MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, September 18, 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
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Silverlakes Sports Park
Agency negotiator: Interim City Manager
Negotiating parties: City of Norco and Balboa Management Group LLC.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION
Property: APN 131-130-026
Agency negotiators: Interim City Manager
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APNs 126-050-002, 126-050-004, 129-380-010
Agency negotiator: City Manager, Director of Community Development, City Attorney, Special Counsel Vega
Negotiating parties: City of Norco and Jimmy Previti's Frontier Communities Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:30 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there were no reportable actions taken in closed session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Aleman
INVOCATION Pastor Jason Davitt
Calvary Chapel Norco
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PRESENTATIONS Animal Rescue Recognition
National Preparedness Month
Proclamation
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
Geoff Kahan Spoke regarding the 10-year Anniversary of the flag raising at the George Ingalls Veterans Memorial and reminded community of future events.
Mayor Bash asked that the video of the flag raising be shown.
Sgt. Eckhoff spoke regarding the process of retiring American flags in Norco, there are 4 boxes where you can deposit them and they will be taken care of, Fire Station 47, Fire Station 57, Kahoots, and Tractor Supply. Norco Family Funeral Home is retiring flags as a courtesy to the Veterans.
Bonnie Slager reminded the community about the RURAL and NHA Candidates Night at Nellie Weaver Hall on Thursday September 19, 2024.
Bill Naylor recognized all of the volunteers that we have in Norco, thanking them for stepping up to support the community. He thanked the trail maintenance volunteer crews and the Public Works trail crew for all the hard work.
Lacey Matson spoke regarding Local 606, addressing health benefits, PERB Charge, and new hire benefits. She provided a copy of an email addressing Class and Comp from previous City Manager. She stated that there are 5 Local 606 members that have not been brought up to the 7%.
Luke Matson stated he would like to meet with each Council Member to discuss Local 606 concerns and not during public comment. He stated he would like to discuss the 5 Local members that have not received raises in the new Comp Study and get the MOU resolved.
Dillon Wemple discussed how the City Council can be proactive for Norco needs related to infrastructure and flexibility with parking regulations.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Consent Calendar as Presented.
Council Member Aleman pulled Item 3.C.
Mayor Pro Tem Newton pulled Item 3.G.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S HANNA/BASH Approve Consent Calendar as presented with Items 3.C. and
3.G. pulled for discussion. 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 September 04, 2024.
3.D. Approval Request for Supplemental Agreement Extension for CDBG Funding Action: Approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) supplemental agreement extension request for the Community Center Park ADA Synthetic Poured-inPlace Surface Project.
3.E. Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Pikes Peak Park ADA Synthetic Poured-In-Place Surfacing Project
Action: Accepted bids and awarded a contract to Pacific Tide Construction in the amount of $447,904; and authorized the Interim City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract.
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3.F. Accept Bids, Reject Bid Protest, Approve Project Plans, and Award of Contract for the Moreno Arena Bleacher Support Pad Replacement Project Action: Accepted bids, rejected bid protest, approved project plans, and awarded the contract to Metrocell Construction, Inc. for the Moreno Arena Bleacher Support Pad Replacement Project in the amount of $265,900; authorized the Interim City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract.
3.H. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on September 11, 2024
Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on September 11, 2024.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3.C. Consideration of a letter requesting for Veto of Assembly Bill 98 - AB 98 (Carillo J., Reyes): Planning and Zoning: Logistic Use: Truck Routes Council Member Aleman discussed AB 98 and facts pertaining to it. She addressed items in the letter that she agreed with and disagreed with.
Mayor Bash asked about the circulation element.
Community Development Director Robles answered questions related to the circulation element.
Mayor Pro Tem Newton had questions related to set back standards.
Community Development Director Robles answered questions related to set back standards.
Council Member Aleman discussed there was little community or group outreach regarding the letter.
Council Member Grundmeyer agreed with Council Member Aleman's changes.
There were no Public Comments
Motion was made to send letter with removing points 1,2,3 and keeping points 4,5,6.
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M/S ALEMAN/NEWTON Approve a letter to e Governor's Office requesting for veto of AB 98 (Carillo J., Reyes) removing items 1,2,3. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
3.G. A proposal to amend Chapter 5 (Architectural Style Standards) of the previously adopted Objective Development Standards to require the incorporation of architectural corrugated metal siding for all developments with 100 or more residential units.
Mayor Pro Tem Newton had questions to the development standards. He requested change from more than 100 residential units to 1 or more residential units. He discussed the Architect Standards, Form and Massing, Item B and Facade Detailing, Item H, requesting to strike 100 or more and change to lower number in these areas.
Council Member Aleman asked for clarification on what number of units does this apply to.
Community Development Director Robles answered the questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Newton asked for clarification regarding building facade 100 foot in length, if it has to be broken up with different materials/metals.
Community Development Director Robles answered the questions.
Kevin gave update on the housing requirements from the state.
Following discussion motion was made to include change from more than 100 residential units to 1 or more residential units throughout document as appropriate.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Adopt Resolution 2024-53, approving an amendment to the Objective Development Standards, with changes requested by Council. 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
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A. Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt a Salary Adjustment for the City Manager position
Interim City Manager Free recused herself from the meeting at this time.
City Attorney Burns presented report.
There were no public comments.
There were no questions or discussion. Motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Adopt Resolution No. 2024-54 adjusting the Salary of the City Manager retroactive to August 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
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A. Tentative Parcel Map 38849 (Calland Engineering, Inc.): A request to subdivide an existing 1.72-acre lot into 3 lots located at the northeast corner of Mountain Avenue and Paddock Lane, within the A-1-20 Zone (APN: 126-060-001).
Council Member Aleman recused herself as to location of personal property to the project.
Community Development Director Robles presented report.
Mayor Pro Tem Newton had questions regarding notification to adjoining property owners, stating that it currently is 300 ft radius of project and 25 different owners. He stated the City should reach out to others that it may need to be notified, asking that the radius be increased.
Community Development Director Robles answered questions and concerns.
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Mayor Pro Tem Newton had further questions regarding the layout and access.
Community Development Director Robles addressed Mayor Pro Tems concerns on the access and stated it will be included in the conditions.
Mayor Bash opened the Public Hearing.
Wendy Richards spoke regarding the location of her home, homes location facing her home, how many more vehicles, what will it look like, concerned the houses will stick out like a sore thumb, how will this affect the animals and noise in their community.
Mayor Bash closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Bash and Council Members had further questions for the applicant and Deputy Public Works Director Nelson regarding the project.
Applicant and the Deputy Public Work Director both answered questions and addressed concerns.
Following discussion motion was made to approve.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/HANNA Adopt Resolution 2024-52, approving Tentative Map 38849. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: ALEMAN
7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Hanna discussed the large flags at the arenas.
Facility and Maintenance Director Hamilton answered questions and stated they are looking at other options for permanent flags at the arenas.
Mayor Pro Tem Newton thanked the Council and City Staff for the kindness everyone has shown his family.
Council Member Aleman made a request to have staff bring a report back to
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Council to discuss increasing of notification radius of Public Hearings from 300- foot radius to 500-foot radius.
M/S ALEMAN/GRUNDMEYER To request staff to bring a report back to Council to discuss increase notification radius of Public Hearing from 300 foot radius to 500 foot radius. 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 9:14 pm.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk