City Council Meeting - March 05, 2025
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
1.1 CONFERENCEWITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Property: APN 117-143-018, 482 Corona Mall
Negotiating Parties: Mowbray and Mavis Hagan
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 103-020-075, Southwest corner of the intersection of Paseo Grande and Foothill Parkway Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Gary Craig
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
1.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Corona v. Native American Heritage Commission Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2400445
1.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: (Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project)
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 RECOGNITION: CITY OF CORONA EMPLOYEE
5.2 COMMENDATION: LIFESAVING PATRONS/EMPLOYEES
5.3 PROCLAMATION: AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
6. MEETING MINUTES
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 02192025.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 19, 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. 3410, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
1. Staff Report.pdf
2. Ordinance No. 3410.pdf
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 (ZTA2024-0004)
7.2 EXTENSION OF TIME AND ADDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32386, LOCATED AT THE END OF SOUTH MAIN STREET IN THE AREA SOUTH OF FLETCHER DRIVE (APPLICANT: RCFC INVESTMENTS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
1. STAFF REPORT - T32386 STONEGATE MAP EXTENSION.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map(1).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Letter from applicant dated February 5, 2025.pdf That the City Council approve a two-year extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 32386, expiring on January 14, 2027, based on existing and the added conditions of approval.
7.3 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PROGRAM
1. STAFF REPORT - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE CSA 152 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PROGRAM .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Administrative Services Agreement.pdf
That City Council authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Administrative Services Agreement for the County Service Area 152 NPDES Program between the City and the County.
7.4 RELEASE OF MASS GRADING SECURITY POSTED BY ARANTINE HILLS HOLDINGS LP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR TRACT MAP 36294 LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 15 (APPLICANT: ARANTINE HILLS HOLDINGS LP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
1. STAFF REPORT - RELEASE OF MASS GRADING SECURITIES FOR TRACT 36294.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Tract Map.pdf
That the City Council release the mass grading and erosion control securities associated with Tract Map 36294. (Bond No. PB02497500365 and DEP16-0073)
7.5 RELEASE OF RETAINING WALL SECURITY POSTED BY ARANTINE HILLS HOLDINGS LP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR TRACT MAP 37644 LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 15 (APPLICANT: ARANTINE HILLS HOLDINGS LP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHI
1. STAFF REPORT - RELEASE OF RETAINING WALL SECURITY FOR TRACT 37644.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map.pdf
That the City Council release the retaining wall security associated with Tract Map 37644. (Bond No. PB02497501062)
7.6 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE PROJECT
1. STAFF REPORT - PSA WITH WEBB FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICE FOR MULTIPLE MCCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE PROJECT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - PSA with Albert A. Webb Associates.pdf
That the City Council:
Award Request for Proposals 24-082AT to Albert A. Webb Associates, Inc. for design, bid support, engineering support during construction, and closeout services for the Motor Control Center replacement and upgrade projects.
Approve Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates, Inc. of Riverside, CA, in the amount of $454,984 for design, bid support, engineering support during construction, and closeout services for the Motor Control Center replacement and upgrade projects.
Authorize the creation of a new Operating and Maintenance Project titled Sierra Del Oro Treatment Plant MCC 1 and 2 Design.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $100,000 from the Water Utility Fund 570 to the newly created Sierra Del Oro Treatment Plant MCC 1 and 2 Design Operating and Maintenance Project.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $100,000 from the Water Utility Fund 570 to the Border Potable Booster M
CC Design Operating and Maintenance Project No. 78250.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates, Inc. in the amount of $454,984 including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to $45,498 or 10% of the total 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 APPROVE THE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND CREATE A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORONA STORM DRAIN CATCH BASIN RETROFIT PROGRAM
1. STAFF REPORT - FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH RCFCWD FOR THE CORONA STORM DRAIN CATCH BASIN RETROFIT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map(2).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Funding Agreement.pdf
That the City Council:
Approve the Funding Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the construction, operation, and maintenance of Corona Storm Drain Catch Basin Retrofit.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Funding Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to memorialize the mutual understandings by and between the District and City of Corona with respect to construction, ownership, operation, and maintenance of Corona Storm Drain Catch Basin Retrofit and the payment of construction contribution.
Authorize an estimated revenue increase in the amount of $1,000,000 in the Public Works Grants/Agreement Fund 243 for the Citywide Storm Drain Catch Basin Filters Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2023-06.
7.8 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH R C FOSTER CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $785,000 FOR THE WELL 14 REHABILITATION AND EQUIPPING PROJECT NO. UT-2013-03; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 25-036SB
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH R C FOSTER FOR THE WELL 14 REHABILITATION AND EQUIPPING PROJECT NO. UT-2013-03.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map(3).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Well 14 Rehabilitation and Equipping Project No. UT-2013-03, Notice Inviting Bids 25-036SB.
Award Notice Inviting Bids 25-036SB, to R C Foster Corporation, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $785,000, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder.
Approve the Construction Contract with R C Foster Corporation for the Well 14 Rehabilitation and Equipping Project, Project No. UT-2013-03 in the amount of $785,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract with R C Foster Corporation, in the amount of $785,000, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10% of total contract cost or $78,500 as authorized in Section 3.08.050(H) of the Corona Municipal Code.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
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.
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.
11. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
The portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.
11.1 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.02.035 OF CHAPTER 5.02 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXCLUDE HOME OCCUPATIONS FROM THE REQUIREMENT FOR A FIRE INSPECTION PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUSINESS LICENSE
1. STAFF REPORT - ORDINANCE AMENDING CMC 5.02.035 TO EXCLUDE HOME OCCUPATIONS FROM FIRE INSPECTION REQUIREMENT.pdf
2. EXHIBIT 1 - ORDINANCE NO. 3412 (REDLINE).pdf
3. EXHIBIT 2 - ORDINANCE NO. 3412 (CLEAN).pdf
That the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3412, the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 5.02.035 of Chapter 5.02 of the Corona Municipal Code to exclude home occupations from the requirement for a fire inspection prior to issuance of a business license.
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 2024-0010 TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW LIQUOR STORE WITHIN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SUITE LOCATED AT 511 NORTH MAIN STREET IN THE COMMERCIAL RETAIL DISTRICT OF THE NORTH MAIN STREET SPECIFIC PLAN (APPLICANT: WASEF HOUCH)
1. STAFF REPORT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0010.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit 2024-0010.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of February 10, 2025.pdf That the City Council:
Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting CUP2024-0010, based on the findings 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 MAYOR JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 2025
12.4.b
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE BEDFORD COLDWATER GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AUTHORITY (BCGSA) MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2025
12.4.c
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2025
12.4.d
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) WESTERN PROGRAMS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 2025
12.4.e
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY (SAWPA) ONE WATER/ONE WATERSHED STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 2025
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
15.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1. APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.pdf
That the City Council approve the appointment to the Library Board of Trustees.
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) WRCRWA REPRESENTATIVE CHANGE (W. SPEAKE) - TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Request Future WRCRWA Ordinace change.pdf
16.2 POLICY FOR THE USE OF THE CITY’S LOGO FOR LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES (T. DADDARIO) MARCH 19, 2025
16.3 DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION UPDATE (STAFF) MARCH 19, 2025
16.4 AUTOMATIC GATES AT PARKS (STAFF) MARCH/APRIL
16.5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL 2, 2025
16.6 MCKINLEY GRADE SEPARATION UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL
16.7 HISTORIC CIVIC CENTER (HCC) OPERATIONS PLAN (STAFF) APRIL/MAY
16.8 SKYLINE MASTER PLAN (STAFF) APRIL/MAY
16.9 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE (W. SPEAKE) – TBD
16.10 UPDATE TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY (W. SPEAKE) TBD
16.11 REALIGNMENT OF THE INTERSECTION OF MAGNOLIA/EL SOBRANTE (W. SPEAKE) TBD
16.12 FUTURE CIP FOR DEDICATED RIGHT TURN LANE FOR WB BEDFORD TOCAJALCO (W. SPEAKE) TBD
16.13 CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY GIVING POLICY (STAFF) TBD
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for March 19, 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.