Wednesday, November 2, 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
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City Council Minutes - Final November 2, 2022
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 4:41 p.m. for the purpose listed below. Present were Mayor Speake, Council Member Casillas, Council Member Richins, and Council Member Steiner. Vice Mayor Daddario was present via video conference. Closed Session adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (1 or more cases) (Housing Accountability Act)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Possible initiation of litigation: (1 potential case)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 103-020-010, 103-020-011, 103-020-007
Negotiating Parties: FRONTAGE GROUP LLC; OXBOW PARTNERS; KIRKWOOD GROUP, LLC; SERFAS DEVELOPMENT, LLC, SHERMAN SHYH HUANG LEE AND MIN
LING LEE, TRUSTEES OF THE SHERMAN SHYH HUANG LEE FAMILY TRUST DATED JULY 19, 1984; GRACE ADORA HSU; ALICE TAMOURA LEE; CHI-YU KING AND BI-SHIA KING, TRUSTEES OF THE C + B TRUST, DATED AUGUST 12, 1991; PINECREST BADGER ASSOCIATES LLC; TAI-NAN WANG AND HSIU-MEI WANG;
MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTRY CLUB
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3. CITY COUNCIL/CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (WRF3 Lift Station Project)
4. Rollcall
Present: 5 - Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Jacque Casillas, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
INVOCATION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Bryan David Baldridge
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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bryan David Baldridge.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5. Recognitions: City of Corona Employee Recognition of 20 years of service.
City of Corona employees accepted their Recognitions.
6. Proclamation: Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
The Mayor proclaimed November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
7. Proclamation: National Diabetes Awareness Month.
Debbie George, Founder and CEO Ease T1D, and Michelle Thornburg, Co founder Ease T1D, accepted the Proclamation.
8. Presentation: FireSafe Corona Board.
Brian Young, Fire Chief, and Cindi Schmitz, Fire Marshal, introduced the FireSafe Corona Board.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that these 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 Committee of the Whole Meeting of October 12, 2022.
9. 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 19, 2022.
10. 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 Items 12 and 16, which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Acceptance of the State of California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Federal Grant Award.
11. This Agreement was approved.
Professional Service Agreement with RSG Inc. for technical support and analysis related to Rent Stabilization for Mobile Home Residents.
12. Anne Turner, Community Services Director, provided a staff report. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Turner and Jamie Raymond, Chief Deputy City Attorney, provided clarification.
The following residents addressed the Council in support of rent stabilization: Eugene Fizek, Lydia Heusner, Natalie Lara, Daniel Lara, Jayda Lara, Alicia Loomis, Frank Corney, Fauzia Rizvi, Steve Heusner, Joe Morgan, Madeline Paxton, and Matt Woody.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Change orders for Potable Water and Sewer Treatment Chemicals for Fiscal Year 2023.
13. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Purchase Order with Suez Water Technologies and Solutions for the preparation, packaging, and transportation of used membranes acquired from the City of Henderson, Nevada and the purchase of membrane cassette frames for Water Reclamation Facility No. 3.
14. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Maintenance/General Services Agreement for As-Needed Painting Services with Tony Painting, Inc.
15. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 34760 generally located at the south end of Malaga Street, in the Estate Residential Cluster of the Mountain Gate Specific Plan (APN 114-040-019).
16. The Council had inquiries and Joanne Coletta, Development and Planning Director, provided clarification.
Matt Woody, resident, addressed the Council regarding the proposed item.
Vice Mayor Daddario made a motion to approve a one-year extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 34760.
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Extension of Time be approved for a one-year extension. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner Creation of a new Capital Improvement Project and transferring funding for the demolition of the City Park pool, pool house, and abandoned water tank.
17. This Transfer of Funds was approved.
18. Fiscal Year 2023 Quarter 1 Budgetary Adjustments.
This Budgetary was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council regarding the upcoming 2022 Election.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with CalTrans and the Flood Control.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Request from Mayor Speake to explore possible revisions to the City’s Historic Resources Ordinance, Corona Municipal Code Chapter 17.63.
19. Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a staff report.
Richard Winn, Corona Historic Preservation Society, addressed the Council to express support for the creation of the formation of an Ad-Hoc Committee.
The Council provided staff with direction to present the item at a future Study Session Meeting.
Request from Mayor Speake to have the City Council consider waiving the construction of the missing sidewalk improvements on the south side of Orange Heights Lane between Main Street and Jasper Drive.
20. Roger Bradley, Assistant City Manager, and Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a staff report. Mayor Speake provided comments regarding the presentation.
Dale Ploung, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item.
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Ernie Salazar, property owner, addressed the Council to discuss the proposed item and provide clarification for the Council's inquiries.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Coletta provided clarification.
Council Member Richins made a motion to postpone this item to a future City Council Meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Administrative Report be continued to a future City Council Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Steiner, Speake, Daddario, Casillas, and Richins
21. Fiscal Year 2023 Quarter 1 Budget Update and Strategic Plan Progress Report Kim Sitton, Finance Director, Julie Kennicutt, Budget Manager, and Donna Finch, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a staff report. The Council had inquiries and Ms. Sitton, Ms. Kennicutt, and Ms. Finch, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns regarding the proposed item.
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 Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting of October 27, 2022.
22. Council Member Richins provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Western Programs Meeting of October 24, 2022.
23. Mayor Speake provided an update.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
Consideration of a support letter for S. 2981 and H.R. 3172, the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act.
24. The Council unanimously approved the support letter.
This City Council Member Report was approved.
25. Travel and other related expense reimbursements for Mayor Wes Speake.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this City Council Member Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Casillas provided a brief overview of her nomination as second Vice President for League of California Cities Regional Division and nomination as Chair for the Policy Committee for Community Service.
Council Member Richins provided a brief overview of Halloween at City Hall. He also recognized Don Fuller.
Council Member Steiner commended the following for their hard work: Council Member Casillas, Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, Rosalva Ureno, City Traffic Engineer, and Aaron Cox, Public Works.
Vice Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview of his meeting with a resident and ABC Hopes 10 year anniversary. He also announced Amber Waves of Grain Beer Festival on November 5, 2022.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview of the following: Congressional Forum, biking for Benjamin event, and Student Discovery Day. He also commended Anne Turner, Community Services Director, and staff for the tree planting in District 5. He announced Stagecoach Park Cleanup on November 12, 2022.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Enhanced Community Events Calendar (Staff) November 9, 2022
2. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (Staff) November 9, 2022
3. Summer Events (Staff) November 9, 2022
4. Secondhand Smoke as a Nuisance (W. Speake) November 9, 2022
5. Transit Comprehensive Operations Analysis (Staff) November 16, 2022
6. Anti-Camping Ordinance (Staff) November 16, 2022
7. Legislative Priorities Update (Staff) December/January
8. City Park Master Plan Kickoff (Staff) December/January
9. Heritage Room Update (Staff) December/January
10. Utilities Operational Audit Update (Staff) December/January
11. Parking Enforcement Update (Staff) January/February
12. Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) January/February
13. Branding Update (Staff) January/February
14. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) February/March
15. CIP Priorities Check-in (Staff) February/March
16. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) March/April
17. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) TBD
18. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
19. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) 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) TBD
24. Cal Cities Membership (T. Richins) TBD
25. Interfund Loan Agreement LMD 84-2 Zone 19 (Staff) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is the Committee of the Whole of November 9, 2022. Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m. in honor of his friend who has recently passed.
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