Wednesday, January 18, 2023
City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
Closed Session Council Board Room 5:30 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
Tony Daddario, Mayor
Tom Richins, Vice Mayor
Jacque Casillas, Council Member
Wes Speake, Council Member
Jim Steiner, Council Member
City Council Minutes - Final
City Council Minutes - Final January 18, 2023
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose listed below. Present were Mayor Daddario, Vice Mayor Richins, Council Member Casillas, Council Member Speake, and Council Member Steiner. Closed Session adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 118-270-049
Agency negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Ken Calvert, Member of the U.S House of Representatives Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Corona v. Carsten Co., LLC, et al.
Case Number: Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC2004209
2. Rollcall
Present: 5 - Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Jim Steiner
INVOCATION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Richins.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Daddario called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
None.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Speake, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
3. Approval of Minutes for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment City of Corona Page 1 Printed on 2/2/2023
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Agency of the City of Corona, Corona Public Financing Authority, Corona Utility Authority, Corona Housing Authority City Council Meeting of January 4, 2023.
These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Speake, that the Consent Calendar be approved with the exception of Item 7, which was voted on separately.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, 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 November 2022.
4. 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 November 2022.
5. This Financial Report was received and filed.
Professional Services Agreement with Spicer Consulting Group, LLC for annual tax roll billing and special tax consulting services.
6. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
Accept and appropriate $2,000,000 in State grant funds for Phase II of the Griffin Park renovation project.
7. Council Member Casillas provided comments regarding the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Vice Mayor Rinchins, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns and inquiries regarding the 91 and 71 freeway construction. Council Member Speake provided clarification.
Lea Petersen, Southern California Gas Company, addressed the Council regarding Corona resident's natural gas bill.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Request from City Council Member Richins to receive an update on the paving requirement for Liberty Avenue in the unincorporated area of Riverside County in conjunction with the Latitude Business Park development located at the northwest corner of Tom Barnes Street and Temescal Canyon Road.
8. Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a report.
The following residents provided comments regarding the proposed item: Joe Morgan and Jennifer Hernandez.
Loretta Ward, resident, addressed the Council to express her concerns regarding the proposed item.
Vice Mayor Richins had inquiries and the applicant provided clarification.
The Council provided comments.
This Administrative Report was received and filed.
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
None.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
D) Regional Meetings
None.
Update from Council Member Wes Speake on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation Committee Meeting of January 5, 2023.
9. Council Member Speake provided an update.
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Update from Council Member Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) General Meeting & 15 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting of January 11, 2023.
10. Council Member Speake provided an update.
Update from Council Member Wes Speake on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Resilience and Conservation Subcommittee Meeting of January 16, 2023.
11. There was no update as the meeting was cancelled.
Update from Mayor Tony Daddario on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Meeting of January 9, 2023.
12. Mayor Daddario provided an update.
Update from Mayor Tony Daddario on the Riverside County Mayor’s Meeting of January 12, 2023.
13. Mayor Daddario provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake provided a brief overview on the following: Assembly Bill 6, Assembly Bill 7, Assembly Bill 4 and his recycle from home experience. He announced the following: McKinley Grade Separation meeting on January 4, 2023, Chambers of Commerce Installation and Awards Gala on January 26, 2023, and the 71/91 freeway project on January 19, 2023. He also encouraged the residents to use See-Click-Fix.
Council Member Steiner acknowledged the passing of Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy, Darnell Calhoun.
Mayor Darddario announced details on his future town hall meetings. He also acknowledged the passing of Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy, Darnell Calhoun.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Parking Enforcement Update (Staff) February 1, 2023
2. Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) February 1, 2023
3. Cal Cities Membership (T. Richins) February 1, 2023
4. Solve the Water Crisis Update (Staff) February 1, 2023
5. Branding Update (Staff) February/March
6. Anti-Camping Ordinance Revisions February/March
7. CIP Priorities Check-in (Staff) February/March
8. Catalytic Converters Ordinance (J. Steiner) February/March
9. Surplus 725 S Main Street (Staff) February/March
10. Strategic Plan Implementation (Staff) March/April
11. Annual Goal Setting (Staff) March/April
12. Financial Health Metrics (Staff) March/April
13. ARPA Update (Staff) March/April
14. Fiscal Year 2024 Revenue Projections (Staff) March/April
15. UAS Program (Staff) March/April
16. Body Worn Camera Project (Staff) March/April
17. Sidewalk Repair Program (Staff) March/April
18. Service Level Changes (Staff) March/April
19. Fiscal Year 2024 Draft CIP (Staff) March/April
20. Expenditures and General Fund Financial Forecast (Staff) March/April
21. Measure Investment Plan X Plan (Staff) March/April
22. Street Sign Replacement Program (Staff) March/April
23. Water Rate Study (Staff) March/April
24. Purchase Update (Staff) March/April
25. LMD Update (Staff) March/April
26. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) March/April
27. Historic Resources Ordinance Update (W. Speake) April/May
28. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) April/May
29. Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) April/May
30. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) TBD
31. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
32. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
33. Historic Civic Center Frontage Design Options (Staff) TBD
34. Development of a I-15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) TBD
35. Small Business Grant Program Guidelines (Staff) TBD
36. Options to Expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on February 1, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. in honor of Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy, Darnell Calhoun.
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