MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
ROLL CALL Greg Newton, Council Member
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Gregory Bowen, Mayor Pro Tem
Fia Sullivan, Council Member
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Newton Adjourned to Closed Sessions and City Attorney Burns read the Closed Sessions into the record.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Silverlakes Sports Park - APNs 152060004; 152060011; 152070001; 152070002; and 152070011
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: City of Norco and Balboa Management Group LLC.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(1 potential case)
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:04 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Robin Grundmeyer
INVOCATION Pastor Robert Vega
Beacon Hill Assembly of God
PRESENTATIONS National Fire Prevention Month
Red Ribbon Week
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1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
The Mayor and City Council reported on Regional Boards and Commissions they attended.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Patrick Wright invited the Mayor and City Council to Kids Funday at Ingalls Event Center.
Bill Naylor spoke regarding issues with delayed notification of electronic agendas.
Rafik Philobos spoke regarding non-permitted pavers in his neighborhood.
Dave Mishriki spoke regarding non-permitted pavers in his neighborhood.
Bonnie Slager reminded community of the NHA meeting with Lansing Corporation as guest speaker.
Dillon Wemple spoke regarding design objective standards.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Consent Calendar as Presented
Mayor Newton requested Item 3C be pulled for discussion.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER Approve Consent Calendar as Presented. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
3.A. Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only
Action: Waived reading, by title only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said
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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 October 1, 2025.
3.D. Approval of Agreement for Telephone System Upgrade and Migration to Zoom UCaaS
Action: 1. Approved the agreement with Packet Fusion for the migration and implementation of the Zoom UCaaS hosted platform, including the procurement of associated licenses and hardware;
2. Authorized an annual change order of up to ten percent (10%) of the contract value to accommodate licensing adjustments and service needs; and 3. Authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete the migration.
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 September 30, 2025.
3.F. Approval of Supplemental Agreement for the use of 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant Funds for Project No. 2.NR.65-25 and Adoption of Resolution 2025-64
Action: Approved Supplemental Agreement for the use of 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant Funds for Project No. 2.NR.65-25 and Adopt Resolution 2025-64.
3.G. Amendment for contractual legal services with Fitzgerald Kreditor Bolduc Risbrough LLP (FKBR) and Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-65 amending the FY 2025-26 Budget.
Action: Approved amendment for contractual legal services with Fitzgerald Kreditor Bolduc Risbrough LLP (FKBR) not-to-exceed $50,000 and Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 65 amending the FY 2025-26 Budget to appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund for this agreement.
3.H. Acceptance of Pikes Peak Park Playground Replacement Project (Project No. 4407.8) as Complete
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Action: Accepted the Pikes Peak Park Playground Replacement Project (Project No. 4407.8) as complete, and Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3.I. A request for approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Community Development Department Director/Management services.
Action: Approved a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering to provide on-call Director/Management Services for the Community Development Department, as needed.
3.J. The City of Norco and the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Norco Approval of an assignment of the May 22, 2007 Regulatory Agreement to Heritage Park Norco, LLC, a California limited liability company.
Action: That the City of Norco and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Norco approve an assignment of the May 22, 2007 Regulatory Agreement to Heritage Park Norco, LLC, a California limited liability company.
3.K. Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only
Action: Waived reading, by title only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3.C. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on October 8, 2025
Mayor Newton had a question regarding 4A on the Planning Commission Recap, asked about the continued item regarding Filly Lane, the double fee involved, the Condition of Approval, and the agreement. He stated that review of conditions to be added back in at a later date.
Mayor Newton opened Public Comment.
Bill Naylor had question regarding fees.
Mayor Newton closed Public Comment.
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Following discussion motion was made.
City Attorney advised Council Member Bash of his participation.
Mayor Newton, discussed the Tentative Map, the elevation and the daycare, 5A and 5B appeal to add conditions, parking, screening, landscaping, the developer and parking analysis.
Acting Community Development Director Mark Tomich and Associate Planner Erika Woods Diaz answered questions
City Attorney Burns answered questions and addressed concerns.
M/S NEWTON/SULLIVAN
Appeal item 5B on the Planning Commission Recap. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
M/S NEWTON/SULLIVAN Approve remainder of Item 3.C. Planning Commission Recap. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A. Adopt Resolution 2025-66, Establishing Update to the Annual Salary Ranges and Benefits for Management Classification of the City of Norco for Fiscal Year 2025-26
City Manager Free presented report.
Mayor Newton opened Public Comment.
Bill Naylor spoke regarding position.
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Mayor Newton closed Public Comment.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Adopt Resolution 2025-66, Establishing Update to the Annual Salary Ranges and Benefit for the Management Classification of the City of Norco for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A. Consider Adoption Resolution No. 2025-67 Establishing Certain New User Fees and Increasing Certain Existing User Fees for Various Services and Acceptance of Comprehensive Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan Financial Director Calhoun presented report.
Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-67, updating and adjusting the City’s General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and 2) Receive and file the Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6.B. Second Reading, Ordinance 1134 (City of Norco): An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, adopting the 2025 California Building Standard Codes, to amend Norco Municipal Code Title 15 “Buildings and
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Construction”. Code Amendment 2025-05
City Clerk presented report.
Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 1134, adopting the 2025 California Building Standard Codes, to amend Norco Municipal Code Title 15 “Buildings and Construction”. Code Amendment 2025-05 . The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Clerk Roa reminded the community to drop off ballots at City Hall and wished her husband of 31 years a happy anniversary.
Council Member Bowen thanked Council Member Sullivan and the community for their participation in the CPUC meeting trip.
Council Member Bash stated that the CIty Council are are meeting commissioners because of the bus trip to the CPUC meeting in Bellflower.
Mayor Newton discussed the State of the City and the CPUC meeting, thanked staff and community.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk