Wednesday, May 15, 2024
City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
Closed Session Council Board Room 4:30 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 Minutes - Final
City Council Minutes - Final May 15, 2024
** Revised agenda on May 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Item 10 – the title description has been updated.**
The City Council meeting of May 15, 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/85854237561
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 4:30 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 6:27 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 - ONE OR MORE CASES (SB 946)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: 555 CORONA MALL
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: ALLEN WONG & YEHUI HUANG
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: 405 CORONA MALL
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: PEDRO & CARMEN LOPEZ
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: APN 117-114-013 (APPROX 351 S MAIN ST)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: BRIAN TRESSEN
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
Rollcall
Present: 5 - Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake INVOCATION - CORONA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, REV. SUSAN
JUERGENSEN
The Invocation was led by Reverend Susan Juergensen, Corona United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Reverend Susan Juergensen, Corona United Methodist Church.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Richins called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
6. RECOGNITION: LA CULTURA BALLET FOLKLORICO - LISA VALADEZ PARRA Lisa Valadez-Parra 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:
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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 1, 2024
7. 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 with the exception of Items 16 and 20, which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
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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 MARCH 2024
8. 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 MARCH 2024
9. This Financial Report was received and filed.
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3396, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EL CERRITO SPECIFIC PLAN (SP91-02) TO ALLOW
EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE (SPA2023-0001)
10. Council Member Daddario and Council Member Speake voted no on the proposed item.
This Ordinance was adopted.
APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO FUND THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SOUTH JOY STREET STORM DRAIN PROJECT NO.
ST-2024-01, SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE STORM DRAIN PROJECT NO. ST-2024-02, AND CORONA DRAIN LINE 9A PROJECT NO. ST-2024-03
11. This Agreement was approved.
FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MV TRANSPORTATION, INC. FOR THE CONTRACTED FIXED ROUTE AND
DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,009,631.47
12. This Agreement was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH CHRISTIAN ARTS & THEATRE AND
OFF BROADWAY CORONA THEATER FOR THEATRICAL ARTS SHOWS AT THE HISTORIC CIVIC CENTER THEATRE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
13. This Agreement was approved.
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AKM
CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR THE WRCRWA RECLAIMED WATERLINE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. UT-2023-01
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This Agreement was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK TO PREPARE A SEWER
MASTER PLAN UPDATE AND PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR
THE CITY OF CORONA
15. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH RHOME PROFILE CONSTRUCTION CORP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,191,127.49 FOR THE Community Development Block Grant PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS (CORONA SENIOR CENTER) PROJECT NO. FC-2022-11, NOTICE INVITING BIDS 24-068CA, AND BUDGETARY
TRANSFERS
16. Council Member Daddario had an inquiry and Donna Finch, Community Services Director, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, 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 EUROFINS EATON ANALYTICAL FOR
CHEMICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL LABORATORY ANALYSIS
17. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
APPROVAL OF MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REPAIR SERVICES TO BAKER ELECTRIC, INC, BHELECTRIC, INC., BIG SKY ELECTRIC, INC., CENTER ELECTRIC, INC, MCDONALD ELECTRIC, INC. AND WESTERN CONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS, INC
18. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW DODGE DURANGO FOR THE POST
RELEASE ACCOUNTABILITY & COMPLIANCE TEAM (PACT) OF THE CORONA
POLICE DEPARTMENT
19. This Budgetary was approved.
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW FORD F150 4X4 FOR THE HOMELESS
OUTREACH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION (HOPE) TEAM OF THE CORONA
POLICE DEPARTMENT
20. Council Member Daddario had an inquiry and Paul Mercado, Police Captain, provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Mayor Richins, that this Budgetary be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD
21. This Grant was approved.
RELEASE OF THE IMPROVEMENT SECURITY POSTED BY VISTA MONTEREY 91, LLC, FOR PARCEL MAP 35661 LOCATED BETWEEN PROMENADE AVENUE AND THE 91 FREEWAY, WEST OF THE CORONA HILLS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER (APPLICANT:
VISTA MONTEREY 91, LLC)
22. This Release of Security was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council regarding the Corona Depot building.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Dale Ploung, resident, addressed the Council regarding the Corona Downtown Revitalization on 6th Street.
Richard Vargas, resident, addressed the Council regarding the Corona Depot building.
Cynthia Guitierrez, resident, addressed the Council to inquire about adding a speed bump and truck signs on Pomona.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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)
23. Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a report.
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 to express his concerns with the proposed item.
Dale Ploung, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the proposed item.
Richard Winn, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item.
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Richard Vargas, resident, addressed the Council in opposition of the proposed item.
Daniel Delaney, applicant, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the proposed item.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Coletta, Mr. Delaney, and Dean Derleth, City Attorney, provided clarification.
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
24. Mayor Richins opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was one correspondence received from the public in support of the proposed item. 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
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORONA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN FOR 2024
25. 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 Mayor Richins, 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
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
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A) Library Board of Trustees
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT UPDATE FOR APRIL 23, 2024:
A) RECOGNITION OF JOHNNIE & ELLY GRIFFITTS
B) CORONA BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY CLEANUPS SUMMER & FALL 2024
C) UPCOMING VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS
D) DESTRESS WITH DONUTS, MAY 22ND 2-3:30PM 6TH - 8TH GRADERS
E) FREE ADULT CLASSES - ESL, COMPUTER BASICS, AND CITIZENSHIP
26. This Library Board of Trustees report was received and filed.
B) Planning & Housing Commission
None.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT UPDATE FOR APRIL 9, 2024:
A) ENHANCED COMMUNITY EVENTS UPDATE
B) ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION CELEBRATION
C) URBAN FOREST UPDATE
D) SHERIDAN PARK COMMUNITY OUTREACH
E) CELEBRATE TRAILS DAY
F) CITY PARK OPERATIONS PLAN
G) CITY PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT - FINAL DESIGN
27. This Parks and Recreation Commission Report was received and filed.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION MEETING OF MAY 9, 2024
28. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF MAY 6, 2024
29. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MAY 2, 2024
30. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF MAY 6, 2024
31. Council Member Speake provided an update.
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UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF MAY 8, 2024
32. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM MAYOR TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF MAY 9, 2024
33. Mayor Richins 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 wished everyone a happy Mother’s Day.
Council Member Speake thanked the Cinco De Mayo committee. He provided a brief overview on the Cinco De Mayo celebration at the park and the Vintage Home Tour.
Council Member Casillas wished everyone a happy Mother’s Day.
Vice Mayor Steiner thanked Amie Kinne, Parks & Recreation Commissioner, for her service.
Mayor Richins wished everyone a happy Mother’s Day.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Large Native Tree Ordinance/Placing Trees on Historic Tree List (W. Speake) June 5, 2024
2. Street Vendor Ordinance (Staff) June 5, 2024
3. Performing Arts Feasibility Study Update in June/July
4. Utility Rate Study (Staff) June/July
5. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for Multi family Housing (W. Speake) TBD
6. Skyline Resolution (J. Steiner) TBD
7. Letter to State & Local Leaders RE: State Preemption of Local Control (T. Richins) TBD
8. California Service Corps (J. Casillas) TBD
9. Resolution to affirm save the Corona Depot from demolition (Speake) TBD
10. Demolition of Historic Structure guideline changes (Speake) TBD
11. Update to the Historic Resources Inventory (Speake) TBD
12. Historic Markers adoption on the local Historic Resources List (W. Speake TBD) City of Corona Page 8 Printed on 6/11/2024
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ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on June 5, 2024. Mayor Richins adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
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