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Council approves water, election, and assessments

Published Jul 31, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Council approves water, election, and assessments

The City Council approved election-related resolutions, two water planning updates, and annual landscape maintenance assessments, while also authorizing litigation on two code enforcement cases and adopting a Title VI plan.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Budget workshop highlights concerns

Council reviewed the preliminary 2026-27 operating and capital improvement budgets and gave staff feedback, while several members raised concerns about specific spending items and the need for a balanced budget.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Council approves fees and annexation actions

The City Council approved updates to the transportation mitigation fee program and the general fee schedule, and advanced actions tied to Bluff Street Annexation #27, including a request to protect wells and water company interests in the area.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Council approves animal services support and office site plan

The City Council approved a three-year on-call animal services support contract and reversed a Planning Commission denial to allow a 1,250-square-foot office shell building at 3881 Center Avenue, with added conditions including an eight-foot south wall and segmented windows.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Council approves projects and budget changes

The City Council approved multiple spending and contract items, including a $194,784 engineering contract for the Hamner Avenue Sound Wall Improvement Project, a $214,050 contract for equestrian trail fencing, and a $360,500 contract to replace the HVAC system at Fire Station 47. Council also adopted an ordinance increasing council member compensation and approved a $35,000 supplemental emergency evacuation assessment.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Council approves budget and housing code changes

The City Council approved mid-year budget amendments, introduced a $1,200 monthly council compensation ordinance, and moved forward with a housing-related code update tied to the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Council approves drainage funds and repayment agreement

The City Council approved $44,000 for drainage improvements at the City of Norco Animal Shelter and adopted a master repayment agreement with Balboa Management Group for reimbursable costs tied to City-owned facilities at SilverLakes.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Council approves housing code update

The Council gave second reading to an ordinance updating Norco’s accessory dwelling unit rules so they comply more clearly with state law, and it approved several routine consent items including financial reports, a property transfer use restriction, and a parcel map.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Closed session only meeting

No reportable action was taken in closed session. The Council discussed real property negotiations, an existing litigation settlement matter, labor negotiations, and a potential litigation item.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Norco Council approves housing and road actions

The City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance updating accessory dwelling unit rules to align with state law, and it directed staff to add site-plan requirements for residential developments to show animal-keeping areas and future ADU locations.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Council approves parking and wage changes

The City Council approved an update to the part-time employee salary schedule to meet California minimum wage requirements and expanded the no-parking restriction on Industrial Avenue to the full length of the street, with red curb painting, signs, and increased enforcement.

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Briefing

Dec 17, 2025

Council approves property transfer and budget items

The Council adopted a 2026-27 obligation payment schedule, approved a transfer of 0.34 acres of real property for governmental use, and affirmed the city’s core values.

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Briefing

Dec 3, 2025

Council approves shelter fee discounts

City Council adopted Resolution 2025-74, giving the City Manager authority to lower animal shelter fees when the Norco Animal Shelter reaches capacity during FY 2025–26, including an extended-stay discount if staff deems it appropriate.

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Briefing

Nov 19, 2025

Norco Council advances zoning and development rules

Council approved new fire and wildland-urban interface code updates, adopted an updated Objective Development Standards document, and gave first reading to a zoning change that would tighten rules for large vehicle parking buildings and accessory structures. Members also approved a parcel split near River Road and Corydon Street and upheld a childcare project with added landscaping conditions.

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Briefing

Nov 5, 2025

Council approves fire code and landmark changes

The City Council gave first reading approval to update Norco’s fire and wildland-urban interface codes, and also advanced the new “Equestrian Landmark” designation to protect the city’s horse-oriented identity and history.

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Briefing

Oct 15, 2025

Norco Council updates fees and salaries

The City Council approved a fee schedule update, new management salary and benefit ranges for fiscal year 2025-26, and a 2025 building code update, while also accepting a playground project as complete and advancing several contract and grant actions.

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Briefing

Oct 1, 2025

Council updates fire code and policies

The Council approved changes to the city’s personnel rules and gave first reading approval to update the fire code to match the California Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

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Briefing

Sep 17, 2025

Council approves fireworks and horse permit

The Council approved a ban on aerial fireworks and authorized only proximate fireworks for permitted displays, then approved a conditional use permit to allow 18 additional animal units for a total of 35 horses at 3745 Sierra Avenue, with an added condition.

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Briefing

Sep 11, 2025

Planning Commission vacancy filled

The City Council unanimously appointed Dennis Hutnik to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission after interviewing five applicants.

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Briefing

Sep 3, 2025

Fireworks rules tightened

The City Council gave first reading to an ordinance that would ban aerial fireworks and allow only proximate fireworks for permitted displays approved by the Fire Marshal’s Office. It also approved a $451,745 contract for Moreno Arena LED lighting upgrades and a three-year services agreement with Willdan for the Community Development Division.

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Briefing

Aug 20, 2025

Council backs planning interviews, staff follow-up

Council voted to interview Planning Commission applicants and asked staff to return with a process for a proposed affordable senior housing task force. It also adopted a budget amendment for additional street maintenance funds tied to the five-year tree trimming, removal and planting contract.

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Briefing

Aug 6, 2025

Council adopts fee and safety changes

The City Council revised its fireworks rules to ban aerial fireworks while still allowing proximate fireworks, and it approved several contracts and funding items for street maintenance, water system checks, and other city services.

3 min readMunicipal coverage