City Council Meeting - March 04, 2026
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: UNKNOWN
INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54956.9(D)(4) NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1 (WALSH CONSTRUCTION – MCKINLEY GS PROJECT)
1.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: APN 117-143-037, 500 S CORONA MALL UNIT 102
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: GILBERT CASTILLO, OWNER OF MAIN BARBERSHOP UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
1.4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: APN 117-191-001, 106 E. SIXTH STREET
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: MUNDIAL CORONA, LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
1.5 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: APN 117-191-021, 675 S. MAIN STREET
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: EVERYWHERE BEER CO.
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
1.6 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: APN 117-191-022, 683 S. MAIN STREET
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: FDG SOCAL LOGISTICS, INC.
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
2. INVOCATION - Pastor Susan Juergensen, Corona United Methodist Church 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 PRESENTATION: NORTHWEST MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT UPDATE
5.2 PRESENTATION: DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN UPDATE
1. Downtown Revitalization - March 4th 2026.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.
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2026
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 02182026.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 February 18, 2026
6.2 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RE CHAFFEE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR SPOILS REMOVAL SERVICES
1. STAFF REPORT - AMENDMENT TO MGSA WITH RE CHAFFEE FOR SPOILS REMOVAL SERVICES.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Amendment with RE Chaffee.pdf
That the City Council:
Approve the First Amendment to Maintenance/General Services Agreement with RE Chaffee Construction, Inc., of Wrightwood, CA to perform As-Needed Spoils Removal Services in the amount of $575,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to Maintenance/General Services Agreement with RE Chaffee Construction, for a total contract of $575,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending June 30, 2027, with two (2) optional two-year extensions including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to 10% of the original contract amount, equivalent to $42,500.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to RE Chaffee Construction, Inc. in the amount of $575,000 per fiscal year.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
6.3 THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FALCON ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC., NOW KNOWN AS CHA SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR THE MCKINLEY STREET GRADE SEPARATION
1. STAFF REPORT - THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PSA WITH FALCON ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MCKINLEY PROJECT NO 2012-12.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement.pdf That the City Council:
Approve the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with CHA, to increase the total compensation by $557,529 to provide final construction management and inspection services through construction and close-out documentation support for the McKinley Street Grade Separation, Project No. 2012-12. The amendment would also extend the contract term through December 31, 2027, and allow for increased hourly rates for the remainder of the contract term.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with CHA for an increase to the contract amount of $557,529, to extend the contract term through December 31, 2027, and issue a change order for $557,529.
6.4 INNOVATION CENTER AND ADULT READING AREA FURNITURE PURCHASE
1. STAFF REPORT - INNOVATION CENTER AND ADULT READING FURNITURE PURCHASE.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Yamada Enterprises Furniture Proposal.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - TIPS Yamada Enterprises Cooperative Agreement 220303.pdf
4. Exhibit 3- Combined Warranties.pdf
That the City Council:
Determine under Corona Municipal Code 3.08.125(A) that competitive bidding has been satisfied as provided for in the “Basis for Determination of Competitive Bidding” section of this agenda report.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order with Yamada Enterprises for the Innovation Center and Adult Reading Area furniture at the Corona Public Library in the amount of $199,410.33.
6.5 EMERGENCY SEWER MAIN LINE AND PARKING LOT REPAIRS AT 3915 GREEN RIVER ROAD
1. STAFF REPORT - NOTIFICATION OF CONTRACTED EMERGENCY SEWERLINE AND PARKING LOT REPAIRS AT 3915 GREEN RIVER ROAD.pdf That the City Council receive and file the notification of contracted emergency sewer main line and parking lot repairs at 3915 Green River Road.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
6.6 WAIVER ON THE UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES LOCATED ALONG 1245 WEST ONTARIO AVENUE
1. STAFF REPORT - UNDERGROUND WIRE WAIVER REQUEST 1245 W ONTARIO AVE.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Waiver Request Letter.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Pole Location.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Location Map.pdf
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 along the frontage of 1245 West Ontario Avenue.
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. 45 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
1. STAFF REPORT - PUBLIC HEARING CFD 2016-3 ANNEX NO. 45 CIRCLE CITY.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - CFD No. 2016-3 Annexation No. 45 Project Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - CFD No. 2016-3 Annexation No. 45 Recorded Boundary Map.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Resolution No. 2026-010.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Resolution No. 2026-011.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-010, 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. 45).
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-011, 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. 45).
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 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF A RETIRED ANNUITANT TO AN EXTRA HELP POSITION AS BATTALION CHIEF FOR INCIDENT COMMAND AND CERTIFYING THE POSITION AS CRITICALLY NEEDED
1. STAFF REPORT - ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-009, APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF A RETIRED ANNUITANT AS A PART-TIME BATTALION CHIEF.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No 2026-009.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Employment Agreement Letter.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - CICCS Guide 2025.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-009, approving the appointment of Joey Olsen, a retired annuitant, to a part-time, temporary “extra help” position of Battalion Chief.
Certify that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position sooner than 180 days in accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $36,673 from the General Fund to the Fire Department’s operating budget within the Mutual Aid Assignments Division and an offsetting estimated revenue increase by the same amount for the remainder of FY 2026.
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
11.2 Planning & Housing Commission
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 26, 2026
11.4.b
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR WES SPEAKE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (WRCRWA) MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 2026
11.4.c
UPDATE FROM MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE BEDFORD COLDWATER GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AUTHORITY (BCGSA) MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 2026
11.4.d
UPDATE FROM MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF MARCH 2, 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 CITY PARK SPONSORSHIPS (STAFF) MARCH 18, 2026
15.2 THIRD PARTY SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY (STAFF) APRIL 1, 2026
15.3 UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) APRIL/MAY 2026
15.4 PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CORONA SINCE 2019 (W. SPEAKE) APRIL/MAY 2026
15.5 EXPLORE THE LEGALITIES OF REQUIRING CUP’S FOR OUTPATIENT DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CLINICS (W. SPEAKE) APRIL/MAY 2026
15.6 SPRING FINANCIAL WORKSHOP (STAFF) APRIL 9, 2026
15.7 E-BIKE MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL/MAY 2026
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for March 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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Meeting is Being Recorded.