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 Minutes - Final
City Council Minutes - Final June 1, 2022
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
Closed Session convened at 4:30 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Speake, Vice Mayor Daddario, Council Member Casillas, and Council Member Richins. Council Member Steiner was absent. Closed Session adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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
1. 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
2. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (1 or more cases)
4. CITY COUNCIL
Rollcall
Present: 5 - Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Jacque Casillas, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
INVOCATION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Daddarrio.
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CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Council Member Steiner arrived at 6:45 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5. Proclamation: Pride Month.
Don Fuller, Sally Thomas, and Tracy Thomas accepted the Proclamation.
6. Recognition: Citizen’s Academy.
The students of the Citizen's Academy accepted their Recognition.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the recruitment for the Citizen's Academy.
7. Presentation: Historic Flag presented to City Council.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
8. Presentation: WET Program.
Mirian Rodriguez, Program Coordinator with the Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, provided a presentation.
9. Presentation: Recycle at Home.
This item was pulled from the agenda and will be presented during a future City Council meeting.
10. Presentation: Branding Kickoff Report.
Shaughn Hull, Chief Communications Officer, introduced the item. Consultants from Pastilla provided a presentation and the Council provided comments.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council regarding the proposed item.
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 Housing Authority Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 11, 2022.
11. These Minutes were approved.
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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.
12. 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 18, 2022.
13. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Consent Calendar be approved, with the exception of Items 18, 19, 24, 25, and 28, which were voted on separately. Mayor Speake recused himself from Item 32 and Council Member Casillas recused herself from Item 31. The motion carried the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner 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.
14. This Legislative Matter was adopted.
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.
15. This Legislative Matter was adopted.
Amendment No. 2 to the Interagency Agreement for the Middle Santa Ana River Total Maximum Daily Load Task Force.
16. This Agreement was approved.
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.
17. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Authorizing submittal of a grant application for the Ontario Widening at I-15 Project through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant
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Funding Program.
Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, provided a report. Mayor Speake provided comments.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the proposed item.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Grant be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner 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.
19. Mayor Speake and Council Member Casillas commended staff for the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Grant be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner 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.
20. This Release of Lien was approved.
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.
21. This Release of Security was approved.
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.
22. This Release of Security was approved.
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.
23. This Release of Security was approved.
24. Proposed Short Range Transit Plan for Fiscal Years 2022/2023 through 2024/2025.
Council Member Casillas provided comments and had inquiries. Cynthia Lara, Community Assistance Manager, provided a report. Vice Mayor Daddario had inquiries and Anne Turner, Community Services Director, provided clarification.
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A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Acceptance of the Clean California Grant in the amount of $5,000,000 for the City of Corona Green Alleys Project.
25. Mayor Speake highlighted the item and commended staff.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Daddario, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Resolution adopting the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior plans, to update two position titles.
26. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution ordering the summary vacation of a waterline easement located at 1790 Pomona Road.
27. This Resolution was adopted.
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.
28. Tom Moody, Utilities Director, provided a report. Mayor Speake provided comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner 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.
29. This Resolution was adopted.
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.
30. This Resolution was adopted.
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.
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This Resolution was adopted.
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.
32. This Resolution was adopted.
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.
33. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with recent events in our nation and commended our Police and Fire departments.
Nancy Jimenez, resident, addressed the Council to commend Chief Newman and the Police Department for their service.
Howard Parker, resident, addressed the Council to introduce himself.
Roger Bradley, Assistant City Manager, noted that staff is currently participating in active shooter training.
Bob Young and Tom Sherman, residents, addressed the Council to announce the upcoming Flag Day Celebration scheduled to be held on June 11, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Ordinance amending Chapter 12.24 of the Corona Municipal Code relating to rules and regulations for parks and recreation areas.
34. Anne Tuner, Community Services Director, provided a report. Mayor Speake and Council Member Casillas provided comments.
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Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, noted that written comments were received and will be filed with the meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Legislative Matter be approved. The motion 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
None.
B) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
C) Regional Meetings
Update from Council Member Jacque Casillas on the Bedford Coldwater Groundwater Sustainability Authority (BCGSA) Meeting of May 19, 2022.
35. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
Update from Council Member Tom Richins on the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) Meeting of May 19, 2021.
36. Council Member Richins provided an update.
Update from Council Member Jim Steiner on the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting of May 26, 2022.
37. Council Member Steiner provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Western Programs Meeting of May 23, 2022.
38. 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 May 26, 2022.
39. Mayor Speake noted that he was unable to attend the meeting and provided an update on the previous meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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unanimous direction from the City Council to defend the case and to execute agreements with two law firms to assist in the defense (Dean Gazzo Roistacher LLP and The Michael Schwartz Firm). The agreements will be available upon request once completed and executed.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Casillas provided a brief overview on the boxcar event she attended at Garretson Elementary and discussed the potential of a boxcar road race honoring our history.
Council Member Richins commended Bob Young, Don Fuller, Meg E’amato, and the Citizen’s Academy. He provided a brief overview on the following: Memorial Mile March and the Sunnyslope Cemetery’s Monument. He requested the name of the person that designed the City logo.
Vice Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview on the following: the current issue with wild pigs, attending local parks with his family, and the Riverside National Cemetery’s Memorial Day event.
Mayor Speake congratulated Eugene and Paula Montanez on their recent retirement.
He provided a brief overview on the following: Ribbon Cutting for Waxing the City, Government Advisory Committee meeting with Southern California Edison, Memorial Mile March, and the Sunnyslope Cemetery’s Memorial Day event. He announced the following upcoming events: Economic Development growing your business on June 2, 2022, the 21st Annual Corona Antiques and Collectible Faire on June 4, 2022, Skyline Clean-up event on June 4, 2022, Corona Rotary’s Lobsterfest on June 4, 2022. Mayor Speake congratulated Aaron Hake on his recent promotion with Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC). He provided an overview on working with Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson on Care Court. Mayor Speake discussed the selection of the Citizen’s Academy participants. He commended Community Services staff for their quick response time of graffiti removal. He also reported that he administered the Oath of Office to resident Gabe Brooks who recently passed the State Bar. Mayor Speake expressed his condolences to the Arias-Angulo family and the City of Uvalde.
He congratulated Council Member Steiner for his recent induction in the Santa Ana College Hall of Fame.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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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 scheduled meeting of the Council is the Committee of the Whole Meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. in honor of the students who passed away in Uvalde, Texas.
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