City Council Meeting - September 18, 2024
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABORNEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Jacob Ellis, City Manager Employee Organizations: Corona Executive Group Employees, Corona Firefighters Association IAFF Local #3757 (CFA), Corona 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)
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTYNEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 815 W Sixth Street, APN 118-270-049
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Inspire Life Skills Training
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
1.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Possible Initiation of Litigation: (1 potential case – Biosolids Dryer Insurance Claim)
1.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING & ANTICIPATEDLITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(1) and 54956.9(d)(4) Name of Existing Case: Corona v. AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. et. al. (Multi-District Litigation No. 2873; South Carolina USDC; Case No. 2:24-cv-01941-RMG) Name of Anticipated Case:
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2873; SC USDC; Case No. 2:18-mn-2873-RMG)
2. INVOCATION - Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church The invocation may be offered by a person of any religion, faith, belief or non-belief, as well as Council Members. A list of volunteers is maintained by the City Clerk and interested persons should contact the Clerk for further information.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Individuals wishing to address the City Council are requested to complete a speaker card available at the rear of the Council Chambers. Please deliver the card to the City Clerk prior to the item being heard by the City Council or, for items not listed on the agenda, before the "Communications" section of the agenda is called. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications and please note that the Communications section of the agenda is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Once called upon to speak, you are requested to state your name and city of residence for the record.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 RECOGNITION: CAROLINE GREGORY – SENIOR LEGACY AWARD
5.2 RECOGNITION: CALIBIKE E-BIKE DONATION
6. MEETING MINUTES
6.1 MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 09042024.pdf
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 September 4, 2024
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports or documents covering previous City Council action. The items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion. With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council member or any person in attendance may request that an item be removed for further consideration.
7.1 CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCYTO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CORONA PUBLIC FINANCINGAUTHORITY, CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY, AND CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO RECEIVEAND FILE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2024
1. July 2024 Investment Report.pdf
7.2 CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCYTO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CORONA PUBLIC FINANCINGAUTHORITY, CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY, AND CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO RECEIVEAND FILE THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2024
1. Monthly Fiscal Report July 2024 Final-Signed.pdf
7.3 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3402, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION SPECIFIC PLAN (SP98-1) TO AMEND THE GENERAL RESIDENTIAL GUIDELINES (SPA2024-0001)
1. Staff Report.pdf
2. Ordinance No. 3402.pdf
7.4 GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,396 FOR ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY SERVICES
1. STAFF REPORT - GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES PROGRAM.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Grant Approval Letter.pdf
That the City Council:
Accept grant funding from the California Library Literacy Services of $65,396 for the Corona Public Library’s Adult and Family Literacy Grant Project.
Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $65,396 ($33,352 Adult Literacy Services and $32,044 Family Literacy Services) to the Community Services Department’s operating budget in the Adult and Family Literacy Grant Fund 442.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to adjust the budget accordingly if the grantor distributes additional funds to grant participants.
7.5 FISCAL YEAR 2024 YEAR-END BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS
1. STAFF REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2024 YEAR-END BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS.pdf That the City Council:
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $1,121 from the General Fund 110 to the City Hall Whole Building Energy Efficiency Operating & Maintenance Project No. 73790 due to additional staff time spent on the project.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $22,889 from the Residential Refuse/Recycling Fund 260 to the Waste Disposal and Recycling operating budget for an increase in costs in the franchise agreement.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $4,692 from the CFD 2016-3 Zone 18 Corona Interchange Commerce Center Fund 264 to the Public Works Department’s operating budget for special district administration costs.
Authorize a total appropriation in the amount of $65,564 ($62,838 from the LMD 84-1 Lighting Fund 446 and $2,726 from the Eagle Glen HOA Streetlight Fund 473) to the Public Works Department’s operating budget due to additional electric utility costs in those areas.
Authorize a total appropriation in the amount of $722 across multiple CFD maintenance districts (see breakdown in the Analysis section) to the Community Services Department’s operating budget due to an increase in administration costs.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $83,467 from the Fleet Operations Fund 682 to the Public Works Department’s operating budget due to an increase in costs relating to fuel, parts/labor on city vehicles, prevention & maintenance materials, and interest expense.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $1,635,655 from the Workers Compensation Fund 683 to the Legal and Risk Management Department’s operating budget to adjust for a entry related to the updated value of projected claims.
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to state their name and city of residence for the record. This portion of the agenda is intended for general public comment only, which means it is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. The City Council will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your comments brief. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
This portion of the agenda is for advertised public hearing items where formal public testimony on each individual item is accepted prior to City Council action.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
The portion of the agenda is for Council discussion and action on staff reports and new topics that may not be routine status reports, or documents covering previous City Council action.
10.1 REQUEST BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE TO HAVE THE CITY CONSIDER STUDYING AS INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
1. STAFF REPORT - REQUEST BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Request by Council Member Speake.pdf
That the City Council provide direction on whether it wishes staff begin undertaking the necessary steps necessary to consider the preparation of an inclusionary housing ordinance.
10.2 REQUEST BY COUNCIL MEMBER CASILLAS FOR STAFF TO RESEARCH THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM
1. STAFF REPORT REQUEST BY COUNCIL MEMBER CASILLAS FOR STAFF TO RESEARCH THE CITY’S PARTCIPATION IN THE CSC.pdf
2. CA Service Corps.pdf
3. Casillas - CA Service Corps - Future Agenda Item Request Form. March 7, 2022.pdf That the City Council provide direction on the city's potential participation in the California Service Corps (CSC) Program.
11. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
The portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.
12. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
This portion of the agenda lists items from Commissions and Boards from the City Council, Commissioners, and Staff.
12.1 Library Board of Trustees
12.1.a
YEAR END TRUSTEE REPORT
12.1.b
SUMMER AT YOUR LIBRARY REPORT 2024
12.1.c
BUDGET UPDATE CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY FISCAL YEAR 2025
12.1.d
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CAMPAIGN 2ND & 4TH TUESDAYS 5:30 - 7:30pm
12.1.e
CHILDREN'S PAPER CRAFT PARTY TUES, SEPT 17TH 4:00 - 5:00PM, AGES 4-10
12.2 Planning & Housing Commission
12.2.a
VARIANCE 2020-0003
1. STAFF REPORT - VARIANCE 2020-0003.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map(1).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Site Plan for Variance 2020-0003.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Draft Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of August 26, 2024(1).pdf VARIANCE 2020-0003 FROM AND OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE R-1-14.4 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM LOT AREA AND THE MINIMUM LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1765 BOBBITT AVENUE (APPLICANT: CARLOS PADILLA, PFT PROPERTIES) That the City Council:
Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting V2020-0003, based on the finding contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
OR
Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
12.2.b
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0002
1. STAFF REPORT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0002.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map(3).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit 2024-0002.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission Staff Report(2).pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Draft Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of August 26, 2024(3).pdf CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0002 FOR A 15,565 SQUARE FOOT FIRE STATION AND 9,044 SQUARE FOOT APPARATUS BUILDING ON 1.71 ACRES, LOCATED AT 225 E. HARRISON STREET, IN THE FIRE STATION ZONE AND COMMERCIAL RETAIL DISTRICT OF THE NORTH MAIN STREET SPECIFIC PLAN (APPLICANT: TRACY MARTIN, CITY OF CORONA, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT) That the City Council:
Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting CUP2024-0002, based on the finding contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
OR
Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
12.2.c
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS 2023-0001
1. STAFF REPORT - AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS 2023-0001.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Locational and Zoning Map.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Site Plan.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Planning and Housing Commission Staff Report.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - Draft Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of August 26, 2024.pdf AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT 2023-0001 FOR 35 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS PROPOSED ON 9.33 ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF GARRETSON AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 530 FEET SOUTH OF SANTANA WAY IN THE R-1-20 AND R-1-14.4 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (APPLICANT: WARMINGTON RESIDENTIAL) That the City Council:
Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and approve Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement 2023-0001 as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement between the City of Corona and Warmington Residential.
Notwithstanding Corona Municipal Code 17.87.090, direct the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement to be recorded in the Official Records of the County of Riverside before the recordation of Tentative Tract Map 38495.
12.2.d
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38495
1. STAFF REPORT - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38495.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Tentative Tract Map 38495 .pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commissiom Staff Report.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Draft Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of August 26, 2024.pdf TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38495 TO SUBDIVIDE 9.33 ACRES INTO 35 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF GARRETSON AVENUE AND APPROXIMATELY 530 FEET SOUTH OF SANTANA WAY IN THE R-1-20 AND R-1-14.4 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES ( APN: 120-020-022
) (APPLICANT: WARMINGTON RESIDENTIAL)
That the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map 38495 based on the findings and conditions of approval as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
12.2.e
PRECISE PLAN 2023-0009
1. STAFF REPORT - PRECISE PLAN 2023-0009.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map(2).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Site Plan fo Precise Plan 2023-0009.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission Staff Report(1).pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Draft Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of August 26, 2024(2).pdf PRECISE PLAN 2023-0009 REVIEWING THE SITE PLAN, ARCHITECTURE, AND OTHER FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH 35 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON 9.33 ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF GARRETSON AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 530 FEET SOUTH OF SANTANA WAY IN THE R-1-20 AND R-1-14.4 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (APN: 120-020-022) (APPLICANT: WARMINGTON RESIDENTIAL) That the City Council:
Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting PP2023-0009, based on the finding contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
OR
Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
12.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
12.3.a
CITY PARK UPDATE & VALUE ENGINEERING
12.3.b
SKYLINE PLAN UPDATE
12.3.c
SERFAS CLUB PARK TIRE SWING REPLACEMENT
12.3.d
SUMMER EVENTS FINALE
12.3.e
SUMMER RECREATION BY THE NUMBERS
12.3.f
PLANTING PROJECTS IN LMD'S AND CFD'S
12.3.g
NATURE LESSONS FOR LITTLE EXPLORERS
12.4 Regional Meetings
12.4.a
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERNCALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION POLICYCOMMITTEE OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
12.4.b
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDECOUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
12.4.c
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERNRIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
12.4.d
UPDATE FROM MAYOR TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTYHABITAT CONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This portion of the agenda is for items requested by the Mayor, Council Members or Staff for consideration at a future meeting. No immediate action is taken on Future Agenda Items; this section serves to highlight topics that will be considered at upcoming meetings. Council action on items that have appeared in this section takes place under Administrative Reports, when accompanied by a staff report.
Legislative Platform (Staff) September 26, 2024
Proposed Enhancements to Community events Co-sponsorship Program Funding Policy (Staff) September 26, 2024 Field Allocation Policy (Staff) September 26, 2024
Cannabis Sponsorship/Donation Policy (Staff) September 26, 2024 2025 Legislative Platform and Financial Priorities (Staff) September 26, 2024 ARPA Update (Staff) September 26, 2024
Rent Stabilization (Staff) October 16, 2024
Update to the Historic Resources Inventory (Speake) TBD Historic Civic Center Operations Plan (Staff) TBD
Arterial Streets Median Enhancements (J. Steiner) TBD
Ordinance preventing unsolicited advertising circulars, newspapers and other like-printed material being place on private property, except porches (Speake) TBD
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for October 2, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda for closed session items in the City Council Board Room followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda in the City Council Chambers.
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Meeting is Being Recorded.