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Regular Meeting

Corona, CA · November 20, 2024

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FINAL City of Corona City Council Minutes Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session- Council Board Room Council Present: Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Wes Speake _____________________________________________________________________ 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 6:33 p.m. 1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGALCOUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation (Mobilehome Rent Control; 1 or more cases) 1.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1045 Auburndale Street Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager Negotiating Party: Corona Norco Family YMCA Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 1.3 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) 1.4 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Tom Richins, Mayor Unrepresented Employees: City Manager and City Attorney 2. INVOCATION - Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church The Invocation was led by Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church. 1 FINAL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Deston Hamelin The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deston Hamelin. 4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION Mayor Richins called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. 5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS 5.1 PROCLAMATION: GRIEVING CHILDREN MONTH Victoria Stephens with Stephens Center accepted the Proclamation. 5.2 RECOGNITION: BOB MAUGER Bob Mauger, Corona High School Teacher, accepted the Recognition. 5.3 PRESENTATION: MCKINLEY STREET GRADE SEPARATION UPDATE Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, introduced the item. The consultants and staff provided an update. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed concerns with the McKinley Street Grade Separation update. 6. MEETING MINUTES 6.1 MINUTES – NOVEMBER 6, 2024 Moved by: Jim Steiner Seconded by: Tony Daddario Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 7. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Items 7.3, 7.4, 7.7, 7.8, 7.10, 7.11, and 7.14, which were voted on separately. Moved by: Wes Speake Seconded by: Jacque Casillas Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 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 SEPTEMBER 2024 This Financial Report was received and filed. 2 FINAL 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 TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024 This Financial Report was received and filed. 7.3 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,867,898 FOR THE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST-2022-03 Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, provided a report. Council Member Daddario and Council Member Speake had inquiries. Mr. Khamphou and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, and Aaron Cox, Senior Engineer Traffic, provided clarification. Moved by: Wes Speake Seconded by: Jim Steiner That the City Council: a. Approve the Construction Contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., for the Citywide Traffic Signal Optimization, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2022-03 in the amount of $7,867,898. b. Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Traffic Signal Optimization, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2022-03, Notice Inviting Bids 25-016CA. c. Award Notice Inviting Bids 25-016CA to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $7,867,898, and waive all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder. d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., in the amount of $7,867,898, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10% or $786,789. e. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $1,573,580 from General Fund 110 to the Citywide Traffic Signal Optimization, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2022-03. Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 7.4 APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEES ADMINISTERED BY WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE MCKINLEY STREET GRADE SEPARATION, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST-2012-01. Council Member Casillas provided comments. 3 FINAL Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item. Moved by: Jacque Casillas Seconded by: Tom Richins That the City Council: a. Authorize the acceptance of Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees funds from Western Riverside Council of Governments in the amount of $11,223,000 for the McKinley Street Grade Separation Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2012-01. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Funding Agreement between the City and Western Riverside Council of Governments that allocates an additional $11,223,000 from available Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees funds to the McKinley Street Grade Separation Project. c. Authorize a revenue increase in the amount of $11,223,000 in the TUMF – WRCOG Fund 479 and appropriate the same amount to the McKinley Street Grade Separation Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2012-01. Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 7.5 APPROVE VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE PSA FOR THE MCKINLEY STREET GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT This Agreement was approved. Council Member Speake recused himself. That the City Council: a. Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Falcon Engineering Services, Inc. to increase the total compensation by $2,933,461 for a total agreement amount of $13,428,082, allow for increased hourly rates for the remaining term, and extend the agreement term to December 31, 2026, to provide continued project management services through construction completion and closeout for the McKinley Street Grade Separation, Project No. 2012-01. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Falcon Engineering Services, Inc. and issue a change order for $2,933,461. c. Approve the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. to increase the total compensation by $445,280 for a total agreement amount of $4,103,565, allow for increased hourly rates for the remaining term, and extend the agreement term to December 31, 2026, to provide continued program management 4 FINAL services through construction completion and project closeout for the McKinley Street Grade Separation, Project No. 2012-01. d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. and issue a change order for $445,280. e. Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. to increase the total compensation by $345,710 for a total agreement amount of $13,819,429, allow for increased hourly rates for the remaining term, and extend the agreement term to December 31, 2026, to provide continued design and construction support services through completion for the McKinley Street Grade Separation, Project No. 2012-01. f. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. and issue a change order for $345,710. g. Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with RailPros to increase the total compensation by $300,000 for a total agreement amount of $600,000 and extend the agreement term to December 31, 2025, to provide continuing necessary flagging services for the McKinley Street Grade Separation, Project No. 2012-01. h. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with RailPros Field Services, Inc. and issue a change order for $300,000 with RailPros Field Services, Inc. 7.6 APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND SURVEYMONUMENTS AGREEMENT FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37980 LOCATED ON THE NORTHWESTCORNER OF CITRON STREET AND TAYLOR AVENUE This Agreement was approved. That the City Council: a. Approve the Final Map for Tentative Tract Map 37980. b. That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute public improvements and survey monumentation agreements between the City of Corona and FGP Tricon Citron Corona Property LLC. 7.7 PURCHASE ORDER TO CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF 750-KILOVOLT AMP PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS Tom Moody, Director of Utilities, provided a report. The Council had inquiries, Mr. Moody provided clarification. Moved by: Jim Steiner Seconded by: Wes Speake That the City Council: 5 FINAL a. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to City Electric Supply in the amount of $148,940.21 for the purchase of three (3) 750-Kilovolt Amp Pad Mounted Transformers. b. Determine, under Corona Municipal Code "Section 3.08.140 (E), that competitive bidding has been satisfied based upon reasons provided in the “Basis for determination of competitive bidding” section of this report. c. 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). Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 7.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PFAS REMOVAL PROJECT Council Member Casillas provided comments. Moved by: Jacque Casillas Seconded by: Wes Speake That the City Council: a. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-105, authorizing the Director of Utilities to serve as Corona’s authorized representative in seeking financial assistance and, if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such financial assistance on behalf of the City and amending the budget for the applicable fiscal year accordingly. b. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-106, declaring the City’s intention to comply with all conditions of the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan program reimbursement resolution requirements for the PFAS Removal Project. c. Designate the City Manager, or his designee, to receive and spend the California State Water Resources Control Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund financial assistance funds in accordance with all applicable program guidelines and state and federal laws. d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to act as an agent with legal authority to enter into the agreement, conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, payment requests, and any other required correspondence which may be necessary for the completion of the program that is consistent with or in furtherance of the City Council’s actions hereunder. 6 FINAL e. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to prepare and process any budgetary adjustments to receive and record the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund financial assistance funds. That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and, to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions. Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 7.9 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR THE COLDWATER CANYON RECHARGE STUDY This Agreement was approved. That the City Council: a. Approve the creation of an Operating and Maintenance Project entitled “Coldwater Canyon Recharge Study.” b. Appropriate $250,000 to the new Operating and Maintenance Project, Coldwater Canyon Recharge Study and increase estimated revenues by the same amount within the Water Utility Fund 570. c. Approve the Funding Agreement for the Coldwater Canyon Recharge Study with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District in an amount not to exceed $250,000. d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Funding Agreement including any non-substantial changes or amendments to the agreement. That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions. 7.10 CREATION OF A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ENTITLED “CORONA LANDFILL SOLAR FARM” Tom Moody, Utilities Director, provided an update. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Moddy and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification. Moved by: Wes Speake Seconded by: Jacque Casillas That the City Council: a. Approve the creation of a Capital Improvement Project entitled “Corona Landfill Solar Farm.” b. Appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund 110 to the newly created Capital Improvement Project entitled “Corona Landfill Solar Farm.” 7 FINAL Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 7.11 APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED MERCY HOUSE AGREEMENT AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ARPA AND HHIP GRANT AGREEMENTS. Karen Roper, Homeless Solution Manager, and Tanya Torno, Deputy Director of Housing and Workforce Solutions, provided a report. The Council provided comments. Don Fuller, commended the Council and staff for all their work on homeless solutions. Moved by: Jim Steiner Seconded by: Tony Daddario a. Approve the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Mercy House for Corona’s Homeless System of Services, retroactive from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, in the total maximum compensation amount of $8,279,868. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Mercy House. c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve non-substantive amendments to the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Mercy House, including periodic updates to the HOME TBRA Guidelines (Exhibit 6) and the Shelter Operations Plan (Exhibit 7) which are more operational and procedural in nature as well as budget line-item adjustments so long as any such amendments will not cause the City to exceed the approved total maximum compensation of $8,279,868 for the First Amended and Restated Agreement. d. Approve the County of Riverside American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Agreement for a restrictive covenant term of fifteen years effective April 9, 2024 to December 1, 2038 in the amount of $1,000,000 with a full expenditure deadline of December 31, 2024. e. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the County of Riverside American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Agreement. f. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve non-substantive amendments and term changes to the County of Riverside American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Agreement including line-item adjustments so long as any such amendments will not cause the City to exceed the grant maximum of $1,000,000. g. Approve the County of Riverside Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) Grant Agreement for a term effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 in the amount of $400,000. 8 FINAL h. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the County of Riverside Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) Grant Agreement. i. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve non-substantive amendments and term changes to the County of Riverside Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) Grant Agreement including line- item adjustments so long as any such amendments will not cause the City to exceed the approved grant maximum of $400,000. j. Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $1,400,000 in the General Fund 110 for the County of Riverside’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant and Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) Grant Agreements. Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 7.12 RELEASE OF GRADING SECURITY POSTED BY NANCI INVESTMENTS, INC., FOR 1345 QUARRY STREET This release of Grading and Erosion Control Securities was approved. That the City Council release the Grading and Erosion Control Securities posted for 1345 Quarry Street. (Bond No. 4405768 and Receipt No. DEP16-0062) 7.13 RELEASE OF RETAINING WALL SECURITY POSTED BY VISTA MONTEREY 91 LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR PARCEL MAP 35661 LOCATED BETWEEN PROMENADE AVENUE AND THE 91 FREEWAY, WEST OF THE EXISTING CORONA HILLS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER This Agreement was approved. That the City Council release the retaining wall security associated with Parcel Map 35661. (Bond No. 800018783) 7.14 APPROVAL OF CORONA DEL REY APARTMENTS PASS THROUGH FUNDING AGREEMENT Council Member Speake provided comments and had inquiries. Donna Finch, Community Services Director, provided clarification. Moved by: Jacque Casillas Seconded by: Tom Richins That the City Council: a. Approve the Corona Del Rey Apartments Pass Through Agreement and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take actions necessary in furtherance of this action. 9 FINAL b. Approve the Corona De Oro Apartments Pass Through Agreement and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take actions necessary in furtherance of this action. c. Approve the First Amendment to the Corona De Oro Apartments Regulatory Agreement and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take actions necessary in furtherance of this action. d. Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $8,000,000 to the Community Services Department’s operating budget within the Low Mod Income Housing Asset Fund 291 to disburse these grants funds in accordance with the two Pass Through Agreements. Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 7.15 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) AND ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION NO. 41) This Resolution was adopted. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-104, declaring intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona, and adopting a map of the area proposed to be annexed thereto (Annexation No. 41). 7.16 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) AND ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION NO. 41) This Resolution was adopted. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-104, declaring intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona, and adopting a map of the area proposed to be annexed thereto (Annexation No. 41). 7.17 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) AND ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION NO. 40) This Resolution was adopted. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-103, declaring intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona, and adopting a map of the area proposed to be annexed thereto (Annexation No. 40). 8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC 10 FINAL Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council to commend them on the State of the City. She provided an overview of the Riverside Sheriffs Department's K9 awards. She also expressed concerns with the voting display and the lack of acknowledgment for the Holocaust survivor, Yetta Kane. Cherise Leonard, Friends of the Library, addressed the Council to express her appreciation for Libraries. Mina Arnold, resident, addressed the Council to provide an overview on Trauma Intervention Program (TIP). She also encouraged residents to attend the TIP Training on January 23, 2025. Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to provide an overview on the Circle City Ride Out. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.1 PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY COUNCIL AND CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3405 MODIFYING THE BUDGET BASED WATER STRUCTURE AND ESTABLISHING RATES FOR POTABLE WATER, RECLAIMED WATER, AND SEWER SERVICE FEES AND CHARGES. Katie Hockett, Assistant Director of Utilities, provided a report. Mayor Richins opened the public hearing. The following residents addressed the Council in opposition of the proposed item: Joe Morgan, Kevin Fritzsche, Bill Gagno, Sean Brauner, Lenore Law, Kristy Snow, Oscar Romero, Carla Burger, Ray Mogel, Alan Foate, and Christopher Dixon. The Council had inquiries and Tom Moody, Director of Utilities, provided clarification. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was 258 protest letters received from the public opposing the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments. Mayor Richins closed the public hearing. The Council provided comments. Moved by: Jacque Casillas Seconded by: Tom Richins That the City Council: a. Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 3405 first reading of an ordinance modifying the budget based water rate structure and establishing rates for potable water, reclaimed water, and sewer service fees and charges. b. Authorize estimated revenue increases in the amount of $2,879,473 in the Water Utility Fund 570 and $1,852,278 in the Sewer Utility Fund 572, for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025. 11 FINAL That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions. Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 9.2 PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF USER/SERVICE FEES FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY TO UPDATE RATES AND TARIFFS AND TO MAKE RELATED ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ELECTRIC ENERGY RULES AND REGULATIONS Mayor Richins opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Richins closed the Public Hearing. Moved by: Wes Speake Seconded by: Jacque Casillas That the City Council: a. Hold a public hearing regarding the updated Schedule of User/Service Fees for the Provision of Electric Energy and updated Electric Energy Rules and Regulations. b. Adopt Resolution 2024-108, amending the Schedule of User/Service Fees for the Provision of Electric Energy to update the tariffs with proposed rates and rate structures per the 2024 greenfield electric rate study and to make related adjustments to the Electric Energy Rules and Regulations. c. Authorize an estimated revenue increase in the amount of $209,580 in the Greenfield Electric Fund 578 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025. Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 10.1 REQUEST FROM COUNCIL MEMBER STEINER FOR ARTERIAL STREET MEDIAN ENHANCEMENTS Keegan Olds, CIP Supervisor, provided a report. Vice Mayor Steiner provided comments. That the City Council provide feedback and direction on whether to prepare a future presentation regarding arterial street median enhancements and proposed projects. 12 FINAL 10.2 TRAVEL ADVANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS Council Member Casillas provided comments. Moved by: Jim Steiner Seconded by: Wes Speake That the City Council approve the advance request for Council Member Jacque Casillas to attend the 2024 League of Cal Cities League Leaders Workshop and Board of Directors meeting. The League of Cal Cities is covering the cost of the hotel and meals. The estimated total cost for the trip is $590.94, which is the cost of transportation. Aye (5): Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 10.3 VICE MAYOR STEINER’S REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL’S CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PROTECTION RESOLUTION Aminah Mears, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a report. The Council provided comments. That City Council directs staff to draft a Homeowners Insurance Protection Resolution for Council adoption. 10.4 REQUEST FROM COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PREVENTING UNSOLICITED ADVERTISING OF PRINTED MATERIALS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY Aminah Mears, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a report. The Council provided comments. That the City Council use its discretion in directing staff to invest time and resources into researching and drafting an ordinance regulating unsolicited advertising materials at this time. 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 13 FINAL This Parks & Recreation Commission report was received and filed. 12.3.a UPCOMING EVENTS 12.3.b HALLOWEEKEND EVENT 12.3.c ENTERTAINMENT SURVEY RESULTS 12.3.d RECREATION PARTICIPATION 12.3.e CORONA BEAUTIFUL 12.3.f FOREST AND TRAILS UPDATES 12.3.g SEE CLICK FIX FY25 FIRST QUARTER 12.3.h PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FY 2024-25 12.4 Regional Meetings 12.4.a UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE OF NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Council Member Speake provided an update. 12.4.b UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 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 an update on the Veterans Memorial at the Riverside National Cemetery. He commended the Communications Team for the State of the City. He also announced a local Book and Record Store. Council Member Speake announced the upcoming Dos Lagos and the Crossings Holiday Lighting event on November 30, 2024. He commended the Communications Team for the State of the City. Vice Mayor Stiener announced an upcoming Santa Ana River Trail meeting. Mayor Richins commended the Communications Team. 15.1 DESIGNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO PARTICIPATE ON AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR FIELD RATES Council Member Daddario was designated to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee for field rates. 14 FINAL 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. Historic Civic Center Operations Plan (Staff) January 2025 2. Street Moratorium (Staff) March 2025 3. Update to the Historic Resources Inventory (W. Speake) TBD 4. Sierra Bella Park - Gate Installation (J. Steiner) TBD 5. 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 December 4, 2024. Mayor Richins adjourned the meeting at 10:13 p.m. 15

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