Wednesday, July 6, 2022
City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
Closed Session Council Board Room - 5:00 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 July 6, 2022
**Revised agenda on July 5, 2022 at 4:10 p.m.
Item 33 - Exhibit 3 was added as an attachment to the Staff Report.**
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:05 p.m. for the purpose listed below. Present were Mayor Speake , Vice Mayor Daddario, Council Member Casillas, Council Member Richins, and Council Member Steiner. Closed Session adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Alisha Kinney v. City of Corona
Case Number: Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 2000404
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Corona v. Goodell Properties, LLC Case Number: Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 2003214
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Corona v. B P L, LLC
Case Number: Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2000693
3. 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 Council Member Steiner.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation: Parks Make Life Better Month
Anne Turner, Community Services Director, and Michele Wentworth, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair, accepted the proclamation.
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This item was pulled from the agenda.
5. Presentation: Lifestream Blood Bank.
This presentation has been moved to the August 3, 2022 City Council meeting.
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 Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 8, 2022.
6. 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 15, 2022.
7. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Vice Mayor Daddario, that the Consent Calendar be approved, with the exception of Items 10, 16, 22, 23, 24, and 27, which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 3351, second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, California, 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.
8. This Ordinance was adopted.
Public Improvement Agreements and security substitutions associated with Tract Map 37644, Lots N through V located south of Eagle Glen Parkway and west of Interstate 15 in the Bedford Communities.
9. This Agreement was approved.
Approval of the Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with HDL Software, LLC for business license program services.
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provided clarification.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Third Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Chrisp Company for street striping and pavement marking and maintenance repair services.
11. This Agreement was approved.
Acceptance of the State of California Department of California Highway Patrol Fiscal Year 2023 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant.
12. This Agreement was approved.
Side Letter with City of Corona Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 3757 on Planned Position Vacancy.
13. This Agreement was approved.
First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Salesforce Marketing Cloud Implementation Services).
14. This Agreement was approved.
Maintenance and General Services Agreement for Landscaping Maintenance Services for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD), Community Facilities District (CFD), General, Fire Station Areas 1 & 5 in the City of Corona, with Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc.
15. This Agreement was approved.
Professional Services Agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc. for the City Park Master Plan Project.
16. Mayor Speake had inquiries and Anne Turner, Community Services Director, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates Inc. for general planning, administration, and implementation of the City of Corona’s Community Development Block Grant, and HOME Investment Partnership Program, and COVID recovery activities under the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan program.
17. This Agreement was approved.
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Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus components from Bauer Compressors, Inc.
18. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
19. Purchase of Cardiac Monitors from Zoll Medical Corporation.
This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Terminate the Contracted Emergency Potable Water Main Replacement on Canary Lane pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(A).
20. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Appropriation from the Sewer Utility Fund to Water Reclamation Facility 1 Primary and Secondary Clarifiers Rehabilitation Project.
21. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Award of Contract to Resource Environmental, Inc. for the Demolition of the Armory Building at City Park, Project No. 2021-35.
22. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Rodger Bradley, Assistant City Manager, provided clarification.
Vice Mayor Daddario made a motion to approve the contract with 0% contingencies.
There was no second and the motion died.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Bid & Purchase be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Nay: 1 - Daddario
Extension of time for Parcel Map 36667 generally located east of Fullerton Avenue and south of Taber Street in the Medium Density Residential designation of the Corona Vista Specific Plan.
23. Council Member Richins had inquiries and Jay Eastman, Planning Manager, and applicant provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Extension of time be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 36634 generally located west of Fullerton Avenue at Taber Street in the Medium Density Residential designation of the Corona Vista Specific Plan.
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Vice Mayor Daddario and Council Member Richins had inquiries. Jay Eastman, Planning Manager, and applicant provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Extension of time be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Speake, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
Nay: 1 - Daddario
Acceptance of the public improvements for the property located at 110 South Promenade Avenue and release of the securities posted by Promenade Realty Partners, LLC.
25. This Release of Security was approved.
Acceptance of grant deeds from the Riverside County Transportation Commission for the State Route 91 expansion project.
26. This Deed was approved.
Resolution declaring that the 0.13 acres of property located adjacent to Palisades Drive, south of State Route 91, and immediately west of certain real property identified as 2785 Palisades Drive is no longer necessary for the City’s use and is exempt surplus land under the surplus land act; Resolution ordering the summary vacation of 0.13 acres of excess City right-of-way adjacent to 2785 Palisades Drive.
Purchase and Sale Agreement with Allsize Storage Corona and ASC 1.46 Acres, LLC for conveyance of 0.13 acres of excess right-of-way on Palisades Drive in exchange for temporary construction easements needed for the Wardlow Sewer Relocation Project.
27. Council Member Richins had inquiries and Tom Moody, Utilities Manager, and Roger Bradley, Assistant City Manager, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Resolution levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023 for Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services).
28. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023 for Community Facilities District No. 97-2 (Eagle Glen), Special Tax Refunding Bond 2014 Series A.
29. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolutions levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023 for several bonded Community Facilities Districts.
30. This Resolution was adopted.
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Resolution levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023 for the maintenance and services Community Facilities District No. 2001-1.
31. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolutions levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023 for the City’s maintenance and services Community Facilities Districts.
32. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Magnolia Avenue Bridge Widening Project.
33. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Audrie Echnoz, Corona-Norco Family YMCA CEO, addressed the Council to provide an update on the YMCA's swimming lessons program.
Kaushal Tolia, resident, addressed the Council in support of the YMCA's swimming lessons program.
Nimmer Kaur, resident, addressed the Council to discuss mass shooting prevention.
Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council regarding rent stabilization.
Palbinder Badesha, Corona Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council to announce an upcoming Job Fair.
Rory Connell, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the Fourth of July parade.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express support for Council Member Casillas and the full City Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Zone Text Amendment 2022-0001 amending Title 17 of the Corona Municipal Code, Sections 17.04.244, Section 17.44.130 and Section 17.98.072 to revise the length of stay for emergency shelters by amending the definition of Emergency Shelters and standards for emergency shelters in the M-1 (Light Industry), M-2 (General Industry), and M-3 (Heavy Industry) zones to establish a person’s duration of occupancy as consecutive days, rather than cumulative days (Applicant: City of Corona).
34. Jay Eastman, Planning Manager, provided a report on the proposed item.
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Speake closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Ordinance No. 3343 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Public Hearing confirming the diagram and assessment for Lighting Maintenance District No. 84-1 for Fiscal Year 2023 and to detach certain territory from the District.
35. Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Speake provided comments and had inquiries. Shane Spicer, Spicer Consulting Group, LLC, provided clarification.
Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that Resolution No. 2022-066 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Public Hearing confirming the diagram and assessment for Lighting Maintenance District No. 2003-1 for Fiscal Year 2023.
36. Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Rihchins, that Resolution No. 2022-067 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Public Hearing confirming the diagram and assessment within Zone 6 of Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2023.
37. Council Member Casillas recused herself from Item 37 due to the proximity of her residence. She left the Council Chambers at 8:02 p.m. and returned at 8:03 p.m.
Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that Resolution No. 2022-068 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Public Hearing confirming the diagram and assessment within Zone 19 of Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2023.
38. Mayor Speake recused himself from Item 38 due to the proximity of his residence. He left the Council Chambers at 8:03 p.m. and returned at 8:04 p.m.
Vice Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Vice Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that Resolution No. 2022-069 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Public Hearing confirming the diagram and assessment within Zones 1, 2, 4, 7, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 20 of Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2023.
39. Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Vice Mayor Daddario, that Resolution No. 2022-070 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Fiscal Year 2023 Community Based Organization Grant Program Funding Recommendations.
40. Mayor Speake recused himself from Item 40 due to being the President of the Corona Historic Preservation Society. He left the Council Chambers at 8:05 p.m.
Viola Van, Management Analyst II, provided a report. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Anne Turner, Community Services Director, and Roger Bradley, Assistant City Manager, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, provided comments regarding the proposed item.
A motion was made with the following amendments and direction to staff: Check with ARPA if $37,800 is available, if not extend to $25,000 and continue with option 1 for the remaining.
Mayor Speake returned to the Council Chambers at 8:34 p.m A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Resolutions calling for the placement of a commercial cannabis business tax measure at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election, requesting consolidation of the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election, and adopting regulations for the filing of arguments regarding such measure.
41. Dean Derleth, City Attorney, provided a report and noted that there were redline revisions to the resolution.
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proposed item.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Derleth and Jay Eastman, Planning Manager, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, to approve the recommended action to adopt: (1) Resolution No. 2022-102 calling for the placement of a general commercial cannabis business tax measure on the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election ballot (including maximum tax rates of 9% for retail, 7% for manufacturing and distribution, and 3% for testing); (2) Resolution No. 2022-103 requesting the County of Riverside to consolidate this election with the Statewide General Election also to be held on November 8, 2022; and (3) Resolution No. 2022-104 setting deadlines and rules for the submission of primary and rebuttal arguments for and against the proposed commercial cannabis business tax measure.
A motion was made by Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that Resolution No. 2022-102, 2022-103, and 2022-104 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
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 Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Meeting of June 6, 2022.
42. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
Update from Council Member Jacque Casillas on the League of California Cities Community Services Policy Committee meeting of June 9, 2022.
43. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
Update from Council Member Jacque Casillas on the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Executive Committee Meeting of June 24, 2022.
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Council Member Casillas provided an update.
Update from Council Member Jim Steiner on the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting of June 23, 2022.
45. Council Member Steiner provided an update.
Update from Mayor Speake on the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) General Assembly of June 23, 2022.
46. Mayor Speake provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Western Programs Meeting of June 27, 2022.
47. Mayor Speake provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) I-15 Ad Hoc Meeting of June 27, 2022.
48. 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 Western Riverside Council of Governments General Assembly meeting and the Fourth of July Parade.
Council Member Steiner thanked Anne Turner, Community Services Director, and staff for all their hard work on the Fourth of July Parade. He also acknowledged staff for promoting how fireworks are illegal.
Vice Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview on the Fourth of July Parade and firework show.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview on the following: Juneteenth celebration, Government Advisory Committee meeting for Southern California Edison, Market Night, Dos Lagos Theme Tribute, the Fourth of July Parade and firework show. He announced the following: Market Night on July 11, 2022, Cool Cops Events on July 13, 2022, Dos Lagos Concerts on July 16, 2022, Roll Em Up Taquitos Grand Opening on July 19, 2022. He also provided a brief overview on the State Budget and Assembly Bill.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. HDL Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) 7/13/2022
2. Economic Development Strategic Plan Update (Staff) 7/13/2022
3. Duncan Gate Traffic Study (Staff) 7/13/2022
4. Fire Station #2 Build (Staff) 7/13/2022
5. Report on the Local Road Safety Plan (Staff) August/September
6. Urban Forest Update (Staff) August/September
7. Historic Route Signs (Staff) August/September
8. Communications Plan Update (Staff) August/September
9. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) August/September
10. Graffiti Program Update (Staff) August/September
11. Adoption of Economic Development Strategic Plan (Staff) August/September
12. Preview of Downtown Revitalization Plan (Staff) August/September
13. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) August/September
14. Purchasing Policy Update (Staff) August/September
15. Field Maintenance Standards (Staff) August/September
16. Legislative Platform Update (Staff) August/September
17. LMD Program Update (Staff) August/September
18. Street Vendor Ordinance (Staff) August/September
19. American Rescue Plan Act Project Update (Staff) August/September
20. Electric Utility Sale Analysis (Staff) August/September
21. Infill Fees in Historic Districts (W. Speake) August/September
22. Adoption of Downtown Revitalization Plan (Staff) TBD
23. Skyline Village CFD (Staff) TBD
24. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
25. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
26. Community Mural Project (J. Casillas) TBD
27. Parking Enforcement Update (Staff) TBD
28. Historic Preservation Code Revisions (W. Speake) TBD
29. Secondhand Smoke as a Nuisance (W. Speake) TBD
30. 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 on July 13, 2022. Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 9:39 p.m.
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