Wednesday, July 3, 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 July 3, 2024
** Revised agenda on July 1, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Item 10 - Item was added to the agenda
Item 17 - Exhibit 1 was added
Item 32 - Staff Report and Presentation were revised**
The City Council meeting of July 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/86342256100
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 4:53 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 6:15 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: APN 113-340-014
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOMES
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
3. 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
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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)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation (1 potential case - mckinley gs project)
5. 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
6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: EASEMENT OVER APPX 704 SF PORTION OF APN 112-320-019 AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: DONALD R. LONG and ANN F. LONG
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
7. INVOCATION - Pastor Rodney, The Assembly Church/RKM
The Invocation was led by Pastor Rodney Kyles, The Assembly Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Troop 161 Girl Scout
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Troop 161 Girl Scouts.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Richins called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
8. PROCLAMATION: PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
Community Services Department staff accepted the proclamation.
9. RECOGNITION: AVIJEET RANDHAWA
Avijeet Randhawa accepted the recognition.
RECOGNITION: CORONA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WRESTLING TEAM - CIF
SOUTHERN DIVISION CHAMPIONS
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Corona High School Girls Wrestling Team accepted the recognition.
MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Vice Mayor Steiner, that the June 5, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes be approved. A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Mayor Richins, that the June 5, 2024 Study Session 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 JUNE 5, 2024
11. 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 JUNE 5, 2024
12. 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, 26, 28, and 29, which were voted on separately. 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 APRIL 2024
13. 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
14. This Financial Report was received and filed.
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORONA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, AND ARANTINE HILLS
HOLDINGS, LP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE ARANTINE HILLS, BEDFORD CANYON WASH STAGE 2, STORM DRAIN FACILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38572 (APPLICANT: CITY OF CORONA, RIVERSIDE
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COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND ARANTINE HILLS HOLDINGS, LP)
This Agreement was approved.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES INC., DBA CR ASSOCIATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY’S BICYCLE MASTER PLAN UPDATE FOR A TERM FROM JULY 3, 2024, THROUGH JULY 31, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $399,920
16. Council Member Daddario and Council Member Speake provided comments.
Council Member Speake made a substitute motion to include a description of privacy and noise concerns in the evaluation.
A motion was made by Council Member Speake, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,551,000, NOTICE INVITING BIDS 24-081CA; AND APPROVAL OF A SECOND AMENDMENT WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN INC. FOR
A TERM EXTENSION AND ANNUAL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF CORONA GREEN ALLEYS PROJECT NO. ST-2023-03 FOR THE CITY OF CORONA GREEN ALLEYS PROJECT, NO. ST-2023-03.
17. This Agreement was approved.
RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING TWO-HOUR PARKING LIMIT AT CORONA SENIOR CENTER
18. This Resolution was adopted.
EXTENSION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH ADMINSURE, INC., LIEN-ON-ME, INC., GENEX SERVICES LLC (FKA EXCEL MANAGED CARE) AND MATRIX HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INC. (DBA: MYMATRIXX) FOR THE WORKERS’
COMPENSATION PROGRAM THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGED
CARE SERVICES
19. This Agreement was approved.
APPROVE AN EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH FASTENAL COMPANY FOR WAREHOUSE SUPPLY AND
INVENTORY CONTROL/VENDING MACHINE PROGRAM SERVICES
20. This Agreement was approved.
MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH SANCON TECHNOLOGIES, INC., AND INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC., FOR SEWER MAIN
REHABILITATION
21. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
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MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CORRPRO COMPANIES, INC., FOR CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM INSPECTIONS, INSPECTION REPORTS
AND AS-NEEDED SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICES
22. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
CITY LIABILITY, PROPERTY, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE POLICIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
23. This Bid & Purchase was approved.
24. SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 THROUGH 2027 This Report was approved.
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PROPERTY AT 365 NORTH MAIN STREET, KNOWN AS THE CIRCLE CITY CENTER, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 119-280-060 IS SURPLUS LAND
25. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S DESIRE TO SEE THE CORONA DEPOT BUILDING AT 150 DEPOT DRIVE PRESERVED AND RECOGNIZED AS AN ASSET IN THE CITY’S HERITAGE INVENTORY
26. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE CITY OF CORONA’S INVESTMENT POLICY AND
THE PENSION STABILIZATION TRUST INVESTMENT POLICY
27. This Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENT TO PRESERVE THE
SKYLINE TRAIL AREA
28. This item was moved to the August 7th, 2024 Council Meeting.
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-075, DECLARING ITS
INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT FROM
THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS
29. Council Member Speake provided a presentation regarding the proposed item and City Park.
The Council provided comments.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed support with Council Member Speake's presentation.
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Member Speake's presentation.
Bobby Spiegel, resident, addressed the Council to provided clarification.
A motion was made by Council Member Daddario, seconded by Council Member Casillas, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, and Daddario
Nay: 1 - Speake
PUBLIC STREET IMPROVEMENT SECURITY SUBSTITUTION ASSOCIATED WITH PARCEL MAP 38183, LOCATED ON 2550 SOUTH MAIN STREET (APPLICANT:
CORONA COMMUNITY VILLAS, INC.)
30. This Security Substitution was approved.
WAIVER FROM CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.60.080 REQUIRING THE
REMOVAL OF TWO EXISTING UTILITY POLES LOCATED AT THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF 220 N. SMITH AVENUE AND SOUTH BOUNDARY OF 212 N. SMITH AVENUE (APPLICANT: STALEY POINT CAPITAL)
31. This Waiver was approved.
WAIVER FROM SECTIONS 15.60.080 AND 15.48.020 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL
CODE REQUIRING OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES TO BE PLACED UNDERGROUND AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MISSING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 1107 OLD HICKORY ROAD (APN 113-042-005) (APPLICANT: DOUGLAS WINGETT AND
DENISE WINGETT)
32. Council Member Speake recused himself do to his affiliation with his company.
This Waiver was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following addressed the Council and expressed concern with the cannabis dispensary city tax: Bobby Spiegel, Taylor Chaney, Frank Kuhlmey, Rosie Gibson, Shawn Gibson and Joe Morgan.
Art Marquez, SoCalGas Public Affairs Manager, introduced himself to the City Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
RELOCATION OPTIONS FOR THE CORONA DEPOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 150
DEPOT DRIVE
33. Aminah Mears, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a report.
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Richard Vargas, resident, addressed the Council requesting that the Depot be kept in the same location or move to Buena Vista. He also asked the Council to add shade at bus stops, making narrow streets a one way street, and adding a welcome to Corona sign.
Richard Winn, Corona Historic Preservation, addressed the Council to provide comments on the proposed item.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments on the proposed item.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments on the proposed item.
The Council provided comments and majority agreed with Option 2.
VICE MAYOR STEINER'S REQUESTED LETTER OPPOSING THE TRANSFER OF
DEATH ROW INMATES TO CHINO'S CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR MEN (CIM)
34. Aminah Mears, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a report.
The Council unanimously agreed.
This item was taken out of order.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.34 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE ONLY SOLICITORS, ADDING CHAPTER 5.35 TO REGULATE SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND AMENDING SECTION 12.20.030 TO REQUIRE A SIDEWALK
VENDOR PERMIT TO SELL MERCHANDISE ON THE SIDEWALK IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH SENATE BILL 946
36. The Council provided comments.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Steiner, seconded by Council Member Speake, that this Legislative Matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Richins, Steiner, Daddario, and Speake
Nay: 1 - Casillas
APPROVE MAYOR RICHINS’ REQUESTED LETTER REGARDING THE STATE’S
PREEMPTION OF LOCAL CONTROL ON HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND FINALIZE
LETTER RECIPIENTS
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The Council provided comments and direction to staff.
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
None.
D) Regional Meetings
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2024
37. Council Member Casillas provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TONY DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF JULY 1, 2024
38. Council Member Daddario was unable to attend the meeting.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE JUNE 6, 2024
39. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2024
40. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE CAL CITIES HOUSING,
COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE (HCED) MEETING OF JUNE 21, 2024
41. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) PROJECTS AND FUNDING STRATEGIES AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2024
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Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE STATE ROUTE 91 (SR-91) ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 27, 2024
43. Council Member Speake provided an update.
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 27, 2024
44. Vice Mayor Steiner provided an update.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, welcomed Nicole McDaniel, Assistant to the City Manager.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Daddario provided a brief overview on the following: Sleepy Streets Conversation, Charles Phoenix Comedy Show, and the Taste of Corona event. He also announced James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash on August 16, 2024, the Fourth of July Parade, Summer Street Fair and Movies in the Park.
Council Member Speake announced the Summer Street Fair and Fourth of July Parade.
Mayor Richins announced the fourth of July Parade.
TRAVEL REQUEST FOR COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS TO ATTEND THE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO
45. Council Member Casillas provided a brief update.
A motion was made by Mayor Richins, seconded by Council Member Daddario, that this City Council Member Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Richins, Steiner, Casillas, Daddario, and Speake
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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1. Rent Stabilization (Staff) October/November
2. Amendment to Chamber of Commerce 9/11 Event Co-Sponsorship Request (J. Casillas) August
3. Pavement Management Plan (Staff) August/September
4. Vehicle Purchasing/Leasing Program (Staff) August/September
5. Downtown Specific Plan Update (Staff) September/October
6. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for Multi family Housing (W. Speake) TBD
7. California Service Corps (J. Casillas) TBD
8. Update to the Historic Resources Inventory (Speake) TBD
9. Historic Markers adoption on the local Historic Resources List (W. Speake TBD)
10. Historic Civic Center Operations Plan (Staff) TBD
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on August 7, 2024. Mayor Richins adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
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