to comply with state ADU Law.
Community Development Director Robles presented report on Zone Code Amendment 2024-01.
City Council Members had questions and concerns.
Community Development Director Robles and City Manager Sassoon answered questions and addressed concerns.
Mayor Bash opened Public Comment.
Greg Bowen spoke regarding his concerns with ADU's and the traffic and parking issues that may be consequential.
Mayor Bash closed Public Comment.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S HANNA/NEWTON Adopt Ordinance No. 1111, approving Zone Code Amendment 2024-01. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Clerk Roa thanked the community for their participation in the March 5, 2024 Election and looks forward to working with the Registrar of Voters for the upcoming November Election.
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Mayor Pro Tem Newton asked to agendize Resolution 2024-03 reconsideration.
Council Member Aleman had a question regarding the upcoming workshop for Resolution 2024-03 on March 13, 2024 and the discussion to rescind the resolution.
Council Member Grundmeyer asked that an update be given for retirees who have and have not received their checks.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S ALEMAN/NEWTON Agendize a discussion on March 13, 2024 to reconsider Resolution 2024-03. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Mayor Bash expressed concerns regarding back yard trails and ADU's.
City Manager Sassoon stated a discussion item regarding back yard trails is in progress to be brought to City Council and will have the ADU information included.
Mayor Bash had a question regarding the IT equipment in the Council Chambers.
Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton answered questions and addressed concerns.
Mayor Bash asked to agendize a discussion to provide support regarding budgets for programs at Norco High School.
Council Member Aleman had questions and concerns.
Mayor Bash answered questions and clarified his request.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER Agendize a discussion to provide support regarding budgets for programs at Norco High School. The Motion was
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carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Mayor Bash asked to agendize a discussion on poultry laws and the current Municipal Code requirements.
Mayor Pro Tem Newton had questions and concerns.
City Manager Sassoon answered questions and addressed concerns.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S BASH/ALEMAN Agendize a discussion on Poultry Laws and Municipal Code requirements. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bash adjourned the meeting with a moment of silence in honor of the anniversary of the passing of former Council Member Ted Hoffman and his Wife, Jean Hoffman. Meeting adjourned at 9:52 PM.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk