Wednesday, May 3, 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 5:32 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
CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4)
POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION: (1 POTENTIAL CASE)
1. Rollcall
Present: 5 - Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Jim Steiner INVOCATION - Pastor Rodney Kyles, The Assembly Church
The Invocation was led by Pastor Rodney Kyles.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Daddario.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Daddario called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
2. PROCLAMATION: POPPY MONTH
Joe Dominguez American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Post 742 accepted the Proclamation.
3. PROCLAMATION: SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Corona Print Shop accepted the Proclamation.
4. PRESENTATION: CITY TREASURER UPDATE
Chad Willardson, City Treasurer, provided a presentation.
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MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that these 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 SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 13, 2023
5. 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 STUDY SESSION OF APRIL 19, 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 19, 2023
7. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Casillas recused herself from Agenda Item 19 because she lives within the LMD. Council Member Speake recused himself from Agenda Items 20 and 24 because he lives within the LMD.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that the Consent Calendar be approved with the exception of Items 12 and 15, which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3368, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE SIGN REGULATIONS FOR FREEWAY-ORIENTED PYLON SIGNS AND MONUMENT SIGNS FOR COMMERCIAL CENTERS 20 ACRES IN SIZE OR LARGER (SPA2022-0008)
8. This Ordinance was adopted.
9. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.22.020 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE City of Corona Page 2
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RELATING TO RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SALE OR CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
This Ordinance was adopted.
MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL CLEANING SERVICES TO GUARANTEED JANITORIAL SERVICES, INC.
10. This Agreement was approved.
NOTIFICATION OF CONTRACTED EMERGENCY POTABLE WATERMAIN
REPLACEMENT ON DEL MAR WAY PURSUANT TO CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.08.140(A) AND RATIFICATION OF A MAINTENANCE/GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY POTABLE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
ON DEL MAR WAY
11. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER TO HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VACTOR SEWER CLEANER TRUCK
12. Tom Moody, Utilities Director, provided a staff report. Council Member Speake had inquiries and Mr. Moody provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Bid & Purchase be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner CONTRACT WITH MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $368,955 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE INTERSTATE 15/CAJALCO ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, NO. 56-1203; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 23-051AS
13. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
14. FISCAL YEAR 2023 QUARTER 3 BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS
This Budgetary was approved.
RELEASE OF ROUGH GRADING SECURITY POSTED BY D.R. HORTON LOS ANGELES HOLDING COMPANY INC., FOR TRACT MAP 36605 LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CAJON DRIVE AND LINCOLN AVENUE, AND TRACT MAP 36608
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORONER OF HIGHGROVE STREET AND LINCOLN AVENUE (APPLICANT: D.R. HORTON LOS ANGELES HOLDING COMPANY INC.)
15. Council Member Steiner had inquiries, and Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, offered clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Release of Security be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
16. HERITAGE ROOM LENDING POLICY TO CITY BUILDINGS AND HERITAGE PARK This Report was received and filed.
AUTHORIZATION TO WITHDRAW APPROVAL OF CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF
AIRPORT LEASES TO FLIGHT VENTURES, LLC
17. This Report was received and filed.
RESOLUTIONS INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 84-1 AND 2003-1, APPOINTING ENGINEER OF RECORD, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF ENGINEER’S REPORTS
18. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2, ZONE 14, APPOINTING ENGINEER OF RECORD, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
19. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2, ZONE 19, APPOINTING ENGINEER OF RECORD, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
20. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2, ZONES 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 15, 17, 18, AND 20, APPOINTING ENGINEER OF RECORD, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF ENGINEER’S REPORT.
21. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD ORDER NO. 2006-0003-DWQ
22. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE SUBMISSION AND PUBLIC RELEASE OF CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2022 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT (POLICY 709 & AB 481) AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 3347 WHICH ADOPTED POLICY 709
23. This Resolution was adopted.
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RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO INCREASE, LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS IN CITY OF CORONA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 84-2, ZONE 19, COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2024 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF RECORD, AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT
24. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Richard Cortez, citizen, announced an upcoming Veteran’s Suicide Awareness Walk and invited the Council and residents.
Chris Bainum, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with his property.
Palbinder Badesha and Marta Cortez, residents, addressed the Council to announce an upcoming Job Fair.
David Brambila, resident, addressed the Council to announce the upcoming Cinco de Mayo Celebration.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to wish fellow resident, Don Fuller a speedy recovery.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE 2023-2024
ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMS
25. Cynthia Lara, Community Assistance Manager, provided a report.
Council Member Steiner recused himself from this item due to his membership on the Peppermint Ridge Board and left the Council Chambers at 7:21 p.m. Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received regarding the Public Hearing.
Kathi Shaner, Voices for Children, Community Outreach Coordinator, provided comments in support of the item and gave an overview of the influence on their organization.
Council Member Casillas provided comments. Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing. Council Member Steiner returned to the Council Chambers at 7:26 p.m.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Speake
Recused: 1 - Steiner
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
REQUEST FROM COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL REVISIONS TO THE CITY’S HISTORIC RESOURCES ORDINANCE, CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.63
26. Jay Eastman, Planning Manager, provided a report on the three remaining items C, D, and E which were continued from the April 19, 2023 Study Session meeting.
Mayor Daddario and Council Member Casillas had inquiries. Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification. The Council discussed the item and had inquiries. Mr. Eastman and Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director,provided clarification.
The Council provided the following direction on the remaining items: Item C, to move forward with the architectural styles that staff has noted for infill and any home built in the same time frame. Item D, the Council would like to expand the eligibility criteria for Preservation Agreements. Item F, to expand preservation agreement program styles and to establish an advisory board or commission that would assist in followup.
Joe Morgan, resident, provided comments regarding the item.
RESOLUTION REVISING THE CITYWIDE MASTER FEE RECOVERY SCHEDULE TO
ADJUST THE KIDS CLUB AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM FEE EFFECTIVE JUNE 2, 2023
27. Anne Turner, Community Services Director, provided a report.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council on the item and provided comments.
The Council discussed the item and had inquiries. Ms. Turner provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas to approve option A and maintain the existing fees for Kids Club After School Recreation Program. Vice Mayor Richins seconded the motion. The motion failed.
An alternative motion was made by Mayor Daddario to approve Option C, which would introduce a phased fee increase.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario seconded by Council Member Speake that this Report be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Speake, and Steiner
Nay: 1 - Casillas
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FISCAL YEAR 2023 QUARTER 3 BUDGET UPDATE AND STRATEGIC PLAN
PROGRESS REPORT
28. Julie Kennicutt, Budget Manager, and Donna Finch, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a report. The Council had inquiries and provided comments. Ms. Finch provided clarification.
29. CO-SPONSORSHIP REQUESTS
Council Member Speake, recused himself due to a contribution to his campaign and left the Council Chambers at 8:55 p.m.
Jose Coria, Program Coordinator- Events, provided a report. Council Member Casillas had inquiries and Mr. Coria offered clarification.The Council came to a consensus to move forward.
Council Member Speake returned to the Council Chambers at 9:03 p.m.
30. CANVAS ON THE CURB ARTWORK RECOMMENDATIONS
Tracy Martin, CIP Project Manager, presented the item.
Council Member Casillas and Mayor Daddario had comments and inquiries, and Ms.Martin offered clarification. The Council came to a consensus to move forward with staff recommendations.
REQUEST FROM VICE MAYOR RICHINS TO HAVE THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER A
FEE WAIVER FOR THE CORONA HERITAGE FOUNDATION FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE HOTEL DEL REY AT THE CORONA HERITAGE PARK
31. Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, presented the item.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in support of the item.
Vice Mayor Richins provided comments and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification. The Council directed staff to implement option 2 presented.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 15.12.020 AND 15.20.020 OF THE CORONA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELETE CERTAIN APPENDICES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE AS PART OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE
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A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Legislative 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
None.
B) Planning & Housing Commission
None.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF MAY 1, 2023
33. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) WESTERN PROGRAMS MEETING OF APRIL 24, 2023
34. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (WRCRWA) MEETING OF APRIL 27, 2023
35. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 27, 2023
36. Council Member Steiner provided an update.
UPDATE FROM MAYOR TONY DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF MAY 1, 2023
37. Mayor Daddario provided an update.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, introduced Justin Tucker as the new Assistant City Manager and congratulated him on his promotion.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake provided a brief overview of the following: Islamic Society of Corona Eid Celebration, Peppermint Ridge Possibilities event, Day of the Child event, Town Hall meeting, Corona’s 137th Anniversary, upcoming Asian American Pacific Islander community conversation, and upcoming Corona Historic Preservation Society Annual Vintage Home Tour. He also thanked representative Young Kim for her construction funds request towards the Corridor Project.
Vice Mayor Richins congratulated Justin Tucker on his promotion to Assistant City Manager, and gave an overview of Day of the Child Event and acknowledged Corona’s 137th Anniversary.
Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview of the following: Barber One business, Joe Dominguez Post Cinco de Mayo Coronations, and the Prado Dam Mural. He also thanked the Information Technology Department for their assistance in resolving a recent phishing issue.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Prop 218 Ballot Measure actions for LMD 84-2 Zone 19 (Staff) May 17, 2023 and July 19, 2023
2. FY 2024 Proposed Budget (Staff) May 17, 2023
3. Branding Update (Staff) May 17, 2023
4. Trails Masterplan Process Update (Staff) May 17, 2023
5. SB1439 (W. Speake) May 17, 2023
6. City Park Master Plan Delivery (Staff) June/July
7. Parks Standards (Staff) June/July
8. Street Vendor Ordinance (J. Casillas) July/Aug
9. Chicken Ordinance (T. Daddario) July/Aug
10. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) Aug/Sept
11. Draft Trails Masterplan (Staff) Aug/Sept
12. Parks & Recreation Masterplan Adoption (Staff) Oct/Nov
13. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) TBD
14. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
15. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
16. Historic Civic Center Frontage Design Options (Staff) TBD
17. Development of a I-15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) TBD
18. Small Business Grant Program Guidelines (Staff) TBD
19. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
20. Comprehensive Transit Analysis (Staff) TBD
21. Short Term Rental Policy (W. Speake) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on May 17, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
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