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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

 

 

Closed Session Council Board Room 4:30 PM

Open Session Council Chambers 6:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

** Revised agenda on November 18, 2024, at 10:45 a.m.
Item 10.3 – Title was updated **

This meeting will be conducted in person. You can participate remotely: https://coronaca-gov.zoom.us/j/81445632623

 


Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation (Mobilehome Rent Control; 1 or more cases)

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

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)

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Tom Richins, Mayor
Unrepresented Employees: City Manager and City Attorney

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.

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.

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 November 6, 2024.

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.

  • That the City Council:

    1. 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.

    2. Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Traffic Signal Optimization, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2022-03, Notice Inviting Bids 25-016CA.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

    5. 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.
  • That the City Council:

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

    3. 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.
  • That the City Council:

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

    3. 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 services through construction completion and project closeout for the McKinley Street Grade Separation, Project No. 2012-01.

    4. 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.

    5. 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.

    6. 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.

    7. 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.

    8. 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.
  • That the City Council:

    1. Approve the Final Map for Tentative Tract Map 37980.

    2. 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.

  • That the City Council:

    1. 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.

       

    2. 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.

       

    3. 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). 
  • That the City Council:

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

    5. 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.

  • That the City Council:

    1. Approve the creation of an Operating and Maintenance Project entitled “Coldwater Canyon Recharge Study.”

    2. 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.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

  • That the City Council:

    1. Approve the creation of a Capital Improvement Project entitled “Corona Landfill Solar Farm.”

    2. Appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund 110 to the newly created Capital Improvement Project entitled “Corona Landfill Solar Farm.”
    1. 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.

    2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Mercy House.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

    5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the County of Riverside American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Agreement.

    6. 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.

    7. 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. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the County of Riverside Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) Grant Agreement.

    9. 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.

    10. 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.

  • That the City Council release the Grading and Erosion Control Securities posted for 1345 Quarry Street. (Bond No. 4405768 and Receipt No. DEP16-0062)

  • That the City Council:

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.
  • 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).

  • 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).

  • 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).

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.

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.

  • That the City Council:

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

    That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.

  • That the City Council:

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

    3. Authorize an estimated revenue increase in the amount of $209,580 in the Greenfield Electric Fund 578 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025.

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.

  • That the City Council provide feedback and direction on whether to prepare a future presentation regarding arterial street median enhancements and proposed projects.

  • 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.

The portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.

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

The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for December 4, 2024 or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda for closed session items in the City Council Board Room followed by the regular meeting at 4:30 pm or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda in the City Council Chambers.

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