MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED 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
CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Newton adjourned to Closed Sessions and City Attorney Burns read Closed Session items into the record.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Silverlakes Sports Park - APNs 152060004; 152060011; 152070001; 152070002; and 152070011
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: City of Norco and Balboa Management Group LLC.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(2 potential cases)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: FPPC v. City of Norco (18/789)
RECONVENED PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Sessions.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Kevin Bash
INVOCATION Chaplain Bruce Smith
Cowboys for Christ
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INTRODUCTION
Deputy City Manager Hamilton introduced Animal Control Superintendent, Donald Davis.
Fire Chief Otterman introduced Deputy Fire Marshall, Steve Payne
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
Bonnie Slager spoke regarding the CPUC Commissioner meeting in Bellflower and asked that the Council provide an update to the Community after the CPUC Commissioners meet with Council and staff.
Alex Rodriquez spoke regarding code violations next door to his home and addressed the City Attorney about issues.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Consent Calendar.
M/S BASH/SULLIVAN 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 Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
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3.B. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2025.
3.C. Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ended September 30, 2025 Action: Received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2025.
3.D. Acceptance of the Ingalls Wayfinding Project as Complete (Project No. 54303.16)
Action: Accepted the Ingalls Wayfinding Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3.E. Declaration of Assorted Obsolete City Assets as Surplus Property Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-68, declaring assorted obsolete City assets as surplus property and authorized the City Manager to dispose them through public auction, scrap or donation.
3.F. Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District for the Norco Recycled Water Distribution System Project (aka Snipes Park Booster Station Upgrades and Lake Norconian Flow Control Station Replacement)
Action: Approved the Cooperative Funding Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (RCFC & WCD) to design and construct the Norco Recycled Water Distribution System Project (aka Snipes Park Booster Station Upgrades and Lake Norconian Flow Control Station Replacement Project), subject to non-substantive changes and approval by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors; and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
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There were no Legislative Matters at this time.
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A. First Reading, Ordinance No.1135 (City of Norco): An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, Amending Norco Municipal Code Title 15 “Buildings and Construction” for the Adoption of, with Amendments, Chapter
15.09, the 2025 California Fire Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9) , and Chapter 15.130, the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (California Code Of Regulations Title 24, Part 7). Code Amendment 2025-06.
Deputy Fire Marshal Michelle Starkey presented report regarding the 2025 California Fire Code and discussed the changes and additions made this year.
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 introduction and first reading of Ordinance 1135, Amending Norco Municipal Code Title 15 “Buildings and Construction” for the Adoption of, with Amendments, Chapter 15.09, the 2025 California Fire Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9), and Chapter 15.130, the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (California Code Of Regulations Title 24, Part 7). Code Amendment 2025-06. 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. First Reading, Ordinance No. 1136 (City of Norco): An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, designating the "Equestrian Landmark" and Adopt Concurrent Resolution designating the "Equestrian Landmark" City Attorney Burns introduced the purpose of the Equestrian Landmark Designation and turned the presentation over to Consultant Bill Wilkman.
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Consultant Wilkman presented the history of Norco and what is being protected by the Equestrian Landmark Designation.
Mayor Newton had questions if this item was a Charter issue.
City Attorney Burns stated this does not require a super majority vote.
Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing.
Chelsea Keene spoke regarding the support from the Historic Preservation Commission the Landmark Designation.
Sam Tavalodi spoke in support of the Landmark Designation and its importance in preserving Norcos History.
Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Bash thanked the Commission and Staff working hard to preserve Norcos History and Lifestyle.
Fia Sullivan stated she enjoyed the staff report, had a concern with Section 3 verbiage related to real property. Stating this does not include structures just the land.
City Attorney Burns answered questions and addressed concerns.
Further discussion regarding real property meaning was had with Mayor Newton and Council Member Sullivan, both agreed there could be a better phrase.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer addressed the Historic Commissioners that attended, thanking them for their hard work and attending City Council. She stated that we are in a special place in Norco and any protections that we can put in place it always a benefit. She proceeded to thank all staff.
Council Member Bowen thanked staff for all the hard work to protect Norco.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/BASH 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-69, designating the "Equestrian Landmark"; at the Second Reading and
2. Approve the introduction and first read of Ordinance No. 1136, designating the
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"Equestrian Landmark"
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6.C. Appeal Hearing: An appeal by the property owner/applicant of the Planning Commission’s condition of approval for Site Plan 2023-10 (Albalos): A request to construct a detached 880 square-foot large vehicle garage with an attached 360 square-foot workshop at 1041 Canyon View Place, within the Norco Hills Specific Plan Zone. (APN 122-600-002).
Acting Community Development Director Mark Tomich presented report regarding request to construct a detached 880 square-foot large vehicle garage with an attached 360 square-foot workshop.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer had questions as to why this condition was added.
Acting Community Development Director Tomich answered questions and addressed concerns.
Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing.
There was no Public Comment at this time.
Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Newton discussed that residential steel buildings are allowed exposed fasteners and the building will match the existing home.
Acting Community Development Director Tomich we can add condition to prefinished panels.
Mayor Newton discussed that this item should not have gotten this far, it should have been discussed at the staff level, and following a proper process.
City Attorney Burns clarified the continuance.
Mayor Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer recommended that the appeal fees that were paid be refunded to the applicant that they should not have been
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charged and item should not have came to City Council.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Approve Resolution 2025-70, approving Site Plan 2023-10, but without a condition requiring concealed/no exposed fasteners for the proposed building consisting of metal construction, and return any related appeals fees to the applicant. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6.D. Appeal Hearing: An appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Accessory Building Use Permit 2024-12 (Rico): A request to legalize a 3,229 square foot six-stall horse barn with supported overhang and feed area, and to legalize a detached 800 square foot storage garage at 310 Filly Lane, within the A-1-20 (Agricultural, Low-Density) Zone. APN: (153-051-004).
Acting Community Development Director Tomich presented report regarding A request to legalize a 3,229 square foot six-stall horse barn with supported overhang and feed area, and to legalize a detached 800 square foot storage garage.
Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing.
There were no comments at this time.
Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Newton discussed the additional conditions that were set by the Planning Commission.
Council Member Bowen discussed that City of Corona is not charging double for the permits to get a property in compliance and have waived some also to get people in compliance.
Mayor Newton asked where is the accountability would be without the fines.
Following discussion, motion was made.
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M/S NEWTON/BASH Approve Resolution 2025-71, upholding the Planning Commission's approval of Accessory Building Use Permit 2024-12, with additional clarifying conditions. 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 regarding updated the City Council on the final ballot number received at City Hall.
Deputy City Manager Hamilton reminded the community and Council of upcoming City Events.
Council Member Bowen discussed slain San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Nunez.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton closed the City Council meeting with a moment of silence in honor of slain San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Nunez at 8:20 p.m. _________________________________
Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk