Wednesday, April 19, 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 Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2023
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:35 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Daddario, Vice Mayor Richins, Council Member Casillas, Council Member Speake, and Council Member Steiner. Closed Session adjourned at 6:20 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(2): (1 OR MORE CASES)
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 Sarah Zeidan.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Daddario called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3. PROCLAMATION: WORLD WISH DAY
Jeff Lewis, Secretary Governance Chair of Make a Wish Foundation, accepted the proclamation.
4. PROCLAMATION: DAY OF THE CHILD
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Sophia Betancourt, President of the Day of the Child Committee, accepted the proclamation.
5. PROCLAMATION: YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY
Audrie Echnoz, CEO of the YMCA, accepted the proclamation.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that these Meeting 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 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF APRIL 5, 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 APRIL 5, 2023
7. 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 with the exception of items 11, 13, 15, and 16, which were 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 FEBRUARY 2023
8. 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 FEBRUARY 2023
9. This Financial Report was received and filed.
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CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3367, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE NORTHEAST CORONA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP81-2) TO PERMIT
PET BOARDING AND DAYCARE AS CONDITIONAL USE IN THE SUPPORT
COMMERCIAL FREEWAY DISTRICT AND TO PERMIT ALTERNATIVE FENCING
MATERIALS FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SUPPORT COMMERCIAL AND SUPPORT COMMERCIAL FREEWAY DISTRICTS (SPA2022-0007)
10. This Ordinance was adopted.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STEINBERG HART FOR PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY
11. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the council to express his concerns regarding the item.
Don Kindred, and Michelle Wentworth, residents, addressed the council in support of the item.
The Council provided comments and clarification. Council Member Speake requested a staff report. Anne Turner, Community Services Director, provided a staff report.
The Council provided comments.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL MAP 38183 LOCATED ON 2550 SOUTH MAIN STREET (applicant: corona community villas, inc.)
12. This Agreement was approved.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ROTH IAMS, LLC FOR A CITYWIDE BUILDING
ASSESSMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN CONSULTING
SERVICES
13. Council Member Speake and Mayor Daddario had inquiries. Dean Derleth, City Attorney, and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
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
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HOLDING, LP)
This Release of Security was approved.
RESOLUTION REVISING THE CITYWIDE MASTER FEE RECOVERY SCHEDULE TO
ADJUST THE KIDS CLUB AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM FEE EFFECTIVE MAY 19, 2023
15. The Council had inquiries. Jacob Ellis, City Manager, and Anne Turner, Director of Community Services provided clarifications. The Council provided comments.
The following residents addressed the Council in opposition of the proposed item: Joe Morgan, Michelle Wentworth, and Don Fuller.
An amended motion was made by Mayor Daddario and Council Member Casillas that this Resolution be continued in order to find funding from another source and for staff to establish an option for a phased in approach to the monthly fee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $100,000 IN LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY
ACT (LSTA) FUNDS FOR THE EBOOKS CORONA PROJECT
16. Council Member Speake requested a staff report. Anne Turner, Community Services Director, provided a staff report.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Grant be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Karen Alexander, resident, adressed the Council regarding the Historic Resources Ordinance.
Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council regarding rent stabilization and the Citizens Academy.
The following residents addressed the Council regarding rent stabilization: Steve Hausner, Selena Torrealva, and Eugene Fizek.
Steven Nguyen, Riverside County representative, addressed the Council to give an overview of the services that the County provides.
Carmen Lopez and Lisa Anaya, Dive Guardians, addressed the Council to give an overview of their non profit organiztion that serves veterans.
Dena Lepe, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with short term rental in her neighborhood.
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Marty Wolesky, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with a short term rental in his neighborhood.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council on the following: congratulate Sylvia Edwards on her Master Municipal Clerk certification, Dive Guardians organization, and short-term rentals.
Ms. Edwards reported that three written comments were submitted anonymously regarding concerns with short-term rentals and will be filed with the meeting minutes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0008 TO THE DOS LAGOS SPECIFIC PLAN TO
AMEND THE SIGN REGULATIONS FOR FREEWAY-ORIENTED PYLON SIGNS AND MONUMENT SIGNS FOR COMMERCIAL CENTERS 20 ACRES IN SIZE OR LARGER (APPLICANT: BRAVO WHISKEY PROPERTIES, LLC & DOS LAGOS SQUARED, LLC)
17. Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated that there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
UPDATE ON THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND STUDY SESSION MEETINGS
PILOT PROGRAM
18. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, provided a report.
The following residents addressed the Council regarding this item: Joe Morgan and Michelle Wentworth.
The Council provided comments and approved the following monthly meeting schedule.
Week 1
6:30pm City Council Meeting COTW items will be included on the City Council meeting agenda.
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Week 3
3:00 - 5:00pm Study Session and 6:30pm City Council Meeting
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.22.020 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SALE OR CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
19. Anne Turner, Community Services Director, provided a report.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council in support of the item.
Vice Mayor Richins had inquiries. Ms.Turner provided clarification.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Library Board of Trustees
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT UPDATE FOR MARCH 28, 2023:
A) PARK KITS - AVAILABLE NOW!
B) ADULT GRAPHIC NOVELS ADDED TO THE COLLECTION
C) HERITAGE ROOM LENDING DOCUMENT
D) NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, APRIL 23-29
E) EBOOKS FOR CORONA GRANT - AWARDED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE
LIBRARY
20. Received and filed.
B) Planning & Housing Commission
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT UPDATE FOR MARCH 14, 2023:
A.) CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS CALENDAR
B.) LADDERS AND LINGUINE 2023
C.) LIBRARY ALL STAFF DAY 2023
D.) TREE-TACULAR PARK TAKEOVER
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E.) AARP TAX AIDE
F.) CITY PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE
G.) PARKS AND TRAILS PROJECTS UPDATE
Received and filed.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION POLICY MEETING OF APRIL 6, 2023.
22. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF APRIL 12, 2023
23. Council Member Speake 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 thanked the Finance staff for their assistance in offering clarification on his inquiries regarding CFD 96-1 series A.
Council Member Steiner thanked Anne Turner, Community Services Director, and staff for their work on the Tree planting and beautification event.
Council Member Casillas, spoke on the new trees being planted throughout the City as a part of Coronas' Strategic Plan to beautify the City.
Vice Mayor Richins provided a brief overview of the following: 2023 Spring Financial Workshop, upcoming Corona-Norco Day of the Child event taking place on April 23, 2023.
Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview of the following events: Corona-Norco Islamic Society Iftar, and Veterans Care Workshop. He also gave a shout out to the Economic Development team for the assistance they provide new businesses and City of Corona Page 7
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invited residents to attend Talks with Tony on April 23, 2023 at Griffith Park.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) May 3, 2023
2. Co-Sponsorship Program (Staff) May 3, 2023
3. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update (Staff) May 3, 2023
4. FY 2024 Proposed Budget (Staff) May 17, 2023
5. City Park Master Plan Delivery (Staff) June/July
6. Parks Standards (Staff) June/July
7. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) June/July
8. Trails Master Plan Phase II Delivery (Staff) August/September
9. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Delivery (Staff) September/October
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. Historic Civic Center Frontage Design Options (Staff) TBD
14. Development of a I-15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) TBD
15. Small Business Grant Program Guidelines (Staff) TBD
16. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
17. Comprehensive Transit Analysis (Staff) TBD
18. Options to Expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
19. Historic Commission (T. Richins) TBD
20. SB-9 Compliance (T. Richins) TBD
21. Backyard Chickens (T. Daddario) TBD
22. Short Term Rental Policy (W.Speake) TBD
23. SB1439 (W. Speake) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. The next meeting of the Council is on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
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