MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 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
City Attorney Burns read the Closed Session items into the record.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Unrepresented employee: City Attorney
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 LEGAL COUNSEL-INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(1 Potential Case)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency designated representative: Interim City Manager Lisette Free Employee organization: Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Local 606 RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:12 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Grundmeyer
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INVOCATION Pastor Robert Vega
Beacon Hill Assembly of God
PRESENTATIONS Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation -
Grupo Folklorico Tradicion Mexicana
Kids Fun Day - Sandra Acevedo
EAT Center Programs Update - Chris
Faucher and Patrick Mitchell
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
Tom Roberts spoke regarding concerns for toxins in the water that cause health problems, trees on Hillside Avenue that are obstructing the ability to view oncoming traffic, the lack of activities for children in Norco, and a portion of Hillside Avenue between Fourth Street and Fifth Street that needs to be regraded.
Greg Bowen spoke regarding the creation of a destination farm at the end of Sixth Street along with carriage rides to be given for visitors to travel Sixth Street.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Consent Calendar as Presented.
M/S ALEMAN/HANNA Approve of 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
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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 18, 2024.
3.C. Amended 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 Amended Cooperative Funding Agreement with 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.D. Acceptance of the 2023-24 Equestrian Trail Fence Project as Complete Action: Accepted the 2023-24 Equestrian Trail Fence Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3.E. Acceptance of Bids, Approve Project Plans, and Award Contract for the City Hall Lobby and Security Upgrade Project
Action: Accepted bids, approved project plans, and awarded contract to Estate Design and Construction in the amount of $297,801; and authorized the Interim City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract.
3.F. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award Action: Received and Filed.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
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5.A. Disposition of City Council Regular Meeting of October 16, 2024 City Clerk Roa presented the report.
City Clerk Roa answered questions from Mayor Pro Tem Newton.
Mayor Bash opened Public Comment.
There were no public comments at this time.
Mayor Bash closed Public Comment.
City Clerk Roa addressed concerns from Mayor Pro Tem Newton.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/HANNA Cancel October 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BASH, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER, AND HANNA
NOES: NEWTON
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Public Works Director Blais reminded everyone and provided information for the Community Clean-Up event taking place on Saturday, October 05, 2024, from 8 am - 12 pm at the Ingalls Event Center.
Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton reminded everyone and provided information for the Kids Funday on Sunday, October 06, 2024, starting at 8 am at the Ingalls Event Center.
Interim City Manager Free reminded everyone to attend the 2024 State of the City taking place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 5 pm - 8 pm at The Barn.
Council Member Hanna thanked Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton for all of the work being done around the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Newton extended the invite for volunteers to help during the Community Clean-Up on Saturday.
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City Attorney Burns and Community Development Director Robles answered questions and addressed concerns from Mayor Bash and Mayor Pro Tem Newton regarding living in an RV/trailer on a property during a health and safety emergency.
Sheriff's Deputy Lindsey extended the invite to Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, October 03, 2024, at 5:30 PM at Deep Barrel.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bash adjourned the meeting at 8:10 pm.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk