City Council Meeting - July 01, 2026
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
None.
2. INVOCATION
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Casillas.
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Casillas called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 PRESENTATION: SCE PRESENTATION ON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN (WMP)
1. Corona PSPS Presentation 6.30.26.pdf
Maddy Bogh, Government Relations Manager, and Luis Lara provided a report. The Council had inquiries and Mr. Lara provided clarification.
The following residents addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the presentation: Maddy Paxton, Joe Morgan, and Robert Mirshafiee.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Items 6.5 and 6.6, which were voted on separately.
Moved by:
Tom Richins
Seconded by:
Jim Steiner
That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 2026
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 061726.pdf
THE MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED.
6.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3428, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
1. Staff Report.pdf
2. Ordinance No. 3428.pdf
THIS ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.
6.3 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3430 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
1. Staff Report(1).pdf
2. Ordinance No. 3430.pdf
THIS ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.
6.4 MERCY HOUSE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT
1. STAFF REPORT - MERCY HOUSE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Second Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Mercy House .pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Redline of Second Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Agreement with Mercy House.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Mercy House Corona System of Care Outcomes and Achievements.pdf THE ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Approve the Second Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Mercy House for Corona’s Homeless System of Services, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, in the total maximum compensation amount of $4,209,038.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Mercy House.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve non-substantive amendments to the Second Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Mercy House, including periodic updates to the HOME TBRA Guidelines and the Shelter Operations Plan, which are part of the original agreement and more operational and procedural in nature, as well as term extensions and budget line-item adjustments, so long as any such amendments will not cause the City to exceed the approved total maximum compensation of $4,209,038.
6.5 RSG PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
1. STAFF REPORT - RSG PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – RSG, Inc. Professional Services Agreement .pdf The following residents addressed the Council regarding the proposed item: Maddy Paxton, Joe Morgan, and Judy Anderson. Mayor Casillas provided comments.
Moved by:
Jim Steiner
Seconded by:
Jacque Casillas
That the City Council:
Approve the Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc., effective July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, in the total maximum amount of $171,355.
Find that competitive bidding has been satisfied pursuant to Corona Municipal Code 3.08.140(B) No Competitive Market, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a professional service contract with RSG, Inc. to support the City with implementation and management of the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance Project for Fiscal year 2026-27.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. for a total contract of $171,355 effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes, including budget line-item adjustments, extensions, purchase orders, and amendments up to 20% of the contract amount as authorized by Corona Municipal 3.08.070(G).
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to RSG, Inc. in the amount of $171,355, through June 30, 2027.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to prepare and approve amendments to renew the RSG, Inc. Professional Services Agreement annually in an annual amount not to exceed $194,657, including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes, including budget line-item adjustments, extensions, purchase orders, and amendments up to 20% of the contract amount as authorized by Corona Municipal 3.08.070(G), to support ongoing management and implementation of the City’s Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance Project.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $67,850 to the City Manager’s Office Housing & Property Management Division’s operating budget within the General Fund (FD_1110).
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.6 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT THE HUB.
1. STAFF REPORT - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE HUB.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Professional Services Agreement with Newmark.pdf Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the City Council regarding the proposed item.
Moved by:
Jim Steiner
Seconded by:
Tom Richins
That the City Council:
Approve the Professional Services Agreement with G&E Real Estate Management Services, Inc., dba Newmark, for property management services for a term of five (5) years in the amount of $512,028, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the proposal.
Award Request for Proposals No. 26-017AS for The Hub Property Management Services to G&E Real Estate Management Services, Inc., dba Newmark, 18400 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92612, in the amount of $512,028, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the proposal.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with G&E Real Estate Management Services, Inc., dba Newmark, in the amount of $512,028, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10% of the contract amount ($51,202).
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to issue purchase orders annually to G&E Real Estate Management Services, Inc., dba Newmark, in the annual amounts outlined within the Professional Services Agreement.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $96,000 in the Economic Development Department’s Operating Budget and an estimated revenue increase in the amount of $1,281,546 in the Corona Mall Property Fund (FD_1130) for FY 2027.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.7 MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KANA SUBSURFACE ENGINEERING FOR AS-NEEDED UTILITY MARKING SERVICES
1. STAFF REPORT - AGREEMENTS FOR AS-NEEDED UTILITY MARKING SERVICES.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Kana Subsurface Engineering MGSA.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Award Request for Proposals No. 26-044SB to Kana Subsurface Engineering of Riverside, CA, to provide As-Needed Utility Marking Services and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder.
Approve the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Kana Subsurface Engineering of Riverside, CA, to perform As-Needed Utility Marking Services in the amount of $850,000 per fiscal year.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Kana Subsurface Engineering for a total contract of $850,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending June 30, 2028, with two (2) optional two (2) year extensions including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to $85,000 or 10% of the contract amount as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(H).
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.8 MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BAGHOUSE AND INDUSTRIAL SHEET METAL SERVICES, INC., FOR ON-CALL SHEET METAL FABRICATION SERVICES
1. STAFF REPORT - MGSA WITH BAGHOUSE FOR ON CALL SHEET METAL FABRICIATION SERVICES.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – MGSA with Baghouse and Industrial Sheet Metal Services, Inc.pdf THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Award Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 26-038AG to MS Industrial Sheet Metal, Inc., dba Baghouse and Industrial Sheet Metal Services, Inc. of Corona, CA, to provide On-Call Sheet Metal Fabrication Services and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by the bidder.
Approve the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Baghouse and Industrial Sheet Metal Services, Inc. of Corona, CA, to perform On-Call Sheet Metal Fabrication Services in the amount of $200,000 per fiscal year.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Baghouse and Industrial Sheet Metal Services, Inc. for a total contract of $200,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending June 30, 2030, with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to $20,000 or 10% of the contract amount as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060 (H).
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and, to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.9 UPDATE ON EMERGENCY REPAIR OF WELL 15 DISCHARGE LINE
1. STAFF REPORT - UPDATE ON EMERGENCY REPAIR OF WELL 15 DISCHARGE LINE.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Short Form Construction Contract.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council receive and file an update to the contracted emergency repairs of the Well 15 discharge line.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and, to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
6.10 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CAL FIRE WILDLAND PROTECTION AGREEMENT (WPA)
1. STAFF REPORT - CAL FIRE WILDLAND PROTECTION AGREEMENT (WPA) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-081.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-081.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - WPA Agreement for FY 26-27.pdf
THIS RESOLITION WAS ADOPTED.
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-081 authorizing payment of $178,833.94 to CAL FIRE for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 under the Wildland Protection Agreement.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $1,986 to the Fire Department’s operating budget within the General Fund (FD_1110).
6.11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PAYMENT PLAN AND LIEN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE SERVICE LINE REPAIRS
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PAYMENT PLAN AND LIEN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE SERVICE LINE REPAIRS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-083.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Notificiation to Property Owner of Private Service Line Galvanized Pipes.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Property Owner Waiver and Release.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Property Owner Incidental Private Work Agreement and Waiver Release for 1675 Sampson Avenue.pdf THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-083, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to approve and execute payment plan and lien agreements with property owners required to replace their private service lines during a meter replacement that fail due to extreme corrosion or deteriorated galvanized material.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute payment plans and lien agreements and related documents that have been approved by the City Attorney to implement such payment plans, and to take any administrative actions necessary to carry out the intent of this authorization.
Ratify the City Manager’s, or his designee’s, approval of the Incidental Private Work Agreement and Waiver and Release (Commercial Account Form) for the commercial property at 1675 Sampson Avenue.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to use and execute the Incidental Private Work Agreement and Waiver and Release (Commercial Account Form), as may be updated from time to time by the City Attorney, as a condition of the City performing private service line repair or replacement work on commercial property. This authorization applies on a case-by-case basis when the Utilities Director determines that piping, private service lines, or bypass assembly conditions have deteriorated to the point that failure is likely and could impede or delay completion of the City's Advanced Metering Infrastructure Program.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $250,000 from the Water Utility Fund (FD_1570) to a newly created Capital Improvement Project titled “AMI Private Service Line Repair Repayment Program” for materials, labor, and related repair costs associated with implementation of Resolution No. 2026-083 and the Incidental Private Work Agreement and Waiver and Release (Commercial Account Form), with such funds to be used to advance costs necessary to complete eligible private service line repairs or replacement projects and subject to reimbursement by participating property owners in accordance with the executed payment plan and lien agreement.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and, to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.12 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CNS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE MAGNOLIA AVENUE BRIDGE AND ROADWAY WIDENING PROJECT
1. STAFF REPORT - SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PSA WITH CNS ENGINEER FOR MAGNOLIA AVE BRIDGE AND ROADWAY WIDENING PROJECT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with CNS Engineer, Inc.pdf THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with CNS Engineers, Inc, in the amount of $652,147, along with a 10% contingency of $189,292 and a term extension through November 30, 2029, to continue to provide engineering design services for additional work and right-of-way services for the Magnolia Avenue Bridge and Roadway Widening Project.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with CNS Engineers, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $652,147, amending the total contract amount to $1,892,923, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to $189,292, which is equivalent to 10% of the revised contract amount.
6.13 CONSIDERATION OF VARIOUS ACTIONS RELATED TO APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CORONA UTILITIES EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2027
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSIDERATION OF VARIOUS ACTIONS RELATED TO APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CUEA.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Memorandum of Understanding with the Corona Utilities Employee Association.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 – Resolution 2026-080, adopting the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan.pdf THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
That the City Council:
Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding with the Corona Utilities Employees Association.
Adopt Resolution 2026-080, adopting the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan.
Authorize a total appropriation in the amount of $199,650 across multiple funds (Reclaimed Water Utility Fund (FD_1567), Water Utility Fund (FD_1570), Sewer Utility Fund (FD_1572), Direct Access Electric Utility Fund (FD_1576), and Greenfield Electric Utility Fund (FD_1578)) for FY 2027 for the estimated additional costs resulting from the implementation of the MOU.
6.14 DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTRACTED EMERGENCY WATER LINE AND REMEDIATION REPAIRS AT CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS
1. STAFF REPORT - EMERGENCY WATER LINE REMEDIATION.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Declare a public emergency for the water line failure and associated water damage and remediation at the Corona Police Department Headquarters, pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.130(A) Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.130(A) that competitive bidding is not required for this action based upon the reasons provided in this staff report.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Maintenance/General Services Agreements with qualified contractors for emergency water line repair and remediation services at the Corona Police Department Headquarters, in a combined amount not to exceed $700,000, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(J), which is equivalent to 10% or $70,000.
Direct staff to return to the City Council at each subsequent regular meeting with a status update on the emergency action until the work is completed and the emergency is terminated, as required by California Public Contract Code Section 22050.
Create a new operating and maintenance project titled “Emergency Water Line and Remediation Repairs at Police Department Headquarters” and authorize an appropriation in the amount of $700,000 from the General Fund (FD_1110) to the newly created project.
Authorize an estimated revenue increase in the amount of $650,000 in the General Fund (FD_1110) for the insurance claim reimbursement.
6.15 RESOLUTION DECLARING PROPERTIES AT 601,675, AND 683 SOUTH MAIN STREET EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
1. RESOLUTION DECLARING PROPERTIES AT 601, 675, AND 683 SOUTH MAIN STREET ARE EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution 2026-084 .pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - 601 South Main Street Site Map.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - 675 South Main Street Site Map.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - 683 South Main Street Site Map.pdf
THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution 2026-084, declaring that the properties at 601, 675, and 683 South Main Street, identified, respectively, as assessor’s parcel numbers 117-183-016, 117-191-021, and 117-191-022, are no longer necessary for the City’s use and are exempt surplus land, under the Surplus Land Act.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to follow applicable procedures related to the disposition of exempt surplus properties pursuant to the Surplus Land Act.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
1. Public Comment 070126 1.pdf
The following residents addressed the Council: Maddy Paxton, Robert Mirshafiee, and Joe Morgan.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8.1 ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 2026-0001 TO CHAPTER 17.70 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN STATE LAW AND TO UPDATE OUTDATED FENCING REGULATIONS
1. STAFF REPORT - ZTA2026-0001 TO UPDATE WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE AND FENCING STANDARDS IN CHAPTER 17.70.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3431.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Amendment to Chapter 17.70 of the CMC (redline version).pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Landscape Design Manual.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - Draft minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting on June 8, 2026.pdf
7. Exhibit 6 - PowerPoint Presentation.pdf
Council Member Richins made a motion to have this item continued to the August 19, 2026 City Council meeting. Mayor Casillas opened the Public Hearing.
Moved by:
Tom Richins
Seconded by:
Wes Speake
That the City Council:
Approve Zone Text Amendment 2026-0001, as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3431, first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 17.70 of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Corona Municipal Code to update water-efficient landscape requirements to reflect changes in State law and to update outdated fence regulations, and amending various other sections in Title 17 to update references to Chapter 17.70 (ZTA2026-0001).
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
8.2 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AND AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-082.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Notice of Delinquent Charges to Property Owners.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Notice of Hearing on Delinquent Solid Waste Collection Charges.pdf Tom Moody, Utilities Director, provided a report. The Council had inquiries. Glenn Chavez, Waste Management, and Mr. Moody provided clarification.
Mayor Casillas opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Joe Morgan and Robert Mirshafiee addressed the Council regarding the Public Hearing item. Mayor Casillas closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Tom Richins
That the City Council:
Conduct a public hearing and accept public testimony regarding the delinquent residential solid waste collection charges proposed for placement on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Riverside County property tax roll.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-082, confirming the report of delinquent solid waste charges and authorizing their collection on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Property Tax Roll.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents and take further actions to implement the placement of these charges.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
8.3 SPECIFIC PLAN 2025-0001 TO ESTABLISH THE SKYLINE HEIGHTS SPECIFIC PLAN FOR 249.39 ACRES AND RESUBMITTED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36544 TO CREATE 144 LOTS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND OPEN SPACE PURPOSES
1. STAFF REPORT - SP2025-0001 AND RESUBMITTED TTM 36544 FOR THE SKYLINE HEIGHTS PROJECT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3429.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Locational and Zoning Map.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Skyline Heights Specific Plan.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Tentative Tract Map 36544.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - Planning and Housing Commission Staff Report for SP2025-0001.pdf
7. Exhibit 6 - Planning and Housing Commission Staff Report for TTM 36544.pdf
8. Exhibit 7 - Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting dated May 27, 2026.pdf
9. Exhibit 8 - Addendum No. 1 to Skyline Heights EIR.pdf
10. Exhibit 9 - PowerPoint Presentation.pdf
11. Exhibit 10 - Applicant's PowerPoint Presentation.pdf Danny Castro, Interim Planning & Development Director, provided a report. Brian Hardy of Richland Ventures, Inc., Applicant, provided a report.
Mayor Casillas opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated we received two written comments from the public and will be filed with the Meeting Minutes. The following residents addressed the Council regarding the Public Hearing item: Joe Morgan, Toby Woodward, and Dwight Woodwork. Mayor Casillas closed the Public Hearing.
The Council had inquiries and Terry Galloway with T&B Planning, provided clarification.
Council Member Daddario made an alternate motion to approve item with the condition that the blue open space area, approximately 43 acres, is dedicated to the City.
Moved by:
Tom Richins
Seconded by:
Tony Daddario
That the City Council:
Adopt the Addendum to the certified Skyline Heights Environmental Impact Report (State Clearing House No. 2014021003) based on the findings contained in this report.
Approve Specific Plan 2025-0001, subject to the findings and conditions of approval as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
Approve the resubmitted Tentative Tract Map 36544, subject to the findings and conditions of approval as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3429, first reading of an ordinance approving the Skyline Heights Specific Plan 2025-0001 to establish residential and open space land uses and development standards for 249.39 acres located southwest of Foothill Parkway and north of Skyline Drive, and to approve Addendum No. 1 to the Skyline Heights Project Environmental Impact Report.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1 REQUEST BY VICE MAYOR SPEAKE TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS REGULATIONS
1. STAFF REPORT - REGARDING POSSIBLE UPDATES TO CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE 5.34 (SOLICITORS).pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Update to Solicitor Regulations PowerPoint Presentation.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Future Agenda Item Request from Vice Mayor Speake.pdf Jamie Raymond, Assistant City Attorney, provided a report. Joe Morgan and Robert Mirshafiee addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the proposed item. The Council provided comments and had inquiries. Ms. Raymond provided clarification. The Council provided direction to staff to proceed with updating CMC Chapter 5.34 regarding peddlers and solicitors regulations.
That the City Council review, discuss, and provide direction on possible future amendments to Corona Municipal Code Chapter 5.34 (Solicitors), as well as other possible future administrative changes to Staff’s management and enforcement of solicitors.
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
11.4.a
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2026 Council Member Steiner provided a report.
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.
14.1 TRAVEL REQUEST FOR MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO
1. STAFF REPORT - TRAVEL REQUEST FOR MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS TO ATTEND CONFERENCE.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - City Official Travel Request.pdf
Mayor Casillas provided comments.
Moved by:
Jacque Casillas
Seconded by:
Wes Speake
That the City Council approve the advance request for Mayor Jacque Casillas to attend the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference and Expo. The estimated total cost of the trip is $1,476.06, which includes registration, meals, hotel, and transportation.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
14.2 DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE 2026 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
1. STAFF REPORT - 2026 CAL CITIES VOTING DELEGATE.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - 2026 Voting Delegate Information Packet.pdf The consensus of the Council delegated Mayor Casillas as the Delegate and Vice Mayor Speake as the Alternate to represent the City of Corona at the 2026 League of California Cities.
Moved by:
Jim Steiner
Seconded by:
Tony Daddario
That the City Council designates a voting delegate, and up to two alternates, to represent the City of Corona at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15.1 CMC UPDATE FOR EVENTS (STAFF) AUGUST 5, 2026
15.2 MAGNOLIA AVENUE/EL SOBRANTE INTERSECTION UPDATE (W. SPEAKE) AUGUST 19, 2026
16. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting of July 15, 2026 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on August 5, 2026. Mayor Casillas adjourned the meeting in honor of Dick Haley's daughter at 8:30 p.m.