Wednesday, February 16, 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
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City Council Minutes - Final February 16, 2022
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 Richins, and Council Member Steiner. Council Member Casillas was present via video conference. Closed Session adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL/CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Corona & CUA adv. The Dow Chemical Company et al.
Case Number: U.S.D.C. Central District of CA 5:20-CV-02562 MWF (SPx)
1. CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (1 or more cases)
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 Employee Organizations: Corona Supervisors Association
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Wes Speake, Mayor
Unrepresented Employees: Jacob Ellis, City Manager and Dean Derleth, City Attorney/LRM Director
5. Rollcall
Present: 4 - Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
Absent: 1 - Jacque Casillas
INVOCATION
None.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Daddario.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
6. Proclamation: Black History Month.
Dr. Kaneesha Traant, Executive Board Vice-Chair Parents of African American Student Advisory Council, Corona Norco Unified School District, and Celeste Young, Executive Board Secretary Parents of African American Student Advisory Council, Corona Norco Unified School District, accepted the Proclamation.
7. Presentation: Homeless Strategic Plan Dashboard Report.
Karen Roper, Homeless Solutions Manager, provided an update.
The following citizens addressed the Council regarding the update: Heidi Marshall, Carrie Harmon, Tanya Time, Melanie Blackborough, Mark Allet, Ruben Hernandez, Jesse Ramirez, Brad Fieldhouse, Karen Alexander, Larry Haynes, and Victoria Coriddi.
8. Presentation: Covid-19 Update.
Brian Young, Fire Chief, provided an update.
The following item was taken out of order.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City of Corona’s Community Based Organization Grant Program Funding Utilizing an Appropriation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and adjustments to the ARPA funding allocations.
24. Anne Turner, Community Services Director, provided an update.
Amelia Nieves, Women's Improvement Club, and Doris Osko, Women's Improvement Club, addressed the Council to request financial assistance with roof repair of the Women Improvement Club.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in support of the Women's Improvement Club.
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Vice Mayor Daddario had inquiries. Jacob Ellis, City Manager, and Ms. Turner, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, Richins, and Steiner
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that these Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, 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 Study Session Meeting of January 26, 2022.
9. 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 February 2, 2022.
10. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor, seconded by Council Member Richins, that the Consent Calendar be approved, with the exception of Item 17, which was voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, 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 December 2021.
11. 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 December 2021.
12. This Financial Report was received and filed.
Mobile Crisis Management Team Cooperative Agreement between the County of Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health and the City of Corona.
13. This Agreement was approved.
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14. Second Amendment to City Net Fiscal Year 2022 Homeless Services Agreement.
This Agreement was approved.
Third Amendment to City of Corona Historic Civic Center lease agreement between the City of Corona and Corona Historic Preservation Society.
15. This Agreement was approved.
Information Technology Service Agreement with Dell to renew Microsoft Azure Government Cloud Services.
16. This Agreement was approved.
Council consideration of support for Initiative No 21-0036, The Arts and Music in Schools - Funding Guarantee Accountability Act, a state ballot measure to permanently dedicate additional funding to Music & Arts education in California schools.
17. Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed project.
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Legislative Strategy be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, Richins, and Steiner
Personnel Report providing employee updates and details on various recruitment transactions.
18. This Report was received and filed.
Resolution acknowledging the measure of compliance of the Corona Fire Department with California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.2 and 13146.3.
19. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution establishing the annual assessment for County Service Area 152 to be levied for Fiscal Year 2023 and authorizing the County of Riverside to levy and collect the annual assessments to fund the costs of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program.
20. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution authorizing the adoption of Caltrans’ Local Assistance Procedures Manual Chapter 10.
21. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution of the City Council declaring that the property located to the south of 1400 Baldy View Circle and identified as a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 102-380-055 is no longer necessary for the City’s use and is exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act and approving the purchase and sale agreement for the sale of such property to the owner of contiguous land.
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This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hugo Villanuelva, resident, addressed the Council to introduce the Borgen Project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
23. Public Hearing for the redrawing of Council Member District Boundaries.
Stephanie Smith, Director of Election Services with Best Best and Krieger, provided a report.
Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated that there was one email correspondence received from the public.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concern with the difficulty of drawing a map and the redistricting process.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council regarding the proposed item.
Virginia Corriddi, resident, addressed the Council regarding the proposed item.
Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries and Ms. Smith provided clarification. The Council provided the consultant with direction on map options.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Planning & Housing Commission
None.
B) Parks & Recreation Commission
Receive and file Parks and Recreation Commission updates from the February 8, 2022 meeting:
a. Proposal from the YMCA to Operate City Aquatic Programming b. Auburndale Park Improvements
c. Parks Equipment and Shade Standards
d. Developer Impact Fee Balance/Bond Repayment for December 2021
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e. January Recreation Report
This Parks & Recreation Commission Report was received and filed.
C) Regional Meetings
None.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Richins thanked the Women's Improvement Club for joining the meeting. He also commended Northpoint Church.
Council Member Steiner provided a brief overview on his meeting with Riverside County Regional Parks Assistant Director, Erin Gettis, and his meeting with the Sage Avenue community. He thanked Anne Turner and Moses Cortez for holding a zoom meeting with updates on the improvements to Border Avenue. He also thanked Shaughn Hull and Achille Garnier for filming the hike's on Skyline. He congratulated Jan Hessler on her retirement and commended those who participated in the Promenade Park clean up.
Vice Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview on his District 2 Town Hall meeting.
He also commended Savat Khamphou on the River Road Median Project progress.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview on the following: City of Hope grand opening, Border Street Improvement meeting, Corona Life Services donation of a sonogram machine, and Riverside County Sheriff awards. He also announced the upcoming events: Good Morning Corona with Sheriff Bianco on February 18, 2022, Pro wrestling at Elks Lodge on February 19, 2022, Crystal Roses Comedy show on February 19, 2022, and Community Conversations Uplifting Black Voices on February 24, 2022. He also acknowledged the passing of Jim Polley and the delivery of Council Member Casillas's daughter.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Draft Agendas (T. Daddario) 3/9/2022
2. Corona Municipal Airport Update (T. Daddario) 3/23/2022
3. Historic Preservation Code Revisions (W. Speake) 5/4/2022
4. Infill Fees in Historic Districts (W. Speake) 5/25/2022
5. Council Code of Conduct (W. Speake) TBD
6. Federal Lobbyist (W. Speake) TBD
7. Historic Flag Display (T. Richins) TBD
8. 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 meeting on February 23, 2022. Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. in honor of of Jim Polley and birth of baby Casillas.
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