MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 PM
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 Bash adjourned to Closed Session and City Attorney Burns read the Closed Session Items into the record.
54954.5 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Sassoon Employee organization: Norco General Employees Association, Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Local 606, Unrepresented Employees: Mid-Management, Confidential, and Management Employees
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN: 126-050-002, 126-050-004 & 129-380-010
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Norco
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN 130-134-002
Agency negotiators: City Manager
Negotiating parties: City of Norco
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 Potential Case - Letter from Shenkman & Hughes RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:10 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
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City Attorney Burns stated that there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Aleman
Council Member Aleman invited Highland Elementary School Fourth Grader, Spencer Hake, to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION RSO Chaplain Ball
PRESENTATIONS
City of Norco Youth Basketball B Division All-Star Team Recognition The Youth Basketball B Division All-Star Team was unable to attend the City Council Meeting.
National Volunteer Month Proclamation
Mayor Bash presented the National Volunteer Month Proclamation and Daniel Frumusanu presented information on the Norco High School JustServe Club.
DMV Donate Life Month Proclamation
Mayor Bash presented the DMV/Donate Life Month Proclamation and OneLegacy Ambassador, Katryn Mantz, presented information on the importance of organ donation.
Award of Excellence in Design for The Barn at Ingalls Event Center CPRS President, Kyla Brow, presented the City of Norco the Award of Excellence in Design for The Barn at Ingalls Event Center.
IREN Norco Energy Resilience Roadmap
Director of Energy & Environmental Programs, Casey Dailey, presented the report.
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
Mike Williams spoke regarding the General Plan in regard to problems with
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speeding on City streets, and requested that the Streets, Trails and Utilities Commission review these concerns and recommend solutions.
Dillon Wemple spoke regarding the advantages of planting native vegetation and asked that the City Council consider implementing a Native Plants Initiative in the City of Norco.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Consent Calendar as Presented.
Public Works Director Blais asked that Item 3.H. be continued to the May 1, 2024 Regular City Council meeting due to a correction needed to the report.
M/S HANNA/ALEMAN Approve Consent Calendar as Presented, with Item 3.H. continued to the May 1, 2024 City Council meeting. The Motion was 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 April 3, 2024.
3.C. Terms and Conditions for Construction, Operations, and Maintenance Agreements for Recycled Water Infrastructure at WRCRWA.
Action: Approved the Terms and Conditions for Construction, Operations, and Maintenance of the WRCRWA Recycled Water Pump Station and On-site Reservoir and for the Construction, Operations, and Maintenance of the Northerly Recycled Water Pipeline.
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3.D. Approval of request for the advancement of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Pikes Peak Park ADA Synthetic Poured in Place Surface Project
Action: Approved the request for the advancement of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Pikes Peak Park ADA Synthetic Poured in Place Surface Project
3.E. Consider resolutions for ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report for Landscape Maintenance Districts 1,2,3, 4 and 5
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-12 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Beazer, Tract 28765) to Establish Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-13 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 (Western Pacific, Tract 25779) to Establish Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-14 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 3 (Centex, Tract 28626) to Establish Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-15 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 (Norco Ridge Ranch, Tracts 29588 and 29589) to Establish Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-16 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 5 (Hawks Crest – Tract 30230) to Establish Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
3.F. Annual Adoption of the City Investment Policy
Action: Approved and Adopted Resolution 2024-18, Investment Policy.
3.G. Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2024
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Action: Received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2024.
3.H. Approval of the City of Norco's Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Action: Continued the City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan to the May 1, 2024 City Council meeting.
3.I. Acceptance of the Wayne Makin LED Lighting Upgrade Project as Complete Action: Accepted the Wayne Makin LED Lighting Upgrade Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3.J. Award Professional Services Contract for a Comprehensive Development Impact Study
Action: Awarded contract to Willdan Financial Services for Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study in the amount of $52,860; and authorized the City Manager to approve contract contingency up to 10 percent of the total proposal amount.
3.K. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on April 10, 2024
Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on April 10, 2024.
3.L. Approve Salary Range for Community Development Specialist and Senior Community Specialist.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-17 to approve the salary range for Community Development Specialist and Senior Community Specialist.
3.M. Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District for the Norco MDP Line S5E Storm Drain Project Action: Approved the Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) to design and construct the Norco MDP Line S-5E Storm Drain Project, subject to non-substantive changes and approval by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors; and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement.
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3.N. Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District for the Norco Minor Storm Drain Improvements Project (Parkridge Avenue and North Drive) Action: Approved the Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) to design and construct the Norco Minor Storm Drain Improvements Project (Parkridge Avenue and North Drive), subject to non-substantive changes and approval by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors; and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement.
3.O. Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District for the Norco Citation Drive Storm Drain Project
Action: Approved the Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) to design and construct the Norco Citation Drive Storm Drain Project, subject to non-substantive changes and approval by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors; and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement.
3.P. Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District for the Norco MDP Line S1B Storm Drain Project Action: Approved the Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) to design and construct the Norco MDP Line S-1B Storm Drain Project, subject to non-substantive changes and approval by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors; and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement.
3.Q. Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District for the Norco MDP Line S1C Storm Drain Project Action: Approved the Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) to design and construct the Norco MDP Line S-1C Storm Drain Project, subject to nonsubstantive changes and approval by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors; and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement.
3.R. Acceptance of Tender Agreement, bid and award of Contract for the MDP Line N-5 Storm Drain Project
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Action: Approved the Tender Agreement between the City and Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company; awarded a contract to Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for construction of the MDP Line N-5 Storm Drain Project in the amount of $2,669,917; approved the appropriation as noted in the staff report; and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount.
3.S. Acceptance of Contract and Additional Appropriation of Funds for the Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project
Action: Awarded Contract to Herk Edwards Inc. for the procurement of materials, demolition of existing bleachers, and installation of a new 25 row bleacher system for the Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project in the amount of $1,117,162; and approved the additional Measure R appropriation for the project in the amount of $962,000 for an estimated total project cost of $1,562,000.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5.A. Second Reading: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2.27 of the Municipal Code, Section 2.27.030 Appointment of Members to the Veterans Commission.
Mayor Bash and Council Members had no questions or concerns for the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1112.
Mayor Bash opened Public Comment.
There were no public comments at this time.
Mayor Bash closed Public Comment.
Motion was made.
M/S ALEMAN/HANNA Adopt Second Reading: Ordinance No. 1112 to Amend Chapter 2.27 of the Municipal Code, adding language to Section 2.27.030 Appointment of Members to the Veterans Commission. 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. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A. Zone Code Amendment 2024-02 (City of Norco): A City initiated amendment to Title 18, Chapter 18.13 (A-1 Zone Agricultural Low Density), and Title 18, Chapter 18.30 (General Provisions – Miscellaneous) adding Farmworker Housing as a permitted use and establishing Farmworker Housing development standards as required in the City’s certified Housing Element.
City Manager Sassoon presented the report on Zone Code Amendment 2024-
02. Mayor Bash and Council Members had no questions or concerns.
Mayor Bash opened Public Comment.
There were no public comments at this time.
Mayor Bash closed Public Comment.
City Attorney Burns read the Ordinance Title into the record.
Motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/ALEMAN Adopt Ordinance No. 1114, approving Zone Code Amendment 2024-02. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6.B. Code Amendment 2024-01 (City of Norco) - A City initiated amendment to Title 15, Section 15.30.020 "Hours of Construction Activity" and Title 9, Section
9.07.20 "Noise Regulations, Exemptions", to clarify the allowable hours of construction for building projects in the City of Norco.
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City Manager Sassoon presented the report to continue Code Amendment 2024-01 to the May 15, 2024 City Council meeting and answered questions and concerns from Mayor Pro Tem Newton.
Motion was made.
M/S BASH/NEWTON Continue the Public Hearing to the Regular Scheduled City Council Meeting on May 15, 2024. 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
Council Member Hanna made a motion to agendize a discussion on recruiting more volunteers for City Events.
M/S HANNA/BASH to agendize a discussion on volunteer recruitment. 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 had concerns regarding the Building & Safety Department.
City Manager Sassoon addressed concerns.
Council Member Aleman thanked the volunteers for helping with Horseweek and made a motion to agendize a discussion on a Native Plant Program.
M/S ALEMAN/GRUNDMEYER to agendize a discussion on a Native Plant Program. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
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ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Mayor Bash requested that Public Works Director Blais look into information regarding the State requirements for the Truck Route along Sixth Street and to bring the information to the Streets, Trails and Utilities Commission.
Mayor Bash made a motion to agendize a discussion on a moratorium for drivethrough restaurants.
M/S BASH/ALEMAN to agendize a discussion on a drive-through moratorium. 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 made a motion to agendize a discussion on a Homeless Prevention Program.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER to agendize a discussion on a Homeless Prevention Program. 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 at 8:31 PM with a moment of silence in honor of the 57th anniversary of the passing of George A. Ingalls. _________________________________
Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk