Wednesday, January 4, 2023
City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
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
Tony Daddario, Mayor
Tom Richins, Vice Mayor
Jacque Casillas, Council Member
Wes Speake, Council Member
Jim Steiner, Council Member
City Council Meeting Final Agenda
City Council City Council Meeting Final January 4, 2023 Agenda
The City Council meeting of January 4, 2023, will be conducted in person. Members may attend in person or remotely. To participate remotely, please use the following link:
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CITY COUNCIL
INVOCATION
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
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PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: National Mentoring Month.
MEETING MINUTES
2. MINUTES - 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 December 7, 2022.
3. MINUTES - 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 December 14, 2022.
4. MINUTES - 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 Special Meeting of December 14, 2022.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports or documents covering previous City Council action. The items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion.
With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council Member or any person in attendance may request that an item be removed for further consideration.
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5. FINANCIAL REPORT - 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 October 2022.
6. FINANCIAL REPORT - 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 October 2022.
7. LEGISLATIVE MATTER - SECOND READING - City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 3356, second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, California, amending Corona Municipal Code Section 3.02.080 to establish a 50% reduction of building, planning, and development service fees for Nonprofit Organizations, adding Section
3.02.090 to establish a 50% reduction for plan check and permit/inspection fees for single-family infill residential development within the Downtown Specific Plan, and making certain other non-substantive clarifications.
8. LEGISLATIVE MATTER - SECOND READING - City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 3358, second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, California, amending Chapter 3.08 of the Corona Municipal Code to increase the alternative procedure amount in compliance with state law, make certain other changes to the award criteria and award authority for maintenance and general services, and revise the publication requirements for non-public projects.
9. LEGISLATIVE MATTER - SECOND READING - City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 3359, second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, California, setting commercial cannabis tax rates.
10. AGREEMENT - Easement Agreement with the Army Corp of Engineers for Water Reclamation Facility No. 1 located at 2205 Railroad Street.
That the:
a. City Council approve an Easement Agreement By and Between the City of Corona and Army Corp of Engineers for the lease of property located at 2205 Railroad Street.
b. City Council create a new Capital Project titled Water Reclamation Facility 1 Lease and authorize an appropriation of $2,453,000 from the Sewer Utility Fund 572 to the newly created project.
c. City Council authorize payments according to the program schedule. d. Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
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11. BID & PURCHASE - Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Flock Group Inc. for the Fixed Automated License Plate Reader Project.
That the City Council:
a. Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Flock Group Inc. to extend the term through June 30, 2025. b. Approve the Flock Group Inc. Additional Services Agreement. c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for a total contract amount of $562,283.00.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Flock Group Inc.
Additional Services Agreement.
e. Authorize an additional appropriation of $14,200 to the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget from the Measure X Reserves, Fund 120. f. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue annual purchase orders to Flock Group Inc. in the amount of $164,200 for Fiscal Year 2023, and $153,000 each for Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025.
g. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue change orders up to the amount authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(I), which is equivalent to 10% or $15,300 annually through June 30, 2025.
12. BID & PURCHASE - Professional Services Agreement with PBK Architects, Inc. for the Fire Station Rebuild Project No. 2022-04.
That the City Council:
a. Award Request for Proposals 23-012AC for professional design and engineering services for the Fire Station Rebuild Project No. 2022-04 to PBK Architects, Inc. (PBK) of Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
b. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with PBK for a total amount not to exceed $792,000.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with PBK for a term of January 4, 2023, through December 31, 2026, in the amount of $792,000.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to 10% or $79,200 as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(I).
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e. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to PBK in the amount of $792,000.
13. BID & PURCHASE - Authorize the purchase of a police mobile command vehicle from Braun NW, Inc.
That the City Council:
a. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Braun NW, Inc. of Chehalis, Washington in the amount of $351,194.46, to purchase a North Star 197-5 Mobile Command Vehicle.
b. Make a determination, under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(C), that competitive bidding has been satisfied based upon the reasons provided in "Basis for Determination of Competitive Bidding" section of this report. c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, amendments, and change orders up to 10%, or $35,119.46 of the original contract amount as provided by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.080(I).
14. BID & PURCHASE - Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Pure Technologies U.S Inc. dba Wachs Water Services for Water Valve Assessment Services.
That the:
a. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Pure Technologies U.S Inc. dba Wachs Water Services in the amount of $550,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending June 30, 2025, with one optional two-year renewal.
b. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders and amendments up to 10% of total contract cost or $55,000 as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.060(J).
c. City Council make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.140(C) that competitive bidding has been satisfied for the reasons provided in the “Basis of Determination of Competitive Bidding” section of this report. d. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Pure Technologies U.S Inc. dba Wachs Water Services in the amount of $550,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending June 30, 2025, with one optional two-year renewal.
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e. Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
15. RELEASE OF SECURITY - Release of grading and improvement security posted by Foothill Parkway Shopping Plaza LLC for Parcel Map 36311 located on the north side of Foothill Parkway and west of Interstate 15.
That the City Council:
a. Accept the public water and sewer improvements associated with Parcel Map 36311.
b. Retain twenty-five percent (25%) of the Faithful Performance Security for one year beyond the acceptance of the improvements as security for repair and replacement of any improvements that fail to meet City standards at the end of the one-year period. (Bond No. PB03138603247).
c. Retain the Labor and Material Security for six months beyond the acceptance of the improvements and automatically release the security, unless claims are filed. (Bond No. PB03138603247).
d. Release the Grading and Erosion Control Securities (Bond No. PB03138603479 and Receipt No. DEP16-0178).
e. Find this action to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).
16. RESOLUTION - Resolution approving the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans, including Resolution No. 2022-119, to implement negotiated salary range increases per the City of Corona’s Collective Bargaining Agreements and Resolutions.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-001, approving the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans, including Resolution No. 2022-119, effective December 7, 2022.
17. RESOLUTION - Resolution declaring 0.24 acres of excess former City right-of-way exempt surplus land.
That the City Council adopt Resolution 2023-003, declaring that the 0.24 acres of former street right-of-way adjacent to 325 S. Main Street is exempt surplus land and is no longer necessary for the City’s use.
18. POLICY - 2023 Legislative Platform and Financial Priorities That the City Council adopt the 2023 Legislative Platform and Financial Priorities.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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Persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to state their name and city of residence for the record.
This portion of the agenda is intended for general public comment only, which means it is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. The City Council will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your comments brief. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
This portion of the agenda is for advertised public hearing items where formal public testimony on each individual item is accepted prior to City Council action.
19. PUBLIC HEARING - CUPM2020-0004: An appeal of the Planning and Housing Commission’s denial of an application to modify Conditional Use Permit 15-005, to increase the height of an existing wireless telecommunications facility, designed as a faux pine tree, from 60 feet to 75 feet. The facility is located at 638 Collett Avenue in Cresta Verde Park within the Northeast Corona Specific Plan.
That the City Council:
a. Uphold the Planning and Housing Commission’s denial of CUPM2020-004, a conditional use permit modification to increase the height of an existing telecommunications facility from 60 feet to 75 feet located at 638 Collett Avenue in the Park Zone of the Northeast Corona Specific Plan. b. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-002 denying CUPM2020-0004.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
This portion of the agenda is for Council discussion and action on staff reports and new topics that may not be routine status reports, or documents covering previous City Council action.
20. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT - Request from Vice Mayor Richins and Council Member Steiner to consider holding the Committee of the Whole and Study Session meetings on the first and third Wednesday of the month, respectively.
That the City Council provide staff with direction on whether to revise the monthly meeting schedule by holding Committee of Whole meetings on the first Wednesday of each month, and any Study Sessions on the third Wednesday of each month.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
This portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
This portion of the agenda lists items from Commissions and Boards.
A) Library Board of Trustees
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B) Planning & Housing Commission
21. PLANNING & HOUSING COMMISSION REPORT - Precise Plan 2022-0002 to review the site plan, architecture, landscaping, and fencing associated with the development of 118 residential condominium units and two private parks located southeast of Bedford Canyon Road, west of Interstate 15, in the Medium Density Residential, Parks and Open Space designations within the Arantine Hills Specific Plan.
That the City Council:
a. Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting PP2022-0002, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval, and find that no additional environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is necessary because there are no changes to the project as analyzed under the certified Arantine Hills Specific Plan EIR, Supplemental EIRs and Addendum, and all the criteria and circumstances that would require further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15162(a) do not exist.
OR
b. Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
22. PLANNING & HOUSING COMMISSION REPORT - Tentative Tract Map 38277 to subdivide 34.27 acres into 13 numbered lots and 19 lettered lots for residential condominium purposes for the development 118 residential units, private streets, open space, and private parks in the Medium Density Residential, Parks, and Open Space designations of the Arantine Hills Specific Plan located southeast of Bedford Canyon Road, west of Interstate 15.
That the City Council:
a. Approve TTM 38277 subject to the findings and conditions as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
b. Find that no additional environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is necessary in connection with the approval of TTM 38277 because there are no changes to the project as analyzed under the certified Arantine Hills Specific Plan EIR, Supplemental EIRs and Addendum, and all the criteria and circumstances that would require further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15162(a) do not exist.
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23. PLANNING & HOUSING COMMISSION REPORT - Conditional Use Permit 2021-0002 to establish a wireless telecommunications facility designed as a 60-foot high faux eucalyptus tree within the Riverside County Oak Street Basin located at the northeast corner of Chase Drive and Mangular Avenue in the Primary Flood Plain Combining (FP-1) Zone.
That the City Council:
a. Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting CUP2021-0002 and find the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan adopted for the project was prepared pursuant to Sections 15070 through 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
OR
b. Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
24. PLANNING & HOUSING COMMISSION REPORT - Conditional Use Permit 2022-0008 to operate a 7,856 square foot Sports Training/Performance Enhancement Facility at 2410 Wardlow Road, Suite 104, in the Westgate Specific Plan (SP87-1).
That the City Council:
a. Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting CUP2022-0008 and find the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
OR
b. Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
D) Regional Meetings
25. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Council Member Jacque Casillas on I-REN Meeting of December 13, 2022.
26. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Council Member Jim Steiner on the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting of December 15, 2022.
27. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Vice Mayor Tom Richins on the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) Meeting of December 15, 2022.
28. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Mayor Tony Daddario on the Riverside County Mayor’s Meeting of December 21, 2022.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
29. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT - 2023 City Council Meetings.
30. APPOINTMENT - Appointments to Regional Boards and Commissions.
31. APPOINTMENT - Reappointment to the Library Board of Trustees.
32. APPOINTMENT - Reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
33. APPOINTMENT - Reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
34. APPOINTMENT - Reappointment to the Planning and Housing Commission.
35. APPOINTMENT - Reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
36. APPOINTMENT - Reappointment to the Planning and Housing Commission.
37. APPOINTMENT - Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees.
38. APPOINTMENT - Reappointment to the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This portion of the agenda is for items requested by the Mayor or Council Members for consideration at a future meeting. No immediate action is taken on Future Agenda items; this section serves to highlight topics that will be considered at upcoming meetings. Council action on items that have appeared in this section takes place under Administrative Reports, when accompanied by a staff report.
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1. Parking Enforcement Update (Staff) January 11, 2023
2. Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) January 11, 2023
3. Branding Update (Staff) January/February
4. Anti-Camping Ordinance Revisions January/February
5. Cal Cities Membership (T. Richins) January/February
6. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) February/March
7. CIP Priorities Check-in (Staff) February/March
8. Historic Resources Ordinance Update (W. Speake) February/March
9. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) March/April
10. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) TBD
11. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
12. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
13. Catalytic Converters Ordinance (J. Steiner) TBD
14. Historic Civic Center Frontage Design Options (Staff) TBD
15. Development of a I-15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) TBD
16. Options to Expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona/Corona Public Financing Authority/Corona Utility Authority/Corona Housing Authority is scheduled for Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 4:30 P.M. or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda for closed session items in the City Council Board Room followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda in the City Council Chambers.
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