City Council Meeting - September 17, 2025
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
1. 2025Corona_Pres.pdf
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports or documents covering previous City Council action. The items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion. With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council member or any person in attendance may request that an item be removed for further consideration.
That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 09032025.pdf
Approval of Minutes for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona, Corona Public Financing Authority, Corona Utility Authority, Corona Housing Authority City Council Meeting of September 3, 2025
6.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3420, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
1. Staff Report.pdf
2. Ordinance No. 3420.pdf
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
1. STAFF REPORT - GRANT FUNDING FOR ZIP BOOKS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,840.pdf
2. Zip Books Grant Award Letter.pdf
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.
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.
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)
1. STAFF REPORT - CFD 2016-1 ANNEX NO. 27 RIVER ROAD CONDOS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - CFD 2016-1 Annexation No. 27 Project Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Resolution No. 2025-098.pdf
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
1. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - REIMBURSING OFF-DUTY PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT AT EVENTS FOR CNUSD.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - CNUSD MOU FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF OFF-DUTY PERSONNEL FOR SPECIAL EVENTS.pdf 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
1. STAFF REPORT - APPROVING 2024 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE PROGRAM REPORT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-097.pdf
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
1. FISCAL YEAR 2025 YEAR-END BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS.pdf
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.
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.
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)
1. STAFF REPORT - PUBLIC HEARING CFD 2016-3 ANNEX NO. 42 RIVER ROAD CONDOS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - CFD No. 2016-3 Annexation No. 42 Project Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - CFD No. 2016-3 Annexation No. 42 Recorded Boundary Map.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Resolution No. 2025-095.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Resolution No. 2025-096.pdf
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).
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).
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.)
1. STAFF REPORT - AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS 2024-0001.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Purchaser Covenant.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Site Plan.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - Draft minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting dated August 25, 2025.pdf That the City Council:
Approve the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement 2024-0001 as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
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.
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.
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.)
1. STAFF REPORT - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38934.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map(1).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Site plan for Tentative Tract Map 38934.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report(1).pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Draft minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting dated August 25, 2025(1).pdf 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.)
1. STAFF REPORT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0003.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit 2024-0003.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Draft minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting dated August 25, 2025.pdf 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
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
1. STAFF REPORT - SAVE THE CLOCK.pdf
2. Save Coronas Clock Future Agenda Request.pdf
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
1. STAFF REPORT - CUA 2025 WATER REVENUE BONDS AND 2025 WASTEWATER REVENUE BONDS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-001.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Water Revenue Bonds - Indenture of Trust.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Water Revenue Bonds - Purchase Contract.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Water Revenue Bonds - Preliminary Official Statement.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - Water Revenue Bonds - Agency Agreement.pdf
7. Exhibit 6 - Resolution No. 2025-002.pdf
8. Exhibit 7 - Wastewater Revenue Bonds - Indenture of Trust.pdf
9. Exhibit 8 - Wastewater Revenue Bonds - Preliminary Official Statement.pdf
10. Exhibit 9 - Wastewater Revenue Bonds - Purchase Contract.pdf
11. Exhibit 10 - Wastewater Revenue Bonds - Escrow Deposit and Trust Agreement.pdf
12. Exhibit 11 - Wastewater Revenue Bonds - Agency Agreement.pdf 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.
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.
9.3 PARTNERSHIP WITH OC MARATHON LLC TO HOST THE CORONA 5000 ON MARCH 21, 2026
1. STAFF REPORT - 5K RUN.pdf
2. Corona 5000 Council 9.17.25.pdf
3. Memorandum of Understanding with OC Marathon LLC.pdf 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.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary agreements and permits with OC Marathon LLC.
9.4 REQUEST FROM COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE TO EXPLORE CORDON PRICING FOR THE GREEN RIVER ROAD/FOOTHILL PARKWAY CORRIDOR TO DETER CUT THROUGH TRAFFIC
1. STAFF REPORT - REQUEST FROM COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE TO EXPLORE CORDON PRICING FOR GREEN RIVER ROAD FOOTHILL PARKWAY.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Presentation .pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Future Agenda Item Request Form (Speake).pdf
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
1. Maker Exchange Flyer 25-26.pdf
Ages 16 - Adult Open Hours, Tuesdays: 6-7:30pm
Ages 10-15 Select Activities, Wednesday: 2-5pm
11.1.b
Teen Financial Literacy Workshop
1. Teen Financial Literacy Workshop Flyer.pdf
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.
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Meeting is Being Recorded.