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1 City of Corona
City Council Minutes
Wednesday, March 18, 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 4:03 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 5:55 p.m.
1.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY MANAGER
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: JACQUE CASILLAS, MAYOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER
1.3 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY ATTORNEY/LRM DIRECTOR
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 Casillas called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 RECOGNITION: CORONA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WRESTLING TEAM The Corona High School Boys Wrestling Team accepted the Recognition.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
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2 The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Items 6.6, 6.9, and 6.10, which were voted on separately. Item 9.1 was also approved with the Consent Calendar.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Tom Richins
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 04, 2026
THE MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED.
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 FISCAL REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026
THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
That the City Council receive and file the monthly fiscal report for January 2026.
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 INVESTMENT
PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026
THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment portfolio report for January 2026.
6.4 APPROVAL OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEE WAIVERS AND
REIMBURSEMENTS FROM MINOR HDL CALCULATION ERRORS
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
a. Waive all outstanding balances due for a total of 97 businesses impacted by a business license first-year renewal calculation error and affirm that no penalties or additional fees will be assessed.
b. Authorize refunds of overpayments for a total of 46 businesses impacted by a business license first-year renewal calculation error, which includes overpayments that exceed the one-year period addressed in the Corona Municipal Code.
6.5 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL ENGINGEERING
AND CONSULTING SERVICES
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
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3 a. Award Request for Proposals No. 25-070AS for On-Call Engineering and Professional Consulting Services to the firms identified in Exhibit 2 for the not-to-exceed fiscal year amount noted herein.
b. Approve the Professional Services Agreements with the firms identified in Exhibit 2 (and attached as Exhibit Nos. 3 through 37) for the not-toexceed fiscal year amounts noted herein. c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the Professional Services Agreements and one additional three-year agreement amendment for subsequent fiscal years in amounts not-toexceed those noted in Exhibit 2 per fiscal year, per agreement, and to approve necessary change orders and/or amendments up to the amount provided by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(G).
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue purchase orders to the firms identified in Exhibit 2 for the not-to-exceed fiscal year amounts noted therein.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and, to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.6 MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH CRITTER GITTERS PEST MANAGEMENT, INC. AND HERITAGE CUSTOM
LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR WILD PIG DEPREDATION SERVICES
Vice Mayor Speake and Council Member Daddario had inquiries and Tom Moody, Utilities Director, provided clarification.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jim Steiner
That the City Council:
a. Authorize award of RFP 26-023MB to Critter Gitters Pest Management, Inc., and Heritage Custom Landscapes, Inc. in the amount of $150,000 each per year for two years for the wild pig depredation project. b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreements with Heritage Custom Landscapes, Inc. in the amount of $150,000 per year for initial contract term ending February 29, 2028, with one optional one-year renewal, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(H), which is equivalent to 10% or $15,000 per contract.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreements with Critter Getters Pest Management, Inc. in the amount of $150,000 per year for initial contract term ending February 29, 2028, with one optional one-year renewal, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase DRAFT
4 orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(H), which is equivalent to 10% or $15,000 per contract.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and, to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.7 PURCHASE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND SHADE STRUCTURES FROM
LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES FOR THE GRIFFIN PARK RENOVATION PHASE
II PROJECT
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
a. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the attached sales quotations 1197121-01-02 with Landscape Structures in the total amount of $172,908.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, amendments, and change orders up to 10% or $17,291.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to Landscape Structures in the amount of $172,908.
d. Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.125(A) that competitive bidding has been satisfied based upon the reasons provided in the “Basis for Determination of Competitive Bidding” section of this report.
6.8 UPDATE ON EMERGENCY SEWER MAIN LINE AND PARKING LOT REPAIRS AT 3915 GREEN RIVER ROAD
THIS UPDATE WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
That the City Council receive and file the update to 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.
6.9 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATED CITY-WIDE RECORDS
RETENTION SCHEDULE
The following residents addressed the Council to express their concerns with the proposed item: Chris McCoy and Maddy Paxton.
Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, provided clarification.
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5 Moved by: Jim Steiner
Seconded by: Tony Daddario
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-016, approving the updated City-wide Records Retention Schedule.
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.10 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING EXCLUSIVE HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM
EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTS
The Council had inquiries. Donna Finch, Community Services Director, and Javier Luna, CIP Manager and Assistant City Engineer, provided clarification.
The following residents addressed the Council to express their concerns with the proposed item: Joe Morgan, Chris McCoy, and Tony Finaldi.
Khushboo Patel, CIP Manager, and Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, provided clarification.
Council Member Daddario made an alternate motion to bring this item back to a future City Council meeting, directing staff to revise the report to clearly indicate that it pertains exclusively to the Corona Public Library and not to any other City buildings.
Moved by: Tony Daddario
Seconded by: Wes Speake
That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution 2026-012 designating the specific HVAC control system equipment and products listed in Exhibit “A” of the resolution as exclusive standard equipment and products to be used at City of Corona Public Library facility, in accordance with the authority provided under Public Contract Code Section 3400(c). This action shall apply to all public works projects subject to Public Contract Code Section 3400, as well as to maintenance and construction projects at City of Corona Public Library facility, thereby establishing uniform specifications for the construction, maintenance, and operation of City facilities.
b. Authorize the Public Works Director to review and amend the exclusive standard specifications list from time to time, provided that any amendments are made in accordance with applicable law and in a form approved by the City Attorney. The resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and remain in force until revoked by further action of the City Council.
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
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6 6.11 EARLY PAYMENT OF THE 2012 REFUNDING LEASE FINANCE AGREEMENT
WITH PNC BANK
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
a. Authorize the final payment of the principal and interest balance for the 2012 Refunding Lease financing agreement with PNC Bank in the amount of $2,085,964.55 during Fiscal Year 2026.
b. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $2,085,964.55 from the General Fund to the Debt Service operating budget for the final payment of the 2012 Refunding Lease financing agreement with PNC Bank.
6.12 2025 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
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 2025 calendar year.
That the Corona Housing Authority accept and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following residents addressed the Council: Tanya, Brett Borschel, Tamara Durot, Joe Morgan, Chris McCoy, Maddy Paxton, Tim Gramling, Don Fuller, Don Kindred, and Bobby Spiegel.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 UPDATE TO THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM
Cameron Brown, Western Riverside Council of Government, provided a report.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item.
Mayor Casillas opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Casillas closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by: Jim Steiner
Seconded by: Tom Richins
That the City Council:
a. Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3427, the first reading of an ordinance, approving an amendment to Chapter 16.21 of the Corona Municipal Code to update DRAFT
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b. Approve Resolution 2026-013, implementing the initial automatic CCI adjustment and establishing the revised TUMF schedule effective July 1, 2026.
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORONA POSITION LIBRARY AND
COMPENSATION PLAN
APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-015, approving the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans, including Resolution No. 2025-114, effective March 21, 2026.
9.2 APPROVAL OF THE CITY PARK SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM AND
REVISIONS TO THE CITY PROPERTY NAMING RIGHTS AND HONORARY
NAMING POLICY
Donna Finch, Community Services Director, and Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided a report.
The following residents addressed the Council to express their concerns with the proposed item: Joe Morgan and Don Fuller.
The Council had inquiries, and Ms. Finch provided clarification.
That City Council:
a. Approve the City Park Sponsorship Program.
b. Approve cleanup revisions to Policy 06400.001- City Property Naming Rights and Honorary Naming.
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
THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
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8 11.1.a Library Report - February 2026
11.1.b Literacy Report
11.1.c Friends of the Corona Public Library Report
11.1.d Job Readiness Workshop Series
11.1.e Coding Class
11.2 Planning & Housing Commission
None.
11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
11.3.a DEVELOPER IMPACT FEE FUND BALANCE/BOND REPAYMENT FOR JANUARY 2026
11.3.b JANUARY 2026 RECREATION PROGRAMMING STATISTICS REPORT
11.3.c COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT - FEBRUARY 2026
11.3.d AUBURNDALE / AQUATICS UPDATE
11.3.e SEASONAL PARK MAINTENCE TEAM
11.4 Regional Meetings
11.4.a UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) BOARD MEETING
OF MARCH 11, 2026
Council Member Steiner provided an update.
11.4.b UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2026
Vice Mayor Speake 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
The Council provided comments.
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15.1 (NEW) EXPANDING SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY TO 5 DAYS A WEEK (T. RICHINS) - TBD
The majority of the Council agreed to add to a future agenda.
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9 The following residents addressed the Council to express their support: Chris McCoy, Maddy, and Joe Morgan.
15.2 THIRD PARTY SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY (STAFF) APRIL 1, 2026
15.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL 1, 2026
15.4 SPRING FINANCIAL WORKSHOP (STAFF) APRIL 9, 2026
15.5 UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) APRIL/MAY 2026
15.6 PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CORONA SINCE 2019 (W. SPEAKE) APRIL/MAY 2026
15.7 EXPLORE THE LEGALITIES OF REQUIRING CUP’S FOR OUTPATIENT DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CLINICS (W. SPEAKE) APRIL/MAY 2026
15.8 E-BIKE MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL/MAY 2026
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on April 15, 2026. Mayor Casillas adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. in honor of Carol Alison.