City Council Meeting - January 15, 2025
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
1.1 CONFERENCEWITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 118-270-049
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Ken Calvert, Member of the U.S House of Representatives Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. INVOCATION
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 - Sarina Love Murillo
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: HOLLY'S PLOGGERS
5.2 RECOGNITION: CORONA CHARGERS SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS
6. MEETING MINUTES
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2024
1. Draft Minutes - Special Meeting 12182024.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 Special Meeting of December 18, 2024.
6.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2024
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 12182024.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 December 18, 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 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 OCTOBER 2024
1. INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT OCTOBER 2024.pdf
2. October 2024 Investment Report.pdf
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 TORECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2024
1. FISCAL REPORT OCTOBER 2024.pdf
2. Monthly Fiscal Report OCT 2024-Signed.pdf
7.3 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3408, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OFCORONA, CALIFORNIA
1. Staff Report.pdf
2. Ordinance 3408.pdf
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3408, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, 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
7.4 AWARD A MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO RAM PLUMBING, INC. FOR ON-CALL PLUMBING SERVICES
1. STAFF REPORT - MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO RAM PLUMBING, INC. FOR ON-CALL SERVICES.pdf
2. RAM Plumbing MGSA NIB 25-009SB.pdf
That the City Council:
Award NIB 25-009SB for on-call plumbing maintenance services to RAM Plumbing Inc. in the amount of $250,000 through June 30, 2025, with two additional two-year optional renewal periods, and waive all minor irregularities in the proposal.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to execute the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with RAM Plumbing, Inc., in the amount of $250,000 per fiscal year, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(J), which is equivalent to 10% or $25,000.
7.5 RELEASE OF GRADING, IMPROVEMENT, AND SURVEY MONUMENTATION SECURITIES POSTED BY CORONA-UPPER DRIVE 25, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR TRACT MAP 31373 LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LESTER AVENUE, SOUTH OF UPPER DRIVE
1. STAFF REPORT - RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR T31373 - CHUNG PROPERTY BONDS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map.pdf
That the City Council:
Accept the improvements associated with Tract Map 31373 Retain twenty-five percent (25%) of the Faithful Performance Security for one year beyond the acceptance of the improvements as security for repair and replacement of any improvements that fail to meet City standards at the end of the one year. (Bond No. 0733866 FP, 0733867 FP, and 1155938 FP) Retain the Labor and Material Security for six months beyond the acceptance of the improvements and automatically release the security unless claims are filed. (Bond No. 0733866 LM, 0733867 LM and 1155938 LM) Release Grading and Erosion Control Securities. (Bond No. 1155939 FP, 1155940 FP, AND R10194) Release the survey monumentation security associated with Tract Map 31373 (Bond No. 0733869)
7.6 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF CORONA (ANNEXATION NO. 25)
1. CFD 2016-1 ANNEX NO. 25 CORONA 19.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - CFD No. 2016-1 Annexation No. 25 Project Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Resolution No. 2025-005.pdf
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-005, certifying the results of an election and adding territory to Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) of the City of Corona (Annexation No. 25).
7.7 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF CORONA (ANNEXATION NO. 26)
1. CFD 2016-1 ANNEX NO. 26 SALLIE JEFFREYS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - CFD No. 2016-1 Annexation No. 26 Project Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Resolution No. 2025-006.pdf
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-006, certifying the results of an election and adding territory to Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) of the City of Corona (Annexation No. 26).
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.
9.1 PUBLIC HEARING AND ELECTION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 40 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
1. CFD 2016-3 ANNEX NO. 40 CORONA 19.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - CFD No. 2016-3 Annexation No. 40 Project Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - CFD No. 2016-3 Annexation No. 40 Recorded Boundary Map.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Resolution No. 2025-001.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Resolution No. 2025-002.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-001, calling a special election and submitting to the qualified electors of the territory proposed to be annexed to Community Facility District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona the question of levying special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed (Annexation No. 40).
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-002, declaring the results of the special election for Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona on the proposition of the annual levy of special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed to said Community Facilities District to pay the costs of certain services to be provided by the Community Facilities District, determining that the territory proposed to be annexed is added to and part of said Community Facilities District with full legal effect (Annexation No. 40).
9.2 PUBLIC HEARING AND ELECTION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 41 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
1. CFD 2016-3 ANNEX NO. 41 SALLIE JEFFREYS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - CFD 2016-3 Annexation No. 41 Project Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - CFD 2016-3 Annexation No. 41 Recorded Boundary Map.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Resolution No. 2025-003.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Resolution No. 2025-004.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-003, calling a special election and submitting to the qualified electors of the territory proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona the question of levying special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed (Annexation No. 41).
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-004, declaring the results of the special election for Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona on the proposition of the annual levy of special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed to said Community Facilities District to pay the costs of certain services to be provided by the Community Facilities District, determining that the territory proposed to be annexed is added to and part of said Community Facilities District with full legal effect (Annexation No. 41).
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 SOUTH MALL UPDATE: LEASING AND DESIGN CONCEPTS
1. STAFF REPORT - SOUTH MALL UPDATE.pdf
2. South Mall Update.pdf
That the City Council provide direction on the proposed leasing strategy and feedback on the design concepts for two City-owned properties in the South Mall.
10.2 CANVAS ON THE CURB PILOT PROGRAM
1. STAFF REPORT - CANVAS ON THE CURB PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS.pdf
2. CANVAS ON THE CURB PROGRAM GUIDELINES.pdf
3. Canvas on the Curb Presentation 01-15-25_df.pdf
That the City Council provide direction on the future of the Canvas on the Curb Program.
10.3 TRAVEL REQUEST FOR COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CAL CITIES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
1. STAFF REPORT - TRAVEL REQUEST W. SPEAKE CAL CITIES.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - City Official Advance Travel Request.pdf That the City Council approve the advance request for Council Member Wes Speake to attend the League of Cal Cities 2025 Policy Committee meeting. The estimated total cost of the trip is $846.25, which includes meals, hotel, and transportation.
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
12.2 Planning & Housing Commission
12.2.a
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-0001 ESTABLISHING A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FACILITY ON A COMBINED 5.5 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF COTA STREET AND RINCON STREET IN THE M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONE (APNS:119-190-002, 003 & 011)
1. STAFF REPORT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-0001.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Locational and zoning map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit 2023-0001.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Draft minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of December 9, 2024.pdf That the City Council:
Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting CUP2023-0001, 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
12.4 Regional Meetings
12.4.a
UPDATE FROM TONY DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF JANUARY 6, 2025
12.4.b
UPDATE FROM WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2025
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
15.1 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE 2025 APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. STAFF REPORT - APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.pdf
15.2 REAPPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1. STAFF REPORT - REAPPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.pdf That the City Council approve the appointment of Aisha Kennerly to the Library Board of Trustees.
15.3 REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION
1. STAFF REPORT - REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION.pdf That the City Council approve the appointment of Sarah Longwell to the Planning and Housing Commission.
15.4 REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1. STAFF REPORT - REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.pdf That the City Council approve the appointment of Robert Boggs to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
15.5 REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION
1. STAFF REPORT - REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION (2).pdf That the City Council approve the appointment of Matt Woody to the Planning and Housing Commission.
15.6 REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1. STAFF REPORT - REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (2).pdf That the City Council approve the appointment of Tomas Munoz to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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.
16.1 (NEW) COUNCIL MEETING START TIME (J. STEINER) - TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Request J. Steiner.pdf
16.2 (NEW) REQUEST FOR THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A POLICYFOR THE USE OF THE CITY’S LOGO FOR LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES (T. DADDARIO) TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Request Form T.Daddario.pdf
16.3 (NEW) REALIGNMENT OF THE INTERSECTION OF MAGNOLIA/EL SOBRANTE (W. SPEAKE) TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Request Realignment of El Sobrante intersection W. Speake.pdf
16.4 (NEW) FUTURE CIP FOR DEDICATED RIGHT TURN LANE FOR WB BEDFORD TO CAJALCO (W. SPEAKE) TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Request Future CIP Bedford RT Lane W.Speake.pdf
16.5 NORTH MALL UPDATE (STAFF) FEBRUARY/MARCH
16.6 ON DEMAND RESERVATION SYSTEM (STAFF) FEBRUARY/MARCH
16.7 CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY GIVING POLICY (STAFF) FEBRUARY/MARCH
16.8 DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION UPDATE (STAFF) MARCH
16.9 HISTORIC CIVIC CENTER OPERATIONS PLAN (STAFF) MARCH/APRIL
16.10 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE (W. SPEAKE) – TBD
16.11 STREET MORATORIUM (STAFF) TBD
16.12 UPDATE TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY (W. SPEAKE) TBD
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for February 5, 2025 or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda for closed session items in the City Council Board Room followed by the regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda in the City Council Chambers.
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