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Mayor Steiner announced the nomination of long‑time resident Richard Wynne and called for a motion. A councilmember moved to approve Wynne’s appointment and a second was recorded; the council voted unanimously and the appointment passed.

Councilmember Speake nominated Mallory Gonzales, citing her local roots and academic background in history, and the council approved her appointment by unanimous vote. Speake described Gonzales’s service with preservation organizations and said she “will make a valuable addition to the historic preservation board.”

The council took these appointments at the start of the meeting as quick agenda items; no public comment was recorded on either nomination.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - 6/18/25","oneSentenceSummary","The council appointed Richard Wynne and Mallory Gonzales to the newly created Historic Preservation Board; both nominations passed with unanimous votes reported in the meeting record.","taxTitle","Corona City, Riverside County, California","taxId",5799,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6515450,"Council directs installation of automatic locks at nine park restrooms to reduce contract costs",91,8835000,8926000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3866782-838d42685f22775335ed15baabc3396f&start=8835&end=8926","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3866782-838d42685f22775335ed15baabc3396f/thumbnail_8835000.jpg","/articles/6515450/Corona-City/Riverside-County/California/Council-directs-installation-of-automatic-locks-at-nine-park-restrooms-to-reduce-contract-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515450-179aca519c814b5b62352c4b3db16be5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770420899&Signature=oiMyoOQl8vliHO9lpesbu3Bk1w3XPsE~MD49TAAkq6tbtozKD3zXxfIZRB1D7XxdugYUAQ7w6UGDKLwkKG3Q2sCE8hRfbT~1EepjZEUk5TyRtWdEeXWETc7GWOJB4VNK2ZadkVHfgT1OXeLdO-ngp6cRcd33V8dgqDuyyxVH6A-NLdShCSixaJ1JeWuu1saAJoGqG07ETl38aHZAISy~tkBGfgXVwc-20sBiPGQfe5suxF95XjkUhTVO7iqLxRBGnW1AQnzj3t67MiOThRRx9W2xaeq8EJT7JfW~idb-UliFu2u8w5wTKJA-Y6Y8zWuCFCcoJaiA5~1J3N-t1EDtnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Corona City Council gave staff direction to install automatic door‑locking systems on nine park restroom buildings, a one‑time retrofit estimated at about $33,000 and intended to reduce ongoing contract costs and free city contract security time for other uses.

Parks and Trails Manager Moses Cortez summarized three options: 1) maintain current manual locking (status quo) with the highest annual cost; 2) install automatic locks at nine restrooms (one‑time retrofit, estimated $33,000, and ongoing battery/maintenance costs); or 3) use park‑ranger staff to perform nightly locking, which would shift duties to rangers.

Cortez said the automatic strikes and hardware include a manufacturer’s two‑year warranty and estimated battery life of about five years; staff would perform installation. He showed a preliminary estimate of a $63,000 net savings in year one and larger annual savings thereafter if the locks eliminated contracted nightly locking services.

Council members asked about the risk that someone could hide inside restrooms after hours and whether the locks report misuse in real time. Cortez said the locks are scheduled to lock and unlock but do not provide remote notifications; staff said park rangers could be dispatched if the city detects misuse. Council directed staff to proceed with option 2 (auto‑lock installation) and to retain rangers for site checks if problems (people sheltering after hours or vandalism) arise.

Staff will return procurement and schedule details; council provided policy direction rather than a formal appropriation vote at the meeting.","Council gave staff direction to retrofit nine park restrooms with automatic locking hardware to reduce nightly contract locking costs and free ranger time; staff will proceed with procurement and installation.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6515455,"Council adopts Skyline Area Master Plan to preserve 292 acres of city open space",483,7789000,8272000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3866782-838d42685f22775335ed15baabc3396f&start=7789&end=8272","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3866782-838d42685f22775335ed15baabc3396f/thumbnail_7789000.jpg","/articles/6515455/Corona-City/Riverside-County/California/Council-adopts-Skyline-Area-Master-Plan-to-preserve-292-acres-of-city-open-space","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515455-6a2a27fc422a51aa21e1e9ad790033e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770420899&Signature=AFgZfVBHMBFF45Q4a~osfLfK7io-myTqWh5PBtyavoOyOtXrbMYIu92E9q8aJKDmCjuJ3V8~EZklF19qJdMGfpu-RuG1fRlOArDqKzp4nsTlOENhEYUuTIICJcfVQc7tPvnqnAYWxVbS5Z7yTXjqepMVHIXGQzLzMEtC3gS-d4c7-3Na5mWe7fpDJwUEv-5mPUUI4Dn-0mQpzL7iSnBJITz3FhD5IuJsifedqjbboUUBM~7O24WZPYyEwZ4PPSNbiM8Zffs0FQ74gKK0raapN8fGiRJ3inscG9mFnH9pR9A8fUtBRcQLIa1XoEJniF6C8YBphkeF2Yt5SzSHDJCJLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council adopted the Skyline Area Master Plan, a multi‑year blueprint intended to preserve 292 acres of open space on Corona’s southwest border and formalize trail access, signage, restroom siting and maintenance standards.

Parks and Trails Manager Moses Cortez told the council the plan is the product of inventory work, community outreach and an online survey that drew about 1,200 participants. The plan proposes five trail circuits, kiosk maps with QR codes, trail signage with IMBA difficulty ratings, a restroom sited for sewer and service access off Borrero Way and an implementation schedule spanning roughly three years.

Cortez emphasized preserving the area’s natural state while improving safety and visitor information. “The vision of it is to preserve the 292 acres of the Skyline Area in its natural state for the benefit of current and future generations,” Cortez said.

Councilmembers asked about public‑safety measures, particularly vehicle break‑ins observed by trail users and the challenges of spotty cellular coverage in some canyon areas. Council discussion focused on enforcing good stewardship (pack‑in, pack‑out), signage, ranger presence, lighting near trailheads and options for trailhead cameras. Vice Mayor Casillas and others requested the plan include clearer reference to parking, ranger patrols and measures to discourage creation of rogue social trails that can damage sensitive habitat.

The council voted 5‑0 to adopt the plan. Staff said next steps include identifying volunteer partnerships, programming implementation projects into future budget cycles and pursuing grant funding.

The plan will guide maintenance, visitor information and modest facility additions while maintaining the Skyline area’s predominantly natural character.","The council adopted a master plan to preserve the city’s Skyline open‑space area, including trail circuits, kiosks, restroom siting and a three‑year implementation schedule.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6515460,"Council pauses El Cerrito pickleball funding after months of public debate; item to return for reconsideration",359,9971000,10330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3866782-838d42685f22775335ed15baabc3396f&start=9971&end=10330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3866782-838d42685f22775335ed15baabc3396f/thumbnail_9971000.jpg","/articles/6515460/Corona-City/Riverside-County/California/Council-pauses-El-Cerrito-pickleball-funding-after-months-of-public-debate-item-to-return-for-reconsideration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515460-11a55f18b551ec3042ec84195a93c0f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770420899&Signature=XAt0a52pjSXZ237AASSa7TkCX8N6jxTC1Hilcbe0ls6C~1tUd1SHwVNgOmsj6cmPdPvcIDqioNAvjvQCCkN5Stm8jytUTQXUHaA9d8Be74zOiMd~zfru3IkP-kzZuQSXA4G1LuJ06QVMLq82HgTl40~GK4bO766dCMcBYSM03VCw1JlwiUSci3Ons535DdwJu2JdtC-KN1QXiJPo5cIZfyHHhoe5oWMky3WngTNaMV4mPP7Kw~Eqvz0QCaFmR6bybBdGL75ltrHvxcJ8XroSob8LYW86ReOXDNtyxahbbOJCpqRgaduHG7q6Z48O-v1nMcVIrCEXbaWZpjK5OoCF6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Corona City Council temporarily paused funding and final approval for a planned dedicated pickleball facility at El Cerrito Sports Park after a large turnout of players and tennis advocates urged the council to revisit the decision.

The item drew more than 30 public comments, with pickleball players and organizers urging the city to proceed and tennis players and coaches warning that conversion of two El Cerrito tennis courts would damage local tennis programs.

Multiple pickleball speakers described Border Park as overcrowded and said a publicly funded, lighted facility at El Cerrito would provide affordable play, reduce pressure on Border Park and serve residents who cannot afford private pay‑to‑play clubs. “Pickleball is not a trend,” said player Dana Lopez Todd, noting rapid national growth in the sport and local demand. Several speakers emphasized the community and wellness benefits of public courts, including opportunities for older adults and people on fixed incomes.

Tennis players and coaches said losing the El Cerrito tennis courts would harm youth and competitive programs and urged the council to preserve the tennis surface. Santiago High coaches and youth players described reliance on El Cerrito for practices and matches; one player said, “These courts have been a huge support to my tennis career and continue to support it.” Several commenters suggested building a dedicated pickleball facility elsewhere or expanding in areas that do not replace tennis courts.

Mayor Steiner and several council members acknowledged the competing demands and the large turnout. After hearing public comment, Mayor Steiner said he would place the matter back on a future meeting agenda for further consideration and analysis; staff were asked to return with additional information and options. Council did not take a final vote to cancel or approve construction at the meeting.

What the council asked staff to return with: the council asked staff to bring the pickleball issue back to an upcoming meeting — for further discussion, potential alternatives, and any additional analysis — and signaled that public interest and competing recreational uses will be central to the follow‑up discussion. No final capital appropriation was approved at Tuesday’s meeting.","Public testimony for and against building dedicated public pickleball courts at El Cerrito divided tennis and pickleball players; council paused the project and agreed to return the topic to a future agenda for further discussion.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6515464,"Corona council moves to craft local rent‑stabilization ordinance for mobile‑home parks",128,591000,719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3866782-838d42685f22775335ed15baabc3396f&start=591&end=719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3866782-838d42685f22775335ed15baabc3396f/thumbnail_591000.jpg","/articles/6515464/Corona-City/Riverside-County/California/Corona-council-moves-to-craft-local-rentstabilization-ordinance-for-mobilehome-parks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515464-366f0e628a7500181099b6b375f827ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1770420899&Signature=dHtYwJGh32YBehFytN1-bLOr2eJVsNtwyYuklAv-CKM6PcsOvbhR-LltfOXaDLTJJrSre69-tXAs~Jw51sYLy8b4X0l0SZQM7pNfQxQoClR13N3tMN67yM~6TK2hxM56E0qUMuDEU-UkxyHVM-gBqxSeYW1BSVMs9Ks05oxqbMumAaMhM53jsrixDXjG6u-dLDV2OCu0AWbsBs6kzJNEF0yaKCTUb8AKPgrtMhaHJ2HHFLeC8ZUTtOfkbq87xbQg5eOT9sV~5bB767nlaKc3gDfcjNFGI3bU~2QHgds866LLVWwP2IeJja1xFcNmzg8ulI1Ytx740oX0r~38oHmAfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Corona City Council directed staff to pursue a single-track rent‑stabilization ordinance for the city’s mobile‑home parks and asked the council’s ad hoc committee to prepare draft ordinance language for a future council vote.

The council action followed a presentation and months of outreach by staff and consultants and nearly three hours of public comment Tuesday night from park residents, park‑owner representatives and outside experts.

Housing and Homeless Solutions Manager Karen Roper told the council staff and a consultant team had spent two years preparing options and had convened workshops with residents and park owners. “We are requesting the city council to consider and confirm direction provided on desired mobile home rent‑stabilization ordinance components,” Roper said during the presentation.

Consultant Dominique Clark of RSG reviewed the studies and the options considered, including a proposed “in‑lieu” agreement — a voluntary contract park owners could sign in place of being subject to the ordinance. Clark described the outreach: RSG surveyed residents and held four workshops; 87% of residents who submitted written comments opposed an in‑lieu agreement in the workshops, while park owners generally supported some form of an agreement and asked for longer terms and different CPI formulas.

Residents at the meeting argued for an ordinance rather than voluntary agreements. Lydia (last name not given), a resident and longtime organizer, told the council manufactured homes “represent 44.2% of Corona’s affordable housing,” and said continued lot‑rent increases were pushing homeowners toward homelessness. Several other residents urged a low cap on annual increases, caps on pass‑throughs and homeowner votes before new capital improvements are charged to residents.

Park‑owner representatives and trade groups urged consideration of an in‑lieu agreement as a way to avoid the administrative costs of a full program and to preserve owners’ ability to recover certain costs. Julie Polley of the Western Manufactured‑Home Communities Association asked the council to “give the MOU model a chance even for a limited period,” saying several jurisdictions use memoranda‑of‑understanding with little city staff burden. Manufactured Housing Educational Trust representatives similarly described jurisdictions that have used voluntary agreements.

City counsel and several speakers warned that in‑lieu agreements are contractual and can present enforcement questions; attorney Bruce Stanton, who has represented resident groups and worked on many ordinances, said MOUs “are less effective in my experience” and can take months to negotiate.

After the public comment and discussion, Vice Mayor Jackie Casillas recommended a single, enforceable ordinance rather than a dual track. Casillas told colleagues she now favored a “single‑track rent stabilization ordinance with a 2% rent cap with no floor rather than a CPI based formula discussed last fall.” Council discussion followed; council members noted the legal need for a fair‑return process in any ordinance and the tradeoffs between proactive enforcement versus a complaint‑driven model.

By council majority consensus — recorded in the meeting transcript as a 4‑member majority — the council directed staff to prepare a local rent‑stabilization ordinance (no dual track with an in‑lieu agreement) and to return the ordinance draft to the ad hoc committee (Vice Mayor Casillas and Councilmember Wes Speak) for further refinement and public review before final council action.

What happens next: staff will draft ordinance language and return it to the ad hoc committee for refinement; the ordinance will include petition processes (including fair‑return petitions noted as constitutionally required), definitions for capital‑improvement pass‑throughs and vacancy control, and a proposed fee structure to support program administration. The council did not adopt final numeric caps, pass‑through thresholds or voting thresholds at the meeting — those specifics will be part of the ad hoc drafting and subsequent council hearings.

At the meeting residents pledged to continue engagement; outside jurisdictions’ officials and tenant advocates offered to share experience. The council did not set a final adoption date; staff and the ad hoc committee will schedule follow‑ups and public workshops.","After months of study and community workshops, the council directed staff to prepare a single-track rent stabilization ordinance for mobile‑home parks and return drafting work to the existing ad hoc committee; council rejected use of a parallel “in‑lieu” agreement track by majority consensus.","actionData","errors"]

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