City Council Meeting - May 21, 2025
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session Convened at 4:40 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 5:55 p.m.
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 117-191-004 and 117-191-022, Corona South Mall Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Boss Wine and Events and Empty Plate Corona Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1045 Auburndale Street
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Audrie Echnoz, Corona-Norco YMCA
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
1.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 496 Corona Mall
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Moses Cortez
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
2. INVOCATION
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Darya Makooi
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Darya Makooi.
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Steiner called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 COMMENDATION: LIFE SAVING AWARD
The following residents accepted the Commendation: Lawrence Baril, Justin, Madriaga, Kristine Dela Cruz, Dave Underwood, Maximus Fernando, and Kevin James.
Mary Ybarra, resident, addressed the Council on behalf of the Corona Safety Foundation. She provided an overview on the services and fundraisers that the Corona Safety Foundation organizes.
5.2 PRESENTATION: UPDATE ON THE CITY’S IMPROVED ON-DEMAND RESERVATION SYSTEM
1. On Demand Reservations 05-21-2025.pdf
Karen Lee, Recreation Supervisor provided an update.
The Council had inquiries and Ms. Lee provided clarification.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Items 6.4 and 6.9, which were voted on separately.
Moved by:
Tom Richins
Seconded by:
Jim Steiner
That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 2025
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 05072025.pdf
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 May 7, 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 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR MARCH 2025
1. STAFF REPORT-MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT MARCH 2025.pdf
2. March 2025 Investment Report.pdf
THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment portfolio report for March 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 MARCH 2025
1. STAFF REPORT - THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025.pdf
2. Monthly Fiscal Report March 2025-Signed.pdf
THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
That the City Council receive and file the monthly fiscal report for March 2025.
6.4 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OFORDINANCE NO. 3416, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
1. STAFF REPORT - ORDINANCE NO. 3416 TO UPDATE THE CITY MANAGER’S SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY FOR STIPULATED AWARDS .pdf
2. Ordinance No. 3416.pdf
3. ORD 3416 (DAIS REDLINE CHANGES) (05-07-25).pdf
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Jacque Casillas
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.5 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MICON CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $382,051 FOR THE COMMUNITY & INFRASTRUCTURE PHASE II – SHERIDAN PARK PLAYGROUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. FC-2024-08; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 25-042AS
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MICON CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SHERIDAN PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map(1).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Sheridan Park Playground Replacement Project, Project No. CIP FC-2024-08, Notice Inviting Bids 25-042AS.
Award Notice Inviting Bids 25-042AS to Micon Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $382,051, and waive all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by the said bidder.
Approve the Construction Contract with Micon Construction, Inc. for the Community & Infrastructure Phase II - Sheridan Park Playground Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2024-08, in the amount of $382,051.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Micon Construction, Inc., in the amount of $382,051, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.050(H)
, which is equivalent to 10% or $38,205.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Micon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $382,051.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $85,000 from the Parks and Open Space Fund 217 to the Community Facilities & Infrastructure Phase II - Sheridan Park Playground Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2024-08.
6.6 APPROVE THE UPDATED CITY OF CORONA TRANSIT SERVICE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM OBJECTIVE AND POLICY STATEMENT
1. STAFF REPORT - APPROVE THE UPDATED CITY OF CORONA TRANSIT SERVICE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Updated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program - Redline Version.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Updated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program - Clean Version.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - DBE Final Rule Summary Table.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
Moved by:
Tom Richins
Seconded by:
Jim Steiner
That the City Council:
Approve the updated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign the updated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Objective and Policy Statement.
Motion APPROVED
6.7 RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES POSTED BY THE NEW HOME COMPANY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LLC FOR TRACT MAP 37644 LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 15
1. STAFF REPORT - RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR T37644.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Accept the public improvements associated with Lots 12-23 and 30-37, and Lots X-Right, Z-Left, AA and BB of Tract Map 37644.
Retain twenty-five percent (25%) of the Faithful Performance Security for one year beyond the acceptance of the improvements as security for repair and replacement of any improvements that fail to meet City standards at the end of the one-year period. (Bond Nos. PB02497501367, PB02497501364, PB02497501365, PB02497501366, PB02497501368, PB02497501369, PB02497501358, PB02497501359, PB02497501360, PB02497501370, PB02497501371, PB02497501363, PB02497501361, and PB02497501362) Retain the Labor and Material Security for six months beyond the acceptance of the improvements and automatically release the security unless claims are filed. (Bond (Bond Nos. PB02497501367, PB02497501364, PB02497501365, PB02497501366, PB02497501368, PB02497501369, PB02497501358, PB02497501359, PB02497501360, PB02497501370, PB02497501371, PB02497501363, PB02497501361, and PB02497501362)
6.8 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-037, AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX, AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-037.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Records Destruction Certificates.pdf
THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-037, authorizing the annual destruction and disposal of certain City records.
6.9 UPDATED DONATION AND SPONSORSHIP POLICY
1. STAFF REPORT - UPDATED DONATION AND SPONSORSHIP POLICY.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - UPDATED DONATION AND SPONSORSHIP POLICY.pdf The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, Justin Tucker, Assistant City Manager, and Jamie Raymond, Chief Deputy City Attorney, provided clarification.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed his concerns with the proposed item.
Moved by:
Jacque Casillas
Seconded by:
Wes Speake
That the City Council approve the proposed Donation and Sponsorship Policy.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN
1. STAFF REPORT - PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - City of Corona Utilities Department Wildfire Mitigation Plan.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - 2025 Wildfire Safety Advisory Board Notification.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Qualified Independent Eval Report.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:
Tony Daddario
That the City Council:
Hold a public hearing regarding the Utilities Department Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
Receive and file the 2025 Wildfire Safety Advisory Board notification for the Utilities Department Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
8.2 PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT THE ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CITY'S PERSONNEL VACANCY RATES AND THE CITY’S RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT THE ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CITY'S PERSONNEL VACANCY RATES AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS.pdf
2. Employee Vacancy Reporting.pdf
Lori Sassoon, Human Resources Director, introduced the item and Stephanie Weber, Human Resources Administrative Assistant, provided a presentation.
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 conduct the public hearing and receive and file this report.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE RESEARCH RESULTS
1. STAFF REPORT - INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE RESEARCH RESULTS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Inclusionary Housing Ordinance research PowerPoint.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Council Member Speake future agenda item request.pdf Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, provided a presentation.
The Council provided comments and staff direction. The Council unanimously agreed to pursue the in-lieu fee inclusionary housing ordinance with 15% and pursue with options for multi-family and single family.
That the City Council provide direction on preparing an inclusionary housing ordinance and hiring a consultant to prepare a fee analysis for determining an in-lieu fee associated with the ordinance.
That the City Council provide direction on preparing an inclusionary housing ordinance and hiring a consultant to prepare a fee analysis for determining an in-lieu fee associated with the ordinance.
9.2 COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE’S REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE CHANGE
1. STAFF REPORT - COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE REQUEST FOR WRCRWA REP CHANGE.pdf Tom Moody, Utilities Director, provided a presentation.
The Council provided comments.
The Council unanimously appointed Council Member Speake as delegate and Council Member Daddario as the alternate.
That the City Council provide direction to staff on drafting a new resolution that would allow the Mayor to appoint the City of Corona’s representatives and alternates for the Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. This new resolution would repeal Resolution No. 2022-018.
10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
10.1 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 16.04, 16.12, 16.20 AND 16.24 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELETE AND UPDATE OUTDATED LANGUAGE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS AND TO ACCEPT AND RELEASE SECURITY FOR SUBDIVISIO
1. STAFF REPORT - ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 16 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3417.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - CMC Chapter 16.04 redlines.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - CMC Chapter 16.12 redlines.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - CMC Chapter 16.20 redlines.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - CMC Chapter 16.24 redlines.pdf
Moved by:
Tom Richins
Seconded by:
Wes Speake
That the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3417, first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 16.04, 16.12, 16.20 and 16.24 of the Corona Municipal Code to delete and update outdated language and to authorize the City Manager to approve subdivision improvement agreements and to accept and release security for subdivision improvements.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
10.2 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE MODERATE, HIGH, AND VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW
1. STAFF REPORT - AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16-FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3418 (Redline).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Ordinance No. 3418 (Final).pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Local Responsibility Area - Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map, March 24, 2025.pdf Mayor Steiner commended Fire Chief Young for hosting a Town Hall for this item.
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Tony Daddario
That the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3418, the first reading of an ordinance adopting the City of Corona Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map to designate moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones and amending Chapter 15.16 of the Corona Municipal Code to update the fire hazard severity zones regulations.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
10.3 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.08 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE CITY’S PURCHASING REGULATIONS
1. STAFF REPORT - ORDINANCE AMENDING CMC CHAPTER 3.08 - PURCHASING.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3419 (Redline Version).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Ordinance No. 3419 (Clean Version).pdf
4. Purchasing Ordinance Changes 05.21.25-FINAL.pdf
Kim Sitton, Finance Director, provided a presentation.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed his concerns with the proposed item.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Sitton, Brett Channing, Assistant City Manager, and Jamie Raymond, Chief Deputy City Attorney, provided clarification.
Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council and expressed his concerns with the proposed item.
This item is being brought back to a future City Council meeting.
That the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3419, first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 3.08 of the Corona Municipal Code to update the City’s purchasing regulations.
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 COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF MAY 14, 2025 Council Member Speake provided an update.
11.4.b
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR CASILLAS ON THE CAL CITIES RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGOF MAY 19, 2025 Vice Mayor Casillas and Council Member Speake provided an update.
11.4.c
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATIONAGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF MAY 8, 2025 Council Member Richins provided an update.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake thanked his mother for all her work.
Council Member Richins wished Council Member Speake a happy birthday.
Vice Mayor Casillas announced she will be hosting Coffee with a Council Member this Saturday May 24, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for District 1.
Mayor Steiner announced the celebration of life for Jerry Shoffer on May 30, 2025. He also acknowledged the passing of James Norman.
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15.1 METHODOLOGY FOR GREEN RIVER ROAD/FOOTHILL PARKWAY TRAFFIC STUDY (STAFF) JUNE 4, 2025
15.2 UPDATE CMC 9.52.030, NO EXCEPTION - CERTAIN CCW PERMITS (T. DADDARIO) JUNE 18, 2025
15.3 SKYLINE MASTER PLAN (STAFF) JUNE 18, 2025
15.4 MOBILE HOME RENT STABILIZATION UPDATE (STAFF) JUNE 18, 2025
15.5 NORTH MALL CONCEPTS (STAFF) JUNE/JULY
15.6 FEATHER FLAG PERMIT AMENDMENTS (W. SPEAKE) TBD
15.7 EXPLORE CMC ORDINANCE CHANGES TO SET TIME LIMITS FOR SPECIFIC FOR TEMPORARY FENCING AND BOARDED UP WINDOWS (W. SPEAKE) TBD
15.8 EXPLORE CORDON PRICING OF THE FOOTHILL CORRIDOR TO DETER CUT THROUGH TRAFFIC (W. SPEAKE) TBD
15.9 REVIEW/AMEND SECTION 17.63.120 ALTERATION, RELOCATION OR DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES, SPECIFICALLY (D)(6) (W. SPEAKE) TBD
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on June 4, 2025. Mayor Steiner adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m. in honor of James Norman.