DRAFT MINUTES - January 12, 2026
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City of Corona
Planning & Housing Commission Minutes
Monday, January 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Commission Present: Sarah Longwell, Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Matt Woody, Marie Vernon
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Siqueland led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Alexander called the meeting to order.
2.1 RECOGNITION - Sarah Longwell
Chair Alexander presented Commissioner Longwell with a recognition certificate for her service as Chair of the Planning and Housing Commission for the year 2025.
3. MEETING MINUTES
3.1 MINUTES - December 8, 2025
These Minutes were approved without public comment.
Moved by: Sarah Longwell
Seconded by: Marie Vernon
Aye (5): Sarah Longwell, Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Matt Woody, and Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (5 to 0)
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Keven Gomez, resident, addressed the Commission regarding the City's redevelopment of the North Mall; he described an alternative plan, which he also submitted in writing.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Item was not pulled for discussion by the Commission.
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Moved by: Craig Siqueland
Seconded by: Matt Woody
Aye (5): Sarah Longwell, Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Matt Woody, and Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (5 to 0)
5.1 GPCD2025-0011
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2680 determining that the proposed dedication of a maintenance easement is consistent with the City’s General Plan.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 CUP2022-0007
Brendan Dalde, Associate Planner, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for CUP2022-0007.
Commissioners had questions regarding the applicant's existing site operations, and staff provided answers.
Chair Alexander opened and closed the public hearing, with no speaker cards.
Commissioner Vernon had a final inquiry regarding jobs created by the approval of this project.
Chair Alexander reopened the public hearing to allow George Carlos, General Manager at the Almex facility, to address the question of job creation.
Chair Alexander closed the public hearing and moved for a vote.
Moved by: Marie Vernon
Seconded by: Craig Siqueland
That the Planning and Housing Commission find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 and adopt Resolution No. 2679 GRANTING CUP2022-0007, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
Aye (5): Sarah Longwell, Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Matt Woody, and Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (5 to 0)
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
9. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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Chair Alexander was welcomed in her role as Chair.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The next meeting of the Planning and Housing Commission was noted.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of Monday, January 26, 2026, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.