MINUTES
City Council
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FOR THE CITY OF NORCO
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Gregory Bowen, Mayor Pro Tem
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Greg Newton, Council Member
Fia Sullivan, Council Member
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Greg Newton
INVOCATION Pastor Phil Wozniak
Grace Fellowship Church
PRESENTATIONS Recognition of Good Samaritan to Citizens who helped during a traffic collision that
occurred on December 18, 2025
2026 Legislative Update from City
Attorney's Office
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
William Edel expressed his concerns regarding the red curb painting and lack of parking on Industrial Avenue.
Jim Pauler expressed his concerns about the damage and loitering caused by vendors in the Kathy Azevedo Memorial area at the Ingalls Equestrian Event Center.
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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 or the audience request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be separately considered under Item 3 of the Agenda.
M/S NEWTON/BASH to approve the Consent Calendar. The Motion was by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
3.A. Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only
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.
3.B. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
3.C. Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2025 Receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2025.
3.D. Report on Fiscal Year 2024-25 Audited Financial Reports ReceiveandfiletheFiscalYear2024-25AuditedFinancialReports.
3.E. Approval of a Use Restriction in Connection with the Transfer of Real Property (APN 122-080-049) from the Successor Agency to the City of Norco Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34181(a)(1)).
1. Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute and
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cause to be recorded a Use Restriction governing the transfer of approximately
0.34 acres of real property (APN 122-080-049) from the Successor Agency to the City of Norco; and
2. Authorize staff to submit the executed Use Restriction to the Countywide Oversight Board and the California Department of Finance for final approval.
3.F. Approval of a Use Restriction in Connection with the Transfer of Real Property (APN 122-080-049) to the City of Norco Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34181(a)(1)
1. Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute and cause to be recorded a Use Restriction governing the transfer of approximately
0.34 acres of real property (APN 122-080-049) from the Successor Agency to the City of Norco; and
2. Authorize staff to submit the executed Use Restriction to the Countywide Oversight Board and the California Department of Finance for final approval.
3.G. Approval of Parcel Map 39067
Approve Parcel Map 39067 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the map and authorize the Final Map be transmitted to the County Recorder.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items pulled.
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.1138 adopting Zone Code Amendment 2025- 02 (City of Norco): A City initiated amendment to Title 18, Section 18.30.46 – Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, updating/clarifying the provisions for compliance with State law.
M/S BASH/SULLIVAN Adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1138 approving Zone Code Amendment 2025-02 The Motion was by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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ABSTAIN: NONE
6. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Lisette Free introduced the new Community Development Director Colby Catali. She highlighted his extensive experience in various municipal roles and his local ties to the Corona-Norco area.
Council Member Bash made a motion to reconsider the prior decision regarding the red curb striping on Industrial Avenue by amending the resolution. He noted the intent is to include the red curb at the cul-de-sac "kuckle"; have required clearance around valves and refer it back to Streets and Trails for further review.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Sullivan.
Council Member Newton inquired whether all the residents have been notified about industrial. Staff confirmed that all property owners and tenants have been notified.
Discussion ensued regarding outreach to the State Senator and Federal representatives to ensure that historic property protections remain in place if ownership of the prison property changes.
Council Member Bash also requested an update on the sewer line complaint filed by a resident. Staff noted that it was forwarded to PERMA, the City's insurance authority.
Discussion ensued among staff and Council Member Bash regarding the Monument Area and the changes that will be made to prevent future damage and address the current issues brought forward to staff.
Council Member Bash made a motion to add the City Council stipends to a future agenda. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bowen.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen recognized Council Member Bash for assisting with certain items, such as the resolution related to the block wall.
Council Member Newton spoke about residents' complaints about speeding on Vine Avenue. He made a motion to add a discussion to the agenda, directing the Streets and Trails Commission to evaluate viable traffic calming solutions for Vine Avenue. Council Member Bash seconded it.
M/S BASH/SULLIVAN to reconsider the prior decision regarding the red curb
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striping on Industrial Avenue by amending the resolution. The Motion was by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
M/S BASH/BOWEN to add the City Council stipends to a future agenda. The Motion was by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
M/S NEWTON/BASH to add a discussion to the agenda, directing the Streets and Trails Commission to evaluate viable traffic calming solutions for Vine Avenue.
The Motion was by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. in memory of Phil Ogden. _________________________________
City Clerk