Wednesday, October 4, 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 October 4, 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 6:24 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY ATTORNEY/LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY MANAGER
2. 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 6:34 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3. PROCLAMATION: FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Cindi Schmitz, Fire Marshal, accepted the proclamation.
Ms. Schmitz invited the public to attend Fire Station 5 and Fire Station 6 open house on October 7, 2023.
4. PROCLAMATION: MANUFACTURING MONTH
Alex Juttner, Director of Operations, and Norm Wagner, Business Development Manager, accepted the proclamation.
MEETING MINUTES
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A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, 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 STUDY SESSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 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 SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
6. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Consent Calendar be approved, with the exception of items 11 and 12, 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 JULY 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 FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2023
8. This Financial Report was received and filed.
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3375, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE NORTHEAST CORONA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP81-2) to: (1) AMEND SECTION 4.5.10(C) TO ALLOW UP TO SIX TENANTS TO BE ADVERTISED ON A PARCEL IDENTIFICATION SIGN; AND(2) AMEND SECTION 4.5.10(I) TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SIGN AREA AND SIGN HEIGHT and ALLOW
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER ON FREEWAY PYLON SIGNS AND TO ALLOW PYLON SIGNS UP TO A HEIGHT OF 55 FEET WITHIN PLANNING AREA 7A IN THE SUPPORT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (SPA2022-0006)
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This Ordinance was adopted.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FEDERAL GRANT AWARD
10. This Agreement was approved.
THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY, CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY, REST AREA, LLC. AND SUN CIRCLE, LLC. AND AMENDED AND RESTATED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH REST AREA, LLC.
11. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Jessica Gonzales, Economic Development Director, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns regarding the proposed item.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $22,991 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY FOR THE ZIP BOOK PROJECT
12. Donna Finch, Assistant to the City Manager, provided an update.
The Council provided comments in support of the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Grant be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,412 FOR ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY SERVICES
13. This Grant was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Chris Bainum, resident, addressed the Council and expressed various concerns.
Mateo Meza, resident, addressed the Council to announce the upcoming Red Ribbon Week Festival.
Desiree Crosby, citizen, addressed the Council to express concerns with the Corona Animal Shelter.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to announce Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding the Riverside Downtown project and Corona Downtown Revitalization project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
ORDINANCE AMENDING 1.04.160 AND 1.04.170 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADOPT A NEW CITY CORPORATE SEAL
14. Joe Morgan, resident, commended staff for all their hard work on a new City Corporate Seal.
Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council to express her concerns regarding the proposed item.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Library Board of Trustees
None.
B) Planning & Housing Commission
None.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 2023
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Council Member Casillas provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
16. Council Member Steiner provided an update.
UPDATE FROM MAYOR TONY DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 2023
17. 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 acknowledged Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, for her 20 years of service. He also announced the upcoming Spirits and Spirits event at the Corona Public Library on October 20, 2023.
Vice Mayor Richins provided a brief overview on the following: Corona Civic Center 100 Year Anniversary, St. Matthews 50 Year Anniversary, and Bring your Plushy to the Library program.
Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview on the Corona Civic Center 100 Year Anniversary and his meeting with the Army Corps of Engineering. He also announced the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on October 14 & 15, 2023 and the Halloween Event on October 14, 2023.
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 18, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
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