MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 4:30 PM
ROLL CALL Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Gregory Bowen, Mayor Pro Tem
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Greg Newton, Council Member
Fia Sullivan, Council Member
BUDGET WORKSHOP
A. Discussion of Proposed Development Impact Fee Study
Carlos Viruell from Willdan Financial Services delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining the proposed fee update.
The following information was presented:
Residential fees shifting to per-sq-ft; 2,200 sq. ft. home estimated at ~$49k.
Capital program totals ~$189.5M; ~$144.6M eligible for fee funding. Recycled water added as a fee category; library and public meeting facilities removed.
Growth projected through 2050: ~3,000 residents, ~9,300 jobs.
Council Member Newton questioned why law enforcement wasn't included in the study. He requested an updated land value assumption.
Council Member Sullivan would also like an updated land value assumption.
Mayor ProTem Bowen would like to consider separate
single-family/multi-family tiers. He wants a review of apartment water/sewer impacts.
Council Member Bash questioned impact fees for ADUs. referenced new SB1123 laws and how that may effects land use.
Mayor Grundmeyer requested an update to major project cost estimates.
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CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Colin Burns read the closed session items into the record.
Mayor Grundmeyer recessed the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager and City Attorney Employee Organization: Norco General Employees Association (NGEA) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Norco inspection warrant, Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CVCO2600512
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (2 potential cases)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(2 potential cases)
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Grundmeyer reconvened the Public Session at 7:00 p.m.
City Attorney Burns reported that council voted 5-0 to move forward with a code enforcement action regarding the City of Norco inspection warrant matter. There were discussions on the other items but no reportable action.
INVOCATION Invocation was led by Chaplain Vincent
Ball
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Kevin Bash led the
pledge of allegiance.
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
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The City Council provided reports on their recent individual participation in committees, commissions, regional boards, and community organizations.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Isaiah Carreon spoke about his chicken coop extending slightly over property wall. He expressed concerns regarding being repeatedly fined and is requesting city approval.
Daniel South spoke about the chicken coop being declared as a public nuisance.
He added that there have been fines around $30,000 and lien placed on home.
He believes the chicken coop should not require permit. He stated that he has been receiving multiple notice of violations, aside from getting inconsistent guidance from departments
Kristen Birch requested council reconsider closure of long-standing preschool.
She spoke about the school's strong curriculum. She also stated that a 30-day notice to residents is insufficient and many families cannot find alternatives. She asked council to pause the decision of closing the school and engage families in the process before making a final decision.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen requested to recuse himself from voting on item no. 3F.
M/S NEWTON/SULLIVAN to approve the Consent Calendar with Mayor Pro Tem Bowen abstaining from voting on item 3F. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
3.A. To waive reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and read by title only
Action: Waived reading, by title only, of all Ordinance adoptions and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the agenda shall be determined to have
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been read by title and further reading waived.
3.B. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2026.
3.C. Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 Action: Received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026.
3.D. Acceptance of the Moreno Arena LED Lighting Upgrades as Complete (Project No. 54111.5)
Action: Accepted the Moreno Arena LED Lighting Upgrades as Complete (Project No. 54111.5), and Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3.E. Acceptance of the Kips Korner Park Improvement Project as Complete (Project No. 54300.2)
Action: Accepted the Kips Korner Park Improvement Project as Complete (Project No. 54300.2), and Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3.F. Approval of One-Year License Agreement with Legendary Cowgirls for Use of Ingalls Event Center Arenas
Action: Approved one-year License Agreement between the City of Norco and the Legendary Cowgirls for the use of Moreno Arena and Clark Arena at the Ingalls Event Center.
3.G. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-24 Reaffirming the Ownership Structure of the Block 77 Cooperative Water Company, Inc.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-24 reaffirming the ownership structure of the Block 77 Cooperative Water Company, Inc.
3.H. Amended Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District for the South Norco Channel Stage 2 Storm Drain Project
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Action: Approved the Cooperative Funding Agreement Amendment with Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) to design and construct the South Norco Channel Stage 2 Storm Drain Project, subject to nonsubstantive changes and approval by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors; and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement.
3.I. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1141, Code Amendment 2026-01, An Ordinance of the City of Norco amending Norco Municipal Code Chapter 3.50 to update participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program, and Resolution 2026- 20, a resolution to adopt the TUMF schedule to establish Construction Cost Index adjustments.
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1141, amending and updating the City’s TUMF Ordinance.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the consent calendar
5. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Newton announced the National Day of Prayer the following morning at 8:00 A.M. at the flagpole, in conjunction with the Norco Sheriff’s Station. He also asked staff for the status of the post-evaluation with Orange County Water District related to the repaving of Sixth Street near Fifth Street and Corydon.
Public Works Director, Nelson, confirmed the report was received from OC Public Works along with a dollar amount and communicated the information via email. He also stated that staff is still reviewing for accuracy.
Council Member Newton requested the dollar figure be shared with the full council.
Council Member Sullivan thanked volunteers and city staff for Horse Week.
She expressed how it was a great turnout, as it was well attended by the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen echoed Council Member Sullivan on her comments
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regarding the Horse Week events and praised staff across the board. He specifically thanked Patrick who resolved an issue before anyone noticed.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
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Dayna Williams-Hunter, CMC
City Clerk