MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, June 19, 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 SESSIONS
City Attorney Burns read the Closed Session items into the record.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION
Property: APN: 131-130-026
City Negotiator: City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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 LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(1 Potential Case)
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency designated representative: City Manager Sassoon
Employee organization: Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Local 606 City Council Minutes - June 19, 2024
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:13 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there were no reportable actions on the items discussed and that Conference with Labor Negotiator was not discussed.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Newton
INVOCATION The Redeemer's Community Church
Pastor Michelle Ehrenberg
PRESENTATIONS
Service Recognition of Chief Deputy Koehler
Mayor Bash presented a certificate to recognize Captain Koehler's service to Norco and his transition to Chief Deputy.
LGBTQ+ Month Proclamation
Mayor Bash presented the proclamation and Jacob Daravula presented information on Norco United.
Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District
District Manager, Mark Breidenbaugh, presented information on the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District and answered questions from Council Members.
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
Todd Adams spoke in favor of Consent Calendar Item 3.E. regarding "No Parking" on the private streets.
Richard Gregory spoke regarding his concerns with Code Enforcement and his business and not being able to get in contact with Council Members.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Consent Calendar as Presented.
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M/S ALEMAN/GRUNDMEYER 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
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 and Special Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 05, 2024 and Special Meeting Minutes of May 29, 2024.
3.C. Approval and Adoption of the Annual Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2024-25
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-45, approving the annual appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
3.D. Approval of List of Pre-Qualified Consulting Firms to Provide On-Call Engineering Services
Action: Approved the list of pre-qualified consulting firms to provide on-call engineering services for various Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2026-27.
3.E. Consider an update to the City's resolution establishing restricted parking areas, adding "No Parking/No Stopping Anytime" in front of Norco Elementary School and "No Parking" on East Street and Southfork Drive Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-44 to add "No Parking/No Stopping Anytime" in front of Norco Elementary School and "No Parking" on East Street and Southfork Drive.
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3.F. One-Year Extension Agreement for Emergency Services Coordinator Services with County of Riverside
Action: Approved a one-year extension Agreement for Emergency Services Coordinator Services with the County of Riverside.
3.G. Resolutions Calling the 2024 General Municipal Election Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-41, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside consent to conducting the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election in the City of Norco by the County of Riverside Registrar of Voters; Resolution No. 2024-42, calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024; and Resolution No. 2024-43, adopting regulations for the candidates for elective office.
3.H. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on June 12, 2024
Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on June 12, 2024.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5.A. Second Reading of Zone Code Amendment 2024-03 (City of Norco): A City initiated amendment to Title 18, Section 18.30.46 – Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, updating/clarifying the provisions for parking, unit size, exterior non-habitable ADU areas, and cross references to state ADU law in response to recently passed state legislation Council Members had no questions or concerns regarding Ordinance No. 1117.
Mayor Bash opened Public Comment.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Bash closed Public Comment.
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Motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/ALEMAN Adopt Second Reading of Ordinance 1117, approving Zone Code Amendment 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
5.B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1118, Amending Norco Municipal Code Chapter 6.42 "Municipal Refuse, Manure, and Recycling Collection" and Chapter 6.45 “City of Norco Manure Management and Disposal”, Code Amendment 2024-06 with the amendment to clarify requirements in Sections
6.42.180 and 6.42.200
Council Members had no questions or concerns regarding Ordinance No. 1118.
Mayor Bash opened Public Comment.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Bash closed Public Comment.
Motion was made.
M/S ALEMAN/NEWTON Adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 1118, Amending Norco Municipal Code Chapter 6.42 "Municipal Refuse, Manure, and Recycling Collection" and Chapter 6.45 "City of Norco Manure Management and Disposal" with the amendment to clarify requirements in Sections 6.42.180 and
6.42.200. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
6.A. 2024 Annual Commission Appointments
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City Clerk Roa presented the process for the 2024 Annual Commission Appointments.
Commission Applicants were given time to speak.
Geoff Kahan spoke on behalf of John T. Garroutte and spoke in support for his appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Patricia Hedges spoke on her behalf and her desire to be appointed for another term to the Planning Commission.
Bill Naylor spoke on his behalf and his desire to be appointed for another term to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Dillon Wemple spoke on his behalf and his desire to be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Motion was made to make all appointments for the Parks and Recreation Commission, Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission and Planning Commission.
M/S BASH/HANNA Consider the applications received and make appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission and Planning Commission. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Ballots were completed with the following votes:
Planning Commission Appointment:
Unanimous Vote for Patricia Hedges to be appointed to the Planning Commission for an additional full term.
Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment:
Dillon Wemple - 3
Trisha Autrey - 4
William Naylor - 5
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John Garoutte - 3
Additional Ballot was completed between Dillon Wemple and John Garoutte.
Dillon Wemple - 2
John Garoutte - 3
Full Term Appointments for the Parks and Recreation Commission went to William Naylor and Trisha Autrey. Appointment went to John Garoutte for the remainder of the unscheduled vacancy.
Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission:
Unanimous Vote for Dan Letbetter to be appointed to the Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission for the remainder of the unscheduled vacancy.
6.B. Discussion regarding the methodology used for establishment of speed limits in Norco
Public Works Director Blais presented the report on speed limits.
RKA Engineer, Dave Gilbertson, and Public Works Director Blais answered questions and addressed concerns from Council Members.
Mayor Bash opened Public Comment.
Jim Pollard spoke regarding his concerns with the speed limits on Parkridge Ave between First St and Second St around the schools and the church.
Mayor Bash closed Public Comment.
Staff addressed the concerns from Mr. Pollard.
Council Members discussed the process to complete a new and more in-depth Speed Limit Study and provided direction to have proposals and details brought back to City Council for review.
Council Member Aleman recommended that the 2024 Legislative Platform be revised to support lowering City speed limits.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S BASH/ALEMAN Amend the 2024 Legislative Platform to add the request to
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support lowering City speed limits. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6.C. Approval and Adoption of the City of Norco Operating and Capital Improvement Project Budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Finance Director Free presented the Fiscal year 2024-2025 Budget.
Finance Director Free, City Manager Sassoon, Public Works Director Blais and Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor Ogelsby answered questions and addressed concerns from Council Members.
Mayor Bash opened Public Comment.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Bash closed Public Comment.
Finance Director Free answered questions and addressed concerns from Council Members.
Council Member Grundmeyer recommended that the Municipal Code Chapter
3.24 "Purchasing Systems", Sections 3.24.090 "Purchases under $50,000" and
3.24.100 "Purchases over $50,000" be brought back for Council discussion to lower the spending authority to $25,000.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S ALEMAN/HANNA
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-46 approving and adopting the City Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and authorizing appropriations therefrom.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-47 approving and adopting the City of Norco Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2024-25.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-48 approving and adopting the Norco General Employees Association (NGEA) and Part-Time Salary Schedules for FY 2024-25.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
M/S GRUNDMEYER/NEWTON Agendize the discussion to amend Municipal Code Chapter 3.24, Sections 3.24.090 and 3.24.100 to lower the spending authority to $25,000.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: ALEMAN
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
7.A. Public Hearing: Code Amendment 2024--07 (City of Norco): A City initiated amendment to Norco Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 15.60 - "Flood Plain Management" updating this chapter for compliance with FEMA requirements Staff recommended continuing the Public Hearing for Code Amendment 2024- 07 to the next regular scheduled City Council Meeting on July 17, 2024.
Motion was made.
M/S ALEMAN/BASH Continue the Public Hearing to the Regular Scheduled City Council Meeting on July 17, 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.B. Public Hearing: Introduction and First Read of Ordinance 1119 Amending Chapter 13.08 of the Norco Municipal Code to further require undergrounding of utility installations
City Attorney Burns presented the report for Ordinance 1119.
City Attorney Burns answered questions and addressed concerns from the
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Council Members.
Mayor Bash opened Public Comment.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Bash closed Public Comment.
Council Members had no further questions or concerns.
Motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Approve Alternative No. 1: Introduce and approve a first read of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.08 of the Norco Municipal Code to further require undergrounding of utility installations. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
8. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Aleman thanked staff for the first Concert in the Park and encouraged everyone to come out for the July 4th Picnic in the Park.
Council Member Grundmeyer made a motion to agendize a discussion to review an increase in fines for fireworks to match Corona City's fine schedule.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH Motion to agendize a discussion to increase City fines for fireworks. 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 requested that Troy Clarke of Inland Empire Tech Bridge be invited to present information regarding a project turning farm waste and manure into useful energy.
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City Attorney Burns addressed concerns from Mayor Bash regarding a notice being sent to the owner of an undeveloped parcel on Hamner Ave regarding an ADA issue.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bash adjourned the meeting at 9:30 PM.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk