MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 6:03 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 Severino read the closed session items into the record.
Mayor Grundmeyer recessed the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: City Manager; Finance Director; City Attorney Employee Organization: Local 606
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 Potential Case - Letter Received from State Water Resources Control Board threatening fines and sanctions)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): 3 cases RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:05 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Severino reported no reportable action for all five items.
INVOCATION Pastor Rene Parish
Beacon Hill Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Kevin Bash
PRESENTATIONS Diane Hill
2026 Senior Legacy Award Recipient
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Water System Update
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
Mike Williams has concerns about the issues with Fourth Street improvements and the flooding, requested the City Council to pressure the project due to future weather issues.
Diane Markham explained while obtaining donations for LNCF, a Lowes manager offered services for repair work on any city sites. Diane requested assistance with handling the Hero Grant that Lowes offers repairs on city sites that may be for the Heritage Room.
Bonnie Slager shared a last reminder to purchase fair buttons by September 3, 2026. Bonnie requested City Council members to attend the town hall meeting on September 17, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
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
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Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2026.
3.C. Authorize the Appropriation of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) in AQMD Funds for the Purchase of Two Electric Golf Carts
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-76 authorizing the appropriation of $40,000 in AQMD funds and authorizing the Deputy City Manager to purchase two electric golf carts.
3.D. Approval of the 2026 Community Partnership Agreement with American Legion Post 328 for the MilVet “Battle of the Cities” Military Care Package Challenge Action: Approved the 2026 Community Partnership Agreement between the City of Norco and American Legion Post 328 for the MilVet “Battle of the Cities” Military Care Package Challenge and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
3.E. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Supplemental Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant Program
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-77 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Supplemental Agreement with the County of Riverside and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement and related documents necessary to satisfy CDBG program requirements.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1143 Establishing 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
Director Nelson presented Dave Gilbertson from RKA Group to present.
Dave Gilbertson presented the staff report on file.
Member Newton asked about the process from the first reading to the second reading if there are changes to the study that would change the process. City
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Attorney Severino noted the changes were minor and did not change the Ordinance. Member Newton asked about the removal of the pavement markings for the speed. Dave explained the cost savings and noted the markings are not required.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen asked Lt. Avila about the markings. Lt. Avila explained.
Mayor Grundmeyer asked if this must be adopted to be enforced by the Sheriff.
Staff explained it would.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened public comments.
Mike Williams provided City Council with a document to review, Mike explained that the speed study was not presented to the Streets, Trails and Utilities Commission (STUC) and explained there were some inconsistences in the report and asked City Council to return it back to STUC for review.
Jim Pollard explained that the traffic study was not reviewed by Streets, Trails and Utilities (STUC) Commission. Jim questioned the section of the report on Parkridge and the limits in the report. In addition Vine Street was not mentioned for speed in the report.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed the public comments.
Member Bash questioned the time limit to approve the traffic study, staff noted it was adopted in 2020 and the City has seven years for adoption. Member Bash asked about the code requirements. Dave Gilbertson explained the process for approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen is opposed for increasing the speeds. Lt. Avlia noted that the traffic study is used in traffic courts and will help the cases with an approved traffic study.
Member Newton agrees with the Streets, Trails and Utilities (STUC) members on the speed and risk with not having an approved traffic study. Member Newton asked why it was not reviewed by STUC, Director Nelson explained that the traffic study would be presented to the commission once it is adopted.
Member Sullivan noted the issues with the traffic study and explained the issues with having to follow the regulations from the state and the needs of the Sheriff.
Mayor Grundmeyer noted the comments from Director Nelson and explained the process and the next steps of taking the approved traffic study back to
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STUC to review a handful of streets in the report and recommend traffic calming measures to City Council of identified streets.
Member Newton noted that only certain items will be reviewed by STUC.
Mayor Grundmeyer explained that STUC can come back with a list and data that can be reviewed for traffic calming measures.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH to adopt Ordinance No. 1143 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. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5.B. Request for Trail Pavers at 1450 Shire Place
Director Nelson presented the staff report on file.
Member Newton questioned how the pavers were discovered. Director Nelson explained. Member Newton asked if the resident came to City Hall to resolve the issue. Director Nelson noted the resident did not. Member Newton requested a time limit for the resident to come in to compliance. Director Nelson noted 30 to 60 days, Member Newton agreed to 30 days and increased fees for work without a permit.
Member Bash questioned about the stop work order. Director Nelson explained how the process took place.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened public comments.
Nick Ursu, resident explained that the contractor installed the pavers even though he told the contractor to stop. The contractor continued even after asking him to stop, Nick explained the pavers are needed for his elderly mother and will pay the fees needed.
Bill Naylor explained the medical mobility issues that some may have and agrees with Streets, Trails and Utilities Commission (STUC) recommendations.
Aaron Williams expressed how important the horse trails are to the community and that the pavers are not needed. Decomposed granite (DG) could be
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suitable for the accessibility access.
Mike Williams explained that he is not in favor of the walkway. However if the accessibility access is needed then the opportunity needs to be provided.
Bonnie Slager explained the importance of the trails and the pavers should be removed.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed public comments.
Member Bash asked if there are codes for an encroachment compliance. City Attorney Severino explained the process, the lack of a permit and the liability.
Member Bash noted the fight to maintain the large lots and trails is very important. Attorney Severino asked for clarity with the pavers in the trail.
Director Nelson explained the trial standards and requirements.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen asked about the other two sites on the street removing the pavers in the trail. Director Nelson noted yes that the pavers have been removed at those two locations. Mayor Pro Tem is opposed to the pavers in a small pathway.
Member Bash questioned if the mailbox is in front of the residence. Director Nelson noted there is no mailbox in front of the residence and its a community mailbox down the street.
Member Sullivan agrees with all other Council Members and the resident comments.
Member Newton asked about the mailboxes not being in front of the house.
Member Bash explained. Member Newton noted the possible legal issues that could come from not allowing the pavers. Member Newton agrees with STUC recommendations with fines for construction without permits.
Mayor Grundmeyer noted that the pavers can be more dangerous similar to the school's access. Member Newton asked about the DG to be ADA compliant.
Director Nelson explained.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH to motion for the resident to remove the pavers and return the trail to the city standard within the existing horse trail at 1450 Shire Place. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NEWTON
ABSENT: NONE
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ABSTAIN: NONE
6. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy City Manager Hamilton noted that Sixth Street will be closed Monday September 7, 20226 from 8 a.m. to Noon.
Director Cataldi congratulated Lacey David being promoted to Building Official.
Member Newton shared that Director Nelson is doing a great job even being short-staffed and requested the quarterly diversion report from Waste Management.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting in honor of Adrianna Showalter at 8:35 p.m.
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Interim City Clerk