Wednesday, November 1, 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 November 1, 2023
**Revised agenda on October 31, 2023 at 4:50 p.m.
Item 24 – Presentation and Envisio FY24Q1 Progress Report were updated.** The City Council meeting of November 1, 2023, will be conducted in person. Members may attend in person or remotely. To participate remotely, please use the following link:
https://coronaca-gov.zoom.us/j/83907392371
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 6:08 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
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Darya Makooi
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Darya Makooi.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Daddario called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
2. PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL CHILDREN’S GRIEF MONTH
Victoria Stephan accepted the Proclamation.
PRESENTATION: HELEN PUTNAM AWARDS FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
3. Jesse Ramirez, League of California Cities Regional Affairs Manager for Riverside County, and Laura Varela, League of California Cities Regional Public Affairs Manager City of Corona Page 1
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for Inland Empire/Desert Mountain Region, presented three Helen Putnam Excellence awards to City staff and Council Member Casillas.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, 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 SPECIAL MEETING FALL POLICY WORKSHOP OF OCTOBER 12, 2023
4. 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 STUDY SESSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 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 OCTOBER 18, 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 with the exception of Items 11, 12, and 15, which was voted on separately. Council Member Speake recused himself from voting on item 19 due to his previous involvement with this project. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3381, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT
SHORT TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
7. This Ordinance was adopted.
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3383, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING AN AMORTIZATION PERIOD AND OPERATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGAL NONCONFORMING SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL
RENTAL UNITS
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This Ordinance was adopted.
SIDE LETTER WITH THE CITY OF CORONA PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION, AND THE MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL GROUP RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORONA POSITION LIBRARY AND COMPENSATION PLAN
AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR PLANS, TO ADD NEW POSITIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
9. This Agreement was approved.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOR CONTINUED ENVIRONMENTAL
PLANNING REVIEW, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND PLAN CHECK REVIEW FOR
CITY ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
10. This Agreement was approved.
FIRST AMENDED CONSOLIDATED AND RESTATED BILLBOARD RELOCATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORONA AND LAMAR CENTRAL OUTDOOR
11. Council Member Casillas had inquiries and Dean Derleth, City Attorney, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, 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
PURCHASE OF NEW IN-CAR AND BODY-WORN CAMERAS AND EQUIPMENT TO
INCLUDE TASERS AND TRAINING TECHNOLOGY THROUGH AXON ENTERPRISES, INC. UTILIZING THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM, CONTRACT NUMBERS 010720-AXN (CAMERAS) AND 092722-AXN (TASERS)
12. Council Member Casillas provided comments. Robert Newman, Chief of Police, provided a report. Council Member Speake had inquiries and Chief Newman provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Bid & Purchase be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CLA-VAL MAINTENANCE
SERVICES TO BUDILO CONSTRUCTION AND GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES
13. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AUGUSTINE GENERAL
ENGINEERING FOR A CRITICAL SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON SOUTH BELLE AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $212,237
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This Bid & Purchase was approved.
15. FISCAL YEAR 2024 QUARTER 1 BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS
Council Member Speake had inquiries and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that this Budgetary be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF THE STREET AND ALLEY IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES POSTED FOR TRACT MAP 37644, LOTS X, Y, Z, AA, CC, DD, EE, AND FF, LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSECTION 15 (APPLICANT:
ARANTINE HILLS HOLDINGS, LP)
16. This Public Improvement was approved.
RELEASE OF THE IMPROVEMENT SECURITY POSTED BY VISTA MONTEREY 91, LLC, FOR PARCEL MAP 35661 LOCATED BETWEEN PROMENADE AVENUE AND THE 91 FREEWAY, WEST OF THE CORONA HILLS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER (APPLICANT:
VISTA MONTEREY 91, LLC)
17. This Release of Security was approved.
RELEASE OF THE GRADING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES POSTED BY
THE NEW HOME COMPANY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR LOTS 15, 36-45, AND Q, OF TRACT MAP 37030 LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 15 (APPLICANT: THE NEW HOME COMPANY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LLC)
18. This Release of Security was approved.
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF CORONA (ANNEXATION NO. 24)
19. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF CORONA (ANNEXATION NO. 23)
20. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL
CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF CORONA IS ELIGIBLE
21. This Resolution was adopted.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Robert, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the Business License process.
Emma Morales, resident, addressed the Council to request a resolution to cease fire in Palestine.
Jesse Ramirez, League of California Cities, introduced himself to the City Council and announced the upcoming regional meeting.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding the Corona Police ride along.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-1 (BEDFORD) ANNEXATION NO. 1 PROCEEDINGS FOR IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 3 AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 4 THEREIN AND CHANGE PROCEEDINGS FOR IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 3 AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 4; CONDUCTING AN
ELECTION AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER OFFICIAL
ACTIONS TO ANNEX PROPERTY TO AND CHANGE PROCEEDINGS
22. Kim Sitton, Finance Director, provided a report.
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 November 1, 2023. Ms. Edwards also agreed to hold a special election on November 1, 2023. Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing. Ms. Edwards confirmed she received two ballots and all votes cast are in favor of levying the special taxes.
Ordinance No. 3385 and change proceedings will be continued to the November 15, 2023 Council meeting.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Ordinance No. 3384 be adopted. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins seconded by Council Member Steiner, that Resolution No. 2023-107 be adopted. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Steiner, that Resolution No. 2023-108 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner PUBLIC HEARING AND ELECTION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 36 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
23. This item will be continued to the November 15, 2023 Council meeting.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
FISCAL YEAR 2024 QUARTER 1 BUDGET UPDATE AND STRATEGIC PLAN
PROGRESS REPORT
24. Julie Kennicutt, Budget Manager, and Aminah Mears, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a report. The Council had inquiries and staff provided clarification.
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
VARIANCE 2023-0001 TO ALLOW THE HEIGHT OF A BLOCK WALL AND WROUGHT IRON GATE TO BE INCREASED TO SIX (6) FEET WITHIN THE FRONT YARD
SETBACK THAT WILL FUNCTION AS A SIDE YARD FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1085 ROMANS ROAD. (APPLICANT: THEODORE RAY OF ROMANS ROAD, LLC.)
25. The Council unanimously agreed to take no action.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) 2023 PROJECTS AND FUNDING STRATEGIES MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 2023
26. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2023
27. Council Member Steiner provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
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CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, announced See Click Fix being available in different languages.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake thanked the Corona Police Department for all their hard work.
He also announced Foothill tree planting and Amber of Waves on November 4, 2023.
Council Member Steiner thanked staff for all their hard work.
Vice Mayor Richins announced Amber of Waves on November 4, 2023. He also congratulated Council Member Casillas on the policy award she received.
Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview of Centennial High School Halloween Baseball event. He also announced the Fire Department new squad trucks now being in service.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Conservation as a Way of Life Regulations (Staff) November 15, 2023
2. Draft Parks & Recreation Masterplan Review (Staff) Nov/Dec
3. Community Lighting Support Project (T. Daddario) Dec/Jan
4. Draft Trails Masterplan Review (Staff) Jan/Feb
5. Historic Resources Ordinance Revisions (W. Speake) Mar/Apr
6. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
7. Inclusive/Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for Multi family Housing (W. Speake) TBD
8. Public/Private Partnership for Flock Camera Placement (W. Speake) TBD
9. Large Native Tree Ordinance/Placing Trees on Historic Tree List (W. Speake) TBD
10. Street Maintenance/Traffic Mitigation Ordinance (T. Daddario) TBD 1 ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on November 15, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
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