City Council Meeting

FINAL City of Corona City Council Minutes Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Closed Session- Council Board Room Council Present: Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Jim Steiner _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION Closed Session convened at 4:43 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 5:23 p.m. 1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: CORONA UTILITIES EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION 1.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) NAME OF CASE: CITY OF CORONA V. C.P.I. PROPERTIES, LLC ET AL. CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. RIC 2002846 1.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER PROPERTY: APN 117-172-001, 514 W. 6TH STREET NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CIRCLE CITY INVESTMENT GROUP UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT 2. INVOCATION - Pastor Shannon Scott The Invocation was led by Elijah Coombes. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Speake. 4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION Mayor Casillas called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS 1  FINAL 5.1 PRESENTATION: VOLUNTEER UPDATE Madelyne Black, Program Coordinator, provided a report. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Items 6.2, 6.3, and 6.4, which were voted on separately. Moved by: Wes Speake Seconded by: Jim Steiner Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2025 THE MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED. 6.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3422, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA The following residents addressed the Council in support of the proposed item: Don Fuller, Maddy Paxton, Clarissa Cervantes, Eugene Fize'k, Lydia Heusner, Maribel Nunez, and Virginia Coriddi. Moved by: Jacque Casillas Seconded by: Wes Speake Aye (4): Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner Nay (1): Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (4 to 1) 6.3 FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CITY NET AND FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED CITY OF NORCO MOU. Council Member Daddario had inquiries and Karen Roper, Housing & Homeless Solutions Manager, provided clarification. Moved by: Tony Daddario Seconded by: Wes Speake That the City Council: a. Approve the attached First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. DBA City Net, for collaborative homeless services, retroactive from October 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, in the total maximum compensation amount of $3,950,496, which includes $3,429,500 for Corona and $520,996 for Norco. 2  FINAL b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the attached First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. DBA City Net. c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve non-substantive amendments to the attached First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. DBA City Net, including term extensions, line-item adjustments and hourly compensation rate increases within the Hourly Rate Range Maximum provided in Exhibit “D”, so long as any such amendments will not cause the City to exceed the approved total maximum compensation included in the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement. d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the attached First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Corona and the City of Norco for collaborative homeless services, retroactive from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026 for a maximum amount of $568,360 which includes $520,996 for City Net Norco and $47,363 in Admin Fees for the City of Corona. e. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve non-substantive amendments, including term extensions, line-item adjustments and hourly compensation rate increases within the approved program budget of the First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Corona and the City of Norco. Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 6.4 MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PIPE TEC, INC. FOR STORM DRAIN CATCH BASIN MAINTENANCE SERVICES Vice Mayor Speake had inquiries and Javier Luna, CIP Manager Assistant City Engineer, provided clarification. Moved by: Tom Richins Seconded by: Jim Steiner That the City Council: a. Award Notice Inviting Bids 25-056AG to Pipe Tec, Inc. to perform city- wide storm drain catch basin maintenance services. 3  FINAL b. Approve the Maintenance/General Service Agreement with Pipe Tec, Inc. of Baldwin Park, CA, to perform storm drain catch basin maintenance services in the amount of $504,000. c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Service Agreement with Pipe Tec, Inc., including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to 10% of the original contract amount with Pipe Tec, Inc. as authorized in section 3.08.060(H) of the City of Corona Municipal Code. d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order with Pipe Tec, Inc. for storm drain catch basin maintenance. Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 6.5 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR CITYWIDE TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. That the City Council: a. Approve Professional Service Agreements with Resource Logistics, SoftHQ, and Apple One for Citywide as-needed temporary staffing services. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Professional Services Agreements with Resource Logistics for $750,000, SoftHQ for $500,000 and AppleOne for $500,000 per fiscal year and authorize the extension of each agreement with two (2) additional two (2) year optional renewal periods. c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue purchase orders to Resource Logistics for $750,000, SoftHQ for $500,000, and AppleOne for $500,000 per fiscal year. d. Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.125(A), that competitive bidding has been satisfied based upon reasons provided in the “Basis for determination of competitive bidding” section of this report. 4  FINAL e. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve amendments/change orders necessary for the execution of the work, including any rate and/or total compensation increases negotiated by the parties made in accordance with and not to exceed the percentage of change in the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index All Urban Consumer for Riverside, California, Area (CPI-U), for the most recent twelve (12) months for which statistics are available. f. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve and execute any documents necessary to implement change orders, up to the lesser of either $100,000 or 10% of the original contract amount as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section3.08.070 (G) with respect to the total compensation provided for the aforementioned agreements. That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions. 6.6 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH KALBAN, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. That the City Council: a. Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Americans with Disabilities Act and Sidewalk Improvements Program, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2025-05, Notice Inviting Bids 26-011AS. b. Award Notice Inviting Bids 26-011AS to Kalban, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $416,000, and waive all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by the said bidder. c. Approve the Construction Contract with Kalban, Inc., for the Citywide Americans with Disabilities Act and Sidewalk Improvements Program, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2025-05 in the amount of $416,000. d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Kalban, Inc., in the amount of $416,000, including any non- substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10%, which is equivalent to $41,600 as authorized by Corona Municipal Code 3.08.050 (H). 5  FINAL e. Authorize the City Manager or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Kalban, Inc., in the amount of $416,000. 6.7 APPROVE THE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO FUND THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORONA DOWNTOWN STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II PROJECT THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. That the City Council: a. Approve the Funding Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the design and construction of the Corona Downtown Storm Drain Improvements Phase II Project. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Funding Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to memorialize the mutual understandings by and between the District and City of Corona with respect to funding, design, construction, inspection, ownership, operation, and maintenance of the Corona Downtown Storm Drain Improvements Phase II Project. c. Authorize the creation of a new capital improvement project titled Corona Downtown Storm Drain Improvements Phase II. d. Authorize an appropriation and an offsetting revenue increase in the amount of $10,328,000 from the Public Works Grants/Agreement Fund (243) to the newly created project titled Corona Downtown Storm Drain Improvements Phase II. 6.8 FIRE DEPARTMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ANAHEIM THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. That the City Council: a. Approve the Mutual Aid Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Corona and the City of Anaheim. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Mutual Aid Agreement between City of Corona and the City of Anaheim. 6.9 THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH STUDIO ONE ELEVEN FOR THE 6TH STREET BEAUTIFICATION AND REVITALIZATION 6  FINAL THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED. That the City Council: a. Approve the Third Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Studio One Eleven, in the amount of $184,191, along with a 10% contingency of $100,000 and a term extension through September 30, 2027, to continue to provide engineering design services for additional work for the 6th Street Beautification and Revitalization, Project No. ST- 2022-02. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Studio One Eleven to increase the total contractual fee by $184,191 for a total compensation amount of $1,033,531, and include any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in Corona Municipal Code 3.08.070(G). c. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $51,434 from the Corona Mall Business Improvement District Fund 218 to the 6th Street Beautification and Revitalization, Project No. ST-2022-02. 7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC The following residents addressed the Council: Jeremy Leitzen, Joe Morgan, Maddy Paxton, Yosuf Bhaghami, Don Fuller, Jordan Campbell, and Harvey VanEgmond. Mayor Casillas provided clarification regarding Amortization on Non-Conforming uses in the Downtown Area, requesting to bring it back to a future Council meeting. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was one written comment received from the public. The written comment will be maintained with the meeting minutes. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 9.1 OVERVIEW OF THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND FINANCIAL PRIORITIES Aminah Mears, Assistant to the City Manager, and Sharon Gonsalves, CPPG, provided a report. The Council provided comments. Mayor Casillas had inquiries and Ms. Mears provided clarification. The following residents addressed the Council: Joe Morgan and Tim Gramling. Dean Derleth, City Attorney/LRM Director, provided comments. Mayor Casillas nominated herself and Vice Mayor Speake to serve as delegates. 7  FINAL Moved by: Jacque Casillas Seconded by: Wes Speake That the City Council review and provide feedback on the 2026 Legislative Platform and Financial Priorities prior to final adoption at a future Council meeting scheduled for January 2026. 9.2 RESOLUTION APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND RESOLUTION APPROVING SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027. Moved by: Wes Speake Seconded by: Tony Daddario That the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency: a. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-001, approving and adopting a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(o)(1). b. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-002, approving and adopting a Successor Agency Administrative Budget for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(j). Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 9.3 RECEIVE AND FILE THE AUDITOR’S REPORTS RELATED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDITS, AUDITOR’S COMMUNICATION, ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT, DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES ANNUAL REPORT, AND ANNUAL REPORT ON VOTER APPROVED DEBT FOR FISCAL YEAR Kim Sitton, Finance Director, provided a report. THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED. That the City Council: a. Receive and file the following annual reports: i. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of Corona for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. ii. Trip Reduction Fund Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. iii. Development Impact Fees (AB1600) Annual Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. 8  FINAL iv. Report on Voter Approved Debt for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. b. Receive and file the following auditor’s reports: i. Auditor’s Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures to Appropriations Limit Schedule for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. ii. Auditor’s Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures to Investments for the month ended June 30, 2025. iii. Auditor’s Report on Compliance with Applicable Requirement and on Internal Control over Compliance for the Housing Successor for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. iv. Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters based on an Audit of Financial Statements, dated November 25, 2025. c. Receive and file the Auditor’s Communication letter to the City Council from the City’s audit firm, The Pun Group, LLP, dated November 25, 2025. 9.4 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PROPERTIES AT 106, 114, 122, AND 138 EAST SIXTH STREET, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 117-191-001,117-191-002, 117-191-003, AND 117-191-004 ARE EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND Aminah Mears, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a report. The Council had inquiries, and Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided clarification. Moved by: Wes Speake Seconded by: Tom Richins That the City Council: a. Adopt Resolution 2025-112, declaring that the properties at 106, 114, 122, and 138 East Sixth Street and identified, respectively, as assessor’s parcel numbers 117-191-001, 117-191-002, 117-191-003, and 117-191- 004, are no longer necessary for the City’s use and are exempt surplus land, under the Surplus Land Act . b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to follow applicable procedures related to the disposition of exempt surplus properties pursuant to the Surplus Land Act. 9  FINAL Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 9.5 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORONA POSITION LIBRARY AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR PLANS, INCLUDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-104. Lori Sassoon, Chief Talent Officer, provided a report. Moved by: Tom Richins Seconded by: Jim Steiner That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-114, approving the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans, including Resolution No. 2025-104, effective December 27, 2025 Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS 10.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONA ADDING CHAPTER 9.23 (DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT ZONE) TO TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE) OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH AN ENTERTAINMENT ZONE PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 969 Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided a report. Moved by: Wes Speake Seconded by: Tom Richins That the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive full reading for consideration of Ordinance No. 3424, first reading of an ordinance amending Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals And Welfare) of the Corona Municipal Code to add new Section 9.23 Downtown Entertainment Zone, establishing a SB 969 Entertainment Zone designation to The Hub. commercial center. Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 10.2 REVISIONS TO CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS REGARDING PROHIBITED CONDUCT IN PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS Moved by: Jim Steiner Seconded by: Tom Richins 10  FINAL That the City Council introduce by title only and waive full reading for consideration of Ordinance No. 3423, the first reading of an ordinance amending Sections 12.24.030, 12.24.040, and 12.24.060 of the Corona Municipal Code regarding prohibited conduct in parks and recreation areas. Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0) 11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 11.1 Library Board of Trustees None. 11.2 Planning & Housing Commission None. 11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission None. 11.4 Regional Meetings 11.4.a UPDATE FROM JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE BEDFORD COLDWATER GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AUTHORITY (BCGSA) MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 2025 Mayor Casillas stated that she would file her update with the City Clerk. 11.4.b UPDATE FROM JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 2025 Mayor Casillas stated that she would file her update with the City Clerk. 11.4.c UPDATE FROM JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2025 Council Member Steiner provided an update. 11.4.d UPDATE FROM WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) WESTERN PROGRAMS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 24, 2025 Vice Mayor Speake provided an update. 12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS None. 13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS The City Manager expressed his appreciation to the City Council, community, and staff. 14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS 11  FINAL The Council provided comments. 15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 15.1 CITY PARK FINAL DESIGN (STAFF) JANUARY 21, 2026 15.2 EXPLORE CORDON PRICING OF THE FOOTHILL CORRIDOR TO DETER CUT THROUGH TRAFFIC (W. SPEAKE) JANUARY 21, 2026 15.3 UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) TBD 15.4 PROVIDING THE USE OF CITY FACILITIES TO OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FREE OF CHARGE (W. SPEAKE) TBD 15.5 PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CORONA SINCE 2019 (W. SPEAKE) TBD 15.6 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 January 7, 2026. Mayor Casilla adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. 12