Corona City Council
December 18, 2024

CITY OF CORONA DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION SPECIFIC PLAN CHAPTER 4: DESIGN GUIDELINES 89 CHAPTER 4: DESIGN GUIDELINES CHAPTER 4: DESIGN GUIDELINES 88 4.5 LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES

4.5.1 Design Intent
This section establishes design guidelines for new landscaping including the rehabilitation of landscaping for commercial and mixed-use establishments in the Downtown. The intent is to enhance the character and image of Downtown by improving the visual quality and function of a site through compelling landscape design. More specifically, landscaping in the Downtown should accomplish the following
• Beautify,organize, andenhance theuseof a siteusing creative landscaping. • Support the use of common outdoor space using clean, low maintenance plantings, hardscape, and outdoor furniture.
• Identify on-site access and circulation using hardscape and plantings that help direct vehicular movement and define pedestrian circulation. • Mitigate the negative visual appearance of parking lots by using plantings that provide screening and shade.
• Provide a sustainable design that minimizes water use, reduce the heat island effect, create comfortable microclimates, and utilize green infrastructure to manage stormwater.
• Promote water and resource conservation using water efficient landscaping that provides drought tolerant plantings, as well as management of water use.

4.5.2 Landscape Design
Landscaping shall create an appealing visualsetting for the site and highlight important site and architectural elements. It shall also enrich and enliven public and common outdoor space, help direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic to their destination, and mitigate the negative impacts related to the views and service functions of a business. Well-designed landscapes assist in providing shade, softening and improving the appearance of parking lots, and screening and buffering unsightly service and loading areas.

On-site outdoor space employs attractive plantings, hardscape, and site furnishings Landscape enhances overall aesthetic of the site Landscape Character & Quality

1. The landscape setting shall enhance the overall aesthetic character and function of the site and complement the building design.

2. Outdoor pedestrian areas shall include a combination of clean, low maintenance plantings and paving, and pedestrian-scaled lighting.

Outdoor gathering spacesthat are an amenity to a businessshall provide space for overhead covers and outdoor furniture.

3. Enhanced landscape treatments such as accent planting, landscape lighting, decorative hardscape, water feature, etc. shall be provided at major focal points, entryways, and pedestrian gathering areas to draw attention to the area.

4. Plantings shall require minimal water consumption and maintenance.

5. Retain mature trees and healthy vegetation to the extent feasible with new development.

Landscape Function

1. Landscape treatmentshall be used to buffersensitive usesfrom negative impacts, such as unsightly views, noise, light and glare, wind and sun exposure, etc. Service areas should be buffered from public view.

2. Landscaping shall be incorporated into the onsite design to reduce the appearance of blank or unadorned building walls, and highlight important architectural elements.

3. Comfortable micro-climates shall be created in pedestrian areas and parking lots using canopy trees and shade structures.

4. Landscape elements shall not create undue physical or visual barriers between the public realm and building entrances and frontages.

5. Landscape elements shall not obstruct the sightlines of pedestrians and motorists, especially at pedestrian crosswalks and driveway openings and shall not interfere with security lighting.

Green wall enhances otherwise blank facade.

Attractive trellis creates comfortable micro-climate

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On-site landscaping shall complement the overall site and building design, and be incorporated into designs that include hardscape, outdoor furniture, and walls and fences. Plants shall be selected according to their function, for example, shade, screening, or ornamental design. Drought tolerant and low water usage plants shall be used.

Plantings

1. A practicable combination of shade trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and accent plants shall be used.

2. Low maintenance landscapes that utilize native and climate-adapted plant species and varieties are preferred and highly ornamental and water intensive schemes shall be limited to visual focal points such as entryways.

3. Protect planted areas from vehicular and pedestrian encroachment using concrete borders or raised planter areas and curbs.

4. Decorative planter boxes and containers are encouraged, especially along storefronts to enliven entry spaces, plazas, and similar outdoor gathering areas.

5. Treesshall be provided at a minimum of one (1) tree for every 800 square feet of landscape area.

6. Trees shall be strategically located to beautify and shade pedestrian walkways, outdoor gathering areas, surface parking lots, and southern and western building exposures. Deciduous canopy trees are encouraged for this purpose, whereas evergreen species are appropriate for screening.

An attractive combination of drought tolerant plants Unique decorative paving enriches outdoor space Hardscape

1. Decorative hardscape materials, such as scored paving, decorative paving or pavers are required in common gathering spaces. The paving color and texture should complement the character of the building and the on-site design.

2. Durable all weather paving materialsshall be used in pedestrian traveled areas .

3. Decorative paving shall be used to highlight prominent locations,such as vehicular and building entries, outdoor gathering areas, and other areas with significant pedestrian traffic.

Site Furnishings

1. On-site furniture shall be proportionate to the size and function of the outdoor space. Furnishings may include seat walls, benches, chairs and tables, shade structures, pedestrian scaled light fixtures, trash receptacles, planters and planter boxes, etc.

2. Furnishings shall complement the design and overall character of the site.

Site Walls & Fences

1. Site walls and fences shall be limited to providing security, screening, or landscape enhancement and shall not obstruct the view of buildings located along the fronts of streets.

2. The material of site walls and fences shall complement the architecture of the building and landscaping.

3. Walls and fences shall have block pilasters placed every 75 feet to break up the long, unarticulated stretch of walls/fences.

4. Untreated precision block, chain link, and barbed wire are prohibited in visible areas to the public.

4.5.4 Sustainable Landscapes
Sustainable landscapes that include water conservation principles and techniques, and green infrastructure for bioretention and to regulate microclimates shall be incorporated into on-site designs. Key concepts of water conservation include the use of water conserving plants, the grouping of plants according to watering needs, and the use of proper irrigation hardware. Green infrastructure includes the use of permeable surfaces, small-scale bio-retention systems that will manage stormwater runoff, and deciduoustreesin parking lotsto reduce heat islands and provide shade on buildings and outdoor areas.

Irrigation & Maintenance

1. Automatic irrigation with adequate coverage is required for all developments. Automatic irrigation shall include drip irrigation or subsurface systems and moisture sensing devices for low volume irrigation where necessary.

2. The irrigation system shall minimize runoff and overspray and shall not allow water to spray or flow across a public sidewalk.

Green Infrastructure

1. Retain and filter runoff using permeable surfaces, bioretention areas, tree filters, and underground infiltration.

2. Permeable pavement and pavers are encouraged to reduce impervious surface area and manage runoff.

3. Opportunitiesforlocal waterstorage and treatmentthrough strategically located bioswales and rain gardens are encouraged.

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GUIDELINES

4.6.1 Design Intent
This section establishes design guidelines for signage and lighting of commercial and mixed-use establishments in the Downtown, including on-site public art. The intent is to enhance the character and image of Downtown by improving the attractiveness and effectiveness of business signage and lighting. More specifically, site signage and lighting in the Downtown should accomplish the following:
• Enhance a storefront, building, and/or site using attractive and integral signage, quality material, accent lighting, and public art. • Provide simple messaging to reduce visual clutter.
• Maintain compatibility with the site and surroundings. • Improve safety, security and pedestrian and vehicular circulation. • Support pedestrian activity.

4.6.2 On-Site Signage
Site signage shall provide simple messaging to reduce visual clutter along public thoroughfares. Signage shall be legible, identify tenants/businesses it is intended to serve and contribute to the architectural character of the building and property. Site signage can include monument signs, wall signs, and secondary tenant signage (e.g., blade, awning, and windows signs).

Sign Character & Quality

1. Signage shall consist of durable, quality material and be compatible with the architectural character of the site.

Clear and legible messaging

2. Signs shall visually enhance and be to scale with the building façade.

3. Signsthat are flashing, rotating, animated in a box cabinet (except for logo designs), inflatable, fluorescent, reflective, and have exposed raceways, conduits, junction boxes, and transformers are prohibited.

Messaging & Legibility

1. Signs shall be legible and have simple messaging that draws attention to the place of business.

2. Typefaces shall be proportional to the size of the sign.

3. Colors shall contribute to the legibility of the sign.

Monument Signs

1. Monument signs shall be placed perpendicular to the street and shall not interfere with the sightlines of pedestrians and motorists at driveway openings and street corners.

2. Monument signs shall be limited to the tenants’ names on the property it serves and, if applicable, the name of the center. Site or building address is allowed.

3. Monument signs shall be architecturally compatible with the site or building design and consist of durablematerialsthat withstand inclement weather.

4. The illumination of monument signs shall be externally illuminated.

Wall Signs

1. Thesizeandshapeofwallsignageshallbevisually subordinate,proportional, and complementary to the building and coordinated in a manner that provides balance with building windows or other architectural features.

2. Tenant identification signs shall be placed on a flat, unadorned wall surface, and within the same space of the storefront it serves.

3. The illumination of wall signs shall be externally illuminated, except that a single tenant storefront having a building width of 150 feet or greater is allowed internally illuminated wall signage.

Compatible wall signs employing attractive exterior illumination

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1. Projecting tenant signs, such as overhead mounted signs, and tenant blade signs along pedestrian-oriented sidewalks, pathways, and paseos shall be placed perpendicular to the storefront, near the store entrance, and out of reach.

2. Canopy and awning signs and blade signs shall be an integral part of the building. An awning sign should be limited to a single line on the valence and a canopy sign should be limited to a single line placed on the vertical fascia or attached to the top of the canopy.

3. Window signs, including graphics shall be limited to 20% of the window area and limited to the ground floor windows. Window signs may be painted or etched on, applied as a decal, or hung behind the glasssurface.

4. Blade, canopy and awning signs may extend into the public right-of-way over the sidewalk within the Downtown Core, provided enough vertical clearance is met according to the City Engineer and no ground support is required. Such signs shall not interfere with streetscape elements located in the public right-of-way.

Signage on awning valence Appealing window sign

4.6.3 On-Site Lighting
Site lighting shall further public safety and security, support site access and circulation, enhance the overall appearance of a building and site, and promote evening and nighttime activity. On-site lighting shall be contained on the site it serves preventing the spillover of glare on to adjacent streets and properties.

Lighting Character & Quality

1. On-site lighting shall provide visibility during nighttime to promote safety and security and enhance the overall aesthetic appearance of the site. In particular, building entrances, pedestrian pathways, and parking facilities should be well illuminated.

2. Light fixtures for commercial and mixed-use establishments shall be compatible with the character of the fixtures used in the Downtown Core.

3. Lighting shall be used to accentuate prominent or unique building and landscape features. Blinking, flashing, and oscillating lights are prohibited.

4. Good light control shall be established through the placement of light fixtures and hooded light fixture to prevent the spill-over of light and glare onto adjacent properties and streets.

5. The use of colored lights to illuminate parking lots is prohibited.

Architectural Lighting

1. Architectural lighting shall enhance a building’s character and form, highlight public entrances, and accentuate special architectural elements and features, especially on the primary façade.

2. Lighting blank walls and other indistinct building features shall be avoided, except as needed to promote safety and security.

3. Building mounted fixtures shall be integral to the building design and compatible with its architectural character and style.

4. Parking decks,structures and lotsshall have sufficientlighting to facilitate the movement of pedestrians and vehicles, and to promote safety and security while minimizing light pollution.

Landscape Lighting

1. Lighting in outdoor gathering spaces shall have a pedestrian scale.

Examples include pole mounted lights not exceeding a height of 16 feet, ground mounted lighted bollards, and where practical, building mounted lights.

2. Light fixtures used to light landscape elements such as water features, public art pieces, specimen trees and ornamental plantings shall be an integral part of the design hidden from view, where possible.

Overhead blade sign placed perpendicular to storefront

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Art that is accessible to the public may be incorporated into a building or site. Art pieces may be used to establish a local landmark, reinforce project identity, highlight a special location such as a building entrance, or embellish an outdoor gathering space. Suitable art includes sculptures and murals on building walls that enrich a building or storefront, or express local history and culture.

1. Art included as part of an on-site design may be placed in plazas, courtyards, and similar outdoor spaces, and at other focal elements of a building or site.

2. The scale, materials, form, and content of an artist’s expression shall be appropriate to the site and surroundings.

3. Art pieces shall be durable, withstand weathering and not require excessive maintenance, as well as protection against vandalism.

4. Art pieces should celebrate Corona’s history and culture.

4.7 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL GUIDELINES

4.7.1 Design Intent
Thepurposeoftheseguidelinesistohelppreserveandrehabilitateresidential buildings and houses found within Downtown Corona neighborhoods in the RO, SF, R2, and MF districts. The guidelines are also intended to require new compatible residential development with existing development and to promote the conservation and reuse of existing residences.

In general, preservation and rehabilitation efforts shall aim toward protecting the essential architectural features of a residential building that help to identify its individual style and thereby further its contribution to the historic character of the area.

4.7.2 General Residential Rehabilitation Principles
a. The rehabilitation or repair of architectural details of historic residential buildings listed on the Corona Heritage Inventory and Corona Register shall comply with Corona’s Design Guidelines for Historic Buildings to retain and restore original elements. If damage or deterioration is too severe, the element should be recreated using original materials to match the design, color,texture and any otherimportant design features. b. Rehabilitation of residential buildings not listed on the Corona Heritage Inventory shall incorporate architectural style that contributes to the traditional residential character of the area.

Wall mural celebrates local history

4.7.3 Exterior Materials
a. Original exterior residential building
materialsshallberetainedwhenever
possible. It is not desirable to use
mismatched materials of different
sizes, shapes, textures, or finishes.
b. Residential buildings with original
wood clapboard siding shall not be
stuccoed in an attempt to "modernize" their appearance. c. Brick surfaces shall not be sandblasted in an attempt to remove old paint. Sandblasting will damage the natural fired surface of the brick and cause it to lose its water-repellent qualities. Paint should be removed by chemical stripping.

4.7.4 Windows
a. When window replacement is necessary, the new window shall match the original size, shape and style. Special milling may be required. b. An alternative to special milling may be the use of an “off-the-shelf” standard window that closely matches the original. While this may compromise the true architectural integrity of the building it may be an economical alternative for areas of the building that are not visible from the public right-of-way.
c.. Aluminum frame windowsshall not be used asreplacements on any part of a residential structure.
d. Exterior window frames of the structure, such as the lintel, sill, and casing shall consist of the same exterior building materials used on the building.

4.7.5 Doors
a. The front door of the residence was
the most ornate with secondary
doors usually more utilitarian in
appearance. The size, shape and
style of doors is an important
feature of all historical architectural
styles and the original type/design
should be used again.
b. If the original door is missing, select an appropriate design by studying the doors of similar residential structures in the neighborhood or consulting books on architectural styles. Many older style panel doors are still available from material suppliers and may match original doors very closely.

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a. During rehabilitation efforts, the design integrity of the front porch shall not be compromised. Architectural decoration, roof form, and materials on the front entrances and porches shall be typical of the style and period of the residential structure.
b. Stairsthatrequirerehabilitation
shall be rebuilt according to
the style of the building. Offthe-shelf, ready-made wrought iron or aluminum railings are
prohibited.

4.7.7 Ornamentation/Trim
a. Most often it is the authentic decoration and trim on a residential structure that lends character and identifies the building with its particular architectural style. Great care should be taken in handling these materials during renovation because many timesthey are the very components that make a building so special.

4.7.8 Roofs
a. Roofs are important both functionally and aesthetically. Great care should be taken to ensure that roofs are water-tight and that roofing materials are compatible with the original style of the residential structure. Often times roofs only need minor repairs but when replacement is necessary roofing materialsshall be appropriate to the building's architecturalstyle. b. The determination of what material to
use for the replacement of wood shingles or shakes on historic buildings is a hard decision. The desire for the most
aesthetic material is often superseded by the desire to provide maximum fire protection. In cases where wood
shingles or shakes are being replaced,
newer "architectural" styles of asphalt
roofing (e.g. thick butt composition)
that closely resemble wood shingles
and provide fire resistance shall be
considered.
c. Metal roof materials resembling shingles, flat and barrel tile designs are allowed if the roof style is consistent
with the architectural style of the
building.

4.7.9 Additions to Existing Structures
a. Additions should be carefully placed to minimize changes in the appearance of the residence from the street (public right-of-way). Additions should be placed to the side or rear of the residence and should not obstruct the original appearance of the building from the street (public right-of-way). If an addition is placed at the front of the residential structure, the architectural character of the addition shall be consistent with the traditional character of the area and have an integrated design with the existing residential structure.
b. The roof of a residential structure, especially its style, materials and pitch, is an important architectural element that must be taken into consideration when planning an addition. The roofstyle, pitch and materials on the addition shall match the original.
c. Adding an additional story to an existing residential structure will always change the building's proportions and shall be carefully designed to follow similar two story examples of that particular architectural style found in the neighborhood. Integrating the new second story addition into the original design of the residence may be easier if the addition is setback or "stepped" back from the front facade so that it is less noticeable from the street (public right-of-way).

4.7.10 New Infill Residential Structures
The single most important issue of new infill residential development is one of compatibility, especially when considering larger residences. When new residential structures are developed adjacent to older single family residences,there are concernsthatthe height and scale ofthe infillstructures may have a negative impact on the adjacent smaller scale buildings. The following considerations are intended to address this concern:
a. New infill residential structures shall adhere to the architectural style provided in Section 4.7.14.
b. New residential development shall continue the functional, on-site relationships of the surrounding neighborhood. For example, common patternsthatshould be continued in Corona are front porches and entries facing the street and garages/parking located at the rear of the parcel.

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c. Garages in front are prohibited.
d. Front yard setbacks for new residential infill development shall match existing setback patterns of surrounding dwellings.
e. New infill residential structures shall incorporate the traditional architectural characteristics of existing residencesfound in the Downtown Corona residential neighborhood, for example: window and doorspacing, exterior materials, roof style and pitch, finished-floor height, porches and decoration/detail.
f. The proper use of building materials can enhance desired neighborhood qualities such as compatibility, continuity, harmony, etc. The design of infillresidentialstructuresshall incorporate an appropriatemixture ofthe predominant materials found in the neighborhood. Common materials are brick, stone, wood, horizontal clapboard siding and shingles. g. New infill residential structures taller than one story can impose on smaller adjacent residences. The height of new residential structures shall consider the context of surrounding residential structures. New residential structures with a taller height should consider setbacks or "stepping back" the second story by at least five feet to reduce impacts on adjacent existing single story residences.
h. The incorporation of traditional balconies, verandas and porches within the building form is strongly encouraged.
i. Color schemes for infill residential structures shall consider the color schemes of existing residencesin the surrounding neighborhood in order to maintain compatibility and harmony. Avoid sharp color contrasts with existing building colors.

4.7.11 Accessory Buildings and Accessory Dwelling Units New accessory buildings(garages,sheds) and accessory dwelling units(living quarters) that are visible from the public right-of-way shall incorporate the distinctive architectural features(e.g. materials, color, roof pitch, etc.) of the main residence. Accessory dwelling units are also subject to the regulations in Corona Municipal Code Chapter 17.85.

4.7.12 Adaptive Reuse
The term “adaptive reuse” applies to both non-historic and historic houses and residential structures which were originally designed as residences and which are being converted (or adapted) to a new use. Adaptive reuse is an issue in the RO - Residential Office, R-Residential, and MF - Multi-family Districts in Downtown Corona.

Adaptive reuse presents a
number of special problems
because the needs of the new
use (such asincreased parking,
air conditioning, new entrances and exits, handicapped access, added floor area, etc.) are often substantially different from the old use and yet must be accommodated within the same house.
a. The overriding principle of design for adaptive reuse is to be consistent with the significant design of the existing house or residential structure. b. On-site parking and driveways should be located to be unobtrusive to the historical appearance of a building from the street. Parking should be located in the back, with access from the street or an alley, if one exists. Driveways should not be “flared” at the street to provide parking in front of the home or in the front yard.

4.7.13 Multi-Family Residential
The purpose of the Multi-Family Residential Design Guidelinesisto maintain neighborhood compatibility with otherlow-density neighborhoods. Multiple family housing tend to generate large parking areas, taller structures and an overall decrease in private open space. If not properly designed, these residential developments can decrease the quality of life of the established residential neighborhoods. The guidelines that follow are intended to help mitigate the negative effects of these developments and to provide a pleasant residential environment within the context of higher density.

Multi-family residential in residential neighborhoods shall adhere to the architectural style provided in Section 4.7.14.

A. Multi-Family Site Design

1. Site setbacks of new units from public streets should continue the prevailing setback pattern unless a differentsetback standard isrequired.

2. New multi-family development should respect the site settings of existing properties in the immediate area thorough the use of similar setbacks, building arrangements, buffer yards and avoidance of overwhelming building scale and visual obstructions such as privacy walls, carports and garages.

3. New multi-family development shall incorporate representative characteristics of the architecture used in the Downtown Corona residential neighborhood, and a positive, distinctive site layout and/or established functional pattern.

4. New landscaping shall compliment existing landscape materials, location and massing on adjacent established developments where appropriate.

B. Building Placement

1. Clustering of multi-family units should be a consistent site planning element. Buildings composed of a series ofsimple yet varied plans assure compatibility and variety in overall building form.

2. Buildings should be oriented to maximize southern exposure to large window areas to encourage passive solar heating in the winter months.

3. Buildings should be oriented in such a way as to create courtyards and open space areas, thus increasing the aesthetic appeal of the area.

4. Building orientation should provide a series of public spacesfor recreation and general open space.

C. Parking and Circulation

1. There should be no more than six (6) spaces of uninterrupted parking on open surface parking areas. Each of the six (6) spaces shall be separated from additional spaces by a landscaped bulb of a minimum width of four (4) feet or diamond planter.

2. Divide large parking lots. Large parking areas should be divided into a series of connected smaller lots which are laid out in an efficient, straightforward manner.

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3. Provide access from side streets, whenever possible.,

4. Use special accents at entries. Monumentation,special textured paving, flowering accents, walls, shrubs, and the use of specimen trees shall be used to generate visual interest at entry points.

5. Screen parking lots. Utilize a 36 inch high hedge with rolling berm or 42 inch high wall to screen parking at the street periphery. (Minimum shrub container size should be five (5) gallon.)

6. Carports, detached garages, and accessory structures shall be designed as an integral part of the architecture of the project. These structures shall be similar in materials, color, and detail to the principal buildings of the development. Prefabricated metal carports are prohibited.

7. Parking courts should be treated as “landscape plazas” with attention to landscape surfaces, softened edges, shade and articulated pedestrian/ vehicular circulation.

8. The parking area shall be designed in a manner which links it to the building and street sidewalk system as an extension of the pedestrian environment. This can be accomplished by using design featuressuch as walkways with enhanced paving, trellis structures, and/or landscaping treatment.

D. Miscellaneous

1. Architectural screening shall be constructed of the same materials and finishes that are compatible with the building, and shall be designed and placed to compliment the building design.

2. Storage areas shall be completely screened from ground level using appropriate materials such as solid shrub massing or walls.

3. Trash bins shall be located within a trash enclosure. The enclosure shall be finished using materials compatible with the surrounding architecture, and shall be softened with landscaping. Gatesshall be solid metal painted to match adjacent buildings. Recommended enclosure locations include inside parking courts, or at the end of parking bays. Location of the enclosure should be conveniently accessible for trash truck access.

4. Where common mailbox services are provided, they should be located close to the project entry near recreational facilities. The architectural charactershould be similarin form,materials, and colorto the surrounding buildings. Mailbox locations must be approved by the U.S. Postal Service.

4.7.14 Architectural Styles For New Residential
Throughout the Downtown Corona residential neighborhoods, pre-1950 residentialstructures are common. Common architecturalstylesfor historic residential structures include Victorian, Mission and Spanish Revival, Colonial, Tudor, Bungalow and Craftsman Bungalow, and Ranch. To preserve the historic character of the Downtown Corona residential neighborhoods, the following are acceptable architectural styles that are to be used for new residential construction. These architectural styles are to be used with the General Residential Design Guidelines.

A. Architectural Styles for Downtown Corona Residential Neighborhoods The following architectural styles and materials shall be used for new residential construction in residential neighborhoods and for residential rehabilitation projects that will extensively change the appearance of the existing residential structure. Architectural styles that are not listed in this section but contribute to Corona’s heritage and the Downtown residential neighborhood may be permitted by the Planning and Development Director.

BUNGALOW & CRAFTSMAN COMMON MATERIALS COMMON ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES • Wood
• Wood Shingles (side wall)
• Wood Clapboard
• Fieldstone
• River Rock
• Brick
• Concrete
• Low pitch gable or hipped roof
• Gable dormer
• Multiple roof planes
• Wide eave overhang
• Roof wall braces
• Extended rafter tails
• Square or rectangular form
• Horizontal clapboard siding
• Band casement or double-hung windows
• Expansive open porch
• Square or round columns and balustrades
• Windows: mullion, muntin, sash
• Flat roof shingles (Class A roofing required)

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MISSION AND SPANISH REVIVAL COMMON MATERIALS COMMON ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES Mission Style
Spanish Revival
• Stucco
• Plaster
• Terra cotta Tile
• Red Clay tile
• Wrought Iron
• Brick
Mission Style
• Mission dormer or roof parapet
(can be combined with low pitch
roof)
• Red clay barrel tile roof covering
(Class A roofing required)
• Overhanging eaves
• Smooth stucco or plaster finish
• Quatrefoil windows on mission
dormer or roof parapet
• Casement windows
• Recessed entry over front door
Spanish Revival
• Low pitch roof
• Cylindrical turrets
• Terra cotta tile or red clay barrel
tile roof covering (Class A roofing
required)
• Smooth stucco walls
• Casement windows
• Decorative iron work
• Arched openings
• Recessed entry over front door
• Patio

TUDOR COMMON MATERIALS COMMON ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
• Stucco
• Brick
• Stone
• Wood
• Steeply pitched roof; side gable
• Cross gables
• Decorative half-timbering on wall surface
• Tall, narrow windows; multiple styles
• Rounded arched doorway
• Flat roof shingle (Class A roofing required)

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COLONIAL REVIVAL COMMON MATERIALS COMMON ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES • Wood
• Wood Clapboard
• Brick
• Plaster
• Gable roof or side gable roof
• Symmetrical window placement
• Symmetrical façade with door in center
• Pediment over entrance
• Portico supported by columns
• Covered front porch
• Horizontal wood siding
• Double hung window, can include muntin
• Window lintel and sill
• Flat roof shingle (Class A roofing required)

VICTORIAN COMMON MATERIALS COMMON ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES • Wood
• Wood Shingle
• Wood Clapboard
• Wood Shiplap
• Brick
• Stone
• Steeply pitched gable roof
• Decorative shingles within pitch area of roof
• Turrets can be included in roof plane
• Use of varying wall textures between floors
• Dentil molding underneath cornice
• Horizontal wood siding
• Irregular, asymmetrical massing
• Covered front porch with decorative brackets
underneath roof
• Patio railing
• Rectangular shaped windows; double hung
sashes
• Flat roof shingle (Class A roofing required)

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RANCH COMMON MATERIALS COMMON ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
• Wood
• Wood Shingle
• Wood Clapboard
• Stone
• Brick
• Low pitch gable roof (can include dormers)
• Cornice return underneath roof pitch
• Wainscot or different wall textures along façade
• Horizontal wood siding
• Wide front porch with columns
• Rectangular windows
• Window side shutters
• Window lintel and sill
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5.2.1 Regional Transportation Network
CoronaiswellintegratedintotheNorthOrangeCountyandWesternRiverside County region via freeways and regional transit. The City benefits from the close access to the broader Southern California region and functions as a gateway to the greater Inland Empire. The following briefly describes the regional transportation network serving Corona and the Downtown Core. • Freeway Access. Corona is served by Interstate 15 (I-15) and the Riverside Freeway (SR-91), and the Corona Freeway (SR-71) via SR-91. These freeways provide strategic transportation connections between Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. Located directly east of the Downtown Core, the I-15 Freeway runs in a north-south direction connecting the Inland Empire to San Diego. SR-91 runs in an east-west direction through Corona connecting western cities in Orange County to Riverside County. SR-91 is accessible from Downtown via North Main Street. Due to high traffic volumes, commuter “cut through” traffic has contributed to traffic congestion along the Sixth Street corridor. SR-71 via SR-91 links Corona with the San Gabriel Valley.
• Regional Road Network. The regionalstreet network in Corona consists of major arterials, including Main Street and Sixth Street which traverses the Downtown. Corona’s General Plan functional roadway classification defines major arterials as having the highest carrying capacity with the highest speeds. Corona’s roadway network is designed to support the Land Use Element of the General Plan and is not intended to accommodate regional “through” traffic bypassing congestion on freeways.
• Regional Transit. Regional public transitserving Corona and theDowntown includes the Metrolink commuter rail and Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) intercity buses that connect to Metrolink Stations and various regional destinations.
➢ Metrolink System. Metrolink is a regional transportation system providing passenger rail service throughout Southern California. The Metrolink 91 line provides access between Los Angeles and Riverside, while the Inland Empire/Orange County line provides access between Irvine and Riverside. Both lines have stopsin Corona at the North Main Street and West Corona Stations. The North Main Street Station is located directly north of Downtown, just north of Grand Boulevard on the east side of Main Street and includes a six-story parking structure containing approximately 1,400 parking spaces.
➢ Bus System. The RTA provides public transportation for Western Riverside County. Commuter bus routes stopping in Corona connect to the surrounding cities of Riverside, Eastvale, and Norco. RTA also has several transfer stops with Corona’s local bus service, the Corona Cruiser, in the Downtown. Each provider honors the other’s bus passes at shared stops.

5.2.2 Local Transportation Network
The Downtown transportation network includestransit, bicycle, pedestrian links, and vehicular roadways. The local transportation system connects with the larger regional system, and the operation of the two systems is interdependent. The following briefly describes the local transportation network serving the Downtown area.
• Street Network. The Downtown street network is generally laid out in a traditional grid pattern with Main and Sixth Streets serving as the major north-south and east-west axes in the Downtown Core. The intersection of Main Street and Sixth Street marks the center of Downtown, while the circular Grand Boulevard defines the extent of the original downtown.

Main Street provides a direct connection to SR-91 and the North Main Metrolink station. Sixth Street functions as the principal commercial roadway in the Downtown, allowing accessto SR-91 via other intersecting streets west of Grand Boulevard.

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5.1.1 Purpose
This chapter describesthe circulation network and mobility options available within Downtown, which includes the local roadway system, regional and local transit options and local bicycle routes. It also discusses alternative modes of transportation that include pedestrian and transit options. The intent is to create a pedestrian-oriented urban village in the Downtown Core, which includes enhanced streetscapes, reduced travel lanes, bicycle lanes, and sidewalks.

5.1.2 Objectives
The circulation objectives of the specific plan are to:
• Provide Connectivity. Provide direct connections between local and regional transit facilities, including direct links between Downtown and the regional transit facilities available at North Main Street. • Expand Mobility Options. Support non-motorized travel by creating walkable streets with crosswalks, identifying bicycle routes, and identifying transit stop locations.
• Reduce Automobile Use. Redesign transportation infrastructure within the existing rights-of-way intended for vehicular travel to support pedestrian movement and bicycle use within the Downtown Core along Sixth Street.

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Figure 5-1 illustrates the functional classification of roadways within the specific plan. The description of each classification is found in the Circulation Element of the General Plan. Major streets located within the Downtown Core include Main Street, Sixth Street, and Grand Boulevard.

The following describes the roadway classifications. ➢ Main Street within the Downtown is a north to south direction and consists of three street classifications according to the General Plan:
1) Major Arterial of6 lanes, north of Sixth Street to Grand Boulevard, 2) Major Arterial of4 lanes, south of Sixth Street to Grand Boulevard, and 3)a Special Residential Street south of Grand Boulevard to the southern specific plan boundary and beyond to Ontario Avenue. ▪ Main Street, north of Sixth Street to Grand Boulevard is 75 to 138 feet wide curb to curb withina 92- to 152-foot right-of-way, consisting of4 lanes in each direction with center landscaped medians between Fourth and Sixth Streets.
▪ Main Street, south of Sixth Street to Grand Boulevard is 62 to 92 feet wide curb to curb withina 100- to 108-foot right-of-way, consisting of2 lanes in each direction with center landscaped medians between Sixth and Eighth Street.
▪ Main Street, south of Grand Boulevard to Olive Street is 60 feet wide curb to curb withina 100-foot right-of-way, consisting of2 lanes in each direction.
▪ Main Street, south of Olive Street to Burr Street is 50 feet wide curb to curb withina 100-foot right-of-way, consisting of one lane in each direction.
➢ Sixth Street within the Downtown is an east to west direction and isa Mixed Use Boulevard of4 lanes according to the General Plan.

Policy CE-1.14 of the General Plan takes into consideration vehicular movement within the Downtown and suggests Sixth Street from East Grand Boulevard to West Grand Boulevard bea Downtown District by reducing this segment to two travel lanes and providinga complete street concept to support Downtown uses.
▪ Sixth Street within Grand Boulevard is 63 to 92 feet wide curb to curb withina 80 to 120 foot right-of-way, consisting of one lane in each direction, Class II bike lane, and on-street reversed angled parking located on the north side of the street between Main Street and Ramona Avenue.
▪ Sixth Street east of East Grand Boulevard and west of West Grand Boulevard is 64 to 82 feet wide curb to curb withina 80 to 106 foot right-of-way, consisting of two lanes in each direction and Class II bike lane.

TheSixthStreetTransformationDesignconsistsofroadwayimprovements planned within the existing rights-of-way located between Main Street and Ramona Avenue. Planned improvements include on-street parking, aprotectedClassIIbike lane,streetlandscaping, andwidenedpedestrian areas. The conceptual design option for this segment is illustrated in Figure 7-4.
➢ Grand Boulevard isa unique circular roadway and according to the General Plan isa Major Arterial of4 lanes. Grand Boulevard is 78 feet wide curb to curb within an 88-foot right-of-way, consisting of two lanes in each direction.

Figure 5-1: Classification of Roadways

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▪ East Third Street is a Collector Street according to the General Plan and terminates at the east end abutting vacant property. The plan is to extend Third Street to Quarry Street allowing secondary through access. This extension is pending an amendment to the General Plan Circulation Element.

Special street standards are applicable to certain roadways within the Downtown, which include:
➢ West Eighth Street is a modified Collector Street between South Main Street and South Belle Avenue. The roadway width is 44 feet curb-to-curb within a 60-foot right-of-way with one travel lane in each direction and 8-foot wide sidewalks on each side. The rightof-way is reduced to 50 feet adjacent to the emergency drop-off area at the Corona Regional Medical Center to accommodate an on-site median separating Eighth Street from on-site emergency circulation.

➢ West Ninth Street is a Local Street between South Main Street and South Sheridan Street. The roadway width is 35 feet curb-to-curb within a 60-foot right-of-way with one travel lane in each direction. ➢ South Belle Avenue is a modified Collector Street between Sixth Street and Eighth Street. The roadway width is 44 feet curb to curb and 66 feet adjacent to on-street diagonal parking within a 80 foot right-of-way with one travel lane in each direction

➢ South Sheridan Street is a Local Street between Seventh Street and Ninth Street. The roadway width is 35 feet curb-to-curb within a 60- foot right-of-way with one travel lane in each direction. • Local Transit: The City of Corona provides local bus lines and on-demand service.
➢ Corona Cruiser. The Corona Cruiser is the City’s fixed-route bus system which travels along two routes identified as the Red Line and the Blue Line. These routes travel segments of Main Street, Sixth Street, Grand Boulevard and several inner-city streets within the Downtown. Bus stop connections align with RTA regional bus routes, the North Main Metrolink Commuter Train Station, and various Park and Ride lots. Operations are generally limited to daytime hours.

Transit routes serving the Downtown are illustrated in Figure 5-2. ➢ Dial-A-Ride. The Corona Dial-A-Ride is an on-demand, shared-ride public transportation system available to eligible individuals within the Corona area. Riders are normally, seniors (60+), and persons with disabilities. The service offers connections to local RTA bus stops and Metrolink Stations.
➢ Park and Ride. Park and Ride areas are strategically located parking lots that are free of charge to anyone who parks a vehicle and commutes by transit, vanpool or carpool. Spaces are available to commuters 7 days a week, 24 hours a day unless otherwise posted at the site. The Park and Ride facility most convenient to Downtown is the Caltranslot at East Grand Boulevard and North Main Street which holds approximately 270 spaces.
• Active (Non-Motorized) Transportation. The City’s non-motorized transportation system includes facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists, including designated bicycle routes.

Figure 5-2: Transit Routes

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➢ Bicycle System: There is an extensive system of existing and proposed bikeways within Corona according to the Circulation Element of the General Plan. Class I Bike Paths are completely separated from auto traffic, Class II Bike Lanes are striped bike lanes on local roads, and Class III Bike Routes are designated bike routes with a painted legends. Figure 5-3 illustrates existing and proposed bikeways for the Downton area.

Within the Downtown, the planned roadway improvements on Sixth Street will include a protected Class II bike lane instead of the Class III bike route shown in the General Plan. A Class III bike route exists on Grand Boulevard with an additional route planned on Main Street and other inner city streets of the Downtown.
➢ Pedestrian System. Pedestrian facilities within the Downtown area include public sidewalks and crosswalks. Most public rights-of-way within the Downtown incorporate sidewalks, providing a connected network. The residential streets feature parkways, and street trees are found along stretches of major roadways. Planned streetscape improvements in the Downtown Core include space for canopy trees, lighting, street furniture (e.g., benches), and special paving identifying pedestrian crosswalks.

Figure 5-3: Existing and Proposed Bikeways

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6.1 OVERVIEW
This Chapter identifies the current infrastructure and the improvements neededovertimefortheprojectareatonotonlysatisfytherecommendations of the Specific Plan but also to revitalize the Downtown.

The infrastructure analysis identifiesthe existing utilities in place at the time of the 2024 amendment to the Specific Plan. The infrastructure reviewe includes sewer; water; storm drain; and dry utilities (telephone, cable television, fiber optic lines, electricity and gas).

6.2 WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Potable Water
The Specific Plan project area is located within the City’s water pressure Zone 2 or 905 Zone with upper and lower elevations 760 and 600 feet above mean seal level, respectively. The 905 Zone is served by three reservoirs having high water levels at 905 feet above sea level and consist of the Mangular, Cresta Verde, and R3 reservoirs. These reservoirs, located southwest and east of the Specific Plan area are interconnected via 24 and 30-inch transmission pipeline.

Water usage related to the original Specific Plan were assessed to determine the water demand and fire flow required by commercial, industrial, singlefamily residential and multi-family residential land uses. These waterlines need to be replaced with 8-inch diameter waterlines to be constructed in the streets. All pipelines less than 6-inches in diameter designated for fire protection are considered substandard and should be included in a replacement program.

Transmission and distribution pipelines in the Specific Plan area consist of a network of pipelines ranging in size from 2 to 30 inches in diameter.

Pipe materials vary with older pipelines being galvanized steel and asbestos cement pipe (ACP); new pipelines tend to be cement lined and coated steel pipe (CML&CC), PVC and ductile iron pipe (DIP). See Figure 6-1 for detailed water line locations.

Approximately one-third of the Specific Plan area within the Grand Circle is served by 2-inch diameter steel waterlines constructed pre-1925 in the alleys. Some areas are served by 6-inch diameter cast iron pipes. These pipes are in poor condition and are not capable of providing the required fire-flow. It is estimated approximately 5.5 miles of waterlines need to be constructed or replaced.

Recommendations associated with the water plan are as follows:
• Multi-story buildings may require booster pumps for domestic service and fire protection.
• City of Corona 2005 Water Master Plan does not identify any pressure deficiencies in the area. However, it is recommended that the pressures be evaluated within the project area at the time of redevelopment to assessthe ability to provide domestic service and fire flow protection at the minimum requiredpressures. Actualsizingofthepipelinewillbedeterminedatthetime site development plans are prepared and submitted the City. Improvements to the water infrastructure within the project area shall continue to be evaluated asthe city’s water master plan is updated.
• The City is incrementally relocating pipelines from the alleyways into the frontage roads. This effort is encouraged because it will ensure that old pipelines get replaced and updated, improve access and operation & maintenance of city water facilities, and eliminate redundant water linkages. • Waterdemandsandwaterdesignguidelinesshallbedeterminedperthelatest City of Corona Department of Utilities Standards, City of Corona Municipal Code, and Riverside County Department of Health Services Standards. • Fireflow tests are recommended in addition to the creation of a water hydraulic model specifically for the Downtown area. This approach would allow for the identification of existing capacity and/or deficiencies within the area.

Reclaimed Water
There is a small network of existing reclaimedwaterlines neartheDowntown area that are 6-inch and 18-inch diameter pipes. The pipe materials are PVC C900 and DIP. An existing 12-inch line is located in the Downtown area traversing the northeast quadrant of East Grand Boulevard, between Pearl Street and Quarry Street, and along Quarry Street. The existing 18-inch line runs outside the area traversing along Harrison Street and Railroad Street.

The City’s 2018 Reclaimed Water Master Plan shows the planning of large distribution pipelines in and around the Downtown. The Buena Vista Tenth Pipeline reclaimed waterline project would provide the use of reclaimed water to the Downtown in the future. The project would reinforce the primary loop between Water Reclamation Facility 1 and the 1380 Zone following the construction of the Rimpau California Pipeline. It would convert 126.9 gallons per minute of potable water demand for irrigation to reclaimed water demand. The Buena Vista Tenth Pipeline project would involve the installation of 23,200 feet of new 12-inch diameter pipes in and around the Downtown, 45 fire hydrants and 63 new meters.

Recommendations associated with the reclaimed water master plan are as follows:
• All new projects are required to comply with the City’s water-efficient landscape ordinance per Section 17.70.070 of the current Corona Municipal Code. This will require projects to irrigate all landscaping with recycled water and have a separate dedicated water meter for landscape irrigation purposes.
• Construction of reclaimed water pipelines require developers to fund a fair share portion of the construction to comply with the City’s recycled water ordinance. It is recommended that the City develop CIPs for the construction of trunk reclaimed water lines and a CFD reimbursement program for developers to pay only their fair share of these facilities. This would make it more practical to comply with the City’s recycled water ordinance.
• The basis for the proposed reclaimed water alignment is to provide service to the area while maximizing the usage from parks, schools, and areas having large landscape/irrigation needs.
• Recycledwaterdemandsandwaterdesignguidelinesshallbeimplemented per the latest City of Corona Department of Utilities Standards, City of Corona Municipal Code, and Riverside County Department of Health Services Standards.

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Figure 6-1: Existing Water System - Pipe Size Figure 6-2: Existing Water System - Pipe Materials

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6.3 SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE
Existing sewer trunk lines and two wastewater treatment plants serve the Downtown area. The majority of the Downtown is served by Wastewater Treatment Plant (WRF) No. 1, located to the west near the Corona Municipal Airport. WRF No.1 is operating ata capacity of 10.5 million gallons per day (MGD). Figure 6-3 shows the existing sewer infrastructure.

The most easterly portion of the Downtown isserved by WRF No. 2, which is located on East Harrison Street north of the 91 freeway. Currently, WRF No. 2 isrunning near its capacity of 3.0 MGD. Assewer flowsto WRF No. 2 reach capacity, the city routes or bypasses additional flows to WRF No.1 or to the regional treatment plant (WRCRWA) using the existing trunk sewers. Most sewer pipelines run north-south and drain northerly under the freeway, and then northwesterly in 15- and 42-inch diameter sewer lines to WRF No. 1.

The trunk sewer line is located east of the project area near the Temescal Channel. This 27” diameter VCP lines runs ina northwesterly direction and becomesa 30” diameter DIP near the treatment facility. Both systems also serve areas southerly of the project area.

Within the Specific Plan area, existing sewer pipelines area minimum of 30 years old and are in either poor condition or undersized. Often these sewer lines are substandard in size (6”) and located in the alleys. The lines are shallow,andinsomecasestooclosetowaterlines. Videocameraexamination of these sewers revealed portion that are broken, cracked and blocked with tree roots. These deficiencies have resulted in increased infiltration and inflow from storm water that must be treated in the wastewater treatment plants.

The City of Corona 2005 Sewer Master Plan identified two currently deficient segments. One segment is located between Washburn Avenue and Belle Avenue just north of Third Street. The other segment is located on Sixth Street between Vicentia Avenue and Buena Vista Avenue. These deficient segments must be mitigated as redevelopment of the Downtown occurs.

Recommendations associated with the sewer plan are as follows: • The City of Corona 2005 Sewer Master Plan identified two CIPs to assist in resolving the minor and major defects found in various segments of pipe that reach within the existing sewer system. CIP P-1 replaces the major defective pipes with new 8-inch lines, while CIP P-2 replaces the minor defective pipes with new 8-inch to 12-inch lines. It isrecommended these lines be mitigated as the redevelopment of the Downtown occurs or in accordance with the City Master Plan’s projected timelines. • Flow projections and sewer design guidelines shall be implemented per the latest City of Corona Department of Utilities Standards, City of Corona Municipal Code, and Riverside County Department of Health Services Standards.

Figure 6-3: Existing Sewer Mains

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6.4 STORM DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE
The Riverside County Flood Control District currently maintains the main storm drainage system for the Specific Plan area. The City of Corona maintainssmallertributaries ofthe stormdrain system. All drainage facilities flow ina northerly direction to Temescal Creek Channel and ultimately to the Prado Flood Control Basin. The Temescal Creek Channel to the east of the project boundary is maintained by the Flood Control District, but is considered outside of the scope of the Specific Plan area.

Several portions in the eastern section of the project area are subject to periodic flooding. South Main Street from Eighth Street south to Grand Boulevard and the entire length of Joy Street within the Circle experience flooding caused by the storm flow from south of the Specific Plan area.

Several intersections along east Sixth Street at Victoria, Joy Street, East Grand Boulevard, and Rimpau Avenue also are subject to flooding. Lastly Grand Boulevard from North Main Street to the 91 freeway has periodic flooding. This isa result of the lack of adequate drainage collection facilities being installed when the 91 freeway was constructed.

The Specific Plan area drains mainly ina south to north direction and then west to the Prado Basin. The study area bisects four separate drainage sheds. The area also includesa network of existing storm drain lines ranging in size from small 18-inch pipes to large reinforced concrete box structures.

The pipe material consists of reinforced concrete or cast-in-place concrete.

See FigureD for detailed storm drain line locations.

Temescal Creek Channel located to the east flows ina northwest direction and serves asa backbone storm drain collection system. See Figure 6-3 for storm drain line locations.

Recommendations associated with the storm drain plan are as follows: • The City of Corona 2003 Storm Drain Master Plan identified several deficient storm drain segments and missing storm drain or insufficient street capacity segments.TheCityisupdatingtheStormWaterMasterPlan,whichisexpected to be completed Year 2025. The segments listed below area combination of those identified in 2003 and are preliminary recommendations from the ongoing update: ➢ A segment of an existing 30-inch storm drain on Merrill Street from W. Grand Boulevard to Second Street is deficient.A detailed study has been completed to add an additional segment of storm drain line.
➢A segment of the existing 48-inch storm drain on Buena Vista Avenue from Ninth Street to Sixth Street is deficient.A detailed study has been completed to add an additional segment of storm drain line. ➢A segment of an existing 36-inch storm drain on just north of Sixth Street between SierraVista Street and BuenaVistaAvenue is deficient.

It is recommendeda detailed study be done to add an additional segment of storm drain line or reroute the current drainage access. ➢A segment of an existing 48-inch& 54-inch storm drain on Main Street from Third Street to just west of Grand Boulevard is deficient.

This segment is currently being studied by the City CIP under the Main Street Storm Drain Project. Recommendation isthata proposed segment ofa 48- inch storm drain be constructed on Grand Boulevard from Main Street to Washburn Circle. It is also recommended that an additional reach of 18-inch and 24-inch storm drain lines be constructed from Tenth Street to Third Street. This recommendation will fix the deficiency problem of the 48-inch and 54-inch storm drain. ➢ Another problem that has been identified and is related to this Main Street segment is the insufficient street capacity/missing storm drain on Grand Boulevard between Belle Avenue and Main Street. It is recommendeda detailed study be done to determine if an additional segment of storm drain line is required or if rerouting the drainage is required.

Figure 6-4: Existing/Proposed Storm Drainage Facilities

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7.7 PUBLIC OPEN SPACE ..................................151 ➢ An insufficient street capacity/missing storm drain segment has been identified on Crawford Street from Sixth Street to Grand Boulevard. It is recommendeda detailed study be done to determine if an adding an additional reach of storm drain line is required.
➢ An insufficient street capacity/missing storm drain segment has been identified on Victoria Avenue from Seventh Street to Second Street.

The City was awarded funding to design and construct 1,900 liner feet of 36-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe. The facility will convey storm flows from Seventh Street to Second Street and tie into an existing culvert under the 91 Freeway.
➢ An insufficient street capacity/missing storm drain segment has been identified on Joy Street from Seventh Street to Second Street. The City was awarded funding to design and construct 1,600 linear feet of 36-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe. The facility will convey storm flows from Seventh Street to Second Street and tie into an existing culvert under the 91 Freeway.
➢ An insufficient street capacity/missing storm drain segment has been identified on E. Grand Blvd from Seventh Street to Third Street. The City was awarded funding to design and construct 1,600 linear feet of 36-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe. The facility will convey storm flows from Seventh Street to Third Street and tie into the existing Corona Line 52 storm drain.
➢ An insufficient street capacity/missing storm drain segment has been identified on Rimpau Avenue from Circle City Drive to Quarry Street and Temescal Creek Channel. It is recommendeda detailed study be done to determine if an additional reach of storm drain line is required.
➢ Insufficient street capacity/missing storm drain segments have been identified on Sixth Street from Buena Vista Avenue to Temescal Creek Channel. The City applied for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funding for the design and construction of approximately 7,000 linear feet of 24-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe. These improvements will collect runoff along the major corridor and convey it to existing, upgraded, and planned systems in and around the Downtown area.
➢ There are other storm drain segments or areas just outside the Specific Plan area that are deficient as identified in the City’s Master Plan which are not included in this analysis. Additional studies for these areas may be needed.
➢ Improvements to the storm drain infrastructure within the project area shall continue to be evaluated as the city’s storm drain master plan is updated.
• Many existing roadways have inadequate drainage and catch basin inlets which require some roadway and intersection improvements. It is recommended thatthese improvements be made perthe City’s master plans as development/redevelopment occurs.
• Hydrology and hydraulic guidelinesshall be used perthe latest City of Corona Public Works Department Drainage Design Policy and Riverside County Flood Control& Water Conservation District design guidelines and procedures.

6.5 DRY UTILITIES
Dry utilities within the Specific Plan area include telephone, cable television, electric and gas. Purveyors of these utilities have the ability to service future customers and land uses within the Specific Plan area.

The existing land use designations in the Specific Plan area will have some impact on the demands for telephone, cable television, and electricity services. Purveyors of these utilities, including Southern California Edison Company, will be responsible for necessary improvements and have indicated no expected difficulties serving the future land uses of the Downtown Specific Plan area.

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• Enhance the Public Realm: An enhanced public realm shall focus on providing pedestrian-oriented streetscapes complemented by public outdoor gathering placesthat will invite community engagement. Attractive streets, parks, and plazas that integrate amenities such as shade trees and site furniture will prioritize usersafety, comfort, and accessibility and convey the public character of Downtown.
• Improve Connectivity: The design ofthe public realmshall provide a linked network of outdoor spaces and sidewalks that improves the walkability of the Downtown. Sixth and Main Streetsshould operate as complete streets that support multi-modal movement by providing pedestrian access to other modes of travel. Expanded bicycle facilities and enhanced transit stops should also be an attribute of Downtown.
• Introduce Placemaking Elements: Placemaking elements shall reinforce local identity, create a more memorable place, and better orient visitors.

Placemaking should contribute to the local history and culture and highlight the characteristics that make Downtown a unique destination.

Important elements of placemaking include gateways that mark the entrance into the Downtown, a coordinated family of wayfinding signage, identity graphics, and civic art that uniquely brand the place. A unified palette ofstreetscape amenities also supports placemaking and promotes local identity.
• Model Sustainable Design: Downtown public spaces shall promote best practices for the conservation of resources. Designs shall be climate sensitive, such as providing canopies or covers for shade, using water conserving plants and efficient irrigation, and green infrastructure by integrating sustainable stormwater management techniques. Additional opportunities for sustainable design measures include the installation of energy efficient outdoor light fixtures and using recycled and durable construction materials.

7.1 OVERVIEW

7.1.1 Purpose
This chapter presents a framework forthe design oftheDowntown public areas, withanemphasisonthedesignofstreetscapes. Thegoal istocreatememorable streetscapes and outdoor public spaces that will shape the Downtown identity and strengthen its sense of place, create a positive impression, and encourage social engagement that will heighten economic activity.

The contents of this chapter include a description of the desired character for theDowntown streetscapes, design recommendationsforthe various elements that comprise a well-designed streetscape, and prototypical streetscape improvement concepts. Design guidelines and concepts are also provided for gateways and public signage as key placemaking features, including civic spaces such as parks and plazas. The purpose of these guidelines and concepts is to provide guidance in preparing public realm improvement plans.

7.1.2 Principles
The design of streetscapes and public outdoor space in the Downtown should adhere to the following principles:

Reinforce Downtown Identity: The Downtown includes distinctsub-districts that should be expressed through streetscape improvements and active placemaking. These identity districts are as follows:
• Downtown Core. The Downtown Core encompasses commercial and mixeduse zones within the Grand Boulevard Circle with the focal point being the intersection of Sixth Street and Main Street and the extension of both streets to Grand Boulevard as the primary commercial streets. The design of the public realmin this vicinity should distinguish theDowntown Core as a distinct and recognizable place, and support itsreimagining as a walkable, mixed-use destination in a compact and traditional urban village setting. • Sixth Street Corridor. The Sixth Street corridor outside the Grand Boulevard Circle is comprised of various commercial retail, office, and service functions in an auto-oriented environment. The design of the public realmshould improve the corridor’s visual character and pedestrian accessibility while reinforcing its role as the major east-west commercial corridor through Downtown.
• Grand Boulevard Circle. The Grand Boulevard Circle is a recognizable feature of the Downtown due to its history and its listing on the National Register of Historic Places. This unique circular street is Corona’s historical centerpiece and includes an inventory of historical residential structures. The design of the public realmshouldmaintain the distinctive character ofGrand Boulevard and respect the historic qualities of the street and its adjacentstructures. • Residential Neighborhoods. The residential neighborhoods both inside and outside the Grand Boulevard Circle include established residential areasfeaturing many historic homes. The design of the public realm should protect and reinforce the traditional character of these neighborhoods.

Enhance the public realm - Sixth Street and Main Street conceptual rendering Reinforce Downtown identity - conceptual rendering of proposed public space Varying roof design creating visual interest

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7.3 STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS

7.3.1 Design Intent
Thedesignandplacementofstreetscapeamenitiesshallappealtopedestrians, and collectively communicate the public character of the Downtown streets.

Among the various elements that contribute to the successful design of a streetscape are sidewalks and crosswalks, special paving, street trees and sidewalk plantings, street furniture and lighting, and enhanced transit stops.

7.3.2 Sidewalks
Character & Function
Sidewalks should function as places for social activity, as well as paths of travel wide enough to accommodate unimpeded pedestrian movement with suitable space for streetscape amenities. Sidewalks in the Downtown Core and Sixth Street corridor should include three functional zones:

1. A public amenity zone located adjacent to the street that provides various streetscape amenities such as street trees and street furniture.

2. A pedestrian zone kept clear of all obstructions or obstaclesto allow safe and convenient pedestrian movement.

3. A commercial activity or frontage zone located directly in front of the building that accommodates such activities as outdoor dining and window shopping.

Design Recommendations
• Provide sufficient sidewalk width to accommodate unobstructed pedestrian path of travel while allowing adequate room for street trees and other streetscape amenities.
• Maintain aminimum5-foot clear pedestrian path oftravel along commercial streets, without conflicts from utility equipment, street trees and sidewalk amenities, and other potential interferences.
• Coordinate the design of all sidewalk elements to minimize barriers or obstructionsthat impede pedestrian movement, with special consideration given to accommodating individuals with limited mobility. • Place streetscape amenities in a zone adjacent to or near the curb to establish a physical and perceptual separation from vehicular traffic.

Examples include street trees, streetlights, parking kiosks, pedestrian scale trash receptacles, and plant containers and sidewalk planter areas. • Accommodate commercial activity, such as outdoor dining, merchandise displays, etc. that add visual interest and promote activity along commercial streets, especially within the Downtown Core. • Ensure that commercial activity along sidewalks is maintained in an orderly fashion and does not interfere with pedestrian movement.

Normally these activities should be located in a zone directly in front of the building.
• Reference Chapter 4 for design guidance regarding sidewalk dining.

7.2 STREETSCAPE DESIGN CHARACTER

7.2.1 Design Intent
Although streets in the Downtown will accommodate multiple modes of travel, pedestrian circulation should receive priority. Streets should not only facilitate pedestrian connectivity between local destinations and different travel modes but also enhance and enrich the pedestrian experience. The streets in the Downtown should offer wide sidewalks with canopy street trees, appropriate street lighting, and other furnishings that are amenable to an array of activities such as walking, strolling, lingering, meeting, conversing, etc.

7.2.2 Design Objectives
• Identity: Use streetscapes to distinguish Downtown and its sub-districts and create a more memorable and visually cohesive environment. Using a coordinated palette of streetscape design elements will establish an identity for Downtown.
• Beautification: Provide quality streetscapes that enhance and beautify the Downtown’s visual appearance and improve the public’s perception of the place. Using a consistent planting of street trees compatible with the street character and function will contribute greatly to attractive streetscapes.
• Pedestrian Priority: Give priority to pedestrian activity and movement, especially within the Downtown Core. Vehicular intrusions on pedestrian safety, comfort, and convenience should be minimized by introducing traffic calming designs and buffering pedestrians from vehicular traffic. • Accessibility: Design all streets for safe and comfortable movement on foot, offering wide sidewalks with space for unimpeded pedestrian flows.

Moreover, streets should be designed for ease of use and access by all user groups, particularly those with visual or mobility challenges. • Amenity: Create a congenial environment for walking and informal socializing by providing pedestrian amenities along streets and sidewalks, including street trees and various site furnishings. Amenities should be most abundant where there is heaviest pedestrian traffic, with a heightened level of amenity along commercial streets in the Downtown Core.
• Activity: Accommodate sidewalk commercial activity along theDowntown commercial streets, provided it is orderly in appearance and located to maintain pedestrian flows and avoid interference with streetscape amenities. Sidewalk dining in particular will help activate the Downtown Core.
• Sustainability: Incorporate concepts for green streets, including sustainable landscape featuressuch astree canopies that reduce the heat island effect, bioretention areas (e.g., bioswales) that assist stormwater management, and energy efficient light fixtures. Streetscapes should play a role in promoting environmental quality and conservation of resources.

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7.3.5 Street Trees
Character & Function
Streettreesarearecognizablestreetscapeelementandcontributetobeautifying the street, establishing visual identity and coherence, protecting and shading pedestrians, reducing the heat island effect, and improving local air quality.

Design Recommendations
• Plant street trees to establish local identity, communicate street hierarchy and beautify streetscapes.
• Use a consistent choice of tree species, size, and spacing along a street to create a pleasant rhythm and reinforce the space of the street. Street trees shall not interfere with vehicular sight lines.
• Selecttree species and varietiesthat are droughttolerant, disease resistant, and hold up to urban conditions. Use deciduous trees that provide a shady canopy at maturity, especially in spaces intended for outdoor gatherings. • Consider pairing a primary “theme” treewith a secondary “accent” tree for visual interest along commercial corridors. Existing tree planting schemes should normally be reinforced, unless unsuited to local conditions or the desired streetscape character.

7.3.6 Street Plantings
Character & Function
Curb-side plantings aim to enhance the streetscape and may include planter pots, tree wells, and landscape strips. These plantings should reinforce the street’s character;for example, landscape parkways are common in residential areas, while commercial areas often use tree wells and containers suited for an active urban setting. Streetscape plantings should minimize maintenance and incorporate sustainable design practices.

Design Recommendations
• Provide curb-side plantingsthroughoutthe Downtown, including parkways, landscape strips, planted tree wells, plant containers, etc., as appropriate to the character and function of the street.
• Place landscape strips and planter areas between the curb and the sidewalk with sufficient width for trees and plantsto thrive. Existing parkways within residential neighborhoods should be retained.
• Ensure that streetscape plantings do not interfere with the safe and secure functioning of the street or commercial activities. Vehicular and pedestrian sightlinesshall be protected, and shrubs overthree feet high are prohibited. • Plant landscape areas with an attractive combination of trees, low-profile shrubs, and/or groundcover. The limited use of non-plant materials such as compacted decomposed granite may be suitable, and tree wells within active commercial areas may utilize tree grates.
• Use drought tolerant and low maintenance species and varieties for streetscape plantings. Water intensive, ornamental plantings should be limited to highly visible focal points such as gateways and activity nodes. • Consider opportunitiesto introduce bioretention featuressuch as bioswales within landscape strips and parkways. Plant selection for bioswales and bioretention areas should consider site context and provide visual interest with diverse colors and textures.

7.3.3 Crosswalks / Mid-Block Crossings
Character & Function
Intersection crosswalks and mid-block crossings slow vehicular movement including curb extensions, and high visibility crosswalks featuring distinctive paving. These features are intended to reduce pedestrian crossing distance, provide a comfortable area for pedestrians to wait and congregate, and accommodate a high level of streetscape amenity.

Design Recommendations
• Consider curb extensions (i.e., bulb-outs) at key intersections and midblock crossings to slow vehicular traffic and decrease pedestrian crossing distance.
• Demarcate key intersections and mid-block crossings with special paving, especially in areas of high pedestrian traffic.
• Ensurethatpedestrianconnectionsmeetapplicableaccessiblerequirements at a minimum, including ramps atstreet intersectionsleading to crosswalks, tactile strips at sidewalk/ramp edges, and audible crosswalk signals.

7.3.4 Special Paving
Character & Function
Special or enhanced paving is allowed to be used to define and direct circulation, distinguish crosswalks, and highlight gateways, key intersections, and pedestrian activity nodes.

Design Recommendations
• Use decorative or special paving color and texture to delineate key pedestrian areas, including bulb-outs, intersections, and crosswalks within the Downtown Core.
• Interlocking or unit pavers, or integrally colored and textured concrete is allowed to be used to create attractive patterns and unique mosaics at high profile locations.
• Pervious paving materials should be considered when managing stormwater run-off.

Mid-block crossing with decorative paving Crosswalk with curb extension and decorative paving Consistent planting of street trees Curb-side planting with bioswale

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7.3.7 Street Furniture
Character & Function
Collectively, streetscape furnishings should makea walkable place, animate the pedestrian realm, and contribute to the social vitality of Downtown. A coordinated palette of streetscape furniture will also reinforce the Downtown character and identity, keeping in mind that the quality and durability of outdoor furniture influences the perception of place. An array of outdoor furnishings, including benches, pedestrian light fixtures, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, planters and plant containers, etc. are appropriate toa Downtown environment. The type, frequency, and location of these amenities should vary with the character of the street and the level of pedestrian activity.

Design Recommendations • Place street furniture along streets in the Downtown, especially within areas of high pedestrian traffic. Benches, trash receptacles, and attractive planters should be grouped near street intersections in commercial areas, while not interfering with vehicular and pedestrian sightlines ora clear path of pedestrian travel.
• Coordinate the location of site furniture with the placement of utilities and other streetscape elements to avoid conflict and interference with pedestrian movement.
• Usea consistent palette of street furniture to reinforce the desired character ofa street, while also promoting Downtown identity. Specially designed streetscape elements may be used to highlight important areas such as gateways and activity nodes.
• Employ quality outdoorfurnishings made of durable and low maintenance materials and finishes. Street furniture should normally be securely attached to the pavement.
• Accommodate high-quality sidewalk furnishings such as benches and planters placed by commercial business or private enterprise. These furnishings should normally be placed directly in front of the building and not permanently affixed to the sidewalk.

Street Furniture Palette • Benches: ➢ Place benches along active commercial streets and at pedestrian gathering areas.

To the extent feasible, benches should
be located under canopy trees to afford
comfort and shade.
➢ Provide benches that are functional,
accessible, aesthetically pleasing, and
that fit with the overall streetscape
character and design
➢ Use benches made of metal witha powder coat finish ora combination of wood and metal. Benches should have backs and arms to accommodate people of all needs and abilities, witha center arm permissible for longer benches to discourage lying down. • Bicycle Racks: ➢ Place bike racks in areas with heavy commercial activity and near bus/transit
stops.
➢ Locate bicycle racksto ensure that parked
bicycles will not interfere with vehicular
or pedestrian traffic. Bicycle racks should
be placed perpendicular to the roadway
where sidewalk width allows.
➢ Use bicycle racks made of galvanized or
stainlessstreel metal and complementary
in design to other street furniture. Bike
racks with an artistic or expressive design
may be considered.

Figure 7-1: Streetscape Street Tree Planting Concept

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• Bollards:
➢ Use street bollards to promote traffic calming and to establish a barrier between pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Bollards are especially appropriate at curb extensions to protect pedestrians waiting to cross.
➢ Space bollardsto allow pedestrian and wheelchair accessibility, while providing suitable safety and protection.
➢ Select bollards that are complementary in style and color to other streetscape elements. Decorative bollards are encouraged and may incorporate energy efficient lighting.
• Community Kiosks:
➢ Place informational kiosks in active
commercial areas of the Downtown,
including curb extensions at intersections or mid-block crossings. ➢ Ensure that the design of kiosks is
consistent with other streetscape furniture. Artistic or expressive designs may be considered.
➢ Typical information should include
directories and maps that identify
public services, major destinations, parking and transit facilities, etc.

Kiosks may also be used as community boardsthat advertise upcoming events and promotions in the Downtown.
➢ Provide internal illumination for visibility at night. • Light Fixtures:
➢ Coordinate the spacing of light poles and fixtures with the placement of street trees to prevent conflict with one another. Spacing of streetlights should be consistent along the length of a block or corridor and achieve desired levels of lighting.
➢ Select poles and fixturesthat will enhance the aesthetic appeal of the street and reinforce local identity, including the use of heritage style light poles and fixtures as appropriate.
➢ Introduce attractive, pedestrian-scaled fixturesto supplementroadway lighting along commercial streets with heavy pedestrian traffic and at major pedestrian gathering areas and bus/transit stops. • Parking Permit Kiosks:
➢ Place parking permit kiosks near permit parking spaces. ➢ Parking permit kiosks should provide various payment options. ➢ Lighting should be incorporated into the parking permit kiosk design to help identify locations in the nighttime.
• Plant Containers:
➢ Incorporate moveable plant containers along streetscapes and public gathering spaces within the commercial areas of Downtown. ➢ Select plant containers made of cast stone, metal, or other durable materialsthat complement otherstreetfurniture and fixtures. Simple forms are encouraged, and a variety of sizes may be accommodated. • Trash and Recycle Receptacles:
➢ Place pedestrian scale trash and recycle receptacles throughout the commercial areas of Downtown, such as near intersections, along
pedestrian paths of travel, and near bus/transit
stops or shop entrances.
➢ Receptacles should be fabricated of metal with
a powder coat finish and complement other
streetscape furniture.
➢ Provide receptacles that are sized to avoid
overflow.
• Tree Grates:
➢ Use ADA compliant tree grates that are flush
with the grade of the sidewalk. Tree grates
should not be counted toward the minimum
width for the pedestrian path of travel.
➢ Place tree wells adjacent to the back of the
curb. Square or rectangular tree grates with a
minimum width of four (4) feet and progressive
“knockouts” to allow for tree growth are recommended.
➢ Tree gratesshould be of durable design and finish
and compatible with other streetscape furniture.
• Tree Guards:
➢ Limit tree guardsto areas with heavy pedestrian
use to protect newly planted trees. Tree guards
should normally be used in conjunction with
tree grates.
➢ Select tree guards that have an attractive design and no sharp edges.

Tree guards should be of durable design and finish and compatible with other streetscape furniture.

7.3.8 Enhanced Transit Stops
Character & Function
Enhanced bus/transit stops should fit with the character of the Downtown in addition to providing shelter and transit information. The location and design of bus/transit stops should be determined in collaboration with the transit operator.

Design Recommendations
• Bus/transitstops, especially within areas of high pedestrian use and along commercial corridors, should incorporate shelter, benches, lighting, route maps, transit information, planters, and trash/recycling receptacles. • Design bus/transit stop shelters that are compatible with the overall streetscape concept. Shelter and bench materials and finishes should be of durable material and low maintenance and complement the street furniture.

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Figure 7-2: Main Street Cross Section (South of Eight Street) Streetscape Parameters:

Ultimate No. of Lanes: Four
On-Street Parking: No
Median: None
Sidewalk Location/Width: Varies
Tree Species: Jacaranda, California Fan Palm
Tree Spacing: 40’ on center average
Arrangement: Single row
Street Lights: Thematic lightning
Crosswalk Paving: Concrete with 3’ x 3’ scoring
Color Theme: Earthtones

7.4 STREETSCAPE DESIGN CONCEPTS

7.4.1 Concept Intent
This section describes and illustrates design concepts and proposals for prototypical streets within the Downtown. The intent is to reinforce Downtown and sub-district identity, as well as to clarify the hierarchy, character, and function of Downtown streets.

7.4.2 Downtown Core Streetscape Concepts
Streetscape Character: Streetscape improvements and upgrades are intended tomake theDowntown Coremore walkable. A redesign for Sixth Street entails reducing travel lanes to a single travel lane in each direction, accommodating bicycle lanes and on-street parking. A coordinated design for street furniture and other streetscape elements such as enhanced crosswalks, a consistent planting scheme, and identity and wayfinding signage are also intended for Sixth Street and Main Street.

Sixth Street Corridor Streetscape Concepts
Streetscape Character: The intent is to make Sixth Street more pedestrian accessible and attractive outside of the Grand Boulevard Circle recognizing that the street is heavily reliant on auto-oriented commerce. The roadway configuration outside of the Grand Boulevard Circle will be retained; however, a consistent design for street furniture and other streetscape elements such as enhanced crosswalks should be introduced, especially at key intersections. Street trees should also maintain a consistent planting scheme. Special design features, including signage, should be located at the major gateway entrances to Downtown.

Grand Boulevard Streetscape Concepts
Streetscape Character: The intent is to maintain the historic character and attributes of Grand Boulevard. The distinctive elements of the streetscape will be retained, including highly identifiable street tree planting comprised of alternating Mexican Fan Palms and California Peppers, and heritage light fixtures. Diseased and damaged trees should be replaced, and replacement trees shall maintain a consistent planting scheme. Historic light standards may be upgraded for energy efficiency.

Residential Areas Streetscape Concepts
Streetscape Character: The intent is to maintain the traditional character and improve the livability of the Downtown residential neighborhoods.

Existing parkways, street trees, and heritage light fixtures should be maintained. Damaged or nonfunctioning historic streetlights should be replaced with energy efficient light standards that match the character of the neighborhood and improve night lighting.

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Figure 7-3: Main Street Typical Cross Section (between 6th and 8th St.) Streetscape Parameters:

Ultimate No. of Lanes: Four
On-Street Parking: No
Median: Yes (Seventh Street to North Grand Boulevard)
Sidewalk Location/Width: Varies
Tree Species: Jacaranda, California Fan Palm
Tree Spacing: 40’ on center average
Arrangement: Single row
Street Lights: Thematic lightning
Crosswalk Paving: Concrete with 3’ x 3’ scoring
Color Theme: Earthtones
Figure 7-4: Sixth Street Typical Cross Section (between Main St & Ramona Ave) Streetscape Parameters:

Ultimate No. of Lanes: Two
On-Street Parking: Yes
Median: Yes
Sidewalk Location/Width: Entire parkway (varies)
Tree Species:

Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus)
and Sunburst Honey Locust
Tree Spacing: 40’ on center average
Arrangement: Single row
Street Lights: Thematic lightning
Crosswalk Paving: Asphalt
Note: Sidewalk and planter width may vary depending on location.

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Figure 7-5: Sixth Street Typical Cross Section (East of Ramona Ave) Note: Sidewalk and planter width may vary depending on location.

Figure 7-6: Sixth Street Typical Cross Section (West of Main St) Note: Sidewalk and planter width may vary depending on location.

Streetscape Parameters:

Ultimate No. of Lanes: Two
On-Street Parking: Yes
Median: Yes
Sidewalk Location/Width: Entire parkway (varies)
Tree Species:

Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus)
and Sunburst Honey Locust
Tree Spacing: 40’ on center average
Arrangement: Single row
Street Lights: Thematic lightning
Crosswalk Paving: Asphalt
Streetscape Parameters:

Ultimate No. of Lanes: Two
On-Street Parking: Yes
Median: Yes
Sidewalk Location/Width: Entire parkway (varies)
Tree Species:

Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus)
and Sunburst Honey Locust
Tree Spacing: 40’ on center average
Arrangement: Single row
Street Lights: Thematic lightning
Crosswalk Paving: Asphalt

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Figure 7-7: Grand Boulevard Cross Section
Streetscape Parameters:

Ultimate No. of Lanes: Four
On-Street Parking: Varies (parallel)
Median: None
Sidewalk Location/Width: 5’ wide at parkway
Tree Species:

Mexican Fan Palms alternating with California Peppers
(existing) Coast Live Oaks (new and replacement)
Tree Spacing: 40’ on center average
Arrangement: Single row
Street Lights: Heritage light standard
Crosswalk Paving: Asphalt
Figure 7-8: Local Street Typical Cross Section
Streetscape Parameters:

Ultimate No. of Lanes: Two
On-Street Parking: Yes - parallel
Median: No
Sidewalk Location/Width: 4’ wide next to parkway
Tree Species: Varies
Tree Spacing: 40’ on center average
Arrangement: Single row
Street Lights: Heritage light pole
Crosswalk Paving: Asphalt

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7.5 MAJOR GATEWAYS

7.5.1 Design Intent
Gateway treatment should mark the vehicular entrance into the Downtown Core, identifying the point of arrival of the Downtown. Effective gateways shall have architectural character and feature iconic signage. Gateway amenities can also include special landscaping, lighting, and public art.

7.5.2 Design Guidelines
• Demarcate major Downtown gateways with distinctive design treatment that reflects Corona’s history and culture, highlighted by iconic signage.

Other design elements may include a combination of complementary hardscape, landscaping, lighting, and/or public art.
• Emphasize bold, legible gateway signage, such as concepts that span the street or exhibit a pronounced vertical orientation.
• Gateway signage and other gateway design elements shall be of highquality, durable materials that withstand weathering and make a positive contribution to the public realm.
• Gateway design elements shall not interfere with vehicular sightlines or obstruct clear pedestrian paths of travel.

Example of Downtown Gateway signage
Concept for Downtown Gateway Sign

7.6 PUBLIC SIGNAGE & IDENTITY GRAPHICS

7.6.1 Design Intent
Public signage is an integral part of the street scene. Signage shall be distinctive and coordinated to strengthen the Downtown image and identity, reinforce placemaking, and foster civic engagement and pride. Signage will also provide identification, directional, and wayfinding functions and build connectivity by facilitating safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian movement.

7.6.2 Design Guidelines
• Develop a unique and coordinated public signage program that is compatible with the overall character of Downtown and its sub-districts.

The integration of local history and culture into public signage is encouraged.
• Locate and design public signage for maximum visibility, legibility, and graphic consistency. The size of public signage should be proportionate to its function and context.
• Public signage and graphic elements shall be of high-quality, durable materials that withstand weathering and make a positive contribution to the public realm. Additionally, public signage should be compatible with streetscape materials, colors, and finishes.
• Integrate attractive and unobtrusive lighting to enhance the design and readability of public signage at night. Ambient external forms of lighting are appropriate for most project sign types, although major gateway signage may incorporate more dramatic lighting displays.

7.6.3 Public Signage & Identity Graphics Types
Identity signage and graphics will promote Downtown and its sub-districts.

Directional and wayfinding signage will orient and assist visitors and residents alike with navigating the Downtown environment. Site pageantry and civic art will add vibrancy to the Downtown streetscapes and public spaces.
• District Identity. Promote identity and
announce entry into a neighborhood or
sub-district of Downtown.
➢ Locate district identity signage
at neighborhood or sub-district
gateways and key intersections as
appropriate.
➢ Use monument or freestanding
pylon signs for district identity at a
distinctly smaller scale than major
gateway signage in other areas of the
Downtown.
➢ Emphasize bold, highly legible graphics and text.
➢ Design district identity signs to reinforce local identity and maintain compatibility with the overallsign program and Downtown character. • Vehicular Directionals. Guide motorists
to a destination, in particular, directions
to major attractions and amenities and
nearby parking.
➢ Locate vehicular directional signage
at or near major intersections, especially along commercial corridors and within the Downtown Core.
➢ Size vehicular directionals that are to
scale with the surroundings. Signs
should be freestanding or mounted
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to pole lights and shall not obstruct vehicular and pedestrian sightlines.
➢ Place vehicular directionals at a height that can be viewed from approaching vehicles. Signs should not overwhelm drivers with too much information or list too many destinations.
➢ Design vehicular directionals to reinforce local identity and maintain compatibility with the overallsign program and Downtown character. • Pedestrian Directionals. Orient pedestrians
to public services and facilities, civic spaces,
major destinations and attractions.
➢ Locate pedestrian directionals along
major pedestrian routes and within key
public spaces in the Downtown Core.

Signs should be placed to follow the
movement of pedestrian and shall not
obstructsight lines.
➢ Size pedestrian directionals that are to
scale with the surroundings and visible
by persons on foot. Designs can include freestanding signs and blade signs attached to light poles, which should be smaller in size than vehicular directionals.
➢ Design pedestrian directionalsto reinforce local identity and maintain compatibility with the overallsign program and Downtown character. ➢ Pedestrian directionals shall be visually attractive with legible graphics. Messaging on both sides of directionals is acceptable. • Site Pageantry. Promote civic engagement
and pride, color and vibrancy to the
Downtown streetscape and public spaces.
➢ Accommodate street banners that
highlight the identity of the Downtown
and civic engagement on light poles
located along commercial streets and
within public gathering areas.
➢ Use cohesive banners to promote the
Downtown and its local activities, and
events.
➢ Streetscape bannersshall be placed well
out of reach of the pedestrian.
• Civic Art. Enrich the public realmusing visual
expressions of local history and culture.

Suitable art includes sculptural pieces and
artisan designs.
➢ Use civic art, whether permanent or
temporary, to highlight special locations in the Downtown such as gateways, public plazas, and activity nodes. ➢ Allow a broad range of expression,
media, and materials, that are to scale
with the environment. A high degree
of interaction between the public and
an art piece is normally encouraged.
➢ Select permanent art pieces created
from durable materials that will withstand weathering and not require excessive maintenance, and protection against vandalism. ➢ Promote art pieces that celebrate Corona’s history and culture.

7.7 PUBLIC OPEN SPACE

7.7.1 Design Intent
Civic spaces promote social interaction, support formal and informal gatherings, meet a variety of active and passive recreational needs, and accommodate civic celebrations, festivals, and events. Public spaces should be designed to be user friendly, safe, comfortable, and accessible to all user groups and members of the community.

7.7.2 Design Guidelines
Character & Function
• Giveeachpublicoutdoorspaceadistinctivecharacteranddesignconsistent with the overall character of the Downtown that is complementary to adjacent streetscapes.
• Make public outdoor space comfortable for human occupation and social interaction by providing site amenities and landscape elements that shape, embellish, and give purpose to each space.
• Incorporate site amenities appropriate to the scale and intended programming of each space that will enhance the user experience. • Allow for multi-functional outdoor spaces that will support various individual and group activities.
• Give public gathering areas the character of outdoor rooms. Public plazas in particular should be spatially defined through a combination of landscape treatment and adjacent buildings.
• Include security elements in the design of public outdoor space, such as, active surveillance from nearby buildings and streets and compatible outdoor lighting to enhance nighttime security and use. • Accommodate permanent or temporary commercial uses and activities that will activate public outdoor space, such as, retail kiosks and outdoor cafes and dining.
• Design outdoor public spaces to minimize maintenance and promote sustainability. Use water conserving plants and irrigation devices and durable, weather resistant materials and finishes.

Site Amenities: General Guidelines
• Incorporate canopy trees, pedestrian covers, site furnishings, pedestrianscale lighting, benches and other forms of seating, trash receptacles, and planters or boxed planters.
• Use a coordinated palette of landscape materials, including hardscape, plantings, and site furniture, that enhance the overall character and function of the space.

Site Amenities: Hardscape & Softscape
• Incorporate attractive and durable all-weather hardscapes that will accommodate pedestrian activity and enhance the overall site design.

Decorative paving should be used to highlight focal points, special design features, and gathering areas.
• Use pervious paving materials where feasible to reduce impervious surface area and help manage stormwater run-off.
• Use canopy trees to regulate sun and shade, such as deciduous canopy trees which provide access to winter sunlight and shading of sunlight in the summer.
• Encourage planting schemesthatreduce water consumption andminimize maintenance, emphasizing native and climate-adapted plant species and varieties. Highly ornamental and water intensive schemes should be limited to visual focal points and special design features.

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Site Amenities: Site Furniture & Lighting
• Use outdoor furnishings made of durable materials and finishes. • Allow for movable seats and planters within plaza areas to allow flexible use of the space.
• Provide exterior lighting for evening and nighttime activities, such as pedestrian scale light fixtures that limit spill-over and glare on to adjacent properties.
• Allow for ornamental, specialty, and artistic lighting within plazas, outdoor gathering spaces, landscape features and to highlight public art pieces, etc.

Site Amenities: Signage & Special Features
• Incorporate public signage and graphics as appropriate to assist wayfinding, reinforce local identity, and promote site pageantry. • Introduce public art pieces or special landscape features, such as sculptures, artisan designs, fountains, specimen trees, or decorative planting groups.
• Design flexible spaces that can accommodate temporary features associated with community celebrations and spe¬cial events, such as booths and tents, and platforms/stag¬es.

Green Infrastructure
• Use efficient, automatic irrigation systems with adequate coverage, including drip irrigation or subsurface systems and moisture sensing devices for low volume irrigation.
• Design the irrigation system to minimize runoff and overspray. The irrigation system should not allow water to spray or flow across a public sidewalk or pedestrian gathering area.
• Retain and filter runoff using such practices as permeable surfaces, bioretention areas, tree filters, and underground infiltration where feasible.
• Explore opportunities for local water storage and treatment through strategically located bioswales and rain gardens, particularly within larger Downtown parks.

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8.3 ENTITLEMENT PROCESSES ESTABLISHED IN THE CORONA
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8.3 ENTITLEMENT PROCESSES ESTABLISHED IN THE

CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE
The following list highlights some of the chapters within the Corona Municipal Code that address specific standards and procedures for the following entitlement reviews, which are applicable to the properties within the downtown specific plan area. All standards of the CMC apply unless otherwise amended or replaced by this specific plan.
• Chapter 17.102, Development Plan Review
• Chapter 17.91, Precise Plans
• Chapter 17.99, Zoning Administrator and Temporary Use Permits • Chapter 17.92, Conditional Use Permits
• Chapter 17.98, Board of Zoning Adjustment and Special Use Permits • Chapter 17.96, Variances
• Chapter 17.100, Architectural Review
• Chapter 17.53, Specific Plan Zones including amendments to the specific plan
• Chapter 17.93, Appeals from Commission Decisions on Conditional Use Permits and Variances
• Chapter 17.95, Appealsfrom Decisions of the Board of Zoning Adjustment and the Zoning Administrator
• Chapter 12.22, for Tree Removal Requests
• Chapter 16.12, Tentative Map
• Chapter 16.40, Lot Line Adjustment

8.4 SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE

SPECIFIC PLAN
Deviations in the Specific Plan from its original adoption, which are considered in substantial conformance with the Plan’s objectives and intent do not require an amendment according to Corona Municipal Code Section 17.53.110. The following describesthe deviationsto the specific plan that can be decided by an administrative review.

8.4.1. Similar Uses
When a specific use is not listed in the land use table of this Specific Plan, it is unclear whetherthe use is permitted with a conditional or minor use permit, or not permitted. The Planning and Development Director is authorized to make a use determination to decide if a proposed use is similar to a listed use and whether it may be permitted or permitted with a conditional use permit or minor conditional use permit in a particular zone. The determination by the Planning and Development Director issubject to the criteria outlined in Section

17.88.050(B) of the Corona Municipal Code.

The determination shall be made in writing and shall contain the Director’s findingsthatsupportthe determination. The departmentshallmaintain allsuch determinations on record for review by the general public upon request.

The decision by the Planning and Development Director on a similar use can be appealed within 10 days of the decision to the Planning and Housing Commission according to the appeal procedure found in Chapter 17.95 of the Corona Municipal Code.

8.4.2 Variance from Development Standards
To meet the objective of Downtown redevelopment according to the Specific Plan’s land uses, there are instances where adherence to the development standards may prevent development. A variance from the development

8.1 GENERAL
The coordinated and systematic administration of the Corona Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan (DRSP) is essential to accomplish the vision for the area’s future. This Administration Section sets forth the administrative processes to review proposed land uses and development.

The Corona DRSP implements the General Plan and establishes the zoning regulations for the Specific Plan area. All development proposals within the Specific Plan area are subject to the procedures established herein. The standards and other requirements of this Specific Plan shall be administered and enforced by the Planning and Development Department, the Planning Commission, and City Council in the same manner as the provisions of the City’s Zoning Code.

8.1.1 Authority
This Specific Plan was prepared pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8 (Sections 65450 through 65457), and Chapter 17.53, Specific Plan Zone, of the Corona Municipal Code, which allows the preparation of specific plans as required for the implementation of the General Plan.

The Corona DRSP is the regulatory document guiding land use and development within the boundaries identified in this specific plan. Upon adoption, this Specific Plan will serve as zoning for the properties involved.

It establishes the necessary plans, development standards, regulations, infrastructure requirements, design guidelines, and implementation programs on which subsequent project-related development activities are to be based. It is intended that local public works projects, design review plans, detailed site plans, grading and building permits, or any other action requiring ministerial or discretionary approval applicable to this area be consistent with this Specific Plan.

8.1.2 Interpretation
In the event of ambiguity or circumstances notspecifically provided in thisDRSP, the Director of Planning and Development shall interpret the intent of the land use standards. All interpretations made by the Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission according to the appeal procedure in Corona Municipal Code Chapter 17.95, Appealsfrom Decisions ofthe Board of Zoning Adjustment and the Zoning Administrator.

8.1.3 Conflict
Where any provision of this Specific Plan and the Corona Municipal Code appear to be in conflict, the provisions of this Specific Plan shall prevail. For matters on which this Specific Plan is silent, the provisions of the Corona Municipal Code shall govern.

8.1.4 Severability
If any section,subsection,sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Specific Plan, or any future amendments or additions, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court or competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the DRSP, or any future amendments or additions.

8.2 LAND DIVISIONS
Applications for the processing and approval of proposed land divisions , including, but not limited to, parcel mergers, lot line adjustments, parcel maps, and tentative tract maps within the DRSP Area shall comply with the policies, development standards, and design guidelines contained within this Specific Plan, provisions of the California Subdivision Map Act, Title 16, Subdivisions, of the Corona Municipal Code, and the applicable procedural requirements of the Corona Municipal Code.

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B. Multifamily Residential Uses and Structures.

Any existing multi-family residential property rendered non-conforming at the time of Specific Plan adoption, maybe reestablished at the same per acre density as presently developed according to an existing, approved building permit. No intensification or expansion of the multi-family structures shall be permitted.

C. Nonconforming Commercial Structures In Residential Zones.

Commercial,office andquasi-public usespreviouslypermittedbyConditional Use Permit may continue in any nonconforming commercial structures located in residential zones (single family and multi-family) at the time of adoption of this Specific Plan. Any changes in occupancy for the structures shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Development Director.

Approval shall not be granted for those uses that are determined to be a change in use or more intense in nature than the previously allowed use.

D. Nonconforming Industrial Uses in the Business Park Zone.

Existing industrial uses that are conditionally permitted in the Business Park District (BP) shall be allowed to continue operation as if they have obtained a Conditional Use Permit. Property owners may obtain a Certificate of Conditional Use from the Planning and Development Director for these existing operations. Such certificate shall allow the continuation of said use without respect to periods of inactivity, provided that the new activity is not determined to exceed the intensity of the original use.

8.6 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision, or to fail to comply with the requirements, of this Specific Plan. Violations of any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this Specific Plan, any rule, policy or regulation adopted hereunder, may be enforced pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1.08 of the Corona Municipal. Each day that a violation continues is deemed to be a new and separate offense.

8.7 IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW
A range of financing options are available to finance infrastructure improvements, and ongoing maintenance operations in Downtown Corona to facilitate redevelopment. The implementation of these finance options are the responsibility of the City, other governmental agencies, private entities, and authorized private associations, such as homeowners or business associations.

The funding sources identified in this Chapter are examples. A more comprehensive list may be developed over time as new sources become available or existing sources are no longer available. The ultimate mix of financing mechanisms will be determined in the implementation process based on final technical analyses of costs, benefits, and burdens, and on deliberations involving City staff, sponsoring entities, property owners, developers, elected officials, bond counsel, underwriters, finance experts, and others.

Regardless of the financing mechanismsselected, any approach should seek to align the sources, timing, and scope of financing to the specified uses according to the following principles:
• Assurancesshould be in place to guarantee funding atthe time the specific infrastructure items are required.
• Financial burdens on development should be kept within industry standards and market constraints.
• The plan should accommodate probable variables in the timing, location, and type of development.
standards shall be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator according to the following criteria.

A. The variance is consistent with Section 17.99.060(A) of the Corona Municipal Code, except that yard setbacks in the Downtown and Commercial Districts may be reduced by no more than 40% of the requirement of the subject land use designation.

B. The variance is granted according to the following conditions:

1. The variance does not prevent the use of high-quality architecture.

2. The variance will not eliminate other on-site amenities consistent with the requirements of the specific plan.

3. The variance will not detract from the vision intended for the Downtown which is to have an environmentally and economically sustainable downtown and an active pedestrian-scaled environment.

4. The variance will not adversely affect property and the use thereof in the vicinity of the subject property, nor will it adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.

8.4.3 Deviations to Text and Exhibits
Certain exhibits and text may need to be modified or updated according to adopted master plans or administrative decisions that are consistent with the purpose and intent of the adopted specific plan. Deviations to the specific plan that do not result in environmental impacts, and do not result in impacts to public health, safety, and welfare shall be approved by the Planning and Development Director if the deviation is any of the following.

A. Changes to the design of the roadway cross sections, provided that the streets have adequate capacity to handle the design change, and the design has been reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director.

B. Modifications to the water, sewer, and storm drain exhibits to respond to actual conditions and/or adopted master plans.

C. Modifications to public transit routes according to approved transit route plans.

D. Addition of new information or data to the Specific Plan maps, exhibits and/or text that does not change the outcome of any concept or regulation.

8.5 NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
Nonconforming uses and structures are subject to the criteria in Chapter

17.90 of the Corona Municipal Code, except that where at the time of adoption of the Specific Plan, a lawful use of land or structure exists, which would otherwise not be permitted by the regulations established by this Specific Plan, such use or structure is determined to be non-conforming and is subject to the following provisions.

A. General Nonconforming Uses and Structures.

1. No nonconforming use shall in any way be physically expanded or extended on the same property or on adjoining property.

2. A nonconforming use shall not be re-established after having been abandoned or discontinued for a period of 180 consecutive days.

This discontinuance shall cause the use to be deemed to have ceased and the use shall not be reinstated or replaced with another nonconforming use.

3. Where a structure is nonconforming only by reason of inadequate setbacks, yard size, or open space, structural additions, alterations or enlargements of the existing structure(s)shall be permitted, provided the additions, alterations or enlargements comply with all current provisions/standards relating to the structure’s building.

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8.8 AREA-SPECIFIC FEES, DEDICATIONS, AND

EXACTIONS
Common funding sources include City development impact fees, municipal bonds, and dedications and exactions.

8.8.1 City Development Impact Fees
Development impact fees are a potential funding source for public infrastructure such as street improvements, drainage systems, and community services such as libraries, aquatic centers, parks, and recreational open space. Development impact fees are associated with the development of new construction and are paid by project proponents. Impact fees can be combined with other funding sources to fund a project that serves both new and existing residents or businesses. A nexus study, which calculates the new increment of development, estimates the portion of an improvement project attributable to that increment of growth, and allocates the fee among the new development projects by land use, is required by state law for implementation. Additional impact fees,such astransportation and traffic impactfees, could be considered as a meansto fund additional improvements that enhance mobility.

8.8.2 Revenue Bonds
Municipal revenue bonds are debt securities issued by the local government to finance public projectssuch asroads, bridges, public parking structures, and other various infrastructure. The bonds are backed by the revenue generated by the project, not by the full faith and credit of the issuing government.

Municipal revenue bonds are often used to finance capital projects that will generate revenue to repay the bonds, such as pay-for-parking with a public parking structure. These bonds are exempt from federal income taxes, and in some cases, state and local taxes as well.

8.8.3 General Obligation Bonds and Other Public Debt
A general obligation bond issued by the local agency means the local agency will use the revenue sources available to repay the bond. Revenue sources can include property tax,salestax, gastax and othertaxesthat can be levied to repay the bond. For example, new commercial development and lodging facilities could generate new sales tax and transit occupancy tax revenues to increase the revenue of the City’s General Fund. This additional revenue could be used to finance debtservice on tax-exempt debt obligationsso that existing activities provided through the General Fund are not impacted. A General Obligation bond requires a two-thirds vote of local residents (except for educational facilities) to approve. Alternatively, for facilities that can serve as collateral for debt, certificates of participation are a public finance technique that does not require voter approval.

8.8.4 Dedications and Exactions
The Subdivision Map Act requires developers to dedicate land or pay the city a fee in lieu of the dedication for public facilities required by the project (example: park land, street improvements) Dedications are normally associated with roadway rights-of-way, park sites, and land for other public facilities. Fairshare payments normally include the project’sfairshare cost of larger public improvements to mitigate the impacts of development such as a water reservoir, sewer treatment facility, water lift station, or other similar public improvement that is funded by more than one source.

8.9 ASSESSMENT AND SPECIAL TAX-SECURED

FINANCING

8.9.1 Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFD) EIFDs are independent government entities, which are governed by a Public Financing Authority (PFA) comprised of participating governments and members of the public and are authorized to use property-based Tax Increment Financing (TIF) within specifically defined geographic areas (which can be non-contiguous). EIFDs have the flexibility to use an expansive financing toolkit such as property tax increment from participating taxing entities (except school districts), user fees/development fees, federal and state grants/loans, private investment, and bond issuances. The purpose of an EIFD is to finance the construction of regional infrastructure, affordable housing, transit priority projects, projects that implement a Sustainable Communities Strategy, and other projects of “communitywide significance.” This tool uses incremental (new development) property tax revenues and does not increase taxes.

EIFDs can leverage increased assessed values / property taxes from new development to fund necessary infrastructure improvements and/or maintenance / services in the Downtown Area. EIFDs can also work well with CFDs and other districts, can potentially leverage other taxing entity property tax shares, and can attract additional funds (such as grants).

8.9.2 Property Business Improvement District (PBID)
Property Business Improvement Districts are special assessments levied on real property to fund improvements and promote activities that benefit the properties located within the PBID area. This includes capital improvements, parking facilities, street / streetscape improvements, lighting and landscaping, marketing and promotion, and business attraction / retention. The special assessment amount that each property owner pays must be directly proportional to the benefit received.

PBIDs could help Corona address some maintenance/programming improvements to the North and South Mall areas and are likely to have a shorter time frame to form versus other tools.

8.9.3 Community Facilities District (CFD’s)
Community FacilityDistricts are a new property assessment or” specialtax” that appears as a separatelineitemona taxbill andcanbeusedtofundinfrastructure /servicesthat benefit the property. Thisincludestransportation, parking,street / utility improvements, hazardous waste remediation,street lighting /sidewalk, and public services. CFDs are useful because they provide early financing for a variety of criticalservices and infrastructure. CFDs also pair well with EIFDs as a value capture strategy – with CFDs providing early funding and EIFDs providing additional funds as projects are constructed, and property tax increment grows.

CFDs are already a widely used funding tool in the City and provide a financing resource for a variety of critical services and infrastructure within the Corona Mall & other areas of Downtown.

8.9.4 Parking Authority Districts
Parking Authority Districts can utilize a variety of funding sources – including bonds, ad valoremtaxes, userfees, parking meter charges, parking revenues, and City / County contributions – to fund improvements such as parking lots, structures, and alterations to circulatory infrastructure to facilitate ingress and egress.

Parking Authorities can help Corona fund a variety of critical parking facilities and improvements in Downtown, as well as give the City the power of acquisition for parking purposes. These districts can also complement EIFD/ CFD financing tools.

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TABLE 8-1 RESPONSIBLE PARTY

ACTIONS FUNDING/TOOLS
SHORT-TERM (1-2 YEARS) RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Codify Design Guidelines and amend Downtown Specific Plan. City Administration Create an annual report to monitor key performance indicators related to Downtown business growth, job market, visitors, foot traffic, employment, public/private investment, and real estate market indicators (vacancies, rent growth, property values, sales prices) to measure progress in the Downtown.

City Administration
Conduct a General Fund cash flow model analysis to determine if the City can generate additional revenues to fund Downtown community revitalization projects. City Administration Create an interdepartmental team to evaluate and implement the goals and recommendations of the Downtown Revitalization Plan. City Administration
Examine ownerships, rights of way, easements, infrastructure needs and costs, and project feasibility (pro forma) to determine specific conditions/constraints that may impact ultimate development. City Administration Refine and finalize the Corona Mall development layout and vision with a phasing plan. City Administration Conduct a feasibility analysis of recommended financing sources to support the redevelopment of the Corona Mall.

CFD, BID, EIFD, Parking Authority,
Grants
Identify public/private acquisition/disposition opportunities that may support the overall redevelopment of the Corona Mall, and assess any impact of specific legislative requirements (Surplus Land Act (SLA)). City Administration/Private Sector Engage with private landowner(s) regarding the development of property and infrastructure to align with the future vision and goals for the Downtown. City Administration

8.10 IMPLEMENTATION AND PHASING
Implementation of the Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan will require action by several different departments and divisions within the City, including Planning and Development, Community Services, and Public Works. During the development process, much of the look and feel of the DRSP area will be determined by the architecture, landscaping, layout, and maintenance of individual developments, as prescribed by the design standards and guidelines articulated in Chapter 4. However, the City must take the lead in coordinating the needed area-wide actions that will enable the complete implementation of the Specific Plan and its vision.

8.10.1 Phasing
The ultimate phasing of development and necessary improvements within the Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan Area will be based on market factors as well as costs and available financing. Many of the infrastructure improvements will occur over time, concurrently with new development.

A recommended phasing strategy is outlined below (which comes from the 2022 Corona Downtown Revitalization Plan). Actual phasing may change based on market conditions, particularly in view of rapidly changing economic and societal changes.

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ACTIONS FUNDING/TOOLS
SHORT-TERM (1-2 YEARS) continued RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Identify and/or evaluate preferred financing sources (e.g., BID, CFD, EIFD, Parking Authority) in the context of broader Downtown Revitalization Plan efforts (as may be necessary) as well as strategic land use policies (expedited processing of permits, development agreement) to advance redevelopment.

EIFD, Parking Authority, Expedited
Permit Processing, Development
Agreement
Identify and install public infrastructure improvements and other safety related improvements (e.g., security cameras, lighting, maintenance) to help address safety concerns in the Downtown.

City Administration, EIFD, CFD,
Grants
MEDIUM-TERM (3-4 YEARS) RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Prepare and disseminate prospective RFQ(s) as necessary to promote public/private sector opportunities in alignment with an agreed upon concept/plan for Corona Mall. City Administration Explore and evaluate the potential layout and vision for a health and wellness district. City Administration/Private Sector Identify and evaluate public/private acquisition/disposition opportunities and public infrastructure needs to facilitate a health and wellness concept in a Medical Center Area as appropriate. City Administration Evaluate the feasibility of financing sources (CFD, EIFD, and Grants) that would be utilized to address potential public infrastructure needs as part of a potential health and wellness district. EIFD, CFD, Grants Prepare and disseminate prospective RFQ(s) as may be necessary to promote public/private sector opportunities that align with an agreed concept plan centered around a Medical Health & Wellness area. City Administration Develop a conceptual masterplan for the Historic Civic Center revitalization, and specific improvements and infrastructure with associated costs. City Administration TABLE 8-1 RESPONSIBLE PARTY (CONTINUED)

ACTIONS FUNDING/TOOLS
MEDIUM-TERM (3-4 YEARS) continued RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Identify financing sources and explore the feasibility of such to address potential public infrastructure needs as part of Historic Civic Center Revitalization (e.g., EIFD, Grants, Other). EIFD, Grants, City Administration Engage with the community in person and digitally (thecoronacircle.com) to obtain specific feedback and inform the community of recommended improvements, design elements, and project progress in Downtown redevelopment.

City Administration
Coordinate and align efforts, programs,initiatives, and plans for the City Park Master Plan that support and promote Downtown revitalization efforts (including connectivity, infrastructure improvements and expansion of park related improvements/amenities).

City Administration
Identify and evaluate the feasibility of financing sources (EIFD, Grants, Others) that could assist with the City Park Master Plan improvements and implementation efforts. Grants (REAP)/Bonds Review/prioritize second-tier investment and development opportunities that can be standalone or can help support adjacent Downtown catalyst opportunities aligned with the City goals and objectives for Downtown redevelopment.

City Administration
Engage with private landowners to develop and/or support a marketing approach and program to identify key site opportunities to private sector investors/developers (as may be desirable) to spur reinvestment/ growth in Downtown and enhance the City’s tax base.

City Administration
Identify and install streetscape and mobility improvements as part of the Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan Update to encourage increased pedestrian activity and address pedestrian safety issues.

City Administration, EIFD, CFD,
Grants
Develop a vision/brand identity for the Downtown and create a brand leadership team. City Administration, Grants

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ACTIONS FUNDING/TOOLS
MEDIUM-TERM (3-4 YEARS) continued RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Develop a matrix of key catalytic public infrastructure improvements/enhancements needed in the Downtown (e.g., parking, lighting, streets, sidewalks, landscaping, utilities, public transit) including estimated costs and local/regional benefits.

City Administration, Grants
Consider strategic partnerships with the Riverside County Transportation Commission, CalTrans, SCAG and/or others regarding initiatives to improve transportation related infrastructure as well as seeking out grants and other funding resources.

EIFD, CFD, Grants
Perform a parking demand analysis to evaluate future parking/infrastructure needs to accommodate any increased demand for parking facilities and the opportunity to generate revenue by requiring “pay for parking”. City Administration, Grants Implement the 6th Street Beautification Project between Main Street and Ramona Avenue. EIFD, CFD, Grants Explore/evaluate tools that would help monitor the results and any impacts from streetscape improvements, such as dedicated bus lanes / bike lanes, micro transit, better pedestrian connectivity, etc. Develop key performance indicators to monitor, which include transit ridership, vehicle travel times, trip counts, pedestrian/ bicycle volumes.

EIFD, CFD, Grants
Prioritize a list of community events and programming, such as night markets, festivals/cultural events, live music/concerts, performing arts, destination events, and/or signature annual events, and incorporate these events into catalytic projects as appropriate.

City Administration Grants
Review/evaluate the list of events/programming in concert with primary catalytic projects identified to determine appropriate financing mechanisms/tools (e.g., EIFD, Parking Authority, BID, Grants, etc.). City Administration, Grants TABLE 8-1 RESPONSIBLE PARTY (CONTINUED)

ACTIONS FUNDING/TOOLS
LONG-TERM (5+ YEARS) RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Identify and implement a comprehensive improvement and enhancement plan that reinforces a brand identity for the Downtown, such as gateway signage and wayfinding, public art, thematic street and sidewalk enhancements, and public open space, in alignment with the Downtown Design Guidelines. Identify opportunities for placemaking, both on private property and public spaces.

City Administration, Grants
Encourage and establish the Downtown as a cultural hub by promoting its historic downtown character, culture, and historic preservation by encouraging the adaptive reuse of existing historic structures as part of public reinvestment and revitalization.

City Administration, Grants, Private
Funding by Developers
Grow social media engagement channels via city website (thecoronacircle.com), social medial influencer/ engagement channels (Instagram, Facebook) as well as marketing/trade publications to promote the Downtown.

City Administration, Grants
Establish partnerships and leverage cross promotional opportunities between City and local business owners, residents, non-profits, real estate community, Chamber of Commerce, and other community members to promote and reinforce ultimate Downtown brand/identity.

City Administration, Grants

ONGOING RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Develop community engagement process and protocol to utilize the City’s website (thecoronacircle.com) to involve and inform the community of Downtown redevelopment efforts. City Administration Prepare prospectus/marketing material that promotes Downtown development opportunities to the private sector through the city’s website (thecoronacircle.com) and/or attendance at select industry events/ conferences (e.g., Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC)).

City Administration

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ACTIONS FUNDING/TOOLS
ONGOING continued RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Track and monitor Downtown real estate market opportunities for potential land uses (e.g., commercial, medical, hospitality, mixed use). City Administration
Engage with small business owners to establish a hub in Downtown for local entrepreneurship programs that support local food businesses to foster unique culinary experiences and lower the barriers to entry through technical assistance with regulatory compliance, business planning and development, and access to capital.

City Administration
Continue the Police Department Business District Enhancement Team to address safety concerns in the Downtown and/or potential public/private catalytic projects (e.g., Police Substation). City Administration, BID, Grants Promote and utilize the City’s Business Liaison Program as a resource for Downtown businesses to strengthen lines of communication with Public Safety personnel and address concerns. City Administration Coordinate with the Homeless Solutions Team to identify joint efforts to address homeless populations in the Downtown. City Administration, BID, Grants
Review/evaluate public infrastructure needs in the context of primary catalytic projects to better prioritize identified financing sources (e.g., EIFD, Parking Authority, BID, Grants, etc.) and process the sequence of improvements.

City Administration, Grants
Explore/evaluate additional local, state, and federal incentives/programs/funding to assist existing and future businesses in Downtown (e.g.business grants, building grants, façade improvement grants/programs, etc.). City Administration, Grants, PBID Focus public and private investments and re-investment in support of opportunities to attract entertainmentbased uses, and public open space, as anchors to drive economic activity and visitors to the Downtown. City Administration, Grants

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APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY
Arterial: A thorough major roadway or highway that provide the highest level of mobility and the highest speeds over the longest uninterrupted distance (i.e., interstate highways).

Articulation: The degree or manner in which a building wall or roof line is made up of distinct parts or elements. A highly articulated wall will appear to be composed of a number of different planes, usually made distinct by their change in direction (projections and recesses) and/or changes in materials, colors or textures.

Arcade: A series of arches supported on piers or columns. An arcade is typically covered.

Awning: A rigid or movable sheltersupported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and of a type which may be retracted or folded against the face of the supporting building.

Bioretention: The process of collecting and filtering stormwater through landscape features.

Bio-swales: Landscape features that collect polluted stormwater runoff, soak it into the ground, and filter out pollution.

Canopy:Aprojection over a niche or doorway; often decorative or decorated.

Cantilevered Room: A room that sticks out past the building’s foundation or supporting wall below.

Collector: A thorough major or minor roadway that connectslocal roads and streets with arterials.

Colonnade: A row of columns supporting a roof, an entablature, or arcade Cornice: A continuous molded projection that crowns a wall or other construction or divides the wall horizontally for compositional purposes.

Dormer: A structure that projects out from a sloped roof, often a small room, bedroom, or part of an attic and includes a window.

Façade: The exterior face or faces of a building.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR): The numerical value obtained through dividing the gross floor area of the building or buildings located upon a lot or parcel of land by the total area of such lot or parcel of land.

Frontage: The wall of a building that faces a street, sidewalk, or parking lot.

Similar to a façade.

Hardscape: Any type of a decorative paving material such as interlocking pavers,stamped concrete, naturalstone, tiles, etc. that are integrated within the landscape concept of a development proposal.

Height: The vertical distance from the grade to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the height of the highest gable of a pitch or hip roof.

Intensity: The degree to which land is used. Intensity typically refers to the levels of concentration or activity of land uses.

Loggia: A roofed open gallery especially at an upper story overlooking an open court
Massing: The overall shape or arrangement of the bulk or volume of buildings and structures.

Modulation: The stepping back or projecting forward of sections of the façade of a structure as a means of breaking up the apparent bulk of continuous exterior walls.

Mullion: A vertical element that separates two panes of glass in a window.

Parapet: The part of an exterior wall that extends above the roof line; used to satisfy fire codes, hide roof equipment, increase the height of a building, or create an interesting silhouette.

Pitch: The slope of a roof commonly expressed in terms of inches of vertical rise per foot of horizontal run.

Plate Height: The vertical distance from the assumed ground surface of the building to the topmost element of the structural support of a building’s roof framing members.

Public Uses and Utilities: Land uses and services created to serve the general public. Public utilities include electric, gas, telephone, water, sewerage, television cable, and other systems.

Roof Deck: A flat portion of a roof used as a terrace or other private open space.

Scale: The size of a building and how it relates to a human or adjacent buildings and structures.

Setback: Distance from the front, side, or rear property line in which a structure is allowed to be built.

Shade Tree: A tree where the canopy provides shade at ground level.

Stepback: The distance a building façade is recessed on a horizontal plane from the building façade immediately below it.

Streetscape: The general appearance of or character of a street that is influenced by the architecture, planning, and landscape of a street.

Transom: A crosspiece separating a door from a window above it.

Trellis: A frame supporting open lattice work used as a screen or a support for growing vines or plants.

Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Code: An enforceable law that requires unreinforced masonry buildings to be demolished or brought up to earthquake and building codes by structural reinforcing.

Wayfinding: Encompasses all of the waysin which people orient themselves in physical space and navigate from place to place (i.e., signage).

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170
APPENDIX B: SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS

NUMBER COUNCIL APPROVAL DATE DESCRIPTION/APPLICANT
SPA99-02 February 17, 1999 Amendment to allow massage establishments as a permitted use in the CS (Community Services) District of the specific plan (Applicant: City of Corona) SPA00-01 July 5, 2000 Amendment to accomplish the following: (1) amend the land use designation from General Commercial to Business Park for 6.8 acres of property generally located north and south of East Sixth Street; (2) include Boat and Marine Sales and Repair as permitted uses in the Business Park designation; (3) restrict the use of portable signs to limited pedestrian-oriented uses in the Downtown District of the specific plan. (Applicant: REIM Commercial Properties) SPA00-06 October 18, 2000 Amendment to establish Park and School land use designations and to amend the designation of five existing parks to Park (P) and one public school to School (S). (Applicant: City of Corona.)
SPA01-005 July 18, 2001 Amendment to allow signs in the building setback and to delete single pole signs as a prohibited sign in the General Commercial (GC) District. (Applicant:

City of Corona).

SPA04-007 December 1, 2004 Amendment to allow cybercafés as a permitted use in the General Commercial (GC) District. (Applicant: City of Corona).

SPA04-010 October 20, 2004 Amendment to establish additional development standards for multi-family housing and amend 4.71 acres from CS to MF2 (Applicant: Southern California Housing Dev. Corp.).

SPA06-006 September 11, 2006 Amendment to permit with a minor conditional use permit and establish regulations for tobacco stores and smoking lounges in the Downtown (D) and General Commercial (GC) Districts (Applicant: City of Corona).

NUMBER COUNCIL APPROVAL DATE DESCRIPTION/APPLICANT
SPA06-009 October 4, 2006 Amendment to allow Massage Establishment in the General Commercial (GC) District (Applicant: Center of Natural Healing).

SPA06-010 December 6, 2006 Amendment of the Floor Area Ratio and Lot Coverage Requirements of various land use districts of the Downtown Corona Revitalization Specific Plan (Applicant: City of Corona).

SPA08-002 April 16, 2008 Amendment to establish an appendix to the specific plan that lists structures at least 50 years old that would be subject to a demolition delay (Applicant:

City of Corona)
SPA08-006 December 3, 2008 Amendment to change the land use designation on 4.8 acres from General Commercial to Transitional Commercial in accordance with the 2008-2014 Housing Element update (Applicant: City of Corona).

SPA08-009 March 4, 2009 Eliminate the maximum residential density allowed in the Downtown and Transitional Commercial Districts, increase the density for senior citizen housing to 75 du/ac in the Transitional Commercial District, increase the density to 36 du/ac in the Multi-Family District, and incorporate 0.61 acres into the specific plan boundary as Transitional Commercial (Applicant: City of Corona).

SPA09-001 August 19, 2009 Amendment to various Sections to revise the Design Guidelines for Commercial Development, to revise selected Development Standards, and update text references to General Plan Goals and Policies.

SPA09-004 October 26, 2009 Amendment to allow tattoo and body piercing salons as an ancillary use in the TC designation (Applicant: City of Corona)

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172

NUMBER COUNCIL APPROVAL DATE DESCRIPTION/APPLICANT
SPA10-002 January 5, 2011 Amendment to incorporate concepts for multi- modal mobility pursuant to a Caltrans Community based Transportation Planning Grant, to promote livable and sustainable community concepts; to introduce Mixed Use Development Standards, and comprehensively update text.

SPA11-003 September 7, 2011 Amendment to allow monument signs to be constructed up to a maximum height of six feet in the front yard setback. (Applicant: City of Corona) SPA12-006 September 17, 2014 Amendment to amend the several sections to:
1) change the land use from SF (Single Family) to CS (Community Services) on

0.6 acres at the northeast corner of West Eighth Street and South Sheridan Street including adjacent alleys and 1.06 acres of to-be-vacated street rightof- way of South Belle Avenue (between West Eighth Street and West Ninth Street) and West Eighth Street (between South Belle Avenue and South Sheridan Street), 2) to re-align a portion of a Planned Class III Bike Route along West Eighth Street, and 3) amend and add corresponding changes to associated text and exhibits.
(Applicant: Universal Health Services)
SPA13-001 May 15, 2013 Amendment to Chapter 3 to address development of single room occupancy residential units all in conjunction with Housing Element programs to encourage sustainable development near public transit.
(Applicant: City of Corona)
SPA15-001 May 26, 2015 Amendment to Table III-2 to allow craft breweries in the GB, TC, GC, and BP land use designations.
(Applicant: City of Corona)
SPA15-003 September 16, 2015 Amendment to allow smoking lounges by minor CUP in the GB and TC land use designations. (Applicant: City of Corona)

NUMBER COUNCIL APPROVAL DATE DESCRIPTION/APPLICANT
SPA15-006 June 1, 2016 Amend 1.07 acres (Chuck Wagon site) from GC to TC to accommodate an 85- unit affordable apartment project. (Applicant: C&C Development) SPA2019-0001 October 2, 2019 Amendment to Table III-1 – Land Use Summary (Applicant: Boureston Development)
SPA2019-0003 October 16, 2019 Amendments to Table III-2 – Permitted Land Use Matrix to include additional eating, drinking and entertainment establishments (Applicant: City of Corona) SPA2022-0003 March 15, 2023
Ordinance 3363
Amendment to the Land Use & Development Standards Section and Land Use Plan to support the City’s Housing Element Update (Applicant: City of Corona) SPA2023-0002 June 7, 2023 Amendment to the Downtown(D), Gateway Business (GB), Transitional Commercial (TC), General Commercial (GC), Business Park (BP), Community Services (CS) to allow residential Land Uses pursuant to Senate Bill 6 and Assembly Bill 2011.

SPA2024-0002 TBD Comprehensive update to the specific plan amending the development standards, design guidelines, public streetscapes, infrastructure, and graphics, and expansion of the specific plan boundary.

DATE: 12/18/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Office of the City Manager – City Clerk
2024-166

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This staff report asks Council to consider the approval of the amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 87300, et seq), which requires every local agency to review the Conflict of Interest Code biennially to determine potential revisions to ensure accuracy.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-111, approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code.

BACKGROUND & HISTORY:

Every government agency must adopt a Conflict of Interest Code. A Conflict of Interest Code is the official document requiring those individuals holding designated positions with the City to disclose certain financial interests to help avoid conflicts of interest. A Conflict of Interest Code tells public officials, governmental employees, and consultants what financial interests they must disclose on their Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). The City's Conflict of Interest Code was adopted in 1981 and has been periodically

updated since that time. The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code biennially and determine if it needs to be amended.

ANALYSIS:

Every elected official and public employee who makes or influences governmental decisions is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interest, also known as Form 700.

Upon reviewing the Conflict of Interest Code, staff has determined that an amendment is required to accurately reflect current staffing, position titles, and designated positions.

Below are the updates for the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code:

Add the following positions:

Budget Supervisor
Building Inspection Supervisor
Code Compliance Inspector
Community Assistance Manager
Construction Manager
Economic Development Manager
Electric Utility Manager
Facilities, Parks & Trails Manager
Homeless Solutions Manager
Library Supervisor
Project Manager
Public Information Officer
Recreation Services Manager
Recreation Services Supervisor
Senior Code Compliance Inspector
Senior Deputy City Attorney
Senior Project Manager
Transit Program Manager
Remove the following positions:

Building Inspector Supervisor
Code Enforcement Officer I/II Flex
Recreation Supervisor
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Transportation Program Manager
FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The biennial review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code does not have a fiscal impact.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This action is for the 2024 biennial review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and there is no possibility that this project will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.

PREPARED BY: SYLVIA EDWARDS, CITY CLERK
REVIEWED BY: JUSTIN TUCKER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2024-111

2. Exhibit 2 – Amended 2024 Conflict of Interest Redline

3. Exhibit 3 – Amended 2024 Conflict of Interest Final

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-111

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND

ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST

CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF
1974
WHEREAS, the State of California enacted the Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code Section 81000, et seq. (the "Act"), which contains provisions relating to conflicts ofinterest which potentially affect all officers, employees and consultants of the City of Corona (the "City"), and which requires all public agencies to adopt and promulgate a conflict of interest code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Conflict of Interest Code (the"Code") which was amended on December 7, 2022, in compliance with the Act; and WHEREAS, subsequent changed circumstances within the City have made it advisable and necessary pursuant to Sections 87306 and 87307 of the Act to amend and update the City's Code; and
WHEREAS, the potential penalties for violation of the provisions of the Act are substantial and may include criminal and civil liability, as well as equitable relief which could result in the City being restrained or prevented from acting in cases where the provisions of the Act may have been violated; and
WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of a public meeting on, and of consideration by the City Council of, the proposed amended Code was provided to each affected designated employee and was publicly posted for review; and WHEREAS, a public meeting was held upon the proposed amended Code at a regular meeting of the City Council on December 18, 2024, at which all present were given an opportunity to be heard on the proposed amended Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby approve and adopt the proposed amended Conflict of Interest Code, a copy of which is attached hereto and shall be on file with the City Clerk and available to the public for inspection and copying during regular business hours; SECTION 2. The said amended Conflict of Interest Code shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption and approval.

2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of December, 2024.

Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:

City Clerk of the City of Corona, California

3 CERTIFICATION
I, Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk of the City of Corona, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Corona, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 18th day of December, 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Corona, California, this 18th day of December, 2024.

City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
[SEAL]

1 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE

CITY OF CORONA
(Amended December 718, 20224 )
The Political Reform Act (Gov. Code § 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 Cal. Code Regs. § 18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code, which can be incorporated by reference in an agency’s code. After public notice and hearing Regulation 18730 may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This incorporation page, Regulation 18730 and the attached Appendix designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the City of Corona (the “City”).

All officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic interests shall file their statements with the City Clerk as the City’s Filing Officer.

The City Clerk shall make and retain a copy of all statements filed by the Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Legal & Risk Management Director and City Treasurer, and forward the originals of such statements to the Fair Political Practices Commission. The City Clerk shall retain the originals of the statements filed by all other officials and designated positions and will make all retained statements available for public inspection and reproduction during regular business hours. (Gov. Code § 81008.)
AB 1234 Training: Government Code Section 53234-53235.2 requires certain ethics training to be completed periodically by certain elected and appointed officials, as well as any other designated employees, and requires in the City Clerk to maintain completion records for such training (“AB 1234 Training”). All employees in all designated positions shall continue to comply as required by the AB 1234 Training requirements (currently, biennially).

App. A 1

APPENDIX

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CITY OF CORONA
(Amended December 718, 20224 )
PART “A”
The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney, the City Treasurer, and all Other City Officials who manage public investments as defined by 2 Cal. Code of Regs. § 18701(b), are NOT subject to the City's Code but must file disclosure statements under Government Code Section 87200 et seq. [Regs. § 18730(b)(3)]

OFFICIALS WHO MANAGE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS
It has been determined that the positions listed below are Other City Officials who manage public investments.
1 These positions are listed here for
informational purposes only.

Assistant City Manager
Finance Director
Finance Manager (all)
Financial Consultants

DESIGNATED POSITIONS

GOVERNED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

1 Individuals holding one of the above-listed positions may contact the Fair Political Practices Commission for assistance or written advice regarding their filing obligations if they believe that their position has been categorized incorrectly. The Fair Political Practices Commission makes the final determination whether a position is covered by § 87200.

App. A 2
DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
Accounting Manager 1, 2
Accounting Supervisor 5
Administrative Program Analyst 5
Administrative Services Manager IV 5, 8
Administrative Supervisor 5
Assistant City Attorney/Assistant Legal & Risk Management Director 1, 2 Assistant City Manager 1, 2
Assistant Director of Utilities 1, 2
Assistant to the City Manager 5
Battalion Chief 5, 6
Budget Manager 1, 2
Budget Supervisor 1,2
Building Inspector I/II Flex 5, 6
Building Inspection Inspector Supervisor 5
Building Official 5, 6
Building Official/Building Inspection Manager 5, 6
Utility Billing & Administration Manager 1, 2
Business Supervisor 1, 2
Applications Analyst 1, 2
Chief Deputy City Attorney 1, 2
Chief Distribution Operator 2, 3, 5

DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
App. A 3
Chief Information Officer 1, 2
Chief of Police 5, 6
Chief Reclamation Operator 5
Chief Communications Officer 1, 2
Chief Talent Officer 1, 2
Chief Water Operator 5
CIP Supervisor 2, 3, 5
City Clerk 5
City Traffic Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Code Compliance Supervisor 5, 6
Code Enforcement Officer I/II Flex Compliance Inspector 5, 6 Community Assistance Manager 1, 2
Community Services Director 1, 2
Construction Manager 2, 3, 5
Construction Superintendent 2, 3, 5
Customer Care Supervisor 5
Data Scientist 5, 9
Deputy Building Official/Plan Check Manager 5, 6
Deputy Chief Information Officer 1, 2
Deputy City Attorney II (Litigation) 1, 2
Deputy City Clerk 5

DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
App. A 4
Deputy Fire Chief 5, 6
Development Services Manager 5, 6
Director of Utilities 1, 2
Economic Development Coordinator 2, 3, 5
Economic Development Manager 1, 2
Economic Development Director 1, 2
Electric Utility Analyst 5
Electric Utility Manager 5
Emergency Services Coordinator 5
Emergency Services Manager 5
Executive Assistant 5
Facilities, Parks & Trails Manager 5
Finance Director 1, 2
Financial Analyst (All) 5
Fire Chief 5, 6
Fire Marshal 5, 6
Fleet Manager 5
Fleet Superintendent 5
Help Desk Manager 5, 9
Homeless Solutions Manager 1, 2
Human Resources Manager (All) 5

DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
App. A 5
Human Resources Supervisor 5
Library Manager 5
Library Supervisor 5
Maintenance Manager 5
Maintenance Supervisor 5
Management Analyst (All) 5
Occupational Health & Safety Manager 5
Operations Analyst 3, 5
Operations Manager 3, 5
Operations Manager 3, 5
Parks Supervisor 2, 3, 5
Planning and Development Director 1, 2
Plan Check Manager 5, 6
Planning Manager 2, 3, 5, 6
Police Captain 5, 6
Police Lieutenant 5, 6
Principal Civil Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Principal Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Project Manager 5, 6
Property and Contract Technician 1, 2
Public Information Officer 1, 2

DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
App. A 6
Public Safety Communications Manager 5
Public Works Director/City Engineer 1, 2
Public Works Inspection Superintendent 5, 6
Public Works Inspection Supervisor 5, 6
Public Works Inspector (All) 5, 6
Purchasing Manager 4
Purchasing Specialist (All) 5
Recreation Services Manager 5
Recreation Services Supervisor 5
Risk Manager 4, 7
Senior Code Code Compliance Inspector Enforcement Officer 5, 6 Senior Deputy City Attorney 1, 2
Senior Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Senior Engineer – Traffic 2, 3, 5, 6
Senior Network Architect 5, 9
Senior Paralegal/Claims Manager 1, 2
Senior Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Senior Project Manager 5, 6
Senior Public Works Inspector 5,9
Senior Software Architect 5, 9
Senior Utility Engineer 2, 3, 5

DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
App. A 7
Support Services Manager 5
Traffic Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Transit Transportation Program Manager 2, 3, 5
Workers Compensation Manager 1, 2
MEMBERS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:

Corona Public Library Board of Trustees 2, 3, 5
Oversight Board to Successor Agency 1, 2
Parks and Recreation Commission 1, 2
Successor Agency 1, 2
Consultants and New Positions2

2 Individuals serving as a consultant as defined in FPPC Reg 18701 or in a new position created since this Code was last approved that makes or participates in making decisions must file pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in this Code subject to the following limitation:

The City Manager may determine that, due to the range of duties or contractual obligations, it is more appropriate to assign a limited disclosure requirement. A clear explanation of the duties and a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements must be in a written document. (Gov. Code Sec. 82019; FPPC Regulations 18219 and 18734.). The City Manager’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. (Gov. Code Sec. 81008.)

App. B 1
PART “B”

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
The disclosure categories listed below identify the types of economic interests that the designated position must disclose for each disclosure category to which he or she is assigned.3 Such economic interests are reportable if they are either located in or doing business in the jurisdiction, are planning to do business in the jurisdiction, or have done business during the previous two years in the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 1: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are located in, do business in, or own real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 2: All interests in real property which is located in whole or in part within, or not more than two (2) miles outside, the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 3: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are engaged in land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 4: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the City.

Category 5: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the designated position’s department, unit or division.

Category 6: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, subject to the regulatory, permit, or licensing authority of the designated position’s department, unit or division.

3 This Conflict of Interest Code does not require the reporting of gifts from outside this agency’s jurisdiction if the source does not have some connection with or bearing upon the functions or duties of the position. (Reg. 18730.1)

App. B 2
Category 7:

A) All investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, from entities that provide insurance services, including but not limited to, insurance companies, carriers, holding companies, underwriters, brokers solicitors, agents, adjusters, claims managers and actuaries.

B) All investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, from entities or persons who have filed a claim, or have a claim pending against the City which is reviewed by the designated employee’s department or division.

Category 8: All investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, from sources that receive grants or other funding from and through the City.

Category 9: Investments, business positions in business entities, and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments), from sources that provide information technology and telecommunications goods, products or services, including but not limited to, computer hardware or software companies, computer consulting services, training, data processing firms, and media services.

1 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE

CITY OF CORONA
(Amended December 18, 2024)
The Political Reform Act (Gov. Code § 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 Cal. Code Regs. § 18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code, which can be incorporated by reference in an agency’s code. After public notice and hearing Regulation 18730 may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This incorporation page, Regulation 18730 and the attached Appendix designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the City of Corona (the “City”).

All officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic interests shall file their statements with the City Clerk as the City’s Filing Officer.

The City Clerk shall make and retain a copy of all statements filed by the Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Legal & Risk Management Director and City Treasurer, and forward the originals of such statements to the Fair Political Practices Commission. The City Clerk shall retain the originals of the statements filed by all other officials and designated positions and will make all retained statements available for public inspection and reproduction during regular business hours. (Gov. Code § 81008.)
AB 1234 Training: Government Code Section 53234-53235.2 requires certain ethics training to be completed periodically by certain elected and appointed officials, as well as any other designated employees, and requires in the City Clerk to maintain completion records for such training (“AB 1234 Training”). All employees in all designated positions shall continue to comply as required by the AB 1234 Training requirements (currently, biennially).

App. A 1

APPENDIX

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CITY OF CORONA
(Amended December 18, 2024 )
PART “A”
The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney, the City Treasurer, and all Other City Officials who manage public investments as defined by 2 Cal. Code of Regs. § 18701(b), are NOT subject to the City's Code but must file disclosure statements under Government Code Section 87200 et seq. [Regs. § 18730(b)(3)]

OFFICIALS WHO MANAGE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS
It has been determined that the positions listed below are Other City Officials who manage public investments.
1 These positions are listed here for
informational purposes only.

Assistant City Manager
Finance Director
Finance Manager (all)
Financial Consultants

DESIGNATED POSITIONS

GOVERNED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

1 Individuals holding one of the above-listed positions may contact the Fair Political Practices Commission for assistance or written advice regarding their filing obligations if they believe that their position has been categorized incorrectly. The Fair Political Practices Commission makes the final determination whether a position is covered by § 87200.

App. A 2
DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
Accounting Manager 1, 2
Accounting Supervisor 5
Administrative Program Analyst 5
Administrative Services Manager IV 5, 8
Administrative Supervisor 5
Assistant City Attorney/Assistant Legal & Risk Management Director 1, 2 Assistant City Manager 1, 2
Assistant Director of Utilities 1, 2
Assistant to the City Manager 5
Battalion Chief 5, 6
Budget Manager 1, 2
Budget Supervisor 1,2
Building Inspector I/II Flex 5, 6
Building Inspection Supervisor 5
Building Official 5, 6
Building Official/Building Inspection Manager 5, 6
Utility Billing & Administration Manager 1, 2
Business Supervisor 1, 2
Applications Analyst 1, 2
Chief Deputy City Attorney 1, 2
Chief Distribution Operator 2, 3, 5

DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
App. A 3
Chief Information Officer 1, 2
Chief of Police 5, 6
Chief Reclamation Operator 5
Chief Communications Officer 1, 2
Chief Talent Officer 1, 2
Chief Water Operator 5
CIP Supervisor 2, 3, 5
City Clerk 5
City Traffic Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Code Compliance Supervisor 5, 6
Code Compliance Inspector 5, 6
Community Assistance Manager 1, 2
Community Services Director 1, 2
Construction Manager 2, 3, 5
Construction Superintendent 2, 3, 5
Customer Care Supervisor 5
Data Scientist 5, 9
Deputy Building Official/Plan Check Manager 5, 6
Deputy Chief Information Officer 1, 2
Deputy City Attorney II (Litigation) 1, 2
Deputy City Clerk 5

DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
App. A 4
Deputy Fire Chief 5, 6
Development Services Manager 5, 6
Director of Utilities 1, 2
Economic Development Coordinator 2, 3, 5
Economic Development Manager 1, 2
Economic Development Director 1, 2
Electric Utility Analyst 5
Electric Utility Manager 5
Emergency Services Coordinator 5
Emergency Services Manager 5
Executive Assistant 5
Facilities, Parks & Trails Manager 5
Finance Director 1, 2
Financial Analyst (All) 5
Fire Chief 5, 6
Fire Marshal 5, 6
Fleet Manager 5
Fleet Superintendent 5
Help Desk Manager 5, 9
Homeless Solutions Manager 1, 2
Human Resources Manager (All) 5

DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
App. A 5
Human Resources Supervisor 5
Library Manager 5
Library Supervisor 5
Maintenance Manager 5
Maintenance Supervisor 5
Management Analyst (All) 5
Occupational Health & Safety Manager 5
Operations Analyst 3, 5
Operations Manager 3, 5
Operations Manager 3, 5
Parks Supervisor 2, 3, 5
Planning and Development Director 1, 2
Plan Check Manager 5, 6
Planning Manager 2, 3, 5, 6
Police Captain 5, 6
Police Lieutenant 5, 6
Principal Civil Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Principal Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Project Manager 5, 6
Property and Contract Technician 1, 2
Public Information Officer 1, 2

DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
App. A 6
Public Safety Communications Manager 5
Public Works Director/City Engineer 1, 2
Public Works Inspection Superintendent 5, 6
Public Works Inspection Supervisor 5, 6
Public Works Inspector (All) 5, 6
Purchasing Manager 4
Purchasing Specialist (All) 5
Recreation Services Manager 5
Recreation Services Supervisor 5Risk Manager
4, 7
Senior Code Compliance Inspector 5, 6
Senior Deputy City Attorney 1, 2
Senior Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Senior Engineer – Traffic 2, 3, 5, 6
Senior Network Architect 5, 9
Senior Paralegal/Claims Manager 1, 2
Senior Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Senior Project Manager 5, 6
Senior Public Works Inspector 5,9
Senior Software Architect 5, 9
Senior Utility Engineer 2, 3, 5
Support Services Manager 5

DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
App. A 7
Traffic Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Transit Program Manager 2, 3, 5
Workers Compensation Manager 1, 2
MEMBERS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:

Corona Public Library Board of Trustees 2, 3, 5
Oversight Board to Successor Agency 1, 2
Parks and Recreation Commission 1, 2
Successor Agency 1, 2
Consultants and New Positions2

2 Individuals serving as a consultant as defined in FPPC Reg 18701 or in a new position created since this Code was last approved that makes or participates in making decisions must file pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in this Code subject to the following limitation:

The City Manager may determine that, due to the range of duties or contractual obligations, it is more appropriate to assign a limited disclosure requirement. A clear explanation of the duties and a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements must be in a written document. (Gov. Code Sec. 82019; FPPC Regulations 18219 and 18734.). The City Manager’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. (Gov. Code Sec. 81008.)

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PART “B”

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
The disclosure categories listed below identify the types of economic interests that the designated position must disclose for each disclosure category to which he or she is assigned.3 Such economic interests are reportable if they are either located in or doing business in the jurisdiction, are planning to do business in the jurisdiction, or have done business during the previous two years in the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 1: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are located in, do business in, or own real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 2: All interests in real property which is located in whole or in part within, or not more than two (2) miles outside, the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 3: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are engaged in land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 4: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the City.

Category 5: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the designated position’s department, unit or division.

Category 6: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, subject to the regulatory, permit, or licensing authority of the designated position’s department, unit or division.

3 This Conflict of Interest Code does not require the reporting of gifts from outside this agency’s jurisdiction if the source does not have some connection with or bearing upon the functions or duties of the position. (Reg. 18730.1)

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Category 7:

A) All investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, from entities that provide insurance services, including but not limited to, insurance companies, carriers, holding companies, underwriters, brokers solicitors, agents, adjusters, claims managers and actuaries.

B) All investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, from entities or persons who have filed a claim, or have a claim pending against the City which is reviewed by the designated employee’s department or division.

Category 8: All investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, from sources that receive grants or other funding from and through the City.

Category 9: Investments, business positions in business entities, and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments), from sources that provide information technology and telecommunications goods, products or services, including but not limited to, computer hardware or software companies, computer consulting services, training, data processing firms, and media services.

DATE: 12/18/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Utilities Department
2024-173

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLP ENGINEERING, LLC FOR AN

ELECTRIC CAPACITY IMPACT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This staff report asks the City Council to award Request for Proposal 24-076AH to CLP Engineering, LLC for an electric capacity impact study with a focus on solar and electric vehicle charging impacts. This study will assist the Utilities Department electric division with planning for future capacity needs and ensuring infrastructure is equipped for projected growth.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That the City Council:
a. Award Request for Proposals (RFP 24-076AH) titled Electric Capacity Impact Study – Solar and EV Charging to CLP Engineering, LLC for $113,460 and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding documents as submitted by said bidder.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with CLP Engineering, LLC for $113,460, with an initial award period of December 4, 2024, through June 30, 2026, with one (1) additional one (1) option year renewal period, on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed usage.

c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to CLP Engineering, LLC for $113,460.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute nonsubstantive changes, extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in the Corona Municipal Code Section

3.08.060(J), which is equivalent to 10% or $11,346.

BACKGROUND & HISTORY:

The Utilities Department (UD) serves fully bundled greenfield electric customers in the City of Corona’s electric service area. Approximately 1,280 residential and 560 nonresidential customers are served through UD’s electric distribution system and five Southern California Edison Wholesale Distribution Access Tariff connection points (WDATs).

The electric industry has changed dramatically in recent years with more emphasis being placed on solar and renewable energy technologies. To prepare for future impacts to UD’s electrical distribution system, UD would like to prepare an electric capacity impact study.

This study will consider all growth factors, with a focus on the impacts of residential, commercial, and industrial photovoltaic (PV) solar installations, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and battery backup. This study will allow UD to plan for necessary infrastructure upgrades and potential policy revisions to ensure the continued reliability of UD’s electric distribution system.

This study will include the creation of an electric load flow model, which will identify any points in the distribution system where upgrades may be needed, or efficiencies can be created. The load flow model will assist UD in ensuring equipment is sized correctly to support reliability and stability in the system.

ANALYSIS:

On August 22, 2024, the Purchasing Division issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 24-076AH following the City Municipal Code (CMC) Section 3.08.110. UD received proposals from four (4) consultants for an Electric Capacity Impact Study with a focus on solar and electric vehicle charging impacts. Staff received the following proposals:

Vendor City Evaluation
Ranking
CLP Engineering, LLC Greenwood Village, CO 1
Energeia USA Davis, CA 2
Resilient Electric Analytics, LLC Omaha, NE 3
S Y Lee Associates, Inc. Glendale, CA 4
Proposals were evaluated on five criteria as outlined in the Request for Proposals:

Completeness of Response, Qualification of Firm, Qualification of Personnel, Work Plan/ Project Understanding and Approach and Value.

Following the analysis of the proposals and an interview, it was determined that CLP Engineering, LLC exhibited the essential skills, experience, and staffing required for the successful execution of the project's scope of work. CLP Engineering LLC was able to show in their statement of qualification a clear understanding of the scope of work for the project and showed that they have successfully completed such projects. CLP Engineering demonstrated their hands-on experience with electrical distribution systems similar to UD’s and detailed a wide range of experience with similar studies. CLP Engineering provided a reasonable compensation schedule for the Electric Capacity Impact Study based on the criteria established in the RFP.

Staff requests approval of a professional services agreement with CLP Engineering, LLC for an electric capacity impact study with a focus on solar and EV charging in the amount of $113,460. The award amount includes an additional $7,000 for two potential site visits that were not included in the original proposed amount.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Funding for the recommended actions is available in the Plug-In Vehicle Readiness Plan Operating & Maintenance Project No. 69960 within the Greenfield Utility Fund 578.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This action is to conduct an electric capacity impact study, and there is no possibility that approving these changes will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.

PREPARED BY: ERIN KUNKLE, ELECTRIC UTILITY MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: TOM MOODY, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit 1 – CLP Engineering, LLC Professional Services Agreement

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CITY OF CORONA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

WITH CLP ENGINEERING, LLC
(ELECTRIC CAPACITY IMPACT STUDY: SOLAR AND EV CHARGING SERVICES – RFP 24-076AH)

1. PARTIES AND DATE.

This Agreement is made and entered into this ____day of ___________, _____ (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Corona, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 400 South Vicentia Avenue, Corona, California 92882 (“City”) and CLP Engineering, Delaware LLC a limited liability company with its principal place of business at 6312 S Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 200E, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

2. RECITALS.

2.1 Consultant.

Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing electric capacity impact studies to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the plans of City.

2.2 Project.

City desires to engage Consultant to render such services for the RFP 24-076AH Electric Capacity Impact Study: Solar and EV Charging Services project (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.

3. TERMS.

3.1 Scope of Services and Term.

3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional electric capacity impact study: solar and ev charging consulting services necessary for the Project (“Services”). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from December 4, 2024 to June 30, 2026 (“Term”), unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete the Services within the Term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and Docusign Envelope ID: 8A156ED7-1431-4404-85F8-038E20C317E2 Docusign Envelope ID: 625C0525-9E51-45F3-B533-BE994925FB24

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deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the Term of this Agreement one or more times by executing a written amendment pursuant to Section 3.6.8 below (each a “Renewal Term”). The terms “Term” and “Renewal Term” may sometimes be generally and collectively referred to as “Term” in this Agreement.

3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.

3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.

Consultant retains the right to perform similar or different services for others during the Term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.

3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services within the Term of this Agreement, in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and in accordance with any other completion schedule or milestones which may be separately agreed upon in writing by the Parties. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant’s conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant’s submittals in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.

3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All Services performed by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.

3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. As discussed below, any personnel who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, or who are determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or property, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant at the request of the City.

The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows: Ajay Sitaula, PE, Dalton Shaffer, PE, Eric Ruffel, PE, Erik Parsons, PE, Alex Dresser and Andy Wallace.

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(“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Contract. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her designee.

3.2.6 Consultant’s Representative. Consultant hereby designates Ajay Sitaula, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“Consultant’s Representative”). Consultant’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.

3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.

3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant agrees that all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Consultant represents that it, its employees and subconsultants shall have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the Term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its sub-consultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.

3.2.9 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certifications. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the Consultant performs any work or Services knowing them to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Consultant shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees, and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.

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3.2.9.1 Employment Eligibility; Consultant. By executing this Agreement, Consultant verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time. Such requirements and restrictions include, but are not limited to, examination and retention of documentation confirming the identity and immigration status of each employee of the Consultant.

Consultant also verifies that it has not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the Term of the Agreement. Consultant shall avoid any violation of any such law during the Term of this Agreement by participating in an electronic verification of work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, by participating in an equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, or by some other legally acceptable method. Consultant shall maintain records of each such verification, and shall make them available to the City or its representatives for inspection and copy at any time during normal business hours. The City shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses related to Consultant’s compliance with the requirements provided for in Section 3.2.9 or any of its subsections.

3.2.9.2 Employment Eligibility; Subcontractors, Consultants, Subsubcontractors and Subconsultants. To the same extent and under the same conditions as Consultant, Consultant shall require all of its subcontractors, consultants, sub-subcontractors and subconsultants performing any work or Services relating to the Project or this Agreement to make the same verifications and comply with all requirements and restrictions provided for in Section

3.2.9.1. 3.2.9.3 Employment Eligibility; Failure to Comply. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant verifies that they are a duly authorized officer of Consultant, and understands that any of the following shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause: (1) failure of Consultant or its subcontractors, consultants, subsubcontractors or subconsultants to meet any of the requirements provided for in Sections 3.2.9.1 or 3.2.9.2; (2) any misrepresentation or material omission concerning compliance with such requirements (including in those verifications provided to the Consultant under Section 3.2.9.2); or (3) failure to immediately remove from the Project any person found not to be in compliance with such requirements.

3.2.9.4 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.

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or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City’s Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

3.2.9.6 Air Quality. To the extent applicable, Consultant must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Although the SCAQMD and CARB limits and requirements are more broad, Consultant shall specifically be aware of their application to "portable equipment", which definition is considered by SCAQMD and CARB to include any item of equipment with a fuelpowered engine. Consultant shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by SCAQMD, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Consultant, its subconsultants, or others for whom Consultant is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.

3.2.10 Insurance.

3.2.10.1 Time for Compliance. Promptly following the Effective Date of this Agreement, but in no event before Consultant commences any Services under this Agreement, Consultant shall provide evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. Failure to provide and maintain all required insurance shall be grounds for the City to terminate this Agreement for cause.

3.2.10.2 Minimum Requirements. Consultant shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Agreement by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants.

Consultant shall also require all of its subconsultants to procure and maintain the same insurance for the duration of the Agreement. Such insurance shall meet at least the following minimum levels of coverage:
(A) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001); (2) Automobile Liability:

Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 0001, code 1 (any auto), or if Consultant has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and 9 (non-owned); and (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance. (B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits no less than: (1) General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, advertising injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with general aggregate limit is used including, but not limited to, form CG 2503, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers’ Compensation and Docusign Envelope ID: 8A156ED7-1431-4404-85F8-038E20C317E2 Docusign Envelope ID: 625C0525-9E51-45F3-B533-BE994925FB24

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Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California. Employer’s Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

3.2.10.3 Professional Liability. Consultant shall procure and maintain, and require its sub-consultants to procure and maintain, for a period of five (5) years following completion of the Project, errors and omissions liability insurance appropriate to their profession. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate per claim.

3.2.10.4 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall contain or be endorsed (amended) to include the following provisions:
(A) General Liability. The general liability policy shall state that: (1) the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be covered as additional insured with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection therewith (the endorsement form shall be at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 37 and one of the following: CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33 or CG 20 38); and (2) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance coverage as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (the endorsement form shall be at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13). Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any way.
(B) Waiver of Subrogation – Workers’ Compensation and
Employer’s Liability Coverage. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of the insurance policy which arise from work or Services performed by the Consultant. (C) All Coverages. If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City is entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained by Consultant. Thus, any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.

3.2.10.5 Other Provisions; Endorsements Preferred. Consultant shall endeavor to provide endorsements regarding the following provisions, but nonetheless understands, acknowledges and agrees that the following provisions shall apply and that failure to comply shall be considered to be a breach of this Agreement by Consultant:
(A) Waiver of Subrogation – All Other Policies. Consultant hereby waives all rights of subrogation any insurer of Consultant’s may acquire against the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of any insurance policy which arise from work or Services performed by the Consultant.

Consultant understands, acknowledges and agrees that this provision is in full force and effect even if the City does not receive a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.

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(B) Notice. Consultant shall either: (1) require its insurer to provide thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City before coverage is suspended, voided, or canceled; or (2) notify City in writing that such notice is not available and forward any notice of such actions to the City within two (2) business days from date of receipt by Consultant. Consultant understands, acknowledges and agrees that this provision is in full force and effect even if the City does not receive a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.

3.2.10.6 Claims Made Policies. The following provisions shall apply to all policies that provide coverage on a claims-made basis: (A) the retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date on which any Services under this Agreement commence; (B) the insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the Project; and (C) if coverage is canceled or not renewed and is not replaced with another claims-made policy with a retroactive date prior to the date on which any Services under this Agreement commence, Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of Project.

3.2.10.7 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the Consultant to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigation, claims administration and defense expenses within the deductible or self-insured retention. The deductible or self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or the City.

3.2.10.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Unless under the circumstances a different rating is otherwise acceptable to the City in its sole and absolute discretion, insurance is to be placed with insurers which are satisfactory to the City and which meet either of the following criteria : (1) an insurer with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A-:VII and licensed as an admitted insurance carrier in California; or (2) an insurer with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A-:X and authorized to issue the required policies in California.

3.2.10.9 Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance, as well as amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this Agreement. All documents must be received and approved by the City before any Services commence; provided, however, that failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of Services shall not waive Consultant’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

3.2.10.10 Reporting of Claims. Consultant shall report to the City, in addition to Consultant’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Consultant in connection with the Services under this Agreement.

3.2.10.11 Sub-Consultants. All sub-consultants shall comply with each and every insurance provision of this Section 3.2.10. Consultant shall therefore not allow any sub-consultant to commence work on any subcontract to perform any part of the Services until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the sub-consultant has secured all insurance required under this Agreement.

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3.2.10.12 Special Risk or Circumstances. The City reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to modify the requirements of this Section 3.2.10, including limits, based on any of the following: (A) the nature of the risk of the Services; (B) the prior experience of the insured; (C) the rating or other quality or characteristic of the insurer; (D) any special or unique coverage issues; and (E) any other special or unique circumstances.

3.2.11 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work and Services so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the Services and the conditions under which the Services are to be performed.

3.2.12 Payment Bond. The California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) has communicated to the City that there is a possibility that a payment bond may be required for certain services provided in connection with a public works project. Since such a requirement is currently contrary to the industry standard for the services provided by Consultant under this Agreement and since there is no direct legal authority for this position, the City is not requiring Consultant to provide a payment bond at this time. However, the City hereby reserves the right to require the Consultant to obtain and provide a payment bond for some or all of the services provided by the Consultant under this Agreement.

If the City determines that a payment bond is required for the services pursuant to Civil Code Section 9550 or any other applicable law, rule or regulation, Consultant shall execute and provide to City a payment bond in an amount required by the City and in a form provided or approved by the City. In the event a payment bond is required, the City agrees to compensate Consultant for all documented direct costs incurred by Consultant for such payment bond. The Parties shall memorialize the terms of such additional compensation and any other terms and conditions associated with the payment bond in an amendment to this Agreement.

3.2.13 Accounting Records. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.

3.3 Fees and Payments.

3.3.1 Rates & Total Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation, including authorized reimbursements, shall not exceed One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars ($113,460) (“Total Compensation”), without written approval of City’s Representative. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.

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3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly itemized statement which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant.

The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the statement. City shall, within 30 days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.

3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City.

3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the Term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.

Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from City’s Representative.

3.3.5 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of Chapter 1 (beginning at Section 1720 et seq.) of Part 7 of Division 2 of the California Labor Code, as well as Title 8, Section 16000 et seq. of the California Code of Regulations (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the Total Compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant and its subconsultants shall fully comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws for their employees and any others to whom such laws are applicable. Consultant and its subconsultants shall also be responsible for any and all violations and fines imposed on them pursuant to the Prevailing Wage Laws. Pursuant to SB 854, which amended the Prevailing Wage Laws, this Agreement would also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Beginning April 1, 2015, no consultant or subconsultant may be awarded this Agreement unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. The City will report all necessary agreements to the DIR as required by the Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant’s principal place of business and at the Project site. It is most efficient for the Consultant to obtain a copy of the prevailing wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement from the website of the Division of Labor Statistics and Research of the DIR located at www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/. In the alternative, Consultant may obtain a copy of the prevailing wages from the City’s Representative. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.

3.3.6 Apprenticeable Crafts. If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, Consultant shall comply with the provisions of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code with respect to the employment of properly registered apprentices upon public works when Consultant Docusign Envelope ID: 8A156ED7-1431-4404-85F8-038E20C317E2 Docusign Envelope ID: 625C0525-9E51-45F3-B533-BE994925FB24

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employs workmen in an apprenticeable craft or trade. The primary responsibility for compliance with said section for all apprenticeable occupations shall be with Consultant.

3.4 Termination of Agreement.

3.4.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those Services which have been adequately rendered to City, as well as any authorized reimbursable expenses, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation.

Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.

3.4.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.

3.4.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.

3.5 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.

3.5.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically, electronically or otherwise recorded or stored, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). All Documents & Data shall be and remain the property of City, and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by Consultant on other projects without the City's express written permission. Within thirty (30) days following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and amount required by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction and to establish where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be borne by City at the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of compensation to which the Consultant is entitled under the termination provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the undisputed amount. Consultant shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such documents pending resolution of the dispute. In addition, Consultant shall retain copies of all Documents & Data on file for a minimum of five (5) years following completion of the Project, and shall make copies available to City upon the payment of actual reasonable duplication costs. In addition, before destroying the Documents & Data following this retention period, Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to notify City and provide City with the opportunity to obtain the documents.

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3.5.2 Subconsultants. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or its subconsultants, or those provided to Consultant by the City.

3.5.3 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use or reuse of the Documents and Data or any part of them at any time for purposes of this Project or another project, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement or on a project other than this Project without employing the services of Consultant shall be at City’s sole risk. If City uses or reuses the Documents & Data on any project other than this Project, it shall remove the Consultant’s seal from the Documents & Data and indemnify and hold harmless Consultant and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims arising out of the negligent use or reuse of the Documents & Data on such other project. Consultant shall be responsible and liable for its Documents & Data, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, only with respect to the condition of the Documents & Data at the time they are provided to the City upon completion, suspension, abandonment or termination. Consultant shall not be responsible or liable for any revisions to the Documents & Data made by any party other than Consultant, a party for whom the Consultant is legally responsible or liable, or anyone approved by the Consultant.

3.5.4 Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, for any alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trade name, trademark, or any other proprietary right of any person or entity in consequence of the use on the Project by City of the Documents & Data, including any method, process, product, or concept specified or depicted.

3.5.5 Confidentiality. All Documents & Data, either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement, shall be held confidential by Consultant. All Documents & Data shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used or reproduced by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services. Consultant shall not disclose, cause or facilitate the disclosure of the Documents & Data to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant that is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City’s name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City.

3.6 General Provisions.

3.6.1 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective Parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective Parties may provide in writing for this purpose:

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Consultant:

CLP Engineering, LLC
6312 S Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 200E
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Attn: Ajay Sitaula
City:

City of Corona
400 South Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Attn: Tom Moody, Director of Utilities
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the Party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

3.6.2 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, to the extent arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged willful misconduct or negligent acts, errors or omissions of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all settlement amounts, expert witness fees and attorneys fees and other related costs and expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant's Services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant. Consultant’s obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement, and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its directors, officials officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.

3.6.3 Governing Law; Government Code Claim Compliance. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County. In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Consultant must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code Sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Consultant. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Consultant shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City.

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3.6.4 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

3.6.5 City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ other consultants in connection with this Project.

3.6.6 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the Parties.

3.6.6.1 Subconsultants; Assignment or Transfer. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the Services required under this Agreement, except as expressly authorized herein, without the prior written approval of the City. Subcontracts, if any, shall include a provision making them subject to all provisions of this Agreement. Consultant shall also not assign, hypothecate or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to subcontract or take any other action not authorized herein shall be null and void, and any subconsultants, assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such action.

3.6.7 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days.

All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content or intent of this Agreement.

3.6.8 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.

3.6.9 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel or otherwise.

3.6.10 No Third Party Beneficiaries. Except to the extent expressly provided for in Section 3.6.6, there are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.

3.6.11 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

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for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subconsultants to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the Term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

3.6.13 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.

3.6.14 Attorney’s Fees. If either Party commences an action against the other Party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing Party reasonable attorney’s fees and all other costs of such action.

3.6.15 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.

3.6.16 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

3.6.17 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both Parties.
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CITY’S SIGNATURE PAGE FOR

CITY OF CORONA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

WITH CLP ENGINEERING, LLC
(ELECTRIC CAPACITY IMPACT STUDY: SOLAR AND EV CHARGING SERVICES – RFP 24-076AH)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY OF CORONA
By: _________________________
Tom Moody
Director of Utilities
Reviewed By: _________________________
Katie Hockett
Assistant Director of Utilities
Reviewed By: _________________________
Erin Kunkle
Electric Utility Manager
Reviewed By: _________________________
Yasmin Lopez
Purchasing Manager
Attest: _________________________
Sylvia Edwards, City of Corona, CA
City Clerk
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CONSULTANT’S SIGNATURE PAGE FOR

CITY OF CORONA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

WITH CLP ENGINEERING, LLC
(ELECTRIC CAPACITY IMPACT STUDY: SOLAR AND EV CHARGING SERVICES – RFP 24-076AH)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CLP ENGINEERING, LLC
a Delaware limited liability company
By: _________________________
Ajay Sitaula
Vice President/Chief Engineer
By: _________________________
Marty Maxfield
CFO
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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional Electric Capacity Impact Study: Solar and EV charging services necessary for the Project. The Services are more particularly described herein.

The City will provide the selected consultant with all applicable electric system information and results of previous studies conducted for the City. The City will also provide the necessary data related to the WDAT connection point, distribution system operations available capacity, and any known future development. Additionally, the City will assist the consultant in gathering any relevant data. However, the consultant will be expected to take responsibility for all data collection and quality control relating to the electric capacity impact study and ensuring the integrity and reasonableness of the data.

Scope of Work:

1. Data Collection and Analysis
a. Collect and analyze the necessary data from The City, which shall include, but not be limited to: the retail load data by customer group, system load data, detailed monthly customer billing information, WDAT capacity agreements, circuit maps, known future development, and any other data required to determine the electric capacity requirements for a comprehensive 10-year electric capacity impact study. b. Analyze available historical load research data for all existing customer groups and utilize industry and regulatory knowledge to determine the following:
i. Load factors
ii. Coincident peak demand data
iii. Non-coincident peak demand data
iv. Projected capacity required by year for 10 years based on the following:

1. SCE WDAT Capacity Agreements

2. Existing load and peak demand

3. Projected growth

4. New development (in progress and projected)

5. Projected Customer PV Installations

6. Projected Customer EV Charging Installations

7. Projected Customer Battery Backup Installations

8. Any other factors based on industry and regulatory knowledge

2. Electric Capacity Impact Model and Forecast
a. Functionalize electric capacity data by major and sub-functions relating to the activities performed in the operation of the electric system.
i. Develop a 10-year capacity forecast for the electric utility.

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ii. Classify functional electric capacity components: solar only, solar plus EV charging, solar plus battery backup, solar plus battery backup and EV charging, no solar/battery/EVC.
iii. Classify infrastructure recommendations by major cost category: substation, distribution, electric meters, other.
iv. Consideration of possible future system expansion opportunities and new technologies.
v. Consideration of Federal, State, Regional and Local legislative and regulatory mandates.
b. Electrical Power System Model with Load Flow Modeling i. Provide a full electrical power system model including load flow modeling. ii. Provide optional services for annual update of the model. iii.Provide software, licensing and training as needed. c. Recommend policies to mitigate any potential negative impacts. d. Upon completion of the study, the consultant will provide electric impact assumptions and methodologies and develop a comprehensive, flexible, and user-friendly electronic data model for use in preparing the Electric Capacity Impact Report. The model must be developed in Microsoft Excel and must come with written operating instructions. The consultant shall also instruct and train the City staff on the use of the model, including:
i. The required data inputs,
ii. A description of the overall functions of each major component of the model, and
iii. A description of the operating procedures to successfully operate the model, including “what if” scenarios, annual adjustments for changes in users, capacity requirements, and other electrical parameters. The model will become the property of the City and can be used by the City for any purpose it deems necessary e. Provide a final report summarizing capacity findings and recommendations for infrastructure upgrades and policy updates.

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EXHIBIT “B”

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall complete the Services within the Term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other reasonable schedules and deadlines established by City’s Representative.

The contract term shall be effective on or about December 4, 2024 through June 30, 2026. with one (1) additional one (1) option year renewal periods, on an as-needed basis, with no guaranteed usage for the Electric Capacity Impact Study: Solar and EV Charging. Pricing shall remain effective and in force for the entire initial contract term. City reserves the right to exercise option year renewals in its sole discretion. Subsequent contract term extensions, if exercised by the City, are as follows:

Option 1, if exercised, shall be effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Option year pricing shall be negotiated by the Parties prior to commencement of each additional one (1) year period. Negotiated price adjustments will be made in accordance with and shall not exceed the percentage of change in the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index “All Urban Consumers for Riverside, California, Area (CPI-U), not seasonally adjusted, for the most recent twelve (12) months for which statistics are available. This method of price adjustment shall apply to each extension period exercised. Option years shall become effective only upon issuance by the City of a duly authorized Purchase Order.

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EXHIBIT “C”

COMPENSATION
Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth herein.

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Electrical Engineering Services
Senior Principal Engineer $ 230.00
Principal Engineer $ 190.00
Engineering Supervisor $ 170.00
Engineer IV $ 155.00
Engineer III $ 130.00
Engineer II $ 115.00
Engineer I $ 98.00
Engineering Intern $ 58.00
Civil Engineering Services
Civil Engineer IV $ 145.00
Civil Engineer I $ 92.00
Design and Drafting Services
Designer IV $ 120.00
Designer III $ 110.00
Designer II $ 98.00
Designer I $ 88.00
Drafter IV $ 98.00
Drafter III $ 88.00
Drafter II $ 80.00
Drafter I $ 75.00
Operations and Maintenance Support
Maintenance Engineer III $ 130.00
Maintenance Engineer II $ 115.00
Field Engineer IV $ 125.00
Field Engineer III $ 105.00
Field Engineer II $ 92.00
Field Engineer I $ 80.00
GIS and Data Engineering Services
Data Engineer III $ 113.00
Data Engineer II $ 92.00
Data Engineer I $ 75.00
GIS Application Specialist $ 88.00
Administrative Services
Engineering Project Manager $ 170.00
Project Coordinator $ 92.00
Project Admin $ 70.00
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DATE: 12/18/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Utilities Department
2024-170

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES
PROCUREMENT PLAN, COMPLIANCE PERIOD 4 (2021-2024) FOR THE CITY OF

CORONA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This staff report asks the City Council to adopt a resolution approving the Utilities Department Electric Division's Renewable Energy Resources Procurement Plan, Compliance Period 4 (2021-2024).

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That the City Council adopt Resolution 2024-107, approving the Renewable Energy Resources Procurement Plan, Compliance Period 4 (2021-2024) for the City of Corona Utilities Department.

BACKGROUND & HISTORY:

California Public Utilities Code (PUC) § 399.30(a) requires all publicly owned utilities (POUs) to “adopt and implement a renewable energy resources procurement plan” (RPS Plan) that requires the POU to procure a minimum quantity of electricity and/or renewable energy credits (RECs) from eligible renewable energy resources, as a percentage of total retail sales.

As required by PUC § 399.30, on February 9, 2012, the Utilities Department (UD) adopted the Renewable Energy Resources Program Plan and Enforcement Program (RPS

Enforcement Program), which includes general RPS procurement targets for each of the initial three compliance periods and describes the framework for how UD would implement its RPS Program. Pursuant to PUC § 399.30(b) and (c), the RPS Plan, Compliance Period 4 (2021-2024) (RPS Plan-4) specifies the RPS procurement targets for Compliance Periods 4, 5, 6, and all subsequent compliance periods. UD shall not be required to procure a specific quantity of RPS-eligible resources in any individual year during the compliance period.

Pursuant to PUC § 399.16(b)-(c), as implemented by the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) RPS Regulations, eligible renewable electricity products must be classified into three distinct Portfolio Content Categories (PCCs).

PCC1: Electricity products that are procured as bundled and associated with an eligible renewable energy resource located within the State or from out-of-state generators that can meet strict scheduling requirements to ensure uninterrupted deliverability to California.

PCC2: Electricity products that are procured as bundled and that are associated with an eligible renewable energy resource that is located within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) but outside of a California Balancing Authority (BA), and for which the renewable energy is matched with an equal amount of incremental energy that is scheduled into a California BA.

PCC3: All electricity products that are associated with eligible renewable energy resources but that do not meet the definition of PCC1 or PCC2.

Portfolio balance requirements apply to all electricity products that are credited toward the RPS Procurement Quantity Requirements. PCC1 products must make up 75% or more of the portfolio balance. PCC3 products must make up 10% or less of the portfolio balance. There is no limitation on PCC2 products.

ANALYSIS:

The RPS Plan-4 lists the following for each compliance period:

Compliance Period 4 (January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024) UD shall procure sufficient RPS-eligible resources to equal the sum of the following:
(35.75 percent of 2021 retail sales) + (38.5 percent of 2022 retail sales) + (41.25 percent of 2023 retail sales) + (44 percent of 2024 retail sales).

Compliance Period 5 (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027) UD shall procure sufficient RPS-eligible resources to equal the sum of the following: (46 percent of 2025 retail sales) + (50 percent of 2026 retail sales) + (52 percent of 2027 retail sales).

Compliance Period 6 (January 1, 2028 – December 31, 2030)

UD shall procure sufficient RPS-eligible resources to equal the sum of the following:
(54.67 percent of 2028 retail sales) + (57.33 percent of 2029 retail sales) + (60 percent of 2030 retail sales).

Subsequent Three-Year Compliance Periods
For each subsequent three-year compliance period, UD shall procure sufficient RPSeligible resources to equal an average of 60 percent of retail sales.

UD was deemed in compliance with the RPS procurement requirements for Compliance Period 1 (2011-2013), 2 (2014-2016), and 3 (2017-2020) by the CEC. For Compliance Period 4, UD will utilize the Cost Limitation Rules per PUC § 399.30(d)(2)(B) consistent with Section 9 of the RPS Enforcement Program, and Delay of Timely Compliance Rules per PUC § 399.30(d)(2)(A) consistent with Section 7 of the RPS Enforcement Program.

The Cost Limitation Rules set the limitation of RPS procurement requirements at a level that prevents disproportionate rate impacts to UD’s ratepayers. The Delay of Timely Compliance Rules allow a delay of timely compliance with the RPS procurement requirements when any of the following conditions exist:

1. Transmission constraints

2. Permitting, interconnection or other circumstances

3. Unanticipated Curtailment

4. Transportation Electrification
UD will apply the Delay of Timely Compliance rules based on condition 2, Permitting, Interconnection, or Other Circumstances. On June 9, 2020, UD signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with AM Wind Repower LLC for eleven megawatts of renewable energy from the Alta Mesa Wind Energy Center. This PPA was intended to cover a significant portion of the RPS requirements in Compliance Period 4. The project was scheduled to be completed by January 1, 2022. The current forecast for project completion is January 1, 2025, due to major permitting and materials delays related to COVID-19. Additional unanticipated interconnection issues delayed the project even further. Because of the continuous and unanticipated delays associated with this project, UD could not meet the RPS plan requirements for compliance period 4 (2021-2024).

Compliance Period 4 is an exception due to the continually revised delays in UD’s largest renewable energy power, PPA, achieving commercial operation, which were outside of UD’s control. Once UD’s largest renewable energy PPA achieves commercial operation, UD will again comply with future short-term and long-term RPS procurement requirements.

UD did procure an additional 8,000 PCC1 RECs to make up for the delays with the Alta Mesa PPA, however REC prices continued to escalate, and UD could not continue to purchase RECs without creating a disproportionate impact to our ratepayers. Per PUC § 399.30(d)(2)(B) and section 9 of the RPS Enforcement Program, the Council may set a cost limitation on RPS procurement expenditures. UD may refrain from executing any further contracts for eligible renewable resources if the cost limitation is exceeded.

For Compliance Period 4, the cost of full compliance is estimated to be $7,278,005. Actual and forecast data for renewable energy procurement for this period is $3,121,361. If the difference of $4,156,644 were to be procured, it would disproportionately impact UD’s ratepayers. During Compliance Period 4 (2021-2024), budgeted costs exceeded budgeted revenues for the electric funds by just over $5.5 million. If the additional $4,156,644 were required to be procured, customer rates could increase by an average of 9.4% for customers without contractual limitations. Therefore, UD recommends Council approve the RPS Plan-4 and set the cost limitation for RPS procurement at $3,121,361.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The estimated cost for renewable energy and RECs below the cost limitation is included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Utilities Department’s operating budget in both the Greenfield Electric Utility Fund (578) and the Direct Access Electric Utility Fund (576).

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This action is to update the Renewable Energy Resources Procurement Plan, and there is no possibility that approving these changes will have a significant effect on the environment.

Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.

PREPARED BY: ERIN KUNKLE, ELECTRIC UTILITY MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: TOM MOODY, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2024-107

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-107

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CORONA,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE RENEWABLE ENERGY

RESOURCES PROCUREMENT PLAN COMPLIANCE
PERIOD 4 (2021-2024) FOR THE CITY OF CORONA

UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Corona is authorized under various provisions of the California Constitution and the general laws of California (including, specifically, Article XI, Section 9(a) of the California Constitution, Public Utilities Code Section 10004, and Government Code section 39732(a)) to establish, purchase, and operate a public utility to furnish its inhabitants with, among other things, electricity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corona operates a municipal electric utility by and through its Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corona is the Governing Board for the Utilities Department (UD); and
WHEREAS as a municipal electric utility, UD is generally subject to the legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to local publicly owned electric utilities (POUs); and WHEREAS the State of California passed Senate Bill 2 (1st Extraordinary Session) (SB 2-IX), effective as of December 10, 2011, requiring governing boards of POUs to adopt and implement, among other things, a renewable energy resources enforcement program that requires POUs, like UD, to procure a minimum quantity of eligible renewable energy resources over certain periods, subject to cost limitation and other flexible compliance measures adopted by the POUs' respective governing board; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 399.30(e) (added by SB 2-1 X), the Corona City Council, as the governing board of UD, adopted Resolution No. 2012- 013 on February 15, 2012, adopting and establishing a renewable energy resources enforcement program for the enforcement of DWP’s obligations under SB 2-1 X (RPS Enforcement Program); and
WHEREAS UD has developed the Renewable Energy Resources Procurement Plan Compliance Period 4 (2021-2024) (RPS Plan) that (1) describes the electricity products UD plans to use to meet the procurement targets described in the RPS Enforcement Program and (2) includes a cost limitation that UD requests City Council to adopt for the fourth and future annual compliance periods under SB 2 1-X; and
WHEREAS PUC 399.30(d)(2)(B) allows City Council to adopt cost limitation measures permitting UD to limit RPS procurement requirements at a level that prevents disproportionate rate impacts to UD’s ratepayers; and

WHEREAS, PUC 399.30(d)(2)(A) allows City Council to adopt measures permitting UD to delay timely compliance with the RPS procurement requirements if any of the following conditions exist 1) Transmission Constraints 2) Permitting, Interconnection, or Other Circumstances 3) Unanticipated Curtailment 4) Transportation Electrification; and WHEREAS, UD will rely on Cost Limitation Rules and condition 2 (Permitting, Interconnection, or Other Circumstances) of the Delay of Timely Compliance rules for Compliance Period 4 (2021-2024) due to delays related to the Alta Mesa Wind Renewable Energy project; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Updated RPS Plan. The Updated RPS Plan for UD as set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved and adopted.

SECTION 2. Electric Rules and Regulations. As authorized in SB 2 1-X, the following alternative compliance measures are hereby approved and adopted:
 Delay of Timely Compliance rules are approved and adopted as described in Section 9 of the RPS Plan.
 A cost limitation for procurement of expenditures by UD is hereby approved and adopted as described in Section 10 of the RPS Plan.

SECTION 3. Effective Date. The Mayor shall sign this Resolution and the City Clerk shall attest thereto, and this Resolution shall take effect and be in force on the date of its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of December, 2024. ___________________________________
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California

CERTIFICATION
I, Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk of the City of Corona, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Corona, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 18th day of December, 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Corona, California, this 18th day of December, 2024.

City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
[SEAL]

CITY OF CORONA UTILITIES

DEPARTMENT (CUD) RENEWABLE

ENERGY RESOURCES PROCUREMENT
PLAN
Compliance Period 4 (2021-2024)
DECEMBER 18, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1. Policy Statement ................................................................................................................ 3 Section 2. Definitions .......................................................................................................................... 3 Section 3. RPS Enforcement Program ............................................................................................. 3 Section 4. Specified RPS Procurement Targets ............................................................................... 3 Section 5. RPS Procurement Requirements ..................................................................................... 4 Section 6. RPS Procurement ............................................................................................................. 6 Section 7. Forecast of Retail Sales and RPS Compliance Obligations ........................................... 8 Section 8. Excess Procurement Rules ............................................................................................... 9 Section 9. Delay of Timely Compliance Rules ................................................................................. 9 Section 10. Cost Limitation ................................................................................................................ 11 Section 11. Delayed RPS Procurement ...................................................................................14

3 Section 1. POLICY STATEMENT
California Public Utilities Code § 399.30(a) requires all publicly owned electric utilities (“POUs”), including the City of Corona, operating through its publicly owned utility (City of Corona Utilities Department (CUD), to “adopt and implement a renewable energy resources procurement plan” that requires the POU to procure a minimum quantity of electricity and/or renewable energy credits (“RECs”) from eligible renewable energy resources, as a percentage of total retail sales. This document comprises CUD’s renewable energy resources procurement plan (“RPS Procurement Plan”). This RPS Procurement Plan describes how CUD will achieve its RPS procurement requirements in each compliance period.

Section 2. DEFINITIONS
The definitions set forth in Public Resources Code (“PRC”) § 25741 and Public Utilities Code (“PUC”) § 399.12 are incorporated herein. Capitalized terms in this RPS Procurement Plan, as first identified in parentheses, shall have the meaning given to such term in the body of this RPS Procurement Plan.

Section 3. RPS ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
As required by PUC § 399.30, the Corona City Council (CUD’s Governing Board) adopted the Renewable Energy Resources Enforcement Program (“RPS Enforcement Program”) on February 9, 2012. Through the RPS Enforcement Program, the Corona City Council established compliance periods, adopted RPS-eligible procurement targets, and described the framework for how CUD would implement its RPS program. Section 10 of the RPS Enforcement Program directed the City Manager or his duly authorized designee to develop and present an RPS Procurement Plan to the CUD Governing Board.

Section 4. SPECIFIED RPS PROCUREMENT TARGETS
In the RPS Enforcement Program, the Corona City Council adopted general RPS procurement targets for each of the initial three compliance periods. Pursuant to PUC § 399.30(b) and (c), the Corona City Council adopts and further specifies the RPS procurement targets for Compliance Periods 4, 5, 6, and all subsequent three years periods as follows:

Compliance Period 4
For the four-year period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2024, CUD shall procure sufficient RPS-eligible resources to equal the sum of the following: (35.75 percent of 2021 retail sales) + (38.5 percent of 2022 retail sales) + (41.25 percent of 2023

4 retail sales) + (44 percent of 2024 retail sales). CUD shall not be required to procure a specific quantity of RPS-eligible resources in any individual year during this compliance period.

Compliance Period 5
For the three-year period beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2027, CUD shall procure sufficient RPS-eligible resources to equal the sum of the following: (46 percent of 2025 retail sales) + (50 percent of 2026 retail sales) + (52 percent of 2027 retail sales). CUD shall not be required to procure a specific quantity of RPS-eligible resources in any individual year during this compliance period.

Compliance Period 6
For the three-year period beginning January 1, 2028 and ending December 31, 2030, CUD shall procure sufficient RPS-eligible resources to equal the sum of the following: (54.67 percent of 2028 retail sales) + (57.33 percent of 2029 retail sales) + (60 percent of 2030 retail sales). CUD shall not be required to procure a specific quantity of RPS-eligible resources in any individual year during this compliance period.

Subsequent Three Year Compliance Periods
For each subsequent three-year compliance period, CUD shall procure sufficient RPSeligible resources to equal an average of 60 percent of retail sales.

Section 5. RPS PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS
PUC § 399.30(c)(3), consistent with PUC § 399.16, as implemented by the Energy Commission’s RPS Regulations specifies certain procurement requirements that are applicable to “electricity products,” which refers to either: (1) electricity and the associated renewable energy credit (“REC”) generated by an eligible renewable energy resource; or (2) an unbundled REC.

A. Procurement Associated with Pre-June 2010 Contracts and Ownership Agreements Pursuant to PUC § 399.16(d), electricity products associated with contracts or ownership agreements that were executed prior to June 1, 2010 and which met certain specified eligibility requirements, must count toward the POU’s RPS Procurement Targets without regard to the portfolio content categories (“PCCs”).

B. Procurement Associated with Post June 2010 Contracts and Ownership Agreements

5 Pursuant to PUC § 399.16(b)-(c), as implemented by the Energy Commission’s RPS Regulations, electricity products associated with contracts or ownership agreements that were executed after June 1, 2010 must be classified into the following three PCCs:

PCC1: Electricity products that are procured as bundled and that are associated with an eligible renewable energy resource that either: (1) has its first point on interconnection within a California balancing authority (“BA”); (2) has its first point of interconnection to a distribution system used to serve end users within a California BA; (3) is scheduled into a California BA without substituting electricity from another source; or (4) is dynamically transferred into a California BA.

PCC2: Electricity products that are procured as bundled and that are associated with an eligible renewable energy resource that is located within the WECC but outside of a California BA, and for which the renewable energy is matched with an equal amount of incremental energy that is scheduled into a California BA.

PCC3: All electricity products that are associated with eligible renewable energy resources, but that do not meet the definition of PCC1 or PCC2.

C. Portfolio Balance Requirements Applicable to Procurement Associated with Post June 1, 2010 Contracts and Ownership Agreements
Pursuant to PUC § 399.16(c), as implemented by the Energy Commission’s RPS Regulations, the following portfolio balance requirements are applicable to all electricity products that are credited towards the RPS Procurement Quantity Requirements that are associated with contracts or ownership agreements executed after June 1, 2010:

Compliance Period 3 and All Subsequent Compliance Periods PCC1 ≥ 75%
PCC2 No Limitation
PCC3 ≤ 10%

6 Section 6. RPS PROCUREMENT
A. RPS Contracts Executed Prior to June 1, 2010
None.

B. RPS Procurement Acquired After June 1, 2010
CUD has a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Western Area Power Administration to annually procure 8,585 megawatt hours from the Parker-Davis hydroelectric generating facilities and a 50-year PPA to procure 0.144% of the output from the Boulder Canyon Project hydroelectric generating facilities.

Consistent with the State's overall RPS targets, in 2011 CUD installed 350 kW photovoltaic systems at the Water Reclamation Facility Number 1 and also encouraged business enterprises within the City to study the feasibility and commercial viability of installing behind-the-customer-meter distributed generation of photovoltaic solar panels.

The City of Corona signed a 20-year PPA with RE Astoria 2 LLC (Astoria 2) for the procurement of 2 megawatts of renewable energy from the Astoria 2 photovoltaic facilities located in Kern County. Astoria 2 began Commercial Operation on October 1, 2016. CUD annual share of the output is approximately 5,800 megawatt-hours.

CUD purchased PCC1, PCC2 and PCC3 electricity products to comply with the CP1, CP2 and CP3 RPS requirements.

CUD signed a 25-year PPA with AM Wind Repower LLC (AM Wind) for the procurement of eleven megawatts of renewable energy from the Alta Mesa RP27 Wind Energy Center located in Riverside County. The scheduled “Commercial Operation Date” (COD) was January 1, 2022, and would interconnect to the California Independent System Operator (“CAISO”) grid as a Full Capacity Deliverability Status resource. With the continued delay in the completion of the interconnection the current forecasted COD is January 1, 2025. The PPA also provides the option of battery storage at the site. The current annual forecast generation of 44,940 megawatt-hours is 119% of the forecasted PCC 1 and PCC 2 requirements in 2025 (Compliance Period 5).

CUD signed a 25-year PPA with RE Gaskell West 2 LLC for the procurement of eleven megawatts of renewable energy from the Gaskell West 2b coupled with a 20-year eight megawatt Battery Energy Storage System located in Kern County. The scheduled COD was January 1, 2022, and would interconnect to the CAISO grid as a Full Capacity Deliverability Status resource. The COD was achieved on May 5, 2023. The current forecasted generation of 50,015 megawatt-hours through December 31, 2024, is 39% of the forecasted PCC 1 and PCC2 requirements in Compliance Period 4.

7 C. Planned RPS Procurement
CUD currently has no additional planned RPS procurement.

8 Section 7. FORECAST OF RETAIL SALES AND RPS COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS Compliance Period 4 Compliance Period 5 Compliance Period 6 Year 2021
Actual
2022
Actual
2023
Actual
2024
Forecast
2021-
2024
2025
Forecast
2026
Forecast
2027
Forecast
2025-
2027
2028
Forecast
2029
Forecast
2030
Forecast 2028-2030
Retail Sales
(MWH) 90,141 93,885 86,695 86,695 357,416 89,589 90,636 90,636 270,861 90,636 90,636 90,636 271,908 RPS % 35.75% 38.5% 41.25% 44% 46.67% 49.34% 52% 54.67% 57.33% 60% RPS
Procurement
Requirement
(MWh)
32,225 36,146 35,762 38,146 142,279 41,811 44,720 47,131 133,662 49,551 51,971 54,382 155,903 Notes:
* Individual year targets are for planning purposes only.

9 Section 8. EXCESS PROCUREMENT RULES
A. The following rules for excess procurement shall apply for Compliance Period 4 and all subsequent Compliance Periods:

1. CUD may apply excess procurement in one compliance period to a subsequent compliance period, subject to the following limitations:
(a) Electricity products that are classified as PCC2 or PCC3 may not be counted as excess procurement.
(b) Electricity products that exceed the maximum limit for PCC3, as specified in PUC § 399.16(c), must be subtracted from the calculation of excess procurement.

2. Excess procurement meeting these requirements may be applied to any future compliance period and shall not expire.

Section 9. DELAY OF TIMELY COMPLIANCE RULES
A. Delay of Timely Compliance Rule
Pursuant to PUC § 399.30(d)(2)(A), and consistent with Section 7 of the RPS Enforcement Program, the Corona City Council may adopt measures permitting CUD to delay timely compliance with the RPS procurement requirements. Corona City Council adopts the following delay of timely compliance rules.

If any of the conditions listed below occurs and is beyond the control of CUD and causes CUD to not be reasonably able to comply with the RPS procurement requirements, CUD may delay timely compliance with the RPS procurement requirements.

1. Transmission Constraints
There is inadequate transmission capacity to allow sufficient electricity to be delivered from eligible renewable energy resources, or proposed eligible renewable energy resource projects, to the extent applicable, using the current operational protocols of the BA in which the CUD operates.

If CUD owns transmission or has transmission rights, then CUD shall demonstrate that:
 CUD undertook all reasonable measures under its control and consistent with its obligations under local, state, and federal laws and regulations to develop and construct new transmission lines or upgrades to existing lines intended to transmit electricity generated by eligible renewable energy resources, in light of its expectation for cost recovery.

10  CUD took all reasonable operational measures to maximize cost-effective purchases of electricity from eligible renewable energy resources in advance of transmission availability.

2. Permitting, Interconnection, or Other Circumstances
Permitting, interconnection, or other circumstance have delayed the procurement of eligible renewable energy resource projects, or there is an insufficient supply of eligible renewable energy resources available to CUD. To utilize this condition, CUD must show that the permitting, interconnection, or other circumstance caused the delay or insufficient supply and that:
 CUD prudently managed portfolio risks, including, but not limited to, holding solicitations for RPS-eligible resources with outreach to market participants and relying on a sufficient number of viable projects to achieve RPS procurement requirements.
 CUD sought to develop either its own eligible renewable energy resources, transmission to interconnect to eligible renewable energy resources, or energy storage used to integrate eligible renewable energy resources.
 If the cause for delay or insufficient supply was foreseeable, CUD procured an appropriate minimum margin of procurement above the level necessary to comply with the RPS to compensate for foreseeable delays or insufficient supply.  CUD took reasonable measures to procure cost-effective distributed generation and allowable unbundled RECs.

3. Unanticipated Curtailment
Unanticipated curtailment of eligible renewable energy resources, if the delay of timely compliance would not result in an increase in greenhouse gas emissions.

4. Transportation Electrification
Unanticipated increase in retail sales due to transportation electrification. To utilize this condition, CUD must consider whether transportation electrification significantly exceeded forecasts in CUD's service territory based on the best and most recently available information available to CUD. Further, CUD must take reasonable measures to procure sufficient resources to account for unanticipated increases in retail sales due to transportation electrification.

11 Section 10. COST LIMITATION
A. Cost Limitation Rule
Pursuant to PUC § 399.30(d)(2)(B), and consistent with Section 9 of the RPS Enforcement Program, the CUD shall establish a cost limitation on the procurement expenditures for all eligible renewable energy resources used to comply with the RPS and the Corona City Council shall set this limitation at a level that prevents disproportionate rate impacts to CUD’s ratepayers.

If the cost limitation is insufficient to support the projected costs of meeting CUD’s RPS targets, as specified above, CUD may refrain from executing any further contracts for eligible renewable energy resources, beyond what can be procured within the cost limitation.

B. Relevant Factors and Findings
To determine what cost limitation is necessary to prevent disproportionate rate impacts, the Corona City Council has considered the following factors and made the following findings:

1. Economic Conditions
CUD helps to support the local economy by providing cost-effective rates to specific residential and business customers in the City of Corona. Many of CUD’s customers saw a significant impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the rising cost of inflation. Keeping rates at an affordable level supports all customers, including local businesses. CUD provides electric service to several large commercial customers who support essential City services through employment opportunities and property and sales taxes. To save on rising operating costs, one of the largest Direct Access customers evaluated moving their facilities outside California.

Maintaining competitive electric rates is essential to keeping local businesses from relocating to other parts of the state or from leaving the state altogether. CUD works with businesses to make sure rates are kept at a level that helps them stay competitive.

Finding: The Corona City Council finds that CUD’s cost limitation must be structured and set at a level that avoids further harm to the local economy, limits impacts on economically vulnerable residents, and avoids increases to the local unemployment rates.

2. Customer Make-up
Forty percent (40%) of retail sales are to direct access customers (where CUD provides the supply of electricity and Southern California Edison (SCE) provides distribution of electricity) and those customers have the option to switch energy service providers, if among other things, CUD rate of the supply of electricity is not less than or equal to competing providers, including SCE. If any direct access customers return to SCE service, then CUD’s remaining customers will bear any association costs, such as those associated with stranded investments.

12 Finding: The Corona City Council finds that CUD’s cost limitation must be designed so that it does not overly burden any one-customer class and so that it does not risk reducing CUD’s existing customer base.

C. Cost of Full Compliance
In order to estimate the cost of full compliance for Compliance Period 4, CUD relies on the cost data reported in the 2024 Padilla Report, Costs and Cost Savings for the RPS Program, published May 2024 (“Padilla Report”).1 The Padilla Report includes aggregated cost information for the CPUC-jurisdictional entities. Based on the Padilla Report, CUD assumes that the cost of a PCC1 electricity product is $43/MWh in 2021, $62/MWh in 2022, and $58/MWh in both 2023 and 2024. Further, based on the Padilla Report, CUD assumes that the cost of a PCC3 electricity product is $12/MWh2 for 2021-2022 and $10 for 2023-2024. Based on the relative complexity and reduced availability associated with PCC2 electricity products, CUD assumes that full compliance would be based on maximizing PCC3 procurement (10%) and filling in the remaining 90% with PCC1 procurement. The following table shows the forecasted cost of full compliance based on these assumptions.

PCC Formula for Determining Cost Compliance Cost
2021 PCC1 90% x 32,225 RECs x $43/REC = $1,247,108
PCC3 10% x 32,225 RECs x $12/REC = $38,670
2022 PCC1 90% x 36,146 RECs x $62/REC = $2,016,947
PCC3 10% x 36,146 RECs x $12/REC = $43,375
2023 PCC1 90% x 35,762 RECs x $58/REC = $1,866,776
PCC3 10% x 35,762 RECs x $10/REC = $35,762
2024 PCC1 90% x 38,146 RECs x $58/REC = $1,991,221
PCC3 10% x 38,146 RECs x $10/REC = $38,146
Total = $7,278,005
Therefore, the estimated cost of full compliance with the RPS Procurement Requirements is $7,278,005.
1 Available at: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/industries-andtopics/documents/energy/rps/2024/2024-padilla-reportvfinal.pdf. 2 For PCC3 Electricity Products, Cerritos utilized the contract price data for Bear Valley Electric Service, which procures through REC-only contracts that approximate PCC3 transactions.

13 D. Expenditures that Will Count Toward the CUD’s Cost Limitation To determine if CUD’s expenditures have met or exceeded the cost limitation established in this RPS Procurement Plan, CUD will include all direct costs associated with procurement from executed contracts and owned resources. Where applicable, this will include the contract price multiplied by electricity products delivered during the Compliance Period. For any contract where the associated electricity is resold, CUD will still count towards its Cost Limitation the total cost of the combined electricity and REC.

The following table provides actual and forecast data for CUD’s procurement expenditures to date in Compliance Period 4.
2021 2022 2023 2024 Forecast
Astoria 2 $388,395 $384,237 $344,106 $275,310
Gaskell West 2b $0 $0 $630,213 $675,100
Hetch Hetchy Power $0 $0 $0 $400,000
Carbon Solutions Group LLC $0 $0 $0 $24,000
Alta Mesa Wind Repower $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Expenses $388,395 $384,237 $974,319 $1,374,410
E. Explanation of How CUD Developed a Cost Limitation Methodology and How Such Cost Limitation Prevents Disproportionate Rate Impacts.

In developing its Cost Limitation methodology, CUD has reviewed the impacts of the factors, findings, and considerations described above. Specifically, CUD has evaluated what occurred as a result of CUD incurring the full cost of compliance and the impacts to customers on a rate basis and total bill basis under different scenarios.

SCE bills and collects from CUD’s direct access retail customers a public benefit charge to fund programs that would include new investments in renewable energy resources and technologies consistent with existing statute and regulations which promote those resources and technologies.

Those funds are retained by SCE and not available for CUD to procure eligible renewable energy products.

CUD’s sales to its direct access retail customers have contractual rate limitations. These customers have the option to switch energy service providers if, among other things, CUD’s rate for the supply of electricity is not less than or equal to competing providers, including SCE. CUD’s two largest direct access retail customers procure 26.9% of CUD direct access retail sales. CUD retail sales to direct access customers have declined 51% from 2006.