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 Minutes - Final
City Council Minutes - Final January 19, 2022
**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
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 6:23 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
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
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Jacob Ellis, City Manager Unrepresented Employee Group: Executive Group Employees
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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
6. 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 Mayor Speake.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Recognition: Officer Michael Neff on behalf of his retiring Police Dog K-9 Partner, “Duke”.
7. Officer Michael Neff on behalf of Duke, Police Dog K-9, accepted the Recognition.
8. Presentation: Big Brothers Big Sisters Update.
Megan Ramos, Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director, provided a presentation.
9. Presentation: Covid-19 Update.
Brian Young, Fire Chief, provided an update.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Richins, that these Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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.
10. These Minutes were approved.
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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 16, 18 through 21, and 23, which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner 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.
12. 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 November 2021.
13. This Financial Report was received and filed.
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.
14. This Ordinance was adopted.
Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement of the Western Riverside Council of Governments.
15. This Agreement was approved.
Fire Dispatch and Emergency Communications Services Agreement between the City of Corona and the City of Ontario.
16. Council Member Steiner and Vice Mayor Daddario had inquiries and Brian Young, Fire Chief, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Accept and appropriate grant funding allocated by the federal government for the Corona Municipal Airport in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
17. This Appropriation was approved.
Professional Services Agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. dba MIG for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Project.
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Mayor Speake had inquiries and Anne Turner, Community Services Director, provided a report.
Michelle Wentworth, Parks and Recreation Chairperson, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
Tom Muñoz, Parks and Recreation Vice Chair, address the Council in support of the proposed item.
Council Member Richins commended the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Bid & Purchase be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Formation proceedings for proposed Community Facilities District 2022-1 (Skyline Heights) and approval of resolutions.
19. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express opposition on the proposed project.
Council Member Steiner provided comments regarding the trail opening and safety issues.
Council Member Richins provided comments regarding his previous vote.
The item failed to pass.
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Mayor Speake, that this Resolution be denied. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Speake, and Steiner
Nay: 3 - Daddario, Casillas, and Richins
Resolution approving the Consent and Agreement and the form of Estoppel Certificate for the Renewable Power Purchase Agreement with AM Wind Repower, LLC.
20. Council Member Steiner had inquiries and Tom Moody, General Manager, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Mayor Speake, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Department of Water Resources for the Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program.
21. Mayor Speake thanked staff for all their work.
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Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Resolution Approving Pension Stabilization Trust Agreement Pursuant to Section 115 of the Internal Revenue Code and Authorize Initial Contribution of $30 Million.
22. This Agreement was approved.
Personnel Report providing employee updates and details on various recruitment transactions.
23. Council Member Steiner recognized retiring employees and thanked the Human Resources staff.
A motion was made that this Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Maddy Paxton, resident, wished the Council a Happy New Year. She expressed gratitude for the following: Fauzia Rizvi and Yousuf Bhaghani for providing a Covid19 Testing site, thanked all staffs involvement in the State Route 91 lane expansion, and the Council's support in Voices for Children.
Dean Stamp, Riverside County Resident, addressed the Council to thank them for their support with the Oxbow Project.
John Donaldson, resident, addressed the Council to thank them for their support with the Oxbow Project.
Dale Ploung, Riverside County Resident, addressed the Council to thank them for their support with the Oxbow Project and expressed concerns with Community outreach/communication.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to commend Dale Ploung. He also addressed the City Manager to express concerns with a previous overtime issue.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
24. Virtual Oral Public Comments in Public Meetings.
Shaugh Hull, Chief Digital Officer, provided a report.
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Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
The Council unanimously agreed on Option 1.
Update on the crossing guard study for Garretson Elementary School at the Garretson Avenue and Rancho Road intersection.
25. Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and thanked staff for their work.
26. 2022 Legislative Platform and Financial Priorities.
Denzell Maxwell, Assistant to the City Manager, and Sharon Gonsalves, Renne Public Policy Group Director of Government Affairs, provided a report.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to commend staff.
The Council provided comments in support of this item.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner The City of Corona’s Community Based Organization Grant Program Funding Utilizing an Appropriation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.
27. Anne Turner, Community Service Director, provided a report.
The Council had inquires and comments. Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the proposed item.
The Council agreed to take no action and would like to gather more information, strengthen the process and give other non profits the opportunity to apply for funds.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Planning & Housing Commission
None.
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B) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
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
28. This Parks & Recreation Commission Report was received and filed.
C) Regional Meetings
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Community, Economic and Human Development Committee Meeting of January 6, 2022.
29. Mayor Speake provided an update.
Update from Vice Mayor Tony Daddario on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Board Meeting of January 10, 2022.
30. Vice Mayor Daddario was unable to attend the meeting.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Western Programs Meeting of January 12, 2022.
31. Mayor Speake provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, announced the following: Annual Christmas tree has been planted at Border Park, Community Tree Planting Event on January 22, 2022, and the Downtown Revitalization Business Community Meeting on January 25, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Richins thanked the Oxbow public comment speakers for attending the meeting and Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, for repaving the roads in District 3. He also acknowledged Council Member Casillas pregnancy.
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Council Member Steiner provided a brief overview on the Oxbow Community meeting.
He also thanked Becky Gunnoe, Volunteer Coordinator, and all Trauma Intervention Program volunteers for all their hard work.
Vice Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview on the following: Oxbow Community meeting, his walk with Amie Kinnie, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, and Coffee with an Entrepreneur. He announced the American Legion Post 216 Fundraiser at Texas Road House on January 20, 2022, and the District 2 Townhall meeting in February. He also thanked K9 Duke for his service and congratulated him on his retirement.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview on the State Route 91 Project.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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 scheduled meeting of the Council is the Study Session on January 26, 2022.
Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
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