Wednesday, December 14, 2022
City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
Council Board Room 4:00 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
Committee of the Whole Minutes - Draft
Committee of the Whole Minutes - Draft December 14, 2022 Rollcall
Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Jacque Casillas, Jim Steiner, Tom Richins
Present: 2 - Tony Daddario and Tom Richins
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Casillas.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Speake called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Small Business Grants.
Jessica Gonzales, Economic Development Director, and Amanda Wicker, Economic Development Administrator, introduced the item and provided an overview of the following: Small Business Grants, Agenda, Back Ground, Proposed Programs, funding Allocations, Program Requirements, Proposed Partner, and Grantee Selection Options.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Gonzales and Ms. Wicker provided clarification.
2. Heritage Room Renovation Update.
Anne Turner, Community Development Director, introduced the item and provided an overview of the following: Heritage Room Renovation Update, Project Schedule, Progress Update, Current Floor Plan by Use, Proposed Floor Plan by Use, Floor Plan Options, Heritage Room CIP Renovation Options, and Renovation Options Comparison.
The Council had comments and inquiries. Ms. Turner provided clarification.
The Council unanimously agreed with Option 2.
3. City Park Master Plan Update with RJM.
Anne Turner, Community Services Director, introduced the item and Moses Cortez, Facilities, Parks and Trails Manager, provided an overview highlighting the following:
Corona City Park Master Plan, Community Outreach, Process and Timelines, Community Voice, Amenities, City Park today, Endless Possibilities and What is Next.
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Committee of the Whole Minutes - Draft December 14, 2022 The Council provided comments.
4. Utilities Audit Update & Upcoming Rate Study.
Katie Hockett, Assistant Director of Utilities, introduced the item and provided an overview of the following: Utilities Audit Update and Upcoming Rate Study, Timeline, Audit Recommendations, Immediate (0-6 Months), Short Term (6-12 Months), Short Term (6-12 Months), Long Term (1-3 Years), Cost drivers (Fiscal Year 2018-2022), Rate Study, and Next Steps.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Tom Moody, Utilities General Manager, and Ms. Hockett provided clarification.
5. 2023 Legislative Advocacy Program Update.
Denzel Maxwell, Assistant to the City Manager, provided an overview of the following:
2023 Legislative Advocacy Program Update, Annual Legislative Process at a Glance, 2023 Legislative Platform, 2023 Financial Priorities, Financial Priorities Additions, 2023 Financial Priorities Funded, 2022 State Wins, New for 2023 Ranking Financial Priorities, Priority Ranking Community Services, Priority Ranking Public Safety, Priority Ranking Public Utility, Priority Ranking Transportation, City Sponsored Legislation, Legislative Roadmap, Potential City Sponsored Legislation's, Potential City Sponsored Legislation Request, 2023 Legislative Outlook, and 2023 Legislative Opportunities.
The Council provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is the Special meeting on December 14, 2022. Mayor Speake adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m.
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