Wednesday, August 2, 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 Minutes - Final
City Council Minutes - Final August 2, 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 6:15 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL/CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2)
(WRF3 LIFT STATION PROJECT)
1. Rollcall
Present: 5 - Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Jim Steiner INVOCATION - Pastor Darryl W. Kozak, Peace Lutheran Church The Invocation was led by Pastor Darryl Kozak.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Daddario.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Daddario called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
2. PRESENTATION: MILITARY BANNERS
Jaylin Edwards was presented with his military banner.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins and seconded by Council Member Steiner, 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
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AUTHORITY STUDY SESSION MEETING OF JULY 19, 2023
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 JULY 19, 2023
4. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Speake that the Consent Calendar be approved, with the exception of Items 6 and 7, 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 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2023
5. This Financial Report was received and filed.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES FOR PURCHASING,
INSTALLING, AND CONFIGURING POST-INCIDENT VIDEO ANALYTICS SOFTWARE
6. Robert Newman, Police Chief, provided a staff report. Council Member Speake 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
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BIGGS CARDOSA ASSOCIATES, INC. AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK THOMAS AND COMPANY, INC.
FOR THE MCKINLEY STREET GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT, NO. ST-2012-01
7. Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, provided a staff report. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Khamphou provided clarification.
The following residents addressed the Council to express their concerns with the item:
Joe Morgan and Don Fuller.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $81,648 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY FOR THE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
PROGRAM
8. This Appropriation was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KWC ENGINEERS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $820,325, FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE SIERRA DEL ORO LIFT STATION AND PIPELINES PROJECT, NO. UT-2015-01, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 23-070SB
9. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENTS AND CHANGE ORDERS FOR TROPICAL PLAZA
NURSERY FOR LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES PERFORMED IN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 84-2, ZONE 10 AND FOR UTILITIES
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
10. This Budgetary was approved.
11. FISCAL YEAR 2023 QUARTER 4 BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS
This Budgetary was approved.
RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AND SURVEY MONUMENTATION FOR PARCEL MAP 37452 POSTED BY THE FITSCHEN FAMILY TRUST B FLAMINGO MOBILE HOME PARK, CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AS TO PARCELS 1, 2, AND 3 AND CHERIE A. FITSCHEN, TRUSTEE OF TRUST B OF THE FITSCHEN FAMILY TRUST DATED JANUARY 23, 1992, AN UNDIVIDED 86% INTEREST, ET. AL. LOCATED AT 1203 WEST SIXTH STREET (APPLICANT: FITSCHEN FAMILY TRUST B FLAMINGO
MOBILE HOME PARK)
12. This Release of Security was approved.
RELEASE OF THE IMPROVEMENT SECURITY POSTED BY ARANTINE HILLS HOLDINGS, LP FOR TRACT MAP 36294R LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 15 (APPLICANT: ARANTINE HILLS
HOLDING, LP)
13. This Release of Security was approved.
ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF GRADING AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY POSTED BY NEW TECH INC. FOR 3012 AND 3026 OAK AVENUE (APPLICANT: NEW TECH INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION)
14. This Release of Security was approved.
REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF THE STREET AND ALLEY IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES POSTED FOR TRACT MAP 37644, LOTS 38 THROUGH 45, LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 15 (TRI POINT HOMES HOLDINGS, INC.)
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This Release of Security was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, and Kristian Duarte, Deputy City Clerk, read five written comments from the public. The written comments will be filed with the meeting minutes.
Joe Morgan, resident, thanked Peace Lutheran Church for their involvement with the community.
Don Fuller, resident, encouraged Corona residents to engage in Council meetings and thanked the Council and Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, for addressing pavement issues near Prado Dam.
Tony Finoldi, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the McKinley Grade Separation Project.
Lovetta Ward, resident, addressed the Council to express gratitude for the Fire Departments quick action in reacting to her husbands recent health emergency.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING AND ELECTION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 35 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
16. This Public Hearing was continued to allow staff to advertise the item.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
FISCAL YEAR 2023 QUARTER 4 BUDGET UPDATE AND STRATEGIC PLAN
PROGRESS REPORT
17. Julie Kennicutt, Budget Manager, provided an update on the Fiscal Year Quarter 4 Budget. Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided an update on the Strategic Plan Progress Report. Council Member Casillas had inquiries and Mr. Ellis provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding this update.
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE 2023 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
18. Brett Channing, Assistant City Manager, presented a report. Council Member Speake volunteered to serve as the delegate for the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Mayor Daddario volunteered to serve as the alternate.
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A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
19. POSSIBLE REAGENDIZING OF VETERANS MEMORIAL DIRECTION Mayor Daddario presented the request to reagendize this item.
The following residents addressed the Council regarding the proposed item: MaryAnn Sherman, Johnnie Griffitts, Joseph Melanson, Angelo Corso, and Joe Morgan.
The Council provided comments. The Council unanimously agreed to reagendize this item to gather more feedback from Veterans.
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
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-0002 TO ESTABLISH 50 APARTMENTS ON 2.96
ACRES, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF TEMESCAL CANYON ROAD AND ON THE
NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF FASHION DRIVE, IN THE COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION OF THE DOS LAGOS SPECIFIC PLAN (APPLICANT: PAT TRITZ OF
REXCO DEVELOPMENT)
20. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed his support for the proposed project.
Council Member Speake provided comments.
The Council took no action.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
D) Regional Meetings
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UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY (SAWPA) ONE WATER/ONE WATERSHED STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING OF JULY 27, 2023
21. Council Member Speake provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jamie Raymond, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated that there was no reportable action from the closed session item.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, recognized City staff for their work toward the Fiscal Year 2023 quarterly budget update.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
ADVANCE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER TO ATTEND
MEETINGS AT THE CALIFORNIA STATE CAPITOL
22. Council Member Steiner provided a staff report. The Council provided comments.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this City Council Member Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake provided a brief overview of the following: Summer Street Fair, See Click Fix, and his introductory meeting with the new federal lobbyist. He also requested that tonight’s meeting be adjourned in honor of Scott Waddell and offered his condolences to his family.
Council Member Steiner thanked the Police Department for allowing him to do a ride along and encouraged the community to participate in one to experience the law enforcement function first hand.
Vice Mayor Richins provided a brief overview of his introductory meeting with the new federal lobbyist.
Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview of the Summer Street Fair and his introductory meeting with the new federal lobbyist. He congratulated the Police Department for their National Night Out event.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Short Term Rental Policy (W. Speake) August 16, 2023
2. Draft Trails Masterplan (Staff) August 16, 2023
3. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) August 16, 2023
4. Comprehensive Transit Analysis & Bus Benches and Shades (Staff) August 16, 2023
5. Parks & Recreation Masterplan Adoption (Staff) Oct/Nov
6. Historic Resources Ordinance Revisions (W. Speake) Oct/Nov
7. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) October 12, 2023
8. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) October 12, 2023
9. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) October 12, 2023
10. Park Fee Reduction (J. Casillas) October 12, 2023
11. Clothing Bin Size Requirements (J. Casillas) October 12, 2023
12. Duncan Gate Options (Staff) October 12, 2023
13. Development of a I 15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) October 12, 2023
14. CPUC Proceeding on Fixed Electric Rates (W. Speake) TBD
15. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Council is on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m in honor of Scott Waddell.
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