HCC Operations Plan 2025_CC 11-05-25.pdf — Corona City Council, November 5, 2025

Donna Finch
Community Services Director
November 5, 2025
2 That the City Council
provide direction on the
optimization of the Historic
Civic Center (HCC).

HCC History & Space Utilization
Corona High School 1923 Historic Civic Center Basement Historic Civic Center Exterior 3 4
Approved by City Council in 2020
Objective: Increase access to Arts, Culture, and
Recreational Activities.

Strategies: Increase support for the local art
community. Activities may include:
 … Renovate the Historic Civic Center to become
the City’s premier performing and visual arts
center.
 Designate the Historic Civic Center as Corona’s
center for the arts and relocate all non-arts
lessees.

In summary, we want to make the HCC a thriving
center for the arts in Corona.

Why are we here discussing this?
Historic Civic Center Exterior 4
1923 1931 1962 2005
Opened as Corona’s
Second High School
Expanded to include
East Annex Building Added to the National
Register of Historic Places,
and converted to mixed-use
programs, contract classes,
and leases.

Becomes Historic Civic Center
Becomes Corona’s
City Hall
2020
Citywide Strategic Plan
Recommends designating HCC as
Corona’s center for the arts and
renovating the HCC to become the City’s
premier performing and visual arts center.

Presentation to City
Council outlining a new
vision for the center
Draft HCC Operations
Plan prepared
April 2025
5 Recap
• Draft HCC Operations Plan presented to City Council with proposed programming improvements, facility repairs and maintenance, and an implementation plan • City Council directed staff to:

1. Proceed with plans to improve the HCC building and campus • Campus repairs & maintenance - $1,200,000
• Building repairs & maintenance - $5,000,000
• Theater technology improvements - $500,000
• Furniture & equipment - $1,000,000
• Total estimated project cost = $7,700,000

2. Work with arts partners and collect feedback on how to integrate them into the plan 6 ORGANIZATION SUITE(S) SQ. FT. ART LEASE TERM
Christian Arts and Theater (CAT)* 105 - 110 4,014 Yes March 2026 Corona Art Association (CAA)* 145 1,182 Yes March 2026
Corona Historic Preservation Society (CHPS) 209 209 No February 2026 Corona Norco YMCA Music School* 210 - 230 5,552 Yes January 2035 Corona Symphony Orchestra & Conservatory* 140, 190 1,639 Yes July 2026 Corona-Norco United Way 200-205 2,186 No March 2026
Inspire Life Skills 160 573 No March 2026
Off Broadway Corona (OBC) Theater* 170 231 Yes April 2026 The Stephan Center 130 525 No March 2026
7 * Visual & performing arts partners
Arts partners refer to non-profit groups or organizations that directly provide visual, performing, or culinary arts programs, classes, or lessons to the community. 8 Total SF = 16,619
#105 (1,171 sf) Christian Arts Theater (CAT)
#110A (1,1811 sf) Christian Arts Theater (CAT)
#110B (399 sf) Christian Arts Theater (CAT)
#110C (483 sf) Christian Arts Theater (CAT)
#110D (151 sf) Christian Arts Theater (CAT)
#120 (2,361 sf) Community Room
#130 (525 sf) Stephen Center
#140 (451 sf) Corona Symphony Orchestra
#145 (1,182 sf) Corona Art Association
#150 (5,762 sf) Theater
#160 (573 sf) Inspire Life Skills
#170 (231 sf) Off Broadway Corona (OBC) Theater
#180 (167 sf) Conference Room
#185 (209 sf) Corona Historic Preservation Society (CHIPS) #190 (1,188 sf) Corona Symphony Orchestra
9 #200 (804 sf) Corona Norco United Way
#205 (1,382 sf) Corona Norco United Way
#210 (1,776 sf) YMCA Music School
#220 (1,926 sf) YMCA Administration
#230 (1,852 sf) YMCA Music School
Facility & Programming Needs
Historic Civic Center Theater Sound Booth
10 11
Current Space 4,015 SF (suites 105, 110A,
110B, 110C, 110D)
Programming Performing arts classes
Singing lessons
Dance lessons
Homeschool classes
Stage makeup
Costume design
Theater performances
Schedule Classes/Private Lessons:

Mon.–Wed., 9:30am – 8:30pm
Thurs. & Fri., 12:30-8:30 p.m.

Rehearsals:
3 days week (in leased space)
Productions: 4-6 per year in HCC theater
12 • Outreach meetings: • July 31, 2025 • September 29, 2025 • Feedback received: • Happy with current location and lease arrangement
• Additional rehearsal/studio space desired
to expand programming
• Improvements requested in theater and
suites
• Open to sharing space on weekday
mornings and Sundays
13 Current Space 1,182 SF (suite 145)
Programming Arts classes
Community arts & culture
Adaptive art
Art gallery
Art shows
Schedule Arts Classes*/Open Art:

Mon. – Fri., 12:00–6:30pm
Sat., 10:30am–5:00pm
Art Gallery:

Thurs.–Sun., 12:30–4:00pm
Art Shows (every other month):

Fri.–Sun., 12:00–4:00pm
Member/Board Meetings:
1 st & 2nd Tue. of the month
*Class schedule varies by week/month
14 • Outreach meetings:
• July 8, 2025
• September 30, 2025
• Feedback received:
• Happy with current location and lease
arrangement
• Need large classroom and gallery space to
maintain operations
• Secure space is needed for art displays and
supplies
• First floor preferred
• Prefer own space; open to sharing if other
needs met
15 Current Space 1,639 SF (suites 140 & 190)
Programming String music education
Small group lessons
Beg., int. & adv. orchestra
Schedule Music classes:

Wednesdays, 3:30-7:30p.m.
16 • Outreach meetings: • July 9, 2025 • September 24, 2025 • Feedback received: • Happy with current location and lease arrangement
• 10 small classrooms needed for programming • Secured storage space/area is necessary • First floor preferred for easier transport of large instruments
• Improvements requested for the building • Prefer own space, open to sharing if other needs met
17 Current Space 231 SF (suite 170)
Programming Theatrical productions
Set design
Private lessons (voice, piano)
Special events support
Schedule 2-3 productions per year in
theater
18 • Outreach meetings:
• May 1, 2025
• September 24, 2025
• Feedback received:
• Office space needed mainly for storage,
green room, and staging area
• Rehearsal space/black box theater could be
helpful
• Improvements requested for the building
• Aspirations to add more shows and classes
• Potential interest in teaching contract classes
19 Current Space 3,628 SF classroom (suites 210, 230)
1,926 SF admin. (suite 220)
Programming Music classes: intro – advanced
(drums, guitar, piano, ukulele)
Vocal lessons
Recording studio
Schedule Music Classes:

Mon.–Wed.: 4:00–9:00 p.m.

Makeup Classes:

Occasionally during the week
20 • Outreach meetings: • June 23, 2025 • October 8, 2025 • Feedback received: • Happy with current location and lease arrangement
• Need 3 classrooms and recording studio for
programming
• Interested in expanding and growing
programs
• Improvements requested in suites • Not open to sharing space • May be open to running music programs for the City and sharing revenue
• All arts tenants like their current set up
and lease arrangement at the HCC – no
change desired
• Most arts tenants expressed openness to
sharing space under certain conditions
• Several suggestions were offered for
improvements to the building and suites
Summary
Folklorico Dancers at Summer Street Fair
22 Facility Optimization
23 Date/Time Christian Arts
Theater (CAT)
Corona Arts
Association
Corona
Symphony OBC Theater YMCA Music
Monday
AM 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

PM 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday
AM 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

PM 12:00 – 8:30 p.m. 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday
AM 10:30 – 12:00 p.m.

PM 3:30 – 8:00 p.m. 2:00 – 6:30 p.m. 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday
AM
PM 12:30 – 8:00 p.m. 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Friday
AM
PM 2:00 – 6:30 p.m. 12:00 – 6:30 p.m. Shows in Theater
Saturday
AM Shows/rehearsals 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. Shows in Theater PM Shows/rehearsals 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Shows in Theater
Sunday
AM Shows/rehearsals Shows in Theater
PM Shows/rehearsals 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Shows in Theater
Facility Optimization
Minimal Change
• Relocate all non-arts tenants
• Complete renovations on vacant
suites
• Transition city-run arts programs
to vacant suites
• Defer improvements on arts
tenant suites until facility
optimization can occur
1 25
First Floor
Second Floor
Minimal Change
• Vacated suites available for City Arts
Programs and staffing, including: o Textile Art (NEW) o Jewelry Making (NEW) o Kids Art (EXPAND) o Art Classroom (EXPAND) o Admin. Office • Make improvements to vacated
suites, including: o Flooring o Paint o Ceilings o Lighting o Acoustics o Sinks o Storage o A/V City Programmed Suites Only
• Programming and Drop-In Use
• Monday – Thursday, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Saturday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Sunday, Closed
• Facility Rentals and Theater Production
• Monday – Sunday, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
26 Option 1
Position Name Function % to HCC
Program
Recreation Supervisor Program Supervision 50% HCC / 50% Rec Program Coordinator Visual & Performing Arts 100%
Assistant Recreation Coordinator 1x (PT) Program Support 100% Building
Community Services Leader/Sr. CS Leader 3x (PT) Facility Setup & Guided Activities 100% Srvc.

Contract Instructors Instructor-Led Classes 60% Instructor / 40% City Theater Tech A/V Production Pass-Through Service (Market Rate) Volunteer
Concierge / Front Desk
Docent
Exhibition and Curation Support
Event Support
Lab Tech / Instructor Aide
Theater Support
Info and Box Office
Gallery and HCC Tours
Gallery Tech Support
Event Assistance
Class and Lab Support
Ushers / Stagehands
Volunteer Service
Volunteer Service
Volunteer Service
Volunteer Service
Volunteer Service
Volunteer Service
27 Estimated Staffing Cost: $285,000
28 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31
Planning & Design
XX
Building Repairs
XXX
Campus
Improvements
XX
Technology Upgrades
XX
Furniture &
Equipment
XX
Program
Enhancements
XX
Staffing
XX
2 Facility Optimization
Phase-In Facility Optimization
• Same as Option 1, AND:
• Evaluate demand for City-run
programs.
• Phase in facility optimization based
on City program expansion needs
and needs of other tenants
• Improve remaining suites as space
becomes available and/or existing
tenants can accommodate
renovations within program
schedules
3 Facility Optimization
Full Facility Optimization
• Same as Option 1, BUT:
• Conduct improvements on the full
building and campus
• Transition city-run arts programs to
HCC and expand programming
• Fully implement facility optimizations
to maximize arts programming and
HCC usage
Proposed Plan
31 • Update all suites
o Layouts, flooring, paint, ceilings,
lighting, acoustics, sinks,
storage, and A/V
• Expand city arts programming now
to maximize facility usage
• Reposition some arts tenants to
group them into new spaces based
on program type
• Share some spaces as program
schedules allow to maximize space
use
Second Floor
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
General Use
Ceramics
Vicentia Activity Center
Culinary
Arts
First Floor
Arts Tenant Impacts
32 Off Broadway Corona (OBC) Theater • Move to new Office / Meeting Area • Provide rehearsal space in new Black Box / Rehearsal Area
• Offer access to classroom space for lessons and
programs
• Maintain theater performances with opportunities
to expand
Christian Arts Theater (CAT) • Keep all classes and programs in current location • Maintain theater performances with opportunities to expand
• Share space when CAT programs are not
operating (i.e., weekday mornings, Sundays)
Corona Art Association (CAA) • Move to the 2nd floor into the new Fine Arts area • Display and sell art in Art Gallery • Share space when CAA programs are not operating (i.e., weekday mornings and early afternoons)
Arts Tenant Impacts
33 Corona Symphony Orchestra &
Conservatory • Keep all classes in the current location • Maintain rehearsal space in Community Room or new Rehearsal / Black Box Area
• Share space with YMCA and other music
programs when Corona Symphony is not
operating (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, and Sat)
YMCA Music Program • Relocate music classes to 1st floor Music Studio • Relocate recording studio to 2nd floor Music Studio
• Share space with Corona Symphony and other
music programs when YMCA music is not
operating (Weds & Sat)
• The HCC could accommodate as many as 40 distinct
daily activities.
• Programming would be dependent on demand: resident
interests, market trends, and availability of instructors (internal, contract, partner).
• Morning use would consist of tiny tots, active
adults/seniors, and adaptive groups.
• Afternoon use would include school-age and teens.
• Evening use would cater to working adults and families. • Comparison cities indicate higher usage Mondays –
Thursdays, with less usage on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Most facilities closed on Sundays, apart from theater productions and reservations for private events.
34 Desired Arts Activities (Survey):
• Cooking 46%
• Arts & Crafts 42%
• Cultural Arts 25%
Desired Arts Activities (Write-In):
• Language Arts
• Museum
• Fine Art
• Vegan Cooking
• Crochet
• Knitting
• Pottery
• Sewing
• Parent & Me
• Singing
35 Cooking Class Example
Source: 2024 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Most popular hobbies and activities in the US (June 2024):
• Cooking/Baking 41%
• Arts & Crafts 25%
• Photography 18%
• Writing 18%
• Making Music 16%
Source: Statista
Photography Class Example 36
Fine Arts (Irvine Fine Arts Center)
37 CULINARY ARTS FINE ARTS JEWELRY STUDIO KIDS ART

MESSY SPACE &

CERAMICS
STUDIO

TEXTILE ARTS
PROGRAMS Baking
Cake Decorating
Candy Making
Meal Prep
Regional Cuisine
Sourdough
Table Setting
Napkin Folding
Wine Tasting
Anime / Cartoon
Calligraphy
Creative Writing
Drawing
Hand Lettering
Mixed Media
Open Lab
Painting
Pastel
Photo Lecture
Poetry
Stamping
Acrylic
Beading
Casting
Chain Mail
Earrings
Friendship Brac.

Open Lab
Polymer Clay
Project Kits
Repair
Wax Carving
Wire Wrap
Birthday Parties
Buttons
Camps
Crafts (Seasonal)
Finger Painting
Fuse Beads
Magnets
Parent & Me
Pins
Puppets
Recycling
Hand-Building
Alt. Materials
Candles / Soap
Ceramics
Fabric Dying
Floral Arrange
Glass Fusion /
Mosaic
Leather
Open Lab
Pour Paint / Resin
Scrapbook
Stained Glass
Wood (Various)
Crochet / Knit
Cross Stitch
Embroidery
Fashion
Macramé
No Sew
Quilting
Sewing
Tie-Dye
Fine Arts (Irvine Fine Arts Center)
38 CLASSROOM MUSIC STUDIO REHEARSAL/

BLACK BOX THEATER THEATER ACCESSORY
PROGRAMS Art History
Film Series
Improv Workshop
Lectures (Various)
Music History
Scene Studies
Adult Voice Classes
Song Writing
Deejay Lessons
Guitar / Bass
Horns (Various)
Jam Sessions
Musical Munchkins
Music Theory
Piano / Keyboard
Private Lessons
Ballet
Circus Arts
Folklorico
Hip Hop
Improv
Jazz
Salsa / Meringue
Tap
Theater Rehearsal
CAT Production
City Events
Community Use
OBC Production
Reservations
Green Room
Set Design
Small Rehearsal
Wardrobe
39 BANQUET SPACE FRONT COUNTER ART GALLERY HCC LAWN
PROGRAMS Art Reception
Cast Party
City Mtgs.

Comm. Use
Lectures
Rehearsal
Reservations
Box Office
Concessions
Directions
General Info
Gift Shop
Merch Sales
Art Shows
Local Artists
Passive Use
Receptions & Events
Art Walk
Chalk Art
Market Night
Music & Art
Summer St. Fair
 Admin. Ceramics Classroom Comm. Rm. Culinary Arts Fine Arts Gallery Jewelry Kids Art Music Studio Performing Arts Rehearsal Space Textile Arts Theater 10 Front
Counter
Hours
Parent & Me Art & Music
History
Rentals Open
Adult Class Parent & Me Musical
Munch. Private Lessons
Performing Arts
Classes
Tiny Tots Crochet Senior Film Series
11 Lunchtime & Lectures
Lessons Painting
12 Adult -
Early Child Active Adult
Lessons
Active Adult
Line Dance
Knit
Partner Use
Shows /
Rehearsal
1 Partner Use
-
Mixed Media
Open Lab 2 Open Lab
Open Lab
- -
Partner Use
Quilt
3 - -
Crafts
Partner Use
Performing Arts
Classes
Partner Use
4 Improv School Age School Age Sewing
5 Beginner Drawing Beg. Dance
6 - Various
Adult Class
Partner Use Adult Class Anime
7 Fashion
Intermediate
Music / Film
Appr.

Int. Dance
8 - - Various
40  Admin Ceramics Classroom Comm. Rm. Culinary Arts Fine Arts Gallery Jewelry Kids Art Music Studio Performing Arts Rehearsal Space Textile Arts Theater 10 Rentals Partner Use
Partner
Use
(Limited
Hours)
Partner Use Partner Use
Partner Use
Shows /
Rehearsal
11 12
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
Current Schedule
Sample Option 3 Schedule
Option 3 - Full HCC Site
• Programming and Drop-In Use
• Monday – Thursday, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Saturday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Sunday, Closed
• Facility Rentals and Theater Production
• Monday – Sunday, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
41 Option 3
Position Name Function % to HCC
Program
Recreation Supervisor Program Supervision 50% HCC / 50% Rec Program Coordinator Visual & Performing Arts 100%
Assistant Recreation Coordinator 2x (PT) Program Support 100% Building
Office Assistant Registration & Box Office Support 100% Community Services Leader/Sr. CS Leader 6x (PT) Facility Setup & Guided Activities 100% Srvc.

1. Relocate non-arts tenants once building
improvements are ready to proceed.

2. Move forward with facility improvements
based on desired facility optimization
direction.

3. Implement facility optimization in
accordance with the desired direction.

Summer Street Fair 46
47 That the City Council
provide direction on the
optimization of the Historic
Civic Center (HCC).
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