MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, August 19, 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 Harper read the closed session items into the record.
Mayor Grundmeyer recessed the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN 139-073-006; APN 139-073-009; APN 139-073-013; APN 139-073-020 Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Public Works Director, City Attorney, City Engineer Negotiating Parties: City of Norco and Hidden Valley Holdings, LLC/Norco Hills, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): 3 Cases RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:04 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Harper reported no reportable action on two of the matters and two matters will continue to the end of the meeting.
INVOCATION Pastor Phil Wozniak
Grace Fellowship Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Greg Bowen
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
The City Council provided reports on their recent individual participation in City Council Minutes - August 19, 2026
committees, commissions, reginal boards, and community organizations.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bonnie Slager noted that the news showed information about the power lines.
Bonnie also explained where to purchase fair buttons.
Jen Turpin shared she is a veteran and a Blue Star Mom. Jen explained the handout provided to all about the MilVet project and the process. The kickoff meeting will be held September 9, 2026 at Norco Post 328 at 6 p.m.
There were no online public comments.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S NEWTON/SULLIVAN 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, 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 August 5, 2026.
3.C. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on August 12, 2026
Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on August 12, 2026.
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3.D. Funding Appropriation for the Public Works Office Building Roof Replacement Project
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-74 authorizing the appropriation of $45,000 for the Public Works Office Building Roof Replacement Project.
3.E. Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Reciprocal Agreement to Exchange Tax Data Specific to City Business License Information with the Franchise Tax Board
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-73, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a reciprocal data exchange agreement with the Franchise Tax Board.
3.F. League of California Cities Designation of Voting Delegates Action:
1. Designated Council Member Bash as the City of Norco's Voting Delegate at the League of California Cities' (LOCC) Annual Conference;
2. Designated Mayor Grundmeyer as the City of Norco's Alternate Voting Delegate at the League of California Cities' (LOCC) Annual Conference; and
3. Authorized the City of Norco delegation the discretion to vote on any resolutions taking into consideration the information they receive at the conference.
3.G. Kathy Azevedo Spirit of Norco Recognition Program 2026 Recipient List Action: Approved the Kathy Azevedo Spirit of Norco Recognition Program 2026 Recipient List.
3.H. Change Order Request for the Norco MDP Line N-3 Storm Drain Project (Design)
Action: Reviewed and approved the Change Order Request in the amount of $13,200 for the Norco MDP Line N-3 Storm Drain Project (Project No. 4214.25) and increased the design contract amount for KWC Engineers to $145,740. Additionally, authorized Public Works Director, Sam Nelson, to serve as an authorized signer for the Change Order.
4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSET CALENDAR
No items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
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5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A. Three-Year Review of the City of Norco Reserve Policy Director Calhoun presented the staff report on file.
Member Bash asked if there could be a follow up on the item, Director Calhoun explained. Member Bash requested that the item be brought back for review during mid-year budget.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened the public comments.
No public comments were made.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed the public comments.
Member Newton requested a time frame for when the item will be back on the agenda. Director Calhoun explained it will be a part of the mid-year process.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Action: Received and filed and requested the item be brought back at budget mid-year. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A. Consideration of Cancellation of the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election and Appointment of Two Council Members to Full Four-Year Terms City Attorney Harper presented the staff report on file. Mayor Grundmeyer and City Attorney Haprer went over the requirements for council members to be recused from the dais.
Member Bash and Member Newton recused themselves.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen asked about what happens if someone passes or resigns. City Attorney Harper explained the process.
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Mayor Grundmeyer opened the public hearing.
Bonnie Slager agrees with appointment process and there is no need to spend money on the ballot process.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen explained there is no need for an election.
Member Sullivan noted the cost savings.
Mayor Grundmeyer explained the possible issues, and that the process is very uncharacteristic for our small community. Mayor Grundmeyer noted that there were only two qualified candidates and the city does not need to spend $62,000 for an election.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/SULLIVAN After public hearing, to considered the cancellation of the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election and appointment of two Council Member seats to the City Council for full four-year terms. Appointed the two candidates who filed nomination papers, Kevin Bash and Greg Newton, and appointed and approved Resolution No. 2026-75. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: BASH AND NEWTON
7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Director Cataldi noted that the General Plan is on the city website for viewing and will begin the process for approval.
City Attorney Harper thanked all for having him back.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen thanked staff for all their hard work.
Member Bash asked if staff could handle the handouts for the MilVet project.
Communications Manager Anderson explained the process to move forward.
Deputy City Manager Hamilton noted that the City could collaborate with the project. Member Bash requested staff to come back with a report.
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Request to agendize an agreement with the City and the MilVet project for the next meeting.
M/S BASH/BOWEN to agendize an agreement with the City and MilVet project military care package. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer recessed to closed session at 7:46 p.m.
City Council returned from closed session at 8:30 p.m.
City Attorney Harper announced there was no reportable action.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Interim Clerk