MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, August 5, 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
City Attorney Burns read the closed session items into the record.
Mayor Grundmeyer recessed the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: One (1) potential case CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Four (4) potential cases
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSIONS 7:02 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns reported no reportable actions for three of the matters, and the fourth matter was continued until the end of the meeting.
INVOCATION Chaplain Vincent Ball
Riverside County Sheriff's Office
Remembrance of Thomas Platten Jr. of
Norco Citizens Patrol.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Robin Grundmeyer
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PRESENTATION Deputy Rachell Whittenburg
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
The City Council provided reports on their recent individual participation in committees, commissions, reginal boards, and community organizations.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Bash requested item 3.H. to be pulled for discussion.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER to approve the Consent Calendar as presented except for item 3.H. 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, 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 15, 2026.
3.C. Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
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Action: Received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026.
3.D. Acceptance of the River Road & Oldenburg Lane Sewer Lift Station Nos. 10 & 11 Replacement Project as Complete
Action: Accepted the River Road & Oldenburg Lane Sewer Lift Station Nos. 10 & 11 Replacement Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3.E. Approval of Funding Appropriation and Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont Realty for Surplus Land Act Pre-Disposition and Solicitation Real Estate Services
Action: Approved Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont Realty for Surplus Land Act Pre-Disposition and Solicitation Real Estate Services, and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-69 authorizing an appropriation of $45,000 from the Housing Fund.
3.F. Change Order Request for the Corydon Waterline Improvement Project (Design)
Action: Reviewed and approved the Change Order Request in the amount of $14,500 for the Corydon Waterline Improvement Project (Project No. 4706.32) and increased the design contract amount for Rick Engineering to $119,335. Additionally, authorized Public Works Director, Sam Nelson, to serve as an authorized signer for the Change Order.
3.G. Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-71 Authorizing the City Manager to Implement the 2026 Clear the Shelters Campaign at the Norco Animal Shelter and Temporarily Suspend Animal Adoption Fees
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-71, authorizing the City Manager to implement the 2026 Clear the Shelters Campaign at the Norco Animal Shelter and temporarily suspend animal adoption fees for qualifying adoptions during the campaign period of August 24, 2026, through August 31, 2026.
3.I. FY 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-68, accepting Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds in the amount of $2,513 and approving a matching City contribution of $2,513 toward the Emergency Management Services contract cost.
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Additionally, designated the Fire Chief, or his designee, as the Authorized Agent to act on behalf of the City of Norco in all actions necessary to obtain Federal financial assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and sub-granted by the California Office of Emergency Services.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3.H. Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-72 accepting a $40,000 donation from the Norco Horseweek Committee
Member Bash expressed gratitude for the donations to the City and for the memorial at Norco High School.
M/S BASH/NEWTON to adopt Resolution No. 2026-72 accepting a $40,000 donation from the Norco Horseweek Committee, with $20,000 designated for the Rose M. Eldridge Senior Center and $20,000 designated for the Norco Animal Shelter.
The Motion was by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A. Establishing a Youth Member Seat on City Council-Appointed Commissions and Committees
City Manager Free presented the staff report on file.
Member Newton asked when applications will be reviewed, City Manager Free explained the process and next steps.
M/S BASH/SULLIVAN to adopt Resolution No. 2026-70 establishing a permanent Youth Member seat on City Council-appointed Commissions and Committees.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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ABSTAIN: NONE
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A. Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-67 Establishing a Major Development Project Processing Deposit and Reimbursement Requirement for Recovery of Actual City Costs
Attorney Burns presented the staff report on file.
Member Newton questioned if this will include Building inspection fees, City Attorney Burns noted fees would be paid when the permit is issued. Director Cataldi explained the process. Member Newton noted a large project that previously had a deposit account for the inspection services. Director Nelson explained and Director Cataldi noted that each project would be conditioned for a deposit during the entitlement process.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen questioned fees for future apartments and the recovery of costs. City Attorney Burns explained.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened the public hearing.
No public comments.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed the public hearing.
Member Newton requested clarity on the inspection fees and deposits. City Attorney Burns explained.
M/S BASH/NEWTON to adopt Resolution No. 2026-67 establishing a Major Development Project Processing Deposit and reimbursement requirement for recovery of actual City costs associated with the review and processing of major development projects. 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
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Member Newton expressed appreciation for Deputy Whittenburg and thanked staff for all their help.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer recessed to closed session at 7:39 p.m.
City Council returned from closed session at 8:58 p.m.
City Attorney Burns announced there was no reportable action.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. in memory of Thomas Platten Jr. _________________________________
Interim City Clerk