City Council Meeting - June 03, 2026
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at time 5:00 p.m. for the purpose listed below. Present were Mayor Casillas, Vice Mayor Speake, Council Member Daddario, Council Member Richins, and Council Member Steiner. Closed Session adjourned at 5:4 p.m.
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: CORONA UTILITIES EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION
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 Dean Derleth, City Attorney.
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Casillas called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Items 6.3, 6.4, and 6.7, which were voted on separately.
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Jim Steiner
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2026
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 052026.pdf
THE MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED.
6.2 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGN RETROFIT
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SELECT ELECTRIC, INC - CITYWIDE DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGN RETROFIT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Construction Contract.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Location Map.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Dynamic Message Sign Retrofit, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2023-04, Notice Inviting Bids 26-042CA.
Award Notice Inviting Bids 26-042CA to Select Electric, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total amount of $505,165, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder.
Approve the Construction Contract with Select Electric, for the Citywide Dynamic Message Sign Retrofit, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2023-04, in the amount of $505,165.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract with Select Electric, in the amount of $505,165, including any non-substantive exceptions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10%, which is equivalent to $50,516, as authorized by Corona Municipal Code 3.08.050(H).
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Select Electric, in the amount of $505,165.
6.3 RADIO ROAD RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST-2022-05
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE RADIO ROAD RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Construction and Maintenance Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Project Location Map.pdf
The following residents addressed the Council to provide comments on the proposed item: Brian Hatch and Joe Morgan.
The Council had inquiries and Savat Khamphou, Public Works, Director, provided clarification.
Moved by:
Tony Daddario
Seconded by:
Jim Steiner
That the City Council
:
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with BNSF for the Radio Road Railroad Crossing Improvements, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2022-05 Approve any modifications to the form of the agreement deemed necessary by the City Attorney, which do not impact the compensation to be paid and which are consistent with the Council’s directions herein.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.4 PROPOSED SHORT-RANGE TRANSIT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2027 THROUGH 2029
1. STAFF REPORT - ADOPT THE PROPOSED SHORT-RANGE TRANSIT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026.27 THROUGH 2028.29.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – FY 202627 through FY 202829 Short Range Transit Plan.pdf
3. June Council Update 6-3-26.pdf
Sudesh Paul, Transit Program Manager, provided a report. The Council had inquiries and Ms. Paul provided clarification.
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Jim Steiner
That the City Council:
Adopt the proposed Short Range Transit Plan for fiscal year 2027 through 2029.
Direct staff to submit the approved Short Range Transit Plan for fiscal year 2027 through 2029 to the Riverside County Transportation Commission for approval.
Authorize revisions to the Fiscal Year 2027 Transit Service Fund revenue and expense budget following approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 through 2029 Short Range Transit Plan from the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
Authorize an appropriation and an offsetting revenue in the amount of $1,500,000 from the Transit Service Fund 577 to the COA – Citywide Bus Stop Improvements, Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2022-19 for Fiscal Year 2027.
Authorize an appropriation and an offsetting revenue in the amount of $3,190,000 from the Transit Service Fund 577 to a newly created Operating and Maintenance project titled Replacement Buses for Fixed Route for Fiscal Year 2027.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.5 MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. FOR WIRELESS NETWORK AND MICROWAVE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT, AND IMPLEMENTATION
1. STAFF REPORT - MGSA WITH APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES GROUP FOR WIRELESS NETWORK AND MICROWAVE SYSTEM MAINT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - MGSA.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Award Request for Proposals No. 26-022SB for As-Needed Wireless Network and Microwave System Maintenance, Support and Implementation services to Applied Technology Group, Inc. of Bakersfield, CA in the amount of $200,000 per fiscal year.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Applied Technology Group, Inc., for a six-year term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2032 in the amount of $200,000 per fiscal year.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to $20,000 or 10% as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(H).
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Applied Technology Group, Inc. in the amount of $200,000 per fiscal year.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.6 WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER AUTHORITY FY 2027 BUDGET
1. STAFF REPORT - WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER AUTHORITY FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – WRCRWA Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council ratify the proposed Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
6.7 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VORTEX SERVICES LLC DBA SANCON TECHNOLOGIES FOR INFRASTRUCTURE REHABILITATION SERVICES
1. STAFF REPORT - FIRST AMENDMENT TO MGSA WITH SANCON FOR INFRASTRUCTURE REHAB SERVICES.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Sancon MGSA.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Sancon Assignment Agreement.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Sancon First Amendment.pdf
Vice Mayor Speake and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided comments.
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Tom Richins
That the City Council:
Approve the First Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Vortex Services, LLC dba Sancon Technologies to perform Sewer Infrastructure Rehabilitation Services in the amount of $850,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Vortex Services, LLC dba Sancon Technologies for a total contract amount of $850,000 per fiscal year through June 30, 2028, including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to $85,000 or 10% of the agreement amount.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to Vortex Services, LLC dba Sancon Technologies in the amount of $850,000 per fiscal year.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
1. Public Comment.pdf
The following residents addressed the Council: Concepcion Terrones, Lydia Heusner, Steve Heusner, Eugene Fize'k, Tom Sherman, Ashley Kaiser, Joe Morgan, and Don Fuller.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CORONA 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
1. STAFF REPORT - PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CORONA 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-071.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Corona 2025 Urban Water Management Plan - (Draft).pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - 2025 Urban Water Management Plan - Appendices - (Draft).pdf
5. 2025 UWMP PP_06.02.26.pdf
Tom Moody, Utilities Director, provided a report. The Council had inquiries and Mr. Moody provided clarification. 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:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Tony Daddario
That the City Council:
Conduct a public hearing to receive comments concerning the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-071, adopting the City of Corona 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1 UPDATE ON POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FORMATION OUTREACH
1. STAFF REPORT - UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FORMATION OUTREACH.pdf Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided a report. The following residents provided comments on the proposed item: Mark Fogle, Wayne Tallman, and Joe Morgan. Vice Mayor Speake and Mayor Casillas provided comments. The Council unanimously agreed to direct staff to discontinue Business Improvement District formation activities.
That the City Council direct staff to discontinue Business Improvement District formation activities.
9.2 PROPOSAL BY TOYOTA OF CORONA FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN FREEWAY SIGN REPLACEMENT
1. STAFF REPORT - TOYOTA OF CORONA FREEWAY SIGN ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 Presentation.pdf
Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided a report. Don Fuller, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments on the proposed item. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Mr. Belding and Jacob Ellis, City Manager, provided clarification. Mayor Casillas made an alternate motion to accept staff's recommendation with a request of 12 minutes instead of 9 minutes for City messaging on sign. There was no second and the motion died.
Moved by:
Tony Daddario
Seconded by:
Wes Speake
That the City Council authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Toyota of Corona to fund 50% of the proposed freeway sign, with a not to exceed amount of $396,015.
Aye (4)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario Nay (1)
Jacque Casillas
MotionAPPROVED (4 to 1)
9.3 ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CORONA PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027, AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 ADOPTED BUDGET, AND RELATED CONTRACT AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS, AND PURCHASE ORDERS
1. STAFF REPORT - ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CORONA PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027.pdf
2. FY 2027 June 3 2026 CC Meeting.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 – Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget.pdf
4. Exhibit 2 – Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan.pdf
5. Exhibit 3 – Resolution No. 2026-032, City Council Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2027.pdf
6. Exhibit 4 – Resolution No. 2026-033, Corona Utility Authority Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2027.pdf
7. Exhibit 5 – Resolution No. 2026-034, Corona Public Financing Authority Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2027.pdf
8. Exhibit 6 – Resolution No. 2026-035, Corona Housing Authority Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2027.pdf
9. Exhibit 7 – Resolution No. 2026-036, Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2027.pdf
10. Exhibit 8 – Fiscal Year 2027 IT Renewal Items.pdf
11. Exhibit 9 – HCI Environmental and Engineering Service - Agreement.pdf
12. Exhibit 10 – Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc. – Seventh Amendment .pdf
13. Exhibit 11 – Greentech Landscape, Inc. – First Amendment .pdf
14. Exhibit 12 – Integrity Arborist and Ecoscape, Inc. – First Amendment.pdf
15. Exhibit 13 - Resolution No. 2026-072 Position Library and Compensation Plan.pdf
16. Exhibit 14 - Position Library and Compensation Plan - Redline.pdf Moved by:
Tony Daddario
Seconded by:
Jim Steiner
That the:
City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026-032, adopting the City’s budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and General Fund Budget Policies.
Corona Utility Authority adopts Resolution No. 2026-033, adopting said Authority’s budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and Budget Policies.
Corona Public Finance Authority adopts Resolution No. 2026-034, adopting said Authority’s budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and Budget Policies.
Corona Housing Authority adopts Resolution No. 2026-035, adopting said Authority’s budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and Budget Policies.
City Council adopts Resolution No. 2026-036, adopting the annual appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2027 and selecting the population and inflation factors accordingly.
City Council approve the following contract amendments, change orders, and purchase orders for Fiscal Year 2027:
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue purchase orders for the attached list (Exhibit 8) of Information Technology software renewals for Fiscal Year 2027 including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the lesser of either $100,000 or 10% of the original contract amount as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070 (I).
Authorize a Maintenance/General Services Agreement with HCI Environmental & Engineering Service in the amount of $136,875.53 for Hazardous Waste Disposal Services and Annual Maintenance at the Corona Firing Range.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to HCI Environmental & Engineering Service in the amount of $136,875.53.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders, amendments, and additional purchase orders up to the amount permitted under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(I), which is equivalent to 10% of the contract value or $13,687.
Authorize Amendments to the Maintenance/General Services Agreements with Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc., Greentech Landscape, Inc., and Integrity Arborist and Ecoscape, Inc., for Landscaping Services.
Authorize the Seventh Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc. for Areas 1 & 5 Landscaping Services.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Seventh Amendment to the Maintenance/General Service Agreement to extend the term through June 30, 2027 and add sports field mowing services, at the rates set forth therein and with a total compensation of $860,724 annually, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060 (I), which is equivalent to 10% or $86,072.
Authorize the First Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Greentech Landscape, Inc. for Area 4 Landscaping Services.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Maintenance/General Service Agreement to add sports field mowing services, at the rates set forth therein and with a total compensation of $342,480 annually, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060 (I), which is equivalent to 10% or $34,248.
Authorize the First Amendment to the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Integrity Arborist and Ecoscape, Inc. for Area 2 Landscaping Services.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Seventh Amendment to the Maintenance/General Service Agreement to add sports field mowing services, at the rates set forth therein and with a total compensation of $532,745.75 annually, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060 (I), which is equivalent to 10% or $53,274.57.
City Council approve the following budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2026:
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $138,314 to the South Corona Mall Acquisition and Improvement Operating and Maintenance Project No. 79320 within the Measure X Fund 120 for additional design services related to the conversion of a building from a former retail location to a multi-tenant food hall.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $20,000 from the Library Facilities and Collection Fee Fund 206 to the Library Materials Operating and Maintenance Project No. 63900 for the expansion of the children’s book collection.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $34,500 from the Information Technology Fund 681 to the Information Technology Department for the procurement of DocAccess Software.
Authorize (1) part-time Library Assistant position in the Community Services Department to support program delivery and daily operations at the Corona Public Library’s Innovation Center. The position is to be funded for four years through a state grant intended to support both the construction and operations of the Corona Innovation Center.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-072, approving the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans, including Resolution No. 2026-027, effective June 13, 2026.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
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
1. June 2026 EC Recap.pdf
Mayor Casillas provided an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) meeting of June 1, 2026.
11.4.a
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF MAY 14, 2026 Council Member Richins provided an update.
11.4.b
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF MAY 28, 2026 Council Member Steiner provided an update.
11.4.c
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF JUNE 1, 2026 Council Member Daddario provided an update.
11.4.d
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR WES SPEAKE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (WRCRWA) MEETING OF MAY 21, 2026 Vice Mayor Speake provided an update.
11.4.e
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR WES SPEAKE ON THE OWOW STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 28, 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 UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) JUNE 17, 2026
15.2 EXPLORE THE LEGALITIES OF REQUIRING CUP’S FOR OUTPATIENT DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CLINICS (W. SPEAKE) JUNE 17, 2026
15.3 E-BIKE UPDATE TO CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE (STAFF) JUNE 17, 2026
15.4 THIRD PARTY EVENTS POLICY (STAFF) JUNE 17, 2026
15.5 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES (STAFF) JULY 1, 2026
15.6 MAGNOLIA AVENUE/EL SOBRANTE INTERSECTION UPDATE (W. SPEAKE) AUGUST 2026
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on June 17, 2026. Mayor Casillas adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. in honor of Ken Meyer Jr.