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1 City of Corona
City Council Minutes
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Closed Session- Council Board Room
Council Present: Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Wes Speake
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1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session Convened at 5:36 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Steiner, Vice Mayor Casillas, Council Member Daddario, Council Member Richins, and Council Member Speake. Closed Session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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. 6th Street Negotiating Parties: Peter Choe
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
2. INVOCATION
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Steiner.
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Steiner called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 COMMENDATION: CARDIAC ARREST SAVE
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2 Diana Minucci, Briana Marton, James Teggart, and Ben Barrett, accepted the Commendation. Joshua Steele, Jeannie Steele, and Fire Chief Young were also present.
5.2 PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH This item was pulled from the agenda and will be presented at a future City Council meeting.
6. MEETING MINUTES
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 2025
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.
These Minutes were approved.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jacque Casillas
Aye (5): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was approved.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jacque Casillas
Aye (5): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7.1 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3409, SECOND READING
OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
THIS ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.
7.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3411, SECOND READING
OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
THIS ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.
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
THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
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3 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
THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
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
THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
a. 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. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Fritts Ford in the amount of $832,285.20.
c. 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.
d. 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.
e. 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.
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4 7.7 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IDS GROUP INC. AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR THE SOUTH
MALL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
a. 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
b. 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). c. 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.
d. 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.
e. 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
Terri Siegert Jaggers, resident, addressed the Council to express her concerns regarding funding for the library.
Andrew Winslow, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the Corona Police Department dispatch, traffic, and the City Manager's Office.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to provided comments regarding the South Mall.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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)
Mayor Steiner opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Steiner closed the Public Hearing.
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5 Moved by: Jacque Casillas
Seconded by: Wes Speake
That the City Council:
a. Approve Zone Text Amendment 2024-0004, as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
b. 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.
Aye (5): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10.1 NORTH MALL REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided a presentation.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed his concerns with the proposed project.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Belding provided clarification. By majority vote the Council agreed with Option B.
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
Aminah Mears, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a report.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council regarding the proposed item. He is in favor of the building being demolished.
The Council provided comments. The consensus was Option B to preserve key components.
That the City Council provide direction on potential preservation options for the Corona Depot Building.
11. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
12. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
12.1 Library Board of Trustees
None.
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None.
12.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
12.4 Regional Meetings
None.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake commended the Community Services Department for See Click Fix.
Council Member Richins commended Angela Nieto, Executive Assistant, and Anika Montalbano, Administrative Assistant, for all their hard work.
Mayor Steiner acknowledged the passing of Dennis Derleth.
15.1 UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE
COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
This Item was taken out of order under regional meetings.
Council Member Richins provided an update.
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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 FINAL
7 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 scheduled meeting of the Council is on March 5, 2025. Mayor Steiner adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. in honor of Dennis Derleth.