Wednesday, December 6, 2023
City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
Closed Session Council Board Room 5:00 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
Tom Richins, Mayor
Jim Steiner, Vice Mayor
Jacque Casillas, Council Member
Tony Daddario, Council Member
Wes Speake, Council Member
City Council Minutes - Final
City Council Minutes - Final December 6, 2023
The City Council meeting of December 6, 2023, will be conducted in person. Members may attend in person or remotely. To participate remotely, please use the following link:
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CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:00 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Richins, Vice Mayor Steiner, Council Member Casillas, Council Member Daddario, and Council Member Speake. Closed Session adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 402 CORONA MALL
SUITE 131 CORONA MALL
PORTION OF APN 117-191-019 (PARKING LOT FOR 675 S. MAIN STREET,
CORONA)
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: SHAHEEN SADEGHI
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
NAME OF CASE: PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS AND SOBOBA BAND OF LUISEÑO INDIANS V. CITY OF CORONA
CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CVR 12306028
2. Rollcall
Present: 5 - Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
INVOCATION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Speake.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Richins called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
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3. RECOGNITION: STEPHEN HOUCK AND JENN MILLER
Stephen Houck and Jenn Miller accepted the recognitions.
4. RECOGNITION: SANTIAGO CROSS COUNTRY CIF CHAMPIONS
Santiago Girls Cross Country and Coach Ricardo Etheridge accepted the recognitions.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and 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 NOVEMBER 15, 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 NOVEMBER 15, 2023
6. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Steiner, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Consent Calendar be approved with the exception of Items 10, 13, and 17, which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake QUARTERLY SALES TAX REPORTS - 2023, QUARTER 1 (JANUARY - MARCH) AND QUARTER 2 (APRIL - JUNE)
7. This Financial Report was received and filed.
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3385, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-1 (BEDFORD)
OF THE CITY OF CORONA LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES
8. This Ordinance was adopted.
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3386, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE TO CHANGE THE ZONING ON 3.47 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE
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OF CORONA AVENUE EAST OF INTERSTATE 15 FROM A-14.4 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 14,400 SQ. FT. MINIMUM LOT SIZE) TO R-1-8.4 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 8,400 SQ. FT. MINIMUM LOT SIZE) (CZ17-001) This Ordinance was adopted.
APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORONA AND THE CITY OF NORCO AND THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO COLLABORATIVE HOMELESS SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CITY NET
10. Karen Roper, Homeless Solutions Manager, provided a report.
Chris Bainum, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the proposed item.
The Council provided comments in support of the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake
FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS, A BOWMAN COMPANY, FOR TEMPORARY
STAFFING IN THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
11. This Agreement was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 24-023SB IN THE AMOUNT OF $214,930
FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CORONA DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION SPECIFIC PLAN AND PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
ANALYSIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
12. This Agreement was approved.
AGREEMENT WITH CORONA-NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CONTINUED
COST SHARING OF THE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM
13. Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to commend two crossing guards.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake
ACCEPTANCE OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE 2023 LOCAL EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
14. This Agreement was approved.
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EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE FIRE PANEL AT CITY HALL BY HCI SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $153,751.19
15. This Appropriation was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. THE AMOUNT OF $177,404.61, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BRIDGE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. 2022-17
16. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,236,116 FOR THE CITYWIDE STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. ST-2021-01; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 24-017CA
17. Jim Virden, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with street paving in his neighborhood.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
The Council provided comments in support of the proposed item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Steiner, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Bid & Purchase be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2023/24 SIDEWALKS, CURB RAMPS, AND CURBS AND GUTTERS
ASSESSMENT PROJECT
18. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MNR CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR JAMES STREET SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT NO. UT-2021-08; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 24-027CA
19. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LEE + RO INC. FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WESTERN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY FLOW CONTROL
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, NO. UT-2023-03
20. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
DISBURSEMENT OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL GANG TASK FORCE REGION 7 ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
21. This Budgetary was approved.
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PARCEL MAP 37221 LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF TEMESCAL CANYON ROAD AND PRONIO CIRCLE IN THE
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ENTERTAINMENT COMMERCIAL (EC) DESIGNATION OF THE DOS LAGOS SPECIFIC PLAN (SP99-03) (APPLICANT: GRIFFCO LAND, LLC, 1285 CORONA POINTE COURT, CORONA, CA 92879)
This Extension of Time was approved.
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37980 LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CITRON STREET AND TAYLOR STREET IN THE R-1-8.4 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APN 110-342-031) (APPLICANT: MARK
HAUPERT)
23. This Extension of Time was approved.
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2022 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
24. This Grant was approved.
REDUCTION IN THE SECURITY POSTED FOR THE BEDFORD BRIDGE ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 37644, LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 15 (APPLICANT: ARANTINE HILLS HOLDINGS, LP, A DELAWARE
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
25. This Public Improvement was approved.
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-116,
CITY OF CORONA POSITION LIBRARY AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR PLANS, INCLUDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-104, TO
IMPLEMENT SALARY RANGE INCREASES FOR MINIMUM WAGE PER CALIFORNIA
STATE LAW
26. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 2024 THROUGH JUNE 2025.
27. This Resolution was adopted.
WAIVER FROM CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.60.080 REGARDING THE
UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES LOCATED ALONG 147 NORTH VICENTIA AVENUE (APPLICANT: ALLEN WU)
28. This Waiver was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Dale Ploung, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the Corona Regional Hospital.
Chris Bainum, resident, addressed the Council to express various concerns.
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Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to acknowledge the Police Department for their hard work.
Scott Austin, resident, addressed the Council to say a prayer.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
CITY HALL VETERANS MEMORIAL ENHANCEMENT PROJECT NO. FC-2023-06
OUTREACH AND SURVEY RESULTS
29. Tracy Martin, CIP Project Manager, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and unanimously agreed on Option B.
Johnny Grizzutto, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item and thanked them for all their hard work.
Tom Shermal, resident, addressed the Council to thank them for their hard work on the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Mayor Richins, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake CITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW THE THREE PROPOSED FAÇADE RENDERINGS FOR THE FIRE STATION #2 REBUILD PROJECT AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK
30. Brian Young, Fire Chief, provided a report.
Dale Ploung, resident, addressed the Council is support of Option C.
Tony Finaldi, resident, addressed the Council with concerns regarding the proposed item.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council with concerns regarding the proposed item.
The Council unanimously agreed with Option C.
RECEIVE AND FILE THE AUDITOR’S REPORTS RELATED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDITS, AUDITOR’S COMMUNICATION, ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT, DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES ANNUAL
REPORT, AND ANNUAL REPORT ON VOTER APPROVED DEBT FOR FISCAL YEAR
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Frances Kuo, The Pun Group, provided a report.
Council Member Speake had inquiries and Kim Sitton, Finance Director, 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
None.
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)
32. Joanne Coletta, Planning Director, provided a report.
The following residents addressed the Council with concerns regarding the proposed item: Joe Morgan and Tony Finaldi.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Coletta and Milad Ouetyan, Applicant, provided clarification.
Council Member Speake made a motion to approve with the addition of the screening between the parking and the amenities.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that this Planning & Housing Commission Report be approved with the addition of screening. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Steiner, Casillas, and Speake
Nay: 2 - Richins, and Daddario
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
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D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM WES SPEAKE ON THE SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT
AUTHORITY (SAWPA) ONE WATER/ONE WATERSHED STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 2023
33. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) WESTERN PROGRAMS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 27, 2023
34. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) OCTA ROUTE 91 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 30, 2023
35. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 2023
36. Vice Mayor Steiner 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 Daddario provided an update on the following: Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority meeting, Holiday Lighting Celebration, Dos Lagos Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and the Celebration of Life for Shaylene Cortez.
He also announced the Police Department and Fire Department Toy Drive.
Council Member Speake provided an update on the following: Route 91 Committee meeting, Dos Lagos Christmas Tree Lighting, and the Holiday Lighting Celebration.
Council Member Casillas provided an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments meeting.
Vice Mayor Steiner announced there is a vacancy for the Library Board of Trustees.
37. 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and dates were determined.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Community Lighting Support Project (T. Daddario) January 18, 2024
2. Draft Parks & Recreation Masterplan Review (Staff) Jan/Feb
3. Street Maintenance/Traffic Mitigation Ordinance (T. Daddario) Jan/Feb
4. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) Jan/Feb
5. Draft Trails Masterplan Review (Staff) Feb/Mar
6. Historic Resources Ordinance Revisions (W. Speake) Mar/Apr
7. Spring Workshop March 28, 2024
8. Inclusive/Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for Multi family Housing (W. Speake) TBD
9. Large Native Tree Ordinance/Placing Trees on Historic Tree List (W. Speake) TBD
10. Butterfield Overland Stage Route Signage (W.Speake) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on January 3, 2024. Mayor Richins adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m. in honor of his mother.
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