City of Corona

City Council Minutes

Wednesday, August 06, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Closed Session- Council Board Room

Council Present:

• Jim Steiner, 
• Jacque Casillas, 
• Tony Daddario, 
• Tom Richins, 
• and Wes Speake 

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1.

CONVENE CLOSED SESSION

Closed Session convened at 5:05 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Steiner, Vice Mayor Casillas, Council Member Daddario, Council Member Richins, and Council Member Speake. Closed Session adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

1.1

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation
Case Number: US District Court Case No. 1:17-md-2804 (N.D. Ohio)

1.2

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property:   496 Corona Mall
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Moses Cortez
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment

1.3

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 117-185-030, 117-185-024  
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: UHS Corona Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment

2.

INVOCATION

None.

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Steiner. 

4.

CONVENE OPEN SESSION

Mayor Steiner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

5.

PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS

5.1

PRESENTATION: COMMUTING PATTERNS, EMPLOYMENT LOCATIONS, AND BIG DATA APPLICATIONS BY WRCOG

Chris Gray, Deputy Executive Director of Western Riverside Council of Government, provided a presentation. 

The Council provided comments. 

5.2

GREEN RIVER ROAD/FOOTHILL PARKWAY STUDY

Rosalva Ureno, City Traffic Engineer, provided a presentation. 

The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Ureno provided clarification. 

Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the study presented. 

6.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of items 6.5, 6.11, and 6.14, which were voted on separately. 

• Aye (5)

  Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

6.1

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2, 2025

THE MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED.

6.2

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 MAY 2025

THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.

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

6.3

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 MAY 2025

THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.

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

6.4

FIRST AMENDMENT TO FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT WITH MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERS

• That the City Council:

  1. Approve the First Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Mercy House for Corona’s Homeless System of Services, effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, in the total maximum compensation amount of $5,547,735.

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to 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 Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Mercy House, including periodic updates to the HOME TBRA Guidelines and the Shelter Operations Plan which are part of the original agreement and 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 $5,547,735 for the First Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Agreement with Mercy House.

6.5

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR TRANSIT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE CITY OF CORONA TRANSIT SERVICE, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 25-030AT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,421,578

Council Member Speake provided comments on the proposed item. 

• Moved by: Wes Speake
  Seconded by: Jacque Casillas

  That the City Council:

  1. Award Request for Proposal No. 25-030AT to Michael Baker International, Inc., for consulting services for Transit Technical Assistance for the City of Corona Transit Service.

      

  2. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. in the amount of $1,421,578 for the period of August 6, 2025, through January 30, 2029.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc., in the amount of $1,421,578 for the initial contract term ending January 30, 2029, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10% or $142,157.

      

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Michael Baker International, Inc., in accordance with the duly authorized and executed agreement.

      

  5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to submit to the Riverside County Transportation Commission an amendment to the adopted FY25/26 Short Range Transit Plan requesting an additional $885,000 in State Transit Assistance funds to account for costs directly related to carrying out tasks related to the implementation of the Projects.

      

  6. Authorize an additional appropriation in the amount of $885,000 within the Transit Services Fund 577 to be allocated to the following projects and increase revenue estimates by the same amount:
     • Citywide Bus Stop Improvements, Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2022-19 – Increase by $355,000
     • Intelligent Transportation System for Transit, Operating and Maintenance Project No. 76530 – Increase by $235,000
     • Hydrogen Fueling Station, Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2024-09 – Increase by $175,000
     • Infrastructure for Battery Electric Buses, Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2024-10 – Increase by $40,000
     • Replacement of Buses, Operating and Maintenance Project No. 76580 – Increase by $80,000

  Aye (5)

  Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

6.6

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY NO.1 CHEMICAL INJECTION FLASH MIXER AND STATIC MIXER INSTALLATION OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.

• That the City Council:

  1. Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Water Reclamation Facility No. 1 Chemical Injection Flash Mixer and Static Mixer Installation Project, Notice Inviting Bids 25-049CA.

      

  2. Award Notice Inviting Bids 25-049CA to GSE Construction Company, Inc., to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $3,366,500 and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding documents as submitted by said bidder.

      

  3. Approve the Construction Contract with GSE Construction Company, Inc. for the Water Reclamation Facility No. 1 Chemical Injection Flash Mixer and Static Mixer Installation Project in the amount of $3,366,500.

      

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract with GSE Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $3,366,500 including any non-substantive extensions, purchase orders, change orders, and amendments up to 10% of total contract cost or $336,650.

      

  5. Authorize an appropriation of $$3,889,460 from the Sewer Utility Fund 572 to the Water Reclamation Facility No. 1 Chemical Injection Flash Mixer and Static Mixer Installation, Operating and Maintenance Project No. 77820.

      

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

6.7

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH AUGUSTINE GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,266,525 FOR THE RUDELL ROAD SEWER EXTENSION, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. UT-2021-14; NOTICE INVITING BIDS (NIB) 25-068CA

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Rudell Road Sewer Extension, Capital Improvement Project No. UT-2022-01, Notice Inviting Bids 25-068CA

      

  2. Award Notice Inviting Bids 25-068CA, to Augustine General Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount, which includes Alternate Bid Schedule B, of $1,266,525, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder.

      

  3. Approve the Construction Contract with Augustine General Engineering, Inc. for the Rudell Road Sewer Extension, Capital Improvement Project No. UT-2022-01 in the amount of $1,266,525.

      

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Augustine General Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $1,266,525, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10% of total contract cost or $126,652.

      

  5. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $286,823 to the R Rudell Road Sewer Extension, Capital Improvement Project No. UT-2022-01from the Sewer Capacity Fund 440.

      

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

6.8

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UTILITY SYSTEM SCIENCE & SOFTWARE FOR THE SANITARY SEWER INFLOW AND INFILTRATION STUDY

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council: 

  1. Award Request for Proposal 25-044AG to Utility Systems Science & Software to conduct a Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Study.
  2. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Utility System Science & Software of Santa Ana, CA in the amount of $500,000 to conduct a Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Study for an initial contract term through June 30, 2027.
  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Utility System Science & Software in the amount of $500,000 including any non-substantive extensions, purchase orders, change orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 08.070(I) which is equivalent to 10% or $50,000.

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

6.9

AUTHORIZE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH R C FOSTER CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $176,972 FOR THE LESTER POST DISINFECTION STATION PROJECT, PROJECT NO. UT-2013-02

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Contract Change Order in the amount of $176,972 to RC Foster Corporation due to the postponement of the scheduled winter shutdown of Lester Water Treatment Plant in January 2025.

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract Change Order with RC Foster Corporation to increase the contract amount by $176,972, amending the total contract amount to $2,040,719 including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to $204,072, which is equivalent to 10% of the revised contract amount.

      

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

6.10

AN AMENDMENT TO THE WILDLAND PROTECTION AGREEEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORONA AND CAL FIRE TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1476.01 ACRES

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Approve the amended Wildland Protection Agreement for Automatic and Mutual Aid in Fire Emergency Services between the City of Corona and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).
  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the amended Wildland Protection Agreement for Automatic and Mutual Aid in Fire Emergency Services between the City of Corona and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).
  3. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $9,637.62 to the Fire Department’s operating budget within General Fund 110.

6.11

QUARTERLY SALES TAX REPORT – 2025, QUARTER 1 (JANUARY – MARCH)

Julie Kennicutt, Deputy Finance Director, provided a presentation. Council Member Speake provided comments.

• Moved by: Wes Speake
  Seconded by: Tom Richins

  That the City Council receive and file the quarterly sales tax information from HdL Companies for Quarter 1 2025 (January – March).

  Aye (5)

  Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

6.12

FISCAL YEAR 2025 QUARTER 4 BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Appropriate $1,120,320 and increase estimated revenues by $57,716 across multiple funds, as noted in Exhibit 1 – Appropriations and Estimated Revenues.

  2. Authorize a continuing appropriation in the amount not to exceed $15,544 in the General Fund 110 from Fiscal Year 2025 to Fiscal Year 2026 for Fire Department minor equipment purchases. The final amount will be determined based on the fiscal year-end balance.

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a change order to the FY 2025 purchase order B250124 with Grainger in the amount of $12,500 for a total amount of $315,000.

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the extension of the year-to-year maintenance contract with Motorola for the Police Department’s FLEX CAD/RMS system for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
     1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the necessary agreements and purchase orders for continued maintenance and support.

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

6.13

RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION AND CONVEYANCE TO RCFCWCD OF RIGHT-OF WAY WITHIN A PORTION OF THE BEDFORD CANYON CHANNEL LOCATED ON THE WEST AND EAST SIDES OF TEMESCAL CANYON ROAD AND SOUTH OF CAJALCO ROAD

THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-028, ordering the summary vacation of the public easements within a portion of the Bedford Canyon Channel, Stage 1, currently identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 279-530-030, 279-530-028, 279-530-029, and 279-240-020.

      

  2. Approve a quitclaim deed conveying to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District fee title to right-of-way over property identified as Assessor Parcel Number 279-530-030.

6.14

SUBMISSION OF PRESENTATION MATERIALS PRIOR TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

Chris McCoy, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item. 

Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the proposed item. 

• Moved by: Wes Speake
  Seconded by: Jacque Casillas

  That the City Council approve Administrative Policy No. 07200.006, Submission of Presentation Materials Prior to Public Meetings.

  Aye (4)	Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, and Wes Speake
  Nay (1)	Tony Daddario

  MotionAPPROVED (4 to 1)

6.15

COVENANT AND DEED RESTRICTION REGARDING ENCROACHMENT ON SANITARY SEWER AND STORM DRAIN EASEMENT LOCATED AT 1141 ATHLONE CIRCLE, CORONA

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the covenant and deed restriction regarding encroachment on sanitary sewer and storm drain easement dedicated to the city on the property located at 1141 Athlone Circle.

6.16

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. 42)

THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 

• That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-029, 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. 42).

6.17

ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FISCAL YEAR 2026 CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-090 to accept and appropriate $71,553.60 from the State of California and approve the application for cannabis tax fund grant program grant funds.
  2. Appropriate $71,553.60 of one-time money from the unappropriated General Fund Balance and increase the General Fund estimated revenue by the same amount to be reimbursed from the State of California Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Law Enforcement Grant Fiscal Year 2026.
  3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the grant documents and any related documents, amendments, and agreements that are consistent with or in furtherance of the City Council’s actions hereunder.

6.18

AUTHORIZATION OF ANNUAL PURCHASEORDERS FOR L.N. CURTIS AND SONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $378,000 FOR PUBLIC SAFETYEQUIPMENT AND TOOLS UTILIZING SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute annual purchase orders and any amendments with L.N. Curtis and Sons.:

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order for Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2028 in the total amount of $378,000 per fiscal year for the Fire and Police Departments, via three fire-related Sourcewell (CO-OP) contracts and one law enforcement Sourcewell (CO-OP) contract.

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute change orders, and amendments as needed, up to $37,800 per calendar year or 10% of the amended contract amount as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(C).

6.19

FISCAL YEAR 2025 QUARTER 4 BUDGET AND STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS REPORT UPDATE

THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED. 

7.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

Art Gumm, resident, addressed the Council to discuss the Corona Airport security.

Rory Connell, resident, addressed the Council to discuss concerns with the Corona Mall. 

Chris McCoy, resident, addressed the Council to discuss concerns with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Corona Mall.

The following residents addressed the Council to discuss concerns with Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Zoe Garcia, Lexi Sanchez, Jazzy Childers, Raquel Cruz, Victoria Hibbard, Alan Vargas, Carolina Buhler, Alice Hibbard, and Monica Guitron.

Mauricio Jaime, addressed the Council to announce his webpage for holistic rehab. 

Elise Todd, Kingdom Builders New Harvest, addressed the Council to discuss concerns with homelessness.

Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council to discuss two Corona Police Officers saving a baby from a hot car and Kaitlyn's Law.

Judy Anderson, resident, addressed the Council to discuss concerns with rent stabilization.

Dale Ploung, resident, addressed the Council to provide an update on the new state requirement on bees. He also thanked the Corona Fire Department for their hard work containing a fire near his home. 

Mark Maze, Maze and Associates, addressed the Council to discuss the budgeting of the Corona Chamber of Commerce and commended their hard work. 

Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to discuss the Corona Mall and concerns with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to discuss concerns with rent stabilization, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Corona Mall.

8.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

8.1

PUBLIC HEARING FOR ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY UNDER THE TAX AND EQUITY FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000.

Mayor Steiner opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Steiner closed the Public Hearing.

• Moved by: Wes Speake
  Seconded by: Jacque Casillas

  That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-089, approving the issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority of exempt facility bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of the Second Street Family Apartment Project.

  Aye (5)

  Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

8.2

APPEAL OF PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION DENYING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37895 TO SUBDIVIDE 61.6 ACRES INTO 103 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS IN THE R-1-12 ZONE LOCATED ON LAUREL CANYON WAY FROM OLD TEMESCAL ROAD (APPLICANT: MARI GIRGIS, LLC)

Mayor Steiner opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. 

The following residents addressed the Council to express their concerns with the proposed item: Joe Morgan, Elissa Barela, Julie Trapp, Chris Salazar, Megan Salazar, Vincent Genko, Carol Stoecklein, and Dale Worthington.

David Sonders, Applicant's Attorney, addressed the Council to provide clarification.

The Council discussed the item and had inquiries. Jaime Raymond, Deputy City Attorney, provided clarification.

Mayor Steiner closed the Public Hearing. 

The Council unanimously agreed to deny the continuance and uphold the recommendation made by the Planning and Housing Commission at its meeting on June 23, 2025, to deny TTM 37895 based on the testimony provided at the meeting. 

• Moved by: Jim Steiner
  Seconded by: Tony Daddario

  a. Uphold the recommendation made by the Planning and Housing Commission at its meeting on June 23, 2025, to deny TTM 37895 based on the testimony provided at the meeting;

  or

  b. Adopt the Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan and approve TTM 37895 based on the conditions of approval for the project.

  Aye (5)

  Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

8.3

PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE, BY EMINENT DOMAIN, A FEE INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PROPERTY AT 3298 SKYLINE DRIVE (APN 112-320-019) FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF SKYLINE DRIVE AND CONTINUED PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE SKYLINE TRAIL

THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.

Mayor Steiner opened the Public Hearing. Mark Easter, Best Best & Krieger, explained the nature and scope of the hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, confirmed the notices of this hearing were mailed to the affected property owners. Donna Finch, Community Services Director, provided a report. 

The following residents addressed the Council to oppose the proposed item: Ann Long, Don Long, George Valdez, Rebecca Abeyta, and another resident. 

The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Jamie Raymond, Deputy City Attorney, provided clarification.  

Mayor Steiner closed the public hearing. 

• Moved by: Jim Steiner
  Seconded by: Jacque Casillas

  That the City Council:

  1. Conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution of necessity, including providing all parties interested in the affected property and their attorneys, or their representatives, an opportunity to be heard on the issues relevant to the Resolution of Necessity;

  2. Make the following findings as hereinafter described in this report:
     1. The public interest and necessity require the proposed Project;
     2. The Project is planned or located in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury;
     3. The real property to be acquired is necessary for the Project; and
     4. The offer of just compensation has been made to the property owner.

  3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-091, declaring the necessity of acquisition, by eminent domain, of a fee interest in a portion of real property located at 3298 Skyline Drive, and more particularly described as Assessor Parcel No. 112-320-019, for the continued use of Skyline Drive for vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian public right-of-way purposes and continued bicycle and pedestrian public access to the Skyline Trail.

  Aye (4)	Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario
  Nay (1)	Tom Richins

  MotionAPPROVED (4 to 1)

9.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

9.1

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CORONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided a presentation.

The following residents addressed the Council in support of the proposed item: Chad Miller, Claude Daudant, Rachele Duron, Joe Morgan, Sophia Brooks, Tim Gramling, Wayne Tallman, Kathy Armstrong, Derek Murray, and Palbinder Badesha.

Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed his concerns with the proposed item.

There were two written comments received from the public and read by Kristian Duarte, Deputy City Clerk. The written comments will be maintained with the minutes.

The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Justin Tucker, Assistant City Manager, provided clarification. 

• Moved by: Jim Steiner
  Seconded by: Wes Speake

  That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the Corona Chamber of Commerce for Business Promotion, Marketing, and Retention Services.

  Aye (5)

  Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

9.2

COUNCILMEMBER RICHINS REQUEST TO DISCUSS PROPOSED PICKLEBALL COURTS AT EL CERRITO PARK

THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.

Donna Finch, Community Services Director, provided a presentation.

The following residents addressed the Council to discuss the item: Paul Foster, Jerry Miguel, Mark Wolffer, Tyler Sundberg, Tony Haro, Bob Devries, Sharon Hebert, Esther Hendershott, Charlotte Dettesa, Joseph Garcia, Carlos Tejada, Tim Kessel, Alice Wagoner, Mike Wagoner, David Walters, Jalyn Kornblum, John Straser, Quintus Choi, Dana Lopez, John Melendez, Laura Bach, Skylar Bach, TJ Jackson, Amik Patal, Rick Taylor, Saloman Perez, Dallas Jackson, Joe Morgan, Briza, and Kay Chon.

There was one written comment received from the public and read by Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk. The written comment will be maintained with the minutes.

The Council provided comments.

By majority vote the Council agreed to continue the pause. 

• That the City Council provide direction on the construction of new outdoor pickleball courts at El Cerrito Park.

10.

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

None.

11.

REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 

11.1

Library Board of Trustees

None.

11.2

Planning & Housing Commission

None.

11.3

Parks & Recreation Commission

None.

11.4

Regional Meetings

11.4.a

UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE TUMF NORTHWEST ZONE ANNUAL MEETING OF JULY 23, 2025

Vice Mayor Casillas stated an update was emailed to the City Clerk and will be filed with the meeting minutes. 

11.4.b

UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2025

Vice Mayor Casillas stated an update was emailed to the City Clerk and will be filed with the meeting minutes. 

11.4.c

UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TONY DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2025

Council Member Daddario provided an update.

12.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS

None.

13.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS

None.

14.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS

14.1

TRAVEL REQUEST FOR COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO

The Council provided comments. 

• Moved by: Tom Richins
  Seconded by: Jim Steiner

  That the City Council approve the advance request for Council Member Wes Speake to attend the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference and Expo. The estimated total cost of the trip is $1,028.51, which includes registration, meals, and transportation.

  Aye (5)

  Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

14.2

TRAVEL REQUEST FOR VICE MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO

The Council provided comments. 

• Moved by: Tom Richins
  Seconded by: Jim Steiner

  That the City Council approve the advance request for Vice Mayor Jacque Casillas to attend the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference and Expo. The estimated total cost of the trip is $1,681.51, which includes registration, meals, hotel and transportation.

  Aye (5)

  Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

15.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

15.1

(NEW) UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) TBD

The consensus of the Council was to bring back to a future meeting.

15.2

REVIEW/AMEND SECTION 17.63.120 ALTERATION, RELOCATION OR DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES, SPECIFICALLY (D)(6) (W. SPEAKE) AUGUST 20, 2025

15.3

HISTORIC CIVIC CENTER OPERATIONS PLAN UPDATE (STAFF) AUGUST 20, 2025

15.4

EXPLORE CORDON PRICING OF THE FOOTHILL CORRIDOR TO DETER CUT THROUGH TRAFFIC (W. SPEAKE) AUGUST 20, 2025

15.5

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

15.6

SAVE THE CORONA CLOCK (T. RICHINS & W. SPEAKE) OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

15.7

CITY PARK FINAL DESIGN UPDATE (STAFF) NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

16.

ADJOURNMENT

The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on August 20, 2025. Mayor Steiner adjourned the meeting at 12:25 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025.