City of Corona

City Council Minutes

Wednesday, June 18, 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 5:00 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 5:30 p.m.

1.1

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Ronald Jimenez v. City of Corona
WCAB Case Numbers: ADJ16856857

1.2

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTYNEGOTIATORS

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Appx 704 SF Portion of APN 112-320-019
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Donald R. Long and Ann F. Long
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment

2.

INVOCATION

None.

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Fernando Junior Murillo

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Fernando Junior Murillo.

4.

CONVENE OPEN SESSION

Mayor Steiner called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

5.

PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS

5.1

PRESENTATION: UPDATE ON RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE

Karen Roper, Housing & Homeless Solutions Manager, introduced the item. Dominique Clark, RSG Consultant, provided a presentation. 

The following residents addressed the Council regarding the item: Lydia Heusner, Steve Heusner, Gustavo Chavez, Eugene Fizelk, Alicia Loomis, Maribel Nunez, Alondra, Monica Guitron, Clarissa Cervantes, Maddy Paxton, Ricardo Jaen, Chris Shoults, Dan Messner, Mary Huffman, Lilia Astro, Julie Paule, Joe Morgan, Frank Smith, Benjamin Kelly, Vickie Talley, and Zabdiel Botello.

The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Dean Derleth, City Attorney/LRM Director, Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided clarification.

By majority, the Council agreed to drop the In-Lieu Agreement option and move forward with the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. They also agreed to have the Ad-hoc committee work on a draft Rent Stabilization Ordinance and present at a future City Council meeting. 

6.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of items 6.4 and 6.6, which were voted on separately.

• Moved by: Tom Richins
  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 4, 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 4, 2025

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 FISCAL REPORT FOR APRIL 2025

THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.

• That the City Council receive and file the monthly fiscal report for April 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 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR APRIL 2025

THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.

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

6.4

CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3419, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA

Christopher McCoy, resident, addressed the Council with his concerns regarding the proposed item.

Dean Derleth, City Attorney/LRM Director, provided comments.

The Council unanimously voted for this item to be tabled and be brought back to a future City Council meeting. 

• Moved by: Wes Speake
  Seconded by: Jacque Casillas

  That the City Council table this item. 

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

  MotionAPPROVED (4 to 0)

6.5

AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS SANTA ANA RIVERBED ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUNDING GRANT AGREEMENT

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• 1. Approve an Amendment to the County of Riverside Housing and Workforce Solutions Encampment Resolution Funding Grant Agreement to add $114,580 to the agreement for a maximum obligation of $1,186,014.

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve any non-substantive amendments, including term extensions, line-item adjustments and hourly compensation rate increases within the approved budget for the agreement.

      

  3. Authorize an appropriation and an estimated revenue increase in the amount of $114,580 to the Housing and Homeless Solutions Division within the State Encampment Resolution Funding Grant Fund 412 to increase the County of Riverside Housing and Workforce Solutions Encampment Resolution Funding Grant Agreement to a maximum allocation of $1,186,014.

6.6

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE SERVICES, WILLDAN ENGINEERING, AND VCA CODE, FOR PLAN CHECK, INSPECTION, CODE COMPLIANCE, AND ON-SITE STAFFING SERVICES PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 25-052MB

Council Member Speake thanked staff for their work. 

• Moved by: Wes Speake
  Seconded by: Jacque Casillas

  That the City Council:

  1. Award the Request for Proposal 25-052MB to Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. of Houston TX, True North Compliance Services, Inc. of Long Beach CA, Willdan Engineering of Riverside CA, and The Code Group, Inc. DBA VCA Code of Orange CA, for Plan Check Consulting, Inspection, Code Compliance, and On-Site Staffing Services in the amount of $500,000each, per fiscal year with an initial award period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreements with Bureau Veritas North America, True North Compliance Services, Willdan Engineering, and VCA Code of Orange, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the agreements for an additional three year period after the initial award period per CMC 3.08.070(I).

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue an annual purchase order to Bureau Veritas North America, True North Compliance Services, Willdan Engineering, and VCA Code in the amount of $500,000 each, per fiscal year.

      

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute any amendments to these agreements that are non-substantive or are otherwise in compliance with the City Council actions hereunder.

  Aye (5)

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

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

6.7

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GRIFFIN STRUCTURES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING IN THE CITY PARK REVITALIZATION, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. FC-2024-07, IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,762

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

Council Member Speake no vote. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Award informal proposal to Griffin Structures, Inc. for building commissioning services for the Community Center in the City Park Revitalization Project, FC-2024-07.

      

  2. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. for building commissioning services for a term of three years, in the amount of $98,762, and waive any minor irregularities in the proposal.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. in the amount of $98,762, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(I), which is equivalent to $9,876 or 10%.

6.8

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH G&G ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, INC FOR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SERVICES

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Award Request for Proposal 25-060MB to G&G Environmental Compliance, Inc. to perform Regulatory Compliance Services.
  2. Approve the Professional Service Agreement with G&G Environmental Compliance, Inc. of Riverside, CA to provide regulatory compliance services in the amount of $1,728,900 for Fiscal Year 2026 and $1,647,100 for Fiscal Year 2027.
  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with G&G Environmental Compliance, Inc., for a total contract amount of $1,728,900 for Fiscal Year 2026 and reduce the compensation amount to $1,647,100 for Fiscal Year 2027, and for each of the two, optional 2-year contract extensions including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to 10% of the contract amount.

      

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

6.9

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DIGESTER EQUIPMENT REHABILITATION AND ELECTRICAL UPGRADE PROJECT

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Award Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-034AT to Albert A. Webb Associates for Design and Engineering Services related to the Digester Equipment Rehabilitation and Electric Upgrade Project at Water Reclamation Facility No. 1.

      

  2. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates of Riverside, CA in the amount of $398,081 for Design and Engineering Services related to the Digester Equipment Rehabilitation and Electrical Upgrade Project at Water Reclamation Facility No. 1.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates in the amount of $398,081 including an non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendment up to the amount authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(I) which is equivalent to 10% or $39,808.

      

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

6.10

MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR CONTRACTUAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN THE CITY OF CORONA FOR BID AREA 2- LMD/CFD, BID AREA 3- PARKS GENERAL AND LMD/CFD, BID AREA 4 - PARKS GENERAL AND LMD/CFD, BID AREA 4 – PARKS GENERAL, AND FOOTHI

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

Council Member Speake provided comments.

• That the City Council:

  1. Award NIB-25-067SB for landscape maintenance services to Integrity Arborist and Ecoscape Inc for Bid Area 2-LMD/CFD; Greenfield Management for Bid Area 3- Parks General and LMD/CFD, Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc. for Bid Area 4 – Parks and LMD/CFD; Greentech Landscape Inc for Bid Area 4- Parks General and Integrity Arborist and Ecoscape Inc for Foothill Extension.

      

  2. Approve the Maintenance and General Services Agreements with Integrity Arborist and Ecoscape Inc in the amount of $522,897.34 for Bid Area 2-LMD/CFD; Greenfield Management in the amount of $504,425.75 for Bid Area 3- Parks General and LMD/CFD; Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc. in the amount of $298,670.44 for Bid Area 4 – Parks and LMD/CFD; Greentech Landscape Inc in the amount of $283,200 for Bid Area 4- Parks General and Integrity Arborist and Ecoscape Inc in the amount of $47,251 for Foothill Extension for the initial term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with two additional two-year optional renewal periods, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the proposal.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance and General Services Agreements with Integrity Arborist and Ecoscape Inc in the amount of $522,897.34; Greenfield Management in the amount of $504,425.75; Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc. in the amount of $298,670.44; Greentech Landscape Inc in the amount of $283,200, and Integrity Arborist and Ecoscape Inc in the amount of $47,251 per fiscal year, including non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders and amendments up to the amount authorized in the Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(J) which is equivalent of 10% or $165,644.49.

      

6.11

AUTHORIZE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) AND THE CITY OF CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DRUG TASK FORCE

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the City of Corona Police Department to participate in the Southern California Drug Task Force.

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to enter into an Addendum to the MOU between the DEA, and the City of Corona Police Department to participate in the Southern California Drug Task Force for the reimbursement of joint operations expenses from the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to approve the ongoing continuance of overtime expense reimbursement from the MOU with the DEA in an amount not to exceed the sum equivalent to 25% of the salary of a GS-12, for a Task Force Officer valid through September 30, 2029.

      

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to approve the ongoing continuance of the MOU and the Addendum to the MOU with the DEA through September 30, 2029.

6.12

CHANGE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 WITH JCI JONES CHEMICAL, INC., AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO NORTHSTAR FOR THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order to increase the Purchase Order with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2026 by $20,000, from $100,000 to $120,000, for the purchase of Sodium Hydroxide.
  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order for Fiscal Year 2026 to NorthStar Chemical in the amount of $120,000 for the purchase of Sodium Hydroxide.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to 10% per purchase order as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.080(I).

      

  4. Authorize an exception to competitive bidding pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(E) that competitive bidding has been satisfied for the reason provided in the Analysis section.

      

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

6.13

RESOLUTIONS LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR SEVERAL BONDED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS

THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-047, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the principal and interest on the outstanding bond of Community Facilities District No. 2000-1 (Eagle Glen II), 2020 Special Tax Refunding Bond, and the administrative expenses with respect to the bond.

      

  2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-048, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the principal and interest on the outstanding bond of Community Facilities District No. 2001-2 (Cresta-Grande), 2020 Special Tax Refunding Bond (Improvement Area No. 1), and the administrative expenses with respect to the bond.

      

  3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-049, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the principal and interest on the outstanding bond of Community Facilities District No. 2001-2 (Cresta-Grande), 2020 Special Tax Refunding Bond (Improvement Area No. 2), and the administrative expenses with respect to the bond.

      

  4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-050, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the principal and interest on the outstanding bonds of Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Dos Lagos), 2017 Special Tax Refunding Bonds, and the administrative expenses with respect to the bonds.

      

  5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-051, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the principal and interest on the outstanding bonds of Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Dos Lagos), Improvement Area 1, 2017 Special Tax Refunding Bonds, and the administrative expenses with respect to the bonds.

      

  6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-052, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the principal and interest on the outstanding bonds of Community Facilities District No. 2002-4 (Corona Crossings), 2017 Special Tax Refunding Bonds, and the administrative expenses with respect to the bonds.

      

  7. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-053, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the principal and interest on the outstanding bond of Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Highlands Collection) 2020 Special Tax Refunding Bond, and the administrative expenses with respect to the bond.

      

  8. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-054, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the principal and interest on the outstanding bond of Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Buchanan Street) 2020 Special Tax Refunding Bond, and the administrative expenses with respect to the bond.

      

  9. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-055, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the principal and interest on the outstanding bonds of Community Facilities District No. 2016-2 (Terrassa), 2018 Special Tax Bonds, Special Tax A, and the administrative expenses with respect to the bonds.

      

  10. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-056, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the principal and interest on the outstanding bonds of Community Facilities District No. 2017-2 (Valencia/Seville), 2018 Special Tax Bonds, Special Tax A, and the administrative expenses with respect to the bonds.

       

  11. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-057, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the principal and interest on the outstanding bonds of Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (Bedford) Improvement Area No. 1, 2018 Special Tax Bonds and 2020 Special Tax Bonds, Special Tax A, and the administrative expenses with respect to the bonds.

       

  12. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-058, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the principal and interest on the outstanding bonds of Community Facilities District 2018-1 (Bedford) Improvement Area No. 2, 2024 Special Tax Bonds, Special Tax A, and the administrative expenses with respect to the bonds.

       

  13. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-059, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the principal and interest on the outstanding bonds of Community Facilities District No. 2018-2 (Sierra Bella), 2022 Special Tax Bonds, Series A, Special Tax A, and the administrative expenses with respect to the bonds.

       

  14. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-078, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of administrative expenses incurred in connection with the levy and collection of special taxes, the establishment of the reserve fund, and the collection and accumulation of funds for the acquisition or construction of certain public facilities within Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (Bedford) Improvement Area No. 4, Special Tax A.

6.14

RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR THE CITY’S MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT

THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-060, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the annual cost of maintenance services within Community Facilities District No. 2016-2 (Terrassa), Special Tax B.

      

  2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-061, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the annual cost of maintenance services within Community Facilities District No. 2017-2 (Valencia/Seville), Special Tax B.

      

  3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-062, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the annual cost of maintenance services within Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (Bedford), Special Tax B.

      

  4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-063, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the annual cost of maintenance services within Community Facilities District No. 2018-2 (Sierra Bella), Special Tax B.

      

  5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-064, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of annual cost of the operation and maintenance of parkways and open space within Community Facilities District No. 97-1 (South Corona Landscape).

      

  6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-065, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of annual cost of the operation and maintenance of storm drainage facilities within Community Facilities District No. 2000-1 (Eagle Glen II).

      

  7. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-066, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of annual cost of the operation and maintenance of parkways and open space within Community Facilities District No. 2002-2.

      

  8. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-067, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of annual cost of the operation and maintenance of parkways and open space within Community Facilities District No. 2002-3.

      

  9. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-068, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the annual cost of the operation, maintenance and lighting of parkways, streets, road and open space within Community Facilities District No. 2011-1.

      

  10. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-069, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the annual cost of the operation, maintenance and lighting of parkways, streets, road and open space within Community Facilities District No. 2001-1

       

  11. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-070, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the annual cost of maintenance services within Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services).

6.15

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-079, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT SENATE BILL-1 ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 REVENUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $4,243,157, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 C

THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-079, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to receive and accept Senate Bill-1 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 revenue for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in an estimated amount of $4,243,157, for the Fiscal Year 2026 Citywide Street Pavement Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2025-26.

      

  2. Accept $4,243,157 in Fiscal Year 2025-2026, as awarded by the State, and authorize an appropriation in the amount of $287,357 for Fiscal Year 2026 from the unappropriated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund 221 to the Citywide Street Pavement Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2025-26.

      

  3. Authorize an estimated revenue increase in the amount of $132,640 for Fiscal Year 2026 in the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Fund 221 for reimbursement by the State, per the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 - Local Streets and Roads Funding Amended Annual Reporting Guidelines.

6.16

RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES)

THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 

• That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-046, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of the annual cost of public services within Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services).

6.17

CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-084, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES RELATED TO THE ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS

THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 

• 1. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-084, declaring its intent to reimburse expenditures related to the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project from the proceeds of the sale of tax-exempt bonds.

      

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

6.18

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-087 ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF EXCESS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GREEN RIVER ROAD WEST OF DOMINGUEZ RANCH ROAD

THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 

• That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-087, ordering the summary vacation of a portion of public-right-of-way on Green River Road, west of the intersection of Green River Road and Dominguez Ranch Road.

6.19

RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE CITY OF CORONA’S INVESTMENT POLICY AND THE PENSION STABILIZATION TRUST INVESTMENT POLICY

THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-082, approving the City of Corona’s Investment Policy.

  2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-083, approving the Pension Stabilization Trust Investment Policy.

6.20

RESOLUTION STATING THE INTENTION TO COMPLY WITH ALL CONDITIONS OF STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PFAS REMOVAL PROJECT, AND A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-106

THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-085, declaring the City’s intent to comply with all conditions of the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan program reimbursement requirements for the PFAS Removal Project, reflecting a revised maximum principal amount of $11,891,000.

      

  2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-086, repealing Resolution No. 2024-106.

      

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

6.21

AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NUMBER 2001-130 REGARDING MILITARY LEAVE

THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 

• That the City Council approve Resolution Number 2025-081, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corona, California, Amending Resolution Number 2001-130 Providing for Supplementary Military Pay and Benefits for City Employees Called to Active Duty ith the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

6.22

MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RE CHAFFEE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR SPOILS REMOVAL SERVICES

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Award Request for Proposal 25-058AS for Utilities Department Spoils Removal Services to RE Chaffee Construction, Inc., to perform As-Needed Spoils Removal Services.

      

  2. Approve the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with RE Chaffee Construction, Inc., of Wrightwood, CA, to perform As-Needed Spoils Removal Services in the amount of $425,000.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with RE Chaffee Construction, for a total contract of $425,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending June 30, 2027, with two (2) optional two-year extensions including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to $42,500 or 10% of the original contract amount.

      

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to RE Chaffee Construction, Inc. in the amount of $425,000 per fiscal year.

      

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

6.23

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GENEX SERVICES, LLC (FKA EXCEL MANAGED CARE) FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION MANAGED CARE SERVICES

THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Authorize the attached Fourth Amendment to the professional services agreement with Genex Services, LLC (FKA Excel Managed Care) for Workers’ Compensation Managed care Program Services (Utilization Review, Nurse Case Management and Return to Work Services) to extend the term for one year through June 30, 2026, leaving three one-year optional extensions, to revise the rate schedule provided for in Exhibit “C” (Compensation) to increase the Field Case Management Fee by 2% from $98.90 to $100.88 per hour for FY 2026, and to authorize an annual adjustment to the Field Rate Case Management Fee equal to the lesser of two percent (2%) or the change in the Consumer Price Index.

      

  2. Authorize the to extend purchase orders to the above firm in the required amount.

      

  3. Authorize the City Attorney/Legal and Risk Management Director to approve amendments to each agreement up to the amount provided for in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(I).

      

  4. Authorize the City Attorney/Legal and Risk Management Director to (1) exercise the City’s discretion regarding whether to extend the agreement for three (3) additional one-year periods, as discussed herein, and to execute the amendments to the agreement to implement the same; and (2) approve and execute any additional non-substantive amendments to the agreement which are consistent with the direction provided for herein.

      

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

7.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to thank staff for their work on Ordinance No. 3419 and rent stabilization. He also provided comments regarding pickleball courts. 

Michael Fenyes, resident, addressed the Council to give a token of appreciation to staff from the Band of Santiago Sharks 2024 Rose Parade. 

Deserie Ramirez, Corona Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council to announce Taste of Corona event. 

Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to discuss the protests of Saturday, June 14th, 2025, and thanked the Corona Police Department.

Maddy Paxton, resident, addressed the Council to discuss Flag Day.

The following residents addressed the Council regarding pickleball courts at El Cerrito Park: Jennifer Trujillo, Dana Lopez-Todd, Steven Young, Ryan Tran, Julie Trapp, Sabrina Anderson, Larry Baril, Tyler Sundberg, Carlos Tejada, Jubi Perez, Chuck Perez, Flora DeVries, Kathy Morgan, Lyolia Heusner, Ronald Chappell, and Faisal Dakhil.

8.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

8.1

PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 AND TO DETACH CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM THE DISTRICT

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: Tom Richins

  That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-041, confirming the diagram and assessment for Lighting Maintenance District No. 84-1 for Fiscal Year 2026 and to detach certain territory from the District.

  Aye (5)

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

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

8.2

PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2003-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

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. 2025-042, confirming the diagram and assessment for Lighting Maintenance District No. 2003-1 for Fiscal Year 2026.

  Aye (5)

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

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

8.3

PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT WITHIN ZONES 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 15, 17, 18, AND 19 OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

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: Jacque Casillas
  Seconded by: Wes Speake

  That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-043, confirming the diagram and assessment within Zones 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 15, 17, 18, and 19 of Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2026.

  Aye (5)

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

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

8.4

PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT WITHIN ZONE 14 OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

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.

Vice Mayor Casillas recused herself due to the proximity of her residence. She left the chambers at 9:32 p.m. and returned at 9:33 p.m.

• Moved by: Wes Speake
  Seconded by: Tony Daddario

  That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-044, confirming the diagram and assessment within Zone 14 of Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2026.

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

  MotionAPPROVED (4 to 0)

8.5

PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT WITHIN ZONE 20 OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

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.

Council Member Speake recused himself due to the proximity of his residence. He left the chambers at 9:33 p.m. and returned at 9:34 p.m.

• Moved by: Tony Daddario
  Seconded by: Jacque Casillas

  That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-045, confirming the diagram and assessment within Zone 20 of Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2026.

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

  MotionAPPROVED (4 to 0)

8.6

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-080 ESTABLISHING AN APPLICATION FEE FOR AN OUTDOOR SIDEWALK DINING PERMIT AND OUTDOOR RETAIL KIOSK PERMIT

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: Tony Daddario
  Seconded by: Tom Richins

  That the City Council adopt Resolution 2025-080, establishing an application fee for an outdoor sidewalk dining permit and outdoor retail kiosk permit, and to update the Citywide Master Fee Recovery Schedule to include the new applications fees.

  Aye (5)

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

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

9.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

9.1

ADOPTION OF THE SKYLINE AREA MASTER PLAN

Moses Cortez, Parks & Trails Manager, provided a report. 

The Council had inquiries and Mr. Cortez provided clarification. 

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.

• Moved by: Tom Richins
  Seconded by: Tony Daddario

  That the City Council review and adopt the Skyline Area Masterplan.

  Aye (5)

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

  MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

9.2

AUTOMATED TIMED LOCKS FOR PARK RESTROOM SITES

Moses Cortez, Parks & Trails Manager, provided a report. 

The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Cortez and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification. 

The Council unanimously agreed with Option 2. 

• That the City Council provide direction on the installation of automated door locking systems at eight park restrooms.

10.

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

None. 

11.

REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 

11.1

Library Board of Trustees

None.

11.2

Planning & Housing Commission

11.2.a

STAFF REPORT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION 2024-0002

The Council agreed to take no action. 

• That the City Council:

  1. Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting CUPM2024-0002, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.

      

     OR

      

  2. Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.

11.3

Parks & Recreation Commission

None.

11.4

Regional Meetings

11.4.a

UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2025

There were two separate meetings of June 12th, 2025 and June 13th, 2025. Vice Mayor Casillas provided an update. 

11.4.b

UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2025

Council Member Speake provided an update. 

11.4.c

UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF JUNE 11, 2025

Council Member Speake provided an update. 

11.4.d

UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE CAL CITIES HOUSING, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2025

Council Member Speake 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

Council Member Daddario provided a brief overview of the Corona over-40 Sunday Basketball group.

Council Member Speake provided a brief overview of the Silverdollar Pancake House building. 

Council Member Richins thanked residents Mark and Paula Fogel for saving the Siverdollar Pancake House building. He also provided a brief overview of the Claros Italian Market & Deli grand opening. 

14.1

APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD

THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER. 

Mayor Steiner appointed Richard Whynn to the Historic Preservation Board.

• Moved by: Jacque Casillas
  Seconded by: Jim Steiner

  That the City Council approve the appointment. 

  Motion APPROVED

14.2

APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD

THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER. 

Council Member Speake appointed Mallory Gonzalez to the Historic Preservation Board.  

• Moved by: Wes Speake
  Seconded by: Jacque Casillas

  That the City Council approve the appointment. 

  Motion APPROVED

15.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

15.1

(NEW) SAVE THE CORONA CLOCK (T. RICHINS & W. SPEAKE) TBD

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

15.2

(NEW) LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM THE CORONA HERITAGE FOUNDATION FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION OF CORONA FOOTHILL RANCH (T. RICHINS & W. SPEAKE) TBD

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

15.3

UPDATE CMC 9.52.030, NO EXCEPTION - CERTAIN CCW PERMITS (T. DADDARIO) JULY 2, 2025

15.4

NORTH MALL CONCEPTS (STAFF) JULY 2, 2025

15.5

FEATHER FLAG PERMIT AMENDMENTS (W. SPEAKE) JULY 2, 2025

15.6

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

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

15.7

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

15.8

EXPLORE CORDON PRICING OF THE FOOTHILL CORRIDOR TO DETER CUT THROUGH TRAFFIC (W. SPEAKE) AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

15.9

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

15.10

LETTER OF SUPPORT REQUEST FOR THE #REASONABLERANKS CAMPAIGN (J. STEINER) TBD

16.

ADJOURNMENT

The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on July 2, 2025. Mayor Steiner adjourned the meeting at 10:18 p.m.