City Council Meeting - February 19, 2025
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 117-143-015, Corona North Mall
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Gary Craig
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
1.2 CONFERENCEWITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Property: APN 117-143-002, -024, -025, 113 E. 6
th
Street
Negotiating Parties: Peter Choe
Under Negotiation: Price & 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
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 COMMENDATION: CARDIAC ARREST SAVE
5.2 PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
6. MEETING MINUTES
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 2025
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 02052025.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 February 5, 2025.
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 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3409, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
1. Staff Report.pdf
2. Ordinance No. 3409.pdf
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GREEN RIVER RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN (SP00-001) TO CHANGE AND REORGANIZE THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND MAKE CORRESPONDING REVISIONS TO THE MAPS, TABLES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND TEXT THROUGHOUT THE GREEN RIVER RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN (SPA2020-0006)
7.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3411, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
1. STAFF REPORT - MAYOR STEINER’S REQUEST FOR COUNCIL’S CONSIDERATION TO ADJUST THE REGULAR MEETING START TIME .pdf
2. ORD 3411.pdf
AMENDING SECTION 2.08.010 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE CITY COUNCIL TO SET ITS REGULAR MEETING START TIMES BY RESOLUTION
7.3 CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CORONA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY, AND CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT DECEMBER 2024.pdf
2. December 2024 Investment Report.pdf
That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment portfolio report for December 2024.
7.4 CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CORONA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY, AND CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024.pdf
2. Monthly Fiscal Report December 2024-Signed.pdf
That the City Council receive and file the monthly fiscal report for December 2024.
7.5 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152 TO BE LEVIED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
1. STAFF REPORT - CSA 152 FY2026.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-013.pdf
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-013, regarding County Service Area 152 and setting the Benefit Assessment Unit Rate for Fiscal Year 2026 for the City of Corona to fund the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Program.
7.6 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FIFTEEN (15) NEW FORD EXPLORERS FROM FRITTS FORD FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. STAFF REPORT - PURCHASE OF FIFTEEN NEW FORD EXPLORERS FROM FRITTS FORD FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Fritts Ford Quote.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 – Motorola Solutions, Inc. Quote.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Innovative Emergency Equipment Quote.pdf That the City Council:
Authorize an Exception to Competitive Bidding pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(C) that competitive bidding has been satisfied based upon the reasons provided in “Basis for Determination of Competitive Bidding” with Fritts Ford for the purchase of fifteen (15) new vehicles for the Police Department in the amount of $832,285.20.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Fritts Ford in the amount of $832,285.20.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $144,951.90 for the purchase of fifteen (15) police radios.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $832,285.20 from the Fleet Replacement Fund 684 to the Vehicle Procurement Operating and Maintenance Project No. 68341 for the purchase of fifteen (15) vehicles for the Police Department.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $498,960 from the Public Safety Reserve within Measure X Fund 120 to the Vehicle Procurement Operating and Maintenance Project No. 68341 for the purchase of fifteen (15) Motorola radios and vehicle upfit costs.
7.7 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IDS GROUP INC. AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR THE SOUTH MALL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
1. STAFF REPORT - South Mall Architectural Design Services Contract.pdf
2. Attachment 1.pdf
3. IDS Contract.pdf
That the City Council:
Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with IDS Group Inc. increasing the compensation by $868,512.50 for Fiscal Year 2025 and $289,509.50 for Fiscal Year 2026, for an aggregate total increase of $1,158,022 to provide Architectural Services for the South Mall Development Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with IDS Group Inc. with a compensation amount of $2,718,512.50 for Fiscal Year 2025; $2,139,509.50 for Fiscal Year 2026; and \$1,850,000 for Fiscal Year 2027 and to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change order, and amendments up to 10% of the agreement amount, as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(I).
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a change order to the on-call purchase order with IDS Group, (PO B250649) in the amount of $868,512.50.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the appropriation of funds in order to execute the Agreement between the City of Corona and IDS Group Inc.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $1,158,022 from the Measure X Fund 120 to the South Mall Acquisition/Agreement, Operations and Maintenance Project No. 79320.
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 ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 2024-0004 TO TITLE 17 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.85 TO ADD CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW (APPLICANT: CITY OF CORONA)
1. STAFF REPORT - ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 2024-0004.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3410.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 – Redline version of CMC Chapter 17.85.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 – Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of January 21, 2025.pdf That the City Council:
Approve Zone Text Amendment 2024-0004, as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3410, first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 17.85 of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Corona Municipal Code to modify the regulations for accessory dwelling units pursuant to Senate Bill 1211 and Assembly Bill 2533 .
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 NORTH MALL REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE
1. STAFF REPORT - North Mall Update.pdf
2. North Mall Update - February 19, 2025 (2).pdf
That the City Council provide direction to staff to prepare conceptual designs for a mixed-use development at the North Mall and entitle the properties
10.2 CORONA DEPOT BUILDING RELOCATION UPDATE
1. STAFF REPORT - CORONA DEPOT BUILDING RELOCATION UPDATE.pdf
2. Corona Depot Building Relocation Update - 2-19-2025.pdf That the City Council provide direction on potential preservation options for the Corona Depot Building.
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
12.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
12.4 Regional Meetings
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
15.1 UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2025
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 POLICY FOR THE USE OF THE CITY’S LOGO FOR LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES (T. DADDARIO) MARCH 5, 2025
16.2 DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION UPDATE (STAFF) MARCH
16.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL 2, 2025
16.4 AUTOMATIC GATES AT PARKS (STAFF) MARCH/APRIL
16.5 MCKINLEY GRADE SEPARATION UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL
16.6 HISTORIC CIVIC CENTER (HCC) OPERATIONS PLAN (STAFF) APRIL/MAY
16.7 SKYLINE MASTER PLAN (STAFF) APRIL/MAY
16.8 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE (W. SPEAKE) – TBD
16.9 UPDATE TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY (W. SPEAKE) TBD
16.10 REALIGNMENT OF THE INTERSECTION OF MAGNOLIA/EL SOBRANTE (W.SPEAKE) TBD
16.11 FUTURE CIP FOR DEDICATED RIGHT TURN LANE FOR WB BEDFORD TOCAJALCO (W. SPEAKE) TBD
16.12 CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY GIVING POLICY (STAFF) TBD
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for March 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 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.