Wednesday, June 7, 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 June 7, 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 6:10 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: PORTION OF APN 101-190-034 AND A PORTION OF STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY ON GREEN RIVER ROAD
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: WESTERN REALCO
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4)
POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION: (1 POTENTIAL CASE)
2. Rollcall
Present: 5 - Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Jim Steiner INVOCATION - Pastor Darryl Kozak, Peace Lutheran Church The Invocation was led by Pastor Darryl Kozak.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Sam Ramirez
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sam Ramirez.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Daddario called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3. PROCLAMATION: PRIDE MONTH
Karen Hight received the Proclamation.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to show his support for Pride Month.
Anisa Escobedo, resident, addressed the Council to thank them for recognizing June as Pride Month.
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4. PRESENTATION: NORTHWEST MOSQUITO VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT UPDATE Nancy Jimenez Hernandez, Northwest Mosquito & Vector Control District Board, provided an update.
5. PRESENTATION: VOLUNTEER PROGRAM UPDATE
Madelyne Black, Community Services Program Coordinator, provided a presentation.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that the 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 STUDY SESSION MEETING OF MAY 17, 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 MAY 17, 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 10, 12, & 15 which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner SIDE LETTER WITH THE CITY OF CORONA’S CORONA POLICE EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION AND THE CORONA POLICE SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION
8. This Agreement was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS AND
ASSOCIATES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE PROGRAM
9. This Agreement was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THORN RUN PARTNERS, LLC FOR
PROFESSIONAL FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES
10. Donna Finch, Interim Community Services Director, provided a staff report.
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Council Member Casillas and Council Member Speake provided comments regarding the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
AWARD OF MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ASPHALT
PAVING ON CYPRESS POINT DRIVE, OAKLAND HILLS DRIVE AND BRAE BURN DRIVE TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $133,575.92
11. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
SHORT-RANGE TRANSIT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023/2024 THROUGH 2025/2026
12. Sudesh Paul, Transit Program Manager, provided a report. Cynthia Lara, Community Assistance Manager, provided additional comments.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Report was approved.
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF PLAN REVIEW AND PERMIT FEES FOR
THE CORONA HERITAGE FOUNDATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE HOTEL DEL REY AT THE CORONA HERITAGE PARK LOCATED AT 510 WEST
FOOTHILL PARKWAY
13. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023 LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
14. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT SENATE BILL-1 ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 REVENUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $3,798,978 FOR THE CITYWIDE STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, NO. 2022-08
15. Council Member Speake commended staff for all their hard work.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Resolution be adopted.
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF CORONA TRANSIT SERVICE
ZERO-EMISSION BUS ROLLOUT PLAN
16. This Resolution was adopted.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council regarding the Harrison Shelter.
Chris Bainum, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the legal system.
Alan Vargas, resident, addressed the Council regarding his concerns with the Police Department.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to commend the opening of the Harrison Shelter. He also expressed his concerns regarding human resources termination policy.
The following residents addressed the Council to announce Flag Day: Bob Young and Tom Sherman.
There was one written comment received from the public and read by Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk. The written comment will be maintained with the minutes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORONA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 2023
WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF CORONA FIRE DEPARTMENT’S QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR REPORT ON THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 2023 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN
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 Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 2023-0002 TO TITLE 17 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO AMEND THE PERMITTED LAND USES IN THE COMMERCIAL ZONES LISTED IN CHAPTER 17.33 AND CHAPTER 17.35 TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL LAND USES PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 6 AND ASSEMBLY BILL 2011 (APPLICANT: CITY
OF CORONA)
18. 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.
Council Member Speake and Vice Mayor Richins provided comments regarding the proposed item.
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A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
Nay: 1 - Richins
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-0002 TO VARIOUS SPECIFIC PLANS TO AMEND
THE COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS PARK ZONING DESIGNATIONS TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL LAND USES PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 6 AND ASSEMBLY BILL 2011 (CITY OF CORONA)
19. 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 Mayor Daddrio seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
Nay: 1 - Richins
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
COMMUNITY MURAL PILOT PROJECT IN CORONA’S PARKS - SUBMISSION
SELECTION
20. Viola Van, Management Analysist II, provided a staff report.
The Council provided comments and the consensus were options 1 and 2.
Tony Findun, resident, addressed the Council to provide his concerns, as well as support of the proposed item.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding his concerns with the proposed item.
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
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP2021-0004 TO ALLOW A DRIVE-THROUGH AND
WALK-UP WINDOW COFFEE SHOP (STARBUCKS) WITHIN AN EXISTING
COMMERCIAL CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GREEN RIVER
ROAD AND DOMINGUEZ RANCH ROAD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT OF THE SIERRA DEL ORO SPECIFIC PLAN (APPLICANT: JESSICA
STEINER OF BICKEL GROUP ARCHITECTURE)
21. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the proposed item.
The Council provided comments.
The Council took no action.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2023
22. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) WESTERN PROGRAMS MEETING OF MAY 22, 2023
23. There was no update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 1, 2023.
24. There was no update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (WRCRWA) MEETING OF JUNE 1, 2023
25. There was no update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2023
26. There was no update.
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF MAY 25, 2023
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Vice Mayor Richins provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, welcomed and introduced Brett Channing as the new Assistant City Manager.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Richins provided a brief overview on the Harrison Shelter opening.
Council Member Speake announced the 91 Express Lanes closure.
Council Member Steiner commended the following: Community Services staff for the Border Avenue Community Clean Up, Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, for all his hard work, Jay Eastman, Planning Manager, for his work ethic, and to everyone who helped with the Harrison Shelter opening.
Mayor Daddario commended staff who helped with the Harrison Shelter opening. He also announced the Town Hall meeting on June 10, 2023 and the Flag Retirement Ceremony on June 10, 2023.
28. APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION
Council Member Casillas appointed Marie Vernon to the Planning and Housing Commission.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed appointment.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this City Council Member Report be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. City Park Master Plan Delivery (Staff) June 21, 2023
2. Prop 218 Ballot Measure actions for LMD 84-2 Zone 19 (Staff) July 19, 2023
3. Backyard Chicken Ordinance (T. Daddario) July 19, 2023
4. Street Vendor Ordinance (J. Casillas) July/Aug
5. Small Business Grant Program Guidelines (Staff) August 2, 2023
6. Draft Trails Masterplan (Staff) August 16, 2023
7. Short Term Rental Policy (W. Speake) Aug
8. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) Aug/Sept
9. Parks & Recreation Masterplan Adoption (Staff) Sept
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. Development of a I-15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) TBD
14. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
15. Comprehensive Transit Analysis (Staff) TBD
16. Bus Benches and Shades (J.Casillas) TBD
17. Park Fee Reduction (J.Casillas) TBD
18. Clothing Bin Size Requirements (J.Casillas) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on June 21, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
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