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1 City of Corona
City Council Minutes
Wednesday, December 18, 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
None.
2. INVOCATION
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Richins.
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Steiner called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
None.
6. MEETING MINUTES
Moved by: Jacque Casillas
Seconded by: Wes Speake
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2024
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 December 4, 2024.
These Minutes were approved.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
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2 Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jacque Casillas
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7.1 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3406, SECOND READING
OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
This Ordinance was adopted.
7.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3407, SECOND READING
OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
This Ordinance was adopted.
7.3 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974
This Resolution was adopted.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-111, approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code.
7.4 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLP ENGINEERING LLC
FOR AN ELECTRIC CAPACITY IMPACT STUDY
This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Award Request for Proposals (RFP 24-076AH) titled Electric Capacity Impact Study – Solar and EV Charging to CLP Engineering, LLC for $113,460 and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding documents as submitted by said bidder.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with CLP Engineering, LLC for $113,460, with an initial award period of December 4, 2024, through June 30, 2026, with one (1) additional one (1) option year renewal period, on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed usage.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to CLP Engineering, LLC for $113,460.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes, extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in the Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(J), which is equivalent to 10% or $1.
7.5 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES
PROCUREMENT PLAN,COMPLIANCE PERIOD 4 (2021-2024) FOR THE
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
This Resolution was adopted.
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3 That the City Council adopt Resolution 2024-107, approving the Renewable Energy Resources Procurement Plan, Compliance Period 4 (2021-2024) for the City of Corona Utilities Department.
7.6 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CORRPRO COMPANIES, INC. FOR CATHODIC AND CORROSION PROTECTION SYSTEM
ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN SERVICES
This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Award Request for Proposals 24-042MB to Corrpro Companies, Inc. for System Assessment and Design Services.
b. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Corrpro Companies, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA, $200,000 per fiscal year to perform Cathodic and Corrosion Protection System Assessment and Design Services.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Corrpro Companies, Inc., for a total contract of $200,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending on June 30, 2025, with two (2) optional two (2) two-year extensions including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to $20,000 or 10% of the original contract amount.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
7.7 RESOLUTION APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE AND RESOLUTION APPROVING SUCCESSOR AGENCY
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
This Resolution was adopted.
That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-002, approving and adopting a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(o)(1). b. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-003, approving and adopting a Successor Agency Administrative Budget for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(j).
7.8 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH UNITED STORM WATER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $249,200 FOR THE CITYWIDE STORM DRAIN CATCH BASIN FILTERS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST-2023-06; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 25-013CA
This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council:
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4 a. Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Storm Drain Catch Basin Filters, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2023-06. b. Award Notice Inviting Bids 25-013CA to United Storm Water, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $249,200, and waive all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by the said bidder.
c. Approve the construction contract with United Storm Water, Inc. for the Citywide Storm Drain Catch Basin Filters, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2023-06, in the amount of $249,200.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract with United Storm Water, Inc. in the amount of $249,200, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to an amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section which is equivalent to 10% or $24,920. e. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $15,154 from the County Service Area 152 (NPDES) Fund 245 to the Citywide Storm Drain Catch Basin Filters, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2023-06.
7.9 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-110 URGING GOVERNOR NEWSOM TO TAKE EMERGENCY ACTION TO STRENGTHEN AND STABILIZE CALIFORNIA’S
MARKETPLACE FOR HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
INSURANCE
This Resolution was adopted.
That the City Council adopt Resolution 2024-110 urging Governor Newsom to proclaim a state of emergency to strengthen and stabilize California’s insurance marketplace for homeowners and commercial properties
7.10 ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $197,940 FROM THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR LIGHTEMITTING DIODE STREET NAME SIGNS This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Accept the grant award from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program in the amount of $197,940 for the purchase and installation of light-emitting diode street name signs. b. Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $197,940 from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to the Public Works Grants/Agreement Fund 243 for the purchase and installation of light-emitting diode street name signs.
7.11 APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF THE REVISED
COMMUNITY EVENTS CO-SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM POLICY
This Program Policy was approved.
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5 That the City Council approve and authorize the execution of the revised Community Events Co-Sponsorship Program Policy.
7.12 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS This Budgetary Adjustment was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Approve budgetary adjustments, including funding reallocations and cash transfers, relating to the American Rescue Plan Act Projects as noted in the Analysis section.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to prepare and process any budgetary and cash transfers to ensure the American Rescue Plan Act obligation deadline is met.
7.13 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-114, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A
RETIRED ANNUITANT TO AN EXTRA HELP POSITION OF HUMAN
RESOURCES SPECIALIST AND CERTIFYING THAT THE APPOINTMENT IS
NECESSARY TO FILL A CRITICALLY NEEDED POSITION SOONER THAN 180 DAYS
This Item was pulled from the Consent Calendar and moved to Administrative Reports.
Lori Sassoon, Cheif Talent Officer, provided a report.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Tom Richins
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-114, appointing Karen Pervorse to a part-time, temporary “extra help” position of Human Resources Specialist and certifying that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position sooner than 180 days.
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following residents addressed the Council regarding their concerns on the McKinley closure: Grace Clark, Dean Seif, and Bobby Spiegel.
Ray Galluccio, resident, addressed the Council regarding red zone parking signs in his neighborhood.
Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council and thanked Council Member Richins for his Mayoral Leadership. She also thanked staff for their hard work during community events.
Joe Baghani, resident, addressed the Council to announce the People Task Force Community Food Drive on December 21, 2024.
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6 Savat Khamphou provided clarification on the Mckinley closure.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10.1 CONSIDERATION OF VARIOUS ACTIONS RELATED TO COMPENSATION
AND BENEFITS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER RELATED
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ACTIONS
Lori Sassoon, Chief Talent Officer, provided a report.
This Resolution and Agreements were approved.
Moved by: Tom Richins
Seconded by: Jacque Casillas
That the City Council:
a. Adopt the Corona Public Service Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding.
b. Adopt the Corona Supervisors Association Memorandum of Understanding.
c. Adopt the Corona Police Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding.
d. Adopt the Corona Police Supervisors Association Memorandum of Understanding.
e. Adopt the Corona Firefighters Association Memorandum of Understanding.
f. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-116, governing compensation and benefits of non-represented Confidential Group employees.
g. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-115, governing compensation and benefits of non-represented Management Group employees.
h. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-118, governing compensation and benefits of non-represented Executive Group employees.
i. Approve the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for the City Manager.
j. Approve the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for the City Attorney/Legal & Risk Management Director.
k. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-117, delegating its authority under Section
31.3(2)(H) of the Corona Firefighters Association IAFF Local # 3757 Memorandum of Understanding concerning disciplinary matters. l. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-112, adopting the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan.
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7 Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
11. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
11.1 ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 5.02.035 TO CHAPTER 5.02 OF THE
CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE A FIRE INSPECTION PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUSINESS LICENSE, AMENDING SECTION 5.02.100 Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Tom Richins
That the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3408, the first reading of an ordinance adding Section 5.02.035 to Chapter 5.02 of the Corona Municipal Code to require an inspection by the Corona Fire Department prior to issuance of a business license to a business that will operate from a fixed location within the City and amending Section 5.02.100 to ensure if a business moves locations the application is referred back to the city official for an inspection.
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
12. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
12.1 Library Board of Trustees
These reports were Received and Filed.
12.1.a Recognition of Jami Merchant for her 6 years of service on the Library Board of Trustees
12.1.b Election of 2025 Chair, Aisha Kennerly
12.1.c Election of 2025 Vice Chair, Cherise Leonard
12.1.d New Year New Mood Board 6th - 8th Grade 12/11, 7th - 12th Grade 12/12
12.1.e StoryWalk December Book: A Sled for Gabo by Emma Otheguy
12.2 Planning & Housing Commission
None.
12.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
12.4 Regional Meetings
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8 12.4.a UPDATE FROM TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
HABITATCONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF DECEMBER
12, 2024
Council Member Richins provided an update.
12.4.b UPDATE FROM JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF DECEMBER 2,
2024
Vice Mayor Casillas provided an update.
12.4.c UPDATE FROM WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS – TRANSPORTATION MEETING OF
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Council Member Speake provided an update.
12.4.d UPDATE FROM WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 2024
Council Member Speake provided an update.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, thanked staff, the Leadership team, and the Council for all their hard work throughout the year.
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Daddario thanked staff for their hard work throughout the year. He looks forward to the new year and wished everyone a happy holiday.
Council Member Speake thanked staff for their hard work and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Council Member Richins congratulated Council Member Steiner as Mayor.
Vice Mayor Casillas thanked the leadership team and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, for all their hard work.
Mayor Steiner acknowledged Cynthia Lara's retirement and acknowledged the passing of Michael Edwards.
15.1 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and direction.
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 FINAL
9 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.
1. Corporate and Community Giving Policy (Staff) January/February
2. Historic Civic Center Operations Plan (Staff) February/March
3. Downtown Revitalization Update (Staff) February/March
4. Street Moratorium (Staff) March 2025
5. Update to the Historic Resources Inventory (W. Speake) TBD
6. Policy allowing request of the placement of No Parking signs in red zones around school (W. Speake) TBD
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on January 15, 2025. Mayor Steiner adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. in honor of Michael Edwards.