REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (City Attorney)

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1 CITY OF NORCO CITY COUNCIL SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE NORCO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, City Council Chambers, 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: 5:05 p.m. Present: Ted Hoffman, Mayor/Chair Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Kevin Bash, Council/Board Member Berwin Hanna, Council/Board Member Greg Newton, Council/Board Member The City Council recessed to Closed Session (Section 54954) to consider the following matters: CLOSED SESSION: (c) Conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation City of Norco v. Michael J. Cohen Sacramento Superior Court Case No CU-WM-GDS (c) Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation One Case Performance Evaluation Title: City Manager RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION: 7:08 p.m. REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (City Attorney) Deputy City Attorney Colin Burns indicated that there was no reportable action from Closed Session. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: INVOCATION: INTRODUCTION: Council Member Greg Newton Pastor Daniel Kitheka, Beacon Hill Swahili Fellowship Northwest Division Chief Jeff Veik, CAL Fire/Riverside County Fire Department

2 Page 2 RECOGNITION: Michael Doc Williams, DVM Council Members Newton and Hanna presented a certification of recognition to Dr. Williams for his compassionate care of Norco s animals, response to emergencies, assistance to City staff, and commitment to the community s equestrian lifestyle for more than 30 years. BUSINESS APPRECIATION HONOREE: Stacey Turner Training Stable and Riding School Mayor Hoffman and Economic Development Advisory Council Vice Chair Scott darosa, and Advisory Member Vicki Leonard presented a certificate of appreciation to Stacey Turner for introducing the regions youth to equestrian activities. PRESENTATION: Horseweek Tony Barreto of the Horseweek Committee presented the City of Norco Animal Shelter with a donation in the amount of $6,000. PROCLAMATION: Parks Make Life Better Month July 2018 Mayor Hoffman presented the Proclamation to Parks and Recreation Director Brian Petree. CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS ITEMS: 1. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS / REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Council Member Newton: Attended a meeting of the Chino Basin Desalter Authority on June 7 th. Council Member Bash: Attended a meeting of the Riverside Conservation Authority. Attended a meeting of the Western Riverside Council of Governments. Attended a meeting of the Corona-Norco Unified School District Measure GG Citizen s Oversight Committee. He reported that all improvements for Norco Intermediate will be completed. Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer: No report given. Council Member Hanna: Along with Mayor Hoffman, attended a ceremony renaming the Southwest Detention Center. Attended a meeting of the Riverside County Transportation Commission. The meeting included a presentation on the truck distribution center at the 60 and 215

3 Page 3 freeways. He also commented on the concrete equipment located at the Hidden Valley Parkway off ramp. Concrete will be moved via a conveyor belt over the freeway for the construction of the toll lanes on Interstate 15. This will reduce construction traffic. Attended a meeting of the Riverside Transit Agency. Attended a meeting of the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District. Mosquito spraying continues in the City. He cautioned residents about the West Nile Virus as cases have been reported in Riverside and Eastvale. Congratulated Norco s own Dalton Shepard who is the California High School Rodeo Association District 8 Champion Bull Rider. He is headed to Nationals in Wyoming. Mayor Hoffman: Attended the League of California Cities Mayor s meeting. Topics included budget constraints, costs of public safety, and low voter turnout. Newcastle Disease has been found in San Bernardino and cautioned residents. Attended a recognition ceremony for the Norco High School Girls Softball on the team s CIF Championship. Commented on the Fourth of July Trail Ride and Picnic event Commented on the National Day of the Cowboy event coming up on July 28 th. Thanked all who assisted with the Flag Day event on June 14 th. 2. CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT ITEMS: Mayor Hoffman and Council Member Bash pulled Item 2.C. Council Member Bash also pulled Items 2.E. 2.P. and 2.V. Item 2.F. was pulled for public comment. Council Member Newton pulled Item 2.W. M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER to approve the remaining Consent Calendar Items as presented. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: A. Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only. Action: Waived reading, by title only, of all Ordinance and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived. (City Clerk) B. City Council, and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 16, Action: Approved the City Council regular meeting minutes. (City Clerk) C. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on June 13, Pulled for discussion. (Planning Director)

4 Page 4 D. Resolutions Calling the 2018 General Municipal Election. Action: Adopted the following Resolutions: Resolution No , requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside consent to conducting the November 6, 2018 General Municipal Election in the City of Norco by the County of Riverside Registrar of Voters; Resolution No , calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held on November 6, 2018; and Resolution No , adopting regulations for the candidates for elective office. (City Clerk) E. Resolution Setting the Regular Meeting Schedules for City Commissions and the Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) for Fiscal Year Pulled for discussion. (City Clerk) F. Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the City Hall Parking Lot Project. Pulled for discussion. (Deputy City Manager/Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services) G. Acceptance of Proposals and Award of Multi-Year Contract for On-Call SCADA Integration Services. Action: Accepted the proposal submitted for On-Call SCADA Integration Services, awarded a multi-year contract to CDM Smtih located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract in an amount notto-exceed $100,000 annually for fiscal years through (Director of Public Works) H. Acceptance of Proposals and Award of Multi-Year Contract for Street Sweeping Services. Action: Accepted the proposals submitted for Street Sweeping Services, awarded a multi-year contract to Clean Street located in Gardena, California, and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract in an amount not-to-exceed $30,000 annually. (Director of Public Works) I. Execution of a Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Action: Approved the Cooperative Funding agreement between the City of Norco and Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to design and construct Norco MDP Line Bluff Street, subject to non-substantive changes and approval by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement. (Director of Public Works) J. Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Norco MDP Line Bluff Street Storm Drain Project. Action: Accepted bids submitted for the installation of new storm drain pipe, catch basins, and road resurfacing on Bluff Street between River Road and Vine Street, awarded a contract to Beador Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $372,300, and

5 Page 5 authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount. (Director of Public Works) K. Acceptance of Multiple Vendor Bids to Provide Waterworks Parts Supplies. Action: Accepted the bids submitted by Ferguson Waterworks and Core & Main to provide waterworks parts supplies and authorized the City Manager to execute multiple purchase orders in a not-to-exceed cumulative amount of $150,000 for Fiscal Year (Director of Public Works) L. Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Equestrian Trail Fence Various Locations Project. Pulled for discussion. (Director of Public Works) M. Execution of a Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Action: Approved the Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to design and construct Norco MDP Line SA-2, subject to nonsubstantive changes and approval by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement. (Director of Public Works) N. Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Norco MDP Line SA-2 Storm Drain Project. Action: Accepted bids submitted for the installation of new storm drain pipe, catch basins, and road resurfacing on Corona Avenue between First Street and Second Street, awarded a contract to CP Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $475,030, and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount. (Director of Public Works) O. Acceptance of Proposals and Award of Multi-Year Contract for Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drain Maintenance Services. Action: Accepted proposals and awarded a multi-year Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drain Maintenance Services contract to Innerline Engineering located in Murrieta, California, in the amount not to exceed $300,000 annually for fiscal years through (Director of Public Works) P. Acceptance of Proposals and Award of Contract for the Public Works Warehouse Building. Pulled for discussion. (Director of Public Works) Q. Acceptance of Storm Drain Easement Dedication for 4531 Pedley Avenue (APN ). Action: Accepted the offer of dedication of the public storm drain easement on Pedley Avenue, authorized the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Acceptance, and directed the City Clerk to file the Certificate of Acceptance with the County of Riverside Recorder s Office. (Director of Public Works)

6 Page 6 R. Siemens Purchase Order for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services for Fiscal Year Action: Approved an increase in the purchase order for Siemens maintenance contract to a not-to-exceed amount of $110,000 for fiscal year (Director of Public Works) S. Acceptance of Norco MDP Line N-7 Reservoir Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project. Action: Accepted the Norco MDP Line N-7 Reservoir Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project as complete and directed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside. (Director of Public Works) T. Approval of Citywide Grid-Based Tree Trimming. Action: Authorized staff to begin an annual grid-based tree trimming program as part of the existing Professional Maintenance Service Agreement with West Coast Arborist and authorized the City Manager to issue a purchase order in an amount not-to-exceed of $250,000 annually for the remainder of the existing contract. (Director of Public Works) U. Acceptance of the Equestrian Trail Fencing Project for Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 and North Drive as Complete. Action: Accepted 2017/18 Equestrian Trail Fencing Project for Landscape Maintenance District # 4 and North Drive as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Clerk s Office. (Deputy City Manager/Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services) V. Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Purchase, Removal and Installation of Playground Equipment at Neal Snipes Park Project. Pulled for discussion. (Deputy City Manager/Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services) W. Approval of the Allocation of $319,335 in Successor Agency Proceeds to Fiscal Year Capital Improvement Projects. Pulled for discussion. (Executive Director) 3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR 2.C. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on June 13, (Planning Director) Mayor Hoffman requested to appeal Item 4.B. Site Plan (Zheng). M/S HOFFMAN/BASH to appeal Item 4.B. Site Plan (Zheng) from the Planning Commission recap of actions taken at the June 13, 2018 meeting. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:

7 Page 7 Council Member Bash requested to appeal Item 4.C. Special Sign Permit (Balboa Management Group, LLC). The Mayor confirmed that this item is going back to the Planning Commission. M/S BASH/HANNA to receive and file the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting hold on June 13, The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: 2.E. Resolution Setting the Regular Meeting Schedules for City Commissions and the Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) for Fiscal Year (City Clerk) Council Member Bash expressed that the City Council needs to relook at the possibility of combining the Parks and Recreation Commission with the Streets, Trails and Utilities Commission. He requested to agendize the matter. M/S BASH/HANNA to agendize the matter of combining the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Streets, Trails and Utilities Commission. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: BASH, HANNA, NEWTON, NOES: GRUNDMEYER, HOFFMAN M/S BASH/HOFFMAN to adopt Resolution No , setting the regular meeting schedules for City Commissions and EDAC for FY The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: 2.F. Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the City Hall Parking Lot Project. (Deputy City Manager/Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services) Karen Leonard commented on the pavement project and expressed her thoughts that the cost seems too high. She suggested postponing the project as there are other streets that the $100,000 can be spent on. Director Petree indicated that the parking lot pavement project is a combination of upgrades to ADA as well as emergency gates for Sheriff s Department, removal of asphalt of certain areas, grind and overlay, and slurry seal for certain areas.

8 Page 8 Council Member Newton said that he had some of same concerns as Ms. Leonard related to public perceptions. Upon further review, he said he understands the need to repair items correctly as is the case with the Sheriff s Department gates. City Hall parking lot is out of compliance with several ADA requirements, therefore those upgrades are needed. M/S BASH/HOFFMAN to award a contract to Ben s Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $101, and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the original contract amount. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: 2.L. Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Equestrian Trail Fence Various Locations Project. (Director of Public Works) Council Member Hanna commented on the amount of trail fencing that will be removed and asked if the volunteer trail group could keep the fencing for repairs. Director Blais said that this is a matter of timing and that this type of operation moves quickly. Council Member Hanna asked what is done with the fencing that is removed. Director Blais indicated that the fencing is disposed of. Council Member Hanna suggested discussing with the Streets, Trails and Utilities Commission about salvaging the fencing. Director Blais stated that posts are normally not salvageable. The rails, however, may be salvageable and will talk to the contractor. M/S HANNA/HOFFMAN to accept bids submitted for the installation of new trail fence on California Avenue and other locations, awarded a contract to Valley Cities/Gonzales Fence, Inc. in the amount of $169,132.40, and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: 2.P. Acceptance of Proposals and Award of Contract for the Public Works Warehouse Building. (Director of Public Works) Council Member Bash expressed concern about the warehouse building considering the possibility of a sales tax measure. He said he understands the need but suggested that this item be postponed a few months. Council Member Newton complimented staff with their out-of-the-box thinking resulting in decreased costs. He said that if approval of this building is delayed, it could cost more later.

9 Page 9 Karen Leonard commented that with the proposed sales tax measure, now is not a good time to be spending money. M/S BASH/HOFFMAN to accept proposals submitted for the design and installation of a new warehouse building for the Public Works Yard, award a contract to Act 1 Construction, Inc. in the amount of $388,820, and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: 2.V. Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Purchase, Removal and Installation of Playground Equipment at Neal Snipes Park Project. (Deputy City Manager/Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services) In response to Council Member Bash, Director Petree indicated that he met with the low bid contractor, Ortco, regarding his bid. The contractor s cost includes equipment cost and shipping, whereas the other contractor s had some of their costs included in the demolition and installation section of the bid package. Ortco, Inc. provided the lowest responsible bid and they indicated they would not adjust the costs. M/S BASH/HANNA to award a contract to Ortco, Inc. in the amount of $98, and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the original contract amount.. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: 2.W. Approval of the Allocation of $319,335 in Successor Agency Proceeds to Fiscal Year Capital Improvement Projects. (Executive Director) In response to Council Member Newton, City Manager Okoro indicated that idea is for the existing Oversight Board to allocate the remaining bond proceeds that belong to the Successor Agency prior to the Oversight Board consolidating with the County of Riverside in July. Council Member Newton suggested modifying the capital project for landscaping improvements to the north side of River Road in the estimated amount of $80,000 listing it as a category of various improvements at River Road and Corydon in order to specify the project at a later date.

10 Page 10 M/S NEWTON/GRUNDMEYER to adopt SA Resolution No , approving the allocation of $319,335 of Successor Agency Bond Proceeds to fund City capital projects, and modifying landscaping improvements to the north side of River Road in the estimated amount of $80,000 to list it under a category of various improvements at River Road and Corydon in order to specify the project at a later date. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Daniella Segovia said she vowed to never step foot on the SilverLakes property until it resembled what the citizens of Norco were told it would be. However, she said she paid a recent visit to the facility and expressed her disappointment. She said the equestrian facility is far from meeting the required standards for even a B rated show. Ms. Segovia further commented on other concerns regarding the approval of the additional 22 acres on the site. Ms. Segovia requested a forensic financial audit of the City s books. Justin DeWaele, Field Representative for Assembly Member Cervantes Office, provided a legislative update. Assembly Member Cervantes along with Senator Roth secured $2.9 million in ongoing funding for two newly created judgeships for the Corona courthouse and $5 million for an early childhood education center at Norco College. He also provided brief updates on Assembly Bills 1882 and Mr. DeWaele advised the Council that he is leaving the Assembly Member s Office effective July 6, 2018, to pursue his Master s Degree at USC. Jim Pollard commented on the Circle City Project and presented the Council with several photos and the impact on Norco. He said he is not opposed to the project, instead wants to see the transmission lines be placed underground. Mr. Pollard expressed concern about the health problems with the proposed transmission lines. He asked that the City support the project placing the lines underground. Tom Eifler also expressed concerns with the Circle City Project. He requested that neighboring cities should pull resources together and create a list of demands that would satisfy all parties involved. Mr. Eifler said he lives on Santa Anita Road directly affected by the transmission lines. Important homeowners are concerned with property value impacts, health impacts, and aesthetics impacts, all of which are topic not addressed in the Circle City Project. 5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS: A. Ordinance No. 1037, Second Reading. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco Adding Chapter 12.05, Street Opening and Pavement Restoration Regulations to the Norco Municipal Code. Code Amendment (City Clerk)

11 Page 11 The first reading of Ordinance No was held on June 6, 2018, and was unanimously adopted by the City Council. Ordinance No places a moratorium on pavement cutting after a street has been reconstructed or slurry sealed. M/S GRUNDMEYER/HANNA to adopt Ordinance No The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: B. Ordinance No. 1038, Second Reading. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco Amending Chapter 18.57, Wireless Communications Facility Regulations of the Norco Municipal Code. Code Amendment (Director of Public Works) The first reading of Ordinance No was held on June 6, 2018, and was unanimously adopted by the City Council. Ordinance No replaces the existing Chapter in its entirety with an updated version that reflects the needs and issues currently impacting the City s regulations of wireless communication facilities. M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH to adopt Ordinance No The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: 6. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM: A. Appointments to Various City Commissions and the Economic Development Advisory Council. (City Clerk) City Clerk Cheryl Link reported that the City of Norco has Advisory Councils and Commissions that advise the City Council on various aspects of City government. The Council is requested to review applications submitted for vacancies on the Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC), Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and Streets, Trails, and Utilities Commission. Staff recommended that the City Council make appointments to serve 4-year terms on the respective commissions and EDAC. Applications for the various Commissions and EDAC were solicited through the release of a public notice on April 23, 2018, and were due by the deadline of Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. A total of 16 applications were received by the City Clerk s Office. One (1) application for the Planning Commission was received after the deadline. The following applicants made brief comments on their qualifications: Yvonne Duran, Jim Pollard, Corinne Holder, Susan Olmstead-Bowen, Robert Leonard, Vicki Leonard, and Nicole Hansen.

12 Page 12 The City Council voted as follows: Mayor Newton Mayor Pro Tem Hoffman Council Member Bash Council Member Grundmeyer Council Member Hanna Parks and Recreation Commission (vote for 1) Yvonne Duran Corinne Holder X X X X X Angela Overdon Planning Commission (vote for 2) Robert Leonard X X X X X John Rigler X X X X X Streets, Trails and Utilities Commission (vote for 1) Steven Castellanos Angela Overdon Thomas Platten Jim Pollard X X X X X Economic Development Advisory Council (vote for 6) Antonio Barreto X X X X X Cathey Burtt Nicole Hansen X X X X X Victoria Leonard X X X X X Patrick Malone X X X X X Chris Muller X X X X X Susan Olmstead-Bowen X X X X X As a result of a majority vote, the City Council made the following appointments, terms effective July 1, 2018: Parks and Recreation Commission: Corinne Holder Planning Commission: Robert Leonard John Rigler Streets, Trails and Utilities Commission: Jim Pollard Economic Development Advisory Council: Antonio Barreto Nicole Hansen Victoria Leonard Patrick Malone Chris Muller Susan Olmstead-Bowen

13 Page 13 Mayor Hoffman recessed the meeting at 8:59 p.m. and reconvened at 9:11 p.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Approval and Adoption of the City of Norco Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 and Authorizing Appropriations Therefrom. (Finance Officer) City Manager Andy Okoro indicated that there have been three budget workshops regarding the FY operating budget. He provided a summary of key budget items. The recommended total FY Operating Budget is $39,744,426, which includes the General Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund, Gas Tax Fund, miscellaneous grants and other funds. The General Fund is the City s primary operating fund with total projected expenditures of $20,825,918 and revenues of $19,480,548 including General Fund projections, resulting in a $1.34 million decrease in fund balance due to flat revenue projections and increase public safety and pension related costs. The estimated June 30, 2018 fund balance is $10,888,158 and the projected fund balance at June 30, 2019 is $9,542,789.The estimated Water Fund expenditures is $10,672,398 and estimated revenues is $12,905,371. The estimated total expenditures for Sewer Fund is $6,685,897 and estimated revenues is $7,893,980. City Manager Okoro indicated that the proposed FY budget maintains existing services levels, provides funding for a 6%, or $323,201, contractual increase for annual Sheriff Services, provides an additional $471,431 for the full year funding for one Traffic Enforcement Deputy and one Community Services Officer, and provides for an estimated 4%, or $171,482, increase in County Fire contracts. City employees continue to pay their full share of pension contribution. In regards to revenue, the City Manager stated that the General Fund revenue budget anticipates an increase of $217,000 compared to the FY year-end estimates. Projections for the coming year are indicating that revenues are plateauing with sales tax conservatively projected with limited growth. At the May 16 th budget workshop, the City Manager developed a list of proposed General Fund reductions to reduce the $1.863 million deficit. At the June 6 th budget workshop, City Council approved the implementation of $430,591 in General Fund reductions. Additionally, revenue and expenditure estimates were revised that contributed an additional $87,000 in reductions. The actions resulted in a lowering of the projected deficit from $1.863 million to $1.345 million. Mayor Hoffman commented on past discussion about reclaimed water and asked when a City Council workshop would occur. Director Blais stated that the status will be presented in August Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing and requested the presence of those wishing to speak on this matter. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hoffman closed the public hearing.

14 Page 14 M/S BASH/HANNA to adopt Resolution No , approving and adopting the City Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 and authorizing appropriations therefrom. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: B. Approval of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years (Finance Officer) Budget Workshops were held on May 16, 2018 and June 6, 2018 to review the proposed FY Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for the City of Norco. Staff is now recommending that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing to receive input from the public and that at the conclusion of the hearing, that the City Council approves the CIP Budget for Fiscal Years City Manager Okoro reported that during the budget workshops, staff reviewed key projects funded in the following Capital Project Funds, such as the Fire Improvement Fund, Successor Agency Projects Fund, General Government Fund, Park Improvement Fund, Facilities Improvement Fund, Storm Drain Fund, Trails Improvement Fund, Water Improvement Fund, Sewer Facilities Fund, Sewer Connection Projects Fund, and Street Improvement Fund. The following items were amended from the original CIP Budget presented in the May 16, 2018 Budget Workshop presentation: Fire Improvement Fund budget increased $53,000 for Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) Equipment; Water Improvement Fund increased $125,000 for New Storage Building at Public Works Yard; Sewer Facilities Improvement Fund increased $125,000 for New Storage Building at Public Works Yard; Street Improvement Fund remained the same at $6,277,754 for FY ; however, reallocations were made between projects as follows: Decreased $25,000 for Street Widening Unspecified Projects; Decreased $50,000 for Rehab and Overlay Unspecified Projects; Decreased $50,000 for Reconstruction Unspecified Projects; Decreased $25,000 for Reconstruction for Traffic Signal on Hamner Avenue to Second Street; Increased $150,000 for Overhead Street Sign Replacement; and the Street Improvement Fund increased by $350,000 for New Traffic Signal on the west side of Hamner Avenue North of Citrus and adjacent to the Silverlakes Equestrian and Sports Complex for FY Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing and requested the presence of those wishing to speak on this matter. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hoffman closed the public hearing.

15 Page 15 M/S HANNA/HOFFMAN to adopt Resolution No , approving and adopting the City of Norco Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: C. Ordinance No. 1039, First Reading. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco Amending Chapter Sewer System of the Norco Municipal Code. Code Amendment (Director of Public Works) M/S GRUNDMEYER/HANNA to continue the Public hearing for the first reading of Ordinance No to the regular meeting of August 1, The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: D. Confirming Costs for Spring Weed Abatement. (Fire Battalion Chief) Fire Battalion Chief Lane reported that the 2018 Spring Weed Abatement Report of Costs lists property owners whose vacant parcels were abated by the Fire Department s weed abatement contractor for the 2018 Spring Weed Abatement Program. After Council adopts the Resolution, property owners will be invoiced for payment of the abatement, and if not paid, property liens will be placed against the parcel through the Riverside County Auditor- Controller s Office. M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH to adopt Resolution No , confirming the report of costs for abatement of weeds and hazardous vegetation as a public nuisance and imposing special assessment liens on vacant parcels within the City. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: E. Ordinance No. 1040, First Reading. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco Amending Norco Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 Purchasing System, and to Approve a Revision to the City of Norco Purchasing Manual. Code Amendment (Finance Officer)

16 Page 16 M/S BASH/NEWTON to continue the Public hearing for the first reading of Ordinance No to the regular meeting of August 1, The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BASH, GRUNDMEYER, HANNA, NEWTON, HOFFMAN NONE NONE NONE 8. CITY COUNCIL / CITY MANAGER / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS In response to Council Member Bash, Director Petree indicated that part of the seating adjacent to Nellie Weaver Hall is unsable. Staff will be researching this issue this year. Council Member Bash commented on the public meeting on June 27 th regarding the transmission lines going through Corona. City Manager Okoro indicated that the City sent a letter of opposition in 2017 regarding the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project and the Circle City Project. Earlier this year, the City Council sent another letter of continued opposition but did not mention the Circle City Project. Council Member Bash requested an additional letter of opposition with the suggestion of undergrounding the transmission lines. City Clerk Link commented on the upcoming Norco Community Town Hall meeting on July 10, 2018 at Nellie Weaver Hall at 6:30 p.m. Topics will include City Council updates, information from the Sheriff s Homeless Outreach Team, and a potential revenue measure. Public Works Director Blais commented on the recent water quality report mailed to residents. Deputy City Manager Petree commented on the Jurupa Community Services District Picnic in the Park event on June 23 rd, which will include fireworks. He cautioned residents to be mindful of their animals. Battalion Chief Lane commented on the Euclid Fire in the Prado Basin. It has burned approximately 154 acres and is 98 percent contained. Lt. Briddick commented on the upcoming fireworks enforcement. He warned violators of the $1,000 fine for safe and sane fireworks, and of the $2,000 fine for mortars. ADJOURNMENT Mayor/Chair Hoffman adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. Cheryl L. Link, CMC, City Clerk