City Council Meeting - May 21, 2025
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 117-191-004 and 117-191-022, Corona South Mall Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Boss Wine and Events and Empty Plate Corona Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1045 Auburndale Street
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Audrie Echnoz, Corona-Norco YMCA
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
1.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 496 Corona Mall
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Moses Cortez
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
2. INVOCATION
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 - Darya Makooi
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 COMMENDATION: LIFE SAVING AWARD
5.2 PRESENTATION: UPDATE ON THE CITY’S IMPROVED ON-DEMAND RESERVATION SYSTEM
1. On Demand Reservations 05-21-2025.pdf
6. 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.
That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 2025
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 05072025.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 May 7, 2025
6.2 CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CORONA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY, AND CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR MARCH 2025
1. STAFF REPORT-MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT MARCH 2025.pdf
2. March 2025 Investment Report.pdf
That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment portfolio report for March 2025.
6.3 CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CORONA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY, AND CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR MARCH 2025
1. STAFF REPORT - THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025.pdf
2. Monthly Fiscal Report March 2025-Signed.pdf
That the City Council receive and file the monthly fiscal report for March 2025.
6.4 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OFORDINANCE NO. 3416, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
1. STAFF REPORT - ORDINANCE NO. 3416 TO UPDATE THE CITY MANAGER’S SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY FOR STIPULATED AWARDS .pdf
2. Ordinance No. 3416.pdf
3. ORD 3416 (DAIS REDLINE CHANGES) (05-07-25).pdf
AMENDING SECTION 2.04.060(V) OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY THE CITY MANAGER’S WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY
6.5 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MICON CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $382,051 FOR THE COMMUNITY & INFRASTRUCTURE PHASE II – SHERIDAN PARK PLAYGROUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. FC-2024-08; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 25-042AS
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MICON CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SHERIDAN PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map(1).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Sheridan Park Playground Replacement Project, Project No. CIP FC-2024-08, Notice Inviting Bids 25-042AS.
Award Notice Inviting Bids 25-042AS to Micon Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $382,051, and waive all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by the said bidder.
Approve the Construction Contract with Micon Construction, Inc. for the Community & Infrastructure Phase II - Sheridan Park Playground Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2024-08, in the amount of $382,051.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Micon Construction, Inc., in the amount of $382,051, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.050(H)
, which is equivalent to 10% or $38,205.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Micon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $382,051.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $85,000 from the Parks and Open Space Fund 217 to the Community Facilities & Infrastructure Phase II - Sheridan Park Playground Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2024-08.
6.6 APPROVE THE UPDATED CITY OF CORONA TRANSIT SERVICE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM OBJECTIVE AND POLICY STATEMENT
1. STAFF REPORT - APPROVE THE UPDATED CITY OF CORONA TRANSIT SERVICE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Updated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program - Redline Version.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Updated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program - Clean Version.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - DBE Final Rule Summary Table.pdf
That the City Council:
Approve the updated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign the updated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Objective and Policy Statement.
6.7 RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES POSTED BY THE NEW HOME COMPANY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LLC FOR TRACT MAP 37644 LOCATED SOUTH OF EAGLE GLEN PARKWAY AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 15
1. STAFF REPORT - RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR T37644.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map.pdf
That the City Council:
Accept the public improvements associated with Lots 12-23 and 30-37, and Lots X-Right, Z-Left, AA and BB of Tract Map 37644.
Retain twenty-five percent (25%) of the Faithful Performance Security for one year beyond the acceptance of the improvements as security for repair and replacement of any improvements that fail to meet City standards at the end of the one-year period. (Bond Nos. PB02497501367, PB02497501364, PB02497501365, PB02497501366, PB02497501368, PB02497501369, PB02497501358, PB02497501359, PB02497501360, PB02497501370, PB02497501371, PB02497501363, PB02497501361, and PB02497501362) Retain the Labor and Material Security for six months beyond the acceptance of the improvements and automatically release the security unless claims are filed. (Bond (Bond Nos. PB02497501367, PB02497501364, PB02497501365, PB02497501366, PB02497501368, PB02497501369, PB02497501358, PB02497501359, PB02497501360, PB02497501370, PB02497501371, PB02497501363, PB02497501361, and PB02497501362)
6.8 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-037, AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX, AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-037.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Records Destruction Certificates.pdf
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-037, authorizing the annual destruction and disposal of certain City records.
6.9 UPDATED DONATION AND SPONSORSHIP POLICY
1. STAFF REPORT - UPDATED DONATION AND SPONSORSHIP POLICY.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - UPDATED DONATION AND SPONSORSHIP POLICY.pdf That the City Council approve the proposed Donation and Sponsorship Policy.
7. 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.
8. 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.
8.1 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN
1. STAFF REPORT - PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - City of Corona Utilities Department Wildfire Mitigation Plan.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - 2025 Wildfire Safety Advisory Board Notification.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Qualified Independent Eval Report.pdf
That the City Council:
Hold a public hearing regarding the Utilities Department Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
Receive and file the 2025 Wildfire Safety Advisory Board notification for the Utilities Department Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
8.2 PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT THE ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CITY'S PERSONNEL VACANCY RATES AND THE CITY’S RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT THE ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CITY'S PERSONNEL VACANCY RATES AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS.pdf
2. Employee Vacancy Reporting.pdf
That the City Council conduct the public hearing and receive and file this report.
9. 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.
9.1 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE RESEARCH RESULTS
1. STAFF REPORT - INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE RESEARCH RESULTS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Inclusionary Housing Ordinance research PowerPoint.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Council Member Speake future agenda item request.pdf That the City Council provide direction on preparing an inclusionary housing ordinance and hiring a consultant to prepare a fee analysis for determining an in-lieu fee associated with the ordinance.
9.2 COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE’S REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE CHANGE
1. STAFF REPORT - COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE REQUEST FOR WRCRWA REP CHANGE.pdf That the City Council provide direction to staff on drafting a new resolution that would allow the Mayor to appoint the City of Corona’s representatives and alternates for the Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. This new resolution would repeal Resolution No. 2022-018.
10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
The portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.
10.1 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 16.04, 16.12, 16.20 AND 16.24 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELETE AND UPDATE OUTDATED LANGUAGE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS AND TO ACCEPT AND RELEASE SECURITY FOR SUBDIVISIO
1. STAFF REPORT - ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 16 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3417.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - CMC Chapter 16.04 redlines.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - CMC Chapter 16.12 redlines.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - CMC Chapter 16.20 redlines.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - CMC Chapter 16.24 redlines.pdf
That the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3417, first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 16.04, 16.12, 16.20 and 16.24 of the Corona Municipal Code to delete and update outdated language and to authorize the City Manager to approve subdivision improvement agreements and to accept and release security for subdivision improvements.
10.2 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE MODERATE, HIGH, AND VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW
1. STAFF REPORT - AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16-FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3418 (Redline).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Ordinance No. 3418 (Final).pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Local Responsibility Area - Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map, March 24, 2025.pdf That the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3418, the first reading of an ordinance adopting the City of Corona Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map to designate moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones and amending Chapter 15.16 of the Corona Municipal Code to update the fire hazard severity zones regulations.
10.3 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.08 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE CITY’S PURCHASING REGULATIONS
1. STAFF REPORT - ORDINANCE AMENDING CMC CHAPTER 3.08 - PURCHASING.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3419 (Redline Version).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Ordinance No. 3419 (Clean Version).pdf
4. Purchasing Ordinance Changes 05.21.25-FINAL.pdf
That the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3419, first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 3.08 of the Corona Municipal Code to update the City’s purchasing regulations.
11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
This portion of the agenda lists items from Commissions and Boards from the City Council, Commissioners, and Staff.
11.1 Library Board of Trustees
11.2 Planning & Housing Commission
11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
11.4 Regional Meetings
11.4.a
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF MAY 14, 2025
11.4.b
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR CASILLAS ON THE CAL CITIES RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGOF MAY 19, 2025
11.4.c
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATIONAGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF MAY 8, 2025
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
15. 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.
15.1 METHODOLOGY FOR GREEN RIVER ROAD/FOOTHILL PARKWAY TRAFFIC STUDY (STAFF) JUNE 4, 2025
15.2 UPDATE CMC 9.52.030, NO EXCEPTION - CERTAIN CCW PERMITS (T. DADDARIO) JUNE 18, 2025
15.3 SKYLINE MASTER PLAN (STAFF) JUNE 18, 2025
15.4 MOBILE HOME RENT STABILIZATION UPDATE (STAFF) JUNE 18, 2025
15.5 NORTH MALL CONCEPTS (STAFF) JUNE/JULY
15.6 FEATHER FLAG PERMIT AMENDMENTS (W. SPEAKE) TBD
15.7 EXPLORE CMC ORDINANCE CHANGES TO SET TIME LIMITS FOR SPECIFIC FOR TEMPORARY FENCING AND BOARDED UP WINDOWS (W. SPEAKE) TBD
15.8 EXPLORE CORDON PRICING OF THE FOOTHILL CORRIDOR TO DETER CUT THROUGH TRAFFIC (W. SPEAKE) TBD
15.9 REVIEW/AMEND SECTION 17.63.120 ALTERATION, RELOCATION OR DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES, SPECIFICALLY (D)(6) (W. SPEAKE) TBD
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for June 4, 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.