Wednesday, April 17, 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 17, 2024
The City Council meeting of April 17, 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/84348381011
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:50 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Richins, Vice Mayor Steiner, Council Member Daddario, and Council Member Speake. Council Member Casillas participated via zoom. Closed Session adjourned at 6:34 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 - EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
NAME OF CASE: CITY OF CORONA V. C.P.I. PROPERTIES, LLC, ET AL.
CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. RIC 2002846
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 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
3. 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
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
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AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: 555 CORONA MALL
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: ALLAN WONG & YEHUI HUANG
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: 496 CORONA MALL
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: DANNY & MOSES CORTEZ
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
6. Rollcall
Council Member Casillas participated via zoom.
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 Tom Moody, Director of Utilities.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Richins called the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7. PROCLAMATION: WILDFIRE COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY
Cindi Schmitz and Brett Dawson accepted the Proclamation.
8. PROCLAMATION: HEALTHY KIDS DAY
Audrie Echnoz, CEO of the YMCA, and YMCA members accepted the Proclamation.
9. RECOGNITION: CORONA ART ASSOCIATION
The Corona Arts Association accepted the Recognition.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Daddario, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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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 MEETING MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2024
10. 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 APRIL 3, 2024
11. These Minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that the Consent Calendar be approved. 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 FEBRUARY 2024
12. 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 FEBRUARY 2024
13. This Financial Report was received and filed.
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENPLANNERS, INC. TO PREPARE A SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR THE GREEN RIVER RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 22-052SB)
14. This Agreement was approved.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH AUGUSTINE GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC.,
FOR WATERLINE REPLACEMENT ON LIBERTY AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,608,437
15. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
RELEASE OF THE IMPROVEMENT SECURITY POSTED BY WOODSIDE 05S, L.P., A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR TRACT MAP 37030 LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 15 (APPLICANT: WOODSIDE
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05S, L.P.)
This Release of Security was approved.
RESOLUTIONS INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 84-1 AND 2003-1, APPOINTING ENGINEER OF RECORD, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF ENGINEER’S REPORTS
17. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2, ZONES 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 15, 17, 18, AND 19, APPOINTING ENGINEER OF RECORD, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF ENGINEER’S REPORT
18. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2, ZONE 14, APPOINTING ENGINEER OF RECORD, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
19. Council Member Casillas recused herself because she lives within the district.
This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2, ZONE 20, APPOINTING ENGINEER OF RECORD, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
20. Council Member Speake recused himself because he lives within the district.
This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES SCHEDULE FOR
VIOLATIONS OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE
21. This Resolution was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Bobby Spiegel, Corona Chamber of Commerce, announced the upcoming Memorial Mile March and the Taste of Corona.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-0005 TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND HOUSING ELEMENT TO UPDATE THE CITY’S HOUSING SITES INVENTORY FOR PLANNING PERIOD 2021-2029 (APPLICANT: CITY OF CORONA)
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Mayor Richins opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Richins closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake CHANGE OF ZONE 2023-0007 TO INCLUDE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE TO THE EXISTING ZONING ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES TO MEET THE CITY’S
MANDATED REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT REQUIRED BY THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT FOR PLANNING PERIOD 2021-2029 (APPLICANT: CITY OF CORONA)
23. Mayor Richins opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Richins closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Steiner, seconded by Council Member Daddario, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT SPA2023-0008 TO VARIOUS SPECIFIC PLANS TO
INCLUDE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE TO THE EXISTING ZONING ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND TO CHANGE 1.33 ACRES FROM GATEWAY BUSINESS TO MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO MEET THE CITY’S MANDATED
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT REQUIRED BY THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT FOR PLANNING PERIOD 2021-2029 (APPLICANT: CITY OF
CORONA)
24. Mayor Richins opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
Mayor Richins closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Mayor Richins, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, and Daddario
Nay: 1 - Speake
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-012 REVISING THE CITYWIDE MASTER FEE RECOVERY SCHEDULE AND RECOVERY PERCENTAGES, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-036, 2022-118, 2022-021, 2021-055, AND 2018-125
25. Mayor Richins opened the Public Hearing. This item is being continued to the City Council meeting of May 15, 2024.
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SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-0006 TO THE NORTH MAIN STREET SPECIFIC
PLAN TO PERMIT BUILDING MATERIALS SALES WITH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR STORAGE IN THE TRANSIT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (APPLICANT: DANIEL
DELANEY, GANAHL LUMBER COMPANY)
26. Mayor Richins opened the Public Hearing. This item is being continued to the City Council meeting of May 1, 2024.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
27. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Amanda Wicker and Ashley Zaragoza, Economic Development Administrators, provided an update.
Charles Parker, The Retail Coach, provided an update.
The Council had inquiries, Ms. Wicker, Ms. Zaragoza, and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments on economy unemployment.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item.
AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO FERGUSON ENTERPRISES,
LLC TO PROVIDE ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT,
INSTALLATION OF THE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE, APPROPRIATION OF $7,303,581 FROM THE WATER UTILITY FUND 570 TO CITYWIDE AMI METER REPLACEMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. UT-2022-03, AND A
MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ONGOING NETWORK
INFRASTRUCTURE AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUPPORT
28. Jacqueline Zukerman, Utility Billing and Administration Manager, introduced the item and Andy Honeycutt, MeterSYS President, and Lauren Brown, Vice President/Project Manager, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Honeycutt, Ms. Brown, Ms.
Zukerman and Tom Moody, General Manager, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.08.120 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ESTABLISH NEW COMPENSATION LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, EFFECTIVE IN 2025
29. Dean Derleth, City Attorney, provided a report.
Council Member Casillas made a motion to approve Optional Ordinance No. 3397 and to have this item on a future agenda.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Mayor Richins, that this Ordinance No. 3397 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:
A) Library Board of Trustees
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ REPORT UPDATE FOR MARCH 26, 2024:
A) NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, APRIL 1 - APRIL 6
B) A SENSORY STATION AND RESOURCE FAIR, APRIL 1ST 10AM - 12PM C) STEAM IN MOTION, APRIL 2ND, 2PM - 4PM, AGES 10+
D) STUFFY STORYTIME, APRIL 2ND, 5:30-6PM, AGES 3-7
E) CORONA’S RACING HISTORY, APRIL 3RD 6-7:30PM, ALL AGES
30. This Library Board of Trustees report was received and filed.
B) Planning & Housing Commission
None.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT UPDATE FOR MARCH 12, 2024:
A.) INDOOR PICKLEBALL
B.) GUIDED HIKES UPDATE
C.) CORONA BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY CLEANUP ON SIXTH STREET
D.) CITY PARK POP-UP EVENT
E.) SHERIDAN PARK IMPROVEMENTS
31. This Parks and Recreation Commission Report was received and filed.
D) Regional Meetings
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UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE APRIL 4, 2024
32. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF APRIL 10, 2024
33. Council Member Speake 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 a brief overview on the National Baseball Tournament and commended the Corona baseball team for their hard work.
Council Member Speake commended Avijeet Randhawa for winning the Corona Norco Unified School District Spelling Bee.
Vice Mayor Steiner commended Adalynn Robos and Crystal Vargas for hosting the Fentanyl Killz Remembrance Walk, and thanked City staff for working the event.
Mayor Richins provided a brief overview on the Corona Baseball team return home from the National Baseball Tournament.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Utility Assistance Program (Staff) May 15, 2024
2. Community Support Lighting (T. Daddario) May/June
3. Community Event Sponsorship Policy (Staff) May/June
4. Performing Arts Feasibility Study Update in May/June
5. Large Native Tree Ordinance/Placing Trees on Historic Tree List (W. Speake) June/July
6. Street Vendor Ordinance (Staff) June/July
7. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for Multi family Housing (W. Speake) TBD
8. Skyline Resolution (J. Steiner) TBD
9. Letter to State & Local Leaders RE: State Preemption of Local Control (T. Richins) TBD
10. California Service Corps (J. Casillas) TBD
11. Resolution to affirm save the Corona Depot from demolition (Speake) TBD
12. Demolition of Historic Structure guideline changes (Speake) TBD
13. Update to the Historic Resources Inventory (Speake) TBD
14. Historic Markers adoption on the local Historic Resources List (W. Speake TBD)
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on May 1, 2024. Mayor Richins adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
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