Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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 - Final
City Council Minutes - Final January 5, 2022
**Revised agenda on January 5, 2022 at 2:08 p.m.
Item 17 - Exhibit 3 was revised to add the updated conditions of approval.**
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 5:58 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 172-420-029
Agency negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District 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 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: 5 - Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Jacque Casillas, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
INVOCATION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Richins.
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CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5. Presentation: Covid-19 Update.
Brian Young, Fire Chief, provided an update.
Council Member Casillas had inquiries and Chief Young provided clarification.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that these Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner 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 Committee of the Whole Meeting of December 8, 2021.
6. 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 15, 2021.
7. 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 Special Closed Session Meeting of December 20, 2021.
8. These Minutes were approved.
The following item was taken out of order.
20. Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Vice Mayor Daddario appointed Aime Kinnie to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed appointment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this City Council Member Report be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
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CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Consent Calendar be approved, with the exception of Item 13 which was voted on separately.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 3339, second reading, of an Ordinance of the City of Corona adding section 2.08.190 to Chapter 2.08 of the Corona Municipal Code to require electronic signature and submission of campaign disclosure documents.
9. This Ordinance was adopted.
First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Dudek for the Mangular Blending Facility, Project No. 2018-13.
10. This Agreement was approved.
Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for the Cajalco Road/I-15 Interchange Improvements, Project No. 56-1203.
11. This Agreement was approved.
Personnel Report providing employee updates and details on various recruitment transactions.
12. This Report was received and filed.
Resolution establishing a construction charge to cover the proportionate share of constructing the sewer lines and appurtenances necessary to connect certain private property located on Rudell Road and Ontario Avenue to the City’s Public Sewer System.
13. Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, provided a report. The Council had inquiries and Vernon Weisman, District Engineer, Tom Moody, General Manager, Dean Derleth, City Manager, and Mr. Khamphou, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to inquire about the MOU approved at the previous Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Public Hearing to review and receive feedback on the redrawing of Council Member City of Corona Page 3 Printed on 1/20/2022
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District boundaries.
Stephanie Smith, Director of Election Services from Best Best & Krieger LLP., provided a presentation.
Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated that there was one email correspondence received from the public. Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing.
The Council had inquiries and Ms. Smith provided clarification.
By majority vote the Council agreed on this item with the amendment to include one more meeting off site after hours before February 2, 2021.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Public Hearing and Resolution adopting the Temescal Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
15. Melissa Estrada-Maravilla, DWP Operations Analyst II, provided a presentation. Council Member Casillas and Mayor Speake provided comments regarding this item.
Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received regarding the Public Hearing. Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to inquire about the website. Ms.
Estrada-Maravilla provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Urgency ordinance and regular ordinance adding Chapter 16.18 to the Corona Municipal Code to implement Senate Bill 9 to allow for two-unit housing developments and urban lot splits in single-family residential zoning districts.
16. A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Planning & Housing Commission
Tentative Tract Map 37980 to subdivide 4.73 acres into 19 single family residential lots located on the northwest corner of Citron Street and Taylor Street.
17. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in support of this item.
Mayor Speake and Council Member Richins provided comments regarding this item.
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Planning & Housing Commission Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner B) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
C) Regional Meetings
Update from Council Member Jim Steiner on the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting of December 16, 2021.
18. Council Member Steiner provided an update.
Update from Vice Mayor Tony Daddario on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Board Meeting of December 6, 2021.
19. Vice Mayor Daddario provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Casillas thanked Hugo Villanueva and residents for taking advantage of open office hours. She announced office hours will be closed at the moment and will reopen during spring.
Council Member Richins welcomed everyone to the New Year.
Vice Mayor Daddario wished everyone a happy New Year. He mentioned how he City of Corona Page 5 Printed on 1/20/2022
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enjoyed the holidays in the City. He also announced the planning of his future Town Hall meeting.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview on the following: Crossing power outage, reappointment to Riverside County Transportation Commission Western Programs to the State Route 91 Committee, League of California Cities Riverside Division for the Housing Committee and Economic Development Committee, 91 Corridor Operations Project, District 2 Wild Pig flyer handout, and 98 Anniversary building American Legion Post 216. He announced the following Grand openings: Chef2theBone Fish Fry on January 8, 2022, Corona Life Services on February 10, 2022, and Raising Canes on January 11, 2022.
21. 2022 City Council Meetings Schedule.
Mayor Speake announced the 2022 City Council meeting schedule.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Non Profit/Sponsored Utility Box Wraps (W. Speake) 1/12/2022
2. Consideration of Civic Center Fountain Renovation (W. Speake) 1/12/2022
3. Zoom Participation in Public Meetings (W. Speake) 1/19/2022
4. Corona Municipal Airport Update (T. Daddario) 2/23/2022
5. Historic Preservation Code Revisions (W. Speake) TBD
6. Options for Paving the Overlook Area (W. Speake) TBD
7. Options to expedite Redevelopment of Main Street and Parkridge Avenue Area (J. Casillas) TBD
8. Infill Fees in Historic Districts (W. Speake) TBD
9. Draft Agendas (T. Daddario) TBD
10. Council Code of Conduct (W. Speake) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is the Committee of the Whole on January 12, 2022. Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. in honor of Lauren Montage and Christopher Raahauge.
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