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
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Rollcall
Present: 5 - Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Wes Speake, and Jacque Casillas
CITY COUNCIL
INVOCATION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Speake.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Daddario called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: National Mentoring Month.
Marina Uriarte, Big Brothers Big sisters, accepted the Proclamation.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Steiner, Speake, and Casillas 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.
2. 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 Committee of the Whole Meeting of December 14, 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 Special Meeting of December 14, 2022.
4. These Minutes were approved.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that the Consent Calendar be approved with the exception of Items 10 through 12, which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Steiner, Speake, and Casillas 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.
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 October 2022.
6. This Financial Report was received and filed.
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.
7. This Ordinance was adopted.
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.
8. This Ordinance was adopted.
City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 3359, second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, California, setting commercial cannabis tax rates.
9. This Ordinance was adopted.
Easement Agreement with the Army Corp of Engineers for Water Reclamation Facility No. 1 located at 2205 Railroad Street.
10. Council Member Speake had inquiries and Tom Moody, Director of Utilities, provided clarification.
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Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Steiner, Speake, and Casillas Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Flock Group Inc. for the Fixed Automated License Plate Reader Project.
11. Council Member Speake had inquiries and Robert Newman, Police Chief, provided clarification.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Bid & Purchase be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Steiner, Speake, and Casillas Professional Services Agreement with PBK Architects, Inc. for the Fire Station Rebuild Project No. 2022-04.
12. Council Member Speake had inquiries and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
The following residents addressed the Council to express concerns with the proposed item: Joe Morgan and Tony Findloi.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Mayor Daddario, that this Bid & Purchase be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Steiner, Speake, and Casillas
13. Authorize the purchase of a police mobile command vehicle from Braun NW, Inc.
This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Pure Technologies U.S Inc. dba Wachs Water Services for Water Valve Assessment Services.
14. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
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.
15. This Release of Security was approved.
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.
16. This Resolution was adopted.
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Resolution declaring 0.24 acres of excess former City right-of-way exempt surplus land.
17. This Resolution was adopted.
18. 2023 Legislative Platform and Financial Priorities
This Policy was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Madeline Paxten, resident, addressed the Council to extend Council Member Steiner her condolences. She also announced Corona is one of America's top 10 happiest places.
Steven Gerard, citizen, addressed the Council regarding Pro Life and Pro Choice.
Tony Findloi, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns regarding request for proposal's.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council regarding the agenda item process.
Joe Morgan, resident, thanked Community Services for their help with See-Click-Fix.
He also extended his condolences to Council Member Steiner.
John Ding, Field Representative, addressed the Council to introduce himself for California's 39th District representative Young Kim.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.
19. Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a report on the proposed item. Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was one correspondence received regarding the Public Hearing.
The Council provided comments regarding the proposed item.
The following residents addressed the Council to express concerns with the proposed item: Joe Morgan, Don Fuller, and Thomas Pitt.
Eli Acevedo, Smart Link, addressed the Council to express support with the proposed item.
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Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Steiner, Speake, and Casillas
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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.
20. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, provided a report.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item.
The Council provided comments and staff direction to pilot 3 months of Option 1.
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Mayor Daddario, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Daddario, Richins, and Steiner
Nay: 2 - Speake, and Casillas
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Library Board of Trustees
None.
B) Planning & Housing Commission
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.
21. Fred Myers, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the proposed item.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Brian Milich, applicant, provided clarification.
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The Council Took No Action.
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.
22. A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Planning & Housing Commission Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Steiner, Speake, and Casillas 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.
23. The Council Took No Action.
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).
24. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the proposed item.
Council Member Speake had inquiries and Joanne Colleta, Planning and Development Director, provided clarification.
The Council Took No Action.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
D) Regional Meetings
Update from Council Member Jacque Casillas on I-REN Meeting of December 13, 2022.
25. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
Update from Council Member Jim Steiner on the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting of December 15, 2022.
26. Council Member Steiner provided an update.
Update from Vice Mayor Tom Richins on the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) Meeting of December 15, 2022.
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Vice Mayor Richins provided an update.
Update from Mayor Tony Daddario on the Riverside County Mayor’s Meeting of December 21, 2022.
28. Mayor Daddario provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided an update on the future agenda items.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake acknowledged being appointed to the California League of Cities, Western Riverside Council, and the Transportation Committee. He also congratulated Riverside County Sheriff Bianco for his swearing-in ceremony.
Council Member Steiner acknowledged the passing of Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy, Isaiah Cordero.
Vice Mayor Richins congratulated Mayor Daddario on his first meeting as Mayor.
Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview on the Governor's State of Emergency.
29. 2023 City Council Meetings.
Mayor Daddario announced the 2022 City Council meetings.
30. Appointments to Regional Boards and Commissions.
Mayor Daddario announced there were no change to the appointees for Regional Boards and Commissions.
31. Reappointment to the Library Board of Trustees.
Vice Mayor Richins appointed Cherise Mote to the Library Board of Trustees.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Speake, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Appointment be approved. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, took a roll call vote. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Steiner, Speake, and Casillas
32. Reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Council Member Casillas reappointed Dominick Verrette to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Appointment be approved. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, took a roll call vote. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Steiner, Speake, and Casillas
33. Reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The Council provided comments commending all reappointed Commissioner's and Trustee's.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to commend Craig Siqueland, Planning and Housing Chair, Karen Alexander, Planning and Housing Commissioner, and Michele Wentworth, Parks and Recreation Chair, for all their hard work.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Speake, that Items 33 through 37 for Appointments be approved. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, took a roll call vote.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Steiner, Speake, and Casillas
34. Reappointment to the Planning and Housing Commission.
This Appointment was approved.
35. Reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
This Appointment was approved.
36. Reappointment to the Planning and Housing Commission.
This Appointment was approved.
37. Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees.
This Appointment was approved.
38. Reappointment to the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Appointment be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Steiner, Speake, and Casillas
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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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 scheduled meeting of the Council is on January 18, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. in honor of Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy, Isaiah Cordero.
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