Wednesday, September 20, 2023
City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
Closed Session Council Board Room 5:30PM
Open Session Council Chambers 6:30PM
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 20, 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, and Council Member Steiner. Council Member Speake was absent. Closed Session adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
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
1. Roll Call
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 6:32 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
2. RECOGNITION: CORONA WOMEN’S IMPROVEMENT CLUB
The members of the Women's Improvement Club accepted the Recognition.
3. PRESENTATION: 2023-2024 MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL
The Mayor's Youth Council for 2023-2024 was introduced.
PROCLAMATION: CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS
Veronica Smitherman accepted the Proclamation.
4. PRESENTATION: ALCOA DIKE PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Major Sean Hutchison, Army Corps of Engineers, provided a presentation.
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2023 Mayor Daddario had inquiries and Mr. Hutchison and Derek Walker, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the item.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call 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 SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
5. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Speake recused himself from items 13 and 19.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that the Consent Calendar be approved with the exception of items 10, 14, and 17, which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following roll call 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 JUNE 2023
6. 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 FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023
7. This Financial Report was received and filed.
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3376, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE ZONING ON 1.59 ACRES LOCATED AT 2425 GARRETSON AVENUE FROM R-1-20 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 20,000 SQ. FT.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE) TO R-1-14.4 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 14,400 SQ. FT.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE) (CZ2022-0002)
8. This Ordinance was adopted.
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2023 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3378, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTERS 12.08, 12.12 AND 15.36 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO DELETE AND UPDATE OUTDATED LANGUAGE AND ADD LANGUAGE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S CURRENT OPERATIONS
9. This Ordinance was adopted.
ACCEPTANCE OF TWO FUNDING SOURCES FOR THE ONTARIO AVENUE WIDENING AT I-15 PROJECT AND APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
10. Council Member Speake had inquiries and Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Mayor Daddario, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner ACCEPTANCE OF $400,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIANS FACILITIES PROGRAM
FOR THE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN UPDATE AND APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
11. This Agreement was approved.
APPROVE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $10,000 TO THE CITY HALL WHOLE BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT FOR TITLE 24 COMPLIANCE
12. This Appropriation was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES FOR
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY NO. 2 LIFT STATION AND SIERRA DEL ORO LIFT STATION GENERATOR
REPLACEMENT PROJECTS
13. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HERITAGE CUSTOM LANDSCAPES, INC. FOR WILD PIG DEPREDATION SERVICES
14. Tom Moody, Director of Utilities, provided a staff report. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Moody provided clarification.
Chris Bainum, resident, addressed the Council in support of this item.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Bid & Purchase be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 4 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, and Steiner
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2023 Nay: 1 - Speake
THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
METERSYS TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT AND INCREASE THE
TOTAL COMPENSATION
15. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NARASIMHAN CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
16. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34760 LOCATED AT THE
SOUTH END OF MALAGA STREET, IN THE ESTATE RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER DESIGNATION OF THE MOUNTAIN GATE SPECIFIC PLAN (APN 114-040-019) (APPLICANT: RANCHO PASEO DE VALENCIA, LLC.)
17. Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a staff report. Council Member Steiner had inquiries and Ms. Coletta provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Mayor Daddario, that this Extension of Time be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner 2022-2023 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
18. This Report was approved.
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) AND
ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION NO. 36)
19. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-1 (BEDFORD), ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION NO. 1), RESOLUTION OF
CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE PROCEEDINGS, AND RESOLUTION DECLARING
NECESSITY OF CHANGE PROCEEDINGS
20. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION FOR THE 2022 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE PROGRAM ANNUAL
REPORT AND ASSOCIATED POWER CONTENT LABEL FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022
21. This Resolution was adopted.
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2023 RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE 3.49 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1621 FAIRMONT DRIVE IS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE AND IS
EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
22. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Athar Sayeed, resident, addressed the Council to invite the public and Council to Open Mosque Day on October 22, 2023.
James Virden, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with street paving in his neighborhood.
Kellie Montalvo, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with bicycle safety near Centennial High School and to inquire about the Mobility 21 Conference.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to encourage the public to attend the Open Mosque Day on October 22, 2023.
Evie Fowler, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the parking ticket she received.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns regarding previous meeting times.
Mike Ortiz, resident, addressed the Council to express his concern with the Planning and Development Department and permitting.
Chris Bainum, resident, addressed the Council to express his concern regarding various items.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0006 TO THE NORTHEAST CORONA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDING THE SIGNAGE REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 4.5.10 IN THE SUPPORT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (APPLICANT: CPI PROPERTIES)
23. Joanne Coleta, Planning and Development Director, provided a report.
Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received regarding the Public Hearing. Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Coletta provided clarification.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner VARIANCE 2022-0001 TO ALLOW FOR AN INCREASE IN SIGN AREA FOR A
PROPOSED OFF-SITE DIRECTIONAL SIGN FOR THE LOS ARCOS PLAZA, LOCATED AT 161-191 N. MCKINLEY STREET (APPLICANT: CPI PROPERTIES, LLC) (NOT AN
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING)
24. The Council took no action.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHARITABLE VENTURES FOR
BUSINESS GRANTS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND APPROVAL OF BUSINESS
GRANTS PROGRAM GUIDELINES
25. Jessica Gonzales, Economic Development Director, and Amanda Wicker, Economic Development Administrator, provided a report.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item. The Council provided comments.
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner The following items were taken out of order.
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA’S REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF CORONA TO
SUPPORT THE BRIGHTLINE WEST HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECT APPLICATION
31. Brett Channing, Assistant City Manager, provided a report. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Channing provided clarification.
The Council unanimously agreed with the proposed item.
CITY OF NORCO’S REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF CORONA TO SUPPORT THE
UNDERGROUNDING OF THE RIVERSIDE TRANSMISSION RELIABILITY PROJECT (RTRP)
32. Brett Channing, Assistant City Manager, provided a report. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Channing and Justin McGough, Deputy Fire Chief, provided clarification.
Majority of the Council agreed with the proposed item.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2023 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Library Board of Trustees
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT UPDATE FOR AUGUST 22, 2023:
A) THE PALACE PROJECT - ELECTRONIC RESOURCE
B) BOOK DISPLAYS AT THE LIBRARY
C) LITERACY & LOTERIA EVENT, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST AT 4:30PM
D) RIVCO PARKS PASSES AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY
E) BUDGET UPDATE FOR CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
26. This Library Board of Trustees Report was received and filed.
B) Planning & Housing Commission
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT UPDATE FOR AUGUST 8, 2023:
A.) SUMMER EVENTS RECAP
B.) FALL PROGRAM INFORMATION
C.) PICKLEBALL COURTS AT BORDER PARK
D.) TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASE II FINAL REVIEW
E.) YMCA AQUATICS PARTNERSHIP UPDATE
F.) SOCCER FIELD RENOVATION UPDATE
27. This Parks & Recreation Commission Report was received and filed.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
28. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON I-REN MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
29. There was no update as the meeting was cancelled.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Steiner acknowledged Flower Co. for all their hard work in supporting non-profit organizations.
Vice Mayor Richins provided a brief overview on the Corona Lions Club 100 year anniversary and the skate cleanup at Santana Park. He also thanked Corona Chamber of Commerce for the 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
Mayor Daddario thanked everyone who participated in the 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
30. APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION
Mayor Daddario appointed Sarah Longwell to the Planning and Housing Commission.
He also thanked former Planning and Housing Commissioner Bridget Sherman for all her hard work.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Appointment be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
REQUEST FROM MAYOR TONY DADDARIO FOR CITY COUNCIL TO WAIVE THE
FACILITY USE FEE FOR THE SHIISHONGVA TONGVA TRIBAL NATION ANNUAL
NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION AT CITY PARK ON OCTOBER 7, 2023.
33. Justin Tucker, Assistant City Manager, provided a report. The Council provided comments and had inquiries and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
Michael Inegrete, Shiishongva Tongva Chief, provided comments in support of the proposed item.
The Council unanimously approved the item.
This City Council Member Report was approved.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) October 12, 2023
2. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) October 12, 2023
3. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) October 12, 2023
4. Park Fee Reduction (J. Casillas) October 12, 2023
5. Clothing Bin Size Requirements (J. Casillas) October 12, 2023
6. Duncan Gate Options (Staff) October 12, 2023
7. Development of a I 15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) October 12, 2023
8. LMD Zones 17 and 18 Prop 2018 Ballot Measure (Staff) October 12, 2023
9. Draft Parks & Recreation Masterplan Review (Staff) Nov/Dec
10. Draft Trails Masterplan Review (Staff) Jan/Feb
11. Historic Resources Ordinance Revisions (W. Speake) Jan/Feb
12. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
13. Banning Semi Trucks on Hidden Valley Parkway (J. Casillas) TBD
14. Inclusive/Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for Multi family Housing (W. Speake) TBD
15. Public/Private Partnership for Flock Camera Placement (W. Speake) TBD
16. Large Native Tree Ordinance/Placing Trees on Historic Tree List (W. Speake) TBD
17. Community Lighting Support Project (T. Daddario) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Council is on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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