Wednesday, July 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
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 19, 2023
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:30 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 LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4)
POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION: (1 POTENTIAL CASE)
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 110-280-013 (1621 FAIRMONT DRIVE) AND 119-280-066 (391 N.
MAIN STREET)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: REXCO DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
NAME OF CASE: CITY OF CORONA V. DD&E, LLC, ET AL.
CASE NUMBER(S): RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CVRI2000548 A N D S A N D I E G O C O U N T Y S U P E R I O R C O U R T C A S E N O . 37-2021-00016700-CU-EI-CTL
NAME OF CASE: CITY OF CORONA V. LUIS CASTRO, TRUSTEE, ETC., ET AL.
CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CVRI2000445 NAME OF CASE: CITY OF CORONA V. ROYAL RIDGE INVESTMENTS, INC. ET AL.
CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. RIC2003117 NAME OF CASE: CITY OF CORONA V. C.P.I. PROPERTIES, LLC, ET AL.
CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. RIC 2002846
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4)
INITIATION OF LITIGATION (1 POTENTIAL CASE)
4. Rollcall
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INVOCATION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Daddario.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Daddario called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
The following item was taken out of order
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF CORONA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 84-2 ZONE 19 AND
POTENTIAL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULTS OF ASSESSMENT
BALLOT PROCEEDINGS
23. Council Member Speake recused himself due to his voting participation. He left the Council Chambers at 6:05 p.m. Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated that the notice of hearing has been posted and mailed.
Lenore Law, resident, addressed the Council in opposition of the proposed item.
Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing and stated that the City Clerk would tabulate the assessment ballots in the multi-purpose room. Council Member Speake returned to the Council Chambers at 6:45 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5. COMMENDATIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT: LIFE SAVING AWARDS Ananda Mallory, John Keene, Carlos Giron, and Stephen Raasveld accepted their commendations.
6. COMMENDATION - FIRE DEPARTMENT: LIFE SAVING AWARD
Jessica Taylor and Lourdes Quiles accepted their commendations.
7. RECOGNITION: CARDINALEWAY HYUNDAI
Joyce McCarter and Aran Martinez received the recognition.
Angela Hair, Angels over Cliffs, thanked CardinaleWay Hyundai for their partnership and contributions.
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8. PRESENTATION: MILITARY BANNERS
Trevor Kindred and Jeffrey Page were presented with their military banners.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Speake, 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 JUNE 21, 2023
9. 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 JUNE 21, 2023
10. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that the Consent Calendar be approved, with the exception of Items 12 and 16, which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PASTILLA INC. FOR THE PROFESSIONAL BRANDING SERVICES PROJECT
11. This Agreement was approved.
12. CENTRO MEDICO COMMUNITY CLINIC LEASE AGREEMENT
Council Member Steiner provided comments and requested an overview. Karen Roper, Homeless Solutions Manager, provided a brief overview and clarification on the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Mayor Daddario, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FISCAL YEAR 2024 CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM
13. This Resolution was adopted.
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APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3A TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH LAB HOLDING, LLC (AUTHORITY SOUTH MALL PROPERTY -
REST AREA, LLC) AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROMISSORY NOTE SECURED BY
DEED OF TRUST (AUTHORITY SOUTH MALL PROPERTY)
14. This Agreement was approved.
REQUEST FROM MASTER SUB-LEASE HOLDER DIAMOND AERO CORPORATION TO
SUBLET OFFICE SPACE TO BWI AVIATION INSURANCE TO OPERATE AN AVIATION
INSURANCE BUSINESS AT THE CORONA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
15. This Report was approved.
16. APPROVAL OF THE CITY PARK MASTER PLAN
Council Member Speake provided comments and had inquiries. Jacob Ellis, City Manager, Donna Finch, Interim Community Services Director, and Dean Derleth, City Attorney, provided clarification.
There was 1 written comment received from the public and read by Kristian Duarte, Deputy City Clerk. The written comment will be filed with the meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
CO-SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FROM THE CORONA-NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR SANTIAGO HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND REHEARSAL SPACE
FOR THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE
17. This Report was approved.
SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE AVIATION PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF RIVERSIDE AND THE CITY OF CORONA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE
HELICOPTER PROGRAM
18. This Agreement was approved.
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
19. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTIONS LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR SEVERAL BONDED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS
20. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-1
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This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTIONS LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR THE CITY’S MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICTS
22. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council to commend the City for the organized events, such as the Summer Street Fair, and for creating a sense of community.
Karen Spiegel, Riverside County Supervisor - 2nd District invited the Council and the community to attend the Riverside County Women’s Conference on September 14, 2023.
The following residents addressed the Council to express concerns with short-term rentals: Dena Lepe and Marty Wolesky.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding short-term rentals and expressed his concerns with solicitors.
There were 6 written comments received from the public and read by Kristian Duarte, Deputy City Clerk and Tayler York, City Clerk Services Specialist. The written comments will be filed with the meeting minutes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND TO DETACH
CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM THE DISTRICT
24. Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Kristian Duarte, Deputy 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 Mayor Daddario, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT WITHIN ZONES 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 15, 17, 18, AND 20 OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
25. Council Member Speake recused himself because he lives within Zone 20. Council City of Corona Page 5
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Member Speake left the Council Chambers at 7:40 p.m. Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Kristian Duarte, Deputy City Clerk, stated that there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Speake returned to the Council Chambers at 7:41 p.m.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Steiner
Recused: 1 - Speake
PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT WITHIN ZONE 14 OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
26. Council Member Casillas recused herself because she lives within Zone 14. Council Member Casillas left the Chambers at 7:41 p.m. Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Kristian Duarte, Deputy City Clerk, stated that there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing. Council Member Casillas returned to the Council Chambers at 7:41 p.m.
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: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Speake, and Steiner
Recused: 1 - Casillas
PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2003-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
28. Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Kristian Duarte, Deputy 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 Steiner, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0006 TO THE NORTHEAST CORONA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDING THE SIGNAGE REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 4.5.10(I), FOR PLANNING AREA 7A IN THE SUPPORT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (APPLICANT: CPI
PROPERTIES)
29. This item is being pulled from the agenda and will be readvertised for a later date.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
30. CITY HALL VETERANS MEMORIAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. FC-2023-06 City of Corona Page 6
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DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR CONSIDERATION
Tracy Martin, CIP Project Manager, provided a report. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Martin provided clarification.
The following residents addressed the Council on the item and provided comments:
David Brambila, Don Kindred, Richard Cortez, Tom Sherman, and John Griffito.
The Council decided to move forward with Option 2 for the design concept of City Hall Veterans Memorial.
The following items were taken out of order
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF CORONA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 84-2 ZONE 19 AND
POTENTIAL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULTS OF ASSESSMENT
BALLOT PROCEEDINGS
23. Council Member Speake recused himself due to his voting participation and left the Council Chambers at 8:14 p.m.
Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, announced the results of the tabulation: 248 votes in favor and 614 votes in opposition. The majority protest exists, a majority of ballots submitted are opposed to increase in assessments for Zone 19.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Mayor Daddario, that this Public Hearing be approved and Resolution 2023-087 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Steiner
Recused: 1 - Speake
PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT WITHIN ZONE 19 OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
27. Council Member Speake recused himself due to his voting participation and left the Chambers at 8:14 p.m. 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 returned to the Council Chambers at 8:17 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Steiner
Recused: 1 - Speake
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
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None.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Library Board of Trustees
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT UPDATE FOR JUNE 27, 2023:
A) INTRODUCTION OF INTERIM COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR, DONNA FINCH
B) HERITAGE ROOM UPDATE
C) SUMMER AT YOUR LIBRARY UPDATE
D) COLLECTION HQ TOP TITLES FICTION AND NON-FICTION
E) WOMEN’S VICTORY FLAG
31. This Library Board of Trustees Report was received and filed.
B) Planning & Housing Commission
None.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT FOR JUNE 13, 2023:
A) SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
B) 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
C) CORONA SUMMER STREET FAIR
D) SUMMER FIELD RENOVATIONS
E) ZONE 19 LANDSCAPE RESTORATION MEASURE
F) PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
32. This Parks & Recreation Commission Report was received and filed.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE ON THE CAL CITIES HOUSING, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2023
33. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) WESTERN PROGRAMS MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2023
34. Council Member Speake provided an update.
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UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) OCTA ROUTE 91 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 29, 2023
35. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JULY 6, 2023.
36. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM MAYOR TONY DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF JULY 10, 2023
37. Mayor Daddario 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 annnounced an addition of an auxiliary lane on the Southbound 15 Freeway, which Caltrans will allocate funding for.
Council Member Steiner provided a brief overview of his visit to Harrison Hope Center and interactions with members of the center.
Council Member Casillas provided a brief overview of the following: Cal Cities Community Services Commitee meeting, Western Riverside Council of Governments Assembly meeting, and the Riverside County League of Cities Division meeting. She also commended City staff for organizing the Fourth of July celebration.
Vice Mayor Richins acknowledged Community Services department for their work in organizing the Fourth of July celebration and Summer Street Fair.
Mayor Daddario invited the community to attend The Summer Street Fair and thanked the Community Services department for organizing the Fourth of July Celebration.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Small Business Grant Program Guidelines (Staff) August 2, 2023
2. Short Term Rental Policy (W. Speake) August 16, 2023
3. Draft Trails Masterplan (Staff) August 16, 2023
4. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) August 16, 2023
5. Comprehensive Transit Analysis (Staff) Aug/Sept
6. Parks & Recreation Masterplan Adoption (Staff) Sept/Oct
7. Historic Resources Ordinance Revisions (W. Speake) Oct/Nov
8. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) Fall Workshop
9. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) Fall Workshop
10. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) Fall Workshop
11. Bus Benches and Shades (J. Casillas) Fall Workshop
12. Park Fee Reduction (J. Casillas) Fall Workshop
13. Clothing Bin Size Requirements (J. Casillas) Fall Workshop
14. Duncan Gate Options (Staff) Fall Workshop
15. CPUC Proceeding on Fixed Electric Rates (W. Speake) TBD
16. Development of a I 15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) TBD
17. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on August 2, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
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