Wednesday, June 5, 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 June 5, 2024
** Revised agenda on June 4, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.
Item 40 - Staff Report was revised
Item 43 - Staff Report was revised**
The City Council meeting of June 5, 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/89782761108
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:15 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 815 W SIXTH STREET, APN 118-270-049
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: CORONA ART ASSOCIATION
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 312 S MERRILL STREET, APN 117-092-007
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: CORONA NORCO FAMILY YMCA
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
2. 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)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(4)
INITIATION OF LITIGATION - ONE CASE
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Rollcall
Present: 5 - Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
INVOCATION - PASTOR RODNEY KYLES FROM THE ASSEMBLY
CHURCH/RKM
The Invocation was led by Pastor Rodney Kyles, The Assembly Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Rodney Kyles, The Assembly Church.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Richins called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Recognition - Corona High School Baseball Team
Corona High School Baseball Team accepted the recognition.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Mayor Richins, 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 15, 2024
5. 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 STUDY SESSION MEETING OF MAY 15, 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 SPECIAL MEETING OF MAY 15, 2024
7. These Minutes were approved.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Mayor Richins, that the Consent Calendar be approved with the exception of Items 8, 10, 14, and 17, which were voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3393, SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4.3 OF THE NORTH MAIN STREET DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN (SP99-01) TO PERMIT BUILDING MATERIAL SALES WITH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR STORAGE IN THE TRANSIT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (SPA2023-0006)
8. A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that the Ordinance No. 3393 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, and Daddario
Nay: 1 - Speake
SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS, A BOWMAN COMPANY, FOR TEMPORARY
STAFFING IN THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
9. This Agreement was approved.
10. COMMUNITY RENEWABLE PROJECT PARTICIPATION
Katie Hockett, Assistant Director of Utilities, provided a report. Council Member Speake had inquiries and Ms. Hockett and the Consultant provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GRIFFIN STRUCTURES, INC. FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CITY PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT, NO. FC-2024-07, FOR A TERM OF 48 MONTHS FROM JUNE 2024 THROUGH JUNE 2028, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,285,000 AND AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $2,547,726 FROM MEASURE X FUND 120
11. Council Member Speake no vote.
This Agreement was approved.
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC PLAY SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE
PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE PHASE II - SHERIDAN PARK PLAYGROUND, PROJECT NO.
FC-2024-08
12. This Agreement was approved.
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APPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR THE POTABLE WATER MASTER
PLAN UPDATE AND PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
13. This Agreement was approved.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH REST AREA, LLC UP TO THE AMOUNT OF $143,500 FOR THE CORONA MALL SOUTH PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
14. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item.
Council Member Speake had inquiries and Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS, INC. (AIS)
FOR MANAGED PRINT SERVICES
15. This Agreement was approved.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH JMJ CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $672,330 FOR THE BORDER AND FAIRVIEW PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENTS, PROJECT NO. FC-2022-18, AND MOUNTAIN GATE PARK PLAYGROUND PHASE II, PROJECT NO. FC-2021-01; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 24-067CA
16. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AUGUSTINE GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC., FOR STREET REPAIRS AFTER THE
CARMELITA AVENUE CRITICAL WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
17. Council Member Speake thanked staff for their work.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Mayor Richins, that this Bid & Purchase be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY NO. 1 BOILER INSTALLATION DESIGN PROJECT
18. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VALVERDE CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR STREET REPAIRS AFTER THE RIDGEVIEW
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TERRACE CRITICAL WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
This Bid & Purchase was approved.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO R C FOSTER CORPORATION FOR LESTER POST DISINFECTION STATION NO. UT-2013-02; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 24-071CA
20. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER AUTHORITY FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET
21. This Budgetary was approved.
RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITY POSTED BY VALENCIA ESTATES, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR TRACT MAP 32584 LOCATED ON CASPER CIRCLE, EAST OF GILBERT AVENUE (APPLICANT: VALENCIA ESTATES,
LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
22. This Release of Security was approved.
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
23. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-1
24. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTIONS LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR SEVERAL BONDED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS
25. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTIONS LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR THE CITY’S MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICTS
26. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTIONS CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR DISTRICT 2, DISTRICT 3, AND AN AT-LARGE CITY TREASURER AND ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO
MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS
27. This Resolution was adopted.
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AND ACCEPT SENATE BILL-1 ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 REVENUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $4,018,128 FOR THE CITYWIDE STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, NO. ST-2025-06 This Resolution was adopted.
WAIVER FROM CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.60.080 ON THE
UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VICENTIA AVENUE AND RAILROAD STREET (APN 117-031-040) (APPLICANT: AMER MAKKAWI)
29. This Waiver was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Joe Bhaghani, For the People Task Force, addressed the Council to announce Feeding the Future on June 28, 2024.
Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council regarding the fire hydrant colorsyuux.
Deserie Ramirez, resident, addressed the Council to announce the upcoming Taste of Corona event on June 22, 2024 at 12 p.m.
David Brambila, resident, addressed the Council to commend the City for the street pavement project. He also expressed concerns with the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Dale Ploung, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the Downtown Revitalization Public Meeting.
Richard Vargas, resident, addressed the Council regarding the relocation of The Depot.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Richard Winn, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the previous Study Session meeting and the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ELECTRIC ENERGY RULES AND REGULATIONS AND
THE SCHEDULE OF USER/SERVICE FEES FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC
ENERGY TO ADOPT A NEW TARIFF FOR ELIGIBLE RENEWABLE GENERATION AND REVISE THE EXISTING TARIFF FOR NET ENERGY METERING; AND, APPROVAL OF
THE REVISED NET METERING AGREEMENT AND THE ELIGIBLE RENEWABLE
GENERATION AGREEMENT
30. Erin Kunkle, Electric Utility Manager, provided a report.
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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 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
PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 AND TO DETACH
CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM THE DISTRICT
31. 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 Speake, seconded by Mayor Richins, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake
PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT WITHIN ZONES 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 15, 17, 18, AND 19 OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
32. 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 PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT WITHIN ZONE 14 OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
33. Council Member Casillas recused herself because she lives within the LMD. She left the chambers at 7:34 p.m.
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.
Council Member Casillas returned to the chambers at 7:35 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Mayor Richins, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Steiner, Daddario, and Speake
Recused: 1 - Casillas
PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT WITHIN ZONE 20 OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
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Council Member Speake recused himself because he lives within the LMD. He left the chambers at 7:35 p.m.
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.
Council Member Speake returned to the chambers at 7:36 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, and Daddario
Recused: 1 - Speake
PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2003-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
35. 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 Speake, seconded by Mayor Richins, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake PUBLIC HEARING AND ELECTION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 38 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES).
36. Mayor Richins opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, confirmed she had proof of publication and mailing of the notice of the Public Hearing. She confirmed that she had not received any written protests. Ms. Edwards stated there are no registered voters within the area to be annexed to the CFD, and the owners of all property proposed to be annexed to the CFD agreed to hold a special election on June 5, 2024. Ms. Edwards also agreed to hold a special election on June 5, 2024. Mayor Richins closed the Public Hearing. Ms. Edwards confirmed she received one ballot and all votes cast are in favor of levying the special taxes.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Mayor Richins, that the Resolution No. 2024-065 be adopted. A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that Resolution No. 2024-066 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE 2024-2025
ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMS
37. Jim Recused himself because he is on the Board of Peppermint Ridge. He left the chambers at 7:40 p.m.
Cynthia Lara, Community Assistance Manager, provided a report.
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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.
Council Member Steiner returned at 7:49 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Public Hearing be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake
Recused: 1 - Steiner
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CORONA PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 ADOPTED BUDGET, AND RELATED
CONTRACT AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS, AND PURCHASE ORDERS
38. Julie Kennicutt, Budget Manager, and Kim Sitton, Finance Director, provided a report.
Council Member Speake had inquiries and Ms. Sitton provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Mayor Richins, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, and Daddario
Nay: 1 - Speake
REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER SPEAKE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S HISTORIC RESOURCES ORDINANCE IN CHAPTER
17.63 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO HAVE THE DEMOLITION OF
HISTORIC STRUCTURES LISTED ON THE HERITAGE INVENTORY TO BE REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED BY THE CITY’S PROPOSED HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
INSTEAD OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
39. Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Coletta and Jamie Raymond, Chief Deputy City Attorney, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express concerns with the proposed item.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Mayor Richins, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, and Speake
Nay: 1 - Daddario
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40. HERITAGE ROOM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Moses Cortez, Facilities, Parks and Trails Manager, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and staff direction.
Joe Morgan, resident, provided comments in support of the proposed item.
A motion was made by Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake FISCAL YEAR 2025 COMMUNITY BASED GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS
41. Vice Mayor Steiner and Council Member Speake recused themselves do to their affiliation with the Peppermint Ridge board. They left the Chambers at 8:35 p.m.
Donna Finch, Community Services Director, provided a report.
The Council had inquiries and Ms. Finch provided clarification.
Vice Mayor Steiner and Council Member Speake returned at 8:47 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Casillas, seconded by Council Member Richins, that this Administrative Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Richins, and Casillas
Nay: 1 - Daddario
Recused: 2 - Steiner, and Speake
MAYOR RICHINS' REQUEST FOR THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER SENDING A
COMMENT LETTER TO STATE AND LOCAL LEADERS ADDRESSING THE STATE'S
PREEMPTION OF LOCAL HOUSING CONTROL
42. The Council provided comments and unanimously agreed to support the proposed item.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
VICE MAYOR STEINER'S REQUEST FOR THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER DRAFTING A
LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR OPPOSING THE TRANSFER OF DEATH ROW INMATES TO CHINO’S CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR MEN
43. The Council provided comments and unanimously agreed to support the proposed item.
Residents Maddy Paxton and Dale Ploung addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
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REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER SPEAKE FOR THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER
BROADENING THE TREE ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE LARGE NATIVE TREES ON ALL
PROPERTIES EXCEPT SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND CREATE A PROCESS TO
NOMINATE HISTORIC TREES THAT ARE NOT ON THE LIST
44. Donna Finch, Community Services Director, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and majority agreed to support the proposed item.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments on the proposed item.
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
None.
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
Council Member Speake provided comments on Michele Wentworth resignation and acknowledged all her hard work.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TONY DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2024
45. Council Member Daddario provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY (SAWPA) ONE WATER/ONE WATERSHED STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 23, 2024
46. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (WRCRWA) MEETING OF MAY 23, 2024
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Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF MAY 23, 2024
48. Vice Mayor Steiner provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, announced the new City seal on the Council Chambers dais.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Daddario announced the Charles Phoenix Comedy Show on June 16, 2024 and James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash on August 16, 2024. He also thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for their hard work.
Council Member Speake provided a brief overview on the Shed event and the Downtown Revitalization Meeting. He also acknowledged the passing of Diann Marsh.
Council Member Casillas provided a brief overview on the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Northwest Zone Executive Committee Meeting and the Western Riverside Council of Governments meeting.
Vice Mayor Steiner provided comments on the draft letter to the governor opposing the transfer of death row inmates to Chino California Institution for Men.
Mayor Richins provided a brief overview on the Memorial Mile March. He also stated his mother supports the letter written to the Governor opposing the transfer to Chino California Prison.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Large Native Tree Ordinance/Placing Trees on Historic Tree List (W. Speake) July 3, 2024
2. Amendment to Chamber of Commerce 9/11 Event Co-Sponsorship Request (J. Casillas) July 3, 2024
3. Street Vendor Ordinance (Staff) July/Aug
4. Rent Stabilization (Staff) October/November
5. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for Multi family Housing (W. Speake) TBD
6. Skyline Resolution (J. Steiner) TBD
7. California Service Corps (J. Casillas) TBD
8. Resolution to affirm save the Corona Depot from demolition (Speake) TBD
9. Update to the Historic Resources Inventory (Speake) TBD
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ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on July 3, 2024. Mayor Richins adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. in honor of Diann Marsh.
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