Wednesday, September 6, 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 September 6, 2023
**Revised agenda on September 6, 2023 at 11:39 a.m.
Item 17 - Revision to Analysis section of the staff report.**
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:35 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Daddario, Vice Mayor Richins, and Council Member Casillas. Council Member Steiner was present via Zoom. Closed Session adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 118-283-026 (901 W 6th STREET)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: JAMES JOSEPH FAVREAU
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: APN 113-340-014 LOCATED ON CHASE DRIVE, EAST OF MAIN STREET AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOMES
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4)
POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION: (1 POTENTIAL CASE)
3. Rollcall
Present: 5 - Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Jim Steiner
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 6:41 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
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4. RECOGNITION: CORONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION
Palbinder Badesha accepted the Recognition.
Bobby Spiegel, Corona Chamber of Commerce President, addressed the Council regarding the recognition and invited the public to the Remember 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony on September 11, 2023.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Vice Member Richins seconded by Council Member Casillas, that these Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Speake
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 AUGUST 16, 2023
5. 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 AUGUST 16, 2023
6. 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. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Speake
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3377, 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
7. This Ordinance was adopted.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES FOR SALES, TRANSACTION, AND USE
TAX CONSULTING SERVICES, AND A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES FOR TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
SERVICES
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This Agreement was approved.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH VOLTAIRE ENGINEERING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $413,579 FOR THE DOMINGUEZ RANCH SLOPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, NO. FC-2023-03; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 23-039CA
9. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
10. FISCAL YEAR 2023 YEAR-END BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS
This Budgetary was approved.
RELEASE OF PRECISE GRADING SECURITY POSTED BY MELTEADES ECONOMY AND JEANIE ECONOMY, TRUSTEES OF THE 2018 ECONOMY FAMILY TRUST, DATED MAY 8, 2018, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FOR 4330 GREEN RIVER ROAD (APPLICANT: MELTEADES ECONOMY AND JEANIE ECONOMY, TRUSTEES OF THE 2018 ECONOMY FAMILY TRUST)
11. This Release of Security was approved.
RELEASE OF THE GRADING AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY POSTED BY WOODSIDE 05S, L.P., A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR TRACT MAP 37030 LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 15 (APPLICANT:
WOODSIDE 05S, L.P.)
12. This Release of Security was approved.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE SERVICE FEE COLLECTED
ON BEHALF OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT
SERVICE AUTHORITY
13. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ELECTRIC ENERGY RULES AND REGULATIONS AND
THE SCHEDULE OF USER/SERVICE FEES FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC
ENERGY TO UPDATE ELECTRIC UTILITY TIME-OF-USE TIME PERIODS
14. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Tayler York, City Clerk Services Specialist, read one written comment from the public.
The written comment will be filed with the meeting minutes.
Kim Mabon, resident, addressed the Council to announce and invite the public to the Beaux Arts Masquerade Ball on October 28, 2023.
Eugene Fizek, resident, addressed the Council regarding concerns of a sewage drain.
Jim Virden, resident, addressed the Council regarding concerns of street paving.
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John Lucio, resident, addressed the Council regarding his concerns with the Veterans Memorial Enhancement Project.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding the Veterans Memorial Enhancement Project and street paving.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CHANGE OF ZONE 2022-0002 TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM R-1-20 TO R-1-14.4 ON 1.59 ACRES LOCATED AT 2425 GARRETSON AVENUE (APPLICANT:
MOHAMMED S. BAIG AND ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF CORONA-NORCO)
15. Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Kristian Duarte, Deputy City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Speake
PARCEL MAP 37949 TO SUBDIVIDE 4.66 ACRES INTO TWO PARCELS, LOCATED AT 2425 GARRETSON AVENUE IN THE R-1-14.4 ZONE (APPLICANT: MOHAMMED S.
BAIG AND ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF CORONA-NORCO) (NOT AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING)
16. A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Speake
The following items were taken out of order.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CORONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOR BUSINESS PROMOTION, MARKETING, AND RETENTION SERVICES
18. Jessica Gonzales, Economic Development Director, and Amanda Wicker, Economic Development Administrator, provided a report.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Speake
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 12.08, 12.12, AND 15.36 OF THE CORONA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELETE AND UPDATE OUTDATED LANGUAGE AND ADD LANGUAGE RELEVANT TO THE CITY’S CURRENT OPERATIONS
19. A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Steiner
Absent: 1 - Speake
REVIEW OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION’S PROCEEDING
REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INCOME-GRADUATED FIXED CHARGE FOR
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
17. Carmen Zambrano, City Management Fellow, provided a report. The Council discussed the item and had inquiries. Brett Channing, Assistant City Manager, Tom Moody, Director of Utilities, and Ms. Zambrano provided clarification. The Council unanimously agreed with Option 1 and 3.
Council Member Speake arrived at 7:29 p.m.
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 2023-0016 TO ESTABLISH A VETERINARY CLINIC AT 1973 FOOTHILL PARKWAY, SUITE 103, WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION OF THE EL CERRITO SPECIFIC PLAN (APPLICANT: CHANTE D. TRAN C/O DR.
TRAN’S VETERINARY CLINIC, LLC.)
20. The Council unanimously agreed to take no action.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
D) Regional Meetings
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UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 24, 2023
21. Council Member Steiner provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, welcomed Aminah Mears as the new Assistant to the City Manager.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake thanked Tom Moody, Director of Utilities, for his department’s hard work.
Council Member Steiner welcomed Aminah Mears as the new Assistant to the City Manager.
Council Member Richins announced the Trauma Intervention Program Training on September 21, 2023.
Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview on the Emprendedoras graduation and the Santiago High School Boss Band Rose Parade Banquet. He also announced the Sweeney Todd musical at the OBCTheater starting September 8, 2023.
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FOR COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE FOR ATTENDING A MEETNG AT THE CALIFORNIA STATE CAPITOL.
22. Council Member Speake provided comments about the meeting.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the City Council Member Report be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Garrettson Elementary School Traffic Circulation Study Results (Staff) September 20, 2023
2. Draft City Seal Review (Staff) September 20, 2023
3. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) October 12, 2023
4. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) October 12, 2023
5. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) October 12, 2023
6. Park Fee Reduction (J. Casillas) October 12, 2023
7. Clothing Bin Size Requirements (J. Casillas) October 12, 2023
8. Duncan Gate Options (Staff) October 12, 2023
9. Development of a I 15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) October 12, 2023
10. LMD Zones 17 and 18 Prop 2018 Ballot Measure (Staff) October 12, 2023
11. Draft Parks & Recreation Masterplan Review (Staff) Nov/Dec
12. Draft Trails Masterplan Review (Staff) Nov/Dec
13. Historic Resources Ordinance Revisions (W. Speake) Jan/Feb
14. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
15. Banning Semi Trucks on Hidden Valley Parkway (J. Casillas) TBD
16. Inclusive/Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for Multi-family Housing (W. Speake) TBD
17. Public/Private Partnership for Flock Camera Placement (W. Speake) TBD
18. Large Native Tree Ordinance/Placing Trees on Historic Tree List (W. Speake) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Council is on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
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