Wednesday, August 16, 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 August 16, 2023
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:35 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 6:15 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
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 Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church The Invocation was led by Pastor Shannon Scott.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Daddario.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Daddario called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
2. PROCLAMATION: AMERICAN MUSLIM APPRECIATION & AWARENESS MONTH Shazia Meraj accepted the proclamation.
The following residents addressed the Council in support of the Proclamation: Don Fuller, Athar Sayeed, Ahsan Baseer, and Fauzia Rizvi.
3. RECOGNITION: NATIONAL HISTORY DAY COMPETITION WINNER - AVA GEORGE Ava George received the recognition.
4. PRESENTATION: CORONA ELKS DONATION CHECK TO VET CONNECT Amelia Nieves, Jesse Vargas, Ron Anderson, Sophia Betancourt, and Brad Area City of Corona Page 1
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presented a donation check to Vet Connect.
5. PRESENTATION: WASTE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT UPDATE
Council Member Steiner arrived at 6:46 p.m.
David Davis, MSW Consultants, provided a presentation.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concern with the update.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 2023
6. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that the Consent Calendar be approved. 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 FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2023
7. 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 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2023
8. This Financial Report was received and filed.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 23-069AT FOR ON-CALL SERVICES WITHIN THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PLAN CHECK, ELECTRICAL UTILITY
PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES
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the awardees, Albert A. Webb and Associates, being his client.
This Agreement was approved.
FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF CITY REAL
PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORONA AND PACIFIC UTILITY INSTALLATION, INC.
10. This Agreement was approved.
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GHD, INC. FOR WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS DESIGN
11. This Agreement was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTEC CONSULTING ENGINEER,
INC, FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION PROJECT, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 23-075YL, FOR A TERM OF EIGHT MONTHS, AUGUST 16, 2023, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2024, IN THE AMOUNT OF $216,440
12. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER AUTHORITY FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET
13. This Budgetary was approved.
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37691 LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF FOOTHILL PARKWAY AT CHASE DRIVE (APN 275-050-014 AND 275-080-041), IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONES (GFI SERVICES, LLC)
14. Council Member Speake recused himself from voting on this item due to his previous involvement with this project.
Michael Shay, resident, provided comments in support of this item.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Extension of Time be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Steiner
Recused: 1 - Speake
RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF
GREEN RIVER ROAD AND WEST OF DOMINGUEZ RANCH ROAD AND IDENTIFIED AS A PORTION OF ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 101-190-034 AND A PORTION OF
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ON GREEN RIVER ROAD IS SURPLUS LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE
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This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mike Carson, resident, addressed the Council to an announce the 100th Year Anniversary of the Corona Lions Club.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council and provided an update on the Corona-Norco Unified School District Board meeting.
Michael Kersey, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the Fire Department compensation.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the Waste Management agreement update.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING AND ELECTION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 35 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
16. Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, confirmed she had proof of publication and mailing of the notice of the Public Hearing. She confirmed that she had not received any written protests. Ms. Edwards stated there are no registered voters within the area to be annexed to the CFD, and the owners of all property proposed to be annexed to the CFD agreed to hold a special election on August 16, 2023. Ms. Edwards also agreed to hold a special election on August 16, 2023. Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing. Ms. Edwards confirmed she received one ballot and all votes cast are in favor of levying the special taxes.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that Resolution No. 2023-088 be adopted. The motions carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
CORONA TRANSIT COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS FINAL REPORT TO
RESTRUCTURE FIXED ROUTE SERVICES AND BUS FARES
17. Donna Finch, Interim Community Services Director, introduced the item. Ronald Kilcoyne, Consultant from Transportation Management & Design, provided a presentation.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Cynthia Lara, Community Assistance Manager, and Mr. Kilcoyne provided clarification.
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A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
18. DRAFT TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASE II REVIEW
Moses Cortez, Facilities, Parks and Trails Manager, introduced the item. Tim Bevins, Consultant from Alta Planning, provided a report.
John Donaldson, resident, provided comments regarding this item.
There were two written comments received from the Parks and Recreation Commission Members and read by Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, and Kristian Duarte, Deputy City Clerk, regarding this item.
The Council provided comments and unanimously agreed to bring this item to a future Study Session.
FISCAL YEAR 2024 COMMUNITY BASED GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS
19. Viola Van, Management Analyst II, provided a staff report. Council Member Speake and Council Member Steiner recused themselves from this item due to their involvement with one of the organizations that is on the list to be awarded. Council Member Speake and Council Member Steiner left the Council Chambers at 8:58 p.m.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Van, Donna Finch, Interim Community Services Director, and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
Council Member Speake and Council Member Steiner returned to the Council Chambers at 9:15 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Mayor Daddario, that this Administrative Report be approved The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Daddario, Richins, and Casillas
Recused: 2 - Speake, and Steiner
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.20.040 OF CHAPTER 6.20 OF TITLE 6 OF THE
CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS IN
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
20. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins seconded by Mayor Daddario, that the Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Steiner
Nay: 1 - Speake
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Library Board of Trustees
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT UPDATE FOR JULY25, 2023 A) WELCOME TO NEW LIBRARIANS: SOO JI SEO, DENISE LIZARRAGA, CASEY LEE, AND JAIME HELLER.
B) SUMMER AT YOUR LIBRARY UPDATE: OUR PARTICIPANTS LOGGED 1,314,719 MINUTES WORTH OF READING.
C) STUFFY STORY TIME WAS A SUCCESS WITH STUFFIES SPENDING THE NIGHT IN THE LIBRARY.
D) HERITAGE ROOM UPDATE: CLOSES SEPTEMBER 1ST, WOMEN’S VICTORY FLAG COMES DOWN AUGUST 1ST.
E) OUR STATS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2023 ARE UP FROM FY 2022.
21. This Library Board of Trustees Report was Received & Filed.
B) Planning & Housing Commission
None.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF AUGUST 10, 2023
22. Vice Mayor Richins 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 thanked staff for mobilizing into action after a recent street sweeping issue was brought to his attention by a resident.
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Council Member Steiner provided a brief overview of the following : the Green River Road tree planting event, the Santa Ana River Local advisory group meeting, and the fire department personnel deployments. Council Member Steiner also thanked the Corona-Norco Settlement House for hosting a shopping spree day for underserved children.
Council Member Casillas provided a brief overview of a Western Riverside Council of Governments meeting she attended on August 7,2023.
Vice Mayor Richins provided a brief overview of the State of the City event.
Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview of the State of the City event, the Summer Street Fair, and his meeting with Claudia Monterossa, Deputy Assistant Secretary for grant programs, Housing and Urban Development. He also thanked the fire department for their quick response to a fire in his neighborhood.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
ADVANCE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE TO ATTEND THE 2023 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE AND EXPO
23. A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this City Council Member Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. CPUC Proceeding on Fixed Electric Rates (W. Speake) September 6, 2023
2. Draft Parks & Recreation Masterplan Review (Staff) Oct/Nov
3. Historic Resources Ordinance Revisions (W. Speake) Oct/Nov
4. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) October 12, 2023
5. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) October 12, 2023
6. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) October 12, 2023
7. Park Fee Reduction (J. Casillas) October 12, 2023
8. Clothing Bin Size Requirements (J. Casillas) October 12, 2023
9. Duncan Gate Options (Staff) October 12, 2023
10. Development of a I 15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) October 12, 2023
11. LMD Zones 17 and 18 Prop 2018 Ballot Measure (Staff) October 12, 2023
12. Parks & Recreation Masterplan Adoption (Staff) Nov/Dec
13. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
14. Banning Semi Trucks on Hidden Valley Parkway (J. Casillas) TBD
15. Inclusive/Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for Multi-family Housing (W. Speake) TBD
16. Public/Private Partnership for Flock Camera Placement (W. Speake) TBD
17. Large Native Tree Ordinance/Placing Trees on Historic Tree List (W. Speake) TBD City of Corona Page 7
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ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on September 6, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 9:34 p.m.
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