Norco City Council
March 4, 2026

AGENDA
City Council

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FOR THE CITY OF NORCO
Wednesday, March 4, 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: (1 potential case)

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Easement located along Hamner Avenue right-of-way adjacent to 7408 Shady Tree Street, Eastvale, California
City Negotiator: City Manager, City Attorney, Public Works Director, Community Development Director
Negotiating Parties: City of Norco and Adrian and Lili Adnani (Property Owners) Under Negotiation: Price and terms of potential quitclaim of City's easement interest

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager and City Attorney Employee Organization: Norco General Employees Association (NGEA) RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM

REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Bowen
INVOCATION Chaplain Vincent Ball

1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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This is the time when persons wishing to address the presiding governmental body regarding the Consent Calendar, 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 nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. The governmental body shall not discuss or act relative to any general public comment.

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.

3.A. Waive Reading of All Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only
RECOMMENDATION:

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.

Staff Report - Pdf

3.B. Approval of City Council and Successor Agency Regular and Special Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve City Council and Successor Agency Regular and Special Meeting Minutes.

Staff Report - Pdf

3.C. Approval of the proposal from KWC Engineers to provide Professional Engineering Services for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the professional engineering services proposal and award a contract to KWC Engineers in the amount of $69,850 and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total proposal amount.

Staff Report - Pdf

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3.D. A request for approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Human Resources Management Support services.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a two-year Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering to provide on-call Management Support Services for the Human Resources Department, as needed.

Staff Report - Pdf

4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR

5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
Order of Presentation for Discussion Items:

1. Staff Report Presentation

2. Council Questions of Staff

3. Public Comment

4. Council Discussion and Action

5.A. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Quarter Budget Performance Report with Proposed Mid-Year Amendments to the Annual Operating Budget RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Second Quarter Budget Performance Report; Adopt Resolution No. 2026-10, approving various mid-year amendments to the FY 2025-26 Annual Operating Budget and authorizing changes in appropriations and revenues thereto.

Staff Report - Pdf

5.B. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco Increasing Council Member Compensation
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Alternative No. 1: Introduce and Approve for First Reading an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco Increasing Council Member Compensation to $1,210 per month, or another amount as directed.

Staff Report - Pdf

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5.C. Consideration of Motion to Reconsider Prior Approvals for Annexation 27 (Bluff Street), General Plan Amendment 2023-01, and Zone Change 2023- 01 (Pre-Zone)
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Consider a motion to reconsider the prior approvals related to Annexation 27, General Plan Amendment 2023-01, and Zone Change 2023-01 (Pre-Zone).

2. Direct staff, if the motion to reconsider passes, to initiate the process to conduct a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with Chapter 18.43 of the Norco Municipal Code and applicable state law.

Staff Report - Pdf

6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Order of Presentation for Public Hearing Items:

1. Staff Report Presentation

2. Council Questions of Staff

3. Open Public Hearing
a. Public Comment

4. Close Public Hearing

5. Council Discussion and Action

6.A. Appeal Hearing: An Appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Accessory Building Use Permit 2025-04 (Ursu): A request to allow a 1,000 square foot Large Vehicle Parking Building with an attached 392 square foot shop area located at 4077 Temescal Avenue within the A-1-20 Zone. (APN: 133-101-004).

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider all written and oral evidence in the record and render a decision to uphold, modify, or overturn the determination of the Planning Commission.

Staff Report - Pdf

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6.B. First Reading, Ordinance No.1139 adopting Zone Code Amendment 2026- 01 (City of Norco): A City-Initiated amendment to Title 18, Chapter 18.02, "Definitions", and Chapter 18.59 "Rooming and Boarding House", to update and clarify the provisions in the Norco Municipal Code for compliance with State law and the City of Norco's 2021-2029 Housing Element.

RECOMMENDATION:

Introduce Ordinance No. 1139 approving Zone Code Amendment 2026-01.

Staff Report - Pdf

7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

8. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting is encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office at (951) 270-5623 or [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that reasonable arrangements can be made to ensure accessibility. Staff reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the presiding governmental body regarding any item on this agenda will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours at Norco City Hall, located at 2870 Clark Avenue in Norco. The meeting is recorded.

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: March 4, 2026 Agenda Item:

3.A.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lisette Free, City Manager
Prepared By: Janet Martinez, Interim City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
SUBJECT:

Waive Reading of All Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only RECOMMENDATION:

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.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: March 4, 2026 Agenda Item:

3.B.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lisette Free, City Manager
Prepared By: Janet Martinez, Interim City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
SUBJECT:

Approval of City Council and Successor Agency Regular and Special Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDATION:

Approve City Council and Successor Agency Regular and Special Meeting Minutes.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

DRAFT-City Council - February 18 2026 - Minutes
Special City Council - February 4 2026 - DRAFT Minutes
DRAFT-City Council - February 4 2026 - Minutes

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

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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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City Clerk

MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 PM
ROLL CALL Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Gregory Bowen, Mayor Pro Tem
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Greg Newton, Council Member
Fia Sullivan, Council Member

1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time when persons wishing to address the presiding governmental body regarding the Closed Session Items only. 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 agendized matters at the time such comments are made. The governmental body shall not discuss or act relative to any general public comment.

There were no public comments at this time.

City Attorney Burns read the Closed Session items into the Record.

Mayor adjourned to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Silverlakes Sports Park - APNs 152060004; 152060011; 152070001;152070002; and 152070011
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Finance Director Negotiating parties: City of Norco and Balboa Management Group Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Lopez v. City of Norco — Settlement negotiations regarding 2556 Valley View Avenue enforcement matter
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APNs 123040001; 123-040-008; 123040004 (12 contiguous acres of

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land at Fifth Street and Hillside Avenue)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Deputy City Manager
Negotiating parties: City of Norco and Brenda Meyer
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code §54954.5
Agency designated representatives: City Manager, City Attorney and HR Manager
Employee organizations: Utility Workers Union of America, Local 606, Norco General Employees Association.

Unrepresented employee groups: Management; MidManagement/Supervisory; Confidential Employees E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)

2. REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there were no reportable actions held in Closed Session.

3. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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City Clerk

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

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: March 4, 2026 Agenda Item:

3.C.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Sam Nelson, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Sam Nelson, Public Works Director
Department: Public Works
SUBJECT:

Approval of the proposal from KWC Engineers to provide Professional Engineering Services for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the professional engineering services proposal and award a contract to KWC Engineers in the amount of $69,850 and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total proposal amount.

SUMMARY:

The City of Norco is required by the Urban Water Management Planning Act to prepare and adopt an updated Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) every five years and submit it to the Department of Water Resources (DWR).

BACKGROUND:

Urban Water Management Plans are prepared by urban suppliers every five years.

These plans support the supplier's long-term resource planning to ensure adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future water demands. Every urban water supplier that either provides over 3,000 acre-feet of water annually or serves more than 3,000 urban connections is required by the state to prepare and submit an UWMP.

Staff is recommending the City Council accept the professional engineering services proposal and award a contract to KWC Engineers in the amount of $69,850 and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total proposal amount (See KWC Proposal).

FISCAL IMPACT:

Professional engineering services required for the preparation of the 2025 UWMP are not currently budgeted for FY 2025-26. As part of the Mid-Year budget staff is recommending funding in a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 from the Water Fund for the preparation of the 2025 UWMP.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic Direction No. 5 - "Infrastructure and Asset Management."
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

KWC Proposal
Contract -2025 UWMP

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Norco, CA92860
ATTENTION: SAM NELSON, DIRECTOROF PUBLICWORKS
REFERENCE: RFP #2026—01 — 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN Mr. Nelson,
The K.W.C. Companies, Inc, dba KWCEngineers (KWC)appreciates the opportunity to submit this Request for Proposal (RFP) for Professional Engineering Services. KWC has provided, for more than 44 years, comprehensive Civil Engineering and Surveying Services for a variety of public and private projects throughout Riverside, Orange, San Diego, and San Bernardino counties. KWC is able to provide the research, data analysis, and report writing required to prepare an update to the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP).

KWC prepared 2015 UWMPs for the City of Colton and the City of Corona and has prepared numerous Water Supply Assessment and Verification (WSAV) reports that rely heavily on the UWMP for the agency supplying water to the project.

We are actively involved in preparing a WSAV report for a 2,750—unitproject in the County of San Diego that proposes annexation into the Otay Water District (OWD), San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA), and Metropolitan Water District(MWD). KWCis responsible for editing the current OWD template for WSAV reports to reflect changes required based on the data contained in the 2025 UWMPs for 0WD, SDCWA, and MWD.

Whilethe 2025 UWMP will be an update to the 2020 UWMP, KWCunderstands that the 2025 UWMP willneed to be prepared as an independent document. We have reviewed the 2020 UWMP, Department of Water Resources (DWR) UWMP Guidebook, and other reference documents in detail and have a good understanding of what is required to complete the work identified in the RFP. Much of the required data will need to be provided by the City of Norco in a timely manner to meet the project schedule requirements and we will work closely with the City to determine the data needs. KWC has established a good working relationship with the City of Norco on numerous other projects and we look forward to the opportunity to provide assistance on this project.

On behalf of KWC,Steve Nielsen will be the contact person during the proposal evaluation phase and be the primary point of contact responsible for overall project management if KWC is awarded the project. Steve has 35 years’ experience in the preparation of water, sewer, and recycled water studies and is familiar with the City of Norco potable and recycled water systems. Steve is also responsible for preparing the WSAV report for the County of San Diego referenced above and is reviewing the draft UWMP report for OWD to incorporate the required data.

The office locations that will be involved in work prepared for this project are summarized below. Brandon Barnett is the KWC President and will be the Principal-in—Chargewho has the authority to sign legal documents such as the Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the company.

KWC’sCorporate Office KWC’sMurrieta Office KWC's San Marcos Office 1181 California Avenue, Suite 235 41391 Kalmia Street, Suite 320 100 E. San Marcos Blvd, Suite 330 Corona, CA 92881 Murrieta, CA 92562 San Marcos, CA 92069 KWC Office Number: (951) 734-2130 | Fax Number: (951) 734-9139 | Website: www.KWCEngineers.com Stephen Nielsen, PE — Water Resources Manager Brandon Barnett, PE, PLS- President Office: (951) 734—2130, Extension 213 Office: (951) 734-2130, Extension 203 Cell: (760) 505-7773 Cell: (951) 808-7311
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

City of Norco I” a ENGINEERS 2025 Urban Water Management Plan CIVIL ENGINEERSCPLANNERSOSUHVEYORE February 19, 2026 ii KWCappreciates the opportunity to present this proposal to the City of Norco. This proposal will remain valid for a period of at least 180 days. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding our proposal or qualifications.

Sincerely,

KWC ENGINEERS
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Stephen M. Nielsen, PE
Water Resources Manager

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TABLEOF CONTENTS
UNDERSTANDINGOF PROJECTAND PROJECTAPPROACH ..................................................... ..........................
1 Project Approach ..................................................................... .................................................................. 1 Project Schedule and Workload .................................................................. ..............................................
1 Scope of Services ..................................................................... .................................................................. 1 PERSONNEL........................................................ ........................................................ ......................................
4 Company Profile ..................................................................... ................................................................... 4 Primary Staff........................................................................ ...................................................................... 4 ORGANIZATIONCHART...................................................... ......................................................
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5 REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS........................................................ ........................................................ .............
6 CITYOF NORCO EXPERIENCE........................................................ ........................................................ ............
8 COST PROPOSAL .......................................................... .......................................................... ..........................
8 ADDENDUMACKNOWLEDGEMENT(S)....................................................... ......................................................
8 NO DEVIATIONSFROM THE RFP...................................................... ......................................................
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8 LISTOF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A — Schedule
APPENDIX B — Resumes
APPENDIX C — Cost Proposal

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UNDERSTANDINGOF PROJECT ANDPROJECT APPROACH
KWC has reviewed the project RFP and supporting documents in detail and understands the requirements of this project.

KWC is very familiar with the content of UWMP documents, having prepared the 2015 UWMPs for the City of Vernon and City of Corona, and having prepared several WSAV documents in recent years. A description of the proposed approach, schedule, and scope of work are provided in the following sections.

Project Approach
While the 2025 UWMP is an update to the 2020 UWMP, the 2025 UWMP will be prepared as an independent document. The first step will be to review the 2020 UWMP in detail and identify content that is still applicable for incorporation into the 2025 UWMP and create a list of items that need to be updated for the 2025 UWMP. In addition to updating relevant data/items, KWCwill work closely with the City of Norco to identify any change in conditions since 2020 (changes in supply conditions or planned future improvements, new applicable ordinances or agreements, etc.) that need to be incorporated into the 2025 UWMP.

KWC has reviewed the Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook and Summary of Changes in Draft 2025 UWMP Guidebook Document prepared by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). The changes in the guidebook from 2020 to 2025 are relatively minor, meaning that the format and content of the 2025 UWMP will be largely the same as the 2020 UWMP. KWC will work with the City to review and address DWR guideline revisions related to the methodology/reporting for stored water and other minor revisions. KWC will incorporate all applicable requirements from the updated guidebook, including appendices, and will complete the checklist provided by DWR to ensure that all of the DWR requirements have been incorporated into the 2025 UWMP.

Project Schedule and Workload
Ifawarded the project, KWChas the staff availability required to complete the work on an aggressive schedule that is required to meet the DWR filing deadline. A preliminary schedule has been provided as Appendix A for reference. KWCwill dedicate a consistent team to this project from start to finish and has the availability to make this a high priority project. To establish and ensure consistent lines of communication, KWCcommits to not changing personnel on this project without prior written approval from the City.

Scope of Services
The proposed scope of services and assumptions made in the preparation ofthis proposal are summarized below.

1. Project Administration and Management
a. Kick—offMeeting
i. Assumes 2 hour in person meeting at the City of Norco with KWCWater Resources Manager, Project Engineer, and City staff.
ii. KWCwill prepare meeting agenda and meeting minutes
b. Coordination Meetings
Assumes bi—weeklyTeams meeting with City to provide project updates and status. i. Assumes one (1) in—person workshop style meeting at the City of Norco. ii. KWCwill prepare agendas and meeting minutes for all meetings as necessary. iii. If additional in person or virtual meetings are needed to successfully complete the work, KWC will attend meetings as necessary with no change to the project contract. c. Monthly Progress Report
i. KWCwill prepare and submit a monthly progress report on or about the 10thday of the month to summarize work completed during the prior calendar month.

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ii. Monthly report will include summary of previous work completed during the prior month, identify upcoming work during the next month, identify any issues or potential scope changes, provide an updated schedule, and provide a summary of current and past billing.
iii. KWCcan propose a format for the monthly progress report or use a template provided by the City.

Project Management
i. KWCto have regular internal meetings to coordinate work efforts. ii. Prepare quality assurance/quality control review of all documents before they are submitted to the City. iii. KWCWater Resources Manager will be the primary point of contact for the City and will be entirely responsible for the work completed under the project contract.

2. Data Collection and Background Information Review
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KWC to review 2020 UWMP and identify applicable data that can be used in 2025 UWMP and identify data that needs to be updated.

KWCto obtain and review DWR Guidebook, Checklist, and other reference documents.

KWC to review City's service area, water supply, water demands, and collect data from the City to update as necessary.

Update current and proposed land uses. Update population estimates and projections.

Collect data from the City and update historical, current, and projected water consumption by user class, including recycled water demand.

Obtain and review data from the City to summarize water resources including reliability and water quality including known contaminants.

Obtain and review current rate structure.

Obtain and review past and current water conservation ordinances and water conservation accomplishments.

Work with City to identify modifications to existing water system and available supply.

Prepare list of items required from the City of Corona to complete the 2025 UWMP.

3. Prepare 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
The preparation of the UWMP will include providing an executive summary as well as completion and incorporation of DWR Guidebook tables into the document as applicable.

Chapter 1 — Introduction and Overview
i. Update background and purpose, summarize applicable California Water Code sections, water management planning, relation to other planning documents, UWMP organization, and update DWR contact information. ii. Summarize review of 2020 UWMP.

Chapter 2 — Plan Preparation
i. Update and summarize basis for preparing plan and applicable regional planning. ii. Summarize regional planning and coordination with adjacent agencies.

Chapter 3 — System Description
i. Provide a general description of the City’s water supply system, service area description, population projections, and potential climate impacts.
ii. Incorporate current zoning map for service area and provide summary of land uses within service area. iii. Prepare table to summarize population projections in 5 year increments over a 20 year period.

Chapter 4 — Water Use Characterization
i. Summarize historical, existing, and project potable and non—potable water use. ii. Summarize water use by sector.
iii. Summarize system water losses and estimate future water savings. iv. Summarize climate change requirements and evaluation.

Chapter 5 — SB X7—7Baselines, 2020 Targets and 2025 Reporting i. Summarize SB X7—7purpose and requirements

, 2 ____ City of Norco W?é?ng/EERS 2025 Urban Water Management Plan CIVIL ENGINEERS .PLANNERS .suavevons February 19; 2026 3 ii. Summarize City historical and current gallons per capita per day data and demonstrate compliance with SB X7-7.

Chapter 6- Water Supply Characterization
i. Provide water supply analysis overview and identify any changes from the 2020 UWMP. ii. Provide water supply characterization and identify any changes from 2020 UWMP. iii. Prepare summary of wastewater collection system and recycled water usage. iv. Summarize energy use in relation to water supply facilities.

Chapter 7 — Water Service Reliability and Drought RiskAssessment i. Summarize water service reliability and provide water supply and demand projections in 5 year increments over a 20 year period for normal years, single dry year, and multiple dry year scenarios. ii. Summarize drought risk assessment requirements and findings.

Chapter 8 — Water Shortage Contingency Plan
i. Summarize Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WCSP)from 2020 UWMP and provide updates as necessary.

Identify any changes to 2020 WSCP in updated 2025 UWMP.

Chapter 9 — Demand Management Measures
i. Summarize water demand management measures and identify any new measures implemented or planned for implementation since the 2020 UWMP.
ii. Describe implementation efforts over the last 5 years.

Chapter 10 — Plan Adoption, Submittal and Implementation i. Update and summarize plan adoption, public hearing, plan submittal, plan adoption, and amendments to UWMP.

Appendices
i. Prepare applicable appendices to the UWMP which are anticipated to include DWR checklist, notification letters from City to neighboring agencies, climate change vulnerability assessment, water conservation audit, SB X7—7verification forms, water agreements, and resolution for adoption of UWMP.

4. Prepare Draft/FinalReport Plan
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Provide two hard copies of Draft UWMP to City staff along with digital files for same.

Incorporate City staff comments and provide five hard copies of updated Draft UWMP for public review. Provide digital files to City. Work with City staff to prepare flyers, posters, and presentations as required.

Incorporate public review comments into final Draft UWMP and provide five hard copies and digital files for City Council Review. Work with staff to prepare presentation slides for public hearing.

Incorporate comments from City Council and prepare updated draft for submission to DWR. Following DWR review and incorporation of comments, provide final UWMP to City Council for adoption.

Provide five hard copies and digital files in Word and PDF formats to City for final UWMP.

Submit final copy of UWMP to DWR.

5. Support Services
a. Provide updates to UWMP if necessary prior to next official update if any one or more of the following occur:
significant water supply or demand changes, update groundwater planning, update water conservation, significant changes to climate change impacts.

Prepare or update water supply assessments for proposed new developments if necessary.

Since the scope of work for this task is unknown at this time, work will be proposed on a time and materials basis with an initial cost ceiling of $5,000. Scope and fees can be adjusted once the scope is further defined.

KWC commits to holding hourly billing rates for the duration of this contract.

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PERSONNEL
Company Profile
KWC Engineers has been in business for 44 years and is considered an S—Corporation (DIRContractor Number: 1000018579).

The KWCteam consists of52 experienced and talented professionals including twelve (12) Registered Professional Engineers, five (5) El. T’s and four (4) Licensed Surveyors. KWC’scorporate office is located in Corona at 1181 California Avenue and KWC has satellite offices located in Murrieta, Irvine, and San Marcos.

Since our founding in 1981, KWC has provided professional CivilEngineering and Surveying Consulting Services to our public and private clients throughout Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, and Orange County. Our long— term success is based upon the understanding of expectations, goals, and by developing lasting relationships with our clients.

Our experience allows us to quickly develop project strategies which meet the technical, economic, and political needs of the project and stakeholders. KWCvalues critical thinking and the development of creative solutions in an effort to achieve our clients’ vision. Because of our longstanding ties with the community, our team has a personal investment to ensure your projects are completed on time, on budget and with no surprises. KWC Engineers has developed a company culture which values a high level of service, responsiveness, and consistent communication with our clients throughout the life of our projects. Our engineering team has successfully completed numerous water planning projects.

Primary Staff
Resumes for the primary staff to be involved in this project are provided in Appendix B and an organization chart has been provided following this section. The project team at KWC Engineers will be led by Steve Nielsen, PEwho willact as the primary point of contact and be responsible for overall project management and document preparation. Guillermo Gonzalez, PEwill act as project engineer and willwork closely with Steve to review and format data for presentation into the report. One way KWC has been successful at keeping project costs low while still producing a high quality product is by delegating tasks to our experienced engineering and administrative support staff. As KWCs Land Use Manager, Jo Howard has, for over 20 years, supported KWCengineering staff with research, completion of forms, and preparing submittal packages. KWCadministrative staff will assist with report and document typing and formatting as well as assembling report copies and materials required to support the project.
0 Stephen Nielsen, PE — Water Resources Manager, KWC Engineers | PE License Number: C51070 [email protected]
t: (951) 734—2130, x213 | m: (760)505—7773 | f: (951)734-9139 Responsible for providing overall project management and oversight, Engineer—of—Recordon report, and will perform QA/QCreview of work prepared by others. Will act as primary point of contact for the City of Norco and will directly coordinate with project team.
- Guillermo Gonzalez, PE — Project Manager, KWC Engineers | PE License Number: 94491 [email protected]
t: (951) 734-2130, x249 | f: (951) 734—9139
Responsible for acting as project engineer under the direction of the water resources manager to review relevant documents, obtain and review data, prepare updated tables and technical data, and coordinate with engineering and administrative support staff.
0 .lo Howard — Land Use Manager, KWC Engineers
[email protected]
t: (951) 734-2130 | m: (951) 901—5408 | f: (951)734—9139 Responsible for supporting engineering staff by providing research, coordination with other agencies, and preparing submittal packages. Willwork closely with administrative staff to compile document hard copies, coordinate delivery of submittal items, and upload of documents to DWR.

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REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS
The KWCteam has the expertise and staff availability to successfully meet the requirements of this project. Some of our ongoing and more recent, successful projects include:

OTAY RANCHVILLAGE13 (0WD)
The Otay Ranch Village 13 project is located in the County of San Diego and proposes a variety of land uses, including up to 2,750 residential units. The project will be required to annexed into the Otay Water District (0WD), San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA),and Metropolitan Water District (MWD). KWCis working closely with OWD on the preparation ofa Water Supply Assessment and Verification (WSAV)report to support the project. Steve Nielsen has prepared approximately 8 WSAV reports within the 0WD service area and has updated the 0WD template multiple times to reflect updates to UWMPs as they get adopted. For the Village 13 project, Steve is working closely with 0WD staff to review draft UWMPs for 0WD, SDCWA, and MWD and to incorporate the required data into the 0WD WSAV template and Village 13 report. \v
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2015 UWMPS (CITYOF COLTON AND CITYOF CORONA)
KWC prepared the 2015 UWMP documents for the City of Colton and City of Corona). The documents were prepared in accordance with DWR requirements and contain much of the same scope and data as is required in current UWMPs. Scope of work for these documents included project management, meetings and coordination with the agencies, research of data and coordination with adjacent agencies, water use projections, water shortage contingency planning, preparation of UWMP report, attendance at adoption hearings, and submittal of the final DWR to DWR.

HIDDENVALLEYTECH PROJECT(NORCO)
The Hidden Valley Tech Project includes approximately 430 gross acres of land in the eastern portion of the City of Norco.

The project is located east of HillsideAvenue, north of Norco HillsRoad, and west of Valley Drive and was seeking entitlements for the project to develop as a business park with land uses including light industrial, office, research and development, retail commercial, and hospitality land uses. In addition to land planning efforts, in 2023 and 2024 KWC prepared, under the direction of Steve Nielsen, planning studies for water, sewer, and recycled water service for the property. The work included estimating potable and recycled water demands for the project, review of City of Norco master plans, evaluating the impact of the project on regional facilities in the area, and identifying improvements associated with providing service to the project.

For the recycled water system, KWC coordinated with the City of Norco and City of Corona staff on the best method for providing recycled water service to the site. Work on this project provided KWCwith a good understanding of City of Norco water supply sources and the extent of recycled water use within the City.

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CITYOF NORCO EXPERIENCE
KWChas developed a good working relationship with City of Norco staff in recent years through the successful completion of several Capital Improvement Program projects. A summary of some projects completed between 2020 and 2024 are summarized below:

A Mountain Avenue & Parkridge Avenue Sewer MDP Lateral N-lG Storm Drain Project mamRap'acement Projec‘t MDP Lateral N-1C Storm Drain Project Town & Country Drive Storm Drain Pr0ject MDP Lateral N-3 Storm Drain Project Parkrldge Storm Drain PrOJECt Crestview Storm Drain Project Norco Elementary Storm Drain Pr0ject Permenter Park Storm Drain Project First Street Storm Drain Project
A more detailed description of a typical Capital Improvement Program project is provided below and is considered representative of the scope of work for projects completed on the above list.

MOUNTAIN AVENUE AND PARKRIDGE AVENUE SEWER REPLACEMENT
KWC Engineers has provided as-needed services to the City of Norco on a number of projects. Victor Eliawas the Engineer of Record for the Mountain Avenue and Parkridge Avenue Sewer Main Replacement Project. The project included the replacement of existing sewer in right—of—wayand easements with approximately 1,950 feet of 10” and 12” sewer line. The scope of work included sizing of the sewer line, establishing base topography, field survey work, potholing, avoiding existing utilities, and re-connectlon of existing laterals. Guillermo Gonzalez supported Victor and had a significant role in setting up and completing the plan and profile design of the new sewer.

COST PROPOSAL
The cost proposal for this project is provided as Appendix C. The rates and costs in the proposal are inclusive oftravel, per diem, and other incidental charges. Direct costs related to report copies and delivery fees are identified separately. The cost summarizes KWChours and unit costs as well as total costs by task.

ADDENDUMACKNOWLEDGEMENT(S)
No formal addenda were issued by the City for this project.

NO DEVIATIONSFROM THE RFP
KWC has reviewed the RFP, and is familiar with the Professional Services Agreement, and takes no exception to the contents of these documents.

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APPENDIXA - SCHEDULE

ID Task Task Name Duration Start Finish .9 2025 July 2026 “Mode 3579111315171921232527291357 1 '5 Preliminary Work 32.5 days Mon 3/2/26 Thu 4/16/2
2 j '5') Notice to Proceed 0 wks Mon 3/2/26 Mon 3/2/21
3 '9 Prep For and Attend Kick-Off 2 wks Tue 3/3/26 Mon 3/16/'.

Meeting
4 '; Review City Provided Data 2 wks Tue 31/17/26 Mon 3/30/1 5 '3 Review DWR Guidelines 2 wks Tue 3/17/26 Mon 3/30/; 6 '5 Prepare List of Add'l Data, 2.5 wks Tue 3/31/26 Thu 4/16/2 Review Data
7 '3 UWMP Preparation 76.5 days Tue 3/17/26 Wed 7/1/2“—_——_-‘ 8 "' Prepare lst Draft UWMP for 5.5 wks Tue 31/17/26 Thu 4/23/2 City Review
9 'a City Review and Comments 1 wk Thu 4/23/26 Thu 4/30/2 10 '9' Prepare 2nd Draft UWMP for 1 wk Thu 4/30/26 Thu 5/7/26 Public Review
11 '4 Public Review 2 wks Thu 5/7/26 Thu 5/21/2
12 '3» Prepare Final Draft UWMP 1.8 wks Thu 5/21/26 Wed 6/3/21 13 :1;'9 Prepare Presentation Slides 2.6 wks Mon 5/18/26 Wed 6/3/2l for Council Meeting
14 '5 Incorporate Council 1 wk Wed 6/3/26 Wed 6/10/2 V
Comments into Final Draft
15 II: DWR Review and Comments 2 wks Wed 6/10/26 Wed 6/24/: ' 16 'i Finalize UWMP and Provide 1 wk Wed 63/24/26 Wed 7/1/21 v
Copies to City
17 '1 Upload Final UWMP to DWR 0 wks Wed 7/1/26 Wed 7/1/21 &'7/1 Task .
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Date: Mon 2/9/26 Split H - -«« 1.1., - PI'OJ'EE‘ Summary Milestone 9 Inactive Task

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APPENDIXB - RESUMES

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STEPHEN NIELSEN, PE

WATER RESOURCES

MANAGER
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[email protected]
951-734-2130 X 213
100 E. San Marcos Blvd, Ste 330, San Marcos, CA 92069
Stephen M. Nielsen serves as the Water
Resources Manager for projects completed
at KWC Engineers.

Mr. Nielsen will lead the efforts on the
preparation of the 2025 Urban Water
Management Plan for the City of Norco.

During his 35 years in the field of civil
engineering, Mr. Nielsen has been the
Engineer of Record on hundreds of water
and sewer studies, including approximately
10 water supply assessment and
verification reports.

8.5. Civil Engineering, University of California
at Davis, Davis, CA — 1990
California Professional Civil Engineer
P.E. No. C5107O
Arizona Professional Civil Engineer
P.E. No. 46084
Hawaii Professional Civil Engineer
P.E. No. 15653
2025 Urban Water Management Plan
February 19, 2026
Otay Ranch Village 13
Preparing water supply assessment and
veri?cation report for project in the County of
San Diego that proposes 2,750 residential
units and other land uses. WSA&V report
depends heavily on the 2025 Urban Water
Management Plans being prepared by the
Otay Water District, San Diego County Water
Authority, and Metropolitan Water District.

Mr. Nielsen is reviewing the draft UWMP
reports and incorporating the relevant
information into the WSA&V report.

Otay Water District WSAV Reports
Prepared water supply assessment and
veri?cation reports for numerous projects in
the Otay Water District. Projects include the
Rabago Industrial park, Otay Ranch Villages
8, 9, 10, and 14, and Otay Ranch Planning
Area 12. When studies were completed after an urban water management plan was updated, Mr. Nielsen was responsible for reviewing the UWMP reports and
incorporating the relevant data.

Hidden Valley Tech Project
Prepared a preliminary water study for the
Hidden Valley Tech Project in the City of
Norco. The scope of work included reviewing
the City of Norco Water Master Plan and
Recycled Water Master Plan to understand
sources of supply in the area. Study includes
a summary of Norco planning criteria and
projected water demands for the project

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PROJECT MANAGER

KWCENGINEERSCOM
[email protected]
951—734-2130
41391 Kalmia St, Ste 320, Murrieta, CA 92562
Guillermo Gonzalez holds over 8 years of
experience in civil engineering including the
design of street, storm drain, utility
infrastructure, and grading.

Mr. Gonzalez has experience from the
entitlement phase to final engineering and
construction support of a project. Apart
from the residential sector. Mr. Gonzalez
has led the design of numerous CIP projects
in Riverside County also including City of
Norco.

Overseeing the design efforts to countless
CIP projects, Mr. Gonzalez has provided key
communication with agencies to protect
their interest while ensuring a successful
project.

8.5. Civil Engineering, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
California Professional Civil Engineer
P.E. No. 94491
2025 Urban Water Management Plan
February 19, 2026
City of Norco, CIP
Lead the design of multiple ClP projects for
City of Norco including: Lat N~1C Extension,
Lat N-1G Extension, First Street Storm Drain,
Norco Elementary Storm Drain, Parkridge
Storm Drain, and Town and Country Storm
Drain.

Bourdeaux
Project Manager/Engineerforthe planning and
design of sewer and water for a single-family
residential project in an unincorporated area of
County of Riverside, French Valley.

Paci?c Parkview
Project manager and designer
planning/studies of water, recycled water, and
sewer. The utilities were designed to serve
single family residential homes and two
community parks. Coordination between 4
agencies to ?nalize the planning, design and
construction.

WRCRWA, RECLAIMEDWATERLINE
Project designer to produce approximately
5,000 linear feet of Recycled Water Line
construction plans, the project aimed at
supplying the City of CorOna with reclaimed
water from the WRCRWA plant. This ClP
project involved designing through existing
utility-dense streets and crossing over the
Santa ana River. lncluded meeting standards
and interests of 3 cities (Norco, Eastvale, and
Corona).

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2.11 Prepare list ofi
PREPARE 2025 URBA

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3.2 Chapter 2 — Pla _ 3.7 Chapter 7 — Wa

3.8 Chapter 8 — Wa

3.9 Chapter 9 — DEI

3.1 Chapter 10 — Pi

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1 CITY OF NORCO

ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT
2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)

1. Parties and Date.

This Agreement is made and entered into this 4
th day of March, 2026 by and between the City
of Norco, a municipal corporation of the State of California, located at 2870 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860, County of Riverside, State of California, (hereinafter referred to as “City”) and KWC Engineers, a corporation with its principal place of business at 1181 California Avenue, Suite 235, Corona, CA 92881 (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

2. Recitals.

2.1 Consultant.

Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the design services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing engineering and design services to public clients, that it and its employees or subconsultants have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the Services in the State of California, and that is familiar with the plans of the City.

2.2 Project.

Consultant desires to engage the City to render such design services “Services” for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.

3. Terms.

3.1 Scope of Services and Term.

3.1.1 General Scope of Services.

Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to provide the Services outlined by the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The Project is more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All engineering and design services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The Consultant shall not conduct any work unless provided written direction by the City and cannot be exceeded without written approval of the City.

3.1.2 Term.

The terms of this Agreement shall begin at the Notice to proceed and shall extend 20 weeks.

Consultant shall complete the Project within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines.

2 3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.

3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Consultant.

The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent Consultant basis and not as an employee. Consultant retains the right to perform similar or different services for others during the term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.

3.2.2 Schedule of Services.

Consultant shall perform the Services expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Project Timeframe set forth herein. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant’s conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant’s Requests in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Project timeframe.

3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements.

All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.

3.2.4 City’s Representative.

The City hereby designates the Director of Public Works, or his designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her designee.

3.2.5 Consultant’s Representative.

Consultant hereby designates Brandon Barnett–President, or his designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“Consultant’s Representative”).

Consultant’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.

3.2.6 Coordination of Services.

Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.

3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees.

Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in

3 the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant represents that all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Consultant represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its sub-Consultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.

3.2.8 Laws and Regulations.

Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law.

Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the Consultant performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Consultant shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.

3.2.9 Insurance.

3.2.9.1 Time for Compliance.

Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subconsultant has secured all insurance required under this section.

3.2.9.2 Minimum Requirements.

Throughout the life of this Contract, Consultant shall pay for and maintain in full force and effect all policies of insurance required hereunder with an insurance company(ies) either (i) admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to do business in the State of California and rated not less than "A- VII" in Best's Insurance Rating Guide, or (ii) as may be authorized in writing by City Manager or his/her designee at any time and in his/her sole discretion. The following policies of insurance are required:
(i) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY insurance which shall be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Services Office (ISO) Commercial General Liability Coverage Form CG 00 01 and include insurance for “bodily injury,” “property damage” and “personal and advertising injury” with coverage for premises and operations (including the use of owned and non-owned equipment), products and completed operations, and contractual liability (including, without limitation, indemnity obligations under the Contract) with limits of liability of not less than the following:

4 $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage $1,000,000 per occurrence for personal and advertising injury $2,000,000 aggregate for products and completed operations $4,000,000 general aggregate
(ii) COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY insurance which shall be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Service Office (ISO) Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01, and include coverage for all owned, hired, and non owned automobiles or other licensed vehicles (Code 1 Any Auto) with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. (iii) WORKERS' COMPENSATION insurance as required under the California Labor Code. (iv) PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (Errors and Omissions) insurance with limits of liability of not less than $2,000,000 per claim/occurrence and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.

Consultant shall be responsible for payment of any deductibles contained in any insurance policies required hereunder and Consultant shall also be responsible for payment of any selfinsured retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to, and approved by, the City Manager or his/her designee in his/her sole discretion. At the option of the City Manager or his/her designee, either (i) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects City, its officers, officials, employees and agents; or (ii) Consultant shall provide a financial guarantee, satisfactory to the City Manager or his/her designee in his/her sole discretion, guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. At no time shall City be responsible for the payment of any deductibles or self-insured retentions.

All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be endorsed to provide that the coverage shall not be cancelled, non-renewed, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 calendar day written notice has been given to City. Upon issuance by the insurer, broker, or agent of a notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or reduction in coverage or in limits, Consultant shall furnish City with a new certificate and applicable endorsements for such policy(ies). In the event any policy is due to expire during the work to be performed for City, Consultant shall provide a new certificate, and applicable endorsements, evidencing renewal of such policy not less than 15 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the expiring policy.

The General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance policies shall be written on an occurrence form. The General Liability (including ongoing operations and completed operations), Automobile Liability insurance policy shall name City, its officers, officials, employees and agents as an additional insured. All such policies of insurance shall be endorsed so Consultant’s insurance shall be primary and no contribution shall be required of City, its officers, officials, employees and agents. Any Workers’ Compensation insurance policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation as to City, its officers, officials, employees and agents.

The coverage(s) shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its officers, officials, employees and agents. If Consultant maintains higher limits of liability than the minimums shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits of liability maintained by Consultant.

Claims-Made Policies - If any coverage required is written on a claims-made coverage form:
(i) The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the effective date of the Contract or the commencement of work by Consultant.
(ii) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least 5

5 years after completion of the work or termination of the Contract, whichever first occurs. (iii) If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the Contract, or work commencement date, Consultant must purchase extended reporting period coverage for a minimum of 5 years after completion of the work or termination of the Contract, whichever first occurs.
(iv) A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to City for review. (v) These requirements shall survive expiration or termination of the Contract.

Consultant shall furnish City with all certificate(s) and applicable endorsements effecting coverage required hereunder. All certificates and applicable endorsements are to be received and approved by the City’s Risk Manager or his/her designee in his/her sole discretion prior to City’s execution of the Contract and before work commences. Upon request of City, Consultant shall immediately furnish City with a complete copy of any insurance policy required under this Contract, including all endorsements, with said copy certified by the underwriter to be a true and correct copy of the original policy. This requirement shall survive expiration or termination of this Contract.

If at any time during the life of the Contract or any extension, Consultant or any of its subconsultants fail to maintain any required insurance in full force and effect, all work under this Contract shall be discontinued immediately, and all payments due or that become due to Consultant shall be withheld until notice is received by City that the required insurance has been restored to full force and effect and that the premiums therefore have been paid for a period satisfactory to City. Any failure to maintain the required insurance shall be sufficient cause for City to terminate this Contract. No action taken by City hereunder shall in any way relieve Consultant of its responsibilities under this Contract.

The fact that insurance is obtained by Consultant shall not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of Consultant, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this Contract. The duty to indemnify City shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Consultant. Approval or purchase of any insurance contracts or policies shall in no way relieve from liability nor limit the liability of Consultant, its principals, officers, agents, employees, persons under the supervision of Consultant, vendors, suppliers, invitees, sub-consultants, subcontractors, or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them.

In the event of a partial or total destruction by the perils insured against of any or all of the work and/or materials herein provided for at any time prior to the final completion of the Contract and the final acceptance by the City of the work or materials to be performed or supplied thereunder, the Consultant shall promptly reconstruct, repair, replace, or restore all work or materials so destroyed or injured at his/her sole cost and expense. Nothing herein provided for shall in any way excuse the Consultant or his/her insurance company from the obligation of furnishing all the required materials and completing the work in full compliance with the terms of the Contract.

If Consultant should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Contract, Consultant shall require each subconsultant to provide insurance protection in favor of City, its officers, officials, employees and agents in accordance with the terms of each of the preceding paragraphs, except that the subconsultants' certificates and endorsements shall be on file with Consultant and City prior to the commencement of any work by the subconsultant.

6 3.2.10 Safety.

When conducting field work as part of the design project the Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subconsultants, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.

3.3 Fees and Payments.

3.3.1 Compensation.

Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Extra work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.

3.3.2 Payment of Compensation.

Consultant shall submit to City a monthly itemized statement which indicates work completed by Consultant. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the statement. City shall, within 45 days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.

3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses.

Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses or work completed unless said work was requested and authorized in writing by City.

3.3.4 Extra Work.

At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from City’s Representative.

3.3.5 Prevailing Wages.

Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1600, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to

7 interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.

3.4 Accounting Records.

3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection.

Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.

3.5 General Provisions.

3.5.1 Termination of Agreement.

3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination.

City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.

3.5.1.2 Effect of Termination.

If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen calendar (15) days of the request.

3.5.1.3 Additional Services.

In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.

3.5.2 Delivery of Notices.

All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the follow address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:

Contractor:

KWC Engineers
1181 California Avenue, Suite 235, Corona, CA 92881
Attention: Brandon Barnett–President
City:

8 City of Norco
2870 Clark Avenue Norco, CA 92860
Attention: Director of Public Works
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the US Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

3.5.3 Cooperation; Further Acts.

The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.

3.5.4 Attorney’s Fees.

If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the parties shall bear their own attorney's fees.

3.5.5 Indemnification.
(a) Indemnification for Professional Liability. When the law establishes a professional standard of care for Consultant's services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless CITY and any and all of its officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs to the extent the same arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, or subconsultants (or any entity or individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of professional services under this AGREEMENT. (b) Indemnification for Other than Professional Liability. Other than in the performance of professional services and to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY and any and all of its employees, officials, and agents from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses, or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged, or threatened, including attorney's fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees), where the same arise out of," pertain to, relate to, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this AGREEMENT by Consultant or by any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable, including, but not limited to, officers, agent, employees, or subconsultants of Consultant.

3.5.6 Entire Agreement.

This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties.

3.5.7 Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.

9 3.5.8 Time of Essence.

Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

3.5.9 City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants.

City reserves right to employ other Consultants in connection with this Project.

3.5.10 Successors and Assigns.

This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.

3.5.11 Assignment or Transfer.

Consultant shall not assign, hypothecate or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.

3.5.12 Consultant; References; Captions.

Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content or intent of this Agreement.

3.5.13 Amendment; Modification.

No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.

3.5.14 Waiver.

No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel or otherwise.

3.5.15 No Third-Party Beneficiaries.

There are no intended third-party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.

3.5.16 Invalidity; Severability.

If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

3.5.17 Prohibited Interests.

Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subconsultants to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing

10 Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

3.5.18 Equal Opportunity Employment.

Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City’s Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

3.5.19 Labor Certification.

By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.

3.5.20 Authority to Enter Agreement.

Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.

3.5.21 Counterparts.

This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

3.6 Subcontracting.

3.6.1 Prior Approval Required.

Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.

Name of Consultant: KWC Engineers
*By:

Signature
Brandon Barnett–President

11 NOTE: SIGNATURES OF CORPORATE OFFICIALS MUST NOTARIZED.

Attach Certificate of Notary Acknowledgement
OWNER: CITY OF NORCO, a municipal corporation
*By:

Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Colin Burns, City Attorney

12 EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK
2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)
(See Attachments)

13 GENERAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT

CITY OF NORCO
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 270-5627
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement #

1. Insurance Company
Policy Number

2. Policy Term (From) (To)
Endorsement Effective Date

3. Named Insured

4. Address of Named Insured

5. Limit of Liability Any One Occurrence/Aggregate
$

6. Deductible or Self-Insured Retention (Nil unless otherwise specified):

7. Coverage is equivalent to:

Comprehensive General Liability Form GL0002 (Ed. 1/73)
Commercial General Liability “Occurrence” Form CG0001

8. Bodily Injury and Property Damage Coverage is:
”occurrence”
Note: The City of Norco standard insurance requirements specify “occurrence” coverage. “Claims-made” coverage is not acceptable. If commercial general liability form or equivalent is used, the general aggregate must apply separately to this location/project or the general aggregate must be twice the occurrence limit.

14 B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
This endorsement is issued in consideration of the policy premium. Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:

1. INSURED. As respects any work performed on the above-described Project, the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, and volunteers are included as insured with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: (a) activities performed by or on behalf of the Named Insured, (b) products and completed operations of the Named Insured, or (c) premises owned, leased, or used by the Named Insured.

2. CONTRIBUTION NOT REQUIRED. As respects: (a) work performed by the Named Insured on the above described Project for or on behalf of the City of Norco; or (b) products sold by the Named Insured to the City of Norco for use on the Project; or (c) premises leased by the Named Insured from the City of Norco, the insurance afforded by this policy shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, or volunteers; or stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Named Insured’s schedule underlying primary coverage. In either event, any other insurance maintained by the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, or volunteers shall be in excess of this insurance and shall not contribute with it.

3. SCOPE OF COVERAGE. This policy, if primary, affords coverage at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office Form Number GL 0002 (Ed. 1/73), Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404 Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability endorsement; or (2) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability Coverage, “Occurrence” Form CG 0001; or
(3) If excess, affords coverage which is at least as broad as the primary insurance forms referenced in the preceding Sections (1) and (2).

4. SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST. The insurance afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured who is seeking coverage or against whom a claim is made, or a suit is brought, except with respects to the Company’s limit of liability.

5. PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSURED’S DUTIES AFTER ACCIDENT OR LOSS.

Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officer, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.

6. CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Norco. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.

15 C. INCIDENT AND CLAIM REPORTING PROCEDURE
Incidents and claims are to be reported to the insurer at:

ATTN:
(Title) (Department)
(Company)
(Street Address)
(City) (State) (Zip Code)
(Telephone Number)
D. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INSURER I, ______________________________________, warrant that I have authority to bind the (Print/Type Name)
below-listed insurance company and by my signature hereon do so bind this company.

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(Original Signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Norco) ORGANIZATION:

TITLE:

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE:

16 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT

CITY OF NORCO
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 270-5627
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement #

1. Insurance Company
Policy Number

2. Policy Term (From) (To)
Endorsement Effective Date

3. Named Insured

4. Address of Named Insured

5. Limit of Liability Any One Occurrence/Aggregate
$

6. Deductible or Self-Insured Retention (Nil unless otherwise specified):
$
B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
This endorsement is issued in consideration of the policy premium. Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:

1. INSURED. The City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, consulting engineers, employees and volunteers are included as insured with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Named Insured, regardless of whether liability is attributable to the Named Insured or a combination of the Named Insured and the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.

2. CONTRIBUTION NOT REQUIRED. As respects work performed by the Named Insured for or on behalf of the City of Norco, the insurance afforded by this policy shall: (a) be primary insurance as respects the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers; or (b)

17 stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Named Insured’s primary coverage. In either event, any other insurance maintained by the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of this insurance and shall not contribute with it.

3. SCOPE OF COVERAGE. This policy, if primary, affords coverage to the Named Insured at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office form number CA 00001 (Ed. 1/78), Code 1 (“any auto”) and endorsement CA 0025.
(2) If excess, affords coverage which is at least as broad as the primary insurance forms referenced in the preceding Section (1).

4. SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST. The insurance afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured who is seeking coverage, or against whom a claim is made or a suit is brought, except with respect to the Company’s limit of liability.

5. PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSURED’S DUTIES AFTER ACCIDENT OR LOSS. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officer, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.

6. CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Norco. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.

C. INCIDENT AND CLAIM REPORTING PROCEDURE
Incidents and claims are to be reported to the insurer at:

ATTN:
(Title) (Department)
(Company)
(Street Address)
(City) (State) (Zip Code)
(Telephone Number)

18 D. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INSURER I, ______________________________________, warrant that I have authority to bind the (Print/Type Name)
below-listed insurance company and by my signature hereon do so bind this company.

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(Original Signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Norco) ORGANIZATION:

TITLE:

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE:

19 WORKER’S COMPENSATION/EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT

CITY OF NORCO
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 270-5627
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement #

1. Insurance Company
Policy Number

2. Effective Date of this Endorsement

3. Named Insured

4. Employer’s Liability Limit (Coverage
B)
B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
In consideration of the policy premium and notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:
(1) Cancellation Notice. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Norco. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.
(2) Waiver of Subrogation. The Insurance Company agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, agents and employees for losses paid under the terms of this policy which arise from work performed by the Named Insured for the City of Norco.

C. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INSURER I, _________________________________, ORGANIZATION:
(Print/Type Name) TITLE:
warrant that I have authority to bind the
below-listed insurance company and by my
signature hereon do so bind this company. ADDRESS:

20 SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE:
(Original Signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Norco)

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City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: March 4, 2026 Agenda Item:

3.D.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lisette Free, City Manager
Prepared By: Lisette Free, City Manager
Department: Human Resources
SUBJECT:

A request for approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Human Resources Management Support services.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a two-year Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering to provide on-call Management Support Services for the Human Resources Department, as needed.

SUMMARY:

The City will begin the recruitment phase for a Human Resources Manager. The City Manager has identified the need for an interim Human Resources Manager and ongoing consultant human resources services and is requesting approval of a two-year contract with Willdan Engineering to assist with on-call Human Resources management support services.

BACKGROUND:

The City will began outreach efforts to recruit a Human Resources Manager. The Manager is responsible for the oversight of all functions and activities of the Human Resources Department including responsible for leading comprehensive human resources and risk management functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, classification, compensation, benefits administration, training, and workplace safety. They develop personnel rules, manage labor negotiations (MOUs), and ensure compliance with employment laws, formulates departmental policies, goals, and directives; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; provides highly complex professional assistance to the City Manager in areas of expertise; and serves as a member of the City's Leadership team.

Willdan Engineering is a consulting firm that provides an array of management activities in various areas including Human Resources. The assigned interim Human Resources

Manager would be primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Department and other related duties.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Contractual services for Human Resources management support services will be billed at $228 per hour for Human Resources Project Manager and $150 per hour for Human Resources Analyst. Based on current estimates, the cost will be offset with the vacancy for the Human Resources Manager in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget.

Funding for future years, if needed, will be included in the respective fiscal year's Operating Budgets.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This agenda item is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction No. 2 - "Human Capital." REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

Willdan Agreement - Human Resources Management Support
Willdan Engineering - Proposal HR Mgmt Services

CITY OF NORCO

ON-CALL TEMPORARY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES MARCH 4, 2026, THROUGH MARCH 3, 2028 (2-Year Contract) AGREEMENT

1. Parties and Date.

This Agreement is made and entered into this the 4th March, 2026 by and between the City of Norco, a municipal corporation of the State of California, located at 2870 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860, County of Riverside, State of California, (hereinafter referred to as “City”) and Willdan Engineering, a corporation with its principal place of business located at 650 E.

Hospitality Lane, Suite 250, San Bernardino, CA 92626, (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”).

City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

2. Recitals.

2.1 Contractor.

Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain temporary Human Resources management support services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing Human Resources Management services, to public clients, that it and its employees or subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the services in the State of California, and that is familiar with the requirements of the City.

2.2 Project.

City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for temporary Human Resources Management Support services (“Services”) as set forth in this Agreement.

3. Terms.

3.1 Scope of Services and Term.

3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Contractor promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately provide temporary Human Resources management support services (“Services”). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Services shall be performed personally by the individual identified in the Contractor’s proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit A. Any request for substitution shall be mutually agreed to in writing. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with this Agreement, and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

3.1.2 Term. The terms of this Agreement shall be from March 4, 2026 through March 4, 2028, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Contractor shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual written consent, extend the term of this Agreement for an additional two (2) years, as authorized by the City Manager.

3.2 Responsibilities of Contractor.

3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The Services shall be performed by Contractor or under its supervision. Contractor will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.

Contractor retains the right to perform similar or different services for others during the term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Contractor shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.

3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Contractor shall perform the Services expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Attachment 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Contractor represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Contractor’s conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Contractor’s submittals in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Contractor shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.

3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Contractor shall be subject to the approval of City.

3.2.4 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates the City Manager or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Agreement. Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her designee.

3.2.5 Contractor’s Representative. Contractor hereby designates Salvador Lopez Jr., or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“Contractor’s Representative”). Contractor’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Contractor for all purposes under this Agreement. The Contractor’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.

3.2.6 Coordination of Services. Contractor agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.

3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Contractor shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the

standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Contractor represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Contractor or its sub-contractors who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Agreement, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Contractor and shall not be reemployed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.

3.2.8 Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.

3.2.9 Insurance.

3.2.9.1 Time for Compliance. Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this section. Minimum Requirements.

Contractor shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the

Agreement by the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.

Contractor shall also require all of its subcontractors to procure and maintain the same insurance for the duration of the Agreement. Such insurance shall meet at least the following minimum levels of coverage:
(A) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001); (2) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 0001, code 1 (any auto); and (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance. (B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall maintain limits no less than: (1) General Liability: $1,500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with general aggregate limit is used including, but not limited to, form CG 2503, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: $1,500,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California. Employer’s Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

3.2.9.2 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Contractor shall provide endorsements on forms supplied or approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) General Liability. The general liability policy shall be endorsed to state that: (1) the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be covered as additional insured with respect to the work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work; and (2) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Contractor’s scheduled underlying coverage. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any way.
(B) Automobile Liability. The automobile liability policy shall be endorsed to state that: (1) the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be covered as additional insured with respect to the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor or for which the Contractor is responsible; and (2) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Contractor’s scheduled underlying coverage. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any way. (C) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Coverage. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of the insurance policy which arise from work performed by the Contractor.

(D) All Coverages. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed to state that: (A) coverage shall not be suspended, voided, reduced or canceled except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City; and (B) any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.

3.2.9.3 Separation of Insureds; No Special Limitations. All insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of insureds provisions. In addition, such insurance shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.

3.2.9.4 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any deductibles or selfinsured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. Contractor shall guarantee that, at the option of the City, either: (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or selfinsured retentions as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers; or (2) the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense expenses.

3.2.9.5 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in California, and satisfactory to the City.

3.2.9.6 Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Agreement on forms satisfactory to the City. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and shall be on forms provided by the City if requested. All certificates and endorsements must be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

3.2.9.7 Reporting of Claims. Consultant shall report to the City, in addition to Consultant’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Consultant in connection with the Services under this Agreement.

3.2.10 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.

3.3 Fees and Payments.

3.3.1 Compensation. Contractor shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in the Proposal Form, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference. The Services shall be performed on an “as needed” basis. Extra work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.

3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Contractor shall submit to City a monthly itemized statement which indicates project or address, category of service, fee, and person performing plan check; and any other item of information the City may deem necessary for tracking purposes including hours associated with service. City shall, within 45 days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.

3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City.

3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Contractor perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.

Contractor shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from City’s Representative.

3.3.5 Prevailing Wages. This contract will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor Code. Compliance with the prevailing rates of wages, apprenticeship employment standards, and Contractor registration program established by the State Director of Industrial Relations will be required. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will be also required.

3.4 Accounting Records.

3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.

3.5 General Provisions.

3.5.1 Termination of Agreement.

3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Contractor, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Contractor of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Contractor shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Contractor shall be entitled to no further compensation. Contractor may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.

3.5.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Contractor to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Contractor in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Contractor shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.

3.5.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.

3.5.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the follow address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:

Contractor: Willdan Engineering
650 E. Hospitality Lane, Suite 400
San Bernardino, CA 92626
Attention: Salvador Lopez Jr.

City: City of Norco
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
Attention: Lisette Free
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty- eight (48) hours after deposit in the US Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

3.5.3 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.

3.5.4 Attorney’s Fees. In any action, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the parties shall each bear their own attorney’s fees.

3.5.5 Indemnification. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage, or injury, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to any alleged acts, omissions or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officials, officers, employees, agents, consultants, and contractors arising out of or in connection with the performance of the Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses. Contractor shall defend, at Contractor’s own cost, expense and risk, any and all such aforesaid suits, actions or other legal proceedings of every kind that may be brought or instituted against City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers. Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers, in any such suit, action or other legal proceeding. Contractor shall reimburse City and its directors, officials, officers, employees,

agents, and/or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall not be required to indemnify, defend, or hold harmless the City to the extent that any claim, demand or liability, damage or expense arises from the active or sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers.

Contractor’s obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its directors, officials officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.

3.5.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties.

3.5.7 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.

3.5.8 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

3.5.9 City’s Right to Employ Other Contractors. City reserves right to employ other contractors in connection with this service.

3.5.10 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.

3.5.11 Assignment or Transfer. Contractor shall not assign, hypothecate or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.

3.5.12 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Contractor include all personnel, employees, agents, and subcontractors of Contractor, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content or intent of this Agreement.

3.5.13 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.

3.5.14 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel or otherwise.

3.5.15 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.

3.5.16 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

3.5.17 Prohibited Interests. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Contractor further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subcontractors to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

3.5.18 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Contractor shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City’s Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

3.5.19 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self- insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.

3.5.20 Authority to Enter Agreement. Contractor has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.

3.5.21 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

3.6 Subcontracting.

3.6.1 Prior Approval Required. Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
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CONTRACTOR:

Willdan Engineering
*By
Signature
Name and Title
Date
*By
Signature
Name and Title
Date
OWNER: CITY OF NORCO, a municipal corporation
*By
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________________
Harper & Burns, LLP Attorneys for the City of Norco
ATTEST:
________________________________________
Janet Martinez
Interim City Clerk, City of Norco
Attachment:

Exhibit A: Willdan Proposal Dated February 13, 2026

February 13, 2026
Lisette Free
City Manager
City of Norco
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
Subject: Temporary Human Resources Management Support Services Dear Lissette:

Willdan is pleased to submit this letter proposal to provide the City of Norco with Temporary Human Resources Management Support Services. As a firm dedicated to serving public agencies, we understand the operational and regulatory demands facing municipalities. Supporting cities and counties with practical, responsive solutions has been a core part of Willdan’s services since our inception. Our team includes experienced professionals with public sector backgrounds who understand municipal operations and the importance of delivering reliable, high-quality service.

Extensive Human Resources Management Experience - Willdan proposes Ms. Jennifer Maria to provide the City of Norco with Temporary Human Resources Management Support Services. Ms. Maria brings over 15 years of executive-level public sector human resources leadership experience, with expertise in recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration, labor relations and collective bargaining, employee relations, workers’ compensation, and risk management. She has advised executive leadership on complex personnel matters, supported labor negotiations and MOU administration, and implemented compliant, risk-aware HR practices that strengthen organizational effectiveness and protect the City’s interests. Ms. Maria’s ability to align human resources operations with municipal priorities ensures responsive, high-level support tailored to the City’s needs.

SCOPE OF WORK
As a general scope, Willdan is available to provide support in the following areas:

Human Resources Administration & Compliance
• Provide professional HR advisory services and operational support. • Assist with development, update, and implementation of HR policies and procedures. • Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. • Prepare reports, analyses, and correspondence as requested. • Coordinate with legal counsel at the direction of the City.

Recruitment & Workforce Management
• Support or manage full-cycle recruitment and selection processes, as directed by the City. • Utilize the City’s NEOGOV system to prepare and post job announcements, screen applications, manage applicant communications, and maintain recruitment records. • Assist with supplemental questionnaires, applicant evaluations, eligibility list development, and examination coordination.
• Coordinate panel interviews, oral boards, and candidate selection processes. • Conduct onboarding, orientation, and exit interviews, as requested. • Provide recruitment process recommendations to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.

Classification, Compensation & Benefits Administration
• Assist in administering classification and compensation plans. • Conduct job analysis and compensation benchmarking studies upon request. • Support benefits administration and open enrollment processes. • Coordinate with third-party administrators as authorized by the City.

Employee & Labor Relations
• Provide guidance to management on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary procedures.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations, as directed. • Assist with labor negotiations and interpretation of MOUs, as requested. • Support resolution of sensitive personnel matters in coordination with City leadership.

Workers’ Compensation & Risk Management
• Assist with administration of workers’ compensation claims. • Coordinate return-to-work efforts and maintain related documentation. • Support compliance tracking and reporting requirements.

Training, Safety & Organizational Support
• Assess training needs and coordinate professional development programs upon request. • Assist in development and administration of safety programs. • Support employee engagement and organizational improvement initiatives.

Budget & Administrative Support
• Provide assistance with HR-related budget preparation and monitoring, as requested. • Offer administrative and operational support to ensure continuity of services during staffing transitions or peak workload periods.

Our approach is collaborative and scalable. Services will be delivered in alignment with the City’s identified needs, priorities, and level of desired involvement, ensuring support without disruption to existing operations or assumption of responsibilities beyond those authorized by the City.

AVAILABILITY
Proposed Willdan team members are immediately available to commence performing tasks outlined in the preceding general scope.

On-Site Availability Options for J. Maria
a) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM b) Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
c) Monday & Wednesday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

PROPOSED FEE
Willdan proposes completing the above services utilizing the hourly rates below:

Human Resources Project Manager – $228/hour
Human Resources Analyst - $150/hour
Note: Resumes for supporting staff can be provided at the City’s request.

Thank you forthe continued opportunity to assist the City of Norco. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jennifer Maria at (562) 743-9810 or [email protected].

Respectfully submitted,
Willdan Engineering
Salvador Lopez Jr.

Director of Planning

Jennifer Maria
Project Manager (Human Resources)
Jennifer Maria has over 20 years of public sector experience, including extensive leadership in Human Resources management. She is experienced in overseeing and administering comprehensive HR programs, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration, labor relations and collective bargaining support, employee relations, workers’ compensation, and risk management. Jennifer is well-versed in ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing sound personnel policies and procedures, and providing strategic guidance to executive leadership. Her broad municipal background supports effective and compliant human resources operations within public agencies.

City of Hawaiian Gardens, CA, Human Resources Manager
▪ Planned, organized, and managed the activities of the Human Resources Department, including recruitment and selection, classification, employer-employee relations, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, and training; served as chief labor negotiator, supervised department staff, and coordinated HR activities with other departments.
▪ Coordinated the City’s risk management programs, including general liability and workers’ compensation, with the insurance carrier and in consultation with the City Attorney and City Manager.
▪ Analyzed and developed recommendations for special projects assigned by the City Manager and coordinated with the City Attorney, as needed, to address legal issues. ▪ Developed and administered the annual department budget, including forecasting, monitoring budget trends, conducting cost analyses across departments, approving expenditures, and implementing adjustments.
▪ Conducted organizational, investigative, and operational studies and recommended modifications to administrative programs, policies, and procedures.

City of Cudahy, CA, Human Resources Manager
▪ Planned, organized and managed the activities of the Human Resources Department including recruitment, selection, classification, employer-employee relations, benefit administration, worker's compensation program; training; serve as chief labor negotiator; supervise department staff; and coordinate Human Resources activities with other departments.
▪ Coordinated the City’s risk management activities (general liability and worker’s compensation program) with insurance pool, and in consultation with the City Attorney and City Manager.
▪ Analyzed and developed recommendations for implementation of special projects assigned by the City Manager; coordinate with City Attorney, as needed, to resolve any outstanding legal issues.
▪ Analyzed, developed and implemented strategies for the development and administration of the annual City budget and forecast of funds; monitor ongoing budget trends, perform ongoing cost analysis across various departments; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
▪ Conducted a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommend modifications to administrative programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.

EDUCATION
BS, Business
Administration, Mount
Saint Mary’s University, Los
Angeles, CA
Undeclared, University of
California, Los Angeles, CA
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20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

▪ Performed administrative and financial analysis, prepared and presented staff reports to City Council.
▪ Produced, reviewed, and administered Requests for Proposals and/or Qualifications for various contract services.
▪ Provided management support for the Public Works/Park Maintenance, Recreation, Code Enforcement, and Parking Enforcement staff due to vacant department manager positions.
▪ Planned, organized, and assisted in the management of all activities associated with the City’s Emergency Management Operations Program in accordance with Federal and State emergency management guidelines. Served as City’s EOC Duty Officer during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
▪ Supervised front counter/reception operations and related staff, as needed.

Relevant Project Experience
City of Hawaiian Gardens, CA, Contracted Human Resources Management Support.

Assisted the Interim HR Manager with complex human resources projects related to special litigation involving labor matters. Provided support with high-priority and overflow assignments to ensure timely completion of critical HR functions. Contributed to complex risk management activities and supported recruitment and selection processes as needed.

Tracked, monitored, and administered grievance processes for represented employee groups, ensuring adherence to contractual requirements, established procedures, and prescribed timelines.

City of Cudahy, CA, Contracted Interim Human Resources Manager. Ms. Maria provided the City of Cudahy with executive oversight and management of Human Resources functions, including recruitment and selection, classification, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, training, and supervision of department staff, while serving as chief labor negotiator and coordinating HR activities across City departments. Coordinated the City’s risk management programs, including general liability and workers’ compensation, in collaboration with the City’s insurance carrier, City Attorney, and City Manager. Analyzed and developed recommendations for special projects as assigned and supported resolution of legal and operational issues. Led budget development and administration efforts, including forecasting, cost analysis, expenditure monitoring, and implementation of necessary fiscal adjustments.

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: March 4, 2026 Agenda Item:

5.A.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director
Prepared By: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director
Department: Finance
SUBJECT:

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Quarter Budget Performance Report with Proposed MidYear Amendments to the Annual Operating Budget RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Second Quarter Budget Performance Report; Adopt Resolution No. 2026-10, approving various mid-year amendments to the FY 2025-26 Annual Operating Budget and authorizing changes in appropriations and revenues thereto.

SUMMARY:

At the beginning of each calendar year, the Finance Department provides timely information to the City Council on actual operating budget results relative to the annual adopted budget. This report provides information on actual results through December 31, 2025, compared to the Adopted Budget (Attachment A). Any significant variances identified as a result of reviewing/analyzing the budget performance through December 31, 2025, have been recommended as a mid-year budget amendment.

Staff has completed a mid-year review of the annual Operating Budget to determine appropriate adjustments based on new and/or updated information that was not available when the proposed budget was approved in June 18, 2025. As a result of the mid-year review of the Operating Budget, staff is recommending that the City Council approve the following changes as outlined in Attachment B.

BACKGROUND:

As part of the City of Norco's revenue and expenditure reporting and monitoring program, staff has provided the City Council with quarterly budget performance reports.

Attachment A provides information as of the second quarter that ended on December 31, 2025.

As a result of timing differences, the first six months of actual recorded data may not serve as an accurate prediction of what the year-end numbers are likely to be on June 30, 2026. For example, traditionally the majority of property taxes, sales taxes, and franchise fees are received during the second half of the fiscal year. With this in mind, these numbers have been analyzed in conjunction with other historic and currently available data through the end of January in order to identify material variances with the Adopted Budget. Attachment A provides a summary of revenues and expenditures for each operating fund through December 31, 2025.

As a result of the mid-year review of the Operating Budget, staff is recommending that the City Council approve the following changes as outlined in Attachment B.  Increase total projected General Fund revenues by $42,000  Increase total projected General Fund expenditures by $317,200  Increase total projected Measure R expenditures by $44,000  Decrease total projected Gas Tax revenues by $1,769
 Increase total projected SB-1 Road and Maintenance and Rehabilitation revenues by $6,100
 Increase total projected Information Technology expenses by $60,000  Increase total projected Supplemental Law revenues by $26,000  Increase total projected Water Fund expenses by $150,000 General Fund Executive Summary
Total projected General Fund revenues are higher by $42,000, primarily due to due higher than anticipated sales tax revenues, as well as, decreases in building fees due to project revenues that were expected in this fiscal year will not come until next fiscal year. Additionally, other revenues increased $7,000 for actual public donations received higher than expected for the State of the City event and decrease in electric vehicle charging station by $15,000 due to ongoing maintenance. Total projected General Fund expenditures have increased by $317,200, mainly due to various one-time unforeseen costs for various activities and projects. Based on the mid-year budget review, the recommended revenue and expenditure adjustments to the General Fund will result in a decrease to the estimated fund balance amount by $1,894,428 (Attachment C).

General Fund Revenues
Including the effects of timing differences, the following variances have been identified between Adopted Budget and actual results through December 31, 2025. These variances are being incorporated as part of the mid-year budget amendments. Total General Fund revenues estimated to increase by $42,000.

Property Tax: No Adjustments
Property tax revenues are estimated based on the assessed value of taxable real property in the city. The low percentage of property tax revenue received as of December 31, 2025, is due to the uneven distribution of property tax receipts during the fiscal year. The bulk of property tax revenues are received in the months of January and May of each year. Based on actual tax receipts to date, it is anticipated that total receipts for the fiscal year will be the same as the original budget.

Sales Tax: Increase $150,000
Sales tax is a major component of General Fund revenues. At the beginning of the fiscal year, total sales tax revenues was estimated at $10,482,000. Early FY 2025-26 data

suggests that the increase in sales tax revenue will be higher than expected. Based on actual receipts to date, which totaled $3,554,348 through October 2025, it is anticipated that total receipts for the fiscal year will be higher than the current budget by $150,000.

This revision is consistent with the recent projection provided by HDL, the City's sales tax consultant.

Other Taxes: No Adjustments
This revenue category includes public safety sales tax, business license tax, property transfer tax, transient occupancy tax, and satellite wagering tax. Based on actual receipts to date, it is anticipated that total receipts for the fiscal year will be the same as the original budget.

Franchise Fees: No Adjustments
This revenue category includes revenues from refuse, electric, and gas franchise fees.

The City usually receives payment for electric and gas franchise fees in April of the fiscal year. Refuse and cable television franchise revenues are received quarterly.

Based on actual receipts to date, it is anticipated that total receipts for the fiscal year will be the same as the original budget.

Motor Vehicle In-Lieu Fees (VLF): No Adjustments
In 2004, the Legislature permanently reduced the VLF tax rate and eliminated state general fund backfill to cities and counties. Instead, cities and counties now receive additional transfers of property tax revenues in lieu of VLF. Annually, half of the first installment of the replacement property tax is received during the first week of February.

As the installment has not been received at time of this report we still expect that total receipts for the fiscal year will be the same as the original budget.

Intergovernmental: No Adjustments
This revenue category includes revenues from other government sources, such as abatement revenues or state cost reimbursements. Based on actual receipts to date, it is anticipated that total receipts for the fiscal year will be the same as the original budget.

Fines and Penalties: No Adjustments
This revenue category includes revenues from vehicle code violation fines, parking citations, and abandoned vehicle impound fees. Based on actual receipts to date, it is anticipated that total receipts for the fiscal year will be the same as the original budget.

Investment Earnings and Lease Income: No Adjustments
This revenue category includes investment income earnings and lease income from communication sites and ground leases. Based on actual receipts to date, it is anticipated that total receipts for the fiscal year will be the same as the original budget.

Community Development Fees: Decrease $100,000
This revenue category includes planning, building and safety, and engineering fees.

Building permit activity on major projects anticipated for the fiscal year has slowed down. While the major projects were submitted for plan checks, as reflected by plan check revenues, it appears that developers are not moving forward at this time with building permit issuance. Based on actual receipts to date, it is anticipated that total receipts for the fiscal year will be lower than the current budget by $100,000.

Community Services: No Adjustments
This revenue category includes recreational program registration fees, facilities rentals, and special events. Based on actual receipts to date, it is anticipated that total receipts for the fiscal year will be the same as the original budget.

Other Revenues: Decrease $8,000
This revenue category includes dog license fees, emergency medical subscriptions, business license renewal and processing fees, penalties, refuse billing and collection, donations, and fire inspection fees. Based on actual receipts to date, it is anticipated that total receipts for the fiscal year will be higher than the current budget by $7,000 due to increases in community contributions/donations. However, this will be offset by a decrease in the Electric Vehicle Charging station revenues by $15,000 due to the units being unavailable for use for an extended period due to maintenance.

Overhead Cost Allocation Reimbursements: No Adjustments This revenue category includes transfer from other funds for reimbursement of administrative overhead. Based on actual receipts to date, it is anticipated that total receipts for the fiscal year will be the same as the original budget.

General Fund Expenditures
The following variances have been identified between the Adopted Budget and actual results through December 31, 2025. These variances are being incorporated as part of the mid-year budget amendments. Total General Fund expenditures estimated to increase by $317,200.

Administration Department: Increase $42,200
This budget includes City Manager, City Clerk, Communications, Economic Development, and Human Resources. Based on actual expenditures to date, the budget is recommended to be increased by $90,200 due to the following:
 $12,000 for special mailing for the Equestrian Landmark.  $6,400 for various City Clerk expenses relating to supplies for election materials, training for staff and legal advertising for publications, such as, General Plan update.
 $15,000 for RTRP Outreach Items
 $8,800 for Communications Department event expenses and staff overtime for events
Community Development: Increase $15,000
This budget includes Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, and Planning. Based on actual expenditures to date, the budget is recommended to be increased by $15,000 for contractual services relating to LAFCO Annexation Application costs.

Community Services: No Adjustments
This budget includes Animal Services, Recreation Programs, Senior Services, Special Events, and Youth, Sports and Family Services. Based on actual expenditures to date, the budget for the fiscal year will be the same as the original budget.

Facilities and Maintenance: Increase $61,000
This budget includes Facilities Maintenance, Park Maintenance, and Ingalls Event Center. Based on actual expenditures to date, the budget is recommended to be increased by $61,000 due to the following additional costs:

 $21,000 for rodent remediation at Old Hamner Building  $19,000 for Fire Sprinkler Compliance inspection
 $6,000 for AC Compressor replacement at Senior Center  $9,000 for Water Heater Replacement at City Hall
 $6,000 for Title 6 Plan which is a requirement for RTA Funding for new shuttle Public Safety (Fire, Emergency Medical Services, and Sheriff): Increase $8,000 This budget includes contracted public safety services provided by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (CAL FIRE) and Riverside County Sheriff's Office (RSO), which are largely determined based on law enforcement contract rates. CAL FIRE costs are billed and paid on a quarterly basis, and RSO costs are billed and paid on a monthly basis, starting in September. Expenses for Internet charges for Station 47 and 57 will increase $8,000 for the fiscal year. The remaining primary costs for Fire and Emergency Medical Services are expected to be the same as the original budget.

Finance Department: No Adjustments
This budget includes financial operations of the City. Based on actual expenditures to date, no adjustments are recommended to this budget.

Legislative Department: No Adjustments
This budget includes City Council and City Attorney. Based on actual expenditures to date, no adjustments are recommended to this budget.

Non-Departmental: Increase $48,000
This budget includes General Fund costs that are not budgeted in any specific department. These costs generally benefit multiple departments and consist mainly of expenditures for excess liability insurance, excess workers' compensation insurance, workers' compensation claim settlements, retiree health insurance premiums, contributions to pre-fund retiree health insurance liabilities, self-insurance liability, professional and consultant services, and accrued pension liability costs for the dissolved Norco Fire Department employees. Based on actual expenditures to date, increase of $48,000 for legislative services.

Public Works: Increase $111,000
This budget includes Public Works Inspections, Engineering and Parkway Maintenance costs. Based on actual expenditures to date, increase of $111,000 for general contractual inspection services.

Measure R Fund
The second quarter budget to actual budget performance report for the Measure R Fund was approved by the Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) on January 28, 2026. It is included as part of this agenda item as a receive and file item (Attachment D). Based on the mid-year budget review, it is recommended that expenditures increase by $44,000 and revenues have no proposed adjustments.

Revenues: No adjustments
Through the month of November 2025, actual Measure R Transactions and Use Tax receipts totaled $2,617,845. Based on actual receipts through October 2025, it is anticipated that total receipts for the fiscal year will be at budget target amounts based on the mid-year review.

Expenditures: Increase $44,000
Based on actual expenditures to date, the budget is recommended to be increased by $44,000 due to the addition of the following project:
 $44,000 for installation of proper drainage in the small dog kennel area at the City of Norco Animal Control Shelter.

Water and Sewer Funds Revenues and Expenses
Based on actual revenues and expenses through December 2025, total revenues and total expenses are tracking within the original budget estimates. Water revenue trends tend to be at their highest in the fall months due to hotter weather while revenue trends decrease in the spring months.

There are two additional items to be added to the Water Fund for contractual services:
 $100,000 for Urban Water Management Plan
 $50,000 for Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Risk Assessment required report per America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA).

Other City Funds
These funds include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Gas Tax, SB1 Road and Maintenance Rehabilitation Fund, Street Improvement Fund, Miscellaneous Grant Funds, and Internal Service Funds.
 CDBG: No Adjustments
 NPDES: No Adjustments
 Gas Tax: Decrease revenues by $1,769
 SB1: Increase revenues by $6,100
 Street Improvement Fund: No Adjustments
 Miscellaneous Grant Funds: Increase both revenues and expenditures by $26,000
o $26,000 - Supplemental Law Enforcement Grant
 Information Technology: Increase expenses by $60,000
 Vehicle Replacement: Increase expenses by $34,000
o Replacement of Fire and Safety Services (FSS) vehicle as current 2006 Ford Explorer did not pass smog and is currently out of service.

Landscape Maintenance Districts
Quarterly budget to actual reports on Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs) are provided to better understand how LMD assessment receipts are expended. The report also helps staff better monitor and control costs to ensure expenditures are within amounts approved and levied to homeowners. Attachment A (starting on page 3) provides a budget to actual comparison of each district’s revenues and expenditures through December 31, 2025.

As of December 31, 2025, no revenues have been received for any of the districts. The first installment of the assessments was received during the last week of January 2026.

Based on the amounts received for the first installment for each of the districts, it is

anticipated that total receipts for the fiscal year will be the same as the original budget.

Actual expenditure amounts shown for each district represent costs that have been paid through December 31, 2025. These costs are typically lower than actual costs incurred due to the time lag between when services are provided by contractors and the time their invoices are submitted and paid.

Personnel Adjustments
Staff recommends adjusting the Authorized Position List (Attachment E) for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 to move the Account Clerk position to an Accountant position within the Finance Department. This would be a net zero impact in staffing and cost within the department. This would allow for a potential advancement opportunity within the department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Attachment A is informational and provides a summary of the Second Quarter Budget Performance Report. Attachment B provides a summary of proposed budget amendments. Attachment C provides the estimated General Fund fund balance.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic Direction No. 3, "Economic Development and Financial Stability."
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
Attachment E
Resolution 2026-10

Attachment A Page 1
City of Norco
General Fund Budget to Actual
Second Quarter Budget Performance Ending December 31, 2025 Amended
Adopted Budget 12/31/25 Remaining %
General Fund Budget as of 12/31/25 Actual Budget Achieved

REVENUES
Property Taxes 3,100,600 $ 3,100,600 $ 641,828 $ 2,458,772 $ 21% Sales Taxes 10,482,000 10,482,000 3,554,348 6,927,652 34% Motor Vehicle in Lieu Tax - VLF 4,123,000 4,123,000 40,711 4,082,289 1% Other Taxes 2,427,000 2,427,000 1,103,965 1,323,035 45% Franchise Fees 1,701,500 1,701,500 516,328 1,185,172 30% Intergovernmental 46,500 46,500 18 46,482 0%
Fines and Penalties 241,800 241,800 105,448 136,352 44% Investment Earnings and Lease Income 1,831,200 1,831,200 1,188,152 643,048 65% Community Development Fees 1,765,725 1,765,725 649,183 1,116,542 37% Community Services/Recreation 867,100 867,100 537,170 329,930 62% Other Revenues 1,373,300 1,373,300 889,693 483,607 65%
Administrative Overhead/Operating Transfers 3,508,300 3,508,300 1,173,798 2,334,502 33% Total Revenues 31,468,025 $ 31,468,025 $ 10,400,642 $ 21,067,383 $ 33%

EXPENDITURES
Sheriff 8,631,400 $ 8,631,400 $ 1,670,182 $ 6,961,218 $ 19% Citizens on Patrol 21,950 21,950 6,361 15,589 29%
Crossing Guards 80,000 80,000 6,527 73,473 8%
Total Sheriff Protection 8,733,350 8,733,350 1,683,070 7,050,280 19% Fire Suppression & EMS (CalFire) 6,733,900 6,733,900 1,597,867 5,136,033 24% Norco Animal Rescue Team 8,400 8,400 3,204 5,196 38%
Total Fire & EMS 6,742,300 6,742,300 1,601,071 5,141,229 24% Recreation Services 999,200 999,200 469,730 529,470 47% Special Events 202,850 202,850 153,671 49,179 76%
Youth, Sports & Family Services 398,450 398,450 208,629 189,821 52% Senior Citizens 191,080 191,080 84,659 106,421 44%
Senior-RCTC 62,072 62,072 29,019 33,053 47%
Total Community Services 1,853,652 1,853,652 945,708 907,944 51% Animal Services 974,401 974,401 425,702 548,699 44%
Non-Departmental 4,785,400 4,835,400 3,418,404 1,416,996 71% City Clerk 578,700 578,700 281,173 297,527 49%
City Manager 489,700 489,700 236,843 252,857 48%
Communications 357,100 432,100 258,881 173,219 72%
Human Resources 297,300 297,300 91,113 206,187 31%
Economic Development 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0%
Fiscal & Support Services 630,850 630,850 302,914 327,936 48% Total Admin, Econ. Dev & Finance 2,403,650 2,478,650 1,170,924 1,307,726 49% City Council 118,300 118,300 55,905 62,395 47%
City Attorney 270,000 270,000 150,654 119,346 56%
Total City Council & City Attorney 388,300 388,300 206,559 181,741 53% Engineering 366,000 366,000 135,028 230,972 37%
Inspection 130,000 130,000 81,524 48,476 63%
Parkway Maintenance 154,100 154,100 51,869 102,231 34%
Total Public Works & Engineering 650,100 650,100 268,421 381,679 41% Code Enforcement 453,600 453,600 165,848 287,752 37%
Building & Safety 538,100 538,100 247,067 291,033 46%
Planning 1,330,000 1,330,000 402,295 927,705 30%
Total Community Development 2,321,700 2,321,700 815,210 1,506,490 35% Park Maintenance 1,347,000 1,347,000 634,507 712,493 47% Ingalls Event Center 1,392,700 1,392,700 697,551 695,149 50% Facilities Maintenance 1,369,700 1,369,700 573,672 796,028 42% Total Facilities and Maintenance 4,109,400 4,109,400 1,905,730 2,203,670 46% Total Expenditures 32,962,253 $ 33,087,253 $ 12,440,799 $ 20,646,454 $ 38% Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (1,494,228) $ (1,619,228) $ (2,040,157) $ 420,929 $

Attachment A Page 2
City of Norco
Schedule of Other Funds Revenues & Expenditures
Second Quarter Budget Performance Ending December 31, 2025 Amended 12/31/25 %
Fund Description Budget Actual Achieved

WATER FUND
Revenues 13,311,100 $ 5,894,615 $ 44%
Expenditures 14,490,035 6,149,309 42%
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (1,178,935) $ (254,694) $

SEWER FUND
Revenues 8,069,288 $ 3,079,053 $ 38%
Expenditures 7,406,654 3,302,392 45%
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 662,634 $ (223,340) $

GAS TAX
Revenues 775,183 $ 331,609 $ 43%
Expenditures 807,600 332,496 41%
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (32,417) $ (887) $

NPDES FUND
Revenues 153,000 $ 55,573 $ 36%
Expenditures 157,100 46,930 30%
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (4,100) $ 8,643 $
CDBG
Revenues 15,000 $ - $ 0%
Expenditures 15,000 5,025 34%
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures - $ (5,025) $

RECYCLED WATER
Revenues 2,600,000 $ - $ 0%
Expenditures 2,780,000 802,634 29%
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (180,000) $ (802,634) $

MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS
Revenues 216,655 $ 197,118 $ 91%
Expenditures 191,655 85,215 44%
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 25,000 $ 111,903 $

SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Revenues 175,000 $ 126,537 $ 72%
Expenditures 175,000 126,537 72%
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures - $ - $

Attachment A Page 3
City of Norco
Schedule of Landscape Maintenance District Revenues & Expenses Second Quarter Budget Performance Ending December 31, 2025 Amended 12/31/25 %
Landscape Maintenance District #1 Budget Actual Achieved Revenues:

LMD #1 Assessments 13,455 $ - $ 0%
Interest Income - (109) NA
Miscellaneous - - NA
Total Revenues 13,455 $ (109) $ -1%
Expenditures:

Observation 4,122 $ 1,651 $ 40%
Water Charges 3,500 1,854 53%
Electricity Charges 220 - 0%
Telephone Charges 500 287 57%
Landscape Maintenance 2,850 1,142 40%
Contractual 1,560 - 0%
Administrative Overhead 540 270 50%
Admin Fees-Property Taxes 111 - 0%
Incidentals 400 - 0%
Fuel 30 - 0%
Total Expenditures 13,833 $ 5,203 $ 38%
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (378) $ (5,312) $
Fund Balance:

Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2025 (6,528) $

Attachment A Page 4
City of Norco
Schedule of Landscape Maintenance District Revenues & Expenses Second Quarter Budget Performance Ending December 31, 2025 Amended 12/31/25 %
Landscape Maintenance District #2 Budget Actual Achieved Revenues:

LMD #2 Assessments 195,628 $ - $ 0%
Interest Income - (349) NA
Total Revenues 195,628 $ (349) $ 0%
Expenditures:

Observation 20,534 $ 8,254 $ 40%
Water Charges 35,000 14,183 41%
Electricity Charges 2,000 68 3%
Landscape Maintenance 94,100 39,413 42%
Contractual 5,202 - 0%
Administrative Overhead 7,340 3,672 50%
Admin Fees-Property Taxes 166 - 0%
Fuel 150 - 0%
Land Improvements - Construction 31,136 - 0%
Total Expenditures 195,628 $ 65,590 $ 34%
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures - $ (65,939) $
Fund Balance:

Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2025 (11,607) $

Attachment A Page 5
City of Norco
Schedule of Landscape Maintenance District Revenues & Expenses Second Quarter Budget Performance Ending December 31, 2025 Amended 12/31/25 %
Landscape Maintenance District #3 Budget Actual Achieved Revenues:

LMD #3 Assessments 109,708 $ - $ 0%
Interest Income - (58) NA
Total Revenues 109,708 $ (58) $ 0%
Expenditures:

Observation 16,432 $ 6,603 $ 40%
Water Charges 35,000 17,651 50%
Electricity Charges 1,000 281 28%
Telephone Charges 65 - 0%
Landscape Maintenance 40,100 16,048 40%
Contractual 4,200 - 0%
Administrative Overhead 5,100 2,550 50%
Admin Fees-Property Taxes 117 - 0%
Incidentals 1,000 - 0%
Fuel 100 - 0%
Operating Contingency 6,594 - 0%
Total Expenditures 109,708 $ 43,133 $ 39%
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures - $ (43,191) $
Fund Balance:

Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2025 5,159 $

Attachment A Page 6
City of Norco
Schedule of Landscape Maintenance District Revenues & Expenses Second Quarter Budget Performance Ending December 31, 2025 Amended 12/31/25 %
Landscape Maintenance District #4 Budget Actual Achieved Revenues:

LMD #4 Assessments 507,388 $ - $ 0%
Interest Income - 3,058 NA
Total Revenues 507,388 $ 3,058 $ 1%
Expenditures:

Observation 28,740 $ 11,555 $ 40%
Tree Replacement 2,000 - 0%
Water Charges 90,000 50,639 56%
Electricity Charges 8,000 3,808 48%
Telephone Charges 500 271 54%
Landscape Maintenance 330,000 147,582 45%
Contractual 6,200 - 0%
Administrative Overhead 31,500 15,750 50%
Admin Fees-Property Taxes 288 - 0%
Incidentals 5,000 138 3%
Fuel 160 - 0%
Land Improvement - Construction 5,000 - 0%
Total Expenditures 507,388 $ 229,743 $ 45%
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures - $ (226,685) $
Fund Balance:

Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2025 348,852 $

Attachment A Page 7
City of Norco
Schedule of Landscape Maintenance District Revenues & Expenses Second Quarter Budget Performance Ending December 31, 2025 Amended 12/31/25 %
Landscape Maintenance District #5 Budget Actual Achieved Revenues:

LMD #5 Assessments 70,989 $ - $ 0%
Interest Income - 745 NA
Total Revenues 70,989 $ 745 $ 1%
Expenditures:

Observation 12,328 $ 4,952 $ 40%
Water Charges 9,000 5,419 60%
Electricity Charges 700 164 23%
Telephone Charges 80 - 0%
Landscape Maintenance 22,000 8,646 39%
Contractual 4,100 - 0%
Administrative Overhead 3,100 1,548 50%
Admin Fees-Property Taxes 105 - 0%
Incidentals 1,000 - 0%
Fuel 80 - 0%
Land Improvement - Construction 30,000 - 0%
Total Expenditures 82,493 $ 20,730 $ 25%
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (11,504) $ (19,985) $ Fund Balance:

Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2025 85,140 $

Attachment B - Page 1 of 3

GENERAL FUND REVENUE CATEGORIES
Budget
Amount
Mid-Year
Budget
Estimate
Proposed
Adjustment Comments
Property Tax 3,100,600 $ 3,100,600 $ - $ No change based on current actuals Sales Tax 10,482,000 10,632,000 150,000 Increase based on consultant's sales tax estimate Other Taxes 2,427,000 2,427,000 - No change based on current actuals Franchise Fees 1,701,500 1,701,500 - No change based on current actualsMotor Vehicle in Lieu Tax - VLF 4,123,000 4,123,000 - No change based on current actualsIntergovernmental 46,500 46,500 - No change based on current actualsFines and Penalties 241,800 241,800 - No change based on current actualsInvestment Earnings and Lease Income 1,831,200 1,831,200 - No change based on current actualsCommunity Development Fees 1,765,725 1,665,725 (100,000) Decrease based on actual building fees that were originally expected.

Community Services 867,100 867,100 - No change based on current actuals Other Revenues 1,373,300 1,365,300 (8,000)
Increase based on public community contribution/donations ($7k) and Decrease for Electric Veh Charging Station ($15k) Administrative Overhead/Operating Transfers 3,508,300 3,508,300 - No change based on current actuals Total Revenues 31,468,025 $ 31,510,025 $ 42,000 $

GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
Budget
Amount
Mid-Year
Budget
Estimate
Proposed
Adjustment Comments
Administration 1,847,800 $ 1,890,000 $ 42,200 $
Equestrian Landmark Mailing; Legal Advertising for City Clerk; RTRP Outreach Items; Event Expenses and Overtime for Communications Animal Services 974,401 974,401 -
City Council & City Attorney (Legislative) 388,300 388,300 - Community Development 2,321,700 2,336,700 15,000 LAFCO Annexation Applications Community Services 1,853,652 1,853,652 -
Facilities and Maintenance 4,109,400 4,170,400 61,000
Fire Sprinkler Compliance Inspection cost; AC compressor replacement for Senior Center; Water Heater Replacement at City Hall; Title 6 Plan Fire and Emergency Medical Services 6,742,300 6,750,300 8,000 Internet expenses for Station 47 & 57 Finance 630,850 630,850 -
Non-Departmental 4,835,400 4,883,400 48,000 Legislative Services Public Works & Engineering 650,100 761,100 111,000 Additional general contractual inspection services Sheriff Protection 8,733,350 8,765,350 32,000 Homeless Riverbed Clean-ups Total Expenditures 33,087,253 $ 33,404,453 $ 317,200 $

GENERAL FUND SUMMARY
Budget
Amount
Mid-Year
Budget
Estimate
Proposed
Adjustment Comments
Total General Fund Revenues 31,468,025 $ 31,510,025 $ 42,000 $ Projected revenues for FY 2025-26 increase by $42,000 Total General Fund Expenditures 33,087,253 33,404,453 317,200 Projected expenditures for FY 2025-26 increased by $317,200 Total Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (1,619,228) $ (1,894,428) $ (275,200) $ Estimated General Fund Balance for FY 2025-26 decreased by $275,200 City of Norco
FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Amendments Schedule

Attachment B - Page 2 of 3
City of Norco
FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Amendments Schedule

MEASURE R REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
Budget
Amount
Mid-Year
Budget
Estimate
Proposed
Adjustment Comments
Measure R Sales and Use Tax Transactions 8,494,400 $ 8,494,400 $ - $ No change based on current actuals Measure R Expenditures 18,664,400 18,708,400 44,000 Added new projects (Drainage Improvements at Norco Animal Shelter) Total Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (10,170,000) $ (10,214,000) $ (44,000) $

GAS TAX FUND REVENUE CATEGORIES
Budget
Amount
Mid-Year
Budget
Estimate
Proposed
Adjustment Comments
2103 Apportionment 249,374 $ 255,184 $ 5,810 $ Based on State revision - lower gas tax receipts 2105 Apportionment 172,112 171,094 (1,018) Based on State revision - lower gas tax receipts 2106 Apportionment 112,534 111,968 (566) Based on State revision - lower gas tax receipts 2107 Apportionment 234,663 228,668 (5,995) Based on State revision - lower gas tax receipts Total Revenues 768,683 $ 766,914 $ (1,769) $
SB-1 ROAD & MAINTENANCE REHABILIATION FUND REVENUE CATEGORIES Budget
Amount
Mid-Year
Budget
Estimate
Proposed
Adjustment Comments
SB-1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account 698,633 $ 704,733 $ 6,100 $ Based on State revision - recovery in fuel consumption and rate adjustments

INTERNAL SERVICE FUND - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Budget
Amount
Mid-Year
Budget
Estimate
Proposed
Adjustment Comments
IT - Contractual Services 88,000 $ 148,000 $ 60,000 $ Firewall Project Costs

INTERNAL SERVICE FUND - VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
Budget
Amount
Mid-Year
Budget
Estimate
Proposed
Adjustment Comments
Vehicle 224,000 $ 258,000 $ 34,000 $ Fire and Safety Services (FSS) Replacement Vehicle

SUPPLEMENTAL LAW REVENUE CATEGORIES
Budget
Amount
Mid-Year
Budget
Estimate
Proposed
Adjustment Comments
Supplemental Law Revenue 175,000 $ 201,000 26,000 Based on State revision - population growth

Attachment B - Page 3 of 3
City of Norco
FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Amendments Schedule

ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Budget
Amount
Mid-Year
Budget
Estimate
Proposed
Adjustment Comments
Water - Contractual Services 993,000 $ 1,143,000 150,000 Additional funds for Urban Water Management Plan and Emergency Response Plan and Risk Assessment (required per AWIA)

Attachment C - Page 1 of 1
City of Norco
General Fund - Estimated Fund Balance
As of June 30, 2026
Description
Audited Fund Balance as of June 30, 2025 37,700,568 $
Total Estimated FY 2025 - 26 Revenues - Adopted Budget 31,468,025 $ Total Estimated FY 2025 - 26 Expenditures - Adopted Budget (33,087,253) Total Estimated FY 2025 - 26 Estimated Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (1,619,228) Total Estimated FY 2025 - 26 Revenue Adjustments - Mid-Year $ 42,000 Total Estimated FY 2025 - 26 Expenditure Adjustments - Mid-Year (317,200) Total Estimated FY 2025 - 26 Estimated Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (275,200) Total General Fund Estimated Fund Balance as of June 30, 2026 35,806,140 $ Total General Fund Balance $ 35,806,140
Reserves
Reserve for Emergency (25% of Budget) (8,351,113)
Reserve for Local Emergency and Natural Disasters (600,000) Reserve for Economic Development Reserve (4,024,294)
Reserve for Infrastructure (224,445)
Designated for Special Projects* (1,228,505)
Estimated Uncommitted Fund Balance June 30, 2026 21,377,783 $ * Attributed to Trust fund deposits, special projects and donations

Measure R Citizens'
Oversight Committee

STAFF REPORT
Date: January 28, 2026 Agenda Item:

4.C.

To: Honorable Chair and Committee Members
From: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director
Prepared By: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director
Department: Finance
SUBJECT:

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Quarter Measure R Budget Performance Report and MidYear Budget Review and Amendments RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Quarter Measure R Budget Performance Report and Mid-Year Budget Adjustments and recommend transmittal to the City Council.

SUMMARY:

One of the Department’s annual goals is to timely inform the Measure R Citizens' Oversight Committee (“Committee”) on actual operating budget results relative to Measure R’s annual adopted budget. This report provides information on how actual results through December 31, 2025, compared to the adopted budget. Based on current results, there are no proposed amendments as expected revenues are on projected targeted actuals. For the Mid-Year, total expenditures are proposed to increase by $44,000.

BACKGROUND:

The Measure R Transactions and Use Tax budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 was approved by the Measure R Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC) on April 23, 2025.

The COC approved budget was subsequently adopted by the City Council on June 18, 2025. As part of revenue and expenditure reporting and monitoring program, staff has provided the Committee with quarterly budget performance reports. This report provides information as of the second quarter ended December 31, 2025. As a result of timing differences, the first six months of actual recorded data may not serve as accurate prediction of what the year-end numbers are likely to be at June 30, 2026. With this in mind, these numbers have been analyzed in conjunction with other historic and currently available data in order to identify material variances with the adopted budget.

Attachment D

Attachment A provides a summary of revenues and expenditures for each of Measure R approved projects from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Attachment B provides a summary of the project's budget performance from inception through December 31, 2025.

Revenues:

As part of this review, transactions and use tax revenue are on target based on original estimates in the approved fiscal year budget. At the beginning of the fiscal year, total Measure R revenues was estimated at $8,094,400. When the budget was developed in June, there were economic concerns, such as inflation, that consumer spending could slow down causing key revenues such as Measure R transactions and use tax to potentially decline and staff remained conservative in their estimates. Through the month of October 2025, actual Measure R Transactions and Use Tax receipts totaled $2,617,845. Based on actual receipts through October 2025, staff anticipates Measure R tax revenues to be at budget target amounts based on the mid-year review.

Expenditures:

Staff has reviewed the status of the projects for FY 2025-26 Measure R expenditures.

At the beginning of the fiscal year, total Measure R expenditures was estimated at $18,664,440. Staff has the following proposed expenditure adjustments resulting in a $44,000 increase to the Measure R expenditure budget:

1. $44,000 for installation of proper drainage in the small dog kennel area at the City of Norco Animal Control Shelter.

Detailed information regarding the proposed project is provided in a separate staff report for review in this scheduled meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Attachment A provides a summary of the revenues and expenditures for FY 2025-26 Measure R Transactions and Use Tax Budget as of December 31, 2025 and the proposed revenues and expenditures. There are no proposed adjustments to revenues through the 2nd quarter of FY 2025-26. Expenditures are recommended to increase by $44,000. The estimated available fund balance as of June 30, 2026 is $2,637,017.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic Directive No. 3 - Economic Development and Financial Stability: Assure financial stability by expanding development efforts, diversifying revenue sources and continuing prudent financial management.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment D

Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment D

Attachment A
FY 2025-26
Approved
Budget
FY 2025-26
Proposed
Adjustment
FY 2025-26
Amended Budget
FY 2025-26
Actual as of
12/31/25
% of
Budget
Budget
Remaining
Revenues
Estimated Measure R Tax Revenues 8,094,400 $ - $ 8,094,400 $ 2,617,845 $ 32% 5,476,555 $ Investment Earnings 400,000 - 400,000 79,181 20% 320,819 Total Revenues 8,494,400 $ - $ 8,494,400 $ 2,697,026 $ 152% 5,797,374 $ Expenditures
Operating and Maintenance
Committee Stipends $ - 1,400 $ 1,400 $ - $ 0% 1,400 $
Professional Services - 10,000 10,000 2,500 25% 7,500
Trail System Maintenance - 700,000 700,000 243,540 35% 456,460 Subtotal - 711,400 711,400 246,040 35% 465,360
Measure R Capital Projects
Facilities and Information Technology Improvements
City Hall Remodel - Efficiency Assessment $ 85,000 $ 105,910 - $ $ 4,252 4% 101,657 $ City Hall/Sheriff Sub-Station Improvements 75,000 233,770 - 88,466 38% 145,304 Citywide ADA Improvement Project 200,000 173,850 - 1,067 1% 172,782 Facilities and Maintenance Office 800,000 800,000 - 0% 800,000 - HAVC System Replacement 900,000 901,283 - 9,014 1% 892,268 Ingalls Event Center Wayfinding Project - 151,352 - 139,015 92% 12,336 Moreno Arena Emergency Bleacher Lighting 300,000 496,920 - 196,083 39% 300,837 The Nellie Weaver Hall Improvements 600,000 590,612 - 26,600 5% 564,012 Facility Roofing Project 600,000 600,000 - 0% 600,000 - Fire Station 47 Apparatus Bay Doors 100,000 100,000 - 0% 100,000 - ERP/Financial System Assessment 60,000 - 60,000 1% 59,432 568 Information Technology Server Room 100,000 100,000 - 0% 100,000 - Telephone System Upgrade and Migration 80,000 - 80,000 11% 70,829 9,171 Citywide Facility Painting and Treatment 250,000 250,000 - 0% 250,000 - Security System Upgrade 300,000 - 308,261 87,921 29% 220,340 Structured Connectivity System 127,500 128,176 - 0% 128,176 - Drainage Improvements at Norco Animal Shelter - NEW 44,000 - 44,000 0% 44,000 - Land Improvements
Arena Structural Maintenance 10,000 - 10,000 0% 10,000 - Ingalls Event Center Camera System - 209,074 - 6,584 3% 202,490 Heli-Hydrant 250,000 250,000 - 0% 250,000 -
Park Improvements -
Citywide Park Enhancements 200,000 246,947 - 53,552 22% 193,395 Community Service & Facilities Assessment 64,000 - 55,590 19,835 36% 35,755 Parking Lot Slurry Seal Project 50,000 - 62,647 0% 62,647 - Pikes Peak Park ADA Synthetic Poured In Place Surface
Project - - 56,927 24,024 42% 32,903
Park Lightpost Replacement & Repair 150,000 147,930 - 0% 147,930 - Street Improvements
Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project 120,000 122,377 - 0% 122,377 - Center Ave - Sixth St to Seventh St. 10,000 - 28,430 0% 28,430 - Fifth Street - Temescal Ave to I-15 Fwy 62,000 - 57,320 0% 57,320 - Fourth Street - Corona Ave to I-15 Fwy 1,875,000 1,819,890 - 0% 1,819,890 - Hillside Ave - Sixth St. to Seventh St. 25,000 - 12,483 0% 12,483 - Hillside Ave - Third St. to Fourth St. 2,200,000 2,175,962 - 0% 2,175,962 - Second Street Pavement Project - River to Pacific Ave 2,450,000 2,436,937 - 2,078,294 85% 358,643 Temescal Ave - Fifth St. to Sixth St. 1,028,000 1,025,488 - 1,950 0% 1,023,538 Third Street Pavement Project - Valley View to College 1,100,000 601,672 - 6,782 1% 594,890 Traffic Signal Management & Safety Upgrade 330,000 330,000 - 326,173 99% 3,827 Valley View Ave - Fifth St. to Sixth St. 1,950,000 1,938,547 - 0% 1,938,547 - Woodward Ave Pavement Project 500,000 544,735 - 261,023 48% 283,712 Norco Park-N-Ride 41,500 - 31,088 0% 31,088 -
Trails Improvements
Silverlakes Causeway 260,000 264,276 - 10,944 4% 253,331 Norco Elementary Trail Improvement 100,000 100,000 - 0% 100,000 - Trail Fencing Replacement for FY 25-26 600,000 600,000 - 4,581 1% 595,419 Subtotal $ 17,953,000 $ 44,000 $ 18,252,454 $ 3,355,901 18% 14,896,550 $ Total Expenditures $ 18,664,400 $ 44,000 $ 18,963,854 $ 3,601,941 19% 15,361,910 $ Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures $ (10,469,454)
Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2025 13,106,471
Estimated Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $ 2,637,017 Measure R Transactions and Use Tax
FY 2025-26 2nd Quarter Budget to Actual Report
Attachment D

Attachment B
Projects
Project
Number
Total Approved
Budget
FY 2025-26
Approved
Budget
FY 2025-26
Proposed
Adjustment
Expenditures as
of 06/30/25
FY 2025-26
Actual as of
12/31/25
Cumulative
Expenditures as
of 12/31/25
Budget
Remaining
Measure R Capital Projects
Facilities and Information Technology Improvements
City Hall Remodel - Efficiency Assessment 54303.10 $ 185,000 $ 105,910 $ - 79,091 $ 4,252 $ 83,343 $ 101,657 City Hall/Sheriff Sub-Station Improvements 54303.2 $ 481,788 233,770 - 248,018 88,466 336,484 145,304 Citywide ADA Improvement Project 54300.2 537,659 173,850 - 363,809 1,067 364,877 172,782 Facilities and Maintenance Office 54303.11 800,000 800,000 - - - - 800,000 HAVC System Replacement 54303.15 957,085 901,283 - 55,802 9,014 64,817 892,268 Ingalls Event Center Wayfining Project 54303.16 152,000 151,352 - 648 139,015 139,664 12,336 Moreno Arena Emergency Bleacher Lighting 54111.5 506,680 496,920 - 9,760 196,083 205,843 300,837 The Nellie Weaver Hall Improvements 54303.6 834,159 590,612 - 243,547 26,600 270,147 564,012 Facility Roofing Project 54303.22 600,000 600,000 - - - - 600,000 Fire Station 47 Apparatus Bay Doors 54303.23 100,000 100,000 - - - - 100,000 ERP/Financial System Assessment 54303.24 60,000 60,000 - - 568 568 59,432 Information Technology Server Room 54303.25 100,000 100,000 - - - - 100,000 Telephone System Upgrade and Migration 54303.26 80,000 80,000 - - 9,171 9,171 70,829 Citywide Facility Painting and Treatment 54303.8 507,315 250,000 - 257,315 - 257,315 250,000 Security System Upgrade 54303.12 410,001 308,261 - 101,740 87,921 189,661 220,340 Structured Connectivity System 54303.19 162,500 128,176 - 34,324 - 34,324 128,176 Drainage Improvements at Norco Animal Shelter NEW - - 44,000 - - - 44,000 Land Improvements
Arena Structural Maintenance 54111.8 40,000 - 10,000 30,000 - 30,000 10,000 Ingalls Event Center Camera System 54410.10 300,000 - 209,074 90,926 6,584 97,510 202,490 Heli-Hydrant 54700.1 250,000 - 250,000 - - - 250,000
Park Improvements
Citywide Park Enhancements 54410.5 810,642 246,947 - 563,695 53,552 617,247 193,395 Community Service & Facilities Assessment 54303.14 226,085 55,590 - 170,495 19,835 190,330 35,755 Parking Lot Slurry Seal Project 54410.8 100,000 62,647 - 37,353 - 37,353 62,647 Pikes Peak Park ADA Synthetic Poured In Place Surface
Project 4407.8 830,000 56,927 - 773,073 24,024 797,097 32,903 Park Lightpost Replacement & Repair 54410.7 150,000 147,930 - 2,070 - 2,070 147,930 Street Improvements
Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project 54900.22 316,004 122,377 - 193,627 - 193,627 122,377 Center Ave - Sixth St to Seventh St. 54900.27 128,664 28,430 - 100,234 - 100,234 28,430 Fifth Street - Temescal Ave to I-15 Fwy 54900.23 213,765 57,320 - 156,445 - 156,445 57,320 Fourth Street - Corona Ave to I-15 Fwy 54900.24 1,875,000 1,819,890 - 55,110 - 55,110 1,819,890 Hillside Ave - Sixth St. to Seventh St. 54900.31 113,618 12,483 - 101,135 - 101,135 12,483 Hillside Ave - Third St. to Fourth St. 54900.28 2,320,841 2,175,962 - 144,879 - 144,879 2,175,962 Second Street Pavement Project - River to Pacific Ave 54900.25 2,596,981 2,436,937 - 160,044 2,078,294 2,238,338 358,643 Temescal Ave - Fifth St. to Sixth St. 54900.29 1,122,515 1,025,488 - 97,027 1,950 98,977 1,023,538 Third Street Pavement Project - Valley View to College 54900.26 1,200,000 601,672 - 598,328 6,782 605,110 594,890 Traffic Signal Management & Safety Upgrade 54900.33 330,000 330,000 - - 326,173 326,173 3,827 Valley View Ave - Fifth St. to Sixth St. 54900.30 2,035,276 1,938,547 - 96,729 - 96,729 1,938,547 Woodward Ave Pavement Project 54900.19 591,440 544,735 - 46,705 261,023 307,728 283,712 Norco Park-N-Ride 54900.32 82,870 31,088 - 51,782 - 51,782 31,088 Trails Improvements
Silverlakes Causeway 54600.1 274,163 264,276 - 9,888 10,944 20,832 253,331 Norco Elementary Trail Improvement 54600.9 100,000 100,000 - - - - 100,000 Trail Fencing Replacement for FY 25-26 54600.10 600,000 600,000 - - 4,581 4,581 595,419 Total Expenditures $ 23,082,051 $ 18,208,454 $ 44,000 $ 4,873,601 $ 3,355,901 $ 8,229,501 $ 14,896,550 Measure R Transactions and Use Tax
FY 2025-26 2nd Quarter Project Life-to-Date Status
Attachment D

Attachment E
FTE
Authorized
FY 2022-23
FTE
Authorized
FY 2023-24
FTE
Authorized
FY 2024-25
FTE
Authorized
FY 2025-26
FTE
Proposed
FY 2025-26
Change
Elected Officials
City Council Members 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 -
Total Elected Officials 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 -
Administration
City Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
City Clerk/Assistant to the City Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Deputy City Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Human Resources Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Human Resources Analyst - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Communications Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Communications Specialist - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Senior Administartive Assistant/Administrative Assistant (City Clerk/HR) 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 - IT Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Computer Information Systems Administrator - - - - - -
IT Technician 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 -
Business Systems Analyst - 1.00 - - - -
IT Analyst 1.00 - 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
PART-TIME (20 HOURS)
Intern 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 -
Communications Specialist 0.50 0.50 - - - -
Clerical Aide (Historic Society) 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 - Total Administration 12.50 12.50 15.00 15.00 15.00 -
Total Full Time FTE, Administration 10.00 10.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 - Total Part Time FTE, Administration 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 - Total FTE, Administration 12.50 12.50 15.00 15.00 15.00 - Community Development
Director of Community Development 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Building Official 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Senior Planner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Assistant Planner - 1.00 - - - -
Associate Planner 1.00 - 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Community Development Speicalist/Sr Community Development Speicalist 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 - Building Inspector 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Code Enforcement Supervisor - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Senior Code Enforcement Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Code Enforcement Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Administartive Assistant - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
PART-TIME (20 HOURS)
Code Enforcement Supervisor (PT) 0.50 0.50 - - - -
Administrative Aide 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
Total Community Development 10.00 10.00 11.50 11.50 11.50 - Total Full Time FTE, Planning 9.00 9.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 - Total Part Time FTE, Planning 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 - Total FTE, Planning 10.00 10.00 11.50 11.50 11.50 -

CITY OF NORCO
Authorized Position List
Fiscal Year 2025/2026

Attachment E
FTE
Authorized
FY 2022-23
FTE
Authorized
FY 2023-24
FTE
Authorized
FY 2024-25
FTE
Authorized
FY 2025-26
FTE
Proposed
FY 2025-26
Change

CITY OF NORCO
Authorized Position List
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Finance
Director of Finance 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Administrative Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Accounting Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Senior Accountant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Accountant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00
Customer Service Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Account Clerks I, II, III 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 (1.00) PART-TIME (20 HOURS) -
Account Clerk 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
Total Finance 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 -
-
Total Full Time FTE, Fiscal and Support Services 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 - Total Part Time FTE, Fiscal and Support Services 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 - Total FTE, Fiscal and Support Services 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 - Community Services
Deputy City Manager/Director of Parks, Rec & Community Svcs - - - - - - Director of Community Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Executive Assistant - 1.00 - - - -
Administrative Analyst 1.00 - - - - -
Administrative Assistant/Sr. Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 - Community Services Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Community Services Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Community Services Coordinator 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 - Bus Driver 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Animal Contro Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Animal Control Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Animal Control Officer 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 -
PART-TIME (32 HOURS) -
Recreation & Community Services Coordinator - - - - - - Animal Control Officer Trainee - - - - - -
Sports Coordinator - - - - - -
PART-TIME (20 HOURS) -
Animal Care Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Bus Driver 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
Administrative Aide 0.50 0.50 - - - -
Intern 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
Kennel Attendant/Aide 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 -
Community Services Aide 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 - Community Services Leader I, II, III 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 - Community Services Specialist 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 - Senior Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Total Community Services 34.50 34.50 34.00 34.00 34.00 - Total Full Time FTE, Community Services 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 - Total Part Time FTE,Community Services 21.50 21.50 21.00 21.00 21.00 - Total FTE, Community Services 34.50 34.50 34.00 34.00 34.00 -

Attachment E
FTE
Authorized
FY 2022-23
FTE
Authorized
FY 2023-24
FTE
Authorized
FY 2024-25
FTE
Authorized
FY 2025-26
FTE
Proposed
FY 2025-26
Change

CITY OF NORCO
Authorized Position List
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Facilities & Maintenance
Director of Facilities & Maintenance 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Administraive Analyst - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Parks & Public Buildings Maintenance Superintendent - - - - - - Parks Maintenance Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Facilities Maintenance Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Events Services Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Events Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Parks Maintenance Worker I, II 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 - Facilities Maintenance Worker I, II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - LMD Inspector 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
PART-TIME (32 HOURS) -
Irrigation Technician - - - - - -
PART-TIME (20 HOURS) -
LMD Inspector - - - - - -
Park Maintenance Worker PT 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 -
Facilities Attendant 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 -
Facilities & Maintenance Assistant 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 - Total Facilities & Maintenance 19.00 19.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 - Total Full Time FTE, Facilities & Maintenance 12.00 12.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 - Total Part Time FTE, Facilities & Maintenance 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 - Total FTE, Facilities & Maintenance 19.00 19.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 - Public Works
Director of Public Works 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Deputy Director of Public Works/Deputy City Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Senior Civil Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Associate Civil Engineer - - - - - -
Utility & Public Works Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Utility & Public Works Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - PW Inspector II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Utility Maintenance Workers (I, II, III) 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 - Water Quality Control Technician I/II 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 - Wastewater Maintenance Technician I/II 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 - Senior Permit Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Permit Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Utility Compliance Coordinator/Senior Utility Compliance Coordinator 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 - Total Public Works 25.00 24.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 -
Total Full Time FTE, Public Works 25.00 24.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 - Total Part Time FTE, Public Works - - - - - -
Total FTE, Public Works 25.00 24.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 - Sheriff
Executive Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
PART-TIME (20 HOURS) -
Community Services Officer 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
Total Sheriff 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 -
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Total Full Time FTE, Police 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Total Part Time FTE, Park, Police 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 - Total FTE, Police 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 -

Attachment E
FTE
Authorized
FY 2022-23
FTE
Authorized
FY 2023-24
FTE
Authorized
FY 2024-25
FTE
Authorized
FY 2025-26
FTE
Proposed
FY 2025-26
Change

CITY OF NORCO
Authorized Position List
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Fire
PART-TIME (20 HOURS)
Emergency Services Assistant 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 - Total Fire 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
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Total Full Time FTE, Fire - - - - - -
Total Part Time FTE, Park, Fire 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 - Total FTE, Fire 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
City-Wide Totals -
GRAND TOTAL 119.50 120.50 127.00 127.00 127.00 -
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Total Elected Officials 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 -
Total Full-Time Employees 82.00 81.00 90.00 90.00 90.00 - Total Part-Time Employees 33.50 33.50 32.00 32.00 32.00 - Total Employees 119.50 120.50 127.00 127.00 127.00 -

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORCO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIOUS MIDYEAR AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING

CHANGES IN APPROPRIATIONS AND REVENUES

THERETO
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2025-26 annual operating budget for the City of Norco, California was adopted by the City Council on June 18, 2025; and WHEREAS, certain revenue items listed and attached hereto have been revised to reflect estimated increases/decreases in the adopted budget; and WHEREAS, certain expenditure/expense items listed and attached hereto have been revised to reflect estimated increases/decreases in the adopted budget; and
WHEREAS, these revenue and expenditure/expense changes are necessary to accurately reflect the City's estimated expenditure and revenue budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
WHEREAS, the estimated year-end fund balance has been revised to include the mid-year adjustments to the budget, and is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Authorized Position List has been revised to include the mid-year adjustments to the proposed FTEs, and is attached hereto; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Norco, California, approved the budget changes listed on Attachment B.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on March 4, 2026.

Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
City of Norco
ATTEST:

Janet Martinez, Interim City Clerk

Resolution No. 2026-XX, Approve Various Mid-Year
Amendments FY 2025-26 Page 2
March 4, 2026
I, Janet Martinez, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on March 4, 2026, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal City of Norco, California, on March 4, 2026.

Janet Martinez, CMC, Interim City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Attachments:

Attachment B: FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Amendments Schedule Attachment C: Estimated Fund Balance for June 30, 2026

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: March 4, 2026 Agenda Item:

5.B.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lisette Free, City Manager
Prepared By: Colin Burns, City Attorney
Department: Administration
SUBJECT:

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco Increasing Council Member Compensation
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Alternative No. 1: Introduce and Approve for First Reading an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco Increasing Council Member Compensation to $1,210 per month, or another amount as directed.

SUMMARY:

Enact an Ordinance increasing Council Member Compensation.

BACKGROUND:

A city council may enact an ordinance providing that each member of the city council shall receive a salary based on the population of the city. (Gov Code 36516(a)(1).)[1] In cities with a population up to and including 35,000 people, compensation is up to and including nine hundred fifty dollars ($950.00) per month. (Gov Code 36516(a)(2)(A).)[2] The City of Norco has a population of approximately 25,042 people.

The salary of council members may be increased beyond the $950 provided in Government Code section 36516, subdvs. (a)(2)(A) by ordinance, but the amount of the increase shall not exceed the greater of either an amount equal to 5% for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary or an amount equal to inflation since January 1, 2024, based upon the California Consumer Price index, which shall not exceed 10 percent for each calendar year.[3]The 5-percent increase is not compounded; it is 5-percent times the number of years since the last adjustment. (89 Ops. Cal. Atty. Gen. 159 (2006).)
Under the statute, the 5% increase runs from last year compensation was increased. In 2001, the City Council set its compensation at $550 per month and that was the last

increase to compensation. At least 24 years have passed since the last adjustment, which would allow an adjustment in compensation of up to 120-percent (5% x 24 years = 120%) or $1,210. per month. Inflation since January 1, 2024 is substantially less and, considering Council has not increased its compensation in a quarter of a century, two years of inflation does not provide for an adequate adjustment to compensation.

Because the maximum increase using the 5% calculation is greater than $950, Council may increase council compensation to a maximum $1,210 as allowed by state law.

It should be noted that, if Council had increased its compensation by 5% each year (rather than waiting 25 years), the Council’s compensation, as allowed by Government Code section 36516, would amount to: $1,862.50.

Based on the recent and significant inflation in the costs of goods and services, as well as the many out of pocket costs paid by Council Members to conduct the business of being a Council Member, combined with the substantial passage of time since the last increase, and considering that the total increase allowed by State law if adjustments had been made each year would have resulted in compensation of $1,862.50 per month, staff recommends the City Council increase its compensation to the maximum allowed amount of $1,210 per month.

ALTERNATIVES:

Alternative No. 1: Introduce and Approve for First Reading an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco Increasing Council Member Compensation to $1,210 per month, or another amount as directed.

Alternative No. 2: Do not approve the first read of the Ordinance. ____________________________________
[1] The rules are different for Charter Cities as Council compensation is considered a matter of local concern. (57 Ops. Cal. Atty.

Gen. 11 (1974).) While Norco is a Charter City, Norco’s Charter provides that, except for certain areas (prevailing wages, CouncilManager from of government, amendment of certain Municipal Code sections), Norco follows general laws of the state. Therefore, state general law, including Gov Code 36516, apply.
[2] Amounts paid by a city for retirement, health and welfare, and federal social security benefits are not included for purposes of determining salary, provided that the same benefits are available and paid by the city for its employees. (Gov Code 36516(d).) Nor are amounts paid by a city to reimburse a council member for actual and necessary expenses. (Gov Code 36516(e).) [3] Gov. Code § 36516, subdvs. (a)(4).

FISCAL IMPACT:

The increase in council compensation, including employer paid taxes, would be an additional cost of $660 per council member per month for a total of $39,600 on an annual basis. These costs would require a budget amendment, which will be brought back if Council approves an ordinance for second reading. The Budget Amendment would increase expenditures from the General Fund unappropriated fund balance into the City Council salary and benefit expenditure accounts.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This items is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction No. 4 - "Communication and Stakeholder Experience."
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

Ordinance No. 1140

ORDINANCE NO 2026-__

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF NORCO INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF CITY

COUNCIL MEMBERS
WHEREAS, Government Code section 36516, subdvs. (a)(2)(A) provides that, by ordinance, the City Council may increase Council Compensation by 5% for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary; and WHEREAS, since 2001, council compensation for City Council Members of the City of Norco has been five hundred fifty dollars ($550.00) per month and no increase in council member compensation has occurred since that time; WHEREAS, over 24 years have passed since the last adjustment to Council compensation; and
WHEREAS, Costs and inflation have risen significantly since 2001; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Norco finds that there is a need for increased compensation for City Council members due to no increase in council compensation since 2001, the rise of inflation, and recent changes to Government Code 36516 authorizing increases in council member compensation to reflect recent economic trends;
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 36516.5 allows for an increase in compensation for the entirety of the Council “whenever one or more members of the city council becomes eligible for a salary increase by virtue of the council member beginning a new term of office.” The new term of office for newly elected council members (after the November 2026 election) is anticipated to begin in December of 2026.

NOW, THERFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Council hereby deletes and replaces in its entirety Section

2.06.030 of the Norco Municipal Code to read as follows:

2.06.030 Salaries.

Pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Section 36516 and 36516.5, Council Members shall receive as compensation $1,210.00 per month and such benefits as allowed by law and provided by the city. Beginning with the first day of the month following the date when the term of office commences for a member of the City Council elected at

the November 2026 general municipal election, the compensation of City Council Members shall be $1,210.00 per month and such benefits as allowed by law and provided by the city.

Section 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause it to be published as required by law.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting this _______ day of ______________, 2026.

ATTEST:
___________________________ _____________________________ Janet Martinez Robin Grundmeyer
Interim City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

HARPER & BURNS LLP
___________________________
Colin Burns
City Attorney

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: March 4, 2026 Agenda Item:

5.C.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Colby Cataldi, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Colby Cataldi, Community Development Director Department: Community Development
SUBJECT:

Consideration of Motion to Reconsider Prior Approvals for Annexation 27 (Bluff Street), General Plan Amendment 2023-01, and Zone Change 2023-01 (Pre-Zone) RECOMMENDATION:

1. Consider a motion to reconsider the prior approvals related to Annexation 27, General Plan Amendment 2023-01, and Zone Change 2023-01 (Pre-Zone).

2. Direct staff, if the motion to reconsider passes, to initiate the process to conduct a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with Chapter 18.43 of the Norco Municipal Code and applicable state law.

SUMMARY:

This item provides the City Council the opportunity to determine whether to grant a motion to reconsider its prior approvals related to Annexation 27 (Bluff Street), General Plan Amendment 2023-01, and Zone Change 2023-01 (Pre-Zone).

If the motion to reconsider is approved, staff will initiate the process to schedule a duly noticed public hearing for the City Council to consider the matter.

BACKGROUND:

On July 16, 2025, following a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council considered Agenda Item 5.B: Bluff Street Annexation #27, General Plan Amendment 2023-01, and Zone Change 2023-01 (Pre-Zone).

At that meeting, the City Council:
 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-51, approving Annexation 27 and authorizing initiation of an application with the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO);

 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-52, approving General Plan Amendment 2023-01; and
 Approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1132, approving Zone Change (PreZone) 2023-01.

The motion was approved by a 3-2 vote (AYES: Newton, Grundmeyer, Bash; NOES:

Bowen, Sullivan).

On August 6, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1132 on second reading.

Although Resolution No. 2025-51 authorized submittal of an annexation application to LAFCO, no application has been submitted, and no LAFCO proceedings have occurred.

On February 18, 2026, the City Council directed that this matter be brought back on a future agenda for formal consideration of a motion to reconsider.

This item is presented for the limited purpose of allowing the City Council to determine whether to grant a motion to reconsider its prior approvals. If the motion is approved, the matter will be scheduled for a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with Chapter 18.43 of the Norco Municipal Code and applicable state law.

DISCUSSION:

The City Council retains legislative discretion over its prior approvals. Approval of a motion to reconsider does not alter the prior approvals but instead reopens the matter for future consideration following proper public notice.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None associated with reconsideration. Fiscal impacts would depend on Council direction regarding annexation.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction No. 3 – "Economic Development and Financial Stability."
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

RESOLUTION 2025-51
RESOLUTION 2025-52
Ordinance 1132

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-51

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,

CALIFORNIA REQUESTING THE RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY

FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR
THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 56.82 ACRES TO THE CITY OF NORCO, KNOWN AS ANNEXATION 27.

WHEREAS, the City of Norco desires to initiate a proposal pursuant to the CorteseKnox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for the annexation of unincorporated territory located generally on the north side of Bluff Street, west of River Road, in the County of Riverside; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed to the City of Norco is inhabited, and a description of the boundaries of the territory is set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, this proposal is consistent with the sphere of in?uence of the affected city; and
WHEREAS, the reasons for the proposed annexation are as follows:

A. The subject territory is adjacent to the City of Norco and within the sphere of in?uence of the City of Norco.

B. The subject territory can feasibly and reasonably be provided services by City of Norco public services and utilities in that existing City water and sewer lines can serve the area to be annexed without need for extension or expansion.

C The annexation of the subject territory is advantageous to the public health, safety, and welfare in that public health, safety, and convenience will be improved by the connection of the annexed properties to the City water and sewer systems.

D. The proposed annexation is consistent with the General Plan Policies 2.8.1 and

2.8.2 in that the annexation supports the City’s small plot agricultural/animal-keep— ing lifestyle, and that adequate service and proper land use plans have been developed.

WHEREAS, the City of Norco acting as the Lead Agency has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Norco Environmental Guidelines pursuant to Class 19.

NOW, THEREFORE, this Resolution of Application is hereby adopted and approved by the City Council of the City of Norco, and the Local Agency Formation Commission of Riverside County is hereby requested to take proceedings for the

annexation of territory as described in Exhibit A and in the manner provided by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting held on July 16, 2025.

July 16, 2025
Dana Roa
City Clerk
City of Norco, California
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Greg ewton, Mayor
City of Norco, California
T EST:

Resolution No. 2025-51, Annexation 27, Initiation of LAFCO Application

Resolution No. 2025-51, Annexation 27, Initiation of LAFCOApplication

July 16, 2025
I Dana ROA, CMC City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, does certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting thereof held on July 16, 2025 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, AND BASH
NOES: BOWEN AND SULLIVAN
SENT: NONE
AB AlN: NONE
lN Wl NESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and af?xed the official seal fthe ty of Norco, California, on July 16,2025.
an oa, CMC
City Clerk
City of Norco, California

ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF NORCO ANNEXATION 27
(BLUFF STREET ANNEXATION)
Annexation Territory: All of the parcels identi?ed in the following table, shown in heavy black outline on the following map, plus all adjacent public rights-of—way Address
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4628 Bluff St.
4638 Bluff St.
4656 Bluff St.
4898 Bluff St.
4988 Bluff St.
5010 Bluff St.
5036 Bluff St.
5066 Bluff St.
5092 Bluff St.
5122 Bluff St.
5142 Bluff St.
5182 BluffSt.
5206 Bluff Ct.
5236 Bluff St.
5266 Bluff St.
5296 Bluff St.
5336 Bluff St.
5386 Bluff St.
5416 Bluff St.
5434 Bluff St.

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121050003
121050032
121050031
121050035
121050034
121050001
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121320007
121320006
121320005
121320004
121320003
121320002
121320009
121030016
121030014
121030013
121030012
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-52

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-01
FOR APPROXIMATELY 56.82 ACRES OF TERRITORY NORTH OF

BLUFF STREET AND WEST OF RIVER ROAD IN THE COUNTY OF

RIVERSIDE TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF NORCO AS PART OF ANNEXATION 27.

WHEREAS, the City of Norco desires to initiate a proposal pursuant to the CorteseKnox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for the annexation of unincorporated territory located generally on the north side of Bluff Street, west of River Road, in the County of Riverside as referenced in attached Exhibit A.

WHEREAS, the City of Norco initiated a General Plan Amendment 2023-01 as part ofAnnexation 27, under the provisions ofTitle 18 ofthe Norco Municipal Code to establish land use designations for the properties in the territory proposed to be annexed to the City as shown in Attachment B; and
WHEREAS, said application has been duly submitted to said City’s Planning Commission for decision at a public hearing for which proper notice was given; and WHEREAS, said application was scheduled for a public hearing with the Planning Commission on February 14, 2024, on or about 7 pm. within the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California, 92860, and said Commission did hold a public hearing and received oral and written testimony pertaining to said application; and WHEREAS, at said meeting, the Planning Commission denied Resolution 2024- 06, thereby recommending that the City Council not initiate Annexation 27 and corresponding General Plan Amendment 2023-01 to establish land use designations for the properties in the territory proposed to be annexed to the City as shown in Attachment; and
WHEREAS, hearing of said General Plan Amendment was duly noticed and sceduled for a public hearing by the City Council at their meeting of July 16, 2025 on or about 7 pm. within the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California, 92860; and notice of public hearing on said action has been given in the manner and for times required by law; and
WHEREAS, at said time and place, said City Council heard and considered both oral and written evidence pertaining to General Plan Amendment 2023-01 to establish land use designations for the properties in the territory proposed to be annexed to the City of Norco as shown in Attachment B; and
WHEREAS, the/Cityof Norco, acting as the Lead Agency, has determined that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Norco Environmental Guidelines per Class 19.

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Resolution No. 2025—52,GPA 2023-01 for Annexation 27

July 16, 2025
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco does hereby make the following FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS:
l. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS:

This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Norco Environmental Guidelines per Class 19. ll FINDINGS FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-01
A. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan in that the proposed RA and WR land use designations are consistent with protecting the small plot agricultural/animaI-keeping lifestyle and protecting sensitive open space.

The proposal is reasonably compatible with the area immediately surrounding the project site in that the proposed RA and WR land use designations are identical to the designations of nearby residential—agricultural and waterfront properties.

The proposal is not detrimental to the public convenience or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the surrounding neighborhood in that the proposed RA and WR land use designations are identical to the designations of nearby residential-agricultural and waterfront properties, are functionally equivalent to the existing Riverside County land use designations for each property, and are appropriate for the properties and neighborhood.

The proposal is not injurious to surrounding properties, nor does it adversely impact the use of adjoining parcels in that the proposed RA and WR land use designations are identical to the designations of nearby residential-agricultural and waterfront properties, are functionally equivalent to the existing Riverside County land use designations for each property, and are appropriate for the properties and neighborhood.

III. DETERMINATION: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Norco, California, in session assembled July 16, 2025 hereby approves General Plan Amendment 2023-01 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting held on July 16,2025.

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Greg ewton, Mayor
City of Norco, California
Resolution No. 2025—52,GPA 2023—01for Annexation 27

July 16, 2025
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City of Norco, California
TEST

I, DANA ROA, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, does certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting thereof held on July 16, 2025 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, AND BASH
NOES: BOWEN AND SULLIVAN
ABSENT: NONE
- IN: NONE
lN WlTN SS WHEREOF, l have hereunto set my hand and af?xed the of?cial al of the C'ty fNorco, California, on July 16, 2025.

July 16, 2025
0 MC
City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Resolution No. 2025-52, GPA 2023-01 for Annexation 27

ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF NORCO ANNEXATION 27
(BLUFF STREET ANNEXATION)
Annexation Territory: All of the parcels identi?ed in the following table, shown in heavy black outline on the following map, plus all adjacent public rights-of—way.

Address
None
None
None
4628 BluffSt.
4638 BluffSt.
4656 Bluff St.
4898 Bluff St.
4988 Bluff St.
5010 Bluff St.
5036 Bluff St.
5066 Bluff St.
5092 Bluff St.
5122 Bluff St.
5142 Bluff St.
5182 Bluff St.
5206 BluffCt.
5236 Bluff St.
5266 BluffSt.
5296 BluffSt.
5336 BluffSt.
5386 BluffSt.
5416 Bluff St.
5434 Bluff St.

None
Assessofs
Parcel Number
121050005
121050003
121050032
121050031
121050035
121050034
121050001
121320008
121320007
121320006
121320005
121320004
121320003
121320002
121320009
121030016
121030014
121030013
121030012
121030008
121030009
121030010
121030011
121030004
City of Easwale

CITY OF NORCO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-01
To establish land use designations for the following currently unincorporated properties.

ATTACHMENT B
Address
None
None
None
4628 Bluff St.
4638 Bluff St.
4656 BluffSt.
4898 Bluff St.
4988 Bluff St.
5010 BluffSt.
5036 Bluff St.

HE6BM?St
5092 Bluff St.
5122 BluffSt.
5142 Bluff St.
5182 Bluff St.
5206 BluffCt.
5236 BluffSt.
5266 Bluff St.
5296 Bluff St.
5336 Bluff St.
5386 Bluff St.
5416 Bluff St.
5434 BluffSt.

None
Assessor’s
Parcel Number
121050005
121050003
121050032
121050031
121050035
121050034
121050001
121320008
121320007
121320006
121320005
121320004
121320003
121320002
121320009
121030016
121030014
121030013
121030012
121030008
121030009
121030010
121030011
121030004
Proposed Nor
co GP Land
Use De?gna-
?on
WR
WR
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
RA
Attachment B (1 of 2)

CITY OF NORCO GENERALPLANLANDUSE DESIGNATION
FlA(Residential Agricultural)
WR (Water Related)
Attachment B (2 of 2)

CITY OF NORCO PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS Legend

ORDINANCE NO. 1132

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2023-01 TO PRE-ZONE
APPROXIMATELY 56.82 ACRES OF TERRITORY NORTH OF BLUFF

STREET AND WEST OF RIVER ROAD IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

TO BE ANNEXEDTO THE CITY OF NORCO AS PART OF ANNEXATION

27. WHEREAS, the City of Norco desires to initiate a proposal pursuant to the CorteseKnox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for the annexation of unincorporated territory located generally on the north side of Bluff Street, west of River Road, in the County of Riverside as referenced in attached Exhibit A.

WHEREAS, the City of Norco initiated a Zone Change 2023-01 as part of Annexation 27 and General Plan Amendment 2023-01, under the provisions of Title 18 of the Norco Municipal Code to establish zoning designations (pre—zone) as shown in Attachment C for the properties in the territory proposed to be annexed to the City; and WHEREAS, said application has been duly submitted to said City’s Planning Commission for decision at a public hearing for which proper notice was given; and WHEREAS, said application was scheduled for a public hearing with the Planning Commission on February 14, 2024, on or about 7 pm. within the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California, 92860, and said Commission did hold a public hearing and received oral and written testimony pertaining to said application; and WHEREAS, at said meeting, the Planning Commission denied Resolution 2024- 06, thereby recommending that the City Council not initiate Annexation 27 and corresponding Zone Change 2023—01to establish zoning designations (pre-zone) as shown on Attachment C for the properties in the territory proposed to be annexed to the City; and
WHEREAS, hearing of said Zone Change was duly noticed and scheduled for a public hearing by the City Council at their meeting of July 16, 2025 on or about 7 pm. within the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California, 92860; and notice of public hearing on said action has been given in the manner and for times required by law; and
WHEREAS, at said time and place, said City Council heard and considered both oral and written evidence pertaining to Zone Change 2023-01 to establish zoning designations (pre-zone) as shown on Attachment C for the properties in the territory proposed to be annexed to the City of Norco; and

Ordinance No. 1132, ZC 2023-01 for Annexation 27

August 6, 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Norco, acting as the Lead Agency, has determined that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Norco Environmental Guidelines per Class 19.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco does hereby make the following FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS:

I. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS:

This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Norco Environmental Guidelines per Class 19. ||. FINDINGS FOR ZONE CHANGE 2023-01 (PRE-ZONE):

A. The requested zone change is necessary and desirable for the development of the community in harmony with the objective of the General Plan in that the proposed A—1-20and OS zones, equivalent to the existing Riverside County A—2and W—Izones, are compatible with the proposed RA (Residential Agricultural) and WR (Water Related) General Plan land use designations. The proposed A—1-20zone is consistent with the existing residential development on the properties and with General Plan Policy 2.8.1 in that the zone supports the City‘s small plot agriculturaI/animaI-keeping lifestyle. The proposed OS zone is appropriate given that these properties adjacent to the Santa Ana River, subject to ?ooding, are not suitable for intense development.

The requested zone change will be compatible and complementary to exist ing conditions in the surrounding area in that the proposed A-1-20 zone— is identical to that of adjacent properties, and the proposed OS zone is identical to that of other properties adjacent to the Santa Ana River.

The site is adequate in size to accommodate uses permitted in the zone requested, and that all applicable property development standards can be com— plied with in that properties to be zoned A-1-20 or OS generally meet the minimum property size requirements of the applicable zone.

The site properly relates to streets and highways designed and fully improved to carry the type and quantity of traf?c that is expected to be generated in this area; and that utilities exist or are planned which will adequately serve the property as rezoned in that no improvements to streets, water mains, or sewer mains are needed to serve the territory to be annexed.
|||. DETERMINATION:

NOW THEREFORE be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Norco, Califor nia, does hereby approves as follows:

Ordinance No. 1132, ZC 2023-01 for Annexation 27

August 6, 2025
SECTION 1: Zone Change 2023-01 is hereby approved as shown on attached Exhibit C.

SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after ?nal passage thereof.

SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competentjurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, sentences, clauses, or phrases here of irrespective of the fact that any one or more of the sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. POSTING: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City clerk shall attest hereto and shall cause the same within 15 days of its passage to be posted at no less than ?ve public places within the City of Norco.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting held on August 6, 2025.

Greg Newton, Mayor
City of Norco, California
a , CMC
rk
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:

Ordinance No. 1132, ZC 2023-01 for Annexation 27

August 6, 2025
I, DANA ROA, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, duly held on July 16, 2025, and thereafter at a regular meet ing of the City Council duly held August 6, 2025 it was duly passed and adopted by—the following vote of the City Council:

AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, BOWEN, SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
NT: NONE
ABS lN: NONE
INWI NESS THEREOF, l have hereunto set my hand and af?xed the of?cial seal of the City Norc , California, on August 6, 2025
a 7 w , C,
" Clerk
City of Norco, California

ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF NORCO ANNEXATION 27
(BLUFF STREET ANNEXATION)
Annexation Territory: All of the parcels identi?ed in the following table, shown in heavy black outline on the following map, plus all adjacent public rights-of—way. 121050003
121050031
Address
None
None
None
4628 BluffSt.
4638 BluffSt.
4656 BluffSt.
4898 BluffSt.
4988 BluffSt.
5010 Bluff St.
5036 Bluff St.
5066 Bluff St.
5092 BluffSt.
5122 BluffSt.
5142 BluffSt.
5182 BluffSt.
5206 BluffCt.
5236 BluffSt.
5266 BluffSt.
5296 Bluff St.
5336 Bluff St.
5386 Bluff St.
5416 Bluff St.
5434 Bluff St.

None
Assessor’s
Parcel Number
121050005
121050032
121050035
121050034
121050001
121320008
121320007
121320006
121320005
121320004
121320003
121320002
121320009
121030016
121030014
121030013
121030012
121030008
121030009
121030010
121030011
121030004
. City igf Eastvale

CITY OF NORCO ZONE CHANGE 2023-01 (PRE-ZONE)
To establish zoning designations for the following currently unincorporated properties:

ATTACHMENT C
Address
None
None
None
4628 BluffSt.
4638 Bluff St.
4656 Bluff St.
4898 BluffSt.
4988 Bluff St.
5010 BluffSt.
5036 Bluff St.
5066 BluffSt.
5092 BluffSt.
5122 Bluff St.
5142 BluffSt.
5182 BluffSt.
5206 Bluff Ct.
5236 BluffSt.
5266 Bluff St.
5296 BluffSt.
5336 Bluff St.
5386 BluffSt.
5416 BluffSt.
5434 Bluff St.

None
Assessofs
Parcel Number
121050005
121050003
121050032
121050031
121050035
121050034
121050001
121320008
121320007
121320006
121320005
121320004
121320003
121320002
121320009
121030016
121030014
121030013
121030012
121030008
121030009
121030010
121030011
121030004
Proposed NorcoZone
05 OS
A—1—20
A-1-20
A-1-20
A-1-20
A-1-20
A-1-20
A-1-20
A-1-20
A-1-20
A-1-20
A—1-20
A—1-20
A-1-20
A-1—20
A-1—20
A-1-20
A-1-20
A-1-20
A-1-20
A-1-20
A-1-20
A-1-20
Attachment C (1 of 2)

[j
Legend

CITYOF NORCO ZONING
A-1-20 (Agricultural - Low Density)
OS (Open Space)
Attachment C (2 of 2)

CITY OF NORCO PROPOSED ZONING DESIGNATIONS

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: March 4, 2026 Agenda Item:

6.A.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Colby Cataldi, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Erika Woods-Diaz, Associate Planner
Department: Community Development
SUBJECT:

Appeal Hearing: An Appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Accessory Building Use Permit 2025-04 (Ursu): A request to allow a 1,000 square foot Large Vehicle Parking Building with an attached 392 square foot shop area located at 4077 Temescal Avenue within the A-1-20 Zone. (APN: 133-101-004).

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider all written and oral evidence in the record and render a decision to uphold, modify, or overturn the determination of the Planning Commission.

SUMMARY:

This is an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Accessory Building Use Permit 2025-04.

BACKGROUND:

The Planning Commission considered Accessory Building Use Permit 2025-04 project on January 11, 2026, for a 1,000 square-foot large vehicle garage with an additional 392 square-foot shop area (Attachment A - Staff Report). The Commission received four (4) written letters in opposition and heard from two (2) public speakers expressing concerns regarding the request (Attachment B - Opposition Letters). No letters of support were submitted. After reviewing all written and oral testimony, the Planning Commission approved the project.

Following this action on January 21, 2026, the City Council appealed that determination, citing concerns related to the justifications of the findings required to approve the request.

As a result of the appeal, the City Council must conduct a public hearing to make a final determination on the matter, which is the subject of this agenda item. After reviewing the background information associated with Accessory Building Use Permit 2025-04,

the City Council may take one of the following actions: (1) uphold the Planning Commission’s approval without modification (no resolution required); (2) deny the project (a resolution including findings for denial would be presented at a subsequent meeting); or (3) approve the project with additional conditions by adopting a City Council resolution.

Staff recommends that the City Council consider all written and oral evidence in the record, including the Planning Commission’s action, and render a decision based on its independent review of the application and its findings.

Noticing: Notices of said appeal were mailed out to surrounding property owners within the required 600-foot radius with at least 40 properties notified as required for public hearings.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This agenda item will not result in a fiscal impact.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic No. 3 - "Economic Development and Financial Stability"
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment - A Staff Report
Exhibits from ABUP 2025-04
Attachment -B Opposition Letters
Planning Commission Resolution 2026-02 for ABUP 2025-04.

Planning Commission

STAFF REPORT
Date: January 14, 2026 Agenda Item:

4.B.

To: Honorable Chair and Commission Members
From: Mark Tomich, Interim Community Development
Director
Prepared By: Michael Martin, Planning Assistant/Consultant Department: Planning
SUBJECT:

Accessory Building Use Permit 2025-04 (Ursu): A request to allow a 1,000 square foot Large Vehicle Parking Building with an attached 392 square foot shop area located at 4077 Temescal (APN: 133-101-004), within the A-1-20 zone.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Accessory Building Use Permit 2025-04 subject to the attached Conditions of Approval on Resolution 2026-02.

SUMMARY:

This application is a request to allow a 1,000 square-foot Large Vehicle Parking Building with an attached 392 square-foot shop area. The building has been analyzed in accordance with the criteria for "Large Vehicle Parking Building" pursuant to Norco Municipal Code (NMC) Chapter 18.68 - "Accessory Building Use Permits".

BACKGROUND:

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The project site is a rectangular-shaped parcel with an area of 0.62 acres (approximately 27,000 square-feet), having a frontage along the east side of Temescal Avenue of about 90 feet, and a maximum depth of approximately 300 feet (ref. Exhibit “A” – Location Map and Exhibit “B” – APN Map).

The subject parcel is primarily flat and has a drainage pattern occurring generally from the east side to the west side of the property. The property is developed with a 600 square-foot single-family dwelling with an attached 36 square-foot storage area, two 240 square-foot sheds, and one 120 square foot shed. (ref. Exhibit “C” – Aerial).

This application was submitted prior to the recent changes to Norco Municipal Code Chapter 18.68 that were recently adopted. Therefore, the requirements noted below Attachment "A" - Staff Report

defer to the previous Code sections that were in effect at the time the project was submitted.

The table below summarizes the existing land uses, Zoning, and General Plan Designations of the subject property as well as the surrounding area.

EXISTING LAND

USE ZONING GENERAL PLAN
Project Site Single-Family
Residence
Agricultural Low
Density (A-1-20)
Residential
Agricultural
North Single-Family
Residence
Agricultural Low
Density (A-1-20)
Residential
Agricultural
South Single-Family
Residence
Agricultural Low
Density (A-1-20)
Residential
Agricultural
East Single-Family
Residence
Agricultural Low
Density (A-1-20)
Residential
Agricultural
West Single-Family
Residence
Agricultural Low
Density (A-1-20)
Residential
Agricultural
CODE ENFORCEMENT: At the time that this report was written, there were no active code cases for this property.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Large Vehicle Parking Building and shop area is proposed on the east side of the subject site. The structure is designed to match the existing dwelling in color and texture, complimenting the existing home. Access is available through both the north and south sides of the property. The animal keeping area is located in the east side of the property, is properly set back from all structures and property lines and is accessible though the south side of the property.

ANALYSIS: Residential accessory buildings that exceed 240 square feet require approval of an Accessory Building Use Permit by the Planning Commission. There are three categories of residential accessory buildings: 1) Large Vehicle Parking Building, 2) Animal-Keeping Shelters for Large Animals, and 3) All Other Accessory Buildings.

The Large Vehicle Parking Building and attached shop complies with all pertinent standards under the “Large Vehicle Parking Buildings,” as summarized in the table below:

DEVELOPMENT
STANDARD REQUIRED PROPOSED MEETS STANDARDS?
Size
Large Vehicle
Parking Building:

Max. 1,000 SF
Attached Shop:

Max. 400 SF
Large Vehicle
Parking Building:
1,000 SF
Attached Shop:
392 SF
Yes
Height
Garage:

Max 16’ at roof
eave
Garage:
11'7" at roof eave
14’7" at roof peak
Yes

DEVELOPMENT
STANDARD REQUIRED PROPOSED MEETS STANDARDS?
Max 18’ at roof
peak
Additional
Accessory:

Max 8’ at roof eave
Max 14’ at roof
peak
Attached Shop:
8’ at roof eave
10'9" at roof peak
Lot Coverage Max 40% of flat
pad

0.97% of flat pad
(includes proposed
structure)
Yes
Setbacks
Subject to Graduated
Setbacks per 18.68.20-1
Garage:

Min. 10'5" at roof
eave
Min. 19'5" at roof
peak
Additional
Accessory:

Min. 5’ at roof eave
Min. 9'1" at roof
peak
Garage:
15' at roof eave
30' at roof peak
Attached Shop:
15' at roof eave
22' at roof peak
Yes
Washroom Size Max. 50 SF 39.5 SF Yes
Wall Articulation
Doors and
Windows required
for any side of
building exceeding
20’
Doors and
windows provided
for all building
expanses
exceeding 20’
Yes
Interior Walls
No interior wall
separations
allowed with the
exception of the
washroom.

No interior wall
separations
proposed with the
exception of the
washroom.

Yes
Open Animal
Keeping Area Buffer
A five-foot buffer
shall be maintained
around the
required open
animal-keeping
area where the
open animal area
is adjacent to a
property line or an
existing or
proposed structure.

The animal
keeping area
maintains its fivefoot buffer.

Yes

APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION WHAT IS THE IMPACT?

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION WHAT IS THE IMPACT?
Grading
How many cubic yards of
soil will need to be moved
in the preparation of a pad
site?
Minimal. Less than 60
cubic yards of soil will be
moved since the buildings
will be placed on relatively
flat land. Moving 60 cubic
yards or more will require
a grading permit.

Drainage
What is the existing
drainage pattern and how
will the building impact that
flow?
Less than significant.

With the subject buildings,
the drainage must and will
emulate existing drainage
pattern.

Animal Keeping Area
Rectangular in shape,
minimum 35 feet on any
side. Equal to 576 square
feet per animal unit
allowed
(6 animal units allowed for
this property)
None. A minimum of 3,456
square feet is required and
3,456 square feet is
provided.

View
Does the location or size of
the proposed building
negatively impact the view
of adjoining properties?
Minimal. Based on a
proposed maximum height
of 18’ for the Large Vehicle
Parking Building, the
proposed structure is
expected to be roughly the
same height, or lower,
than the surrounding
buildings and should not
impact any views.

PROJECT REVIEWS: Architectural Review Sub-Committee (ARC): The ARC had reviewed the proposed structure and had no additional comments about the design.

IMPACT ANALYSIS PER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA): Staff has determined that this project is exempt from CEQA review under Class 32 – In-fill Development Projects. The project occurs within a previously disturbed site under 5 acres.

NOTICING: Notices were mailed to surrounding property owners within a 600’ radius notifying them of the project on the Planning Commission agenda as required by the Accessory Building Ordinance.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This agenda item will not result in a fiscal impact.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic No. 4 - Communication and Stakeholder Experience: Enhance the stakeholder experience, engage the community, and build brand awareness through proactive, effective, and consistent communication.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

Exhibit A - Zone Map
Exhibit B - APN Map
Exhibit C - Aerial
Exhibit D - Project Plans
Resolution 2026-02 Accessory Building Use Permit 2025-04

Exhibit “A”- Zone Map

Exhibit "B"

Exhibit “C” – Aerial

Exhibit "D"

Request to Deny Site Plan Review No. 2025-04 (Ursu) – 4077 Temescal Avenue January 8, 2026
City of Norco Planning Commission
c/o Planning Division
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
[email protected]
Subject: Request to Deny Site Plan Review No. 2025-04 (Ursu) – 4077 Temescal Avenue We respectfully request that the Commission deny Site Plan Review No. 2025-04 (Ursu), which proposes a 392-square-foot shop area at 4077 Temescal Avenue.

On a daily basis, we observe multiple white business vans leaving this property each morning and returning each evening. The property consists of one bedroom and one bathroom, along with numerous storage sheds, some visible from my backyard due to their height (see Exhibit A).

The applicant, Mr. Ursu, owns this property and at least three others in Riverside. He holds an electrician license under Bear Electric (See Exhibit A), and other individuals with the same last name operate Dash Electric and Volt Tech Electric.

One purported related person owns 3 properties along 6th street in Norco, including 2 commercial properties, one of which is one of the electrician businesses previously mentioned. Collectively, these parties own multiple properties in Norco and Riverside and appear to be conducting business operations from residential sites. I’m providing the background for what appears to be family members or related persons who own many properties throughout Riverside County and are clearly businessmen.

This property is not zoned for commercial use and should not be used as such. Photos in Exhibit A show company vehicles and what appears to be electrical equipment stored on-site. The owner does not reside at this address and is using it to run a business, including storing vehicles and equipment.

If approved, this plan would set a dangerous precedent for businesses operating in residential zones. For these reasons, we urge the Commission to reject this proposal.

Basis for Denial

1. Conflicts with A-1-20 Zoning Purpose:

The property is zoned A-1-20 (Agricultural – Low Density, 20,000 sq. ft. minimum).

Norco Municipal Code §18.13.010 states this zone exists to “provide and encourage the development of agriculturally oriented low-density living areas … by maintaining contiguous undeveloped open land on each and every residential lot.”
Paving a significant portion of the rear yard for an accessory building undermines this purpose and erodes the rural, equestrian character the City seeks to protect.

2. Commercial Activity Exceeds Home-Occupation Limits:

Norco Municipal Code §18.32.020 allows home occupations only when the activity is clearly incidental to the residence and “does not disrupt residential neighborhoods.” The observed operations resemble light-industrial activity, not incidental home crafts. Additional floor area will likely intensify these activities.

3. Traffic and Safety Concerns:

Frequent ingress and egress of business vans obstructs the equestrian trail along Temescal Avenue, creating safety hazards.

Attachment "B" - Opposition Letters

Request to Deny Site Plan Review No. 2025-04 (Ursu) – 4077 Temescal Avenue Requested Conditions (If Approval Is Considered)
Should the Commission approve the plan, we request the following conditions:
• Restrict the building to personal vehicle storage; prohibit manufacturing, wholesale, and business activity. • Preserve adequate animal-keeping area.
• Maintain setbacks from property lines.
• Remove all existing illegal structures.
• Prohibit company vehicles from being stored on-site.
• Require a City inspection within six months of completion and annually thereafter. • Require proof of a valid business license.

For the reasons stated above, we urge the Commission to deny Site Plan Review No. 2025-04 or, in the alternative, adopt the conditions listed herein.

Thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully submitted,
Concerned Resident

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Request to Deny Site Plan Review No. 2025-04(Ursu) – 40Page 154 of 189 77 Temescal Avenue

Request to Deny Site Plan Review No. 2025-04 (Ursu) – 40Page 155 of 189 77 Temescal Avenue

December 29, 2025
To:

Planning Commission for the City of Norco
From:

Subject:

Accessory Building Use Permit 2025-04 (Ursu)
To whom it may concern:

This is in regards to the proposed 1,000 square foot vehile parking building and attached 392 square foot shop area located at 4077 Temescal Ave. First of all, this is currently a fully operational business within a residentially zoned neighborhood, and now they are requesting that they be allowed to expand their business. As neighbors who live a few houses across from this property we are once again concerned by the fact that the City is allowing businesses to operate within its residential neighborhoods.

There are multiple properties all over Norco’s main streets that could be developed for these businesses, but instead the City is allowing homeowners to open their business because they happen to have the property to do so. We thought the vision of Norco was that of a rural community with property designated for animals and agriculture, not businesses.

In closing, we oppose this project due to our concern that it will not only diminish the charm that is Norco, but in time it will be the norm and the Norco that we love; the Norco that my wife and her family grew up in, will be gone forever.

Sincerely,

RESOLUTION 2026-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE

CITY OF NORCO GRANTING WITH CONDITIONS, AN
ACCESSORY BUILDING USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A 1,000

SQUARE-FOOT DETACHED RV GARAGE WITH AN
ATTACHED 392 SQUARE-FOOT SHOP AREA AT 4077
TEMESCAL AVENUE (APN:133-101-004), LOCATED WITHIN
THE A-1-20 (AGRICULTURAL LOW-DENSITY) ZONE.

ACCESSORY BUILDING USE PERMIT 2025-04.

WHEREAS, Sam & Katie Ursu submitted an application for an Accessory Building Use Permit to the City of Norco, California under the provisions of Chapter

18.68, Title 18 of the Norco Municipal Code, on property located at 4077 Temescal Avenue. (APN 133-101-004).

WHEREAS, at the time set at 7:00 pm. on January 14, 2026, within the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California, 92860, said application was heard by the Planning Commission for the City of Norco; and
WHEREAS, at said time and place set, said Planning Commission considered the aforesaid application and received both oral and written testimony pertaining to said application; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norco, acting as the Lead Agency, has determined that the proposed project is categorically exempt from environmental assessment.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Norco does hereby make the following FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION:
|. FINDINGS:

A. The requested accessory building use permit is consistent with the General Plan and zoning requirements of the zone in which the property in question is located including the protection of adequate open animal areas on lots where the keeping of large animals is permitted.

B. The requested accessory building use permit will not have an adverse effect on the public convenience or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood thereof and will not adversely affect adjoining land uses including runoff and drainage impacts and architectural compatibility.

C. The City of Norco, acting as lead agency, has determined that the project is categorically exempt from environmental assessment per Class 32 — ln-fill Development Projects of the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA).

Resolution 2026-02

January 14, 2026
DETERMINATION:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Norco, California, in session assembled January 14, 2026, that the application for Accessory Building Use Permit application is approved, subject to the conditions provided in Chapter 18.68 of the Municipal Code of Norco, and including, but not limited to the following conditions:

1. Approval is based on Exhibit “D” — Project Plans and incorporated herein by reference and on file with the Planning Department. Development shall occur as shown unless otherwise noted in these conditions.

The recorded owner of the property shall submit to the Planning Department for record purposes, written evidence of agreement with all conditions of this approval before said permit shall become effective.

The project shall be in compliance with all City of Norco Municipal Codes, Ordinances and Resolutions. Non-compliance with any provisions of the Norco Municipal Code (NMC) not specifically waived in compliance with City procedures shall constitute cause for revocation and/or termination of the approvals granted under authority of permit. All mandatory requirements of the NMC are applicable as they pertain to accessory buildings.

In the event conditions for approval by the Planning Commission or City Council (as the case may be) require the revision of plans as submitted, the applicant shall submit four copies of the approved plan (revised to incorporate conditions for approval) to the Planning Department for record purposes for approval of any grading and/or building permits.

No occupancy and/or use of the buildings shall be permitted which is not in compliance with approved plans and excepting upon specific review and approval of any “as built” modifications by the Planning Director as appropriate.

Provided further, that no expansion of use beyond the scope and nature described in this application which would tend to increase the projected scale of operations shall be permitted except upon application for, and approval of, modification of this application in compliance with all procedures and requirements thereof.

This is not an approval to begin work/construction. No work/construction shall commence and or be completed until the applicant has obtained building permits and has paid all applicable fees for the subject building. Property owners are subject to double the building permit fees for the legalization of structures constructed without permits (CWP).

Resolution 2026-02

January 14, 2026

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The applicant shall comply with all requirements from the Planning, Engineering, and Building Divisions; and the Fire and Sheriff’s Departments; and all other applicable departments and agencies.

A home occupation business shall not be permitted from the subject buildings.

Any restrictions or conditions required by the approving body or other approving body on appeal in the granting of an accessory building use permit under the provisions of Chapter 18.68 must be complied with. If such conditions or requirements are not met, the Planning Commission shall hold a hearing in the manner as set forth in Chapter 18.46 (Revocation and Expiration of Permits and Variances).

Building permits for accessory buildings are issued within the confines of this approval. Any violation of a condition resulting in a revocation of this approval may result in an order to remove the accessory building at the owner’s expense.

A copy of the approved site plan, together with the conditions shall be recorded with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office prior to the issuance of a building permit.

Prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall provide a grading and drainage impact analysis, signed and stamped by a certified engineer, for approval by the Engineering Division.

Resolution 2026-02

January 14, 2026
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission at a regular meeting held on January 14, 2026.

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Patricia Hedges, Chair
Planning Commission
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
'MarkTomich, Secretary
Planning Commission
City of Norco, California
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Norco at a regular meeting thereof held January 14, 2026, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: FIORE, CHUDZICKI, HUNIK
NOES: SHYU
ABSENT: LANGLOIS
ABSTAIN: HEDGES
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Mark Tomich, Secretary
Planning Commission
City of Norco, California

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: March 4, 2026 Agenda Item:

6.B.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Colby Cataldi, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Colby Cataldi, Community Development Director Department: Community Development
SUBJECT:

First Reading, Ordinance No.1139 adopting Zone Code Amendment 2026-01 (City of Norco): A City-Initiated amendment to Title 18, Chapter 18.02, "Definitions", and Chapter 18.59 "Rooming and Boarding House", to update and clarify the provisions in the Norco Municipal Code for compliance with State law and the City of Norco's 2021- 2029 Housing Element.

RECOMMENDATION:

Introduce Ordinance No. 1139 approving Zone Code Amendment 2026-01.

SUMMARY:

This item is a City-initiated amendment to Title 18, Chapter 18.02 - Definitions, and

18.59 - Rooming and Boarding House, to update and clarify the provisions for compliance with State law and the City of Norco's 2021-2029 Housing Element.

BACKGROUND:

Housing Element Goal Two (2) in the City of Norco's adopted and certified 2021-2029 Housing Element commits the City to "Remove or reduce constraints on the development of housing." follow-up Action 2.9 (Group Home Development), commits the City to "update the City Zoning Code to allow group homes serving seven or more persons to be conditionally permitted within zones that allow residential uses.

Additionally, the City will apply objective development standards for the conditional provision of group homes serving seven or more persons within residential zones.

Objective development standards will facilitate a consistent and uniform process for the development of large group homes to ensure barrier-free housing choices for persons with disabilities."
The amendments to Chapters 18.02 and 18.59 will ensure compliance with State law and Housing Element policies/action items regarding boarding houses and group homes.

Specifically, these amendments do the following:
 Clarifies definitions of Group Home, Rooming House or Boarding House, and Small and Large State-Licensed Residential Care Facility.  Specifies the permitted locations for Boarding Houses, Small Group Homes, Parolee-Probationer Homes, and Large State-Licensed Residential Care Facilities.

The proposed additions and modifications to Chapters 18.02 and 18.59 will help to preserve the quality and character of residential neighborhoods while ensuring compliance with Fair Housing Laws that benefit disabled persons by permitting them to live in group homes in residential districts in such a manner as to avoid clustering or overconcentration.

The Objective Development Standards (ODS) establish a consistent and uniform framework for the development of large group homes, ensuring barrier-free housing options for persons with disabilities. The ODS achieves this by shifting project review from discretionary judgment to clear, measurable, and objective criteria, which creates consistency.

The Planning Commission considered Zone Code Amendment 2026-01 at its February 11, 2026 meeting. Following review and discussion (ref. Attachments A and B), the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of Zone Code Amendment 2026- 01 to City Council as submitted, with no deviations from the original request.

IMPACT ANALYSIS PER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA): Staff has determined that this project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to the "common sense" exemption in the CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3).

FISCAL IMPACT:

Adopting and implementing the definitions and regulations contained in Chapters 18.02 and 18.59 will not incur additional financial burdens on the City, beyond typical staff expenses associated with implementation of Zoning Code standards.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction #1 (Public Health, Safety & Wellness), Action Plan 5: "Implement the actions defined in the General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element."
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Joshua Calhoun, Finance Director Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment - A RED LETTER Exhibit A to Planning Commission Resolution 2026-04

Attachment - B Planning Commission Resolution 2026-04 for ZCA 2026-01 Ordinance 1139 for Zone Code Amendment 2026-01

ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORCO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 18.02.04
AND CHAPTER 18.59 OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE

NORCO MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING TO BOARDING

HOUSES AND GROUP HOMES, AND FINDING THIS

ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15061(B)(3)
WHEREAS, the federal Fair Housing Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.), the California Community Care Facilities Act (Health & Safety Code § 1500 et. seq.), and the California Fair Housing and Employment Act (Government Code § 12900 et seq.,), together with published judicial decisions interpreting those laws (collectively the “Fair Housing Laws”), provide protections for individuals with disabilities, including the right to an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing, and require the City to grant a reasonable accommodation in its zoning ordinances and policies where necessary to afford disabled persons such equal opportunity, but such laws do not preempt local zoning laws nor prohibit the City from adopting zoning ordinances to protect the public health, safety and welfare.; and
WHEREAS, the fundamental objective of the City’s General Plan and residential zoning program, as provided in Chapter 18 of the City’s Municipal Code, is to provide opportunities for safe and decent housing for all individuals of all income levels while preserving the quality and character of residential neighborhoods by protecting such neighborhoods from the undue intrusion from transitory and institutional residential uses, such as boarding houses, dormitories, hotels, and convalescent homes, and by preserving individual dwelling units for occupancy and use by single housekeeping units, including the traditional family; and
WHEREAS, unlicensed group homes can provide safe accommodations for disabled persons, but without regulatory oversight by the State of California the City must ensure that these facilities are being operated in a safe manner and do not unduly negatively impact the surrounding uses; and
WHEREAS, the American Planning Association’s Policy Guide on Community Residences recommends that communities should avoid concentrating or clustering group homes for the disabled in any single block or any single neighborhood because doing so compromises the ability of such group homes to achieve normalization and community integration; and
WHEREAS, in a good faith effort to comply with the Fair Housing Laws and as a means of recognizing the right of individuals with disabilities to reasonable accommodation and equal access to housing, while maintaining the City’s legitimate interest in local land use regulation, the City Council has determined adopting this Ordinance best serves the public’s interest and the general health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City; and
Attachment A

WHEREAS, by means of this Ordinance, the City desires to maintain zoning requirements preserving the quality and character of residential neighborhoods while providing zoning provisions in accordance with the Fair Housing Laws that benefit disabled persons by permitting disabled persons to live in group homes in residential districts in such a manner as to avoid clustering and overconcentration and to ensure that such uses are in compliance with City, state and federal laws and regulations.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco ordains as follows:

SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 18.02.04.

Section 18.02.04 (Definitions) of the Norco Municipal Code is amended to amend and add the following definitions, with additions shown in underline and deletions shown in strikethrough. All newly added defined terms shall be inserted in the section so as to maintain alphabetic order.

Boarding, Rooming or Lodging House. A building or portion thereof which is used to accommodate, for compensation, three or more boarders or roomers in addition to the members of the occupant’s immediate family occupying such building. “Group Home” means any rooming or boarding house that provides temporary, interim, or permanent housing to persons who are considered disabled under state or federal law, and which does not operate as a single housekeeping unit. to individuals where every person residing in the dwelling is an individual with a disability, and the individuals are not living as a family. Transitional housing, supportive housing, and statelicensed residential care facilities are not group homes. (1) “Large group home” means a group home in which seven (7) or more individuals reside.
(2) “Small group home” means a group home in which six (6) or fewer individuals reside.

Rooming House or Boarding House. A residence or dwelling, other than a hotel, wherein three or more rooms, with or without individual or group cooking facilities, are rented to individuals under separate rental agreements or leases, either written or oral, whether or not an owner, agent or rental manager is in residence. Included within the definition of Rooming and Boarding House are Parolee-Probationer Home and Sober Living Group Home as defined herein. Transitional housing, supportive housing, and State-licensed residential care facilities are not boarding houses.

Sober Living Home. Notwithstanding the definition of Rooming and Boarding House, any residential structure or unit which houses two or more persons unrelated by blood, marriage, or legal adoption, in exchange for monetary or non-monetary consideration who reside in said residential structure or unit for the purpose of recovering from problems related to alcohol, drug, or alcohol and drug misuse or abuse, and the facility does not provide alcohol or drug recovery or treatment services on-site, thereby not requiring a license from the State.

State-Licensed Residential Care Facility. Any residential facility that provides onsite care, treatment or other services to its residents that is required to be and is licensed by the State of California.

(1) “Small state-licensed residential care facility” means a State-licensed residential care facility with six or fewer residents. Such facilities are deemed a residential use of property per California Health & Safety Code Section 1566.3, and shall be treated in the same manner as a family dwelling of the same type in the same zone. (2) “Large state-licensed residential care facility” means a State-licensed residential care facility with seven or more residents.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18.59.

A new Chapter 18.59 of the Norco Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto.

SECTION 3. CEQA.

The City Council finds that the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the “common sense” exemption in CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3). This ordinance does not have any potential for causing significant impacts on the environment in that it limits the use of existing residential structures for commercial boarding houses and group homes. The negative environmental impacts of such commercial uses are not significantly different than those that would be generated by using those structures for their intended residential uses.

Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY
If any chapter, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each Chapter, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more Sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.”
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage by the City Council.

SECTION 6. CITY CLERK ACTION
The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage in a newspaper of general circulation and circulated within the City in accordance with Government Code Chapter 36933(a) or, to cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law using the alternative summary and posting procedure authorized under Government Code Chapter 39633(c).

INTRODUCED AND APPROVED FOR FIRST READING this day of , 2026.

Robin Grundmeyer
Mayor
ATTEST:

Janet Martinez
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Colin Burns
City Attorney

EXHIBIT “A”
Chapter 18.59 BOARDING HOUSES AND GROUP HOMES

18.59.02 Purpose.

This Chapter 18.59, as part of the city's overall zoning regulations and in the exercise of its police powers to protect the public health safety and welfare, seeks to preserve compatibility with surrounding land uses and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by establishing objective standards to address potential land use impacts, including but not limited to parking demand, traffic circulation, refuse collection, noise, and site management. seeks to preserve the quality and character of the community's singlefamily and multifamily neighborhoods by limiting, and where appropriate prohibiting, the operation of housing that is commercial or institutional in nature, such as boarding houses and other group homes, to zones within the city that are best suited to accommodate impacts and needs of those housing types. In adopting this Chapter 18.59, the city is mindful that the federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.), the California Community Care Facilities Act (Health and Safety Code § 1500 et seq.), the California Fair Housing and Employment Act (Government Code § 12900 et seq.), and Civil Code § 54, together with published judicial decisions interpreting those laws, provide individuals with a disability the right to an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing, and that the city may need to provide reasonable accommodation in the city's zoning ordinances and policies where necessary to afford disabled persons such equal opportunity. This Chapter

18.59 establishes regulations to avoid clustering and overconcentration of such uses subject to the city's reasonable accommodation provisions in Chapter 9.95. Finally, this Chapter 18.59 serves to protect all residents from the negative impacts of multiple parolees housed in individual dwellings.

18.59.04 Applicability.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all boarding houses, parolee-probationer homes and group homes, and to all persons who own, manage, or operate them. This chapter does not apply to small state-licensed residential care facilities or transitional or supportive housing.

18.59.06 Permitted locations.
(a) Boarding houses are permitted with a conditional use permit in the Housing Development Overlay (HDO), Low Density Multiple-Family Residential (R-3), and Gateway Specific Plan-Residential zones.
(b) Large group homes are permitted with a conditional use permit in the HDO, R-3 and Gateway Specific Plan-Residential zones.
(c) Small group homes are permitted with a small group home permit in all residential zones.
(d) Parolee-probationer homes are prohibited in or adjacent to the Agricultural Estate (AE), Agricultural Low Density (A-1), Agricultural (A-2), and all residential zones, including any Specific Plan residential or agricultural zone. Subject to a conditional use permit, parolee-probationer homes are permitted in the C-G (Commercial General) and C-O (Commercial Office) zones.
(e) Large state-licensed residential care facilities are permitted with a conditional use permit in the HDO, R-3 and Gateway Specific Plan Page 171 of 189-Residential zones.

18.59.08 Reasonable accommodation.

Any individual with a disability, or their representative, or a developer or provider of housing for individuals with a disability may seek a reasonable accommodation from the provisions of this chapter under Chapter 9.95 of this code.

18.59.10 Application for a small group home permit.
(a) Any person or entity seeking to establish a small group home as allowed by section

18.59.40(c) shall first apply to the planning director, or designee for a small group home permit. The application for a small group home permit shall include the following information:
(1) A description of the proposed operational model, including the maximum number of occupants, term of stay, staffing (if any), and a description of any on-site services proposedClient profile (the subgroup of the population the facility is intended to serve such as single men, families, elderly, minor children, developmentally disabled, etc.);
(2) The maximum number of occupants and the facility's hours of operation; (3) The term of client stay;
(4) The support services to be provided on-site and projected staffing levels; (5) The names of all persons and entities with an ownership or leasehold interest in the property, or who will be an operator of the small group home; (6) The group home ownership, permit and license history of the applicant and all persons and entities with an ownership or leasehold interest in the property, or who will be an operator of the small group home, including the name and addresses of similar group homes in the State of California owned or operated within the past five years; (7) A certification under penalty of perjury that none of the identified group homes have been found by state or local authorities to be operating in violation of state or local law; and
(8) A copy of the proposed house rules required by section 18.59.16(j)(1). (9) Information demonstrating that the premises are in compliance with, or will prior to occupancy be brought into compliance with, the standards set forth in section

18.59.16 of this chapter.
(10) The inspection and report of the fire marshal and building official showing that the premises to be used are suitable under applicable uniform building and related codes to safely house the number of persons identified for residency in the small group home.

The building official shall determine the applicable use and occupancy classification for the premises for the purposes of the application of the uniform building and related codes. (11) The use or home shall provide certification, if available, from a governmental agency or qualified nonprofit organization and such certification is a generally accepted practice or standard among the owners, operators, profession, or industry related to the use or home.
(b) The planning director or designee shall grant the permit within 30 days after determining that the application for a small group home permit is complete. The director shall not deny an application for a small group home permit unless the director determines