MINUTES
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, Council Member
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Gregory Bowen, Mayor Pro Tem
Fia Sullivan, Council Member
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Newton adjourned to Closed Sessions and City Attorney Burns read the sessions into the record at 6:01 p.m.
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)
RECONVENED PUBLIC SESSION 7:06 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there were no reportable actions on Silverlakes Sports Park item and two anticipated litigation items. He stated that direction was given by Council on one anticipated litigation item.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Greg Bowen
INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Robin Grundmeyer.
PRESENTATIONS
EAT Cultural Center - Programs update
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WM: Present the 2025 City of Norco Recycling All Stars
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
There were no public comments at this time.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Consent Calendar.
Approve Consent Calendar as Presented with Council Member Bash pulling Item 3.C. for discussion.
M/S BASH/SULLIVAN Approve Consent Calendar as Presented with Item 3.C. pulled for discussion. 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.
3.B. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2025.
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3.D. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on November 12, 2025
Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on November 12, 2025
3.E. Acceptance of Bids, Approve Project Plans, and Award Contract for the Kips Korner Park Improvement Project (Project No. 54300.2)
Action: Accepted bids, approved project plans, and awarded contract to TVR Construction Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $150,075; and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract for the Kips Korner Park Improvement Project.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3.C. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Year-End Budget to Actual Report Council Member Bash discussed the history of our budget ups and downs and asked that update be provided to Council.
Finance Director Calhoun gave an update on the budget numbers.
Mayor Newton thanked the Finance Director and Staff for hard work on the budget.
Following discussion, Motion was made.
M/S BASH/BOWEN Receive and file Fiscal Year 2024-25 Year-End Budget to Actual Report The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
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"
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City Attorney Burns presented Second Reading Report and clarification on changes.
Council Member Bash stated these changes are very important with keeping with our National Park Landmarks.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S BASH/SULLIVAN 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" The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A. 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.
City Clerk Roa presented the Second Reading Report.
Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing.
There were no Public Comments at this time.
Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing.
No further discussion, motion was made.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH 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
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of Regulations Title 24, Part 9), and Chapter 15.130, the 2025 California WildlandUrban 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. 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)
Council Member Bash recused himself due to conflict with item.
Acting Director Tomich presented report regarding Conditional Use Permit 2025-04 (JNP Realty).
Council Member Bowen had concerns with the drop off and unloading of children and traffic.
Consultant Martin gave an update regarding the drop off and pick up of children at the daycare.
Council Member Bowen asked about adding no parking zones to the area surrounding.
Public Works Director Nelson answered the questions and addressed that there is already no parking around the area.
Mayor Newton asked for clarification on the conditions in the Resolution regarding the parking and Landscaping.
Acting Director Tomich clarified that the landscaping was not detailed but it can be added to the conditions.
Mayor Newton clarified what the Council wanted on the landscaping.
City Attorney stated that adding the condition would be approved.
Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing.
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Bill Naylor spoke about his concerns with the screening.
Applicant spoke and presented a report. He gave clarification on the landscaping and screening. He stated the screening is not necessary due to the additional landscaping. He reviewed the parking conditions and reviewed the project summary.
Mayor Newton had a question for the applicant on the Site Plan section B and A
Robin Grundmeyer asked the applicant if the parking spaces face to the block wall and the wall height.
Council Member Bowen asked applicant about the grade differential.
Mayor Newton closed Public Hearing.
Council Member Sullivan had concerns with area C and stated screening is needed.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer asked who will make sure grading is the same as on the plans.
Public Works Director Nelson stated it is required and in inspection it is verified to match the plans.
Council Member Grundmeyer asked for clarification as to why the parking would be a problem.
Mayor Newton stated that the Planning Commission asked for it and look at it as an continuation for the property line.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer stated that the screening is ugly and not necessary.
Acting Director Tomich stated that conditions can be added to include landscaping to both projects. He read the enhanced landscaping condition to add to the daycare into the record.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/GRUNDMEYER Approve Planning Commission Resolution 2025-24 regarding Conditional Use Permit 2025-04 with the removal of the additional
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screening from conditions and add the additional landscaping to Condition 87.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: BASH
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).
Council Member Bash recused himself due to a conflict with project.
Acting Director Tomich presented report on vesting tentative parcel Map 39067.
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/SULLIVAN Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-73, approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 39067, subject to conditions. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: BASH
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
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Community Development Director Robles presented report.
Mayor Newton had a question about the Planning Commission discussion and asked what were their feeling about the size of the buildings.
Community Development Director Robles clarified why the Planning Commission requested this be brought this to City Council. Also stated she will clarify on chicken coops and other animal keeping structures.
Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing.
Bill Naylor discussed the allowance of multiple buildings based on the animal keeping.
Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S BASH/NEWTON Adopt Ordinance No. 1137 for the first reading, approving Zone Code Amendment 2025-01, with changes as discussed. 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. Amendment to the Objective Development Standards
Consultants from Civic Solutions, Jean Ward, presented report.
Sargent Consultant reviewed the ODS Standards report.
Council Member Bowen stated he would like more parking, Mayor Newton asked Fire Chief Otterman to clarify the location of the ladder trucks in the surrounding areas.
Chief Otterman stated there is a ladder truck in Jurupa Valley there is a ladder truck and mutual aid agreement with Corona.
Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing.
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Dillion Wemple thanked the staff and council for working on this and reminded that landscaping should reference native plants. He also stated that street trees need an update to include more native.
Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Bash thanked staff and stated this is a huge move forward.
He stated he was fine with the parking as is.
Council Member Sullivan having a solid blue print is good to combat what Sacramento is forcing and she stated this is really well done.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer thanked staff and consultants on the hard work to get this done and acknowledged the hard process.
Mayor Newton thanked staff for good work and consultants for all the hard work.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Approve Resolution 2025-72 to approve the updated ODS document (the amendment) The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: BOWEN
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Newton discussed the rural trail markers installation.
Council Member Bash stated that there will be a Pearl Harbor Day event on December 7th, at the George Ingalls Veterans Memorial. He also stated that there needs to be a discussion on responding to the Keeper of the National Register.
Mayor Newton discussed that Planning Commission required commercial projects monumental art at certain projects. Asked that a written Resolution for the developer has to incorporate monumental art. He also asked that all hotels must have parking for trucks and trailers, asked that a Resolution be brought back.
Direction was given without formal motion, there was a consensus of the Council
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to proceed.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk