Wednesday, March 6, 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 March 6, 2024
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose listed below. Present were Mayor Richins, Vice Mayor Steiner, Council Member Casillas, Council Member Daddario, and Council Member Speake. Closed Session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 601 S MAIN STREET
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: DAVID SAUNDERS
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 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
2. CITY COUNCIL
Roll Call
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 Donna Finch.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Richins called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3. RECOGNITION: LATITUDE 36 FOODS
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Representatives from Latitude 36 Foods accepted the recognition.
RECOGNITION: CORONA PARKS FOUNDATION, CORONA FIRE SAFETY
FOUNDATION, AND FLWR CO
4. Corona Fire safety Foundation, Corona Parks Foundation, FLWR CO, Skyland Ale Works, Main Street Brewery, Greywolf Brewing Co, and Evans Brewing Company accepted their recognitions.
PRESENTATION: RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - TRAFFIC
RELIEF PLAN
5. Aaron Hake, Deputy Executive Director, provided an update.
The following residents addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the RCTC Update: Joe Morgan and John Donaldson.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Speake and seconded by Council Member Casillas, that these 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 FEBRUARY 21, 2024
6. 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 21, 2024
7. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario and seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that the Consent Calendar be approved with the exception of items 9 and 12 which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake
AUTHORIZE THE RATIFICATION OF A MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS
CLEANUP AND REMOVAL SERVICES
8. This Agreement was approved.
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MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SECURITY DEFENSE, INC. FOR CITYWIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 PER FISCAL YEAR, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 24-037SB.
9. Council Member Daddario and Council Member Speake had inquiries.
Donna Finch, Community Services Director, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Mayor Richins, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, and Daddario
Nay: 1 - Speake
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SANCON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE
STAGECOACH AND SMITH & RINCON LIFT STATION COATING PROJECT
10. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
CHANGE ORDER WITH THATCHER COMPANY FOR PURCHASE OF ALUMINUM
SULFATE FOR POTABLE WATER TREATMENT
11. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
ADDITION OF TWO (2) PART-TIME LAW CLERKS TO THE LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE FISCAL YEAR 2024
12. Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
Dean Derleth, City Attorney, provided comments.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN
EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES
13. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council regarding including document shredding during the Hazardous Waste event.
Richard Rogers, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with City trees and damage to his neighbor's driveway.
Martha Chacon, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the City tree damage to her driveway.
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Mathew Fortine, firefighter, addressed the Council and provided an update on the Auto X event.
Tony Finaldi, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concern with the 6th Street Corridor and Downtown Projects Update
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express concern with Study Session meeting times.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-0002 TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF 5.15 ACRES LOCATED AT 430 W. FOOTHILL PARKWAY FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (15-36 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE, AND UP TO 75 DU/AC FOR SENIOR UNITS) (APN: 114-070-020, 114-070-021 AND 114-070-022) (APPLICANT: O & I DEVELOPMENT)
14. Mayor Richins opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated that there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Richins closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake The following item was taken out of order.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-0001 TO THE SOUTH CORONA COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF 5.15
ACRES FROM COMMERCIAL TO SENIOR CITIZEN RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 430 W. FOOTHILL PARKWAY (APN: 114-070-020, 114-070-021 AND 114-070-022) (APPLICANT: O & I DEVELOPMENT)
17. Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a report on the proposed item. Mayor Richins opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated that there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Richins closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Public Hearing be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-0004 TO THE MOUNTAIN GATE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP89-01) TO CHANGE THE LAND USE OF 5.15 ACRES LOCATED AT 430 W.
FOOTHILL PARKWAY FROM COMMERCIAL TO SENIOR CITIZEN RESIDENTIAL AND
ESTABLISH COMMENSURATE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE SENIOR
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CITIZEN RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION (APN: 114-070-020, 114-070-021 AND 114-070-022) (APPLICANT: O & I DEVELOPMENT)
Mayor Richins opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated that there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Richins closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Mayor Richins, that this Public Hearing be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake PRECISE PLAN 2023-0006 TO REVIEW THE SITE PLAN, ARCHITECTURE,
LANDSCAPING AND OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 107-UNIT ASSISTED SENIOR LIVING FACILITY ON 5.15 ACRES, LOCATED AT 430 W. FOOTHILL PARKWAY IN THE PROPOSED SENIOR
CITIZEN RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE MOUNTAIN GATE SPECIFIC PLAN (APN: 114-070-020, 114-070-021 AND 114-070-022) (APPLICANT:
O & I DEVELOPMENT) NOT AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING
16. Mayor Richins opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated that there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Richins closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that this Public Hearing be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
PROPOSED RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TRAFFIC RELIEF
PLAN UPDATE
18. The Council directed staff to bring this item forward at a future meeting.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in opposition of the item.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 3245, 3255, 3273, 3292, AND 3305
TO UPDATE THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREET SEGMENTS IN
THE CITY OF CORONA
19. A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Mayor Richins, that this ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
A) Library Board of Trustees
None.
B) Planning & Housing Commission
PRECISE PLAN 2023-0008 TO REVIEW THE SITE PLAN, ARCHITECTURE, FENCING AND LANDSCAPING FOR 19 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS PROPOSED ON 4.73
ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TAYLOR AVENUE AND CITRON STREET IN THE R-1-8.4 ZONE (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 8,400 SQUARE FEET MINIMUM LOT SIZE) (APPLICANT: BRYAN BERGERON, FOREMOST
PACIFIC GROUP)
20. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item. Mailed correspondence was received in opposition to this item and will be filed with the meeting minutes.
The Council had a consensus to set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
PRECISE PLAN 2022-0003 TO REVIEW THE SITE PLAN, ARCHITECTURE,
LANDSCAPING AND OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS TOTALING 334,520 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED AT 1375 MAGNOLIA AVENUE IN THE BUSINESS PARK LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE CORONA MAGNOLIA SPECIFIC PLAN (APPLICANT: JEREMY MAPE, B9 MAGNOLIA OWNERS, LLC.)
21. The Council took no action.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2024
22. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TONY DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2024
23. Council Member Daddario provided an update.
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UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) WESTERN PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2024
24. Council Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2024
25. 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 Speake provided a brief overview of the Homeless Symposium held at the City of Corona.
Vice Mayor Richins commended the Kawanis group.
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on March 20, 2024. Mayor Richins adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m in honor of Karen Roper, Homeless Solutions Manager and her nomination to the Riverside County Woman of the Year.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Historic Resources Ordinance Revisions (W. Speake) March 20, 2024
2. Temporary Signs in the Right Of Way (Staff) March 20th
3. Spring Council Workshop March 28, 2024
4. Pavement Management Plan (Staff) March 28, 2024
5. Special Events Expansion (Staff) March 28, 2024
6. Purchasing Update (Staff) March 28, 2024
7. Enterprise Lease Agreement (Staff) March 28, 2024
8. Real Time PD Information Center (Staff) March 28, 2024
9. Heritage Room Hours of Operation (Staff) March 28, 2024
10. Financial Health Metrics (Staff) March 28, 2024
11. American Rescue Plan Act (Staff) March 28, 2024
12. Funding Update (Staff) March 28, 2024
13. FY 25 Revenue Projections (Staff) March 28, 2024
14. Expenditures & General Fund Forecast (Staff) March 28, 2024
15. FY25 Capital Improvement Program (Staff) March 28, 2024
16. Service Level Changes (Staff) March 28, 2024
17. Measure X Investment Plan (Staff) March 28, 2024
18. Urban Forest Management (Staff) March 28, 2024
19. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for Multi family Housing (W. Speake) TBD
20. Large Native Tree Ordinance/Placing Trees on Historic Tree List (W. Speake) TBD
21. Butterfield Overland Stage Route Signage (W. Speake) TBD
22. Skyline Resolution (J. Steiner) TBD
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