City Council Meeting - March 19, 2025
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session Convened at 4:35 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 117-143-009, 117-143-036, 117-143-018, 117-143-017 Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Frank Torres, Moses and Danny Cortez, Mowbray Hagan, David Pathe Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Initiation of Litigation - One Case
1.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Possible initiation of litigation: (1 potential case) (KOA Corporation/Lochner billing dispute)
2. INVOCATION - Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church The Invocation was led by Pastor Shannon Scott.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Shannon Scott.
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Steiner called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 PRESENTATION: HOMELESSNESS IN CORONA UPDATE
1. Corona Homelessness Update. Item 5.1 March 19, 2025.pdf Karen Roper, Housing & Homeless Solutions Manager, and Chief Newman provided an update.
5.2 PRESENTATION: DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN UPDATE
1. 6th Street and Downtown Revitalization Update - March 5th, 2025.pdf Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided an update.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the South Mall parking lot.
6. MEETING MINUTES
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 2025
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 03052025.pdf
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 March 5, 2025.
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Tom Richins
That the City Council approve the Meeting Minutes.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Items 7.8, 7.9 and 7.12, which were voted on separately.
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Tom Richins
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7.1 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3412, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
1. STAFF REPORT - ORDINANCE AMENDING CMC 5.02.035 TO EXCLUDE HOME OCCUPATIONS FROM FIRE INSPECTION REQUIREMENT.pdf
2. ORDINANCE NO. 3412.pdf
THIS ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.
7.2 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 JANUARY 2025
1. STAFF REPORT-MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT JANUARY 2025.pdf
2. January 2025 Investment Report.pdf
THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment portfolio report for January 2025.
7.3 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 JANUARY 2025
1. STAFF REPORT - THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2025.pdf
2. Monthly Fiscal Report January 2025-Signed.pdf
THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
That the City Council receive and file the monthly fiscal report for January 2025.
7.4 2024 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT, FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF LAND USE AND CLIMATE INNOVATION
1. STAFF REPORT - 2024 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2024.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Fiscal Year 2024 Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset fund Report (SB341).pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Fiscal Year 2024 Auditor's Report on Compliance with SB341 dated November 25, 2024.pdf THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council accept the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report to be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, for the 2024 calendar year.
That the Corona Housing Authority accept and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
7.5 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORONA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, AND CORONA 4 LAND, LLC FOR THE PROPOSED STORM DRAIN BOX EXTENSION UNDERNEATH CORONA AVENUE AND INTERSTATE 15 (APPLICANT: CORONA 4 LAND LLC)
1. STAFF REPORT - T35851 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit - 2 Cooperative Agreement.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Approve the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Corona, the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Corona 4 Land, LLC, for the storm drain facilities improvement project.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Corona, the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Corona 4 Land, LLC, for the storm drain facilities and related maintenance access roads associated with Tract Map 35851.
7.6 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $269,750 FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CAJALCO INDUSTRIAL PROJECT PROPOSED BY SHEA PROPERTIES (RFP 25-020AT)
1. STAFF REPORT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn.pdf THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Award the Request for Proposal 25-020AT to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Cajalco Industrial Project.
Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $269,750 for a two-year term beginning in Fiscal Year 2025 with one optional one-year extension.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement and to negotiate and execute any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the lesser amount of either $100,000 or 10% of the original contract amount as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.070(I)
.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $323,700 to the Planning and Development Department operating budget and increase revenue estimates by the same amount in the General Fund for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for the Cajalco Industrial Project and for City staff time on managing and reviewing the EIR.
7.7 RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE SUBMISSION AND PUBLIC RELEASE OF CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2024 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 3347
1. STAFF REPORT - 2024 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 3347.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-016, including Corona Police Department 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 – Police Department Policy 709 (Military Equipment).pdf
4. Exhibit 3 – Ordinance No. 3347.pdf
THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
That the City Council approve the attached resolution acknowledging the submission and public release of the Corona Police Department 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report (Policy 709 and AB 481) and renewing Ordinance No. 3347 which adopted Policy 709.
7.8 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CORONA EXECUTIVE HANGARS AND ALVAREZ CUSTOM COVERS TO OPERATE AN INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION BUSINESS AT THE CORONA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
1. Alvarez Custom Covers Airport Sublease.pdf
2. Alavarez Letter.pdf
Council Member Daddario had inquiries and Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided clarification.
Moved by:
Tom Richins
Seconded by:
Tony Daddario
Approve a Sublease Agreement between Corona Executive Hangars and Alvarez Custom Covers.
Recommend to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) approval of the request by Corona Executive Hangars to permit Alvarez Custom Covers to establish this business at the Corona Municipal Airport.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7.9 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CW TRANSPORTATION AND BARNSTORMERS BIPLANE RIDES TO OPERATE AN AERIAL TOUR AND FLIGHT EXPERIENCE BUSINESS AT THE CORONA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
1. STAFF REPORT - BARNSTORMERS BIPLANE RIDES AIRPORT SUBLEASE.pdf
2. Barnstormers_Letter_CoronaAirport_22Oct2024.pdf
Council Member Speake expressed his excitement for the proposed item.
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Tom Richins
Approve a Sublease Agreement between CW Transportation and Barnstormers Biplane Rides.
Recommend to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) approval of the request by CW Transportation to permit Barnstormers Biplane Rides to establish this business at the Corona Municipal Airport.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7.10 CHANGE ORDER WITH CORE-ROSION PRODUCTS FOR AS-NEEDED CHEMICAL TANK PURCHASES
1. STAFF REPORT - CHANGE ORDER WITH CORE-ROSION PRODUCTS FOR CHEMICAL TANK PURCHASES .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2022-046.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Sole Source Product Letter.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - ETB Memo.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a change order to the purchase order with Core-Rosion Products, in the amount of $100,000 for an annual purchase amount of $200,000 per fiscal year beginning Fiscal Year 2025 and for subsequent years, including non-substantive extensions, change orders and amendments up to 10% or $20,000, as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.080(I)
.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions
7.11 THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GENUINE PARTS COMPANY (DBA NAPA AUTO PARTS)
1. STAFF REPORT - THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GENUINE PARTS COMPANY.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Third Amendment to the Maintenance General Services Agreement.pdf THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Approve the Third Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Genuine Parts Company (DBA NAPA Auto Parts).
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Genuine Parts Company (DBA NAPA Auto Parts) for $575,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending December 3, 2028.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute three additional one-year Amendments to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Genuine Parts Company (DBA NAPA Auto Parts) in conjunction with Sourcewell.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to 10% or $57,500 as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.060(J)
.
Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.140(C)
that competitive bidding has been satisfied for this purchase based upon the reasons provided in this agenda report.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Genuine Parts Company (DBA NAPA Auto Parts) for $575,000 per fiscal year through December 3, 2028.
7.12 MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND SHEET METAL PRODUCTS, INC., (DBA INNOVATIVE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT) FOR UPFITTING OF POLICE VEHICLES AND AS-NEEDED FOR OTHER DEPARTMENT’S VEHICLES
1. STAFF REPORT - MAINTENANCE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND SHEET METAL PRODUCTS, INC.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Maintenance General Services Agreement.pdf Council Member Daddario had inquiries and Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, provided clarification.
Moved by:
Tom Richins
Seconded by:
Wes Speake
That the City Council:
Approve the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Innovative Design and Sheet Metal Products, Inc., (DBA Innovative Emergency Equipment).
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Innovative Design and Sheet Metal Products, Inc. (DBA Innovative Emergency Equipment) for $650,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending September 30, 2029.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute any non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to 10% or $65,000 as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.060(J)
.
Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.140(C)
that competitive bidding has been satisfied for this purchase based upon the reasons provided in this agenda report.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order for Innovative Emergency Equipment for $650,000 per fiscal year through September 30, 2029.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7.13 MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL METERS, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE METERS
1. STAFF REPORT - MGSA WITH PROFESSIONAL METERS INC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AMI METERS .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - MGSA with Professional Meters Inc.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Approve the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Professional Meters, Inc. for installing Advanced Metering Infrastructure meters, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and waive all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Professional Meters, Inc., in the amount of $6,494,405 and to negotiate and execute any non-substantive extensions, purchase orders, change orders, and amendments up to 10% of the total contract cost or $649,440.
Authorize an appropriation of $3,520,797 from the Water Utility Fund 570 and $125,568 from the Reclaimed Water Utility Fund 567 to the Citywide AMI Meter Replacement Capital Improvement Project No. UT-2022-03.
Authorize an appropriation of $1,497,480 from the Water Utility Fund 570 to a new Operating and Maintenance Project titled Lead or Copper Service Line audit.
That the Corona Utility Authority
review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
7.14 WAIVER FROM CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.60.080 ON THE UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES LOCATED IN THE REAR YARD OF 912 BEVERLY ROAD (APPLICANT: JAVIER VILLANUEVA)
1. STAFF REPORT - UNDERGROUND WIRE WAIVER REQUEST 912 BEVERLY ROAD.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Utility Waiver Letter.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Photos.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Waiver Plat.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council waive the requirement from CMC Section 15.60.080 requiring the existing overhead utility wires located in the rear yard of 912 Beverly Road to be relocated underground.
7.15 NOTIFICATION OF CONTRACTED EMERGENCY TRANSMISSION WATER MAIN AND PARKING LOT REPAIRS AT 515 SOUTH PROMENADE AVENUE PURSUANT TO CORONA MUNICPAL CODE 3.08.130(A)
1. STAFF REPORT - NOTIFICATION OF CONTRACTED EMERGENCY WATER MAIN AND PARKING LOT REPAIRS AT 515 SOUTH PROMENADE.pdf THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council receive and file the notification of contracted emergency transmission water main line and parking lot repairs at 515 South Promenade Avenue.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
7.16 AUTHORIZE THE LRM DEPT TO PRE-ADVERTISE AND BEGIN RECRUITMENT FOR A SENIOR DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY POSITION TO BE ADDED IN JULY 2025
1. STAFF REPORT - PRE-ADVERTISE RECRUITMENT FOR LRM SENIOR DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY POSITION.pdf THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council authorize the LRM Department, as part of its succession planning efforts, to pre-advertise and begin recruitment for a Senior Deputy City Attorney position to be added in July 2025 (FY2026), so long as any advertisement and hiring decision is expressly contingent upon City Council approval of a FY 2026 budget that includes the position.
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to announce the upcoming Town Hall with Representative Ro Khanna at Norco College on March 23, 2025.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0004 TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF A 0.86-ACRE PARCEL FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF PROMENADE AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 170 FEET NORTH OF EAST SIXTH STREET (APN 115-210-032)
1. STAFF REPORT - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0004.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-012.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Locational and Zoning Map.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Draft minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of February 24, 2025.pdf 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:
Approve General Plan Amendment GPA2022-0004, as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-012 tentatively approving an amendment to the City’s General Plan to change the land use designation on 0.86 acres located on the east side of Promenade Avenue, approximately 170 feet north of East Sixth Street, from General Commercial to Light Industrial as part of Cycle 2 of the General Plan Amendment for calendar year 2025 (GPA 2022-004).
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
9.2 CHANGE OF ZONE 2022-0004 TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF A 0.86-ACRE PARCEL FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO LIGHT MANUFACTURING, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF PROMENADE AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 170 FEET NORTH OF EAST SIXTH STREET (APN 115-210-032)
1. STAFF REPORT - CHANGE OF ZONE 2022-0004.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3413.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Locational and Zoning Map(1).pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Proposed Change of Zone.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - Draft minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting dated February 24, 2025.pdf 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:
Tom Richins
Seconded by:
Wes Speake
That the City Council:
Approve Change of Zone 2022-0004, as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3413, first reading of an ordinance approving a change of zone to change the zoning on 0.86 acres located on the east side of Promenade Avenue, approximately 170 feet north of East Sixth Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) (CZ2022-004).
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
9.3 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2024-0002 TO REVISE THE CITYWIDE ROADWAY PLAN WITHIN THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN THE ROADWAY CLASSIFICATION FOR A PORTION OF WEST ONTARIO AVENUE
1. STAFF REPORT - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2024-0002.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-014.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of February 10, 2025.pdf 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:
Approve General Plan Amendment 2024-0002 as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission, based on the findings contained in the staff report and adopt the Addendum to the certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2018081039) pursuant to Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Approve Resolution No. 2025-014 tentatively approving an amendment to the City’s General Plan to revise the citywide roadway plan within the Circulation Element to change the roadway classification for a portion of West Ontario Avenue from Major Arterial 4 Lane to Major Arterial 6 Lane and to revise the Public Safety Element to update the definition and description of the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan approving General Plan Amendment 2024-0002 as part of Cycle 2 of the General Plan Amendment for 2025 (GPA2024-0002).
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10.1 FEEDBACK AND DIRECTION ON COUNCIL MEMBER DADDARIO’S REQUEST FOR A CITY LOGO USAGE POLICY FOR YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
1. STAFF REPORT - FEEDBACK AND DIRECTION ON COUNCIL MEMBER DADDARIO’S REQUEST .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Future Agenda Item Request.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Policy Draft - City Logo Usage for Youth Sports Teams.pdf
4. Youth Sports Logo Presentation.pdf
Tala Qasqas, City Management Fellow, provided a report.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries.
That the City Council provide feedback and direction on a logo usage policy for youth sports organizations.
10.2 RESOLUTION APPROVING CYCLE 2 OF THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR 2025 TO INCLUDE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS 2022-0004 AND 2024-0002 TO AMEND CERTAIN ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN (APPLICANT: CITY OF CORONA)
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION APPROVING CYCLE 2 OF GPA FOR 2025.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-015.pdf
Joanne Colleta, Planning and Development Director, provided an update.
Council Member Speake thanked staff for their work.
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Tony Daddario
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-015 approving GPA2022-0004 and GPA2024-0002, amendments to the City’s General Plan as Cycle 2 of General Plan Amendments for 2025.
11. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
12. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
12.1 Library Board of Trustees
None.
12.2 Planning & Housing Commission
None.
12.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
12.4 Regional Meetings
12.4.a
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2025 Council Member Speake provided an update.
12.4.b
UPDATE FROM WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF MARCH 12, 2025 Council Member Speake provided an update.
12.4.c
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR CASILLAS ON THE CAL CITIES RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2025 Vice Mayor Casillas provided an update.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake provided a brief overview of the email he received from South Coast Air Quality Management District AQMD.
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
16.1 (NEW) UPDATE CMC 9.52.030, NO EXCEPTION - CERTAIN CCW PERMITS (T. DADDARIO) TBD
1. Future Agenda Item. T. Daddario 030425.pdf
The consensus of the Council was to bring back to a future meeting.
The following residents addressed the Council and expressed their concerns with the proposed item: Maddie Paxton and Joe Morgan.
16.2 (NEW) FEATHER FLAG PERMIT AMENDMENTS (W. SPEAKE) TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Request Form.pdf
The consensus of the Council was to bring back to a future meeting.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed his concerns with the proposed item.
16.3 (NEW) EXPLORE CMC ORDINANCE CHANGES TO SET TIME LIMITS FOR SPECIFIC FOR TEMPORARY FENCING AND BOARDED UP WINDOWS (W. SPEAKE) TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Request Blight Ordinance .pdf
The consensus of the Council was to bring back to a future meeting.
16.4 (NEW) EXPLORE CORDON PRICING OF THE FOOTHILL CORRIDOR TO DETER CUT THROUGH TRAFFIC (W. SPEAKE) TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Request Cordon pricing in Corona .pdf The consensus of the Council was to bring back to a future meeting.
16.5 (NEW) REVIEW/AMEND SECTION 17.63.120 ALTERATION, RELOCATION OR DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES, SPECIFICALLY (D)(6) (W. SPEAKE) TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Request Historic Building Demolition Guidline Amendment.pdf The consensus of the Council was to bring back to a future meeting.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding 165 Main Street.
16.6 AUTOMATIC GATES AT PARKS (STAFF) MARCH/APRIL
16.7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL 2, 2025
16.8 OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS AT MAGNOLIA AVE AND EL SOBRANTE (W. SPEAKE) APRIL 2, 2025
16.9 MCKINLEY GRADE SEPARATION UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL 16, 2025
16.10 HISTORIC CIVIC CENTER (HCC) OPERATIONS PLAN (STAFF) APRIL/MAY
16.11 SKYLINE MASTER PLAN (STAFF) APRIL/MAY
16.12 HERITAGE ROOM POLICY UPDATES (STAFF) APRIL/MAY
16.13 CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY GIVING POLICY (STAFF) MAY 7, 2025
16.14 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE (W. SPEAKE) – TBD
16.15 UPDATE TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY (W. SPEAKE) TBD
16.16 FUTURE CIP FOR DEDICATED RIGHT TURN LANE FOR WB BEDFORD TO CAJALCO (W. SPEAKE) TBD
16.17 WRCRWA REPRESENTATIVE CHANGE (W. SPEAKE) – TBD
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on April 2, 2025. Mayor Steiner announced that starting April 2025, the City Council Meetings will start at 6:00 p.m. He adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.