Wednesday, June 15, 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 June 15, 2022
The City Council meeting for June 15, 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/83572883674
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:40 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Speake, Vice Mayor Daddario, Council Member Richins, and Council Member Steiner. Council Member Casillas was absent. Closed Session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Irene Saragoza-Jones v. City of Corona
WCAB Case Number: ADJ12016757
1. Rollcall
Present: 4 - Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
Absent: 1 - Jacque Casillas
INVOCATION - Reverend Julio Romano, West Grand Baptist Church The Invocation was led by Reverend Julio Romano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Janelle Deantunano
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Janelle Deantunano.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
2. Presentation: Fender Guitar.
Bill Holmes from Fender Guitar presented Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, and Fire Chief Brian Young with a guitar and commended their departments.
3. Presentation: Elks Lodge Donation to Library’s Vets Connect Program.
The Elks Lodge presented a donation to the Library's Vets Connect Program.
4. Presentation: Drought Regulations.
Katie Hockett, Assistant Director of Utilities, provided an update.
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MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Richins, that these Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, 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 May 25, 2022.
5. 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 June 1, 2022.
6. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Richins, that the Consent Calendar be approved, with the exception of Items 7 and 14 which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, Richins, and Steiner
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 April 2022.
7. Mayor Speake commended Chad Willardson, City Treasurer, and Finance staff for their work on the Investment Portfolio.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Financial Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, Richins, and Steiner
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 April 2022.
8. This Financial Report was received and filed.
City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 3349, second reading of an ordinance of the City of Corona, California.
9. This Ordinance was adopted.
10. Public Improvement Agreements and security substitutions associated with Tract Map City of Corona Page 2 Printed on 7/7/2022
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37644, Lots 12 through 23, 30 through 37, and Lots X-Right, Z-Left, AA and BB located south of Eagle Glen Parkway and west of Interstate 15.
This Agreement was approved.
First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Applied Engineering, Inc. dba Infrastructure Engineers, to provide temporary professional planning staff.
11. This Agreement was approved.
Side Letter with the City of Corona Public Service Employees Association, and the Management/Confidential Group Resolution adopting the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior plans, to add new positions for Fiscal Year 2023.
12. This Resolution was adopted.
Professional Services Agreement with Enplanners in the amount of $110,450 to prepare a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for the Green River Ranch Specific Plan Amendment #1 (RFP22-052SB).
13. This Agreement was approved.
Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Corona and the City of Norco and the homeless services agreements with City Net and Path of Life Ministries.
14. Karen Spiegel, Riverside County Supervisor, and Heidi Marshall, Director of Housing, Homeless Prevention and Workforce Solutions, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item. Supervisor Spiegel and Ms. Marshall thank the Council and Karen Roper for their work and support.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, Richins, and Steiner
15. Purchase of an Armored Rescue Vehicle from Lenco Armored Vehicles.
This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Award of Contract to Scansys, Inc. for the installation of equipment for the Fire Station Alerting System Installation Project, No. 2021-22.
16. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Update on Contracted Emergency Potable Water Main Replacement on Canary Lane pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(A).
17. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
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Associates for the engineering design of Water Reclamation Facility No. 1 Digester Dome Replacement Project.
This Bid & Purchase was approved.
City Council and Corona Utility Authority consideration and approval of City Liability, Property, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policies for Fiscal Year 2023.
19. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
20. Biennial review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
This Code Review was approved.
Acceptance and appropriation of Fiscal Year 2021 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Program award.
21. This Grant was approved.
Resolutions approving the City of Corona's Investment Policy; Resolution approving and the City of Corona’s Pension Stabilization Trust Investment Policy.
22. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to receive and accept Senate Bill-1 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 revenue for Fiscal Year 2023 in an estimated amount of $3,862,647, for the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project, No. 2022-08.
23. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolutions calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to elect members of the City Council for District 1, District 4, and District 5 and adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to materials submitted to the voters.
24. These Resolutions were adopted.
Resolution adopting the City of Corona Utilities Department 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
25. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution Designating Certain Equipment and Products as “Sole Source” Products for Construction of Potable Water, Water Reclamation, and Reclaimed Water Facilities.
26. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing and Election for Annexation Proceedings for Annexation No. 33 into Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services).
27. 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 June 15, 2022. Ms. Edwards also agreed to hold a special election on June 15, 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 Richins, seconded by Vice Mayor Daddario, that Resolution No. 2022-057 be adopted. A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Richins, that Resolution No. 2022-058 be adopted. The motions carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, Richins, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Casillas
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds of Community Facilities District No. 2018-2 (Sierra Bella) of the City of Corona designated 2022 Special Tax Bonds, Series A, and approving certain financing documents.
28. Kim Sitton, Finance Director, provided a report.
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Mayor Speake, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, Richins, and Steiner
29. Proposed Participation in the Recycle From Home Program.
Tom Moody, Utilities Director, introduced the item. Ryan Bloom of Recycle From Home LLC, provided a report. The Council provided comments.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, Richins, and Steiner
Direction from City Council on whether to pursue research and analysis on mobile home park rent stabilization.
30. Anne Turner, Community Services Director, provided a report.
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The following residents addressed the Council in support of mobile home park rent stabilization: Michele Wentworth, Matt Woody, and Joe Morgan The following citizens addressed the Council in opposition of mobile home park rent stabilization: Robert Evans, Julie Paule, and Jim Joffee The Council provided comments and directed staff to pursue a study on mobile home park rent stabilization.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Administrative Report be approved with amendments to include the cost for enforcement and discussion of conflict of interest during the request for proposal process. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, Richins, and Steiner
Appointment of two Council representatives to serve on the Corona Schools Committee.
31. Roger Bradley, Assistant City Manager, provided a report. The Council discussed creating a Corona Schools Ad Hoc Committee. The Council supports establishing an Ad Hoc Committee, Mayor Speake will appoint the two members.
This Administrative Report was accepted.
Adoption of the City of Corona Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 and amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted Budget.
32. Kim Sitton, Finance Director, provided a report. The Council provided comments and thanked Kim Sitton for all her work during the budget process.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to thank Kim Sitton for her service.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, Richins, and Steiner
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Urgency Ordinance and Regular Ordinance amending Section 5.36.060 of the Corona Municipal Code to establish a process to resolve tied scores for the last available commercial cannabis permit for storefront retailers and/or storefront retail microbusinesses.
33. A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Legislative Matter be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Daddario, Richins, and Steiner
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Planning & Housing Commission
Variance 2021-0002 from Section 17.74.150 of the Corona Municipal Code and Section 4.5.10 of the Northeast Corona Specific Plan to allow one freestanding pylon sign to exceed the height limit and one freestanding pylon sign to exceed the maximum allowed sign area for an existing Shell gas station located at 175 N.
McKinley Street in the Support Commercial designation of the Northeast Corona Specific Plan (SP81-2).
34. Matt Woody, Planning and Housing Commissioner, addressed the Council to suggest that the Council set this item for review.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding the proposed item.
The Council took no action.
B) Parks & Recreation Commission
Receive and file Parks and Recreation Commission updates from the June 14, 2022 meeting:
a.) Night Market and Summer Concerts Update
b.) Summer at your Library
c.) Splash Pads Opening
35. This Parks & Recreation Commission Report was received and filed.
C) Regional Meetings
Update from Council Member Jacque Casillas on the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Meeting of June 6, 2022.
36. This item was pulled from agenda.
Update from Council Member Jacque Casillas on the League of California Cities Community Services Policy Committee meeting of June 9, 2022.
37. This item was pulled from agenda.
Update from Vice Mayor Tony Daddario on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Board Meeting of June 6, 2022.
38. Vice Mayor Daddario provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Community, Economic and Human Development (CEHD) Committee Meeting of June 2, 2022.
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Mayor Speake provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) State Route 91 Advisory Committee Meeting of June 3, 2022.
40. Mayor Speake provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting of June 8, 2022.
41. 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 following: Training with the Corona Police Department, Denzi Arnez’s Home Tour, Blue Star Moms and Gold Star Moms Monument in the City of Norco, and a recent watermain break posted on social media.
Council Member Steiner provided a brief overview on the Western Riverside County Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony, he congratulated the award recipients from the Corona Police Department.
Vice Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview on the following: Flag Day Ceremony, Row-a-Thon hosted by ABC Hopes, Corona's Night Market, and Summer Concerts. He also announced the bands playing during the 4th of July Festival.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview on the following: Training with the Corona Police Department, Western Riverside County Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony, the 21st Annual Corona Antiques and Collectible Faire on June 4, 2022, Corona Rotary’s Lobsterfest on June 4, 2022, Economic Development growing your business, Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2022, First Time Home Buyer Program at the Library on June 25, 2022, Corona’s Market, and the 4th of July Celebration.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Progress Update (Staff) June 22
2. Housing Element Rezoning Program/Design Guidelines (Staff) June 22
3. Potential Cannabis Tax Measure (Staff) June 22
4. HDL Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) July/August
5. Economic Development Strategic Plan Update (Staff) July/August
6. Duncan Gate Traffic Study (Staff) July/August
7. Report on the Local Road Safety Plan (Staff) July/August
8. Fire Station #2 Rebuild (Staff) July/August
9. Urban Forest Update (Staff) August/September
10. Historic Route Signs (Staff) August/September
11. Communications Plan Update (Staff) August/September
12. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) August/September
13. Graffiti Program Update (Staff) August/September
14. Adoption of Economic Development Strategic Plan (Staff) August/September
15. Preview of Downtown Revitalization Plan (Staff) August/September
16. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) August/September
17. Purchasing Policy Update (Staff) August/September
18. Field Maintenance Standards (Staff) August/September
19. Legislative Platform Update (Staff) August/September
20. LMD Program Update (Staff) August/September
21. Street Vendor Ordinance (Staff) August/September
22. American Rescue Plan Act Project Update (Staff) August/September
23. Electric Utility Sale Analysis (Staff) August/September
24. Infill Fees in Historic Districts (W. Speake) August/September
25. Adoption of Downtown Revitalization Plan (Staff) TBD
26. Skyline Village CFD (Staff) TBD
27. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
28. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
29. Community Mural Project (J. Casillas) TBD
30. Parking Enforcement Update (Staff) TBD
31. Historic Preservation Code Revisions (W. Speake) TBD
32. Secondhand Smoke as a Nuisance (W. Speake) TBD
33. Options to expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is the Study Session on June 22, 2022.
Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m. in honor of the two fallen El Monte Police Officers, Cpl. Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana.
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