City of Corona

City Council Minutes

Wednesday, July 02, 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 4:30 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 5:15 p.m.

1.1

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTINGLITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) 
Name of Case:  Kimberly Long v. City of Corona,  et al. 
Case Number:  United States District Court – Central District of California Case No. 5:21-cv-02008; US Court of Appeals 9th Circuit Case No. 24-4427
Name of Case: Jessica Savage v. City of Corona, et al.
Case Number: United States District Court – Central District of California Case No. 5:24-cv-00097; US Court of Appeals 9th Circuit Case No. 24-7562

1.2

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation (CCW Permits) 

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

None.

6.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Item 6.4, which was voted on separately.

• Moved by: Tony Daddario
  Seconded by: Jacque Casillas

  Aye (5)

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

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

6.1

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 18, 2025

THE MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED.

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 June 18, 2025

6.2

QUITCLAIM OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO 210 RADIO ROAD, CORONA, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.

• That the City Council:

  1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Quitclaim deed to convey excess right-of-way to the California Department of Transportation.

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, permission to approve non-substantive changes to the Quitclaim deed.

6.3

ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.

• That the City Council:

  1. Authorize the submittal and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Program award in the amount of $105,584.
  2. Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $105,584 to the Fire Department’s Operating budget within the General Fund 110.

6.4

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,626,012 FOR THE CITYWIDE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION REBID, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST-2025-26; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 25-069AS

Council Member Speake provided comments.

• Moved by: Wes Speake
  Seconded by: Tom Richins

  That the City Council:

  1. Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Rebid, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2025-26, Notice Inviting Bids 25-069AS.

      

  2. Award Notice Inviting Bids 25-069AS to All American Asphalt the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total amount of $19,626,012, and waive all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by the said bidder.

      

  3. Approve the Construction Contract with All American Asphalt for the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Rebid, Capital Improvement Project No. ST- 2025-26 in the amount of $19,626,012.

      

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract with All American Asphalt in the amount of $19,626,012, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10%, which is equivalent to $1,962,601.

      

  5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to All American Asphalt in the amount of $19,626,012.

      

  6. Authorize a budgetary transfer in the amount of $4,384,930 from the Citywide Street Pavement Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2021-01 to the Citywide Street Pavement Rehabilitation (2025) Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2025-26, within Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Fund 221.

  Aye (5)

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

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

6.5

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-088 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE CITY PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT

THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

• That the City Council:

  1. Approve Resolution No. 2025-088 approving the application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the City Park Revitalization Project.

      

  2. Delegate authority to the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents, agreements, amendments, and payment requests required for the application process and subsequent grant administration, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the Land and Water Conservation Fund program, including but not limited to the requirements set forth in the California Public Resources Code and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965.

      

  3. Certify that sufficient funds will be available to operate and maintain the project site in perpetuity, and that the City will comply with all program guidelines and contractual obligations if grant funds are awarded.

6.6

MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH ACM LIGHTING SERVICES FOR AS-NEEDED SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING REPLACEMENT AND WITH ANDREWS ELECTRIC FOR AS-NEEDED LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SERVICES 

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.

• That the City Council:

  1. Award NIB 25-038MB to ACM Lighting Services for As-Needed Sports Field Lighting Replacement Services and NIB 25-053MB to Andrews Electric Company for As-Needed Citywide Low Voltage Maintenance Electrical Services and waive all minor irregularities in the proposal.

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to execute the Maintenance and General Services Agreements with ACM Lighting Services and Andrews Electric Company in the amount not to exceed $250,000 each, per fiscal year, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(J), which is equivalent to 10% or $25,000 each.

6.7

EXTENSION OF VESTA 911 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.

• That the City Council:

  1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the extension of the VESTA 911 System maintenance agreement.

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order in the amount of $90,362.21, valid from January 29, 2026, through January 28, 2027.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute any non-substantive extensions, amendments, and change orders up to $9,036.22 or 10% of the original purchase order amount as provided by the Corona Municipal Code (CMC) Section 3.08.060(j).

      

  4. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $90,362.21 from General Fund 110 to the Emergency 911 Phone System Replacement Capital Improvement Project No. TC-2016-01 and an estimated revenue increase by the same amount for the anticipated revenue reimbursement from CalOES.

6.8

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER INCREASE OF $50,000 TO THE PURCHASE ORDER B250194 WITH STAPLES ADVANTAGE FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES AND RELATED MATERIALS

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.

• That the City Council:

  1. Approve a change order in the amount of $50,000 to the FY 2025 purchase order B250194 with Staples Advantage.

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a change order to the FY 2025 purchase order B250194 with Staples Advantage in the amount of $50,000 for a total amount of $150,000.

7.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

None.

8.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

8.1

PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2025-2029 HUD CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND INCREASED FUND ALLOCATION TO PROGRAM YEAR 2021 HOME-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT ALLOCATION PLAN

Karen Roper, Housing & Homeless Solutions Manager, and Clint Whited, CDBG Consultant, provided a presentation.

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

The following individuals addressed the Council regarding the proposed item: Sharon Vidanu, Kristi Perez, and Jessica Munoz.

Mayor Steiner closed the Public Hearing. 

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

• Moved by: Jacque Casillas
  Seconded by: Wes Speake

  That the City Council:

  1. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments concerning the 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan of the HUD Consolidated Plan.

      

  2. Approve the 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan of the HUD Consolidated Plan, including related Exhibits, and approve the HUD Correction for increased funding to Program Year 2021 of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, inclusive of the allocation of funds to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) projects, and Program Year 2021 HOME-ARP Allocation.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to submit the required planning documents, sign any relevant HUD documents to accept the Program Year 2021 HOME-ARP increased allocation in the amount of $2,019 and submit any necessary amendments to HUD.

      

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to prepare and process all necessary budgetary transactions to receive and effectuate the funds included in the 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan of the HUD Consolidated Plan.

      

  5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate, execute, and amend contracts with subrecipients, developers, contractors, or professional service providers as necessary to implement the CDBG, HOME, and HOME-ARP program projects using funds under the approved projects identified in the 2025-2026 HUD Annual Action Plan and the Program year 2021 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, and any ongoing projects identified in prior Action Plans.

      

  6. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute, amend, and submit to HUD all plans and documents necessary to administer the 2025-2026 CDBG, HOME, and Program Year 2021 HOME-ARP Allocation projects.

      

  7. Authorize the appropriation of any CDBG program income receipts from loan payoffs received by the City to the Residential Rehabilitation Program, Operating and Maintenance Project No. 67133, a CDBG approved project, within the Community Development Block Grant Fund 431.

      

  8. Authorize the appropriation of any HOME program income receipts from loan payoffs received by the City to the Residential Rehabilitation Program, Operating and Maintenance Project No. 67133, a HOME approved project, within the HOME Investment Partnership Fund 432.

      

  Aye (5)

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

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

9.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

9.1

NORTH MALL REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS REVIEW

Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided a presentation.

The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Belding, Justin Tucker, Assistant City Manager, and Dean Derleth, City Attorney/LRM Director, provided clarification.

Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item. 

The Council provided staff direction and is in favor of Options 2 and 3.

• That the City Council:

  1. Receive and file the Conceptual Master Plans; and
  2. Select a preferred development intensity; and
  3. Direct the City Manager to initiate development of the entitlement process for the selected development option, including further planning studies and environmental reviews as needed.

      

9.2

DESIGNATION OF AN ENTERTAINMENT ZONE FOR THE HUB.

Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided a presentation. 

The Council provided comments and unanimously agreed to have staff return with a stand-alone ordinance specifically designating portions of The Hub. as an Entertainment Zone.

• That the City Council provide direction to staff on the following:

  1. Whether to designate portions of The Hub. as an Entertainment Zone pursuant to SB 969.

      

  2. Whether staff should return with:
     1. A stand-alone ordinance specifically designating portions of The Hub. as an Entertainment Zone, or
     2. A broader amendment to the City’s Municipal Code allowing for the establishment of Entertainment Zones citywide.

9.3

REQUEST BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE TO EXPLORE OPTIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF FEATHER FLAGS ALLOWED ON A PROPERTY AND LIMIT FEATHER FLAGS TO SPECIAL EVENTS

Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a presentation.

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

Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to provide his support with the proposed item.

Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to provide his support with the proposed item.

• That the City Council provide direction to amend the Zoning Code placing restrictions on the use of feather flags in the City.

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

None.

12.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS

None.

13.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Jacob Ellis, City Manager, announced that Fireworks are illegal in the City of Corona and can have a fine up to $5,000.

14.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Council Member Speake announced there will be drones monitoring for illegal fireworks. He also thanked the Executive Leadership Roundtable for the updates to the Settlement House. 

Mayor Steiner announced he was elected to the board of Riverside County Continuum of Care Board of Governance. 

14.1

APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD

THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER. 

Council Member Richins appointed Casey Rubalcava to the Historic Preservation Board.

• Moved by: Tom Richins
  Seconded by: Wes Speake

  That the City Council approve the appointment to the Historic Preservation Board.

  Aye (5)

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

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

15.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

15.1

(NEW) PICKLEBALL COURTS AT EL CERRITO PARK (T. RICHINS) 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

METHODOLOGY FOR GREEN RIVER ROAD/FOOTHILL PARKWAY TRAFFIC STUDY (STAFF) SEPTEMBER

15.6

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

15.7

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

15.8

CITY PARK FINAL DESIGN UPDATE (STAFF) NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

16.

ADJOURNMENT

The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on August 6, 2025. Mayor Steiner adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.