Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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
Tom Richins, Mayor
Jim Steiner, Vice Mayor
Jacque Casillas, Council Member
Tony Daddario, Council Member
Wes Speake, Council Member
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2024
The City Council meeting of February 21, 2024, 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 5:30 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 6:28 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
NAME OF CASE: JESSICA SAVAGE V. CITY OF CORONA
CASE NUMBER: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT - CENTRAL DISTRICT CASE NO. 5:24-cv-00097
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2)
NUMBER OF CASES: 1 OR MORE (WORKERS COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2)
NUMBER OF CASES: 1 OR MORE (SELF INSURANCE FOR FACILITY RENTALS)
3. INVOCATION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dean Derleth, City Attorney.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Richins called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
4. COMMENDATION: LIFE SAVING AWARD
George Hanna accepted the commendation.
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5. RECOGNITION: AMELIA NIEVES
Amelia Nieves accepted the recognition.
6. PRESENTATION: NORCO COLLEGE UPDATE
Dr. Monica Green, Norco Community College President, provided an update.
7. PRESENTATION: NORTHWEST MOSQUITO VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT UPDATE Nancy Jimenez Hernandez, Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control Board Secretary of Corona, provided an update.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, 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 SPECIAL STUDY SESSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2024
8. 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 FEBRUARY 7, 2024
9. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that the Consent Calendar be approved with the exception of Items 13 through 16, and 18, which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake
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 DECEMBER 2023
10. 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
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MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2023
This Financial Report was received and filed.
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3387, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
17.74.040(A) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PERMIT DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE FOR PROPERTIES AFFECTED BY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS INITIATED BY THE CITY (ZTA2023-0006)
12. This Ordinance was adopted.
This item was taken out of order.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RSG, INC. FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT
TO CREATE A MOBILE HOME RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE AND PROGRAM
16. Maddy Paxton and Don Fuller, residents, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Daddario, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY (20) NEW FORD EXPLORERS FROM PFVT MOTORS INC. FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
13. Council Member Daddario had inquiries and Michael Griesinger, Fleet Manager, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, 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 STUDIO ONE ELEVEN FOR CIVIL DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE 6TH STREET BEAUTIFICATION AND REVITALIZATION, PROJECT NO. ST‐2022‐02, RFP NO. 24-024AT IN THE AMOUNT OF $798,160
14. Council Member Casillas and Council Member Speake provided comments and had inquiries. Jacob Ellis, City Manager, 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 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake
AWARD OF MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NEXTDAY DELIVERY SERVICE, INC. FOR CITYWIDE MAIL DELIVERY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000 PER FISCAL YEAR, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 24-035AH
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Council Member Daddario and Council Member Speake had inquiries. Kim Sitton, Finance Director, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in opposition of the proposed project.
The Council provided staff direction and this item was continued.
This Bid & Purchase was continued.
17. ADOPTION OF THE TRAILS MASTER PLAN
This Report was approved.
EMERGENCY REPAIR AND CLEANING (MINING) OF THE CORONA POLICE
DEPARTMENT SHOOTING RANGE
18. Council Member Daddario had inquiries and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that this Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152 TO BE LEVIED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY
OF RIVERSIDE TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS TO FUND THE
COSTS OF THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
PERMIT PROGRAM
19. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council regarding freedom of speech.
Mina Arnold, resident, addressed the Council to provide an overview on the Trauma Intervention Program.
Napolean Bolden, resident, introduced himself to the Council.
Nancy Jimenez Hernandez, resident, addressed the Council to thank them for the City murals.
Veronica Marquez, resident, addressed the Council to thank the Maintenance Department for their work covering graffiti.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the time meetings are held.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
20. COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS EVENTS
Andrew Kim, City Management Fellow, provided a presentation.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns regarding the proposed item.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to express his support in including the LGBTQ+ in the proposed item.
The Council provided staff direction and agreed to bring this item back to a future meeting.
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 JANUARY 23, 2024:
A) DIY FLOWER BOUQUETS - AGES HIGH SCHOOL-ADULT, FEB. 29TH @ 6:00PM B) ANTI VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY - 6TH-8TH GRADE, FEB. 14TH @ 2:00PM C) LEGO CONTEST FOR AGES 5-ADULT, ENTRIES ACCEPTED 1/22-2/3 D) MAKER EXCHANGE AFTER DARK, JAN. 25TH @ 6:00PM, AGES 19+ E) SPANISH BILINGUAL STORYTIME, 2ND AND 4TH FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH @ 3:30PM AGES 3-7
21. This Library Board of Trustees Report was received and filed.
B) Planning & Housing Commission
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
22. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT UPDATE FOR JANUARY 9, 2024:
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A.) ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS
B.) PARK RANGER PROGRAM UPDATE
C.) BORDER PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS
D.) TREE PLANTING UPDATE
E.) DRAFT TRAILS MASTER PLAN
This Parks & Recreation Commission Report was received and filed.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2024
23. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM MAYOR TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 2024
24. Mayor Richins provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Dean Derleth, City Attorney, announced a reportable action for Item 1. The Council unanimously gave consent to authorize the City Attorney's Office to use the previously contracted law firm of Dean Gazzo Roistacher to assist with the noted case as needed.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake provided a brief overview of the Santa Ana Water Shed Authority meeting. He also acknowledged the following Corona residents: Sara Price for winning Stage 10 of the Dakar Rally, Ricky Brabec for winning overall motorcycle category and the Sherman's son for receiving his second star as a Major General of the Air Force.
Vice Mayor Steiner thanked staff for the Community Conversation event. He commended Josh Smalley, Digital Journalist, for all his hard work with the event. He also thanked management and Community Services for all their work on Skyline.
Mayor Richins provided a brief overview of pitching at softball. He also acknowledged the passing Cindy Quinonez.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Historic Resources Ordinance Revisions (W. Speake) March 20, 2024
2. Spring Council Workshop March 28, 2024
3. Pavement Management Plan (Staff) March 28, 2024
4. Special Events Expansion (Staff) March 28, 2024
5. Purchasing Update (Staff) March 28, 2024
6. Enterprise Lease Agreement (Staff) March 28, 2024
7. Real Time PD Information Center (Staff) March 28, 2024
8. Heritage Room Hours of Operation (Staff) March 28, 2024
9. Financial Health Metrics (Staff) March 28, 2024
10. American Rescue Plan Act (Staff) March 28, 2024
11. Funding Update (Staff) March 28, 2024
12. FY 25 Revenue Projections (Staff) March 28, 2024
13. Expenditures & General Fund Forecast (Staff) March 28, 2024
14. FY25 Capital Improvement Program (Staff) March 28, 2024
15. Service Level Changes (Staff) March 28, 2024
16. Measure X Investment Plan (Staff) March 28, 2024
17. Urban Forest Management (Staff) March 28, 2024
18. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for Multi family Housing (W. Speake) TBD
19. Large Native Tree Ordinance/Placing Trees on Historic Tree List (W. Speake) TBD
20. Butterfield Overland Stage Route Signage (W. Speake) TBD
21. Skyline Resolution (J. Steiner) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on March 6, 2024. Mayor Richins adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. in honor of Cindy Quinonez.
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