Wednesday, December 8, 2021
City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
Council Board Room 4:00 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
Committee of the Whole Minutes - Draft
Committee of the Whole Minutes - Draft December 8, 2021
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Daddario.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Wild Pig Depredation
Robert Newman, Chief of Police, introduced the item and provided a presentation. He provided an overview of the following: Background on Wild Pig Facts, Jurisdictions Involved, Response to Date, Options, Education, Advice & Information, Multi-Agency Working Group, City Contract with Private Sector, Allow Sport Hunting, Allow Immediate Take, Pros and Cons, and recommendations.
The Council and Karen Alexander, Planning and Housing Commissioner, had inquiries, and Chief Newman and Chanelle Davis, California Fish & Wildlife, provided clarification.
The following residents addressed the Council to express concerns with the wild pigs:
Karen Poole, Bret Gardner, Judi Gardner, Julie Chase, Joe Morgan, and Tim Tully.
The Council discussed the proposed item and provided staff with direction. The majority of the Council agreed with Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, and Option 5 with the caveat of wild pig animal training for Animal Control, wild pig education mailers, and multi-agency response timeline.
2. Regional Housing Trust Update from Western Regional Council of Governments.
Chris Gray, Deputy Executive Director of Western Regional Council of Governments, introduced the item and provided an overview of the following: Map of Housing Trust in Southern California, Outreach, Assembly Bill (AB) 687, Outstanding Questions, and Next Steps.
The Council had inquiries and Mr. Gray and Cynthia Lara, Administrative Services Manager II, provided clarification.
The following item was taken out of order.
4. Update: Vegan Depot Event at City Park.
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Committee of the Whole Minutes - Draft December 8, 2021 Jason Lass, Recreation Services Manager, introduced the item and provided an overview of the following: Request to Proceed with Vegan Depot, Vegan Depot in Corona, Background on Event, Map of City Park, Permit Cost, Cleanup of City Park, Impact of Cleanup, Considerations for Recurrent Use, and Direction Whether to Accept Request or Reject Recurrent Use.
The Council had inquiries and Mr. Lass, Anne Turner, Community Services Director, and Dean Derleth, City Attorney, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding the update.
Christina Bohannon, Owner of Organic Junkie, addressed the Council regarding the update.
The Council had inquiries and Ms. Bohannon provided clarification.
The Council discussed the recommendation and by majority vote the Council agreed to accept the request to proceed with the recurrent use of City Park for the Vegan Depot event for one year.
3. Authorized Exceptions to “Or Equal” Contracting Requirement.
Tom Moody, General Manager, and Dean Derleth, City Manager, provided an overview of the following: "Or Equal" Contracting Requirement, "Or Equal" Requirement Exceptions, City's Use of "Match" Exception- Exclusive Standard Specifications, Delegated Authority, Other City Exclusive Lists, Utilities Exclusive Standard Specific List of 60 Items, Pros & Cons, and Direction.
The Council had inquiries and Mr. Moody and Mr. Derleth provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the item.
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is December 15, 2021. Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m.
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