City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingCorona, CA · November 20, 2024
Minutes
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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
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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 6:33 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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