City Council Meeting

FINAL City of Corona City Council Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Closed Session- Council Board Room Council Present: Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Wes Speake _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION Closed Session convened at 5:08 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Steiner, Vice Mayor Casillas, Council Member Daddario, Council Member Richins, and Council Member Speake. Closed Session adjourned at 5:40 p.m. 1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) NAME OF CASE: TIMOTHY NAJMULSKI V. CITY OF CORONA WCAB CASE NUMBERS: ADJ18621477 1.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 PROPERTY: 141 CORONA MALL, 117-143-009 AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER NEGOTIATING PARTY: FRANK TORRES AND ANNA DELIA TORRES UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT 1.3 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: CORONA UTILITIES EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Don Fuller, resident. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Don Fuller, resident. 4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION Mayor Steiner called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS 1  FINAL 5.1 RECOGNITION: BOBBY SPIEGEL Bobby Spiegel accepted the recognition. The following residents provided comments: Joe Morgan and Don Fuller. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Item 6.8, which was 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 NOVEMBER 5, 2025 THE MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED. 6.2 CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CORONA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY, AND CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED. That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment portfolio report for September 2025. 6.3 CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CORONA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY, AND CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED. That the City Council receive and file the monthly fiscal report for September 2025. 6.4 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH FS CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE PARKS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) IMPROVEMENTS THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. That the City Council: a. Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Parks Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements – Year 4 Project, No. FC-2020-01, Notice Inviting Bids 25-064AT. 2  FINAL b. Award Notice Inviting Bids 25-064AT to FS Contractors, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $1,797,772.50, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by the said bidder. c. Approve the Construction Contract with FS Contractors, Inc. for the Citywide Parks Americans with Disabilities Act Improvements – Year 4 Project, No. FC-2020-01, in the amount of $1,797,772.50. d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Contract with FS Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,797,772.50, including any non- substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10% of the contract amount, in this case $179,777. e. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to FS Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,797,772.50. f. Authorize an appropriation of $1,402,572 from the General Fund 110 to the Citywide ADA Improvement at Parks, Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2020-01. 6.5 CONSIDERATION OF VARIOUS ACTIONS MAKING COMPLIANCE ADJUSTMENTS TO MOUS AND RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. That the City Council: a. Adopt the Side Letter to the Corona Public Service Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding. b. Adopt the Side Letter to the Corona Supervisors Association Memorandum of Understanding. c. Adopt the Side Letter to the Corona Firefighters Association Memorandum of Understanding. d. Adopt the Side Letter to the Corona Police Employees Association and Corona Police Supervisors Association Memoranda of Understanding. e. Adopt the Letter of Agreement with the Corona Utilities Employees Association. 3  FINAL f. Adopt Resolution 2025-108, amending Resolution 2024-116 governing compensation and benefits of non-represented Confidential Group employees. g. Adopt Resolution 2025-107, amending Resolution 2024-115 governing compensation and benefits of non-represented Management Group employees. h. Adopt Resolution 2025-109, amending Resolution 2025-118 governing compensation and benefits of non-represented Executive Group employees. 6.6 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RAILPROS FIELD SERVICES, INC., FOR THE MCKINLEY STREET GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. That the City Council: a. Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Railpros Field Services Inc., to increase the total compensation by $300,000 to provide necessary flagging services. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Railpros Field Services, Inc., including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders and amendments up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070 (G), which is the equivalent of $90,000, and issue a change order for $300,000 with Railpros Field Services, Inc. 6.7 AGREEMENT WITH CLP ENGINEERING, LLC FOR THE WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION ACCESS TARIFF RELAY REPLACEMENT PROJECT THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. That the City Council: a. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with CLP Engineering, LLC for the design, procurement, and oversight of SEL-751 relay installation at five Wholesale Distribution Access Tariff connection points. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with CLP Engineering, LLC in the amount of $207,507, including any non-substantive extensions, change order, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(G), which is equivalent to 10% or $20,750. 4  FINAL c. Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(D) that competitive bidding has been satisfied for the reasons provided in the “Basis of Determination that Purpose of Bidding is Otherwise Accomplished” section of this report. d. Create a new capital improvement project titled “Wholesale Distribution Access Tariff Relay Replacement” and authorize an appropriation in the amount of $315,000, from the Greenfield Electric Utility Fund 578 to this project. 6.8 CAL FIRE WILDLAND PROTECTION AGREEMENT RESOLUTION Council Member Daddario provided comments. Moved by: Wes Speake Seconded by: Jim Steiner That the City Council approve and adopt the Resolution approving the amended Wildland Protection Agreement for Fiscal Year 25/26, in the amount of $186,485.62 in its entirety. Aye (5): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 6.9 AGREEMENT WITH GA TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED CITYWIDE HIGH VOLTAGE MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL SERVICES THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. That the City Council: a. Award Notice Inviting Bids 26-003MB to GA Technical Services, Inc. for As-Needed Citywide High Voltage Maintenance Electrical Services in the amount not to exceed $250,000 per fiscal year and waive all minor irregularities in the proposal. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designees, to execute the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with GA Technical Services, Inc. for a term through June 30, 2027 with two optional two-year extensions in the amount not to exceed $250,000 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. 5  FINAL 6.10 AGREEMENT WITH GRAFFITI PROTECTIVE COATINGS, INC. FOR AS- NEEDED GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. That the City Council: a. Award Notice Inviting Bids 26-002MB to Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. for as-needed graffiti removal services in the amount not to exceed $400,000 per fiscal year, and waive all minor irregularities in the proposal. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. for a term through June 30, 2027, with two optional two-year extensions in the amount not to exceed $400,000 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 $40,000. 6.11 APPROVE REVISIONS TO THE ATHLETIC FACILITY ALLOCATION POLICY THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. That the City Council approve the revised Athletic Facility Allocation Policy as presented. 7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC The following residents addressed the Council: Yousuf Bhagmani, Tami Friedrick, Zoe Garcia, Maddy Paxton, Kellie Montalvo, Jazzy Galanodel, William Berger, Linda Olhava, Victoria Hibbard, Jennifer Ward, Kristi Marquardt, Bobby Spiegel, James Ford, Marta Cortez, Timothy Huynh, Briana Wilcox, Flor (no last name), Chris McCoy, Eddie Montalvo, Alan Vargas, Harvey Van Egmond, Don Fuller, and Joe Morgan. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.1 ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS WITHIN TITLE 15 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24) 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 left the chambers at 7:23 p.m. and returned at 7:26 p.m. Moved by: Jacque Casillas Seconded by: Tony Daddario That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 3421, amending various chapters within Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code and approve by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24). 6  FINAL Aye (4): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Tom Richins Absent (1): Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (4 to 0) 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 9.1 AMORTIZATION OF NON-CONFORMING USES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided a report. The Council provided comments. The following residents addressed the Council in opposition of the item: Lisa Sanford, Chris McCoy, Paul Angulo, Tim O'Donnell, Tom Sailing, Anne Van Egmond, Rory Connell, Dale Ploung, Maddy Paxton, Liana Kruse, Robert Vargas, Jacki McCray, Tony Finaldi, Amit Kumar, Denise Burns, Chad Miller, Tim Gramling, Kathy Armstrong, Grace Clark, Luis Palacio, Andy Nunez, Jesse Nunez, Gary Kossky, Michael Van Egmond, Jonathan Van Egmond, Harvey Van Egmond, Shaun Shekar, Larry McGreary, Marta Cortez, Joe Morgan, Don Fuller, Samy Messiah, Joel Amadick, Woody Wardlow, and Bobby Spiegel. Mikaila Kruse, resident, addressed the Council in support of the proposed item. Mayor Steiner moved to table the item, then withdrew the motion. Vice Mayor Casillas made a motion to implement a six-month pause and establish an ad hoc committee with the Corona Chamber of Commerce and downtown businesses to discuss forming a working group to address cleanup efforts on Sixth Street and evaluate potential options. Moved by: Jacque Casillas Seconded by: Tony Daddario Aye (5): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 9.2 PICKLEBALL AT EL CERRITO PARK OPTIONS UPDATE THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER. Donna Finch, Community Services Director, provided a report. The following residents addressed the Council in support of the proposed item: Joe Morgan, Antonio Amaya, Alice Wagoner, Mike Wagoner, Jason Jensen, Lydia Heusner, Michael Munoz, Carlos Tejadas, Wyatt Williams, Soliman Perez, Harvey Van Egmond, and Lovetta Ward. The Council provided comments. Council Member Richins made the motion to go with Option 6, with Fridays being closed. 7  FINAL Moved by: Tom Richins Seconded by: Wes Speake That the City Council provide direction on Capital Improvement Project No. FC- 2026-05 to construct pickleball courts at El Cerrito Park or other potential locations. Aye (3): Jim Steiner, Tom Richins, and Wes Speake Nay (2): Jacque Casillas, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (3 to 2) 10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS 10.1 MOBILEHOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER. The following residents addressed the Council in support of the proposed item: Joe Morgan, Steve Heusner, Marge Bitelti, Eugene Fize'k, Don Fuller, Beatriz Nunez, Alicia Loomis, Maribel Nunez, Maddy Paxton, and Lydia Heusner. The following residents addressed the Council in opposition of the proposed item: Benjamin Kelly, Julie Paule, Veronica Garcia, and Vickie Talley. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Dean Derleth, City Attorney/LRM Director, provided clarification. Moved by: Jacque Casillas Seconded by: Tom Richins That the City Council: a. Introduce by title only and waive full reading for consideration of Ordinance No. 3422, first reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 5.47 to Title 8 of the Corona Municipal Code establishing Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization provisions. b. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-110 establishing fees for Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Program. c. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-111 to declare the City Council’s intent not to adopt rent stabilization provisions for anything other than mobilehome parks. Aye (4): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, and Tom Richins Nay (1): Wes Speake 8  FINAL MotionAPPROVED (4 to 1) 11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 11.1 Library Board of Trustees THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED. 11.1.a Library Report October 2025 11.1.b Heritage Room Report 11.1.c Cake Pops and K-Pop 11.1.d Glow in the Dark Paint & Sip 11.2 Planning & Housing Commission None. 11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission None. 11.4 Regional Meetings 11.4.a UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 2025 Vice Mayor Casillas provided an update. She also noted it was not a General Assembly Meeting. 11.4.b UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE CAL CITIES RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Vice Mayor Casillas provided an update. 11.4.c UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2025 Council Member Speake stated that he would file his update with the City Clerk. 11.4.d UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Council Member Speake stated that he would file his update with the City Clerk. 12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS None. 13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS 9  FINAL Jacob Ellis announced that we had a productive bulk trash event, collecting 30 tons of material. He also welcomed Colby Cataldi as the new Planning and Development Director. 14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS The Council provided comments. 15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 15.1 (NEW) ONLINE RESOURCE FOR “FOR PROFIT” LEAGUES TO RESERVE FIELDS (T. DADDARIO) TBD The majority of the Council did not agree to add to a future agenda. 15.2 CITY PARK FINAL DESIGN (STAFF) JANUARY 7, 2026 15.3 EXPLORE CORDON PRICING OF THE FOOTHILL CORRIDOR TO DETER CUT THROUGH TRAFFIC (W. SPEAKE) JANUARY/FEBRUARY 15.4 UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) TBD 15.5 PROVIDING THE USE OF CITY FACILITIES TO OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FREE OF CHARGE (W. SPEAKE) TBD 15.6 PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CORONA SINCE 2019 (W. SPEAKE) TBD 15.7 EXPLORE THE LEGALITIES OF REQUIRING CUP’S FOR OUTPATIENT DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CLINICS (W. SPEAKE) TBD 16. ADJOURNMENT The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on December 3, 2025. Mayor Steiner adjourned the meeting at 11:43 p.m. 10