Wednesday, July 3, 2024
City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
Council Chambers 3:00 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
Study Session Minutes - Draft
Study Session Minutes - Draft July 3, 2024
The Study Session 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/85836149773
Rollcall
Present: 5 - Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario and Wes Speake
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Steiner.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Richins called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concern with the time and date of the meeting when discussing a water rate increase.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. UTILITY RATE STUDY UPDATE - COST OF SERVICE & RATE DESIGN Katie Hockett, Assistant Director of Utilities, introduced the item and provided a presentation highlighting the following: Utilities Rate Study Follow Up, Agenda, Cost Saving Measures, Income Eligible Assistance Programs, Regulations, Policy Objectives, and Rate Structure Options.
RDN Consultant provided a presentation highlighting the following: Schedule, Rate Study Steps, Policy Objectives, Prop 218 Background, Summary of June 5 City Council Meeting, Current Sewer Rates, Last Sewer Rate Study, Sewer Flow, Sewer Rate Components, Sewer Rate Refinements, Sewer Option 1, Sewer Option 2, Sewer Rate Comparison Survey, Summary of Rate Changes, Water Rate Discussion, Current Water Rates, Current Water Budget Methodology Refinements, Tier Use Single Family Residential, Tier Use Multi Family Residential, Rate Calculation, Proposed Rates Option 1, Proposed Rate Option 2, Average Single Family Residential Water Rate Impact, Summary of Water Rate Changes, Water Rate Comparison Survey, Reclaimed Water Rate Discussion, Current Reclaimed Rates, Reclaimed Water Rate Refinements, Reclaimed Water Rate Calculation, Proposed Reclaimed Water Rates, Average Reclaimed Water Rate Impact, Total Rate Impacts, Combined Rate Comparison Survey, Electric COSA, Customer Classes, Electric COSA Results Fiscal Year 2025, Electric Cost of Service Results, Rebalancing Proposal, Residential Rate Adjustment, Lifeline Program, Residential Fixed and Southern California Edison Comparison, Residential Bill Impact Per Month, Reclaimed Water Rate Refinements, Reclaimed City of Corona Page 1 Printed on 7/31/2024
Study Session Minutes - Draft July 3, 2024
Water Rate Calculation, Proposed Reclaimed Water Rates, Total Rate ImpactsSmall Commercial Rate Adjustment, Small Commercial Bill Impact, Medium Commercial Rate Adjustment, Large Commercial Rate Adjustment, Large Commercial Bill Impact, Industrial Rate Adjustment, Industrial Bill Impact, Pumping and Agriculture Rate Adjustment, Lighting Rates, EV Charging Rate, Proposed Sewer Rates, Variable Rate Calculation, Current Water Budget Methodology, Fixed Rate Calculation, Proposed Sewer Rates, and Total Impact.
The Council had inquiries and the consultant, Tom Moody, Director of Utilities, and Ms. Hockett provided clarification.
The Council provided feedback.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the council and expressed concerns with the proposed item.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Council is on Wednesday July 3, 2024 at 6 p.m. Mayor Richins adjourned the meeting at 4:42 p.m.
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