Wednesday, June 1, 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 Meeting Final Agenda
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The City Council meeting for June 1, 2022, will be conducted in person. Members may attend in person or remotely. To participate remotely, please use the following link:
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CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
1. CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 113-340-014
Agency negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Christian Church Homes
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Kimberly Long v. City of Corona, et al.
Case Number: USDC Court Case No. 5:21-cv-02008-FWS-E
3. CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Corona v. C.P.I. Properties, LLC, et al.
Case Number: Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 2002846
4. CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (1 or more cases)
CITY COUNCIL
INVOCATION
The invocation may be offered by a person of any religion, faith, belief or non-belief, as well as Council Members.
A list of volunteers is maintained by the City Clerk and interested persons should contact the Clerk for further information.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Janelle Deantunano
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Individuals wishing to address the City Council are requested to complete a speaker card available at the rear of the Council Chambers. Please deliver the card to the City Clerk prior to the item being heard by the City Council or, for items not listed on the agenda, before the “Communications” section of the agenda is called. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications and please note that the Communications section of the agenda is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Once called upon to speak, you are requested to state your name and city of residence for the record.
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PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5. Proclamation: Pride Month.
6. Recognition: Citizen’s Academy.
7. Presentation: Historic Flag presented to City Council.
8. Presentation: WET Program.
9. Presentation: Recycle at Home.
10. Presentation: Branding Kickoff Report.
MEETING MINUTES
11. MINUTES - 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 May 11, 2022.
12. MINUTES - 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 May 11, 2022.
13. MINUTES - 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 18, 2022.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports or documents covering previous City Council action. The items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion.
With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council Member or any person in attendance may request that an item be removed for further consideration.
14. LEGISLATIVE MATTER - City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 3347, second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, California, approving the continued use and purchase of Military Equipment by the Police Department.
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15. LEGISLATIVE MATTER - SECOND READING - City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 3348, second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, California. Chapter
2.09 of the Corona Municipal Code provides a defined and actionable Code of Ethics that establishes guidelines for high ethical standards for elected and appointed officials.
Ordinance No. 3348 proposes to amend the Code of Ethics to include a Code of Conduct, which provides more detailed guidelines on how city officials should conduct themselves in both public settings and private encounters.
16. AGREEMENT - Amendment No. 2 to the Interagency Agreement for the Middle Santa Ana River Total Maximum Daily Load Task Force.
That the City Council:
a. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement to Form the Middle Santa Ana River Total Maximum Daily Load Task Force to extend the term to June 30, 2027.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement to Form the Middle Santa Ana River Total Maximum Daily Load Task Force
17. BID & PURCHASE - Notification of Contracted Emergency Potable Water Main Replacement on Canary Lane pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(A) and ratification of a Maintenance/General Services Agreement for Emergency Potable Water Main Replacement on Canary Lane.
That the:
a. City Council receive the Notification of Contracted Emergency Potable Water Main Replacement on Canary Lane.
b. City Council approve the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Augustine General Engineering of Alta Loma, CA, in the amount of $307,341 to perform the emergency potable water main replacement on Canary Lane. c. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Augustine General Engineering for a total contract amount of $307,341 to perform the emergency potable water main replacement on Canary Lane.
d. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders and amendments up to $30,734 or 10% of the original contract amount as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(J).
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Augustine General Engineering in the amount of $307,341. f. City Council authorize an appropriation in the amount of $344,075 from the Water Utility Fund (570) to the Canary Lane Potable Water Main Replacement Project Capital Improvement Project No. 77210.
g. Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
18. GRANT - Authorizing submittal of a grant application for the Ontario Widening at I-15 Project through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant Funding Program.
That the City Council:
a. Ratify the City Manager’s decision to submit an application through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant Funding Program for the Ontario Widening at I-15 Project.
b. Approve the City’s 20 percent or $2.5 million match, should the City be successful in obtaining the grant for the Ontario Widening at I-15 Project in the amount of $10 million.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any future agreements for funding the Ontario Widening at I-15 Project between Compton Avenue and State Street.
19. GRANT - Acceptance of a Section 130 Grant from the California Public Utilities Commission for the redesign and construction of safety enhancements at the Radio Road at-grade railroad crossing.
That the City Council:
a. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the California Public Utilities Commission Project Initiation Document indicating intent to move forward with the Radio Road Railroad Grade Crossing Improvement Project, No. 2022-09.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Funding Agreement between the City and the State of California Department of Transportation that allocates up to $3,340,000 from the Section 130 program for the Radio Road Railroad Grade Crossing Improvement Project and to approve any modifications as to form of the Funding Agreement deemed necessary by the City Attorney, which does not impact the funding to be paid and are consistent with the Council’s directions herein.
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c. Authorize the creation of a new Capital Improvement Project titled, "Radio Road Railroad Grade Crossing Improvement Project, No. 2022-09." d. Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $3,340,000 in the Public Works Grants/Agreement Fund (243) for the Radio Road Railroad Grade Crossing Improvement Project, CIP Project No. 2022-09.
20. RELEASE OF LIEN - Release of lien recorded against the properties, identified in Document No. 2001-574936 and Document No. 2013-0453391 in connection with Lien Agreements to secure the construction of public improvements.
That the City Council:
a. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Release of Public Improvement Lien related to Lien Agreements to Secure Construction of Public Improvements recorded in Document No. 2001-574936 and Document No. 2013-0453391. b. Direct the City Clerk to record said Release of Public Improvement Liens at the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County.
21. RELEASE OF SECURITY - Acceptance of the public improvements associated with Parcel Map 37747, located on the west side of Main Street and north of Parkridge Avenue, and release of securities posted by CI Rancho II, LLC.
That the City Council:
a. Accept the public improvements associated with Parcel Map 37747. b. Retain twenty-five percent (25%) of the Faithful Performance Security for one year beyond the acceptance of the improvements as security for repair and replacement of any improvements that fail to meet City standards at the end of the one-year period. (Bond No. 1040604, 1040603, 1040601, and 1040602). c. Retain the Labor and Material Security for six months beyond the acceptance of the improvements and automatically release the security, unless claims are filed. (Bond No. 1040604, 1040603, 1040601, and 1040602).
d. Release the Rough Grading, Precise Grading, and Erosion Control Securities (Bond No. 1040600 and 1040599; Receipt No. R24608 and R24601). e. Release the Survey Monumentation Security (Bond No. 1040605) City of Corona Page 6 Printed on 5/26/2022
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22. RELEASE OF SECURITY - Acceptance of the public landscape improvements and release of the public improvement securities associated with Tract Maps 36541, 36541-1, and 36541-2 posted by CalAtlantic Group Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
That the City Council:
a. Accept the public landscape improvements associated with Tract Maps 36541, 36541-1, and 36541-2.
b. Retain twenty-five percent (25%) of the Faithful Performance Security for one year beyond the acceptance of the improvements as security for repair and replacement of any improvements that fail to meet City standards at the end of the one-year period. (Bond # 381451S).
c. Retain the Labor and Material Security for six months beyond the acceptance of the improvements and automatically release the security, unless claims are filed. (Bond # 381451S).
23. RELEASE OF SECURITY - Acceptance of the public improvements and release of the public improvement securities associated with Lot M of Tract Map 37030 posted by The New Home Company Southern California LLC, a California Limited Liability Company.
That the City Council:
a. Accept the public improvements associated with Lot M of Tract 37030. b. Retain twenty-five percent (25%) of the Faithful Performance Security for one year beyond the acceptance of the improvements as security for repair and replacement of any improvements that fail to meet City standards at the end of the one-year period. (PB0249750084).
c. Retain the Labor and Material Security for six months beyond the acceptance of the improvements and automatically release the security, unless claims are filed. (PB0249750084).
24. REPORT - Proposed Short Range Transit Plan for Fiscal Years 2022/2023 through 2024/2025.
That the City Council:
a. Adopt the proposed Short Range Transit Plan for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 through Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
b. Direct staff to submit the approved Short Range Transit Plan for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 through Fiscal Year 2024/2025 to Riverside County Transportation Commission for approval.
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c. Authorize revisions to the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Transit Service Fund 577 revenue and expense budget following approval by the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
25. RESOLUTION - Acceptance of the Clean California Grant in the amount of $5,000,000 for the City of Corona Green Alleys Project.
That the City Council:
a. Accept the Clean California Local Grant funds in the amount of $5,000,000 for Corona’s Green Alleys Project.
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-055, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the City of Corona Green Alleys Project.
c. Appropriate the necessary Local Match Funds in the amount of $715,000 from the Measure X Fund.
d. Authorize the creation of a new Capital Improvement Project titled “Corona Green Alleys Beautification Project.”
e. Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $5,000,000 within the Public Works Grants/Agreement Fund 243 to the newly created, “Corona Green Alleys Beautification Project” for the grant funds from the Clean California Grant Program.
f. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $715,000 within Measure X Fund 120 to the newly created, “Corona Green Alleys Beautification Project.”
26. RESOLUTION - Resolution adopting the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior plans, to update two position titles.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-054, approving the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans, including Resolution No. 2022-038, effective May 4, 2022.
27. RESOLUTION - Resolution ordering the summary vacation of a waterline easement located at 1790 Pomona Road.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-056, ordering the summary vacation of a waterline easement located on 1790 Pomona Road.
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28. RESOLUTION - Resolution approving the Consent and Agreement and the form of the Estoppel Certificate for the Renewable Power Purchase Agreement with RE Gaskell West 2, LLC.
That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-047 approving the Consent and Agreement and the Form of the Estoppel Certificate for the Renewable Power Purchase Agreement with Gaskell West 2, LLC.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Consent and Agreement and Estoppel Certificate on behalf of the City. c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate, execute and authorize any further contracts, agreements, or certificates which are non-substantive or are otherwise in compliance with the City Council’s actions hereunder.
29. RESOLUTION - Resolution declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Lighting Maintenance District No. 84-1 for Fiscal Year 2023 and to detach certain territory from the District, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on proposed assessments.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-048, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Lighting Maintenance District No. 84-1 for Fiscal Year 2023 and to detach certain territory from the District, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on proposed assessments.
30. RESOLUTION - Resolution declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Lighting Maintenance District No. 2003-1 for Fiscal Year 2023, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on proposed assessments.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-049, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Lighting Maintenance District No. 2003-1 for Fiscal Year 2023, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on proposed assessments.
31. RESOLUTION - Resolution declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Zone 6 of the Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2023, approving the preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on the proposed assessments.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-050, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Zone 6 of the Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2023, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on proposed assessments.
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32. RESOLUTION - Resolution declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Zone 19 of the Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2023, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on proposed assessments.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-051, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Zone 19 of the Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2023, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on the proposed assessments.
33. RESOLUTION - Resolution declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Zones 1, 2, 4, 7, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 20 of the Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2023, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on the proposed assessments.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-052, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Zones 1, 2, 4, 7, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 20 of the Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2023, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on the proposed assessments.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to state their name and city of residence for the record.
This portion of the agenda is intended for general public comment only, which means it is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. The City Council will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your comments brief. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
This portion of the agenda is for advertised public hearing items where formal public testimony on each individual item is accepted prior to City Council action.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
This portion of the agenda is for Council discussion and action on staff reports and new topics that may not be routine status reports, or documents covering previous City Council action.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
This portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.
34. LEGISLATIVE MATTER - Ordinance amending Chapter 12.24 of the Corona Municipal Code relating to rules and regulations for parks and recreation areas.
That the City Council introduce by title only and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 3349, first reading of an ordinance amending Sections 12.24.020, 12.24.030 and
12.24.080 of the Corona Municipal Code regarding prohibited conduct in parks and recreation areas.
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
This portion of the agenda lists items from Commissions and Boards.
A) Planning & Housing Commission
B) Parks & Recreation Commission
C) Regional Meetings
35. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Council Member Jacque Casillas on the Bedford Coldwater Groundwater Sustainability Authority (BCGSA) Meeting of May 19, 2022.
36. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Council Member Tom Richins on the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) Meeting of May 19, 2021.
37. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Council Member Jim Steiner on the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting of May 26, 2022.
38. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Western Programs Meeting of May 23, 2022.
39. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - 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 May 26, 2022.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This portion of the agenda is for items requested by the Mayor or Council Members for consideration at a future meeting. No immediate action is taken on Future Agenda items; this section serves to highlight topics that will be considered at upcoming meetings. Council action on items that have appeared in this section takes place under Administrative Reports, when accompanied by a staff report.
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1. Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study (Staff) June 8
2. Civic City Fountain Check-in (Staff) June 8
3. Utility Box Wrap Update (Staff) June 8
4. Infill Fees in Historic Districts (W. Speake) June 22
5. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Progress Update (Staff) June 22
6. Housing Element Rezoning Program/Design Guidelines June 22
7. Rent Stabilization (T. Richins) June/August
8. HDL Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) July/August
9. Economic Development Strategic Plan Update (Staff) July/August
10. Duncan Gate Traffic Study (Staff) July/August
11. Report on the Local Road Safety Plan (Staff) July/August
12. Fire Station #2 Rebuild (Staff) July/August
13. Urban Forest Update (Staff) August/September
14. Historic Route Signs (Staff) August/September
15. Communications Plan Update (Staff) August/September
16. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) August/September
17. Graffiti Program Update (Staff) August/September
18. Adoption of Economic Development Strategic Plan (Staff) August/September
19. Preview of Downtown Revitalization Plan (Staff) August/September
20. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) August/September
21. Purchasing Policy Update (Staff) August/September
22. Field Maintenance Standards (Staff) August/September
23. Legislative Platform Update (Staff) August/September
24. LMD Program Update (Staff) August/September
25. Street Vendor Ordinance (Staff) August/September
26. American Rescue Plan Act Project Update (Staff) August/September
27. Electric Utility Sale Analysis (Staff) August/September
28. Adoption of Downtown Revitalization Plan (Staff) TBD
29. Skyline Village CFD (Staff) TBD
30. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
31. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
32. Community Mural Project (J. Casillas) TBD
33. Parking Enforcement Update (Staff) TBD
34. Historic Preservation Code Revisions (W. Speake) TBD
35. Secondhand Smoke as a Nuisance (W. Speake) TBD
36. Options to expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona/Corona Public Financing Authority/Corona Utility Authority/Corona Housing Authority is scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 4:30 P.M. or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda for closed session items in the City Council Board Room followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda in the City Council Chambers.
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