Wednesday, May 4, 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 May 4, 2022
The City Council meeting for May 4, 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/86412249131
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:30 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 6:25 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: APNs 279-240-020, 279-240-008 & 279-530-030 Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Timothy Green, RCTC
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
1. CITY COUNCIL
Rollcall
Present: 5 - Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Jacque Casillas, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
INVOCATION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Lara Randhawa
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lara Randhawa.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:54 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
The following item was taken out of order.
4. Recognition: Lara Randhawa - Riverside County Virtual Spelling Bee Winner.
Lara Rahdhawa, Auburndale Intermediate School student, accepted the recognition.
2. Proclamation: Poppy Month.
The American Legion Women's Auxiliary accepted the proclamation.
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The following item was taken out of order.
5. Recognition: 30th Annual Healthy Kids Day.
Audrey Echnoz, Corona-Norco Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer, accepted the recognition.
The following item was taken out of order.
3. Proclamation: Small Business Week.
Nick Chen, owner of Sunset Vans, accepted the proclamation.
6. Presentation: Northwest Mosquito & Vector Control District Update.
Nancy Jimenez-Hernandez, Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District - City of Corona Board Member, provided a presentation.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, 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 Committee of the Whole meeting of April 13, 2022.
7. These Minutes were approved.
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Speake, Daddario, and Casillas 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 April 20, 2022.
8. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Richins, that the Consent Calendar be approved, with the exception of Items 11, and 14 through 17, which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
City acceptance of a grant deed from M&D Development, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company for approximately 0.09 acres of property generally located south of Magnolia Avenue and east of Interstate 15.
9. This Deed was approved.
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Acceptance of the California Department of Community Services and Development’s Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program.
10. This Grant was approved.
Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority Conveyance Capacity Transfer Agreement between the City of Corona and Western Municipal Water District.
11. Council Member Steiner had inquiries and Tom Moody, General Manager, 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 - Richins, Steiner, Speake, Daddario, and Casillas Professional Services Agreement with USA Shade & Fabric Structures for the Shade Installation Park Playgrounds Project.
12. This Agreement was approved.
Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus components from Bauer Compressors, Inc.
13. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Award of Contract to Hera General Engineering, Inc. for the removal and disposal of debris for the Bedford Wash Debris Removal and Disposal Project.
14. This item was pulled from the agenda.
Award of Contract to Birdi Systems Inc. for the purchase, installation, and configuration of a new jail control system for the Police Department.
15. Vice Mayor Daddario had inquiries and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Bid & Purchase be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Speake, Daddario, and Casillas
16. Fiscal Year 2022 Quarter 3 Budgetary Adjustments.
Vice Mayor Daddario thanked Kim Sitton, Finance Director, for the staff report.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns.
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided comments.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Budgetary be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Resolution declaring the City’s intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) and adopting a map of the area proposed to be annexed thereto (Annexation No. 33).
17. Vice Mayor Daddario had inquiries and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Resolution was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Speake, Daddario, and Casillas Resolution adopting the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior plans, to update the formatting.
18. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Dale Ploung, Riverside County resident, addressed the Council to provide an overview with the Oxbow Project.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding the Monti Alevo Project.
Bhavesh Gaudhi, resident, addressed the Council regarding an issue near their home.
Muoa Joudi, resident, addressed the Council regarding an issue near their home.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing for City Council consideration of the 2022-2023 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs.
19. Anne Turner, Community Services Director, and Cynthia Lara, Community Assistance Manager, provided a report.
Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public.
Council Member Casillas provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Lara provided clarification.
Jessica Munos, Voices for Children, addressed the Council in support of this item.
Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Jim Steiner recused himself from Item 19 due to his membership on the Peppermint Ridge Board.
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Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Speake, Daddario, and Casillas
Recused: 1 - Steiner
Public Hearing for City Council consideration of the Allocation Plan for Community HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan funds.
20. Cynthia Lara, Community Assistance Manager, provided a report.
Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the council in support of this item.
Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Casillas provided comments.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Mayor Speake, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Speake, Daddario, and Casillas
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Fiscal Year 2022 Quarter 3 Budget, Strategic Plan, and Operational Performance Update.
21. Mayor dismissed the meeting for a break at 7:53 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Kim Sitton, Finance Director, and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Ellis provided clarification.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Speake, Daddario, and Casillas
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Planning & Housing Commission
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Precise Plan 2019-0009 for the review of the site plan, architecture, and landscaping of six new apartment units on 0.34 acres in the R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) zone located at 1109 Circle City Drive.
22. The Council agreed to take no action.
B) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
C) Regional Meetings
Update from Council Member Jim Steiner on the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting of April 28, 2022.
23. Council Member Steiner provided an update.
Update from Vice Mayor Tony Daddario on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Board Meeting of May 2, 2022.
24. Vice Mayor Daddario provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Western Programs Meeting of April 25, 2022.
25. 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 April 28, 2022.
26. Mayor Speake provided an update.
Update from Vice Mayor Wes Speake on the League of California Cities Housing, Community and Economic Development Policy Committee meeting of April 29, 2022.
27. Mayor Speake 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 Richins provided a brief overview on the Corona Police crosswalk safety post and Corona's 136th Birthday. He also wished his mother a Happy Mothers Day.
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Council Member Steiner provided a brief overview on the following: his call with Kristi Perez from Inspire Life Skills, Assembly Member Daly funding request, and the 44th Annual California Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony.
Vice Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview on the following: City of Corona Business Update, Economic Development Discussion, and The Ladders and Linguine Fundraiser. He also announced Stagecoach Park Clean Up event on May 14, 2022.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview on the following: Day of the Child event, Metro at Main Spring Market, The Ladders and Linguine Fundraiser, Karen Alexander's recognition, and Islamic Society of Corona Eid Celebration. He also announced Corona Relay for Life on May 14, 2022.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Wild Pigs Update (Staff) 5/11/22
2. Parks Municipal Code Update (Staff) 5/11/22
3. Park Ranger Program Update (Staff) 5/11/22
4. Co-Sponsorships Program for Fiscal Year 2023 (Staff) 5/11/22
5. National Community Survey Participation (Staff) 5/11/22
6. Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Update (Staff) 5/11/22
7. Trails Master Plan Phase II Update (Staff) 5/25/22
8. Downtown Revitalization Plan Update (Staff) 5/25/22
9. City Branding Initiative Kick-off (Staff) 5/25/22
10. Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study (Staff) June/August
11. Urban Forest Update (Staff) June/August
12. Historic Route Signs (Staff) June/August
13. Ontario Widening at Lincoln (Staff) June/August
14. Infill Fees in Historic Districts (W. Speake) June/August
15. Historic Preservation Code Revisions (W. Speake) June/August
16. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Progress Update (Staff) June/August
17. HDL Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) July/August
18. Economic Development Strategic Plan Update (Staff) July/August
19. Duncan Gate Traffic Study (Staff) July/August
20. Report on the Local Road Safety Plan (Staff) July/August
21. Community Mural Project (J. Casillas) August/September
22. Communications Plan Update (Staff) August/September
23. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) August/September
24. Graffiti Program Update (Staff) August/September
25. Utility Box Wrap Update (Staff) August/September
26. Fire Station #2 Rebuild (Staff) TBD
27. Skyline Village CFD (Staff) TBD
28. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
29. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
30. LMD Program Update (Staff) TBD
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31. Street Vendor Ordinance (Staff) TBD
32. American Rescue Plan Act Project Update (Staff) TBD
33. Electric Utility Sale Analysis (Staff) TBD
34. Options to expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
35. Rent Stabilization (T. Richins) TBD
36. Parking Enforcement Update (Staff) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is the Committee of the Whole meeting on May 11, 2022. Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m. in honor of Kelly Hubbard.
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