Wednesday, August 17, 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 August 17, 2022
**Revised agenda on August 16, 2022 at 3:40 p.m.
Item 13 - the staff report attachment has been updated
Item 14 - the staff report attachment has been updated.** The City Council meeting for August 17, 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/81115746283
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 4:45 p.m. 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 5:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney/Legal & Risk Management Director
2. Rollcall
Present: 5 - Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Jacque Casillas, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Daddario.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3. Commendation: Maya & Alex Panihi.
Maya and Alex Panihi accepted the Commendations.
4. Presentation: Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency.
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City with an award.
5. Presentation: McKinley Street Grade Separation Project Update.
Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, and Josh Casper, Senior Project Manager, provided an update.
The Council had inquiries and Mr. Casper provided clarification.
The following residents addressed the Council regarding the McKinley Street Grade Separation Project update: Don Fuller and Joe Morgan.
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 Utility Authority, Corona Housing Authority City Council Meeting of August 3, 2022.
6. 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. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, 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 June 2022.
7. This Financial Report was approved.
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 June 2022.
8. This Financial Report was approved.
Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Hicks and Hartwick to extend the term of the agreement and increase the compensation by $150,000 for a total compensation of $250,000.
9. This Agreement was approved.
10. Acceptance of the public improvements and release of the securities for the property City of Corona Page 2 Printed on 9/8/2022
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located at 3745 Temescal Canyon Road.
This Release of Security was approved.
Acceptance of the public improvements and release of the securities for the property located at 3955 and 3959 Temescal Canyon Road.
11. This Release of Security was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Palbinder Badesha, Corona Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council to announce the upcoming Women's Leadership Conference.
Dale Ploung, Riverside County resident, addressed the Council to commend them for their service.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to commend Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council regarding the upcoming General Municipal Election.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing accepting the Five-Year Economic Development Subsidy Reports for the Operating Covenant Agreements between the City of Corona and All American Asphalt, Downs Energy, LLR, Inc. (LuLaRoe), Robertson’s Ready Mix, and Saul Chevrolet, Inc. (Mazda).
12. Jessica Gonzales, Economic Development Director, and Amanda Wicker, Economic Development Adminstrator, provided a report on the proposed item. Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received regarding the Public Hearing. The following residents addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed item: Joe Morgan and Don Fuller.
Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that these Resolutions be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Zone Text Amendment 2022-0002 amending Chapter 17.76 (Off-Street Parking) of the Corona Municipal Code and various other sections of the Zoning Code to modify the City’s Off-Street parking requirements (Applicant: City of Corona).
13. Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received regarding the Public Hearing. Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Mayor Speake, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Specific Plan Amendment 2022-0004 amending various specific plans to reference the off-street parking requirement in Chapter 17.76 of the Corona Municipal Code for multiple-family residential (Applicant: City of Corona).
14. Mayor Speake opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received regarding the Public Hearing. Mayor Speake closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Council approval of primary argument in favor of commercial cannabis tax measure.
15. Dean Derleth, City Attorney, provided a report on the proposed item. Council Member Casillas provided comments.
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
16. Adoption of the City of Corona Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Jessica Gonzales, Economic Development Director, introduced Lynn Kelly-Lehner, Director from RSG. She presented a report on the proposed item. The Council discussed the proposed item and had inquiries. Ms. Kelly-Lehner and Ms. Gonzales, provided clarification.
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
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Planning & Housing Commission
None.
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B) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
C) Regional Meetings
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting of August 10, 2022.
17. The Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting was cancelled.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Dean Derleth, City Attorney, stated he would get the information to staff to update the McKinley Grade Separation Project Row Acquisition Status sheet on the City website.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Richins thanked the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency for the award they presented the City. He provided a brief overview on the following events he attended: Corona Main SDA Church, Emprendedor@s Graduation, and the Downtown Revitalization Presentation. Council Member Richins provided comments regarding the showcase theater being torn down and the blueprints for the Corona Historic Civic Center being shared with community.
Vice Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview of the following: his visit with the Corona LaLinda mobile home community, Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority meetings, upcoming District 2 Town Hall meeting, and comments made regarding the heroic actions of Corona Police Officers.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview of the following events he attended: Central Medico Community Clinic event, grand opening of Quick Quack Car Wash, meeting with McLovins Pet Food, meeting with new owners of Dos Lagos, and Emprendedor@s Graduation.
He provided a brief overview of the following: new owners of the Crossings at Cajalco, thanked everyone that helped put the Summer Concerts together, upcoming concert at Dos Lagos featuring Embrosia, Hobby Town’s 20th anniversary, District 4 clean up event at Serfas Club Park, presentation of recognition to Jurupa Community Services District, Women’s Leadership Conference, Grand Opening of Happiest Hour, and commended Jacob Ellis, City Manager, and Dean Derleth, City Attorney for their work.
18. Designation of Voting Delegate for the 2022 League of California Cities Annual City of Corona Page 5 Printed on 9/8/2022
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Conference.
The Council nominated Mayor Speake as the Voting Delegate and Council Member Casillas as the alternate.
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this City Council Member Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Communications Plan Update (Staff) August 24, 2022
2. Preview of Downtown Revitalization Plan (Staff) August 24, 2022
3. Housing Element Rezoning Program Update August 24, 2022
4. Purchasing Policy Update (Staff) September 28, 2022
5. Field Maintenance Standards (Staff) September 28, 2022
6. Legislative Platform Update (Staff) September 28, 2022
7. LMD Program Update (Staff) September 28, 2022
8. Street Vendor Ordinance (Staff) September 28, 2022
9. American Rescue Plan Act Project Update (Staff) September 28, 2022
10. Electric Utility Sale Analysis (Staff) September 28, 2022
11. Community Mural Project (J. Casillas) September 28, 2022
12. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) September 28, 2022
13. Heritage Room/Flag Update (T. Richins) October/November
14. Zero Emissions Bus Program (Staff) October/November
15. Historic Route Signs (Staff) October/November
16. Summer Events (Staff) October/November
17. Infill Fees in Historic Districts (W. Speake) October/November
18. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) TBD
19. Adoption of Downtown Revitalization Plan (Staff) TBD
20. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
21. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
22. Parking Enforcement Update (Staff) TBD
23. Historic Preservation Code Revisions (W. Speake) TBD
24. Secondhand Smoke as a Nuisance (W. Speake) TBD
25. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) TBD
26. Corona Depot Train Station (T. Richins) TBD
27. Catalytic Converters Ordinance (J. Steiner) TBD
28. Options to expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is September 7, 2022. Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
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