MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, July 2, 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 at 6:01 PM.
City Attorney Burns read the Closed Session items into the record.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:21 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Sullivan
INVOCATION Pastor Rene Parish
Beacon Hill Assembly of God
PRESENTATIONS Parks Make Life Better Month
Proclamation
Horseweek Committee Donations
Darrell Wilton Runyan Recognition -
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Chaplain Vincent Ball
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
Dale Lonergan spoke regarding his concerns for residents' costs related to MelloRoos taxes and Measure R fees.
Mayor Newton referred Mr. Lonergan to speak to City Attorney Burns.
Bonnie Slager thanked City Council for allowing the July 4th trail ride and encouraged everyone to join.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Consent Calendar as Presented.
Council Member Bash requested item 3.C. and 3.E. be pulled for discussion.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BOWEN Approve of Consent Calendar as presented with item
3.C. and 3.E. pulled for discussion. 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 Special Meeting Minutes and Regular Meeting
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Action: Approved the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 10 and 12, 2025, and Regular Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2025.
3.D. Authorizing Designated City of Norco Officers to Invest Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-44 to repeal Resolution No. 2022-66, and to authorize designated City of Norco officers to invest monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.
3.F. Declaring exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act as amended by AB 1486.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-45 declaring Lonesome Dove Ct. in the City of Norco, Assessor Parcel Number (“APN”) 122-080-049, exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act as amended by AB 1486.
3.G. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Norco General Employees Association (NGEA) and Salary Schedules for FY 2025-26
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-46 to approve Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Norco and Norco General Employees Association for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and adopted Resolution No. 2025-47 to approve the salary schedule for FY 2025-26.
3.H. Approval of the FY 2025-26 Local Responsibility Area Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-48 approving an agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for services from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for Fire Protection Services within the Local Responsibility Areas within the City. In addition, authorized the City Manager to execute the Local Responsibility Area Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
3.I. Resolution Approving Amendment No. 6 to the Chino Basin Desalter Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-49 approving Amendment No. 6 to the Chino Basin Desalter Authority (CDA) Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, subject to nonPage 3 of 5 City Council Minutes - July 2, 2025
substantive changes and approval by all CDA Member Agencies.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3.C. Acceptance of the Parmenter Park Parking Lot Improvement Project as Complete (Project No. 54111.2)
Council Member Bash thanked Staff for their hard work on Parmenter Park.
Council Members had no further questions or concerns.
Motion was made.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER Accept the Parmenter Park Parking Lot Improvement Project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
3.E. Kathy Azevedo Spirit of Norco Recognition Program 2025 Recipient List Council Member Bash discussed the honorees for the Kathy Azevedo Spirit of Norco Recognition Program 2025 Recipient List and read each of the honoree's names.
Council Members had no further questions or concerns.
Motion was made.
M/S BASH/NEWTON Approve the Kathy Azevedo Spirit of Norco Recognition Program 2025 Recipient List. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5.A. Second Reading of 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.
Council Members had no questions or concerns.
Motion was made.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH Approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1131 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
6. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Bowen stated he was proud to work with the City Council.
Mayor Newton wished everyone a safe Fourth of July.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting at 8:09 PM.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk