Wednesday, May 17, 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 May 17, 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 6:20 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: CORONA POLICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND
CORONA POLICE SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION
1. INVOCATION
None.
Rollcall
Present: 5 - Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Jim Steiner PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - American Heritage Girls Troop #0127 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the American Heritage Girls Troop # 0127.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Daddario called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
2. RECOGNITION: 2022-2023 MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL
The Mayor’s Youth Council accepted their recognitions.
3. RECOGNITION: CITIZEN’S ACADEMY
Members of the Citizen's Academy accepted their recognitions.
4. PRESENTATION: TREE CITY USA
Anne Turner, Community Services Director, provided a presentation.
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MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, 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 AUTHORITY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 3, 2023
5. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Casillas recused herself from Agenda Item 16 because she lives within the LMD. Council Member Speake recused himself from Agenda Items 15 and 19 because he lives within the LMD.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Speake, that the Consent Calendar be approved with the exception of Item 10, 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 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2023
6. 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 FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2023
7. This Financial Report was received and filed.
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3370, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO 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
8. This Ordinance was adopted.
SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORONA AND TABLET COMMAND, INC. FOR THE CORONA FIRE DEPARTMENT
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This Agreement was approved.
CONSOLIDATED AND RESTATED BILLBOARD RELOCATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CORONA AND LAMAR CENTRAL OUTDOOR
10. Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a staff report. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Coletta provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the item.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Mayor Daddario, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
Nay: 1 - Richins
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JMDIAZ INC. FOR DESIGN AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RADIO ROAD AT-GRADE RAILWAY CROSSING SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2022-09, FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS, MAY 17, 2023, THROUGH MAY 21, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $235,861
11. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
RELEASE OF PRECISE GRADING SECURITY POSTED BY OMAR S. TABIKHA, FOR 1714 AND 1718 DUNCAN WAY, LOTS 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK “H” OF THE OVERLOOK ADDITION (APPLICANT: OMAR S. TABIKHA)
12. This Release of Security was approved.
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE 2024-2026 CITY OF CORONA TRANSIT SERVICE
TITLE VI PROGRAM IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
13. This Report was approved.
RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN ZONES 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 15, 17, 18, AND 20 OF THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, APPROVING
PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
14. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN ZONE 19 OF THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS.
15. This Resolution was adopted.
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RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN ZONE 14 OF THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS.
16. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2003-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
17. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
18. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO INCREASE, LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2024 IN ZONE 19 OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2 AND PROPOSING A REVISION OF THE
METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING THE AMOUNTS OF THE ASSESSMENTS FOR
THAT ZONE TO ALLOW FOR AN ANNUAL INCREASE BASED ON THE INCREASE, IF
ANY, IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SUCH ASSESSMENTS
19. This Resolution was adopted.
WAIVER FROM CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.60.080 REGARDING THE
UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES LOCATED ALONG 135 N. VICENTIA AVENUE (APPLICANT: ARASH GOSHTASBI)
20. This Waiver was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Chris Bainum, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the legal system.
Virginia Coriddi, resident, addressed the Council regarding the new City seal.
Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council regarding the historic home district, rental stabilization, the Citizen's Academy, and commended Karen Roper, Homeless Solutions Manager, for all of her hardwork.
Dale Ploung, resident, addressed the Council regarding The Board of Supervisors City of Corona Page 4
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meeting and thanked Vice Mayor Richins and Council Member Speake for their involvement.
Dena Lepe, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with a short-term rental in her neighborhood.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding the following: short-term rentals, the board of supervisors meeting, and the new City seal.
There were two written comments received from the public and read by Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk. The written comments will be maintained with the minutes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
21. PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Moses Cortez, Facilities, Parks and Trails Manager, introduced the item and consultant.
Genevieve Sharrow from MIG, provided an update. The Council provided comments.
Michelle Wentworth, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, provided a brief overview of the survey process, and commended the efforts of staff, consultants, and the Commission to make the survey available to residents.
Tom Munoz, Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
22. TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASE II UPDATE
Moses Cortez, Facilities, Parks and Trails Manager, introduced the item and consultant.
Tim Bevins from Alta Planning+ Design, provided an update. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Cortez provided clarification.
Michelle Wentworth, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, commended staff, consultants, and residents for their efforts and engagement with this project.
Tom Munoz, Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman, addressed the Council in support of the item.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in support of the item.
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proposed project.The written comment will be filed with the meeting minutes.
REQUEST FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE TO DISCUSS HOW TO TRACK CONFLICT OF INTEREST REQUIREMENTS ENACTED THROUGH SENATE BILL 1439
23. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, provided a report. The Council discussed the item and had inquiries. Ms. Edwards,Jamie Raymond,Chief Deputy City Attorney, and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding the proposed item.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council regarding the proposed item.
The Council agreed to move forward with Option 3. City staff will track Elected Officials' Conflicts of Interest by preparing a memo for each meeting based solely on the agencies listed on the agenda.
RESOLUTION AND OTHER OFFICIAL ACTIONS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY 2023 WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS
24. Kim Sitton, Finance Director, provided a report.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
25. NAMING THE HARRISON HOMELESS SHELTER/NAVIGATION CENTER Karen Roper, Homeless Solutions Manager, provided a report. The Council provided comments and commended Ms. Roper for her leadership towards homeless solutions.
The Council selected Harrison Hope Center as the name for the Harrison Shelter/Navigation Center.
Dale Pluong, resident, provided comments on this item.
Don Fuller, resident, commended Ms. Roper for her efforts towards creating homeless solutions.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Library Board of Trustees
26. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT UPDATE FOR APRIL 25, 2023:
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A) NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, APRIL 24TH-29TH, 2023
B) PARKS KITS BACKPACKS CHECK OUT FOR 8 WEEKS
C) WELCOME LIBRARY SPECIALIST, ARIEL CASTILLO
D) CONGRATULATIONS JENNIFER BAUSERMAN PROMOTED TO LIBRARY
SUPERVISOR
E) SCHOOL TOURS ARE UP AND RUNNING AGAIN AND ARE VERY SUCCESSFUL This Library Board of Trustees Report was received and filed.
B) Planning & Housing Commission
PRECISE PLAN 2022-0004 TO REVIEW THE SITE PLAN, ARCHITECTURE,
LANDSCAPING AND WALLS/FENCING ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 52,423 SQUARE FOOT HEALTH CLUB FACILITY ON 4.09 ACRES LOCATED AT 2895 S. MAIN STREET, WITHIN THE QUASI-PUBLIC (QP) DESIGNATION OF THE MOUNTAIN GATE SPECIFIC PLAN (APPLICANT: JOSEPH BALBAS, BALBAS CONSTRUCTION, INC.)
27. The Council took no action.
VARIANCE 2022-0002 TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIRED BY SECTION 9.4.5 OF THE MOUNTAIN GATE SPECIFIC PLAN FROM 20 FEET TO 15 FEET ALONG CHASE DRIVE, ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 52,423 SQUARE-FOOT HEALTH CLUB FACILITY ON 4.09 ACRES LOCATED AT 2895 S. MAIN STREET, WITHIN THE QUASI-PUBLIC (QP) DESIGNATION OF THE MOUNTAIN GATE SPECIFIC PLAN (APPLICANT: JOSEPH BALBAS, BALBAS CONSTRUCTION, INC.)
28. The Council took no action.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT UPDATE FOR APRIL 11, 2023:
A) CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
B) VETERANS EXHIBIT
C) CORONA’S SENIOR TRAVEL PROGRAM
D) SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
E) INDOOR RESERVATIONS PROGRAM UPDATE
29. This Parks & Recreation Commission Report was received and filed.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF MAY 10, 2023
30. Council Member Speake provided an update.
31. UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT City of Corona Page 7
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CONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF MAY 11, 2023.
Vice Mayor Richins provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, invited the community to the Corona Job Fair on May 20, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake thanked staff and volunteers who participated in the Asian American Pacific Islander Community Conversations. He also provided a brief overview of AB 205, and announced an upcoming closure of the 91-Freeway Eastbound.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. City Park Master Plan Delivery (Staff) June 21, 2023
2. Parks Standards (Staff) June 21, 2023
3. Prop 218 Ballot Measure actions for LMD 84-2 Zone 19 (Staff) July/Aug
4. Street Vendor Ordinance (J. Casillas) July/Aug
5. Chicken Ordinance (T. Daddario) July/Aug
6. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) Aug/Sept
7. Draft Trails Masterplan (Staff) Aug/Sept
8. Parks & Recreation Masterplan Adoption (Staff) TBD
9. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) TBD
10. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
11. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
12. Historic Civic Center Frontage Design Options (Staff) TBD
13. Development of a I-15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) TBD
14. Small Business Grant Program Guidelines (Staff) TBD
15. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
16. Comprehensive Transit Analysis (Staff) TBD
17. Short Term Rental Policy (W. Speake) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on June 7, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
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