Wednesday, November 16, 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 November 16, 2022
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose listed below. Present were Mayor Speake, Vice Mayor Daddario, Council Member Casillas, Council Member Richins, and Council Member Steiner. Mayor Speake recused himself from Item 3.
Closed Session adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 117-191-011 (725 S Main St)
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: 99 CENTS ONLY STORES LLC
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (1 or more cases)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Douglas Heath v. City of Corona
WCAB Case Numbers: ADJ10705055, ADJ10705056, ADJ12902714
4. INVOCATION
The Invocation was led by James Ward.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Casillas.
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CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5. Recognitions: City of Corona Employee Recognition of 25, 30, and 35 years of service.
City of Corona employees accepted their Recognitions.
6. Recognition: 100 Anniversary - Corona Rotary Club.
Dean Seif, President of Corona Rotary Club, and members, accepted the Recognition.
7. Recognition: Citizen’s Academy.
Members of the Citizens Academy accepted the Recognition.
8. Proclamation: Small Business Saturday.
Guido Totaro, Pampa Empanadas, accepted the Proclamation.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, 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 Study Session Meeting of October 26, 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 November 2, 2022.
10. 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 September 2022.
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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 September 2022.
12. This Financial Report was received and filed.
Expansion of the Wildland Protection Agreement between the City of Corona and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
13. This Agreement was approved.
Issuance of a Purchase Order to Ovivo USA LLC for Water Reclamation Facility 1 Digester No. 2 Dome Cover Replacement.
14. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
15. Professional Services Agreement for Arc Flash Study with Commonwealth Associates.
This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Release of the grading security posted by Griffco Land, LLC, for Parcel 4 of Parcel Map 37070 for the Terrano Apartments located at 2804 Fashion Drive.
16. This Release of Security was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Palbinder Badesha, Corona Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council to congratulate Mayor Speake, Council Member Casillas, and Council Member Steiner on their reelection.
Sara Archuleta, resident, addressed the Council to express her concern with the recent law enforcement training at Foothill Elementary.
The following residents addressed the Council to express concerns with paving on Liberty Avenue: Jennifer Hernandez, Mary Gehley, and Connie Adams.
Marissa Herrera, resident, addressed the Council to commended each Council Member for all their hard work.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to congratulate Mayor Speake, Council Member Casillas, and Council Member Steiner on their reelection. He also expressed his concerns with paving on Liberty Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Ordinance amending various chapters within Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code and adopting by reference the 2022 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24).
17. A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Legislative Matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Speake, Daddario, Casillas, Richins, and Steiner 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 November 7, 2022.
18. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
Update from Vice Mayor Tony Daddario on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Meeting of November 7, 2022.
19. Vice Mayor Daddario provided an update.
Update from Mayor Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting of November 9, 2022.
20. Council Member Steiner attended the RCTC meeting on behalf of Mayor Speake and provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Casillas provided a brief overview of the League of California Cities Riverside County Division meeting.
Council Member Richins provided a brief overview of the following: Mayor's Youth Council Town Hall meeting, City Park history, and the recent law enforcement training at Foothill Elementary.
Council Member Steiner provided comments regarding the paving on Liberty Avenue.
Vice Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview of the Joe Dominguez Veterans Day celebration and Amber Waves of Grain Festival.
Mayor Speake provided a brief overview of the following: John Zickefoose's retirement, Corona Chamber of Commerce Salute to the Military event, Veterans Day at Valencia Terrace, Post 742 Veterans Day Remembrance and Celebration Dinner, Mayor's Youth Council Town Hall meeting, Veterans Day Car Show, the recognition in memory of Tariq Shamma, and the Main Street closure. He announced the City Park pop up event on November 19, 2022. He also expressed his gratitude during this Thanksgiving holiday.
Advance Travel Request for Council Member Jacque Casillas to attend 2022 League of California Cities Leaders Workshop.
21. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Steiner, 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
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1. COTW and Study Session Schedule (J. Steiner and T. Richins) December 7, 2022
2. City Park Master Plan Kickoff (Staff) December 14, 2022
3. Heritage Room Update (Staff) December14, 2022
4. Utilities Operational Audit Update (Staff) December14, 2022
5. Legislative Priorities Update (Staff) December14, 2022
6. Parking Enforcement Update (Staff) January/February
7. Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) January/February
8. Branding Update (Staff) January/February
9. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) February/March
10. CIP Priorities Check-in (Staff) February/March
11. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) March/April
12. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) TBD
13. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
14. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
15. Catalytic Converters Ordinance (J. Steiner) TBD
16. Historic Civic Center Frontage Design Options (Staff) TBD
17. Development of a I-15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) TBD
18. Options to Expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
19. Cal Cities Membership (T. Richins) TBD
20. Interfund Loan Agreement LMD 84-2 Zone 19 (Staff) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is December 7, 2022. Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
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