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City of Corona
Historic Preservation Board Minutes
Monday, July 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Board Present: Kacie Rubalcava, Julie Bruckner, Amanda Kalkanis, Richard Winn Board Absent: Mallory Gonzalez
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Rubalcava led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Rubalcava called the meeting to order.
3. MEETING MINUTES
3.1 MINUTES - June 29, 2026
These minutes were approved.
Moved by: Amanda Kalkanis
Seconded by: Richard Winn
Aye (4): Kacie Rubalcava, Julie Bruckner, Amanda Kalkanis, and Richard Winn Absent (1): Mallory Gonzalez
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following residents addressed the Board: Cory Connell, Chris McCoy, Maddy Paxton, and Joe Morgan.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Board Member Winn recused himself from discussion of item MARD2026-0002 at the advice of Deputy City Attorney Jamie Raymond. Ms. Raymond stated the reason for Mr.
Winn's recusal.
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6.1 MARD2026-0002 (CONTINUED)
Brendan Dalde, Associate Planner, and Donna Finch, Community Services Director, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for MARD2026-0002.
Discussion ensued between the Board and staff regarding various details of this project.
The architect for the project, Danny Travis of Rios Design, answered questions regarding design elements for the project.
Vice Chair Rubalcava opened the public hearing.
The following residents addressed the Board and provided comments in opposition of the proposed project: Richard Winn, Richard Cortez, Joe Morgan, Rory Connell, Chris McCoy, Monica Delgadillo, Don Fuller, Maddy Paxton, Vanessa Villafan, and McAndrew DeCastro.
Vice Chair Rubalcava closed the public hearing.
The Board's discussion continued and they had additional questions and comments for staff regarding the size of the proposed building, amenity details, and the project's tree plan; staff provided answers and clarification.
Moved by: Amanda Kalkanis
Seconded by: Julie Bruckner
That the Historic Preservation Board adopt an Addendum to the certified Environmental Impact Report for the 2020-2040 General Plan and adopt Resolution No. 2689 granting alterations to City Park (MARD2026-0002), based on the findings contained in the staff report and recommended conditions of approval, and additional recommendations as discussed.
Aye (3): Kacie Rubalcava, Julie Bruckner, and Amanda Kalkanis Abstain (1): Richard Winn
Absent (1): Mallory Gonzalez
Motion APPROVED (3 to 0)
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
9. BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Board Member Winn provided comments in regards to any future communications between the City staff and the Corona Historic Preservation Society. Vice Chair Rubalcava expressed appreciation for the public's passion for this project.
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Vice Chair Rubalcava adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m. to the Historic Preservation Board meeting of Monday, August 31, 2026, commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.