City Council Meeting - March 18, 2026
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
1.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY MANAGER
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: JACQUE CASILLAS, MAYOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER
1.3 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY ATTORNEY/LRM DIRECTOR
2. INVOCATION - Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist 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 RECOGNITION: CORONA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WRESTLING TEAM
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 MARCH 04, 2026
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 03042026.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 March 04, 2026
6.2 CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CORONA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY, AND CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026
1. STAFF REPORT - THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026.pdf
2. Monthly Fiscal Report January 2026-SIGNED.pdf
That the City Council receive and file the monthly fiscal report for January 2026.
6.3 CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CORONA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY, AND CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026
1. STAFF REPORT-MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT JANUARY 2026.pdf
2. January 2026 Investment Report.pdf
That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment portfolio report for January 2026.
6.4 APPROVAL OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEE WAIVERS AND REIMBURSEMENTS FROM MINOR HDL CALCULATION ERRORS
1. STAFF REPORT-HdL BUSINESS LICENSE FEE REIMBURSEMENT.pdf That the City Council:
Waive all outstanding balances due for a total of 97 businesses impacted by a business license first-year renewal calculation error and affirm that no penalties or additional fees will be assessed.
Authorize refunds of overpayments for a total of 46 businesses impacted by a business license first-year renewal calculation error, which includes overpayments that exceed the one-year period addressed in the Corona Municipal Code.
6.5 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL ENGINGEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
1. STAFF REPORT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ENG AND PROF CONSULTING SVCS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Scoring Summary.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Awards Summary.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Carollo Engineers PSA for UD.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Albert Webb PSA for UD.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - Dudek PSA for UD.pdf
7. Exhibit 6 - Civiltec Engineering PSA for UD.pdf
8. Exhibit 7 - Woodard and Curran PSA for UD.pdf
9. Exhibit 8 - Albert Webb PSA for PW.pdf
10. Exhibit 9 - Dudek PSA for PW.pdf
11. Exhibit 10 - Dudek PSA for PW.pdf
12. Exhibit 11 - Civiltec Engineering PSA for PW.pdf
13. Exhibit 12 - Geomat Testing Laboratories PSA for UD.pdf
14. Exhibit 13 - MTGL PSA for UD.pdf
15. Exhibit 14- Ninyo and Moore PSA for UD.pdf
16. Exhibit 15 - Koury Engineering and Testing PSA for UD.pdf
17. Exhibit 16 - Todd Groundwater PSA for UD.pdf
18. Exhibit 17 - Water System Consulting PSA for UD.pdf
19. Exhibit 18 - Wood Rodgers PSA for UD.pdf
20. Exhibit 19 - PSOMAS PSA for UD.pdf
21. Exhibit 20 - Fieldtek Electric PSA for UD.pdf
22. Exhibit 21 - Westland Group PSA for PW.pdf
23. Exhibit 22 - Westland Group PSA for UD.pdf
24. Exhibit 23 - Kana Subsurface Engineering PSA for PW.pdf
25. Exhibit 24 - Kana Subsurface Engineering PSA for UD.pdf
26. Exhibit 25 - Mark Thomas and Company PSA for PW.pdf
27. Exhibit 26 - Mark Thomas and Company PSA for UD.pdf
28. Exhibit 27 - GCAP Services PSA for PW.pdf
29. Exhibit 28 - GCAP Services PSA for UD.pdf
30. Exhibit 29 - Cumming Management Group PSA for PW.pdf
31. Exhibit 30 - Cumming Management Group PSA for UD.pdf
32. Exhibit 31 - Fountainhead Consulting Corporation PSA for UD.pdf
33. Exhibit 32 - Z and K Consultants PSA for PW.pdf
34. Exhibit 33 - Z and K Consultants PSA for UD.pdf
35. Exhibit 34 - PSOMAS PSA for PW.pdf
36. Exhibit 35 - Project Partners PSA for PW.pdf
37. Exhibit 36 - Project Partners PSA for UD.pdf
38. Exhibit 37 - Bowman Consulting Group PSA for UD.pdf That the City Council:
Award Request for Proposals No. 25-070AS for On-Call Engineering and Professional Consulting Services to the firms identified in Exhibit 2 for the not-to-exceed fiscal year amount noted herein.
Approve the Professional Services Agreements with the firms identified in Exhibit 2 (and attached as Exhibit Nos. 3 through 37) for the not-to-exceed fiscal year amounts noted herein.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the Professional Services Agreements and one additional three-year agreement amendment for subsequent fiscal years in amounts not-to-exceed those noted in Exhibit 2 per fiscal year, per agreement, and to approve necessary change orders and/or amendments up to the amount provided by Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.070(G)
.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue purchase orders to the firms identified in Exhibit 2 for the not-to-exceed fiscal year amounts noted therein.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and, to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.6 MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH CRITTER GITTERS PEST MANAGEMENT, INC. AND HERITAGE CUSTOM LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR WILD PIG DEPREDATION SERVICES
1. STAFF REPORT - MGSA FOR WILD PIG DEPREDATION SERVICES.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - MGSA Critter Gitter Pest Management.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - MGSA Heritage Custom Landscapes.pdf
That the City Council:
Authorize award of RFP 26-023MB to Critter Gitters Pest Management, Inc., and Heritage Custom Landscapes, Inc. in the amount of $150,000 each per year for two years for the wild pig depredation project. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreements with Heritage Custom Landscapes, Inc. in the amount of $150,000 per year for initial contract term ending February 29, 2028, with one optional one-year renewal, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.060(H)
, which is equivalent to 10% or $15,000 per contract.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreements with Critter Getters Pest Management, Inc. in the amount of $150,000 per year for initial contract term ending February 29, 2028, with one optional one-year renewal, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(H)
, which is equivalent to 10% or $15,000 per contract.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and, to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.7 PURCHASE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND SHADE STRUCTURES FROM LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES FOR THE GRIFFIN PARK RENOVATION PHASE II PROJECT
1. STAFF REPORT - PURCHASE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND SHADE STRUCTURES FROM LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Agreement.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Rendering.pdf
That the City Council:
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the attached sales quotations 1197121-01-02 with Landscape Structures in the total amount of $172,908.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, amendments, and change orders up to 10% or $17,291.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to Landscape Structures in the amount of $172,908.
Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.125(A) that competitive bidding has been satisfied based upon the reasons provided in the “Basis for Determination of Competitive Bidding” section of this report.
6.8 UPDATE ON EMERGENCY SEWER MAIN LINE AND PARKING LOT REPAIRS AT 3915 GREEN RIVER ROAD
1. STAFF REPORT - UPDATE ON SEWER MAIN LINE AND PARKING LOT REPAIRS AT 3915 GREEN RIVER ROAD.pdf That the City Council receive and file the update to 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.
6.9 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATED CITY-WIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION NO. 2026-016, APPROVING THE UPDATED CITY-WIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Updated Citywide Retention Schedules.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Resolution No. 2026-016.pdf
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-016, approving the updated City-wide Records Retention Schedule.
6.10 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING EXCLUSIVE HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTS
1. STAFF REPORT- RESOLUTION DESIGNATING EXCLUSIVE HVAC EQUIPMENT .pdf
2. Exhibit 1- Resolution 2026-012 .pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution 2026-012 designating the specific HVAC control system equipment and products listed in Exhibit “A” of the resolution as exclusive standard equipment and products to be used at City of Corona Public Library facility, in accordance with the authority provided under Public Contract Code Section 3400(c). This action shall apply to all public works projects subject to Public Contract Code Section 3400, as well as to maintenance and construction projects at City of Corona Public Library facility, thereby establishing uniform specifications for the construction, maintenance, and operation of City facilities.
Authorize the Public Works Director to review and amend the exclusive standard specifications list from time to time, provided that any amendments are made in accordance with applicable law and in a form approved by the City Attorney. The resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and remain in force until revoked by further action of the City Council.
6.11 EARLY PAYMENT OF THE 2012 REFUNDING LEASE FINANCE AGREEMENT WITH PNC BANK
1. STAFF REPORT - 2012 REFUNDING LEASE FINANCING AGREEMENT FINAL PAYMENT.pdf That the City Council:
Authorize the final payment of the principal and interest balance for the 2012 Refunding Lease financing agreement with PNC Bank in the amount of $2,085,964.55 during Fiscal Year 2026.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $2,085,964.55 from the General Fund to the Debt Service operating budget for the final payment of the 2012 Refunding Lease financing agreement with PNC Bank.
6.12 2025 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
1. STAFF REPORT - 2025 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT - GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - General Plan Progress Report for 2025.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Fiscal Year 2025 Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund Report (SB341).pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Fiscal Year 2025 Auditor’s Report on Compliance with SB341.pdf That the City Council accept the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report to be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, for the 2025 calendar year.
That the Corona Housing Authority accept and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
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 UPDATE TO THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM
1. STAFF REPORT - ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.21 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3427.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Resolution No. 2026-013.pdf
That the City Council:
Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3427, the first reading of an ordinance, approving an amendment to Chapter 16.21 of the Corona Municipal Code to update the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program.
Approve Resolution 2026-013, implementing the initial automatic CCI adjustment and establishing the revised TUMF schedule effective July 1, 2026.
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 ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORONA POSITION LIBRARY AND COMPENSATION PLAN
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORONA POSITION LIBRARY AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR PLANS.pdf
2. EXHIBIT 1 - RESOLUTION NO. 2026-015, Exhibit A Position Library and Compensation Plan.pdf That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-015, approving the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans, including Resolution No. 2025-114, effective March 21, 2026.
9.2 APPROVAL OF THE CITY PARK SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM AND REVISIONS TO THE CITY PROPERTY NAMING RIGHTS AND HONORARY NAMING POLICY
1. STAFF REPORT - CITY PARK SPONSORSHIP.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Presentation.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 –City Property Naming Rights and Honorary Naming Policy – Clean Copy.pdf
4. Exhibit 3- City Property Naming Rights and Honorary Naming Policy – Redline Copy.pdf That City Council:
Approve the City Park Sponsorship Program.
Approve cleanup revisions to Policy 06400.001- City Property Naming Rights and Honorary Naming.
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
Library Board of Trustees Report Update for February 24, 2026.
11.1.a
Library Report - February 2026
Update on Library activities for the month of February.
11.1.b
Literacy Report
Update on Adult & Family Literacy services
11.1.c
Friends of the Corona Public Library Report
Report from the Friends of the Corona Public Library
11.1.d
Job Readiness Workshop Series
1. Job Workshop Flyer.pdf
Workshop Series starts March 3rd and includes: Job Searching, Resume Building, and Job Applications
11.1.e
Coding Class
1. Robotics Coding Class Flyer.pdf
Robotics Coding Class starts March 6th for Ages 10 - 15, from 4:45 - 5:45pm
11.2 Planning & Housing Commission
11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2026.
11.3.a
DEVELOPER IMPACT FEE FUND BALANCE/BOND REPAYMENT FOR JANUARY 2026
11.3.b
JANUARY 2026 RECREATION PROGRAMMING STATISTICS REPORT
11.3.c
COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT - FEBRUARY 2026
11.3.d
AUBURNDALE / AQUATICS UPDATE
11.3.e
SEASONAL PARK MAINTENCE TEAM
11.4 Regional Meetings
11.4.a
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2026
11.4.b
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 5, 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 (NEW) EXPANDING SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY TO 5 DAYS A WEEK (T. RICHINS) - TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Request Form - Meal program.pdf
15.2 THIRD PARTY SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY (STAFF) APRIL 1, 2026
15.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL 1, 2026
15.4 SPRING FINANCIAL WORKSHOP (STAFF) APRIL 9, 2026
15.5 UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) APRIL/MAY 2026
15.6 PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CORONA SINCE 2019 (W. SPEAKE) APRIL/MAY 2026
15.7 EXPLORE THE LEGALITIES OF REQUIRING CUP’S FOR OUTPATIENT DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CLINICS (W. SPEAKE) APRIL/MAY 2026
15.8 E-BIKE MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL/MAY 2026
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for April 1, 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.