Corona City Council
September 17, 2025

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Closed Session Council Board Room 4:00 PM
Open Session Council Chambers 6:00 PM
**Revised agenda on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Item 9.1 - Title was revised and Exhibit 1 was added.

Item 9.4 - has been pulled from the agenda.**
This meeting will be conducted in person. You can participate remotely: https://coronaca-gov.zoom.us/j/84466854406

1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION

1.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 500 Corona Mall, 117-143-037
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Main Barbershop, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment

1.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 405 S. Corona Mall – 117-151-002, 518 S. Main Street – 117-143-040, 474 and 475 Corona Mall – 117-151-020, 425 Corona Mall - 117-151-019
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: All American Karate, Corona Antique Gallery, Victor’s Studio Tailor Shop, Gainz Fitness, Islamic Society
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment

1.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation: (1 or more cases)

1.4 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

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

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: GARRETSON HEROES

5.2 PROCLAMATION: “NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY”

5.3 RECOGNITION: SANTIAGO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK TEAM

5.4 PRESENTATION: NORTHWEST MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT UPDATE

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 SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
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 September 3, 2025

6.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3420, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE

OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
SECTIONS 17.74.030, 17.74.080 AND 17.100.020 OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE CORONA

MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR FEATHER FLAGS AND TO AMEND THE

REVIEW PROCESS FOR PROJECTS REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL (ZTA2025-0001)

6.3 GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,840 FOR

THE ZIP BOOKS PROJECT
That the City Council:

Accept grant funding in the amount of $15,840 from the California State Library for the Corona Public Library’s Zip Books grant project through the California Library Services Act funds.
a.

Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $15,840 to the Community Services Department’s operating budget in the Library - Other Grants Fund 415. b.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the budget accordingly if the

California State Library distributes additional funds to Zip Book grant participants.

6.4 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF CORONA (ANNEXATION NO. 27)
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-098, certifying the results of an election and adding territory to Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) of the City of Corona (Annexation No. 27).

6.5 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR REIMBURSING OFF-DUTY PERSONNEL AND

EQUIPMENT AT SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CORONA NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT That the City Council:
a. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the reimbursement of off-duty personnel and equipment at special events between the City of Corona Police Department and the Corona-Norco Unified School District, effective July 2, 2025, through July 1, 2026.
b.Authorize the Police Department to provide off-duty police personnel to assist with security, public safety, traffic control, and crowd management services at district special events, subject to departmental availability and operational needs.
c.Authorize the Police Chief or designee to review and approve individual requests for services based on departmental capacity and operational requirements, with no obligation to fulfill requests that would create undue hardship or material impact regular public safety services within the City’s jurisdiction. d.Implement the mutual indemnification provisions outlined in Section 6 of the agreement.

6.6 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2024 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-097, approving and attesting to the accuracy of the 2024 Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report to the California Energy Commission for the year ending December 31, 2024.

6.7 FISCAL YEAR 2025 YEAR-END BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS
That the City Council:

Authorize a total appropriation in the amount of $8,000 ($5,000 in the CFD 97-1 Landscape Maintenance Fund 248 and $3,000 in the LMD 84-2 Zone 6 Fund 457) to address year-end shortfalls resulting from increased water and recycled water expenditures. a.

Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $2,480,000 from the Workers’ Compensation Fund 683 to the Legal and Risk Management Department’s operating budget to adjust for an accounting entry related to the updated value of projected claims. b.

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 AND ELECTION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 42 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
That the City Council:

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-095, calling a special election and submitting to the qualified electors of the territory proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona the question of levying special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed (Annexation No. 42).
a.

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-096, declaring the results of the special election for Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona on the proposition of the annual levy of special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed to said Community Facilities District to pay the costs of certain services to be provided by the Community Facilities District, determining that the territory proposed to be annexed is added to and part of said Community Facilities District with full legal effect (Annexation No. 42). b.

8.2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENISTY BONUS 2024-0001 FOR 57 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS CONSISTING OF THREE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, LOCATED AT 1717 VIA DEL RIO IN THE R-3 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APPLICANT: MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.)
That the City Council:

Approve the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement 2024-0001 as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
a.

Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement between the City of Corona and Meritage Homes of California, Inc. b.

Notwithstanding Corona Municipal Code Section 17.87.090, direct the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement to be recorded in the Official Records of the County of Riverside before the recordation of Tentative Tract Map 38934.
c.

8.3 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38934 TO SUBDIVIDE 2.86 ACRES FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT 1717 VIA DEL RIO IN THE R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APPLICANT: MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.)
Not an Advertised Public Hearing
That the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map 38934 based on the findings and conditions of approval as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.

8.4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0003 TO ESTABLISH 57 TOWNHOUSE CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON 2.86 ACRES, LOCATED AT 1717 VIA DEL RIO IN THE R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APPLICANT: MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.)
Not and Advertised Public Hearing

That the City Council:

Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting CUP2024-0003, based on the finding contained in the staff report and conditions of approval. OR
a.
b. Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.

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 REQUEST BY COUNCIL MEMBER RICHINS TO DISCUSS SAVE THE CORONA CLOCK That the City Council receive and file the report.

9.2 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER OFFICIAL ACTIONS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY 2025 WATER REVENUE BONDS AND 2025

WASTEWATER REVENUE BONDS
That the Corona Utility Authority Board of Directors:

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-001 authorizing the issuance of the Corona Utility Authority 2025 Water Revenue Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $45,000,000 in connection with the financing of certain improvements to the water enterprise of the Corona Utility Authority, authorizing and directing execution of an Indenture of Trust, authorizing the sale of the Bonds, approving a purchase contract and an official statement and authorizing official actions and execution of related documents.
a.

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-002 authorizing the issuance of the Corona Utility Authority 2025 Wastewater Revenue Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $36,000,000 in connection with the financing and refinancing of certain improvements to the wastewater enterprise of the Corona Utility Authority, authorizing and directing execution of an Indenture of Trust and Escrow Deposit and Trust Agreement, authorizing the sale of the Bonds, approving a purchase contract and an official statement and authorizing official actions and execution of related documents.
b.

9.3 PARTNERSHIP WITH OC MARATHON LLC TO HOST THE CORONA 5000 ON MARCH 21, 2026 That the City Council:

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the OC Marathon, LLC., to coordinate and produce the inaugural Corona 5000 5K Road Race subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of the Corona Municipal Code, including but not limited to Chapter 12.32 (Special Events and Street Closures), and any other relevant local, county, or state regulations.
a.

Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary agreements and permits with OC Marathon LLC.
b.

9.4 REQUEST FROM COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE TO EXPLORE CORDON PRICING FOR THE

GREEN RIVER ROAD/FOOTHILL PARKWAY CORRIDOR TO DETER CUT THROUGH TRAFFIC

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
That the City Council provide feedback and direction regarding procurement of a consultant to prepare a preliminary feasibility study to determine Green River Road/Foothill Parkway Cordon pricing’s legal feasibility, constructability, pricing strategy, implementation costs, potential revenue, and possible partnerships with other agencies.

10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
The portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.

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

11.1.a Maker Exchange - open-ended STEAM activities and DIY workshops for all ages! Starting September 2025
• Ages 16 - Adult Open Hours, Tuesdays: 6-7:30pm
• Ages 10-15 Select Activities, Wednesday: 2-5pm

11.1.b Teen Financial Literacy Workshop
September 18th 6 - 7:30pm

11.1.c Corona ReaderCon - A Kids & Teens Book Festival
September 28th, 1-5pm, In collaboration with the Friends of the Library!

11.1.d StoryWalk - Merging Literacy, Physical Activity, and Fun at Mountain Gate Park September Book: Say Something, by: Peter H. Reynolds

11.2 Planning & Housing Commission

11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission

11.3.a HALLOWEEKEND GHOST TOWN
October 10, 2025
• Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
• Location: Corona Public Library
October 11, 2025
• Time: 5:00pm
• Location: HCC

11.3.b SANTANA SKATE PARK CLEANUP

11.4 Regional Meetings

11.4.a UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE

COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

11.4.b UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE CAL CITIES RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

11.4.c UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATIONAGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

11.4.d UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4 2025

11.4.e UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 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 HISTORIC CIVIC CENTER OPERATIONS PLAN UPDATE (STAFF) OCTOBER 1, 2025

15.2 ENTERTAINMENT ZONE (STAFF) OCTOBER 1, 2025

15.3 OPERATOR AGREEMENT HUB (STAFF) OCTOBER 1, 2025

15.4 TENANT ATTRACTION (STAFF) OCTOBER 1, 2025

15.5 PENSION STABILIZATION TRUST BOARD (STAFF) OCTOBER 1, 2025

15.6 EL CERRITO PICKLEBALL OPTIONS (STAFF) OCTOBER 15, 2025

15.7 PENSION TRUST REPORT (STAFF) OCTOBER 15, 2025

15.8 EXPLORE CMC ORDINANCE CHANGES TO SET TIME LIMITS FOR SPECIFIC TEMPORARY FENCING AND BOARDED UP WINDOWS (W. SPEAKE) OCTOBER 15, 2025

15.9 CITY PARK FINAL DESIGN UPDATE (STAFF) TBD

15.10 UPDATEOF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) TBD

16. ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for October 1, 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.

This meeting is being conducted in person as well as via teleconference. For members of the public wishing to submit written comments, please email comments to the City Clerk at [email protected] prior to the City Council meeting and your comments will be made part of the official record of proceedings.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (951) 736-2235. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Meeting is Being Recorded.

N O R T H W E S T

M O S Q U I T O A N D V E C T O R

C O N T R O L D I S T R I C T
1

2025 Updates 01 Lower-than-average temperatures have
prevailed throughout the year which has
resulted in lower mosquito abundance
Lower Trap Counts
To date, the District has handled 367 service
requests: Mosquitoes-108,
Rats-83, Bees-125, Fish-29, and Other-22
*68% lower compared to the 5-year avg.

Service Request
02 03
4 Technician’s have been working with the
city and landscape companies to repair
broken water boxes
Landscape Maintenance
2

T H A N K Y O U
Contact Northwest MVCD at: 951-340-9792
Website: www.northwestmvcd.org On Social Media @northwestmvcd 3

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1 City of Corona
City Council Minutes
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Closed Session- Council Board Room
Council Present: Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Wes Speake
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1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session Convened at 4:00 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Richins, Vice Mayor Steiner, Council Member Casillas, Council Member Daddario, and Council Member Speake. Closed Session adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

1.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager

1.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney/Legal & Risk Management Director

2. INVOCATION
None.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Steiner led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Steiner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS

5.1 PROCLAMATION: SEPTEMBER CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS
MONTH
Veronica Smitherman, President/CEO Victoria Sparks of Joy, Inc., accepted the proclamation.

Maddie Paxton, resident, addressed the Council to acknowledge the passing of her great-nephew and to thank the Council for recognizing Childhood Cancer.

5.2 RECOGNITION: ELKS'S LODGE #2045 CHECK DONATION TO VETS

CONNECT

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2 Elks Lodge members accepted the recognition for their donation to Vets Connect.

5.3 RECOGNITION: LES JONES: "SENIOR LEGACY AWARD"
Les Jones accepted the recognition.

6. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Item 6.6, which was voted on separately.

Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jacque Casillas
That the Consent Calendar be approved.

Aye (5): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes Speake MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2025
THE MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED.

6.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3419, SECOND READING

OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA TO UPDATE THE CITY’S PURCHASING REGULATIONS
THIS ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.

That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 3419, second reading of an Ordinance, amending Chapter 3.08 of the Corona Municipal Code to update the City’s purchasing regulations.

6.3 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE

SERVICES) AND ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION NO. 44)
THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-093, declaring intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona, and adopting a map of the area proposed to be annexed thereto (Annexation No. 44).

6.4 CHANGE ORDER WITH WORKDAY AND REQUEST FOR CHANGE ORDER

AUTHORIZATION
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.

That the City Council:
a. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order to increase Purchase Order P23756 with Workday Inc. by $4,620, from $608,473 to $613,093 for additional integration training hours for in-house staff for the Enterprise Resource Planning system.

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3 b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to 10% per year of the multi-year contract as authorized in the Corona Municipal Codes Section 3.08.070(I).

6.5 HAZMAT RESPONSE AGREEMENT-CORONA FIRE AND MURRIETA FIRE THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.

That the City Council:
a. Approve the Hazardous Materials Response Cooperative Agreement with the City of Murrieta.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Hazardous Materials Response Cooperative Agreement with the City of Murrieta.

6.6 CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER WITH RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.

FOR THE REMOVAL OF NEWLY DISCOVERED HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

FROM THE OLD PD BUILDING DEMOLITION, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. FC-2023-09
Rory Connell, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the hazardous materials and Skyline Trail budget.

Mayor Steiner provided clarification.

Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jacque Casillas
That the City Council:
a. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Contract Change Order in the amount of $199,649 to Resource Environmental, Inc. for the removal of newly discovered hazardous materials during demolition activities.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract Change Order with Resource Environmental, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $199,649, amending the total contract amount to $1,813,081.84, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to $181,301, which is equivalent to 10% of the revised contract amount.
c. Authorize a budgetary transfer in the amount of $200,000 from the Skyline Trail Access Bridge, Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2022-21 to the Old PD Building Demolition, Capital Improvement Project No. FC2023-09 within the General Fund 110.

Aye (5): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

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4 6.7 WAIVER FROM CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.60.080 ON THE

UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES LOCATED ALONG 519 E TENTH STREET (APPLICANT: CESAR MONDRAGON)
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.

That the City Council grant a waiver from Section 15.60.080 of the Corona Municipal Code for the undergrounding of poles and overhead utility wires located at 519 E Tenth Street.

7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Yousuf Bhaghani, resident, addressed the Council to thank staff and the Council for all their help with the Pakistan Day Festival.

Maddie Paxton, resident, addressed the Council to encourage residents to participate during public comment. She also acknowledge the Chamber of Commerce's 9/11 Commemoration ceremony.

Bobby Spiegel, Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council regarding Patriot Day 9/11.

Rory Connell, resident, addressed the Council to acknowledged the passing of Forrest Lucas.

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS

8.1 ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 2025-0001 AMENDING TITLE 17, ZONING CODE,

OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR

FEATHER FLAGS AND AMEND THE REVIEW PROCESS FOR PROJECTS

THAT REQUIRE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD AND CONDITIONAL

USE PERMIT APPROVAL
Mayor Steiner opened the Public Hearing.

Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to thank Council Member Speake for this proposed item.

Mayor Steiner closed the Public Hearing.

Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jim Steiner
That the City Council:
a. Approve Zone Text Amendment 2025-0001, as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
b. Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3420, first reading of an ordinance amending Sections

17.74.030, 17.74.080 and 17.100.020 of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Corona Municipal Code to establish regulations for feather flags and to amend the review process for projects requiring a Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Review Board approval (ZTA2025-0001).

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5 c. Adopt Resolution 2025-092, establishing a permit application fee for feather flags, and update the Citywide Master Fee Recovery Schedule to include the new application fee.

Aye (4): Jim Steiner, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes Speake Nay (1): Jacque Casillas
MotionAPPROVED (4 to 1)

8.2 HEARING TO CONSIDER RESO 2025-094 TO AMEND RESO 2020-043

DECLARING NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE BY EMINENT DOMAIN EXTENDED AND MODIFIED PROPERTY INTERESTS IN 151-195 N. MCKINLEY AND 2275 SAMPSON (APNS 172-420-002, 003, 004 & 005) FOR MCKINLEY GS

PROJECT
Mayor Steiner opened the Public Hearing. David Skinner, Eminent Domain Council, and Joshua Cosper, Mark Thomas, provided a report on the proposed item. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, confirmed that the notice of this hearing was mailed to the affected property owners. She stated she received one written objection letter, a request to be heard, and emails regarding the Public Hearing that will be maintained with the minutes.

Attorney Michael Kehoe, CPI Properties, addressed the Council to provide comments on the proposed item.

Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council and expressed his concerns with the proposed item.

Mayor Steiner closed the Public Hearing.

Moved by: Jim Steiner
Seconded by: Tony Daddario
That the City Council:
a. Conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of the amended Resolution of Necessity (Reso 2025-094), including providing all parties interested in the affected property and their attorneys, or their representatives, an opportunity to be heard on the issues relevant to the Resolution of Necessity.
b. Make the following findings as hereinafter described in this report:

1.The public interest and necessity require the proposed project;

2.The project is planned or located in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury;

3.The real property to be acquired is necessary for the project, and;

4.The offer of just compensation has been made to the property owner. c. Adopt Resolution 2025-094, amending Resolution 2020-043, to declare the necessity to acquire by eminent domain the modified and extended temporary construction easement interests and the new intermittent

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6 parking area and impaired irrigation area interests in in certain property located at 151-195 N. McKinley Street and 2275 Sampson Avenue, identified as Assessor Parcel Nos. 172-420-002, 172-420-003, 172-420- 004, and 172-420-005 for the construction and maintenance of the McKinley Street Grade Separation Project.
d. Adopt Resolution 2025-094 to authorize the filing of a motion with the court where the eminent domain proceeding for the acquisition of the property interests identified in Resolution 2020-043 is pending for leave to amend the complaint to include the modified or added interests as provided by Code of Civil Procedure section 1250.340, subdivision (b), which states:
“A public entity may add to the property sought to be taken only if it has adopted a resolution of necessity that satisfies the requirements of Article 2 (commencing with Section 1245.210) of Chapter 4 for the property to be added.” (Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1250.340, subd. (b).)
Aye (5): Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Wes Speake
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)

9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

9.1 COUNCIL REQUESTED UPDATE TO FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT WITH CORONA NORCO

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Police Chief Newman provided a report.

The Council provided comments.

Council Member Daddario made a motion to renegotiate the agreement with the Corona-Norco Unified School District, requesting that the District pay full compensation for the services of Corona Police Officers. There was no second his motion died.

The majority of the Council agreed to continue the contract with the CoronaNorco Unified School District.

That the City Council discuss the explanations provided by the school district and determine if the contract should continue.

10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.

11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

11.1 Library Board of Trustees
None.

11.2 Planning & Housing Commission

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7 None.

11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
None.

11.4 Regional Meetings
None.

12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.

13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Jacob Ellis, City Manager, announced the Household Hazardous Waste collection event on September 13 and 14, 2025.

14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Speake thanked Jacob Ellis, City Manager, for answering his emails.

He also provided a brief overview of solicitor permits.

Council Member Richins announced the Household Hazardous Waste collection event on September 13 and 14, 2025.

Mayor Steiner acknowledged the passing of Forrest Lucas.

14.1 UPDATE FROM MAYOR JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 28, 2025
Mayor Steiner provided an update.

THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.

15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

15.1 HISTORIC CIVIC CENTER OPERATIONS PLAN UPDATE (STAFF) SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

15.2 SAVE THE CORONA CLOCK (T. RICHINS & W. SPEAKE) SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

15.3 CNUSD SPECIAL EVENT (STAFF) SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

15.4 CIRCLE 5K RUN (STAFF) SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

15.5 EXPLORE CORDON PRICING OF THE FOOTHILL CORRIDOR TO DETER CUTTHROUGH TRAFFIC (W. SPEAKE) SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

15.6 EXPLORE CMC ORDINANCE CHANGES TO SET TIME LIMITS FOR SPECIFIC TEMPORARY FENCING AND BOARDED UP WINDOWS (W.

SPEAKE) OCTOBER 2025

15.7 CITY PARK FINAL DESIGN UPDATE (STAFF) TBD

15.8 UPDATEOF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE)TBD

DRAFT
8 16. ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on September 17, 2025. Mayor Steiner adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. in honor of Forrest Lucas.

DATE: 09/03/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Planning and Development Department
2025-341

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:

ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 2025-0001 AMENDING TITLE 17, ZONING CODE, OF THE CORONA

MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR FEATHER FLAGS AND AMEND THE

REVIEW PROCESS FOR PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL (APPLICANT: CITY OF CORONA) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This staff report asks the City Council to approve an ordinance to amend Chapter 17.74 of the Corona Municipal Code (CMC) to establish regulations for feather flags, and Chapter

17.100 of the CMC to establish a review process for projects that require an Architectural Review Board and Conditional Use Permit approval; and approve a resolution establishing a permit application fee for feather flags. The Planning and Housing Commission recommended approval of the request to the City Council.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That the City Council:
a. Approve Zone Text Amendment 2025-0001, as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
b. Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3420, first reading of an ordinance amending Sections 17.74.030, 17.74.080 and

17.100.020 of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Corona Municipal Code to establish regulations

for feather flags and to amend the review process for projects requiring a Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Review Board approval (ZTA2025-0001). c. Adopt Resolution 2025-092, establishing a permit application fee for feather flags, and update the Citywide Master Fee Recovery Schedule to include the new application fee.

BACKGROUND & HISTORY:

Feather Flags
At the City Council meeting on July 2, 2025, the City Council directed staff to establish regulations for feather flags and create a feather flag permit. A feather flag is a vertical banner attached to a single pole, temporarily staked into the ground. The banner is used as a means of advertising a product, business, or event. The City Council discussed limiting feather flags to five per property for a period not to exceed a total of 60 days in a calendar year and restricting the use to advertising special sales, events, or grand openings.

Architectural Review
The Architectural Review application described in CMC Chapter 17.100 applies to the site plan and architecture of new buildings and structures, or the addition to buildings and structures that front, side, or rear on Grand Boulevard. The architectural review process existed before the city established the Precise Plan application review process required by CMC Chapter 17.91, which is a site plan and architectural review for certain new residential developments, commercial developments, and developments located in specific plans.

Decisions on architectural review and precise plan applications are discretionary by the Planning and Housing Commission (Commission). Per CMC Section 17.100.010, the Commission functions as the Architectural Review Board when deciding on architectural review applications.

The objective findings that need to be made by the Commission for granting an architectural review and precise plan are similar. Projects are required to:
• Comply with the provisions of Title 17, Zoning Code, and other applicable provisions of the Corona Municipal Code and applicable specific plan, • Comply with objective development standards required by the zoning of the site, and • Comply with applicable design guidelines.

The precise plan process listed in CMC Section 17.91.020(A)(2) takes into consideration that a project may also require a conditional use permit (CUP). In that event, the precise plan yields to the CUP, provided that the CUP materials and findings also address the requirements of the precise plan. This would occur when a project involves the construction of a new building or physical changes to an existing developed property exceeding 30% of

the site area or building elevations. This prevents redundant applications with the same material being covered for the same project.

The architectural review process in CMC Chapter 17.100 does not consider that a property subject to architectural review may require a CUP. Therefore, ZTA2025-0001 proposes to add text similar to the text provided in CMC Section 17.91.020 (A)(2) for the precise plan process, which would allow an architectural review to yield to a CUP should a project require both an architectural review and a CUP application.

ANALYSIS:

PROPOSED AMENDMENT
The amendment to the Sign Ordinance in Chapter 17.74 of the CMC is shown in Exhibit 1.

Sections 17.74.030 and 17.74.080 are proposed to be amended and would:
• Add a definition for feather flags.
• Establish a feather flag permit.
• Establish criteria for the use of feather flags on private property:
▪ Allowed for commercial, industrial and multiple dwelling rentals containing 50 or more units;
▪ Each property or commercial/business center is limited to five feather flags; ▪ The display of feather flags is limited to a total of 60 days in a calendar year; ▪ Feather flags shall be spaced no closer than 30 feet from another feather flag on the same property;
▪ The feather flag shall not augment existing signage for the business or premises and shall be limited to special events, promotions or grand openings;
▪ The feather flag shall be located entirely on-site and not within the public rightof-way; and ▪ The feather flag shall be maintained in good condition and is not torn or ragged.

The amendment to the Architectural Review Board Ordinance in Chapter 17.100 of the CMC is shown in Exhibit 1. The approval process for a project per Section 17.100.020 is proposed to be amended to include that in the event a major CUP is required according to the procedures in Chapter 17.92 in addition to the architectural review, only the CUP application need be filed, provided that the application materials and findings also address the requirements of this chapter.

PERMIT APPLICATION FEE
The feather flag permit is an over-the-counter permit. The permit fee was evaluated based on the review and processing time by staff. The proposed fee for the feather flag permit is $67.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

ZTA2025-0001 is a City-initiated amendment; therefore, no application fees were paid for the processing of this application.

Resolution 2025-092 will adopt a permit application fee of $67 for feather flags. The resolution shall take effect and be in full force on the date Ordinance No. 3420 becomes effective. Fees shall become effective 60 days after City Council’s approval (November 2, 2025). The establishment of the permit fee will not have a negative financial impact on the General Fund. In 2024, the city issued 29 temporary use permits for feather flags. The feather flag permit will be used instead of the temporary use permit, which is $67. The estimated revenue of establishing a feather flag permit is $1,943 but the revenue will depend on the number of permit applications submitted to the city.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:

A public hearing notice 10 days in advance of the public hearing on ZTA2025-0001 and the proposed fee was advertised in the Sentinel Weekly and on the city’s website.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), 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 involves minor text changes to the Zoning Code regarding certain regulations for feather flags and the process for architectural review applications. This action involves no physical impact. As such, there is no possibility that the amendment to the city’s Zoning Code will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a notice of exemption was prepared.

PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION ACTION:

At its meeting of August 11, 2025, the Planning and Housing Commission considered the subject matter and took the following action:

Motion was made, seconded (Alexander/Vernon) and carried unanimously, with the added requirement that feather flags be spaced no closer than 30 feet from another feather flag, that the Planning and Housing Commission recommend approval of ZTA2025-0001 to the City Council, based on the findings and conditions contained in the Staff Report. The minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting are included as Exhibit 4.

PREPARED BY: JOANNE COLETTA, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit 1 – Ordinance No. 3420

2. Exhibit 2 – Resolution 2025-092

3. Exhibit 3 – Planning and Housing Commission staff report

4. Exhibit 4 – Draft minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of August 11, 2025

ORDINANCE NO. 3420

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 17.74.030, 17.74.080
AND 17.100.020 OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE CORONA

MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR

FEATHER FLAGS AND TO AMEND THE REVIEW

PROCESS FOR PROJECTS REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL

USE PERMIT AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
APPROVAL (ZTA2025-0001).

WHEREAS, Article XI, § 7 of the California Constitution authorizes cities to make and enforce within their jurisdictional limits ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws to protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; and WHEREAS, Chapter 17.74 of the Corona Municipal Code (“CMC”) sets forth the general standards and regulations for signs within the City; and WHEREAS, on July 2, 2025, the City Council directed City staff to establish regulations for feather flags and create a feather flag permit process; and WHEREAS, Section 17.100.020 of the CMC describes projects that require review and approval by the Architectural Review Board; and
WHEREAS, staff is proposing to amend Section 17.100.020 to provide that projects requiring a conditional use permit (“CUP”), as well as review and approval by the Architectural Review Board, shall only be required to submit a CUP application in order to prevent redundant applications; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2025, the Planning and Housing Commission of the City of Corona (“Planning Commission”) conducted a duly noticed public hearing and recommended that the City Council amend: (a) Sections 17.74.030 (Definitions) and 17.74.070 (Flags, Banners, Pennants and Devices to Attract Attention) of Chapter 17.74 (Signs) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the CMC to establish regulations for feather flags; and (b) Section 17.100.020 (Approval Required) of Chapter 17.100 (Architectural Review Board) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the CMC to require a unified application and review process for projects that require a CUP and Architectural Review Board approval (ZTA 2025-0001) (“Zone Text Amendment”); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission based its recommendation to adopt the Zone Text Amendment on the findings set forth below; and WHEREAS, on September 3, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing at which all persons wishing to testify in connection with this Zone Text Amendment were heard and this Zone Text Amendment was comprehensively reviewed.

2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. CEQA Findings. As the decision-making body for this Zone Text Amendment, the City Council finds that 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 involves minor changes to the text of the Zoning Code to establish regulations for feather flags and to modify the review process of projects requiring a CUP and Architectural Review Board approval. This action involves no physical impacts and does not modify density or capacity. As such, there is no possibility that adopting this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.

SECTION 2. Zoning Findings. Based on the entire record before the City Council and all written and oral evidence presented to the City Council, the City Council hereby makes and adopts the following findings:

A. The proposed Zone Text Amendment is consistent with the General Plan and applicable specific plans for the following reason:
(i) ZTA2025-0001 supports the General Plan Goal LU-5 of creating distinct and well-maintained neighborhoods and districts that contribute to the identity and image of Corona as a livable, diverse, and innovative community because it implements General Plan Policy LU-5.9 by requiring adherence to design and development guidelines as well as implementing ordinances. ZTA2025-0001 establishes regulations for feather flags to control the over-saturation of temporary freestanding advertising signs on private property; and maintains the practice of requiring architectural review for certain projects without having redundant project applications.

B. The proposed Zone Text Amendment is consistent with Title 17 of the Corona Municipal Code for the following reason:
(i) ZTA2025-0001 will establish objective regulations in Chapter 17.74 for feather flags and establish a unified review process for new development that requires both an architectural review and a conditional use permit to eliminate redundancy in the number of applications for the same project.

C. The proposed Zone Text Amendment will provide for the public health, safety and welfare for the following reason:

3 (i) ZTA2025-0001 establishes regulations for feather flags and projects that require architectural review, which are intended to promote the orderly development of property and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the general public.

SECTION 3. Zoning Text Amendment. ZTA2025-0001 is hereby approved.

SECTION 4. Amendment to Section 17.74.030. Section 17.74.030 (Definitions) of Chapter 17.74 (Signs) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the CMC is hereby amended to add a definition for “feather flags” and to amend the definition for “temporary sign” to read as follows:
“Feather Flag” means a temporary vertical advertising banner made from a textile or nylon material supported by a single pole temporarily staked into the ground.
"Temporary sign" means any sign constructed of paper, cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other similar lightweight materials, with or without frames which is displayed for a limited period of time in accordance with an approved banner permit, feather flag permit, temporary use permit, special use permit or as described under § 17.74.040 and § 17.74.070(I).

SECTION 5. Amendment to Section 17.74.080. Section 17.74.080 (Flags, banners, pennants and devices to attract attention) of Chapter 17.74 (Signs) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the CMC is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“17.74.080 Flags, banners, pennants and devices to attract attention.

Except as provided in §§ 17.74.220 and 17.74.230 regarding flags, banners, signs and pennants on and around city-owned light poles and sports facilities, flags, banners, pennants, festoons, valances, balloons, whirligigs and other such devices used to attract attention outdoors shall be allowed within the city only for the purpose of advertising special sales, and only upon obtaining an appropriate permit therefore subject to the following conditions:
(A) Banner permit.
(1) One banner shall be allowed per business for a period not to exceed 180 days for a special sale, grand opening or promotion in a calendar year.
(2) Banners shall not augment existing permanent signs by advertising the same message.
(3) Banners shall be placed flat against a building surface and not on the roof of a building or extend above the roof parapet. (4) Banners shall not be placed on fences, signs, poles, vehicles or other surfaces not authorized by this section. However, businesses engaging in predominantly outdoor sales, such as the sale of automobiles, recreational vehicles, motorcycles and boats may

4 have a banner secured between two poles located inside the property. In this circumstance, the height of the banner shall not exceed six feet.
(5) Banners shall not exceed 50 square feet in size.
(B) Temporary use permit.
(1) Rooftop mounted balloons, pennants, spinners, tethered helium balloons, either stacked or arched, and similar devices are permitted with the issuance of a temporary use permit granted by the Zoning Administrator. If such devices are in conjunction with an event associated with a special use permit as described in § 17.98.030, the issuance of the permit shall be granted by the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
(2) Tethered helium balloons shall not be displayed on the roof or exterior surface of any building.
(C) Feather flag permit.
(1) Feather flags are permitted with the issuance of a feather flag permit for commercial and industrial businesses, and multiple dwelling rentals containing 50 or more units.
(2) Five feather flags are allowed per premises, or for each commercial or business center where the property contains multiple tenants, for a period not to exceed a total of 60 days in a calendar year.
(3) Feather flags shall be spaced no closer than 30 feet from another feather flag on the same property.
(4) The feather flag shall advertise a special sale, event, or grand opening and shall not be used to augment other signage for the premises or business.
(5) The feather flag shall be associated with a business on the premises where it is located.
(6) The feather flag shall not be located in the public right-ofway. (7) The feather flag shall be maintained in good condition and shall not be torn or ragged.
(8) The feather flag shall not be placed in the corner cut-off areas described in § 17.70.050.
(D) Permitted by right. The devices listed below shall be allowed for businesses engaging in predominantly outdoor sales such as the sale of autos, recreational vehicles, motorcycles and boats provided they are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion and not torn or faded subject to the following conditions:
(1) Festoons. One festoon may be placed upon each light standard or pole on the premises. Festoons shall not extend into the right-of-way areas.
(2) Flags. Flags may be placed on the roof top of a building, light standard or pole on the premises. Flags shall be placed a

5 minimum of 15 feet apart and only on one side of the principal building on the premises.
(3) Light pole (standard) banners. Two vertical banners may be placed upon each light standard or pole on the premises. Light pole banners shall not extend into the right-of-way areas.”
SECTION 6. Amendment to Section 17.100.020. Section 17.100.020 (Approval required) of Chapter 17.100 (Architectural Review Board) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the CMC is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“17.100.020 Approval required.
(A) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, approval of an architectural review shall be required for any of the following:
(1) Any new building or structure, addition to an existing building, building moving permit, or pylon sign which are or will be located so as to have a front or side or rear on either side of East and West Grand Boulevard in the city.
(2) Any new building or structure or any addition to an existing building where architectural review under this chapter is required by this Title 17 or any applicable specific plan. (B) This chapter shall not abrogate the requirement for Board approval and determination as provided in other provisions of the code.
(C) In the event that a major conditional use permit (CUP) is required according to the procedures in Chapter 17.92 in addition to the architectural review, only the CUP application need be filed, provided that the application materials and findings also address the requirements of this chapter.”
SECTION 7. Official Record. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings have been based are located at the City of Corona City Hall, 400 S. Vicentia Avenue, Corona, California 92882. The custodian for these records is the Planning and Development Director of the City of Corona.

SECTION 8. Severability. If any provision or clause of this Ordinance or any application of it to any person, firm, organization, partnership or corporation is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. To this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

SECTION 9. Effective Date. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall attest thereto and shall within fifteen (15) days of its adoption cause it, or a summary of it, to be published in a general circulation newspaper published and circulated in the City of Corona. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days after its adoption.

6 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September, 2025. ___________________________________
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:
____________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California

7 CERTIFICATION
I, Sylvia Edwards, Clerk of the City of Corona, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Corona, California duly held the 3
rd day of September 2025, and thereafter at a regular
meeting held on the 17th day of September, 2025, it was duly passed and adopted 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 17th day of September, 2025. _______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
[SEAL]

8 SUMMARY
On September 3, 2025, the Corona City Council will consider amending Sections

17.74.030, 17.74.080 and 17.100.020 of the Corona Municipal Code to establish regulations for feather flags and to establish a unified review process for new development that requires both an architectural review and a conditional use permit to eliminate redundancy in the number of applications for the same project. A certified copy of the full text of this proposed ordinance amendment is posted at the City Clerk’s Office.

The City Council meets at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Corona City Hall located at 400 South Vicentia Avenue. The City Clerk is located in Suite 115 of the City Hall near the north entrance.

DATE: 09/17/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Community Services Department
2025-363

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:

GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,840 FOR THE ZIP BOOKS PROJECT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This staff report asks the City Council to accept and appropriate the California State Library Zip Books Grant to purchase books and an Amazon Prime membership. The Zip Books project provides patrons with access to books not in the library collection and enables the library to purchase books directly from Amazon and ship them directly to the patron’s home. The total grant award for Fiscal Year 2026 is $15,840.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That the City Council:
a. Accept grant funding in the amount of $15,840 from the California State Library for the Corona Public Library’s Zip Books grant project through the California Library Services Act funds.
b. Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $15,840 to the Community Services Department’s operating budget in the Library - Other Grants Fund 415.

c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the budget accordingly if the California State Library distributes additional funds to Zip Book grant participants.

BACKGROUND & HISTORY:

Zip Books began as a pilot project in 2011 and is funded by the California Library Services Act grant from the California State Library. Zip Books provides an additional purchasing option that is meant to give patrons access to books not owned by the library. A patron requests an item that is not currently in the collections, the library purchases it from Amazon, and the book is shipped directly to the patron’s home. When finished, the patron returns the book to the library, and under the discretion of library staff, the items are added to the collection.

This program allows patrons to participate in the development of our collection and has proven to be extremely popular with libraries and library users throughout the state over the past decade. In early 2022, the number of participating libraries expanded further to include 96 jurisdictions. In a recent two-year survey, over 95 percent of respondents gave the Zip Books project an overall “excellent” rating.

ANALYSIS:

Zip Books is a user-driven program and has helped the library collection grow to become more closely matched to the diverse needs of our local community. An example of this was the creation of a patron-curated collection to quickly meet the needs of the Arabic speaking community and have book titles available in Arabic. Zip Books allowed the library to purchase books in Arabic based on the request of patrons and garnered support for donations so the library could start an Arabic foreign language collection. The program helped highlight an unknown need in the community and directed the development of a better curated non-English language material collection.

The program is funded by the State of California and administered by the California State Library. The grant period is July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Approval of the recommended actions will result in an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount $15,840 to the Library Services operating budget within the Library - Other Grants Fund 415 for the Library Services Act Grant. These grant funds do not have a matching requirement. Grant funds must be fully expended in accordance with the City’s approved budget by August 31, 2026.

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 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 a financial transaction between the California State Library and the City of Corona, and there is not a possibility that adopting this resolution will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.

PREPARED BY: KATHERINE BACKUS, MANAGEMENT ANALYST I
REVIEWED BY: DONNA FINCH, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENT:

1. Exhibit 1 – Zip Books Grant Award Letter

8/15/2025
Ms. Daniell Whittington, Library Manager

CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
650 S. Main Street
Corona, CA , 92882-2187
Subject: Zip Books Project ZIP 25-21
Dear Ms. Daniell Whittington:

The California State Library is pleased to approve the grant application for the Zip Book Project for a total of $15,840 in California Library Services Act funds.

Read the enclosed award packet thoroughly and contact your grant support team if you have any questions. Hard copies of this correspondence will not follow. Keep the entirety of the correspondence for your files and consider these award materials your original documents.

This grant is governed by the attached Grant Agreement and Certification of Compliance, which includes the project period, reporting requirements, and payment schedule as well as the proposal outlining the project plan and budget. Please sign the claim and certification forms at the back of your award packet using the DocuSign system. Please understand that it can take from six to eight weeks from receipt of a fully executed claim form with no errors before grant funds are delivered.

If you have not received your payment after eight weeks, please contact your grant monitor.

Requirements Specific to Your Project
The following are requirements that are specific to your project. Please contact your project support team if you have any questions about or require support in fulling these requirements.

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• It is an expectation for this project that the project manager or other project staff will attend four (4) community of practice sessions (schedule to be determined) over the course of the grant period.
• It is an expectation of this project that at least 85 percent of the materials purchased as part of this project will be added to the libraries collection. (The 85 percent number may include items shipped to other libraries to add to their collection).

Project Support Team
Awardees are provided support throughout the project period by a project support team comprised of a grant monitor and Library Programs Consultant from the State Library. The project support team is available throughout the project period to assist you.
• The Grant Monitor is available to assist you with compliance and reporting matters. The Grant Monitor assigned to your project is Monica Rivas and can be reached via email at [email protected].
• The LPC is available to assist you with programming questions. The Library Programs Consultant assigned to your project is Chris Durr and can be reached via email at [email protected].

Best wishes for a successful project.

Respectfully yours,
Greg Lucas
California State Librarian
CC: Monica Rivas, [email protected]
Annly Roman, [email protected]
Yesenia Urdarbe, [email protected]
Lissete Ocampo, [email protected]
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STATE FUNDED GRANTS

AWARD AGREEMENT AND

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
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CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
2025-2026 Zip Books
ZIP 25-21

32 Library – Courts Building
P.O. Box 942837
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001
916-323-9759
[email protected]
www.library.ca.gov

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECT SUMMARY 2

PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
A. Term of the Agreement
B. Scope of Work
C. Budget Detail
D. Narrative and Financial Reports
E. Claim Form and Payment
EXHIBIT A: TERMS AND CONDITIONS
3 3
4 4
5 7
EXHIBIT B: CERTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE FORM
Certification
25 29
EXHIBIT C: STATE REIMBURSABLE TRAVEL EXPENSES 31
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CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
2025-2026 Zip Books
ZIP 25-21

32 Library – Courts Building
P.O. Box 942837
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001
916-323-9759
[email protected]
www.library.ca.gov

PROJECT SUMMARY
AWARD AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE LIBRARY and CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY for the
Zip Books project. AWARD AGREEMENT NUMBER ZIP 25-21
This Award Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on 07/01/2025 by and between the California State Library (“State Library”) and CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY, (“Grantee”).

This Award Agreement pertains to Grantee’s State-funded Zip Books project.

The Library Development Services Bureau (“LDS”) of the State Library administers state and federal funds in the form of awards.

The Grantee was selected by the State Library to receive state grant funds in the amount of $15,840 through the process adopted by the State Library in administering such grants.

The State Library and the Grantee, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth in the Grant Agreement, agree as follows:

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CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
2025-2026 Zip Books
ZIP 25-21

32 Library – Courts Building
P.O. Box 942837
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001
916-323-9759
[email protected]
www.library.ca.gov
PROCEDURES and REQUIREMENTS
A. Term of the Agreement
The Grant term begins on the date of execution of the Agreement by both parties, until 08/31/2026. If completion of the project occurs prior to the end of the grant period, this will be the end date of the term of this agreement. Grant eligible program expenditures may begin no earlier than the start date. The project period ends on 08/31/2026 and all eligible program costs must be incurred by this date.

B. Scope of Work

1. Grantee agrees to perform all activities specifically identified in the Grantee’s application and submitted to the State Library in response to the 2025-26 Zip Books Project.

2. The following activities and deliverables to be performed by the Grantee include, but are not limited to the following:
• Maintain and keep records of expenditures related to the grant that are consistent with Generally Acceptable Accounting Practices (GAAP).
• Make financial records available to the State Library upon request. • Work with the State Library staff to assure that funds are disbursed in compliance with the purpose of the grant.
• Prepare and submit required narrative and financial reports. • Procure equipment and other supplies as needed for the project. • Issue contracts for services, personnel, and consultants as needed for the project.
• If applicable, make payments for services, including for hours worked and travel reimbursements, to consultants and contractors. • Oversee the implementation of project activities.

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C. Budget Detail
The State Library shall provide the Grantee funding for the expenses incurred in performing the Scope of Work and activities specified in the Grantee’s application. The Grantee shall request the distribution of grant funding consistent with its proposal and the budget worksheet that was included with the application. Under no circumstances shall payments exceed the total grant amount identified in this Agreement.

D. Narrative and Financial Reports

1. The Grantee shall be responsible for the submission of interim and final narrative and financial reports on the progress and activities of the project, to the California State Library, using the sample report documents provided by the California State Library.

2. All the reports must be current, include all required sections and documents, and must be approved by the Grant Monitor before any payment request can be processed. Failure to comply with the specified reporting requirements may be considered a breach of this Agreement and result in the termination of the Agreement or rejection of the payment request and/or forfeiture by the Grantee of claims for costs incurred that might otherwise have been eligible for grant funding. Any problems or delays must be reported immediately to the Grant Monitor.

The financial reports shall reflect the expenditures made by the Grantee under the Agreement and may be incorporated into the same reporting structure as the narrative reports.

3. The reports shall be submitted by the following dates:

Reporting Period Report Due Date
July 01, 2025 -
December
31,2025
1st Financial and Mid Project Program
Narrative Report Due
January 31,
2026
January 01, 2026-
April 30, 2026
2nd Financial Program Report Due May 31, 2026
May 01, 2026 –
Project End
August 31, 2026
Final Financial Report, Expenditure
Detail Report and Final Program
Narrative Report Due
September 30,
2026
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4. Failure to submit timely reports with the appropriate documentation by the due date may result in rejection of the payment request and/or forfeiture by the Grantee of claims for costs incurred that might otherwise have been eligible for grant funding.

5. The Grantee agrees to maintain records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this grant, subject to possible audit for a minimum of five (5) years after final payment date or grant term end date, whichever is later. Please refer to Exhibit A, Terms and Conditions for more information.

E. Claim Form and Payment

1. The California State Library shall provide the Grantee payment as outlined in the payment schedule only if all requirements for claiming the funds as outline in this document have been met, and only for those activities and costs specified in the approved award application.

2. The Grantee shall complete, sign, and submit Certification of Compliance form (Exhibit B) and the Financial Claim form (included in your award packet), to the California State Library within 14 days of receiving this award packet. These forms will be issued, signed, and submitted using the online signature and agreement platform, DocuSign, unless DocuSign is unallowable or inconsistent with practices and policies of the local jurisdiction. If the use of DocuSign is not acceptable to your organization, please contact your grant monitor regarding alternate options.

3. Any of the sums appearing under the categories in the approved budget may be adjusted with prior authorization from the California State Library Grant Monitor. This would be to increase the allotment with the understanding that there will be corresponding decreases in the other allotments so that the total amount paid by the California State Library to the Grantee under this Agreement shall not exceed the awarded amount, which shall be expended/encumbered during the grant period.

4. If the payment amount made by the California State Library exceeds the actual expenses incurred during the term of this Agreement, as reflected in the financial reports to be filed by the Grantee, the Grantee shall immediately refund the excess payment amount to the California State Library.

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5. The Award payments will only be made to the Grantee. It is the Grantee’s responsibility to pay all contractors and subcontractors for purchased goods and services.

6. The Final Payment of 10% (if applicable) will be withheld and retained by the California State Library until all conditions agreed upon in this Agreement, including submission and grant monitor approval of the interim and final narrative and financial reports, have been satisfied.

7. Prompt Payment Clause
The California State Library will make payments to the Grantee in accordance with the Prompt Payment Clause under Government Code, section 927, et. seq. The Grantee may typically expect payment within 45 days from the date a grant payment request is properly submitted and approved by the Grant Monitor.

8. Budget Contingency Clause
a. It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current fiscal year or any subsequent years covered under this Agreement does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this Agreement shall no longer be in full force and effect. In this event, the California State Library shall have no liability to pay any funds whatsoever to the Grantee or to furnish any other considerations under this Agreement and the Grantee shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this Agreement.
b. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for purposes of this Program, the California State Library shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to itself or offer an Agreement amendment to the Grantee to reflect the reduced amount.

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EXHIBIT A: TERMS and CONDITIONS

1. Accessibility: The State is responsible for ensuring that public websites are accessible to both the general public and state employees, including persons with disabilities. Grantee shall assist the State in meeting its responsibility. Therefore, all project materials generated by state funded programs must meet the California Accessibility Standards. Additionally, all project materials designed, developed, and maintained shall be in compliance with the California Government Code, sections 7405 and 11135, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, or a subsequent version, as published by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium at a minimum Level AA success criteria.

However, if for some reason project material is not generated to be in compliance to meet these standards, please still submit it to the State Library. When submitting the material make sure to note that the material is not accessible by including “NOT ACCESSIBLE” in the file name.

The California State Library reserves the right to post project materials to its website that are in compliance with these standards.

2. Acknowledgment: The State of California and the California State Library shall be acknowledged in all promotional materials and publications related to the 2025-2026 Zip Books.
a. Grant award recipients must ensure that the State of California receives full credit as the source of funds and that the California State Library, likewise, is acknowledged as the administrator. b. Publications and information releases about the project must credit the State of California. An appropriate statement for a publication or project press release is:
“This [publication/project] was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.”
Grantees must include the above statement in any publications, vehicle wraps, and promotional materials, including websites. If space is limited the State Library logo and the following shortened acknowledgement statement is acceptable:

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“Funding provided by the State of California.”
c. This credit line on products of a project, such as materials, is important to foster support from the public, and state funding sources. d. California State Library Logo: Use of the California State Library logo, which can be downloaded on the California State Library website, is required on any publication, vehicle wrap, or promotional material along with the above statement(s).
e. Photo Documentation: Digital photos are a great way to document the happenings of your project. It is recommended that you use a photo release form when taking photos of the public. You may use your library’s photo release form or contact your grant monitor for the State Library’s form.

3. Agency: In the performance of this Agreement the Grantee and its agents and employees shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents of the California State Library. The Grantee is solely responsible for all activities supported by the grant. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, agency, joint venture, employment, or any other type of relationship between the parties. The Grantee shall not represent itself as an agent of the California State Library for any purpose and has no authority to bind the State Library in any manner whatsoever.

4. Amendment: No amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing, signed by the parties, and approved as required. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated into this Agreement is binding on any of the parties. This Agreement may be amended, modified, or augmented by mutual consent of the parties, subject to the requirements and restrictions of this paragraph.

5. Applicable law: The laws of the State of California shall govern all proceedings concerning the validity and operation of this Agreement and the performance of the obligations imposed upon the parties hereunder. The parties hereby waive any right to any other venue. The place where the Agreement is entered into and place where the obligation is incurred is Sacramento County, California.

6. Assignment, Successors, and Assigns: The Grantee may not assign this Agreement or delegate its performance to any third-party person or entity, either in whole or in part, without the California State Library’s prior written consent. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon Docusign Envelope ID: C126F6F8-CE45-4BF8-8E0A-40067FFEB37C In Process

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and inure to the benefit of the California State Library, the Grantee, and their respective successors and assigns.

7. Audit and Records Access: The Grantee agrees that the California State Library, the Department of General Services, the State Auditor, or their designated representatives shall have the right to review, audit, inspect and copy any records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Agreement. The Grantee agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of five (5) years after the final payment, or grant term end date, whichever is later, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated, or until completion of any action and resolution of all issues which may arise as a result of any litigation, dispute, or audit, whichever is later. The Grantee agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, the Grantee agrees to include a similar right of the State to audit records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Agreement.

Examples of audit documentation may include, but not limited to, competitive bids, grant amendments, if any, relating to the budget or work plan, copies of any agreements with contractors or subcontractors if utilized, expenditure ledger, payroll register entries, time sheets, personnel expenditure summary form, travel expense log, paid warrants, contracts and change orders, samples of items and materials developed with grant funds, invoices and/or cancelled checks.

8. Authorized Representative: Grantee and the California State Library mutually represent that their authorized representatives have the requisite legal authority to sign on their organization’s behalf.

9. Communication: All communications from either party, including an interim check-in at any time during the grant term, shall be directed to the respective grant manager or representative of the California State Library or Grantee. For this purpose, the following contact information is provided below:

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Ms. Daniell Whittington
650 S. Main Street
Corona,CA,92882-2187
951-279-3728
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Monica Rivas
900 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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1. Confidentiality: Grantee will maintain as confidential any material it receives or produces that is marked Confidential or is inherently confidential or is protected by privilege. Grantee agrees to alert the State Library to this status in advance, and the State Library agrees to maintain this status in conformity with the Public Records Act.

2. Contractor and Subcontractors: Nothing contained in this Grant Agreement or otherwise shall create any contractual relation between the State and any contractor or subcontractors, and no contract or subcontract shall relieve the Grantee of his or her responsibilities and obligations hereunder. The Grantee agrees to be fully responsible to the State for the acts and omissions of its contractors, subcontractors, volunteers, student interns and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by any of them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the Grantee. The Grantee’s obligation to pay its contractors and subcontractors is an independent obligation from the State’s obligation to make payments to the Grantee. As a result, the State shall have no obligation to pay or to enforce the payment of any monies to any contractor or subcontractor.

3. Copyright: Grantee owns and retains titles to any copyrights or copyrightable material from any original works that it creates within the scope of this Agreement in accordance with the federal Copyright Act. (17 U.S.C. 101, et seq.) Grantee is responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permissions, releases or authorizations to use text, images, or other materials owned, copyrighted, or trademarked by third parties and for extending such licenses, permissions, releases, or authorizations to the California State Library pursuant to this section. Also, the California State Library may upload, post or transmit copyrighted material produced or Docusign Envelope ID: C126F6F8-CE45-4BF8-8E0A-40067FFEB37C In Process

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purchased with grant funds on a California State Library website for public access and viewing.

4. Discharge of Grant Obligations: The Grantee's obligations under this Agreement shall be deemed discharged only upon acceptance of the final report by California State Library. If the Grantee is a non-profit entity, the Grantee’s Board of Directors shall accept and certify as accurate the final report prior to its submission to California State Library.

5. Dispute Resolution: In the event of a dispute, the Grantee will discuss the problem informally with the Grant Monitor. If unresolved, the Grantee shall file a written “Notice of Dispute” with the State Library Grant Monitor within ten (10) days of discovery of the problem. Within ten (10) days of receipt, the Grant Monitor shall meet with the Grantee for purposes of resolving the dispute. Any dispute arising under the terms of this Agreement which is not disposed of within a reasonable period of time, the Grantee may bring it to the attention of the State Librarian or the designated representative. The decision of the State Librarian or designated representative shall be final. Unless otherwise instructed by the Grant Monitor, the Grantee shall continue with its responsibilities under this Agreement during any dispute.

6. Drug-free Workplace: The Grantee certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of California, that the Grantee will comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Gov. Code, § 8350 et. seq.) and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about all of the following:
1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.
2) The Grantee’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace. 3) Any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs.
4) Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
c. Require that every employee who works on the Agreement will:

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1) Receive a copy of the Grantee’s drug-free workplace policy statement.
2) Agrees to abide by the terms of the Grantee’s statement as a condition of employment on the Agreement.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the Agreement or termination of the Agreement or both and grantee may be ineligible for award of any future state agreements if the California State Library determines that the grantee has made a false certification or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above.

7. Effectiveness of Agreement: This Agreement is of no force or effect until signed by both parties.

8. Entire Agreement: This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, oral or written, made with respect to the subject hereof and, together with all attachments hereto, contains the entire agreement of the parties.

9. Exclusive Agreement: This is the entire Agreement between the California State Library and Grantee.

10.Executive Order N-6-22-Russia Sanctions: The Grantee shall comply with Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. The EO directs state agencies to terminate grant agreements with, and to refrain from entering any new grant agreements with, individuals or entities that are determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions. Accordingly, should the State determine Grantee is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The State shall provide Grantee advance written notice of such termination, allowing Grantee at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response.

Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the State.

11.Extension: The State Librarian or designee may extend the final deadline for good cause. The Grantee’s request for an extension of the grant period must be made in writing and received by the California State Library at least 30 days prior to the final deadline.

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12.Failure to Perform: The grant being utilized by the Grantee is to benefit the Zip Books Program. If the Grant Monitor determines the Grantee has not complied with this Agreement, the Grantee may forfeit the right to reimbursement of any grant funds not already paid by the California State Library, including, but not limited to, the ten percent (10%) withhold.

13.Federal and State Taxes: The State Library shall not:
a. Withhold Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) payments from Grantee’s payments or make FICA payments on the
Grantee’s behalf; or
b. Make Federal or State unemployment insurance contributions on Grantee’s behalf; or
c. Withhold Federal or State income taxes from Grantee’s payments Grantee shall pay all taxes required on payments made under this Agreement including applicable income taxes and FICA.

14.Force Majeure: Neither the California State Library nor the Grantee, its contractors, vendors, or subcontractors, if any, shall be responsible hereunder for any delay, default, or nonperformance of this Agreement, to the extent that such delay, default, or nonperformance is caused by an act of God, weather, accident, labor strike, fire, explosion, riot, war, rebellion, sabotage, flood, or other contingencies unforeseen by the California State Library or the Grantee, its contractors, vendors, or subcontractors, and beyond the reasonable control of such party.

15.Forfeit of Grant Funds and Repayment of Funds Improperly Expended: If grant funds are not expended, or have not been expended, in accordance with this Agreement, the State Librarian or designee, at his or her sole discretion, may take appropriate action under this Agreement, at law or in equity, including requiring the Grantee to forfeit the unexpended portion of the grant funds, including, but not limited to, the ten percent (10%) withhold, and/or to repay to the California State Library any funds improperly expended.

16.Fringe Benefit Ineligibility: Grantee agrees that neither the Grantee nor its employees and contract personnel are eligible to participate in any employee pension, health benefit, vacation pay, sick pay or other fringe benefit plan of the State of California or the State Library.

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17.Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: The Grantee is required to use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in documenting all grant expenditures.

18.Grant Monitor: The Grant Monitor’s responsibilities include monitoring grant progress, and reviewing and approving Grant Payment Requests and other documents delivered to the California State Library pursuant to this Agreement. The Grant Monitor may monitor Grantee performance to ensure Grantee expends grant funds appropriately and, in a manner, consistent with the terms and conditions contained herein. The Grant Monitor does not have the authority to approve any deviation from or revision to the Terms and Conditions (Exhibit A) or the Procedures and Requirements unless such authority is expressly stated in the Procedures and Requirements.

19.Grantee: the government or legal entity to which a grant is awarded, and which is accountable to the California State Library for the use of the funds provided.
a. The grantee will make reports to the State Librarian in such form and containing such information as may be required to ensure the proper use of funds consistent with the grantee’s application and award agreement. The grantee will keep such records and afford such access as the California State Library may find necessary to assure the correctness and verification of such reports.

20.Grantee Accountability: The Grantee is ultimately responsible and accountable for the manner in which the grant funds are utilized and accounted for and the way the grant is administered, even if the Grantee has contracted with another organization, public or private, to administer or operate its grant program. In the event an audit should determine that grant funds are owed to the California State Library, the Grantee is responsible for repayment of the funds to the California State Library.

21.Grantee Funds: It is mutually agreed that the Grantee is responsible for furnishing funds beyond the grant award that may be necessary to complete the project.

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but their time need not be devoted solely to fulfilling obligations under this Agreement. Grantee shall furnish all equipment and materials used to meet its obligations and complete the Project. The State Library shall not provide any personnel or other resources beyond the grant award and is not required to provide training in connection with this Agreement.

23.Indemnification: Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the State of California, the California State Library and its officers, employees, and agents, from any and all claims, losses, and liabilities accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Grantee in the performance of this Agreement.

24.License to Use: The California State Library reserves a fully paid-up, royalty-free, nonexclusive, sub-licensable and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, prepare derivative works, distribute or otherwise use, and to authorize third parties to use, any material received or maintained by Grantee in connection with this Agreement. This includes intellectual property, with or without third-party rights. All such usages will be for public library and State governmental purposes:
a. The copyright in any work developed under this grant, sub-grant, or contract under this grant or sub-grant; and
b. Any rights of copyright to which a Grantee, sub-grantee, or a contractor purchases ownership with grant support.

25.Limitation of Expenditure: Expenditure for all projects must conform to the grantee’s approved budget and with applicable State laws and regulations. The total amount paid by the California State Library to the Grantee under this agreement shall not exceed $15840 and shall be expended/encumbered in the designated award period.

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designee. Adjustments should be reported on the next financial report. Any adjustments in approved budgets must be documented and documentation retained in project accounts.

26.Lobbying: Grantee confirms that the grant funds will not be used for the purposes of lobbying or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, as those purposes are defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

27.Non-Discrimination Clause: During this grant period, the Grantee and the Grantee’s contractors, and subcontractors shall not unlawfully discriminate, harass, or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status. Grantee shall insure that the evaluation and treatment of contractors, employees and applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment.

Additionally, Grantee, contractors, and subcontractors, if applicable, shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov.

Code §12900 et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (Cal.

Code Regs., tit. 2, §11000 et seq.), the provisions of Article 9.5, Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code (Gov. Code §§ 11135- 11139.5), and the regulations or standards adopted by the California State Library to implement such article.

Grantee shall permit access by representatives of the Department of Civil Rights and the California State Library upon reasonable notice at any time during the normal business hours, but in no case less than 24 hours’ notice, to such of its books, records, accounts, and all other sources of information and its facilities as said Department or the California State Library shall require ascertaining compliance with this clause. Grantee, and its contractors, and subcontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement. (See Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, §11105.) Grantee shall include the non-discrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all contracts and subcontracts to perform work under the Agreement.

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28.Notices: All notices and other communications in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be considered delivered as follows:
a. Electronic Mail (E-mail): When sent by e-mail to the last e-mail address of the recipient known to the party giving notice. Notice is effective upon transmission.
b. DocuSign (e-signature platform): When sent via DocuSign a notification will be sent to the last e-mail address of the recipient known to the party giving notice. Notice is effective upon transmission.
c. Grants Management System: When sent via / uploaded to the California State Library’s Grants Management System a
notification will be sent to the last e-mail address of the recipient known to the party giving notice. Notice is effective upon transmission.
d. Personally: When delivered personally to the recipient’s physical address as stated in this Agreement.
e. U.S. Mail: Five days after being deposited in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid and addressed to recipient’s address as stated in this Agreement.

29.Order of Precedence: The performance of this Agreement shall be conducted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions, Procedures and Requirements, Certificate of Compliance, Project Summary, Activities Timeline, and Budget, of this Agreement, or other combination of exhibits specified on the Grant Agreement Coversheet attached hereto (collectively referred to as “Terms”). Grantee’s California State Libraryapproved Application (Grantee’s Application) is hereby incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of conflict or inconsistency between the articles, exhibits, attachments, specifications or provisions that constitute this Agreement, the following order of precedence shall apply:
a. Grant Agreement Coversheet and any Amendments thereto b. Terms and Conditions
c. Procedures and Requirements
d. Certificate of Compliance
e. Project Summary
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g. All other attachments hereto, including any that are incorporated by reference.

30.Payment:
a. The approved Budget, if applicable, is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference and states the maximum amount of allowable costs for each of the tasks identified in the Project Summary and Activity Timeline included in the project application. The California State Library shall provide funding to the Grantee for only the work and tasks specified in the Grantee’s Application at only those costs specified in the Budget and incurred in the term of the Agreement.
b. The Grantee shall carry out the work described in the Work Plan or in the Grantee’s Application in accordance with the approved Budget and shall obtain the Grant Monitor’s written approval of any changes or modifications to the Work Plan, approved project as described in the Grantee’s Application, or the approved Budget prior to performing the changed work or incurring the changed cost. If the Grantee fails to obtain such prior written approval, the State Librarian or designee, at his or her sole discretion, may refuse to provide funds to pay for such work or costs.
c. The Grantee shall request funds in accordance with the funding schedule included in this agreement.
d. Ten percent (10%) will be withheld from the Payment Request (if applicable) and paid at the end of the grant term, when all reports and conditions stipulated in this Agreement have been satisfactorily completed. Failure by the grantee to satisfactorily complete all reports and conditions stipulated in this Agreement may result in forfeiture of any such funds withheld.
e. Lodgings, Meals and Incidentals: Grantee’s eligible costs are limited to the amounts authorized in the California State Administrative Manual (see Exhibit C or contact the Grant Monitor for more information).
f. Payment will be made only to the Grantee.

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g. Reimbursable expenses shall not be incurred unless and until the grantee receives a Notice to Proceed as described in the Procedures and Requirements.

31.Personal Jurisdiction: The Grantee consents to personal jurisdiction in the State of California for all proceedings concerning the validity and operation of this Agreement and the performance of the obligations imposed upon the parties. Native American Tribal grantees expressly waive tribal sovereign immunity as a defense to any and all proceedings concerning the validity and operation of this Agreement and the performance of the obligations imposed upon the parties.

32.Personnel Costs: Any personnel expenditures to be paid for with grant funds must be computed based on actual time spent on grant-related activities and on the actual salary or equivalent hourly wage the employee is paid for their regular job duties, including a proportionate share of any benefits to which the employee is entitled.

33.Pledge: This Agreement shall not be interpreted to create any pledge or any commitment by the State Library to make any other or further grants or contributions to Grantee, or any other person or entity in connection with the Project. It is mutually agreed that Grantee is responsible for furnishing funds beyond the grant award that may be necessary to complete outcomes or deliverables.

34.Privacy Protection: Both parties agree to protect the confidentiality of any non-public, personal information that may be contained in materials received or produced in connection with this Agreement, as required by Civil Code, section 1798, et. seq.

35.Prohibited Use: The expenditure under this program shall not be used to supplant Grantee efforts in other grant programs provided by the California State Library.

36.Public Records Act: Material maintained or used by the California State Library is considered “public record” under the Public Records Act (PRA) at Government Code, sections 6250, et. seq. This includes the Interim and Final reports, and any other written communications between the parties.

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documentation and data collected during the term of the Agreement, will be subject to disclosure unless it qualifies for exemption under the PRA in whole or in part. Grantee agrees to alert the State Library as to a basis for exemption, if any exists.

37.Publicity Obligations: Grantee will notify the State Library of any promotional materials or publications resulting from the grant no later than five (5) days in advance of distribution, whether they are print, film, electronic, or in any other format or medium. Copies of all promotional materials will be provided to the State Library. Grantee will acknowledge the State Library’s support as noted above. Grantee agrees that the State Library may include information about this grant and its outcomes in its own annual reports, with specific reference to Grantee, and may distribute such information to third parties.

38.Records: Communications, grant related documents, data, original receipts, and invoices must be maintained by Grantee and shall be made available to the State Library upon request. Grantee agrees to maintain adequate grant program records and adequate financial records consistent with generally accepted accounting practices, and to retain all records for at least five (5) years after the end-of-term. The State Library may monitor or conduct an onsite evaluation of Grantee’s operation to ensure compliance with this Agreement, with reasonable advance notice.

39.Reduction of Waste: In the performance of this Agreement, Grantee shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that materials purchased or utilized in the course of the project are not wasted. Steps should include but not be limited to: the use of used, reusable, or recyclable products; discretion in the amount of materials used; alternatives to disposal of materials consumed; and the practice of other waste reduction measures where feasible and appropriate.

40.Reimbursement Limitations: Under no circumstances shall the Grantee seek reimbursement pursuant to this Agreement for a cost or activity that has been or will be paid for through another funding source. The Grantee shall not seek reimbursement for any costs used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other California State Library funded program.

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41.Reports and Claims: It is the responsibility of the grantee make the required reports and claims to the California State Library. a. The grantee shall be responsible for submitting to the State Library Narrative Reports detailing progress and activities. The reports are due on the dates specified in the reporting schedule detailed in the Procedures and Requirements section.
b. The grantee shall be responsible for submitting to the State Library Financial Reports reflecting grantee expenditure activity. The reports are due on the dates specified in the reporting schedule detailed in the Procedures and Requirements section.
c. To obtain payment hereunder the grantee shall submit authorized claims provided by the State Library for that purpose, on each of the following mentioned dates for payment, and the California State Library agrees to reimburse the library as soon thereafter as State fiscal procedures will permit.
d. The final 10% of the grant award (if applicable) is payable only upon approval of all final reports and receipt of claim form. Failure to provide timely reports is a serious breach of an award recipient’s administrative duty under the award.
e. Payment will be provided to cover the expenditures incurred by the grantee for the project in the following manner:
o $ 15840 upon execution of the agreement and submission of claim by the grantee organization.

42.Self-Dealing and Arm’s Length Transactions: All expenditures for which reimbursement pursuant to this Agreement is sought shall be the result of arm’s-length transactions and not the result of, or motivated by, selfdealing on the part of the Grantee or any employee or agent of the Grantee. For purposes of this provision, “arm’s-length transactions” are those in which both parties are on equal footing and fair market forces are at play, such as when multiple vendors are invited to compete for an entity’s business and the entity chooses the lowest of the resulting bids. “Self-dealing” is involved where an individual or entity is obligated to act as a trustee or fiduciary, as when handling public funds, and chooses to act in a manner that will benefit the individual or entity, directly or Docusign Envelope ID: C126F6F8-CE45-4BF8-8E0A-40067FFEB37C In Process

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indirectly, to the detriment of, and in conflict with, the public purpose for which all grant monies are to be expended.

43.Severability: If any part of this Agreement is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, such provisions will be voided and severed from this Agreement, but the remainder of the provisions in the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

44.Site Visits: The Grantee shall allow the California State Library to access and conduct site visits, with reasonable notice, at which grant funds are expended and related work being performed at any time during the performance of the work and for up to ninety (90) days after completion of the work, or until all issues related to the grant project have been resolved. A site visit may include, but not be limited to, monitoring the use of grant funds, provide technical assistance when needed, and to visit the State funded project.

45. Termination: The Agreement shall be subject to termination by the State Librarian or designee upon notice to the Grantee at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of termination. In the event this agreement is terminated, the Grantee shall deliver to the State Librarian copies of all reports, accounting, data, and materials prepared up to the date of termination. The State Librarian shall determine and pay the Grantee for necessary and appropriate expenditures and obligations up to the date of termination which have not been covered by prior installments previously paid to the Grantee. Upon such termination, the unused portion of the grant award must be returned to the California State Library within 45 days. If funding has been advanced to the Grantee, any unobligated balances, as determined by the State Librarian, shall be returned to the State Library within 45 days of the notice of termination.

46. Timeline: Time is of the essence to this Agreement. It is mutually agreed between the parties that the grant application and the timeline included therein are part of the Agreement.

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considered unexpended or unaccounted if they were: (1) not used for their intended purpose, or (2) used inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement.

Funds will also be considered unaccounted for, and must be returned, if the proposal outcomes or deliverables are materially incomplete by the end-of-term or earlier termination, as determined by the State Library in its sole discretion.

48.Waiver of Rights: California State Library shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by California State Library. No delay or omission on the part of California State Library in exercising any rights shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by the California State Library of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of California State Library’s right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement.

No prior waiver by the California State Library, nor any course of dealing between California State Library and Grantee, shall constitute a waiver of any of California State Library’s rights or of any of grantee’s obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of California State Library is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by California State Library in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of California State Library.

49.Work Products: Grantee shall provide California State Library with copies of all final products identified in the Work Plan and Application. Grantee shall also provide the State Library with copies of all public education and advertising material produced pursuant to this Agreement.

50.Worker’s Compensation: The State of California will not provide Workers’ Compensation insurance for Grantee or Grantee’s employees or contract personnel. If Grantee hires employees to perform services required by this Agreement, Grantee shall provide Workers’ Compensation insurance for them. The Grantee is aware of Labor Code Section 3700, which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation Docusign Envelope ID: C126F6F8-CE45-4BF8-8E0A-40067FFEB37C In Process

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or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the Labor Code, and the Grantee agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement.

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EXHIBIT B: CERTIFICATION of COMPLIANCE FORM

1. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: I certify that the authorized representative named below is the legally designated representative of the Grantee for this Grant Agreement and project and is authorized to receive and expend funds in order to administer this grant program.

2. I certify that all information provided to the California State Library for review in association with this award is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge, and as the authorized representative of the Grantee, I commit to the conditions of this award, and I have the legal authority to do so.

3. I certify that any or all other participants or contractors in the grant program have agreed to the terms of the application/grant award and have entered into an agreement(s) concerning the final disposition of equipment, facilities, and materials purchased for this program from the funds awarded for the activities and services described in the attached, as approved and/or as amended in the application by the California State Librarian.

4. The authorized representative, on behalf of the Grantee, certifies that the Grantee will comply with all applicable requirements of State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing this program, to include the requirements listed below in this Certification of Compliance Form.

5. The authorized representative, on behalf of the Grantee, hereby certifies to the California State Library, for an award of funds in the amount $ 15840. This award will provide library services as set forth in the Project Application as approved and/or as amended by the California State Librarian.

6. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE: Grantee has, unless exempted, complied with the non-discrimination program requirements. (Gov. Code §12990 (af) and CCR, Title 2, Section 11102).

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7. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: Grantee will comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2) the person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3) any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and,
4) penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
c. Every employee who works on the proposed Agreement will:
1) receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy statement; and,
2) agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the Agreement.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the Agreement or termination of the Agreement or both and Grantee may be ineligible for award of any future State agreements if the department determines that any of the following has occurred: the Grantee has made false certification or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above. (Gov. Code § 8350 et. seq.)

8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Grantee needs to be aware of the following provisions regarding current or former state employees. If Grantee has any questions on the status of any person rendering services or involved with the Agreement, the California State Library must be contacted immediately for clarification.

Current State Employees (Pub. Contract Code § 10410):
a. No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity or enterprise from which the officer or employee receives
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funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity or enterprise is required as a condition of regular state employment. b. No officer or employee shall contract on his or her own behalf as an independent contractor with any state agency to provide goods or services.

Former State Employees (Pub. Contract Code § 10411):
a. For the two-year period from the date, he or she left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract in which he or she engaged in any of the negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements or any part of the decisionmaking process relevant to the contract while employed in any capacity by any state agency.
b. For the twelve-month period from the date he or she left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract with any state agency if he or she was employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general subject area as the proposed contract within the 12-month period prior to his or her leaving state service.

If Grantee violates any provisions of above paragraphs, such action by Grantee shall render this Agreement void. (Pub. Contract Code § 10420).

Members of boards and commissions are exempt from this section if they do not receive payment other than payment of each meeting of the board or commission, payment for preparatory time and payment for per diem. (Pub. Contract Code § 10430 (e).

9. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Grantee needs to be aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and Grantee affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement. (Labor Code § 3700).

10.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Grantee assures the State that it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq.)

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by law has authority to enter into an agreement, authorizing execution of the agreement.

12.PAYEE DATA RECORD FORM STD. 204: This form must be completed by all Grantees that are not another state agency or other governmental entity.

13.DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
a. Continue to provide a drug-free workplace by complying with the requirements in 2 C.F.R. part 3186 (Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance)). In particular, the recipient must comply with drug- free workplace requirements in subpart B of 2 C.F.R. part 3186, which adopts the Government-wide
implementation (2 C.F.R. part 182) of sections 5152-5158 of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (P. L. 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D; 41 U.S.C. §§ 701-707).
b. This includes but is not limited to making a good faith effort, on a continuing basis, to maintain a drug-free workplace; publishing a drug-free workplace statement; establishing a drug-free awareness program for the employees; taking actions concerning employees who are convicted of violating drug statutes in the workplace.

14.ACCESSIBILITY: The organization receiving this award, as listed in the certification section below, and all program staff, will ensure all project materials will meet California accessibility standards.

15.NON-DISCRIMINATION: The organization receiving this award, as listed in the certification section below, and all program staff agree to comply with all California non-discrimination laws.

16.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The organization receiving this award, as listed in the certification section below, and all program staff agree to comply with California State Library acknowledgement requirements.

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Certification

ORGANIZATION
Name: Address (official and complete):

PROJECT COORDINATOR
Name:

Email: Phone:

GRANTTEE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Name: Title:

Email: Phone:

Signature: Date:

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Authorized Representative Signature

ORGANIZATION
Name: Address (official and complete):

AUTHROIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Signature: Date:

Printed Name of Person Signing: Title:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Agency Name: California State Library Address: 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Signature: Date:

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EXHIBIT C: STATE REIMBURSABLE TRAVEL EXPENSES
Rates are subject to change per State of California, Department of Human Resources
Please Check State of California, Department of Human Resources Website for updated expenses:
http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/travel-reimbursements.aspx Mileage:

Rate subject to change
$0.585 per mile – approved business/travel expense
Meals:

Receipts are required
$7.00 – Breakfast
$11.00 – Lunch
$23.00 – Dinner
$5.00 - Incidentals
Meals Note: Lunch can only be claimed if travel is more than 24 hours. Incidental charge may be claimed once for every 24-hour period and should cover incidental expenses, such as but not limited to, tip, baggage handling, etc.

Hotel:

Receipts are required
and MUST have a zero
balance.
$ 90.00 plus tax for all counties/cities not listed below $ 95.00 plus tax for Napa, Riverside, and Sacramento
Counties
$ 110.00 plus tax for Marin County
$ 120.00 plus tax for Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura
Counties, and Edwards AFB. Excluding the city of Santa
Monica
$ 125.00 plus tax for Monterey and San Diego Counties
$ 140.00 plus tax for Alameda, San Mateo and Santa
Clara Counties
$ 150.00 plus tax for the City of Santa Monica
$ 250.00 plus tax for San Francisco County
Out of State: Prior authorization must be obtained, as well as three print-out hotel quotes. Actual receipt must be included with authorization and additional quotes.

Hotel Note: If the above approved reimbursable hotel rates cannot be secured, please contact your grant monitor to obtain an excess lodging form. This form must be approved prior to actual travel.

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AIRLINE TICKETS:

Itinerary and receipts are
required
Actual reasonable fees pertaining to airline travel will be reimbursed. Business, First Class, or Early Bird Check-in fee is not an approved reimbursable expense.

April 25, 2022
RE: Contractor and Grantee Compliance with Economic Sanctions Imposed in Response to Russia’s Actions in Ukraine
Dear Grantee,
You are receiving this notification because you currently have an active grant through the California State Library.

On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (EO) regarding sanctions in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine. The EO is located at https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.4.22-Russia-Ukraine-ExecutiveOrder.pdf.

The EO directs all agencies and departments that are subject to the Governor’s authority to take certain immediate steps, including notifying all contractors and grantees of their obligations to comply with existing economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law.

This correspondence serves as a notice under the EO that as a contractor or grantee, compliance with the economic sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine is required, including with respect to, but not limited to, the federal executive orders identified in the EO and the sanctions identified on the U.S. Department of the Treasury website (https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/sanctions-programs-and-countryinformation/ukraine-russia-related-sanctions). Failure to comply may result in the termination of contracts or grants, as applicable.

Please note that for any agreements or grants valued at $5 million or more, a separate notification will be sent outlining additional requirements specified under the EO.

Annly Roman
California State Library
900 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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CALIFORNIA LIBRARY SERVICES ACT

FINANCIAL CLAIM

PAYMENT IN FULL

CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury: that I am the duly authorized representative of the claimant herein; that this claim is in all respects true, correct and in accordance with law and the terms of the agreement; and that payment has not previously been received for the amount claimed herein.

By
(Signature of the Authorized Representative)
(Print Name) (Title)
*Legal payee name must match the payee’s federal tax return. Warrant will be made payable to payee name. Payee discrepancies in name and/or address may cause delay in payment. If you need to change payee name and/or address, please contact Fiscal Services at [email protected].

State of California, State Library Fiscal Office
ENY: 2025 ITEM NO: 6120-211-0001, Chapter 4, Statutes of 2025 PURCHASING AUTHORITY NUMBER: CSL-6120 REPORTING STRUCTURE: 61202000 COA: 5432000 PROGRAM #: 5312
FAIN: LS or N/A
By Date
(State Library Representative)
Grant Award #: ZIP 25-21 Date:

Invoice #: ZIP 25-21-01 PO #:

Payee Name: City of Corona
(Legal name of authorized agency to receive, disburse and account for funds*) Complete Address:

Street Address, City, State, Zip Code (Warrant will be mailed to this address) Amount Claimed: $15,840 Type of Payment:
(Payable Upon Execution of Agreement) ☐ PROGRESS
Grantee Name: City of Corona ☐ FINAL
(Name on Award Letter and Agreement) ☒ IN FULL
Project Title: Zip Books Project ☐ AUGMENT
For Period From: upon execution to end of grant period
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

PAYEE DATA RECORD
(Required when receiving payment from the State of California in lieu of IRS W-9 or W-7) STD 204 (Rev. 03/2021)
Section 1 – Payee Information
NAME (This is required. Do not leave this line blank. Must match the payee’s federal tax return) BUSINESS NAME, DBA NAME or DISREGARDED SINGLE MEMBER LLC NAME (If different from above) MAILING ADDRESS (number, street, apt. or suite no.) (See instructions on Page 2)

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE E-MAIL ADDRESS
Section 2 – Entity Type
Check one (1) box only that matches the entity type of the Payee listed in Section 1 above. (See instructions on page 2) ☐ SOLE PROPRIETOR / INDIVIDUAL CORPORATION (see instructions on page 2) ☐ ☐ MEDICAL (e.g., dentistry, chiropractic, etc.) SINGLE MEMBER LLC Disregarded Entity owned by an individual ☐ PARTNERSHIP
☐ ESTATE OR TRUST
☐ LEGAL (e.g., attorney services)
☐ EXEMPT (e.g., nonprofit)
☐ ALL OTHERS
Section 3 – Tax Identification Number
Enter your Tax Identification Number (TIN) in the appropriate box. The TIN must match the name given in Section 1 of this form. Do not provide more than one (1) TIN.

The TIN is a 9-digit number. Note: Payment will not be processed without a TIN. •
•
•
•
•
•
For Individuals, enter SSN.

If you are a Resident Alien, and you do not have and are not eligible to get an SSN, enter your ITIN.

Grantor Trusts (such as a Revocable Living Trust while the grantors are alive) may not have a separate FEIN. Those trusts must enter the individual grantor’s SSN.

For Sole Proprietor or Single Member LLC (disregarded entity), in which the sole member is an individual, enter SSN (ITIN if applicable) or FEIN (FTB prefers SSN).

For Single Member LLC (disregarded entity), in which the sole member is a business entity, enter the owner entity’s FEIN. Do not use the disregarded entity’s FEIN.

For all other entities including LLC that is taxed as a corporation or partnership, estates/trusts (with FEINs), enter the entity’s FEIN.

Social Security Number (SSN) or
Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
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OR
Federal Employer Identification Number
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Section 4 – Payee Residency Status (See instructions)

☐ CALIFORNIA RESIDENT – Qualified to do business in California or maintains a permanent place of business in California. ☐ CALIFORNIA NONRESIDENT – Payments to nonresidents for services may be subject to state income tax withholding. ☐No services performed in California
☐Copy of Franchise Tax Board waiver of state withholding is attached.

Section 5 – Certification
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided on this document is true and correct.

Should my residency status change, I will promptly notify the state agency below.

NAME OF AUTHORIZED PAYEE REPRESENTATIVE TITLE E-MAIL ADDRESS SIGNATURE DATE TELEPHONE (include area code)
Section 6 – Paying State Agency
Please return completed form to:

STATE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT OFFICE UNIT/SECTION
MAILING ADDRESS FAX TELEPHONE (include area code)

CITY STATE ZIP CODE E-MAIL ADDRESS
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

PAYEE DATA RECORD
(Required when receiving payment from the State of California in lieu of IRS W-9 or W-7) STD 204 (Rev. 03/2021)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Type or print the information on the Payee Data Record, STD 204 form. Sign, date, and return to the state agency/department office address shown in Section 6.

Prompt return of this fully completed form will prevent delays when processing payments.

Information provided in this form will be used by California state agencies/departments to prepare Information Returns (Form1099).

NOTE: Completion of this form is optional for Government entities, i.e. federal, state, local, and special districts.

A completed Payee Data Record, STD 204 form, is required for all payees (non-governmental entities or individuals) entering into a transaction that may lead to a payment from the state. Each state agency requires a completed, signed, and dated STD 204 on file; therefore, it is possible for you to receive this form from multiple state agencies with which you do business.

Payees who do not wish to complete the STD 204 may elect not to do business with the state. If the payee does not complete the STD 204 and the required payee data is not otherwise provided, payment may be reduced for federal and state backup withholding. Amounts reported on Information Returns (Form 1099) are in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and the California Revenue and Taxation Code (R&TC).

Section 1 – Payee Information
Name – Enter the name that appears on the payee's federal tax return. The name provided shall be the tax liable party and is subject to IRS TIN matching (when applicable).
• Sole Proprietor/Individual/Revocable Trusts – enter the name shown on your federal tax return. • Single Member Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) that is disregarded as an entity separate from its owner for federal tax purposes - enter the name of the individual or business entity that is tax liable for the business in section 1. Enter the DBA, LLC name, trade, or fictitious name under Business Name. • Note: for the State of California tax purposes, a Single Member LLC is not disregarded from its owner, even if they may be disregarded at the Federal level. • Partnerships, Estates/Trusts, or Corporations – enter the entity name as shown on the entity’s federal tax return. The name provided in Section 1 must match to the TIN provided in section 3. Enter any DBA, trade, or fictitious business names under Business Name.

Business Name – Enter the business name, DBA name, trade or fictitious name, or disregarded LLC name.

Mailing Address – The mailing address is the address where the payee will receive information returns. Use form STD 205, Payee Data Record Supplement to provide a remittance address if different from the mailing address for information returns, or make subsequent changes to the remittance address.

Section 2 – Entity Type
If the Payee in Section 1 is a(n)… THEN Select the Box for… Individual ● Sole Proprietorship ● Grantor (Revocable Living) Trust disregarded for federal tax purposes Sole Proprietor/Individual Limited Liability Company (LLC) owned by an individual and is disregarded for federal tax purposes Single Member LLC-owned by an individual Partnerships ● Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) ● and, LLC treated as a Partnership Partnerships Estate ● Trust (other than disregarded Grantor Trust) Estate or Trust Corporation that is medical in nature (e.g., medical and healthcare services, physician care, nursery care, dentistry, etc. ● LLC that is to be taxed like a Corporation and is medical in nature Corporation-Medical
Corporation that is legal in nature (e.g., services of attorneys, arbitrators, notary publics involving legal or law related matters, etc.) ● LLC that is to be taxed like a Corporation and is legal in nature Corporation-Legal
Corporation that qualifies for an Exempt status, including 501(c) 3 and domestic non-profit corporations. Corporation-Exempt Corporation that does not meet the qualifications of any of the other corporation types listed above ● LLC that is to be taxed as a Corporation and does not meet any of the other corporation types listed above Corporation-All Other
Section 3 – Tax Identification Number
The State of California requires that all parties entering into business transactions that may lead to payment(s) from the state provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The TIN is required by R&TC sections 18646 and 18661 to facilitate tax compliance enforcement activities and preparation of Form 1099 and other information returns as required by the IRC section 6109(a) and R&TC section 18662 and its regulations.

Section 4 – Payee Residency Status
Are you a California resident or nonresident?
• A corporation will be defined as a "resident" if it has a permanent place of business in California or is qualified through the Secretary of State to do business in California.
• A partnership is considered a resident partnership if it has a permanent place of business in California. • An estate is a resident if the decedent was a California resident at time of death. • A trust is a resident if at least one trustee is a California resident. o For individuals and sole proprietors, the term "resident" includes every individual who is in California for other than a temporary or transitory purpose and any individual domiciled in California who is absent for a temporary or transitory purpose. Generally, an individual who comes to California for a purpose that will extend over a long or indefinite period will be considered a resident. However, an individual who comes to perform a particular contract of short duration will be considered a nonresident.

For information on Nonresident Withholding, contact the Franchise Tax Board at the numbers listed below:

Withholding Services and Compliance Section: 1-888-792-4900 E-mail address: [email protected] For hearing impaired with TDD, call: 1-800-822-6268 Website: www.ftb.ca.gov Section 5 – Certification
Provide the name, title, email address, signature, and telephone number of individual completing this form and date completed. In the event that a SSN or ITIN is provided, the individual identified as the tax liable party must certify the form. Note: the signee may differ from the tax liable party in this situation if the signee can provide a power of attorney documented for the individual.

Section 6 – Paying State Agency
This section must be completed by the state agency/department requesting the STD 204.

Privacy Statement
Section 7(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-579) requires that any federal, state, or local governmental agency, which requests an individual to disclose their social security account number, shall inform that individual whether that disclosure is mandatory or voluntary, by which statutory or other authority such number is solicited, and what uses will be made of it. It is mandatory to furnish the information requested. Federal law requires that payment for which the requested information is not provided is subject to federal backup withholding and state law imposes noncompliance penalties of up to $20,000. You have the right to access records containing your personal information, such as your SSN. To exercise that right, please contact the business services unit or the accounts payable unit of the state agency(ies) with which you transact that business.

All questions should be referred to the requesting state agency listed on the bottom front of this form.

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DATE: 09/17/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Finance Department
2025-301

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:

RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF CORONA (ANNEXATION NO. 27)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The property owner requests annexation into the City’s Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) to provide police protection services (including but not limited to criminal justice services), fire protection and suppression services, and paramedic services (“Public Services”) within and in the area of the District.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-098, certifying the results of an election and adding territory to Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) of the City of Corona (Annexation No. 27).

BACKGROUND & HISTORY:

Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) (“CFD No. 2016-1” or “District”) was formed by the City Council on March 2, 2016, pursuant to the provisions of the MelloRoos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (“Act”), to provide Public Services within and in the area of the District. As part of the formation process and in accordance with the Act, the City Council also established an area designated as the “Future Annexation Area” for CFD No. 2016-1. Further, authorization was provided for annexing parcels within the

Future Annexation Area to CFD No. 2016-1. This would be accomplished upon the unanimous approval and election of the owner(s) of any such parcel, authorizing the levy of special taxes upon said parcel, and adoption of a resolution by the City Council certifying the results of an election annexing said parcel to CFD No. 2016-1. The annexation of parcels within the Future Annexation Area can be accomplished without any further public hearings or additional proceedings.

ANALYSIS:
2020 Jurupa Valley Group, LLC, (“Owner”) is the owner of a residential lot in the City of Corona, County of Riverside, State of California. The net acreage for the entire property in the boundary area is approximately 0.42 (“Property”).

The Owner has agreed to annex the Property into CFD No. 2016-1 for the purpose of providing Public Services within and in the area of the District, which is necessary to serve new development within the Property. The Property is within the Future Annexation Area and, thus, can be annexed to CFD No. 2016-1 with the unanimous approval and election of the Owner with tonight’s action.

Prior to tonight’s City Council meeting, the Owner executed the Consent and Waiver to Shortening of Time for Conducting a Special Election form, which is on file in the City Clerk’s office, and submitted ballots, which authorize the annexation of the Property to CFD No. 2016-1 and the levy of special taxes on the Property to pay for the Public Services.

The attached resolution will certify the results of the election on the annexation of the Property to CFD No. 2016-1 and annex the Property to CFD No. 2016-1.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Per the tax rate set by the Rate and Method of Apportionment (“RMA”) of CFD No. 2016- 1, the maximum special tax rate for CFD No. 2016-1 is $783.14 per single-family and $543.34 per multi-family residential unit for Fiscal Year 2026. The RMA provides for an annual escalation up to the greater of 4% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on July 1 of each year, subject to the approval of the City Manager.

On March 1 of each year, every residential building for which a building permit has been issued will be subject to special taxes in the ensuing fiscal year. Approval of the attached resolution is anticipated to result in approximately $4,890 of additional annual special tax revenue per year when the Property is fully developed as planned. The total annexation cost is paid by the Owner.

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 merely annexes the Property to CFD No. 2016-1 in order to provide funding for police protection, fire protection and suppression and paramedic services and there is no possibility that adopting this resolution will have a significant effect on the environment.

Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.

PREPARED BY: ERMA MONTANO, SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
REVIEWED BY: KIM SITTON, FINANCE DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit 1 – CFD No. 2016-1 Annexation No. 27 Project Map

2. Exhibit 2 – Resolution No. 2025-098

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-098

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE RESULTS

OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING TERRITORY TO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (PUBLIC

SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF CORONA (ANNEXATION
NO. 27)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corona, California (the “City Council”) has previously formed Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) of the City of Corona (“CFD No. 2016-1”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (the “Act”), as amended, for the purpose of providing police protection services (including but not limited to criminal justice services), fire protection and suppression services, and paramedic services, within and in the area of the Community Facilities District; and WHEREAS, acting pursuant to the Act, the City Council also authorized, by the adoption of Resolution No. 2016-029 (the “Resolution Authorizing Future Annexation”), the annexation in the future of territory to CFD No. 2016-1, such territory designated as Future Annexation Area, Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (the “Future Annexation Area”); and WHEREAS, the City has received the unanimous consent to the annexation of certain territory located within the Future Annexation Area to CFD No. 2016-1 from the property owner of such territory, and such territory has been designated as Annexation No. 27 (the "Territory"); and
WHEREAS, less than twelve (12) registered voters have resided within the Territory for each of the ninety (90) days preceding the election date established for the Territory, therefore, pursuant to the Act the qualified elector of the Territory shall be the "landowner" of such Territory, as such term is defined in Government Code Section 53317(f); and WHEREAS, the landowner(s) who is the owner of record as of the applicable election date, or the authorized representative thereof, shall have one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of the parcel of land that landowner owns within such Territory; and WHEREAS, the time limit specified by the Act for conducting an election to submit the levy of the special taxes on the Territory to the qualified elector thereof and the requirements for impartial analysis and ballot arguments have been waived with the unanimous consent of the qualified elector of the Territory; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk of the City of Corona has caused ballots to be distributed to the qualified elector of the Territory, has received and canvassed such ballots and made a report to the City Council regarding the results of such canvas, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “A” hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and

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WHEREAS, at this time the measure voted upon did receive the favorable vote of the qualified elector of the Territory, and the City Council desires to declare the results of the election; and
WHEREAS, a map showing the Territory and designated as Annexation Map No. 27 (the "Annexation Map"), a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “B” hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, has been submitted to this legislative body.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. Findings. The City Council hereby further determine as follows:

A. The unanimous consent as described in the recitals hereto to the annexation of the Territory to CFD No. 2016-1 has been given by the owner of the Territory and such consent shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Corona.

B. Less than twelve (12) registered voters have resided within the Territory for each of the ninety (90) days preceding the election date established for each of the parcels located within the Territory, therefore, pursuant to the Act the qualified elector for the Territory shall be the "landowner" of the Territory as such term is defined in Government Code Section 53317(f).

C. The qualified elector of the Territory has voted in favor of the levy of special taxes on the Territory upon its annexation to CFD No. 2016-1.

SECTION 3. Territory. The boundaries and parcels of property within the Territory and on which special taxes will be levied in order to pay for the costs and expenses of authorized public services and public facilities are shown on the Annexation Map as submitted to and hereby approved by the City Council.

SECTION 4. Declaration of Annexation. The City Council hereby determines and declares that the Territory, and each parcel therein, is now added to and becomes a part of CFD No. 2016-1. The City Council, acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2016-1, is hereby empowered to levy the authorized special tax within the Territory.

SECTION 5. Notice. Immediately upon adoption of this Resolution, notice shall be given as follows:

A. A copy of the Annexation Map, as approved, shall be filed in the Office of the County Recorder no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of adoption of this Resolution.

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B. An Amendment to the Notice of Special Tax Lien (Notice of Annexation) shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of adoption of this Resolution.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September, 2025. _______________________________
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:

City Clerk of the City of Corona, California

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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 17th day of September, 2025, 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 17th day of September, 2025.

City Clerk of the City of Corona

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EXHIBIT “A”

CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION OFFICIAL

AND STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )
The undersigned, ELECTION OFFICIAL OF THE CITY OF CORONA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY CERTIFY that pursuant to the provisions of Section 53326 of the Government Code and Division 12, commencing with Section 17000 of the Elections Code of the State of California, I did canvass the returns of the votes cast at the

CITY OF CORONA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1

SPECIAL ELECTION
ANNEXATION NO. 27
held on the election date established for each parcel located within the territory included in Annexation No. 27.

I FURTHER CERTIFY that this Statement of Votes Cast shows the whole number of votes cast in the area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 of the City of Corona for or against the Measure are full, true and correct.

VOTES CAST ON PROPOSITION 1: YES
NO
WITNESS my hand this day of , 2025.

CITY CLERK

ELECTION OFFICIAL

CITY OF CORONA

OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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EXHIBIT “B”

ANNEXATION MAP

DATE: 09/17/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Police Department
2025-361

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR REIMBURSING OFF-DUTY

PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT AT SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CORONA NORCO

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This staff report asks Council to authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Corona Police Department and the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) for the reimbursement of off-duty personnel and equipment utilized during special events. The agreement establishes standardized rates and clear terms for providing law enforcement services, security, traffic control, and crowd management at district-sponsored events, with full cost recovery to the City for personnel and equipment expenses.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That the City Council:
a. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the reimbursement of off-duty personnel and equipment at special events between the City of Corona Police Department and the CoronaNorco Unified School District, effective July 2, 2025, through July 1, 2026.

b. Authorize the Police Department to provide off-duty police personnel to assist with security, public safety, traffic control, and crowd management services at district special events, subject to departmental availability and operational needs. c. Authorize the Police Chief or designee to review and approve individual requests for services based on departmental capacity and operational requirements, with no obligation to fulfill requests that would create undue hardship or material impact regular public safety services within the City’s jurisdiction. d. Implement the mutual indemnification provisions outlined in Section 6 of the agreement.

BACKGROUND & HISTORY:

The City of Corona Police Department historically provided off-duty personnel and equipment support for various community events and organizations on an ad hoc basis.

The Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) periodically hosts special events, including sporting events and similar gatherings, that require additional security and public safety support beyond its standard resources. In exchange, CNUSD paid 50% of the City’s related costs incurred.

The police department has developed this standardized MOU framework to ensure consistency in service delivery, appropriate 100% cost recovery, and clear operational procedures. This approach provides predictable service availability for the district while ensuring the City recovers all associated costs and maintains operational flexibility to prioritize core public safety responsibilities.

ANALYSIS:

This MOU establishes a formal framework for providing off-duty law enforcement services to CNUSD while ensuring full cost recovery and operational flexibility. The agreement provides that services are offered at the sole discretion of the Police Chief or designee to ensure that regular public safety operations are not compromised, and that voluntary offduty personnel participation is consistent with labor relations. The rate schedule ensures full cost recovery by billing actual overtime rates for personnel (varying by rank), The administrative procedures require written service requests and provide for timely invoicing and payment with clear dispute resolution mechanisms. The mutual indemnification provisions protect both parties under applicable Government Code provisions, and the one-year term allows for evaluation and adjustment based on operational experience.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Approval of the recommended actions will result in the MOU being structured to achieve full cost recovery for all personnel expenses, resulting in revenue neutrality for the City's General Fund. Over the last three years, these special events' average annual overtime costs were $117,000. All services provided under this agreement will be reimbursed at actual cost, ensuring no subsidy for district events from City resources.

The rate schedule is outlined as follows:

Rank Hourly OT Cost Until 12/31/25 Hourly OT Cost Starting 1/1/26 Police Officer $99.38 $105.02
Corporal $104.71 $110.32
Detective $107.00 $113.06
Sergeant $134.58 $141.80
Lieutenant $165.98 $179.17
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 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 is merely an agreement and there is no possibility this will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.

PREPARED BY: JASON PEREZ, LIEUTENANT
REVIEWED BY: ROBERT NEWMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit 1 – CNUSD MOU FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF OFF-DUTY PERSONNEL

FOR SPECIAL EVENTS

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CORONA PD

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

REGARDING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF OFF-DUTY

PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT AT SPECIAL EVENTS

1. PARTIES AND DATE.

THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") is entered into as of July 2nd, 2025 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Corona, through its Police Department ("Corona PD"), and the Corona-Norco Unified School District ("Requesting Entity"). The Corona PD and Requesting Entity may be collectively referred to as the "Parties" or individually as a "Party" in this MOU.

2. RECITALS.

A. Off-Duty Law Enforcement Personnel; Special Events. From time to time, Corona PD may provide Off-Duty Personnel, as defined below, and/or equipment to assist with staffing needs at Special Events, as defined below.

B. Overtime Reimbursement. The Parties desire to have a common understanding and agreement regarding reimbursement for utilizing such Off-Duty Personnel and related equipment at such Special Events.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of such recitals, and the mutual promises, obligations, and covenants herein contained, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

3. TERMS.

SECTION 1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS
The Parties accept the above recitals as true and correct and incorporate them herein as if they were fully restated in this MOU.

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this MOU, the terms set forth in this Section have the meaning ascribed herein:

A. "Actual Overtime Rate" shall mean the rate of overtime pay for the specific rank or job classification of each Off-Duty Personnel actually paid or to be paid by Corona PD. Requesting Entity understands, acknowledges, and agrees that the "Actual Overtime Rate" will vary among Off-Duty Personnel. For example, certain Off-Duty Personnel may receive special assignment and/or certificate pay. In such case, if Corona PD includes such

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pay as part of the Off-Duty Personnel's overtime rate, then the Actual Overtime Rate will include such amount.

B. "Off-Duty Personnel" shall mean sworn peace officers, dispatchers, community service officers, cadets, real time information center operators, and similar employees of Corona PD's police department who are off-duty and are not on-call from Corona PD.

C. "Services" shall mean any security, public safety, traffic control, crowd management, or similar services provided by Off-Duty Personnel which is consistent with the scope of their training and employment with Corona PD.

D. "Special Events" shall mean any festival, concert, parade, celebration, social gathering, sporting event, convention, event, or similar occurrence operated, managed, or sponsored by the Requesting Entity.

SECTION 3. REQUEST FOR SERVICES
A. City Discretion. Upon request, Corona PD may authorize the use of Off-Duty Personnel and associated equipment to augment Requesting Entity's security or public safety needs at a Special Event. Requesting Entity understands, acknowledges and agrees that Corona PD has no obligation to accommodate a request, but may do so if, in the sole determination of Corona PD's Chief of Police or designee, it may feasibly do so without any undue hardship or material impact to its ability to provide public safety services within its jurisdiction. Corona PD has no obligation to compel or otherwise direct any Off-Duty Personnel to make themselves available in response to Requesting Entity's request.

B. Written Request; Response. Requesting Entity shall make a written request to Corona PD's Chief of Police or designee describing the Special Event, the relevant date(s) and time(s), the Services needed, the number of Off-Duty Personnel requested, and the number and type of any equipment desired, together with any other pertinent information.

Corona PD's Chief of Police shall respond in writing within fifteen (15) days, or within such other time as is agreed upon by the Parties, whether the request can be accommodated.

SECTION 4. REIMBURSEMENT RATES
A. Rate Schedule. Requesting Entity shall reimburse Corona PD for Off-Duty Personnel and/or equipment at the rates set forth in the following Rate Schedule, based upon the actual Off-Duty Personnel and equipment supplied by Corona PD:

Rate Schedule

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Off-Duty Personnel/Equipment Rate
Off-Duty Personnel Actual Overtime Rate*
Marked Patrol Vehicle $50.00 per day
Unmarked Vehicle $30.00 per day
Motorcycle $15.00 per day
Bicycle $5.00 per day
* Off-Duty Personnel Rates, by position or rank, are set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

B. Equipment Annual Increase. Each year on the anniversary of the Effective Date, the equipment rates in the Rate Schedule above shall increase by four percent (4%).

SECTION 5. INVOICING AND PAYMENT
Corona PD shall invoice Requesting Entity within thirty (30) days of the Off-Duty Personnel and/or equipment being provided. The invoice shall include the names of the OffDuty Personnel, the day(s) and hours worked, the corresponding Actual Overtime Rate, and a listing of any equipment provided by Corona PD. Requesting Entity shall compare the invoice with the time-sheets kept by Requesting Entity for the Services and shall within fortyfive (45) days of receipt of the invoice pay any undisputed amount of the invoice. If Requesting Entity disputes any amount of the invoice based upon its time-sheets, the Parties through their respective representatives shall within fifteen (15) days meet to discuss and reconcile any differences. After such meeting, Requesting Entity shall pay the agreed upon amount to Corona PD within thirty (30) days.

SECTION 6. INDEMNIFICATION
No Party, nor any officer or employee of a Party, shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by another Party under or in connection with this MOU. Each Party shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other Party and their officials, officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, judgments or liabilities arising from any and all alleged acts or omissions of the indemnifying Party and its officials, officers, agents and employees during those times when said officials, officers, agents and employees are acting in connection with this MOU.

If each Party hereto is a public entity, this indemnity provision is written in contemplation of the provisions of Government Code Section 895.2, which impose certain tort liability jointly upon public entities, solely by reason of such entities being parties to an agreement as defined in Government Code Section 895. In the event a court of competent jurisdiction construes this MOU to be an agreement as defined in Government Code Section 895, each Party hereto, pursuant to the authorization contained in Government Code Sections 895.4 and 895.6, agrees to instead be subject to the indemnity provision set forth in this section.

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SECTION 7. PREPARATION OF MOU
This MOU is deemed to have been prepared by all of the Parties hereto, and any uncertainty or ambiguity herein shall not be interpreted against the drafter, but rather, if such ambiguity or uncertainty exists, it shall be interpreted simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party.

SECTION 8. TERM, AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION
The term of this MOU shall be from July 2nd, 2025, to July 1st, 2026, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. This MOU may not be amended except by mutual consent of all the Parties. Either Party may terminate this MOU upon seven (7) days written notice to the other Party at any time and without cause, so long as Corona PD has not, in response to a request from Requesting Entity, committed to provide Off-Duty Personnel and equipment for a Special Event that has not yet occurred. In such event, no additional requests can be made following the written notice and this MOU shall terminate following the full and final payment for the already committed Special Event.

SECTION 9. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This MOU shall be governed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of California. The venue for any action or claim shall be the County of Riverside.

SECTION 10. EXECUTION
This MOU may be executed in one or more identical counterparts, and all such counterparts together shall constitute a single instrument for the purpose of the effectiveness of this MOU. Moreover, electronic, scanned, or facsimile copies of signatures shall be accepted as valid and binding.

SECTION 11. NOTICES
Any notice required to be given to a Party shall be deemed duly given upon delivery, if sent to the Party's authorized representative at their electronic mail address or the postal address of their respective location.

SECTION 12. INTEGRATION
This MOU represents the entire integrated agreement between the Parties, and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral. This MOU may be amended only by a written instrument signed by all of the Parties.

SECTION 13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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In the event a dispute arises with respect to the interpretation or performance of all or any part of this MOU, the Parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute. If such efforts prove unsuccessful, each Party agrees to consider the use of voluntary mediation prior to resorting to litigation. If mediation is utilized by the Parties, each Party agrees that no award or decision resulting therefrom shall include punitive damages. Should any dispute lead to litigation, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover from the other Party all attorneys' fees, experts' fees, and other costs actually incurred in connection with such litigation or other proceeding, in addition to all other relief to which that Party may be entitled.

SECTION 14. AUTHORITY TO ENTER MOU
Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this MOU have the legal power, right, and authority to make this agreement and bind each respective Party. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE]

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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

REGARDING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF OFF-DUTY

PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT AT SPECIAL EVENTS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this MOU as of the date first written above.

CITY OF CORONA
By: ________________________________ Date: _______________ Robert Newman, Chief of Police
Attest:

By: ________________________________
Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to form:

By: ________________________________
Dean Derleth, City Attorney

CORONA-NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
By: ________________________________ Date: _______________ Dalia GadElMawala, Superintendent
Attest:

By: ________________________________
Melisa Elwood, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

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EXHIBIT “A”

OFF-DUTY PERSONNEL OVERTIME RATES
Hourly OT Cost Until 12/31/25 Rate
Police Officer 99.38
Corporal 104.71
Detective 107.00
Sergeant 134.58
Lieutenant 165.98
Hourly OT Cost Starting 01/01/26 Rate
Police Officer 105.02
Corporal 110.32
Detective 113.06
Sergeant 141.80
Lieutenant 179.17

DATE: 09/17/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Utilities Department
2025-362

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2024 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE PROGRAM

ANNUAL REPORT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This staff report asks the City Council to adopt a Resolution which attests to the accuracy of the 2024 Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report to the California Energy Commission. For compliance under the California Energy Commission regulation, all Publicly Owned Utilities can either engage a third-party certified public accountant or have their governing bodies approve and attest to the veracity of the Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-097, approving and attesting to the accuracy of the 2024 Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report to the California Energy Commission for the year ending December 31, 2024.

BACKGROUND & HISTORY:

In 1997, Senate Bill 1305 (SB 1305) established a requirement for retail electric energy suppliers to submit an annual report to the California Energy Commission (CEC) disclosing the sources of energy used to provide electric service. This report is commonly referred to as the Power Source Disclosure Report (PSD) and is due to the CEC by June 1 st of each year for the previous calendar year.

The information in this report is used to prepare the annual Power Content Label (PCL), which is provided to our customers each year by posting the PCL on the City’s and CEC’s websites. This information must be presented in an accurate, reliable, and easy-tounderstand manner to provide consumers with a detailed view into the sources of energy purchased by their retail suppliers to power their homes and businesses.

ANALYSIS:

In 2016, the CEC adopted modifications to the regulations implemented by SB 1305 to incorporate statutory changes to program rules and requirements, as required by Assembly Bill 162 (AB 162), Assembly Bill 2227 (AB 2227), and Assembly Bill 1110 (AB 1110). AB 162 included a provision that requires utilities to engage a third-party certified public accountant to perform an audit to verify the specific purchases, resales, and selfconsumption of energy by fuel type.

The regulation included an exemption from the audit requirement for publicly owned electric utilities if the utility’s governing board approves and attests to the accuracy of the data contained in the PSD Report at a public meeting. In a June 2025 rulemaking, the CEC further clarified that the utility’s governing board is only required to attest to the veracity of the data in the PSD Report, not the PCL, as the PCL is created based on the PSD Report.

The audit exemption can only be applied to one electric service product offered by the utility; any additional products must undergo an auditing process to satisfy the audit requirement. In the City of Corona’s case, this means that the standard power mix can be approved by the City Council, as described above.

AB 1110 also required retail suppliers to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity (the rate of emissions per unit of electricity) associated with each electricity portfolio. A requirement was included to disclose unbundled renewable energy credits (RECs) as a percentage of annual retail sales.

The final version of the annual PSD Report for Calendar Year 2024 was submitted to the CEC in May 2025, along with the associated staff attestation form. The 2024 PCL will be posted on the City’s website in accordance with the CEC regulations. The attached Resolution approves the annual PSD Report. Further, it provides the attestation to the accuracy of the PSD Report as required for exemption from the third-party audit requirement for the City’s standard power mix.

Adoption of Resolution 2025-097 will enable the City to comply with the CEC regulation implemented by SB 1305.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact associated with this item.

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 approves and attests to the accuracy of the 2024 Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report, 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, UTILITIES DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENT:

1. Exhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2025-097

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-097

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
ATTESTING TO THE VERACITY OF THE 2024 POWER

SOURCE DISCLOSURE PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT TO

THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024
WHEREAS, the City of Corona (City), a municipal corporation, 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 (PUC) 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 operates a municipal electric utility, City of Corona 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, Senate Bill 1305, as amended by Assembly Bill 162, requires retail suppliers of electricity to disclose its sources of energy being used to the California Energy Commission (CEC) and to consumers in the form of the Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report and the Power Content Label; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report has been submitted to the CEC and the Power Content Label will be posted to the City’s website for consumers to review; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report includes attestation from the Electric Utility Manager of the UD, an authorized agent of the UD, under penalty of perjury, confirming the accuracy of the information provided.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves and attests to the veracity of the 2024 Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A (incorporated herein by reference).

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September, 2025.

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 17th day of September, 2025 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 17th day of September, 2025.

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

4 EXHIBIT A
2024 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT
[SEE ATTACHED 6 PAGES]

Version: April 2025
Submit the Annual Report and signed Attestation in PDF format with the Excel version of the Annual Report to [email protected]. Remember to complete the Retail Supplier Name and contact information above.

NOTE: Information submitted in this report is not automatically held confidential. If your company wishes the information submitted to be considered confidential an authorized representative must submit an application for confidential designation (CECCalifornia Energy Commission's website.

If you have questions, contact Power Source Disclosure (PSD) staff at [email protected] or (916) 639-0573.

TITLE Electric Utility Manager
2024 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE ANNUAL REPORT
For the Year Ending December 31, 2024
Retail suppliers are required to use the posted template and are not allowed to make edits to this format. Please complete all requested information.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

RETAIL SUPPLIER NAME
City of Corona Utilities Department

CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME Erin Kunkle
EMAIL [email protected]

WEBSITE URL

FOR PCL

POSTING
https://www.coronaca.gov/government/departmentsdivisions/department-of-water-and-power/customercare/services/electric-services-rates MAILING 755 Public Safety Way
CITY, STATE, ZIP Corona, CA 92878
PHONE 951.817.5795

Annual Data
Instructions:

1. Enter the electricity portfolio name in cell O25 and additional electricity portfolio names as needed in cells P25-V25.

2. Enter information about all power procurements and retail sales. Insert additional rows as needed. All fields in white should be filled out. Fields in grey auto-populate as needed and should not be filled out.

3. For all specified purchases, enter the facility name, fuel type, state or province, WREGIS ID of REC source, RPS ID of REC source, EIA ID of delivered energy, gross MWhs procured, and specified resales MWhs.

4. For firmed-&-shaped procurements specifically, enter all fields from step 3. Additionally, enter the EIA ID of the substitute power in the "EIA ID of delivered energy" field and select "Yes" in the "Firmed-&-Shaped Resource?" field. If the associated GHG emissions are eligible for firmed-&-shaped grandfathering, select "Yes" in the relevant field.

5. Proxy EIA IDs for unspecified power and specified system mixes from asset-controlling suppliers have been provided. Enter "Unspecified Power", "BPA", or "Tacoma Power" as applicable.

6. Proxy EIA IDs for aggregated reporting of WAPA CVP or PCIA resoures; Enter "CVP", "PCIA Solar", "PCIA Wind", "PCIA Eligible Hydro", or "PCIA Large Hydro" as applicable.

7. Procurements of unspecified power must not be entered as line items below; unspecified power will be calculated automatically in the individual electricity portfolio tables to the right after all specified resources have been allocated.

8. Allocate net MWhs procured to each electricity portfolio until the loads are balanced across each portfolio. If the total Net MWhs Procured exceeds the total retail sales of all portfolios, allocate only enough MWh to meet the retail sales of each portfolio.

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Retail Sales Portfolio Totals PCL Data Electricity Portfolio #2 Name Portfolio Totals PCL Data Electricity Portfolio #3 Name Portfolio Totals PCL Data Electricity Portfolio #4 Name Portfolio Totals PCL Data Retail Sales 135400 Retail Sales 0 Retail Sales 0 Retail Sales 0 Total Specified 43244 Total Specified 0 Total Specified 0 Total Specified 0 Biomass & Biogas 0 0% Biomass & Biogas 0 #DIV/0! Biomass & Biogas 0 #DIV/0! Biomass & Biogas 0 #DIV/0! Geothermal 0 0% Geothermal 0 #DIV/0! Geothermal 0 #DIV/0! Geothermal 0 #DIV/0! Eligible Hydroelectric 0 0% Eligible Hydroelectric 0 #DIV/0! Eligible Hydroelectric 0 #DIV/0! Eligible Hydroelectric 0 #DIV/0! Solar 30208 22% Solar 0 #DIV/0! Solar 0 #DIV/0! Solar 0 #DIV/0! Wind 0 0% Wind 0 #DIV/0! Wind 0 #DIV/0! Wind 0 #DIV/0!
Large Hydroelectric 13036 10% Large Hydroelectric 0 #DIV/0! Large Hydroelectric 0 #DIV/0! Large Hydroelectric 0 #DIV/0! Nuclear 0 0% Nuclear 0 #DIV/0! Nuclear 0 #DIV/0! Nuclear 0 #DIV/0! Emerging Technologies 0 0% Emerging Technologies 0 #DIV/0! Emerging Technologies 0 #DIV/0! Emerging Technologies 0 #DIV/0! Other 0 0% Other 0 #DIV/0! Other 0 #DIV/0! Other 0 #DIV/0! Natural Gas 0 0% Natural Gas 0 #DIV/0! Natural Gas 0 #DIV/0! Natural Gas 0 #DIV/0! Coal & Petroleum 0 0% Coal & Petroleum 0 #DIV/0! Coal & Petroleum 0 #DIV/0! Coal & Petroleum 0 #DIV/0! Unspecified Power - ACS 0 Unspecified Power - ACS 0 Unspecified Power - ACS 0 Unspecified Power - ACS 0 Unspecified Power - Spot Market 92156 Unspecified Power - Spot Market 0 Unspecified Power - Spot Market 0 Unspecified Power - Spot Market 0 Unspecified Power - Total 92156 68% Unspecified Power - Total 0 #DIV/0! Unspecified Power - Total 0 #DIV/0! Unspecified Power - Total 0 #DIV/0! Total PCL GHGs (MT CO2e) 39442.8 Total PCL GHGs (MT CO2e) 0.0 Total PCL GHGs (MT CO2e) 0.0 Total PCL GHGs (MT CO2e) 0.0 Emissions intensity (MT CO2e/MWh) 0.291 Emissions intensity (MT CO2e/MWh) #DIV/0! Emissions intensity (MT CO2e/MWh) #DIV/0! Emissions intensity (MT CO2e/MWh) #DIV/0! PCL GHG Intensity (lbs CO2e/MWh) 642 PCL GHG Intensity (lbs CO2e/MWh) #DIV/0! PCL GHG Intensity (lbs CO2e/MWh) #DIV/0! PCL GHG Intensity (lbs CO2e/MWh) #DIV/0! Unbundled REC %
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CO2e)
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State or
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Total Retired Unbundled RECs
Retail Sales

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from ACS
Biomass & biogas -
Geothermal -
Eligible hydroelectric -
Solar -
Wind -
Coal -
Large hydroelectric 0.84 -
Natural gas -
Nuclear 0.11 -
Other 0.01 -
Unspecified Power 0.04 -
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from ACS
Biomass & biogas -
Geothermal -
Eligible hydroelectric -
Solar -
Wind -
Coal -
Large hydroelectric 0.89 -
Natural gas -
Nuclear 0.06 -
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ASSET CONTROLLING SUPPLIER RESOURCE MIX CALCULATOR
Bonneville Power Administration
Tacoma Power
Instructions: Enter total net specified procurement of ACS system resources into cell A8 or A23.

In Column E, the calculator will determine quantities of resource-specific net procurement for entry on Schedule 1.

2024 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE ANNUAL REPORT

ATTESTATION FORM
For the Year Ending December 31, 2024
City of Corona Utilities Department
I, Erin Kunkle, Electric Utility Manager, declare under penalty of perjury, that the information provided in this report is true and correct and that I, as an authorized agent of City of Corona Utilities Department, have authority to submit this report on the retail supplier's behalf. I further declare that all of the electricity claimed as specified purchases as shown in this report was sold once and only once to retail customers.

Name: Erin Kunkle
Representing: City of Corona Utilities Department
Signature: __________________________________________________________ Dated: 5/15/2025_____________________________________________________ Executed at: City of Corona____________________________________________ Docusign Envelope ID: 33418141-DE68-4A2A-A446-A8A2400563EB

DATE: 09/17/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Finance Department
2025-366

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:

FISCAL YEAR 2025 YEAR-END BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This staff report asks the City Council to approve budgetary adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025, based on year-end results and staff recommendations for funding level changes.

Staff presents a quarterly update to the City Council on the current fiscal year revenue and expenditures. As part of the process, departments review the operating and capital improvement project funding levels and provide recommendations for budgetary adjustments. The recommended budgetary adjustments are related to Fiscal Year 2025 transactions that occurred through the year-end process, after the staff report was prepared for the Quarter 4 update on August 6, 2025.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That the City Council:
a. Authorize a total appropriation in the amount of $8,000 ($5,000 in the CFD 97-1 Landscape Maintenance Fund 248 and $3,000 in the LMD 84-2 Zone 6 Fund 457) to address year-end shortfalls resulting from increased water and recycled water expenditures.
b. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $2,480,000 from the Workers’ Compensation Fund 683 to the Legal and Risk Management Department’s

operating budget to adjust for an accounting entry related to the updated value of projected claims.

BACKGROUND & HISTORY:

On a quarterly basis, the Finance Department provides a budget update to the City Council. As part of the quarterly process, departments provide operating and CIP adjustments that need to be addressed in the fiscal year (FY). The Finance Department prepares a consolidated request for the City Council’s consideration. The recommended adjustments are related to FY 2025 transactions that occurred through the year-end process, after the staff report was prepared for the Quarter 4 update on August 6, 2025.

ANALYSIS:

Recommended Action a: Authorize a total appropriation in the amount of $8,000 ($5,000 in the CFD 97-1 Landscape Maintenance Fund 248 and $3,000 in the LMD 84-2 Zone 6 Fund 457) to address year-end shortfalls resulting from increased water and recycled water expenditures.

Due to below-average rainfall in FY 2025, there has been an increased need for water & recycled water to support irrigation and essential potable/non-potable uses. This appropriation request ensures continued operations while supporting sustainability and regional water conservation efforts during drought conditions.

Recommended Action b: Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $2,480,000 from the Workers’ Compensation Fund 683 to the Legal and Risk Management Department’s operating budget to adjust for an accounting entry related to the updated value of projected claims.

At the end of each fiscal year, the City receives an actuarial report about the value of pending claims. To adjust for the pending claims, an accounting entry is made to both the Workers’ Compensation Fund 683 and the Liability Fund 687. Based on the year-end accounting entry, the account has a negative balance. The pending claims accounting entry is a bookkeeping item only as actual claim expenditures are incurred in the year in which they are paid. Future fiscal years will be evaluated and recommended through the budget process.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Approval of the recommended actions will have financial impacts as noted below. a. There is sufficient fund balance in the CFD 97-1 Landscape Maintenance Fund 248 and the LMD 84-2, Zone 6 Fund 457 for the recommended actions. b. Due to the timing of the actuarial adjustment, the Workers’ Compensation Fund 683 is currently reflecting a negative fund balance. Staff recommends proceeding with the appropriation to ensure compliance with budgetary requirements and financial reporting standards. The fund balance will be restored through future contributions and expenditure controls.

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 to approve budgetary adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025, and there is no possibility that approval of the recommended actions will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.

PREPARED BY: LUIS NAVARRO, BUDGET SUPERVISOR
REVIEWED BY: KIM SITTON, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Fund Appropriations
Estimated
Revenue
Increase Net Impact
CFD 97-1 Landscape Maintenance Fund (248) $ 5,000.00 $ - $ 5,000.00 LMD 84-2, Zone 6 Fund (457) 3,000.00 - 3,000.00
Workers Compensation Fund (683) 2,480,000.00 - 2,480,000.00 Total $ 2,488,000.00 $ - $ 2,488,000.00

DATE: 09/17/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Finance Department
2025-302

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:

PUBLIC HEARING AND ELECTION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 42 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This staff report asks the City Council to consider the property owner’s annexation request into the City’s Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) to provide maintenance services for public facilities within and for the benefit of the proposed development.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-095, calling a special election and submitting to the qualified electors of the territory proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona the question of levying special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed (Annexation No. 42).
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-096, declaring the results of the special election for Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona on the proposition of the annual levy of special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed to said Community Facilities District to pay the costs of

certain services to be provided by the Community Facilities District, determining that the territory proposed to be annexed is added to and part of said Community Facilities District with full legal effect (Annexation No. 42).

BACKGROUND & HISTORY:

On December 7, 2016, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2016-112 establishing Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona ("CFD No. 2016-3" or "District") to levy special taxes on parcels of taxable property to provide certain services necessary to meet increased demands placed upon the City.

On August 6, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-029, a Resolution of Intention to annex territory to CFD No. 2016-3 and commence the annexation proceedings for the territory to be annexed, also shown as Annexation No. 42. A public hearing was set for September 17, 2025, to conduct an election for the landowners and to declare the results of that election.

As required by the Resolution of Intention, an annexation map was recorded on August 8, 2025, at 9:29 a.m. in Book 96 Page 87, Document No. 2025-0244488, and the potential annexation area boundary map was recorded on November 7, 2016, at 4:40 p.m. in Book 80 Page 23, Document No. 2016-0494013 of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts with the Riverside County Recorder.

ANALYSIS:

The City Council adopted the Resolution of Intention in response to the Petition filed by 2020 Jurupa Valley Group, LLC, (“Owners”), property owner of APN 119-081-012 within the City, who have requested that the City assist in annexing territory into CFD No. 2016- 3 to cover the costs associated with the maintenance of public improvements. The improvements proposed to be maintained include items such as landscaping, lighting, street maintenance, parks, and graffiti abatement.

The area proposed within Annexation No. 42 will encompass a development comprised of 0.42 acres which will include 9 condominium units (“Property”). The Property proposed to be annexed into CFD No. 2016-3 will be included in Tax Zone 42. This tax rate includes a Maximum Special Tax A of $577 per unit per year for maintenance services of public facilities and a Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) of $166 per unit per year. The Maximum Special Taxes are proposed to escalate each year at the greater of Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 2%.

The Petition, including the waiver and consent by the Owners, is on file in the City Clerk's office, and authorizes the City to: (1) hold the election and declare election results; (2) shorten election time requirements; (3) waive analysis and arguments; and (4) waive all noticing requirements relating to the conduct of the election immediately following the public hearing scheduled for September 17, 2025.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

On June 1 of each year, every building for which a building permit has been issued will be subject to the special taxes in the ensuing Fiscal Year. If the anticipated costs of maintaining the facilities in any given Fiscal Year, prior to buildout of the project, exceeds the special tax revenues available from parcels for which building permits have been issued, then the special tax may also be on property with recorded final subdivision maps, as well as other undeveloped property.

The proposed total maximum assessment rate for Tax Zone 42 for Special Tax A is $577 per unit per year. The assessment rate is proposed to escalate each year at the greater of Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 2%. This annexation will yield an estimate of $5,193, not including Contingent Tax B, annually in special assessment revenue for the District at build-out as planned. The total annexation cost is being paid by the property owner.

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 general rule 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 adoption of the resolutions may have a significant effect on the environment, the action is not subject to CEQA. This action merely annexes the Property to CFD No. 2016-3 and there is no possibility that adopting the above resolution will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.

PREPARED BY: ERMA MONTANO, SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
REVIEWED BY: KIM SITTON, FINANCE DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit 1 – CFD No. 2016-3 Annexation No. 42 Project Map

2. Exhibit 2 – CFD No. 2016-3 Annexation No. 42 Recorded Boundary Map

3. Exhibit 3 – Resolution No. 2025-095

4. Exhibit 4 – Resolution No. 2025-096

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-095

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA CALLING SPECIAL

ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED

ELECTORS OF TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE
ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF

CORONA THE QUESTION OF LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES

WITHIN THE TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED
(ANNEXATION NO. 42)
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “City Council”) of City of Corona (the “City”) has heretofore conducted proceedings for the establishment of and has established Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona, County of Riverside, State of California (the “Community Facilities District”), and the Community Facilities District has been authorized to annually levy special taxes to pay the costs of the maintenance of public landscaping, public open spaces and other similar landscaped areas officially dedicated for public use, including, but not limited to, maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space, maintenance and operation of water quality improvements and storm drainage systems, and public street sweeping, within the Community Facilities District and in the surrounding area and the costs associated with the determination of the amount of and levy and collection of special taxes which will be levied to provide the services and costs otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of the Community Facilities District.

WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised that the owner of approximately

0.43 gross acres of land wish to have their land included within the boundaries of the Community Facilities District and have requested that such land be annexed thereto; and WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 53339) of Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code, commonly known as the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982,” to annex such land to the Community Facilities District; and
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2025 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025- 029, a resolution of intention to annex the Property to the Community Facilities District pursuant to Section 53339.2 of the California Government Code, determining that the public convenience and necessity require that said Property be annexed to the Community Facilities District and containing all of the matters prescribed by Section 53339.3 of said Code, and fixing 6:00 p.m. on September 17, 2025 in the Council Chambers of the City Council, 400 South Vicentia, Corona, California, as the time and place for a hearing upon said resolution; and

2 WHEREAS, pursuant to said resolution, the City Clerk has published and mailed notice of the time and place of said hearing as required by Section 53339.4 of said Code; and WHEREAS, on September 17, 2025, at the time and place of said hearing, the City Council afforded all interested persons for or against the annexation of the Property to the Community Facilities District an opportunity to present testimony and to protest against the proposed annexation of said Property to the Community Facilities District, and no protests, either oral or in writing, were received; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 53339.7 of said Code, the City Council may now submit the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District to the qualified electors within said territory.

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

SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds that: (i) the foregoing recitals are correct; (ii) less than 12 persons have been registered to vote within the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District during the 90 days preceding the close of the public hearing on September 17, 2025, and no persons are registered to vote therein; (iii) pursuant to Section 53326 of the California Government Code, as a result of the findings set forth in clause (ii) above, the vote in the special election called by this resolution shall be by the landowner of the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District whose property would be subject to the special taxes if they were levied at the time of the election, and each landowner shall have one vote for each acre, or portion thereof, which he or she owns within said territory which would be subject to the proposed special taxes if they were levied at the time of the election; (iv) 2020 Jurupa Valley Group, LLC, the owners of all of the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District, have by written consent (a) waived the time limits set forth in said Section 53326 for holding the election called by this resolution, (b) consented to the holding of said election on September 17, 2025, (c) waived notice and mailed notice of the time and date of said election, and (d) waived an impartial analysis by the City Attorney of the ballot proposition pursuant to Section 9280 of the California Elections Code, mailing of a statement pursuant to Section 9401 of said Code, and arguments and rebuttals pursuant to Sections 9281 to 9287, inclusive, and 9295 of said Code; and (vi) the City Clerk has consented to the holding of said election on September 17, 2025 or any other date that is acceptable to the City Clerk.

SECTION 2. Special Election. A special election is called for and shall be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District the question of whether special taxes shall annually be levied within said territory to pay the costs of the maintenance of public landscaping, public open spaces and other similar landscaped areas officially dedicated for public use, including, but not limited to, maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space, maintenance and operation of water quality improvements and storm drainage systems, public street sweeping, and graffiti abatement, within the Community Facilities District and in the surrounding area, and the costs associated with the determination of the amount of and levy and collection of special taxes which will be levied to provide the services and costs

3 otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of the Community Facilities District pursuant to the Rates and Method of Apportionment of the Special Taxes, attached as Exhibit “B” to Resolution No. 2025-029.

SECTION 3. Ballot Proposition. The proposition to be submitted on September 17, 2025, to the qualified electors of the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District shall be as follows:

Shall the City Council of the City of Corona be authorized to levy a special tax on an annual basis at the rate set forth in the following table:

Land Use
Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax A
Maximum
Special Tax B
(Contingent)
Multi-Family Residential Unit MFR $577 $166
plus an annual increase on each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2026, the Maximum Special Tax shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for Riverside – San Bernardino – Ontario (December 2017 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding Fiscal Year, or ii) by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater, to finance certain services within the territory identified on the map entitled “Annexation Map No. 42 of Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) City of Corona” including landscaping, lighting, streets, parks, and graffiti abatement for Special Tax A, and drainage for Special Tax B, as provided in the Rate and Method of Apportionment (including incidental expenses) which is attached as Exhibit B to Resolution No. 2025-029 adopted by the City Council of the City of Corona on August 6, 2025, and shall an appropriation limit be established for the community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) in the amount of special taxes collected? SECTION 4. Conduct of Election. Except as otherwise provided in Section 5 hereof, said election shall be conducted by the City Clerk (the “City Clerk”) pursuant to the provisions of the California Elections Code governing elections of cities, and the provisions of Division 4 (commencing with Section 4000) of said Code, insofar as they may be applicable.

SECTION 5. Election Procedures. The procedures to be followed in conducting said election shall be as follows:
(a) Pursuant to Section 53326 of the California Government Code, ballots for the election shall be distributed to the qualified electors by the City Clerk by mail with return postage prepaid.
(b) Pursuant to applicable sections of the aforementioned provisions of the California Elections Code governing the conduct of mail ballot elections, including in particular Division 4 (commencing with Section 4000) of said Code, the City Clerk shall mail to each qualified elector an official ballot in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” and shall also mail to all such qualified electors a ballot pamphlet and instructions to voter, including a sample ballot

4 identical in form to the official ballot but identified as a sample ballot, a return identification envelope with prepaid postage thereon addressed to the City Clerk for the return of voted official ballots, and copies of Resolution No. 2025-029.
(c) The official ballot to be mailed by the City Clerk to each landowner-voter shall have printed or typed thereon the name of the landowner-voter and the number of votes to be voted by the landowner-voter and shall have appended to it a certification to be signed by the person voting the official ballot which shall certify that the person signing the certification is the person who voted the official ballot, and if the landowner-voter is other than a natural person, that he or she is an officer of or other person affiliated with the landowner-voter entitled to vote such official ballot, that he or she has been authorized to vote such official ballot on behalf of the landowner-voter, that in voting such official ballot it was his or her intent, as well as the intent of the landowner-voter, to vote all votes to which the landowner-voter is entitled based on its land ownership on the proposition set forth in the official ballot as marked thereon in the voting square opposite such proposition, and further certifying as to the acreage of the landowner-voter’s land ownership within the Community Facilities District.
(d) The return identification envelope delivered by the City Clerk to each landowner-voter shall have printed or typed thereon the following: the name of the landowner, the address of the landowner, a declaration under penalty of perjury stating that the voter is the landowner or the authorized representative of the landowner entitled to vote the enclosed ballot and is the person whose name appears on the identification envelope, the printed name and signature of the voter, the address of the voter, the date of signing and place of execution of said declaration, and a notice that the envelope contains an official ballot and is to be opened only by the City Clerk.
(e) The information-to-voter form to be mailed by the City Clerk to the landowner-voters shall inform them that the official ballots shall be returned to the City Clerk properly voted as provided thereon and with the certification appended thereto properly completed and signed in the sealed return identification envelope with the certification thereon completed and signed and all other information to be inserted thereon properly inserted by 5 o’clock p.m. on the date of the election.
(f) Upon receipt of the return identification envelopes which are returned prior to the voting deadline on the date of the election, the City Clerk shall canvass the votes cast in the election, and shall file a statement with the City Council at its next regular meeting as to the results of such canvass and the election on the proposition set forth in the official ballot.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September, 2025. ____________________________________
Mayor of the City of Corona, California

5 ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California

6 EXHIBIT “A”

OFFICIAL BALLOT

SPECIAL ELECTION FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3
(MAINTENANCE SERVICES)

OF THE CITY OF CORONA

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
(ANNEXATION NO. 42)
September 17, 2025
To vote, mark a cross (+) in the voting square after the word “YES” or after the word “NO”. All marks otherwise made are forbidden. All distinguishing marks are forbidden and make the ballot void.

If you wrongly mark, tear, or deface this ballot, return it to the City Clerk of the City of Corona and obtain another.

PROPOSITION A: Shall the City Council of
the City of Corona be authorized to levy a
special tax on an annual basis at the rate set
forth in the following table:

Land Use
Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special
Tax A
Maximum
Special
Tax B
Multi-Family
Residential Unit MFR $577 $166
plus an annual increase on each July 1,
commencing on July 1, 2026, the Maximum
Special Tax shall increase by i) the
percentage increase in the Consumer Price
Index (All Items) for Riverside – San
Bernardino – Ontario (December 2017 =
100) since the beginning of the preceding
Fiscal Year, or ii) by two percent (2.0%),
whichever is greater, to finance certain
services within the territory identified on the
map entitled “Annexation Map No. 42 of
Community Facilities District No. 2016-3
(Maintenance Services) City of Corona”
including landscaping, lighting, streets,
parks, and graffiti abatement for Special Tax
A, and drainage for Special Tax B, as
provided in the Rate and Method of
Apportionment (including incidental
expenses) which is attached as Exhibit B to
Resolution No. 2025-029 adopted by the City
Council of the City of Corona on August 6,
2025, and shall an appropriation limit be
established for the Community Facilities
District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services)
in the amount of special taxes collected?
YES
NO

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 17th day of September, 2025, 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 17th day of September, 2025.

____________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
(SEAL)

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-096

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA DECLARING THE RESULTS

OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION FOR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE

SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF CORONA ON THE

PROPOSITION OF THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL

TAXES WITHIN THE TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE

ANNEXED TO SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT

TO PAY THE COSTS OF CERTAIN SERVICES TO BE

PROVIDED BY THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES

DISTRICT, DETERMINING THAT THE TERRITORY

PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED IS ADDED TO AND PART

OF SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT WITH
FULL LEGAL EFFECT (ANNEXATION NO. 42)
WHEREAS, the City Council (the "City Council") of the City of Corona (the "City") has heretofore conducted proceedings for the annexation of approximately 0.43 gross acres and 0.42 net acres of land to Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona, County of Riverside, State of California (the "Community Facilities District"), including conducting a public hearing pursuant to Section 53339.5 of the Government Code; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said public hearing, the City Council adopted a resolution calling a special election for September 17, 2025 and submitting to the qualified electors of the territory to be annexed to the Community Facilities District the question of levying special taxes within that territory to pay the costs of the maintenance of public landscaping, public open spaces and other similar landscaped areas officially dedicated for public use, including, but not limited to, landscaping maintenance parks and trails, lighting, parkways, streets, roads and open space, and public street sweeping, and graffiti abatement, within the Community Facilities District and in the surrounding area and the costs associated with the determination of the amount of and levy and collection of special taxes which will be levied to provide the services and costs otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of the Community Facilities District (the "Election Resolution"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received a statement from the City Clerk (the "City Clerk"), who, pursuant to the Election Resolution, was authorized to conduct such special election and act as the election official therefor, with respect to the canvass of the ballots returned in and the results of said special election, certifying that at least two-thirds of the votes cast upon the proposition submitted to the qualified electors in said special election were in favor of such proposition.

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

2 SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds that: (i) there were no registered voters residing within the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District (the "Territory") at the time of the close of the public hearing on September 17, 2025, and pursuant to Section 53326 of the Government Code, the vote in said special election was, therefore, to be by the landowner owning land within the Territory, with each landowner having one vote for each acre or portion thereof of land that he or she owns within the Territory; (ii) pursuant to said Section 53326 and the Election Resolution, the City Clerk distributed the official ballot for the special election to 2020 Jurupa Valley Group, LLC, the owner of all of the land within the Territory, with return postage prepaid; (iii) said landowners waived the time limits for holding the special election and the election dates specified in said Section 53326, and consented to the calling and holding of said special election on September 17th, 2025; (iv) said special election has been properly conducted in accordance with all statutory requirements and the provisions of the Election Resolution; (v) pursuant to said Section 53326, the owners of all of the land within the Territory, who own 0.42 net acres, were entitled to 1 vote; (vi) said landowners returned their ballots to the City Clerk prior to the time set by the City Clerk for the close of the election on September 17, 2025; (vii) the ballot returned to the City Clerk by said landowners voted all votes of said landowners in favor of the proposition set forth therein; (viii) at least two-thirds of the votes cast in such special election on said proposition were in favor thereof, and pursuant to Sections 53328 and 53329 of the Government Code, said proposition carried; (ix) pursuant to Section 53339.8 of the Government Code, the City Council is authorized to determine that the Territory to be annexed has been added to and become a part of the Community Facilities District with full legal effect; and (x) the City Council is also authorized, pursuant to said Section 53339.8, to annually levy special taxes within the Territory to pay the costs of the services to be provided by the Community Facilities District.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Results. All votes voted in the special election on the proposition of the annual levy of special taxes within the Territory to pay the costs of the services to be provided by the Community Facilities District were voted in favor thereof, and such proposition carried.

SECTION 3. Annexation. The Territory is annexed and added to and is a part of the Community Facilities District with full legal effect, and the City Council shall annually levy special taxes within the Territory, as specified in Resolution No. 2025-029 adopted by the City Council on August 6, 2025, to pay costs of certain services to be provided by the Community Facilities District. The boundaries of the Territory are shown on the map entitled, Annexation Map No. 42, Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services), City of Corona, County of Riverside, State of California, which was recorded on August 8, 2025 in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Riverside as Instrument No. 2025-0244488.

SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 53339.8 of the Government Code and Section 3117.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, the City Clerk shall cause to be filed with the County Recorder of the County of Riverside an amendment of the notice of special tax lien and a map of the amended boundaries of the Community Facilities District including the Territory.

3 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September 2025.

____________________________________
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:
____________________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California

4 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 17th day of September, 2025 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 17th day of September, 2025.

____________________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
(SEAL)

DATE: 09/17/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Planning and Development Department
2025-358

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:

AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENISTY BONUS 2024-0001 FOR 57 RESIDENTIAL

CONDOMINIUMS CONSISTING OF THREE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, LOCATED AT 1717 VIA DEL RIO IN THE R-3 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APPLICANT: MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This staff report asks the City Council to approve Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement 2024-0001 (AHDB2024-0001) for the development of 57 residential condominiums on 2.86 acres located at 1717 Via Del Rio. The zoning of the property is R-3, which permits residential condominiums by a conditional use permit. The applicant is proposing to construct for-sale townhouse condominiums on the project site that will include 54 units for above moderate income households and three units for very low income households. The density bonus agreement allows the applicant to waive certain development standards to accommodate the development of very low-income housing units, which is the reason for AHDB2024-0001. The Planning and Housing Commission at its meeting on August 25, 2025, recommended approval of AHDB2024-0001 to the City Council.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That the City Council:
a. Approve the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement 2024-0001 as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.

b. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement between the City of Corona and Meritage Homes of California, Inc.
c. Notwithstanding Corona Municipal Code Section 17.87.090, direct the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement to be recorded in the Official Records of the County of Riverside before the recordation of Tentative Tract Map 38934.

BACKGROUND & HISTORY:

The zoning of the project site is R-3 Multiple Family Residential, and the General Plan is High Density Residential (HDR, 15-36 dwelling units per acre). The property contains an existing church building and two telecommunications poles. The church will be demolished to accommodate the development of 57 townhouse condominiums proposed by the applicant. The applicant is proposing to set aside three units for very low income households and 54 units for above moderate income households. The applicant submitted a request for an Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement (AHDB2024- 0001) with the City to support the construction of the very low income units.

The applicant is entitled to apply for waivers and concessions from the City’s development standards per the state’s density bonus law (SDBL, Government Code § 659150) and Chapter 17.87 of the Corona Municipal Code (CMC) to accommodate the development of affordable housing units within the project. Section 17.87.020 of the CMC defines an affordable unit as a dwelling unit within a housing development, which will be reserved for sale, at an affordable housing cost, or rent, at an affordable rent, to a lower income household, a very low income household, a moderate income household, or a qualifying resident pursuant to the requirements of the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance and the state density bonus law.

The project proposes five percent (5%) of the total units to very low income households.

Per the SDBL, the applicant is allowed to request one concession and an unlimited number of waivers from the City’s development standards. The applicant’s request per AHDB2024-0001 is for one concession and four waivers from the City’s development standards. The applicant is also proposing to utilize the parking standards under the SDBL rather than the CMC’s parking standards for multiple family residential development. The applicant is not seeking an increase in the project’s density under the General Plan because the project’s total density is 19.8 dwelling uniter per acre (du/ac), which is within the HDR density range of 15-36 du/ac.

In conjunction with AHBD2024-0001, the applicant submitted applications for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP2024-0003) and a Tentative Tract Map (TTM 38934) for the project. CUP2024-0003 establishes the townhouse condominium units and demonstrates the project’s site plan with the proposed parking lot, open space amenities and infrastructure improvements, and architecture of the buildings. TTM 38943 shows the subdivision of the site for residential condominium purposes. The approval of CUP2024- 0003 and TTM 38934 is dependent on the approval of AHDB2024-0001.

ANALYSIS:

DENSITY BONUS HOUSING AGREEMENT
The affordable housing density bonus agreement, which carries a 45-year term, outlines the requested waivers, identification of the affordable units and the required household income limits, construction schedule, annual reporting and other pertinent details. The following summarizes the salient sections within the Agreement.

Housing Development Project
The agreement identifies the housing development consisting of 57 dwelling units. The units and corresponding household income limits are summarized in Table A.

Table A: Housing Units
Unit Type Number of Units Building No. Income Group
Two, Three & Four
Bedrooms
54 Buildings 1-6 Above Moderate
Income
(120% + AMI)
Two Bedrooms 1 Building 4 Very Low Income
(31 – 50% AMI)
Three Bedrooms 1 Building 3 Very Low Income
Four Bedrooms 1 Building 2 Very Low Income
Total 57
Concession, Waiver of Development Standards and Modified Parking Ratios The project is providing five percent (5%) of the total units to very low income households, which allows the project to have one concession and an unlimited number of waivers from the City’s development standards. The applicant is requesting one concession and four waivers from the requirements in the CMC to support the construction of the affordable housing units. The applicant is also proposing to apply the parking standard established in the SDBL instead of using the multiple family residential parking standard established in the CMC.

Section 2.4 of the density bonus agreement identifies the proposed concession and waivers, which are summarized below.

1. Election to use the parking standard in Government Code Section 65915(p)(1), which requires 104 parking spaces for the project instead of the 164 parking spaces required by CMC Section 17.76.030(A)(5). The project will have 129 parking spaces, a surplus of 25 parking spaces from the minimum requirement using Government Code Section 65915(p)(1).

Justification: The City’s multiple family parking ratio would only yield about 52 units, resulting in 5 less units from the proposed project. Based on construction costs to build the project, a lower density project would prevent the development of affordable housing units.

2. Waivers from the following CMC code sections:
a. CMC Section 17.24.200(B). Waiver of the indoor recreational facility requirement in its entirety for residential projects consisting of 20 or more dwellings in the R-3 zone.

Justification: Providing square footage on the project site to accommodate indoor recreational space would require the removal of dwelling units from the proposed project, making the development of the project costprohibitive to build at a lower density. b. CMC Section 17.24.100(A). Waiver of the required minimum front yard setback from 20 feet to 18 feet along Via Del Rio in the R-3 zone.

Justification: Separate water meters are required for each dwelling unit, which are proposed to be installed at the garage drive aprons between the units. The project would be able to provide larger garage drive aprons that can accommodate the water meters while maintaining the number of units proposed for the project to accommodate the three affordable housing units. c. CMC Section 17.82.030(A)(2)(a)(3). Waiver of the required minimum street (collector) side yard setback from 15 feet to 13 feet along Avenida Del Vista.

Justification: Separate water meters are required for each dwelling unit, which are proposed to be installed at the garage drive aprons between the units. The project would be able to provide larger garage drive aprons that can accommodate the water meters while maintaining the number of units proposed for the project to accommodate the three affordable housing units. d. CMC Section 17.82.030(A)(2)(a)(5). Waiver of the required minimum building separation of 25 feet to 18 feet for three-story buildings, and 22 feet between Buildings 4 and 5, and Buildings 4 and 6, respectively.

Justification: The project would be able to maintain the number of units proposed for the project to accommodate the three affordable housing units.

The building separation is reduced at the “pinch point” areas between buildings. The buildings would still meet the building separation requirements of the California Building Code.

3. Concession from Section 15.60.080 of the Corona Municipal Code (CMC) regarding the requirement to underground existing overhead utilities located adjacent to the project site’s frontage (Via Del Rio) when that service to a structure is enlarged or an addition is made thereto (Southern California Edison overhead lines).

Justification: The cost of undergrounding the overhead utilities that supply power from SCE, which would also require the relocation of existing transformers, is approximately $815,000. This cost would deter the project from constructing the three affordable housing units.

Construction of Affordable Units
Per Section 3.4, the affordable units are required to be constructed concurrently with or before the market rate residential units in the project, and the applicant shall not receive certificates of occupancy for more than twenty percent (20%) of the market rate residential units in the project, if any, prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy for fifty percent (50%) of the affordable units, and shall not receive certificates of occupancy for more than seventy percent (70%) of the market rate residential units in the project, if any, prior to receiving a certificate occupancy for the remaining fifty percent (50%) of the affordable units. The agreement further stipulates that the affordable units be dispersed throughout the project site.

Future Sale of Transfer of Affordable Units
Per Section 3.7.3, the affordable units may only be transferred, sold or resold to qualifying households whose income does not exceed the maximum income limit for the “very low income” affordability category.

Rental of Affordable Units
Per Section 3.5.3, an owner of an affordable unit may rent the affordable unit to a tenant, but the tenant must be a qualifying household. For this housing development, the tenant’s household income must not exceed the maximum income limit for the “very low income” affordability category.

Annual Reporting and Monitoring
Section 3.7.2 requires the owner of the affordable unit to submit a Certificate of Compliance along with supporting documentation to the City annually for review as part of the agreement’s annual reporting process. If the unit is being rented, the owner is required to submit a copy of a fully executed lease and rental agreement with the Certificate of Compliance for the City’s review. The annual reporting process ensures that the affordable unit is being utilized according to the terms of the agreement and according to the City’s affordable housing regulations in the CMC and SDBL.

Other Terms and Conditions
Other terms and conditions of the agreement include but are not limited to the following:
 The term of the agreement shall be 45 years from the project’s occupancy date.  The City has the right to inspect the affordable units for compliance with the requirements of the agreement.
 The agreement runs with the land for 45 years.
 Prior to the closing of escrow for each affordable unit, the applicant shall require that the purchaser of the affordable unit, for itself, its successors, assignees and affiliates, to execute a covenant or agreement to ensure that the affordable unit is

utilized in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The covenant shall be in substantial conformance to the City’s model Purchaser Covenant included in the agreement.
 The agreement establishes policies and criteria for purchaser selection and income verification.
 The owner of the affordable unit is required to prepare and maintain complete and accurate project records for so long as the agreement remains in effect.  The agreement grants the City the power to enforce the agreement and to pursue legal action against the owner of the affordable unit to remedy any violations of the agreement.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The applicant paid the application processing fees of $1,507 to cover the cost of the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

Per Section 15332 of the State Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 3.31 of the City’s Local CEQA Guidelines, a Notice of Exemption has been prepared as the project qualifies as a Class 32 (Infill Development Projects) categorical exemption. The project site is less than five acres, is consistent with the site’s General Plan land use designation of HDR and applicable General Plan Policies, and the property’s R-3 zoning designation, which indicates residential development is imminent on the site. The project would not result in significant impacts relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Moreover, none of the six exceptions to exemptions cited in Guidelines Section 15300.2 (a – f) are applicable to the proposed project.

PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION ACTION:

At its meeting on August 25, 2025, the Planning and Housing Commission considered the subject matter and took the following action:

Motion was made, seconded (Siqueland/Woody) and carried unanimously, with Chair Longwell and Commissioner Vernon absent, that the Planning and Housing Commission recommend to the City Council that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines and approval of AHDB2024-0001, based on the conditions of approval. The minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission are included as Exhibit 5.

PREPARED BY: JOANNE COLETTA, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit 1 – Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement

2. Exhibit 2 – Purchaser Covenant

3. Exhibit 3 – Site plan

4. Exhibit 4 – Planning and Housing Commission staff report

5. Exhibit 5 – Draft minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of August 25, 2025

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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Attn: Planning & Development Director
APNs: 103-200-088 and 103-200-089 SPACE ABOVE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY

EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEE PER
GOVERNMENT CODE §27383 AND §27388.1(a)(2)(D)

CITY OF CORONA

DENSITY BONUS HOUSING AGREEMENT - FOR-SALE HOUSING
WITH MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
(1717 Via Del Rio, Corona, CA 92882)
CMC CHAPTER 17.87

1. PARTIES AND DATE.

This Density Bonus Housing Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this [***INSERT DATE OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL***] day of [***INSERT MONTH***], [***INSERT YEAR***] (“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 Meritage Homes of California, Inc., a California Corporation with its principal place of business at 230 Progress, Irvine, CA 92618 (“Owner”). City and Owner are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

2. RECITALS.

2.1 Owner. Owner is the current owner in fee of certain real property located at 1717 Via Del Rio, Corona, in Riverside County, California, and designated as Assessor Parcel Number(s) 103-200-088 and 103-200-089, as described and depicted in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (“Property”).

2.2 Housing Development Project. Owner proposes to construct a Housing Development, as that term is defined in Corona Municipal Code (“CMC”) Section 17.87.020, on the Property consisting of fifty-seven (57) dwelling units (“Residential Units”), which will be known as Vantage project (“Project”).

2.3 Density Bonus Law. Under Government Code Section 65915 et seq. (“State Density Bonus Law”) and CMC Chapter 17.87, the City must, upon the request of an applicant, grant a density bonus and/or certain incentives/concessions or waivers/modifications for any

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development applicant that seeks and agrees to construct a minimum number of residential units that are affordable to moderate, lower and/or very low income households.

2.4 Project Entitlements. The City Council’s approval of the Project includes the following entitlements:
(a) Election to use the parking standard in Government Code Section 65915(p)(1) which requires 104 parking spaces for the project instead of the 164 parking spaces required by CMC Section 1776.030(A)(5). The project will have 129 parking spaces, a surplus of 25 parking spaces from the minimum requirement using Government Code Section 65915(p)(1);
(b) Waivers from the following:
a. CMC Section 17.24.200(B). Waiver in its entirety of the indoor recreation facility requirement for residential projects consisting of 20 or more dwellings;
b. CMC Section 17.24.100(A). Waiver to reduce the required 20-foot minimum front yard setback requirement to 18 feet along Via Del Rio; c. CMC Section 17.82.030(A)(2)(a)(3). Waiver to reduce the required 15-foot minimum street (collector) side yard setback to 13 feet along Avenida Del Vista;
d. CMC Section 17.82.030(A)(2)(a)(5). Waiver to reduce the required 25-foot minimum building separation for three-story buildings to 18 feet between Buildings 4 and 5, and 22 feet between Buildings 4 and 6;
(c) Concession from Section 15.60.080 of the Corona Municipal Code (CMC) regarding the requirement to underground existing overhead utilities when that service to a structure is enlarged or an addition is made thereto for the overhead utilities located along Via Del Rio, adjacent to the project site’s frontage (Southern California Edison overhead lines); and (d) Conditional Use Permit 2024-0003 (CUP2024-0003), Tentative Tract Map 38934 (TTM 38934) and Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement 2024-0001 (AHDB2024-0001).

2.5 Density Bonus Units. In order to qualify for the State Density Bonus Law and CMC Chapter 17.87, Owner has agreed to sell three (3) of the Residential Units on the Property to Qualifying Households (as defined below) at an Affordable Housing Cost (as defined in CMC

17.87.020).

2.6 Agreement. City and Owner desire to enter into this Agreement in accordance with the State Density Bonus Law and CMC Chapter 17.87 to ensure that the Owner will

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construct and operate the Project in a manner that will ensure the provision of the required Affordable Units in exchange for the Density Bonus.

3. TERMS.

3.1 Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and accurate, and incorporated herein.

3.2 Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, all defined terms, as indicated by initial capitalization, shall have the meanings set forth in CMC Chapter 17.87, except as expressly indicated otherwise herein. Additionally, the terms listed below shall have the meanings thereafter specified:

3.2.1 Affordable Unit(s). The three (3) dwelling unit(s) that will be offered for sale exclusively to a Qualifying Household at an Affordable Housing Cost during the Term of this Agreement.

3.2.2 CMC. The Corona Municipal Code.

3.2.3 Density Bonus. The density bonus granted to the Project through the Project Approvals, as more specifically described in Section 2.4 of this Agreement.

3.2.4 Director. The Planning and Development Director for the City of Corona or his or her designee.

3.2.5 Occupancy Date. The date the Purchaser Covenant, as more specifically described in Section 3.7, is first recorded against the Affordable Unit.

3.2.6 Project. The Project, as defined in Section 2.2 includes all required or associated on-site and off-site improvements, hardscape improvements, parking areas and landscaping improvements to the Property, in accordance with the Project Approvals, the plans and specifications approved by the City, any conditions imposed by the City in issuing the Project Approvals and any other development entitlements related to the Project and applicable law.

3.2.7 Project Records. Information regarding sales price, principal residency requirement, occupancy status, household and income characteristics of the purchaser of an Affordable Unit, including Income Certification Forms completed by purchasers of the Affordable Units pursuant to Section 3.6.2 of this Agreement.

3.2.8 Project Approvals. As described in Section 2.4 of this Agreement.

3.2.9 Property. That certain real property located within the City of Corona, County of Riverside, State of California, specifically described in the legal description attached as Exhibit "A" to this Agreement, which is incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.

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3.2.10 Qualifying Household. A household that: (1) resides or intends to reside in an Affordable Unit on the Property; and (2) whose income does not exceed the maximum income allowable for a Very Low Income Household, a Lower Income Household or a Moderate Income Household, as applicable to the Affordable Unit described in Exhibit “B”.

3.2.11 State Density Bonus Law. Chapter 4.3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code (Gov’t Code §§ 65915 et seq.).

3.2.12 Term. For each Affordable Unit, the period of forty-five (45) years from the Occupancy Date.

3.2.13 Transfer. Any voluntary or involuntary sale, assignment or transfer of ownership or any interest in an Affordable Unit, including, but not limited to, a fee simple interest, a joint tenancy interest, tenancy in common, a life estate or other limited estate, a leasehold interest, or an interest evidenced by a land contract by which possession of the Affordable Unit is transferred.

3.3 Identification of Affordable Units. The Affordable Units shall be those described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The identification of the Affordable Units shall not be changed without the prior written approval of the Director.

3.4 Construction of Affordable Units. The Affordable Units shall be constructed concurrently with or prior to the other Residential Units in the Project, and the Owner shall not receive certificates of occupancy for more than twenty percent (20%) of the market rate Residential Units in the Project, if any, unless and until certificates of occupancy are issued for at least fifty percent (50%) of the Affordable Units, and shall not receive certificates of occupancy for more than seventy percent (70%) of the market rate Residential Units in the Project, if any, unless and until certificates of occupancy are issued for the remaining fifty percent (50%) of the Affordable Units. Whenever the computation of the number of required affordable units results in a fractional unit, the unit requirement shall be rounded to the closest whole number. The Affordable Units shall be dispersed throughout the Project. Owner shall provide the Affordable Units with the same Project amenities as are provided to the other Residential Units in the Project.

3.5 Reservation of Affordable Units for Affordable Housing.

3.5.1 Qualifying Households Only. Owner covenants and agrees to reserve and restrict the Affordable Units for the Term for the purchase, use and residential occupancy of those who, at the time of Transfer by Owner and continuously thereafter (subject to the other provisions of this Agreement), is a Qualifying Household.

3.5.2 Affordable Housing Cost. Owner covenants and agrees, for the benefit of City, that during the Term Owner shall only Transfer the Affordable Units to Qualifying Households at an Affordable Housing Cost.

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3.5.3 Rental of Affordable Units. Rental of the Affordable Units is prohibited unless the proposed tenant qualifies as a Qualifying Household.

3.5.4 No Transient Uses. Notwithstanding Section 3.5.3, the Affordable Units shall not be used on a transient basis and shall not be leased or rented for a period of less than twelve (12) months. The Affordable Units will not, at any time, be leased or rented for use as a hotel, motel, time share, dormitory, fraternity house, sorority house, rooming house, hospital, nursing home, sanitary or rest home.

3.5.5 Utilization of Affordable Units. No Affordable Unit shall be withdrawn from the market or otherwise held vacant by the Owner during the Term.

3.6 Purchaser Selection and Income Verification.

3.6.1 Purchaser Selection Policies and Criteria. The Owner shall adopt written purchaser selection policies and criteria applicable to the Affordable Units, which shall be subject to the approval of the Director and, to the extent permitted by fair housing and other applicable laws, that:
(a) are consistent with the purpose of providing affordable housing for Qualifying Households at an Affordable Housing Cost;
(b) give first priority to Qualifying Households who reside, work, go to school or have family in the City of Corona;
(c) provide for the selection of purchasers from a written waiting list in the chronological order of their application, insofar as is practicable, or any other method of selection approved by the Director;
(d) give prompt written notice to any rejected applicant of the grounds for rejection;
(e) except as provided in subsection (b) above, do not give preference to any particular class or group of persons except to the extent that the purchaser must be a Qualifying Household;

3.6.2 Determination of Household Income. A good faith determination of Qualifying Household income shall be made by Owner at the time of application by an individual or family for purchase of an Affordable Unit. At the time of application, Owner shall require an applicant to complete an income certification form in a form as approved by the Director (“Income Certification Form”) and certify the accuracy of the information provided on such form.

3.6.3 Verification. Owner shall make a good faith effort to verify the accuracy of income information provided in any Income Certification Form by an applicant for purchase of the Affordable Unit by taking one or more of the following steps, as reasonably required or indicated:

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(a) Obtain an income tax return and copy of each W2 Wage and Earnings Statement for the most recently concluded income tax year; (b) Contact a credit reporting agency or conduct a similar search; (c) Obtain an income verification form from the Qualifying Household's current employer(s);
(d) Obtain an income verification form from the United States Social Security Administration or the California Department of Social Services, if the applicant or the Qualifying Household receives assistance from either of such agencies; or (e) If the applicant or an adult member of a Qualifying Household is unemployed and has no such income tax return, obtain another form of independent verification.

3.6.4 Evidence. For purposes of this Section, Owner may conclusively rely upon the evidence of the age of a person as presented in a valid California Driver's License or other form of identification issued by the State of California or the United States Government that includes a date of birth and a photograph of the subject person. All such verification information shall only be obtained by Owner after obtaining the Qualifying Household's written consent for the release of such information to Owner. Failure to consent in writing to the release of such income verification information to Owner may disqualify the Qualifying Household for purchase of an Affordable Unit.

3.6.5 Equivalent Purchase Terms. Owner shall apply the same purchase terms and conditions to potential purchasers of the Affordable Units as are applied to all other purchasers of Residential Units within the Project, except as otherwise required to comply with this Agreement (i.e., income requirements) and/or government subsidy programs.

Discrimination based on subsidies received by the potential purchaser of an Affordable Unit is prohibited.

3.6.6 Transfer to Qualified Nonprofit Housing Corporation. If, despite bona fide good faith documented marketing efforts, Owner is unable to locate a Qualifying Household to purchase an Affordable Unit within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for such Affordable Unit, Owner may Transfer such Affordable Unit to a qualified nonprofit housing corporation that meets all of the requirements set forth in Government Code Section 65915(c)(2)(A)(ii) and any other applicable provisions of state law.

3.7 Purchaser Covenant Restricting Sale of Affordable Units. Prior to the close of escrow for each Affordable Unit, Owner shall require the purchaser of the Affordable Unit, for itself, its successors, assignees and affiliates, to execute a covenant or agreement, in substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (“Purchaser Covenant”), which form shall include the following provisions:

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3.7.1 Incorporation of Density Bonus Housing Agreement. The Purchaser Covenant shall incorporate each and every provision of this Agreement, either expressly or by reference.

3.7.2 Annual Certificate of Compliance. The Purchaser Covenant shall require that the purchaser of the Affordable Unit, on an annual basis, complete and submit to the Director, on an annual basis, a certificate of compliance certifying that the purchaser is in compliance with the requirements of this Agreement and the Purchaser Covenant.

3.7.3 Future Sale or Transfer of Affordable Units. The Purchaser Covenant shall expressly state that during the Term, the Affordable Unit shall only be transferred, sold or resold to Qualifying Households at an Affordable Housing Cost in accordance with CMC Chapter 17.87 and the State Density Bonus Law. The Purchaser Covenant shall require the purchaser of the Affordable Unit to provide written notice to the City at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date of a proposed Transfer of the Affordable Unit, along with evidence satisfactory to the Director that the Affordable Unit will be transferred to a Qualifying Household at an Affordable Housing Cost or an Affordable Rent, as applicable.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, notice to the City shall not be required for the Transfer of an Affordable Unit upon the Owner’s death to a surviving joint tenant or spouse who is also a record owner of the Affordable Unit.

3.7.4 Right of First Refusal. The Purchaser Covenant shall provide that when the Term has expired, the then-current owner of the Affordable Unit shall offer the City or, at the City’s election, a non-profit housing organization the right of first refusal to purchase the Affordable Unit for a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to offering to Transfer the Affordable Unit to any other person or entity.

3.7.5 Recordation. The Purchaser Covenant shall be recorded against the Affordable Unit as part of escrow immediately following the grant deed conveying the Affordable Unit to the purchaser of the Affordable Unit. The Purchase Covenant shall be subordinate only to any conventional first mortgage obtained by the purchaser.

3.8 Ineligible Purchasers. Owner shall not sell an Affordable Unit to any employees or officers of Owner or the immediate relatives of Owner, its officers, and employees, including spouse, children, parents, grandparents, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, sister-in-law or brother-in-law.

3.9 Retention of Project Records. The Owner shall prepare and maintain complete and accurate Project Records generated during the Owner’s ownership of the Affordable Unit for so long as this Agreement remains in effect. From time to time, upon request from the City, the Owner shall make all Project Records, whether in the custody or control of the Owner or its Affiliates, available to the City, the City’s auditor, representative or agent for examination and copying at any reasonable time, on fifteen (15) calendar days advance notice.

3.10 Federal and State Laws. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, nothing contained herein shall require Owner or City to do anything contrary to or refrain from doing anything required by federal and state laws or regulations applicable to the construction,

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management, maintenance, and sale of low and very low income housing units in the City of Corona.

3.11 Prohibition Against Discrimination. Owner shall not discriminate against any Qualifying Household or potential tenant on the basis of sex, color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, family composition, sexual orientation, or the potential or actual occupancy of minor children.

3.12 Indemnification. Owner shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and its officers, agents, employees, representatives, and volunteers (collectively, “Indemnitees”) from and against any loss, liability, claim or judgment relating in any manner to any act or omission of Owner under this Agreement. Owner shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless Indemnitees for liability attributable to the active negligence or willful misconduct of Indemnitees, provided such active negligence is determined by agreement between the parties or by the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction. In instances where an Indemnitee is shown to have been actively negligent and where Indemnitees’ active negligence accounts for only a percentage of the liability involved, the obligation of Owner will be for that entire portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of Indemnitees.

3.13 City’s Right to Inspect Affordable Units and Documents. City may inspect the Affordable Units owned by Owner during normal business hours, upon 48 hours’ notice, for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, to determine Owner’s compliance with this Agreement.

3.14 Agreement to be Recorded; Covenants Run with the Land; Priority. This Agreement shall be recorded within ten (10) days of the Effective Date in the Official Records of Riverside County, California, as senior, non-subordinate covenants and as an encumbrance running with the land for the full Term of this Agreement and shall pass to and be binding upon Owner and all parties having any interest in the Affordable Units for the benefit of City and Qualifying Households. In no event shall this Agreement be made junior or subordinate to any deed of trust or other documents providing financing for the construction or operation of the Project, or any other lien or encumbrance whatsoever for the entire Term of this Agreement except as provided in Section 3.7.5. Nor shall this Agreement be made junior or subordinate to any extension, amendment, or modification of any lien or encumbrance recorded against the Property prior to the date hereof. Prior to recordation of this Agreement, Owner shall provide City with evidence satisfactory to the City that all deeds of trust, liens, encumbrances, or other documents recorded against the Property prior to the Effective Date have been or will be subordinated to this Agreement, at Owner’s sole cost and expense. Each and every contract, deed, lease or other instrument covering, conveying or otherwise transferring the Property or any interest therein, as the case may be (each a “Contract”), shall conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered and accepted subject to this Agreement regardless of whether the other party or parties to such Contract have actual knowledge of this Agreement.

3.15 Default. Failure or delay by either Party to perform any term or provision of this Agreement, which is not cured within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice from the other Party, constitutes a default under this Agreement. The party who so fails or delays must immediately commence to cure, correct or remedy such failure or delay, and shall complete such cure,

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correction or remedy with due diligence. The injured party shall give written notice of default to the Party in default specifying the default complained of by the injured Party. Except as required to protect against further damages, the injured Party may not initiate proceedings against the Party in default until thirty (30) days after giving such notice. Failure or delay in giving such notice shall not constitute a waiver of any default, nor shall it change the time of default.

3.16 Remedies.

3.16.1 All Remedies Available. A default hereunder shall give the nondefaulting Party the right to proceed with any and all remedies available at law or equity. Such remedies may include an action for damages, an action or proceeding for specific performance, and/or an action or proceeding for injunctive relief. Such actions or proceedings may require the defaulting Party to pay damages, to perform its obligations and covenants under this Agreement, and to enjoin or cease and desist from acts which may be unlawful or in violation of the provisions of this Agreement.

3.16.2 Revocation of Permits. City may institute any appropriate legal actions or proceedings necessary to ensure compliance with this Agreement, including but not limited to:
(a) Actions to revoke, deny or suspend any permits and/or certificate of occupancy; and
(b) Actions for injunctive relief or damages.

3.16.3 Municipal Code Violation. It is agreed and understood that the covenants to maintain the Affordable Units as set forth herein are a requirement of CMC Chapter 17.87 and as a condition to receiving the Density Bonus and the concessions and waivers described in Section 2.4 of this Agreement, Owner agrees that a breach by Owner of the covenants set forth in this Agreement constitutes a violation of the CMC, subject to enforcement by all legally available means.

3.16.4 Excessive Sale Price. It shall constitute a default for the Owner to charge or accept for any Affordable Unit a sale price in excess of the Affordable Housing Cost, to fail to sell an Affordable Unit to a Qualifying Household as required by Section 3.5 of this Agreement, or to otherwise sell an Affordable Unit to a purchaser that Owner knows or has constructive knowledge does not qualify as a Qualifying Household.

3.17 Expiration of Density Bonus. The Density Bonus permitted by this Agreement shall expire, become null and void and of no further force or effect if the Project Approvals are not utilized within the time limit established by the Corona Municipal Code or the conditions of approval (“Density Bonus Deadline”). Owner may submit an application requesting an extension prior to the Density Bonus Deadline, which extension may be approved by the Director upon a finding of unavoidable delay.

3.18 General Provisions.

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3.18.1 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:

Owner:

Meritage Homes of California, Inc.
230 Progress
Irvine, CA 92618
Attn: Nick Emsiek
City:

City of Corona
400 South Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Attn: Planning & Development Director
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.

3.18.2 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.

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

3.18.4 No City Responsibility for Project. City shall have no responsibility for the construction, installation, management, operation or maintenance of the Project.

3.18.5 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the Parties; provided, however, that in the event that Owner Transfers its interest in the Property to a successor, Owner shall have no further obligation or liability under this Agreement except to the extent arising out of a default by Owner under this Agreement that existed prior to or at the time of such Transfer. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, this Agreement shall automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect, without any additional instrument or other action required, as to each Residential Unit in the Project that is not an Affordable Unit upon the closing of the sale of such Residential Unit to the initial purchaser thereof.

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

3.18.7 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,

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privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel or otherwise.

3.18.8 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.

3.18.9 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.

3.18.10 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.

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

3.18.12 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.

3.18.13 Enforcement. City shall have the power to enforce this Agreement and no other person or entity shall have any right or power to enforce any provision of this Agreement on behalf of City, or to compel City to enforce any provision of this Agreement against Owner, the Project, the Property or any Residential Unit, including the Affordable Units. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT 2 PAGES]CITY’S SIGNATURE PAGE FOR

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CITY OF CORONA
DENSITY BONUS HOUSING AGREEMENT – FOR-SALE HOUSING
WITH MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
(1717 VIA DEL RIO, CORONA, CA 92882)
CMC CHAPTER 17.87
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY OF CORONA
By: _________________________
[***INSERT NAME***]
[***INSERT TITLE***]
Attest:
_________________________
[***INSERT NAME***]
City Clerk
[***INSERT OTHER SIGNATURE

BLOCKS AS NEEDED, INCLUDING

CITY ATTORNEY AND
RECOMMENDING EMPLOYEES***]

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OWNER’S SIGNATURE PAGE FOR

CITY OF CORONA
DENSITY BONUS HOUSING AGREEMENT – FOR-SALE HOUSING
WITH MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
(1717 VIA DEL RIO, CORONA, CA 92882)
CMC CHAPTER 17.87
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.

MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
a California Corporation
By: _________________________
Nick Emsiek
Division President – Southern California

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EXHIBIT “A”

LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND DEPICTION

OF THE PROPERTY
Real property in the City of Corona, County of Riverside, State of California, described as follows:

That portion of lot 2 of Trinidad Yorba Tract, in the County of Riverside, State of California, as shown by map on file in book 2 page 22 of maps, records of Riverside County, California, described as follows:

Beginning at the southwesterly terminus of that certain course in the northwesterly line of Avenida Del Vista shown on map of Tract No. 2583, on file in Book 46 pages 11 to 14, inclusive of maps, records of Riverside County, California, as having a bearing and length of North 42° 05' 03" East, 1811.00 feet; thence Southwesterly along that certain curve in said northwesterly line shown on said map of Tract No. 2583, being concave northerly and having a radius of 14.00 feet and an arc length of 21.99 feet; through a central angle of 90° 00' 00" to the end of said curve; thence tangent to said curve North 47° 54' 57" West, 26.74 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave northeasterly having a radius of 956.00 feet; thence northwesterly along said last mentioned curve an arc distance of 242.13 feet through a central angle of 14° 30' 41"; thence tangent to said last mentioned curve North 33° 24' 16" West 11.39 feet; to a point on the southeasterly line of that certain parcel of land conveyed to Corona Unified School District of Riverside, by deed recorded December 7, 1959 in book 2594 page 15 of official records of Riverside County, California; thence North 42° 04' 47" East (formerly recorded North 42° 03' 13" East) along the southeasterly line of said parcel, 405.65 feet; thence South 47° 54' 57" East, 291.35 feet to a point in said course in the northwesterly line of Avenida Del Vista having a bearing and length of North 42° 05' 03" East, 1811.00 feet; distant thereon North 42° 05' 03" East 425.00 feet from the point of beginning; thence along said certain course South 42° 05' 03" West 425.00 feet to the point of beginning.

APN: 103-200-088 and 103-200-089

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EXHIBIT “B”

IDENTIFICATION OF AFFORDABLE UNITS
The Affordable Units subject to this Agreement are indicated in the table below. The Address or Lot Number in the table corresponds to the dwelling unit depicted in the Project floor plans on file with the City’s Planning and Development Department as of [***INSERT DATE OF***].

NUMBER OF UNITS AND

UNIT TYPE

BUILDING

NUMBER,

ADDRESS OR LOT
NUMBER

ELIGIBLE INCOME GROUP
One (1) Two-Bedroom Building No.___
Plan 2532
Very Low Income
One (1) Three-Bedroom Building No.___
Plan 1633
Very Low Income
One (1) Four-Bedroom Building No.___
Plan 1638
Very Low Income
Total: Three (3) Affordable Units

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EXHIBIT “C”

PURCHASER COVENANT

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[***MODEL - REMOVE THIS TITLE WHEN USED***]

RECORDED AT REQUEST OF
AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:

City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave
Corona, California 92882
Attn: Planning & Development Director
APN: [**INSERT APN**] (SPACE ABOVE FOR RECORDER’S USE)
FEE EXEMPT – GOVERNMENT CODE §27383
DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX EXEMPT - R&T CODE § 11922

RESTRICTIVE COVENANT OF AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIONS

ON TRANSFER OF PROPERTY AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
(Density Bonus Agreement)
The recordation of this Restrictive Covenant is being recorded at the behest of the City of Corona in accordance with the Corona Municipal Code Section 17.87.060 to provide and preserve affordable housing to benefit very low, lower and moderate income households in the City of Corona.

This Restrictive Covenant of Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of Property (“Covenant”) is made on [**INSERT DATE**], [**INSERT YEAR**], by [**INSERT NAME OF RECORD OWNER**] (“Owner”), over that certain real property described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto (the “Burdened Property”).

RECITALS
A. Property. Owner is the owner in fee of certain real property located within the City of Corona, County of Riverside, State of California, commonly known as [**INSERT STREET ADDRESS**] (“Property”), and legally described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

B. Density Bonus. Chapter 17.87 of the Corona Municipal Code (“CMC”) provides that the City shall, in accordance with Government Code Section 65915, grant a density bonus and other incentives or concessions when a developer seeks and agrees to construct a minimum number of housing units that are affordable to moderate, lower and/or very low income households.

C. Density Bonus Agreement. As required by CMC Section 17.87.060, Owner or Owner’s predecessor in interest, entered into that certain Density Bonus Housing Agreement – For Sale Housing dated [**INSERT DATE**] and recorded on [**INSERT DATE**] in the Official Records of the County of Riverside as Document No. [**INSERT RECORDED DOCUMENT #**] (“Density Bonus Agreement”) whereby the Burdened Property is classified

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as an Affordable Unit that is restricted for the purchase, use and residential occupancy by a Qualifying Household, as defined in the Density Bonus Agreement, for a period of forty-five (45) years.

D. Required Covenant. Pursuant to Section 3.7 of the Density Bonus Agreement, Owner is required to record this Covenant against the Burdened Property.

COVENANT
NOW THEREFORE, Owner covenants as follows:

1. Incorporation of Density Bonus Agreement. The Density Bonus Agreement is hereby incorporated by reference and shall constitute a part of this Covenant as though set forth in full. Owner shall comply with all terms and conditions of the Density Bonus Agreement. All terms with initial capital letters used herein but not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Density Bonus Agreement or in CMC Chapter 17.87, as applicable.

2. Term of Covenant. The term of this Covenant shall commence upon recordation of this Covenant in the Official Records of the County of Riverside and shall continue for a period of forty-five (45) years (“Term”).

3. Annual Certificate of Compliance. On or before [**INSERT DATE**] of each year, Owner shall complete and submit to the Director, a certificate of compliance in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by reference certifying that the Owner is in compliance with the requirements of the Density Bonus Agreement and this Covenant.

4. Future Sale or Transfer of Burdened Property. During the Term of this Covenant, the Burdened Property shall only be transferred, sold, or resold at an Affordable Housing Cost to persons who, at the time of such transfer or sale, constitute a Qualifying Household whose income does not exceed the maximum income allowable for a [**INSERT “Very Low Income” “Lower Income” or “Moderate Income” AS APPLICABLE**] Household subject to the consent of the City’s City Manager, or his or her designee (“City Manager”) as required by Section 4.2 below.

4.1 Notice of Intent to Transfer. If Owner desires to Transfer the Burdened Property, Owner shall deliver written notice to the City Manager of such intent by certified mail not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date of such proposed Transfer in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by reference (“Transfer Notice”). Owner shall also submit the following information and supporting documentation with the Transfer Notice:

4.1.1 Documentation, such as income certification, state and federal tax returns, and a list of all assets owned by the prospective transferee and any other financial information, demonstrating that the prospective transferee of the Burdened Property qualifies as a Qualifying Household;

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4.1.2 Documentation demonstrating that the sale or rent price of the Burdened Property does not exceed the Affordable Housing Cost or the Affordable Rent, as applicable; and

4.1.3 Documentation demonstrating that the prospective transferee of the Burdened Property has received written notice of the requirements of the Density Bonus Agreement and this Covenant.

4.2 City Consent to Transfer. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of a Transfer Notice and complete supporting documentation, the City Manager shall review the Transfer Notice and supporting documentation and if the information submitted by Owner demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the City Manager, in his or her sole discretion, that the prospective transferee of the Burdened Property qualifies as a Qualifying Household and that the sales or rent price for the Burdened Property does not exceed the Affordable Housing Cost or the Affordable Rent, as applicable, for the prospective transferee, the City Manager shall consent to the Transfer. Thereafter, Owner may proceed with the Transfer of the Burdened Property to the prospective transferee identified in the Transfer Notice.

4.3 Permitted Transfer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Covenant, a Transfer of the Affordable Unit upon the Owner’s death to a surviving joint tenant or spouse who is also a record owner of the Affordable Unit shall not be subject to the requirements of Section 4.1 or 4.2 above.

5. Occupancy of Affordable Unit on Burdened Property. During the Term of this Covenant, the use and occupancy of the Affordable Unit on the Burdened Property shall be restricted to persons who constitute a Qualifying Household whose income does not exceed the maximum income allowable for a [**INSERT “Very Low Income” “Lower Income” or “Moderate Income” AS APPLICABLE**] Household at the time of purchase.

6. Right of First Refusal. Upon expiration of the Term, the Owner shall offer the City of Corona (“City”) or, at the City’s election, a non-profit housing organization the right of first refusal to purchase the Burdened Property at the then current fair market value.

6.1 Notice of Sale. Prior to any sale, transfer or assignment of the Burdened Property after the Term has expired, Owner shall give written notice to the City and/or a nonprofit housing organization (“Notice of Sale”).

6.2 Purchase Notice. For a period of 60 days following receipt of the Notice of Sale, City and/or the non-profit housing organization shall have the right to exercise the right of first refusal by delivering to Owner written notice of it’s desire to purchase the Burdened Property (“Purchase Notice”). In the event that Owner does not receive a Purchase Notice within the 60-day period, there shall be a conclusive presumption that the City and/or the nonprofit housing organization has elected not to purchase the Burdened Property, and Owner may sell the Burdened Property.

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7. Defaults and Remedies.

7.1 Events of Default. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an Event of Default by the Owner under this Covenant:

7.1.1 City determines that Owner has made a misrepresentation in connection with its obligations under this Covenant;

7.1.2 The Affordable Unit on the Burdened Property is rented or leased to a person(s) who do not qualify as a Qualifying Household in violation of Section 4 of this Covenant and such failure continues following written notice by the City and thirty (30) days opportunity to cure following the date of such notice;

7.1.3 The Owner fails to provide information to the City necessary to determine Owner’s compliance with the requirements of this Covenant, and such failure continues following written notice by the City and thirty (30) days opportunity to cure following the date of such notice.

7.1.4 The occurrence of any actual, attempted, or pending Transfer of the Burdened Property or any estate or interest therein without the City’s consent as required by Section 3.2.

7.1.5 Recordation of a notice of default and/or notice of sale pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2924 (or successor provisions) under any deed of trust or mortgage with a power of sale encumbering the Burdened Property.

7.1.6 Commencement of a judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure proceeding regarding the Burdened Property.

7.1.7 Execution by Owner of a deed in lieu of foreclosure transferring ownership of the Property.

7.1.8 Commencement of a proceeding or action in bankruptcy, whether voluntary or involuntary, pursuant to Title 11 of the United States Code or other bankruptcy statute, or any other insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, assignment for the benefit of creditors, receivership or trusteeship, concerning the Owner.

7.1.9 Any other default or breach of any covenant, warranty, promise or representation under this Covenant, and such default or breach continues following written notice by the City and thirty (30) days opportunity to cure following the date of such notice.

7.2 Remedies.

7.2.1 All Remedies Available. A default hereunder shall give the City the right to proceed with any and all remedies available at law or equity. Such remedies may