City Council Meeting - April 16, 2025
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Yolanda Guzman v. City of Corona
Case Number: Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI 2300468
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Corona v. Royal Ridge Investment, Inc et al.
Case Number: Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 2003117
1.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Corona v. C.P.I. Properties, LLC et al.
Case Number: Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 2002846
2. INVOCATION - Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church The invocation may be offered by a person of any religion, faith, belief or non-belief, as well as Council Members. A list of volunteers is maintained by the City Clerk and interested persons should contact the Clerk for further information.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Individuals wishing to address the City Council are requested to complete a speaker card available at the rear of the Council Chambers. Please deliver the card to the City Clerk prior to the item being heard by the City Council or, for items not listed on the agenda, before the "Communications" section of the agenda is called. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications and please note that the Communications section of the agenda is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Once called upon to speak, you are requested to state your name and city of residence for the record.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION: ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
5.2 RECOGNITION: ROCKY THE CFD SUPPORT CANINE
5.3 RECOGNITION: CALIFORNIA PARK & RECREATION SOCIETY AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
5.4 RECOGNITION: CORONA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WRESTLING TEAM
5.5 PRESENTATION: MCKINLEY GRADE SEPARATION UPDATE
1. McKinley Street Grade Separation Update Presentation.pdf
6. MEETING MINUTES
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2025
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 04022025.pdf
Approval of Minutes for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona, Corona Public Financing Authority, Corona Utility Authority, Corona Housing Authority City Council Meeting of April 2, 2025
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports or documents covering previous City Council action. The items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion. With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council member or any person in attendance may request that an item be removed for further consideration.
7.1 CONTRACT WITH FLOCK SAFETY TO PROVIDE HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, TRAINING, AND REGULATORY SERVICES FOR DRONE AS A FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAM
1. STAFF REPORT - CONTRACT WITH FLOCK SAFETY FOR DRONE AS A FIRST RESPONDER SERVICES.pdf
2. Exhibit 2 – FLOCK SAFETY SOLE SOURCE LETTER.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 –DRONE RESPONSE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 – DFR Budget Breakdown.pdf
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement with Flock Safety for a 36-month contract through June 30, 2028, to provide Drone as a First Responder hardware, software, training, and regulatory services the amount of $1,528,662.
Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code 3.08.140(E) that competitive bidding has been otherwise accomplished as provided for in the “Basis for Determination of Competitive Bidding” section of this agenda report.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue purchase orders to Flock Safety: in the amounts of $341,258 for FY 2026 and $593,702 for FY 2027 and FY 2028.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute any non-substantive extensions, amendments, and change orders up to $152,866 or 10% of the original purchase order amount as provided by the Corona Municipal Code (CMC) Section 3.08.060(j).
Authorize the elimination of three (3) part-time vacant Public Safety Dispatcher II Flex positions and two (2) full-time vacant Public Safety Dispatch Call Taker positions.
Authorize the creation of a new Capital Improvement Project (CIP) titled, “DFR Infrastructure Upgrades.” Authorize a budgetary transfer in the amount of $100,000 from the salaries/benefits category in the Police Department’s operating budget to the newly created DFR Infrastructure Upgrades Capital Improvement Project within the General Fund 110 due to the elimination of vacant positions for required infrastructure upgrades to unmanned aerial vehicle launch sites and a radar deployment site.
7.2 TERMINATE CONTRACTED EMERGENCY TRANSMISSION WATER MAIN AND PARKING LOT REPAIRS AT 515 SOUTH PROMENADE AVENUE AND RATIFY MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH MERLIN JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND CT&T CONCRETE PAVING, INC. FOR THE REPAIRS
1. STAFF REPORT - TERMINATE EMERGENCY WORK REPAIRS ON PROMENADE AVE AND RATIFY ASSOCIATED MGSAs.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - MGSA with Merlin Johnson Construction Inc.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - MGSA with CT and T Concrete Paving Inc.pdf That the City Council:
Terminate the emergency action for contracted emergency transmission water main line break and parking lot repairs at 515 South Promenade Avenue pursuant to Corona Municipal Code (CMC) Section 3.08.130(A).
Ratify the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Merlin Johnson Construction, Inc. of Mentone, CA, in the amount of $110,909.23, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in Corona Municipal Code (CMC) Section 3.08.060(J)
, which is equivalent to 10% or $11,090.92, for performing the emergency repair of the transmission water line at 515 South Promenade Avenue.
Ratify the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. of Diamond Bar, CA, in the amount of $95,243.54, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in Corona Municipal Code (CMC) Section 3.08.060(J)
, which is equivalent to 10% or $9,524.35, for parking lot asphalt and concrete repairs at 515 South Promenade Avenue.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
7.3 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ALFREDO BALANDRA DBA BALANDRA DEMOLITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $379,000 FOR THE NORTH MALL PROPERTIES DEMOLITION – PHASE 1 PROJECT; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 25-043SB
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ALFREDO BALANDRA DBA BALANDRA - NORTH MALL PROPERTIES DEMOLITION PHASE1 PROJECT .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt the Specifications for the North Mall Demolition Properties – Phase 1 Project, Notice Inviting Bids 25-043SB.
Award Notice Inviting Bids 25-043SB, to Alfredo Balandra DBA Balandra Demolition, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $379,000 and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder.
Approve the Construction Contract with Alfredo Balandra DBA Balandra Demolition for the demolition of the North Mall Properties – Phase 1 Project in the amount of $379,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction contract with Alfredo Bandara DBA Balandra Demolition in the amount of $379,000, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10% of total contract cost or $37,900 as authorized in Section
3.08.050(H)
of the Corona Municipal Code.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Alfredo Balandra DBA Balandra Demolition in the amount of 379,000.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $473,750 from the Measure X Fund 120 to the North Corona Mall Acquisitions and Improvements Project, No. 78390.
7.4 RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2, ZONE 14, APPOINTING ENGINEER OF RECORD, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
1. STAFF REPORT - FY 2026 ENGINEER OF WORK LMD 84-2, ZONE 14.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - LMD 84-2, Zones 14 Boundary Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Resolution No. 2025-024.pdf
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-024, initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for FY 2026 for Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2, Zone 14 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing Engineer of Record, and ordering preparation of an Engineer’s Report.
7.5 RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2, ZONE 20, APPOINTING ENGINEER OF RECORD, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
1. STAFF REPORT - FY 2026 ENGINEER OF WORK LMD 84-2, ZONE 20.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - LMD 84-2, Zone 20 Boundary Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Resolution No. 2025-025.pdf
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-025, initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for FY 2026 for Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2, Zone 20 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing Engineer of Record, and ordering preparation of an Engineer’s Report.
7.6 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORONA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 10-YEAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY TARGETS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE § 9505
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION ADOPTING CORONA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 10 YEAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY TARGETS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution 2025-019.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution 2025-019, approving the 10-Year Energy Efficiency Savings Targets for the Utilities Department.
Authorize the Utilities Director, or his designee, to approve all future updates to the 10-Year Energy Efficiency Savings Targets.
7.7 RESOLUTIONS INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 84-1 AND 2003-1, APPOINTING ENGINEER OF RECORD, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF ENGINEER’S REPORTS
1. STAFF REPORT - FY 2026 ENGINEER OF WORK LMD 84-1 AND LMD 2003-1.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - LMD 84-1 Boundary Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - LMD 2003-1 Boundary Map.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Resolution No. 2025-21.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Resolution No. 2025-22.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-021, initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026 for Lighting Maintenance District No. 84-1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing Engineer of Record, and ordering preparation of an Engineer’s Report.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-022, initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026 for Lighting Maintenance District No. 2003-1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing Engineer of Record, and ordering preparation of an Engineer’s Report.
7.8 RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-2, ZONES 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 15, 17, 18, AND 19, APPOINTING ENGINEER OF RECORD, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF ENGINEER’S REP
1. STAFF REPORT - FY 2026 ENGINEER OF WORK LMD 84-2, ZONES 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 15, 17, 18, AND 19.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - LMD 84-2, Zones 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 15, 17, 18 and 19 Boundary Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Resolution No. 2025-023.pdf
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-023, initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for FY 2026 for landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2, Zones 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 15, 17, 18, and 19 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing Engineer of Record, and ordering the preparation of an Engineer’s Report.
7.9 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-022
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-026.pdf
That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-026, approving the Sewer System Management Plan and repealing Resolution No. 2023-022.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
7.10 RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS AND ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT DEED FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR LAND GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SHERMAN AVENUE, SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 91
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION ORDERING SUMMARY VACATION OF CITY EASEMENTS AT SHERMAN AVENUE AND STATE ROUTE 91.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-027.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Location Map and Area Exhibit.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Easement Vacation Request.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Quitclaim Deed.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - Grant Deed.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-027, ordering the summary vacation of a permanent exclusive utility easement and permanent non-exclusive access easement located generally on the west side of Sherman Avenue, South of State Route 91.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Quitclaim Deed for the permanent exclusive utility easement and permanent non-exclusive access easement.
Accept the grant deed for the real property in the City of Corona for the well site from the Riverside County Transportation Commission, a Public Agency of the State of California.
7.11 UPDATED CITY LOGO USAGE FOR YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS POLICY
1. STAFF REPORT - UPDATED CITY LOGO USAGE FOR YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS POLICY.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Future Agenda Item Request.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Updated City Logo Usage for Youth Sports Organizations Policy.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 – City Logo Use Application.pdf
That the City Council approves the logo usage policy and application for nonprofit youth sports and ensures alignment with Council goals and City priorities.
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to state their name and city of residence for the record. This portion of the agenda is intended for general public comment only, which means it is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. The City Council will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your comments brief. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
This portion of the agenda is for advertised public hearing items where formal public testimony on each individual item is accepted prior to City Council action.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
The portion of the agenda is for Council discussion and action on staff reports and new topics that may not be routine status reports, or documents covering previous City Council action.
10.1 PROPOSED OPERATIONS PLAN FOR THE HISTORIC CIVIC CENTER
1. STAFF REPORT - PROPOSED OPERATIONS PLAN FOR THE HISTORIC CIVIC CENTER.pdf
2. HCC Operations Plan 2025_CC 04-16-25.pdf
That the City Council provide feedback on the proposed Historic Civic Center Operations Plan.
10.2 CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY W.D. ADDISON HERITAGE ROOM POLICY
1. STAFF REPORT - W.D. ADDISON HERITAGE ROOM POLICY.pdf
2. W.D. ADDISON HERITAGE ROOM POLICY - Proposed.pdf
3. Heritage Room Policy Presentation - April 16 2025.pdf That the City Council review and approve the W.D. Addison Heritage Room Policy.
10.3 ATHLETIC FIELD RATES AD-HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR EVERYONE PLAYS YOUTH SPORTS GROUPS
1. STAFF REPORT - ATHLETIC FIELD RATES AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS.pdf
2. Athletic Field Rates Update_CC 04-16-25.pdf
That the City Council:
Receive an update on the Ad-Hoc Committee’s recommendations for Everyone Plays youth sports groups.
Approve the proposed cost recovery target for Everyone Plays Youth Sports Groups of 20-30%.
Approve the proposed athletic field reservation rates for Everyone Plays Youth Sports Groups of $7/hr. for FY 2026 and $10/hr. for FY 2027.
10.4 FISCAL YEAR 2026 COMMUNITY EVENTS CO-SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM REQUESTS
1. STAFF REPORT - CO-SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM REQUESTS.pdf
2. Co-Sponsorship Program FY 26.pdf
That the City Council approve Phase I of the Co-Sponsorship Program Requests occurring July through December 2025.
11. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
The portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.
11.1 ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 1.04.165 AND AMENDING 1.04.170 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE USE OF THE CITY LOGO AND WORDMARK
1. STAFF REPORT - ORDINANCE AMENDING 1.04.160 AND 1.04.170 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE CITY LOGO.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Ordinance No. 3415.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 – Ordinance No. 3415 (Redline).pdf
That the City Council introduce by title only, and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 3415, first reading of an ordinance adding section
1.04.165
and amending
of the Corona Municipal Code to regulate use of the City Logo and Wordmark.
12. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
This portion of the agenda lists items from Commissions and Boards from the City Council, Commissioners, and Staff.
12.1 Library Board of Trustees
12.2 Planning & Housing Commission
12.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
12.4 Regional Meetings
12.4.a
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2025
12.4.b
UPDATE FROM MAYOR JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 9, 2025
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
15. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This portion of the agenda is for items requested by the Mayor, Council Members or Staff for consideration at a future meeting. No immediate action is taken on Future Agenda Items; this section serves to highlight topics that will be considered at upcoming meetings. Council action on items that have appeared in this section takes place under Administrative Reports, when accompanied by a staff report.
16.1 AUTOMATIC GATES AT PARKS (STAFF) MAY 7, 2025
16.2 CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY GIVING POLICY (STAFF) MAY 7, 2025
16.3 WRCRWA REPRESENTATIVE CHANGE (W. SPEAKE) – May 7, 2025
16.4 SKYLINE MASTER PLAN (STAFF) MAY/JUNE
16.5 UPDATE CMC 9.52.030, NO EXCEPTION - CERTAIN CCW PERMITS (T. DADDARIO) JUNE
16.6 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE (W. SPEAKE) – JUNE/JULY
16.7 FUTURE CIP FOR DEDICATED RIGHT TURN LANE FOR WB BEDFORD TO CAJALCO (W. SPEAKE) TBD
16.8 FEATHER FLAG PERMIT AMENDMENTS (W. SPEAKE) TBD
16.9 EXPLORE CMC ORDINANCE CHANGES TO SET TIME LIMITS FOR SPECIFIC FOR TEMPORARY FENCING AND BOARDED UP WINDOWS (W. SPEAKE) TBD
16.10 EXPLORE CORDON PRICING OF THE FOOTHILL CORRIDOR TO DETER CUT THROUGH TRAFFIC (W. SPEAKE) TBD
16.11 REVIEW/AMEND SECTION 17.63.120 ALTERATION, RELOCATION OR DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES, SPECIFICALLY (D)(6) (W. SPEAKE) TBD
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for May 7, 2025, or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda for closed session items in the City Council Board Room followed by the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda in the City Council Chambers.
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Meeting is Being Recorded.