Wednesday, October 19, 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 19, 2022
**Revised agenda on October 19, 2022 at 8:41 a.m.
Item 13 - Presentation was added.
Item 14 - Staff report was added. **
The City Council Meeting of October 19, 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/87081066391
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:12 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 5:20 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: David Vicondoa v. City of Corona
WCAB Case Number: Unassigned
1. Rollcall
Present: 5 - Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Jacque Casillas, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner INVOCATION - Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church The Invocation was led by Pastor Shannon Scott.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Richins.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. The Council took a break at 6:40 p.m. due to technical difficulties. The meeting resumed at 6:43 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
2. Recognitions: Elite Roofing Supply and Circle City Roofing.
Amelia Nieves, Woman's Improvement Club, accepted the Recognitions.
MEETING MINUTES
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Richins, that the Meeting 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 Fall Policy Workshop of September 28, 2022.
3. 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 October 5, 2022.
4. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Richins, that the Consent Calendar be approved with the exception of Item 11, which was voted on separately.
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 August 2022.
5. This Financial Report was received and filed.
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 August 2022.
6. This Financial Report was received and filed.
Approve the Amended and Restated Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the East Grand Boulevard Storm Drain Project.
7. This Agreement was approved.
Award of Contract to NPG, Inc. for the Cresta Verde Park-Parking Lot Americans with Disabilities Act Improvements Project, No. 2021-29.
8. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Award of a Professional Services Agreement with AKM Consulting Engineers to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority Reclaimed Waterline, Project No. 2017-21.
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This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Request for a partial reduction in the amount of the precise grading security posted by Latitude Business Park, LLC for Parcel Map 37608, located on the west side of Temescal Canyon Road and north of Tom Barnes Street.
10. This Grading Security was approved.
Acceptance and appropriation of Fiscal Year 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program award.
11. Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item. Mayor Speake provided comments.
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 Resolution ordering the summary vacation of a temporary emergency vehicular access easement and a temporary water line easement located on Lot 8 of Tract 25690-2 and Lot 9 of Tract 25690-1 located between MacBeth Avenue and Dakin Drive.
12. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Dale Ploung, resident, addressed the Council regarding the negotiations for property of the City park.
John Donaldson, resident, addressed the Council regarding the negotiations for property of the City park.
Pete Sayegh, resident, addressed the Council regarding the Corona Fire Safety Foundation Fundraiser.
The following residents addressed the Council regarding rent stabilization: Lydia Heusner, Joe Rudolph, Margarita Rudolph, Alicia Loomis, Natalie Lara, Steve Heusner, Isaac Cervantes, Susana Lopez
Robert Mirshafiee, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the City of Corona.
Ms. Edwards reported that written comments from Michelle Casey regarding rent stabilization were received and will be filed with the meeting minutes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Authorize the creation of Capital Improvement Project No. 2022-12 for the Widening of Ontario Avenue at Lincoln Avenue and approve the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Reimbursement Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments as funding assistance for the project.
13. Julianna Zaleski, Associate Engineer, and Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, provided a report. The Council discussed the item and had inquiries. Ms. Zaleksi and Mr. Khamphou provided clarification.
Ms. Edwards reported that written comments from Michael Kersey were received and will be filed with the meeting minutes.
The following residents addressed the Council regarding the proposed item: Robert Mirshafiee, Michael Kersey, David Wells, Joe Morgan, Tony Finaldi, Steve Felix, and Karen Parker.
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
14. Results of the City of Corona’s Participation in the National Community Survey.
Donna Finch, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a report. The Council discussed the item and had inquiries. Ms. Finch provided clarification.
The following residents addressed the Council regarding the survey: Joe Morgan and Don Fuller.
This Administrative Report was received and filed.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Planning & Housing Commission
Precise Plan 2022-0001 to review a proposed electric vehicle charging station with 52 charging spaces, an 8,000 square-foot market and 1,200 square-foot automated carwash, located at 1335 and 1341 W. Sixth Street in the C-3 (General Commercial) zone.
15. The following residents addressed the Council regarding the proposed item: Tony Finaldi and Joe Morgan.
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The Council had inquiries and Matt Stowe with ARG Devco, applicant, provided clarification.
The Council Took no Action.
Conditional Use Permit 2022-0002 to establish a 1,200 square-foot automated carwash tunnel proposed as part of an electric vehicle charging service station in the C-3 (General Commercial) zone, located at 1335 and 1341 West Sixth Street.
16. The Council Took no Action.
B) Parks & Recreation Commission
Receive and file Parks and Recreation Commission updates from the October 11, 2022 meeting:
a.) Trails Master Plan Update
b.) Fall Workshop Update
c.) Community Services Budget and Park Bond/Quimby Loan Overview
17. 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 October 3, 2022.
18. Council Member Casillas 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 October 6, 2022.
19. Mayor Speake provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting of October 12, 2022.
20. Mayor Speake provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Resilience & Conservation Subcommittee Meeting of October 17, 2022.
21. Mayor Speake provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
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CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, announced the Park and Recreation Master Plan survey is available, which will allow for public input on Parks and Recreation programs.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Richins provided a brief overview of Halloweekend and discussed the League of California Cities.
Vice Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview of Halloweekend and the Islamic Society of Corona Norco’s Open Mosque Day.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview of the following: Halloweekend, District 5 Town Hall meeting, Combat Cancer Walk, and the Islamic Society of Corona Norco’s Open Mosque Day. He announced the Biking for Benjamin event at Santiago High School on October 22, 2022 and the clean-up event on Upper and Lemon Grove on October 22, 2022. Mayor Speake encouraged the public to vote at the upcoming General Election on November 8, 2022.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Infill Fees in Historic Districts (W. Speake) October 26, 2022
2. Branding Research Findings (Staff) October 26, 2022
3. Communications Plan Update (Staff) October 26, 2022
4. Enhanced Community Events Calendar (Staff) November 9, 2022
5. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (Staff) November 9, 2022
6. Summer Events (Staff) November 9, 2022
7. Secondhand Smoke as a Nuisance (W. Speake) November 9, 2022
8. Transit Comprehensive Operations Analysis (Staff) November 16, 2022
9. Anti-Camping Ordinance (Staff) November 16, 2022
10. Historic Preservation Code Revisions (W. Speake) November/December
11. City Park Master Plan Kickoff (Staff) December/January
12. Heritage Room Update (Staff) December/January
13. Utilities Operational Audit Update (Staff) December/January
14. Parking Enforcement Update (Staff) January/February
15. RCTC Zero Bus Emissions Update (Staff) January/February
16. Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) January/February
17. Branding Update (Staff) January/February
18. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) February/March
19. CIP Priorities Check-in (Staff) February/March
20. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) February/March
21. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) TBD
22. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
23. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
24. Catalytic Converters Ordinance (J. Steiner) TBD
25. Historic Civic Center Frontage Design Options (Staff) TBD
26. Development of a I-15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) TBD
27. Options to Expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
28. Orange Heights Sidewalk Improvement Waiver (W. Speake) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is the Study Session Meeting of October 26, 2022. Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 9:34 p.m. in honor of three of his friends who have recently passed.
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