MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL Greg Newton, Mayor
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor Pro Tem
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Gregory Bowen, Council Member
Fia Sullivan, Council Member
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Newton adjourned to Closed Session.
City Attorney Burns read the Closed Session items into the record.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Silverlakes Sports Park - APNs 152060004; 152060011; 152070001; 152070002; and 152070011
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: City of Norco and Balboa Management Group LLC.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Clinton Ogier v. City of Norco
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code §54954.5
Agency designated representatives: City Manager and City Attorney Employee organization: Norco General Employees Association RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Bowen
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INVOCATION Chaplain Bruce Smith
Cowboys for Christ
PRESENTATIONS
Waste Management:
Driver of the year
Scholarship Program Awards
Introduction: Leila Holtzen, Supervisor
Code Enforcement
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
There were no public comments at this time.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Consent Calendar as Presented.
M/S BASH/SULLIVAN Approve of Consent Calendar as presented. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
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
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Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 04, 2025.
3.C. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on June 11, 2025
Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on June 11, 2025.
3.D. Acceptance of the MDP Line N-5 Storm Drain Project as Complete Action: Accepted the MDP Line N-5 Storm Drain Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside
3.E. Acceptance of the MDP Line N-4 Storm Drain Project as Complete Action: Accepted the MDP Line N-4 Storm Drain Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3.F. Approval and Adoption of the Annual Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2025-26
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-36, approving the annual appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
3.G. Appropriation Amendment for FY 2024-25 Contractual Services Budget for Community Development
Action: Appropriated additional funding in the amount of $80,000 for FY 2024-25 for contractual services in Community Development/Building Division.
3.H. Ratification of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority Budget
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-41, approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority Budget, establishing rates to be charged for conveyance, treatment and disposal of wastewater.
3.I. Approval of Five-Year Agreement with Nearmap US, Inc. for Aerial Imagery Services
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Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement with Nearmap US, Inc. for aerial imagery services in an amount not to exceed $53,635 over the fiveyear term.
3.J. Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Norco and the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District for the West Norco Channel Extension Project
Action: Approved the Reimbursement Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (RCFC & WCD) for design reimbursement for the West Norco Channel Extension Project, subject to approval by the RCFC & WCD; and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement.
3.K. Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Senate Bill 1 Project List Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-35, approving FY 2025-26 Project List to be funded by Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Revenue created by Senate Bill 1.
3.L. Approval of a New Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with RSG Inc., Inc to Provide the City of Norco with On-Call Housing Consulting Services Action: Approved a new three-year Professional Services Agreement with RSG to continue the provision of City of Norco on-call Housing Consulting Services.
3.M. Approval of Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Agreement for Property Tax Consulting/Audit Services Between the City of Norco and HdL Coren & Cone
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-37, authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement for Property Tax Consulting/Audit Services between the City of Norco and HdL Coren & Cone.
3.N. Request to Extend the Annual On-Call Street Signal and Light Maintenance Services Contract Agreement for One Month
Action: Approved an extension for the Annual On-Call Street Signal and Light Maintenance Services Contract with Yunex Traffic for one (1) month.
3.O. Request to Extend the Annual On-Call Street Maintenance Contract Agreement for One Month
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Action: Approved an extension of the Annual On-Call Street Maintenance Services Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for one (1) month.
3.P. Approving Multiple Vendors to Provide Waterworks Parts Supplies for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Action: Authorized the City Manager to issue open purchase orders for the waterworks parts supplies in a not-to-exceed cumulative amount of $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-
26. 3.Q. Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Corona and the City of Norco for Collaborative Homeless Programs and Services.
Action: 1. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to approve and execute an Amendment to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Corona and the City of Norco for collaborative homeless services for a maximum amount of $568,360 for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Action: 2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to approve non-substantive amendments, including agreement term extensions, line-item adjustments and hourly compensation rates within the approved program budget of the MOU Between the City of Corona and the City of Norco.
3.R. Additional appropriation for Multiple Vendors to Provide Waterworks Parts Supplies for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Action: Appropriated an additional budget appropriation in the amount of $50,000 and authorized an increase to the existing combined purchase order authority for Ferguson Waterworks, Core & Main, and Yofire to a not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 to provide waterworks parts supplies for FY 2024-25.
3.S. Approval and Adoption of Salary and Benefits Related to Management and Middle Management/Confidential Personnel for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and 2026- 27 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-38, to approve and update the Salary and Benefits for Management Personnel for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27; and Resolution No. Resolution No. 2025-39, to approve and update the Salary and Benefits for Mid-Management/Confidential Personnel for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
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3.T. Approve Resolution Fixing the Employee's Contribution Under the Public Employee's Medical and Hospital Act
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-40 to implement changes in the amount of health insurance contribution to be paid by the City for members of the Non-Represented MidManagement/Confidential, Management Employees, and City Council effective August 1, 2025.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A. 2025 Annual Commission Appointments
City Clerk Roa presented the report and the process for the 2025 Annual Commission Appointments.
Mayor Newton opened Public Comment.
City Clerk Roa stated Kenny Munic and Luis De la Hoya submitted their comments via email to the City Council.
The following spoke on their behalf regarding their desire to be appointed to the Commission vacancies: Tara Young, Jon Grundmeyer, Dean Chase, Chelsea Keene, Denny Hutnik, Michael Moller, Jason Boersma, Kenneth Pollich, Savannah Owens, Matthew Rico, and Shannon Chudzicki.
Mayor Newton closed Public Comment.
City Attorney Burns requested a 5 minute recess at 7:48 PM.
Meeting resumed at 7:52 PM.
City Clerk Roa completed the random draw for the three vacant seats on the Measure R Citizens' Oversight Committee.
The following were chosen at random draw for the appointments to the three vacant seats on the Measure R Citizens' Oversight Committee: Sigrid Williams, John Glaccum, and Ronnie Gilman.
City Clerk Roa asked the City Council how they wished to proceed with the
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Planning Commission appointment.
Council Members provided their consensus to continue with appointment for the Planning Commission vacancy.
City Clerk Roa provided the ballots for the vacancies on the Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission and the Veterans Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer stated she would be abstaining from voting on the Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission due to a personal conflict.
Ballots were completed for the Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission two seat vacancy and one Youth Commissioner vacancy; the Parks and Recreation Commission one seat vacancy; Planning Commission one seat vacancy; and the Veterans Commission Youth Commissioner vacancy with the following votes:
Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission - 2 Seats Chelsea Keene - 5
Angel Guerro - 1
Michael Moller - 4
Chelsea Keene and Michael Moller were appointed to the Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission for the terms ending in June 2029.
Parks and Recreation Commission - 1 Seat
Jon Grundmeyer - 4
Jon Grundmeyer was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the term ending in June 2029.
Youth Commissioner Vacancies - 1 Seat for Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission and 1 Seat for Veterans Commission Isaac Flores - 1
Aileen Quintero - 3
Savannah Shaw-Owens - 4
Savannah Shaw-Owens was appointed as Youth Commissioner for the Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission for the term ending June
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2027.
Aileen Quintero was appointed as Youth Commissioner for the Veterans Commission for the term ending June 2027.
Planning Commission - 1 Seat
Tara Young - 2
Shannon Chudzicki - 2
Due to the tie, City Clerk Roa addressed City Attorney Burns on the options to move forward.
With Jon Grundmeyer being appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission, he was asked if he would consider withdrawing his application from the Planning Commission. Mr. Grundmeyer agreed to withdraw his application from the Planning Commission.
Due to not having a conflict of interest, Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer proceeded to vote for the additional ballot casted for the Planning Commission vacancy.
Tara Young - 2
Shannon Chudzicki - 3
Shannon Chudzicki was appointed to the Planning Commission for the term ending June 2029.
5.B. Approval and Adoption of the City of Norco Operating and Capital Improvement Project Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Finance Director Calhoun presented the report on the Operating and Capital Improvement Project Budgets.
City Manager Free provided information on the Housing fund balance.
Finance Director Calhoun and City Manager Free answered questions and addressed concerns.
Mayor Newton opened Public Comment.
There were no public comments at this time.
Mayor Newton closed Public Comment.
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Finance Director Calhoun and City Manager Free answered additional questions.
Finance Director Calhoun stated an amendment to Resolution No. 2025-42 in the total appropriations amount.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/GRUNDMEYER 1.Adopt Resolution No. 2025-42 approving and adopting the City Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and authorizing appropriations therefrom with the amendment of the total appropriations in the amount of $110,804,652 and $500,000 in Housing Funds and General Funds to be appropriated.
2.Adopt Resolution No. 2025-43 approving and adopting the City of Norco Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-26. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A. Continued Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 1131, Code Amendment 2025-02:
An Ordinance of the City of Norco amending Norco Municipal Code Title 15 (Building and Construction), Chapter 15.09 (Fire Code) Section 15.09.280 and Title 9 (Peace, Safety and Morals) Chapter 9.65 (Fire and Life Safety) Section
9.65.11 to designate and reflect the Fire Hazard Severity Zones map dated March 24, 2025, by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Assistant Fire Marshal Kylie Tillema presented the report on Ordinance No. 1131.
Assistant Fire Marshal Tillema answered questions and addressed concerns.
Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public comments at this time.
Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing.
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Council Members discussed the requirement to adopt the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 1131, the first reading of an ordinance adopting the City of Norco Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map to designate moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones and amending Section 15.09.280 and Title 9 (Peace, Safety and Morals) Chapter 9.65 (Fire and Life Safety) Section 9.65.11 designate and reflect the 2025 Recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for Riverside County. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NEWTON
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton spoke regarding the Moreno Arena sound booth improvements and thanked City Council for their support for the Ingalls Event Center projects.
Council Member Bash thanked Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton for the maintenance and care of the Veteran's Memorial.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting at 9:05 PM.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk