Wednesday, December 15, 2021
City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
Closed Session Council Board Room 4:30 PM
Open Session Council Chambers 6:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
CORONA/CORONA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/CORONA UTILITY
AUTHORITY/CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
Wes Speake, Mayor
Tony Daddario, Vice Mayor
Jacque Casillas, Council Member
Tom Richins, Council Member
Jim Steiner, Council Member
City Council Minutes - Draft
City Council Minutes - Draft December 15, 2021
**Revised agenda on December 15, 2021 at 11:18 a.m.
Item 21 - Staff Report PDF was updated to reflect the correct and current year.**
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed session convened at 4:30 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Speake, Vice Mayor Daddario, Council Member Casillas, Council Member Richins, and Council Member Steiner. Closed session adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 113-340-014
Agency negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating parties: RPP Equities, LLC (Robert H. Kim)
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Jacob Ellis, City Manager Employee Organizations: Corona General Employees Association, Corona Fire Association, Corona Police Employees Association, Corona Police Supervisors Association and Corona Supervisors Association
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Jacob Ellis, City Manager Unrepresented Employee Group: Management/Confidential Group Employees
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Jacob Ellis, City Manager Unrepresented Employee Group: Executive Group Employees
4. Rollcall
Present: 4 - Wes Speake, Jacque Casillas, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
Absent: 1 - Tony Daddario
INVOCATION - Pastor Charlie Moulton, Lakeshore City Council The Invocation was led by Pastor Charlie Moulton.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Steiner.
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PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5. Presentation: Alcoa Dike Phase 2 Construction Update.
Derek Walker, US Army Corps of Engineers Project Manager, provided an update.
6. Presentation: Dos Lagos Power Outage.
Tom Moody, General Manager, provided an update.
The Council had inquiries and Southern California Edison staff provided clarification.
7. Presentation: Covid-19 Update.
Brian Young, Fire Chief, provided an update.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that these Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Daddario
Approval of Minutes for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona, Corona Public Financing Authority, Corona Utility Authority, Corona Housing Authority Special Meeting of December 1, 2021.
8. These Minutes were approved.
Approval of Minutes for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona, Corona Public Financing Authority, Corona Utility Authority, Corona Housing Authority City Council Meeting of December 1, 2021.
9. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Consent Calendar be approved, with the exception of Items 13, 15 through 18, and 24, which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Daddario
City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona, Corona Public Financing Authority, Corona Utility Authority, and Corona Housing Authority to receive and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report for the month of October 2021.
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This Financial Report was received and filed.
City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona, Corona Public Financing Authority, Corona Utility Authority, and Corona Housing Authority to receive and file the Monthly Fiscal Report for the month of October 2021.
11. This Financial Report was received and filed.
Historic Property Preservation Agreement 2021-0003 for property listed on the Corona Register of Historic Resources located at 1205 Palm Avenue (Applicant: Steve and Beata Bizal).
12. This Agreement was approved.
Cooperative Agreement for Fire Emergency Services Mutual Aid between the City of Corona and the City of Canyon Lake.
13. Mayor Speake provided comments regarding the proposed item.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Daddario
Right of Entry License Agreement for use of City Property located at 3997 Temescal Canyon Road - Water Reclamation Facility No. 3.
14. This Agreement was approved.
Non-Exclusive Right-of-Way License Agreement with Sifi Networks Corona, LLC to install a Citywide Fiberoptic Network.
15. Chris McMasters, Chief Information Officer, provided a presentation. The Council discussed the item and provided comments.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Daddario
Memorandum of Understanding with the Corona Firefighters Association effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024.
16. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the proposed item and had inquiries.
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Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification. Mayor Speake provided comments in support of the proposed item.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Daddario
Professional Services Agreement with Alta Planning + Design for the Trails Master Plan - Phase II Project.
17. Anne Turner, Community Services Director, provided a presentation. Mayor Speake had inquiries regarding the proposed item and Ms. Turner provided clarification.
John Donalson, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
Jacob, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item and thanked the Council for saving the trails.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Bid & Purchase be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Daddario
Consultant Services Agreement with Transportation Management & Design, Inc. to analyze and prepare a Comprehensive Operations Analysis of the City's Local Public Transit Services
18. Mayor Casillas provided comments regarding the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Bid & Purchase be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Daddario
Acceptance of a Grant from the California Department of Transportation for the Development of a Local Road Safety Plan and Award of a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to Prepare the Plan.
19. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Personnel Report providing employee updates and details on various recruitment transactions.
20. This Report was received and filed.
Resolution approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Resolution approving Successor Agency Administrative Budget for the period of July 2022
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through June 2023.
This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution certifying the results of an election and adding territory to Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) of the City of Corona (Annexation No. 19).
22. This Resolution was adopted.
23. Resolution authorizing the destruction of certain obsolete City records.
This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution accepting the State of California's $8,000,000 of designated funding pursuant to the 2021 Budget Act to renovate the Las Coronas Affordable Housing Project.
24. Mayor Casillas acknowledged Cynthia Lara, Administrative Services Manager II, and staff for all their hard work.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Mayor Speake, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Daddario
Resolution approving the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans, including Resolution No. 2021-112, to implement salary range changes for various part-time positions, add one part-time position, and update salary ranges based on the new agreement with the Corona Firefighters’ Association.
25. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing and Election for Annexation Proceedings for Annexation No. 26 into Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services).
26. Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, confirmed she had proof of publication and mailing of the notice of the Public Hearing. She confirmed that she had not received any written protests. Ms. Edwards stated there are no registered voters within the area to be annexed to the CFD, and the owners of all property proposed to be annexed to the CFD agreed to hold a special election on December 15, 2021. Ms. Edwards also agreed to hold a special election on December 15, 2021. Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing. Ms. Edwards confirmed she received one ballot and all votes cast are in favor of levying the special taxes.
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A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that Resolution No. 2021-132 be adopted. A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that Resolution No. 2021-133 be adopted. The motions carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Daddario
Public Hearing and Election for Annexation Proceedings for Annexation No. 31 into Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services).
27. Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, confirmed she had proof of publication and mailing of the notice of the Public Hearing. She confirmed that she had not received any written protests. Ms. Edwards stated there are no registered voters within the area to be annexed to the CFD, and the owners of all property proposed to be annexed to the CFD agreed to hold a special election on December 15, 2021. Ms. Edwards also agreed to hold a special election on December 15, 2021. Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing. Ms. Edwards confirmed she received two ballot and all votes cast are in favor of levying the special taxes.
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that Resolution No. 2021-134 be adopted. A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that Resolution No. 2021-135 be adopted. The motions carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Daddario
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Council consideration to receive and file the auditor’s reports related to the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Financial Audits, Auditor’s Communication, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Development Impact Fees Annual Report, Annual Report on Voter Approved Debt for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
28. Kim Sitton, Finance Director, introduced the item and Frances Kuo, The Pun Group, provided a presentation. Council Member Casillas had inquiries and Ms. Kuo provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Daddario
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
First reading of an Ordinance, adding section 2.08.190 to Chapter 2.08 of the Corona Municipal Code to require electronic signature and submission of campaign disclosure documents.
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Council Member Casillas had inquiries and Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Daddario
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Planning & Housing Commission
None.
B) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
C) Regional Meetings
Update from Council Member Jacque Casillas on the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Meeting of December 6, 2021.
30. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
Update from Council Member Tom Richins on the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) Meeting of November 18, 2021.
31. Council Member Richins provided an update.
Update from Vice Mayor Tony Daddario on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Board Meeting of December 6, 2021.
32. The update was not provided due to the Vice Mayor's absence.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Western Programs Meeting of December 8, 2021.
33. Mayor Speake provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jamie Raymond, Chief Deputy City Attorney, reported that the Council met in Closed Session and there was no reportable action for the items listed on the agenda.
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CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification to inquiries from a previous Council meeting regarding the July 30, 2020 press release concerning overtime calculation.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Casillas provided a brief overview on the Holiday Lighting Celebration. She also announced the upcoming events, Kids & Cops and Tacos & Toys, both being held on December 18, 2021.
Council Member Richins provided a brief overview on the Holiday Lighting Celebration.
He thanked Mayor Speake for the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency appointment and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Council Member Steiner provided a brief overview on the Sierra Del Oro Annual Christmas Fair and the Walk of honor for Officer Jeff Hedtke. He also acknowledged the passing of his friend Laurel Carlson.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview of the following: Southern California Edison’s Time-Of-Use Policy, Cajalco Road Widening Project, I-15 Express Lane Project, items discussed during Committee of the Whole and Study Sessions meetings, Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) meeting, Future Agenda Items, his Town Hall meeting, Holiday Lighting Celebration, Pearl Harbor Commemoration event, McKinley Grade Separation meeting, Asian Business Association of the Inland Empire, Mayor’s Youth Council, Anniversary of the American Legion Post 216, and upcoming City Hall closure dates. The Mayor wished everyone Happy Holidays.
34. 2022 appointments to Regional Boards and Commissions.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview and announced that there no changes to the appointments of Regional Boards and Commissions.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Non Profit/Sponsored Utility Box Wraps (W. Speake) 1/12/2022
2. Consideration of Civic Center Fountain Renovation (W. Speake) 1/26/2022
3. Corona Municipal Airport Update (T. Daddario) 2/23/2022
4. Historic Preservation Code Revisions (W. Speake) TBD
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6. Options to expedite Redevelopment of Main Street and Parkridge Avenue Area (J. Casillas) TBD
7. Infill Fees in Historic Districts (W. Speake) TBD
8. Draft Agendas (T. Daddario) TBD
9. Council Code of Conduct (W. Speake) TBD
10. Zoom Participation in Public Meetings (W. Speake) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is January 5, 2022. Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. in honor of Laurel Carlson.
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