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1 City of Corona
City Council Minutes
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Closed Session- Council Board Room
Council Present: Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Jim Steiner
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1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 5:06 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Casillas, Vice Mayor Speake, Council Member Daddario, Council Member Richins, and Council Member Steiner. Closed Session adjourned at 5:49 p.m.
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: UNKNOWN
INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54956.9(D)(4)
NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1 (WALSH CONSTRUCTION – MCKINLEY
GS PROJECT)
1.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: APN 117-143-037, 500 S CORONA MALL UNIT 102
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: GILBERT CASTILLO, OWNER OF MAIN
BARBERSHOP
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF LEASE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT
1.4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: APN 117-143-037, 500 S CORONA MALL UNIT 102
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: GILBERT CASTILLO, OWNER OF MAIN
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2 BARBERSHOP
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF LEASE AGREEMENT
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1.5 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: APN 117-191-021, 675 S. MAIN STREET
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: EVERYWHERE BEER CO.
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
1.6 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: APN 117-191-021, 675 S. MAIN STREET
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: EVERYWHERE BEER CO.
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
2. INVOCATION - Pastor Susan Juergensen, Corona United Methodist Church The Invocation was led by Pastor Susan Juergensen.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Susan Juergensen.
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Casillas called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 PRESENTATION: NORTHWEST MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT UPDATE
Nancy Jimenez-Hernandez, Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control Board of Trustees, provided an update.
5.2 PRESENTATION: DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN UPDATE
Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided an update.
The following residents addressed the Council to express their concerns with the update: Chris McCoy and Rory Connell.
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Belding and Donna Finch, Community Services Director, provided clarification.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Items 6.4 through 6.6, which were voted on separately.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jim Steiner
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3 Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2026
THE MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED.
6.2 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RE CHAFFEE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR SPOILS
REMOVAL SERVICES
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
a. Approve the First Amendment to Maintenance/General Services Agreement with RE Chaffee Construction, Inc., of Wrightwood, CA to perform As-Needed Spoils Removal Services in the amount of $575,000. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to Maintenance/General Services Agreement with RE Chaffee Construction, for a total contract of $575,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending June 30, 2027, with two (2) optional twoyear extensions including the ability to negotiate and execute nonsubstantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to 10% of the original contract amount, equivalent to $42,500. c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to RE Chaffee Construction, Inc. in the amount of $575,000 per fiscal year.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
6.3 THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FALCON ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC., NOW KNOWN AS CHA SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR THE MCKINLEY STREET GRADE SEPARATION THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
a. Approve the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with CHA, to increase the total compensation by $557,529 to provide final construction management and inspection services through construction and close-out documentation support for the McKinley Street Grade Separation, Project No. 2012-12. The amendment would also extend the contract term through December 31, 2027, and allow for increased hourly rates for the remainder of the contract term.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with CHA for an increase to the contract amount of $557,529, to extend the contract term through December 31, 2027, and issue a change order for $557,529.
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4 6.4 INNOVATION CENTER AND ADULT READING AREA FURNITURE
PURCHASE
The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Donna Finch, Community Services Director, provided clarification.
Chris McCoy, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments in opposition of the proposed item.
Council Member Daddario made an alternate motion to pursue a competitive bidding process with other furniture manufacturers. There was no second, the motion died.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jim Steiner
That the City Council:
a. Determine under Corona Municipal Code 3.08.125(A) that competitive bidding has been satisfied as provided for in the “Basis for Determination of Competitive Bidding” section of this agenda report.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order with Yamada Enterprises for the Innovation Center and Adult Reading Area furniture at the Corona Public Library in the amount of $199,410.33.
Aye (4): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner Nay (1): Tony Daddario
MotionAPPROVED (4 to 1)
6.5 EMERGENCY SEWER MAIN LINE AND PARKING LOT REPAIRS AT 3915
GREEN RIVER ROAD
Council Member Daddario had inquiries and Erin Kunkle, Maintenance Manager, provided clarification.
Moved by: Tony Daddario
Seconded by: Jim Steiner
That the City Council receive and file the notification of contracted emergency sewer main line and parking lot repairs at 3915 Green River Road.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.6 WAIVER ON THE UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES LOCATED ALONG 1245 WEST ONTARIO AVENUE
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5 Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments in support of the proposed item.
Moved by: Jim Steiner
Seconded by: Wes Speake
That the City Council grant a waiver from Section 15.60.080 of the Corona Municipal Code for the undergrounding of poles and overhead utility wires located along the frontage of 1245 West Ontario Avenue.
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following residents addressed the Council: Mark Fogel, Don Fuller, Maddy, Rory Connell, Chris McCoy, and Quinton Clark.
Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided comments on the HUB.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 PUBLIC HEARING AND ELECTION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 45 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) Mayor Casillas opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, confirmed she had proof of publication and mailing of the notice of the Public Hearing. She confirmed that she had not received any written protests. Ms. Edwards stated there are no registered voters within the area to be annexed to the CFD, and the owners of all property proposed to be annexed to the CFD agreed to hold a special election on March 4, 2026. Ms. Edwards also agreed to hold a special election on March 4, 2026. Mayor Casillas closed the Public Hearing. Ms.
Edwards confirmed she received one ballot and all votes cast are in favor of levying the special taxes.
Moved by: Jim Steiner
Seconded by: Wes Speake
That the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026-010, calling a special election and submitting to the qualified electors of the territory proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona the question of levying special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed (Annexation No. 45).
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
Moved by: Jim Steiner
Seconded by: Wes Speake
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6 That the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026-011, declaring the results of the special election for Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona on the proposition of the annual levy of special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed to said Community Facilities District to pay the costs of certain services to be provided by the Community Facilities District, determining that the territory proposed to be annexed is added to and part of said Community Facilities District with full legal effect (Annexation No. 45).
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF A RETIRED ANNUITANT TO
AN EXTRA HELP POSITION AS BATTALION CHIEF FOR INCIDENT
COMMAND AND CERTIFYING THE POSITION AS CRITICALLY NEEDED Fire Chief Young provided a report.
Council Member Daddario had inquiries, and Chief Young provided clarification.
Moved by: Jim Steiner
Seconded by: Wes Speake
That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-009, approving the appointment of Joey Olsen, a retired annuitant, to a part-time, temporary “extra help” position of Battalion Chief.
b. Certify that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position sooner than 180 days in accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56.
c. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $36,673 from the General Fund to the Fire Department’s operating budget within the Mutual Aid Assignments Division and an offsetting estimated revenue increase by the same amount for the remainder of FY 2026.
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
11.1 Library Board of Trustees
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11.2 Planning & Housing Commission
None.
11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
11.4 Regional Meetings
11.4.a UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 2026
Council Member Steiner provided an update.
11.4.b UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR WES SPEAKE ON THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL
WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (WRCRWA) MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19,
2026
Vice Mayor Speake provided an update.
11.4.c UPDATE FROM MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE BEDFORD
COLDWATER GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AUTHORITY (BCGSA)
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Mayor Casillas provided an update.
11.4.d UPDATE FROM MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN
RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF
MARCH 2, 2026
Mayor Casillas provided an update.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Brett Channing, Assistant City Manager, announced the Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event on March 14 and 15, 2026.
14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Council provided comments
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15.1 CITY PARK SPONSORSHIPS (STAFF) MARCH 18, 2026
15.2 THIRD PARTY SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY (STAFF) APRIL 1, 2026
15.3 UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) APRIL/MAY 2026
15.4 PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CORONA SINCE 2019 (W. SPEAKE) APRIL/MAY 2026
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8 15.5 EXPLORE THE LEGALITIES OF REQUIRING CUP’S FOR OUTPATIENT DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CLINICS (W. SPEAKE) APRIL/MAY 2026
15.6 SPRING FINANCIAL WORKSHOP (STAFF) APRIL 9, 2026
15.7 E-BIKE MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL/MAY 2026
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on March 18, 2026. Mayor Casillas adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.