City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingCorona, CA · June 18, 2025
Minutes
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City of Corona
City Council Minutes
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Closed Session- Council Board Room
Council Present: Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, 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,
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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): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes Speake
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.
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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, Tony Daddario, and Wes Speake
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.
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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.
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Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jacque Casillas
That the City Council:
a. 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.
b. 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).
c. 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.
d. 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): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes
Speake
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:
a. Award informal proposal to Griffin Structures, Inc. for building
commissioning services for the Community Center in the City Park
Revitalization Project, FC-2024-07.
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b. 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.
c. 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:
a. Award Request for Proposal 25-060MB to G&G Environmental
Compliance, Inc. to perform Regulatory Compliance Services.
b. 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.
c. 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:
a. 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.
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b. 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.
c. 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:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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
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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:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. 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:
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a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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).
d. 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:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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.
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d. 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.
e. 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.
f. 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.
g. 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.
h. 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.
i. 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.
j. 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.
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k. 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.
l. 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.
m. 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.
n. 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:
a. 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.
b. 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.
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c. 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.
d. 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.
e. 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).
f. 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).
g. 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.
h. 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.
i. 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.
j. 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
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k. 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:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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.
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a. 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.
b. 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:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-082, approving the City of Corona’s
Investment Policy.
b. 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:
a. 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.
b. 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.
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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:
a. Award Request for Proposal 25-058AS for Utilities Department Spoils
Removal Services to RE Chaffee Construction, Inc., to perform As-
Needed Spoils Removal Services.
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. 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:
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a. 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.
b. Authorize the to extend purchase orders to the above firm in the required
amount.
c. 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).
d. 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.
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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): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes
Speake
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): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes
Speake
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.
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Aye (5): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes
Speake
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): Jim Steiner, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes Speake
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): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Tom Richins
Abstain (1): Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (4 to 0)
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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): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes
Speake
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): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes
Speake
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
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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:
a. 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
b. 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
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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.
MotionAPPROVED
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.
MotionAPPROVED
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.
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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.
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