Wednesday, November 15, 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 Minutes - Final
City Council Minutes - Final November 15, 2023
**Revised agenda on November 14, 2023 at 4:48 p.m.
Item 22 – Presentation was updated.
Revised agenda on November 13, 2023 at 4:33 p.m.
Item 23 – Presentation was updated.**
The City Council meeting of November 15, 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/88489017960
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 6:15 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY LOCATION: 119-280-066 (391 N. MAIN STREET)
NEGOTIATING PARTY: REXCO DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
NAME OF CASE: CITY AND CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY V. 3M COMPANY, ET AL.
CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CVRI 2100800 AND SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 2:2023-cv02485
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY MANAGER
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.
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CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Daddario called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION: CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SECTION, AMERICAN WATER WORKS
ASSOCIATION
4. Sue Mosburg, California-Nevada Section American Water Works Association Executive Director, and Tim Worley, Ortega Strategies Group Managing Director, provided a presentation. They also thanked staff for all their participation and presented City staff with a Water Advocate Certificate.
5. RECOGNITION: SHAYLENE CORTEZ
Mayor Daddario presented the recognition in Memory of Shaylene Cortez.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to acknowledge Shaylene Cortez.
6. PRESENTATION: MCKINLEY STREET GRADE SEPARATION UPDATE Julianna Zaleski, Associate Engineer, Josh Cosper, Mark Thomas Company Senior Project Manager, and Ashley Zaragoza, Economic Development Administer, provided a presentation.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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 NOVEMBER 1, 2023
7. These Minutes were approved.
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
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 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
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MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2023
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 SEPTEMBER 2023
9. This Financial Report was received and filed.
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3384, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF
SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRCT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXED TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 1, INTO IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 3 AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 4 OF CFD NO. 2018-1 (BEDFORD) OF THE CITY OF CORONA.
10. This Ordinance was adopted.
PAYMENT PLAN AND LIEN AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF DOUBLE CHECK DETECTOR ASSEMBLY AT 1850 AND 1838 WILD TURKEY CIRCLE
11. This Agreement was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IDS GROUP INC. FOR
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE OLD POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECT, NO. FC-2023-09, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 23-097AT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $178,337
12. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
PURCHASE OF MEMBRANES FROM VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES AND
SOLUTIONS
13. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO R C FOSTER CORPORATION FOR WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY NO. 2 ELECTRICAL UPGRADES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,700,800
14. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER TO PB LOADER CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) ELLIOT CRANE TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $624,715 USING SOURCEWELL NATIONAL COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NUMBER 080521-PBL.
15. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
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INC. UTILIZING THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA CONTRACT NUMBER C1837
This Bid & Purchase was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Chris Bainum, resident, addressed the Council to express various concerns.
Emma Morales, resident, addressed the Council to request a resolution to cease fire in Palestine.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to acknowledge his family history.
Charlie Rangel, resident, addressed the Council to introduce himself.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING AND ELECTION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 36 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
17. 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 15, 2023. Ms. Edwards also agreed to hold a special election on November 15, 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 Casillas, seconded by Mayor Daddario, that Resolution No. 2023-112 be adopted. A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Richins, that Resolution No. 2023-113 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-1 (BEDFORD) CHANGE PROCEEDINGS FOR IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 3 AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 4; CONDUCTING AN ELECTION AND CONSIDER
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER OFFICIAL ACTIONS FOR CHANGE
PROCEEDINGS
18. 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 City of Corona Page 4 Printed on 12/14/2023
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property proposed to be annexed to the CFD agreed to hold a special election on November 15, 2023. Ms. Edwards also agreed to hold a special election on November 15, 2023. Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing. Ms. Edwards confirmed she received the official ballot and all votes cast are in favor of modifying the rate and method of apportionment of special tax and the increase in bonded indebtedness for Improvement Area No. 3 and No. 4.
A motion was made by Council Member Steiner, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that Resolution No. 2023-109 be adopted. A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Council Member Richins, that Resolution No. 2023-110 be adopted. A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that Resolution No. 2023-111 be adopted. A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that Ordinance No. 3385 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA, INC., AND RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR
ADDITIONAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES
19. Tom Moody, Director of Utilities, introduced the item and Dave Davis, MSW Consultants, 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 received 242 written protests.
Dale Ploung, citizen, addressed the Council and expressed concern with Waste Management.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council and had an inquiry on the price increase.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the proposed item.
Ms. Edwards stated there was no additional protest letters submitted during the Public Hearing and a majority protest does not exist. Mayor Daddario closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake seconded by Council Member Casillas, that Resolution No. 2023-115 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner CHANGE OF ZONE 17-001 TO CHANGE THE ZONE OF TWO PARCELS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 3.47 ACRES FROM A-14.4 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF 14,400 SQUARE FEET) TO R-1-8.4 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF 8,400 SQUARE FEET) LOCATED ON THE
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SOUTH SIDE OF CORONA AVENUE AND EAST OF INTERSTATE 15 (APPLICANT:
CHRISTINE LOTTER, BAULOT LLC)
Mayor Daddario opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, 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 Vice Mayor Richins, that Ordinance No. 3386 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37024 TO SUBDIVIDE 6.25 ACRES INTO 15 SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CORONA AVENUE AND EAST OF INTERSTATE 15 IN THE R-1-8.4 ZONE (APPLICANT: CHRISTINE
LOTTER, BAULOT LLC) (NOT AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING)
21. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to compliment the Planning and Housing Commission for all their hard work.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
22. ADOPT THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND FINANCIAL PRIORITIES Aminah Mears, Assistant to the City Manager, introduced the item and Sharon Gonsalves, Renne Public Policy Group, provided a presentation.
Council Member Speake made a motion to add and strike verbiage to the 2024 Legislative Platform.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Daddario, Richins, Casillas, Speake, and Steiner PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RIOS, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL
AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CITY PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 24-006SB, IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,596,343; AND CREATION OF A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TITLED “CITY PARK REVITALIZATION,” APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 FROM THE PARKS &
RECREATION RESERVE WITHIN MEASURE X FUND
23. Justin Tucker, Assistant City Manager, provided a presentation.
Tom Munoz, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the proposed item.
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The following residents addressed the Council to express their concerns with the proposed item: Joe Morgan and Rory Connell.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake with revisions that the City would proceed through task 6, but task 7 and beyond would not be authorized until the item is brought back to Council. The motion was seconded by Mayor Daddario. The motion passed 5 - 0.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas made an alternative motion to approve the item as presented by staff. There was no second and the motion died.
The Council discussed the item. Jamie Raymond, Chief Deputy City Attorney, Jacob Ellis, City Manager, and Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richins to reconsider the motion that was just carried. The motion was seconded by Council Member Casillas. The motion passed 4 -
1. Mr. Tucker and Mr. Ellis provided clarification.
A motion was made by Mayor Daddario to approve the item as presented by staff. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Richins. The motion passed 4 - 1.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Richins, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE ON WATER CONSERVATION
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
24. Katie Hockett, Assistant Director of Utilities, provided an update. Council had inquiries and Ms. Hockett provided clarification.
This Administrative Report was received and filed.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Library Board of Trustees
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 24, 2023:
A) CORONA BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY CLEANUPS
B) GUIDED HIKES FALL & WINTER 2023-24
C) ARABIC BILINGUAL STORYTIME EVERY 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY
D) FALL PUMPKIN CRAFT NOVEMBER 15TH 3-5PM 7TH-12TH GRADE
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E) NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH (NaNoWriMo) NOVEMBER 9TH COME WRITE IN @ THE LIBRARY NOVEMBER 9TH 5:30-7:30PM This Library Board of Trustees Report was received and filed.
B) Planning & Housing Commission
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION 2021-0004 FOR THE REVISION TO
THE SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING CONSISTING OF 62 UNITS ON 2.14 ACRES IN THE R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) ZONE, ORIGINALLY APPROVED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 17-004, LOCATED AT 159 N. BUENA VISTA AVENUE (APN: 118-290-049) (APPLICANT: MILAD OUEIJAN, ON BEHALF OF PIERRE SAAD)
26. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item.
The majority of the Council agreed to set the item for review.
This Planning & Housing Commission Report was received and filed.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 8, 2023:
A.) HALLOWEEKEND
B.) HISTORIC CIVIC CENTER 100TH ANNIVERSARY
C.) GUIDED HIKE PROGRAM
D.) VICTORIA PARK SPLASH PAD
E.) COMMUNITY MURAL PROJECT
F.) 2023 HELEN PUTNAM AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
G.) ADOPT-A-PARK UPDATE
H.) CLEAN UP KIT PROGRAM
I.) PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
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 NOVEMBER 6, 2023
28. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 2, 2023
29. Council Member Speake provided an update.
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UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 2023
30. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM MAYOR TONY DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2023
31. 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 thanked the Public Works Department for all their hard work.
He also thanked Mayor Daddario for all his work throughout the year as mayor.
Council Member Steiner sent his condolences to the Cortez family. He also acknowledged the passing of Stuart Glickman.
Vice Mayor Richins acknowledged the passing of Shaylene Cortez. He thanked Mayor Daddario for his hard work throughout the year as mayor. He also provided a brief overview of the Corona Volunteer Recognition Award ceremony and the Senior Citizen Center Thanksgiving Event.
Mayor Daddario provided a brief overview of the following: Discovery Day, United States Mayor's Conference, residents ribbon cutting, Joe Dominquez Post 742 Veterans Day celebration. He also announced the following events: Kids Night Out on December 1, 2023, Family Game Night on November 17, 2023, Crafting at Circle City Center on November 29, 2023, Cookie Decorating Contest on December 5, 2023, and Gingerbread House Competition on December 13, 2023.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Draft Parks & Recreation Masterplan Review (Staff) Nov/Dec
2. Community Lighting Support Project (T. Daddario) Dec/Jan
3. Draft Trails Masterplan Review (Staff) Jan/Feb
4. Historic Resources Ordinance Revisions (W. Speake) Mar/Apr
5. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
6. Inclusive/Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for Multi family Housing (W. Speake) TBD
7. Large Native Tree Ordinance/Placing Trees on Historic Tree List (W. Speake) TBD
8. Street Maintenance/Traffic Mitigation Ordinance (T. Daddario) TBD
9. Butterfield Overland Stage Route Signage (W. Speake) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on December 6, 2023. Mayor Daddario adjourned the meeting 10:19 p.m. in honor of Stuart Glickman.
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