City Council Meeting - September 18, 2024
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session Convened at 5:00 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 5:50 p.m.
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABORNEGOTIATORS
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTYNEGOTIATORS
1.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
1.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING & ANTICIPATEDLITIGATION
2. INVOCATION - Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church The Invocation was led by Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church.
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Richins called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 RECOGNITION: CAROLINE GREGORY – SENIOR LEGACY AWARD Caroline Gregory accepted the Recognition.
5.2 RECOGNITION: CALIBIKE E-BIKE DONATION
Park Ranger Irfan Razvi accepted the recognition.
6. MEETING MINUTES
6.1 MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 09042024.pdf
These Minutes were approved.
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Tom Richins
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by:
Jacque Casillas
Seconded by:
Wes Speake
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
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
This Financial Report was received and filed.
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
This Financial Report was received and filed.
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
This Ordinance was adopted.
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
This Grant was approved.
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 This Budgetary was approved.
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
Bobby Spiegel, resident, addressed the Council to provide a brief overview and thank staff for their help with the September 11th Remembrance.
Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council and thanked everyone who participated in the September 11th Remembrance. She also thanked all Fire Fighters who helped with the current fires.
Lamondo Greer, YMCA, addressed the Council to provide an update on the YMCA's Summer Programs.
Terri Siegert Jaggers, Friends of the Library, addressed the Council to announce the Corona ReaderCon on September 28, 2024.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed his concerns with the time of the Study Session.
The following residents addressed the Council and expressed their concerns with the athletic field use fee: Ian Miller, Sarah Dobiesa, Al Vigil, and Rosa Casado.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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
Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and requested that the item be brought back to a future meeting.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the proposed item.
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 Patrick Mann, City Management Fellow, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and staff direction.
That the City Council provide direction on the city's potential participation in the California Service Corps (CSC) Program.
11. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
12. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
12.1 Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees report was received and filed.
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 The Council agreed to take no action.
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 The Council agreed to take no action.
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 Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Coletta, the developer, and Dean Derleth, City Attorney, provided comments.
Moved by:
Jim Steiner
Seconded by:
Jacque Casillas
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.
Aye (4)
Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario Nay (1)
Tom Richins
MotionAPPROVED (4 to 1)
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 Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Jim Steiner
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.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
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 The Council agreed to take no action.
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
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council regarding the proposed item.
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 Council Member Speake provided an update.
12.4.b
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDECOUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 Council Member Speake provided an update.
12.4.c
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERNRIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 Council Member Casillas provided an update.
12.4.d
UPDATE FROM MAYOR TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTYHABITAT CONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 Mayor Richins provided an update.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Dean Derleth, City Attorney, noted that he had a reportable action for Closed Session Agenda item 1.3 – the City Council unanimously authorized the City to file a lawsuit against the City’s insurance carriers regarding the City’s claim for the Biosolids Dryer Facility explosion and to extend the Professional Services Agreement with our special legal counsel, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C., sufficient to handle the litigation and/or resolution of the City’s insurance claim.
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, announced the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste event. The event will be held at City Hall on September 28, 2024 and September 29, 2024.
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Daddario provided an update on the RCA meeting of September 9, 2024.
Council Member Speake announced he is the Chair for Cal City Housing Community Development 2025. He provided a brief overview on the work being done by Cal Trans on the 15 freeway. He also thanked Cal Trans and RCTC for painting the pavement.
Mayor Richins provided a brief overview on the September 11th Remembrance. He also acknowledged the passing of Darlene and Wilson Flagg.
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on October 2, 2024. Mayor Richins adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. in honor of Darlene and Wilson Flagg.