City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingCorona, CA · November 6, 2024
Minutes
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City of Corona
City Council Minutes
Wednesday, November 6, 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
Closed Session Convened at 4:30 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were
Mayor Richins, Vice Mayor Steiner, Council Member Casillas, Council Member
Daddario, and Council Member Speake. Closed Session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Corona Executive Group Employees, Corona
Firefighters Association IAFF Local #3757 (CFA), Corona
Management/Confidential Group Employees, Corona Police Employees
Association (CPEA), Corona Police Supervisors Associate (CPSA), Corona
Public Service Employees Association (CPSEA), and Corona Supervisors
Association (CSA)
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: (Tiedra Vaouli and Christopher Lewis)
1.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Property: 113-340-014 (Chase and Main)
Negotiating Party: Balbas Construction Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
1.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Corona v. DD&E, LLC, et al.
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Case Number(s): Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2000548 and
San Diego County Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00016700-CU-EI-CTL
1.5 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 487 Corona Mall
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Marilou Barrett
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
1.6 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 500 Corona Mall
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Daisy Vazquez & Frank Martinez
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
2. INVOCATION - Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church
The Invocation was led by Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Joel Belding, Economic Development Director.
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Richins called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION: RETIRED TEACHERS WEEK
Terry Marzel, California Retired Teachers Association, accepted the
Proclamation.
5.2 PROCLAMATION: AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Glenda Chavez and Lilliam Canales from Waste Management accepted the
Proclamation.
5.3 PROCLAMATION: WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Kellie Montalvo, SAFE IE, accepted the Proclamation.
5.4 RECOGNITION: HANNAH HONG – ROAD SAFETY ART CONTEST WINNER
Hannah Hong accepted the Recognition.
6. MEETING MINUTES
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jim Steiner
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
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MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2024
These Minutes were approved.
6.2 MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2024
These Minutes were approved.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Items 7.16 and 7.21, which
were voted on separately.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Tony Daddario
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7.1 QUARTERLY SALES TAX REPORT – 2024, QUARTER 2 (APRIL – JUNE)
This Financial Report was received and filed.
That the City Council receive and file the quarterly sales tax information from HdL
Companies for Quarter 2 2024 (April – June).
7.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3401, SECOND READING
OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
This Ordinance was adopted.
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3401, SECOND READING
OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 12.22 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY TREE
MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
7.3 ADOPTION OF THE 2025 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND PRIORITIES
This Legislative Platform and Financial Priorities was adopted.
That the City Council adopt the 2025 Legislative Platform and Financial Priorities.
7.4 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE GRANT AGREEMENT FROM THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
2024-2025ABC-OTS GRANT
This Resolution was adopted.
That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-096, accepting and appropriating $39,900
from the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
ABC-OTS Grant Program.
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b. Appropriate $39,900 of one-time money from the unappropriated General
Fund Balance to the Police Department’s operating budget and increase
the General Fund estimated revenue by the same amount to be
reimbursed from the State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage
Control ABC-OTS Grant Program.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the grant
documents and any other related documents, amendments, and
agreements consistent with or in furtherance of the City Council’s actions
hereunder.
7.5 SURVEY MONUMENTATION FOR URBAN LOT SPLIT PARCEL MAP 38975
LOCATED AT 203 VIOLET STREET, CORONA () (APPLICANT: SANDEEPA
BEVLI AND SANGEETA BEVLI)
This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
Public Improvement Agreement between the City of Corona and Sandeepa Bevli
and Sangeeta Bevli.
7.6 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TROPICAL PLAZA NURSERY, INC. FOR ON-
CALL EMERGENCY LANDSCAPE SERVICES.
This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Award Notice Inviting Bids 23-005RH to Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc. for
on-call emergency landscape services, for an amount not to exceed
$175,000 through June 30, 2025, and waive all minor irregularities in the
bidding documents as submitted by said bidder.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the contract with
Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $175,000 per
fiscal year, including any non-substantive extensions, purchase orders,
change orders, and amendments up to ten percent of the contract
amount of $17,500 as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.050(H).
7.7 CONTRACT EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $567,470 WITH ROCKEY
MURATA LANDSCAPES INC. FOR PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES IN LMD AREA 3 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
This Contract Extension was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Approve a contract extension in the amount of $567,470 to Rockey
Murata Landscape Maintenance Services. for parks landscape
maintenance services in LMD Area 3 through June 30, 2025.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an extension to
the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with Rockey Murata
Landscape Maintenance Services in the amount of $567,470 through
June 30, 2025, including any non-substantive change orders, purchase
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orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in Corona
Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(J), which is equivalent to 10% or
$56,747.
7.8 FISCAL YEAR 2025 QUARTER 1 BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS
This Budgetary Adjustment was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Appropriate $2,916,312, increase estimated revenues by $5,000 and
authorize budgetary transfers across multiple funds as noted in Exhibit 1 -
Appropriations, Estimated Revenues, and Transfers.
b. Appropriate $5,042,972 in the Measure X Fund 120, reduce
appropriations in the amount of $6,727,049 in the American Rescue Plan
Act Fund 413, and authorize budgetary and cash transfers relating to
American Rescue Plan Act Projects as noted in Exhibit 2 – American
Rescue Plan Act Appropriations and Transfers.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Third
Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with
Kalmikov Enterprises, Inc., dba Fire Apparatus Solutions, increase total
compensation to $250,000 and extend the contract to June 30, 2027 to
provide repairs and as needed services for equipment for all first
responder fire apparatus equipment.
i. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order
to the Fire Apparatus Solutions Blanket Purchase Order (B250348)
for a total Purchase Order amount of $250,000.
d. Approve a first Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for $1,278,291 for a total contract amount of
$16,320,934.
i. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an
amendment to the Professional Services Agreement in the amount of
$1,278,291, and to negotiate and execute non-substantive
extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to
10% or $1,632,093.
e. Change Order to Increase JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc Purchase Order to
$100,000.
i. Authorize an increase of $56,000 to B250237 for a total purchase
order amount of $100,000.
ii. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve change
orders necessary for the execution of the work, including any rate
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and/or total compensation increases negotiated by the Parties. These
changes shall be made in accordance with, and shall not exceed, the
percentage of change in the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Consumer Price Index All Urban Consumer for Riverside, California,
Area (CPI-U), for the most recent twelve (12) months for which
statistics are available.
iii. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve and execute
any documents necessary to implement change orders up to 10% of
the revised purchase order amount, or $10,000, as authorized by
Corona Municipal Code Section, 3.08.080(I) for each of the remaining
one-year renewal periods.
f. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Project Purchase
Order to Proforce in the amount of $139,084.
i. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute
any amendments to the agreement that are non-substantive and
change orders up to 10% as authorized in Corona Municipal Code
Section 3.08.070(I).
ii. Authorize an exception to competitive bidding pursuant to Corona
Municipal Code Section 3.08.140 (E) that competitive bidding has
been satisfied upon the reason provided in the Analysis section.
g. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First
Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with
Orozco Landscape and Tree Company to extend the agreement through
September 30, 2024 and to increase the compensation to $186,843.52
for Landscape Maintenance Services for Parks and Special Facility Areas
2 and 3.
i. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order
to the Orozco Landscape and Tree Company Blanket Purchase Order
(B241124) for a total Purchase Order amount of $186,843.52.
h. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First
Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with
Mariposa Landscape, Inc. to increase the compensation to $174,000 for
Landscape Maintenance Services for Parks and Special Facility Areas 1
and 5.
i. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order
to the Mariposa Landscape, Inc. Blanket Purchase Order (B250508)
for a total Purchase Order amount of $174,000.
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i. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-101, approving the City of Corona Position
Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans, including
Resolution No. 2024-081, effective November 7, 2024.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary,
direct that the City Council take the above actions.
7.9 AWARD A MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO
MUSCLE PLUMBING, INC. FOR ON-CALL PLUMBING SERVICES
This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Award NIB 25-009SB for on-call plumbing maintenance services to
Muscle 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.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to execute the
Maintenance and General Services Agreement with Muscle 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.
7.10 PURCHASE ORDER TO ENDRESS & HAUSER FOR AS-NEEDED
REPLACEMENT OF METERS FOR POTABLE WATER, RECLAIMED WATER,
AND SEWER SYSTEMS
This Bid & Purchase was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue an annual purchase
order for $300,000 to Endress & Hauser for As-needed Meter
Replacements through Fiscal Year 2029.
b. Determine, under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140 (j), that
competitive bidding is not required based on the reasons provided in the
"Basis for Exception to Competitive Bidding" section of this report.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve
amendments/change orders necessary for the execution of the work,
including any rate and/or total compensation increases negotiated by the
Parties made in accordance with and shall not exceed the percentage of
change in the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price
Index All Urban Consumer for Riverside, California, Area (CPI-U), for the
most recent twelve (12) months for which statistics are available.
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d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve and execute any
documents necessary to implement change orders, up to the amount
authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.080(I)with respect to
the total compensation provided for in the attached Agreement.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct
the City Council to take the above actions.
7.11 RESOLUTION DELEGATING CITY REPS AND ALTERNATES TO RIVERSIDE
COUNTY SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COUNCIL AND LOCAL TASK FORCE
This Resolution was approved.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-102, authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to designate a representative and alternate to the
Riverside County Solid Waste Advisory Council/Local Task Force.
7.12 MAINTENANCE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUKES ROOT
CONTROL FOR ROOT CONTROL SERVICES
This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Award Request for Proposal 25-008SB to Duke’s Control, Inc. to perform
Root Control Services. Approve the Maintenance/General Services
Agreement with Duke’s Control Inc., of Elgin, IL, in the amount of
$150,000 to perform Root Control Services.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the
Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Duke’s Control Inc. for a
total contract of $150,000 for the initial contract term ending on June 30,
2026, with two (2) optional two (2) two-year extensions.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-
substantive extensions, change orders and amendments up to $15,000 or 10%
of the original contract amount.
Authorize City Manager, or his Designee, to issue a purchase order with Duke’s
Control Inc., in the amount of $150,000 for Root Control Services.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct
that the City Council take the above actions.
7.13 ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FEDERAL
GRANT AWARD
This Grant was approved.
That the City Council:
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a. Authorize the acceptance of the State of California Office of the Traffic
Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Federal Award Grant
number PT25157 of $166,000 for Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
b. Appropriate $166,000 of one-time money from the unappropriated
General Fund Balance to the Police Department’s operating budget to be
reimbursed from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety and
increase the General Fund estimated revenue by the same amount for
the program award.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any required
grant documents that are in compliance with the City Council’s actions
hereunder.
7.14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JACOB GREEN
ANDASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,450 FOR REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) NO.25-007AS PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING
SERVICES
This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Award Request for Proposals No. 25-007AS to Jacob Green and
Associates, Inc., for professional consulting services in the creation of a
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and Hazardous Materials (Haz
Mat) Team Incident Response Integration Standard Operation Procedure
(SOP) with Fiscal Year 2022 United States Department of Homeland
Security Grant Program funds.
b. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Jacob Green and
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $148,450.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order
to Jacob Green and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $148,450.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional
Services Agreement with Jacob Green and Associates, Inc., in the
amount of $148,450, including any purchase orders, non-substantive
extensions, change orders, and amendments up to the amount
authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070 (I), which is
equivalent to 10% or $14,845.
7.15 AGREEMENT WITH VORTEX INTERNATIONAL FOR SPLASH PAD
EQUIPMENTFOR THE VICTORIA PARK SPLASH PAD, PROJECT NO. FC-
2023-12
This Agreement was approved.
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That the City Council:
a. Approve the use of the contract through the National Procurement
Partners Agreement Number PS21115 for the purchase of splash pad
equipment for the Community Facilities & Infrastructure Phase I - Victoria
Park Splashpad, Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2023-12.
b. Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(c)
that competitive bidding is not required for this purchase based upon the
reasons provided in the "Basis for Determination of Competitive Bidding"
section of this report.
c. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney, or his designee, to
negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders and
amendments up to $32,384 or 10% of the original purchase order amount
as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.080(I)
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order
to Vortex International in the amount of $323,843.09 for the purchase of
splash pad equipment for the Community Facilities & Infrastructure Phase
I – Victoria Park Splashpad, Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2023-
12.
7.16 APPROVAL OF ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM AND
ASSOCIATED AGREEMENTS FOR SOFTWARE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT,
CHANGE MANAGEMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES; APPROVAL
OF PURCHASE ORDERS AND RELATED ACTIONS; AND BUDGET
APPROPRIATION
David Ledbetter, BerryDunn Senior Manager, provided a report.
Council Member Speake provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Ledbetter
and Chris McMasters, Chief Information Officer, provided clarification.
Council Member Daddario noted the contact contingency is only for Cognizant
and Berrydunn.
Moved by: Jim Steiner
Seconded by: Tom Richins
That the City Council:
a. Award Request for Proposal RFP 24-018SB to Cognizant Technology
Solutions, and Workday for implementation services and ERP software;
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve and execute the
agreements with Workday, Cognizant Technology Solutions, CanAm
Technologies and BerryDunn, in the amounts not to exceed the following
over a 10-year period:1. Workday in the amount of $6,356,7442.
Cognizant Technology Solutions in the amount of $3,714,3453. Can/Am
Technologies (CanAm) in the amount of $1,038,6324. BerryDunn in the
amount of $1,114,960
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue Purchase Orders to
Cognizant Technology Solutions for $3,714,345, BerryDunn for $1,114,960,
Workday for $541,813, and Can/Am Technologies for $99,216.
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Authorize the City Manager to execute any non-substantive extensions, change
orders, purchase orders, and amendments necessary with Workday, Cognizant
Technology Solutions, CanAm and BerryDunn within a contingency of 20% of the
original contract amount.
Approve an appropriation of $6,492,746 from the General Fund 110 to the ERP
project 77880.
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes
Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7.17 RELEASE OF BEDFORD CANYON WASH STAGE 1 IMPROVEMENT
SECURITIES POSTED BY ARANTINE HILLS HOLDINGS LP
This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Accept the channel improvements associated with Tract Map 36294.
b. 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 period. (Bond No. PB02497500548)
c. 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. PB02497500548)
7.18 WAIVER FROM CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.60.080
This Waiver was approved.
7.19 RELEASE OF LANDSCAPE SECURITIES POSTED BY ARANTINE HILLS
HOLDINGS LP
This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council:
a. Accept the landscape improvements associated with Tract Maps 36294,
37030, and 37644.
b. 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 period. (Bond No. PB02497500470,
PB02497500526, PB02497500527, PB02497500531, PB02497500626,
PB02497501102, PB02497501104, PB02497501106, PB02497501107,
PB02497501110, PB02497501111, PB02497501112, PB02497501136,
PB02497501142, PB02497501143)
c. Retain the Labor and Material Security for six months beyond the
acceptance of the improvements and automatically release the security
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unless claims are filed. (Bond No. PB02497500470, PB02497500526,
PB02497500527, PB02497500531, PB02497500626, PB02497501102,
PB02497501104, PB02497501106, PB02497501107, PB02497501110,
PB02497501111, PB02497501112, PB02497501136, PB02497501142,
PB02497501143)
7.20 WAIVER FROM ON THE UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD
UTILITY WIRES LOCATED ADJACENT TO 225 EAST HARRISON STREET
(APPLICANT: CITY OF CORONA)
This Agreement was approved.
That the City Council waive the requirement from requiring the existing overhead
utility wires to be placed underground located adjacent to 225 East Harrison
Street.
7.21 CREATIVE SERVICES, MEDIA PRODUCTION, AND MARKETING SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH KONSUS, INC (SUPERSIDE) IN THE AMOUNT OF
$140,004
Shaughn Hull, Chief Information Officer, provided a report.
The Council had inquiries. Mr. Hull and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided
clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council in opposition of the proposed item.
Moved by: Jacque Casillas
Seconded by: Tom Richins
That the City Council:
a. Award Request for Proposal 24-026SB to Konsus, Inc. to perform
Creative Services, Media Production, and Marketing Services.
b. Approve the Master Service Agreement with Konsus, Inc. in the amount
of $140,004 to perform Creative Services, Media Production, and
Marketing Services.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Master
Services Agreement with Konsus, Inc. for a total contact amount of
$140,004 for the contract term beginning December 1, 2024.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute
non-substantive extensions, change orders and amendments up to
$14,000 or 10% of the original contract amount.
e. Authorize to issue a purchase order with Konsus, Inc. in the amount of
$140,004 for Creative Services, Media Production, and Marketing
Services.
Aye (3): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, and Jacque Casillas
Nay (1): Tony Daddario
Abstain (1): Wes Speake
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MotionAPPROVED (3 to 1)
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Chris Bainum, addressed the Council to discuss various items.
Don Fuller, addressed the Council regarding the voting results on the display screen.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns about the voting
results and he also discussed the 2024 Election Results.
Peter Schumacher, resident, addressed the Council to commend the Legal and Risk
Management staff.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10.1 ADVANCE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSIONER SARAH
LONGWELL TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CITIES 2025 PLANNING
COMMISSIONERS’ ACADEMY IN SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA
Joanne Colleta, Planning and Development Director, provided a report.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jacque Casillas
That the City Council approve the advance travel request for Planning
Commissioner Sarah Longwell to attend the League of Cities 2025 Planning
Commissioners Academy in Santa Rosa, California on behalf of the City of
Corona.
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes
Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
10.2 COUNCIL REQUEST TO APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE I-15 ED
COLLABORATIVE LA28 PARTNERSHIP
Ashley Zaragoza, Economic Development Manager, provided a report.
Moved by: Tony Daddario
Seconded by: Jacque Casillas
That the City Council approve a letter of support for the City of Corona to
participation of the I-15 Corridor Economic Development Collaborative's effort to
partner with LA28 for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes
Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
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10.3 FISCAL YEAR 2025 QUARTER 1 BUDGET AND STRATEGIC PLAN
PROGRESS REPORT UPDATE
Julie Kennicutt, Budget Manager, and Aminah Mears, Assistant to the City
Manager, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Jacob Ellis, City Manager,
and Donna Finch, Community Services Director, provided clarification.
That the City Council receive and file presentation.
11. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
12. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
12.1 Library Board of Trustees
None.
12.2 Planning & Housing Commission
None.
12.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
12.4 Regional Meetings
12.4.a UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE
TRANSITAGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 2024
Vice Mayor Steiner provided an update.
12.4.b UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WESSPEAKE ON THE STATE
ROUTE 91 (SR 91) ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OFOCTOBER 31,
2024
Council Member Speake provided an update.
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 Daddario provided a brief overview on Fairview Park and commended
Communities Services staff for their work on See-Click-Fix.
Council Member Speake announced California State Transportation Agency, public
comment for their draft climate action plan. He announced Amazon Fresh and the Hotel
at Bedford will be opening in December 2024. He also commended Chris Milosevic,
Building Official for all his hard work.
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Council Member Casillas provided comments on the WRCOG meeting on November 4,
2024.
Vice Mayor Steiner provided a brief overview on his recnet ride-along to observe the Pig
issues in Corona.
Mayor Richins encouraged the public to attend the State of the City on November 14,
2024.
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.
1. Arterial Streets Median Enhancement (J. Steiner) November 20, 2024
2. Ordinance preventing unsolicited advertising circulars, newspapers and other
like-printed material being place on private property, except porches (W.
Speake) November 20, 2024
3. E-Bike Safety PSA Campaign (W. Speake) November 20, 2024
4. McKinley Grade Separation Project Update (Staff) November 20, 2024
5. Historic Civic Center Operations Plan (Staff) January 2025
6. Street Moratorium (Staff) March 2025
7. Update to the Historic Resources Inventory (W. Speake) TBD
8. Sierra Bella Park - Gate Installation (J. Steiner) TBD
9. 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 November 20, 2024. Mayor Richins
adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
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