MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER 6:07 PM
ROLL CALL Greg Newton, Council Member
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Gregory Bowen, Mayor Pro Tem
Fia Sullivan, Council Member
CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Newton adjourned to Closed Sessions at 6:07 p.m. and City Attorney Burns read the Closed Sessions into the record.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Silverlakes Sports Park - APNs 152060004; 152060011; 152070001; 152070002; and 152070011
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: City of Norco and Balboa Management Group LLC.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(1 potential case)
RECONVENED PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Burns stated that there was no reportable action take in Closed Sessions.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Fia Sullivan
INVOCATION Pastor Michelle Ehrenberg
The Redeemer's Community Church
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
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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
Bill Naylor spoke regarding Frank Hall and the state of California money industry for equestrian.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of the Consent Calendar as Presented.
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.
3.B. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2025.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5.A. Second Reading, Ordinance No.1137 adopting Zone Code Amendment 2025-
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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
No discussion, no public comment, and motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/GRUNDMEYER Adopt Second Reading for Ordinance No. 1137 approving Zone Code Amendment 2025-01. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
6.A. Adoption of Resolution 2025-74 Granting the City Manager Authority to Authorize Discounted Fees When the Norco Animal Shelter Reaches Capacity During FY 2025–26
Deputy City Manager Hamilton presented the report regarding authorizing the City Manager to approve temporary reduced adoption fees.
Council Member Bowen asked what would the reduced cost be for the Community for various dogs.
Deputy City Manager Hamilton answered questions and addressed concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer clarified the costs that the Animal Shelter is charging.
Mayor Newton asked questions related to length of stay and utilizing the discount. He also asked about the Feral Cat Program.
Deputy City Manager Hamilton and Superintendent Davis answered questions and addressed concerns.
Mayor Newton opened Public Comment.
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Bill Naylor spoke in favor of the discount prices and stated that Council should be cautious of the fees being charged.
Bonnie Slager spoke regarding the spay and neuter program at Cal Poly Pomona Vet School.
Mayor Newton closed the Public Comments.
Council Member Sullivan stated she supports this program and has hopes that staff will come up with other programs. She also inquired why Jimmy has been unadoptable.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S SULLIVAN/BOWEN Adopt Resolution 2025-74 granting the City Manager authority to authorize discounted fees when the Norco Animal Shelter reaches capacity during FY 2025–26, with extended length of stay discount included as staff feels appropriate. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
7.A. Ordinance 1129-2: Consideration of a second extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1129, establishing a temporary moratorium on new development hotels and amending Norco Municipal Code Section 18.02.04 definition of hotel to prohibit kitchens in guestrooms.
Interim Community Development Director Tomich presented report on extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on new development hotels and amending Norco Municipal Code Section
18.02.04 definition of hotel to prohibit kitchens in guestrooms.
Council Member Bash questioned about the Extended Stay Hotel kitchens.
Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
There were not public comments.
Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
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Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer stated she is not in favor of extending the moratorium and explained why.
Council Member Bash stated he is not in favor of extending the moratorium and explained why.
Mayor Newton asked about how many hotel developments are in for approval.
Community Development Director Robles answered questions, gave history of developers and what has been approved.
Mayor Newton discussed the current abuse of the long term stay hotels. He asked how can the City have a stronger force on this issue. He discussed the current hotel has a limit of 30 days and should be held to that.
City Attorney Burns and Community Development Director Robles answered questions and addressed concerns.
Community Development Director Robles stated that in the Planning Process staff should be holding developers accountable.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer had a question regarding if restrictions were wanted, an Ordinance should have been written rather than extending the Moratorium. Also, she questioned what a stricter rule would have on the current moratorium.
Council Member Bash stated that Council and Staff need to to do their due diligence to make sure it has a lobby and is monitored in the planning process.
We have learned from our mistakes.
Following further discussion, City Council took no action.
8. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy City Manager Hamilton updated the Council and Community on upcoming City events.
Council Member Bash reminded staff and the Community to please attend the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Event on Sunday December 7th.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting 8:01 p.m.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk