AGENDA
City Council
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 6:30 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 Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 Case RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
INVOCATION Pastor Robert Vega
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Newton
PRESENTATIONS Introduce Lieutenant Aaron Avila
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time when persons wishing to address the presiding governmental body regarding the Consent Calendar or other items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body, but not separately agendized, may be heard. 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 public comments on nonagendized matters.
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 under Item No. 2 of the Agenda.
There will be no discussion on matters on the Consent Calendar unless an item is pulled for discussion by a member of the governmental body. Items pulled for discussion from the Consent Calendar will be separately considered under Item No. 4 of the Agenda.
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3.A. Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolution 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 Regular Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2026.
Staff Report - Pdf
3.C. Approval of City Council Special Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2026.
Staff Report - Pdf
3.D. Approval of Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between Lewis Land Developers, LLC, and City of Norco
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-64 and approve Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between Lewis Land Developers, LLC, and City of Norco for the potential acquisition and development of the State-owned California Rehabilitation Center property.
Staff Report - Pdf
3.E. Approve Resolution Fixing the Employer Contribution Under the Public Employee's Medical and Hospital Care Act at An Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-62 to implement changes in the amount of health insurance contribution to be paid by the City for members of the Norco General Employee Association (NGEA) effective September 1, 2026.
Staff Report - Pdf
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3.F. Appointment of Dr. Ruben D. Aguilar to the Veterans Commission RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Dr. Ruben D. Aguilar to the Veterans Commission for a four-year term, commencing upon appointment and completion of the oath of office as required by Government Code Section 36507.
Staff Report - Pdf
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A. Approve Resolution Fixing the Employer Contribution Under the Public Employee's Medical and Hospital Care Act at An Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-63 fixing the City’s employer contribution under PEMHCA at the amount necessary to pay the total premium for participants in Medical Groups 001 (Miscellaneous) and 002 (Safety), effective September 1, 2026.
Staff Report - Pdf
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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: July 1, 2026 Agenda Item:
3.A.
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lisette Free, City Manager
Prepared By: Dayna Williams-Hunter, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolution 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
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney
City Council
STAFF REPORT
Date: July 1, 2026 Agenda Item:
3.B.
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lisette Free, City Manager
Prepared By: Dayna Williams-Hunter, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2026.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):
City Council - Jun 17 2026 - Draft Minutes
DRAFT-MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, June 17, 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
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned to closed session at 6:00 pm.
City Attorney Burns read closed session items into the record.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: A portion of APN 152-080-004, located at 4428 Woodward Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Lisette Free, Public Works Director Sam Nelson Negotiating Parties: Joy Dunlap, Sandy Dunlap, Sandra Farrell, and/or their representatives
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for potential acquisition of the property
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): 4 Cases RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM
Mayor Grundmeyer reconvened public session at 7:00 P.M.
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney Burns reported a unanimous 5-0 vote to initiate code enforcement actions on two properties on 3244 Sierra Avenue and 1095 Big Pine Lane. No other reportable actions were taken.
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INVOCATION Chaplain Vincent Ball
Chaplain Vincent Ball led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Bash
Council Member Bash led the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS Riverside County Sheriff's Contract
Farewell Recognition: Lieutenant Jessica
Hall
1 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
The Mayor and Council Members provided reports on their recent individual participation in committees, commissions, regional boards, and community organizations.
2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Philip West requested city replacement of a private sewer lateral blocked by roots from a removed city tree, sought assistance with a sewer lateral damaged by a city tree and referenced municipal code language.
Bonnie Slager (NHA) presented its annual trail improvement list, highlighting needed fencing on 6th Street and concerns about community center encroachment.
Emily Long presented updates on the law-enforcement services model, projected cost increases driven by COLAs and insurance, and benefits of the long-standing partnership.
City Manager Free and RSO leadership honored Lieutenant Hall for her service, especially during the period following Deputy Corlew’s passing. The farewell concluded with a standing ovation.
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3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the consent calendar as presented.
M/S BASH/NEWTON To approve the consent calendar as presented. 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. Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolution Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only
Action: Waived Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions on this Agenda and read by title only.
3.B. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2026.
3.C. Approval of a Five-Year Extension of the Cooperative Agreement with County of Riverside to Provide Fire Protection, Fire Prevention, Rescue, Fire Marshall and Medical Emergency Services for the City of Norco
Action: Approved a five-year extension of the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside to provide fire protection, fire prevention, rescue, Fire Marshall and medical emergency services for the City of Norco.
3.D. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with ClientFirst Technology Consulting for Ongoing IT Management and Technical Assistance Action: Approved Professional Services Agreement with ClientFirst Technology Consulting for Ongoing IT Management and Technical Assistance.
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3.E. Adopt Resolution 2026-61 Declaring Certain City-Owned Real Property to be Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(C) in Connection with a Proposed Real Property Exchange with TACRD Investments, L.P.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-61 declaring the City Exchange Property described and depicted as Parcel 1 on Exhibit B to be exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code section 54221(f)(1)(C), finding that the Developer Exchange Property described and depicted as Parcel 2 on Exhibit B is necessary for the City's use, approving the Written Plan attached as Exhibit A, and authorizing transmittal of the Resolution, findings, and supporting documentation to the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") in accordance with the Surplus Land Act.
3.F. Approving Multiple Vendors to Provide Waterworks Parts Supplies for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Action: Authorized the City Manager to issue open purchase orders for the waterworks parts supplies in a not-to-exceed cumulative amount of $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-
27. 3.G. Approval and Adoption of the Annual Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2026-27
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-53, approving the annual appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
3.H. Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Senate Bill 1 Project List Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-54, approving FY 2026-27 Project List to be funded by Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Revenue created by Senate Bill 1.
3.I. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Norco General Employees Association (NGEA) and Salary Schedules for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-56 to approve Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Norco and Norco General Employees Association for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 and for July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028. Furthermore, adopt Resolution No. 2026-57 to approve the salary schedules for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-
28.
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3.J. Declaration of Assorted Obsolete City Assets as Surplus Property Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-58, declaring assorted obsolete City assets as surplus property and authorized the City Manager to dispose them through public auction, scrap or donation.
3.K Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on June 11, 2026
Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on June 11, 2026.
4 ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
5 DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A. 2026 Annual Commission Appointments.
City Clerk Williams-Hunter presented the 2026 Annual Commission Appointment process. There were 20 applications received by the June 9, 2026, deadline to fill upcoming 4-year vacancy cycles.
Mayor Grundmeyer requested to conduct Measure R Citizens’ Oversight random drawing first.
Measure R Citizen’s Oversight Committee: Per city rules, a mandatory random selection wheel was spun by the City Clerk.
Public Comments for Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee:
Aaron Williams described his family’s decision to move to Norco for its equestrian lifestyle and emphasized the critical importance of the community’s trail system. He cited a strong desire to preserve the city’s rural identity for his daughter and future generations. He expressed commitment to protecting trails, animal-keeping culture, and Norco’s unique character.
Stephen Lemler introduced himself as a newer resident seeking greater involvement in Norco after years of volunteer work and public oversight experience at the county level.
He noted a background in telecommunications and utility regulatory work and expressed interest in applying his skills to serve and support the community.
Appointment made by random drawing per Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee
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requirements; Veronica Eshelby was randomly selected to the Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee.
City Clerk Williams-Hunter stated there was one seat for the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened Public Comments.
Public Comments for Parks and Recreation Commission:
Charlotte Babbs explained her familiarity with Norco’s parks as a full-time parent of two young children. She emphasized the role of parks and recreation programs in building community engagement and fostering volunteer values in youth. She expressed strong support for maintaining the rural and animal-keeping lifestyle that brought her family to Norco.
Mike Williams, (speaking as a resident, not a candidate) the current Chair of the Streets, Trails & Utilities Commission, spoke in support of applicants Rudy Gatto and Jim Pollard. He highlighted their integrity, preparedness, and long-term commitment to Norco. He also commented on the history of the Measure R selection process and encouraged the Council to consider direct appointments rather than repeated reliance on a lottery system.
Rudy Gatto shared his deep commitment to protecting Norco’s equestrian character and open spaces. He emphasized the importance of thoughtful planning, preservation of heritage, and balancing modernization with tradition. He pledged to serve with integrity, preparation, and an open mind.
Alicia Campbell described her 35-year public service career with the County of Orange and her long history of volunteer work. She expressed strong support for keeping Norco rural and offered to serve on any commission where her experience would be valuable.
Mayor Grundmeyer Closed Public Comments.
City Clerk Williams-Hunter distributed the rating cards to City Council Members and tallied the votes. The City Council appointed Rudy Gatto to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
City Clerk Williams-Hunter noted there was one seat available for the Streets, Trails, and Utilities Commission.
Public Comments for Streets, Trails, and Utilities Commission:
James Rowe, a more recent resident, explained his background in construction and
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utility planning through his work at Southern California Edison. He emphasized community engagement, a desire to strengthen city-utility coordination, and a strong personal investment in Norco’s future.
Jim Pollard (Incumbent) described nearly five decades of residency, long-standing volunteer involvement, and his continued dedication to keeping Norco rural. He emphasized his collaborative work with staff and residents, as well as his experience addressing community concerns regarding city policies and infrastructure.
Kristi Stelle noted her experience as a highway construction contractor working with state agencies, her ownership of a Norco property, and her involvement in community groups. She expressed interest in applying her public works expertise to support Norco’s infrastructure while preserving its rural character.
Ky McLeod highlighted his 15 years in heavy civil construction, estimating, and infrastructure planning, including work with agencies such as Caltrans and regional transportation authorities. He emphasized responsible growth and maintaining Norco’s unique identity.
Mayor Grundmeyer Closed Public Comments.
City Clerk Williams-Hunter distributed the rating cards to City Council Members and tallied the votes. The Council reappointed Jim Pollard to the Streets, Trails & Utilities Commission.
For the Planning Commission, the Council concurred to decline holding delayed interviews and continued with Public Comments for the Planning Commission.
Public Comments for Planning Commission:
Alicia Campbell reiterated her extensive experience working with planning and building functions during her public service career. She noted her strong ethical standards and her commitment to maintaining Norco’s rural character.
Catherine Fiore, (Incumbent) reflected on her tenure on the Planning Commission, citing the value of collaboration with staff and the challenges posed by state regulatory constraints. Her background in construction and property management has supported her detailed review of planning materials. She expressed dedication to creative problem-solving while protecting Norco’s rural character.
Jeff Shyu, (Incumbent) emphasized his thorough preparation for meetings, communication with staff, and commitment to defending Norco’s rural lifestyle through careful review of projects and their future precedents. He expressed willingness to continue refining his approach in response to feedback from the Council.
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Additional Candidates present but declining further comment were Charlotte Babbs, James Rowe, Kristi Stelle, and Ky McLeod.
Mayor Grundmeyer Closed Public Comments.
City Clerk Williams-Hunter distributed the rating cards to City Council Members and tallied the votes. Council re-appointed both incumbents, Catherine Fiore and Jeff Shyu, to the Planning Commission.
5.B. City Council Policy: Senate Bill 707 Policies Related to Brown Act Changes City Attorney Burns delivered a presentation highlighting changes as part of SB707 and addressed council comments and questions.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened Public Comments. City Clerk Williams-Hunter confirmed there were no speakers or speaker cards.
Mayor Grundmeyer Closed Public Comments.
M/S BASH/NEWTON To Adopt Resolution No. 2026-55 of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, Establishing City Council Policy Regarding Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5.C. Approval and Adoption of the City of Norco Operating and Capital Improvement Project Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Mayor Grundmeyer Opened Public Comments.
Public Comments for City of Norco Operating and CIP Budgets for 2026-27 Bill Naylor thanked Council and staff for their work to reduce the deficit but expressed concerns about withdrawing over $1 million from the Equipment Replacement Fund and the long-term ability to replace assets. The $60,000 budget for the Day of the Cowboy event, asking whether it covers staff or contractor costs. A perceived decline in volunteer participation for city events.
Sigrid Williams presented the annual list of the ten most needed trail improvements.
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She estimated the needed fencing at approximately 150 feet and urged the Council to complete this segment, which serves as a primary entry route for visitors attending equestrian events.
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Mayor Grundmeyer closed Public Comments.
Council Member Bash expressed overall comfort with the budget given known cost drivers, crediting the quality and cohesion of current staff as justification for salary increases, and expressing confidence in Measure R revenues and incoming economic activity.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen echoed support for the Day of the Cowboy budget as seed money for an event that returns significant revenue and expressed confidence in Public Works Director Sam Nelson's work on the school district trail issue.
Council Member Newton noted concerns with budget presentations and ongoing deficits of $1.7–$1.8 million, mentioning that frequent use of reserves may not be ideal. He suggested considering departmental efficiency and possible consolidation and mentioned that depending on future revenue or one-time fees could present challenges, highlighting a preference for sustainable reserve management.
Council Member Sullivan expressed optimism in the future.
Mayor Grundmeyer noted the budget process needs to be clearer and more accessible, suggesting long-term planning and a Council visioning session. She wants collaboration with department heads for a city vision aligned with core values. The Mayor encouraged residents to welcome new apartment neighbors and praised the Mayor's Ride for boosting community involvement and reducing city costs.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER To Adopt Resolution No. 2026-59 approving and adopting the City Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and authorizing appropriations therefrom.
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NEWTON
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
M/S NEWTON/BASH Adopt Resolution No. 2026-60 approving and adopting the City of Norco Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-27.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6 PUBLIC HEARING(S)
There were no Public Hearing items.
7 CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Newton expressed that Lieutenant Hall would be missed and raised two items. First, he asked when the city would begin advertising for youth commissioner positions. City Manager Free responded that the youth commissioner resolutions are under review and will be brought back to Council, noting the appointments are made on a calendar year basis rather than the fiscal year.
Second, Council Member Newton moved to agendize a discussion on whether the Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee appointments should be made by Council vote rather than random draw.
M/S NEWTON/BOWEN To Agendize A Discussion for the Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee selection process. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: BASH
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
8 ADJOURNMENT
Before adjourning, Mayor Grundmeyer asked Council Member Bash to say a few words in tribute to Ron Kammeyer. Council Member Bash paid tribute to Ron Kammeyer, a landscape architect who passed away two weeks prior. Mr.
Kammeyer, known for designing the Norco Veterans Memorial 12-14 years ago, also worked on the Code Talkers Memorial and around ten other memorials, including the 1776 mural on Prado Dam. Bash noted that the Norco Veterans Memorial commission marked a new career chapter for Kammeyer. A moment of silence was held in his honor.
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 9:49 pm.
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Dayna Williams-Hunter, CMC
City Clerk
City Council
STAFF REPORT
Date: July 1, 2026 Agenda Item:
3.C.
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lisette Free, City Manager
Prepared By: Dayna Williams-Hunter, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Approval of City Council Special Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2026.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Approved by: Lisette Free, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLP, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):
City Council - Jun 09 2026-Special Meeting - Draft Minutes
DRAFT-MINUTES
Special City Council
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Conference Rooms A&B–Norco City Hall
2870 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Robin Grundmeyer called the Special Budget Workshop Meeting to order at 4:00 PM.
ROLL CALL Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Gregory Bowen, Mayor Pro Tem
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Greg Newton, Council Member
Fia Sullivan, Council Member
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Clerk Williams-Hunter noted that no public speaker cards were submitted.
2. BUDGET WORKSHOP
2.A. Continued Discussion of Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget
Finance Director Calhoun presented the presentation for the 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget.
Council Member Newton questioned the previously unnoticed $270,000 duplication between funded positions and contractual services, describing the correction as an error rather than a true budget reduction. City Manager Free explained the oversight, noting it was identified only after a detailed review of contracted positions. Newton also asked whether the vacant Customer Service Supervisor role in Finance could be filled by reorganizing current mid-management rather than recruiting, but staff clarified the position’s distinct customer-facing duties. He directed staff to evaluate the issue, consider pausing recruitment, and explore reassigning responsibilities. Regarding the Norconian-related Economic Development Reserve, Community Development Director Cataldi recommended reducing the city’s $125,000 allocation to $50,000 due to a revised strategy emphasizing a development partner covering all soft costs. Council Member Newton proposed lowering the allocation further to $25,000, generating an additional $100,000 in savings. Council Member Newton also flagged an error in the Measure R fund balance, noting that removal of the $500,000 Ingalls Events Center Master Plan was not reflected;
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Finance Director Calhoun confirmed this would be corrected. On the Sheriff’s Substation, Council Member Newton sought clarity on net savings. Mayor Grundmeyer called on Lieutenant Hall to respond and she confirmed an annual net benefit of roughly $81,000 while clarifying that the $46,000 facility rate represents shared countywide costs unrelated to the substation offset. Council Member Newton further highlighted the City’s $40,000 annual janitorial expense approximately $800 per week and directed staff to issue an RFP, which Deputy City Manager Hamilton confirmed was already planned within six months. Newton concluded by urging continued review of the City’s $3.2 million in contractual services to identify additional in-house or consolidated service opportunities.
Council Member Bash expressed overall support for the staff's recommendation to draw from the undesignated general fund balance rather than touching pension or OPEB trust funds, emphasizing the importance of protecting those reserves given statewide underfunding trends. He noted his own analysis had identified approximately $2.7M in potential cuts but acknowledged the political difficulty of implementing them. He expressed concern about the cumulative effect of incremental cuts on staff capacity, stating that the city currently has some of its best staff and is being asked to undertake extraordinary work, including the Norconian project. He also noted that Measure R, having performed beyond original expectations, was always intended to eventually support the full cost of police and fire services. He acknowledged that this year's budget was unusually difficult to follow and encouraged more clarity in future budget presentations.
Mayor Grundmeyer echoed Council Member Bash's comments on budget clarity, noting that substantial line-item changes had occurred even where department totals appeared unchanged, and that some budget figures had nearly doubled. She emphasized that drawing from reserves should be reserved for one-time or emergency costs, not recurring operational expenditures. She noted the need to start the budget process earlier in future years to avoid being constrained by the adoption deadline.
Mayor Grundmeyer called a 5-minute recess at 5:09 pm.
Mayor Grundmeyer called the meeting back into session at 5:14 pm.
Finance Director Joshua Calhoun summarized changes to the CIP from the May 26 presentation. A new section was added to the CIP presenting unfunded, unprogrammed projects intended to establish a project list with nexus for the upcoming Development Impact Fee (DIF) study. The full list totals approximately $297M across all categories: animal control, fire, circulation, storm drain, water, wastewater, recycled water, general government (including public safety/sheriff), and parks and open space.
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Council Member Bash inquired about the status of the Heli-hydrant project, and staff confirmed negotiations for an easement with Hidden Valley Holdings were ongoing. He also asked about the park and ride property on Hamner, and City Manager Free reported that Caltrans had indicated they wish to relocate the trail from their lot, complicating the City's long-standing effort to acquire the property. Staff requested a meeting with Caltrans to discuss options and seek first right of refusal. Public Works Director Nelson added that the City had already invested in engineering drawings and electrical upgrades in anticipation of the property transfer and was now proceeding cautiously.
Council Member Bash then asked about the seasonal fire station on Hamner Avenue.
Council Member Newton acknowledged the $297 million list is a long-range wish list and asked how the City planned to use DIF fee collections to fund a portion of it without pricing the City out of the development market. Finance Director Calhoun and Community Development Director Cataldi noted the study would benchmark proposed DIF rates against comparable neighboring cities, and that the Building Industry Association (BIA) would be consulted during the process. Cataldi added that the City's vacant land inventory, particularly the Wiley Labs site at approximately 429 acres and the CRC site at 85 acres would be the primary future DIF generators, and that a development partner for the CRC site could help project future fee revenue. Council Member Newton suggested the public works yard expansion could potentially be addressed sooner and at a lower cost by repurposing space made available from the proposed relocation of a modular/trailer unit to the Nellie Weaver Hall site and challenged staff to bring down the $15 million estimate.
Mayor Grundmeyer asked for clarity on the rebuilding of the animal shelter and expansion, wanting to know whether it involves relocation or expansion on the current site and how impacts from nearby apartments are being measured.
There was emphasis on the need to ensure capital planning is directly supported by actual operational demand and requested continued updates so Council can stay fully informed. Deputy City Manager Hamilton explained that growth around the apartments has increased animal service calls, bite incidents, and kennel capacity pressures. She noted that the rebuild and expansion are long-term capacity solutions, no final site has been chosen, and staff supports providing ongoing updates. Mayor Grundmeyer then shifted to water issues, asking about the status and required frequency of the Water Master Plan update, noting that growth from projects like Wiley and the prison property may warrant revisiting the plan soon because it drives major infrastructure decisions with long lead times and high costs. She also sought clarification on CIP references to a possible City Hall relocation and new Council Chambers, asking whether this means the current chambers will not be upgraded and ensuring the public clearly understands what is being
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considered. Finally, Mayor Grundmeyer expressed concern about timing and transparency, noting that the unfunded DIF project list was added at the back of the packet with little notice and that Council had not previously reviewed the specific project list. She requested that in future budget cycles, critical project information be provided much earlier and presented more clearly so Council members have adequate time to evaluate and engage.
3 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 5:48 P.M.
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Dayna S. Williams-Hunter, CMC
City Clerk
City Council
STAFF REPORT
Date: July 1, 2026 Agenda Item:
3.D.
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Colby Cataldi, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Kelli Anderson, Communications Manager
Department: Community Development
SUBJECT:
Approval of Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between Lewis Land Developers, LLC, and City of Norco
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-64 and approve Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between Lewis Land Developers, LLC, and City of Norco for the potential acquisition and development of the State-owned California Rehabilitation Center property.
SUMMARY:
The closure of the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) presents a significant opportunity for the City of Norco to secure local control of the site, safeguard the historic Norconian Hotel and surrounding resources, and shape a long-term economic asset that aligns with Norco’s community values. With the property now available for proposals through the State of California’s disposition process, the City is committed to pursuing acquisition to ensure the future of the site is guided by local priorities. To accomplish this, the City requires a qualified master development partner with the expertise, financial capacity, and public-sector experience necessary to support both the acquisition and the thoughtful redevelopment of this landmark property.
BACKGROUND:
In 2025, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced its intention to close the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco, initiating a significant land use transition for one of the community’s most historically important sites. Following the announcement, the City of Norco began active coordination with the State of California’s Department of General Services (DGS) to understand the State’s process for soliciting proposals to lease or sell State-owned property through the State Commercial Opportunities Portal. The CRC site is currently listed as “accepting proposals,” marking a critical stage in determining future control of the property.
Because of the site’s extraordinary historic value, including the iconic Norconian Hotel and its associated historic buildings, the City’s foremost objective is to acquire the CRC property to ensure local control over its future. Securing ownership allows the City to shepherd the restoration of the historic Norconian Hotel and adaptive reuse of the surrounding structures, preserve the community’s heritage, and prevent incompatible development. Beyond historic preservation, the site presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a thoughtfully planned, economically sustainable destination that blends residential, commercial, recreational, and resort uses in a way that reflects Norco’s history and core values.
To achieve this vision, the City requires a qualified master development partner with demonstrated experience, financial capacity, and a proven track record working with State agencies on complex land acquisitions. Lewis Land Developers, LLC, has such experience, most notably partnering with the City of Norwalk to acquire and redevelop the former California Youth Authority Southern Reception Center, a State-owned property requiring legislative coordination and a multi-year entitlement effort. Lewis Land Developers' capacity, success with large-scale master-planned communities, and understanding of historic, recreational, and community-focused development make them uniquely suited to support the City of Norco’s efforts to acquire and transform the CRC property.
The proposed Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (Exhibit A) establishes the framework for the City and Lewis Land Developers to work collaboratively toward the shared goals of securing the CRC site, preserving its historic assets, and creating a long-term economic generator that benefits residents for generations. The Statement of Qualifications (Exhibit B) provides a comprehensive overview of Lewis Land Developers’ experience, capacity, and approach as the City’s prospective master development partner for the CRC property.
Upon approval of the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement, the City will work with Lewis Land Developers to prepare and submit a formal proposal to the State outlining the City’s intent to acquire the CRC property through special legislation and advance a comprehensive development and preservation plan for the site.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item will not result in a fiscal impact at this time.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
This agenda 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 No. 2026-64
Exhibit A - Exclusive Negotiation Agreement
Exhibit B - Statement of Qualifications
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORCO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
NORCO AND LEWIS LAND DEVELOPERS, LLC, FOR THE
POTENTIAL ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE
STATE-OWNED CALIFORNIA REHABILITATION CENTER
PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the California Rehabilitation Center property located in the City of Norco is owned by the State of California and is anticipated to be vacated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the City desires to pursue local control of the property in order to safeguard the historic Norconian Hotel and surrounding resources and guide the future use of the site in a manner consistent with the City’s community values and long-term economic development goals; and
WHEREAS, Lewis Land Developers, LLC, has demonstrated experience, financial capacity, and public-sector development experience relevant to the potential acquisition, planning, preservation, and redevelopment of the California Rehabilitation Center property; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Exclusive Negotiation Agreement establishes a framework for the City and Lewis Land Developers, LLC, to work collaboratively toward the potential acquisition and future development of the property, subject to future City Council approvals and compliance with all applicable laws; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and authorize its execution on behalf of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco, California, does hereby RESOLVE:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Norco and Lewis Land Developers, LLC.
SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement on behalf of the City, including such non-substantive revisions as may be approved by the City Attorney; and, the City Manager, or his/her designee, is authorized to take such administrative and implementing actions as are necessary or appropriate to carry out the Agreement, subject to the terms of the Agreement and applicable law.
Resolution No. 2026-64
Approving Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Lewis Land Developers, LLC
July 1, 2026
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on July 1, 2026.
___________________________
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
______________________
City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Resolution No. 2026-64
Approving Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Lewis Land Developers, LLC
July 1, 2026
I, Dayna Williams-Hunter, 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 July 1, 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 of the City of Norco, California, on July 1, 2026. ________________________
City Clerk
City of Norco, California
EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT
THIS EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into this 1st day of July, 2026, by and between the CITY OF NORCO (“City”) and LEWIS LAND DEVELOPERS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Developer”), (each herein a “Party” or collectively the “Parties”) under the terms and provisions set forth below.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the California Rehabilitation Center Norco (“CRC”) is located at Fifth Street and Western Avenue and is comprised of approximately 86.32 +/- acres of real property owned by the State of California (“State”) as identified on the site map attached as Exhibit “A” (the “Property”). The CRC opened in 1962 and is in the process of being vacated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (“CDCR”) with closure anticipated prior to December 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City and Developer intend to cooperate to work with the State to undertake a disposition process with the City in order for the City to acquire title to the Property from the State.
WHEREAS, if the City successfully acquires title to the Property, the City and Developer desire to cooperate in the design and development of a master planned community and resort, involving residential, commercial and recreation components, as well as the historic preservation and restoration of the Norconian Hotel (collectively “Project”); WHEREAS, the Developer acknowledges that a portion of the Project to be determined by City and Developer (the “Sale Property”) will include a mix of market-rate and affordable housing with a retail component in an amount sufficient to satisfy the requirements of Government Code Section 37364 and 54221(f)(1)(A) of the Surplus Land Act (“SLA”) for the sale of that portion of the Project to Developer as “exempt surplus land”, as confirmed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) to the extent required by the SLA; WHEREAS, the Developer acknowledges that the sale of the Sale Property to Developer is contingent upon the City’s compliance with the Surplus Land Act with that Property sold being “exempt surplus land” as determined by resolution of the City in accordance with the SLA; WHEREAS, the City desires, during the term of this Agreement, to (i) facilitate preliminary studies, vision sessions and forward planning with the Developer in order to determine mutually the political, land use and economic feasibility of the Project, (ii) negotiate the terms of a disposition and development agreement for the acquisition of the Sale Property by Developer and development of the overall Project by Developer and City for the approval or disapproval by the City Council (the “DDA”), and (iii) if the DDA is approved by the City Council, proceed with the execution of the DDA by the City and Developer, subject to applicable law; and WHEREAS, the City and the Developer understand that this Agreement does not constitute a binding commitment on the part of the City to any project or to Developer for the transfer of possession and development of the Sale Property and Developer understands that the City will only complete the transfer of the possession of the Sale Property to Developer and permit any future development of the Project or any project if City first (i) acquires title to the Property from the State, (ii) approves and executes the DDA and (iii) completes its environmental Docusign Envelope ID: BF6D25D8-9792-83BB-8187-3E88895520BF
review and discretionary permitting and entitlement of the Project in full compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) during the term of the DDA.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree to negotiate exclusively and in good faith upon the following terms and conditions:
1. NEGOTIATIONS
1.1. Length of Negotiation Period.
Unless extended by mutual agreement, the period for exclusive negotiations between the Parties under this Agreement regarding the Project and the DDA shall be for twelve (12) months, commencing on July 1, 2026, and terminating on June 30, 2027 (the "Negotiation Period"); provided, however, that the Negotiation Period may be terminated earlier by either Party pursuant to the termination provisions of this Agreement. The City Manager or his or her designee, at his or her sole and absolute discretion, may extend the Negotiation Period in writing for no more than three (3) one hundred eighty (180) day periods (the "Extended Negotiation Period"). The “Term” of this Agreement means the Negotiation Period together with any Extended Negotiation Period, if applicable.
1.2. Good Faith Negotiations.
The Parties shall negotiate diligently and in good faith during the Term toward the mutual agreement and executions of a DDA (or similar agreement). The Parties contemplate that the negotiations regarding the DDA will commence after mutual execution of this Agreement and will continue while Developer submits certain information to the City and the Parties undertake preliminary planning and analysis of the Project.
The Parties contemplate that the DDA will (i) set forth the terms and conditions for the City’s acquisition of the Property from the State , (ii) identify the boundaries of the Sale Property and the terms and conditions for the City’s sale of the Sale Property to Developer, and (iii) identify the plan, schedule and terms for the entitlement and development of the Project by Developer and City. The conceptual proposal for the Project prepared by Developer shall serve as the basis for such negotiations, with the understanding that no commitment has been made by the City or Developer with regards to the purchase and possession or development of the Property or to the Project as set forth in such proposal.
If the terms of a mutually satisfactory DDA have not been negotiated by Developer and City staff during the Term, or if the City Council declines to approve and execute the DDA for any reason prior to the expiration of the Term, then, without further action, this Agreement shall automatically terminate and no Party shall have further rights or obligations with respect to the other.
1.3. Exclusive Negotiations.
The City shall not negotiate with any other person or entity other than the State and Developer (or its assignee) during the Term regarding the acquisition, entitlement and/or development of the Property, except as required by the Surplus Land Act or any other applicable law.
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2. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE.
The Parties shall perform the following activities during the Negotiation Period and within the time periods set forth below:
2.1. Developer Team/Insurance.
Within the initial sixty (60) days of the Term, the Developer shall submit to the City the following:
a) The written description of roles, responsibilities, and obligations of members of the Developer’s team, which will identify the principals and other key personnel, by name, title or position, their experience, and their areas of responsibility for the single purpose development entity that Developer intends to form to purchase and develop the property. The Developer in the DDA (also referred to herein as the “Permitted Developer Assignee”) will be a limited liability company in which some, or all of Richard Lewis, Robert Lewis, Roger Lewis, Randall Lewis, and/or John Goodman, directly or indirectly, owns a fifty percent (50%) or greater interest in the capital and/or profits of such entity and which is managed by Lewis Management Corp.
b) All documents reasonably required to establish that Developer has been legally formed and is in good legal standing.
c) A written statement concerning any litigation in which Developer or Developer's members is a party that may have an impact on the DDA. Developer shall provide to the City copies of any litigation documents or filings in connection with such litigation pursuant to this section.
d) A certificate of insurance that names the City as an additional insured on Developer’s commercial general liability insurance policy with coverage of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars $2,000,000 aggregate; such certificate to be delivered to the City prior to entry on the Property by the Developer and its agents, contractors and representatives and such insurance maintained by Developer for the Term of this Agreement.
2.2. State Property Disposition Process.
Within the initial ninety (90) days of the Term, City and Developer shall endeavor to complete the following:
a) City, Developer, and Developer’s governmental affairs consultants to conduct a series of meetings with State of California key officials to agree upon the process and schedule for the City to obtain possession of the Property and evaluate the potential disposition of the Sale Property to Developer (the “State Disposition Process”).
b) City and Developer shall cooperate in good faith in the development and pursuit of any special legislation or other State approvals necessary or advisable to enable the City to acquire the Property.
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c) City and Developer shall cooperate to obtain written confirmation from HCD that the Sale Property is “exempt surplus land” in accordance with the Surplus Land Act.
d) Developer shall prepare, and City shall reasonably cooperate in submitting, a proposal through the Department of General Services (DGS) State Commercial Opportunities Portal. The proposal shall describe the anticipated process for the City to pursue special legislation or other necessary State approval providing the City with a first right of refusal or other right to purchase the Property, with the understanding that alternative proposals submitted through the DGS process may be limited to a ground lease structure.
2.3. Project Design and Outreach Schedule.
Within sixty (60) days after the approval of the State Disposition Process by State, City and Developer (“State Process Approval”), Developer shall complete the following:
a) Developer shall hold a series of meetings with City officials to determine Project parameters, identify key stakeholders, locations for meetings, and timing of meetings for outreach efforts.
b) Developer shall prepare and submit to the City Manager for approval a schedule for visioning sessions with the community and locations.
2.4. Marketing and Outreach.
Within ninety (90) days after State Process Approval:
a) Developer shall hold a series of community meetings inviting residents, community organizations and stakeholders to solicit feedback, input and comments regarding the proposed Project, in accordance with the schedule approved by the City pursuant to Section 2.3.
b) Developer shall endeavor to develop a concept for the Project that coalesces input from the community and hold a series of meetings with City officials to present the findings from the community outreach.
2.5. Proposed Entitlements, Financing Plan and Development Schedule.
Within one hundred and eighty (180) days after State Process Approval, Developer shall submit to the City the following:
a) Developer shall identify and submit a detailed project description (the “Project Description”) relevant to zoning, design review, environmental review and code requirements for the Project and all necessary entitlement applications for the Project determined appropriate by the City’s Community Development Department. The Project Description shall also identify the proposed Sale Property.
b) Developer's environmental and professional design consultants shall identify and submit all necessary environmental documentation that will be required by the Docusign Envelope ID: BF6D25D8-9792-83BB-8187-3E88895520BF
City’s Planning Division("Planning"), for an Initial Study to enable Planning to determine whether an Environmental Impact Report ("EIR"), Negative Declaration, or Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project is required under CEQA.
Planning shall complete a potential schedule for environmental assessment and identification of the nature and extent of required environmental site mitigations. c) A proposed entitlement schedule identifying when approval of all zoning, design review, environmental review and code requirements for the Project will be obtained.
d) A proposed development schedule, which shall include construction and scheduling of the Project.
e) A proposed pro forma that reflects the concept design and schedule for construction of the Project. Pro forma shall include an itemized development budget for each component of the Project, a statement describing the sources and uses of funds to finance each such component, a cash flow analysis for each such component, and an annotated operating budget to a level of detail reasonably acceptable to the City.
f) Evidence of Developer’s financial capacity to fund the Project, including bank statements, account statements, or other documentation reasonably satisfactory to the City demonstrating Developer’s cash on hand and available liquid assets, provided this financial information shall be submitted to outside legal counsel so as to maintain this proprietary financial information in a confidential manner outside of the City’s public records.
2.6. DDA.
a) Within the one hundred and eighty (180) day period set forth in Section 2.5, Developer and City shall negotiate a DDA term sheet and draft of the DDA for Developer’s purchase and development of the Property for presentation to the City Council for consideration. City staff and Developer shall meet and negotiate the DDA in good faith and in a timely manner during such 180-day period so that the DDA can be scheduled for City Council Consideration after Developer has completed its submittals under Section
2.5. b) Within one hundred eighty (180) days after State Process Approval, City Council consideration of, and approval or disapproval of the DDA and, if so approved, City and Developer execution of the DDA.
c) The DDA shall at a minimum require, as a condition precedent to the City’s obligation to complete the transfer of possession of the Property to Developer the following:
(i) City shall have completed CEQA environmental review for the Project, including making all appropriate findings, and caused a Notice of Determination filing. (ii) The period for court challenges under CEQA shall have expired with no challenge having been filed, or if any challenge has been filed the matter has been successfully resolved.
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(iii) Developer shall have submitted all necessary and applicable entitlement applications for the Project.
(iv) Developer shall have obtained approval of all necessary and applicable entitlements for the Project.
(v) Developer shall have submitted and the City Council shall have approved Schematic Design Plans for the Project. The term "Schematic Design Plans" means schematic drawings, exterior elevations, and site plans. (vi) Developer shall have submitted and the City Council shall have approved an updated and refined Project pro forma that reflects the design and schedule for construction of the Project. Pro forma shall include an itemized development budget for each Project component, a statement describing the proposed sources and uses of funds to finance each Project component, a cash flow analysis for each Project component, and an annotated operating budget to a level of detail reasonably acceptable to the City.
3. CITY APPROVAL OF SUBMISSIONS.
Within thirty (30) business days after the City receives any information or documents required to be submitted by Developer pursuant to Sections 2.1 to 2.5 of this Agreement, the City shall inform Developer of its acceptance or rejection of the submission. The City may approve those portions of a submission that are satisfactory and reject those portions that are not, or may approve all or a portion of a submission subject to conditions requiring further submissions for City review and approval. If the City rejects all or any part of a submission, the City shall provide to Developer written notice of the reasons for such rejection within that 30 business day period.
Developer shall then have thirty (30) business days to correct or supplement its submission to respond to the City's rejection. City shall consider in good faith approving Developer's reasonable request for an extension of the 30 business day response period for a submission based on factors not within Developer's control, provided; however, that any extension shall not otherwise negatively impact the Schedule of Performance or extend the Term. Approvals on behalf of the City shall be granted by the City Manager, or his or her staff designees.
4. RIGHT OF ENTRY.
City will work to acquire State approval granting Developer and its agents, contractors and representatives the right to enter upon the Property at any time during the Term to conduct investigations, tests, topographical surveys, appraisals, and studies, including geotechnical studies, soils tests and environmental site assessments. Developer shall comply with all requirements of State in exercising such access rights. Developer shall not alter the Property except as needed to conduct the testing and other activities thereon as authorized by this Agreement, and Developer agrees upon completion of any testing or other activity under this Agreement to remove all debris, litter, equipment, and other materials placed on the Property by Developer and its agents, contractors and representatives and to restore the Property as much as reasonably possible to its original condition. Developer shall give at least three (3) business days of advanced notice to the City prior to entering the Property and provide the City with the name of Developer's agents, contractors and/or representatives, the purpose and estimated time period before undertaking any work, and shall take steps to minimize any disruption to operations.
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Developer shall indemnify, defend and hold the City and its officers, employees and agents, harmless from any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, actions, liabilities, causes of action or judgments, including reasonable attorney's fees, which the City may incur or be required to pay by reason of entry onto the Property and activities thereon by Developer or Developer's agents, employees, contractors or consultants, including, without limitation, any damages, injury or death to any person or property suffered by any person, firm or corporation, except to the extent the same are attributable to the sole negligence or willful misconduct of any person or entity acting on the City's behalf or under the City's authority. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Developer shall have no liability to the City or any other party by reason of, nor shall Developer have any duty to indemnify, defend or hold any person harmless from or against, any claim, demand, damage, loss, action, liability, cause of action or judgment, including without limitation, any claim for diminution in value of the Property or for environment remediation or clean-up costs, arising out of or in connection with the mere fact of having discovered and/or reported any adverse physical condition, title condition or other condition or defect with respect to the Property.
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, this right of entry shall not relieve Developer from the necessity of obtaining any applicable governmental approvals or permits that may be necessary to perform such tests or conduct other activities on the Property.
5. EFFECT OF NEGOTIATIONS.
Developer understands and acknowledges that any DDA resulting from the negotiations arising from this Agreement shall become effective only if and after such DDA has been considered and approved by the City Council in its sole and absolute discretion, and only if and after such DDA has been executed by the Mayor or the City Manager, as authorized by the Norco Municipal Code. Developer further understands that the City Council retains the sole and absolute discretion to approve or not approve the Project or any alternative project proposed by Developer. If the terms of a mutually satisfactory DDA have not been negotiated by Developer and City staff during the Term, or if the City Council declines to approve and execute the DDA for any reason by the end of the Term, then, without further action, this Agreement shall automatically terminate and no Party shall have further rights or obligations with respect to the other.
6. ADDITIONAL CEQA CONSIDERATIONS
Developer understands and acknowledges that City Council’s approval and execution of any DDA resulting from the negotiations arising from this Agreement (i) cannot commit the City to the Project, or bind or commit the City to any other definitive course of action, prior to CEQA compliance; (ii) cannot restrict the City (as lead agency) from considering any feasible mitigation measures and alternatives, including the “no project” alternative; and (iii) cannot restrict the City from modifying, conditioning or denying the Project following completion of CEQA review.
7. TERMINATION AND EXTENSIONS.
7.1. Time of the Essence.
Time is of the essence in this Agreement. Any Party's failure to timely perform according to the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be considered a material breach of this Agreement.
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7.2. Notice to Developer of Breach.
In the event that either Party fails to materially perform any of that Party’s obligations pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement within the time herein specified, the other Party shall promptly give notice of such breach. The Parties shall have a period of forty-five (45) days from receipt of such written notice within which to cure such breach.
7.3. Remedies Upon Developer Default.
If either Party fails to cure any material default during the cure period described above, then the other Party, as its sole and exclusive remedy, may terminate this Agreement upon written notice of termination, and thereafter no Party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder.
7.4. City Manager Discretion to Extend Time for Performance.
Notwithstanding the above, if the City Manager determines that it is in the best interest of the City, the City Manager may extend the time for Developer's performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any such extension beyond the Term shall be granted in the City Manager's sole and absolute discretion, and in no event shall this provision be construed as conveying any right or entitlement to an extension.
7.5. Default by City.
If the City fails to cure any material default during the cure period described above, the Developer's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the right to terminate this Agreement upon written notice of termination from Developer, and thereafter no Party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder.
8. INDEMNIFICATION.
The Developer shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City and City’s officers, directors, members, employees, agents, contractors and affiliated entities (collectively, the “City Representatives”) harmless from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, actions or causes of actions, including without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs, arising out of or resulting from this ENA, including, but not limited to, the negotiation and execution of this Agreement, or the negotiation and execution of a DDA for the Project. The Developer’s obligations under the preceding sentence arising prior to the expiration or earlier termination of this ENA (as applicable) shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this ENA for a period of one (1) year. In order to limit the cost of its defense and indemnification under this paragraph, in the event of any such litigation, if and when requested to do so in writing by Developer, City agrees to cancel and rescind the ENA and/or any other agreement or approval challenged in the litigation.
9. LIMITATIONS.
This Agreement does not obligate the City to transfer the Property or any City properties to Developer or any other person, nor does it obligate the City to approve the Project or any other project. Developer understands that City, as the government agency that will review and permit the proposed development, will only complete the transfer of possession of the site to Developer and permit its future development pursuant to the DDA contingent upon, and after City completes Docusign Envelope ID: BF6D25D8-9792-83BB-8187-3E88895520BF
its discretionary review and approval of all necessary and applicable entitlement applications for the Project in full compliance with CEQA. Developer acknowledges and agrees that no City commitment to move forward with the Project can be made other than by formal approval of the City Council and subject to the requirements of CEQA and other applicable laws, and understands that adoption of any such approval will be at the City Council's sole and absolute discretion. Any costs incurred by Developer, Developer's members or partners, or other members of the Project development team to comply with its obligations under this Agreement or to negotiate the DDA shall be the sole responsibility of Developer, and in no event shall the City have any responsibility to pay for or reimburse Developer for any of said costs, or any damages whatsoever.
Developer understands and acknowledges that the City is subject to the California Public Records Act, and therefore recognizes that the City shall make information regarding the Property, the Project, Developer, and this Agreement available to the public upon request as required by said laws.
10. NON-DISCRIMINATION.
Developer agrees that there shall be no discrimination against, or segregation of, any person, or group of persons, on account of sex, race, color, age, marital status, religion, disability, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS-Related Conditions (ARCS) in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Property, nor shall Developer establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, buyers, lessees, subtenants, sub-lessees or vendees of any City properties.
11. NO ASSIGNMENT.
This Agreement is personal to Developer and is not assignable to any other person or entity (except to the Permitted Developer Assignee) without the prior written consent of the City, in its sole and absolute discretion. Any attempt to assign this Agreement or any part of the Agreement without the prior written consent of the City shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and shall be void and of no force and effect.
12. INFORMATION.
Upon Developer's request, the City shall promptly furnish Developer, without any warranty or representation, all material information within its possession or control concerning the Property, including without limitation, copies of all topographical surveys, environmental reports, engineering studies, soil-bearing test data, and any similar reports and studies with respect to the City Property.
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13. NOTICES
All notices under this Agreement shall be sufficiently given if delivered personally, faxed or emailed (but only if simultaneously served by another method herein specified), delivered by a regional or national overnight delivery service (i.e., Fed Express, U.S. Express Mail, Golden State Overnight), or mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the City and Developers as follows:
City of Norco
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
Attention: Lisette Free, City Manager
Email : [email protected]
Lewis Land Developers, LLC
c/o Lewis Management Corp.
1156 North Mountain Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
Attention: John M. Goodman
Fax : (909) 949-6799
Email : [email protected]
Such addresses may be changed from time to time by written notice given in advance in accordance with this Section.
The written notice shall be deemed received and shall be effective the same business day delivered if delivered personally or by fax or email, the next business day after deposit with the overnight courier if delivered by overnight delivery service, or, if mailed, three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail in the State of California or upon actual receipt by the addressee if earlier.
14. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, except for those provisions preempted by federal law.
15. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts which, when signed by both Parties, shall constitute a binding agreement.
16. REIMBURSEMENT
Developer agrees to reimburse City for all reasonable costs incurred by City, including independent contractors, legal services, and staff time, related solely to the performance by City of its tasks required under this Agreement. Developer shall deposit with City the sum of $25,000 to reimburse City for such costs. City shall invoice Developer for such costs monthly and deduct amounts incurred from said deposit. When the deposit balance reaches $5,000, Developer agrees to deposit an additional $20,000 with the City and subsequently, each month, deposit any amounts necessary to maintain the deposit at $25,000. No third party costs, including costs paid to consultants or independent contractors shall be incurred by the City Docusign Envelope ID: BF6D25D8-9792-83BB-8187-3E88895520BF
unless previously approved in writing by Developer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all reasonable fees and costs of the City Attorney, or other outside legal counsel retained by the City in connection with this Agreement, shall not require Developer's prior approval and shall be reimbursable under this Section.
CITY OF NORCO LEWIS LAND DEVELOPERS, LLC
A CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL a Delaware limited liability company
CORPORATION
By: By: LEWIS MANAGEMENT CORP.,
Robin Grundmeyer a Delaware corporation
Mayor Its Manager
Date: By:
Name: John M. Goodman
Title: Exec. VP/CEO
Date:
Attest:
By:
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
By: Place corporate seal here
City Attorney
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Exhibit A
SITE MAP
[To Be Updated By the Parties]
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1 June 24, 2026
Submitted by: Randall Lewis - 909 946 7542
Randall.lewis@lewis,com
Lewis Land Developers, LLC
1156 N. Mountain Ave., Upland, CA 91786
2 Table of Contents
Cover Letter 3
The CRC Property 6
Why Lewis is the best suited Development Partner 6
Summary of Company History 9
Statement of Project Understanding and Approach 9
Experience in delivering Public Private Partnerships 11 Development Entity 12
Statement of Project Experience 14
Evidence of Financial Capacity 22
Homecoming Terra Vista – Rancho Cucamonga
3 Lewis Land Developers, LLC
California DRE Corporate Broker License No. 01994759
1156 N. Mountain Ave., P. O. Box 670, Upland, CA 91785-0670 (909) 985-0971 | Fax (909) 949-6799
June 24, 2026
Ms. Lisette Free
City Manager
City of Norco
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
Re: Master Developer Statement of Qualifications
CRC Property (State of California), City of Norco
Dear Ms. Free,
Lewis Land Developers, LLC (“Lewis”) is pleased to submit our Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to be selected as the City of Norco’s master developer partner for the 91.05-acre CRC property owned by the State of California located at Fifth Street and Western Avenue in Norco. We understand the City desires to acquire the site and design and develop a master planned community and resort, involving residential, commercial and recreation components, as well as the historic preservation and restoration of the Norconian Hotel, with the most qualified developer with the right vision to optimize the historic value of the site and create positive and long-standing economic benefit to the City and its residents. Our team is committed to delivering a transformative, sustainable, and community-focused development that aligns with the City of Norco’s vision and long-term goals.
Lewis understands that Norco is unlike any other city in Southern California. Known nationally as “Horsetown USA,” Norco has intentionally preserved its core values—it’s agrarian heritage; small-town character; agricultural, animal-keeping lifestyle; and equestrianoriented, rural atmosphere. The City’s long-standing commitment to maintaining large lots, extensive trail systems, equestrian amenities, open space, animal-keeping opportunities, youth sports, historic resources, and a family-oriented quality of life has created one of the most unique communities in California.
Lewis also understands the City’s priorities for this historically significant site include:
Historic Hilltop Resort: Restore and adaptively reuse of the Norconian Hotel and the adjacent historic buildings.
Expanded Sports Complex: Reimagine the existing sports fields at Wayne Makin Sports Complex into a master-planned, consolidated sports complex.
Lower Residential/Commercial Neighborhood Network: Shaped by market demand, seek adaptive reuse or redevelopment opportunities with land uses such as neighborhood-serving commercial space, ownership-based market-rate townhomes, and affordable rental housing.
Lewis believes these priorities closely align with our own development philosophy and track record. Throughout our 71-year history, Lewis has consistently demonstrated that successful
4 development begins with understanding the unique character of a community and creating projects that reinforce that identity. We will make sure our development carries out the City’s goals.
Our experience developing some of California’s most successful master-planned communities has taught us that the most enduring communities are those that celebrate their history, protect their defining characteristics, and thoughtfully plan for future generations. This philosophy mirrors Norco’s commitment to preserving, protecting, and promoting its core values.
One of Lewis’ greatest strengths is our ability to create communities that are authentic to their surroundings.
Unlike developers who apply a standardized formula to every project, Lewis approaches each opportunity by first understanding what makes a community special. Whether preserving the agricultural heritage of Santa Paula at Harvest at Limoneira, integrating equestrian and openspace amenities at The Preserve in Chino, or creating a community-centered lifestyle at Terra Vista, Victoria Gardens, and The Resort, Lewis develops projects that respect and reinforce local character.
This philosophy aligns directly with Norco’s mission to preserve its unique identity and maintain the qualities that residents cherish. We understand that Norco’s equestrian trails, animal-keeping lifestyle, open spaces, rural atmosphere, and historic resources are not simply amenities, they are defining elements of the community’s identity and essential components of the City’s long-term vision.
Our recent experience in a public-private partnership with the City of Norwalk makes us your ideal master development partner. In 2019, we were selected by the City to be their master development partner to acquire and redevelop the former California Youth Authority Southern Reception Center (“CYA”) on 32 blighted acres. The next step was for the City to obtain the right to buy the CYA Property from the State of California. We jointly worked with our local legislators to get AB 518 enacted in 2020 and officially took effect on January 1, 2021. The Norwalk Transit Village on the former CYA Property was entitled in 2024, and the property was purchased from the State of California on July 28, 2025.
In addition to our recent success acquiring State of California land in Norwalk, we are the largest developer based in the Inland Empire. Lewis has completed more public agency transactions and developed more real estate than any other developer in the Inland Empire.
With extensive experience in large-scale master-planned communities, we bring a proven track record of projects that balance economic viability, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
We can accomplish the City’s goals by creating a public-private partnership. Lewis is prepared to work in conjunction with the City to conduct the following tasks to optimize the value of the property for the community:
a. Obtain site control;
b. Provide Vision and Master Planning;
c. Seek community and stakeholder input;
d. Develop Project design and layouts;
e. Process the necessary entitlements;
f. Provide financial and market analysis;
g. Act as the developer;
h. Value engineering the project infrastructure;
5 i. Negotiate development conditions;
j. Provide project management expertise;
k. Provide the necessary capital to entitle, develop, and construct the project; l. Oversee the installation of necessary infrastructure and improvements; and m. Show sensibility related to the historic elements and the affordability requirements.
We are the right Developer for Norco for the following key reasons:
1. We will ensure that Norco remains authentic and preserves, protects, and promotes its core values, as well as its historic resources.
2. We are well capitalized and do not require financial partners to complete the acquisition nor development of the Property.
3. We acquire, entitle, and develop a wide range of retail, for-sale residential, luxury apartments, and commercial projects utilizing our internal, highly specialized teams consisting of the following:
• Lewis Planned Communities is a well-respected planned community developer who entitles and develops our master planned communities and works closely with all the major homebuilders.
• Lewis Retail Centers is in constant contact with various tenants and end-users daily. • Lewis Apartment Communities owns and operates almost 14,000 apartments. • Our owners are “hands-on” operators and will be involved in all aspects of this project. • We manage our assets ourselves and do not rely on third parties to oversee the quality we expect at our properties.
• We are long term owners of retail centers, apartments, and office buildings.
We hope you see the benefits of choosing a local privately held, family-run development company to be your developer for the Property. Please find enclosed with this letter a Statement of Qualifications for your review and consideration in choosing us your developer.
Our company is uniquely qualified to be the developer of this key property within the City.
We appreciate the opportunity to partner with the City of Norco on this landmark project and look forward to contributing to its success. Please contact us with any questions or requests for additional information. We are available to meet at your earliest convenience to review our proposal in more detail and answer any questions.
Thank you for your serious consideration.
Sincerely,
LEWIS LAND DEVELOPERS, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By:
LEWIS MANAGEMENT CORP.,
a Delaware corporation – Its Manager
Randall Lewis
Its: Authorized Agent
6 The CRC Property
Why Lewis is the best suited Development Partner
Lewis brings an unmatched combination of experience, regional leadership, proven public-sector partnership, and community-focused development, positioning Lewis as the strongest and most capable developer for the successful transformation of the CRC property.
Lewis’ success is grounded in its collaborative approach with cities and public agencies.
The company has maintained long-standing partnerships with municipalities across the Inland Empire and California, earning praise for its professionalism, community-first orientation, and ability to deliver high-quality projects through public-private partnerships.
Testimonials from city leaders consistently affirm Lewis’ integrity, responsiveness, and commitment to long-term community benefit. This collaborative effort aligns directly with the multijurisdictional coordination required for the redevelopment of the CRC property.
Lewis also brings specialized expertise critical to master plan the CRC property, including large-scale mixed-use development; retail project delivery; single family, multifamily, and affordable housing knowledge; education commitment; community engagement; historic sensitivities; and proven planning and development of parks, trails, and recreation amenities design and construction.
7 Community engagement is a defining strength for Lewis. Over decades of entitling approximately 100,000 residential units, 50 retail developments, and millions of square feet of commercial and industrial space, Lewis has refined a robust engagement model that emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and partnership with local residents and stakeholders. Our philosophy of long-term investment and stewardship ensures not only successful project delivery but the creation of communities that endure and thrive over generations.
Lewis is deeply committed to building stronger communities through strategic investments in education, health, sustainability, and youth development. The company actively influences regional growth and policymaking by supporting organizations and institutions such as UC Riverside, CSU-San Bernardino, Cal Poly Pomona, the Urban Land Institute, and UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. Additionally, Lewis is very involved with the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), and Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
Through partnerships with school districts and municipalities, Lewis develops impactful community assets, including parks, libraries, and wellness facilities like the Randall Lewis Health and Wellness Center and Lewis Family Playhouse. Notable collaborations include Ralph M. Lewis Sports Complex, in Fontana and the Lewis Library & Technology Center in both Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga.
Recognized for excellence and environmental stewardship, Lewis continues to lead meaningful community development across California and Nevada.
Given our unparalleled experience, deep regional roots, broad development expertise, and proven track record of public-sector collaboration, Lewis is uniquely positioned to deliver a visionary, community-aligned, and economically sound development at the CRC property. Our history, capacity, and commitment make us not only the best choice, but the right choice to partner with the City of Norco in realizing the full potential of this landmark property.
Other defining aspects of Lewis include:
1. Lewis has been in business continuously for 71 Years.
2. We are the largest and most active developer based in the Inland Empire today.
3. No developer has built more property in the Inland Empire than Lewis.
4. Significant owner involvement in all our projects.
5. Well capitalized – we have the financial capabilities to develop this project with no outside investors or money partners. We have our own cash.
8 6. Successfully entitled and acquired a 32-acre site in Norwalk from the State of California utilizing state legislation (AB 518) for a mixed-use master planned community.
7. Developed several projects in Norco including the Starter Bros.
Neighborhood Center at River Road and Corydon Street that we built in 2017 and continue to own. Additionally, we acquired property from the Riverside Community College District – Norco Campus, and successfully built a 98-lot residential subdivision, with homes now selling for more than $1.5 million.
8. Our extensive experience has taught us the importance of strong community engagement, and we excel at being accessible and collaborative.
9. Our focus on education and healthy communities are drivers of long-term value.
10.Hire locally and create educational opportunities for local schools and colleges to learn construction, finance, and real estate.
11.We will select other well qualified companies to implement the vision and development plan of the project such as historic redevelopment companies, and affordable housing companies.
12.We have delivered notable sports facilities, including Limoneira soccer fields, University of La Verne Baseball and Softball Complex, and Harvest Lincoln pickleball and soccer fields.
13.We have developed equestrian communities over the years in Norco, Chino, and Claremont.
14.Multiple current Public Private Partnerships include Norwalk, Moreno Valley, Grand Terrace, Downey, Ohlone College Newark Campus, Sacramento County, and the Riverside–Perris–Moreno Valley JPA.
15.We have partnered with numerous public agencies, including Claremont USD, Covina USD, Upland USD, Irvine Ranch Water District, Vallejo, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Cathedral City, Los Angeles County, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto, San Bernardino County, Suisun, Victorville, and West Covina.
16.Lewis has entitled approximately 100,000 homes, 50 retail centers, and 15 million sq. ft. of office and industrial space.
17.Lewis has built more than 15,000 apartments, 58,000 homes, and currently owns approximately 14,000 apartments. We build them better because we are going to keep them.
9 Summary of Company History
Statement of Project Understanding and Approach
Lewis Land Developers, LLC understands that the redevelopment of the California Rehabilitation Center (“CRC”) Project represents a unique opportunity to transform approximately 86 acres into a vibrant, multi-phase development that aligns with the vision and benefits the City of Norco, its residents, and the region demonstrating strong synergy with the core values of the community. The City of Norco seeks a master developer partner capable of delivering a cohesive, innovative, and sustainable project that integrates residential, retail, historic, and recreational land uses while addressing the community’s needs for affordable housing, neighborhood-serving retail, and diverse housing options and has the financial capabilities to stand behind its commitments.
Our approach to the CRC Project is rooted in collaboration, creativity, community engagement and solving many of the infrastructure and circulation constraints of the area.
We recognize the importance of working closely with the City of Norco, State of California, Riverside County, and the local community to ensure the development aligns with the goals and objectives as well as addresses the opportunities of the site. Our team is committed to creating a development that complements the existing community of Norco, its neighborhoods, and integrates seamlessly with the Wayne Makin Sports Complex, Norco College, and Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona, fostering synergy, cooperating with infrastructure needs and enhancing the area’s appeal as a regional destination.
We will prioritize the historic buildings, affordable housing components, ensuring that the land area for at least 40% of the residential units is set aside for affordable housing to pursue a Surplus Land Act exemption.
Once selected, we will work in conjunction with the City of Norco to bring onto our team the most qualified historic and affordable housing developer or developers.
10 We will focus on community proprieties for this project, such as:
• Restoration of the Norconian Hotel and preservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings;
• Improve Norco’s street and trail network offering a full range of travel modes and equestrian access;
• Enhance and expand of the existing sports complex;
• A mix of housing types;
• Preserving Norco's equestrian-oriented, rural atmosphere; • Position Norco as a prime destination that offers equestrian and agricultural experiences, including events that celebrate Norco’s heritage and Western traditions;
• The design of the new housing will complement Norco’s small-town scale and character; and
• Promote youth recreational experiences, including sports and agricultural programs.
Our planning and design approach will focus on placemaking, connectivity, historic preservation, and sustainability. We will incorporate trails, open spaces, and recreational and equestrian amenities to create a community that promotes Norco's core values and historic resources.
We are committed to engaging the community and stakeholders throughout the development process. Our team will implement a robust community engagement plan to gather input, address concerns, and ensure the project reflects the aspirations of the City of Norco and its residents.
In summary, the Lewis team is prepared to bring our extensive experience in large-scale, mixed-use developments to the CRC Project. We are confident in our ability to deliver a transformative development that aligns with the City’s vision, meets community needs, and creates lasting value for the region.
Lewis offers a unique combination of experience, financial strength, and communityfocused planning that aligns closely with Norco’s values and long-term vision.
We understand the importance of:
• Preserving Norco's core values
• Protecting open space
• Supporting equestrian trails
• Maintaining community identity
• Creating high-quality public amenities
• Delivering infrastructure responsibly
• Engaging residents meaningfully
• Investing in long-term community success
Our experience creating award-winning master-planned communities, combined with our understanding of the values that define Norco, and the State of California process to direct the sale of the property to Norco, positions Lewis as a trusted partner committed to preserving the qualities that make Horsetown USA one of Southern California’s most distinctive and cherished communities.
11 Experienced in delivering Public Private Partnership Further demonstrating Lewis’ capabilities and qualifications, we have recently completed or are currently engaged in a variety of public private partnerships which will create more than 16,000 homes and commercial centers throughout California, including the following:
A partnership with the City of Norwalk
Southern Youth Correctional Reception Center and Clinic – 32 +/- acres 13200 Bloomfield Avenue, Norwalk, CA 90650
Conceptual project description: Mixed use (Including retail, affordable housing, and market rate medium & high density residential) A partnership with the City of Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley Town Center – 56.42 acres
NEC of Nason Street and Alessandro Boulevard, Moreno Valley, CA 92555 Conceptual project description: Mixed use (Including public facilities, retail, and market rate medium density residential)
A partnership with the Covina-Valley Unified School District Pioneer School Site – 8.82 acres
1651 E Rowland Avenue, West Covina, CA 91791
Project description: Market rate residential (158 medium density residential units)
A partnership with the City of Downey/Los Angeles County Historic Rancho Los Amigos South Campus – 30 +/- acres
Imperial Hwy & Gardendale, Downey, CA
Conceptual project description: Mixed use (Including retail, affordable housing, and market rate medium & high density residential) A partnership with the City of Rialto
Renaissance – Rialto Airport – 600 acres
South of 210 Freeway (between Alder & Ayala), Rialto, CA 92376 Project description: Mixed use (Including retail, market rate medium density residential and industrial (Including 6,200,000 sf of industrial, 450,000 sq ft of retail and 500 residential units)
A partnership with the March Joint Powers Authority
Meridian Business Park– 1,290 acres
363 Graeber Street March Air Reserve Base, 92518
Project description: Industrial and retail business park (Including 16,000,000 sf of industrial and 3 shopping centers)
12 A partnership with the City of Vallejo
Blue Rock Golf Course – 71 acres
655 Columbus Pkwy, Vallejo, CA 94591
Project description: Mixed use (Including 14 acres of retail, 57 acres of market rate low/medium density residential and refurbishment of a golf course) A partnership with Sacramento County
Mather South – 988 acres
South of Highway 50, Zinfandel Drive in South Sacramento County Project description: Master planned community (Including retail, office, schools, parks, open space, 2,740 single family residential lots and 780 multi-family residential units)
The Development Entity
Lewis Land Developers, LLC, a member of the Lewis Group of Companies, will be the lead entity and responsible for managing the planning, development, and implementation of the CRC Project. Founded in 1955, Lewis is one of the nation's largest privately held real estate organizations (www.lewisgroupofcompanies.com ). The company is based in Upland, California with regional offices in Sacramento and Santa Paula, California as well as Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada. The Lewis Group of Companies is engaged in the acquisition, master planning, entitlement, and development of residential and commercial real estate as well as industrial and business parks throughout California and Nevada.
The heritage of the Lewis family originated with home building, which led to the creation of the highly successful Lewis Homes brand under which Lewis Homes built more than 58,000 single-family homes in California and Nevada. The Lewis Group sold its homebuilding operation (Lewis Homes) to Kaufman and Broad (KB Home) in 1999 to focus on master planned residential communities, lifestyle commercial retail centers, luxury rental home communities and most recently, industrial business parks to support logistics and warehouse supply-chain facilities.
Today, as one of the nation’s largest and most respected privately held real estate organizations, the Lewis Group of Companies is focused on the acquisition, ownership, development and management of commercial and residential real estate in California and Nevada. With over 71 years of experience, the company has evolved from a small homebuilding business to one of the country’s premiere diversified real estate development firms. Lewis has completed approximately 24,000 acres of leading-edge development including more than 58,000 single family residences, 14,000 apartments, and over 24 million square feet of office, industrial and retail space. The Lewis Group of Companies has the financial wherewithal to complete the development of the CRC Project. We currently have assets of more than $5,000,000,000 and currently have approximately $900,000,000 in cash.
Lewis has an extensive history of partnering with public agencies to redevelop excess land assets. Lewis is acutely aware of the sensitivities of the community and local government when entitling master planned developments. The City of Norco can be
13 confident that Lewis will navigate the State of California, entitlement, design, and development process in a thoughtful, prudent and cost-effective manner.
Principals of the development team
Richard Lewis
President, California Division
Richard has worked in the family business for over 61 years and heads up the strategic forward planning that serves as the foundation for land acquisition efforts and growth of the Company. Richard possesses the vision to understand and evaluate the business potential in all disciplines including residential, mixed use, retail, and industrial.
Capitalizing on almost six decades of land acquisition development expertise, Richard has demonstrated the ability to design deal structures that result in an alignment of interests and value creation for all stakeholders. Richard has a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College. He was named Builder of the Year by the Building Industry Association of Southern California and was inducted into the California Building Industry Hall of Fame.
Randall Lewis
Senior Executive Vice President
Randall has 53 years with Lewis. He oversees all product design, master-planning, community relations, technology, and sales and marketing operations. Additionally, Randall is intimately involved in navigating the political and socioeconomic landscapes that are fundamental to the continued growth of the Company. As an industry leader, Randall has been at the forefront of refining legislation and regulations that would otherwise negatively impact development. Randall’s long-standing relationships with key State, County and City officials and other public agencies have been instrumental in Lewis’ success in obtaining entitlements for the development of residential, mixed use, commercial retail and industrial projects throughout California. Randall has a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College. He is a lifetime national director of the National Association of Home Builders and was inducted into the California Building Industry Hall of Fame.
John Goodman
Chief Executive Officer
Now in his 48th year with Lewis, John provides the guidance and direction necessary for the Company to continue to be recognized as one of the most experienced real estate development firms in Southern California. John’s diverse business acumen provides the framework to maximize the profitability of the Company’s residential, mixed-use, commercial and industrial profit centers. John’s astute guidance extends beyond the entitlement, development, construction and marketing activities, resulting in major projects being completed on schedule and budget. John has a B.S. in Accounting from Cal State University Long Beach where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and received a J.D. from Pepperdine University.
Bryan Goodman
Executive Vice President – Development
Joining the company in 2001, Bryan brings unparalleled expertise in project, joint venture and overall business management. He oversees planned communities, and mixed-use projects that include elements of retail, multi-family, industrial, and for-sale residential development. In addition, he is also responsible for public and private financing strategies, land development,
14 construction, management, and leasing. Prior to joining Lewis, Bryan worked for Deloitte where he specialized in real estate. Bryan graduated with a double major in Accounting and Finance from the University of Arizona. He has served on the Governing Board of Directors for the Building Industry Association of Southern California, including the Riverside Chapter and has been a member of both the Urban Land Institute and National Association of Office and Industrial Properties.
Statement of Project Experience
Lewis has extensive experience with planning and developing iconic master planned communities.
Creating new home communities and commercial centers is far more than a business for Lewis. Lewis is dedicated to creating communities that address
the highest aspirations of the people who live,
shop, and play within them. Quality and vision go
hand in hand throughout the planning and
development process.
Lewis has extensive experience acquiring and
planning residential and non-residential projects
from both private and public entities. The Lewis
expertise, commitment to developing quality
communities and financial capabilities qualify us
as the right team to become your Master
Developer.
Lewis has extensive experience with real estate development projects. Lewis brings wide-ranging experience in all areas with focus on master planned communities, entitlement, community outreach, and installation of infrastructure. The information provided below is a sample of the projects we have completed. The following communities demonstrate our experience as a Master Developer.
The Preserve- Chino The Preserve- Chino
The Preserve- Chino
The Preserve- Chino
The Preserve- Chino
15 The Preserve at Chino (Chino, CA)
8,129-unit Master Planned Community
The Preserve at Chino is in the City of Chino and encompasses approximately 1,125 acres and over 8,129 units. It is a community planned around a mixture of residential neighborhoods focused on a lively community core and a regional commercial center, interconnected with a multi-purpose open space feature by a series of paseos and trails. The Preserve will contain a complete mix of housing types that range from equestrian estates to contemporary apartments and condominiums, to entry-level housing.
The Community Core is envisioned as a multi-purpose “promenade” that serves as the focal point of the community and provides its most prominent expression of uniqueness. It is in effect a “main street” in the time-honored tradition of the American small town. The Community Core will provide a rich mixture of entertainment, commercial, civic, cultural, educational, religious, and residential uses.
The Preserve at Chino contains a system of trails and
linear open spaces that connect the major features of
the community, interweaving the various features of
the master plan and connecting the entire community
with the open space near the Prado Dam to the south.
Open space provides a natural oasis for active and
passive recreational opportunities. The active
recreational portion accommodates uses such as
sports fields and equestrian facilities. The passive
recreational area provides regional wildlife habitat
and space for agricultural activities, which are
reflective of Chino’s rich agrarian heritage.
Equestrian trail links to the region are provided to Chino Hills State Park to the southwest and the planned Crest-to-Coast Trail to the South.
The Preserve at Chino was honored at the 2008
Pacific Coast Builders Conference as the recipient
of the Gold Nugget Grand Award for Best
Community Site Plan. The Gold Nugget award is
given annually by a panel of industry professionals
to honor innovative residential, commercial, and
recreational land planning achievements.
The Preserve- Chino
The Preserve- Chino
16 The Resort (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
3,450-unit Master Planned Community
The Resort is a master planned community located on approximately 165 gross acres within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The Resort master planned community is currently approved for a maximum of 3,450 units and a couple of community retail and entertainment areas along with public and private recreational facilities. Planned around a central theme of resort style living, The Resort is planned to include an expanded private recreation center at the heart of the community with its impressive combination of indoor and outdoor amenities.
The Resort’s extensive trail system encourages walking, thus promoting good health, and fostering personal interaction with neighbors in an environment of rich and abundant landscaping and inviting outdoor recreation. Planned paseos located within the community provide connectivity, not only to the amenities, but eventually to the
Metrolink Station, community parks, retail
and entertainment nodes.
The Resort- Rancho Cucamonga
The Resort- Rancho Cucamonga
The Resort- Rancho Cucamonga
The Resort- Rancho Cucamonga
17 Harvest at Limoneira (Santa Paula, CA)
2,050-unit Master Planned Community
Harvest at Limoneira is a master planned community located on approximately 500 gross acres with approximately 200 developable acres within the City of Santa Paula in Ventura County. The Harvest at Limoneira master planned community is currently approved for 2,050 units. Harvest at Limoneira has significant open space, club house, sports, and other recreational amenities. This project is a joint venture between Lewis and Limoneira Company.
Residents here enjoy over 225 acres of open space, parks, bike paths and hiking trails, while a trip downtown offers cultural attractions, museums and schools. Since the beginning, historic Santa Paula has been known for its natural beauty and ideal climate. Today, it’s just minutes from fantastic shopping, dining and entertainment destinations. And for those looking to explore, it’s only a short drive to iconic nearby beaches and the Los Padres National Forest. With over two acres of modernday recreation area with old-world charm, The Farmhouse is both a community center and a destination for healthy, sustainable living.
Harvest at Limoneira- Santa Paula
Harvest at Limoneira- Santa Paula
18 Terra Vista (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
9,200-unit Master Planned Community (Completed)
The planned community of Terra Vista is
approved for over 9,200 homes
encompassing 1,321 acres in the
geographic center of Rancho Cucamonga.
Terra Vista is bounded by Haven Avenue
on the west, Foothill Boulevard on the
south, Rochester on the east, and Baseline
Road on the north. The community was
developed to provide its residents with a
high-quality environment, including a mix
of commercial, recreational, and cultural
activities which make Terra Vista an
important, multi-faceted asset to the entire
City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Terra Vista is a community with a significant pedestrian orientation, both in residential areas and in commercial centers. A major landscaped spine – the Terra Vista Greenway – bisects the community. Greenway fingers extend to and through each of the community’s many residential enclaves, schools, and important community facilities. Because of the greenway system’s design, which includes both walking trails and bicycle routes, residents can participate in most community activities without having to use a car.
Regional circulation is served by the
arterials that bound the community,
while automobile and bus circulation for
Terra Vista residents are focused on a
landscaped loop parkway that connects
residential areas with the Town Center
and other commercial clusters. Most of
the primary activity centers in Terra
Vista, including many of the
community’s numerous parks, are
situated along this loop parkway.
Landscaping along the loop parkway
creates an enclosed arbor effect in
certain places and exposes broad
vistas at others.
Terra Vista joins people of varying ages, backgrounds, and interests. Their interaction is fostered through human-scaled design and a full complement of community facilities. Terra Vista is a balanced community with a mix of functions so rich as to make it almost self-sufficient, as well as a major focus of commerce, recreation, and employment for Rancho Cucamonga and the region.
Terra Vista- Rancho Cucamonga
Terra Vista- Rancho Cucamonga
19 Parks and Sports Complexes Experience
s
Harvest at Limoneira – Sports Complex
Ralph M. Lewis Soccer Complex- Fontana
Discovery Park at The Preserve- Chino
Harvest at Limoneira – Sports Complex
Harvest at Limoneira – Sports Complex
20 The Preserve- Chino
University of La Verne- Baseball Complex
University of La Verne- Baseball Complex
University of La Verne- Baseball Complex
Ralph M. Lewis Soccer Complex- Fontana
21 Neighborhood Retail and Hospitality Experience
Hamner Place- Eastvale
Town Center at The Preserve- Chino
Hamner Place- Eastvale
The Collection at Piemonte- Ontario
The Collection at Piemonte- Ontario
Town Center at The Preserve- Chino
22 Evidence of Financial Capacity including sources of
equity and debt
The Lewis Group of Companies currently has assets of more than $5,000,000,000 and currently has approximately $900,000,000 in cash. Lewis has an exceptionally strong balance sheet and has the financial capacity to undertake a project of the magnitude without seeking outside financial partners.
Lewis is a privately held company and does not publicly disclose their financial statements. As such, Lewis prefers to limit the disclosure of such information. However, upon request, Lewis is prepared to confidentially submit financial statements or provide additional financial references. These financial statements and references will show the availability of capital to complete the proposed development.
Lewis brings decades of expertise in planning and delivering iconic master-planned communities. For the Lewis Group of Companies, creating new residential neighborhoods and commercial destinations is more than a business; it is a core passion. The company is deeply committed to building places that reflect the highest aspirations of the people who live, shop, and engage within them. Throughout every stage of planning and development, quality and vision remain the guiding principles.
As previously described, Lewis has extensive experience acquiring and planning residential and non-residential projects and is well experienced in acquiring excess land from public agencies. The Lewis expertise, commitment to developing quality communities and financial capabilities qualifies us as the right team to become your master developer.
Shady Trails - Fontana
Liberty Park- Lincoln
City Council
STAFF REPORT
Date: July 1, 2026 Agenda Item:
3.E.
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lisette Free, City Manager
Prepared By: Lisette Free, City Manager
Department: Human Resources
SUBJECT:
Approve Resolution Fixing the Employer Contribution Under the Public Employee's Medical and Hospital Care Act at An Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-62 to implement changes in the amount of health insurance contribution to be paid by the City for members of the Norco General Employee Association (NGEA) effective September 1, 2026.
SUMMARY:
The attached Resolution is required by CalPERS in order to adjust the amount of health insurance contribution to be paid by the City for members of the Norco General Employees Association. These changes would become effective September 1, 2026.
BACKGROUND:
On May 1, 2024, the City Council approved Resolution 2024-19 to set health contribution, under the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act, for members of the Norco General Employees Association (NGEA) in an amount not to exceed a total of $1,550 per month.
On June 17, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution 2026-56 to approve a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Norco General Employees Association for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 and for July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028. Effective September 1, 2026, the City agrees to pay up to a maximum of $1,600 a month for those eligible employees and their dependents enrolled in any of the available CalPERS health plans.
An approved City Council Resolution is required by California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) in order to implement the above change effective
September 1, 2026. A change resolution becomes effective on the first day of the second month in which the resolution is filed and received by CalPERS.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this item has been appropriated in the FY 2026-27 Operating Budget.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
This 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):
Resolution 2026-62 Fixing the Employer Contribution NGEA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-26
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION UNDER
THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS
WHEREAS, (1) City of Norco is a contracting agency under Government Code Section 22920 and subject to the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, (2) Government Code Section 22892(a) provides that a contracting agency subject to Act shall fix the amount of the employer contribution by resolution; and WHEREAS, (3) Government Code Section 22892(b) provides that the employer contribution shall be an equal amount for both employees and annuitants, but may not be less than the amount prescribed by Section 22892(b) of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED (a) That the employer contribution for each employee or annuitant shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of family members, in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of:
Medical Group Monthly Employer Health Contribution
Self Self+1 Self+ Family
001-004 No Change
005 General Employees $1,600.00
006, 008 No Change
plus administrative fees and Contingency Reserve Fund assessments; and be it further RESOLVED (b) City of Norco has fully complied with any and all applicable provisions of Government Code Section 7507 in electing the benefits set forth above; and be it further
RESOLVED (c) That the participation of the employees and annuitants of City of Norco shall be subject to determination of its status as an “agency or instrumentality of the state or political subdivision of a State” that is eligible to participate in a governmental plan within the meaning of Section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, upon publication of final Regulations pursuant to such Section. If it is determined that City of Norco would not qualify as an agency or instrumentality of the state or political subdivision of a State under such final Regulations, CalPERS may be obligated, and reserves the right to terminate the health coverage of all participants of the employer; and be it further
Resolution No. 2026-62
July 1, 2026
RESOLVED (d) That the executive body appoint and direct, and it does hereby appoint and direct, City Manager to file with the Board a verified copy of this resolution, and to perform on behalf of City of Norco all functions required of it under the Act; and be it further
RESOLVED (e) That coverage under the Act be effective on September 1, 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on July 1, 2026.
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
Dayna Williams-Hunter, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Resolution No. 2026-62
July 1, 2026
I, Dayna Williams-Hunter, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on July 1, 2026, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, held on July 1, 2026.
_________________________________
Dayna Williams-Hunter, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California
City Council
STAFF REPORT
Date: July 1, 2026 Agenda Item:
3.F.
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Amanda Hamilton, Deputy City Manager /
Community Operations Director
Prepared By: Amanda Hamilton, Deputy City Manager /
Community Operations Director
Department: Community Operations
SUBJECT:
Appointment of Dr. Ruben D. Aguilar to the Veterans Commission RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Dr. Ruben D. Aguilar to the Veterans Commission for a four-year term, commencing upon appointment and completion of the oath of office as required by Government Code Section 36507.
SUMMARY:
On June 15, 2026, the Veterans Commission unanimously recommended the appointment of Dr. Ruben D. Aguilar. Review of applicable eligibility requirements confirms that Dr. Aguilar meets the qualifications for appointment as a stakeholder of the veterans’ community pursuant to Chapter 2.27 of the Norco Municipal Code.
Because the Municipal Code establishes a minimum but not a maximum number of commissioners, the City Council may appoint an additional member. If approved, Dr.
Aguilar would serve a four-year term.
BACKGROUND:
The Veterans Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters related to the George A. Ingalls Veterans Memorial Plaza and issues affecting veterans within the surrounding community. The Commission provides recommendations to the City Council regarding the operation, maintenance, preservation, and improvement of the George A. Ingalls Veterans Memorial Plaza, as well as programs and initiatives that support and recognize veterans. A copy of Ordinance No. 1112 is attached for reference.
At its duly noticed meeting on June 15, 2026, the Veterans Commission unanimously recommended the appointment of Dr. Aguilar. The Commission recommendation is
based on Dr. Aguilar’s distinguished military service, professional experience, and ongoing involvement in programs supporting veterans and veteran-students. His attached letter further emphasizes his intention to continue serving veterans and his commitment to the City of Norco.
Dr. Aguilar is a combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient who served as an Airborne Infantryman with the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2006 to 2007. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Assistant Athletic Director at Norco College, advises the Student Veterans of America Club, and serves as Head Coach of the Women’s Flag Football Team. In addition, he actively supports the Veterans Resource Center and veteran-focused programs that expand educational and transitional opportunities for veterans in the Norco area.
The Veterans Commission is required under Section 2.27.030 of the Norco Municipal Code to consist of no fewer than nine members. The Commission presently includes eleven appointed commissioners and two City Council members. As the Municipal Code does not establish a maximum membership limit, the City Council has discretion to appoint additional qualified individuals.
Eligibility requirements for appointment are established in Section 2.27.040 of the Norco Municipal Code and include minimum age, United States citizenship, honorable discharge for veteran members, residency or stakeholder status, completion of the required oath, and the absence of felony convictions. Review of these criteria confirms that Dr. Aguilar meets all requirements. Although he is not a City resident, his sustained involvement in programs benefitting Norco-area veterans satisfies the stakeholder provision.
On June 17, 2026, no appointments or applications for the Veterans Commission were considered since there are currently no vacancies. However, based on all considerations outlined above, Dr. Aguilar would be a valuable addition to the Veterans Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this appointment may result in minor ongoing General Fund expenditures associated with stipend payments for the appointed Commissioner, in accordance with City Council policy and adopted compensation provisions.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction No. 4 - "Communication and Stakeholder Experience."
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):
Ordinace 1112
Dr. Ruben D Aguilar Letter
ORDINANCE NO. 1112
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.27 “VETERANS COMMISSION” SECTION 2.27.030 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE NORCO
MUNICIPAL CODE. CODE AMENDMENT2024-02
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2024, the City Council requested a discussion about amending the Appointment of Members establishing the Veterans Commission; and WHEREAS, on March 20, 2024, the City Council directed the City Manager to return to a future City Council meeting with an amended Ordinance to include in Section
2.27.030 Appointment of Members to include language for the appointment of past George A. Ingalls Veterans Memorial Executive Committee members; and WHEREAS, the Code Amendment was scheduled for City Council review on April 3, 2024, on or about 7:00 pm. in the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California, 92860.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco, California, does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Norco Municipal Code Chapter 2.27 “Veterans Commission” is hereby added to read as follows:
Chapter 2.27
VETERANS COMMISSION
Sections.
2.27.001 Purpose
2.27.010 Established—Number of Members
2.27.020 Terms of Of?ce
2.27.030 Appointment of Members
2.27.040 Requirements for Membership
2.27.050 Vacancies
2.27.060 Removal from Of?ce
2.27.070 Organization
2.27.080 Conduct of Meetings
2.27.090 Duties—Limitations on Authority
2.27.110 Records
Section 2.27.001 Purpose.
The purpose of this title is to protect, maintain, and promote the George A. Ingalls Veterans Memorial Plaza and the interests of the Norco veterans’ community.
Section 2.27.010 Established—Number of Members.
There is established for the City a Veterans Commission of two members of the City Council and at least nine (9) members appointed from the community. At least seven (7) of the members must be honorably discharged veterans.
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Ordinance No. 1112 Amend Chapter 2.27, establishing Veterans Commission
April 17, 2024
Section 2.27.020 Terms of Office.
The initial members from the Community shall serve either two- or four-year staggered terms, as determined by random drawing. Thereafter, appointments will be made for 4- year terms. Terms will end on July 1 or until a quali?ed successor is appointed and seated.
The City Clerk shall keep a record of dates of appointments and the terms of office of the members. Terms will be staggered every two years to provide continuity on the Commission.
Members of the City Council shall be appointed by the City Council upon the recommendation of the Mayor.
Section 2.27.030 Appointment of Members.
The City Council shall appoint Commission members, including the two representatives of the City Council. Following the effective date of this ordinance, George A. Ingalls Veterans Executive
Committee as of the effective date of the ordinance shall automatically be appointed to serve on the Commission.
After this initial formation of the Commission, and as the original members’ terms expire or original members otherwise leave the Commission, the Council shall appoint individuals to the Commission using the procedures determined by the City Council. The Commission shall consist of not fewer than nine (9) members.
Section 2.27.040 Requirements for Membership.
All community members of the Veterans Commission shall be committed to representing Norco’s veteran’s community and shall meet the following requirements:
Be at least eighteen years of age.
Be a citizen of the United States.
. AllVeterans on the commission must be honorably discharged.
Be a legal resident of Norco, be a stakeholder of the Veterans’ Memorial or the veterans’ community as determined by the City Council.
Have taken and filed with the City Clerk the oath required by Section 36507 of the Government Code.
F. Have never been convicted of a felony.
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Section 2.27.050 Vacancies.
Persons appointed to filla vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired term of the member whose vacancy they ?ll. No vacancies may be filled until or unless the Commission will be left with fewer than nine (9) members.
Section 2.27.060 Removal from Office.
Members of the Commission shall be removed from office or have their office declared vacant in the following manner and for any one of the following reasons:
A. Failure to meet any one of the requirements for membership in Section 2.27.040, at which time the removal shall be automatic and no action by the City Council shall be necessary.
Any member who forfeits
their current seat on the Commission must reapply to be reappointed. any person who served on the former
Ordinance No. 1112 Amend Chapter 2.27. establishing Veterans Commission
April 17, 2024
B. By a majority vote of the entire City Council.
C. Absence at three successive regular meetings without cause, or five meetings total in a 12-month period regardless of cause, at which time the secretary of the Commission shall immediately inform the City Council of such vacancy. Awritten notice to the secretary of the Commission on or before the day of the meeting stating there was an unavoidable absence or an absence due to illness shall be deemed an absence for cause.
D. At the end of the member’s term of office, in which case the removal shall be automatic, and no action ofthe City Council is necessary, although the Commission Member shall continue to serve until the successor’s appointment.
Section 2.27.070 Organization.
The Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair at its ?rst meeting in July of each year.
Section 2.27.080 Conduct of Meetings.
The Commission shall hold not less than one regular meeting each quarter, such meetings’ schedules, and times to be established by the Commission. Adjourned and special meetings may be called, noticed, and held in the manner established by Section 54956 of the California Government Code.
All meetings of the Commission shall be open and public, and a majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A public record (minutes) shall be prepared, indicating all actions, ?ndings, and determinations of the Commission. A written agenda shall be prepared and distributed to Commission Members in advance of all regular meetings. Rules of conduct of the meetings shall be determined by the Commission but shall be in accordance with those rules adopted for the conduct of City Council meetings. The Commission constitutes a “legislative body” as described in the California Government Code.
Section 2.27.090 Duties—Limitations on Authority.
The duties of the Commission shall be to review and make recommendations to the City Council and the professional staff concerning the protection and promotion the George Alan lngalls Veterans Memorial Plaza and the interests of the Norco veteran community.
The Commission shall provide the City Council with proposals on new concepts, improvements, maintenance, priorities, and events. The Commission shall undertake any other action or activity directed by the City Council.
Section 2.27.110 Records.
The Veterans Commission shall keep complete minutes, books, and accounts of its meetings on file in the City Clerk’s Office.
SECTION 2 - EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (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
Ordinance No. 1112 Amend Chapter 2.27, establishing Veterans Commission
April 17, 2024
decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance. The Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase hereof 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 thereto and shall cause the same within ?fteen (15) days of its passage to be posted at no less than ?ve (5) public places within the City of Norco.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of th City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting on April 17, 2024.
TEST
Kevin Bash, Mayor City of
Norco, California
Dana Roa, CMC, ity Clerk
City of Norco, California
Ordinance No. 1112 Amend Chapter 2.27, establishing Veterans Commission
April 17, 2024
l, 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 April 3, 2024, , and thereafter at a regular meeting of said City Council duly held on April 17, 2024, it was duly passed and adopted by the following roll call vote of the City Council:
AYES: BASH, NEWTON, ALEMAN, GRUNDMEYER AND HANNA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
| E88 THEREOF, l have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of th City of orco, California, April 17, 2024
0a, CMC, City Cler
City of Norco, California
June 23, 2026
Norco City Council
City of Norco
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council,
I am honored to formally accept my appointment to the Norco Veterans Commission. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve the City of Norco and our veteran community. As a United States Army veteran and longtime community supporter, I understand the importance of supporting those who have served our nation. I fully accept the responsibilities associated with this position and am committed to serving with integrity, professionalism, and dedication.
Thank you for your confidence in me. I look forward to working alongside everyone and contributing to the continued support and recognition of Norco's veterans.
Respectfully,
Ruben D. Aguilar
City Council
STAFF REPORT
Date: July 1, 2026 Agenda Item:
5.A.
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lisette Free, City Manager
Prepared By: Theresa Brennan, Assistant City Attorney
Department: Human Resources
SUBJECT:
Approve Resolution Fixing the Employer Contribution Under the Public Employee's Medical and Hospital Care Act at An Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-63 fixing the City’s employer contribution under PEMHCA at the amount necessary to pay the total premium for participants in Medical Groups 001 (Miscellaneous) and 002 (Safety), effective September 1, 2026.
SUMMARY:
The proposed resolution updates the City's CalPERS health contribution schedule to provide full premium employer-paid health coverage for participants enrolled in Medical Groups 001 (Miscellaneous) and 002 (Safety). The resolution does not modify employer contribution levels for Medical Groups 003 through 008.
BACKGROUND:
Recently, City received inquiries from several long-time retirees regarding participantshare charges appearing on CalPERS health premium statements. Staff reviewed the issue with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to determine why these charges were being assessed. At the direction of City Council, and in order to give staff sufficient time to determine an appropriate administrative solution, staff instituted a temporary policy of reimbursing or covering the contributions for these retirees or their survivors.
CalPERS has advised staff that all of the affected individuals are retirees and surviving family members in City's legacy Medical Groups 001 (Miscellaneous) and 002 (Safety).
Further, CalPERS advised staff that the charges are occurring because employees hired before 2004 are not in the City's 2004-adopted medical retiree benefits vesting schedule and that employer contribution caps adopted by City are being applied to these retirees, as described below.
As an example, for employees hired after 2004 (when City adopted the retiree medical vesting schedule), any effective caps on City's medical benefit contribution which applied during an employees' active employment would not affect that employees' retirement medical benefit because, upon retirement, the determination related to the amount of retiree medical benefit the employee is entitled to is made by applying the City's adopted vesting schedule. So, even when City passes a resolution limiting City's contribution for medical benefits to a certain amount per month, and even when that resolution says that it applies to "employees and annuitants," in practice, that resolution capping City's contribution for medical benefits does not affect a retiree's medical benefits, because CalPERS looks directly at the City's vesting schedule, not any other resolutions, to determine the amount of an employee's medical benefit upon retirement.
Further, any subsequent resolutions passed by City do not affect the vested retiree's medical benefit because the retiree's benefit is exclusively determined by the vesting schedule.
So, even though the employer-cap resolutions do not affect retiree medical benefit amounts for employees who retire on the City's vesting schedule, CalPERS requires that those resolutions contain the language that the resolution applies to "employees and annuitants." CalPERS will not permit City to change this language in the resolution.
So CalPERS requires that every resolution capping City's employer contribution must say that it applies to "employees and annuitants," even though CalPERS has confirmed that CalPERS looks to the vesting schedule to make the benefit determination.
The recent participant-share charges received by pre-2004 employees (not on the vesting schedule) have arisen because, when City still had active employees in the 001/002 categories, City adopted resolutions which contained the CalPERS required language applying the resolution cap amount to "employees and annuitants." Through the years, the caps had always been applied by CalPERS to retirees in those groups, but City was was unaware that the cap was being applied to retirees because the retirees' or their survivors' premiums were below the cap amount, so no participantshare charges were being assessed. Recently, however, premiums have gone above the amount of the cap last imposed by City in 2010 of $1,250 (Attachment D) and some retirees or their survivors are being charged a participant-share.
Staff worked with CalPERS and determined that, because the affected employees are all pre-2004 non-vested employees in legacy Groups 001 or 002, the most direct administrative solution is to amend the City’s PEMHCA contribution schedule for Medical Groups 001 and 002 to provide full premium coverage for retirees and their survivors. Retired employees in Groups 001/002 hired after 2004, when the vesting schedule was implemented, would remain on the vesting schedule and would not be affected by this resolution.
As stated above, the retiree medical benefit for retirees subject to the City’s retiree medical vesting schedule will not be affected by this action. Further, Medical Groups 003 through 008 remain unchanged. This resolution will apply only to employees in Medical Groups 001 and 002 who are not on the City's vesting schedule.
For your review and consideration, the resolutions related to City’s historical retiree medical benefit structure, including the 1984 City Council resolution establishing retiree medical benefits (Attachment A), PEMHCA contribution resolutions adopted in 2002 applicable ot Medical Groups 001 and 002 (Attachment B), PEMHCA contribution
resolutions adopted in 2003 applicable to Medical Groups 001 and 002 (Attachment C), the 2004 resolution adopting the City’s retiree medical vesting schedule (Attachment D), and a 2010 PEMHCA contribution resolution capping the benefit for Medical Group 001 at $1,250 (Attachment E).
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no new fiscal impact associated with this action. This resolution is intended to align the CalPERS contribution schedule with the City’s existing retiree benefits.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction No. 2 – Human Capital: Build a sustainable workforce to meet the needs of all stakeholders.
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 No. 2026-63
Attachment A: Resolution 84-14 Establishing Retiree Medical Benefits Attachment B: Resolution Nos. 2002-78, 2002-79 and 2002-86 Attachment C: Resolution Nos. 2003-06 and 2003-24
Attachment D: Resolution No. 2004-41 Adopting the City's Retiree Medical Vesting Schedule
Attachment E: Resolution No. 2010-67
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-63
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND
HOSPITAL CARE ACT AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR
EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS
WHEREAS, (1) City of Norco is a contracting agency under Government Code Section 22920 and subject to the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, (2) Government Code Section 22892(a) provides that a contracting agency subject to Act shall fix the amount of the employer contribution by resolution; and
WHEREAS, (3) Government Code Section 22892(b) provides that the employer contribution shall be an equal amount for both employees and annuitants, but may not be less than the amount prescribed by Section 22892(b) of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED (a) That the employer contribution for each employee or annuitant shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of family members, in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of:
plus administrative fees and Contingency Reserve Fund assessments; and be it further
RESOLVED (b) City of Norco has fully complied with any and all applicable provisions of Government Code Section 7507 in electing the benefits set forth above; and be it further
RESOLVED (c) That the participation of the employees and annuitants of City of Norco shall be subject to determination of its status as an “agency or instrumentality of the state or political subdivision of a State” that is eligible to participate in a governmental plan within the meaning of Section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, upon publication of final Regulations pursuant to such Section. If it is determined that
Resolution No. 2026-63
July 1, 2026
City of Norco would not qualify as an agency or instrumentality of the state or political subdivision of a State under such final Regulations, CalPERS may be obligated, and reserves the right to terminate the health coverage of all participants of the employer; and be it further
RESOLVED (d) That the executive body appoint and direct, and it does hereby appoint and direct, City Manager, Lisette Free, to file with the Board a verified copy of this resolution, and to perform on behalf of City of Norco all functions required of it under the Act; and be it further
RESOLVED (e) That coverage under the Act be effective on September 1, 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on July 1, 2026.
___________________________
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
______________________
City Clerk
City of Norco, California
Resolution No. 2026-63
July 1, 2026
I, Dayna Williams-Hunter, 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 July 1, 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 of the City of Norco, California, on July 1, 2026. ________________________
City Clerk
City of Norco, California
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RESOLUTION NO. 84-14
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORCO, CALIFORNIA, ELECTING TO BE SUBJECT TO
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE
ACT AND FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION AT
AN AMOUNT GREATER THAN THAT PRESCRIBED BY
SECTION 22825 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 22850 provides the
benefits of the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act to employees of local agencies contracting with the Public Employees' Retirement System on proper application by a local agency; and
WHEREAS, Section 22825.6 of the Act provides that a
local contracting agency shall fix the amount of the employer's contribution; and
WHEREAS, City of Norco, hereinafter referred to as
Public Agency, is a local agency contracting with the Public Employees' Retirement System; and
WHEREAS, the Public Agency desires to obtain for its
employees and annuitants the benefit of the Act and to accept the liabilities and obligations of an employer under the Act and Regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Public Agency
elect, and it does hereby elect, to be subject to the provisions of the Act; and
BE IT FURTEHR RESOLVED, that the employer's
contribution for each employee or annuitant shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his enrollment, including the enrollment of his family members, in a health benefits plan or plans; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the executive body appoint and direct, and it does hereby appoint and direct, the Finance Director to file with the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System a verified copy of this Resolution, and to perform on behalf of said Public Agency all functions required of it under the Act and lations of the Board of Administration; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that coverage under the Act to
be effective on May 1, 1984.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED
Mayor of the City of
Norco, California
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I, MURIEL A. RUTHRAUFF, City Clerk of the City of
Norco, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of March, 1984, by the following vote of the City Council to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Feagan, Jones, MacGregor,
Wildfong, and Mayor Nathan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
IN WITNESS \VHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, this 7th day of March, 1984 .
Ci ty
Nor 0, California
• RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 78
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORCO FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S
CONTRIBUTION FOR SAFETY EMPLOYEES UNDER THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE'S MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 22825.6 provides that a local agency contracting under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act shall fix the amount of the employer's contribution at an amount not less than the amount required under Section 22825 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norco is a local agency contracting under the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Norco, that the employer's contribution for each Safety Employee annuitant shall be the amount necessary to pay the cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of his/her family members, in a health care plan, up to a maximum per month of $847.00 plus administrative fees and Contingency Reserve Fund assessments.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular • meeting held on October 16, 2002.
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ATrfEST:
De~ra L. McNay, City Clerk
City dt-Norco, California
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Resolution No. 2002- 78
October 16, 2002
I, DEBRA L. MCNAY, City Clerk of the City of Norco, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on October 16, 2002, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: CARMICHAEL, HALL, SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: CLARK, HIGGINS
ABSTAIN: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official se,~1 of the City of Norco, California, on October 16, 2002. \
bra L. McNay, City Clerk
Norco, California
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• RESOLUTION NO. 2002-_7_
9 _
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORCO FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S
CONTRIBUTION FOR MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES UNDER THE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 22825.6 provides that a local agency contracting under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act shall fix the amount of the employer's contribution at an amount not less than the amount required under Section 22825 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norco is a local agency contracting under the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Norco, that the employer's contribution for each Miscellaneous Employee annuitant shall be the amount necessary to pay the cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of his/her family members, in a health care plan, up to a maximum per month of $770.00 plus administrative fees and Contingency Reserve Fund assessments.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular • meeting held on October 16, 2002.
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City omorco, California
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Resolution No. 2002- 79
October 16, 2002
I, DEBRA L. MCNAY, City Clerk of the City of Norco, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on October 16, 2002, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: CARMICHAEL, HALL, SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: CLARK, HIGGINS
ABST AI N: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, on October 16, 2002. ,'\ ·1
bra L. McNay, tCity Clerk
Citv-of Norco, California
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002· 86 --
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORCO APPROVING FIXING THE
EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 22825.6 provides that a local agency contracting under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act shall fix the amount of the employer's contribution at an amount not less than the amount required under Section 22825 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norco is a local agency contracting under the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Norco, accepts the following:
SECTION 1. That the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the City of Norco have only one contract for the safety unit and the miscellaneous unit. Therefore Resolution Numbers 2002-72, 2002-78, and 2002-79 are hereby repealed.
• SECTION 2. That the employer's contribution for each employee or annuitant •
shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of family members, in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of:
Code
01 02
Bargaining Unit
Miscellaneous
Safety
Contribution per Month
$770.00
$847.00
Plus administrative fees and Contingency Fund assessments .
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Resolution No. 2002- 86
December 18, 2002
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting held on December 18, 2002.
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Norco, California
I, DEBRA L. MCNAY, City Clerk of the City of Norco, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on December 18, 2002, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: CARMICHAEL, CLARK, HALL, HIGGINS, SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official ~al of the City of Norco, California, on December 18, 2002.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003- ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO
APPROVING FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 22825.6 provides that a local agency contracting under the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act shall fix the amount of the employer's contribution at an amount not less than the amount required under Section 22825 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norco is a local agency contracting under the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Norco, accepts the following:
That the employer's contribution for each employee or annuitant shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of family members, in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of:
Code
01 02
Bargaining Unit
Miscellaneous
Safety
Contribution per Month
1 Party 2 Party Family
PERS Choice Basic
PORAC Basic
Plus administrative fees and Contingency Fund assessments .
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Resolution No. 2003- 06
February 5, 2003
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting held on February 5, 2003.
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DeIXa L. McNay, Ci~ Clerk
City 0rNorco, California
I, DEBRA L. MCNAY, City Clerk of the City of Norco, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on February 5, 2003, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CARMICHAEL, CLARK, HALL
HIGGINS, SULLIVAN
NONE
NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, on February 5, 2003.
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Deb{~ L. McNay,Cify Clerk
City of Norco, California
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003- 24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION
UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE
ACT.
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WHEREAS, Government Code Section 22825.6 provides that a local agency contracting under the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act shall fix the amount of the employer's contribution at an amount not less than the amount required under Section 22825 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norco is a local agency contracting under the Act.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Norco, accepts the following:
That the employer's contribution for each employee or annuitant shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of family members, in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of:
CODE
01 02
BARGAINING UNIT
Miscellaneous
Safety
CONTRIBUTION PER MONTH
1-Party 2 Party Family
PERS Choice Basic I Supplement*
PORAC Basic I Supplement*
*Plus administrative fees and Contingency Fund assessments.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting held on March 19,2003.
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Df3bra L. McNay,tcity Clerk
City of Norco, California
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Resolution No. 2003- 24
March 19,2003
I, DEBRA L. McNAY, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, de hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on March 19, 2003 by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: CARMICHAEL,CLARK, HALL, HIGGINS, SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California on March 19, 2003. /J ;I)t, / ~\ /"" D~~ra L. McNay: City Clerk
City of Norco, California
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004- 41 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,
CALIFORNIA ELECTING TO ESTABLISH A HEALTH BENEFIT
VESTING REQUIREMENT FOR FUTURE RETIREES UNDER PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
WHEREAS, Government Code 22825.5 provides that a local agency contracting under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act may amend its resolution to provide a post retirement vesting requirement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norco is a local agency contracting under the Act; and WHEREAS, the City of Norco certifies that certain employees are represented by a bargaining unit and subject to a memorandum of understanding; and WHEREAS, the credited service, for purposes of determining the percentage of employer contributions, shall mean service as defined in Section 20069, except that not less than five years of that service shall be performed entirely with the City of Norco; and
WHEREAS, the contribution for active employees cannot be less than what is defined in Section 22825.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the employer's contribution for each retired employee first hired on or after the effective date of this resolution shall be as listed:
CODE BARGAINING UNIT
001 Miscellaneous
002 Safety
CONTRIBUTION PER MONTH
Full Premium
Full Premium
plus Administrative fees and Contingency Reserve Fund, but not more than 100 percent of the premium applicable to him or her, nor less than the 100 percent of the weighted average of the health benefits plan premiums for employees or annuitants enrolled for self alone plus 90 percent of the weighted average of the additional premiums required for enrollment of family members in the four health benefits plans that have the largest number of enrollments; and be it further less than the principles prescribed under Government Code Section 22825.5; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the percentage of employer contribution payable for post retirement health benefits for each retired employee shall be based on the employee's completed years of credited service based upon Government Code Section 22825.5; plus administrative fees and Contingency Reserve Fund assessments.
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Reso. No. 2004-_~J Health Benefit Vesting
July 7,2004
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that coverage under the Act be effective on September 1, 2004.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco at a regular meeting held on July 7, 2004.
ATIEST:
bra L. McNay, tity Clerk
City of Norco, California
Mayor
~~~ of theCity of Norco, California
I, DEBRA L. MCNAY, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on July 7,2004, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: AZEVEDO, CLARK, HIGGINS, SULLIVAN, HALL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAI N: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, on July 7,2004.
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Cityof Norco, California
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CalPERS Health Benefits Program
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VESTING FOR HEALTH BENEFITS
G.C. 22825.5 KEY RULES
I. Vesting for Health Benefits
>- Regulated by Government Code 22825.5
>- Applies to employees hired on or after the effective date of the resolution electing vesting method
II. Vesting Schedule
>- A minimum of ten years of state service credit is required to receive 50% of the employer contribution
• Credited State Service is compensated CalPERS service time earned (defined in G.C. 20069)
• Purchased "Air-Time" does not qualify as it is not earned service >- Five of those ten years of service must be performed at your agency >- Each additional service credit year after ten years increases the employer contribution percentage by 5% until 20 years at which time the retiring employee is eligible for 100% of the employer contribution
• III. Employer Contribution for Active Employees
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>- Is subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
>- Must be at least the minimum contribution defined in GC 22825. The minimum contribution for 2004 is $32.20. This contribution will be increased each year according to G.C. 22825
IV. Employees Hired Prior to Vesting
>- Once each year the employer may allow any employee hired before the employer elected G.C. 22825.5 the opportunity to individually elect to be subject to the provisions of G.C. 22825.5.
V. Employer Contribution for Retirees
VI.
>- Minimum must equal the State's retired contribution, annually calculated by the 100/90 formula
>- Maximum can be up to 100% total premium
>- Retired Employee and Survivor: Percentage of employer contribution based on years of service credit for annuitants
Exceptions
>- Exceptions to the vesting requirements who are eligible for the full employer contribution
• An employee who retires on disability retirement
• An employee who performs 20 years of service credit solely with your agency 5/11/2004 ATTACHMENT "A"
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER
THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
WHEREAS, (1) Government Code Section 22892(a) provides that a local agency contracting under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act shall fix the amount of the employer's contribution at an amount not less than the amount required under Section 22892(b)(1) of the Act, and
WHEREAS, (2) City of Norco is a local agency contracting und&f the Act; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, (a) Thai the employe(s contribution for each employee or annuitant shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of family members, in II health benefits plan up to a maximum of:
CODE BARGAINING UNIT
001 Miscellaneous
CONTRIBUTION PER
MONTH
S 1,250
Plus administra1ive fees and Contingency Fund Assessments; and be it further
RESOLVED, (b) That City of Norco has fully complied with any and all applicable provisions of Government Code Section 7507 in electing the benefrts set forth above.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco al a regular meeting held on December 1, 2010.
6 Go'\>' .::: }J .' ....... Mayor of the City of Norco, Califomia
Resolution No. 2010-67
December 1, 2010
I, BRENDA K. JACOBS, City Clen.: 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 at a regular meeting held on December 1, 2010 by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
AZEVEOO, BASH, HANNA, SULLWAN
NONE
NONE
NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official _ seal of the City of Norco, California on December 1, 2010. , -
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