Wednesday, April 5, 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
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CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:40 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Daddario, Vice Mayor Richins, Council Member Casillas, and Council Member Speake. Council Member Steiner was absent. Closed Session adjourned at 6:28 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: OFF BROADWAY CORONA THEATER
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
(WRF3 LIFT STATION PROJECT)
2. Rollcall
Present: 4 - Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Jacque Casillas, and Wes Speake
Absent: 1 - Jim Steiner
INVOCATION
The Invocation was led by Pastor Shannon Scott from Grace Baptist Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Casillas.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Daddario called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3. PROCLAMATION: DONATE LIFE MONTH
Rita Jackson, One Legacy Ambassador, accepted the Proclamation.
4. RECOGNITION: WINNERS OF THE CORONA FAST-PITCH COMPETITION City of Corona Page 1
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The Greater Corona Area Fast Pitch winners accepted the Recognition.
5. PRESENTATION: MCKINLEY STREET GRADE SEPARATION UPDATE Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, Joshua Cosper, Engineer, Mark Thomas, Engineer, and Ashley Zaragota, Economic Development Administrator, shared an update. Council Member Speake and Council Member Casillas had inquiries, Mr.
Khamphou provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council with concerns regarding the update.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Mayor Daddario, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Speake
Absent: 1 - 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 STUDY SESSION OF MARCH 15, 2023
6. 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2023
7. These Minutes were approved.
The following item was moved out of order.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ahsan Baseer, resident, addressed the Council to invite them to the upcoming Annual Ramadan Interfaith Iftar & Dinner on Sunday, April 16, 2023.
Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council to thank them for their service, acknowledged staff and the resources Corona offers for citizen participation.
Dena Lepe, resident, addressed the Council and expressed her concerns with a short term rental in her neighborhood.
Marty Wolesky, resident, addressed the Council and expressed his concerns with a short term rental in his neighborhood.
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Michael Kersey, resident, addressed the Council and expressed his concerns with not receiving a return call from City departments.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to thank Code Enforcement for their response to a neighbor's request, and expressed concerns with the Kaiser Solar Project.
Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, read two written comments that expressed concern with a short term rental in their neighborhood.They will be filed with the Meeting Minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Consent Calendar be approved with the exception of items 9 & 14 which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Speake
Absent: 1 - Steiner
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS – SECOND READINGS
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3366, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 3245, 3273, AND 3292 TO UPDATE THE PRIMA FACIE
SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREET SEGMENTS IN THE CITY OF CORONA
8. This Ordinance was adopted.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH AKM CONSULTING ENGINEERS,
DUDEK, ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, WILLDAN
ENGINEERING, AND INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 EACH FOR ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES (RFP 22-026RH)
9. Council Member Speake had inquiries. Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Speake
Absent: 1 - Steiner
SIDE LETTER BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORONA AND CORONA PUBLIC SERVICE
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION TO CHANGE PROVISIONS FOR THE ANIMAL CARE
TECHNICIAN CLASSIFICATION
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This Agreement was approved.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORONA, CITY OF
NORCO, JURUPA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, HOME GARDENS SANITARY
DISTRICT, WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, AND THE WESTERN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER AUTHORITY REGARDING THE
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONS AND CAPACITY OWNERSHIP IN CERTAIN
RECYCLED WATER FACILITIES
11. This Agreement was approved.
CONTINUANCE OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF
INDIO REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT OF OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICERS AND
EQUIPMENT AT THE ANNUAL COACHELLA AND STAGECOACH MUSIC FESTIVALS
12. This Agreement was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY NO. 2 EQUALIZATION BASIN REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. 2021-06, FOR A TERM OF APRIL 5, 2023, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,103,790
13. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH METERSYS, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $851,120 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR THE ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT (76340)
14. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Bid & Purchase be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Speake
Absent: 1 - Steiner
ADOPTION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CORONA FIRE HEADQUARTERS INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 77270 AND APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MLC CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
15. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH RC FOSTER CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $661,500 FOR THE WELL 17A EMERGENCY GENERATOR, PROJECT NO. 2021-43; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 23-037CA
16. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
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ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF 2022 COMMUNITY FIRE-SAFE CAPACITY
BUILDING GRANT OPPORTUNITY AWARD
17. This Grant was approved.
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD
18. This Grant was approved.
RELEASE OF GRADING AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY POSTED BY BEDFORD MARKETPLACE, LLC FOR PARCEL MAP 37788 AND TRACT MAP 36294 LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 15 (APPLICANT:
BEDFORD MARKETPLACE, LLC)
19. This Release of Security was approved.
RELEASE OF THE IMPROVEMENT SECURITY POSTED BY ARANTINE HILLS HOLDINGS, LP FOR TRACT MAP 37030 LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 15. (APPLICANT: ARANTINE HILLS
HOLDINGS, LP)
20. This Release of Security was approved.
RELEASE OF THE GRADING AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY POSTED BY VISTA MONTEREY 91, LLC, FOR PARCEL MAP 35661 LOCATED BETWEEN PROMENADE AVENUE AND THE 91 FREEWAY, WEST OF THE CORONA HILLS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER (APPLICANT: VISTA MONTEREY 91, LLC)
21. This Release of Security was approved.
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-021, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
ALLOCATION OF LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM FUNDS WITH
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
22. This Resolution was adopted.
WAIVER FROM CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.60.080 REGARDING THE
UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES LOCATED ADJACENT TO 1500 WEST CHASE DRIVE(APPLICANT: ARMSTRONG & BROOKS
ENGINEERS)
23. This Waiver was approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0007 TO AMEND THE NORTHEAST CORONA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP81-2), SECTION 4.5.20, TO ALLOW PET BOARDING AND
DAYCARE USES IN THE SUPPORT COMMERCIAL FREEWAY (SCF) DISTRICT WITH
APPROVAL OF A MAJOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND REVISE SECTION
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4.5.11, TO ALLOW THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FENCING MATERIALS FOR
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE SUPPORT COMMERCIAL (SC) AND SUPPORT COMMERCIAL FREEWAY (SCF) DISTRICTS (APPLICANT: MLJ RESOURCES,
LLC ON BEHALF OF SMART PARKE LUXURY SUITES AND PET DAYCARE) Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated that there was no correspondence received regarding the Public Hearing. Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Mayor Daddario, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Speake
Absent: 1 - Steiner
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0006 TO ESTABLISH A PET BOARDING AND PET DAYCARE FACILITY AT 284 DUPONT STREET, SUITES 180-190, IN THE SUPPORT
COMMERCIAL FREEWAY DISTRICT OF THE NORTHEAST CORONA SPECIFIC PLAN (APPLICANT: MLJ RESOURCES, LLC ON BEHALF OF SMART PARKE LUXURY SUITES
AND PET DAYCARE) (NOT AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING)
25. The Council took no action.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
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
PARCEL MAP 38314 TO SUBDIVIDE 0.56 ACRES INTO TWO PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES, LOCATED AT 912 BEVERLY ROAD IN THE R-2 ZONE (LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) (APPLICANT: JEFF MEITER FOR VALUED ENGINEERING, INC. ON BEHALF OF JAVIER VILLANUEVA)
26. 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:
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Aye: 3 - Daddario, Casillas, and Speake
Nay: 1 - Richins
Absent: 1 - Steiner
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0005 TO ALLOW FOR A NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION, ABC HOPES, TO CONDUCT RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE M-2 (GENERAL MANUFACTURING) ZONE, LOCATED AT 1831 COMMERCE STREET, SUITE 103 (APPLICANT: KATIE MOORE OF ABC HOPES, INC.)
27. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to welcome ABC Hopes and provided comments on the applicant process.
The Council took no action.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2023
28. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON I-REN MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2023
29. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2023
30. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) WESTERN PROGRAMS MEETING OF MARCH 27, 2023
31. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) STATE ROUTE 91 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 30, 2023
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Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 23, 2023
33. Vice Mayor Richins provided an update.
UPDATE FROM MAYOR TONY DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2023
34. Mayor Daddario provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jamie Raymond, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated that the Council met on agenda item 2 with no reportable action, and the Council did not meet on agenda item 1.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake provided a brief overview of the following: The Housing and Economic Development League of Cities meeting, updates of the revenues for the 91 and 15 Freeway toll lanes, and announced his invitation to speak at a Southern California Edison event. He also acknowledged Brice Turang, Corona local and Milwaukee Brewer for his first at bat home run and grand slam.
Vice Mayor Richins thanked citizens for sharing their concerns with the Council and staff during Council meetings, and thanked staff for working towards finding solutions.
He commended Cynthia Lara, Community Assistance Manager, for all of her hard work and involvement with rent stabilization. He also provided an overview of the tour he took of the homeless shelter, thanked Karen Roper for all of her work towards homeless strategic plans, and gave a shout out to his daughter.
Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview of the following: his tour of an upcoming homeless shelter, Emprendedor@s graduation, Trails Working Group meeting, a Ramadan Iftar event at the Ahmadiyya Mosque, the grand opening of Futures Training Facility, and the Corona Fast- Pitch competition.
ADVANCE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR VICE MAYOR TOM RICHINS TO ATTEND THE 2023 CALIFORNIA ANNUAL PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL.
35. This City Council Member Report was withdrawn by Vice Mayor Richins.
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CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) GENERAL ASSEMBLY DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE SCAG GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING OF MAY 4 - 5, 2023
36. The Council appointed Council Member Speake as the delegate and Council Member Casillas as the alternate.
37. APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION
Council Member Casillas announced her appointment, Dominick Verrette.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Appointment be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Speake
Absent: 1 - Steiner
38. APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Council Member Casillas announced her appointment, Stacey Bass.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Appointment be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Speake
Absent: 1 - Steiner
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Strategic Plan Implementation (Staff) April 13, 2023
2. Annual Goal Setting (Staff) April 13, 2023
3. Financial Health Metrics (Staff) April 13, 2023
4. ARPA Update (Staff) April 13, 2023
5. Fiscal Year 2024 Revenue Projections (Staff) April 13, 2023
6. UAS Program (Staff) April 13, 2023
7. Body Worn Camera Project (Staff) April 13, 2023
8. Service Level Changes (Staff) April 13, 2023
9. Fiscal Year 2024 Draft CIP (Staff) April 13, 2023
10. Expenditures and General Fund Financial Forecast (Staff) April 13, 2023
11. Measure Investment Plan X Plan (Staff) April 13, 2023
12. Street Sign Replacement Program (Staff) April 13, 2023
13. Utilities Rate Study (Staff) April 13, 2023
14. Purchasing Update (Staff) April 13, 2023
15. LMD Update (Staff) April 13, 2023
16. Park Ranger Program Update (Staff) April 13, 2023
17. Historic Resources Ordinance Update (W. Speake) April 19, 2023
18. Implementation of SB6 and AB2011 (Staff) April 19, 2023
19. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) May 3, 2023
20. FY 2024 Proposed Budget (Staff) May 17, 2023
21. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update (Staff) May 3, 2023
22. Co-Sponsorship Program (Staff) May 3, 2023
23. City Park Master Plan Delivery (Staff) June/July
24. Parks Standards (Staff) June/July
25. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) June/July
26. Trails Master Plan Phase II Delivery (Staff) August/September
27. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Delivery (Staff) September/October
28. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) TBD
29. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
30. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
31. Historic Civic Center Frontage Design Options (Staff) TBD
32. Development of a I-15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) TBD
33. Small Business Grant Program Guidelines (Staff) TBD
34. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
35. Comprehensive Transit Analysis (Staff) TBD
36. Options to Expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
37. Historic Commission (T. Richins) TBD
38. SB-9 Compliance (T. Richins) TBD
39. Backyard Chickens (T. Daddario) TBD
40. Short Term Rental Policy (W.Speake) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Council is the Spring Financial Workshop on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Council Member Casillas adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m. in memory of City of Corona Page 10
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Riverside Fire Captain, Tim Strack.
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