Wednesday, January 19, 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 Meeting Final Agenda
City Council City Council Meeting Final January 19, 2022 Agenda
**Revised agenda on January 18, 2022 at 9:20 a.m.
Item 18 - Staff Report attachment was revised.**
**Revised agenda on January 19, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.
Item 27 - There was a typographical error in the Analysis. Spring 2020 was revised to Spring 2022 on the Staff Report. **
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
1. CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 815 W Sixth Street, Suite 185
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Corona Historic Preservation Society Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 102-380-055
Agency negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Amir Ghadiri
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3. CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 725 S. Main Street (APN: 117-191-011) Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: E Ticket LLC, Corona 725 LLC, 725 Main Street Investor LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4. CLOSED SESSION - 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
5. CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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6. CLOSED SESSION - 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
INVOCATION
The invocation may be offered by a person of any religion, faith, belief or non-belief, as well as Council Members.
A list of volunteers is maintained by the City Clerk and interested persons should contact the Clerk for further information.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Individuals wishing to address the City Council are requested to complete a speaker card available at the rear of the Council Chambers. Please deliver the card to the City Clerk prior to the item being heard by the City Council or, for items not listed on the agenda, before the “Communications” section of the agenda is called. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications and please note that the Communications section of the agenda is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Once called upon to speak, you are requested to state your name and city of residence for the record.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7. Recognition: Officer Michael Neff on behalf of his retiring Police Dog K-9 Partner, “Duke”.
8. Presentation: Big Brothers Big Sisters Update.
9. Presentation: Covid-19 Update.
MEETING MINUTES
10. MINUTES - 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 January 05, 2022.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports or documents covering previous City Council action. The items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion.
With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council Member or any person in attendance may request that an item be removed for further consideration.
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12. FINANCIAL REPORT - 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 November 2021.
13. FINANCIAL REPORT - 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 November 2021.
14. LEGISLATIVE MATTER - SECOND READING - City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 3342, second reading of an ordinance of the City of Corona, California, approving an 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.
15. AGREEMENT - Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement of the Western Riverside Council of Governments.
That the City Council approve the Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the Western Riverside Council of Governments.
16. AGREEMENT - Fire Dispatch and Emergency Communications Services Agreement between the City of Corona and the City of Ontario.
That the City Council:
a. Approve the Fire Dispatch and Emergency Communications Services Agreement between the City of Corona and the City of Ontario.
b. Approve the Master Services Agreement between the City of Corona and Soma Global.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Fire Dispatch and Emergency Communications Services Agreement between the City of Corona and the City of Ontario.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, the Master Services Agreement between the City of Corona and Soma Global.
e. Authorize an appropriation of $210,000 from the General Fund Measure X Reserve (Public Safety) to the Fire Department’s operating budget.
17. APPROPRIATION - Accept and appropriate grant funding allocated by the federal government for the Corona Municipal Airport in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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That the City Council:
a. Accept the Federal Aviation Administration CARES Act Grant in the amount of $30,000.
b. Accept the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Coronavirus Response Grant in the amount of $13,000.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Rescue Grant Agreement in the amount of $32,000 as the City of Corona’s authorized representative.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to complete and submit all necessary forms and related reports for the CARES Act Grant, Airport Coronavirus Response Grant, and Airport Rescue Grant.
e. Appropriate $75,000 to the Airport operating budget and increase revenue estimates by the same amount in the Airport Fund for Fiscal Year 2022. f. Authorize the Finance Director to approve additional budgetary adjustments as needed to administer the grants.
18. BID & PURCHASE - Professional Services Agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. dba MIG for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Project.
That the City Council:
a. Award Request for Proposals 22-027RH for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Project to Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. dba MIG of Pasadena, CA, for a total amount of $261,990.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. dba MIG of Pasadena, CA, for a term of January 19, 2022 through July 31, 2023 in the amount of $261,990. c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, amendments, and change orders up to 10% or $26,199 of the original contract amount as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(I).
d. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to issue a Purchase Order to MIG of Pasadena, CA in the amount of $261,990.
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Measure X Funds.
19. RESOLUTION - Formation proceedings for proposed Community Facilities District 2022-1 (Skyline Heights) and approval of resolutions.
That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-003, declaring intention to establish the proposed Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Skyline Heights) of the City of Corona. b. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-004, declaring necessity for proposed Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Skyline Heights) of the City of Corona to incur bonded indebtedness.
20. RESOLUTION - Resolution approving the Consent and Agreement and the form of Estoppel Certificate for the Renewable Power Purchase Agreement with AM Wind Repower, LLC.
That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-007 approving the attached Consent and Agreement and the Form of the Estoppel Certificate for the Renewable Power Purchase Agreement with AM Wind Repower, LLC.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign the Consent and Agreement and Estoppel Certificate on behalf of the City.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate, execute and authorize any further contracts, agreements, amendments, or certificates which are non-substantive or are otherwise in compliance with the City Council’s actions hereunder.
21. RESOLUTION - Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Department of Water Resources for the Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program.
That the:
a. City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-008 authorizing the submittal of an application for the Department of Water Resources 2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program.
b. City Council designate the City Manager, or his designee, to receive and spend Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant funds in accordance with all applicable program guidelines and state and federal laws.
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c. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to act as agent with legal authority to enter into the grant agreement, conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, payment requests, and any other grant required correspondence which may be necessary to obtain grant funds or complete the grant program that are consistent with or in furtherance of the City Council’s actions hereunder. d. City Council authorize the Finance Director, or her designee, to prepare and process any budgetary adjustments to receive and record Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant funds.
e. Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
22. AGREEMENT - Resolution Approving Pension Stabilization Trust Agreement Pursuant to Section 115 of the Internal Revenue Code and Authorize Initial Contribution of $30 Million.
That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-005 Approving the Trust Agreement Governing the City of Corona Pension Stabilization Trust Pursuant to Section 115 of the Internal Revenue Code.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Trust Agreement. c. Authorize the establishment of a new Fiduciary Fund to hold the funds allocated to the Pension Stabilization Trust.
d. Authorize a Fund Transfer of $30,000,000 from the General Fund to the new Fiduciary Fund for the Pension Stabilization Trust.
23. REPORT - Personnel Report providing employee updates and details on various recruitment transactions.
That the City Council receive and file the Personnel Report.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to state their name and city of residence for the record.
This portion of the agenda is intended for general public comment only, which means it is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. The City Council will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your comments brief. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
This portion of the agenda is for advertised public hearing items where formal public testimony on each individual item is accepted prior to City Council action.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
This portion of the agenda is for Council discussion and action on staff reports and new topics that may not be routine status reports, or documents covering previous City Council action.
24. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT - Virtual Oral Public Comments in Public Meetings.
That the City Council provide staff with direction on allowing virtual oral public comments during public meetings via Zoom.
25. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT - Update on the crossing guard study for Garretson Elementary School at the Garretson Avenue and Rancho Road intersection.
That the City Council receive an update on the crossing guard study at various locations throughout the City.
26. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT - 2022 Legislative Platform and Financial Priorities.
That the City Council adopt the 2022 Legislative Platform and Financial Priorities.
27. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT - The City of Corona’s Community Based Organization Grant Program Funding Utilizing an Appropriation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.
That the City Council:
a. Approve an equal annual allocation of $166,666 in Community Based Organization Grant Program funding over the next three fiscal years starting with Fiscal Year 2023 and ending in Fiscal Year 2025.
b. Approve the Community Based Organization Grant Program application and set the minimum funding award at $2,500 and the maximum award not to exceed $25,000 per organization per funding cycle.
c. Authorize staff to solicit applications for funding from the Community Based Organization Grant Program from local nonprofit organizations during the life of the program.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
This portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
This portion of the agenda lists items from Commissions and Boards.
A) Planning & Housing Commission
B) Parks & Recreation Commission
28. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT - Receive and file Parks and Recreation Commission updates from the January 11, 2022 meeting:
a. Border and Fairview Parks design concepts of new playground equipment b. Park Ambassador Program
c. Trails and Park Master Plan Update
d. Border Pickleball Court Light Project
e. Survey Results from Sage Open Space
f. 2022 Community Services & Community Calendar of Events C) Regional Meetings
29. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Community, Economic and Human Development Committee Meeting of January 6, 2022.
30. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Vice Mayor Tony Daddario on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Board Meeting of January 10, 2022.
31. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Western Programs Meeting of January 12, 2022.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This portion of the agenda is for items requested by the Mayor or Council Members for consideration at a future meeting. No immediate action is taken on Future Agenda items; this section serves to highlight topics that will be considered at upcoming meetings. Council action on items that have appeared in this section takes place under Administrative Reports, when accompanied by a staff report.
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1. Draft Agendas (T. Daddario) 2/9/2022
2. Corona Municipal Airport Update (T. Daddario) 2/23/2022
3. Options for Paving the Overlook Area (W. Speake) 1/26/2022
4. Historic Preservation Code Revisions (W. Speake) 3/2/2022
5. Infill Fees in Historic Districts (W. Speake) TBD
6. Council Code of Conduct (W. Speake) TBD
7. Options to expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona/Corona Public Financing Authority/Corona Utility Authority/Corona Housing Authority is scheduled for Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 4:30 P.M. or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda for closed session items in the City Council Board Room followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda in the City Council Chambers.
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Meeting is Being Recorded
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