Norco City Council
July 16, 2025

of on-site service per week. Any additional hours worked beyond 10 hrs. within a 40-hour week on behalf of the Agency will be invoiced at the personnel's hourly rate.

OPTION
(X)
ITEM

DESCRIPTION
QUARTER 1

JUL-SEP
QUARTER 2

OCT-DEC
QUARTER 3

JAN-MAR
QUARTER 4

APR-JUN TOTAL
☒
Service
Level IV
@ 25% (10 hrs/wk)
$ 12,187.50 $ 12,187.50 $ 12,187.50 $ 12,187.50 $ 48,750.00

2. Overtime or Extraordinary Costs – These are not included in the established rate. Overtime and extraordinary costs shall be calculated at 1.5 times the current employee rate for EMD staff. They must receive prior approval from the Agency’s authorized agent and the employee's supervisor.

3. Fuel/Mileage:

If ABH is requested, a fuel and mileage rate shall be applied for travel necessary to perform services to the Agency. This rate is in accordance with the current IRS “Standard Mileage Rate” and is subject to periodic review and adjustment under applicable laws, industry standards, and fluctuating fuel costs. This rate is intended to cover fuel costs, vehicle wear and tear, and other travel-related expenses incurred during service-related travel. Mileage shall be calculated based on the most direct route from the starting location to the service destination and back.

4. Invoicing:

TheCountywillinvoice the Agency atthe endof each quarter. Thepayment isdue by the 20th of the following month as follows: • Quarter 1(July 1- September 30)- due October 30th • Quarter 2 (October 1- December 31)- dueJanuary 30th
• Quarter 3 (January 1- March 31) - due April 30th
• Quarter 4 (April1 - June 30) - due July 30th
Service
Level
Hours
Per Week
Total Weekly
Commitment
Estimated Completion
Time (52-Week Basis)
Additional Staff Required to
complete plan in 1 Year
(Agency)
100%
(Full-Time) 40 hours 1 FTE Min. 12 months 0 FTE
75%
(Part-Time High) 30 hours .75 FTE Min. 18 months Min. .25 FTE 50%
(Part-Time Moderate) 20 hours .50 FTE Min. 21 months Min. .50 FTE 25%
(Part-Time Low) 10 hours .25 FTE Min. 24 months Min. .75 FTE

Agreement No. EM-22-117-2028

EXHIBIT C

WORKPLAN DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

1. Agency Workplan Development and Implementation
This timeline has been designed to establish clear expectations for each Agency regarding developing emergency management plans. It assumes that full-time equivalent (100%) EMDUS personnel lead the process, with multiple departments contributing to specific sections. Following FEMA’s Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG 101) and the California Office of Emergency Services Crosswalk, the process ensures compliance with federal and state emergency management standards while optimizing efficiency through interdepartmental collaboration. Given the full-time commitment of the EMDUS personnel and the engagement from multiple departments, the timeline duration is twelve (12) months. This structure allows for comprehensive research, iterative drafting, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and rigorous compliance review. It balances the need for thorough planning with the expectation of timely completion, ensuring Agency meets the regulatory requirements while maintaining operational readiness; however, the information below may not consider significant interruptions or low participation levels from key staff in the planning process.

2. Emergency Operation Plan Development Phases & Timeline This timeline provides a structured approach for an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Local Hazard Mitigation Program (LHMP), Continuity of Operations/Government (COOP/COG), etc., with a 100% FullTime Emergency Manager leading development and multiple departments assisting in writing specific sections.

Plan Development Phases & Timeline (12 Months – 100% Full-Time EM with Department Support)

PHASE KEY ACTIONS ESTIMATED TIMELINE
Phase 1:

Project Initiation &
Stakeholder
Engagement
Form the EOP Planning Team:
- Assign roles and responsibilities
- Review CPG 101 & Cal OES Crosswalk for alignment
- Identify key departments and external agencies for collaboration Months 1-2
Phase 2:

Hazard & Risk
Assessment
Review Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP):
- Conduct Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA)
- Identify capability gaps & vulnerabilities
- Gather hazard-specific data for wildfires, flooding, earthquakes, rail incidents, hazardous materials, etc.

Months 3-4
Phase 3:

EOP Framework
& Section
Assignments
Develop the EOP framework (Basic Plan, Functional Annexes, HazardSpecific Annexes):
- Assign specific sections to Fire, Law Enforcement, Public Works, Utilities, Public Health, and Emergency Management
- Cross-reference with Cal OES Crosswalk for compliance Months 5-6
Phase 4:

Writing the EOP –
Basic Plan
Emergency Manager drafts the Basic Plan (Purpose, Concept of Operations, Roles & Responsibilities):
- Develop organizational structure and incident command framework - Integrate emergency communication and coordination procedures Months 6-7
Phase 5:

Writing the EOP –
Functional Annexes
Departments draft their respective Functional Annexes (e.g., Communications, Evacuations, Mass Care, Public Health, Resource Management, etc.):
- Annex content aligns with departmental coordination and response procedures
- Establish activation triggers and operational steps for each function Months 8-9
Phase 6: Departments draft Hazard-Specific Annexes (e.g., Wildfires, Flooding, Rail Incidents, Hazardous Materials, Earthquakes): Months 10-11

Agreement No. EM-22-117-2028

Writing the EOP –
Hazard-Specific
Annexes
- Integrate mitigation strategies and response protocols - Include mutual aid coordination and external agency response roles Phase 7:

Internal Review &
Compliance Check
Conduct an EOP Planning Team review of the complete draft:
- Ensure compliance with FEMA, Cal OES, and NIMS/ICS standards - Submit for peer review (Riverside County EMD or partner agency) Month 11
Phase 8:

Agency Approval &
Adoption
Present final EOP to Agency approving body for approval:
- Obtain required signatures from city leadership
- Officially adopt and distribute the EOP
Month 12
Phase 9:

Training & Public
Outreach
Develop and deliver training for Agency staff, first responders, and key stakeholders:
- Conduct community preparedness outreach (CERT, businesses, schools)
- Plan annual exercises and drills to validate EOP procedures Ongoing
after adoption

3. Emergency Operation Plan Development Phases & Timeline The table below outlines the distinct phases of the planning process, the key actions required within each phase to achieve its objectives, and the estimated timeline detailing the expected duration, sequence of phases, and milestones necessary to complete the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

This planning framework can also be applied to other major plans, including but not limited to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government (COOP/COG) plans, etc.

The process follows FEMA’s Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG 101) and the Cal OES Crosswalk, ensuring compliance with federal and state emergency management standards while maximizing efficiency through interdepartmental collaboration.

Due to the part-time schedule and multi-departmental involvement, the timeline is over 18 months, allowing for thorough research, drafting, stakeholder engagement, and compliance review while accommodating limited working hours.

This timeline provides a structured approach for an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Local Hazard Mitigation Program (LHMP), Continuity of Operations/Government (COOP/COG), etc., with a 50% PartTime Emergency Manager leading development and multiple city departments assisting in writing specific sections.

Plan Development Phases & Timeline (18 Months – 50% Part-Time EM with Department Support) Phase Key Actions Estimated Timeline
Phase 1:

Project Initiation &
Stakeholder
Engagement
Form the EOP Planning Team:

Assign roles and responsibilities
Review CPG 101 & Cal OES Crosswalk for alignment
Identify key departments and external agencies for collaboration Months 1-3
Phase 2:

Hazard & Risk
Assessment
Review Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP):

Conduct Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) Identify capability gaps & vulnerabilities
Gather hazard-specific data for wildfires, flooding, earthquakes, rail incidents, hazardous materials, etc.

Months 4-6
Phase 3:

EOP Framework
& Section
Assignments
Develop the EOP framework (Basic Plan, Functional Annexes, HazardSpecific Annexes):
- Assign specific sections to Fire, Law Enforcement, Public Works, Utilities, Public Health, and Emergency Management
Cross-reference with Cal OES Crosswalk for compliance
Months 7-8

Agreement No. EM-22-117-2028

Phase 4:

Writing the EOP –
Basic Plan
Emergency Manager drafts the Basic Plan (Purpose, Concept of Operations, Roles & Responsibilities):
- Develop organizational structure and incident command framework Integrate emergency communication and coordination procedures Months 9-10
Phase 5:

Writing the EOP –
Functional Annexes
Departments draft their respective Functional Annexes (e.g., Communications, Evacuations, Mass Care, Public Health, Resource Management, etc.):
- Annex content aligns with departmental coordination and response procedures
Establish activation triggers and operational steps for each function Months 11-13
Phase 6:

Writing the EOP –
Hazard-Specific
Annexes
Departments draft Hazard-Specific Annexes (e.g., Wildfires, Flooding, Rail Incidents, Hazardous Materials, Earthquakes):
- Integrate mitigation strategies and response protocols Include mutual aid coordination and external agency response roles Months 14-16
Phase 7:

Internal Review &
Compliance Check
Conduct an EOP Planning Team review of the complete draft:
- Ensure compliance with FEMA, Cal OES, and NIMS/ICS standards Submit for peer review (Riverside County EMD or partner agency) Month 17
Phase 8:

Agency Approval &
Adoption
Present final EOP to Agency approving body for approval:
- Obtain required signatures from city leadership
Officially adopt and distribute the EOP
Month 18
Phase 9:

Training & Public
Outreach
Develop and deliver training for Agency staff, first responders, and key stakeholders:
- Conduct community preparedness outreach (CERT, businesses, schools)
- Plan annual exercises and drills to validate EOP procedures Ongoing after
adoption
To meet timeline expectations, it is essential for departments to actively participate and comply with established deadlines throughout the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) process. Timely engagement ensures that critical information, resource assessments, and operational responsibilities are accurately documented and incorporated into the plan. Departments must provide input, review draft sections, and complete assigned tasks within designated timeframes to prevent delays that could impact overall preparedness and compliance with regulatory requirements. Consistent participation also allows for effective coordination between agencies, ensuring that dependencies and response capabilities are aligned. By adhering to deadlines, departments contribute to a structured, efficient planning process, ultimately strengthening the Agency’s ability to respond to and recover from emergencies.

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: July 16, 2025 Agenda Item:

3.I.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Amanda Hamilton, Facilities and Maintenance
Director
Prepared By: Amanda Hamilton, Facilities and Maintenance Director
Department: Facilities and Maintenance
SUBJECT:

Acceptance of the Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project as Complete RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.

SUMMARY:

The Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project, awarded to Herk Edwards, Inc. in the amount of $1,117,162. The project included the removal of the existing 25-row bleachers and installation of a new 132-foot aluminum system by Sturdisteel Industries.

Work began in September 2024 and was completed on schedule prior to the Horseweek Rodeo in April 2025. The arena remained operational during construction, with temporary seating provided in the moat. Change orders totaling $50,701 for additional fencing and gates increased the contract to $1,167,863.

BACKGROUND:

The Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project was initiated to replace the existing 25-row bleacher system at the Ingalls Event Center, which no longer met structural, safety, and accessibility standards. On April 17, 2024, the City Council awarded the contract in the amount of $1,117,162 to Herk Edwards, Inc. Subsequently, on November 6, 2024, staff returned to the City Council to request and receive authorization for the City Manager to approve contract change orders not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the original contract value.

The contractor began work in September 2024 with the demolition of the existing 25-row bleacher system, including stairs and ramp. In October 2024, a separate contractor started associated improvements including drainage work, a new retaining wall, and the

installation of a structural concrete slab to support the new system. In January 2025, Herk Edwards returned to the site and commenced installation of the new bleacher system. The project was completed in advance of its scheduled deadline and was fully operational before the annual Horseweek Rodeo event, consistent with project commitments.

During the course of construction, staff processed change orders totaling $50,701.

These changes addressed the installation of additional safety fencing around the perimeter of the bleacher structure and the fabrication and installation of new access and maintenance gates located around the perimeter the system. These additions were determined necessary during field coordination to ensure adequate site security and ongoing maintenance access, and were processed under the authority granted to the City Manager on November 6, 2024. With these changes, the total final contract value is $1,167,863.

Upon completion of the work, the project was subjected to comprehensive inspections by the City Building Division and the Riverside County Fire Marshal’s Office. Both agencies verified that the completed installation complies with the applicable provisions of the California Building Code, California Fire Code, and ADA requirements. The final inspections confirmed that the structure is safe, accessible, and fit for public occupancy.

Staff recommends that the City Council formally accept the project as complete and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion.

Attached to this staff report are project construction pictures and completion documentation.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not applicable for this item.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic Directive No. 5 – Infrastructure and Asset Management: Ensure timely preservation, replacement, improvement and acquisition of infrastructure and capital assets.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project NOC Pictures
Notice of Completion_Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project

Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project
Notice of Completion
Project Pictures

RECORDING REQUESTED BY: THIS DOCUMENT IS FILED AT THE REQUEST

REQUEST CITY OF NORCO OF THE CITY OF NORCO PURSUANT TO
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: SECTION 6103 OF THE GOVERNMENT
2870 CLARK AVENUE CODE. NO FEE IS CHARGED THEREFORE.

NORCO, CA 92860
ATTN: CITY CLERK

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE CITY OF NORCO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT THE

WORK DESCRIBED AS MORENO ARENA BLEACHER REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF NORCO IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND WRITTEN CONTRACT DATED BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORCO AND HERK EDWARDS, INC. WAS COMPLETED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF NORCO ON THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF JULY, 2025.

THE WORK DONE: CONSISTED OF THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING 25-ROW BLEACHERS AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW 132-FOOT ALUMINUM SYSTEM BY STURDISTELL INDUSTRIES.

THAT THE CITY OF NORCO, A PUBLIC BODY, CORPORATE AND POLITIC, WHOSE ADDRESS IS 2870 CLARK AVENUE, NORCO, CALIFORNIA, 92860 IS THE OWNER OF SAID IMPROVEMENT WORK; AND THAT SAID WORK WAS PERFORMED BEGINNING APRIL 17, 2024, IN THE CITY OF NORCO. THE NATURE OF INTEREST IS VENDEE UNDER CONTRACT.

THAT SAID WORK OF IMPROVEMENT WAS SO PERFORMED BY HERK EDWARDS, INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID WRITTEN AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 17, 2024, AND THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS WHICH WERE A PART OF SAID CONTRACT.

THIS NOTICE OF COMPLETION IS GIVEN BY THE CITY OF NORCO PURSUANT TO THE APPROPRIATE PROVISIONS OF TITLE XV, PART IV, DIVISION 1 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND UPON ORDER OF THE CITY OF NORCO.

JULY 16, 2025
DATED:

CITY OF NORCO

A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
BY: __________________________

DANA ROA, CMC

CITY CLERK
VERIFICATION FOR NON-INDIVIDUAL OWNER:

I, THE UNDERSIGNED, DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT I AM THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF NORCO; THAT I HAVE SIGNED THE SAID NOTICE, THAT I KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS THEREOF, AND THAT THE FACTS STATED THEREIN ARE TRUE AND CORRECT.

JULY 16, 2025 ______________________________

DATE DANA ROA, CMC

CITY CLERK

CITY OF NORCO

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: July 16, 2025 Agenda Item:

5.A.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: William Otterman, Fire Chief
Prepared By: Sarah Muro, Emergency Services Assistant
Department: Fire
SUBJECT:

Public Hearing: Confirming the Report of Costs for Spring and Fall Weed Abatement, Fiscal Year 2024-25
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-50, confirming the Report of Costs for abatement of weeds and hazardous vegetation as a public nuisance and imposing special assessment liens on vacant parcels within the City.

SUMMARY:

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Weed Abatement Report of Costs lists property owners whose vacant parcels were abated by the CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department's weed abatement contractor for the Weed Abatement Program. After Council adopts the Resolution, a special assessment and liens will be imposed on the vacant parcels.

BACKGROUND:

CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department conducts field inspections twice a year on vacant lots within the city for weeds/tumbleweeds. Abatement for tumbleweeds is conducted every fall and abatement for weeds is conducted in the spring. Notices to abate fall tumbleweeds on vacant parcels were mailed to property owners on August 12, 2024, with a September 16, 2024, deadline to comply. Notices to abate spring weeds on vacant parcels were mailed to property owners on March 17, 2025, with an April 14, 2025, deadline to comply. Inspections for compliance for the Fall Abatement began September 17, 2024, while Spring Abatement inspections began on April 15, 2025. Three (3) lots failed inspection in the Fall of 2024 and one (1) lot failed in Spring of 2025. All lots that failed inspection received a $250 administrative citation. Chief Otterman authorized the weed abatement contractor, Warren Brothers Tractor Work, to remove weeds and hazardous vegetation from the vacant parcels who have not come into compliance.

The FY 2024–25 Weed Abatement Report of Costs lists the four property owners whose parcels were abated by Warren Brothers, following the Fire Chief’s authorization ordering the abatement. The Report of Costs includes the contractor’s charges and the CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department’s administrative fee, which is established by the City of Norco Fee Schedule as the contractor’s charge plus a 100% administrative fee. This administrative fee is in addition to the $250 Fire Administrative Citation issued for non-compliance. Property owners have been invoiced for these costs; if the amounts are not paid, property liens will be placed against the parcels through the Riverside County Auditor-Controller’s Office.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Costs to abate weeds on vacant property are paid either by the property owner or through property tax liens.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This items is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction No. 1 - Public Health, Safety and Wellness: Enhance quality of life by promoting public health, safety and wellness initiatives for all community members.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

Resolution_ Confirming Costs on Spring Weed Abatement- Spring Fall FY 24-25 Exhibt A- For Council FY 24-25

RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 50

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,

CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF COSTS FOR

ABATEMENT OF WEEDS AND HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AS A

PUBLIC NUISANCE AND IMPOSING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIENS

ON VACANT PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY
WHEREAS, the City Council declared that seasonal and recurring weeds and hazardous vegetation, growing upon and in front of vacant property in the City of Norco, constitute a public nuisance and also declared its intent to provide for abatement in accordance with Ordinance 1042 adopted on June 20, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Notice to Destroy Weeds and Hazardous Vegetation was given to property owners of vacant property in accordance with Chapter 13, Article 2, Section 39567.1 of the State of California Government Code and Norco Municipal Code Chapter 9, Article 40, Section 030; and
WHEREAS, an itemized report showing the cost to abate the nuisances that were on or in front of vacant parcels has been prepared and submitted to the City Council for confirmation; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the report of costs was posted near the door of the Council Chamber at least three days prior to the Public Hearing; and WHEREAS, the Public Hearing being held by City Council is for the purpose of receiving and considering the report of costs showing abatement costs and hearing objections from property owners liable to be assessed for such costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Norco, California, does hereby find and declare that the FY 24-25 Weed Abatement Report of Costs, Exhibit “A” on nuisance abatement for vacant parcels is confirmed, and that the costs are also confirmed as special assessment property liens against the vacant parcels whose property owners do not pay the invoiced amount. ##

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on July 16, 2025.
____________________
Greg Newton, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
I, Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on July 16, 2025, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, on July 16, 2025. _________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Attachment: Exhibit A – FY 24-25 Weed Abatement Report of Costs

NORCO FIRE DEPARTMENT
FY 2024-2025 WEED ABATEMENT REPORT OF COSTS
EXHIBIT "A"
PARCEL NO. OWNER OF RECORD
PARCEL

ACREAGE
FAILED
FALL/
SPRING

CONTRACTOR'S
FEE
ADMIN
FEE
TOTAL
CHARGE
119020023-0
RBE NORCO JFH 1
21800 OXNARD ST NO 500
WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367

5.17 SPRING 735.50 735.50 $1,471.00
12208048 OCV NORCO
911 LAKEVILLE ST # 317
PETALUMA CA 94952

0.05 FALL 126.00 126.00 $252.00
126060001-6 DU ZEHAI CHEN XIAOXIA
25 S CAMPANA FLORES
WEST COVINA, CA. 91791

1.90 FALL 571.75 571.75 $1,143.50
127050031-9 LINK EXPRESS INV
825 N WHITE HORSE CIR
WALNUT CA 91789

1.69 FALL 279.00 279.00 $558.00
Total 1712.25 1712.25 3424.50
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City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: July 16, 2025 Agenda Item:

5.B.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Alma Robles, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Alma Robles, Community Development Director Department: Planning
SUBJECT:

Bluff Street Annexation #27, General Plan Amendment 2023-01, Zone Change 2023-01 (Pre-Zone) (City of Norco): A City-Initiated Proposal to Annex Approximately 56.82 Acres of Unincorporated Territory North of Bluff Street and West of River Road to the City of Norco. This Project Includes a General Plan Amendment to Establish Land Use Designations of RA (Residential Agricultural) and WR (Water Related) for the Properties to be Annexed, and a Zone Change to Pre-Zone the Properties with Corresponding Zones: A-1-20 (Agricultural Low Density) and OS (Open Space). The Subject Project Consists of the Following APNs: 121-030-004, -008, -009, -010, -011, -012, -013, -014, - 016, 121-050-001, -003, -005, -031, -032, -034 and -035, 121-320-002, -003, -004, - 005, -006, -007, -008, and -009
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-51, approving Annexation 27 and authorizing that an application be initiated with LAFCO; Adopt Resolution No. 2025-52, approving General Plan Amendment 2023-01, and adopt Ordinance No. 1132 approving Zone Change (pre-zone) 2023-01.

SUMMARY:

The recommended action is being proposed to accommodate the annexation of approximately 56.82 acres of unincorporated territory north of Bluff Street and west of River Road to the City of Norco. Adoption of the recommended actions will authorize staff to proceed with the submittal of the annexation application to the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). The Planning Commission at their meeting on February 14, 2024, denied the resolution to support the subject annexation.

BACKGROUND:

BACKGROUND/SETTING: This is a proposed annexation, initiated by the City, for approximately 56.82 acres located in the County of Riverside on the north side of Bluff Street, west of River Road. All of the properties shown (in the map below) in heavy

black outline, plus the adjacent public right-of-way, would be annexed to the City of Norco.

The proposed annexation would annex all of the remaining unincorporated territory between Norco and the City of Eastvale. Most of the properties are currently designated LDR (Low Density Residential) in the Riverside County General Plan and are zoned A-2 (Heavy Agriculture); two of the most northerly properties near the Santa Ana River are designated OS-C (Open Space-Conservation) in the Riverside County General Plan and are zoned W-1 (Watercourse, Watershed, and Conservation Areas). The properties currently designated LDR and zoned A-2 are fully developed with single family residences; the remaining two properties are undeveloped (ref. Exhibit 1 for the Existing General Plan and Zoning designations in the County of Riverside).

The Norco General Plan identifies the properties in the annexation area as within the City’s sphere of influence but does not identify land use designations for the properties.

NMC 18.03.10 states that “when annexed property is not pre-zoned, it shall be considered to be in the LD (LIMITED DEVELOPMENT) Zone at the time of annexation, until otherwise classified.”
The City of Norco is proposing to annex the Bluff Street properties to provide all City services to these properties within the City of Norco’s sphere of influence. Most of the homes in the proposed annexation area have septic wastewater systems. All of the homes were previously connected to a private community water supply (Block 77 Cooperative Water Company) that was no longer safe. The former water provider did not plan to acquire future water supplies or treat the existing water supply to make it safe to drink. Instead, Block 77 approached the City to request assistance with providing potable water service to the members/properties that were served by Block

77. The City agreed to allow these properties to obtain water service from the City. The City installed the new potable water services in late 2023 and to date, all of the developed properties in the proposed annexation area are connected to the City's water service (only six of homes are connected to the City's sewer service). Block 77 has

indicated its intent to continue to use their well to provide non-potable water for watering landscaping for each property that so desires. There are no proposals to further develop any of the properties in the annexation area.

In addition to City water, the annexed properties would receive other public services upon annexation. The attached Plan of Services, required by Riverside County LAFCO for annexation applications, describes the existing public services received by the annexation area and the continuity of, or changes to, public services upon annexation (ref. Exhibit 2 - Plan of Services).

In order for the territory to be annexed to Norco the annexation has to be approved by LAFCO. The City would apply to LAFCO following the initiation of the annexation by the City Council. In addition, the City of Norco has to indicate in the application the prezoning of the territory. The pre-zoning is the zoning applicable once the annexation is complete. The annexation request is presented to the LAFCO Board for approval at a public hearing.

Unincorporated islands/annexation areas less than 150 acres are eligible for annexation under the streamlined provisions of the Government Code, which requires the LAFOC Commission to approve the annexation proposal and waive any protest provisions (otherwise available to property owners). A letter from LAFCO has been attached for reference.

ANALYSIS: Annexation: The annexation is being requested by the City because the annexation area is within the City’s sphere of influence and the City is already providing services to the properties in the annexation area. The annexation area can be served without further extension of City utilities. The annexation will support the City’s effort to provide potable water to the currently unincorporated properties. The proposed annexation is consistent with the General Plan Policies 2.8.1 and 2.8.2 in that the annexation supports the City’s small plot agricultural/animal-keeping lifestyle, and that adequate service and proper land use plans have been developed.

General Plan Amendment: The proposed action requires an amendment to the City’s General Plan to establish land use designations within the annexation area. State law requires zoning to be consistent with the General Plan land use designation. The existing lack of land use designation would not be consistent with any proposed zoning.

The proposed Norco General Plan land use designations are RA (Residential Agricultural) and WR (Water Related). These land use designations would be the same as the designations of nearby residential-agricultural and waterfront properties, are functionally equivalent to the existing Riverside County land use designations for each property, and are appropriate for the properties and neighborhood. Findings for approval of the proposed land use designations and the corresponding map are found in the attached General Plan Amendment resolution.

Zone Change (Pre-Zone): Without pre-zoning, upon annexation, the annexation area would be zoned LD (Limited Development), which is not appropriate for the properties developed with single-family residences. The proposed Norco zoning designations are A-1-20 (Agricultural - Low Density and OS (Open Space). These proposed zoning designations are appropriate for these properties as these zones will not result in additional development, are equivalent to the existing Riverside County zoning designations, and are identical to existing Norco zoning designations within the

neighborhood. Norco Municipal Code 18.03.10 authorizes the City Council to pre-zone annexed areas by resolution. Findings for approval and the corresponding map of the proposed pre-zoning are found in the attached Zone Change resolution.

CEQA: The project has been determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and the City of Norco Environmental Guidelines pursuant to Class 19 (Annexations of Existing Facilities).

Planning Commission: The Planning Commission considered the subject annexation at their meeting on February 14, 2024. After hearing the testimony of the property owners affected by the annexation, who were all opposed to being annexed into the City, denied the resolution to support the subject annexation. The minutes excerpt on the annexation for that meeting on February 14, 2024 has been attached for reference.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Existing City services and infrastructure are adequate to service the proposed annexation area. To connect to the City water system, property owners were charged water development impact fees and water service construction fees. To connect to the City's wastewater system, the appropriate impact fees must also be paid. Properties that stay on septic will be required to pay a monthly treatment capacity fee. Following annexation, general taxes will continue to be levied on properties in the annexation area and the City of Norco would be added as a tax rate area.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction No. 3 - Economic Development and Financial Stability: Assure financial stability by expanding development efforts, diversifying revenue sources and continuing prudent financial management.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

ANNEXATION 27 CC Resolution 2025-51 Initiate Annexation General Plan Amendment 2023-01, CC Resolution 2025-52 For Annexation 27 Zone Change 2023-01, CC Ordinance No. 1132 For Annexation 27 Exhibit 1, County of Riverside - Existinng General Plan and Zoning Designation Maps Exhibit 2, Plan of Services FINAL with Maps for CC
Letter from Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - May 14, 2025 Planning Commission - Feb 14 2024 - Minutes Excerpt - 5.B.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-51

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,

CALIFORNIA REQUESTING THE RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY

FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR
THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 56.82 ACRES TO THE CITY OF NORCO, KNOWN AS ANNEXATION 27.

WHEREAS, the City of Norco desires to initiate a proposal pursuant to the CorteseKnox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for the annexation of unincorporated territory located generally on the north side of Bluff Street, west of River Road, in the County of Riverside; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed to the City of Norco is inhabited, and a description of the boundaries of the territory is set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, this proposal is consistent with the sphere of influence of the affected city; and
WHEREAS, the reasons for the proposed annexation are as follows:

A. The subject territory is adjacent to the City of Norco and within the sphere of influence of the City of Norco.

B. The subject territory can feasibly and reasonably be provided services by City of Norco public services and utilities in that existing City water and sewer lines can serve the area to be annexed without need for extension or expansion.

C. The annexation of the subject territory is advantageous to the public health, safety, and welfare in that public health, safety, and convenience will be improved by the connection of the annexed properties to the City water and sewer systems.

D. The proposed annexation is consistent with the General Plan Policies 2.8.1 and

2.8.2 in that the annexation supports the City’s small plot agricultural/animal-keeping lifestyle, and that adequate service and proper land use plans have been developed.

WHEREAS, the City of Norco acting as the Lead Agency has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Norco Environmental Guidelines pursuant to Class 19.

NOW, THEREFORE, this Resolution of Application is hereby adopted and approved by the City Council of the City of Norco, and the Local Agency Formation Commission of Riverside County is hereby requested to take proceedings for the

Resolution No. 2025-51, Annexation 27, Initiation of LAFCO Application

July 16, 2025
annexation of territory as described in Exhibit A and in the manner provided by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting held on July 16, 2025.
_____________________________
Greg Newton, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
_________________________
Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk
City of Norco, California
I Dana ROA, CMC City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, does certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting thereof held on July 16, 2025 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, on July 16, 2025. ________________________
Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk
City of Norco, California

ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF NORCO ANNEXATION 27
(BLUFF STREET ANNEXATION)
Annexation Territory: All of the parcels identified in the following table, shown in heavy black outline on the following map, plus all adjacent public rights-of-way.

Address Assessor’s
Parcel Number
None 121050005
None 121050003
None 121050032
4628 Bluff St. 121050031
4638 Bluff St. 121050035
4656 Bluff St. 121050034
4898 Bluff St. 121050001
4988 Bluff St. 121320008
5010 Bluff St. 121320007
5036 Bluff St. 121320006
5066 Bluff St. 121320005
5092 Bluff St. 121320004
5122 Bluff St. 121320003
5142 Bluff St. 121320002
5182 Bluff St. 121320009
5206 Bluff Ct. 121030016
5236 Bluff St. 121030014
5266 Bluff St. 121030013
5296 Bluff St. 121030012
5336 Bluff St. 121030008
5386 Bluff St. 121030009
5416 Bluff St. 121030010
5434 Bluff St. 121030011
None 121030004

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-52

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-01
FOR APPROXIMATELY 56.82 ACRES OF TERRITORY NORTH OF

BLUFF STREET AND WEST OF RIVER ROAD IN THE COUNTY OF

RIVERSIDE TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF NORCO AS PART OF ANNEXATION 27.

WHEREAS, the City of Norco desires to initiate a proposal pursuant to the CorteseKnox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for the annexation of unincorporated territory located generally on the north side of Bluff Street, west of River Road, in the County of Riverside as referenced in attached Exhibit A.

WHEREAS, the City of Norco initiated a General Plan Amendment 2023-01 as part of Annexation 27, under the provisions of Title 18 of the Norco Municipal Code to establish land use designations for the properties in the territory proposed to be annexed to the City as shown in Attachment B; and
WHEREAS, said application has been duly submitted to said City’s Planning Commission for decision at a public hearing for which proper notice was given; and WHEREAS, said application was scheduled for a public hearing with the Planning Commission on February 14, 2024, on or about 7 p.m. within the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California, 92860, and said Commission did hold a public hearing and received oral and written testimony pertaining to said application; and WHEREAS, at said meeting, the Planning Commission denied Resolution 2024- 06, thereby recommending that the City Council not initiate Annexation 27 and corresponding General Plan Amendment 2023-01 to establish land use designations for the properties in the territory proposed to be annexed to the City as shown in Attachment; and
WHEREAS, hearing of said General Plan Amendment was duly noticed and sceduled for a public hearing by the City Council at their meeting of July 16, 2025 on or about 7 p.m. within the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California, 92860; and notice of public hearing on said action has been given in the manner and for times required by law; and
WHEREAS, at said time and place, said City Council heard and considered both oral and written evidence pertaining to General Plan Amendment 2023-01 to establish land use designations for the properties in the territory proposed to be annexed to the City of Norco as shown in Attachment B; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norco, acting as the Lead Agency, has determined that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Norco Environmental Guidelines per Class 19.

Resolution No. 2025-52, GPA 2023-01 for Annexation 27

July 16, 2025
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco does hereby make the following FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS:

I. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS:

This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Norco Environmental Guidelines per Class 19.

II. FINDINGS FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-01:

A. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan in that the proposed RA and WR land use designations are consistent with protecting the small plot agricultural/animal-keeping lifestyle and protecting sensitive open space.

B. The proposal is reasonably compatible with the area immediately surrounding the project site in that the proposed RA and WR land use designations are identical to the designations of nearby residential-agricultural and waterfront properties.

C. The proposal is not detrimental to the public convenience or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the surrounding neighborhood in that the proposed RA and WR land use designations are identical to the designations of nearby residential-agricultural and waterfront properties, are functionally equivalent to the existing Riverside County land use designations for each property, and are appropriate for the properties and neighborhood.

D. The proposal is not injurious to surrounding properties, nor does it adversely impact the use of adjoining parcels in that the proposed RA and WR land use designations are identical to the designations of nearby residential-agricultural and waterfront properties, are functionally equivalent to the existing Riverside County land use designations for each property, and are appropriate for the properties and neighborhood.

III. DETERMINATION: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Norco, California, in session assembled July 16, 2025 hereby approves General Plan Amendment 2023-01.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting held on July 16, 2025.
_____________________________
Greg Newton, Mayor

Resolution No. 2025-52, GPA 2023-01 for Annexation 27

July 16, 2025
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
_________________________
Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk
City of Norco, California
I, DANA ROA, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, does certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting thereof held on July 16, 2025 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, on July 16, 2025. ________________________
Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk
City of Norco, California

ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF NORCO ANNEXATION 27
(BLUFF STREET ANNEXATION)
Annexation Territory: All of the parcels identified in the following table, shown in heavy black outline on the following map, plus all adjacent public rights-of-way.

Address Assessor’s
Parcel Number
None 121050005
None 121050003
None 121050032
4628 Bluff St. 121050031
4638 Bluff St. 121050035
4656 Bluff St. 121050034
4898 Bluff St. 121050001
4988 Bluff St. 121320008
5010 Bluff St. 121320007
5036 Bluff St. 121320006
5066 Bluff St. 121320005
5092 Bluff St. 121320004
5122 Bluff St. 121320003
5142 Bluff St. 121320002
5182 Bluff St. 121320009
5206 Bluff Ct. 121030016
5236 Bluff St. 121030014
5266 Bluff St. 121030013
5296 Bluff St. 121030012
5336 Bluff St. 121030008
5386 Bluff St. 121030009
5416 Bluff St. 121030010
5434 Bluff St. 121030011
None 121030004

ATTACHMENT B
CITY OF NORCO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-01
To establish land use designations for the following currently unincorporated properties:

Address Assessor’s
Parcel Number
Proposed Norco GP Land
Use Designation
None 121050005 WR
None 121050003 WR
None 121050032 RA
4628 Bluff St. 121050031 RA
4638 Bluff St. 121050035 RA
4656 Bluff St. 121050034 RA
4898 Bluff St. 121050001 RA
4988 Bluff St. 121320008 RA
5010 Bluff St. 121320007 RA
5036 Bluff St. 121320006 RA
5066 Bluff St. 121320005 RA
5092 Bluff St. 121320004 RA
5122 Bluff St. 121320003 RA
5142 Bluff St. 121320002 RA
5182 Bluff St. 121320009 RA
5206 Bluff Ct. 121030016 RA
5236 Bluff St. 121030014 RA
5266 Bluff St. 121030013 RA
5296 Bluff St. 121030012 RA
5336 Bluff St. 121030008 RA
5386 Bluff St. 121030009 RA
5416 Bluff St. 121030010 RA
5434 Bluff St. 121030011 RA
None 121030004 RA
Attachment B (1 of 2)

CITY OF NORCO PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS N
Legend

CITY OF NORCO GENERAL PLAN LAND USE

DESIGNATION
RA (Residential Agricultural)
WR (Water Related)
Attachment B (2 of 2)

ORDINANCE NO. 1132

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2023-01 TO PRE-ZONE
APPROXIMATELY 56.82 ACRES OF TERRITORY NORTH OF BLUFF

STREET AND WEST OF RIVER ROAD IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF NORCO AS PART OF ANNEXATION

27. WHEREAS, the City of Norco desires to initiate a proposal pursuant to the CorteseKnox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for the annexation of unincorporated territory located generally on the north side of Bluff Street, west of River Road, in the County of Riverside as referenced in attached Exhibit A.

WHEREAS, the City of Norco initiated a Zone Change 2023-01 as part of Annexation 27 and General Plan Amendment 2023-01, under the provisions of Title 18 of the Norco Municipal Code to establish zoning designations (pre–zone) as shown in Attachment C for the properties in the territory proposed to be annexed to the City; and WHEREAS, said application has been duly submitted to said City’s Planning Commission for decision at a public hearing for which proper notice was given; and WHEREAS, said application was scheduled for a public hearing with the Planning Commission on February 14, 2024, on or about 7 p.m. within the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California, 92860, and said Commission did hold a public hearing and received oral and written testimony pertaining to said application; and WHEREAS, at said meeting, the Planning Commission denied Resolution 2024- 06, thereby recommending that the City Council not initiate Annexation 27 and corresponding Zone Change 2023-01 to establish zoning designations (pre-zone) as shown on Attachment C for the properties in the territory proposed to be annexed to the City; and
WHEREAS, hearing of said Zone Change was duly noticed and scheduled for a public hearing by the City Council at their meeting of July 16, 2025 on or about 7 p.m. within the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California, 92860; and notice of public hearing on said action has been given in the manner and for times required by law; and
WHEREAS, at said time and place, said City Council heard and considered both oral and written evidence pertaining to Zone Change 2023-01 to establish zoning designations (pre-zone) as shown on Attachment C for the properties in the territory proposed to be annexed to the City of Norco; and

Ordinance No. 1132, ZC 2023-01 for Annexation 27

August 6, 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Norco, acting as the Lead Agency, has determined that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Norco Environmental Guidelines per Class 19.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco does hereby make the following FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS:

I. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS:

This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Norco Environmental Guidelines per Class 19.

II. FINDINGS FOR ZONE CHANGE 2023-01 (PRE-ZONE):

A. The requested zone change is necessary and desirable for the development of the community in harmony with the objective of the General Plan in that the proposed A-1-20 and OS zones, equivalent to the existing Riverside County A-2 and W-1 zones, are compatible with the proposed RA (Residential Agricultural) and WR (Water Related) General Plan land use designations. The proposed A-1-20 zone is consistent with the existing residential development on the properties and with General Plan Policy 2.8.1 in that the zone supports the City’s small plot agricultural/animal-keeping lifestyle. The proposed OS zone is appropriate given that these properties adjacent to the Santa Ana River, subject to flooding, are not suitable for intense development.

B. The requested zone change will be compatible and complementary to existing conditions in the surrounding area in that the proposed A-1-20 zone is identical to that of adjacent properties, and the proposed OS zone is identical to that of other properties adjacent to the Santa Ana River.

C. The site is adequate in size to accommodate uses permitted in the zone requested, and that all applicable property development standards can be complied with in that properties to be zoned A-1-20 or OS generally meet the minimum property size requirements of the applicable zone.

D. The site properly relates to streets and highways designed and fully improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic that is expected to be generated in this area; and that utilities exist or are planned which will adequately serve the property as rezoned in that no improvements to streets, water mains, or sewer mains are needed to serve the territory to be annexed.

III. DETERMINATION:

NOW THEREFORE be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Norco, California, does hereby approves as follows:

Ordinance No. 1132, ZC 2023-01 for Annexation 27

August 6, 2025
SECTION 1: Zone Change 2023-01 is hereby approved as shown on attached Exhibit C.

SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after final passage thereof.

SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, sentences, clauses, or phrases here of irrespective of the fact that any one or more of the sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. POSTING: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City clerk shall attest hereto and shall cause the same within 15 days of its passage to be posted at no less than five public places within the City of Norco.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting held on August 6, 2025.
_____________________________
Greg Newton, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
_________________________
Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk
City of Norco, California

Ordinance No. 1132, ZC 2023-01 for Annexation 27

August 6, 2025
I, DANA ROA, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, duly held on July 16, 2025, and thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held August 6, 2025 it was duly passed and adopted by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, on August 6, 2025.
________________________
Dana Roa, CMC,
City Clerk
City of Norco, California

ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF NORCO ANNEXATION 27
(BLUFF STREET ANNEXATION)
Annexation Territory: All of the parcels identified in the following table, shown in heavy black outline on the following map, plus all adjacent public rights-of-way.

Address Assessor’s
Parcel Number
None 121050005
None 121050003
None 121050032
4628 Bluff St. 121050031
4638 Bluff St. 121050035
4656 Bluff St. 121050034
4898 Bluff St. 121050001
4988 Bluff St. 121320008
5010 Bluff St. 121320007
5036 Bluff St. 121320006
5066 Bluff St. 121320005
5092 Bluff St. 121320004
5122 Bluff St. 121320003
5142 Bluff St. 121320002
5182 Bluff St. 121320009
5206 Bluff Ct. 121030016
5236 Bluff St. 121030014
5266 Bluff St. 121030013
5296 Bluff St. 121030012
5336 Bluff St. 121030008
5386 Bluff St. 121030009
5416 Bluff St. 121030010
5434 Bluff St. 121030011
None 121030004

ATTACHMENT C
CITY OF NORCO ZONE CHANGE 2023-01 (PRE-ZONE)
To establish zoning designations for the following currently unincorporated properties:

Address Assessor’s
Parcel Number
Proposed Norco Zone
None 121050005 OS
None 121050003 OS
None 121050032 A-1-20
4628 Bluff St. 121050031 A-1-20
4638 Bluff St. 121050035 A-1-20
4656 Bluff St. 121050034 A-1-20
4898 Bluff St. 121050001 A-1-20
4988 Bluff St. 121320008 A-1-20
5010 Bluff St. 121320007 A-1-20
5036 Bluff St. 121320006 A-1-20
5066 Bluff St. 121320005 A-1-20
5092 Bluff St. 121320004 A-1-20
5122 Bluff St. 121320003 A-1-20
5142 Bluff St. 121320002 A-1-20
5182 Bluff St. 121320009 A-1-20
5206 Bluff Ct. 121030016 A-1-20
5236 Bluff St. 121030014 A-1-20
5266 Bluff St. 121030013 A-1-20
5296 Bluff St. 121030012 A-1-20
5336 Bluff St. 121030008 A-1-20
5386 Bluff St. 121030009 A-1-20
5416 Bluff St. 121030010 A-1-20
5434 Bluff St. 121030011 A-1-20
None 121030004 A-1-20
Attachment C (1 of 2)

CITY OF NORCO PROPOSED ZONING DESIGNATIONS
N
Legend

CITY OF NORCO ZONING
A-1-20 (Agricultural - Low Density)
OS (Open Space)
Attachment C (2 of 2)

COUNTY ZONING DESIGNATIONS
N
Legend

RIVERSIDE COUNTY ZONING DESIGNATION
A-2 (Heavy Agriculture Zone)
W-1 (Watercourse, Watershed
and Conservation)
Exhibit 1

COUNTY GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Conservation
N
Legend

RIVERSIDE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN LAND

USE DESIGNATION
Low-Density Residential
Conservation

EXHIBIT 2

BLUFF STREET ANNEXATION PLAN OF SERVICES

CITY OF NORCO
I. Background/Introduction
The City of Norco is proposing to annex the Bluff Street properties to provide City services to these properties within the City of Norco’s sphere of influence. The properties currently zoned A-2 (County of Riverside) are fully developed with single family residences. A majority of the homes have septic wastewater systems and are connected to the City of Norco domestic water system. Most of the properties are currently designated LDR (Low Density Residential) in the Riverside County General Plan and are zoned A-2 (Heavy Agriculture); two of the most northerly properties near the Santa Ana River are designated OS-C (Open Space-Conservation) in the Riverside County General Plan and are zoned W-1 (Watercourse, Watershed, and Conservation Areas). The City of Norco is predesignating the properties with equivalent General Plan land use designations: RA (Residential Agricultural) and WR (Water Related), and pre-zoning the properties with equivalent zoning designations: A-1-20 (Agricultural Low Density)--(with a minimum lot size of 21,780 square feet), and OS (Open Space). There are no proposals to develop any of the properties.

II. Police Protection
A. Current Service Provider
The Riverside County Sheriff currently provides police protection. The agency-wide officer to population ratio goal is .75 officers per 1,000 population. The response time goals for the area are 4 minutes for Priority 1 calls, 15 minutes for Priority 2 calls, 22 minutes for Priority 3 calls, and 45 minutes for Priority 4 calls.

The nearest County Sheriff substation providing counter services to the affected area is the Norco substation at 2870 Clark Avenue in Norco. The current officer to population ratio within the unincorporated area of the station is .57 officers per 1,000 population. The actual number of patrol hours per day within the unincorporated service area of the station is 48. Within the general area, the average response times are 4.93 minutes for Priority 1 calls, 16.38 minutes for Priority 2 calls, 32.13 minutes for Priority 3 calls, and 49.95 minutes for Priority 4 calls.

Five community-oriented policing and traffic deputies are also assigned to the community.

They work with and support the 19-member Norco Citizen's Patrol Program, conduct neighborhood watch programs, engage in community-oriented policing programs, and help prevent crime by targeting habitual offenders the ones who account for a large portion of the crime in the community. They also investigate traffic collisions, enforce traffic regulations and arrest drunk drivers.

B. New Service Provider
The City of Norco contracts with the County of Riverside for law enforcement services. To provide the contracted coverage requirements of 48 hours of patrol deputy time each day, 15 Jurupa Valley Station Deputies are assigned to patrol in the community. These deputies are supported by clerical staff, investigators for case follow-up, sergeants for supervision, and management and administrative staff from the Jurupa Valley Station.

Plan of Services for City of Norco Bluff Street Annexation (Annexation #27) 2 A lieutenant acts as the chief of police and is the liaison between the City and the Sheriff’s Department. Two sergeants are assigned to Norco to supervise deputies working out of the substation at City Hall.

Five community-oriented policing and traffic deputies are also assigned to the community.

They work with and support the 19-member Norco Citizen's Patrol Program, conduct neighborhood watch programs, engage in community-oriented policing programs, and help prevent crime by targeting habitual offenders the ones who account for a large portion- of the crime in the community. They also investigate traffic collisions, enforce traffic regulations and arrest drunk drivers.

Four community services officers assist in freeing up deputy time by handling prisoner transportation to the County jail and by responding to non-threatening calls for service.

The total contract officer to population ratio is .75 officers per 1,000 population. The response time goals are 4 minutes for Priority 1 calls, 15 minutes for Priority 2 calls, 22 minutes for Priority 3 calls, and 45 minutes for Priority 4 calls.

The actual officer to population ratio is .57 officers per 1,000 population. The actual number of patrol hours per day is 48. The average response times within the City of Norco are 4.93 minutes for Priority 1 calls, 16.38 minutes for Priority 2 calls, 32.13 minutes for Priority 3 calls, and 49.95 minutes for Priority 4 calls.

The properties proposed to be annexed are fully developed with single-family residences and are currently served by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Police services for the proposed annexation would be serviced by the City through its contractual agreement with the County of Riverside Sheriff’s Department. With approximately 24 parcels, this area will not require additional personnel or facilities to maintain the existing level of service.

The nearest two stations providing counter services to the proposed annexation are the Norco substation at 2870 Clark Avenue in Norco and the Jurupa Valley station at 7477 Mission Boulevard in Jurupa Valley.

III. Fire Protection Services
A. Current Service Provider
The Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department provides fire protection to the proposed annexation area. The nearest primary response station is Station #57 at 3367 Corydon Avenue, Norco, CA 92860, 1.4 miles from the annexation area. The second nearest station is Station #31 at 14491 Chandler St, Eastvale, CA 92880, 2.6 miles from the annexation area. The third nearest station is Station #14 at 1511 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA 92860, 2.7 miles from the annexation area.

Target response times are 4 minutes. Actual response times are:

Station #57: 4 minutes 9 seconds
Station #31: 4 minutes 22 seconds
Station #14: 5 minutes 13 seconds

Plan of Services for City of Norco Bluff Street Annexation (Annexation #27) 3 Equipment/Staffing:

Station #57: Type I equipment (engine for structure fires with advanced life support functions), 3 people per shift
Station #31: Type I equipment (engine for structure fires with advanced life support functions), 3 people per shift
Station #14: Type III equipment (engine primarily for wildland fires with basic life support functions), 3 people per shift
Based on the existing Riverside County zoning and land use designations, and under the proposed Norco zoning and land use designations, the annexation area is fully developed to the extent allowed by right in the applicable zones. No additional personnel or equipment will be required in the foreseeable future.

Riverside County Fire Department has an automatic mutual aid agreement with the Corona Fire Department.

Following the annexation of the affected area, the fire protection service provider would remain the same. The City of Norco contracts with the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Departmentwhich are responsible for providing fire suppression, emergency medical, rescue, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, public fire safety education, and disaster preparedness services to the City.

Below is a map with the three nearest fire stations to the annexation area.

IV. Water Services

Plan of Services for City of Norco Bluff Street Annexation (Annexation #27) 4 A. Current Service Provider
Water services are currently being provided by the City of Norco; however, they were previously served by Block 77 Cooperative Water Company. The City does not have the existing water demands within the annexation area, but since the number of properties in question is small and defined as residential in nature, the overall water demands are not expected to exceed more than 20 acre-feet a year. There is no projected additional water demand within the annexation area under the current service provider. Demand from this area has not been accounted for in an UWMP or WSA but the City of Norco has sufficient water supply.

1. Water Supply
The current water supply is from both the City of Norco (Domestic) and from Block 77 groundwater well (irrigation). The groundwater well water is contaminated and unsafe to drink due to the contaminated groundwater. The current water provider does not plan to acquire future water supplies or treat the existing water supply to make it safe to drink. Instead, Block 77 has approached the City to request assistance with providing potable water service to the members/properties that are currently served by Block 77. The City has agreed to allow any property to obtain water service from the City and at least 16 members have already paid a water development impact fee and cost to construct a new water service to each respective property. The City completed the new potable water services in October 2023. Please note Block 77 has indicated its intent to continue to use their well to provide non-potable water for watering landscaping for each property that so desires.

2. Water Facilities
The existing Block 77 water facilities consist of one active well with pumps and pipes connecting to the properties within the annexation area. The well water has been determined by the State to be below water quality standards to serve the area and the well facility does not include needed water treatment. New water treatment facilities would be required to provide safe drinking water which Block 77 is not willing to construct and maintain. All future water use from the existing Block 77 well will be for non-potable purposes.

B. New Service Provider

1. Water Demand
The City of Norco will provide water service to the annexation area. Existing water demand within the City is about 6,700 acre-feet annually. Total projected total water demand within the City based on the existing zoning and land use designations is about 8,000 acre-feet annually. The additional water demand within the proposed annexation area is projected to be about 20 acre-feet annually. As the annexation area is within the City’s Sphere of Influence, the demand from Block 77 can be accommodated by the City of Norco.

Plan of Services for City of Norco Bluff Street Annexation (Annexation #27) 5 2. Water Supply
The City of Norco currently depends on three (3) wells and seven (7) outside agency connections for potable water supplies. The wells currently produce between 1,000 to 1,500 acre-feet annually and can safely yield 2,500 acre-feet at full operation. The City has nine (9) reservoirs with a combined storage capacity of fourteen (14) million gallons. The utilizes a water treatment facility that removes iron, manganese, and arsenic from its well water, insuring a safe and uninterrupted potable water supply of sufficient volume and pressure to meet domestic, irrigation, and fire flow requirements.

The City of Norco is in the process of developing a recycled water system to help offset/replace potable water demands at local parks. However, there is no immediate plan or infrastructure to support residential use on a localized or city-wide basis.

3. Water Facilities
An existing City water line runs the length of Bluff Street, adjacent to all of the properties to be annexed. The City completed a full water mainline replacement project on Bluff Street in October 2023 and at that time new water services were installed to each of the Block 77 properties that paid the applicable fees. No new wells, transmission lines, or storage will be needed to serve the annexation area. To connect to the City water system, the City charges each property a water development impact fee in the amount of $4,662 and a water service construction fee in the amount of $2,300 for a 1-inch service or $6,000 for a 2-inch service. See attached Norco Water System Map.

V. Wastewater Services
A. Wastewater Demand
Many of the properties in the annexation area are currently on septic but there are a few properties that have already connected to the City’s wastewater collection system. The City has already informed Block 77 members that they can connect to the City’s wastewater system if the appropriate impact fees in the amount of $6,134 is paid and a contractor is hired by the resident to install the new sewer service. The City will not require property owners in the annexation area to immediately connect to the City’s wastewater system. However, the City has an ordinance in place that does require properties within 200 feet of a public sewer to be connected to the City’s sanitary sewer system upon the transfer of property ownership.

B. Wastewater Facilities
The City is a member of the Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority (WRCRWA) wastewater treatment plant that is fully operational. The plant can treat up to 2,700,000 gallons per day of Norco flow and is currently treating 1,900,000 gallons per day of Norco flow. An existing City sewer line runs the length of Bluff Street, adjacent to all of the properties in the annexation area. No new sewer facilities or expansion of existing facilities will be required to serve the annexation area. If properties are annexed, the City does require all properties on septic to pay a monthly treatment capacity fee in the amount of $19 which pays for the reserved treatment capacity of WRCRWA for Norco residents.

See attached Norco Sewer System Map.

Plan of Services for City of Norco Bluff Street Annexation (Annexation #27) 6 VI. Park and Recreation
A. Current Service Provider
The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (“RCRPD”), the current service provider, provides regional park services to all residents and employed persons within the County, including parks located in both incorporated and unincorporated areas.

RCRPD’s mandate is only to provide regional park facilities, so it does not support the construction, operations or maintenance of local parks anywhere within its jurisdiction.

The closest regional park is Rancho Jurupa Regional Park at 4800 Crestmore Road in Jurupa Valley, which is approximately 200 acres, is open 7 a.m. to sunset for day use and includes 131 RV campsites, cabin rentals, store, picnic shelters, restrooms, two fishing lakes, coin operated showers, laundry, barbecues, children’s playgrounds, boulder play area, grass areas, horseshoe pits, splash pad, miniature golfing, and disc golf. The closest open space area is the Hidden Valley Wildlife Area at 11401 Arlington Avenue in Riverside, which is approximately 1500 acres, is open 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and to 7:00 p.m. weekends, and includes 25 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, access to the Santa Ana River Trail, a nature center, and nature trail.

B. New Service Provider
The City of Norco Community Services Department would be the new service provider.

The nearest City of Norco parks visited by the annexation area would be Sundance Park and Pacer Park. Sundance Park, at 4047 Sundance Lane, Norco, CA 92860, is 1.5 acres in size, is open 7 a.m. to dusk, and has a basketball court, grass area, picnic shelter (permit required), picnic tables, playground, and restroom. Pacer Park, at 3407 Morgan Drive, Norco, CA 92860, is 1.7 acres in size, is open 7 a.m. to dusk, and has an arena, grass area, picnic tables, and playground.

There are 594.63 acres of parkland in Norco, consisting of neighborhood pocket parks, community parks, a Multi-Sport Complex, River Trails Park in the Santa Ana River, the Ingalls Event Center, SilverLakes (private-public partnership) and an equestrian staging area. The Community Services Department is responsible for building an equitable and inclusive community now and into the future through its belief that Parks Make Life Better and the diverse offering of recreation activities and resources.

The Community Services Department consists of four major Divisions: Recreation, Youth and Family Services, Senior Services and Animal Services. The Department is critical to help form and support relationships and enrich resident’s quality of life that are the foundation of a strong, sustainable and vibrant community by providing a wide variety of recreational and cultural activities.

This Department is responsible for building an equitable and inclusive community now and into the future through its belief that Parks Make Life Better and the diverse offering of recreation activities and resources. Community Services is critical to help form and support relationships and enrich resident’s quality of life that are the foundation of a strong, sustainable, premier agricultural and animal-keeping community. By providing safe recreational programs and leisure opportunities, the Department fosters physical and social human development through programs and services tailored to a variety of age groups, interests and abilities.

Plan of Services for City of Norco Bluff Street Annexation (Annexation #27) 7 The Recreation Division is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive year-round recreation programs, services, leisure classes, and community events. As dedicated professionals, staff establishes a foundation and provides clear recreational opportunities where children, families, and adults can grow emotionally, intellectually, socially, and physically through leisure recreation in a safe and wholesome environment.

Embracing the diversity of the community, Youth and Family Services Division addresses intergenerational convergence and increases cultural unity. Among the recreational experiences offered that promote health and wellness and foster human development are Playschool, Mobile Recreation, youth basketball league and tee ball league, and adult basketball and pickleball leagues.

The Division creates partnerships with various local service organizations and agencies such as Norco Lions Club, Norco Kiwanis, and United Neighbors Involving Today’s Youth (UNITY) to promote constructive recreational opportunities for the youth. Continuous partnerships are a necessity to sustain programs and special events within the division.

The Youth Division works closely with Corona Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) to offer recreation experiences to children through the Summer Boost Program and the ELOP Program, where the Mobile Recreation vehicle is brought to a classroom and playground setting.

This Division strives to expand sports programs for youth and adults to enjoy building a sense of community, promoting healthy lifestyle opportunities, and fostering a competitive and cooperative spirit.

Senior Services Division provides social and recreational experiences as well as valuable resources to older adults. The senior center facilitates programs, activities, senior excursions and special events that enhance the physical, mental, emotional and social health of seniors, and supports seniors as they preserve their independent living. The senior center strengthens the safety and security of those it serves and strives to foster the development of older adults.

Special events, a congregate meal program, a door-to-door transportation program, senior excursion program, counseling and referral programs also assist in achieving these important goals in a safe and caring environment. Through intergenerational programming, activities facilitate community problem solving and give individuals an opportunity to make a positive impact on those they encounter. Additionally, as mature adults are more active longer in life, staff are committed to keeping up with the changing trends to provide quality programming to new generations.

Norco currently has 22.58 acres of parkland per 1,000 population, which is above NRPA standards. Park Services preserves, protects, and shares our city's special places and provides users with well-maintained and manicured facilities to recreate, enjoy and make lasting memories.

The National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) 2017 NRPA Agency Performance Review report indicated the following metrics were the median number of residents per facility:
• Baseball fields: 1 per 6,453 population
• Softball fields: 1 per 8,500 population

Plan of Services for City of Norco Bluff Street Annexation (Annexation #27) 8 • Soccer fields: 1 per 6,200 population
• Rectangular Multi-use: 1 per 12,468 population
• Total land acreage: 9.6 acres per 1,000 population
The United States Census Bureau estimates that for the 2020 Census the City of Norco had a population of 25,042. The City of Norco exceeds these requirements with:
• Baseball fields: 6 Total – 4 needed per NRPA
• Softball fields: 3 Total - 3 needed per NRPA
• Soccer fields: 4 total – 4 needed per NRPA (Not including Silverlakes) • Rectangular Multi-use: 2 total - 2 needed per NRPA
• Total land acreage: 22.58 acres per 1,000 population- above NRPA standards The Parks Maintenance Division’s mission is to provide residents with parks, trails, and open spaces to enjoy passive and active recreation in a safe and secure environment.

The Parks Maintenance Division is responsible for 16 active and passive parks totaling more than 167 acres, 700 acres of open space, equestrian trails, and neighborhood park arenas. The Division is devoted to protecting, enhancing, and extending the life of the City’s active and open space assets.

The Division manages the landscape maintenance services contracts for the City’s Parks, and Facilities. These facilities are maintained weekly along with daily park inspections.

Along with landscape maintenance, the Division is responsible for park fencing, walkways, equestrian trails, neighborhood park arenas, playground equipment, tennis courts, and basketball courts.

The Division is a valuable partner and support team to the Community Services Department, Facilities Maintenance Division, and various sports leagues. The Division takes pride in maintaining high expectations and standards for clean, presentable facilities, and providing recreational experiences that serve the needs of the community.

In addition, the City of Norco is invested in a Collaboration/Partnership with the City of Corona for Homeless Programs and Services in the City of Norco. It provides a systemsoriented approach to address homelessness through outreach and engagement as well as provides emergency shelter beds and wrap-around supportive services.

The Community Services Department consists of one full-time Community Services Director, one full-time Supervisor and three full-time Coordinators that oversee approximately twenty part-time staff. Additionally, two full-time Administrative Clerks provide clerical support to Community Services.

VII. Electricity
The annexation would not result in a change in the electricity service provider. The annexation area will continue to receive service from the existing electricity service provider.

VIII. Library Services
A. Current Service Provider

Plan of Services for City of Norco Bluff Street Annexation (Annexation #27) 9 The Riverside County Library System provides services to the area to be annexed. The nearest library, the Norco Library, is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. through 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. through 4 p.m., and is closed Friday and Sunday. The 10,430 square foot facility has approximately 18,000 volumes and two community meeting rooms.

Programs include storytime, movie night, crochet and knitting club, and cultural game day.

The library uses the Dewey Decimal System. Upon annexation, the Riverside County Library system would continue to be the library services provider.

IX. Solid Waste Collection
A. Current Service Provider
The County of Riverside currently provides solid waste collection services. The County has a contract with Waste Management, Inc. to provide those services. Waste Management provides residential service to the annexation area. Three carts are provided for weekly pick-up: solid waste, recyclables, and green waste. Customers have a choice of either 96-gallon or 64-gallon carts for each category. Service also includes 2 bulky pickups per year, 2 gallons of motor oil per year, and 3 e-waste items per year at no additional charge.

The monthly rate for service is $34.86. There are no senior or low-income discounts.

Manure service is also available for $38.93/month (96-gallon cart) or $139.13/month (2- cubic yard bin picked up once per week).

B. New Service Provider
Following annexation, the City of Norco will provide solid waste collection services. The City of Norco has a contract with Waste Management, Inc. to provide those services.

Waste Management will provide residential service to the annexation area. Three carts are provided for weekly pick-up on Monday: solid waste, recyclables, and green waste.

Customers have a choice of either 96-gallon or 64-gallon carts for each category. Service also includes free pick-up of up to 2 gallons of used motor oil and 3 free bulky pick-ups per year (up to 3 yards) which can include bulky, white goods, or e-waste, or up to ten 32- gallon trash bags. Manure service is also offered which includes either a 96-gallon cart or 2-cubic yard bin picked up on Monday or additional days per week for the 2-cubic yard bin.

The monthly rate for service is $34.86. The senior/low-income monthly rate for 96-gallon carts is $28.19 and for 64-gallon carts is $24.13. Manure service is $38.93/month (96- gallon cart) or $139.13/month (2-cubic yard bin picked up once per week). Upon annexation, the waste hauler will not change and services will remain substantially the same.

X. Street Maintenance
A. Current
The County of Riverside is currently responsible to maintain half street portion of the public right-of-way of Bluff Street adjacent to the annexation area. The City does not have any

Plan of Services for City of Norco Bluff Street Annexation (Annexation #27) 10 records of street maintenance being conducted by the County but the City has conducted asphalt maintenance for the full width of the roadway as needed.

B. New Service Provider
The City of Norco Public Works Department is responsible for the design, construction, inspection and maintenance of all City streets. The City has developed a city-wide roadway condition index to help develop the pavement treatment method and timeline of when improvements should be conducted. The City of Norco does have a plan to conduct a grind and overlay of the full length of Bluff Street once the new water mainline has been constructed. The City has multiple sources of funding for street improvements, including Measure A, SB1, Measure R, and development impact funds.

XI. Lighting/Landscaping/Street Sweeping
A. Current
The County of Riverside does not currently provide lighting or landscaping services as there are no street lights or landscaping to maintain in the annexation area. The County also does not provide street sweeping services to the annexation area.

B. New Service Provider
Bluff Street and the annexation area does not currently have any street lighting that requires maintenance. The City already contracts with street sweeping services to provide sweeping for all of Bluff Street including the annexation area. The City does not directly charge property owners to provide street sweeping and utilizes Gas Tax funding to cover cost of the service. There are landscaped parkways in the annexation area but the City of Norco requires property owners to maintain landscaped parkways.

XII. Animal Shelter/ Control
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is the current service provider. The Department provides a full range of services, including sheltering, licensing, clinic services, and enforcement. The nearest shelter is the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter in Jurupa Valley.

Upon annexation, licensing, sheltering, and enforcement would be transferred to the City of Norco. The City of Norco Animal Services (NAS) Division will be the new service provider. NAS is part of the Community Services Department which provides animal related services to over 26,000 constituents or over 7,000 households. NAS consists of two parts: field services and animal sheltering.

Field services: NAS is responsible for protecting both the public and animals, educating the public on animal welfare that provides optimum care and protected treatment of animals and provide a facility to accommodate the two and four legged constituents in a unique animal-keeping and equestrian city. NAS Division is dedicated to fostering the development of animals in a safe and secure environment. By abiding by State, Federal, and Local laws pertaining to animal keeping, the Division ensures the health and wellness of animals throughout the community. NAS investigates and prosecutes animal abuse and/or neglect cases, handling approximately 2,000 calls per year. NAS has four Animal

Plan of Services for City of Norco Bluff Street Annexation (Annexation #27) 11 Control Officers which are members of the Norco Animal Rescue Team (NART). NAS & NART respond in collaboration to requested large animal emergency calls from Norco constituents and provides assistance to Western Riverside County at the request of Riverside County Department of Animal Services.

Animal sheltering: NAS cares for nearly 1,000 impounded animals each year. The shelter takes pride in its high success rate to process the adoption of dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, Testudinidae, and livestock. NAS attends pet expos/functions, National Night-Out, school meet & greets, rodeos and various pop-up events within Southern California. NAS staff collaborate with fosters, rescues, and other agencies to help with their animals to be placed in a loving home and/or to be rehabilitated. The NAS staff care for rehabilitation, subsequent release of injured wild animals and providing emergency rescue assistance are all done while strengthening the community’s image.

NAS Employees include one full-time Animal Control Superintendent, one full-time Animal Control Supervisor, two full-time Animal Control Officers, three part-time Administrative Aides, two part-time Animal Care Technicians, four part-time Kennel Aides and one Kennel Assistant. No additional staff or resources are necessary for the proposed annexation.

The Norco Animal Shelter also provides the clinic services of euthanasia to Norco residents, spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchipping for animals adopted out the Norco Animal Shelter.

The City of Norco will honor multi-year licenses issued by Riverside County. The owner must show proof of transaction.

XIII. Financial Information
A. Current
Currently, general property taxes are levied on properties. There is no utility users tax. The following tax rate areas apply to properties in the annexation area:
059002 - CO FREE LIBRARY
059002 - CO STRUCTURE FIRE PROTECTION
059002 - CO WASTE RESOURCE MGMT DIST
059002 - CORONA NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL (debt assessment)
059002 - CSA 152
059002 - FLOOD CONTROL ADMIN (special assessment)
059002 - FLOOD CONTROL ZN 2 (special assessment)
059002 - GENERAL
059002 - GENERAL PURPOSE
059002 - MWD WEST 1302999 (debt assessment & special assessment) 059002 - NW MOSQUITO & VECTOR CNTL DIST (special assessment) 059002 - RIV CO REGIONAL PARK & OPEN SP
059002 - RIV CORONA RESOURCE CONSERVATION
059002 - RIVERSIDE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (debt assessment) 059002 - RIVERSIDE CO OFC OF EDUCATION
059002 - SO. CALIF,JT(19,30,33,36,37,56)

Plan of Services for City of Norco Bluff Street Annexation (Annexation #27) 12 059002 - WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER
Property taxes average approximately 1.12-1.14% of taxable value. Any bonded indebtedness associated with Riverside County that would be removed as a result of the annexation would not be reflected in changes in property tax rates.

B. New Service Provider
Following annexation, general taxes will continue to be levied on properties in the annexation area. Norco does not have a utility users tax. The above tax rate areas would apply to the annexed properties, except the following would be removed:
• County Structure Fire Protection
• County Waste Resource Management District
• Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District The City of Norco would be added as a tax rate area. Property taxes average approximately 1.12-1.14% of taxable value in Norco; the only additional assessment that is not applicable to unincorporated properties is the CSA 152 special assessment averaging about $10, which is not charged to the unincorporated properties despite being within the CSA 152 tax rate area.

Debt associated with Riverside County (General Fund Obligations, Pension Obligations), Western Municipal Water District, and Corona-Norco Unified School District would be passed on to the annexation area but would not result in a change of tax rate. Debt associated with any applicable City of Norco Community Facilities Districts would extend to the annexation area, but not result in a change in tax rate.

Bonded indebtedness payable with additional property tax above 1% associated with the Metropolitan Water District, Riverside City Community College District, and the Corona-Norco Unified School District currently apply to the annexation area and would continue to apply after annexation at the same rate.

XIV. Attachments
Norco Water System Map
Norco Sewer System Map

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RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
6216 BROCKTON AVENUE, SUITE 111-B, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506 • PHONE (951) 369-0631 • www.lafco.org May 14, 2025
City of Norco
Lisette Free, City Manager
Alma Robles, Community Development Director
2870 Clark Ave
Norco, CA 92860
Subj: Annexation of County Unincorporated Islands
In response to the City’s request for information regarding a potential submittal of a proposal by resolution for annexation of two unincorporated County islands within the City’s Sphere of Influence, the following information is provided:

Government Code Section 56000 et seq specifies LAFCO powers and responsibilities for adjudicating annexations of county unincorporated territory into cities. It is LAFCO’s understanding that the two unincorporated islands are each less than 150 acres, and as such the following sections of the Government Code, summarized below, could be applicable to these islands under the streamlined provision which requires the Commission to approve the annexation proposal(s) and waive any protest provisions. The specific Sections should be reviewed in their entirety for further details.

Section 56375.

The Commission has the following powers and duties subject to any limitations upon its jurisdiction as set forth in this Section:
1) To review and approve with or without amendment, wholly, partially, or conditionally, or disapprove proposals for changes of organization or reorganization, consistent with written policies, procedures, and guidelines adopted by the commission. 2) A commission shall not disapprove an annexation to a city, initiated by resolution, of contiguous territory that the commission finds an annexation or reorganization of unincorporated islands meeting the requirements of Section 56375.3.

Section 56375.3.

Specifically, the Commission, after conducting a public hearing, must approve an annexation to a city and must waive protest proceedings entirely, if all of thefollowing criteriaaremet:
1) The annexation is initiated on or after January 1, 2000. 2) Theannexationisinitiated bythe affected city.
3) The annexation area does not exceed 150 acres.

RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
6216 BROCKTON AVENUE, SUITE 111-B, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506 • PHONE (951) 369-0631 • www.lafco.org 4) The annexation area is surrounded, or substantially surrounded, by the city to which annexation is proposed or by the city and a county boundary or the Pacific Ocean, or surrounded by the citytowhichannexation isproposed andadjacent cities.

5) The annexation area also must be substantially developed or developing. 6) The annexation area does not include prime agricultural land. 7) The annexation area has received benefits, or will receive benefits of public services fromtheannexing city.
8) The annexation area was surrounded or substantially surrounded before January 1, 2014.

Section 56755.

Prior to submitting a resolution of application for the annexation of territory described in Section 56375.3 to the commission, the legislative body adopting the resolution shall conduct a public hearing on the resolution. Notice of the hearing shall be published pursuant to Sections 56153 and 56154. At the hearing, any landowner shall be given an opportunity to present his or her views on the resolution.

Please feel free to contact myself or Crystal Craig, Assistant Executive Officer, if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Gary Thompson
Executive Officer
(951) 369-0631
[email protected]

Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Excerpt
February 14, 2024

5. PUBLIC HEARING(S)

5.B
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Bluff Street Annexation #27, General Plan Amendment 2023-01, Zone Change 2023-01 (Pre-Zone) (City of Norco): A City-initiated proposal to annex approximately 56.82 acres of unincorporated territory north of Bluff Street and west of River Road to the City of Norco. This project includes a General Plan Amendment to establish land use designations of RA (Residential Agricultural) and WR (Water Related) for the properties to be annexed, and a Zone Change to pre-zone the properties with corresponding zones: A-1-20 (Agricultural Low Density 20,000 sq. ft.) and OS (Open Space). APNs: 121-030-004, -008, -009, - 010, -011, -012, -013, -014, - 016, 121-050-001, -003, -005, -031, -032, -034 and -035, 121-320-002,-003,-004,-005, -006, -007, -008, and -009.

Community Development Director Robles Presented Bluff Street Annexation #27 General Plan Amendment 2023-01, Zone Change 2023-01.

Member Hedges had questions and concerns.

Public Works Director Blais and Community Development Director Robles answered questions and addressed concerns.

Member Young had a question.

Community Development Director answered question.

Vice Chair Sullivan had questions and concerns.

Community Development Director answered questions and addressed concerns.

Member Azevedo had questions and concerns.

Community Development Director and Public Works Director Blais answered questions and addressed concerns.

Chair Shyu had questions.

Public Works Director Blais answered questions.

Chair Shyu opened public comment.

The following members of the public spoke in opposition of the Bluff Street Annexation #27 General Plan Amendment 2023-01, Zone Change 2023-01.

Michael David, Joe Brown, Lynette Pasley, Lorraine Currie, Mitch Payton, Lelani

Planning Commission Minutes - February 14, 2024
Kroeker, Lura Staffanson, Martha Brown, Gleny Phillips, Miguel Nunez, Mary Roberts, Mark Brodersen, Roger Vanderlaan, and Roger and Suzanne Casipit.

Chair Shyu closed public comment.

All members of the Planning Commission thanked the public for coming to the meeting and speaking on the item.

Following discussion, motion was made.

M/S HEDGES/YOUNG Deny the Resolution 2024-06, recommending that the City Council initiate Annexation 27, approve General Plan Amendment 2023-01, and approve Zone Change 2023-01.The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: SHYU, SULLIVAN, AZEVEDO, HEDGES, AND YOUNG
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
YOUTH COMMISSIONER LANGLOIS: AYE