MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Gregory Bowen, Mayor Pro Tem
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Greg Newton, Council Member
Fia Sullivan, Council Member
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(2 potential cases)
Deputy City Attorney Brennan read the Closed Session items into the Record.
Mayor Grundmeyer recessed the meeting at 6:01 p.m.
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Deputy City Attorney Theresa Brennan, reported that there was no action taken for one item. The second item was discussed and Council voted 5-0 to initiate an investigation on the matter.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Sullivan led the pledge of allegiance.
INVOCATION Mayor Grundmeyer led the invocation.
PRESENTATIONS 2026 Planning and Housing Legislative
Update from City Attorney's Office
Black History Month Proclamation
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Council Members provided reports on their City Council Minutes - February 18, 2026
recent individual participation in committees, commissions, regional boards, and community organizations.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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.
Mary Rose Anderson from Legendary cowgirls spoke in regards to the Ingalls, expressed that the team has had a challenge raise funds to access local arenas and use the equestrian. Would like some type of consideration to revisit the rental fees for the use of Arenas.
Ivette Saucedo founder of legendary cowgirls. She expressed how most of them are Norco residents. Expressed the desire to be provided to equal access as other teams to all arenas. She requested for Council to revisit the rental fees to have more individuals access the arenas.
Daniel Barlage head coach of the High School Football team introduced himself and provided a brief background. He also spoke about the football team's goals and values of the team. He expressed appreciation of the community for their support, and expressed the interest to having the football team attend events.
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 Approve consent Calendar, with a minor correction on item
3.G., line 2. The Motion was by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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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. Appointments to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Meeting to be held on May 7, 2026.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-06, appointing Council Member Bash as the delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Bowen as the alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly Meeting on May 7, 2026.
3.C. Acceptance of the Second Street and Rocking R.M. Lane Rehabilitation Project as Complete
Accept the Second Street and Rocking R.M. Lane Rehabilitation Project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3.D. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-07 Authorizing the Appropriation of Forty-Four Thousand Dollars ($44,000) for Drainage Improvements at the City of Norco Animal Shelter
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-07 Authorizing the Appropriation of Forty-Four Thousand Dollars ($44,000) for Drainage Improvements at the City of Norco Animal Shelter.
3.E. Consideration of the City of Norco's 2026 Legislative Platform Adopt Resolution No. 2026-08 to approve the 2026 Legislative Platform for the City of Norco and authorize actions in support of the platform.
3.F. Acceptance of the City Hall Lobby and Security Upgrade Project (Project No. 54303.2) as Complete
Accept the City Hall Lobby and Security Upgrade Project (Project No. 54303.2) as Complete, and Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3.G. Approve Master Repayment Agreement Between City of Norco and Balboa
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Management Group ("Balboa")
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 approving a Master Repayment Agreement between the City of Norco ("City") and Balboa Management Group ("Balboa") which replaces the prior Memorandum of Understanding between parties regarding reimbursement repayment schedule dated January 20, 2016 as amended, to establish a revised repayment schedule for reimbursable costs related to City owned facilities at SilverLakes.
3.H. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on February 11, 2026
Receive and file the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on February 11, 2026.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items pulled for discussion.
5. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Bash reported on a meeting held with Deputy City Manager Amanda Hamilton and the Fire Chief to discuss proposed concepts for the 9/11 memorial.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen asked requested clarification from the Director of Public Works, Sam Nelson for the date of the cleanup in March. Director Nelson responded that it was May 21st.
Council Member Newton asked about the meeting between City Manager and Edison. City Manager confirmed meeting. Council member Newton also asked about the pavement. City Manager noted that staff will look into it. Director Nelson provided further clarification and noted that Edison will provide an update in the near future.
Motion was made by Mayor Grundmeyer to add an annexation for area of Bluff street, it was seconded by Council member Newton. She noted this item would be considered for a future agenda.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/NEWTON To have City Council reconsider annexation of an area at or near Bluff Street. The Motion was by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
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NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
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