Wednesday, April 3, 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 April 3, 2024
The City Council meeting of April 3, 2024, 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/87065932509
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 Daddario, and Council Member Speake. Council Member Casillas was absent. Closed Session adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: CORONA EXECUTIVE GROUP EMPLOYEES, CORONA F I R E F I G H T E R S A S S O C I A T I O N I A F F L O C A L # 3 7 5 7 ( C F A ) , C O R O N A
MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL GROUP EMPLOYEES, CORONA POLICE EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (CPEA), CORONA POLICE SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATE (CPSA),
CORONA PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CPSEA), AND CORONA
SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION (CSA)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION (CALIFORNIA FAIR EMPLOYMENT AND
HOUSING ACT)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
NAME OF CASE: YOLANDA GUZMAN V. CITY OF CORONA
CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CVRI 2300468
3. Rollcall
Present: 4 - Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
Absent: 1 - Jacque Casillas
INVOCATION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kim Sitton, Finance Director.
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CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Richins called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
4. PROCLAMATION: DONATE LIFE MONTH
Rita Jackson accepted the proclamation.
5. PROCLAMATION: DAY OF THE CHILD
Sophia Betancourt and the Committee Members accepted the proclamation.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Steiner, Daddario, and Speake
Absent: 1 - Casillas
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 MARCH 20, 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 MARCH 20, 2024
7. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Council Member Speake, that the Consent Calendar be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Steiner, Daddario, and Speake
Absent: 1 - Casillas
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3391, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.87 (DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS), SECTION
17.91.070 (FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL) OF CHAPTER 17.91 (PRECISE PLANS) AND CHAPTER 17.100 (ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF
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THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.67 (LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS) TO THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE (ZTA2024-0001) This Ordinance was adopted.
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3392, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
17.74.070 (PROHIBITED SIGNS) OF CHAPTER 17.74 (SIGNS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) AND SECTION 5.44.100 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT TEMPORARY SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY (ZTA2024-0002)
9. This Ordinance was adopted.
APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MERCY HOUSE HOMELESS
SYSTEM OF SERVICES AGREEMENT
10. This Agreement was approved.
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH A&Y ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR ON-CALL AND EMERGENCY
CITYWIDE ASPHALT REPAIRS
11. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER TO WESCO|ANIXTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF
CAPACITOR BANKS AND AUTOMATIC CAPACITOR CONTROLS
12. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KNUDSEN GRADING COMPANY INC., DBA GREEN MOUNTAIN ENGINEERING FOR “AS-NEEDED” GRADING AND SPOILS REMOVAL SERVICES
13. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL STAFFING
SERVICES
14. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY (20) NEW MOTOROLA RADIOS FROM
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS
15. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
ACCEPTANCE OF $185,238 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE
LIBRARY FOR THE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM AND FUTURE
APPROPRIATIONS
16. This Grant was approved.
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RELEASE OF GRADING SECURITIES POSTED BY ARANTINE HILLS HOLDINGS LP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR TRACT MAP 37644 LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 15 (APPLICANT: ARANTINE
HILLS HOLDINGS LP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
17. This Release of Security was approved.
RELEASE OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES POSTED BY CORONA
INDUSTRIAL JV LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ASSOCIATED WITH 150 RADIO ROAD AND 1331 E. SIXTH STREET (APPLICANT: CORONA
INDUSTRIAL JV LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
18. This Release of Security was approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-010 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-1 (BEDFORD)
19. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Amelia Nieves, resident, addressed the Council to announce the upcoming Vintage Home Tour scheduled for May 11, 2024.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DRAFT TRAFFIC RELIEF
PLAN UPDATE
20. Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, provided a report.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding the proposed item and inquired about the Council's stance on the tax.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Jacob Ellis, City Manager, and Mr.
Khamphou provided clarification.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT D. NIEHAUS, INC. FOR THE
UTILITY RATE STUDY PROJECT
21. Katie Hockett, Assistant Director of Utilities, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Hockett and Tom Moody, Utilities Director, provided clarification.
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Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Steiner, Daddario, and Speake
Absent: 1 - Casillas
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
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38572 TO SUBDIVIDE 85.51 ACRES INTO 47 NUMBERED LOTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 546 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND 50 LETTERED LOTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PRIVATE STREETS, OPEN
SPACE, PRIVATE PARKS, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL,
PARK, AND OPEN SPACES DESIGNATIONS OF THE ARANTINE HILLS SPECIFIC
PLAN, LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF CLEMENTINE WAY AND HUDSON HOUSE DRIVE (APPLICANT: JASON PERRIN, ARANTINE HILLS HOLDING LP)
22. Council Member Speake thanked the applicant for answering his questions.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that this Planning & Housing Commission Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Steiner, Daddario, Speake, and Richins
Absent: 1 - Casillas
PRECISE PLAN 2023-0004 TO REVIEW THE SITE PLAN, ARCHITECTURE,
LANDSCAPING, AND FENCE AND WALL DESIGN ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF 546 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND PRIVATE PARKS
IN THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, PARK AND OPEN SPACE DESIGNATIONS OF THE
ARANTINE HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF CLEMENTINE WAY AND HUDSON HOUSE DRIVE (APPLICANT: JASON PERRIN, ARANTINE HILLS
HOLDING LP)
23. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in opposition of the proposed item.
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The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided clarification.
Council took no action.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TONY DADDARIO ON THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 22, 2024
24. Council Member Daddario provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TONY DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF APRIL 1, 2024
25. Council Member Daddario provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES COMMUNITY MEETING OF MARCH 22, 2024
27. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2024
28. 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
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. City Park Operations Plan (Staff) April 17, 2024
2. City Park Final Design (Staff) April 17, 2024
3. Utility Assistance Program (Staff) April 17, 2024
4. Economic Development Update (Staff) April 17, 2024
5. Fee Study Update (Staff) April 17, 2024
6. 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. Butterfield Overland Stage Route Signage (W. Speake) TBD
9. Skyline Resolution (J. Steiner) TBD
10. Letter to State & Local Leaders RE: State Preemption of Local Control (T. Richins) TBD
11. California Service Corps (J. Casillas) TBD
12. Community Support Lighting (T. Daddario) TBD
13. Community Event Sponsorship Policy (Staff) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on April 17, 2024. Mayor Richins adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. in honor of Adam Nemat.
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