Norco City Council
November 19, 2025

AGENDA
City Council
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL Greg Newton, Mayor
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor Pro Tem
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Gregory Bowen, Council Member
Fia Sullivan, Council Member

CLOSED SESSION

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: (3 potential case)
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM

REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Greg Bowen
INVOCATION Chaplain Vincent Ball
Riverside County Sheriffs

PRESENTATIONS
EAT Cultural Center - Programs update
WM: Present the 2025 City of Norco Recycling All Stars

1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Council Agenda - November 19, 2025
This is the time when persons wishing to address the presiding governmental body regarding the Consent Calendar, Legislative Matters or items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body. Please submit a speaker card to the Meeting Clerk. Please limit comments to three minutes or less. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the governmental body’s ability to respond to comments on non-agendized matters at the time such comments are made. The governmental body shall not discuss or act relative to any general public comment.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and may be enacted by one motion. Prior to the motion to consider any action by the presiding governmental body, any public comments on any of the Consent Items will be heard. There will be no separate action unless members of the governmental body request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be separately considered under Item 4 of the Agenda.

3.A. Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive 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.

Staff Report - Pdf

3.B. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2025.

Staff Report - Pdf

3.C. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Year-End Budget to Actual Report RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file Fiscal Year 2024-25 Year-End Budget to Actual Report Staff Report - Pdf

3.D. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on November 12, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on November 12, 2025
Staff Report - Pdf

City Council Agenda - November 19, 2025

3.E. Acceptance of Bids, Approve Project Plans, and Award Contract for the Kips Korner Park Improvement Project (Project No. 54300.2) RECOMMENDATION:

Accept bids, approve project plans, and award contract to TVR Construction Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $150,075; and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract for the Kips Korner Park Improvement Project.

Staff Report - Pdf

4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR

5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
No new evidence will be heard from the public as the public hearing has been closed regarding the items listed. If new substantial amendments are made to the Ordinance at this time, the Ordinance will require a "Third" reading and public comments will be allowed.

5.A. Second 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 2025-69 designating the "Equestrian Landmark"
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Second reading of Ordinance No. 1136, designating the "Equestrian Landmark" and adopt concurrent resolution designating "Equestrian Landmark" and and Adopt Concurrent Resolution 2025-69 designating the "Equestrian Landmark"
Staff Report - Pdf

6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Order of Presentation for Public Hearing Items:

1. Staff Report Presentation

2. Council Questions of Staff

3. Open Public Hearing
a. Public Comment

4. Close Public Hearing

5. Council Discussion and Action

City Council Agenda - November 19, 2025

6.A. Second 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.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Second 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.

Staff Report - Pdf

6.B. Appeal Hearing: An appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit 2025-04 (JNP Realty): A proposal to allow the construction of a 10,550 square-foot childcare building with outdoor play area at 2490 River Road located within the Commercial General (C-G) zone (APN 121-560-002)
RECOMMENDATION:

Appeal Planning Commission Resolution 2025-24 regarding Conditional Use Permit 2025-04.

Staff Report - Pdf

6.C. First Reading, Ordinance No.1137 adopting Zone Code Amendment 2025- 01 (City of Norco): A City-Initiated proposal to amend Norco Municipal Code Title 18 – “Zoning”, Chapter 18.68 – “Accessory Building Use Permits”, to: amend the provisions/regulations for Large Vehicle Parking Buildings by reducing the provisions for size and specifying size dimensions; to amend the findings for the approval of accessory buildings; and to specify the number of accessory buildings allowed under Chapter

18.68 RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Ordinance No. 1137 for the first reading, approving Zone Code Amendment 2025-01.

Staff Report - Pdf

City Council Agenda - November 19, 2025

6.D. Amendment to the Objective Development Standards
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Resolution 2025-72 to approve the updated ODS document (the amendment)
Staff Report - Pdf

6.E. Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 39067 (Lewis): A request to subdivide an existing 2.223-acre lot into 2 lots located at the southwest corner of River Road and Corydon Street, within the Commercial General (CG) Zone (APN:121-560-002).

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-73, approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 39067, subject to conditions.

Staff Report - Pdf

7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

8. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting is encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office at (951) 270-5623 or [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that reasonable arrangements can be made to ensure accessibility. Staff reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the presiding governmental body regarding any item on this agenda will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours at Norco City Hall, located at 2870 Clark Avenue in Norco. The meeting is recorded.

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: November 19, 2025 Agenda Item:

3.A.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Dana Roa, City Clerk
Prepared By: Dana Roa, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
SUBJECT:

Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only RECOMMENDATION:

Waive 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.

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

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: November 19, 2025 Agenda Item:

3.B.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Dana Roa, City Clerk
Prepared By: Dana Roa, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
SUBJECT:

Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2025.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):

City Council - Nov 05 2025 - Minutes Draft

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, Mayor
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor Pro Tem
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Gregory Bowen, Council Member
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

City Council Minutes - November 5, 2025

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.

City Council Minutes - November 5, 2025

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 of 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

City Council Minutes - November 5, 2025
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.

City Council Minutes - November 5, 2025
Consultant Wilkman presented the history of Norco and what is being protected by the Equestrian Landmark Designation.

Mayor Newton had questions about 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 Norco’s History.

Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing.

Council Member Bash thanked the Commission and Staff working hard to preserve Norco’s 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 "Equestrian Landmark"

City Council Minutes - November 5, 2025
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 conditions 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 charged and item should not have come to City Council.

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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 property in compliance and have waived some also to get people in compliance.

Mayor Newton asked where the accountability is without the fines.

Following discussion, motion was made.

City Council Minutes - November 5, 2025
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.

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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: November 19, 2025 Agenda Item:

3.C.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director
Prepared By: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director
Department: Finance
SUBJECT:

Fiscal Year 2024-25 Year-End Budget to Actual Report
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file Fiscal Year 2024-25 Year-End Budget to Actual Report SUMMARY:

During Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25, Operating Funds of the City, including General Fund, Water Fund and Sewer Fund showed positive financial performance with total actual revenues for each Fund exceeding total actual expenditures/expenses.

For the General Fund (Attachment A), total actual revenues of $33,727,310 were more than total amended budget amount of $30,428,682 by $3,298,628. The favorable revenue performance was largely due to interest income earned for fiscal year, as well as, Community Development Fees and other various revenues. Total actual expenditures of $31,881,351 were lower than total amended budget of $32,682,421 by $801,070. Combining better than anticipated revenue performance and expenditure savings resulted in a net increase of $1,845,958 to fund balance (Attachment B). The estimated fund balance as of the end of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 is $37,992,908. This fund balance does not include the spendable balance in the $12.5 million available in Measure R Transactions and Use Tax Fund as of June 30, 2025.

Regarding the Water Fund, total actual revenues of $13,623,725 exceeded total actual expenses of $13,141,051 by $482,673 (Attachment C). The Sewer Fund’s financial performance during the year was also positive as total actual revenues of $8,192,850 exceeded total expenses of $6,573,738 by $1,619,113 (Attachment D). The Recycled Water Fund’s financial performance during the year was also reductive as there were no grant activity during the fiscal year and total expenses of $25,858 (Attachment E). A summary schedule of all other Operating Funds is included as Attachment F. A schedule of revenues, expenditures and fund balance for the Landscape Maintenance Districts has also been presented as additional information (Attachment G).

BACKGROUND:

The City’s independent auditors, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP are in the process of completing the City audit for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) will be submitted to the Council at a later date.

A presentation will be scheduled with the independent auditors to further review and discuss the ACFR with the City Council. At this time, staff is presenting this important report as information to show how the various Operating Funds performed relative to the approved budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

FY 2024-25 General Fund Performance Summary
When the FY 2024-25 Budget was adopted on June 19, 2024, a projected balanced budget with a marginal gain of $46,623 was anticipated for the General Fund for the new fiscal year that began on July 1, 2024 mainly due to changes in revenue assumptions and cost reductions in all departments/divisions. The anticipated revenue growth was slower than the anticipated expenditure growth. However, at the end of the fiscal year, total actual revenues exceeded total actual expenditure by $1,845,958 resulting in an increase to the fund balance.

Explanation of FY 2024-25 General Fund Revenue Budget to Actual Variances Attachment A is a schedule showing General Fund budget to actual data for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025. For the Fiscal Year, total actual revenues were higher than the final amended budget by $1,809,683. The following is a recap of the major revenue categories that make up the General Fund and explanation of the variances.  Sales Tax: Revenue receipts totaled $10,601,647 or $146,247 higher than the amended budget amount. The original budget was based on information available during the FY 2024-25 budget process as provided by our sales tax consultant, HDL. During the mid-year amendment process, the actual sales tax receipts were lower than the initial budget, the City anticipated that the total receipts for the fiscal year would be lower than the initial budget and sales tax for second half of the fiscal year were slightly higher. For the fiscal year, total sales tax revenues represent 31% of total General Fund revenues.

The chart below provides a ten-year trend for the City’s sales tax receipts by fiscal year. The dip in FY 2019-2020 was largely due to the onset of COVID-19 economic impact along with sales deferrals and other programs instituted by California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to assist businesses.

 Property Tax: Revenue receipts totaled $3,189,952 or $55,875 more than the amended budget amount. The favorable performance is largely due to the increase in the amount of secured property taxes and the residual tax increment amount received from Successor Agency Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF). For the fiscal year, total property tax receipts represent 9% of total General Fund revenues.
 Motor Vehicle License Fees: Revenue receipts totaled $3,964,856. This amount is close to the total amended budget amount of $3,964,856. For the fiscal year, total Motor Vehicle License Fees receipts represent 12% of total General Fund revenues.
 Other Taxes: Other Taxes include Public Safety Sales Tax, Property Transfer Tax, Business Licenses and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Revenue receipts totaled $2,304,311. This amount is close to the total amended budget amount of $2,366,419. The following chart provides a five-year trend for TOT revenues.

Fiscal Year 2024-25 numbers reflect an uptrend that staff believe will continue in subsequent fiscal years. Other Taxes represent 7% of General Fund revenues.

 Franchise Fees: Franchise Fees include revenue from Refuse, Electricity, Gas and Cable TV franchises. Revenue receipts totaled $2,673,933 which is $211,333 higher than the amended budget amount. The variance is mostly attributed to the refuse and gas franchise fees coming in higher than the budget anticipated. Cable TV and electric franchise revenues performed slightly lower than budget. Franchise Fees represent 8% of General Fund revenues.  Intergovernmental: Revenue receipts totaled $44,557 for the year and include state-mandated cost reimbursements for public safety related activities, such as administrative license suspension, domestic violence arrests and assistance activities.
 Fines and Penalties: Revenue receipts totaled $243,286 or $26,035 less than the amended budget amount. The variance is attributed to parking citations and code enforcement fines which performed lower than anticipated. Fines and Penalties represent 1% of total General Fund revenues.
 Interest/Lease Income: Interest/Lease Income includes revenue from the lease agreements and interest derived from investment of General Fund operating cash balance. Revenue receipts totaled $3,226,709 or $1,388,428 more than the amended budget amount. The increase is mainly due to interest income.

Interest/Lease Income represents 10% of General Fund revenues.  Community Development Fees: Community Development Fees include planning, building and engineering fees. Revenue receipts totaled $2,108,226 or $454,050 more than the amended budget amount. The favorable performance was largely due to better receipts from the Building and Safety’s plan check fees and building permit fees. Community Development Fees represent 6% of General Fund revenues.

 Community Services/Recreation: Community Services/Recreation Revenues are related to events and activities associated with recreation programs. The actual year-end revenues were $1,065,642 or $124,952 more than the amended budget amount. Community Services/Recreation fees represent 3% of General Fund revenues.
 Other Revenues: Other Revenues include emergency medical subscription fees, dog licenses, penalties, refuse billing collection fees, fire inspection fees, business license renewal fees and other miscellaneous City fees. Revenue receipts totaled $2,325,599 or $688,717 less than the amended budget amount.

Emergency medical subscription, ambulance fines, animal services, refuse penalties, fire inspection all performed lower than budgeted. Other Revenues represent 7% of General Fund revenues.
 Administrative Overhead/Operation Transfers: Administrative Overhead/ Operation Transfers revenues include administrative overhead reimbursements and transfers from other funds to the General Fund. Revenue receipts totaled $1,978,590 compared to the total amended budget amount of $1,630,980 is mainly due to administrative reimbursement from storm drain projects.

Administrative Overhead/Operation Transfers represents 6% of General Fund revenues.

Explanation of FY 2024-25 General Fund Expenditure Budget to Actual Variances Total General Fund expenditures for the fiscal year were below amended budget by $801,070. Most of the savings came from sheriff, fire, community services, nondepartmental, city council, public works and engineering and community development.

The expenditure variances are further explained below.
 Sheriff’s Department: Total actual expenditures of $7,704,554 were lower than the amended budget amount of $7,723,645 resulting in savings of $19,091.

These savings were primarily due to vacancies in staffing. This reduction in rate generated a cost reduction from the adopted budget. Staff had reconciled charges for Crossing Guards with the CNUSD and noted a credit to the City. In addition, the City received $94,663 more than the anticipated from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Grant. This additional receipt was applied to reduce General Fund Sheriff expenditures.
 Fire Suppression & EMS (CAL FIRE) Department: Total actual expenditures of $5,203,858 were lower than the amended budget amount of $5,222,182 due to actual contractual services.
 Community Services: Total actual expenditures of $1,920,064 were lower than the budgeted amount of $2,033,897 resulting in savings of $113,833. These savings were primarily due to senior citizens division savings and vacancies in the youth and teen programs.

 Animal Services: Total actual expenditures of $1,146,645 were higher than the budged amount of $1,061,550 resulting in an overage of $85,095 due to additional after-hours calls resulting in overtime.
 Non-Departmental: Total actual expenditures of $5,385,449 were lower than the amended budget amount of $5,589,360 resulting in savings of $203,911. These savings were primarily due to vacancies in the internship program and the pension contributions reclassified as cash with fiscal agent.  Administration, Economic Development and Finance: Total actual expenditures of $2,656,705 were slightly above the amended budget amount of $2,616,110 by 40,595. These overage were primarily due to change in assumptions in compensated absences as the result of the implementation of GASB 101.

Additionally, there were extra expenditures on City Manager's salaries and benefits mainly due to UAL payment.
 City Council and City Attorney: Total actual expenditures of $411,707 were slightly over the amended budget amount of $395,490 by $16,217. The reason for the City attorney's contract service expenditure over budget is mainly due to the city's attorney office performing additional litigation of code enforcement cases than in prior years and the State Water Board litigation.  Public Works and Engineering: Total actual expenditures of $1,143,867 were lower than the amended budget of $1,304,800 resulting in savings of $160,933.

These savings were primary due to less expenditures in contractual services for both engineering and parkway maintenance divisions.
 Community Development: Total actual expenditures of $1,953,420 were lower than the amended budget amount of $2,327,965 resulting in savings of $374,545. These savings were primarily due to contractual services for the General Plan Update carried over to Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget for this multi-year project.
 Facilities and Maintenance: Total actual expenditures of $4,301,304 were slightly above the amended budget amount of $4,274,922 by $26,382. These budget deficits were primarily due to higher-than-expected electricity expenditures.

General Fund (Fund Balance)
The City Council has taken significant steps in recent years to restore the City's financial condition and designate funds toward long-range capital needs, economic uncertainties and local emergencies and natural disasters. On June 21, 2023, the City Council approved the Reserve Policy that serves as the framework to enable the City to meet its financial commitments, address unexpected future events in a fiscally prudent manner and ensure the long-term financial health of the City. The chart below provides a tenyear fund balance trend for the General Fund, which includes all designated reserve funds.

The audited fund balance at the beginning of the fiscal year was $36,146,950 (Attachment B). During the fiscal year, fund balance increased to $37,992,908 due to total revenues exceeding total expenditures by $1,845,958 as of June 30, 2025.

In light of the approved Reserve Policy, the following fund balances are restricted for specific commitments:
 $8,170,605 - Operating Reserves (25% of total General Fund budget expenditure)
 $4,246,272 - Economic Development Reserves
 $400,000 - Local Emergencies and Natural Disasters Reserves  $446,423 - Infrastructure Reverses
 $1,669,290 - Designated for donations and deposits for special projects, events and/or programs
The spendable balance of the designated funds for the reserves can be appropriated for any legal expenditure of the City by the City Council, subject to a super majority approval. This results in an uncommitted fund balance of $23,060,317. As of June 30, 2025, the estimated total fund balance represents 116% of total Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund expenditures.

Other Fund Balances
Measure R Fund: The Measure R Transactions and Use Tax Fund receipts and interest earnings totaled $8,155,906 or $27,906 more than the amended budget amount. The original approved budget and the amended budget amount for Measure R Transactions and Use Tax was $8,463,000 and $8,128,000, respectively.

Measure R’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 fund balance increased due to total expenditures being lower than revenues by $615,301. The beginning fund balance on July 1, 2024

was $12,491,173 resulting in an ending fund balance of $13,106,474. The ending fund balance will cover the continuing projects of $12,774,990. The FY 2024-25 Measure R Budget to Actual Report was presented to Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee at their October 22, 2025 meeting (see attachment H).

Other Operating Funds
Other Operating Funds included in this report are Gas Tax, NPDES, CDBG, Miscellaneous Grants, Nancy Adrian Newman Trust Fund, and Supplemental Law Enforcement.

Water Fund: Total actual Water Fund revenues of $13.6 million were more than budgeted revenues of $11.8 million by $1.75 million primarily due to charges for water services were more than the budget estimate. Total actual Water Fund expenses of $13.14 million were less than budgeted expenses of $13.7 million by $573,938 primarily because of savings in water purchases and operations, professional services, maintenance and rentals, small equipment and self-insurance settlements.

Working capital increased by $707,787 to $6.5 million as of June 30, 2025, because total revenues exceeded total expenses. A water rate resolution approved by City Council requires that a rate stabilization and operating reserve be maintained to ensure adequate operating cash flows and rate stability. The City’s Bond Indenture also requires a rate stabilization reserve. As of June 30, 2025, $3.5 million of the total working capital was required as operating reserve while $1.5 million was required for rate stabilization reserve. For more details regarding the Water Fund budget to actual revenues and expenses, refer to Attachment C.

Sewer Fund: Total actual Sewer Fund revenues of $8.2 million were more than budgeted revenues of $7.2 million by $962,376 primarily due to charges for services and interest income. Total actual Sewer Fund expenses of $6.6 million were less than budgeted expenses of $6.9 million by $336,823 million. These savings came from less than anticipated cost for salaries and benefits, supplies and services and small equipment. Working capital increased by $1.6 million. As of June 30, 2025, the Sewer Fund had an estimated working capital balance of $5.2 million and required operating reserve of $2.5 million. For more details regarding the Sewer Fund budget to actual revenues and expenses, refer to Attachment D.

Recycled Water Fund: On June 7, 2023, the City Council approved the creation of a Recycled Water Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-24 in which the Sewer Fund provided a $3.2 million loan to the Recycled Water Fund. There were no actual Recycled Water Fund revenues relating to grants in the fiscal year due to no current activity. Total actual Recycled Water Fund expenses of $25,858 were more than budgeted expenses due to contractual services for grant applications. For more details regarding the Recycled Water Fund budget to actual revenues and expenses, refer to Attachment E.

Attachment F provides a summary of revenues and expenditures for other Operating Funds.

Other Funds: Total actual Gas Tax revenues were slightly less than the State of California’s projection. Gas Tax Fund revenues are used for street maintenance. Actual

expenditures were less than budgeted but exceeded actual revenues for the fiscal year resulting in a $0 fund balance as of June 30, 2025 as cost of maintaining streets is higher than amount of gas taxes received. During Fiscal Year 2024-25, the general fund provided a transfer of $27,836 to supplement Gas Tax operations.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) total revenues were $123,221 compared to actual expenditures of $116,019. During Fiscal Year 2024-25, the general fund provided a transfer of $49,402 to supplement NPDES operations. The difference of $7,202 between actual revenues and actual expenditure increased the fund balance. The Fund Balance for NPDES, as of June 30, 2025, is a fund balance of $0.

Capital Project Funds: Capital Project Funds are used to account for financial resources and uses pertaining to the acquisition and construction of governmental infrastructure and other assets, such as streets, storm drains, public buildings, trails, park improvements, water, sewer, recycled water infrastructures. Except for the water, sewer and recycled water capital projects, which are funded with ongoing revenues derived from user rates, the other capital project categories have no dedicated ongoing revenue source and; therefore, will rely on funding from Measure R and infrequent development impact fees to fund new projects once the remaining cash balances are depleted.

Please note, street projects are partially funded from limited Measure A, Local Streets and Roads, and SB1, Road Repair and Accountability, receipts.

Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD): As information for the benefits of residents whose property is assessed to pay for the cost of maintaining Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD), budget to actual reports provide revenue and expenditure information for each District. For all Districts, actual revenues and expenditures for the Fiscal Year were reasonably within the amount in the Engineer’s Estimate. Also included in the schedule is each District’s beginning and ending fund balance. LMD #1 reflect a negative fund balance. For additional details on the LMD’s, refer to Attachment G.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not applicable for this item.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This agenda item is consistent with Strategic Direction No. 3, "Economic Development and Financial Stability."
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):

Attachment A
Attachment B

Attachment C
Attachment D
Attachment E
Attachment F
Attachment G
Attachment H

Attachment A
City of Norco
General Fund Budget to Actual
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Actual vs
Adopted Amended Year-End Amended
General Fund Budget Budget Actual Budget

REVENUES
Property Taxes 2,902,400 $ 3,134,077 $ 3,189,952 $ 55,875 $ Sales Taxes 11,246,200 10,455,400 10,601,647 146,247
Motor Vehicle License Fees 3,766,300 3,964,856 3,964,856 0 Other Taxes 2,501,700 2,366,419 2,304,311 (62,108)
Franchise Fees 2,462,600 2,462,600 2,673,933 211,333
Intergovernmental 75,000 75,000 44,557 (30,443)
Fines and Penalties 194,000 269,321 243,286 (26,035)
Interest/Lease Income 2,552,700 1,838,281 3,226,709 1,388,428 Community Development Fees 1,848,200 1,654,176 2,108,226 454,050 Community Services/Recreation 912,700 940,690 1,065,642 124,952 Other Revenues 1,327,700 1,636,882 2,325,599 688,717
Administrative Overhead/Operating Transfers 1,630,980 1,630,980 1,978,590 347,610 Total Revenues 31,420,480 $ 30,428,682 $ 33,727,310 $ 3,298,628 $

EXPENDITURES
Sheriff 7,833,000 $ 7,723,645 $ 7,704,554 $ 19,091 $
Citizens on Patrol 25,800 25,800 23,320 2,480
Crossing Guards 89,200 89,200 19,433 69,767
Total Sheriff Protection 7,948,000 7,838,645 7,747,307 91,338 Fire Suppression & EMS (CalFire) 5,581,682 5,222,182 5,203,858 18,324 Norco Animal Rescue Team 17,500 17,500 11,026 6,474
Total Fire 5,599,182 5,239,682 5,214,884 24,798
Recreation 1,145,303 978,775 899,447 79,328
Special Events 216,850 218,080 231,100 (13,020)
Youth, Sports & Family Services 518,841 523,716 520,405 3,311 Senior Citizens 253,088 253,328 211,370 41,958
Senior-RCTC 59,998 59,998 57,743 2,255
Total Community Services 2,194,080 2,033,897 1,920,064 113,833 Animal Services 1,052,530 1,061,550 1,146,645 (85,095)
Non-Departmental 4,840,640 5,589,360 5,385,449 203,911
City Clerk 657,675 667,955 666,591 1,364
City Manager 517,000 680,285 704,752 (24,467)
Communications 377,900 394,905 404,173 (9,268)
Human Resources 261,100 270,740 259,336 11,404
Economic Development 52,000 52,000 50,250 1,750
Finance 765,450 550,225 571,603 (21,378)
Total Admin, Econ. Dev & Finance 2,631,125 2,616,110 2,656,705 (40,595) City Council 109,100 120,490 107,455 13,035
City Attorney 250,000 275,000 304,252 (29,252)
Total City Council & City Attorney 359,100 395,490 411,707 (16,217) Engineering 466,100 566,400 524,892 41,508
Inspection 150,000 338,200 304,630 33,570
Parkway Maintenance 440,200 400,200 314,345 85,855
Total Public Works & Engineering 1,056,300 1,304,800 1,143,867 160,933 Code Enforcement 453,400 385,045 262,601 122,444
Building & Safety 617,200 726,865 678,694 48,171
Planning 701,300 1,216,055 1,012,124 203,931
Total Community Development 1,771,900 2,327,965 1,953,420 374,545 Park Maintenance 1,440,800 1,451,240 1,451,442 (202)
Facilities Maintenance 1,118,600 1,385,917 1,379,244 6,673 Ingalls Event Center 1,361,600 1,437,765 1,470,618 (32,853) Total Facilities and Maintenance 3,921,000 4,274,922 4,301,304 (26,382) Total Expenditures 31,373,857 $ 32,682,421 $ 31,881,351 $ 801,070 $ Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 46,623 $ (2,253,739) $ 1,845,958 $ 4,099,697 $

Attachment B
City of Norco
General Fund - Fund Balance
For Fiscal Year-Ended June 30, 2025
Rev/Exp Fund
GENERAL FUND Total Balance
Audited Beginning Balance, July 1, 2024 36,146,950 $
FY 24-25 Actual Revenues/Transfers In 33,727,310 $
FY 24-25 Actual Expenditures/Transfers Out (31,881,351) Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures FY 2024-25 1,845,958 Estimated Ending Fund Balance, June 30, 2025 (Unaudited) 37,992,908 $ City of Norco
General Fund - Fund Balance Designations
For Fiscal Year-Ended June 30, 2025
Estimated Ending Fund Balance, June 30, 2025 37,992,908 $ Designated for Operating Reserves (8,170,605)
Designated for Local Emergencies and Natural Disasters Reserves (400,000) Designated for Infrastructure Reverses (446,423)
Designated for Donations and Deposits for Special Projects and Programs (1,669,290) Designated for Economic Development Reserves (4,246,272) Estimated Uncommitted Fund Balanced June 30, 2025 23,060,317 $

Attachment C
City of Norco
Water Fund Budget to Actual Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Actual vs
Amended Year-End Amended
Water Fund Budget Actual Budget
Operating Revenues:

Charges for Water Services 11,768,800 $ 13,337,469 $ 1,568,669 $ Interest Income 100,000 277,291 177,291
Miscellaneous 4,000 8,965 4,965
Total Revenues 11,872,800 $ 13,623,725 $ 1,750,925 $
Expenses:

Salaries and Benefits 2,101,100 $ 2,042,436 $ 58,664 $
Employee Related Expense 36,700 23,899 12,801
Supplies and Services 532,700 650,544 (117,844)
Maintenance and Rentals 63,000 40,763 22,237
Water Purchases, Operations and Utilities 7,022,400 6,832,860 189,540 Professional & Contractual 1,050,900 1,105,971 (55,071) Debt Service Related Payments 1,396,485 1,397,978 (1,493) Computer, Vehicle Operations & Replacement Charges 361,100 361,100 - Self-Insurance Settlements 353,644 - 353,644
Miscellaneous/Small Equipment 111,500 - 111,500
Administrative Overhead & Reimbursements to Other Funds 685,460 685,500 (40) Total Operating Expenses 13,714,989 $ 13,141,051 $ 573,938 $ Revenues Over (Under) Expenses (1,842,189) $ 482,673 $ 2,324,862 $

Attachment D
City of Norco
Sewer Fund Budget to Actual Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Actual vs
Amended Year-End Amended
Sewer Fund Budget Actual Budget
Operating Revenues:

Charges for Sewer Services 6,794,300 $ 7,608,511 $ 814,211 $ Interest Income 75,000 225,164 150,164
Corona Loan Interest 96,200 96,174 -
Corona Loan Principal 263,000 263,000 -
Miscellaneous Revenue 2,000 - (2,000)
Total Revenues 7,230,500 $ 8,192,850 $ 962,376 $
Expenses:

Salaries and Benefits 925,100 $ 865,239 $ 59,861 $
Employee Related Expenses 34,600 19,785 14,815
Supplies and Services 120,200 122,324 (2,124)
Maintenance and Rentals 42,000 29,501 12,499
Operations and Utilities 113,200 106,000 7,200
Professional & Contractual 3,089,700 3,034,134 55,566
Debt Service Related Payments 1,612,361 1,613,854 (1,493) Computer, Vehicle Operations & Replacement Charges 303,600 303,600 - Miscellaneous/Small Equipment 180,500 - 180,500
Self-Insurance Settlements 10,000 - 10,000
Administrative Overhead & Reimbursements to Other Funds 479,300 479,300 - Total Operating Expenses 6,910,561 $ 6,573,738 $ 336,823 $ Revenues Over (Under) Expenses 319,939 $ 1,619,113 $ 1,299,199 $

Attachment E
City of Norco
Recycled Water Fund Budget to Actual Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Actual vs
Amended Year-End Amended
Recycled Water Fund Budget Actual Budget
Operating Revenues:

Miscellaneous Federal Grant 3,000,000 $ - $ $ (3,000,000) Total Revenues 3,000,000 $ - $ (3,000,000) $
Expenses:

Professional & Contractual - $ 25,858 $ (25,858) $
Total Operating Expenses - $ 25,858 $ (25,858) $
Revenues Over (Under) Expenses 3,000,000 $ (25,858) $ (3,025,858) $

Attachment F
City of Norco
Schedule of Other Funds Budget to Actual Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Actual vs
Amended Year-End Amended
Fund Description Budget Actual Budget

GAS TAX
Revenues 785,570 $ 710,496 $ (75,074) $
Expenditures 780,700 758,964 21,736
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures $ (48,468) 4,870 $ (96,810) $

NPDES FUND
Revenues 213,000 $ 123,221 $ (89,779) $
Expenditures 169,200 116,019 53,181
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures $ 7,202 43,800 $ (142,961) $ CDBG
Revenues 338,741 $ 290,351 $ (48,390) $
Expenditures 279,435 290,351 (10,916)
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures $ - 59,306 $ (37,474) $

MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS
Revenues 1,193,397 $ 1,129,352 $ (64,045) $
Expenditures 1,193,397 1,020,657 172,740
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures $ 108,695 - $ (236,785) $

NANCY ADRIAN NEWMAN TRUST FUND
Revenues 2,000 $ 2,385 $ 385 $
Expenditures 39,800 24,276 15,524
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures $ (21,891) (37,800) $ (15,139) $

SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Revenues 195,000 $ 194,663 $ 336 $
Expenditures 195,000 194,663 336
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures $ - - $ - $

MEASURE R
Revenues 8,378,000 $ 8,795,265 $ 417,265 $
Expenditures 21,045,501 8,179,965 12,865,536
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures $ 615,300 (12,667,501) $ (12,448,270) $

Attachment G Page 1
City of Norco
Budget to Actual Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Actual vs
Amended Year-End Amended
Landscape Maintenance District #1 Budget Actual Budget
Revenues:

LMD #1 Assessments 12,813 $ 12,422 $ (391) $
Interest Income - (413) (413)
Total Revenues 12,813 $ 12,009 $ (804) $
Expenditures:

Observation 4,554 $ 3,200 $ 1,354 $
Water Charges 3,000 3,851 (851)
Electricity Charges 50 145 (95)
Telephone Charges 300 610 (310)
Contractual 2,700 2,705 (5)
Professional Services 2,000 1,530 470
Administrative Overhead 540 540 -
Admin Fees-Property Taxes 111 111 (0)
Incidentals 400 - 400
Fuel 30 - 30
Total Expenditures 13,685 $ 12,693 $ 992 $
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (872) $ (684) $
Fund Balance:

Beginning Fund Balance (6,528) $
FY Change in Fund Balance (684)
Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2025 (7,212) $

Attachment G Page 2
City of Norco
Budget to Actual Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Actual vs
Amended Year-End Amended
Landscape Maintenance District #2 Budget Actual Budget
Revenues:

LMD #2 Assessments 190,802 $ 188,208 $ (2,594) $
Interest Income - (594) (594)
Total Revenues 190,802 $ 187,614 $ (3,188) $
Expenditures:

Observation 22,382 $ 16,001 $ 6,381 $
Water Charges 35,000 35,385 (385)
Electricity Charges 2,000 2,015 (15)
Landscape Maintenance 96,000 95,309 692
Professional Services 8,500 6,163 2,338
Administrative Overhead 7,340 7,340 -
Admin Fees-Property Taxes 166 166 (0)
Fuel 150 - 150
Land Improvements 25,000 10,167 14,833
Total Expenditures 196,538 $ 172,545 $ 23,993 $
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (5,736) $ 15,070 $
Fund Balance:

Beginning Fund Balance (11,607) $
FY Change in Fund Balance 15,070
Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2025 3,462 $

Attachment G Page 3
City of Norco
Budget to Actual Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Actual vs
Amended Year-End Amended
Landscape Maintenance District #3 Budget Actual Budget
Revenues:

LMD #3 Assessments 107,002 $ 107,700 $ 698 $
Interest Income - 235 235
Total Revenues 107,002 $ 107,935 $ 933 $
Expenditures:

Observation 17,926 $ 12,801 $ 5,125 $
Water Charges 35,000 35,488 (488)
Electricity Charges 1,000 883 117
Telephone Charges 65 - 65
Landscape Maintenance 40,000 38,009 1,991
Professional Services 5,000 5,143 (143)
Administrative Overhead 5,100 5,100 -
Admin Fees-Property Taxes 117 117 0
Incidentals 1,000 - 1,000
Operating Contingency 1,695 - 1,695
Fuel 100 - 100
Total Expenditures 107,003 $ 97,539 $ 9,464 $
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (1) $ 10,396 $
Fund Balance:

Beginning Fund Balance 5,158 $
FY Change in Fund Balance 10,396
Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2025 15,553 $

Attachment G Page 4
City of Norco
Budget to Actual Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Actual vs
Amended Amended
Landscape Maintenance District #4 Budget Actual Budget
Revenues:

LMD #4 Assessments 533,986 $ 532,277 $ (1,709) $
Interest Income - 15,792 15,792
Total Revenues 533,986 $ 548,069 $ 14,083 $
Expenditures:

Observation 31,296 $ 22,401 $ 8,895 $
Tree Replacement 5,000 - 5,000
Water Charges 90,000 104,390 (14,390)
Electricity Charges 8,000 5,942 2,058
Telephone Charges 500 576 (76)
Landscape Maintenance 320,000 347,510 (27,510)
Professional Services 6,000 5,610 390
Administrative Overhead 31,500 31,500 -
Admin Fees-Property Taxes 288 288 0
Incidentals 5,000 73 4,927
Fuel 160 - 160
Operating Contingency 10,000 41 9,960
Land Improvements 26,251 - 26,251
Total Expenditures 533,995 $ 518,330 $ 15,665 $
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (9) $ 29,739 $
Fund Balance:

Beginning Fund Balance 348,852 $
FY Change in Fund Balance 29,739
Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2025 378,591 $

Attachment G Page 5
City of Norco
Budget to Actual Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Actual vs
Amended Amended
Landscape Maintenance District #5 Budget Actual Budget
Revenues:

LMD #5 Assessments 70,989 $ 71,790 $ 801 $
Interest Income - 4,494 4,494
Total Revenues 70,989 $ 76,284 $ 5,295 $
Expenditures:

Observation 13,468 $ 9,600 $ 3,868 $
Water Charges 9,000 11,345 (2,345)
Electricity Charges 700 384 316
Telephone Charges 80.00 - 80
Landscape Maintenance 22,000 25,691 (3,691)
Professional Services 4,000 3,570 430
Administrative Overhead 3,100 3,100 -
Admin Fees-Property Taxes 105 105 (0)
Incidentals 1,000 - 1,000
Fuel 80 0.00 80
Land Improvements 40,000 28,450 11,550
Total Expenditures 93,533 $ 82,246 $ 11,287 $
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (22,544) $ (5,962) $ Fund Balance:

Beginning Fund Balance 85,139 $
FY Change in Fund Balance (5,962)
Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2025 79,177 $

Measure R Citizens' Oversight
Committee

STAFF REPORT
Date: October 22, 2025 Agenda Item:

4.A.

To: Honorable Chair and Commission Members
From: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director
Prepared By: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director
Department: Finance
SUBJECT:

Measure R Fund FY 2024-25 Budget to Actual Report
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and File Measure R Fund FY 2024-25 Budget to Actual Report SUMMARY:

During Fiscal Year 2024-25, total Measure R Fund revenues slightly exceeded the original and the amended budget amounts. Total Measure R expenditures for the fiscal year were less than total budget amount because many of the projects are yet to be completed. For projects that were not completed during the fiscal year, the remaining unspent amounts have been carried over to Fiscal Year 2025-26.

BACKGROUND:

During Fiscal Year 2024-25, total Measure R Fund revenues slightly exceeded the original and the amended budget amounts by $456,641. Total Measure R expenditures for the fiscal year of $8,219,340 were less than total budget amount of $21,045,501 because many of the projects are yet to be completed. For projects that were not completed during the fiscal year, the remaining unspent amounts have been carried over to Fiscal Year 2025-26.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The available estimated fund balance as of June 30th 2025 is $12.5 million. However, total estimated Fund Balance at the end of resulted in a negative balance of $176.3k which will be offset by higher than actual Investment Earnings leaving sufficient funds available for budgeted projects carrying over to subsequent fiscal years. The FY 2025- 26 Measure R Capital Improvement Program Budget will be amended to reflect the project's carryover amounts based on actual FY 2024-25 expenditures.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic 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):

Attachement A
Attachement B

Attachment A
FY 2024-25
Approved Budget
FY 2024-25
Amended Budget
FY 2024-25
Actual
% of
Budget
Budget
Remaining
Revenues
Estimated Measure R Tax Revenues $ 8,463,000 $ 8,128,000 $ 8,155,906 100% $ (27,906) Investment Earnings 250,000 250,000 625,149 250% (375,149) Misc Revenue - - 53,586 100% (53,586)
Total Revenues $ 8,713,000 $ 8,378,000 $ 8,834,641 105% $ (456,641) Expenditures
Operating and Maintenance
Committee Stipends $ 1,400 $ 1,400 $ 650 46% $ 750
Professional Services 10,000 10,000 5,950 60% 4,050
Trail System Maintenance 650,000 679,000 632,629 93% 46,371 Subtotal 661,400 690,400 639,229 93% 51,171
Measure R Capital Projects
Facilities and Information Technology Improvements
City Hall Remodel - Efficiency Assessment $ 40,000 $ 56,667 $ 35,757 63% $ 20,910 City Hall/Sheriff Sub-Station Improvements 600,000 568,615 341,230 60% 227,385 Citywide ADA Improvement Project 170,000 193,739 48,150 25% 145,589 Facilities and Maintenance Office 400,000 650,000 - 0% 650,000 HVAC System Replacement 650,000 692,915 48,718 7% 644,197 Ingalls Event Center Camera System 300,000 300,000 90,926 30% 209,074 Ingalls Event Center Wayfinding Project 140,000 152,000 648 0% 151,352 Moreno Arena Bleacher Repairs 762,000 1,539,736 1,489,954 97% 49,782 Moreno Arena Bucking Chute System 100,000 100,000 98,483 98% 1,517 Moreno Arena Emergency Bleacher Lighting 235,000 240,240 - 0% 240,240 NPDS - Back Lot & Trash Bins 270,000 269,427 209,069 78% 60,358 Security System Upgrade 75,000 58,237 49,977 86% 8,260
Senior Center Emergency Generator 250,000 318,926 305,843 96% 13,083 Structured Connectivity System 35,000 35,000 34,324 98% 676 Riley Gym Improvements - 35,000 642 2% 34,358
The Nellie Weaver Hall Improvements 356,213 301,857 34,388 11% 267,469 Land Improvements
Animal Control, Parmenter & Wayne Makin Parking Lots 600,000 449,316 449,047 100% 269 Park Improvements
Citywide Park Enhancements 200,000 301,495 254,548 84% 46,947 Community Service & Facilities Assessment 122,000 163,915 108,410 66% 55,505 Park Light post Replacement & Repair 150,000 150,000 2,070 1% 147,930 Parking Lot Slurry Seal Project 50,000 50,000 37,353 75% 12,647 Pikes Peak Park ADA Synthetic Poured In Place Project 830,000 830,000 773,073 93% 56,927 Veterans Memorial Landscaping Project 60,000 60,000 5,125 9% 54,875 Street Improvements
Center Ave - Sixth St to Seventh St. 100,000 118,664 98,898 83% 19,767 Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project 120,000 125,996 119,623 95% 6,373 Drainpac Curb Intels - Temescal Ave, Sixth St to Seventh St - 126,536 13,016 10% 113,520 Fifth Street - Temescal Ave to I-15 Fwy 62,000 40,235 34,680 86% 5,555 Fourth Street - Corona Ave to I-15 Fwy 1,875,000 1,879,348 44,458 2% 1,834,891 Hillside Ave - Sixth St. to Seventh St. 110,000 101,382 92,518 91% 8,865 Hillside Ave - Third St. to Fourth St. 150,000 164,159 139,038 85% 25,121 Norco Park-N-Ride - 87,000 51,782 60% 35,218
Second St Pavement Project - Mountain Ave to Pacific Ave - 894 - 0% 894 Second Street Pavement Project - East Side - 162,862 - 0% 162,862 Second Street Pavement Project - River to Pacific Ave 2,000,000 2,419,019 13,063 1% 2,405,956 Temescal Ave - Fifth St. to Sixth St. 20,000 26,975 3,003 11% 23,973 Temescal Ave Tree Planting 120,000 120,000 106,785 89% 13,215 Third Street Pavement Project - Valley View to College 1,100,000 1,100,000 523,328 48% 576,672 Traffic Signal Management & Safety Upgrade - 330,000 - 0% 330,000 Valley View Ave - Fifth St. to Sixth St. 1,950,000 1,970,000 96,729 5% 1,873,271 Valley View Ave - Third St. to Fourth St. 2,100,000 2,103,890 1,382,774 66% 721,116 Woodward Ave Pavement Project 1,100,000 1,100,000 5,265 0% 1,094,735 Trails Improvements
Silverlakes Causeway 250,000 261,056 725 0% 260,331
Trail Fencing Replacement for FY 24-25 600,000 600,000 436,693 73% 163,307 Subtotal $ 18,052,213 $ 20,355,101 $ 7,580,111 37% $ 12,774,990 Total Expenditures $ 18,713,613 $ 21,045,501 $ 8,219,340 39% $ 12,826,161 Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures $ (12,667,501)
Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2024 12,491,173
Estimated Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $ (176,328) Measure R Transactions and Use Tax
FY 2024-25 Budget to Actual Report

Attachment B
Projects
Project
Number
Total Approved
Budget
FY 2024-25
Approved
Budget
Expenditures as
of 06/30/24
FY 2024-25
Actual as of
06/30/25
Cumulative
Expenditures as
of 06/30/25
Budget
Remaining
Measure R Capital Projects
Facilities and Information Technology Improvements
City Hall Remodel - Efficiency Assessment 54303.10 $ 100,000 $ 56,667 $ 43,333 $ 35,757 $ 79,091 $ 20,910 City Hall/Sheriff Sub-Station Improvements 54303,2 766,403 568,615 197,788 341,230 539,018 227,385 Citywide ADA Improvement Project 54300.2 509,398 193,739 315,659 48,150 363,809 145,589 Facilities and Maintenance Office 54303.11 650,000 650,000 - - - 650,000 HVAC System Replacement 54303.15 700,000 692,915 7,085 48,718 55,802 644,198 Ingalls Event Center Camera System 54410.10 300,000 300,000 - 90,926 90,926 209,074 Ingalls Event Center Wayfinding Project 54303.16 152,000 152,000 - 648 648 151,352 Moreno Arena Bleacher Repairs 54111.9 1,562,000 1,539,736 22,265 1,489,954 1,512,219 49,782 Moreno Arena Bucking Chute System 54303.20 100,000 100,000 - 98,483 98,483 1,517 Moreno Arena Emergency Bleacher Lighting 54111.5 250,000 240,240 9,760 - 9,760 240,240 NPDS - Back Lot & Trash Bins 4414.3 270,000 269,427 573 209,069 209,643 60,358 Security System Upgrade 54303.12 110,001 58,237 51,764 49,977 101,740 8,261 Senior Center Emergency Generator 54303.17 345,000 318,926 26,074 305,843 331,916 13,084 Structured Connectivity System 54303.19 35,000 35,000 - 34,324 34,324 676 Riley Gym Improvements 54303.4 35,000 35,000 642 642 34,358 The Nellie Weaver Hall Improvements 54303.6 553,810 301,857 251,953 34,388 286,341 267,469 Land Improvements
Animal Control, Parmenter & Wayne Makin Parking Lots 54111.2 600,000 449,316 150,684 449,047 599,731 269 Park Improvements
Citywide Park Enhancements 54410.5 610,642 301,495 309,147 254,548 563,695 46,947 Community Service & Facilities Assessment 54303.14 226,000 163,915 62,085 108,410 170,495 55,505 Park Light post Replacement & Repair 54410.7 150,000 150,000 - 2,070 2,070 147,930 Parking Lot Slurry Seal Project 54410.8 50,000 50,000 - 37,353 37,353 12,647 Pikes Peak Park ADA Synthetic Poured In Place Project 4407.8 830,000 830,000 - 773,073 773,073 56,927 Veterans Memorial Landscaping Project 54410.9 60,000 60,000 - 5,125 5,125 54,875 Street Improvements
Center Ave - Sixth St to Seventh St. 54900.27 120,000 118,664 1,336 98,898 100,234 19,767 Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project 54900.22 200,000 125,996 74,004 119,623 193,627 6,373 Drainpac Curb Intel's - Temescal Ave, Sixth St to Seventh St 4928.37 1,924,700 126,536 1,798,164 13,016 1,811,180 113,520 Fifth Street - Temescal Ave to I-15 Fwy 54900.23 162,000 40,235 121,765 34,680 156,445 5,555 Fourth Street - Corona Ave to I-15 Fwy 54900.24 1,890,000 1,879,348 10,652 44,458 55,110 1,834,890 Hillside Ave - Sixth St. to Seventh St. 54900.31 110,000 101,382 8,618 92,518 101,135 8,865 Hillside Ave - Third St. to Fourth St. 54900.28 170,000 164,159 5,841 139,038 144,879 25,121 Norco Park-N-Ride 54900.32 87,000 87,000 - 51,782 51,782 35,218 Second St Pavement Project - Mountain Ave to Pacific Ave 4928.25 227,000 894 226,106 - 226,106 894 Second Street Pavement Project - East Side 54900.6 1,300,000 162,862 1,137,138 - 1,137,138 162,862 Second Street Pavement Project - River to Pacific Ave 54900.25 2,566,000 2,419,019 146,981 13,063 160,044 2,405,956 Temescal Ave - Fifth St. to Sixth St. 54900.29 121,000 26,975 94,025 3,003 97,027 23,973 Temescal Ave Tree Planting 4108.8 120,000 120,000 - 106,785 106,785 13,215 Third Street Pavement Project - Valley View to College 54900.26 1,175,000 1,100,000 75,000 523,328 598,328 576,672 Traffic Signal Management & Safety Upgrade 54900.33 330,000 330,000 - - - 330,000 Valley View Ave - Fifth St. to Sixth St. 54900.30 1,970,000 1,970,000 - 96,729 96,729 1,873,271 Valley View Ave - Third St. to Fourth St. 54900.1 2,247,161 2,103,890 143,271 1,382,774 1,526,045 721,116 Woodward Ave Pavement Project 54900.19 1,141,440 1,100,000 41,440 5,265 46,705 1,094,735 Trails Improvements
Silverlakes Causeway 54600.1 270,218 261,056 9,163 725 9,888 260,331 Trail Fencing Replacement for FY 24-25 54600.8 600,000 600,000 - 436,693 436,693 163,307 Total Expenditures $ 25,696,773 $ 20,355,101 $ 5,341,674 $ 7,580,111 $ 12,921,785 $ 12,774,990 Measure R Transactions and Use Tax
FY 2024-25 4th Quarter Project Life-to-Date Status

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: November 19, 2025 Agenda Item:

3.D.

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

Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on November 12, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on November 12, 2025
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):

Planning Commission - Nov 12 2025 - Minutes DRAFT

MINUTES
Planning Commission
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL Patricia Hedges, Chair
Jeff Shyu, Vice Chair
Shannon Chudzicki, Member
Catherine Fiore, Member
Dennis Hutnik, Member
Sarah Langlois, Youth Commissioner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Community Development Director Robles Acting Community Development Director Tomich read the Appeal Notice Process into the record.

APPEAL NOTICE: In the event that you disagree with the action taken by the Planning Commission in regards to your application, or with any condition for approval of the application which is not a specific requirement of the Norco Municipal Code, you are entitled to appeal such determination or conditions to the Norco City Council, provided that such appeal is filed with the Norco City Clerk within ten calendar days after the requirements for appeals, inclusive of payment of an appeal fee.

1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR

2.A. Approval of Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes M/S SHYU/HEDGES Approve the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 08, 2025, 2025. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: HEDGES, SHYU, CHUDZICKI, FIORE, AND HUTNIK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: LANGLOIS
ABSTAIN: NONE

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3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.

4. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)

4.A. CONTINUED ITEM: Site Plan 2023-16 (Ho): A request to allow an 861 squarefoot garage with storage area at 4057 Temescal Avenue, within the A-1-20 (Agricultural, Low-Density) Zone. APN: 133-101-006.

Member Fiore and Chair Hedges recused themselves from this item due to a conflict of interest.

Vice Chair Shyu took Chair seat.

Associate Planner Woods-Diaz presented report regarding Site Plan 2023-16 (Ho): A request to allow an 861 square-foot garage with storage area at 4057 Temescal Avenue, within the A-1-20 (Agricultural, Low-Density) Zone. APN:
133-101-006.

Member Hutnik asked about interior walls in this structure size and if exterior lighting is included.

Associate Planner Woods-Diaz answered questions.

Vice Chair Shyu asked staff to update Commission on the code case status for this property.

Associate Planner Woods-Diaz answered questions.

Applicant spoke on his behalf.

Vice Chair Shyu addressed business, noise restriction and business license issues for this property.

Applicant asked for clarification on the business restrictions.

Vice Chair, Shyu, clarified that the Commission is only approving a garage and no business can be conducted on the property.

Associate Planner Woods-Diaz stated that there were three letters of opposition.

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Chair Hedges opened public comments.

There was no public comment at this time.

Chair Hedges closed public comment.

Following discussion, motion was made.

M/S SHYU/CHUDZICKI Approve Site Plan 2023-16 subject to the attached Conditions of Approval on Resolution 2025-15. The Motion was Quorum Not Met by the following roll call vote:

AYES: SHYU, CHUDZICKI, AND HUTNIK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: LANGLOIS
ABSTAIN: HEDGES AND FIORE

4.B. Site Plan 2020-06, Modification No.1 (AO Architects): A request for approval to modify the architecture and site layout for an approved hotel at southwest corner of Third Street and Hamner Avenue, specifically on the lot with the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) of 126-050-029 of the approved Norco Valley Square mixed-use development.

Community Development Director Robles presented report for Site Plan 2026- 06, Modification No. 1, Hotel use at Norco Valley Square.

Member Fiore had questions about the south property line against the flood control channel, if any elevation changes.

Member Hutnik asked about a second entrance for fire.

Alma answered question and pointed out the entrances.

Vice Chair Shyu discussed parking spaces, exhibit is less noted, and has the spaces been verified by number. Asked about the parking spaces on the median side of hotel. He asked if about rooms with kitchens and equal access related to the kitchen rooms.

Chair Hedges had questions related to parking for horse trailers and stated that 25 feet long is not enough per the plans presented.

Alma answered questions and addressed concerns.

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Applicant spoke on his behalf.

Jeff had questions for applicant, confirm the parking spaces, accessible rooms and distribution by kitchen, and do Planning Commission have to add more ADA kitchens. He discussed the retaining wall, height differential, guard rail, Condition 12 orientation of siding, and curb ramps note parallel approach.

Applicant answered questions and addressed concerns.

Member Fiore asked for clarification of the paint colors.

Applicant discussed the grated areas and the channel, that all stayed the same.

Applicant asked for sinks to be removed on Condition 14 in regard to kitchens.

Chair Hedges opened public comments.

Mike Thompson spoke regarding the original request, the grade on Paddock Lane and on the canal, Paddock residences privacy is gone. He asked that the Commission go back to the original conditions on the original request.

Bill Naylor had questions about the drive through project.

Chair Hedges closed public comments.

Member Hutnik had concern about parking for trucks and trailers.

Vice Chair Shyu spoke about the kitchens and stated sinks would be ok. Also stated that the elevation is reasonable on how they graded it.

Member Fiore discussed architectural detail and color, contemporary modifications do not support Norco aesthetics and would like deep eves and deep overhangs.

Vice Chair Shyu clarified why the aesthetics are how they are.

Member Fiore stated she preferred a more traditional look than the modern look proposed.

Member Chudzicki discussed the exterior height and stated changing look would change the height.

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Vice Chair Shyu clarified the height and aesthetics to keep the elevation down, Vice Chair Hedges stated she expects 4 parking spaces for horse trailers and trucks.

Applicant discussed the parking options for horse trailers and trucks.

The Commission discussed with the Development Director the standards and requirements for horse trailer parking.

Applicant gave other options for parking.

Following discussion, motion was made.

M/S SHYU/HEDGES Approve Resolution 2025-27, approving Site Plan 2020-06, Modification No.1, with amendments of Conditions 12, 14 eliminate sink as condition of kitchen, a condition modify site plan to add two pull through horse trailer and truck parking. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: HEDGES, SHYU, CHUDZICKI, AND HUTNIK
NOES: FIORE
ABSENT: LANGLOIS
ABSTAIN: NONE

5. PUBLIC HEARING(S)

5.A. CONTINUED - Conditional Use Permit 2024-01 Mod. No. 1 (Patel): A request to allow the modification of Conditions on approved Resolution 2024-17 for 3481 Hamner Avenue (TruHotel) located within the Commercial General (C-G) zone.

APN 131-320-029.

Associate Planner Woods-Diaz presented report on Conditional Use Permit 2024-01 Mod 1. Conditions of Approval in Resolution 2022-25. Condition 5 - privileges granted for 10 years. Condition 13 alcohol sales 7 am to 2 am.

Recommend modifications be approved.

Member Fiore asked for clarification on the new hours, 7 am start and 2 am end, and asked if are those consistent with other bars.

Associate Planner Woods-Diaz answered questions and discussed concerns.

She stated that this was a type 70 license for just hotels.

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Vice Chair Shyu stated that it does not have a bar on the plans and asked if sold out of customer service kiosk.

Associate Planner Woods-Diaz stated there is no bar and it is a hotel market at the service counter.

Vice Chair Shyu stated that this is purchase only of packaged alcohol, there is no service.

Associate Planner Woods-Diaz confirmed all cut off for sales is 2 am and there is no bar or bar service.

Member Hutnik had question to the 2 a.m. policy.

Associate Planner Woods-Diaz stated that the policy is a dictated policy from ATF and that Sherriff is ok with 2 a.m.

Chair Hedges opened Public Hearing.

Applicant spoke about the alcohol times, clarified it is just for the travelers, lobby and doors are locked at 11 p.m.

Member Fiore asked applicant about those that are not guests asking to come in to buy.

Applicant addressed concern.

Chair Hedges closed the Public Hearing.

Member Hutnik discussed the site visit, small amount of liquor, doors are auto locked so outside people cannot get in to purchase alcohol, and you can only drink in your room.

Following discussion, motion was made.

M/S SHYU/HUTNIK Approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2024-01, Mod. No. 1 subject to the attached Conditions of Approval in Resolution 2025-25. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: HEDGES, SHYU, CHUDZICKI, FIORE, AND HUTNIK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: LANGLOIS
ABSTAIN: NONE

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6. COMMISSION / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Hedges, thanked City Manager for helping with the Community Clean Up event.

7. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 8:33 p.m.

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: November 19, 2025 Agenda Item:

3.E.

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

Acceptance of Bids, Approve Project Plans, and Award Contract for the Kips Korner Park Improvement Project (Project No. 54300.2)
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept bids, approve project plans, and award contract to TVR Construction Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $150,075; and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract for the Kips Korner Park Improvement Project.

SUMMARY:

Over the past several years, the City of Norco has allocated funding each year to implement ADA projects citywide, addressing recommendations from the Certified Access Specialist Program (CASp) report and removing barriers for people with disabilities. The Kips Korner Park Improvement Project, which received 21 bids with TVR Construction Engineering, Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder at $150,075, will provide ADA-compliant walkways, parking, seating, and amenities. These improvements build on the City’s ongoing commitment to creating more accessible parks for all residents, including recent requests for ADA access to the tennis court at Kips Korner Park.

BACKGROUND:

Kips Korner Park, located at 2455 Kips Korner Road, Norco, CA 92860, is a popular neighborhood park that provides open space and recreation opportunities for residents of all ages. Over the past two years, the City has received requests for ADA access to the tennis court at Kips Korner Park. In addition, to comply with the City’s CASp report, staff is working toward creating a more ADA-friendly park system.

The scope of work for this project includes the installation of ADA-compliant on-street parking, a new concrete stairway, and an ADA-accessible ramp with metal handrails.

Additional improvements include the construction of curb and gutter, installation of a wheelchair-accessible picnic table, and equestrian trail fencing. The project also encompasses electrical work, installation of an irrigation valve and related electrical components, asphalt concrete (A.C.) pavement repair, and the placement of signage and pavement striping. All associated and appurtenant work necessary to complete the project is also included.

On September 25, 2025, the City released the Kips Korner Park Improvements for public bid through the PlanetBids online bidding platform.

Bids were due on October 27, 2025, and a total of 21 bids were received, ranging from $150,075 to $327,590. After reviewing all submittals, TVR Construction Engineering, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a total bid of $150,075.

TVR Construction Engineering has successfully completed several projects of similar size and scope. Staff reviewed their bid submittal, verified references, and confirmed the company’s DIR registration number and contractor’s license. All were found to be current and in compliance.

As part of the recommendation, City Council will need to approve the project plans. In accordance with Government Code Section 830.6, it is recognized that neither the City nor its employees shall be held liable for any injuries resulting from the approved design or plan of public property, provided the design has received prior approval from the appropriate legislative or discretionary authority and conforms to applicable standards.

As such, it is further recommended that the City Council approve the attached project plans for the Kips Korner Park Improvements.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Kips Korner Park Improvement Project (Project No. 54300.2) will utilize Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds from our Annual ADA Improvement Project for fiscal year 2025-26 in the amount of $150,075. Measure R has an estimated FY 2025-26 fund balance of $200,000, in Measure R Fund Account No. 132.910.43115.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic Directive No. 5, "Infrastructure and Asset 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):

Kips Korner Contract Agreement
TVR Proposal
Kips Korner Bid Breakdown
TVR Check A License - License Detail -CSLB
Bid Bond
No Subcontractor Explanation
PLANS_Kips Korner Park Improvements

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CONTRACT AGREEMENT

CITY OF NORCO

KIPS KORNER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

1. Parties and Date.

This Agreement is made and entered into this 19th day of November, 2025 by and between the City of Norco, a municipal corporation of the State of California, located at 2870 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860, County of Riverside, State of California, (hereinafter referred to as “City”) and TVR Construction Engineering LLC., a corporation with its principal place of business at 4230 Michael St., Riverside, California 92507 (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

2. Recitals.

2.1 Contractor.

Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provisions of the “Kips Korner Park Improvement Project” on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Contractor represents that it is experienced in constructing street improvements for public clients, that it and its employees or subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the Services in the State of California, and that is familiar with the plans of the City.

2.2 Project.

The City desires to engage the Contractor to render such services for the “Kips Korner Park Improvement Project” (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.

3. Terms.

3.1 Scope of Services and Term.

3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Contractor promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to construct the improvements outlined by the “Kips Korner Park Improvement Project” The Project is more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Project shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

3.1.2 Term. The terms of this Agreement shall begin at the Notice to Proceed and shall extend 30 working days. Contractor shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines.

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3.2 Responsibilities of Contractor.

3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The Project shall be constructed by Contractor or under its supervision. Contractor will determine the means, methods and details of constructing the Project subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. Any additional personnel constructing the Project under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with the construction of the Project under this Agreement and as required by law. Contractor shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.

3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Contractor shall construct the Project expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Project timeframe set forth herein. Contractor represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to construct the Project in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Contractor’s conformance with the Project timeframe, City shall respond to Contractor’s Requests for Information in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Contractor shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Project timeframe.

3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Contractor shall be subject to the approval of City.

3.2.4 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates the Director of Community Operations, or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Agreement. Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her designee.

3.2.5 Contractor’s Representative. Contractor hereby designates Gergis Bebawy–Owner, or his designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“Contractor’s Representative”). Contractor’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Contractor for all purposes under this Agreement. The Contractor’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Project, using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Project under this Agreement.

3.2.6 Coordination of Project. Contractor agrees to work closely with City staff in the construction of the Project and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.

3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Contractor shall construct the Project under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent

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with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to construct the Project. Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to construct the Project. Finally, Contractor represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to construct the Project, including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Contractor or its subcontractors who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to construct the Project in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Contractor and shall not be re-employed to perform any work on the Project.

3.2.7.1 Period of Performance and Liquidated Damages. Contractor shall perform and complete the Project under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Term”). Contractor shall construct the Project in strict accordance with any timeframe provided herein, or which may be provided separately in writing to the Contractor. Contractor agrees that if the Project is not completed within the aforementioned Term and/or pursuant to any such completion schedule or Project milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage. Pursuant to Government Code Section 53069.85, Contractor shall pay to the City as fixed and liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, the sum of $1,000.00 per working day:

3.2.8 Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Project. If the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.

3.2.9 Insurance.

3.2.9.1 Time for Compliance. Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence

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satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this section.

3.2.9.2 Minimum Requirements. Throughout the life of this Contract, Contractor shall pay for and maintain in full force and effect all policies of insurance required hereunder with an insurance company(ies) either (i) admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to do business in the State of California and rated not less than “A- VII” in Best’s Insurance Rating Guide, or (ii) as may be authorized in writing by City Manager or his/her designee at any time and in his/her sole discretion. The following policies of insurance are required:
(i) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY insurance which shall
be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Services Office (ISO) Commercial General Liability Coverage Form CG 00 01 and include insurance for “bodily injury,” “property damage” and “personal and advertising injury” with coverage for premises and operations (including the use of owned and non-owned equipment), products and completed operations, and contractual liability (including, without limitation, indemnity obligations under the Contract) with limits of liability of not less than the following:
$2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage $1,000,000 per occurrence for personal and advertising injury $2,000,000 aggregate for products and completed operations $4,000,000 general aggregate
(ii) COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY insurance which
shall be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Service Office (ISO) Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01, and include coverage for all owned, hired, and non owned automobiles or other licensed vehicles (Code 1 Any Auto) with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. (iii) WORKERS’ COMPENSATION insurance as required under the California Labor Code.
(iv) EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY insurance with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 disease policy limit and $1,000,000 disease each employee.
(v) BUILDERS RISK (Course of Construction) insurance in an amount equal to the completed value of the project with no coinsurance penalty provisions. (Only required if the project includes new construction of a building; or renovation of, or addition to, an existing building.)
(vi) CONTRACTORS POLLUTION LIABILITY (Unless waived in
writing by the City Manager or his/her designee in his/her sole discretion, Contractors Pollution Liability is required for all environmental and water remediation work and for all work transporting fuel. Unless waived in writing by the City Manager or his/her designee in his/her sole discretion, Contractors Pollution Liability is also required for demolition,

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renovation, HVAC, plumbing or electrical (including, without limitation, lighting) work on any structure built prior to the year 1990.) insurance with limits of liability of not less than the following:
$1,000,000 per occurrence or claim
$2,000,000 general aggregate per annual policy period
In the event Contractor purchases an Umbrella or Excess insurance policy(ies) to meet the minimum limits of insurance set forth above, this insurance policy(ies) shall “follow form” and afford no less coverage than the primary insurance policy(ies).

Should this Contract involves any lead based, mold or asbestos environmental hazard, either the Automobile Liability insurance policy or the Contractors Pollution Liability insurance policy shall be endorsed to include Transportation Pollution Liability insurance covering materials to be transported by Contractor pursuant to the Contract.

In the event this Contract involves any lead-based environmental hazard (e.g., lead based paint), the Contractors Pollution Liability insurance policy shall be endorsed to include coverage for lead based environmental hazards. In the event this Contract involves any asbestos environmental hazard (e.g., asbestos remediation), the Contractors Pollution Liability insurance policy shall be endorsed to include coverage for asbestos environmental hazards. In the event this Contract involves any mold environmental hazard (e.g., mold remediation), the Contractors Pollution Liability insurance policy shall be endorsed to include coverage for mold environmental hazards and “microbial matter including mold” within the definition of “Pollution” under the policy.

Contractor shall be responsible for payment of any deductibles contained in any insurance policies required hereunder and Contractor shall also be responsible for payment of any self-insured retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to, and approved by, the City Manager or his/her designee in his/her sole discretion. At the option of the City Manager or his/her designee, either (i) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects City, its officers, officials, employees and agents; or (ii) Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee, satisfactory to the City Manager or his/her designee in his/her sole discretion, guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. At no time shall City be responsible for the payment of any deductibles or self-insured retentions.

All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be endorsed to provide that the coverage shall not be cancelled, non-renewed, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 calendar day written notice has been given to City. Upon issuance by the insurer, broker, or agent of a notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or reduction in coverage or in limits, Contractor shall furnish City with a new certificate and applicable endorsements for such policy(ies). In the event any policy is due to expire during the work to be performed for City, Contractor shall provide a new certificate, and applicable

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endorsements, evidencing renewal of such policy not less than 15 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the expiring policy.

The General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance policies shall be written on an occurrence form. The Contractors Pollution Liability insurance policy shall be written on either an occurrence form, or a claims-made form. The General Liability (including ongoing operations and completed operations), Automobile Liability and Contractors Pollution Liability insurance policies shall name City, its officers, officials, employees and agents as an additional insured. All such policies of insurance shall be endorsed so Contractor’s insurance shall be primary and no contribution shall be required of City, its officers, officials, employees and agents. The Builders Risk (Course of Construction) insurance policy shall be endorsed to name the City as a loss payee. Any Workers’ Compensation insurance policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation as to City, its officers, officials, employees and agents. The coverage(s) shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its officers, officials, employees and agents. If Contractor maintains higher limits of liability than the minimums shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits of liability maintained by Contractor.

Claims-Made Policies – If any coverage required is written on a claims-made coverage form:
(i) The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the effective date of the Contract or the commencement of work by Contractor. (ii) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least 5 years after completion of the work or termination of the Contract, whichever first occurs.
(iii) If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the Contract, or work commencement date, Contractor must purchase extended reporting period coverage for a minimum of 5 years after completion of the work or termination of the Contract, whichever first occurs.
(iv) A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to City for review.
(v) These requirements shall survive expiration or termination of the Contract.

Contractor shall furnish City with all certificate(s) and applicable endorsements effecting coverage required hereunder. All certificates and applicable endorsements are to be received and approved by the City’s Risk Manager or his/her designee in his/her sole discretion prior to City’s execution of the Contract and before work commences. Upon request of City, Contractor shall immediately furnish City with a complete copy of any insurance policy required under this Contract, including all endorsements, with said copy certified by the underwriter to be a true and correct copy of

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the original policy. This requirement shall survive expiration or termination of this Contract.

If at any time during the life of the Contract or any extension, Contractor or any of its subcontractors fail to maintain any required insurance in full force and effect, all work under this Contract shall be discontinued immediately, and all payments due or that become due to Contractor shall be withheld until notice is received by City that the required insurance has been restored to full force and effect and that the premiums therefore have been paid for a period satisfactory to City. Any failure to maintain the required insurance shall be sufficient cause for City to terminate this Contract.

No action taken by City hereunder shall in any way relieve Contractor of its responsibilities under this Contract.

The fact that insurance is obtained by Contractor shall not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of Contractor, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this Contract. The duty to indemnify City shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Contractor. Approval or purchase of any insurance contracts or policies shall in no way relieve from liability nor limit the liability of Contractor, its principals, officers, agents, employees, persons under the supervision of Contractor, vendors, suppliers, invitees, consultants, sub-consultants, subcontractors, or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them.

In the event of a partial or total destruction by the perils insured against of any or all of the work and/or materials herein provided for at any time prior to the final completion of the Contract and the final acceptance by the City of the work or materials to be performed or supplied thereunder, the Contractor shall promptly reconstruct, repair, replace, or restore all work or materials so destroyed or injured at his/her sole cost and expense. Nothing herein provided for shall in any way excuse the Contractor or his/her insurance company from the obligation of furnishing all the required materials and completing the work in full compliance with the terms of the Contract.

If Contractor should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Contract, Contractor shall require each subcontractor to provide insurance protection in favor of City, its officers, officials, employees and agents in accordance with the terms of each of the preceding paragraphs, except that the subcontractors’ certificates and endorsements shall be on file with Contractor and City prior to the commencement of any work by the subcontractor.

3.2.10 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In constructing the Project, the Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways,

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scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.

3.2.11 Bonds.

3.2.11.1 Performance Bond. Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Agreement a Performance Bond in the amount of the total, not-to-exceed compensation indicated in this Agreement, and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until it has been received and approved by the City.

3.2.11.2 Payment Bond. Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Agreement a Payment Bond in the amount of the total, not-toexceed compensation indicated in this Agreement, and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until it has been received and approved by City.

3.2.11.3 Bond Provisions. Should, in City’s sole opinion, any bond become insufficient or any surety be found to be unsatisfactory, Contractor shall renew or replace the affected bond within 10 days of receiving notice from City. In the event the surety or Contractor intends to reduce or cancel any required bond, at least thirty (30) days prior written notice shall be given to the City, and Contractor shall post acceptable replacement bonds at least ten (10) days prior to expiration of the original bonds. No further payments shall be deemed due or will be made under this Agreement until any replacement bonds required by this section are accepted by the City. To the extent, if any, that the total compensation is increased in accordance with the Agreement, the Contractor shall, upon request of the City, cause the amount of the bonds to be increased accordingly and shall promptly deliver satisfactory evidence of such increase to the City.

To the extent available, the bonds shall further provide that no change or alteration of the Agreement (including, without limitation, an increase in the total compensation, as referred to above), extensions of time, or modifications of the time, terms, or conditions of payment to the Contractor, will release the surety. If the Contractor fails to furnish any required bond, the City may terminate this Agreement for cause.

3.2.11.4 Surety Qualifications. Only bonds executed by an admitted surety insurer, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, shall be accepted. The surety must be a California admitted surety with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VIII and satisfactory to the City. If a California admitted surety insurer issuing bonds does not meet these requirements, the insurer will be considered qualified if it is in conformance with Section 995.660 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and proof of such is provided to the City.

3.3 Fees and Payments.

3.3.1 Compensation. Contractor shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all construction services rendered under this Agreement

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at the rates set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Extra work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.

3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Contractor shall submit to City a monthly itemized statement which indicates work completed by Contractor. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the statement. City shall, within 45 days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.

3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City.

3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Contractor perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Contractor shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from City’s Representative.

3.3.5 Prevailing Wages. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1600, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Contractor with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement.

Contractor shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Contractor's principal place of business and at the project site. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.

3.4 Accounting Records.

3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.

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3.5 General Provisions.

3.5.1 Termination of Agreement.

3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Contractor, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Contractor of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination.

Upon termination, Contractor shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Contractor shall be entitled to no further compensation. Contractor may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.

3.5.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Contractor to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Contractor in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Contractor shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.

3.5.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.

3.5.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the follow address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:

Contractor:

TVR Construction Engineering, LLC
4230 Michael St.

Riverside, CA 92507
Attention: Gergis Bebawy
City:

City of Norco
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
Attention: Director of Community Operations
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the US Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

3.5.3 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.

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3.5.4 Attorney’s Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the parties shall each bear their own attorney's fees.

3.5.5 Indemnification. To the furthest extent allowed by law, including California Civil Code section 2782, Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs and damages (whether in contract, tort or strict liability, including but not limited to personal injury, death at any time and property damage) incurred by City, Contractor or any other person, and from any and all claims, demands and actions in law or equity (including attorney's fees and litigation expenses), arising or alleged to have arisen directly or indirectly out of performance of this Agreement.

Contractor’s obligations under the preceding sentence shall apply regardless of whether City or any of its officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers are passively negligent, but shall not apply to any loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs or damages caused by the active or sole negligence, or the willful misconduct, of City or any of its officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.

If Contractor should subcontract all or any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement, Contractor shall require each subcontractor to indemnify, hold harmless and defend City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the terms of the preceding paragraph.

This section shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.

3.5.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties.

3.5.7 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.

3.5.8 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

3.5.9 City’s Right to Employ Other Contractors. City reserves right to employ other contractors in connection with this Project.

3.5.10 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.

3.5.11 Assignment or Transfer. Contractor shall not assign, hypothecate or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.

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3.5.12 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be work days (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). All references to Contractor include all personnel, employees, agents, and subcontractors of Contractor, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content or intent of this Agreement.

3.5.13 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.

3.5.14 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel or otherwise.

3.5.15 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third-party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.

3.5.16 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

3.5.17 Prohibited Interests. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Contractor further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subcontractors to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

3.5.18 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or

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recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Contractor shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City’s Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

3.5.19 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.

3.5.20 Authority to Enter Agreement. Contractor has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement.

Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.

3.5.21 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

3.6 Subcontracting.

3.6.1 Prior Approval Required. Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.

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TVR Construction Engineering:
*By:
________________________________________________
Signature
________________________________________________
Name and Title
NOTE: SIGNATURES OF CORPORATE OFFICIALS MUST BE NOTARIZED OWNER: CITY OF NORCO, a municipal corporation
*By:
________________________________________________
Greg Newton - Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________________________
Harper & Burns, LLC, City Attorney

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EXHIBIT A
“KIPS KORNER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT”
The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals as required by the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents for the above stated project. The general items of work to be done hereunder consist of installation of ADA on-street parking, a concrete stairway, ADA Ramp and metal handrail, curb and gutter, wheelchair accessible picnic table, equestrian trail fence, electrical, irrigation valve, A.C. repair, signage and striping, irrigation electrical and all appurtenant related work to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

The services shall be performed in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Green Book), latest edition, including all current supplements, addenda, and revisions thereof (hereinafter referred to as “Standard Specifications”) incorporated herein by this reference. Any provisions which supplement or modify the Standard Specifications are attached hereto as Special Provisions and incorporated herein by this reference.

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EXHIBIT B
Proposal Document







 










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City of Norco
Bid Results for Project KIPS KORNER PARK IMPROVEMENTS (54300.2)Issued on 09/25/2025Bid Due on October 27, 2025 10:00 AM (PDT)Exported on 11/04/2025Line Totals (Unit Price * Quantity)Item Num Description Unit of Measure Quantity
TVR Construction Engineering LLC
TVR Construction Engineering LLC
RG General Engineering Inc -
Unit Price
RG General Engineering Inc -Line Total
Siterep Construction Services, Inc. -
Siterep Construction Services, Inc. -
Leonida Builders Inc - Unit Price
Leonida Builders Inc - Line Total
OrangeBlue General Contractors -
OrangeBlue General Contractors -
1 Clearing & Grubbing, Mobilization, NPDES/SWPPP Requirements at (maximum of 5% of the Total Bid Amount) L.S. 1 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $8,058.00 $8,058.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 2 General Earthwork and Unclassified Excavation L.S. 1 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $13,609.00 $13,609.00 $8,985.00 $8,985.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.003 Traffic Control L.S. 1 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $2,030.00 $2,030.00 $5,100.00 $5,100.00 $7,000.00 $7,000.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.004 Construction Staking and Monument Preservation L.S. 1 $2,200.00 $2,200.00 $8,814.00 $8,814.00 $2,805.00 $2,805.00 $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $7,900.00 $7,900.00 5 Remove Existing P.C.C. Concrete S.F. 875 $4.00 $3,500.00 $5.60 $4,900.00 $12.00 $10,500.00 $7.00 $6,125.00 $19.00 $16,625.006 Remove Existing Trail Fence L.F. 50 $15.00 $750.00 $5.18 $259.00 $26.00 $1,300.00 $15.00 $750.00 $50.00 $2,500.007 Construct Metal Hand Railings Per S.P.P.W.C. 606-5, Type A L.F. 150 $180.00 $27,000.00 $117.52 $17,628.00 $112.00 $16,800.00 $180.00 $27,000.00 $130.00 $19,500.00 8 Construct Concrete Stairway Per S.P.P.W.C. 640-4, Type B. Riser Height Per Plan S.F. 55 $120.00 $6,600.00 $235.00 $12,925.00 $186.00 $10,230.00 $150.00 $8,250.00 $60.00 $3,300.00 9 Construct Rolled Curb Per City of Norco Standard Drawing No. 205 L.F. 85 $80.00 $6,800.00 $71.00 $6,035.00 $80.00 $6,800.00 $45.00 $3,825.00 $57.00 $4,845.00 10 Construct 6" Curb and Gutter Type C Per City of Norco Standard Drawing No. 200 L.F. 80 $140.00 $11,200.00 $76.50 $6,120.00 $78.00 $6,240.00 $55.00 $4,400.00 $55.00 $4,400.00 11 Construct 4" P.C.C. Sidewalk S.F. 1900 $16.00 $30,400.00 $13.60 $25,840.00 $14.00 $26,600.00 $11.00 $20,900.00 $15.00 $28,500.0012 Furnish and Install Willygoat Wheelchair Accessible Rectangular Picnic Table E.A. 1 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $2,671.00 $2,671.00 $2,114.00 $2,114.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 13 Remove and Replace Existing Electric Pull Box and Meter Pedestal E.A. 1 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $14,700.00 $14,700.00 $13,974.00 $13,974.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $6,500.00 $6,500.00 14 Construct P.V.C. Equestrian Trail Fence Per City of Norco Std. Dwg. No 706 L.F. 235 $55.00 $12,925.00 $61.20 $14,382.00 $100.00 $23,500.00 $90.00 $21,150.00 $80.00 $18,800.00 15 Construct 2' Wide AC Pavement Repair S.F. 200 $25.00 $5,000.00 $29.34 $5,868.00 $24.00 $4,800.00 $15.00 $3,000.00 $25.00 $5,000.00 16 Furnish and Install 1" PVC Conduit (18" min. covered) with Conductors. Sleeves Under Hardscape to be Included L.F. 90 $30.00 $2,700.00 $28.80 $2,592.00 $65.00 $5,850.00 $100.00 $9,000.00 $40.00 $3,600.00 17 Furnish and Install 1" Irrigation Valve and Box including Connection to Water Main E.A. 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $963.00 $963.00 $886.00 $886.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 18 Install Signing & Striping L.S. 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $1,234.00 $1,234.00 $3,007.00 $3,007.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,500.00 $4,500.0019 Landscape Restoration & Irrigation Modifications L.S. 1 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $2,892.00 $2,892.00 $1,683.00 $1,683.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Subtotal $150,075.00 $150,962.00 $159,232.00 $166,400.00 $168,970.00Total $150,075.00 $150,962.00 $159,232.00 $166,400.00 $168,970.00

Act 1
Construction Inc - Unit Price
Act 1 Construction Inc - Line Total
Micon Construction, Inc - Unit Price
Micon Construction, Inc - Line Total
FS Contractors, Inc. - Unit Price
FS Contractors, Inc. - Line Total

DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN -

DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN -
Western State Builders, Inc. - Unit Price
Western State Builders, Inc. - Line Total
Voltaire Engineering - Unit Price
Voltaire Engineering - Line Total
ALL AMERICAN BUILDING SERVICES - Unit
ALL AMERICAN BUILDING SERVICES - Line
$7,000.00 $7,000.00 $7,880.00 $7,880.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $8,570.00 $8,570.00 $8,695.00 $8,695.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $9,500.00 $9,500.00 $29,000.00 $29,000.00 $28,844.00 $28,844.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $6,500.00 $6,500.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $22,000.00 $22,000.00 $12,700.00 $12,700.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,960.00 $3,960.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $1,450.00 $1,450.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00$3,000.00 $3,000.00 $4,400.00 $4,400.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,900.00 $5,900.00 $3,900.00 $3,900.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $22.00 $19,250.00 $6.00 $5,250.00 $4.00 $3,500.00 $5.00 $4,375.00 $17.15 $15,006.25 $4.00 $3,500.00 $10.00 $8,750.00$25.00 $1,250.00 $7.00 $350.00 $50.00 $2,500.00 $45.00 $2,250.00 $141.50 $7,075.00 $30.00 $1,500.00 $10.00 $500.00 $160.00 $24,000.00 $117.00 $17,550.00 $120.00 $18,000.00 $150.00 $22,500.00 $93.60 $14,040.00 $90.00 $13,500.00 $65.00 $9,750.00$100.00 $5,500.00 $90.00 $4,950.00 $100.00 $5,500.00 $225.00 $12,375.00 $181.36 $9,974.80 $220.00 $12,100.00 $65.00 $3,575.00 $65.00 $5,525.00 $69.00 $5,865.00 $90.00 $7,650.00 $75.00 $6,375.00 $123.95 $10,535.75 $90.00 $7,650.00 $55.00 $4,675.00$80.00 $6,400.00 $61.00 $4,880.00 $100.00 $8,000.00 $85.00 $6,800.00 $131.71 $10,536.80 $85.00 $6,800.00 $55.00 $4,400.00$12.00 $22,800.00 $17.00 $32,300.00 $15.00 $28,500.00 $14.00 $26,600.00 $16.50 $31,350.00 $20.00 $38,000.00 $35.00 $66,500.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $2,684.00 $2,684.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $2,700.00 $2,700.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00$8,000.00 $8,000.00 $13,695.00 $13,695.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 $25,868.00 $25,868.00 $15,500.00 $15,500.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $44.00 $10,340.00 $52.00 $12,220.00 $100.00 $23,500.00 $75.00 $17,625.00 $50.80 $11,938.00 $50.00 $11,750.00 $85.00 $19,975.00$35.00 $7,000.00 $35.00 $7,000.00 $15.00 $3,000.00 $50.00 $10,000.00 $60.52 $12,104.00 $42.50 $8,500.00 $50.00 $10,000.00$66.00 $5,940.00 $32.00 $2,880.00 $85.00 $7,650.00 $90.00 $8,100.00 $17.00 $1,530.00 $85.00 $7,650.00 $65.00 $5,850.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $3,520.00 $3,520.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $4,750.00 $4,750.00 $9,500.00 $9,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00$2,300.00 $2,300.00 $5,170.00 $5,170.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $3,159.00 $3,159.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00$2,000.00 $2,000.00 $7,150.00 $7,150.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $12,500.00 $12,500.00 $3,200.00 $3,200.00 $5,500.00 $5,500.00 $6,500.00 $6,500.00 $169,805.00 $170,548.00 $178,300.00 $179,970.00 $181,112.60 $185,450.00 $185,975.00$169,805.00 $170,548.00 $178,300.00 $179,970.00 $181,112.60 $185,450.00 $185,975.00

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Engineering Incorporated -
Narrow Path Engineering Incorporated -
Kormex Construction, Inc. - Unit Price
Kormex Construction, Inc. - Line Total
Roadway Engineering & Construction
Roadway Engineering & Construction
Camp Constructors Inc - Unit Price
Camp Constructors Inc - Line Total
pub construction inc - Unit Price
pub construction inc - Line Total
Asphalt, Fabric, & Engineering Inc - Unit Price
Asphalt, Fabric, & Engineering Inc - Line Total
Wright Construction Engineering
Wright Construction Engineering
$38,200.00 $38,200.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $11,500.00 $11,500.00 $45,870.00 $45,870.00 $13,500.00 $13,500.00$19,080.00 $19,080.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $23,750.00 $23,750.00 $15,290.00 $15,290.00 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $6,500.00 $6,500.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $8,190.00 $8,190.00 $4,500.00 $4,500.00$6,500.00 $6,500.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $9,000.00 $9,000.00 $4,200.00 $4,200.00 $5,500.00 $5,500.00 $4.00 $3,500.00 $10.00 $8,750.00 $5.60 $4,900.00 $8.00 $7,000.00 $9.00 $7,875.00 $15.40 $13,475.00 $15.00 $13,125.00 $38.00 $1,900.00 $25.00 $1,250.00 $20.00 $1,000.00 $60.00 $3,000.00 $95.00 $4,750.00 $95.10 $4,755.00 $40.00 $2,000.00$87.00 $13,050.00 $225.00 $33,750.00 $200.00 $30,000.00 $200.00 $30,000.00 $218.00 $32,700.00 $290.90 $43,635.00 $115.00 $17,250.00 $129.00 $7,095.00 $270.00 $14,850.00 $170.00 $9,350.00 $145.00 $7,975.00 $125.00 $6,875.00 $119.40 $6,567.00 $320.00 $17,600.00 $71.00 $6,035.00 $125.00 $10,625.00 $70.00 $5,950.00 $142.00 $12,070.00 $57.00 $4,845.00 $86.00 $7,310.00 $115.00 $9,775.00$75.00 $6,000.00 $125.00 $10,000.00 $65.00 $5,200.00 $142.00 $11,360.00 $51.00 $4,080.00 $90.40 $7,232.00 $125.00 $10,000.00$11.00 $20,900.00 $15.00 $28,500.00 $8.00 $15,200.00 $21.00 $39,900.00 $18.00 $34,200.00 $21.50 $40,850.00 $27.00 $51,300.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $2,200.00 $2,200.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $5,650.00 $5,650.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 $27,600.00 $27,600.00 $18,370.00 $18,370.00 $18,500.00 $18,500.00 $50.00 $11,750.00 $65.00 $15,275.00 $97.00 $22,795.00 $60.00 $14,100.00 $107.00 $25,145.00 $58.40 $13,724.00 $58.00 $13,630.00$35.50 $7,100.00 $50.00 $10,000.00 $10.00 $2,000.00 $65.00 $13,000.00 $26.00 $5,200.00 $60.50 $12,100.00 $42.00 $8,400.00$85.00 $7,650.00 $55.00 $4,950.00 $75.00 $6,750.00 $90.00 $8,100.00 $35.00 $3,150.00 $74.00 $6,660.00 $115.00 $10,350.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $14,000.00 $14,000.00 $7,000.00 $7,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $5,918.00 $5,918.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $3,100.00 $3,100.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $3,125.00 $3,125.00 $2,955.00 $2,955.00 $3,200.00 $3,200.00$7,500.00 $7,500.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $13,750.00 $13,750.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $189,760.00 $207,950.00 $208,445.00 $244,505.00 $253,795.00 $276,501.00 $287,630.00$189,760.00 $207,950.00 $208,445.00 $244,505.00 $253,795.00 $276,501.00 $287,630.00

Metrocell
Construction, Inc. - Unit Price
Metrocell Construction, Inc. - Line Total
West Coast Elite Services - Unit Price
West Coast Elite Services - Line Total
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$14,500.00 $14,500.00 $27,000.00 $27,000.00
$19.00 $16,625.00 $29.00 $25,375.00$58.00 $2,900.00 $70.00 $3,500.00 $255.00 $38,250.00 $260.00 $39,000.00$320.00 $17,600.00 $265.00 $14,575.00$113.00 $9,605.00 $165.00 $14,025.00 $78.00 $6,240.00 $175.00 $14,000.00$24.00 $45,600.00 $24.00 $45,600.00 $3,344.00 $3,344.00 $5,500.00 $5,500.00
$18,960.00 $18,960.00 $16,500.00 $16,500.00
$90.00 $21,150.00 $75.00 $17,625.00$38.00 $7,600.00 $72.00 $14,400.00$60.00 $5,400.00 $61.00 $5,490.00 $5,698.00 $5,698.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00$5,480.00 $5,480.00 $6,500.00 $6,500.00 $15,980.00 $15,980.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00
$296,822.00 $327,590.00$296,822.00 $327,590.00

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T V R CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING LLC
4230 MICHAEL ST
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
Business Phone Number:(714) 927-6664
Entity Ltd Liability
Issue Date 03/12/2020
Expire Date 03/31/2026
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Contractor's Bond
This license filed a Contractor's Bond with WESTERN SURETY COMPANY .

Bond Number: 64993988
Bond Amount: $25,000
Effective Date: 01/01/2023
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This license filed a LLC Employee/Worker Bond with AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY .

Bond Number: 100487941
Bond Amount: $100,000
Effective Date: 03/03/2020
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The qualifying individual GERGIS KAMAL HAKIM BEBAWY certified that he/she owns 10 percent or more of the voting stock/membership interest of this company; therefore, the Bond of Qualifying Individual is not required.

Effective Date: 09/10/2025
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WesternSuretyCompany
POWER OF ATTORNEY — CERTIFIED COPY
Bond No. 67667526
Know All Men By These Presents, that WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of South Dakota, and having its principal of?ce' 1n Sioux Falls, South Dakota (the "Company"), does by these presents make constitute and appoint Berni-1108 Pri nCe Hanna .
its true and lawful attorney(s)-in-fact, with full power and authority hereby conferred, to execute, acknowledge and deliver for and on its behalf as Surety, bonds for:

Principal: T V R Construction Engineering, LLC
Obligee: CITY OF NORCO
Amount: $1, 000, 000.00
and to bind the Company thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such bonds were signed by the Vice President, sealed with the corporate seal of the Company and duly attested by its Secretary, hereby ratifying and con?rming all that the said attorney(s)~infact may do within the above stated limitations. Said appointment is made under and by authority of the following bylaw of Western Surety Company which remains in full force and e?ect.
"Section 7. All bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney or other obligations of the corporation shall be executed in the corporate name of the Company by the President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, or any Vice President or by such other of?cers as the Board of Directors may authorize. The President, any Vice President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, or the Treasurer may appoint Attorneys in Fact or agents who shall have authority to issue bonds, policies, or undertakings in the name of the Company. The corporate seal is not necessary for the validity of any bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney or other obligations of the corporation. The signature of any such of?cer and the corporate seal may be printed by facsimile." This Power of Attorney may be signed by digitalsignature and sealed by a digital or otherwise electronic-formatted corporate seal under and by the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company by unanimous written consent dated the 27th day oprril, 2022:
"RESOLVED: That it is in the best interest of the Company to periodically ratify and con?rm any corporate documents signed by digital signatures and to ratify and con?rm the use of a digital or otherwise electronic-formatted corporate seal, each to be considered the act and deed of the Company."
IfBond No. 67667526 is not issued on or before midnight of January 25th, 2026 ,all this Power of Attorney shall expire and terminate.
'WestemSurety Company has caused these presents to be signed by its Vice President, Larry Kasten, and its ' day of October , 2025

WESTERN SURET COMPANY
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on this 2 7th day Of OCtOber ,in the year___ 2 025 ,before me, a notary public, personally appeared Larry Kasten, who being to me duly sworn, acknowledged thathe signed the abovePower of Attorney as the aforesaid of?cer of WESTERNSURETY COMPANY and acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary act a deed ofsaid corporation. +W¢s S. GREEN Q Public— Notary South Dakota NOTARYPUBUC
' ‘ ‘ SOUTHDAKOTA "‘ My Commission Expires February 12, 2027 theundersigne o cer of Western Surety Company, a stock corporation of the State of South Dakota, do hereby certify that the attached Power of Attorney is in full force and effect and is irrevocable, and furthermore, that Section 7 of the bylaws of the Company as set forth in the Power of Attorney is now in force.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Western Surety Company this ’_?h’_ day Of October . 2 02 5

WESTERN SURE COMPANY
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CITYOF NORCO Bond No. 67667526

BIDBOND
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KIPS KORNER PARK IMPROVEMENTS
KNOWALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT that TVRConstruction Engineering, LLC , as BIDDER, and WESTERNSURETYCOMPANY
as
SURETY, are held and ?rmly bound unto THE CITYOF NORCO, as AGENCY, in the penal sum
of Ten Percent of the AmountBid dollars ($
10% ), which is 10 percent of the total amount bid by BIDDERto AGENCY for the above stated project, for the payment of Whichsum, BIDDERand SURETY agree to be bound, jointlyand severally, ?rmly by these presents.

THECONDITIONSOF THIS OBLIGATIONARESUCHthat.whereas BIDDERis about to submit a bid to AGENCY for the above stated project, ifsaid bid is rejected, or ifsaid bid is accepted and a contract is awarded and entered into by BIDDERin the manner and time specified, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise itshall remain in full force and effect in favor of AGENCY.

WITNESSour hands this 27‘“ day of WW .2025.

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City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: November 19, 2025 Agenda Item:

5.A.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lisette Free, City Manager
Prepared By: Bill Wilkman, Consultant
Department: Administration
SUBJECT:

Second 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 2025-69 designating the "Equestrian Landmark" RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Second reading of Ordinance No. 1136, designating the "Equestrian Landmark" and adopt concurrent resolution designating "Equestrian Landmark" and and Adopt Concurrent Resolution 2025-69 designating the "Equestrian Landmark" SUMMARY:

On November 5, 2025, the City Council adopted the First reading of Ordinance No. 1136, "Equestrian Landmark" with an amendment to the phrase "real property". The vote was unanimous to recommend for Second reading.

BACKGROUND:

In October 2021, the Norco City Council adopted an Equestrian Historic District to celebrate and preserve Norco’s rich agricultural heritage, while ensuring that its distinct rural atmosphere and enduring animal-keeping, equestrian-oriented lifestyle—those qualities that are unique in the Inland Empire and the entire State of California—are protected for future generations.

The Equestrian Historic District is a demarcated area with properties that share a common equestrian theme. Most of the residentially-zoned neighborhoods in Norco share a variety of elements pertinent to an Equestrian Historic District, including equestrian trails, equestrian trail fencing, parks with equestrian amenities, large lots (typically a half-acre or larger), and permanent animal-keeping areas. Approximately 6,000 residential properties, encompassing every property within the City’s various animal-keeping zones, are included in the Equestrian Historic District. The Equestrian Historic District also includes commercial properties lining Sixth Street from Sierra

Avenue to California Avenue because they also reflect Norco’s equestrian heritage. The Equestrian Historic District applies to a large portion of the city, with individual properties recognized as “contributors” to the District. The provisions of the Equestrian Historic District center on equestrian trails, equestrian trail fencing, large lots with dedicated animal-keeping areas, and equestrian-friendly parks.

One of the Norco City Council’s adopted Legislative Platform priorities is to advocate for the equestrian, animal-keeping lifestyle. To strengthen the City of Norco’s established Equestrian Historic District and support its mission to preserve Norco’s large lot, equestrian lifestyle, the Norco City Council may create a new historic preservation category—an “Equestrian Landmark.”
The designation as an Equestrian Landmark would further elevate the recognition of Norco’s profound equestrian heritage by preserving the three elements that are necessary to be recognized as an equestrian community: 1) large lots, 2) equestrian trails, and 3) open space. The "Equestrian Landmark Report" (Attachment A) documents Norco’s unique rural, agricultural heritage that has led to its development as a community of large lots devoted to various forms of animal keeping, most particularly the keeping of horses.

The Equestrian Historic District and Equestrian Landmark would complement each other while supporting the City’s mission to “keep Norco, Norco” and preserving the equestrian-oriented, animal-keeping lifestyle without impacting residents’ ability to improve their property. The Equestrian Landmark would include: (1) all residential properties in the existing Equestrian Historic District, (2) all residential properties in the City of Norco that have a zoning designation that allows animal-keeping by right, (3) all trails in the City of Norco, and (4) all open space in the City of Norco. The attached Resolution (Attachment B) and Ordinance (Attachment C) are intended to formalize these proposals.

As with the Equestrian Historic District, an Equestrian Landmark would not impose any new restrictions, requirements or obligations on structures or property owners beyond existing zoning regulations. The Equestrian Landmark designation would not apply to any improvements on individual properties. Rather, the Equestrian Landmark focuses on the open spaces created by the large lots in the city and a property’s contribution to Norco’s equestrian heritage, as reflected in its rural, large lots—not the buildings and other improvements on the large lot. This is very different from other cities’ historic districts that are based on architecture, as the creation of an Equestrian Landmark will not impose new restrictions on structures.

The process of creating an Equestrian Landmark is public and transparent. On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission held a noticed public hearing to discuss the Equestrian Landmark designation. Public notices with a "Frequently Asked Questions" insert were mailed to all property owners in the City of Norco, as well as property owners within a 300-foot radius from Norco's boundaries. The Commission recommended that the City Council move forward with the Equestrian Landmark designation and adopt the prepared Resolution (Attachment B).

To designate the Equestrian Landmark, the Norco City Council will adopt the prepared Resolution (Attachment B) and approve the Second read-adoption of the prepared Ordinance (Attachment C).

FISCAL IMPACT:

This agenda item will not result in a fiscal impact.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This agenda item is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction No. 4, “Communication and Stakeholder Experience," as well as the City Council's adopted Legislative Platform, "Advocate for the equestrian and animal-keeping lifestyle." 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):

Attachment A - Equestrian Landmark Report
Attachment-B - Equestrian Landmark Resolution
Attachment-C - Equestrian Landmark Ordinance

EQUESTRIAN LANDMARK REPORT October 2025

2870 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860

CITY COUNCIL
Greg Newton Mayor
Robin Grundmeyer Mayor Pro Tem
Kevin Bash Council Member
Gregory Bowen Council Member
Fia Sullivan Council Member

HISTORIC PRESERVATION & AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION Sam Tavallodi Chair
James Yellis Vice Chair
Michelle Heasley Commission Member
Chelsea Keene Commission Member
Dan Letbetter Commission Member
Michael Moller Commission Member
Carolyn Morse Commission Member
Savannah Shaw-Owens Youth Commissioner Member

CONTRACTUAL SUPPORT
Bill Wilkman, MA
Wilkman Historical Services
3681 Sunnyside Drive #2772
Riverside, CA 92516
(951) 288-1078

CONTRIBUTING STAFF MEMBERS
Lisette Free City Manager
Colin Burns City Attorney
Alma Robles Community Development Director
Kelli Anderson Communications Manager

EQUESTRIAN LANDMARK REPORT October 2025

Section 1: Executive Summary
In October 2021, the Norco City Council adopted an Equestrian Historic District to celebrate and preserve Norco’s rich agricultural heritage, while ensuring that its distinct rural atmosphere and enduring animal-keeping, equestrian-oriented lifestyle—those qualities that are unique in the Inland Empire and the entire State of California—are protected for future generations. A Historic District is a demarcated area with properties that share a common theme. Most of the residentially-zoned neighborhoods in Norco share a variety of elements pertinent to an Equestrian Historic District, including equestrian trails, equestrian trail fencing, parks with equestrian amenities, large lots (typically a half-acre or larger), and permanent animal-keeping areas. Approximately 6,000 residential properties, encompassing every property within the city’s various animal-keeping zones, are included in the Equestrian Historic District (Exhibit A).

One of the Norco City Council’s adopted Legislative Platform priorities is to advocate for the equestrian, animal-keeping lifestyle. To strengthen the established Equestrian Historic District, the Norco City Council may create a new historic preservation category—an “Equestrian Landmark.” The designation as an Equestrian Landmark would further elevate the recognition of Norco’s profound equestrian heritage by preserving the three elements that are necessary to be recognized as an equestrian community: 1) large lots, 2) equestrian trails, and 3) open space. The Equestrian Historic District and Equestrian Landmark would complement each other while supporting the City’s mission to “keep Norco, Norco” and preserving the equestrian-oriented, animal-keeping lifestyle without impacting residents’ ability to improve their property.

This report documents Norco’s unique rural, agricultural heritage that has led to its development as a community of large lots devoted to various forms of animal keeping, most particularly the keeping of horses.

Norco’s early history was oriented around crop and poultry farming. The Citrus Belt Land Company recorded the area’s first subdivisions in 1909 and 1910. Situated generally between First and Fifth Streets, these subdivisions were largely devoted to grain, row crops, and orchard farming. In 1923, entrepreneur Rex Clark bought all of Citrus Belt’s unsold lands and created a new town he named “Norco.” Norco was a somewhat utopian concept oriented around a town center that was in turn flanked by farms. These farms were generally two to five acres in size. The town center included all services and merchandise necessary to run a farm. Rex Clark marketed his town as a place where a rugged individual could find prosperity on a small farm. He largely promoted the use of these properties for poultry ranching.

The advent of Norco as “Horsetown USA” began to emerge in the late 1940s. During this time, Norconians found that small family farms could not compete with larger farms where products could be produced more efficiently on a much larger scale. Norco’s foundation as a place of small selfsustaining family farms was shaken by this trend. Something had to happen if Norco was to survive as a community of rural, large lots. The necessary change began to happen as Norco’s family farmers began to give way to “gentleman farmers” who kept horses and other farm animals as a hobby.

Businesses designed to service these gentleman farmers also sprung up. These included boarding stables, farriers, veterinarians, feed stores, and other such businesses. Norco’s reputation as a community of large lots where animal keeping was encouraged took hold quickly, becoming well established by the mid-1950s. That heritage remains in place as an essential foundation of Norco’s identity.

EQUESTRIAN LANDMARK REPORT October 2025

Gentleman farmers resisted efforts by developers to build small lot subdivisions, eventually spearheading an effort to incorporate Norco as an independent municipality oriented around a rural lifestyle. This effort was successful, and in 1964, the town of Norco became the City of Norco with the slogan, “City Living in a Rural Atmosphere.”
Equestrian trails first began to appear in 1965, when activists encouraged the City of Norco to install equestrian trails along streets in Norco’s many rural neighborhoods. Starting with just a small number of streets, today equestrian trails can be found along most streets in the city. To complement these trails, public parks are improved with arenas, holding pens, accessible mounting ramps, hitching posts, and trailer staging areas. Norco’s Sixth Street is a commercial corridor with equestrian trails on both sides of the street. Additionally, several of these businesses accommodate horses with such improvements as corrals, hitching posts, and water troughs.

The Equestrian Historic District applies to all non-commercial zones within the boundaries of Exhibit A that permit animal keeping and all commercially zoned properties along Sixth Street, from Sierra Avenue to California Avenue. The Historic District does not add any new restrictions to privately owned properties. Instead, its provisions center on equestrian trails, equestrian trail fencing, large lots with dedicated animal-keeping areas, and equestrian-friendly parks.

To further celebrate Norco’s rural, agriculture heritage on individual lots, it is proposed to create a new form of landmark, known as an Equestrian Landmark. As with the Equestrian Historic District, an Equestrian Landmark would not center on property improvements; rather it would center on a property’s contribution to Norco’s heritage as reflected in its rural, large lots. The Equestrian Landmark designation would apply to (1) all residential properties in the existing Equestrian Historic District, (2) all residential properties in the City of Norco that have a zoning designation that allows animal-keeping by right, (3) all trails in the City of Norco, and (4) all open space in the City of Norco. The Equestrian Landmark designation would be established by resolution of the Norco City Council.

Section 2: Historical Context
Norco has a unique rural, agriculture heritage that extends back to its earliest development in 1909 in the Orchard Heights area south of Fifth Street. In 1923, this heritage was expanded when Rex Clark came to the area and created his own rural community north of Fifth Street that was given the name “Norco.” Today, the Orchard Heights name has faded into history and everything north and south of Fifth Street is known as Norco. Norco’s unique rural, agriculture heritage is still reflected today in its emphasis on animal keeping on large lots. The city’s trademarked moniker, “Horsetown USA,” demonstrates Norco’s ongoing commitment to preserving and promoting its established rural, equestrian-oriented atmosphere.

2.1 NORCO’S EARLY HISTORY
Norco’s heritage is that of a rural community devoted to agricultural and animal-keeping uses. Prior to 1909, Norco was an expanse of largely undeveloped land, used by local Indians for hunting and gathering and by owners of area ranchos for grazing. Early in the 1900s, the first evidence of land improvements began to appear in the form of quarries in the Norco Hills. Around the same time, the area that would become Norco got its first permanent structure, a power generating plant built in 1902 by William E. Pedley, a local entrepreneur and innovator (Tibbet and Wilkman, Historic Resources Survey - Pre-1946: ii). Pedley’s power plant building was located near the Santa Ana River north of Viceroy Street in northeast Norco.

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Orange/Orchard Heights
In 1908, the first significant development of
Norco lands was spurred by the sale of Rancho
La Sierra (Sepulveda) to investors Willits Hole
and George Pillsbury. At that time, Rancho La
Sierra (Sepulveda) was owned by the Sterns
Rancho Company and included land east and
west of the Norco Hills ridgeline. Hole retained
ownership of the land east of the Norco Hills
ridgeline and created his own agricultural
community of La Sierra Heights. The Citrus Belt
Land Company bought much of the Rancho land
west of the Norco Hills ridgeline and created
two subdivisions, Orange Heights Tract #1 and
Orange Heights Tract #2 covering the land roughly between First and Fifth Streets. These tracts were recorded in 1909 and 1910, respectively, and consisted of farm lots, most commonly about 10 acres in size.

Orange Heights functioned as a farming suburb of Corona, having no commercial, industrial, or office uses within its boundaries. The Citrus Belt Land Company also owned many acres of undivided land north of the Orange Heights Tracts, a portion of which was improved with a company-owned farm located northeast of today’s intersection of Hamner Avenue and Sixth Street. The Citrus Belt Land Company provided irrigation and domestic water to Orange Heights via its Orange Heights Water Company (Ibid). As citrus crops proved to be unsuccessful, citrus groves were removed and replaced with row crops and stone fruit orchards. Accordingly, the area’s name was changed to “Orchard Heights.”
The Advent of the Town of Norco
In 1923, entrepreneur Rex Clark purchased all of the unsold Citrus Belt lots along with vacant lands and Citrus Belt’s farm north of Fifth Street. He also purchased the Orange Heights Water Company and expanded its water system to serve land he proposed to subdivide north of the Orange Heights Tracts. Starting in 1923, Clark began to record a series of Norco Farms tracts. Unlike Orchard Heights, the town of Norco was designed to be a self-sustaining community of farms supported by a town center with nearly everything needed to operate a small farm. Clark’s real estate development company was named the North Corona Land Company, and he used a contraction of the first two words in this name to devise the name “Norco” for his new town (Ibid: iii). As Norco grew, Orchard Heights became just another part of Norco.

Clark was a visionary and his concept for Norco
was, in many respects, utopian. He promoted his
town as a place where a rugged individual could
achieve prosperity through hard work and
ingenuity on a small ranch or farm. Clark particularly
promoted the idea of self-sustaining poultry farms.

Clark’s town was equipped with nearly everything a
landowner would need to establish and maintain a
family farm. It had a town center with a general
store, pavilion, auto repair shop, gasoline pumps,
and elementary school. The town center also
Figure 1. Orange Heights Farm c. 1920
Figure 2. Norco Poultry Farm c. 1930

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included a lumberyard, concrete block manufacturing operation, machine shop, and irrigation pipe making equipment. All of these facilities were owned by the North Corona Land Company (Ibid).

Using these facilities, a landowner could build a house, construct farm buildings, and bring water to crops. The North Corona Land Company could sell a farmer a tractor and its machine shop could maintain it. At the Norco Garage, a resident could buy a vehicle, purchase fuel, and have nearly any vehicle serviced. At the Norco Pavilion, farmers could meet, display their products, and exchange ideas. The Norco Store sold groceries, feed, clothing, hardware, and other merchandise. One could have a meal at the store’s café, borrow books from its volunteer-run library, and board guests in rooms located on the second floor.

The offices of the North Corona
Land Company and the Orange
Heights Water Company were
located across from the Norco
Store. In 1929, E.L. Upham, an
entrepreneur from Pasadena,
California, built the first privately
constructed commercial
building with a drug store and
other commercial lease spaces.

In Figure 3, Upham’s drug store
is to the left and the Orange
Heights Water Company’s
offices are to the right. Clark’s
elementary school, located west
of the commercial center, included large, turfed fields that served as a park and playground for the community (Ibid). To the west of the Norco School, a subdivision of small town lots were designed to be occupied by people who wanted to live in a village-like community, but who did not want to be farmers.

Clark aggressively promoted his town through advertisements in local newspapers and by offering free excursions from his Los Angeles headquarters to Norco. He also improved a number of farm lots with residences and farm buildings to demonstrate his vision and to provide “turnkey” farms for buyers wanting to get started without delay (Ibid: iii).

The Decline of Norco
In 1929, Rex Clark opened his Lake Norconian
Resort Supreme, where he hoped to lure wealthy
patrons for a pampered experience in a luxury hotel
and spa. The resort was built on land Clark had
originally intended to improve with a poultry farm.

This plan changed when he discovered hot mineral
water while drilling a well. Unfortunately, the
Norconian Resort opened at the dawn of the Great
Depression, and it operated at a loss from the
beginning (Ibid: iv).

With the Norconian Resort draining Clark’s
resources, his ability to attend to the needs of
Norco was significantly diminished. Advertising for
Figure 3. Upham's Drug Store and Orange Heights Water Company c. 1930 Figure 4. Rex Clark with a Rendering of his
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land sales in Norco dropped off after the Resort’s opening and land public improvements slowed. By 1945, many of the lots in Clark’s Norco Farms tracts remained unsold (Ibid).

The Great Depression was as hard on the Norco community as it was on the Norconian Resort. While poultry farming fared better than most businesses during the Depression, foreclosures were common.

With these trends, property values dropped and building activity was greatly reduced (Ibid). To survive, Norco needed to be reinvented.

World War II
Norco, like much of the
United States, did not come
out of the Depression until
World War II injected new
life into the U.S. economy. In
1941, the U.S. Navy
purchased the Norconian
Resort and converted it into
a Naval Hospital. The Naval
Hospital created a demand
for housing and boosted the
local economy.

World War II was also a
demarcation point for Norco.

Rex Clark’s vision of Norco
as village of small selfsustaining farms was in its last days, as agriculture shifted to large-scale operations. The demand for housing, which brought people and prosperity, also brought a demand for urban services and a reduced tolerance for the negative environmental consequences of poultry farming and minimal infrastructure. In the two decades following World War II, Norco would face the challenge of redefining itself in rapidly urbanizing Southern California. (Ibid)

2.2 THE EMERGENCE OF HORSETOWN USA
Norco’s post-World War II period was one of a
community that needed to reinvent itself to survive.

While eggs may have remained a necessity after the
war, the economic viability of producing them on small
family farms declined. Rex Clark’s self-sufficient farm concept was beyond revival after the war. Southern
California was the center of massive growth
associated with the impacts of war investments. While
the small ranches associated with Rex Clark’s Norco
Farms tracts north of Fifth Street offered limited
opportunities for further subdivision, there was
enough subdividable land elsewhere in Norco where
developers could create viable small lot subdivisions.

Many times, these areas were under further pressure
to be annexed to the City of Corona (Ibid).

Figure 5. Naval Hospital Corona c. 1943
Figure 6. Two Gentlemen on Horseback in Norco
c. 1926

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Equestrian Lifestyle
A substandard water system kept Norco out of the crosshairs of large-scale developers for a while.

However, when a modern water system was installed between the late 1950s and the early 1960s, development pressures grew significantly. This led to conflicts between existing residents and land speculators (Wilkman, Historic Resources Context Statement, 1946-1966: 39).

It's not surprising that today’s Norco is a rural community focused on horses—blame it on Rex Clark.

Clark set Norco’s direction when he subdivided most of the area north of Fifth Street into lots that were typically two to five acres in size. From 1923 through the mid-1940s, this was an area dominated by small, family run poultry ranches. When the efficiencies of agri-businesses made these mom-andpop operations obsolete, the usefulness of these small farm properties for economic farming operations was out of the question.

Over time, the void left by Norco’s family farmer was filled by “gentleman farmers,” typically middleclass working individuals or families seeking enough land to enjoy a nostalgic lifestyle centered on farm animals. While the animals associated with these people included chickens, ducks, geese, goats, sheep, cows, and other farm animals, horses became the most popular animal for Norco’s new gentleman farmers. Horses were readily adaptable for many uses, as they could be ridden for pleasure, used in competitive events, and groomed for show (Ibid).

Exotic Animals
Norco was a haven for equestrian and farm animal
enthusiasts; however, it also accommodated exotic
animals. Circus companies used Norco as a place to
house their animals between shows, and trainers of
exotic animals took advantage of Norco’s animalfriendly traditions to set up shop in the community (Ibid:48-49).

Development Pressures
Rex Clark’s small acreage properties north of Fifth
Street were not particularly attractive to developers,
as they were too small for significant subdivision. So, most of Norco’s lands north of Fifth Street and east of Hamner Avenue remained nearly unchanged. (Ibid: iii)
South of Fifth Street, in the old Orchard Heights area, there were a significant number of larger parcels, many 10 or more acres in size. Here, a developer could more easily create a profitable subdivision of small suburban lots. However, the area also had many gentleman farmers. These property owners were as committed to a rural lifestyle as those living north of Fifth Street, and they added momentum for anti-development efforts (Ibid).

West of Hamner Avenue was another matter altogether. Flanking the Norconian to the north, west, and south, was a huge expanse of vacant land, just waiting for a developer to build any type of project the market would demand. While remote from the developed part of town, Norco’s gentleman farmers also saw suburban intrusions into this area as threatening to the town’s rural lifestyle (Ibid).

Figure 7. Some of Gene Holter's Exotic Animals

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Organized Resistance
Norco’s rural, agricultural
heritage would not be given
up without a fight. To more
effectively resist suburban
development, Norconians
used the area’s many rural
organizations to pressure
the County of Riverside to
deny small lot subdivisions
and annexations. These
organizations provided the
social structures from which
Norco’s rural activists
emerged. In their absence,
Norco would likely not have
been able to preserve its rural heritage. No annexation proposal, rezoning attempt, or development proposal escaped the scrutiny of the activists associated with these groups. Such groups included the Norco Hillbilly Riders, Norco Valley Riders, Norco Saddle Pals, Equestrian Trails Incorporated (ETI) Corral 32, Hoof-beats, and Norco Western Riders. The Norco Grange, the Norco Farm Bureau, and the Norco Agricultural Association were also active in promoting Norco’s rural lifestyle. Of these, the Norco Valley Riders, ETI Corral 32, the Norco Farm Bureau, and the Norco Agricultural Association led the way toward the preservation of Norco’s rural lifestyle (Ibid: 42).

Norco’s many rural organizations
maintained social ties through a
variety of events. Historic
newspapers document numerous
gymkhanas, rodeos, races, parades,
and horse shows. The most
prominent of these events was the
Norco Valley Fair, a major community
event that has its roots in an event
called the “Fall Festival,” held in
October of 1948. The Fall Festival
included a parade, dances, horse
races, a livestock show, boxing,
wrestling, and other events. For
children, there were bicycle races,
potato sack races, foot races,
baseball games, and a Soap Box Derby. In 1949, the event’s name was changed to the “Norco Valley Fair.” Following the name change, the Norco Valley Fair adopted a new venue at the then recently completed Norco Community Center, converted in 1949 to a park and community center from its former use as the Norco (Elementary) School (Ibid: 47).

Every week, other events were conducted by Norco’s many equestrian clubs. Some of these events took place at the Norco Community Center, while other events took place at the nearby Horsemen’s Park, an equestrian venue once located north of where the I-15 Freeway now passes under Sixth Street. Smaller events were held at the many private ranches in Norco (Ibid).

Figure 8. Anti-Annexation Poster c. 1964
Figure 9. The Norco Valley Fair at the Community Center c. 1950

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Today, there are five major events that celebrate Norco’s rural, agricultural heritage and equestrianoriented atmosphere:

1. Day of the Cowboy Rodeo: An annual event
organized and operated by the City of Norco
that celebrates National Day of the American
Cowboy and features various rodeo events,
including bull riding, roping and barrel racing,
alongside family-friendly pre-rodeo activities
and entertainment.

2. Horsetown Parade of Lights: An annual
event organized and operated by the City of
Norco that celebrates Christmas and the
holiday season and features a festive parade
of equestrians, floats, bands, and community
groups illuminating Sixth Street.

3. Norco Fair: An annual, four-day event held
over Labor Day weekend, organized and operated by an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, that features wholesome, family fun festivities, rodeo events, entertainment, community exhibits, a parade, and a junior livestock show. Proceeds are donated to local community groups.

4. Norco Horseweek: An annual spring festival organized and operated by an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization, that celebrates Norco’s heritage with a variety of family-friendly, equestrianthemed events over 10 days, including rodeos, community competitions, a parade, and more.

Proceeds are donated to local community groups.

5. Norco Mounted Posse PRCA Rodeo: An annual event organized and operated by the Norco Mounted Posse (an all-volunteer, non-profit organization) that celebrates the traditions of “Horsetown USA” and centers around a professional rodeo featuring bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, and team roping, alongside live entertainment and community activities. Proceeds are donated to local community groups.

Incorporation
Norconians soon tired of protecting the town’s
rural heritage via battles with the County of
Riverside. The Board of Supervisors tended to see
Norco as a small, insignificant area with little
political influence. Developers, on the other hand,
tended to be influential and well-funded for the
promotion of their developments. The answer to
this dilemma was to incorporate Norco as an
independent municipality. After a hard-fought
battle, Norco was incorporated on December 24,
1964 (Ibid).

Figure 10. Equestrians Carry American Flags at the
2022 Day of the Cowboy Rodeo at Ingalls Event Center
Figure 11. Norco's First City Council c. 1965

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Equestrian Trail History
Norco’s rural, agricultural heritage and equestrian-oriented atmosphere are deeply rooted in its equestrian trails and other amenities. Norco’s trails are a unique and ubiquitous component in the city’s infrastructure. The advent of dedicated equestrian trails began in the mid-1960s. Today, most of Norco’s streets are lined by equestrian trails consisting of a decomposed granite riding surface and separated from vehicular traffic by two-rail fencing. Recreational trails are also located in Norco’s River Trails Park, a complex of equestrian trails in the Santa Ana Riverbed along Norco’s north boundary, and in the Norco Hills situated along Norco’s east border (Ibid: 33).

Prior to Norco’s incorporation as a municipality, accommodations for horseback riding in and around Norco were informal at best. Riders freely used local streets at their own risk. Open areas, particularly in the hills and in the Santa Ana River, were crisscrossed with trails across private and public lands that had no official designation as public riding trails (Ibid).

In 1965, an article in the Corona Daily Independent referred to an equestrian trails proposal by Luther Smith, a member of ETI Corral 32. At a club meeting held on May 11, 1965, Smith proposed that a committee be formed to encourage the City of Norco to incorporate trail planning and regulations into the City’s General Plan and Municipal Code. He also suggested a trail be built along Fifth Street as the first step in the process of establishing street-side trails in Norco. Ben Weaver and Jerry Riley, also members of ETI Corral 32, volunteered to work on the committee. Soon thereafter, a larger committee was formed consisting of members from ETI Corral 32, the JR Spread Homeowners Association, and the Norco Valley Riders (Corona Daily Independent, 5-12-1965: 14).

A month later, Smith, as a representative of the Equestrian Trails Committee, appeared before the City of Norco Planning Commission to ask that the City support the planning, construction, and regulation of equestrian trails. Smith told the Commission, “If we are going to be a horse community, we need trails.” He suggested a 15-foot strip be cleared on the north side of Fifth Street and improved as an equestrian trail (Corona Daily Independent, 6-15-1965: 3).

Smith also presented the Planning Commission with a proposed ordinance to address equestrian trails in Norco. The proposed ordinance included the following provisions:
• If necessary, a tax could be levied on horses to cover the cost of trail maintenance. • Riding and hiking groups would have permission to remove any obstruction, except utility equipment, fire hydrants, and traffic control signs.
• Horses and pedestrians would have exclusive use of designated equestrian trails and would have the same rights on such trails.

Smith emphasized that the proposed ordinance was his own creation and not the product of the Equestrian Trails Committee (Ibid).

Later in 1965, the Norco Valley Riders went on record as supporting equestrian trails in Norco, with trails to be immediately constructed on Pedley Avenue and Fifth Street. The club also recommended that equestrian under-crossings be included in the design of any freeway extension through Norco (Corona Daily Independent, 9-22-1965: 3).

Figure 12. Equestrians on
Third Street c. 1924

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The Equestrian Trails Committee took the matter even further. At a committee meeting held on September 30, 1965, the committee recommended the following trails:
• South side of Fifth Street from California Avenue to Hillside Avenue, and on the north side of Fifth Street from Hillside Avenue to Parkridge Avenue.
• West side of Pedley Avenue.
• North side of Second Street, from Hillside Avenue to Parkridge Avenue. • North side of Parkridge Avenue to the river bottom.

The committee also recommended a future trail on Valley View Avenue to be installed when the street was widened (Corona Daily Independent, 10-1-1965: 3).

At its meeting on September 30, 1965, the Equestrian Trails Committee adopted an expanded version of Luther Smith’s equestrian trails ordinance for presentation to the City of Norco. The amended ordinance included the following provisions:
• The establishment of a riding trails committee to advise the City Council. • Riding and hiking groups would have permission to remove any obstruction, except utility equipment, fire hydrants, and traffic control signs, from designated equestrian trails. • Trails would be defined as meaning a right-of-way reserved for the exclusive use of horses and pedestrians.
• Horsemen would be required to exercise “reasonable control” over horses. • Horsemen would be required to observe all traffic ordinances. • Parking would be prohibited on designated trails.
• Suitable markers would be established and maintained for the guidance of trail users and motor vehicles.
• The City Council would have the power to levy a tax on horses to cover trail maintenance. • The City Council would have the power to terminate, modify, or extend permission to use trails at any time (Ibid).

In November of 1965, the City Council designated seven streets to be improved with equestrian trails. The seven streets consisted of Park Drive and First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Streets.

The Council also voted to request that the State of California install several equestrian under-crossings when the freeway was extended through Norco (Corona Daily Independent, 11-24-1965:
3). Ultimately, the freeway was built below grade, thus allowing equestrians to travel over the freeway.

Pressure for equestrian trails did not, however, end with the City Council’s November 1965 action. A year later, a petition was circulated by horseback calling for an equestrian trail on Hillside Avenue from Sixth Street to the Santa Ana River. The petition was a joint effort of ETI Corral 32 and Mrs. June Stangel. When asked why the petition specified Hillside Avenue, Mrs. Stangel said, “This is just the first of many streets on which we want horse trails. We had to start somewhere.” Among the petition’s early signers were Mayor Gil Cox and Planning Commission Chairman H.G. McNeil (Corona Daily Independent, 11-12-1965: 1).

Figure 13. Equestrian Trail Sign
c. 1968

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Aside from creating trails along existing streets, new developments also included equestrian trails.

The JR Spread, a series of subdivisions recorded in 1963 and 1964, was the first new residential development to provide equestrian trails as part of its large lot tract improvements. The JR Spread includes trails to the rear of some lots and along many of its streets. The subdivision also includes a riding arena maintained by the homeowner association. Norconians worked to influence other proposed developments to include equestrian features.

In 1965, the Norco Agricultural Association (NAA) appointed a five-person committee to work with Del Walton of the Union Hawaii Corporation in his proposed development of 1,050 acres north of the Norconian. The NAA urged Walton to increase lot sizes and to include equestrian trails (Corona Daily Independent, 7-15-1965: 3).

Later in 1965, the City of Norco Planning Commission approved a 14.3-acre tract at Parkridge Avenue and Pulaski Street, with the provision that lots be a minimum of one half-acre and include easements for equestrian trails (Corona Daily Independent, 8-10-1965: 3).

In February of 1966, the City of Norco Planning Commission considered a proposal of Hemlock Terrace Corporation to develop 136 acres northeast of River Road and southwest of Corydon Avenue.

The tract was modeled after the JR Spread development with 225 minimum 20,000 square foot “horse ranches,” equestrian trails, and an equestrian arena (Corona Daily Independent, 2-14-1966: 3).

Section 3: Equestrian Lifestyle Today
Streets, Trails & Equestrian Amenities
Street curbing in Norco is designed to work well with horses. In the older parts of the city, curbing is largely absent, and only center paving is found. Newer areas feature rolled curbs. Areas with just center paving and rolled curbs are more equestrian friendly and they allow driveways to occur along any part of a property’s frontage. Some areas have standard curb and gutter, but this is the exception rather than the rule.

Today, in support of Norco’s rural heritage, equestrian trails are required in any new development in the city’s various animal-keeping zones. Exhibit B is a map of
existing equestrian trails. The most extensive system
of trails in recently approved subdivisions may be
found in the Norco Hills Specific Plan area and the
Norco Ridge Ranch Specific Plan area, located in the
southeasterly and easterly parts of the city.

A typical equestrian trail has a decomposed granite
riding surface flanked with two-rail fencing. Originally, trail fencing consisted of wooden posts and rails. This proved to be problematic, however, as the wood
tended to deteriorate and warp. Now, Norco has
adopted white vinyl trail fencing made of polyvinyl
chloride plastic (PVC). The City of Norco is in the
process of installing vinyl fencing as funding is
available. In some areas, trail fencing is missing, but over time all streets with equestrian trails will have uniform fencing.

Figure 14. Equestrian Trail on Sixth Street
with White Vinyl (PVC) Fencing

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In most residential areas, trails are located on only one side of the street. In these areas, trail fencing is usually situated on the street side of the trail. In newer areas, trails can be found on both sides of the street, with
fencing situated on both sides of each trail.

Along the Sixth Street commercial corridor, trails are
uniformly located on both sides of the street and trail fencing is located on both sides of each trail. Many
Sixth Street businesses also accommodate horses on
their private properties. Typical private improvements
include corrals, watering troughs, and hitching posts.

These improvements make it practical to use one’s
horse to travel from home to the Sixth Street business
district and go shopping, eat at a restaurant, or conduct other business.

In addition to trails, most of Norco’s parks feature
equestrian amenities, including riding arenas, round
pens, accessible mounting ramps, and/or hitching
posts. Corydon Staging Area and Ingalls Event Center also allow equestrians to park their horse trailer, tack up their horse, and access equestrian trails, open space, and the Santa Ana Riverbed via horseback. Maps of City parks, facilities, and equestrian amenities are found in Exhibits C, D and E.

Agrarian Architecture Character
Norco’s rural, agricultural heritage
even extends to its architecture.

Norco’s agrarian architecture
character, specifically found in
commercial areas including Sixth
Street, features simple designs
that are inspired by traditional
farming structures, often
incorporating elements of barns,
stables, and agricultural buildings.

Qualities that reflect this style
include pitched gable roofs, barnshaped facades, overhanging eaves, open front porches,
exposed beams, corbels, and knee braces. The overall character has rustic charm and utilizes a mix of natural materials like wood, stone, brick, and metal, with a focus on functionality, practicality, and durability.

Event Centers
Norco’s rural, equestrian-oriented atmosphere, large-lot properties, and picturesque views feel refreshingly removed from congestion or chaos, but its strategic, freeway-convenient location has positioned the city as an equestrian, sports and event destination that is home to two major event centers, welcoming over three million visitors annually.

Figure 16. Business on Sixth Street Showcasing Agrarian Architecture Figure 15. An Equestrian Enjoys the
Public Riding Arena at Pacer Park

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The 80-acre, municipally operated Ingalls Event
Center, nestled in the scenic Norco Hills,
showcases a collection of versatile venues that
can be utilized for a wide spectrum of special
events, including rodeos, livestock shows,
festivals, private parties, and equestrian
competitions. The Event Center features two
world-class covered arenas, a spacious steelframed multi-purpose barn, an indoor banquet hall, an open-air turf area, and ample parking areas. The
Event Center also includes two areas that honor
the spirit and contributions of former residents—
the George A. Ingalls Veterans Memorial Plaza and
the Kathy Azevedo Spirit of Norco Monument.

Metal, equestrian-themed art installations are
staged throughout the Event Center and include
sculptures of horses, equestrians, farm animals,
plants, and a stagecoach.

SilverLakes Sports Park is a 130-acre multipurpose venue with 24 soccer fields, five equestrian arenas, a 10,000-seat concert facility, a
1,500 horse stall capacity, and a restaurant with
banquet amenities. SilverLakes hosts a wide range
of events, including youth and professional soccer
tournaments, equestrian competitions, and largescale music festivals and concerts. The venue also features family-friendly festivals, cultural festivals, food and wine festivals, and offers spaces for
weddings, corporate events, and private parties.

Section 4: Equestrian Historic District
In October 2021, the Norco City Council adopted an Equestrian Historic District to celebrate and preserve Norco’s rich agricultural heritage, distinct rural atmosphere, and enduring animal-keeping lifestyle. The demarcated area includes properties that share an equestrian theme and pertinent features, including equestrian trails, equestrian trail fencing, parks with equestrian amenities (e.g., arenas, hitching posts, etc.), large lots (typically a half-acre or larger), and permanent animal-keeping areas. Approximately 6,000 residential properties, encompassing every property within the city’s various animal-keeping zones, are included in the Equestrian Historic District (Exhibit A). Additionally, the District includes commercial properties lining Sixth Street from Sierra Avenue to California Avenue because they also reflect the equestrian heritage.

To qualify for inclusion in the Equestrian Historic District, an area must feature the following elements:
• An equestrian trail on at least one side of most streets • Equestrian trail fencing along the street side of most trails • Over 50% of the lots contain 20,000 square feet or more • A dedicated animal keeping area on most lots
Figure 17. The Arenas at Ingalls Event Center
Figure 18. SilverLakes Fields & Equestrian Arenas

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Contributors to an Equestrian Historic District shall consist of:
• Equestrian trails
• Equestrian trail fencing
• City parks with equestrian amenities/improvements
• Large lots, 20,000 square feet or larger, or legal nonconforming lots of less than 20,000 square feet
Contributors do not include any improvements on privately owned properties, unless the property is designated as an individual Cultural Heritage Landmark.

The period of significance is 1909 to the present.

Section 5: Equestrian Landmark
To strengthen the City of Norco’s established Equestrian Historic District and support its mission to preserve Norco’s large lot, equestrian lifestyle, the Norco City Council may create a new historic preservation category—an “Equestrian Landmark.”
The Equestrian Historic District applies to a large portion of the city, with individual properties recognized as “contributors” to the District. The provisions of the Equestrian Historic District center on equestrian trails, equestrian trail fencing, large lots with dedicated animal-keeping areas, and equestrian-friendly parks. The designation as an Equestrian Landmark would further elevate the recognition of Norco’s profound equestrian heritage by preserving the three elements that are necessary to be recognized as an equestrian community: 1) large lots, 2) equestrian trails, and 3) open space. The Equestrian Historic District and Equestrian Landmark would complement each other while supporting the City’s mission to “keep Norco, Norco” and preserving the equestrian-oriented, animalkeeping lifestyle without impacting residents’ ability to improve their property.

The Equestrian Landmark would include: (1) all residential properties in the existing Equestrian Historic District, (2) all residential properties in the City of Norco that have a zoning designation that allows animal-keeping by right, (3) all trails in the City of Norco, and (4) all open space in the City of Norco.

As with the Equestrian Historic District, an Equestrian Landmark would not impose any new restrictions, requirements or obligations on structures or property owners beyond existing zoning regulations. The Equestrian Landmark designation would not apply to any improvements on individual properties. Rather, the Equestrian Landmark focuses on the open spaces created by the large lots in the city and a property’s contribution to Norco’s equestrian heritage, as reflected in its rural, large lots—not the buildings and other improvements on the large lot. This is very different from other cities’ historic districts that are based on architecture, as the creation of an Equestrian Landmark will not impose new restrictions on structures.

The process of creating an Equestrian Landmark is public and transparent. The Equestrian Landmark designation would be recommended by the City of Norco Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission at a noticed public hearing and would then ultimately be established by resolution of the Norco City Council at a noticed public meeting. Both meetings provide the opportunity for public comments.

EQUESTRIAN LANDMARK REPORT October 2025

Section 6: Resources
Tibbett, Casey and Bill Wilkman
2012 Historic Resources Survey - Pre-1946, LSA Associates and Wilkman Historical Services, Riverside, California
Wilkman, Bill
2012 Historic Context Statement - 1946-1966, Wilkman Historical Services, Riverside, California Corona Daily Independent
1954 “Owner of Strange Animals Buys Ranch in Norco,” October 5, Page 1. 1960 “Roundup of News of the Norco Area,” August 10, Page 3. 1962 “Half Zebra, Half Pony Born at Holter’s Farm,” January 24, Page 1. 1962 “Mais Oui, Monsieur, Zee French Poodles Dig Norco,” January 25, Page 1. 1962 “Norco Couple Trainers of Seals, Whales, Porpoises,” February 23, Page 1. 1965 “Norco Horse Show Slated for Saturday,” May 12, Page 14. 1965 “Riders Ask for Trails,” June 15, Page 3.
1965 “Car-Horse Conflict Flares,” June 17, Page 3.
1965 “NAA Names Group to Work with Walton,” July 15, Page 3. 1965 “Riding Trails Backed,” July 27, Page 3.
1965 “Norco Tract Map Gets OK,” August 10, Page 3
1965 “Vaughn to Head Norco Riders,” September 22, Page 3. 1965 “Proposed Sites for Trails Designated,” October 1, Page 3. 1965 “Norco Trail Committeemen Bow to 213 Petitioners,” October 29, Page 3. 1965 “Another Day, Another Petition,” November 12, Page 1. 1965 “Playground for Horsemen,” November 24, Page 3.

Historical Maps and Aerial Photographs
City of Norco
2021 Map of Equestrian Historic District Boundaries
2021 Map of Equestrian Trails
2025 Map of Equestrian Amenities
2025 Map of Recreational Facilities, Event Centers & Park Arenas 2025 Map of City Parks
1967 United States Geological Survey
Corona North Quadrangle, Photo revised 1981
Persons Consulted
Alma Robles, Community Development Director
Colin Burns, City Attorney
Kelli Anderson, Communications Manager
Kevin Bash, City Council Member
Lisette Free, City Manager
California Office of Historic Preservation

EQUESTRIAN LANDMARK REPORT October 2025

Section 7: Exhibits
Exhibit A: Map of Equestrian Historic District Boundaries

EQUESTRIAN LANDMARK REPORT October 2025

Exhibit B: Map of Equestrian Trails

EQUESTRIAN LANDMARK REPORT October 2025

Exhibit C: Map of Equestrian Amenities

EQUESTRIAN LANDMARK REPORT October 2025

Exhibit D: Map of Recreational Facilities, Event Centers & Park Arenas

EQUESTRIAN LANDMARK REPORT October 2025

Exhibit E: Map of City Parks

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-69

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORCO DESIGNATING THE “EQUESTRIAN
LANDMARK”

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Norco has a unique rural, agrarian heritage that has led to its development as a community of large lots devoted to various forms of animal keeping, most particularly the keeping of horses; and
WHEREAS, Norco’s early history was oriented around crop and poultry farming when, in 1923, entrepreneur Rex Clark bought all of The Citrus Belt Land Company’s unsold lands and created a new town to be named “Norco;” and WHEREAS, Norco was a utopian concept oriented around a town center flanked by farms of two to five acres in size; and
WHEREAS, the advent of Norco as “Horsetown USA” began to emerge in the late 1940s when Norco’s family farmers began to give way to “gentleman farmers” who kept horses and other farm animals as a hobby; and
WHEREAS, businesses designed to service these gentleman farmers also sprung up, including boarding stables, farriers, veterinarians, feed stores, and other equestrian-related businesses; and
WHEREAS, Norco’s reputation as a large lot, animal-keeping community took hold quickly, becoming well established by the mid-1950s; and WHEREAS, the early gentleman farmers resisted efforts by developers to build small lot subdivisions, as such subdivisions would destroy the city’s equestrian lifestyle that relies on, and requires, large lots for animal-keeping; and WHEREAS, eventually, the gentleman farmers spearheaded an effort to incorporate Norco as an independent municipality oriented around a rural lifestyle and, in 1964, the town of Norco became the City of Norco; and WHEREAS, equestrian trails first began to appear in 1965, when activists encouraged the City to install equestrian trails along streets in Norco’s many rural neighborhoods. Today, equestrian trails can be found along most streets in the city. To complement these trails, parks are improved with equestrian amenities, such as arenas, accessible mounting ramps and hitching posts. Norco’s Sixth Street is a commercial corridor with equestrian trails on both sides of the street. Additionally, businesses began to accommodate horses with corrals, hitching posts, and water troughs; and

WHEREAS, since before 1950, and as more fully detailed in the staff report supporting the Equestrian Landmark designation, the City of Norco has expended significant resources building a city-wide infrastructure of trails, open space, and amenities to support its equestrian lifestyle, an equestrian lifestyle that has defined the cultural, social, and historic heritage of the city for over 75 years; and WHEREAS, Norco’s equestrian heritage remains an essential foundation of Norco’s cultural, social, and historic identity; and
WHEREAS, to honor and preserve the city’s agrarian heritage, rural atmosphere, and equestrian-oriented, animal-keeping lifestyle, the City Council adopted an Equestrian Historic District in October 2021; and
WHEREAS, Norco’s equestrian heritage depends on large, animal-keeping lots, equestrian trails, and open space; and
WHEREAS, the following properties exemplify and are essential to the City of Norco’s long established equestrian lifestyle: (1) all residential properties in the Norco Historic District, (2) all residential properties in the City of Norco that have a zoning designation that allows animal-keeping by right, (3) all trails in the City of Norco, and (4) all open space in the City of Norco (hereafter, cumulatively, “Equestrian Landmark Properties”); and
WHEREAS, the Equestrian Landmark Properties are eligible for designation as a cultural landmark and shall comprise that cultural landmark because the large, animalkeeping lots, equestrian trails, and open space retain their historic integrity from 1950 and prior when gentleman farmers set out to create an equestrian community and, as set forth in the RECITALS of this Resolution and the staff report supporting this Resolution, exemplify and reflect special elements of the city’s cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, architectural, and natural history; identify with persons and events significant in Norco local history; embody distinctive characteristics of the style, type, period and method of construction; have unique physical characteristics and views and vistas representing an established and familiar visual feature of the city; reflect distinctive examples of park or community planning; have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in history; and are at least 50 years old; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norco has fought to defend its animal-keeping, equestrian-oriented lifestyle since before the 1950s and, continuing to do so today, the City Council hereby desires to designate the Equestrian Landmark Properties as the “Equestrian Landmark” pursuant to Chapter 20.15 of the Norco Municipal Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco does hereby RESOLVE:

Section 1: The RECITALS provided in this resolution are true and correct and are incorporated into the operative part of this resolution.

Section 2: There is hereby created and established the Equestrian Landmark.

The Equestrian Landmark shall include all Equestrian Landmark Properties.

Section 3: The Equestrian Landmark shall not include any improvements on residential properties but shall apply to the land of residential properties. As used in this resolution, “residential property” means any property in the City of Norco with zoning that allows both animal-keeping by right and a single-family residence to occur concurrently on the property.

Section 4: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 5: The City Council finds the adoption of this resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

Section 6: This resolution shall take effect upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting the resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 2025 by the City Council of the City of Norco pursuant to the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:

_________________________
City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORCO DESIGNATING THE “EQUESTRIAN
LANDMARK”

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Norco has a unique rural, agrarian heritage that has led to its development as a community of large lots devoted to various forms of animal keeping, most particularly the keeping of horses; and
WHEREAS, Norco’s early history was oriented around crop and poultry farming when, in 1923, entrepreneur Rex Clark bought all of The Citrus Belt Land Company’s unsold lands and created a new town to be named “Norco;” and WHEREAS, Norco was a utopian concept oriented around a town center flanked by farms of two to five acres in size; and
WHEREAS, the advent of Norco as “Horsetown USA” began to emerge in the late 1940s when Norco’s family farmers began to give way to “gentleman farmers” who kept horses and other farm animals as a hobby; and
WHEREAS, businesses designed to service these gentleman farmers also sprung up, including boarding stables, farriers, veterinarians, feed stores, and other equestrian-related businesses; and
WHEREAS, Norco’s reputation as a large lot, animal-keeping community took hold quickly, becoming well established by the mid-1950s; and WHEREAS, the early gentleman farmers resisted efforts by developers to build small lot subdivisions, as such subdivisions would destroy the city’s equestrian lifestyle that relies on, and requires, large lots for animal-keeping; and WHEREAS, eventually, the gentleman farmers spearheaded an effort to incorporate Norco as an independent municipality oriented around a rural lifestyle and, in 1964, the town of Norco became the City of Norco; and WHEREAS, equestrian trails first began to appear in 1965, when activists encouraged the City to install equestrian trails along streets in Norco’s many rural neighborhoods. Today, equestrian trails can be found along most streets in the city. To complement these trails, parks are improved with equestrian amenities, such as arenas, accessible mounting ramps and hitching posts. Norco’s Sixth Street is a commercial corridor with equestrian trails on both sides of the street. Additionally, businesses began to accommodate horses with corrals, hitching posts, and water troughs; and

WHEREAS, since before 1950, and as more fully detailed in the staff report supporting the Equestrian Landmark designation, the City of Norco has expended significant resources building a city-wide infrastructure of trails, open space, and amenities to support its equestrian lifestyle, an equestrian lifestyle that has defined the cultural, social, and historic heritage of the city for over 75 years; and WHEREAS, Norco’s equestrian heritage remains an essential foundation of Norco’s cultural, social, and historic identity; and
WHEREAS, to honor and preserve the city’s agrarian heritage, rural atmosphere, and equestrian-oriented, animal-keeping lifestyle, the City Council adopted an Equestrian Historic District in October 2021; and
WHEREAS, Norco’s equestrian heritage depends on large, animal-keeping lots, equestrian trails, and open space; and
WHEREAS, the following properties exemplify and are essential to the City of Norco’s long established equestrian lifestyle: (1) all residential properties in the Norco Historic District, (2) all residential properties in the City of Norco that have a zoning designation that allows animal-keeping by right, (3) all trails in the City of Norco, and (4) all open space in the City of Norco (hereafter, cumulatively, “Equestrian Landmark Properties”); and
WHEREAS, the Equestrian Landmark Properties are eligible for designation as a cultural landmark and shall comprise that cultural landmark because the large, animalkeeping lots, equestrian trails, and open space retain their historic integrity from 1950 and prior when gentleman farmers set out to create an equestrian community and, as set forth in the RECITALS of this Ordinance and the staff report supporting this Ordinance, exemplify and reflect special elements of the city’s cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, architectural, and natural history; identify with persons and events significant in Norco local history; embody distinctive characteristics of the style, type, period and method of construction; have unique physical characteristics and views and vistas representing an established and familiar visual feature of the city; reflect distinctive examples of park or community planning; have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in history; and are at least 50 years old; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norco has fought to defend its animal-keeping, equestrian-oriented lifestyle since before the 1950s, and continuing to do so today, the City Council hereby desires to designate the Equestrian Landmark Properties as the “Equestrian Landmark” pursuant to Chapter 20.15 of the Norco Municipal Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco does ORDAIN as follows:

Section 1: The RECITALS provided in this Ordinance are true and correct and are incorporated into the operative part of this Ordinance.

Section 2: There is hereby created and established the Equestrian Landmark.

The Equestrian Landmark shall include all Equestrian Landmark Properties.

Section 3: The Equestrian Landmark shall not include any improvements on residential properties but shall apply to the land of residential properties. As used in this Ordinance, “residential property” means any property in the City of Norco with zoning that allows both animal-keeping by right and a single-family residence to occur concurrently on the property.

Section 4: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 5: The City Council finds the adoption of this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

Section 6: This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting the Ordinance.

Introduced on November 5, 2025. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 2025 by the City Council of the City of Norco pursuant to the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:

_________________________
City Clerk

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: November 19, 2025 Agenda Item:

6.A.

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

Second 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.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Second 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.

SUMMARY:

The proposed ordinance first reading was adopted unanimously by the City Council on November 5, 2025 for Second read. Ordinance 1135, regarding the 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WUI). State law requires that local government enforces these code editions.

BACKGROUND:

The new Fire Code and Wildland Urban Interface Code (WUI) will become effective January 1, 2026. State law allows local government to amend California Codes, provided that the amendments are more restrictive and are necessary in order to provide a higher level of life safety. Every three years the State of California adopts new model codes based on the latest codes published by the International Code Council (ICC). These codes are reviewed and recommended by the State Building Standards Commission. After publication of the codes, local governments are encouraged by the State of California to adopt and amend these codes to address local climatic,

geographical and topographical conditions as well as administrative provisions. Staff has analyzed these codes and has prepared amendments to ensure that this code meets the specific needs of the City of Norco.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact as a result of this item.

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):

Norco Ordinance 1135

ORDINANCE NO. 1135

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).

WHEREAS, THE CITY OF NORCO initiated Code Amendment No. 2025-06, amending Title 15 of the Norco Municipal Code to adopt with amendments, the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as the Official Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code for the City of Norco; and WHEREAS, at the regular meeting on November 5, 2025, the Norco City Council conducted a public hearing and received and considered oral and written testimony concerning the proposed code change; and
WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code requires cities and counties to adopt building standards that are consistent with those contained in the California Code of Regulations Title 24; and
WHEREAS, State law allows local governments to amend California Model Codes, providing the amendments are more restrictive and are necessary in order to provide the highest level of life-safety standards and requires that local governments enforce these code editions.

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

A. California Health & Safety Code, Section 17958.5 and 18941.5 authorizes cities and counties to modify the California Building Standards Code by adopting more restrictive standards and modifications if such standards and modifications are accompanied by express findings that are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.

B. The City Council of the City of Norco finds that these local climatic, geological or topographical conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. The City is subject to relatively low amounts of precipitation, very low humidity levels and extremely high temperatures. These climatic conditions are conducive to the spread of drought conditions and fires. For example, during July, August and September, temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. During the same months humidity is usually less than 40% and measurements of less than 10% are not uncommon. These recordings have been documented by the Riverside County Flood Control District and the

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National Climatic Data Center.

2. The City is subject to extremely strong winds, commonly referred to as "Santa Ana Winds," which can reach speeds of up to 102 miles per hour. In addition, the convergence of the marine shore air flow and the desert air flow create steady winds on a daily basis. Finally, the City is bordered on the south by steep, rugged, brush-covered mountains and parts of the City contain hilly terrain and mounds, which either contribute to or create gusty wind conditions by causing a natural funneling effect and increasing wind speeds over the City.

3. The City is also subject to moderately strong shaking and surface ruptures from seismic activity in the area. The geologic and seismic setting of the City is dominated by the Chino and Elsinore earthquake faults along the southwest portion of the City and a diversity of bedrock and alluvial soils that may significantly affect the intensity of earthquake shaking. The Elsinore fault is located a short distance southwest of the City, while the Chino fault, which is subparallel to the Elsinore fault, is located just inside the City's southwestern boundary. Of the two faults, the Chino fault has the greater potential for surface rupture leading to structural damage of structures in the City. Moreover, the thin alluvial soils found in parts of the City contribute to a moderately high potential for liquefaction in certain areas.

C. The aforementioned geologic and climatic conditions have also contributed to the loss or damage of 450 homes in the Bel Air Fire of 1961; 187 homes in the Chatsworth Fire of 1970; 50 homes in the Mandeville Canyon Fire of 1978; 262 homes in the Anaheim Fire of 1982; 71 homes in the Baldwin Hills Fire of 1985; 33 homes in the Porter Ranch Fire of 1988; 162 homes in the Santa Barbara Fire of 1990; hundreds of acres in the nearby Chino Hills State Park Fire of 1997; the Corona Triangle/Freeway Complex Fire November 15, 2008 burned 318 properties, burned 30,305 plus acres, destroyed 187 single/multiple family homes, damaged 127 homes, damaged or destroyed four commercial properties; 200 acres were burned in the Sierra Pass Fire on September 24, 2013; the Madre Fire which burned 268 acres on September 23, 2013; the Little Fire on August 29, 2013 which burned 97 acres; the Deluz Fire on October 5, 2013 which burned 2236 acres, threatened 300 residents and the Naval Hospital; the Forks Complex Fire October 1, 2013 burned 37,246 acres; the Rim Fire September 3, 2013 which burned 257,314 acres, destroyed 3 commercial buildings and 11 residences; the Thomas Fire on December 4, 2017 burned 281,893 acres, 1063 structures and caused 2 deaths; the Woolsey Fire in November 2018 destroyed 1643 structures and caused 3 deaths; the Palisades Fire in January 2025 destroyed 6,837 structures and caused 12 deaths; and the Eaton Fire in January 2025 destroyed 9418 structures and caused 19 deaths.

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D. These fires, as well as the recent Whittier Earthquake of 1987, Northridge Earthquake of 1994, the Chino Hills Earthquake of 2008 and the recent 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquakes have resulted in the tragic loss of lives along with enormous property losses.

E. For practicality and cost reasons, many new structures are built of wood (Type V) construction. The potential for a conflagration exists due to the design and density of current structures.

F. Electrical supply and telephone communication failures occur due to high winds as well as other reasons. Water supply pumps and early notification of a fire cannot always be counted on.

G. Based upon the recommendations of the Building Official, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the 2025 California Fire Standard Code (“amendments”) and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Standard Code ("amendments") are more restrictive than the standards adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, would decrease the potential incidence of property damage, injury and death due to fires and earthquakes, and are reasonable and necessary to mitigate the aforementioned local climatic, geologic or topographical conditions.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco, California, does hereby ordain:

SECTION 1. FINDINGS.

Title 15.09 (California Fire Code) is hereby amended to read as follows Existing Chapters and Sections in Title 15.09 not amended below shall remain effective:

Title 15.09
Fire Code
Chapter 15.09

15.09.010 Adoption of the fire code.

Except as stated in this section or as amended in Section 15.09, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2025 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set forth in each chapter’s matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Norco. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2025 California Fire Code are hereby adopted: Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire

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Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2 and 112.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections 503, 510.2, 1103.2, and 5707 are adopted.

15.09.020 Findings.

The City Council finds that the requirements set out here are reasonable and necessary modifications because of climatic, geological and topographical conditions within the City of Norco.

15.09.030 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the “Fire Code” of the City of Norco and any references to the “California Fire Code”, “CFC”, “Norco Fire Code, or “Fire Code” shall be deemed to refer to and apply to this chapter.

15.09.040 Amendment—Section 101.4, Severability.

Section 101.4 is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
101.4 Severability. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.

15.09.050 Amendment—Section 102.5, Application of residential code.

Section 102.5 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
102.5 Application of residential code. Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows:

1. Construction and design provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the structure shall apply including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies. Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.6 of this code shall apply.

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2. Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply.

3. Automatic fire sprinkler system requirements of this code shall apply to detached accessory buildings 3,600 square feet or greater in accordance with Section 903.2. The provisions contained in Section 903.2.18 of the California Fire Code or Section R317.5.1 of the California Residential Code may be used for the design of the automatic fire sprinkler system for detached private garages.

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15.09.060 Addition-Section 102.13.1, Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Section 102.13.1 is hereby added to Section 102.13 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
102.13.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Where a conflict exists between the provisions of the Riverside County Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.

15.09.070 Addition—Section 104.1.1, Authority of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy and Fire Department.

Section 104.1.1 is hereby added to Section 104.1 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy and Fire Department.

1. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this ordinance and to perform such duties as directed by the City Council.

2. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this ordinance. Under the Fire Chief’s, Chief Deputy, or their designee’s, direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances of the City of Norco pertaining to the following:

2.1. The prevention of fires.

2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.

2.3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.

2.4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.

2.5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.

2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.

2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.

2.8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.

3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this ordinance and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:

3.1. The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

3.2. The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the Riverside County Fire Department.

3.3. The Riverside County Sheriff and any deputy sheriff.

3.4. The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the Riverside County Fire Department.

3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.

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3.6. Code Officers of the City of Norco Code Enforcement Department.

3.7. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

3.8. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management.

15.09.080 Amendment-Section 104.2, Determination of compliance.

Section 104.2 is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
104.2 Determination of compliance. The fire code official shall have the authority to determine compliance with this code, to render interpretations of this code and to develop policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and information bulletins in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures:

1. Shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code.

2. Shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.

3. Shall be enforceable as part of this code.

15.09.090 Amendment-Sections 104.8 and 104.8.1, Liability.

Sections 104.8 and 104.8.1 are hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
104.8 Liability. Any liability against Riverside County or any officer or employee for damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as provided by law.

15.09.100 Addition—Section 104.12, Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire areas.

Section 104.12 is hereby added to Section 104 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.12 Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire areas. Except upon National Forest Land, the Fire Chief is authorized to determine and announce the closure of any hazardous fire area or portion thereof. Any closure by the Fire Chief for a period of more than fifteen (15) calendar days must be approved by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and/or the City Council within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Fire Chief’s original order of closure. Upon such closure, no person shall go in or be upon any hazardous fire area, except upon the public roadways and inhabited areas. During such closure, the Fire Chief shall erect and maintain at all entrances to the closed area sufficient signs giving notice of closure. This section shall not prohibit residents or owners of private property within any closed area, or their invitees, from going in or being upon their lands. This section shall not apply to any entry, in the course of duty, by a peace officer, duly authorized public officer or fire department personnel. For the purpose of this section, “hazardous fire area” shall mean public or private land that is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest and situated in a location that makes

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suppression difficult resulting in great damage. Such areas are designated on Hazardous Fire Area maps filed with the office of the Fire Chief.

15.09.110 Amendment and Addition—Section 108.2, 108.2.1, 108.7, 108.7.1, 108.7.2, Fees.

Section 108.2 is hereby amended in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:
108.2 Schedule of permit Fees. Fees for services and permits shall be as set forth in the City of Norco fee schedule.

Section 108.2.1 is hereby added to Section 108.2 of the California Fire Code read as follows:
108.2.1 Plan Review Fees. When it is determined by the Fire Code official that plans submitted require a full plan review and such plans are received independent of the architectural plans, a fee shall be collected. The fee shall be based on 100% of the cost of service, based on the fee schedule adopted by the City Council.

Section 108.7 is hereby added to Section 108 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
108.7 Cost recovery. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 11374.5(b)(1 ), 13009 et seq., 25259.4, 25515(a), 25540(a), 25541 (a), California Government Code sections 53150 et seq, and all other provisions of law, all costs incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for the inspection and enforcement of any provision of these Codes, the investigation of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition, the suppression of fire, the response to a traffic collision or accident, the containment and/or mitigation of a hazardous materials release, and any rescue or rendering of medical or physical aid or assistance, may be charged to any responsible party, any person who violates these Codes or any person who, due to a negligent or unlawful act or omission, is responsible for or requires or causes the emergency response of Riverside County Fire Department. Any expense incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for such an emergency response shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the County in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied. These provisions shall be applied uniformly against all such persons in violation of a Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code or other state law statutory violation; only a county official shall have authority to reduce or cancel the debt obligation arising from the incident Section 108.7.1 and 108.7.2 are hereby added to Section 108.7 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:

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108.7.1 Recovery of Administration Citation Fines and Costs. In addition to any other legal remedy for collection of delinquent fines or penalties, the Fire Code official may record a lien on property in an amount equal to the sum of any fine’s delinquent for more than ninety (90) days, plus penalties and interest. Imposition of a lien pursuant to this section must be based on a citation related to the condition or use of real property, or its improvements, owned by the responsible person.
108.7.2 Satisfaction of Lien. Once the City of Norco receives full payment for the outstanding principal, penalties and cost the City shall record a release of property lien to the Riverside County Recorder’s office. This notice of satisfaction shall cancel the posted lien.

15.09.120 Amendment and Addition—Section 112, Board of appeals.

Section 112.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:
112.1 Board of appeals established. The Board of Appeals shall be the City Manager. If he or she determines an outside board is needed, he or she shall designate an outside hearing officer to hear the appeal. The Fire Chief and Chief Deputy shall be notified of any appeal and the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy or designee’s shall be in attendance at the appeal hearing. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.

Section 112.2 is hereby added to Section 112 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
112.2 Administrative appeals. Whenever the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee’s disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the Fire Code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of said code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, an applicant or allegedly aggrieved person may appeal from the decision of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee’s to the City Council by filing with the City Clerk a notice of appeal in writing and stating therein the grounds therefor. The notice of appeal must be so filed within thirty days from the date of the decision being appealed. The City Council shall hear said appeal within thirty days after the notice of appeal is filed. The Council’s decision shall be final.

15.09.130 Amendment—Section 113.4, Violations.

Section 113.4 is hereby amended in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:
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provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this code or ordinance. Punishments and penalties for violations shall be in accordance with the City of Norco ordinances, fee schedule and Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.

15.09.140 Amendment—Section 202, General Definitions.

Section 202, definition of “Fire Chief” is hereby amended to read as follows:

FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of Riverside County or the Fire Chief’s designee.

15.09.150 Amendment—Section 308.1.7, Sky lanterns or similar devices.

Section 308.1.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
308.7 Sky lanterns or similar devices. A person shall not release or cause to be released a sky lantern or similar device.

15.09.160 Addition-Section 503.1.2.1, Remoteness.

Section 503.1.2.1 is hereby added to Section 503.1.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.1.2.1 Remoteness. Unless otherwise approved, where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.

15.09.170 Amendment—Section 503.2.1, Dimensions.

Section 503.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet (7315 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). For additional requirements or alternatives see Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines, Standards and Policies, as they may be amended from time to time.

15.09.180 Amendment—Section 503.2.2, Authority.

Section 503.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall be the only authority authorized to designate fire apparatus access roads and fire lanes and to modify the minimum fire lane access widths for fire or rescue operations.

15.09.190 Addition—Section 503.6.1, Automatic opener.

Section 503.6.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

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503.6.1 Automatic opener. New motorized gates shall be provided with means to be automatically opened remotely by emergency vehicle in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines, Standards and Policies, as they may be amended from time to time.

Exception: Gates serving individual one- and two-family dwelling parcels.

15.09.200 Addition—Section 503.7, Loading areas and passenger drop-off areas.

Section 503.7 is hereby added to Section 503 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.7 Loading areas and passenger drop-off areas. On private properties, where fire apparatus access roads are utilized for loading or unloading or utilized for passenger drop-off or pick-up, an additional eight (8) feet of width shall be added to the minimum required width for the fire apparatus access road.

15.09.210 Amendment—Section 505.1, Premises identification.

Section 505.1 is amended to read and Sections 505.1.1 and 505.2 have been added as follows:
505.1 Premises Identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Number, size, location and means of illumination shall comply with the Norco City and Riverside County Fire Department Guideline and/or Standard for premises identification unless an alternative means or method is approved by the Fire Code official. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. The height / size of premises identification shall comply with Norco City and Riverside County Fire Guideline and/or Standards Premises Identification.
505.1.1 Directories. When required by the Fire Code official, multi-story buildings, complexes with multiple buildings may be required to provide directories, premises maps and directional signs. The scale, design and location of the directory sign shall be approved by the Fire Code official and may be required to be illuminated. 505.2 Street and Road Signs. All streets and roads shall be identified with approved signs. Temporary signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicle. Signs shall be of an approved size, weather resistant and be maintained until replaced by permanent signs.

15.09.220 Addition—Section 507.5.7, Fire hydrant size and outlets.

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Section 507.5.7 is hereby added to Section 507.5 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets. As determined by the Fire Code official, fire hydrant sizes and outlets shall be based on the following:

1. Residential Standard—one (1) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and half (2 1/2) inch outlet.

2. Super Hydrant Standard—one (1) four (4) inch outlet and two (2) two and one half (2 1/2) inch outlet.

3. Super Hydrant Enhanced—two (2) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and one half (2 1/2) inch outlet.

15.09.230 Addition—Section 507.5.8, Fire hydrant street marker.

Section 507.5.8 is hereby added to Section 507.5 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker. Fire hydrant locations shall be visually indicated in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines, as they may be amended from time to time. Any hydrant marker damaged or removed during the course of street construction or repair shall be immediately replaced by the contractor, developer or person responsible for removal or damage.

15.09.240 Amendment—Section 508, Fire command center.

Sections 508.1, 508.1.1, 508.1.3, 508.1.6, and 508.1.8 are hereby amended to read as follows:
508.1 General. Where required by other sections of this code and in all buildings classified as high-rise buildings by the California Building Code, in buildings greater than 300,000 square feet in area and in Group I-2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided and comply with Sections 508.1.1 through 508.1.8.
508.1.1 Location and access. The fire command center shall be located adjacent to the main lobby and shall be accessible from fire department vehicular access or as approved by the Fire Code official. The room shall have direct access from the building exterior at the lowest level of fire department access. 508.1.3 Size. The fire command center shall be not less than 0.015 percent of the total building area of the facility served or 200 square feet (19 m2) in area, whichever is greater, with a minimum dimension of 0.7 times the square root of the room area or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater.

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Where a fire command center is solely required because a building is greater than 300,000 square feet (27 870 m2), the fire command center shall have a minimum size of 96 square feet (9 m2) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm) where approved by the fire code official.
508.1.6 Required features. The fire command center shall comply with NFPA 72 and shall contain the following features:

1. The emergency voice/alarm communication system control unit.

2. The fire department communications system.

3. Fire alarm system zoning annunciator panel required by Section 907.6.4.3.

4. Annunciator unit visually indicating the location of the elevators and whether they are operational.

5. Status indicators and controls for air distribution systems.

6. The firefighter’s control panel required by Section 909.16 for smoke control systems installed in the building.

7. Controls for unlocking stairway doors simultaneously.

8. Sprinkler valve and water-flow detector display panels.

9. Emergency and standby power status indicators.

10. A telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system.

11. Fire pump status indicators.

12. Schematic building plans indicating the typical floor plan and detailing the building core, means of egress, fire protection systems, fire-fighter air-replenishment systems, fire-fighting equipment and fire department access, and the location of fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers and smoke partitions.

13. An approved Building Information Card that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following information:

13.1. General building information that includes property name, address, the number of floors in the building above and below grade, use and occupancy classification (for mixed uses, identify the different types of occupancies on each floor) and the estimated building population during the day, night and weekend.

13.2. Building emergency contact information that includes: a list of the building’s emergency contacts including but not limited to building manager, building engineer and their respective work phone number, cell phone number and e-mail address.

13.3. Building construction information that includes: the type of building construction including but not limited to floors, walls, columns and roof assembly.

13.4. Exit access stairway and exit stairway information that includes: number of exit access stairways and exit stairways in building; each exit access stairway and exit stairway designation and floors served; location where each exit access stairway and exit stairway discharges, interior exit stairways that are pressurized; exit stairways provided with emergency lighting; each exit stairway that allows reentry; exit stairways providing roof access; elevator information that includes: number of elevator banks, elevator bank designation, elevator car numbers and respective floors that they serve;

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location of elevator machine rooms, control rooms and control spaces; location of sky lobby; and location of freight elevator banks;

13.5. Building services and system information that includes: location of mechanical rooms, location of building management system, location and capacity of all fuel oil tanks, location of emergency generator and location of natural gas service;

13.6. Fire protection system information that includes: location of standpipes, location of fire pump room, location of fire department connections, floors protected by automatic sprinklers and location of different types of automatic sprinkler systems installed including but not limited to dry, wet and pre-action;

13.7. Hazardous material information that includes: location and quantity of hazardous material.

14. Worktable.

15. Generator supervision devices, manual start and transfer features.

16. Public address system, where specifically required by other sections of this code.

17. Elevator fire recall switch in accordance with ASME A17.1.

18. Elevator emergency or standby power selector switch(es), where emergency or standby power is provided.

19. A master switch for unlocking elevator lobby doors permitted by Section 1010.2.12.1.

Exception: A fire command center solely required because a building is greater than 300,000 square feet in area shall comply with NFPA 72 and contain the features set forth in Section 508.1.6 subsections 5, 8, 10, 12, 13 and 14. The features set forth in Section 508.1.6 subsections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 shall be required when such building contains systems or functions related to these features. 508.1.7 Fire command center identification. The fire command center shall be identified by a permanent easily visible sign stating, “Fire Dept. Command Center,” located on the door to the fire command center.

15.09.250 Amendment—Section 608.11.1.2, Manual operation.

Section 608.11.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
608.11.1.2 Manual operation. When required by the Fire Code official, automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls.

15.09.260 Amendment—Section 903.2, Where required.

Section 903.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Section 903.2 Where Required.

1. In all new buildings and structures which are 3,600 square feet or greater, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless of occupancy classification. Where the Sections 903.2.1 – 903.2.21 of the

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California Fire Code require more restrictive requirements than those listed below, the more restrictive requirement shall take precedence.

2. All existing buildings, except for one- and two-family dwellings, shall be retrofitted with automatic fire sprinklers when a structure exceeds 3,600 square feet and changes are made to the building including any of the following: change of use/occupancy, removal of an existing fire wall as defined by the California Building Code, or additions of 50% or more are made to the original building area and the resulting square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet.

3. One- and two-family dwellings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in mobile homes, manufactured homes and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

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Exceptions: Unless required elsewhere in this code or the California Building Code, automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for the following:

1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries not required to have an automatic sprinkler system by Section 1207 for energy storage systems and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both.

2. Detached Group U occupancies used for agricultural purposes constructed in accordance with the California Building Code.

3. Detached non-combustible equestrian arena shade canopies that are open on all sides and used for riding only - no commercial, assembly or storage uses.

4. Non-combustible fueling station canopies not exceeding 10,000 square feet when separated from other buildings by a distance of not less than 50 feet.

5. Detached fabric or non-combustible shade structures that are open on all sides and used to shade playground equipment, temporary storage of vehicles and dining areas with no cooking.

6. Where determined by the Fire Chief that no major life safety hazard exists, and the fuel load does not pose a significant threat to firefighter safety or to other structures or property, automatic fire sprinklers may be exempted.

The following exceptions in the California Fire Code shall not be allowed:
a) Exception in Section 903.2.3
b) Exception in Section 903.2.11.3

15.09.270 Addition—Section 903.3.5.3, Hydraulically calculated systems.

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Section 903.3.5.3 is hereby added to Section 903.3.5 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.

15.09.280 Addition-Section 904.2.2.1, Activation of the Fire Alarm System.

Section 904.2.2.1 is hereby added to Section 904.2.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
904.2.2.1 Activation of the Fire Alarm System. Where a fire alarm signaling system, or a Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System is serving the occupancy where the extinguishing system is located, the actuation of the automatic fireextinguishing system shall actuate the fire alarm signaling system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72.  If a fire alarm signaling system, or a Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System is not present, one will be required to be installed to provide monitoring for the automatic fire extinguishing system.

15.09.290 Addition—Section 3206.4.2, Minimum requirements for client leased or occupant owned warehouses.

Section 3206.4.2 is hereby added to Section 3206.4 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
3206.4.2 Minimum requirements for client leased or occupant owned warehouses. Designs of an automatic sprinkler system for client leased or occupant owned buildings containing high pile storage shall be based on the requirements of NFPA 13. Unless otherwise approved a Professional Engineer, licensed in the State of California, shall perform a survey of the building to determine commodity classification, storage configuration, building height and other information related to the development of an appropriate sprinkler system design. The engineer shall also make reasonable efforts to meet with the building owner or operator to understand seasonal or customer related fluctuations to the stored commodities, storage height, and configuration. The sprinkler design shall be based on the most demanding

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requirements determined through the onsite survey and discussions with the building owner or operator. The technical report shall describe the basis for determining the commodity and sprinkler design selection, how the commodities will be isolated or separated, and include references to the design document(s). If a specific fire test is used as the basis of design, a copy of the fire test report shall be provided at the time of plan review.

15.09.300 Addition-Section 4107, Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles.

Section 4107 is hereby added to Chapter 41 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4107 Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles
Sections 4107.1 through 4107.2.3 are hereby added to Section 4107 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4107.1 General. Mobile food preparation vehicles that are equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors shall comply with this section.
4107.2 Maintenance. Maintenance of systems on mobile food preparation vehicles shall be in accordance with Sections 4107.2.1 through 4107.2.3. 4107.2.1 Exhaust system. The exhaust system, including hood, greaseremoval devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances, shall be inspected and cleaned in accordance with Section 606.3.
4107.2.2 Fire protection systems and devices. Fire protection systems and devices shall be maintained in accordance with Section 901.6. 4107.2.3 Fuel gas systems. LP-gas containers installed on the vehicle and fuel-gas piping systems shall be inspected annually by an approved inspection agency or a company that is registered with the U.S.

Department of Transportation to requalify LP-gas cylinders, to ensure that system components are free from damage, suitable for the intended service and not subject to leaking. CNG containers shall be inspected every 3 years in a qualified service facility. CNG containers shall not be used past their expiration date as listed on the manufacturer’s container label. Upon satisfactory inspection, the approved inspection agency shall

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affix a tag on the fuel gas system or within the vehicle indicating the name of the inspection agency and the date of satisfactory inspection.

15.09.310 Addition—Section 5608.2, Fireworks display firing.

Section 5608.2 is hereby added to Section 5608 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:

Section 5608.2 Fireworks Display Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electronically fired.

15.09.320 Addition-Section 5608.3, Fallout Area.

Section 5608.3 is hereby added to Section 5608 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5608.3 Fallout Area. For aerial shells, the minimum required radius of the fallout area shall be 100 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fired, unless otherwise approved.

15.09.330 Addition—Section 5608.4, Seizure of fireworks.

Section 5608.4 is hereby added to Section 5608 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:

Section 5608.4 Seizure of Fireworks. The Fire Code official shall have the authority to seize, take and remove fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law and shall comply with NMC 9.20.

15.09.340 Addition—Section 5608.5 Firework displays.

Section 5608.5 is hereby added to Section 5608 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:

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Section 5608.5 Firework Displays. Fireworks displays shall be in accordance with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal, and with the conditions of the permit as approved by the Fire Code official.

15.09.350 Addition—Section 5608.6, Retail fireworks.

Section 5608.6 is hereby added to Section 5608 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:

Section 5608.6 Retail Fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and fireworks 1.3G is prohibited.

Exception: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator.

15.09.360 Addition-Section B103.2.1, Wildland-Urban Interface Area Subdivisions.

Section B103.2.1 is hereby added to Section B103.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:

B103.2.1 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Subdivisions. The minimum fire flow for any new subdivision or tract constructed within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall be 1,500 gallons per minute.

15.09.370 Amendment—Table B105.2 of Appendix B, Required fire-flow for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 Buildings and Townhouses.

Table B105.2 of Appendix B is hereby amended to read as follows:

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TABLE B105.2

REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS

OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY
DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4

BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

AUTOMATIC

SPRINKLER
SYSTEM (Design
Standard)

MINIMUM
FIREFLOW
(gallons
per
minute)
FLOW

DURATION
(hours)
No automatic
sprinkler system
Value in
Table
B105.1(2)
Duration in
Table
B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of
the California Fire
Code
50% of
the value
in Table
B105.1(2)a
Duration in
Table
B105.1(2)
at the
reduced
flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of
the California Fire
Code
50% of
the value
in Table
B105.1(2)b
Duration in
Table
B105.1(2)
at the
reduced
flow rate
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute. b. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.

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15.09.380 Amendment—C103.1, Hydrant spacing.

Section C103.1 of Appendix C is hereby amended in its entirety and replaced with the following:

C103.1 Hydrant spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the International Fire Code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections C103.2 and C103.3. Fire hydrants shall be provided at street intersections.

SECTION 2. FINDINGS.

Title 15.130 (California Wildland-Urban Interface Code) is hereby amended to read as follows
Existing Chapters and Sections in Title 15.130 not amended below shall remain effective:

Title 15.130
Wildland-Urban Interface Code
Chapter 15.130

15.130.010 Adoption of the wildland-urban interface code.

Except as stated in this Section or as amended below in Section 15.130 of this Ordinance, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2025 California WildlandUrban Interface Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Norco. In

Ordinance No. 1135 Code Amendment 2025-06 (2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code)

November 19, 2025
addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2025 California WildlandUrban Interface Code – Chapter 1, Division II of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2 and 112.3 are not adopted, and sections A101 through A102.2, A102.4, A104, A105.1, A105.4 through A105.4.2, A106 through A106.2 and A107 through A107.5 are adopted.

15.09.020 Findings.

The City Council finds that the requirements set out here are reasonable and necessary modifications because of climatic, geological and topographical conditions within the City of Norco.

15.09.030 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the “wildland-urban interface code” of the City of Norco and any references to the “California Wildland-Urban Interface Code”, “CWUIC”, “WUI”, or “wildland-urban interface code” shall be deemed to refer to and apply to this chapter.

15.130.040 Addition – Section 102.4.1.1, APPLICATION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE.

A new Section 102.4.1.1 is hereby added to Section 102.4.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
102.4.1.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Where a conflict exists between the provisions of the Norco Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.

15.130.050 Addition – Section 104.1.1, AUTHORITY OF THE FIRE CHIEF, CHIEF DEPUTY, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT.

A new Section 104.l.l is hereby added to Section 104.1 of the California WildlandUrban Interface Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, and Fire Department.

Ordinance No. 1135 Code Amendment 2025-06 (2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code)

November 19, 2025

1. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this ordinance and to perform such duties as directed by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.

2. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this ordinance. Under the Fire Chief’s, Chief Deputy, or their designee’s direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances of Riverside County pertaining to the following:

2.1The prevention of fires.

2.2The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or
hazardous fires.

2.3The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.

2.4The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.

2.5The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.

2.6The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.

2.7The maintenance of means of egress.

2.8The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.

3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this ordinance and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:

3.1The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

3.2The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the Riverside County Fire Department.

3.3The Riverside County Sheriff and any deputy sheriff.

3.4The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the Riverside County Fire Department.

3.5Officers of the California Highway Patrol.

3.6Code Officers of the Norco Code Enforcement Department.

3.7Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.