Wednesday, May 18, 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 18, 2022
**Revised agenda on May 14, 2022 at 6:10 p.m.
Agenda Item 3 was added**
The City Council meeting for May 18, 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/82722703780
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:30 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 5:51 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Corona v. Southstar Engineering and Consulting Case Number: Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2104926
1. CITY COUNCIL
INVOCATION - Jennifer Ward, The Church of Latter Day Saints None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor's Youth Council
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Mayor's Youth Council.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:51 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
This item was taken out of order.
4. Recognition: Mayor's Youth Council.
The Mayor's Youth Council accepted the recognition.
2. Proclamation: Kids to Parks Day.
Anne Turner, Community Services Director, accepted the proclamation.
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3. Jessica Munoz, Executive Vice President and Executive Director, accepted the proclamation.
5. Recognition: Michele Wentworth.
Michele Wentworth, Parks and Recreation Chair, accepted the recognition.
6. Presentation: WET Program.
This item was pulled and will be presented during a future City Council meeting.
7. Presentation: Fender Guitar.
This item was pulled and will be presented during a future City Council meeting.
8. Presentation: Drought Impact Updates - Governor’s Executive Order N-7-22.
Monica Daly, Senior Sustainability Specialist, provided an update.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, 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 Study Session Meeting of April 27, 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 May 4, 2022.
10. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that the Consent Calendar be approved, with the exception of Items 15 and 19 which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
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 March 2022.
11. This Financial Report was received and filed.
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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 March 2022.
12. This Financial Report was received and filed.
Consent of Asset Sale of Contract Sweeping Services, LLC to SCA of CA, LLC (dba Street Sweeping Corporation of America).
13. This Agreement was approved.
14. Contractual Agreement with West Coast Arborist to provide Urban Forest Maintenance.
This Report was approved.
Award of Contract to Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. dba Ferreira Coastal Construction for the Cottonwood Court Waterline Replacement Project, Project No. 2021-46.
15. Council Member Steiner had inquiries and Tom Moody, Utilities Director, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Bid & Purchase be approved.
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddarrio, Casillas, Richins, Steiner
Extension of time for Parcel Map 37588 generally located southwest of Foothill Parkway and west of Trudy Way.
16. This Extension of Time was approved.
Letter of Support for California Senate Bill 1199 - the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine Teaching Hospital.
17. This Legislative Strategy was approved.
General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2021, for submittal to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.
18. This Report was approved.
Resolution approving Administrative Policy 01200.606 Reserve Policy for Utilities Department Operating Funds.
19. Mayor Speake had inquiries and Jacob Ellis, City Manager provided clarification.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Resolution be adopted.
Aye: 5- Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, Steiner
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
David Brambila, resident, addressed the Council to announce the Memorial Mile March that is scheduled to begin at the Corona Chamber of Commerce.
Cha Miyong, resident, addressed the Council to expressed concerns with smoking in her condominium complex and is requesting a smoke free law.
Lydia Heusner, resident, addressed the Council regarding rent stabilization.
Marizol Cuevas, resident, addressed the Council regarding rent stabilization.
Michele Wentworth, Parks Commissioner/Resident, addressed the Council to thank them for the approval of funding for the Trails Master Plan. She commended the new employee at the Senior Center, Lidia. She also commended on the Corona La Linda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
20. City of Corona Permitting Process Ad-hoc Committee Report Roger Bradley, Assistant City Manager, provided a report.
The Council provided comments.
This Administrative Report was approved.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Ordinance and Policy approving the continued use and purchase of Military Equipment by the Police Department.
21. Police Chief Robert Newman introduced the item and Lieutenant Chad Fountain provided a report. The Council had comments and inquiries. Lieutenant Fountain and Chief Newman provided clarification.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Legislative Matter be approved.
Aye: 5- Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, Steiner
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22. Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials Donna Finch, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a report.
Don Fuller, Resident, addressed the Council regarding the proposed item.
The Council provided comments and Mayor Speake provided proposed revisions. The Council had inquiries and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, and Dean Derleth, City Attorney, provided clarification.
A substitute motion with revisions to the verbiage was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Legislative Matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Speake, Richins
No: 3 - Daddarrio, Casillas, Stiener
The motion failed.
A motion was made was by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Legislative Matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddarrio, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner 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 May 10, 2022 meeting:
a.) Recommended Revisions to the Corona Municipal Code for Park Use b.) Update and Vision for the Corona Senior Center
c.) Trails Master Plan Phase II Update with Alta Planning
23. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, noted that written comments were received and will be filed with the meeting minutes.
This Parks & Recreation Commission Report was received and filed.
C) Regional Meetings
Update from Council Member Casillas on the League of California Cities Community Services Policy Committee meeting of April 28, 2022.
24. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
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Update from Council Member Jacque Casillas on the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Meeting of May 2, 2022.
25. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
Update from Council Member Jacque Casillas on the League of California Cities Riverside County Division, Executive Committee Meeting of May 9, 2022.
26. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Western Programs Meeting of May 11, 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 of his tour of the Utilities facilities and commended Tom Moody for his service to the department. He also reported events he attended: Joe Dominguez 75 year Post celebration and the Chamber of Commerce Pathway of Hope and Healing Event. He announced the Memorial Mile March on May 28, 2002.
Council Member Steiner thanked Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, for all his work.
Vice Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview on the Tree Planting Event at Stagecoach Park.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview of the following: Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly meeting, National Day of Prayer, Hope and Healing Event, Spring Band Concert at Santiago High School, Joe Dominguez 75 year Post Celebration, and Relay for Life. He also announced the Economic Development growing your business on June 2, 2022 and Memorial Mile March on May 28, 2022.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Trails Master Plan Phase II Update (Staff) 5/25/22
2. Downtown Revitalization Plan Update (Staff) 5/25/22
3. City Branding Initiative Kick-off (Staff) 5/25/22
4. Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study (Staff) June/August
5. Urban Forest Update (Staff) June/August
6. Historic Route Signs (Staff) June/August
7. Ontario Widening at Lincoln (Staff) June/August
8. Infill Fees in Historic Districts (W. Speake) June/August
9. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Progress Update (Staff) June/August
10. HDL Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) July/August
11. Economic Development Strategic Plan Update (Staff) July/August
12. Duncan Gate Traffic Study (Staff) July/August
13. Report on the Local Road Safety Plan (Staff) July/August
14. Community Mural Project (J. Casillas) August/September
15. Communications Plan Update (Staff) August/September
16. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) August/September
17. Graffiti Program Update (Staff) August/September
18. Utility Box Wrap Update (Staff) August/September
19. Fire Station #2 Rebuild (Staff) TBD
20. Skyline Village CFD (Staff) TBD
21. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
22. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
23. LMD Program Update (Staff) TBD
24. Street Vendor Ordinance (Staff) TBD
25. American Rescue Plan Act Project Update (Staff) TBD
26. Electric Utility Sale Analysis (Staff) TBD
27. Options to expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
28. Rent Stabilization (T. Richins) TBD
29. Parking Enforcement Update (Staff) TBD
30. Historic Preservation Code Revisions (W. Speake) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is the Study Session on May 25, 2022.
Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
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