MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, December 17, 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
Council Member Bash telecommuted into
Meeting due to illness.
REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
A. Election of the Mayor
M/S BASH/NEWTON Elect Council Member Robin Grundmeyer as Mayor The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
B. Election of the Mayor Pro Tem
M/S BASH/NEWTON Elect Council Member Gregory Bowen as Mayor Pro Tem The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
C. Presentation to and Comments by Outgoing Mayor
Mayor Grundmeyer, Mayor Pro Tem Bowen and Council Members Bash and Sullivan gave brief remarks regarding outgoing Mayor Greg Newton.
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CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned to Closed Session at 6:17 p.m. and City Attorney Burns read the Closed Sessions into the minutes.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(2 potential case)
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Gregory Bowen
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns Stated that there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Sessions.
INVOCATION Chaplain Vincent Ball
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
PRESENTATIONS
Norco College Choir with Accompanist Malcolm Hawkes
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
Manuel A. Rivera spoke regarding problem at Pikes Peak Park with e-bikes being unsafe. He stated people have been hurt. He stated he follows the rules, and the teenagers need to follow the rules.
Josh Autrey spoke regarding the JD Ranch property and he stated why he is opposed to the project.
Connie Fagerlind spoke regarding the JD Ranch property and stated why she is opposed to the project.
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Trisha Autrey spoke regarding the JD Ranch property and stated why she is opposed to the project.
Art Rodrigues spoke regarding the JD Ranch property and stated why he is opposed to the project.
Bill Naylor spoke regarding Item 3F, City of Norco Core Values, he stated he would like Council to consider adding wording to help protect our large lots.
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.
a) Approval of Consent Calendar as presented
Council Member Newton asked that Item 3.D. be pulled for discussion.
M/S SULLIVAN/NEWTON Approve Consent Calendar as presented with Item
3.D.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 December 3, 2025.
3.C. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on December 10, 2025
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Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on December 10, 2025
3.E. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-75 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the City of Norco 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cooperating City Allocation Applications
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-75, authorizing the Mayor to execute the attached 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for the Cooperating City Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
3.F. City Council Policy: Affirmation and Application of the City of Norco’s Core Values
Action: Approved the City Council Policy affirming the City of Norco’s Core Values.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3.D. Successor Agency to the Norco Community Redevelopment Agency and City of Norco Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule Including Administrative Budget
Council Member Newton had questions regarding the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule.
Finance Director Calhoun answered questions and addressed concerns.
Council Member Newton had questions related to the surplus of an account, retiring the obligation, and additional 9 years.
Finance Director Calhoun addressed the small typo and answered questions and addressed concerns.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/SULLIVAN Adopt Successor Agency Resolution No. 2025-02, approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule including Administrative Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-27.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
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ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
There were no Legislative Matters at this time.
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A. Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the City of Norco:
Approval of Resolution No. 2025-03 authorizing the transfer of specified real property by the Norco Successor Agency pursuant to Section 34181(a)(1) of the Health and Safety Code
City Manager Free presented report regarding Resolution No. 2025-03, transfer of approximately .34-acres of real property from the Successor Agency to the City of Norco.
Council Member Newton asked for clarification on the item.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened the Public Hearing.
There was no public comment at this time.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed the Public Hearing at this time.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/NEWTON
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-03, authorizing the transfer of approximately
0.34 acres of real property (APN 122-080-049) to the City of Norco for governmental/agency use pursuant to Health & Safety Code §34181(a)(1); and
2. Find the transfer exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15312 (Class 12 – Surplus Government Property Sales); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Grant Deed and all related documents, subject to approval by the Countywide Oversight Board and review by the California Department of Finance (DOF).
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
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ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
7.A. Resolution Accepting Transfer of Real Property (APN 122-080-049) From the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the City of Norco City Manager Free presented report regarding Transfer of Real Property (APN 122-080-049) From the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the City of Norco.
Council Member Newton had a question related to Lonesome Dove Court development history, specifically the trail from Lonesome Dove to Valley View, who maintains this area.
City Manager Free stated that it is maintained by the City and she will review the agreement.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened Public Comment.
There was no Public Comment at this time.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed Public Comment.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/SULLIVAN 1. Find that acceptance of the property is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15312 (Class 12 – Surplus Government Property Sales).
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-76 accepting the transfer of real property identified as APN 122-080-049 from the Successor Agency for continued governmental use as part of the City’s equestrian trail system and related open-space purposes.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Certificate of Acceptance and complete the conveyance.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
8. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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City Clerk thanked Council Member Greg Newton for his term as Mayor and congratulated Mayor Grundmeyer on her new term.
Community Development Director Robles thanked the City of Norco, Council and Staff for 27 Years great years of employment.
Council Member Sullivan thanked staff for a great first year, she stated she has a real insight now for all that gets done, and thanked staff for a beautiful Christmas festival.
Council Member Newton wished staff and Council a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and thanked staff for all the great City events and their hard work.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen thanked staff for a great Christmas Parade.
Mayor Grundmeyer thanked staff for all of their hard work and dedication.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. with a moment of silence in honor of the passing of Casey Warren a true Norco icon. _________________________________
Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk