MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL Greg Newton, Council Member
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Gregory Bowen, Mayor Pro Tem
Fia Sullivan, Council Member
ROBIN GRUNDMEYER, MAYOR PRO TEM - ATTENDING OFFSITE
The Westin Bonaventure
404 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Newton adjourned to Closed Session at 6:03 PM.
City Attorney Burns read the Closed Session items into the record.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Silverlakes Sports Park - APNs 152060004; 152060011; 152070001; 152070002; and 152070011
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: City of Norco and Balboa Management Group LLC.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code §54954.5
Agency designated representatives: Acting City Manager and City Attorney Employee organization: Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Local 606 RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Newton
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INVOCATION Pastor Spencer Parish
Beacon Hill Assembly of God
PRESENTATIONS Riverside County Sheriff's Office -
Recognition of Sergeant Bryce Cooper
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Council Members provided reports on their recent individual participation in committees, commissions, regional boards, and community organizations.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeff Solsby from The Previti Group introduced himself and provided information on services offered.
Jerry Lunde spoke regarding his concerns for safety issues related to the increase in eBikes around the City.
Bonnie Slager spoke regarding the Norco Fair and that fair buttons are on sale at several local stores and at City Hall.
Richard Gregory spoke regarding his eBike store and regarding his concerns for the traffic on Sixth Street.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Consent Calendar as Presented.
M/S BASH/SULLIVAN Approve of Consent Calendar as presented. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
3.A. Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only
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Action: Waived reading, by title only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
3.B. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 02, 2025.
3.C. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on July 09, 2025
Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on July 09, 2025.
3.D. Fiscal Year 2024-25 California State Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report
Action: Received and Filed the Fiscal Year 2024-25 California State Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report
3.E. Quarterly Purchase Orders Listing Between $25,000 to $49,999 Action: Received and filed the Quarterly Purchase Orders Listing for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2025.
3.F. Acceptance of the Pikes Peak Park ADA Synthetic Poured-In-Place Surfacing Project as Complete (Project No. 4407.8)
Action: Accepted the Pikes Peak Park ADA Synthetic Poured-In-Place Surfacing Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3.G. Acceptance of Proposals and Award of Contract for Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Services
Action: Accepted the proposals submitted for performance services to provide Annual Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Services and awarded a three-year contract to Yunex, LLC in the amount not-to-exceed $135,000 annually.
3.H. Three-Year Agreement for Emergency Services Coordinator Services with County of Riverside
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Action: Approved a three-year Agreement for Emergency Services Coordinator Services with the County of Riverside.
3.I. Acceptance of the Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project as Complete Action: Accepted the Moreno Arena Bleacher Replacement Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
5. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
5.A. Public Hearing: Confirming the Report of Costs for Spring and Fall Weed Abatement, Fiscal Year 2024-25
Deputy Fire Marshal, Michelle Starky, presented the report on the 2024-2025 Costs for Spring and Fall Weed Abatement.
Council Members had no questions or concerns.
Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public comments at this time.
Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing.
No further discussion, motion was made.
M/S BASH/SULLIVAN 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. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5.B. Bluff Street Annexation #27, General Plan Amendment 2023-01, Zone Change
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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
Community Development Director Robles presented the report on Bluff Street Annexation #27.
City Attorney Burns, Public Works Director Nelson and Community Development Director Robles answered questions and addressed concerns.
Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing
The following community members spoke in opposition of the Bluff Street Annexation #27: Roger Vanderlaan, Lynette Pasley, Ray Curne, Mark Brodersen, Joe Brown, Master Tam Luung, George Phillips, Miguel Nunez, and Mary Roberts,
Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Bash addressed concerns from the community members.
Council Member Bowen discussed the concerns regarding sewer connections.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer thanked the community for their letters and their engagement during the Public Hearing. She discussed the concerns regarding property taxes, zoning and land use, and sewer connections.
Mayor Newton allowed Miguel Nunez to state his concern regarding the sewer connection and being over 300 feet from the nearest connection.
Mayor Newton discussed the concerns regarding the sewer connections, waiving the non-connect fees, public safety regarding fire and law enforcement, and the General Plan Amendment.
Council Member Bash discussed the sewer connections, the LAFCO process, and public safety.
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Council Member Sullivan thanked the community for attending and speaking their concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer asked for clarification on the findings for the community and discussed the overall process.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH 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 approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1132 approving Zone Change (pre-zone) 2023-01. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, AND BASH
NOES: BOWEN AND SULLIVAN
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Services Manager Gonzalez Marshall invited everyone to attend the last Concert in the Park event on Friday July 18, 2025.
Public Works Director Nelson provided information on the Hamner Avenue and Third Street construction.
Mayor Newton requested to agendize a discussion regarding the current Municipal Code Ordinance for fireworks.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Agendize a discussion regarding the current firework Ordinance. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: GRUNDMEYER
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Mayor Newton requested to agendize a discussion regarding trail dedications.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Agendize a discussion regarding trail dedications. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Council Member Bash had concerns regarding the Hamner Avenue Project and the contractors assigned to traffic control and flagging.
Public Works Director Nelson stated he would address the contractors.
Council Member Bash requested to agendize a discussion regarding a property located on Fourth Street and Clark Avenue and the possibility for senior housing.
M/S BASH/SULLIVAN Agendize a discussion regarding senior housing for a property located on Fourth Street and Clark Avenue. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting at 9:13 PM.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk