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1 City of Corona
City Council Minutes
Draft
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Closed Session- Council Board Room
Council Present: Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Wes Speake
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1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session Convened at 5:05 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.
1.1 CONFERENCEWITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
1.3 CONFERENCE WITHLABORNEGOTIATORS
2. INVOCATION
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by ?, Fire.
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Richins called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION: MANUFACTURING MONTH
Marin Artega, CEO & Founder of Freedom Performance Exhaust, accepted the Proclamation.
5.2 PRESENTATION: 2024-2025 MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL
Mayor Richins introduced the 2024-2025 Mayor's Youth Council.
6. MEETING MINUTES
Moved by: Jacque Casillas
Seconded by: Jim Steiner
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2 Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.1 MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
These Minutes were approved.
6.2 MINUTES - OCTOBER 2, 2024
These Minutes were approved.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Items 7.6, 7.7, and 7.9, which were voted on separately.
Moved by: Jacque Casillas
Seconded by: Jim Steiner
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7.1 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 AUGUST 2024
This Financial Report was received and filed.
7.2 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 AUGUST 2024
This Financial Report was received and filed
7.3 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3403, SECOND READING
OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
This Ordinance was adopted.
7.4 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3404, SECOND READING
OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
This Ordinance was adopted.
7.5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HISTORIC MARKERS
This Resolution was adopted.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-099, authorizing Historic Markers placed on properties within the City by the City, the Corona Historic FINAL
3 Preservation Society, the Corona History Association, the State Office of Historic Preservation of the National Park Service to be listed on the Corona Register of Historic Resources.
7.6 AUTHORIZE THE UP-FIT OF TWO (2) DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF VEHICLES UTILIZING 911 VEHICLE
Council Member Daddario had inquiries and Fire Chief, provided clarification.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jim Steiner
That the City Council:
a. Authorize an Exception to Competitive Bidding pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(E) that with the approval of the City Manager, the purchasing agent and the authorized contracting party, determine that it is in the best interest of the City and its administrative operations to dispense with public bidding for non-public projects under this chapter for the upfit of two vehicles utilizing 911 Vehicle for the Fire Department in the amount of $124,540.08.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to 911 Vehicle in the amount of $124,540.08.
c. Authorize a total appropriation in the amount of $124,540.08 ($62,270.04 from the General Fund 110 and $62,270.04 from the Fleet Replacement Fund 684).
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7.7 GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,799 FOR THE ZIP BOOK PROJECT
Donna Finch, Community Services Director, provided a report. Council Member Speake had inquiries and Ms. Finch provided clarification.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jacque Casillas
That the City Council:
a. Accept grant funding from the California State Library for the Corona Public Library’s Zip Books grant project through the California Library Services Act (LSTA) funds.
b. Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $25,799 to the Community Services Department’s operating budget in the Library – Other Grants Fund 415.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to adjust the budget accordingly if the grantor distributes additional funds to grant participants.
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4 Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7.8 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RIOS, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CITY PARK REVITALIZATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, NO. FC-2024-07
Council Member Speake no vote.
That the City Council:
a. Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Rios, Inc. for architectural and engineering design services in the amount of $566,609.
b. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $16,057 from the Measure X Fund 120 to the City Park Revitalization Capital Improvement Project No.
FC-2024-07.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Rios, Inc. to increase the total contractual fee by $566,609.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue Change Order No. 2 to Purchase Order P23198 to Rios, Inc., to increase the total contractual fee from $7,666,490 to $8,233,099 for a total contract amount increase of $566,609.
7.9 WAIVER FROM SECTION 15.48.020 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE
REQUIRING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MISSING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 1686 LAUREL CANYON CIRCLE (APN 107- 201-017) (APPLICANT: OLGA MORALES)
Council Member Speake had inquiries and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification.
Moved by: Jim Steiner
Seconded by: Wes Speake
That the City Council waive the requirement from Section 15.48.020 of the Corona Municipal Code requiring the construction of the missing public improvements along the frontage of 1686 Laurel Canyon Circle.
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7.10 APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS, AND SURVEY MONUMENTS AGREEMENT FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34760 LOCATED FINAL
5 GENERALLY AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY TERMINUS OF MALAGA STREET (APPLICANT:RANCHO PASEO DE VALENCIA, LLC)
This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Approve the Final Map for Tentative Tract Map 34760. b. Authorize the Mayor to execute the landscape improvements, public improvements, and survey monumentation agreements between the City and Rancho Paseo de Valencia, LLC, a California limited liability company.
7.11 PURCHASEOF ONE NEW FORENSIC SERVICES VEHICLE FOR THE
CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT
This Bid & Purchase was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Authorize an Exception to Competitive Bidding pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140 that competitive bidding has been satisfied based upon the reasons provided in “Basis for Determination of Competitive Bidding” with Braun Northwest, Inc., for the purchase of one (1) new vehicle for the Police Department in the amount of $333,000. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Braun Northwest, Inc. in the amount of $333,000.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to 10% of the total cost or $33,300 as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.080.
d. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $366,300from the Fleet Replacement Fund 684 to the Vehicle Procurement Operations and Maintenance Project No. 68341.
7.12 MAINTENANCE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO N2W
ENGINEERING INC FOR AS NEEDED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR
SMALL FACILITY MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Award Request for Proposals No. 24-058AH for Construction Services for Small Facility Maintenance Projects to N2W Engineering, Inc. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with N2W Engineering, Inc. in FINAL
6 the amount of $300,000 per fiscal year and authorize the extension of the agreement with two additional two-year optional renewal periods. c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to N2W Engineering, Inc. for $300,000.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve amendments/change orders necessary for the execution of the work, including any rate and/or total compensation increases negotiated by the Parties made in accordance with and shall not exceed the percentage of change in the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index All Urban Consumer for Riverside, California, Area (CPI-U), for the most recent twelve (12) months for which statistics are available. e. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve and execute any documents necessary to implement change orders, up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section, 3.08.060(J) with respect to the total compensation provided for in the attached
Maintenance/General Services Agreement.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
7.13 RENEW CONTRACT FOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES TO
CHANDLERASSET MANAGEMENT
This Bid & Purchase was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to extend the Professional Services Agreement with Chandler Asset Management, Inc. for an additional three years for a total amount of $843,000, which will increase the total contract amount to $1,522,500 for six years from FY 2022 through FY 2027.
b. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney, or their designees, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to $84,300 or 10% of the additional contract amount as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08-.070(I). c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Chandler Asset Management.
7.14 APPROVE ANDAUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF THE REVISED ATHLETIC
FACILITY ALLOCATION POLICY
This Policy was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Approve and authorize the execution of the Athletic Facility Allocation Policy b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the policy with an implementation date of January 1, 2025
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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7 Affsan Baseer, resident, addressed the Council to announce Open Mosque Day on October 20, 2024.
Gretchen Doughty, Friends of the Library, announced the Friends of the Library 60th Anniversary and provided a brief overview of their Reader Con event.
Lydia Heausner, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with rent stabilization ordinance.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and encouraged the public to attend Open Mosque Day. He also commended the Council and Cynthia Lara, Community Assistance Coordinator, for all their hard work with rent stabilization.
Alicia Loomis, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the rent stabilization ordinance.
Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, noted there were two written comments in opposition of the rent stabilization ordinance.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1 PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-100 REVISING THE CITYWIDE MASTER FEE RECOVERY
SCHEDULE AND RECOVERY PERCENTAGES, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-135
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 Daddario left the chambers at 8:20 p.m. and returned at 8:30 p.m.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Tom Richins
That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-100 to update the Citywide Master Fee Recovery Schedule and Recovery Percentages, and repeal Resolution No. 2024-012 and 2020-135.
b. That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
Aye (4): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, and Wes Speake Absent (1): Tony Daddario
MotionAPPROVED (4 to 0)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10.1 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN COST RECOVERY GOALS This item was taken out of order.
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8 Donna Finch, Community Services Director, provided a report.
The Council provided comments.
The following residents addressed the Council in opposition of the Athletic Field Rates: Joe Morgan, Felipe Rodriguez, Bronson Gonzalez, Koby Wantanabe, Mike Gregor, Ian Miller, Alyssa Gojmerac, Sonia Martinez, Bejamin Rios, David Burwell, James Rush, David Hernandez, Alisha McCoy, Darren Chin, Patricia Mulan-Baldwin, Blake Mahoney, Andrea Atchley, and Vanessa Viathon.
Council Member Casillas made an alternate motion to approve the Resolution with removing the fee for sports field rentals for Group II.
Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, noted that written comments in opposition were recieved.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Tom Richins
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
10.2 FLEET PURCHASING AND LEASING PROGRAM
Michael Griesinger, Fleet Manager, provided a report.
Council Member Daddario had inquiries and Mr. Griesinger and Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, provided clarification.
That the City Council confirm the City’s fleet program that entails a mix of owned and leased vehicles.
10.3 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CORONA CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE FOR BUSINESS PROMOTION, MARKETING, AND
RETENTION SERVICES
Justin Tucker, Assistant City Manager, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Tucker and Bobby Spiegel, Corona Chamber of Commerce President, provided clarification.
Moved by: Jim Steiner
Seconded by: Tony Daddario
That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the Corona Chamber of Commerce for Business Promotion, Marketing, and Retention Services.
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
10.4 RESULTS OF THE 2024 COMMUNITY SURVEY
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9 Justin Tucker, Assistant City Manager, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Tucker provided clarification.
That the City Council receive and file the 2024 Community Survey.
10.5 VOLUNTEER PROGRAM UPDATE
Madelyne Black, Volunteer Program Coordinator, provided a report.
Alisha McCoy, resident, addressed the Council, to express her interest in volunteering in the future.
The Council provided comments and commended Ms. Black for all her hard work.
11. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
12. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
12.1 Library Board of Trustees
This Library Board of Trustees Report was received and filed.
12.1.a Library Report September 2024
12.1.b Friends of the Corona Public Library Report
12.1.c Innovation Center Update
12.1.d Corona Public Library Fast Facts
12.1.e Carve & Coffee
12.2 Planning & Housing Commission
The Council agreed to take no action.
12.2.a PRECISE PLAN 2023-0007
take no action
That the City Council:
a. Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action to adopt the Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigated Monitoring Plan and Resolution No. 2641 GRANTING PP2023-0007, based on the
findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
OR
b. Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
12.2.b CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0006
The Council agreed to take no action
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10 That the City Council:
a. Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting CUP2024-0006, based on the finding contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
OR
b. Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
12.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
This Parks & Recreation Commission Report was received and filed.
12.3.a INTRODUCTION OF NEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER
ROBERT BOGGS
12.3.b UPCOMING HALLOWEEKEND EVENT
12.3.c GUIDED HIKES WITH THE PARK RANGERS
12.3.d VOLUNTEER PROGRAM UPDATE
12.3.e ATHLETIC FACILITY ALLOCATION POLICY
12.4 Regional Meetings
12.4.a UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBERTONY DADDARIO ON THE
WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY(RCA) MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 2024
Council Member Daddario provided an update.
12.4.b UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUECASILLAS ON THE
WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG)
MEETING OFOCTOBER 7, 2024
Council Member Casillas submitted her update to Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk.
12.4.c UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Council Member Speake provided an update.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
15.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMISSION
Council Member Speake provided comments and appointed Justin McBride to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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11 Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jacque Casillas
That the City Council approve the appointment of Justin McBride to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on November 6, 2024. Mayor Richins adjourned the meeting at 9:48 p.m. in honor of Annette Luna.