City Council Meeting - February 04, 2026
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: CORONA UTILITIES EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 117-185-030, 117-185-024
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: UHS CORONA INC.
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
2. INVOCATION
The invocation may be offered by a person of any religion, faith, belief or non-belief, as well as Council Members. A list of volunteers is maintained by the City Clerk and interested persons should contact the Clerk for further information.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
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5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 RECOGNITION: GOOD SAMARITAN CORONA CITIZENS
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 JANUARY 21, 2026
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 01212026.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 January 21, 2026
6.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3425, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
1. Staff Report.pdf
2. Ordinance No. 3425.pdf
Approving an amendment to the Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan (SP98-01) to change the land use designation for two parcels located at 323 S. Belle Avenue and 322 S. Washburn Avenue from single family and gateway business, respectively, to downtown, and to establish the downtown land use designation for 0.87 acres of public right of way on Fourth and Fifth Streets (SPA2024-0003)
6.3 QUARTERLY SALES TAX REPORT – 2025, QUARTER 3 (JULY-SEPTEMBER)
1. STAFF REPORT - QUARTERLY SALES TAX REPORT - 2025, Q3 (JULY-SEPT).pdf
2. Exhibit 1-2025-Q3 Sales Tax Update Newsletter.pdf
3. Exhibit 2-HdL California Consensus Forecast Dec 2025.pdf That the City Council receive and file the quarterly sales tax information from HdL Companies for Quarter 3 2025 (July – September).
6.4 FISCAL YEAR 2026 QUARTER 2 BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS
1. STAFF REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2026 QUARTER 2 BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS_Revised 02.02.26.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Appropriations, Estimated Revenues, and Transfers_Revised 02.02.26.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 – DC Frost Associates Inc. - Sole Source Letter.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 – Augustine General Engineering, Inc. – Third Amendment.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 – W.A. Rasic Construction Company – Fourth Amendment.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 – Valverde Construction, Inc. – Fifth Amendment.pdf
7. Exhibit 6 – A_Y Asphalt Contractors, Inc. – Fourth Amendment.pdf
8. Exhibit 7 - FY 2026, Q2 City Manager Purchases Report.pdf
9. Exhibit 8 - IT Renewal-Replacement Items FY25-26_Revised.pdf
10. REDLINE - STAFF REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2026 QUARTER 2 BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS_Revised 02.02.26 .pdf
11. REDLINE - Exhibit 1 - Appropriations, Estimated Revenues, and Transfers_Revised 02.02.26.pdf That the City Council:
Appropriate $9,742,490, increase estimated revenues by $46,668, and authorize budget transfers across multiple funds, as noted in Exhibit 1 - Appropriations, Estimated Revenues, and Transfers.
Authorize one (1) additional full-time Parks Supervisor position in the Community Services Department and an appropriation and estimated revenue increase across multiple funds as noted in Exhibit 1. The total recurring costs for this position are approximately $191,227.
Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. to increase the total compensation to $282,765.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to prepare and execute a Second Amendment to the RSG, Inc. Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Professional Services Agreement, bringing the total maximum compensation from $269,265 to $282,765.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve non-substantive amendments, including term extensions, to the Second Amendment to the RSG, Inc. Professional Services Agreement so long as any such amendments will not cause the City to exceed the approved total maximum compensation in the Agreement.
Approve a Change Order to Increase Dooley Enterprises, Inc., Purchase Order to $150,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order to the Dooley Enterprises, Inc. Blanket Purchase Order (B260174) in the amount of $50,000 for a total purchase order of $150,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue annual purchase orders in the amount of $150,000 per fiscal year for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.
Approve a Change Order to Increase DC Frost Associates, Inc., Purchase Order to $300,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order to the DC Frost Associates, Inc. Blanket Purchase Order (B260570) in the amount of $200,000 for a total purchase order of $300,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue annual purchase orders in subsequent years in the amount of $300,000, as DC Frost Associates, Inc. has been identified as a sole source provider.
Approve the Fifth Amendment to Maintenance and General Services Agreement with Valverde Construction to increase the total compensation by $175,000 for total of $395,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order to the Valverde Construction Blanket Purchase Order (B260507) in the amount of $175,000 for a total purchase order of $395,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue annual purchase orders in the amount of $395,000 through the term of the agreement.
Approve the Third Amendment to the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with Augustine General Engineering, Inc. to increase the total compensation by $250,000 for total of $450,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order to the Augustine General Engineering, Inc. Blanket Purchase Order (B260446) in the amount of $250,000 for a total purchase order of $450,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue annual purchase orders in the amount of $450,000 through the term of the agreement.
Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with W.A. Rasic Construction Co. to increase the total compensation by $250,000 for a total of $470,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order to the W.A. Rasic Construction Co. Blanket Purchase Order (B260629) in the amount of $250,000 for a total purchase order of $470,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue annual purchase orders in the amount of $470,000 through the term of the agreement.
Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with A and Y Asphalt Contractors, Inc. to increase the total compensation by $200,000 for a total of $800,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order to the A and Y Asphalt Contractors, Inc. Blanket Purchase Order (B260151) in the amount of $200,000 for a total purchase order of $800,000.
Receive and file the FY 2026, Quarter 2 City Manager Purchases Report.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue purchase orders for the attached list (Exhibit 8) of Information Technology software renewals for Fiscal Year 2026 including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the lesser of either $100,000 or 10% of the original contract amount as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070 (I).
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to prepare and process any budgetary and cash transfers relating to the issuance of Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds previously approved at the September 17, 2025 Council Meeting.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order in the amount of $28,160.81 to American Electric Supply for streetlight electrical equipment.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order in the amount of $28,160.81 to American Electric Supply for streetlight electrical equipment.
6.5 FISCAL YEAR 2026 QUARTER 2 BUDGET AND STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS REPORT UPDATE
1. FISCAL YEAR 2026, QUARTER 2 BUDGET AND STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS REPORT UPDATE.pdf
2. Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 2 Budget and Strategic Plan Progress Report Update(1).pdf
3. Quarterly Budget Update Newsletter FY 2026, Q2 .pdf
4. City Strategic Plan Progress Report FY2026, Q2.pdf
5. Consolidated Exp Summary 12.31.25 - General Fund (Fund Type 100).pdf
6. Consolidated Exp Summary 12.31.25 - Water Funds (Fund Type 501).pdf
7. Consolidated Exp Summary 12.31.25 - Sewer Funds (Fund Type 502).pdf
8. Consolidated Exp Summary 12.31.25 - Electric Funds (Fund Type 504).pdf
6.6 CONTRACT WITH EVERON LLC FOR LIBRARY SECURITY CAMERAS UPGRADE
1. STAFF REPORT - SECURITY CAMERA UPGRADES WITH BUILDING FORWARD GRANT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1- Contract with Everon LLC.pdf
3. Exhibit 2- Building Forward Grant Award Letter.pdf
That the City Council:
Award NIB 25-063AT to Everon LLC, for the Library Security Camera Upgrades in the amount of $148,971.26 and waive all minor irregularities in the proposal.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract with Everon LLC, in the amount of $148,971.26, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.050(H), which is equivalent to 10% or $14,897.12
6.7 RESOLUTION AND MOU WITH CALIFORNIA DOJ FOR FY 25-26 TOBACCO GRANT FUNDING AND OFFICER AUTHORIZATION
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION AND MOU WITH CALIFORNIA DOJ FOR FY 25-26 TOBACCO GRANT FUNDING AND OFFICER AUTHORIZATION.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2026-003 State of California DOJ.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 – FY 25-26 DOJ Tobacco Grant Memorandum of Understanding.pdf That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-003 accepting up to $648,500 from the State of California Department of Justice for the Tobacco Grant Program Fiscal Year 2025–2026 for a three-year period.
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the State of California Department of Justice for the award of funding through the Tobacco Grant Program, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
Authorize one Police Officer position for three years to conduct tobacco enforcement and training activities with budget supplemented by grant funding.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $213,965 to the Police Department’s operating budget and increase estimated revenue by the same amount in the U.S. Department of Justice Grant Fund 411 for Fiscal Year 2027.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $214,628 to the Police Department’s operating budget and increase estimated revenue by the same amount in the U.S. Department of Justice Grant Fund 411 for Fiscal Year 2028.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $219,907 to the Police Department’s operating budget and increase estimated revenue by the same amount in the U.S. Department of Justice Grant Fund 411 for Fiscal Year 2029.
6.8 RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ANNUAL INSPECTIONS IN SUCH OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
1. RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING MEASURES OF COMPLIANCE FOR SB 1205 FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-005.pdf
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-005, acknowledging the inspection of certain occupancies required to perform annual inspections in such occupancies pursuant to sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.
6.9 RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT THE NORTH MALL AS EXEMPT FROM THE SURPLUS LAND ACT REGULATIONS
1. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT THE NORTH MALL AS EXEMPT FROM THE SURPLUS LANDS ACT REGULATIONS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2026-007.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution 2026-007 declaring that certain parcels of real property located at the North Mall (northeast corner of main and sixth streets) are no longer necessary for the city’s use and are exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to follow applicable procedures related to the disposition of exempt surplus properties pursuant to the Surplus Land Act.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
1. Public Comment.pdf
2. Public Comment (2).pdf
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
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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.
10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
The portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.
10.1 ORDINANCE NO. 3426 MAKING MINOR CLARIFYIING AMENDMENTS TO THE MOBILEHOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION PROVISIONS OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE (CMC CHAPTER 5.47)
1. STAFF REPORT - MINOR CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS TO MOBILEHOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE (CMC CHAPTER 5.47).pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3426 (Redline).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Ordinance No. 3426 (Clean).pdf
That the City Council introduce by title only and waive full reading for consideration of Ordinance No. 3426, first reading of an ordinance making minor clarifying amendments to the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization provisions of the Corona Municipal Code (CMC Chapter 5.47).
11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
This portion of the agenda lists items from Commissions and Boards from the City Council, Commissioners, and Staff.
11.1 Library Board of Trustees
11.2 Planning & Housing Commission
11.2.a
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0007 TO ALLOW FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW FOUNDRY USE ON PROPERTY DEVELOPED WITH AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL OPERATION, LOCATED AT 204 N. SMITH AVENUE IN THE M-2 ZONE (APPLICANT: AAKASH DOSHI FOR ALMEX USA, INC.)
1. STAFF REPORT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0007.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Site plan for Conditional Use Permit 2022-0007.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Draft minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of January 12, 2026.pdf That the City Council:
Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting CUP2022-0007, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
OR
Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
11.4 Regional Meetings
11.4.a
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2026
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 PROVIDING THE USE OF CITY FACILITIES TO OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FREE OF CHARGE (W. SPEAKE) FEBRUARY 18, 2026
15.2 EXPLORE THE LEGALITIES OF REQUIRING CUP’S FOR OUTPATIENT DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CLINICS (W. SPEAKE) MARCH 4, 2026
15.3 PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CORONA SINCE 2019 (W. SPEAKE) MARCH 4, 2026
15.4 UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) MARCH 18, 2026
15.5 SPRING FINANCIAL WORKSHOP (STAFF) APRIL 9, 2026
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for February 18, 2026 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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