Wednesday, April 6, 2022
City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
Closed Session Council Board Room 5:30 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 April 6, 2022
**Revised agenda on April 4, 2022 at 11:45 a.m.
Item 1 - Closed Session title was revised to include the names and entities of the negotiating parties.
Item 7 - The presentation has been added. **
The City Council meeting for April 6, 2022, will be conducted in person. Members may attend in person or remotely. To participate remotely, please use the following link:
https://coronaca-gov.zoom.us/j/87052333793
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:35 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 5:53 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 103-020-010, 103-020-011, 103-020-007
Agency negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating parties: FRONTAGE GROUP LLC; OXBOW PARTNERS; KIRKWOOD GROUP, LLC; Serfas Development, LLC, Sherman Shyh Huang Lee and Min Ling Lee, Trustees of the Sherman Shyh Huang Lee Family Trust dated July 19, 1984; Grace Adora Hsu; Alice Tamoura Lee; Chi-Yu King and Bi-Shia King, Trustees of the C + B Trust, dated August 12, 1991; Pinecrest Badger Associates LLC; Tai-Nan Wang and Hsiu-Mei Wang; Mountain View Country Club
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
1. CITY COUNCIL
Rollcall
Present: 5 - Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Jacque Casillas, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner INVOCATION - Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church The Invocation was led by Pastor Shannon Scott.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Steiner.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
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PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
The following item was taken out of order.
5. Recognition: Winners of the Corona Fast-Pitch Competition.
Corona Regional Fast Pitch Contestants accepted the recognition.
2. Proclamation: National Library Week.
Anne Turner, Community Services Director, accepted the proclamation.
3. Proclamation: Donate Life Month.
Rita Jackson and Kathy Andrews from One Legacy Ambassadors accepted the proclamation.
4. Recognition: Centennial High School Winter Sports - CIF Champions.
Centennial High School Winter Sports CIF Champions and Corona High School Girls Wrestling Team accepted the recognition.
6. Presentation: Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.
David Carraway, Water Resources Specialist, provided a presentation.
7. Presentation: Alcoa Dike Phase 2 Construction Update.
Sean Hutchison, Project Engineer for the U.S. Corps of Engineers provided an update.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, 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 City Council Meeting of March 16, 2022.
8. 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 Meeting of March 23, 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
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Authority, Corona Housing Authority Study Session Meeting of March 23, 2022.
These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that the Consent Calendar be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 3344, second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, California, adding Chapter 15.16 of the Corona Municipal Code regarding the process for requesting a defensible space compliance inspection prior to sale of real property within a very high fire hazard severity zone.
11. This Ordinance was adopted.
City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 3345, second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, regarding by-district elections, adjusting the boundaries of City Council Election Districts and confirming such revised Council District boundaries, as reflected in the attached map.
12. This Ordinance was adopted.
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Indio regarding reimbursement of off-duty police officers and equipment at Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals.
13. This Agreement was approved.
Agreements for Public Improvement and Survey Monumentation for Tract Map 33505 located on the west side of Jameson Road and south of Lowry Ranch Road, and release of the existing securities posted by the previous owner of Tract Map 33505. (Applicant: JD Builders Group, LLC)
14. This Agreement was approved.
Second Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Hoyt Transportation, Inc. for the transportation of Class B Biosolids.
15. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
First Amendment to the Agreement for Removal, Transportation and Disposal of Class B Biosolids with Synagro-WWT, Inc. for Biosolids End Use.
16. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
First Amendment to the Construction Contract with Sancon Technologies, Inc. for the Sierra Del Oro Lift Station Coating Project.
17. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
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as Riverside County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 120-112-009, in connection with a Lien Agreement to secure the construction of public improvements.
This Release of Lien was approved.
Acceptance of the public improvements and release of the public improvement securities associated with Lots I, J, K and L Tract Map 37030 and release of grading security associated with Lots 5 through 10, 16 and 17 of Tract 37030 posted by Richmond American Homes (Applicant: Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc.).
19. This Release of Security was approved.
Acceptance of public improvements for 4186 Crown Ranch Road and release of the security posted by Awais A. Gauhar and Fatima A. Gauhar (Applicant: Awais A.
Gauhar and Fatima A. Gauhar).
20. This Release of Security was approved.
Acceptance and appropriation of Fiscal Year 2021 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Program award.
21. This Appropriation was approved.
Resolutions initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2023 for Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 84-1 and 2003-1, appointing Engineer of Record, and ordering the preparation of Engineer’s Reports.
22. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2023 for Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2, Zone 6, appointing Engineer of Record, and ordering the preparation of the Engineer’s Report.
23. Council Member Casillas recused herself from Item 23 due to living in the area.
This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2023 for Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2, Zone 19, appointing Engineer of Record, and ordering the preparation of the Engineer’s Report.
24. Mayor Speake recused himself from Item 24 due to living in the area.
This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2023 for Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2, Zones 1, 2, 4, 7, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 20, appointing Engineer of Record, and ordering the preparation of Engineer’s Report.
25. This Resolution was adopted.
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Resolution adopting the Local Traffic Facilities Development Impact Fee for street improvements on Courtney Street and portions of Nelson Street, Howe Street, and Duncan Way and authorizing the City Manager to release public improvement liens upon payment of the Local Traffic Facilities Development Impact Fee.
26. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution adopting the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans to update three positions.
27. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Sophia Betancourt, Resident, addressed the Council to announce the upcoming Corona-Norco Day of the Child event scheduled for April 23, 2022.
Becky Floyd, Corona Art Association, addressed the Council to introduce the Corona Art Association and provided an overview on their activities.
Laureen Pedroza, Corona Art Association, addressed the Council to provide an overview of the Corona Art Association.
John Lau, Norco Resident, addressed the Council to express concerns regarding Omega and Jet Room cannabis.
Manuel Serrano, Adelanto Resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the Jet Room not receiving a Cannabis License.
Dale Ploung, Riverside County Resident, addressed the Council to provide an overview with the Oxbow Project.
Chris Fuehrer, Resident, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the Oxbow Project.
Joe Morgan, Resident, addressed the Council to commend Dale Ploung for his persistence.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing and Election for Annexation Proceedings for Annexation No. 32 into Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services).
28. Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, confirmed she had proof of publication and mailing of the notice of the Public Hearing. She confirmed that she had not received any written protests. Ms. Edwards stated there are no registered voters within the area to be annexed to the CFD, and the owners of all property proposed to be annexed to the CFD agreed to hold a special election on April City of Corona Page 5 Printed on 4/21/2022
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6, 2022. Ms. Edwards also agreed to hold a special election on April 6, 2022. Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing. Ms. Edwards confirmed she received one ballot and all votes cast are in favor of levying the special taxes.
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that Resolution No. 2022-025 be adopted. A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that Resolution No. 2022-026 be adopted. The motions carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Ordinance No. 3346 amending chapters 13.08, 13.12, 13.14, and 13.28 of the Corona Municipal Code relating to water and sewer regulations; Resolution No. 2022-023 amending Resolution No. 2021-102 relating to electric energy rules and regulation; and Resolution 2022-024 amending the Administrative Penalties Schedule.
29. The Ordinance was introduced and a motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Mayor Speake, that Resolution No. 2022-023 be adopted. A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Daddario, that Resolution No. 2022-024 be adopted. The motions carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Planning & Housing Commission
Precise Plan 2021-0001 covering the site plan, architecture, landscaping, and wall/fence plans associated with the development of 29 single-family detached homes on a combined 7.4-acre site, previously subdivided by Tentative Tract Maps 36605 and 36608, located on the west and east sides of Lincoln Avenue, north of Highgrove Street in the R-1-7.2 Zone. (Applicant: D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc.)
30. Council Member Steiner commended staff for all their work.
The Council agreed to take no action.
Conditional Use Permit 2019-0003 to operate a 72,924 square-foot indoor sports training facility located at 1560 E. Sixth Street, Suite 102, in the Business Park zone of the Corona Magnolia Specific Plan (Applicant: TK Khan for the Draft Sports Complex).
31. The Council agreed to take no action.
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B) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
C) Regional Meetings
Update from Council Member Jim Steiner on the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting of March 24, 2022.
32. Council Member Steiner provided an update.
Update from Vice Mayor Tony Daddario on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Board Meeting of April 4, 2022.
33. Vice Mayor Daddario provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Western Programs Meeting of March 28, 2022.
34. Mayor Speake provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority (WRCRWA) Meeting of March 29, 2022.
35. Mayor Speake provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, announced the Special Meeting Budget Workshop on April 7, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Casillas provided a brief overview on the Creste Verde Park grand opening and the Vintage Terrace public transportation study.
Council Member Richins provided a brief overview on the Creste Verde Park grand opening. He also announced District 3 Townhall meeting and State of the City on April 14, 2022.
Council Member Steiner provided a brief overview on the following: Sierra Bella neighborhood watch, Palisades Trash Cleanup, and the Citizens Academy.
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opening. He also announced the Summer Concert series lineup.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview on the following: Crystal Apple Award, ABC Hopes fundraiser, HOA Bedford Community meeting, Unity Awards, Hetty Verduyns 100th birthday, meeting with former high school teachers, Peppermint Ridge fundraiser, Citizens Academy, AB 285 Report meeting, and Caltrans District 8 meeting.
He also announced State of the City on April 14, 2022.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Draft Agendas (T. Daddario) 4/13/2022
2. Historic Flag Display (T. Richins) 4/13/2022
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. Options to expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is the Special Meeting on April 7, 2022.
Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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