Wednesday, February 1, 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 - Draft
City Council Minutes - Draft February 1, 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 6:05 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Corona v. BPL LLC, et al.
Case Number: Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2000693
1. 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 Khai Tran from Boy Scout Troop 332.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Daddario called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
None.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, 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 City Council Meeting of January 18, 2023.
2. These Minutes were approved.
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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 January 18, 2023.
3. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Consent Calendar be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner Approval of the Public Improvement Agreement, Survey Monumentation Agreement and Final Tract Map 35851 located on the north side of Corona Avenue and west of Interstate 15.
4. This Agreement was approved.
5. Fiscal Year 2023 Quarter 2 Budgetary Adjustments.
This Budgetary was approved.
6. Fiscal Year 2023 Pension Stabilization Trust Contribution This Budgetary was approved.
Resolution amending Section VI(A)(3) of the rules and regulations for permitting commercial cannabis businesses.
7. This Resolution was adopted.
Resolution declaring the City’s intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) and adopting a map of the area proposed to be annexed thereto (Annexation No. 34).
8. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following residents addressed the Council to express concerns with the 91 freeway closure: Don Fuller and Joe Morgan.
Leslie Jones, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with mail theft in his neighborhood.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9. Fiscal Year 2023 Quarter 2 Budget Update and Strategic Plan Progress Report Julie Kennicutt, Budget Manager, and Donna Finch, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a report. The Council provided comments.
Request from Vice Mayor Richins for a review of the City's League of California Cities Membership.
10. Denzel Maxwell, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a report. The Council discussed the item and had inquiries. Mr. Maxwell provided clarification.
The Council provided staff with direction.
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
11. Update from Council Member Jacque Casillas on I-REN Meeting of January 17, 2023.
Council Member Casillas provided an update.
Update from Council Member Wes Speake on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Resilience and Conservation Subcommittee Meeting of January 23, 2023.
12. Council Member Speake provided an update.
Update from Council Member Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Western Programs Meeting of January 23, 2023.
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Council Member Speake provided an update.
Update from Council Member Wes Speake on the League of California Cities (LOCC) Transportation Committee Meeting of January 27, 2023.
14. Council Member Speake provided an update.
Update from Council Member Jim Steiner on the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting of January 26, 2023.
15. Council Member Steiner provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, recognized city staff, leadership team and the Council for their roles in the quarterly improvements. He addressed the freeway closures by Riverside County Transportation Commission and offered an apology for the inconvenience it caused residents.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake provided a brief overview of the following: 91 freeway closure, Roll-Em-Up Taquitos ribbon cutting event, and Spin 22 Ribbon Cutting event.
He commended the Police Department. He also congratulated Maryanne and Tom Sherman whose son received a general star.
Council Member Casillas provided comments on the 91 freeway closure.
Vice Mayor Richins provided comments on the 91 freeway closure and the California League of Cities item.
Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview on the following: Chambers of Commerce Installation and Awards Gala, Happiest Ours Wine and Spirits new business of the year award, Southern California Mayors Conference, Spin 22 Ribbon Cutting event, the Grotto Menswear Grand Opening, and Riverside County Deputy Isaiah Cordero memorial. He also commended the Library efficiency with passports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Branding Update (Staff) February 15, 2023
2. CIP Priorities Check-in (Staff) February 15, 2023
3. Anti-Camping Ordinance Revisions March/April
4. Catalytic Converters Ordinance (J. Steiner) March/April
5. Surplus 725 S Main Street (Staff) March/April
6. Economic Development Update (Staff) March/April
7. Solve the Water Crisis Update (Staff) March/April
8. Park Ranger Program (Staff)March/April
9. Strategic Plan Implementation (Staff) March/April
10. Annual Goal Setting (Staff) March/April
11. Financial Health Metrics (Staff) March/April
12. ARPA Update (Staff) March/April
13. Fiscal Year 2024 Revenue Projections (Staff) March/April
14. UAS Program (Staff) March/April
15. Body Worn Camera Project (Staff) March/April
16. Sidewalk Repair Program (Staff) March/April
17. Service Level Changes (Staff) March/April
18. Fiscal Year 2024 Draft CIP (Staff) March/April
19. Expenditures and General Fund Financial Forecast (Staff) March/April
20. Measure Investment Plan X Plan (Staff) March/April
21. Street Sign Replacement Program (Staff) March/April
22. Utilities Rate Study (Staff) March/April
23. Purchasing Update (Staff) March/April
24. LMD Update (Staff) March/April
25. SB1439 Conflict Verification (W. Speake) March/April
26. Historic Resources Ordinance Update (W. Speake) April/May
27. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) April/May
28. Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) April/May
29. Lending Policy for Historic Items for City Facilities (W. Speake) April/May
30. Implementation of SB6 and AB2011 (Staff) April/May
31. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) April/May
32. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) TBD
33. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
34. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
35. Historic Civic Center Frontage Design Options (Staff) TBD
36. Development of a I-15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) TBD
37. Small Business Grant Program Guidelines (Staff) TBD
38. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
39. Comprehensive Transit Analysis (Staff) TBD
40. Options to Expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on February 15, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
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