Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30 P.m. - 7:30 P.m.

Closed Session- Council Board Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

 

 

Closed Session Council Board Room 4:30 PM

Open Session Council Chambers 6:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This meeting will be conducted in person. You can participate remotely:

https://coronaca-gov.zoom.us/j/88034539349?pwd=Ja9y3fF2rHP29NU9LQC22iKqI6VQaz.1

 

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1.

CONVENE CLOSED SESSION

1.1

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 117-143-009, 117-143-036, 117-143-018, 117-143-017
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Frank Torres, Moses and Danny Cortez, Mowbray Hagan, David Pathe
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment

1.2

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Initiation of Litigation - One Case

1.3

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Possible initiation of litigation: (1 potential case) (KOA Corporation/Lochner billing dispute)

2.

INVOCATION - Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church

The invocation may be offered by a person of any religion, faith, belief or non-belief, as well as Council Members.  A list of volunteers is maintained by the City Clerk and interested persons should contact the Clerk for further information.

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

CONVENE OPEN SESSION

Individuals wishing to address the City Council are requested to complete a speaker card available at the rear of the Council Chambers.  Please deliver the card to the City Clerk prior to the item being heard by the City Council or, for items not listed on the agenda, before the "Communications" section of the agenda is called.  Please observe a three-minute limit for communications and please note that the Communications section of the agenda is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda.  Once called upon to speak, you are requested to state your name and city of residence for the record.

5.

PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS

5.1

PRESENTATION: HOMELESSNESS IN CORONA UPDATE

5.2

PRESENTATION: DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN UPDATE

6.

MEETING MINUTES

6.1

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 2025

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 March 5, 2025

7.

CONSENT CALENDAR

All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports or documents covering previous City Council action.  The items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion.  With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council member or any person in attendance may request that an item be removed for further consideration.

7.1

CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3412, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA

Amending Section 5.02.035 of Chapter 5.02 of the Corona Municipal Code to exclude home occupations from the requirement for a fire inspection prior to issuance of a business license.

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 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR JANUARY 2025

• That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment portfolio report for January 2025.

7.3

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 JANUARY 2025

• That the City Council receive and file the monthly fiscal report for January 2025. 

7.4

2024 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT, FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF LAND USE AND CLIMATE INNOVATION, INCLUDING A REPORT ON LOW-MODERATE-INCOME H

• That the City Council accept the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report to be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, for the 2024 calendar year.

  That the Corona Housing Authority accept and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.

7.5

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORONA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, AND CORONA 4 LAND, LLC FOR THE PROPOSED STORM DRAIN BOX EXTENSION UNDERNEATH CORONA AVENUE AND INTERSTATE 15 (APPLICANT: CORONA 4 LAND LLC)

• That the City Council:

  1. Approve the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Corona, the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Corona 4 Land, LLC, for the storm drain facilities improvement project.

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Corona, the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Corona 4 Land, LLC, for the storm drain facilities and related maintenance access roads associated with Tract Map 35851.

7.6

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $269,750 FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CAJALCO INDUSTRIAL PROJECT PROPOSED BY SHEA PROPERTIES (RFP 25-020AT)

• That the City Council:

  1. Award the Request for Proposal 25-020AT to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Cajalco Industrial Project.

      

  2. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $269,750 for a two-year term beginning in Fiscal Year 2025 with one optional one-year extension.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement and to negotiate and execute any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the lesser amount of either $100,000 or 10% of the original contract amount as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(I).

      

  4. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $323,700 to the Planning and Development Department operating budget and increase revenue estimates by the same amount in the General Fund for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for the Cajalco Industrial Project and for City staff time on managing and reviewing the EIR.

7.7

RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE SUBMISSION AND PUBLIC RELEASE OF CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2024 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 3347

• That the City Council approve the attached resolution acknowledging the submission and public release of the Corona Police Department 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report (Policy 709 and AB 481) and renewing Ordinance No. 3347 which adopted Policy 709.

7.8

CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CORONA EXECUTIVE HANGARS AND ALVAREZ CUSTOM COVERS TO OPERATE AN INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION BUSINESS AT THE CORONA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

• 1. Approve a Sublease Agreement between Corona Executive Hangars and Alvarez Custom Covers.
  2. Recommend to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) approval of the request by Corona Executive Hangars to permit Alvarez Custom Covers to establish this business at the Corona Municipal Airport.

7.9

CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CW TRANSPORTATION AND BARNSTORMERS BIPLANE RIDES TO OPERATE AN AERIAL TOUR AND FLIGHT EXPERIENCE BUSINESS AT THE CORONA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

• 1. Approve a Sublease Agreement between CW Transportation and Barnstormers Biplane Rides.

  2. Recommend to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) approval of the request by CW Transportation to permit Barnstormers Biplane Rides to establish this business at the Corona Municipal Airport.

7.10

CHANGE ORDER WITH CORE-ROSION PRODUCTS FOR AS-NEEDED CHEMICAL TANK PURCHASES

• That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a change order to the purchase order with Core-Rosion Products, in the amount of $100,000 for an annual purchase amount of $200,000 per fiscal year beginning Fiscal Year 2025 and for subsequent years, including non-substantive extensions, change orders and amendments up to 10% or $20,000, as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.080(I).

   

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

7.11

THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GENUINE PARTS COMPANY (DBA NAPA AUTO PARTS)

• That the City Council:

  1. Approve the Third Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Genuine Parts Company (DBA NAPA Auto Parts).

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Genuine Parts Company (DBA NAPA Auto Parts) for $575,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending December 3, 2028.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute three additional one-year Amendments to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Genuine Parts Company (DBA NAPA Auto Parts) in conjunction with Sourcewell.

      

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to 10% or $57,500 as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(J).

      

  5. Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(C) that competitive bidding has been satisfied for this purchase based upon the reasons provided in this agenda report.

      

  6. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Genuine Parts Company (DBA NAPA Auto Parts) for $575,000 per fiscal year through December 3, 2028.

7.12

MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND SHEET METAL PRODUCTS, INC., (DBA INNOVATIVE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT) FOR UPFITTING OF POLICE VEHICLES AND AS-NEEDED FOR OTHER DEPARTMENT’S VEHICLES

• That the City Council:

  1. Approve the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Innovative Design and Sheet Metal Products, Inc., (DBA Innovative Emergency Equipment).

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Innovative Design and Sheet Metal Products, Inc. (DBA Innovative Emergency Equipment) for $650,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending September 30, 2029.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute any non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to 10% or $65,000 as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(J).

      

  4. Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(C) that competitive bidding has been satisfied for this purchase based upon the reasons provided in this agenda report.

      

  5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order for Innovative Emergency Equipment for $650,000 per fiscal year through September 30, 2029.

7.13

MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL METERS, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE METERS

• That the City Council:

  1. Approve the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Professional Meters, Inc. for installing Advanced Metering Infrastructure meters, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and waive all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder.

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Professional Meters, Inc., in the amount of $6,494,405 and to negotiate and execute any non-substantive extensions, purchase orders, change orders, and amendments up to 10% of the total contract cost or $649,440.

  3. Authorize an appropriation of $3,520,797 from the Water Utility Fund 570 and $125,568 from the Reclaimed Water Utility Fund 567 to the Citywide AMI Meter Replacement Capital Improvement Project No. UT-2022-03.

  4. Authorize an appropriation of $1,497,480 from the Water Utility Fund 570 to a new Operating and Maintenance Project titled Lead or Copper Service Line audit.

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

7.14

WAIVER FROM CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.60.080 ON THE UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES LOCATED IN THE REAR YARD OF 912 BEVERLY ROAD (APPLICANT: JAVIER VILLANUEVA)

• That the City Council waive the requirement from CMC Section 15.60.080 requiring the existing overhead utility wires located in the rear yard of 912 Beverly Road to be relocated underground.

7.15

NOTIFICATION OF CONTRACTED EMERGENCY TRANSMISSION WATER MAIN AND PARKING LOT REPAIRS AT 515 SOUTH PROMENADE AVENUE PURSUANT TO CORONA MUNICPAL CODE 3.08.130(A)

• That the City Council receive and file the notification of contracted emergency transmission water main line and parking lot repairs at 515 South Promenade Avenue.

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

7.16

AUTHORIZE THE LRM DEPT, AS PART OF ITS SUCCESSION PLANNING EFFORTS, TO PRE-ADVERTISE AND BEGIN RECRUITMENT FOR A SENIOR DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY POSITION TO BE ADDED IN JULY 2025, SO LONG AS ANY ADVERTISEMENT AND HIRING DECISION IS EXPRESSLY CONTINGENT UPON C

• That the City Council authorize the LRM Department, as part of its succession planning efforts, to pre-advertise and begin recruitment for a Senior Deputy City Attorney position to be added in July 2025 (FY2026), so long as any advertisement and hiring decision is expressly contingent upon City Council approval of a FY 2026 budget that includes the position.

8.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

Persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to state their name and city of residence for the record.  This portion of the agenda is intended for general public comment only, which means it is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda.  Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda.  The City Council will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your comments brief.  Please observe a three-minute limit for communications.

9.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

This portion of the agenda is for advertised public hearing items where formal public testimony on each individual item is accepted prior to City Council action.

9.1

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0004 TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF A 0.86-ACRE PARCEL FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF PROMENADE AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 170 FEET NORTH OF EAST SIXTH STREET (APN 115-210-032) 

• That the City Council:

  1. Approve General Plan Amendment GPA2022-0004, as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

  2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-012 tentatively approving an amendment to the City’s General Plan to change the land use designation on 0.86 acres located on the east side of Promenade Avenue, approximately 170 feet north of East Sixth Street, from General Commercial to Light Industrial as part of Cycle 2 of the General Plan Amendment for calendar year 2025 (GPA 2022-004).

9.2

CHANGE OF ZONE 2022-0004 TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF A 0.86-ACRE PARCEL FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO LIGHT MANUFACTURING, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF PROMENADE AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 170 FEET NORTH OF EAST SIXTH STREET (APN 115-210-032) (APPLICANT: NETZER ADMATI

• That the City Council:

  1. Approve Change of Zone 2022-0004, as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.

  2. Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3413, first reading of an ordinance approving a change of zone to change the zoning on 0.86 acres located on the east side of Promenade Avenue, approximately 170 feet north of East Sixth Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) (CZ2022-004).

9.3

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2024-0002 TO REVISE THE CITYWIDE ROADWAY PLAN WITHIN THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN THE ROADWAY CLASSIFICATION FOR A PORTION OF WEST ONTARIO AVENUE FROM MAJOR ARTERIAL 4 LANE TO MAJOR ARTERIAL 6 L

• That the City Council:

  1. Approve General Plan Amendment 2024-0002 as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission, based on the findings contained in the staff report and adopt the Addendum to the certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2018081039) pursuant to Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines.

  2. Approve Resolution No. 2025-014 tentatively approving an amendment to the City’s General Plan to revise the citywide roadway plan within the Circulation Element to change the roadway classification for a portion of West Ontario Avenue from Major Arterial 4 Lane to Major Arterial 6 Lane and to revise the Public Safety Element to update the definition and description of the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan approving General Plan Amendment 2024-0002 as part of Cycle 2 of the General Plan Amendment for 2025 (GPA2024-0002).

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

The portion of the agenda is for Council discussion and action on staff reports and new topics that may not be routine status reports, or documents covering previous City Council action.

10.1

FEEDBACK AND DIRECTION ON COUNCIL MEMBER DADDARIO’S REQUEST FOR A CITY LOGO USAGE POLICY FOR YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS

• That the City Council provide feedback and direction on a logo usage policy for youth sports organizations.

10.2

RESOLUTION APPROVING CYCLE 2 OF THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR 2025 TO INCLUDE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS 2022-0004 AND 2024-0002 TO AMEND CERTAIN ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN (APPLICANT: CITY OF CORONA)

• That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-015 approving GPA2022-0004 and GPA2024-0002, amendments to the City’s General Plan as Cycle 2 of General Plan Amendments for 2025.

11.

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

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

12.

REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 

This portion of the agenda lists items from Commissions and Boards from the City Council, Commissioners, and Staff.

12.1

Library Board of Trustees

12.2

Planning & Housing Commission

12.3

Parks & Recreation Commission

12.4

Regional Meetings

12.4.a

UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2025

12.4.b

UPDATE FROM WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF MARCH 12, 2025

12.4.c

UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR CASILLAS ON THE CAL CITIES RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2025

13.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS

14.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS

15.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS

16.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

This portion of the agenda is for items requested by the Mayor, Council Members or Staff for consideration at a future meeting.  No immediate action is taken on Future Agenda Items; this section serves to highlight topics that will be considered at upcoming meetings.  Council action on items that have appeared in this section takes place under Administrative Reports, when accompanied by a staff report.

16.1

(NEW) UPDATE CMC 9.52.030, NO EXCEPTION - CERTAIN CCW PERMITS (T. DADDARIO) TBD

16.2

(NEW) FEATHER FLAG PERMIT AMENDMENTS (W. SPEAKE) TBD

16.3

(NEW) EXPLORE CMC ORDINANCE CHANGES TO SET TIME LIMITS FOR SPECIFIC FOR TEMPORARY FENCING AND BOARDED UP WINDOWS (W. SPEAKE) TBD

16.4

(NEW) EXPLORE CORDON PRICING OF THE FOOTHILL CORRIDOR TO DETER CUT THROUGH TRAFFIC (W. SPEAKE) TBD

16.5

(NEW) REVIEW/AMEND SECTION 17.63.120 ALTERATION, RELOCATION OR DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES, SPECIFICALLY (D)(6) (W. SPEAKE) TBD

16.6

AUTOMATIC GATES AT PARKS (STAFF) MARCH/APRIL

16.7

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL 2, 2025

16.8

OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS AT MAGNOLIA AVE AND EL SOBRANTE (W. SPEAKE) APRIL 2, 2025

16.9

MCKINLEY GRADE SEPARATION UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL 16, 2025

16.10

HISTORIC CIVIC CENTER (HCC) OPERATIONS PLAN (STAFF) APRIL/MAY

16.11

SKYLINE MASTER PLAN (STAFF) APRIL/MAY

16.12

HERITAGE ROOM POLICY UPDATES (STAFF) APRIL/MAY

16.13

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY GIVING POLICY (STAFF) MAY 7, 2025

16.14

INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE (W. SPEAKE) – TBD

16.15

UPDATE TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY (W. SPEAKE) TBD

16.16

FUTURE CIP FOR DEDICATED RIGHT TURN LANE FOR WB BEDFORD TO CAJALCO (W. SPEAKE) TBD

16.17

WRCRWA REPRESENTATIVE CHANGE (W. SPEAKE) – TBD

17.

ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for April 2, 2025 or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda for closed session items in the City Council Board Room followed by the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda in the City Council Chambers.

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