DRAFT MINUTES - October 20, 2025
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City of Corona
Planning & Housing Commission Minutes
Monday, October 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Commission Present: Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Karen Alexander, Marie Vernon Commission Absent: Sarah Longwell
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Siqueland led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Alexander called the meeting to order.
3. MEETING MINUTES
3.1 MINUTES - August 25, 2025
Moved by: Matt Woody
Seconded by: Marie Vernon
That these minutes be approved, with a noted correction by Commissioner Woody that Vice Chair Alexander be noted as the adjourning officer.
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Karen Alexander, and Marie Vernon Absent (1): Sarah Longwell
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 5.1 and 5.3 were pulled for discussion by the Commission.
Moved by: Craig Siqueland
Seconded by: Matt Woody
That the Consent Calendar be approved.
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Karen Alexander, and Marie Vernon DRAFT MINUTES - October 20, 2025
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Absent (1): Sarah Longwell
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
5.1 GPCD2025-0008
Vice Chair Alexander had questions regarding this item and easements in general, and staff provided clarification.
Moved by: Karen Alexander
Seconded by: Craig Siqueland
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2672 determining that the proposed dedication of a maintenance easement for an existing dike is consistent with the City’s General Plan.
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Karen Alexander, and Marie Vernon Absent (1): Sarah Longwell
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
5.2 GPCD2025-0009
This item was approved.
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2673 determining that the proposed vacation of an existing sewer easement is consistent with the City’s General Plan.
5.3 GPCD2025-0010
Sandra Vanian, Planning Manager, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for GPCD2025-0010.
Commissioners had questions regarding this item and other developments in the North and South Mall areas. Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided answers.
Moved by: Matt Woody
Seconded by: Marie Vernon
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2675 determining that the City’s acquisition of property located at 496 Corona Mall is consistent with the City’s General Plan.
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Karen Alexander, and Marie Vernon Absent (1): Sarah Longwell
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 GPA2025-0002
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Sandra Vanian, Planning Manager, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for GPA2025-0002.
Commissioners did not have any questions for staff.
Vice Chair Alexander opened and closed the public hearing, with no speakers, and the Commission moved for a vote.
Moved by: Craig Siqueland
Seconded by: Marie Vernon
That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend APPROVAL of GPA2025-0002 to the City Council based on the findings contained in the staff report, find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), and adopt Resolution No. 2674 granting GPA2025-0002 as part of Cycle 3 of General Plan Amendments for 2025.
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Karen Alexander, and Marie Vernon Absent (1): Sarah Longwell
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, reported that the City Council approved the affordable housing project (Meritage Homes) on Avenida del Vista and Via del Rio, which was previously presented to the Commission, and so the project will be moving forward. She shared that the Historic Preservation Board is up and running, and that the Board had its first orientation meeting and now awaits two more members to be appointed.
9. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m. to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of Monday, November 10, 2025, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.