MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Grundmeyer opened the meeting at 6 p.m.
ROLL CALL Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Gregory Bowen, Mayor Pro Tem
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Greg Newton, Council Member
Fia Sullivan, Council Member
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns read the closed session items into the record.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): 3 Cases
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: JD Ranch Single Family Residential Project at River Road and Bluff Street Agency negotiator: City Manager, Community Development Director, City Attorney Negotiating parties: City of Norco and TACRD Investments, L.P.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Silverlakes Sports Park
Agency negotiator: City Manager, Finance Director, City Attorney Negotiating parties: City of Norco and Balboa Inc.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Public Comments
Enrique and Kristen Lastres, residents of Crestview Drive, requested a permit extension.
Mayor Grundmeyer recessed to Closed Session at 6:03 p.m.
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION
Mayor Grundmeyer reconvened the public session at 7:08 p.m.
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns reported that the City Council voted unanimously to authorize City Council Minutes - July 15, 2026
code enforcement action on Mount Shasta Drive and granted the property owners on Crestview Drive 90 days to achieve compliance, with enforcement authorized if compliance is not met within that timeframe. The remaining items were not discussed and were continued following the public meeting.
INVOCATION Chaplain Vincent Ball
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Fia Sullivan
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Grundmeyer invited Deputy City Manager Hamilton to introduce the first presenter, Horseweek President Jason Miller, who thanked volunteers for their support of the 10-day community event and presented donation checks to four local organizations: Norco Animal Shelter, Norco Senior Center, Norco Seniors and Pets, and Norco FFA.
Mayor Grundmeyer then asked Deputy City Manager Hamilton to introduce the second presenter, Izzy Henrickson, who introduced the Norco Junior Fair Committee and highlighted new partnerships supporting their Read-to-Ride Program.
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
Mayor and Council Members provided updates on Regional Boards, Committees and Meetings.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bonnie Slager thanked everyone for supporting the Fourth of July Trail Ride. She also announced that Fair Buttons are available for purchase at various locations throughout the community.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S BASH/BOWEN 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
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Read by Title Only
Action: Waived reading, by title only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
3.B. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2026.
3.C. Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Citywide FY 2025-26 Slurry Seal Project
Action: Accepted the bids and awarded a contract for the Citywide FY 2025-26 Slurry Seal Project to All American Asphalt in the amount of $215,843; and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount.
3.D. Fiscal Year 2025-26 California State Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report
Action: Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2025-26 California State Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report.
3.E. Quarterly Purchase Orders Listing Between $25,000 to $49,999 Action: Received and filed the Quarterly Purchase Orders Listing for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026.
3.F. Acceptance of Proposals, Selection of Consultant, and Award of Professional Consulting Services Agreement for Architectural, Engineering, and Design Services for The Hall Replacement Project at the Ingalls Event Center Action: Accepted proposals received for architectural, engineering, and design services for The Hall Replacement Project at the Ingalls Event Center; approved the selection of IDS Group Inc.; and authorized the Mayor to execute a Professional Consulting Services Agreement with IDS Group, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $648,054.
3.G. Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-66 Authorizing Participation in the County of Riverside Urban County Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029-2030 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Urban County Cooperation Agreement
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Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-66 Authorizing participation in the County of Riverside Urban County Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029- 2030 and authorized the City Manager to Execute the Urban County Cooperation Agreement.
3.H. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on July 8, 2026
Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on July 8, 2026.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
There were no discussion items.
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A. Ordinance Establishing Posted Speed Limits on Certain Streets in the City of Norco and Amending Chapter 10.12.010 through 10.12.030 of the Norco Municipal Code
Fred Minagar of Minagar and Associates delivered the traffic study presentation.
Council Members raised concerns about various aspects of the traffic study, including signage, community conditions, timing, school zones, and safety considerations. Mr. Minagar explained the limits imposed by State law, noted that the Council could override the study though citations would not be enforceable, and recommended pursuing “Special Community” designation through the State to allow lower speed limits in targeted areas.
Public Comments
Mike Williams, Chair of the Streets, Trails, and Utilities Commission, expressed concern about inconsistencies within the study.
Bill Naylor suggested revisiting the previous traffic study, noting that Norconian Drive was closed in 2020 when it was conducted.
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Jim Pollard asked whether an appropriate study had been performed on Parkridge Avenue between First Street and Second Street, raising concerns about nearby schools and past fatalities.
Michael Meisenbach, a resident on Norco Drive, stated that the study should cover a broader range of hours.
Matt Hilliard, a resident and former Los Angeles Police Officer, shared his experience with traffic studies in law enforcement.
One written communication was submitted for the record.
There were no online public comments.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH to introduce the first reading of Ordinance No. 1143.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, AND BASH
NOES: NEWTON AND SULLIVAN
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH to direct staff to work with the Streets, Trails, and Utilities Commission to develop legislation establishing speed limits in Norco and to compile a list of the top 20 problem segments based on the current traffic study. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6.B. Adopt Resolution 2026-65: Confirming the Report of Costs for Spring and Fall Weed Abatement, Fiscal Year 2025-26
Deputy Fire Marshal Steve Payne gave the presentation.
There were no in person or online public comments.
M/S NEWTON/SULLIVAN to adopt Resolution No. 2026-65 confirming the Report of Costs for abatement of weeds and hazardous vegetation as a public nuisance
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and imposing special assessment liens on vacant parcels within the city. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy City Manager Hamilton shared details about the upcoming National Day of the American Cowboy Rodeo on July 25, 2026.
Council Member Sullivan expressed appreciation to staff and volunteers for their work on recent community events.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen requested a list of forthcoming street improvement projects, asked for an update on the Norco Animal Rescue Team, and commended staff for their successful event efforts.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer recessed to Closed Session at 9:18 p.m.
The City Council returned from Closed Session at 9:52 p.m.
City Attorney Burns announced there was no reportable action.
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 9:52 p.m.
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