Wednesday, October 5, 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 October 5, 2022
The City Council meeting of October 5, 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/89685223321
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 4:35 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 5:40 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 422 Corona Mall, 442 Corona Mall, 508 S. Main St., 514 S. Main St., 518 S. Main St., 591 Corona Mall, 579 Corona Mall, 577 Corona Mall, 525 Corona Mall, 505 Corona Mall, 415 Corona Mall, 405 Corona Mall, 683 S Main St, 675 S Main St, 138 E Sixth St, 106 E Sixth St, 114 E Sixth St, APN’s: 117-143-015, 117-151-022, 117-143-013, 117-143-026, 117-143-030, 117-143-034, 117-143-035, 117-151-012, 117-151-014
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Rest Area, LLC and Sun Circle, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Possible initiation of litigation: (1 potential case)
2. INVOCATION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Casillas.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3. Commendations: Life Saving Awards.
Caesar Robles, Amanda Prospero, Jason Pantoja, and Felicia Trasca accepted the City of Corona Page 1 Printed on 10/20/2022
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Commendations.
4. Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week 2022.
Cindi Schmitz, Fire Marshal, accepted the Proclamation.
5. Proclamation: Red Ribbon Month.
Robin Jones and Corona-Norco Unified School District Students accepted the Proclamation.
6. Proclamation: Manufacturing Week.
Steve Saleen, founder and CEO of Saleen Automotive, accepted the Proclamation.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to commend Mr. Saleen.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Vice Mayor Daddario, 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 September 21, 2022.
7. 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. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 3355, second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, California, updating sections of Chapter 8.40 of the Corona Municipal Code relating to hazardous materials disclosure.
8. This Ordinance was adopted.
Professional Services Agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD., for a Ten-year Pavement Management Program Update.
9. This Agreement was approved.
First amendment to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Improvement and Credit/Reimbursement Agreement for the Cajalco Road and Interstate 15 Interchange Improvement Project.
10. This Agreement was approved.
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11. Automated License Plate Reader Community Partner Camera Funding Agreement.
This Agreement was approved.
Maintenance/General Services Agreement for Closed Circuit Television Sewer System Video Inspection Services with Houston and Harris PCS, Inc.
12. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Request for Ownership of Revenue Account - Corona Employee Social Committee Donation Account.
13. This Budgetary was approved.
Acceptance of the public improvements and release of the securities posted for the properties located at 2472 Steven Drive and 2478 Steven Drive.
14. This Release of Security was approved.
Release of the rough grading and private storm drain securities posted by Lennar Homes for Tract Maps 36541-1, 36541-2, and 36541 located south of Green River Road, beyond Calle Del Oro, and west of Paseo Grande.
15. This Release of Security was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ahsan Baseer, Islamic Society of Corona-Norco, addressed the Council to invite the public to Open Mosque Day on Sunday, October 16, 2022.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to discuss the Household Hazardous Waste event and to commend Moses Cortez, Facilities, Parks & Trails Manager, regarding lights at the City Hall parking lot.
Richard Cortez, former resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the City Park.
Brandon Thomas, resident, addressed the Council to invite the public to the Kids R' Giants 5K Fun Run.
Porter Richins, resident, addressed the Council for his language arts assignment.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to discuss the Car Show at the City Park.
Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council to commend Porter Richins for his presentation.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Request from City Council Member Richins requesting a waiver of permit application fees for ABC Hopes and Settlement House.
16. Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a report. The Council discussed the item and had inquiries. Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
Council Member Casillas made a motion to proceed with Option 2 at a reduced rate between 33% and 43% for all non-profit organizations. Council Member Richins made an amended motion to proceed with Option 2 at a reduced rate of 50% for all non-profit organizations.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding the proposed item.
Tony Finaldi, resident, addressed the Council regarding the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Mayor Speake, that this Administrative Report be approved with Option 2 at a reduced rate of 50% for all non-profit organizations. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Speake, Richins, and Steiner
Nay: 2 - Daddario, and Casillas
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 Tom Richins on the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) Meeting of September 15, 2022.
17. Council Member Richins provided an update.
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Update from Council Member Jim Steiner on the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting of September 22, 2022.
18. Council Member Steiner provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, announced the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Richins provided a brief overview of the following: Fall Policy Workshop, Las Vegas Strong Memorial, and the invitation to drive a bus from the Riverside Transit Agency.
Council Member Steiner thanked the Community Services Department and all citizens that participated in the Skyline area clean up. He provided a brief overview of the Hardman Classic that took place on October 1, 2022.
Vice Mayor Daddario provided an update on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority meeting of October 3, 2022. He provided an update on the Wild Pigs in District 2, Freedom Tire Distributing gate issue, and his visit to ABC Hopes.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview of the following: congratulated Santiago High School for qualifying to perform at the Rose Parade, Ribbon Cutting for Everhome Suites Corona, Community Conversations celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, the upcoming Shiishonga Tongva Nation’s celebration for Native American Heritage Month at City Park on October 8, 2022, the upcoming Combat Cancer Walk at John F.
Kennedy Middle College High School on October 15, 2022, his upcoming joint Town Hall meeting with Dos Lagos on October 11, 2022, Senate Bill 6, Assembly Bill 211, and Assembly Bill 2438, and the City of Riverside’s Anti-Camping Ordinance.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Heritage Room Flag Update (Staff) October 12, 2022
2. Zero Emissions Bus Program (Staff) October 12, 2022
3. Historic Route Signs (Staff) October 12, 2022
4. Summer Events (Staff) October 12, 2022
5. HDL Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) October 12, 2022
6. Infill Fees in Historic Districts (W. Speake) October 26, 2022
7. Branding Research Findings (Staff) October 26, 2022
8. Communications Plan Update (Staff) October 26, 2022
9. Historic Preservation Code Revisions (W. Speake) October/November
10. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) October/November
11. National Community Survey (Staff) October/November
12. Parking Enforcement Update (Staff) November/December
13. Anti-Camping Ordinance (Staff) November/December
14. Secondhand Smoke as a Nuisance (W. Speake) November/December
15. City Park Master Plan Kickoff (Staff) December/January
16. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) TBD
17. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
18. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
19. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) TBD
20. Catalytic Converters Ordinance (J. Steiner) TBD
21. Historic Civic Center Frontage Design Options (Staff) TBD
22. Development of a I-15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) TBD
23. Options to Expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas)
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is the Committee of the Whole meeting of October 12, 2022. Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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