Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Closed Session Council Board Room 5:00 PM
Open Session Council Chambers 6:00 PM
**Revised agenda on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.
Item 6.3 – Staff Report was revised
Item 9.1 – Staff Report and Presentation were revised
Revised agenda on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:03 p.m.
Item 9.1 - Presentation was revised**
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1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: 118-270-049 APN , 815 W SIXTH STREET
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: VICTORIA STEPHAN, THE STEPHAN CENTER UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: CORONA UTILITIES EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION
1.3 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 - 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 PROCLAMATION: DONATE LIFE MONTH
5.2 RECOGNITION: CTE STUDENT
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 18, 2026
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 18, 2026
6.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3427, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
Amending Chapter 16.21 to update the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program
6.3 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INSTALLATION AT BEDFORD CANYON ROAD AND GEORGETOWN DRIVE That the City Council:
Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Traffic Signal Installation at Bedford Canyon Road and Georgetown Drive, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2019-02, Notice Inviting Bids 26- 020CA
a.
Award Notice Inviting Bids 26-020CA to Diamond Construction, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total amount of $1,028,269 and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder. b.
Approve the construction contract with Diamond Construction, for the Traffic Signal Installation at Bedford Canyon Road and Georgetown Drive, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2019-02, in the amount of $1,028,269.
c.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract with Diamond Construction, in the amount of $1,028,269, including any non-substantive exceptions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10%, which is equivalent to $102,826, as authorized by Corona Municipal Code 3.08.050(H). d.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Diamond Construction, in the amount of $1,028,269.
e.
Authorize a budgetary transfer in the amount of $640,000 from the Magnolia Avenue Bridge and Roadway Widening Project Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2015-01 to the Traffic Signal Installation at Bedford Canyon / Georgetown, Capital Improvement Project No. ST2019-02 within the Street and Traffic Signals Fund 211. f.
6.4 SECOND UPDATE ON EMERGENCY SEWER MAIN LINE AND PARKING LOT REPAIRS AT 3915
GREEN RIVER ROAD
That the City Council receive and file the second 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.
6.5 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING EXCLUSIVE HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM AND PRODUCTS FOR THE
CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-012 designating the specific HVAC control system and products listed in Exhibit “A” of the resolution as exclusive standard HVAC control system 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).
a.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to review, edit, and amend the exclusive standard specifications list in Resolution No. 2016-012 Exhibit A from time to time, as it pertains to the equipment, component, and products used only in the library, provided that any amendments are made in accordance with applicable law and in a form approved by the City Attorney under Public Contract Code 3400. The resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and remain in force until revoked by further action of the City Council. b.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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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.
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 COUNCILMEMBER RICHINS’S REQUEST TO EXPAND THE 2026 SUMMER LUNCH AT THE
LIBRARY PROGRAM TO FIVE DAYS A WEEK
That the City Council provide direction on:
a. Council Member Richin’s request to expand the Summer 2026 Lunch at the Library Program to five days per week.
i. If recommended, authorize a total appropriation in the amount of $15,140 from the General Fund to the Community Services Department’s operating budget ($7,570 for the remainder of FY 2026 and the remaining $7,570 to be included in the FY 2027 Proposed Budget). b. That the City Council maintain the Lunch at the Library Program at two days per week for Summer 2026. Also, direct whether to explore expanding the program in subsequent years, contingent on additional funding and staffing capacity.
9.2 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY
MANAGER
That the City Council approve an amended and restated employment agreement for the City Manager.
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 MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF MARCH 27, 2026
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
14.1 REAPPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
That the City Council approve the appointment of Shirley Towler-Hayes to the Library Board of Trustees.
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 E-BIKE MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL 15, 2026
15.2 THIRD PARTY SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY (STAFF) APRIL 15, 2026
15.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL 15, 2026
15.4 SPRING FINANCIAL WORKSHOP (STAFF) APRIL 23, 2026
15.5 PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CORONA SINCE 2019 (W. SPEAKE) APRIL/MAY 2026
15.6 UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (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
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for April 15, 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.
This meeting is being conducted in person as well as via teleconference. For members of the public wishing to submit written comments, please email comments to the City Clerk at [email protected] prior to the City Council meeting and your comments will be made part of the official record of proceedings.
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Meeting is Being Recorded.
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City Council Minutes
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Closed Session- Council Board Room
Council Present: Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, Jim Steiner
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1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 4:03 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Casillas, Vice Mayor Speake, Council Member Daddario, Council Member Richins, and Council Member Steiner. Closed Session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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 was led by Pastor Shannon Scott.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Shannon Scott.
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Casillas called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 RECOGNITION: CORONA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WRESTLING TEAM The Corona High School Boys Wrestling Team accepted the Recognition.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
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2 The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Items 6.6, 6.9, and 6.10, which were voted on separately. Item 9.1 was also approved with the Consent Calendar.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Tom Richins
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 04, 2026
THE MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED.
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
THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
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
THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
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
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
a. 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.
b. 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
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
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3 a. 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.
b. Approve the Professional Services Agreements with the firms identified in Exhibit 2 (and attached as Exhibit Nos. 3 through 37) for the not-toexceed fiscal year amounts noted herein. c. 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-toexceed 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).
d. 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
Vice Mayor Speake and Council Member Daddario had inquiries and Tom Moody, Utilities Director, provided clarification.
Moved by: Wes Speake
Seconded by: Jim Steiner
That the City Council:
a. 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. b. 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.
c. 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
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4 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.
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.7 PURCHASE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND SHADE STRUCTURES FROM
LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES FOR THE GRIFFIN PARK RENOVATION PHASE
II PROJECT
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
a. 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.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, amendments, and change orders up to 10% or $17,291.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to Landscape Structures in the amount of $172,908.
d. 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
THIS UPDATE WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
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
The following residents addressed the Council to express their concerns with the proposed item: Chris McCoy and Maddy Paxton.
Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, provided clarification.
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5 Moved by: Jim Steiner
Seconded by: Tony Daddario
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-016, approving the updated City-wide Records Retention Schedule.
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.10 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING EXCLUSIVE HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM
EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTS
The Council had inquiries. Donna Finch, Community Services Director, and Javier Luna, CIP Manager and Assistant City Engineer, provided clarification.
The following residents addressed the Council to express their concerns with the proposed item: Joe Morgan, Chris McCoy, and Tony Finaldi.
Khushboo Patel, CIP Manager, and Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, provided clarification.
Council Member Daddario made an alternate motion to bring this item back to a future City Council meeting, directing staff to revise the report to clearly indicate that it pertains exclusively to the Corona Public Library and not to any other City buildings.
Moved by: Tony Daddario
Seconded by: Wes Speake
That the City Council:
a. 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.
b. 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.
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
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6 6.11 EARLY PAYMENT OF THE 2012 REFUNDING LEASE FINANCE AGREEMENT
WITH PNC BANK
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
a. 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.
b. 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
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
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
The following residents addressed the Council: Tanya, Brett Borschel, Tamara Durot, Joe Morgan, Chris McCoy, Maddy Paxton, Tim Gramling, Don Fuller, Don Kindred, and Bobby Spiegel.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 UPDATE TO THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM
Cameron Brown, Western Riverside Council of Government, provided a report.
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to express his concerns with the proposed item.
Mayor Casillas opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Casillas closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by: Jim Steiner
Seconded by: Tom Richins
That the City Council:
a. 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
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7 the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program.
b. Approve Resolution 2026-013, implementing the initial automatic CCI adjustment and establishing the revised TUMF schedule effective July 1, 2026.
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORONA POSITION LIBRARY AND
COMPENSATION PLAN
APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
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
Donna Finch, Community Services Director, and Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, provided a report.
The following residents addressed the Council to express their concerns with the proposed item: Joe Morgan and Don Fuller.
The Council had inquiries, and Ms. Finch provided clarification.
That City Council:
a. Approve the City Park Sponsorship Program.
b. Approve cleanup revisions to Policy 06400.001- City Property Naming Rights and Honorary Naming.
Aye (5): Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, Tom Richins, and Jim Steiner
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
11.1 Library Board of Trustees
THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
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8 11.1.a Library Report - February 2026
11.1.b Literacy Report
11.1.c Friends of the Corona Public Library Report
11.1.d Job Readiness Workshop Series
11.1.e Coding Class
11.2 Planning & Housing Commission
None.
11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
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
Council Member Steiner provided an update.
11.4.b UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2026
Vice Mayor Speake provided an update.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Council provided comments.
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15.1 (NEW) EXPANDING SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY TO 5 DAYS A WEEK (T. RICHINS) - TBD
The majority of the Council agreed to add to a future agenda.
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9 The following residents addressed the Council to express their support: Chris McCoy, Maddy, and Joe Morgan.
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 scheduled meeting of the Council is on April 15, 2026. Mayor Casillas adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. in honor of Carol Alison.
DATE: 03/18/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Planning and Development Department
2026-93
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
UPDATE TO THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION
FEE PROGRAM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to approve an amendment to the City’s Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Ordinance and adopt a resolution implementing the initial Construction Cost Index (CCI) adjustment to the TUMF schedule.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council:
a. 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.
b. Approve Resolution 2026-013, implementing the initial automatic CCI adjustment and establishing the revised TUMF schedule effective July 1, 2026.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The City of Corona is a Member Jurisdiction of the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), a joint powers agency comprised of the County of Riverside and 18 cities located in Western Riverside County. Acting in concert, in 2002-2003 the WRCOG Member Jurisdictions developed a plan whereby the shortfall in funds needed to enlarge the capacity of the Regional System of Highways and Arterials due to new development in Western Riverside County could be made up in part by a Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) on future residential, commercial and industrial development. As a Member Jurisdiction of WRCOG and as a TUMF Participating Jurisdiction, the City participated in the preparation of a certain “Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Fee Nexus Study,” in 2002 later adopted by the WRCOG Executive Committee. Based on the 2002 Nexus Study, the City adopted and implemented an ordinance authorizing the City’s participation in a TUMF Program.
In December 2025, the WRCOG Executive Committee approved the implementation of annual automatic CCI adjustments tied to national construction cost indices, capped at five percent annually. This approach helps maintain the purchasing power of TUMF revenues and promotes predictability and fairness. The proposed 2026 ordinance amendment incorporates this automatic adjustment mechanism directly into CMC Chapter 16.21. The companion resolution implements the initial adjustment beginning July 1, 2026, consistent with the TUMF Administrative Plan.
ANALYSIS:
Ordinance 3427 provides the legal basis for implementing automatic annual CCI adjustments to the TUMF schedule. Whereas Resolution 2026-013 establishes the updated TUMF schedule associated with development.
Consistent with the Mitigation Fee Act and the findings of the 2024 Nexus Study, the ordinance and resolution does the following:
1. Identifies the purpose of the revised fees.
2. Identifies the use to which the revised fees are to be allocated, including identification of any facilities to be financed.
3. Determines the reasonable relationship between the fee’s use and the type of development project on which the fee is imposed.
4. Determines the reasonable relationship between the need for the public facilities and the type of development project upon which the fees are imposed.
5. Determines the relationship between the amount of the fees and the cost of the public facilities or portion, or the public facility attributable to the development on which the fees are imposed.
The automatic annual adjustment mechanism ensures ongoing alignment with construction cost trends while maintaining the existing nexus, land use assumptions, and methodology
governing the TUMF Program. Table 1 shows the current and proposed TUMF Schedule. The proposed TUMF schedule will be adopted by Resolution 2026-013.
Table 1
Current and Proposed TUMF Schedule
Land Use Per Unit (DU)/
Square Feet (SF)
Current
TUMF
Proposed
TUMF (2026)
Single Family Residential
1,800 SF or less DU $12,380 $12,705
1,801 to 2,300 SF DU $13,927 $14,292
2,301 to 2,700 SF DU $15,476 $15,881
2,701 SF & Greater DU $19,344 $19,851
Multiple Family Residential DU $7,816 $8,021
Industrial SF $2.33 $2.39
Retail Commercial SF $7.72 $7.92
Service Commercial SF $4.89 $5.02
Class A and B Office SF $2.45 $2.51
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with the recommended actions as the TUMF is paid directly to WRCOG by project proponents associated with development in the City.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The public hearing on the adoption of the TUMF schedule was advertised in the Sentinel Weekly on March 6, 2026, and March 15, 2026.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This Ordinance and Resolution are exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The Ordinance and Resolution simply updates the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee program, which merely provides funding for improvements to the regional system of highways and arterials in Western Riverside County and there is no possibility that this action will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no further environmental analysis is required.
PREPARED BY: CHRIS HORN, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: BRETT CHANNING, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit 1 – Ordinance No. 3427
2. Exhibit 2 – Resolution No. 2026-013
ORDINANCE NO. 3427
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 16.21 TO UPDATE
THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION
FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of Corona is a member agency of the Western Riverside Council of Governments (“WRCOG”), a joint powers agency comprised of the County of Riverside and 18 cities located in Western Riverside County.
WHEREAS, the member agencies of WRCOG, recognizing that there is insufficient funding to address the impacts of new development on the regional system of highways and arterials in Wester Riverside County (“Regional System”), developed a plan whereby the shortfall in funds needed to enlarge the capacity of the Regional System could be made up, in part, by the imposition of a development impact fee on future residential, commercial, and industrial development. A map depicting the boundaries of Western Riverside County and the Regional System is attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, on November 5, 2002, the voters in Riverside County approved Measure “A” which extended the half-cent sales tax for thirty years to provide funding for various transportation improvements throughout Riverside County, including the acquisition, construction, operation, and maintenance of streets, roads, and highways; and WHEREAS, Section 5 of the Expenditure Plan for Measure “A” requires that the City participate in the WRCOG Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (“TUMF”) program in order to receive its fair share of the transportation funds generated by Measure “A”; and WHEREAS, the TUMF program requires each member entity of WRCOG, including the City, to adopt an ordinance imposing a development impact fee on new construction within that entity’s jurisdiction for purposes of funding the TUMF program; and WHEREAS, on March 5, 2003, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2629 adding Chapter 16.21 to the Corona Municipal Code to authorize the City’s participation in the WRCOG TUMF program and authorizing imposition of a development impact fee to fund the TUMF program, the amount of which is to be established by resolution; and WHEREAS, on April 19, 2006, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2815 amending Chapter 16.21 of the Corona Municipal Code for the purpose of updating the previously adopted TUMF fees; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2009, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3020 amending Chapter 16.21 of the Corona Municipal Code for the purpose of updating the previously adopted TUMF fees; and
2 WHEREAS, on September 6, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3264 amending Chapter 16.21 of the Corona Municipal Code for the purpose of updating the TUMF regulations and the previously adopted TUMF fees; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3290 amending Chapter 16.21 of the Corona Municipal Code to permit WRCOG to calculate and collect TUMF fees on behalf of the City under the TUMF program; and WHEREAS, on December 18, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3406 amending Chapter 16.21 of the Corona Municipal Code to update the TUMF program regulations and to update the previously adopted TUMF fees in accordance with the nexus study, entitled “Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Nexus Study: 2024 Update”; and WHEREAS, the TUMF Administrative Plan calls for a Construction Cost Index (“CCI”) adjustment to be brought forth to the WRCOG Executive Committee on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 2025, the WRCOG Executive Committee approved the implementation of an automatic CCI adjustment for all TUMF land uses tied to the September indices of the National Association of Realtors and Engineering News Record with a cap at 5% of any annual adjustments; and
WHEREAS, an automatic CCI adjustment ensures that fee levels keep pace with increases in cost of constructing transportation projects and avoids large increases at comprehensive TUMF Nexus Study updates; and
WHEREAS, this approach also allows for consistency and predictability for the TUMF Program, while ensuring that the fair share principles under AB 1600 are satisfied; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Chapter 16.21 to update program regulations and to provide for automatic inflationary adjustments to the TUMF fees to reflect changes in construction costs over time, without modifying the underlying fee nexus, land use assumptions, or fee methodology; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is intended to satisfy the City’s ongoing obligations for participation in the TUMF program and for receipt of funds under Measure “A.”
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 16.21.Chapter 16.21 (Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program) is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
3 “CHAPTER 16.21
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE
PROGRAM
Sections
16.21.010 Title.
16.21.020 Findings.
16.21.030 Definitions.
16.21.040 Establishment of Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF).
16.21.050 Reimbursements.
16.21.060 Procedures for Levy, Collection and Disposition of Fees.
16.21.070 Appointment of TUMF Administrator.
16.21.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the “Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Chapter.”
16.21.020 Findings.
A. The City is a member agency of the Western Riverside Council of Governments (“WRCOG”), a joint powers agency comprised of the County of Riverside and 18 cities located in Western Riverside County. Acting in concert, the WRCOG Member Agencies developed a plan whereby the shortfall in funds needed to enlarge the capacity of the Regional System of Highways and Arterials in Western Riverside County (the “Regional System”) could be made up in part by a Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (“TUMF”) on future residential, commercial and industrial development. A map depicting the boundaries of Western Riverside County and the Regional System is attached as Exhibit “A” to the Ordinance enacting this chapter and is incorporated herein. As a Member Agency of WRCOG and as a TUMF Participating
Jurisdiction, the City participated in the preparation of a certain “Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Fee Nexus Study,” dated October 18, 2002 (the “2002 Nexus Study”) prepared in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act (Gov. Code §§ 66000 et seq.) and adopted by the WRCOG Executive Committee. Based on the 2002 Nexus Study, the City adopted and implemented an ordinance authorizing the City’s participation in a TUMF Program.
4 B. WRCOG, with the assistance of TUMF Participating
Jurisdictions, has prepared an updated nexus study entitled “Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Nexus Study:
2024Update” (“2024 Nexus Study”) pursuant to California Government Code sections 66000 et seq. (the Mitigation Fee Act), for the purpose of updating the fees. On September 9, 2024, the WRCOG Executive Committee reviewed the 2024 Nexus Study and TUMF Program and recommended TUMF Participating
Jurisdictions amend their applicable TUMF ordinances to reflect changes in the TUMF network and the cost of construction in order to update the TUMF Program.
C. Consistent with its previous findings made in the adoption of the Ordinances enacting this chapter, the City Council has been informed and advised, and hereby finds, that if the capacity of the Regional System is not enlarged and unless development contributes to the cost of improving the Regional System, the result will be substantial traffic congestion in all parts of Western Riverside County, with unacceptable Levels of Service. Furthermore, the failure to mitigate growing traffic impacts on the Regional System will substantially impair the ability of public safety services (police and fire) to respond and, thus, adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare. Therefore, continuation of a TUMF Program is essential.
D. The City Council finds and determines that there is a reasonable and rational relationship between the use of the TUMF and the type of development projects on which the fees are imposed because the fees will be used to construct the transportation improvements that are necessary for the safety, health and welfare of the residential and non-residential users of the development in which the TUMF will be levied.
E. The City Council finds and determines that there is a reasonable and rational relationship between the need for the improvements to the Regional System and the type of development projects on which the TUMF is imposed because it will be necessary for the residential and non-residential users of such projects to have access to the Regional system. Such development will benefit from the Regional System improvements and the burden of such developments will be mitigated in part by payment of the TUMF.
F. The City Council finds and determines that the cost
estimates set forth in the new 2024 Nexus Study are reasonable cost estimates for constructing the Regional System improvements and
5 the facilities that compromise the Regional System, and that the amount of the TUMF expected to be generated by new development will not exceed the total fair share cost to such development.
G. The fees collected pursuant to this Ordinance shall be used to help pay for the design, planning, construction of and real acquisition for the Regional System improvements and its facilities as identified in the 2024 Nexus Study. The need for the improvements and facilities is related to new development because such development results in additional traffic and creates the demand for the improvements.
H. By notice duly given and published, the City Council set the time and place for a public hearing on the 2024 Nexus Study and the fees proposed thereunder and at least ten (10) days prior to this hearing, the City Council made the 2024 Nexus Study available to the public.
I. At the time and place set for the hearing, the City Council duly considered data and information provided by the public relative to the cost of the improvements and facilities for which the fees are proposed and all other comments, whether written or oral, submitted prior to the conclusion of the hearing.
J. The City Council finds that the 2024 Nexus Study proposes a fair and equitable method for distributing a portion of the unfunded costs of improvements and facilities to the Regional system.
K. The City Council hereby adopts the 2024 Nexus Study and its findings. The 2024 Nexus Study is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit “B.”
L. The City Council hereby adopts this Ordinance to amend and supersede the provisions of Ordinance No. 3264.
16.21.030 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the following meanings:
A. “Class ‘A’ Office” means an office building that is typically characterized by high quality design, use of high end building materials, state of the art technology for voice and data, on site support services/maintenance, and often includes full service ancillary uses such as, but not limited to a bank, restaurant/office
6 coffee shop, health club, printing shop, and reserved parking. The minimum requirements of an office building classified as Class ‘A” Office shall be as follows: (i) minimum of three stories (exception will be made for March JPA, where height requirements exist); (ii) minimum of 10,000 square feet per floor; (iii) steel frame construction; (iv) central, interior lobby; and (v) access to suites shall be from inside the building unless the building is located in a central business district with major foot traffic, in which case the first floor may be accessed from the street to provide entrances/ exits for commercial uses within the building.
B. “Class ‘B’ Office” means an office building that is typically characterized by high quality design, use of high end building materials, state of the art technology for voice and data, on site support services/maintenance, and often includes full service ancillary uses such as, but not limited to a bank, restaurant/office coffee shop, health club, printing shop, and reserved parking. The minimum requirements of an office building classified as Class ‘B” Office shall be as follows: (i) minimum of two stories; (ii) minimum of 15,000 square feet per floor; (iii) steel frame, concrete or masonry shell construction; (iv) central, interior lobby; and (v) access to suites shall be from inside the building unless the building is located in a central business district with major foot traffic, in which case the first floor may be accessed from the street to provide entrances/exits for commercial uses within the building.
C. “Development Project” or “Project” means any project undertaken for the purposes of development, including the issuance of a permit for construction.
D. “Disabled Veteran” means any veteran who is retired or is in process of medical retirement from military service who is or was severely injured in a theatre of combat operations and has or received a letter of eligibility for the Veterans Administration Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant Program.
E. “Government/public buildings, public schools, and
public facilities” means any owned and operated facilities by a government entity in accordance with Section 16.21.040(G)(2). A new development that is subject to a long-term lease with a government agency for government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities shall apply only if all of the following conditions are met:
7 (1) The new development being constructed is subject to a longterm lease with a government agency. (2) The project shall have a deed restriction placed on the property that limits the use to government/public facility for the term of the lease, including all extension options, for a period of not less than 20 years. Any change in the use of the facility from government shall trigger the payment of the TUMF in effect at the time the change is made.
(3) No less than ninety percent of the total square footage of the building is leased to the government agency during the term of deed restriction the long term and any extensions thereof.
(4) The new development is constructed at prevailing wage rates.
(5) A copy of the lease is provided to the applicable jurisdiction and to WRCOG.
(6) Based on the facts and circumstances WRCOG determines that the intent of the lease is to provide for a long-term government use, and not to evade payment of TUMF.
F. “Gross Acreage” means the total property area as shown on a land division of a map of record, or described through a recorded legal description of the property. This area shall be bounded by road rights of way and property lines.
G. “Guest Dwellings” and “Detached Second Units”
according to the State of California legal definition as following: 1) complies with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook ; and 2) are ministerially approved by the city’s local codes.
H. “Habitable Structure” means any structure or part thereof where persons reside, congregate or work and which is legally occupied in whole or part in accordance with applicable building codes, and state and local laws.
I. “Industrial Project” means any development project that proposes any industrial or manufacturing use allowed in the following zoning classifications, as identified in Title 17 or an applicable specific plan: BL1, BL1-O, BL2, BL3, GB, GB1, I, ICDD, IP, LCI, LI, M1, M2, M2/0, M3, M3/MR, M4, MI, MSI, MU-II, or SCI.
J. “Long-Term Lease” as used in the TUMF Program, a
“long-term lease” shall mean a lease with a term of no less than twenty years.
8 K. “Low Income Residential Housing” means “Residential Affordable Units”: (A) for rental housing, the units shall be made available, rented and restricted to “lower income households” (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5) at an “affordable rent” (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50053). Affordable units that are rental housing shall be made available, rented, and restricted to lower income households at an affordable rent for a period of at least fifty-five (55) years after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for new residential development. and (B) for for-sale housing, the units shall be sold to “persons or families of low or moderate income” (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50093) at a purchase price that will not cause the purchaser’s monthly housing cost to exceed “affordable housing cost (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5) Affordable units that are for-sale housing units shall be restricted to ownership by persons and families of low or moderate income for at least forty-five (45) years after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the new residential development.
L. “Mixed-Use Development” as used in the TUMF Program, means Developments with the following criteria: (1) three or more significant revenue-producing uses, and (2) significant physical and functional integration of project components.
M. “Multi-Family Residential Unit” means a residential
dwelling unit that is physically attached to one or more other dwelling units by a shared wall, floor, ceiling, roof, or structural foundation, regardless of the lot or parcel configuration, ownership structure, or type of subdivision (including condominium subdivisions). Multi-family residential units include, but are not limited to, duplexes, townhomes, apartments, and condominiums with attached units. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), as defined in §17.85.020, are exempt from TUMF and shall not be counted in determining residential land use classification.
N. “Non-profit Organization” means an organization operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e., it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial port of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates. For the
9 purposes of the TUMF Program, the non-profit may be a 501(c) (3) charitable organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.
O. “Non-Residential Unit” means retail commercial, service commercial and industrial development which is designed primarily for non-dwelling use, but shall include hotels and motels.
P. “Recognized Financing District” means a Financing
District as defined in the TUMF Administrative Plan as may be amended from time to time.
Q. “Residential Dwelling Unit” means a building or portion thereof used by one (1) family and containing but one (1) kitchen, which is designed primarily for residential occupancy including single-family and multi-family dwellings. “Residential Dwelling Unit” shall not include hotels or motels.
R. “Retail Commercial Project” means any development
project that proposes any retail commercial activity use not defined as a service commercial project allowed in the following zoning classifications, as identified in Title 17 or an applicable specific plan: ACDD, BLK1, BLK2, BLK3, BLK4, BLK5, BLK6, BP, C,
C2, C3, CG, CO/BP, CP, CR, CS, D, EC, GC, LCI, MU, MU-1, NC, NCD, OP, QP, SC, SCF, SCI, SRSC, TC, or TR, which can include any eating/dining facility residing on the retail commercial development premises.
S. “Service Commercial Project” means any development
project that is predominately dedicated to business activities associated with professional or administrative services, and typically consists of corporate offices, financial institutions, legal, and medical offices, eating/dining facilities, and other uses related to personal or professional services.
T. “Single Family Residential Unit” means a residential dwelling unit that is physically detached from any other dwelling unit, sharing no common wall, floor, ceiling, roof, or structural foundation with another dwelling unit, regardless of the lot or parcel configuration, ownership structure, or type of subdivision (including condominium subdivisions). Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), as defined in §17.85.020, are exempt from TUMF and shall not be counted in determining residential land use classification.
10 U. “TUMF Administrative Plan” means that the TUMF
Administration Plan adopted by the WRCOG Execution Committee May 5, 2003, as amended, setting forth detailed administration procedures and requirements for the TUMF program.
V. “TUMF Participating Jurisdiction” means a jurisdiction in Western Riverside County which has adopted and implemented an ordinance authorizing participation in the TUMF Program and complies with all regulations established in the TUMF
Administrative Plan, as adopted and amended from time to time by the WRCOG.
16.21.040 Establishment of the Transportation Uniform
Mitigation Fee.
A. Adoption of TUMF Schedule. The City Council shall adopt an applicable TUMF schedule through a separate resolution, which may be amended from time to time.
B. Fee Calculation. The fees shall be calculated according to the calculation methodology fee set forth in the WRCOG TUMF Fee Calculation Handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time. In addition to data in the Fee Calculation Handbook, WRCOG Staff and the local agency may consider the following items when establishing the appropriate fee calculation methodology:
• Underlying zoning of the site
• Land-use classifications in the latest Nexus Study
• Project specific traffic studies
• Latest Standardized reference manuals such as the Institute of Traffic Engineers Trip Generation Manual
• Previous TUMF calculations for similar uses
• WRCOG staff shall approve final draft
credit / reimbursement agreement prior to execution
WRCOG shall have final determination regarding the appropriate methodology to calculate the fee based on the information provided.
In case of a conflict between the applicant, WRCOG, and/or the local agency regarding the fee calculation methodology, the dispute resolution process in the TUMF Administrative Plan will apply.
C. Fee Adjustment. The fee schedule may be periodically reviewed and the amounts adjusted by the WRCOG Executive
11 Committee. By amendment to the resolution, the fees may be increased or decreased to reflect the changes in actual and estimated costs of the Regional System including, but not limited to, debt service, lease payments and construction costs. The adjustment of the fees may also reflect changes in the facilities required to be constructed, in estimated revenues received pursuant to this chapter, as well as the availability or lack thereof of other funds with which to construct the Regional System. WRCOG shall review the TUMF Program no less than every four (4) years after the effective date of this chapter.
(1) Beginning July 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the fee shall be automatically adjusted to reflect changes in construction costs.
The annual adjustment shall be calculated by WRCOG based on a blended Construction Cost Index derived from: (1) the National Association of Realtors – Median Sales Price of Existing SingleFamily Homes, and (2) the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index, using the September values of each index from the prior calendar year.
The percentage adjustment applied to the TUMF shall equal the annual percentage change calculated using the referenced indices set forth above; provided, however, that in no event shall the annual adjustment exceed five percent (5%), whether positive or negative.
The calculated adjustment shall be implemented on July 1 of the year following index calculation.
If either of the referenced indices is discontinued or materially altered, WRCOG shall apply a comparable, industry-recognized index that most closely reflects regional transportation construction costs.
D. Purpose. The purpose of the TUMF is to fund those certain improvements to the Regional System as depicted in Exhibit “A” to the ordinance enacting this chapter and identified in the 2024 Nexus Study attached as Exhibit “B” to the ordinance enacting this chapter.
E. Applicability. The TUMF shall apply to all new
development within the City, unless otherwise exempt hereunder.
F. Exemptions. The following types of new development shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter and the TUMF Administrative Plan:
12 (1) Low income residential housing as described in Section
16.21.030(K) and in the TUMF Administrative Plan.
(2) Government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities as described in Section 16.21.030(E) and in the TUMF Administrative Plan. Airports that are public use airports and are appropriately permitted by Caltrans or other state agency. (3) Development Projects which are the subject of a Public Facilities Development Agreement entered into pursuant to Government Code section 65864 et seq, prior to the effective date of this chapter wherein the imposition of new fees are expressly prohibited, provided that if the term of such a Development Agreement is extended by amendment or by any other manner after the effective date of this chapter, the TUMF shall be imposed. (4) The rehabilitation and/or reconstruction of any habitable structure in use on or after January 1, 2000, provided that the same or fewer traffic trips are generated as a result thereof. (5) Guest Dwellings and Detached Second Units as described in Section 16.21.030(G) and in the Administrative Plan.
(6) Kennels and Catteries established in connection with an existing single family residential unit.
(7) Any sanctuary, or other activity under the same roof of a church or other house of worship that is not revenue generating and is eligible for a property tax exemption (excluding concert venues, coffee/snack shops, book stores, for-profit pre-school day-cares, etc., which would be assessed TUMF).
(8) Any nonprofit corporation or nonprofit organization offering and conducting full-time day school at the elementary, middle school or high school level for students between the ages of five and eighteen years.
(9) New single-family homes, constructed by non-profit
organizations, specially adapted and designed for maximum freedom of movement and independent living for qualified Disabled Veterans.”
(10) Other uses may be exempt as determined by the WRCOG Executive Committee as further defined in the TUMF
Administrative Plan.
13 G. Credit. Regional System improvements may be credited toward the TUMF in accordance with the TUMF Administrative Plan and the following:
(1) Regional Tier
(a) Arterial Credits: If a developer constructs arterial improvements identified on the Regional System, the developer shall receive credit for all costs associated with the arterial component based on the approved Nexus Study for the Regional System effective at the time the credit agreement is entered into.
WRCOG staff must pre-approve any credit agreements that deviate from the standard WRCOG approved format.
(b) Other Credits: In special circumstances, when a developer constructs off-site improvements such as an interchange, bridge, or railroad grade separation, credits shall be determined by WRCOG and the City in consultation with the developer. All such credits must have prior written approval from WRCOG.
(c) The amount of the development fee credit shall not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Nexus Study for the Regional System at the time the credit agreement is entered into or actual costs, whichever is less.
(2) Local Tier
(a) The local jurisdictions shall compare facilities in local fee programs against the Regional System and eliminate any overlap in its local fee program except where a Recognized Financing District has been established.
(b) If there is a Recognized Financing District established, the local agency may credit that portion of the facility identified in both programs against the TUMF in accordance with the TUMF
Administrative Plan.
16.21.050 Reimbursements.
Should the developer construct Regional System improvements in excess of the TUMF fee obligation, the developer may be reimbursed based on actual costs or the approved Nexus Study effective at the time the agreement was entered into, whichever is
14 less. Reimbursements shall be enacted through an agreement between the developer and the City, contingent on funds being available and approved by WRCOG. In all cases, however, reimbursements under such special agreements must coincide with construction of the transportation improvements as scheduled in the five-year Zone Transportation Improvements Program adopted annually by WRCOG.
16.21.060 Procedures for the Levy, Collection and
Disposition of Fees.
(A) Authority of the Public Works Department. The Director of Public Works, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to levy and collect the TUMF fees and make all determinations required by this chapter in a manner consistent with the TUMF Administrative Plan.
(B) Payment of the TUMF. Payment of the fees shall be as follows:
(1) All fees collected hereunder shall be collected by WRCOG for deposit, investment, accounting and expenditure in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, TUMF Administrative Plan, and the Mitigation Fee Act.
(2) The fees shall be paid at the time a certificate of occupancy is issued for the Development Project or upon final inspection, whichever comes first (the “Payment Date”). However this section should not be construed to prevent payment of the fees prior to issuance of an occupancy permit or final inspection. Fees may be paid at the issuance of a building permit, and the fee payment shall be calculated based on the fee in effect at that time, provided the developer tenders the full amount of his/her TUMF obligation. If the developer makes only a partial payment prior to the Payment Date, the amount of the fee due shall be based on the TUMF fee schedule in place on the Payment Date. The fees shall be calculated according to fee schedule set forth in the resolution adopted pursuant to Section
16.21.040(A) and the calculation methodology set forth in the Fee Calculation Handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time.
(3) The fees required to be paid shall be the fee amounts in effect at the time of payment is due under this chapter, not the date the chapter is initially adopted. The City shall not enter into a
15 development agreement which freezes future adjustments of the TUMF.
(4) If all or part of any development project is sold prior to payment of the fee, the property shall continue to be subject to the requirement for payment of the fee. The obligation to pay the fee shall run with the land and be binding on all the successors in interest to the property.
(5) Fees shall not be waived.
(C) Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. The City shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any Development Project until WRCOG has provided written evidence that it has collected the fee. (D) Appeals. Appeals shall be filed with WRCOG in accordance with the provisions of the TUMF Administrative Plan. Appealable issues shall be the application of the fee, application of credits, application of reimbursement, application of the legal action stay and application of exemption.
(E) Reports to WRCOG. The Director of Public Works, or
his/her designee, shall prepare and deliver to the Executive Director of WRCOG, periodic reports as will be established under Section
16.21.070.
16.21.070 Appointment of the TUMF Administrator.
WRCOG is hereby appointed as the Administrator of the
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program. WRCOG is hereby authorized to receive all fees generated from the TUMF within the City, and to invest, account for and expend such fees in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the Mitigation Fee Act. The detailed administrative procedures concerning the implementation of this chapter shall be contained in the TUMF Administrative Plan. Furthermore, the TUMF Administrator shall use the Fee Calculation Handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time, for the purpose of calculating a developer’s TUMF obligation. In addition to detailing the methodology for calculating all TUMF obligations of different categories of new development, the purpose of the Fee Calculation Handbook is to clarify for the TUMF Administrator, where necessary, the definition and calculation methodology for uses not clearly defined in the respective TUMF ordinances.
16 WRCOG shall expend only that amount of the funds generated from the TUMF for staff support, audit, administrative expenses, and contract services that are necessary and reasonable to carry out its responsibilities and in no case shall the funds expended for salaries and benefits exceed two percent (2%) of the revenue raised by the TUMF Program. The TUMF Administrative Plan further outlines the fiscal responsibilities and limitations of the Administrator.” SECTION 2. Effect. No provisions of this Ordinance shall entitle any person who has already paid the TUMF to receive a refund, credit or reimbursement of such payment. This Ordinance does not create any new TUMF.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional. If for any reason any portion of this ordinance is found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the balance of this ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 4. No Procedural Defenses. TUMF member agencies are prohibited from raising procedural defenses, including without limitation a statute of limitations, laches, the California Government Tort Claims Act, and necessary parties, in a dispute with WRCOG regarding the matters set forth herein.
SECTION 5. Judicial Review. In accordance with State law, any judicial action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, void or annul this Ordinance shall be commenced within 90 days of the date of adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. CEQA Findings. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
This Ordinance simply updates the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee program, which merely provides funding for improvements to the regional system of highways and arterials in Western Riverside County and there is no possibility that adopting this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no further environmental analysis is required.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall attest thereto and shall, within fifteen (15) days of its adoption cause it, or a summary of it, to be published in general circulation newspaper in the City of Corona. This Ordinance shall take effect on April 1, 2025.
17 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1
st day of April, 2026.
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
Attest:
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
18 CERTIFICATION
I, Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk of the City of Corona, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Corona, California duly held the 18th day of March, 2026, and thereafter at an adjourned meeting thereof held on the 1
st day of April, 2026, it was duly passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Corona, California, this 1
st day of April, 2026.
____________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
[SEAL]
19 EXHIBIT “A”
MAP OF REGIONAL SYSTEM
[SEE ATTACHED PAGE]
DATE: 04/01/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Public Works Department
2026-109
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION FOR THE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT BEDFORD CANYON ROAD AND
GEORGETOWN DRIVE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to approve the construction contract with Diamond Construction for the Traffic Signal Installation at Bedford Canyon Road and Georgetown Drive in the amount of $1,028,269.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council:
a. Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Traffic Signal Installation at Bedford Canyon Road and Georgetown Drive, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2019-02, Notice Inviting Bids 26-020CA
b. Award Notice Inviting Bids 26-020CA to Diamond Construction, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total amount of $1,028,269 and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder.
c. Approve the construction contract with Diamond Construction, for the Traffic Signal Installation at Bedford Canyon Road and Georgetown Drive, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2019-02, in the amount of $1,028,269.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract with Diamond Construction, in the amount of $1,028,269, including any nonsubstantive exceptions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10%, which is equivalent to $102,826, as authorized by Corona Municipal Code
3.08.050(H).
e. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Diamond Construction, in the amount of $1,028,269.
f. Authorize a budgetary transfer in the amount of $640,000 from the Magnolia Avenue Bridge and Roadway Widening Project Capital Improvement Project No.
ST-2015-01 to the Traffic Signal Installation at Bedford Canyon / Georgetown, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2019-02 within the Street and Traffic Signals Fund 211.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
In September 2018, City Council appropriated $480,585 from the Development Impact Fees received by the New Home Company to fund a new traffic signal at Bedford Canyon Road and Georgetown Drive. The new traffic signal at Bedford Canyon and Georgetown will improve traffic circulation in the area and was included as a traffic mitigation measure for the Arantine Hills Development to enhance traffic flow and safety in the region.
The Traffic Signal Installation at Bedford Canyon Road and Georgetown Drive Project No. ST-2019-02 will include installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Bedford Canyon Road and Georgetown Drive, as shown in Exhibit 2. The project also includes improvements to the existing pedestrian curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, pavement rehabilitation, and roadway striping within the project limits and connection to the City’s Advanced Traffic Management System.
ANALYSIS:
The Plans and Specifications for the project were completed and reviewed by City staff and are ready for adoption and award. As specified in the notice of inviting bids package, the City shall award the contract for the Project to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder as determined by the lowest total for the base bid.
The project was advertised on December 10, 2025, to solicit bids pursuant to Corona Municipal Code section 3.08.90, Public projects - formal bidding procedure, and purchasing policy, through the City’s PlanetBids bidding portal. Three hundred fifty-five (355) prospective bidders were notified of the project via the PlanetBids bidding portal, and fifty (50) downloaded the bid documents. On January 15, twelve (12) bids were received through the City’s PlanetBids bidding portal for the Project as shown in the table below.
As stated in the contract and bid documents, Instructions to Bidders, “No bidder shall be allowed to make, submit, or be interested in more than one bid.” Therefore, Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. was deemed a non-responsive bidder since they submitted a bid as a prime and are listed as a subcontractor on other submitted bids.
The following is a summary of the bid results and the Engineer’s estimate:
Contractor Name Location Base Bid Schedule
Engineer’s Estimate $800,000
Diamond Construction San Clemente, CA $1,028,269
Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. Chino, CA $1,047,888
Asplundh Construction
LLC
Buena Park, CA $1,090,277
Comet Electric Chatsworth, CA $1,093,250
DBX, Inc. Temecula, CA $1,105,245
Calpromax Engineering
Inc.
Placentia, CA $1,119,676
International Line Builders,
Inc.
Corona, CA $1,127,022
Miramar General
Engineering
National City, CA $1,128,520
Roadway Engineering &
Construction Corp
Perris, CA $1,144,795
High Light Electric, Inc. Colton, CA $1,145,555
Crosstown Electrical &
Data, Inc. *
Irwindale, CA $1,147,987
J&E Construction Chino, CA $1,520,884
* Deemed nonresponsive since the contractor submitted a bid as a prime and is listed as a sub for other bids submitted
Staff has reviewed all bids and recommends awarding the contract to Diamond Construction, as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on the bid schedule for a total contract amount of $1,028,269. All licenses and references for Diamond Construction have been reviewed and verified by City staff, and all other documentation is in order.
Construction is tentatively scheduled to start in late May, with completion before the end of calendar year.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Partial funding for the recommended actions is available in the Traffic Signal Installation at Bedford Canyon/Georgetown, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2019-02, within the Public Works Grants/Agreements Fund 243, Gas Tax Fund 222, and Street and Traffic Signals Fund 211.
Approval of the recommended actions will result in a budgetary transfer of $640,000 from the Magnolia Avenue Bridge and Roadway Widening Capital Improvement Project No.
ST-2015-01 to the Traffic Signal Installation at Bedford Canyon/Georgetown, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2019-02 within the Street and Traffic Signals Fund 211.
The estimated project costs are outlined as follows:
Construction
………………………………………………………………………………………….
$1,028,269 Construction Contingency (10%)
…………………………………………………………………. $102,826
Construction Support (Inspection, labor compliance, staff time) ……………………… $154,240
Total Project Cost
………………………………………….……………………………………$1,285,335
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
These actions are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project, which consists of minor repairs and maintenance to existing facilities, does not have a significant impact on the environment and is therefore exempt from CEQA. This action involves the installation of a new traffic signal which involve minor repairs, maintenance, and alteration of existing highways, streets, sidewalks, or similar features involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that currently existing from the requirements of CEQA. A Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County of Riverside prior to the start of construction.
PREPARED BY: ISMAEL RIVERA, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
REVIEWED BY: SAVAT KHAMPHOU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit 1 – Construction Contract
2. Exhibit 2 - Location Map
CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT is made this _____ day of ________________, 2026, in the County of Riverside, State of California, by and between the City of Corona, hereinafter called City, and Diamond Construction and Design, a general partnership, hereinafter called Contractor. The City and the Contractor for the considerations stated herein agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall perform all Work within the time stipulated the Contract and shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, utility services, and transportation to complete all of the Work required in strict compliance with the Contract Documents as specified in Article 5 below for the following Project:
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT BEDFORD CANYON & GEORGETOWN Project No. ST-2019-02, NIB 26-020CA
The Contractor and its surety shall be liable to the City for any damages arising as a result of the Contractor’s failure to comply with this obligation.
ARTICLE 2. TIME FOR COMPLETION. A Move-in period of 10 calendar days shall start on the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed. This period shall be used by the Contractor to confirm utility locations, turn in project submittals or other supporting documentation for approval and procure the necessary material and equipment to complete the Work. The Work shall commence on the last day of the Move-in period or the first Working Day the Contractor actually starts the Work, whichever occurs first. The Contractor shall complete all Work required by the Contract Documents within 45 Working Days. By its signature hereunder, Contractor agrees the time for completion set forth above is adequate and reasonable to complete the Work.
ARTICLE 3. CONTRACT PRICE. The City shall pay to the Contractor as full compensation for the performance of the Contract, subject to any additions or deductions as provided in the Contract Documents, and including all applicable taxes and costs, the sum of One million twenty-eight thousand two hundred sixty-nine dollars ($1,028,269.00) Payment shall be made as set forth in the General Conditions.
ARTICLE 4. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. In accordance with Government Code section 53069.85, it is agreed that the Contractor will pay the City the sum of $1,400.00 for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the time prescribed in the Contract Documents for finishing the Work, as Liquidated Damages and not as a penalty or forfeiture. In the event this is not paid, the Contractor agrees the City may deduct that amount from any money due or that may become due the Contractor under the Contract. This Article does not exclude recovery of other damages specified in the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 5. COMPONENT PARTS OF THE CONTRACT. The “Contract Documents” include the following:
Notice Inviting Bids
Instructions to Bidders
Contractor's Bid Forms
Contractor’s Certificate Regarding Workers’ Compensation Bid Bond
Designation of Subcontractors
Information Required of Bidders
Docusign Envelope ID: 9CEA0DD3-CEDE-4678-9B1E-D4D586E6002E Docusign Envelope ID: 830DE6F2-D570-4291-83A5-2F135D4831AC Docusign Envelope ID: C7D565FE-AE36-4B1A-93FF-650053E0D751
Non-Collusion Declaration form
Contract
Performance Bond
Payment (Labor and Materials) Bond
General Conditions
Special Provisions (or Special Conditions)
Technical Specifications
Addenda
Plans and Contract Drawings
Approved and fully executed change orders
Any other documents contained in or incorporated into the Contract The Contactor shall complete the Work in strict accordance with all of the Contract Documents.
All of the Contract Documents are intended to be complementary. Work required by one of the Contract Documents and not by others shall be done as if required by all. This Contract shall supersede any prior agreement of the parties.
ARTICLE 6. PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW. Each and every provision of law required to be included in these Contract Documents shall be deemed to be included in these Contract Documents. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the provisions of the California Labor Code and California Public Contract Code which are applicable to this Project.
ARTICLE 7. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor shall provide indemnification as set forth in the General Conditions.
ARTICLE 8. PREVAILING WAGES. Contractor is aware of the prevailing wage requirements of Chapter 1 (beginning at Section 1720 et seq.) of Part 7 of Division 2 of the California Labor Code, as well as Title 8, Section 16000 et seq. of the California Code of Regulations (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects. Contractor and its subcontractors shall fully comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws for their employees and any others to whom such laws are applicable. Contractor and its subcontractors shall also be responsible for any and all violations and fines imposed on them pursuant to the Prevailing Wage Laws. Pursuant to SB 854, which amended the Prevailing Wage Laws, this Contract is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Beginning April 1, 2015, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded this Contract unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. The City will report all necessary contracts to the DIR as required by the Prevailing Wage Laws.
Contractor shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Work available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Contractor’s principal place of business and at the Project site. It is most efficient for the Contractor to obtain a copy of the prevailing wages in effect at the commencement of this Contract from the website of the Division of Labor Statistics and Research of the DIR located at www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/. In the alternative, the Contractor may obtain a copy of the prevailing wages from the City. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. [REMAINDER OF PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Contract has been duly executed by the above-named parties, on the day and year above written.
CITY OF CORONA
By:
______________________________
Savat Khamphou, P.E.
Public Works Director
Reviewed By:
______________________________
Rosalva Ureno, P.E., T.E.
City Traffic Engineer
Reviewed By:
______________________________
Javier Luna, P.E.
CIP Manager
Reviewed By:
______________________________
Nicole McDaniel, Assistant to the City
Manager/Acting Purchasing Manager
Attest:
______________________________
Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk
City of Corona, California
DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
By:
______________________________
Stelian Onufrei
General Partner
______________________________
License Number
By:
______________________________
Adrian O’Brian
General Partner
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Traffic Signal Installation at Bedford Canyon Road and Georgetown Drive Project No. ST-2019-02
Exhibit Page 47 of 96 2 Project Location
DATE: 04/01/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Honorable President and Board Members
FROM: Utilities Department
2026-119
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AND
CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY ACTION
SUBJECT:
SECOND UPDATE ON EMERGENCY SEWER MAIN LINE AND PARKING LOT REPAIRS AT 3915 GREEN RIVER ROAD
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report provides the City Council with a second update, pursuant to the Corona Municipal Code, on contracted emergency repairs for a sewer main line repair running through the property at 3915 Green River Road. As required by Public Contracting Code for projects of more than $75,000, a report on the emergency and work performed shall be provided at the next regular meeting of the City Council, and then at every meeting thereafter until terminated.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council receive and file the second 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.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
During a routine preventive maintenance inspection on December 5, 2025, the Utilities Department (UD) identified required repairs to a sewer main line behind the commercial property at 3915 Green River Road. The UD, in coordination with Sewer Main Rehabilitation Services contractor, Sancon Technologies (Sancon), developed a plan to install Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) to complete the repair. This plan was ultimately terminated after the pre-lining Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection showed that the exterior liner was actively collapsing into the pipe from the pre-lining hydrowashing.
The 55-foot segment of pipe was too damaged to complete CIPP lining, and immediate pipe replacement of the affected segment would be required. This repair of this line began on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, through Sunday morning, February 15, 2026.
On March 4, 2026, the City Council was formally notified of the contracted emergency repairs for the sewer main line running through the property at 3915 Green River Road.
On March 18, 2026, the City Council was formally notified of the necessary asphalt repairs related to the completed emergency sewer main pipeline repairs.
ANALYSIS:
The City’s On-Call Contractor, Augustine General Engineering, Inc. (Augustine), was contacted to perform repairs on an emergency basis. Augustine is experienced in sewer main repairs and equipped to respond to a repair and excavation of this magnitude.
Augustine was able to mobilize resources, possessed the proper excavation equipment, and had experience with similar emergency repairs at this depth and proximity to the railroad tracks. The scope of work was as follows:
Trenched 5- to 8-feet wide, 28- to 30-feet deep, and 50- to-60 feet long to access the damaged 10-inch Ductile Iron Pipe Gravity Sewer Main Line Installed approximately 55 linear feet of 10-inch SDR-35 sewer pipe Removed and reinstalled an 18-inch Storm Drain concrete lateral Placed 60 tons of gravel
Backfilled the excavated area with 550 to 600 tons of Class II Base Placed 15 tons of temporary asphalt cold mix
Sancon completed the installation of the CIPP lining per their original scope for the remaining sections of the line, and Augustine placed temporary asphalt over the trench.
The pipeline repairs and rehabilitation efforts began on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and were completed Sunday morning, February 15, 2026.
The trench and asphalt repair at the parking lot at 3915 Green River Road was scheduled to begin Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The UD will present, at a future City Council meeting, details on the total costs incurred for the repair of the sewer main, remediation, and restoration, including cost information for labor, materials, and equipment. Termination of this item is expected to occur at the April 15th meeting.
BASIS FOR EXCEPTION TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING:
An exception to competitive bidding was warranted for this action pursuant to Corona Municipal Code (CMC) Section 3.08.130(A), which states as follows:
(A) Emergencies. In situations determined by the City Manager to constitute an emergency for a public project pursuant to § 22035 of the Act and Cal. Public Contract Code § 22050. The City Council hereby delegates to the City Manager the power to declare a public emergency and take any directly related and immediate action required by the emergency, up to a total of $500,000, pursuant to § 22035 of the Act and Cal.
Public Contract Code § 22050. Emergency expenditures of more than $500,000 shall first be approved by the City Council. Work shall be performed without the benefit of competitive bidding, either formal or informal, only so long as necessary under those sections.
For projects of more than the amount provided for in § 22032(a) of the Act (currently $75,000), a report on the emergency and work performed shall be provided at the next regular meeting of the City Council, and then at every meeting thereafter required by § 22050. At such meetings, the City Council shall determine, by a four-fifths vote, that there is a need to continue the action without the benefit of informal or formal competitive bidding in accordance with § 22035 of the Act and Cal. Public Contract Code § 22050.
The City Council shall terminate the emergency action at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant, so that the remainder of the emergency action may be completed pursuant to a formal bidding procedure.
Staff believes this situation meets the definition of an emergency, as the immediate repair of the damaged sewer main line and parking lot repairs at 3915 Green River Road were essential to prevent a sanitary sewer overflow and to restore the affected parking lot as soon as possible, limiting the impact on the business.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for the recommended action is available in the Sewer Line Infrastructure Operating and Maintenance Project No. 71950 within the Sewer Utility Fund 572.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15302 (c) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Action (CEQA), which states that “operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the CEQA determination” and is therefore exempt from CEQA. This action involves repairs to existing infrastructure to maintain public health and safety. Therefore, is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, and no environmental analysis is required.
PREPARED BY: ERIN KUNKLE, MAINTENANCE MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: TOM MOODY, UTILITIES DIRECTOR
DATE: 04/01/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Public Works Department & Community Services Department 2026-125
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING EXCLUSIVE HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM AND
PRODUCTS FOR THE CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks City Council to adopt a resolution designating specific HVAC control system and products as exclusive standard Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control system and products for City of Corona Public Library facility, in accordance with the authority granted under Public Contract Code Section 3400.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-012 designating the specific HVAC control system and products listed in Exhibit “A” of the resolution as exclusive standard HVAC control system 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).
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to review, edit, and amend the exclusive standard specifications list in Resolution No. 2016-012 Exhibit A from time to time, as it pertains to the equipment, component, and products used only in the library, provided that any amendments are made in accordance with
applicable law and in a form approved by the City Attorney under Public Contract Code 3400. The resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and remain in force until revoked by further action of the City Council.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The City of Corona has a longstanding practice of designating exclusive standard equipment and product specifications for municipal facilities to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and long-term reliability. This authority is grounded in Public Contract Code Section 3400, which allows public agencies to specify particular brands or trade names when necessary to match existing equipment or ensure compatibility and uniformity across facilities.
Historically, Corona has applied these principles across multiple facility types, including water and wastewater, to achieve citywide standardization and streamline maintenance, training, and procurement processes. The City Council has adopted various resolutions designating exclusive standard specifications for critical infrastructure and has delegated to department directors the authority to periodically review and update these lists in accordance with evolving operational requirements and applicable law.
The standardization of critical building systems supports the City's broader goals of public safety, fiscal responsibility, and service reliability, positioning Corona to deliver uninterrupted services to residents and respond effectively to maintenance or emergency situations while considering reliability, durability, and ease of maintenance.
ANALYSIS:
The Corona Public Library is approximately 35 years old and uses a pneumatic control system for its HVAC controls. Pneumatic control systems became obsolete when digital control systems were introduced in the 1980s, enabling greater adaptability to complex systems and variable-temperature control. In the 1990’s, digital control systems became mainstream and are now the standard, making pneumatic control systems obsolete. As a result, fewer technicians are trained to maintain them, and ongoing repairs have become increasingly costly. Because they are outdated, these controls also do not provide remote monitoring or system visibility. Therefore, each service call must be addressed through in-person troubleshooting, often requiring several hours of on-site investigation.
Other large City facilities with complex HVAC systems include the Police Station, City Hall, Fire Headquarters, and Utilities Headquarters. Since these facilities were built in the 2000s, digital control systems have been installed, but they are not all the same type or produced by the same manufacturer.
While moving to replace the Library’s outdated HVAC control system, which is nearing the end of its useful life, staff is considering standardizing on a digital platform to handle the Library’s complex HVAC operations. Staff recommend standardizing the control system for reliability, familiarity, and system integration for remote monitoring and control through a centralized front-end interface. The upgrade would reduce the need for physical
service calls, improve system responsiveness, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Staff evaluated the digital control system platforms that are currently in use across the City’s major facilities. The Police Station currently uses the Automated Logic Controls (ALC) system. City Hall uses HVAC controls manufactured by NOVA, which use older digital technology and are nearing the end of their support. The Fire and Utilities Headquarters, located at the Corporate Yard, uses a Climatec controller; however, these facilities primarily consist of standard HVAC equipment and do not have a central plant system comparable to those at the library.
The Police Station’s ALC control system operates a complex HVAC central plant comprising chillers, boilers, pumps, and large air-handling units. The ALC system has demonstrated dependable performance, and staff are fully trained on this platform and use it daily to manage and troubleshoot HVAC operations.
The HVAC system at the Library is similar in complexity to the Police Department’s HVAC system. Transitioning the Library to an ALC platform would allow staff to manage both the Police Department and Library facilities through a single, unified interface. Standardizing on a single platform eliminates inefficiencies associated with supporting multiple frontend systems, reduces long-term operational costs, and ensures consistent troubleshooting and data management practices.
Although adopting other comparable digital HVAC control systems is possible, the added cost and time would take away from the benefit of staff being familiar with an already reliable system. Not moving toward standardization would require multiple licenses and additional staff training, resulting in additional costs for the City. Based on system compatibility with the HVAC equipment complexity, maintenance efficiency, and longterm operational planning, the ALC system has been identified by staff as the most appropriate digital control platform for the Library.
ALC is known for several functional advantages. Its user-friendly and intuitive front-end interface allows staff to easily navigate graphics, alarms, schedules, and trends with minimal training. The control logic is transparent and straightforward, enabling the maintenance team to understand, adjust, and even develop sequences without heavy reliance on external vendors. Although other digital controllers may also provide similar functions, the ALC has been tried and tested by city staff.
This staff report and resolution only apply to the Library. Any future HVAC control system upgrades at other City facilities would brought back to the City Council at a later date.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve standardization of the ALC control system for the Library. A list of ALC controllers compatible with the Library's existing HVAC equipment has been identified. The Resolution delegates to the Public Works Director the authority to review and amend the exclusive ALC standard specifications list from time to time, only pertaining to the Library HVAC control system, provided that any
amendments are made in accordance with applicable law and in a form approved by the City Attorney under Public Contract Code 3400.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with the recommended actions.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This action is to designate certain HVAC control system equipment and products as exclusive standard HVAC control system and products at the Corona Public Library, and there is no possibility that approving this agreement will have a significant effect on the environment.
Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.
PREPARED BY: KHUSHBOO PATEL, PROJECT MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: SAVAT KHAMPHOU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR & DONNA FINCH,
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENT:
1. Exhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2026-012
JAMIER\11000.50200\10321126.1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-012
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORONA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN
HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND
PRODUCTS AT THE CITY’S LIBRARY AS EXCLUSIVE
STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTS PURSUANT
TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 3400
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(c), the City of Corona (“City”) may make findings designating certain products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name for statutorily enumerated purposes; and
WHEREAS, when Public Contract Code Section 3400 is inapplicable, the City’s general police powers authorize it to specify, by specific brand or trade name, equipment and products for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, the City’s need to establish uniform, complete and compatible equipment and product specifications, in order to help establish reliability, durability, uniformity, parts availability, repair and maintenance savings, and training improvement for City staff; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the City’s current system equipment, general contracts, and various products and vendors to facilitate the use of the most reliable, dependable, cost-efficient, and feasible HVAC control system equipment and products at the City’s Library; and
WHEREAS, City staff has presented its review findings to the City Council and has recommended designation of the equipment and products described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as exclusive standard HVAC control system equipment and products for the City’s Library (“PCC 3400 Exclusive Standard Specifications”); and WHEREAS, designating the PCC 3400 Exclusive Standard Specifications as the Library’s exclusive standard HVAC control system products will match equipment and products currently in use at the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, designating the PCC 3400 Exclusive Standard Specifications as exclusive standard products for the City’s Library will also help establish reliability, durability, maintenance, repair, compatibility of parts, and preservation of the warranties of the products and equipment at the Library.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
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Section 2. Based upon the authority and findings set forth in this Resolution, the City Council approves the PCC 3400 Exclusive Standard Specifications list attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference (“Specifications List”). The City Council hereby designates the equipment and products described in the Specifications List as exclusive standard equipment and products to be used at the City’s Library. The PCC 3400 Exclusive Standard Specifications can be incorporated and specified in the City’s contract documents and installed in all future Library projects.
Section 3. Designating the PCC 3400 Exclusive Standard Specifications as exclusive standard products for the City will: (1) match equipment and products currently in use at the Police Department; and (2) help establish reliability, durability, uniformity, parts availability, repair, and maintenance savings, and training improvement for City staff.
Section 4. Designating the PCC 3400 Exclusive Standard Specifications as exclusive standard products for the City’s Library will also help to ensure that the Library will (1) be maintained with equipment and products that match the equipment and products already in use and that are designed to work in tandem with existing equipment and products to maximize the security and efficiency of the Library; (2) provide a long service life based on a history of reliability and durability; (3) promote cost savings and ease of repair and maintenance; (4) allow standardized training to repair and operate equipment and products; (5) be operated with equipment and products manufactured from high quality materials with user-friendly features and capabilities; (6) decrease replacement, repair, and maintenance issues and costs; and (7) ensure compatibility throughout the Library.
Section 5. The City Council hereby designates the equipment and products described in the Specifications List as the exclusive standard equipment and products to be used in all future Library projects, so as to establish complete uniform specifications City-wide for the construction, maintenance and operation of the Library for the reasons stated herein.
Section 6. The Public Works Director shall have the authority to review the PCC 3400 Exclusive Standard Specifications from time-to-time and amend the Specifications List, applicable to the City Library HVAC control system, upon making the findings required by applicable law.
Such amendments shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Section 7. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption, and shall remain in effect until revoked by further action of the City Council.
Section 8. The Mayor shall sign this Resolution and the City Clerk shall attest thereto, and this Resolution shall take effect and be in force on the date of its adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of April 2026. ___________________________________
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
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CERTIFICATION
I, Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk of the City of Corona, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Corona, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of April 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Corona, California, this 1st day of April, 2026. ___________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT “A”
LIBRARY SPECIFICATIONS LIST
CITY OF CORONA
LIBRARY
PCC 3400 EXCLUSIVE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS LIST
CREATED: March 18, 2026
EQUIPMENT/PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER
OptiFlex™ BACnet Building Controller
(ALC PN: OF1628-NR)
Automated Logic Controls
OptiFlex™ Advanced Equipment Controller
(ALC PN: OF683XT-E2)
Automated Logic Controls
OptiFlex™ Network Isolator
(ALC PN: OFISO-E2)
Automated Logic Controls
OptiFlex™ Advanced VAV Controller (ALC
PN: OF342-E2)
Automated Logic Controls
ZASF-A VAV Damper Automated Logic Controls
OptiFlex™ I/O Expander - OFX48 Automated Logic Controls
DATE: 04/01/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Community Services Department
2026-121
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
COUNCILMEMBER RICHINS’S REQUEST TO EXPAND THE 2026 SUMMER LUNCH
AT THE LIBRARY PROGRAM TO FIVE DAYS A WEEK
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to provide direction regarding Councilmember Richin’s request to extend the summer 2026 Lunch at the Library Program from two days to five days per week.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council provide direction on:
a. Council Member Richin’s request to expand the Summer 2026 Lunch at the Library Program to five days per week.
i. If recommended, authorize a total appropriation in the amount of $15,140 from the General Fund to the Community Services Department’s operating budget ($7,570 for the remainder of FY 2026 and the remaining $7,570 to be included in the FY 2027 Proposed Budget).
b. That the City Council maintain the Lunch at the Library Program at two days per week for Summer 2026. Also, direct whether to explore expanding the program in subsequent years, contingent on additional funding and staffing capacity.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
In February 2026, the Corona Public Library was awarded a $12,600 grant from the California State Library to support the Lunch at the Library Program. The Library previously participated in this program from 2018 to 2021, during which approximately 8,000 meals were served, starting at 2 times a week and increasing to 4 times a week.
The program provides free meals to youth via the Corona-Norco Unified School District’s (CNUSD) lunch program. The grant pays for the supplies and materials, stipends to nonCity staff serving food, and enrichment programs. The program ended in 2021 due to COVID and because CNUSD could not provide hot lunches at the Library.
Lunch at the Library is returning this summer because CNUSD can provide hot lunches at the Library, and the City has received the grant funds. As a result, the program is currently integrated into the Summer at Your Library (SAYL) programming.
ANALYSIS:
Program Coordination
The SAYL program is the Library’s largest and most attended annual initiative. In 2025, the program served 1,690 participants and recorded over 1.6 million minutes read, reflecting continued growth.
Each lunch offered to participants includes a hot meal and an enrichment activity (movies on Tuesdays and a live performance on Thursdays), both provided in the Frances Aldama Martinez Community Room (FAM Room). This translates to approximately 3.5 hours of staff time and includes setup, table maintenance during lunch, facilitating the accompanying enrichment activity, and teardown. Additionally, after lunch distribution at the library, staff are tasked with delivering any remaining food to Mercy House. With a planned attendance of approximately 100 lunches, the Library will require six personnel (two library staff and four volunteers) to assist with serving food during the program. This staffing will help ensure meals are distributed in a timely manner and support service throughout the meal and post-program cleanup.
Staffing Impact
Planning for Lunch at the Library and SAYL began in November, and program schedules and staffing assignments for Summer 2026 are now finalized, which includes operating the Lunch at the Library Program two days per week. Two staff members and four volunteers will support Lunch at the Library on a rotating basis, and each staff member will work approximately 3.5 hours per day. Staff responsibilities include:
Supervising and training volunteers
Coordinating enrichment activities
Serving meals
Managing food deliveries and distribution
Marketing and outreach
Under City policy, volunteers must be supervised by staff, limiting the ability to expand services without additional personnel.
Expanding Lunch at the Library to five days per week at this time would require canceling or reducing existing and planned library programs due to staffing and space constraints.
During the week, staff involved in Lunch at the Library and trained in food handling also participate in other SAYL and library activities. The FAM Room is also the library’s biggest room, where the largest activities are reserved, and this room is programmed with other popular activities throughout the week.
Expanding the Lunch at the Library to five days per week would require reallocating staff and space that are currently allocated for the following planned programs:
Library On the Go services
Storytimes
MakerExchange programs and activities
Guided Storywalks at Mountain Gate Park
Additionally, if enrichment programming is desired to accompany three added days of lunch service weekly, staff anticipates challenges coordinating programs and performances on short notice, as our existing performers were booked several months ago and may not be available.
Community Access to Services
Additional meal service sites are available throughout the City through the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD), including the City’s Kid’s Club program. At this lunch site, children from 0-18 are allowed to receive lunch five days a week, regardless of being enrolled in the Kid’s Club program. Several of these sites operate five days per week.
CNUSD's Child Nutrition Services will provide a list of these sites to the library in late May.
Library staff will provide information and referrals to these locations to ensure continued access to meal services for residents.
Future Planning
Based on Summer 2026 program outcomes, staff may pursue additional grant funding to support potential program expansion in future years. This approach would minimize impacts on the City’s General Fund and enable proper program planning and staffing.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approval of the recommended action to expand the Summer 2026 Lunch at the Library Program to five days per week will require a total of $15,140 in additional direct costs.
The program is scheduled to run from June 8 through July 31, with approximately 50% of total costs to be incurred in FY 2026. An appropriation of $7,570 from the General Fund to the Community Services Department’s operating budget is requested for the remainder of FY 2026, with the remaining $7,570 to be included in the FY 2027 Proposed Budget.
The current $12,600 grant supports the existing two-day program and does not cover expansion costs.
Expanding the program to five days per week includes:
$8,640 for teen volunteer stipends. As noted previously, teen volunteers receive stipends for their hours worked during the summer. To retain the current four teen
volunteers and provide the additional support needed to ensure the program operates smoothly, additional funding for stipends would be required. These teens would already be trained in food handling as required by CNUSD. $1,500 for supplies and materials, including paper goods, serving utensils, and other program-related materials.
(Optional) $5,000 for additional enrichment programming to maintain consistency with programs planned on the two existing Lunch at the Library days.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This staff report is intended to provide a response to Council Member Richins's request regarding expanding the Summer Lunch Program at the Library to five days a week and there is no possibility that approving this agreement will have a significant effect on the environment.
Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.
PREPARED BY: DANIELL WHITTINGTON, LIBRARY MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: DONNA FINCH, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENT:
1. Presentation: Lunch at the Library Extension Request City Council
Future Agenda Item Request Form
Future agenda items should be limited to new issues that emerge during the year that are urgent and cannot wait until the next priority-setting session of the Council before requiring action.
Name: Tom Richins
Date: 3/7/26
Title Name/Topic: Expanding summer lunch program at the Library to 5 days a week Background
1. What is the purpose for the request i.e. what you are trying to achieve or do? Provide city resources to expand the 2 day per week summer lunch program at the school library to 5 days. This will provide nutrition to our less fortunate school kids even in summer when school is out. These children often do not have a meal during the entire day.
2. What is the scope of the work you wish to see done?
$12800 has been provided via grant by the federal government for volunteers and administration. Meals are provided via CNUSD. For the additional 3 days the city should provide an additional $19200 and coordinate with CNUSD to provide the additional food.
If CNUSD cannot provide additional meals without expense, please find out how much the cost to pay for that would add to this program.
3. Does this request align with the City’s Strategic Plan? How? Yes via:
“Sense of Place
Building community through celebrating our rich heritage, increasing access to recreational and cultural activities, and improving the relationship between the city and residents.” Providing this meal program for kids who may otherwise spend the entire day without a meal, we are building a better relationship between the city and the families of District 3.
4. What is the desired timeline to have the issue considered by Council?
Before the end of the CNUSD school year, or May 1st
.
5. Is the issue urgent requiring action before the next priority setting session of Council (Spring Workshop)? I am not sure
Staff Section (To be completed by staff)
Approximate Staff Time Required: ____ Hours
Approximate Cost: $ ____
Daniell Whittington
Library Manager
That the City Council provide direction on
Councilmember Richins' request to expand
the Summer 2026 Lunch at the Library
Program to five days per week.
• Lunch at the Library Grant Program was
created by the California State Library in 2013
• Provides meals to children ages 0-18 during
the summer months while school is closed
• Corona participated in Lunch at the Library
from 2018 – 2021
• Started with 2 days a week and expanded
to 4 days a week
• Grant pays for materials/supplies, stipends,
and programming
• Food provided at no cost via CNUSD lunch
program
• Lunch Program stopped due to COVID and no hot
lunches being provided by CNUSD at the Library
• CNUSD is once again able to provide hot lunches
at the Library
• Staff applied and received grant from the
California State Library to bring hot lunches
back to the Library two days per week
• March 18, 2026 – Councilmember Richins
requested to expand Lunch at the Library to five
days per week
• The Library’s largest and most popular
program – 1,690 participants in 2025
• Includes daily programming for children,
teens, and adults
• Planning begins in November
• Program schedules and staffing
assignments for Summer 2026 already
finalized
• Expanding Lunch at the Library to five
days per week requires canceling or
scaling back SAYL programs due to
staffing and space needs
Monday
• SAYL Kickoff*
• Library on the Go
• Book Clubs
• Volunteer Orientation*
Tuesday
• Adaptive Art Class
• Lunch at the Library
• Guided Story Walk
• DnD Family & Kids
• Maker Open Hours
Wednesday
• Preschool Storytime
• Toddler Storytime
• Library on the Go
• Mini Makers
• Read to a Dog
Thursday
• Preschool Storytime
• Little Ones Storytime
• Lunch at the Library
• Teen Programming
• Book Clubs
• Summer Street Fair*
Programs in ORANGE would need to be cancelled due to staffing and space needs if Lunch at the Library expands to five days per week Friday
• Little Twigs STEM
• Family Maker
Exchange
• Adult Programming
• Finisher's Party*
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Additional paper goods,
utensils, and other materials
Stipends provided to 4 teens
for their additional time
Optional cost but adds one
more program a week; maintains
consistency with existing Lunch
at the Library Program
CNUSD would provide lunch at the Library three extra days per week at no additional cost to the City
• Additional lunches will be offered by CNUSD at other sites five days per week, including at Section 8 housing complexes, libraries, parks and recreation sites, housing complexes, and more
• Current confirmed lunch site in Corona is El Cerrito Middle School o More sites will be announced by CNUSD in late April
• City of Corona Adventure Camp
• Corona Ranch Elementary
• Coronita Elementary
• Dr. Bernice Todd Elementary
• Foothill Elementary
• Garretson Elementary
• Highland Elementary
• Home Gardens Academy
• John Adams Elementary
• Norco Library
• Prado View Elementary
• Sierra Vista Elementary
• Stallings Elementary
• Vicentia Elementary
• Washington Elementary
Medium
$250
BIG POINT
Detail A
Detail B
Detail C
Pros:
• No summer library
programs are cancelled
• No additional cost to the
City
• Lunch still available at
alternative sites
Cons:
• Patrons will have to go to
other sites for lunch 3
days per week
Pros:
• Patrons will have access
to lunch at the Library 5
days a week
Cons:
• 28 summer programs
cancelled
• Increased program costs
for FY26
• Materials already
purchased
BIG POINT
Detail A
Detail B
Detail C
Pros:
• No summer library programs
are cancelled
• Provides time to apply for
more grant funds, which will
offset additional costs; staff
scheduling
Cons:
• Patrons will have to go to
other sites for lunch 3 days
per week this summer
Keep Lunch at the Library at
two days per week
Keep Lunch at the Library at
two days per week and plan to
expand next year
Expand Lunch at the Library
to five days per week and
scale back SAYL program
That the City Council provide direction on
Council Member Richins' request to expand
the Summer 2026 Lunch at the Library
Program to five days per week.
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Daniell Whittington
Library Manager
[email protected]
DATE: 04/01/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Community Services Department
2026-121
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
COUNCILMEMBER RICHINS’S REQUEST TO EXPAND THE 2026 SUMMER LUNCH
AT THE LIBRARY PROGRAM TO FIVE DAYS A WEEK
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to provide direction regarding Councilmember Richin’s request to extend the summer 2026 Lunch at the Library Program from two days to five days per week.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council provide direction on:
a. Council Member Richin’s request to expand the Summer 2026 Lunch at the Library Program to five days per week.
i. If recommended, authorize a total appropriation in the amount of $15,140 from the General Fund to the Community Services Department’s operating budget ($7,570 for the remainder of FY 2026 and the remaining $7,570 to be included in the FY 2027 Proposed Budget).
b. That the City Council maintain the Lunch at the Library Program at two days per week for Summer 2026. Also, direct whether to explore expanding the program in subsequent years, contingent on additional funding and staffing capacity.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
In February 2026, the Corona Public Library was awarded a $12,600 grant from the California State Library to support the Lunch at the Library Program. The Library previously participated in this program from 2018 to 2021, during which approximately 8,000 meals were served, starting at 2 times a week and increasing to 4 times a week.
The program provides free meals to youth via the Corona-Norco Unified School District’s (CNUSD) lunch program. The grant pays for the supplies and materials, stipends to nonCity staff serving food, and enrichment programs. The program ended in 2021 due to COVID and because CNUSD could not provide hot lunches at the Library.
Lunch at the Library is returning this summer because CNUSD can provide hot lunches at the Library, and the City has received the grant funds. As a result, the program is currently integrated into the Summer at Your Library (SAYL) programming.
ANALYSIS:
Program Coordination
The SAYL program is the Library’s largest and most attended annual initiative. In 2025, the program served 1,690 participants and recorded over 1.6 million minutes read, reflecting continued growth.
Each lunch offered to participants includes a hot meal and an enrichment activity (movies on Tuesdays and a live performance on Thursdays), both provided in the Frances Aldama Martinez Community Room (FAM Room). This translates to approximately 3.5 hours of staff time and includes setup, table maintenance during lunch, facilitating the accompanying enrichment activity, and teardown. Additionally, after lunch distribution at the library, staff are tasked with delivering any remaining food to Mercy House. With a planned attendance of approximately 100 lunches, the Library will require six personnel (two library staff and four volunteers) to assist with serving food during the program. This staffing will help ensure meals are distributed in a timely manner and support service throughout the meal and post-program cleanup.
Staffing Impact
Planning for Lunch at the Library and SAYL began in November, and program schedules and staffing assignments for Summer 2026 are now finalized, which includes operating the Lunch at the Library Program two days per week. Two staff members and four volunteers will support Lunch at the Library on a rotating basis, and each staff member will work approximately 3.5 hours per day. Staff responsibilities include:
Supervising and training volunteers
Coordinating enrichment activities
Serving meals
Managing food deliveries and distribution
Marketing and outreach
Under City policy, volunteers must be supervised by staff, limiting the ability to expand services without additional personnel.
Expanding Lunch at the Library to five days per week at this time would require canceling or reducing existing and planned library programs due to staffing and space constraints.
During the week, staff involved in Lunch at the Library and trained in food handling also participate in other SAYL and library activities. The FAM Room is also the library’s biggest room, where the largest activities are reserved, and this room is programmed with other popular activities throughout the week.
Expanding the Lunch at the Library to five days per week would require reallocating staff and space that are currently allocated for the following planned programs:
Library On the Go services
Storytimes
MakerExchange programs and activities
Guided Storywalks at Mountain Gate Park
Additionally, if enrichment programming is desired to accompany three added days of lunch service weekly, staff anticipates challenges coordinating programs and performances on short notice, as our existing performers were booked several months ago and may not be available.
Community Access to Services
Additional meal service sites are available throughout the City through the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD), including the City’s Kid’s Club program. At this lunch site, children from 0-18 are allowed to receive lunch five days a week, regardless of being enrolled in the Kid’s Club program. Several of these sites operate five days per week.
CNUSD's Child Nutrition Services will provide a list of these sites to the library in late May.
Library staff will provide information and referrals to these locations to ensure continued access to meal services for residents.
Future Planning
Based on Summer 2026 program outcomes, staff may pursue additional grant funding to support potential program expansion in future years. This approach would minimize impacts on the City’s General Fund and enable proper program planning and staffing.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approval of the recommended action to expand the Summer 2026 Lunch at the Library Program to five days per week will require a total of $15,140 in additional direct costs.
The program is scheduled to run from June 8 through July 31, with approximately 50% of total costs to be incurred in FY 2026. An appropriation of $7,570 from the General Fund to the Community Services Department’s operating budget is requested for the remainder of FY 2026, with the remaining $7,570 to be included in the FY 2027 Proposed Budget.
The current $12,600 grant supports the existing two-day program and does not cover expansion costs.
Expanding the program to five days per week includes:
$8,640 for teen volunteer stipends. As noted previously, teen volunteers receive stipends for their hours worked during the summer. To retain the current four teen
volunteers and provide the additional support needed to ensure the program operates smoothly, additional funding for stipends would be required. These teens would already be trained in food handling as required by CNUSD. $1,500 for supplies and materials, including paper goods, serving utensils, and other program-related materials.
(Optional) $5,000 for additional enrichment programming to maintain consistency with programs planned on the two existing Lunch at the Library days.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This staff report is intended to provide a response to Council Member Richins's request regarding expanding the Summer Lunch Program at the Library to five days a week and there is no possibility that approving this agreement will have a significant effect on the environment.
Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.
PREPARED BY: DANIELL WHITTINGTON, LIBRARY MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: DONNA FINCH, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENT:
1. Presentation: Lunch at the Library Extension Request City Council
DATE: 04/01/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Human Resources Department
2026-124
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
FOR CITY MANAGER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to consider an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for the City Manager.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council approve an amended and restated employment agreement for the City Manager.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
On March 18, 2026, the City Council met in closed session to discuss the City Manager’s performance. The City Council is very pleased with his performance and that of his team, and they recognize the fact that he and his team are on the verge of seeing transformative community projects come to fruition in the near future.
To help ensure these projects are completed successfully, the Council also discussed ways in which they can improve their support for Mr. Ellis and his efforts to stay focused
on the successful delivery and completion of these projects. They also directed staff to prepare revisions to his employment agreement for consideration in open session.
ANALYSIS:
The Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for the City Manager modifies the existing Employment Agreement as follows: (1) change his annual leave accrual to 13.46 hours per pay period, which is consistent with other City employees of his tenure and experience; (2) change his longevity pay to be equal to 4.5% of his base salary, which is consistent with some other City employees; (3) provide him with 12 months’ severance in the event of a termination without cause, plus one month for each additional year of service with the City beginning on his anniversary date in November of 2026, up to a maximum of eighteen (18) months as of November of 2031; and (4) change his deferred compensation to be equal to 9% of his base salary.
The Amended and Restated Employment Agreement makes no change to base salary.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The increased amounts provided for in the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for the City Manager are available within the budget for the City Manager’s Office.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This action merely considers and approves an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for the City Manager, and there is no possibility that approving this amendment will have a significant effect on the environment.
PREPARED BY: DEAN DERLETH, CITY ATTORNEY/LRM DIRECTOR
REVIEWED BY: LORI SASSOON, CHIEF TALENT OFFICER
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit 1 – Amended and Restated Employment Agreement
(CITY ATTY: 03-22)
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CITY OF CORONA
AMENDED AND RESTATED
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
FOR
NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE
CITY MANAGER
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made and entered into this 1st day of April 2026 by and between the CITY OF CORONA, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City") and JACOB ELLIS (hereinafter referred to as "Employee"), in order to provide in writing the terms and conditions of employment.
City and Employee are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties" throughout this Agreement.
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Position; Terms of Employment.
City desires to employ the services of Employee as City Manager for the City of Corona (“Position”), and Employee desires to accept such employment. It is the desire of the Parties through this Agreement to provide for certain benefits, establish conditions of employment, and to set working conditions for Employee.
2.2 Prior Agreements.
City and Employee previously entered into that certain Employment Agreement dated November 6, 2019, that certain First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated July 21, 2021, that Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated March 2, 2022, and that Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated December 18, 2024 (collectively “Prior Agreements”). City and Employee desire to amend and restate the Prior Agreements as set forth herein.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Employment.
City and Employee hereby agree to the employment of Employee in the Position upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.
2 (CITY ATTY: 03-22)
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3.2 Duties.
3.2.1 Designated Duties. Employee hereby agrees to perform the functions and duties of the Position in accordance with the City’s ordinances and municipal code, the approved City job description for the position, and applicable law.
Employee shall also perform other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as the City Council shall from time to time assign. Employee further agrees to perform all such functions and duties to the best of his/her ability and in an efficient and competent manner.
3.2.2 Control and Supervision. Employee shall serve at the will and pleasure of the City Council pursuant to the terms and limitations of this Agreement, and will be under the day-to-day supervision and direction of the City Council.
3.2.3 City Council Meetings. Employee shall attend all City Council meetings, including standing City Council committee meetings, unless excused or directed otherwise.
3.2.4 Moonlighting. Employee will focus his/her professional time, ability, and attention on City business during the term of this Agreement. To the extent consistent with applicable law, Employee shall not engage in any other business duties or pursuits whatsoever or, directly or indirectly, render any services of a business, commercial, or professional nature to any other person or organization, whether for compensation or otherwise, without the prior consent of the City Council, except that:
(1) The expenditure of reasonable amounts of time not in conflict with the City's needs and interests, for educational, charitable, community, and professional activities, shall not be deemed a breach of this Agreement and shall not require prior consent.
(2) This Agreement shall not be interpreted to prohibit Employee from making passive personal investments or conducting private business affairs if those activities do not materially interfere with the services required under this Agreement or create conflicts of interest.
3.2.5 City Documents. All data, studies, reports and other documents prepared by Employee while performing his/her duties during the term of this Agreement shall be furnished to and become the property of the City, without restriction or limitation on their use. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other materials either created by or provided to Employee in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Employee. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of the City Council, be used by Employee for any purposes other than the performance of his/her duties. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of services under
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this Agreement, except as required by law. The terms of this Section 3.1.5 shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
3.3 Term; Termination; Severance Pay.
3.3.1 Term. Subject to the termination provisions in Section 3.3.2, the Term of this Agreement shall commence on April 1, 2026 and shall continue for eighteen (18) months thereafter through September 30, 2027 (“Initial Term”); provided, however that at the expiration of the first month of the Initial Term and any authorized Succeeding Term thereafter, as provided for herein, the Agreement shall be automatically extended for an additional one (1) month (“Succeeding Term”) under the same terms and conditions, unless and until the City Council provides written notice to Employee prior to the expiration of any given month of its intent not to extend the Term of this Agreement for any additional months. Following such notice, the Term of this Agreement shall have seventeen (17) months remaining. The phrases “Initial Term” and “Succeeding Term” may be generally referred to as “Term” throughout this Agreement. If the City Council elects not to extend the Term, as provided for herein, Employee shall have no right to the Severance Payment provided for in Section 3.2.4 below.
3.3.2 Termination. The Parties hereby expressly understand and agree that the employment relationship created by this Agreement is “at-will” and thus Employee serves at the will and pleasure of the City Council and may be terminated at any time, during the Initial Term or a Succeeding Term of this Agreement, without notice and with or without cause, but subject to the terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement, any statute, ordinance, or rule shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the City Council to terminate, without cause or right of appeal or grievance, except for those rights expressly set forth in Section 3.3.5 and Section 3.3.7, the employment of the Employee at any time during the Initial Term or a Succeeding Term of this Agreement. Accordingly, Employee agrees that this Agreement sets forth the only terms and conditions applicable to the termination of his/her employment.
3.3.3 Accrued and Unused Leave. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated herein, if Employee is terminated either with or without cause, Employee shall be entitled to be compensated for his/her accrued and unused Annual Leave, if any, through the effective date of termination, as defined and provided for in the Executive Group Employee Resolution described in Section 3.5.1 below.
3.3.4 Automatic Termination. This Agreement, and Employee's employment, shall automatically terminate and Employee shall not be entitled to any severance payment (including the Severance Payment provided for in Section 3.3.5 below), except for compensation for accrued and unused annual leave, upon the happening of any of the following events:
(1) Upon mutual agreement in writing by both Parties to terminate this Agreement.
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(2) Upon thirty (30) days’ notice of resignation given to City by Employee.
(3) Upon the death of Employee.
(4) To the extent consistent with applicable law, including without limitation, Government Code Section 12940, when Employee has been unable for a period of three (3) months to either: (A) perform all or substantially all of the essential duties of his/her position, even with reasonable accommodation, due to a medical condition or physical or mental disability; or (B) perform all or substantially all of the essential duties of his/her position, even with reasonable accommodation, in a manner that would not endanger Employee’s health or safety or the health or safety of others. The Parties understand, acknowledge and agree that, if a reasonable accommodation is determined not to be available pursuant to any interactive process required by applicable law, the automatic termination shall be effective at the end of the three (3) month period.
(5) Upon the natural expiration of the Initial Term or any authorized Succeeding Term of this Agreement, as provided for herein.
3.3.5 Termination Without Cause; Severance Payment. This Agreement and Employee's employment may be terminated without prior notice at any time, with or without cause, by the City Council. In the event Employee is terminated without cause, other than under an Automatic Termination instance as provided for in Section 3.4.3 above, and at such time as Employee is willing and able to perform his/her duties under this Agreement, the City agrees to pay Employee, in compliance with Government Code Sections 53260 and 3511.2, a maximum severance payment equal to the lesser of: (1) the number of Severance Months, as defined herein, multiplied by Employee’s Base Salary, as described in Section 3.4 below; or (2) the unexpired Term of this Agreement, as described in Section 3.3.1 above, multiplied by Employee’s Base Salary, as described in Section 3.4 below ("Severance Payment"); provided, however, that Employee shall be required to fully comply with the terms of Section 3.3.6 below as a condition to receiving the Severance Payment. If Employee fully complies with Section
3.3.6, the Severance Payment shall be Employee's sole and exclusive remedy for termination without cause. If Employee fails to fully comply with Section 3.3.6, Employee understands, acknowledges and agrees that he/she shall have no remedy, in law or equity, for termination without cause. As used herein, the term “Severance Months” shall mean twelve (12) months as of April 1, 2026, plus one month for each additional year of service with the City beginning on Employee’s anniversary date in November of 2026, up to a maximum of eighteen (18) months as of November of 2031.
Upon termination, Employee shall also be entitled to compensation for accrued and unused annual leave, as provided for in the Executive Group Employee Resolution. The Severance Payment and annual leave cash-out, if any, shall be paid by the City in one lump sum, less applicable deductions, on the date provided for in the release required pursuant to Section 3.3.6 below.
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3.3.6 Termination Without Cause; Release. Notwithstanding Section
3.3.5 above or any other section or provision of this Agreement, the Severance Payment shall be conditioned upon Employee executing a personnel form providing a release and waiver of any and all claims against City, it's officers, employees and agents, arising out of Employee's employment with City and the termination thereof, in a form required by the City Council and City Attorney in their sole and absolute discretion.
3.3.7 Termination for Cause; Procedure. Except as provided for in Subsection (7) below, in the event Employee is terminated for cause, City shall have no obligation to pay any severance, including the Severance Payment described in Section
3.3.5 above.
(1) Upon termination for cause, the City shall deliver to Employee a written specification of the charges or other reasons upon which "cause" is alleged. For purposes of this Agreement, termination for "cause" shall be defined as follows: (a) a willful breach of this Agreement; (b) neglect of duties required to be performed under this Agreement; (c) any acts of dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation or other acts of moral turpitude; or (d) refusal or failure to act in accordance with any directive or order of the City Council.
(2) Employee shall then have five (5) business days to
challenge such termination for cause by delivery of a written response to such specifications. Within such five (5) day period, Employee may also demand a hearing upon the specifications. Failure to submit a written response or demand a hearing within the five (5) business day period shall constitute a waiver of such right, and the City Council’s determination shall be final.
(3) If a written response is submitted but no hearing is demanded, the City Council shall review its decision based upon Employee’s written response. However, any determination by the City Council, after reviewing such written response (where no hearing has been demanded), shall be final and without right of appeal.
(4) If a hearing is demanded, such hearing shall be held before an independent hearing officer to be mutually agreed between the Parties, or if no agreement can be reached within ten (10) calendar days, the hearing officer shall be selected from a list provided by JAMS. The list shall consist of five (5) hearing officers who are experienced in public employee labor law issues. Employee shall strike the first name from the list, and the Parties shall then take turns eliminating names from the list until one remains. The remaining name shall then be the selected hearing officer.
The fees of the hearing officer shall be advanced, in full, by the City. The decision of the hearing officer shall be binding and without right of appeal.
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(5) The issues to be determined in the hearing shall be whether the specification(s) alleged constitute "cause" pursuant to this Agreement and whether the specification(s) are supported by a preponderance of the evidence.
(6) The Parties acknowledge that a requested hearing for cause shall be held at the earliest possible date, and to that extent, they shall cooperate in selecting a date for the hearing which shall be no later than sixty (60) days following the City's notice of termination for cause.
(7) In the event the hearing officer concludes in favor of Employee that no cause exists, Employee’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the Severance Payment provided for under Section 3.3.5 above; provided, however, that Employee shall be required to fully comply with the terms of Section 3.3.6 above as a condition to receiving the Severance Payment. If Employee fully complies with Section
3.3.6, the Severance Payment shall be Employee's sole and exclusive remedy for termination without cause. If Employee fails to fully comply with Section 3.3.6, Employee understands, acknowledges and agrees that he/she shall have no remedy, in law or equity, for termination without cause. City shall be required only to change its records to reflect that Employee was terminated without cause. The Severance Payment, if required, shall be paid by the City in one lump sum, less applicable deductions, on the date provided for in the document required pursuant to Section 3.3.6 above. Under no circumstance shall Employee be entitled to reinstatement as a result of such hearing.
3.3.8 Notice for Resignation. In the event Employee voluntarily resigns his/her position with City, then Employee shall give City thirty (30) calendar days’ notice in advance, unless the Parties otherwise agree. Upon voluntary resignation, Employee shall be entitled to accrued and unused annual leave, if any, as provided for in the Executive Group Employee Resolution, paid in one lump sum, but not to the Severance Payment described in Section 3.3.5 above.
3.3.9 Statutory Obligations; Abuse of Office or Position. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 53243, 53243.1 and 53243.2, if Employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his/her office or position, all of the following shall apply: (1) if Employee is provided with administrative leave pay pending an investigation, Employee shall be required to fully reimburse such amounts paid; (2) if the City pays for the criminal legal defense of Employee (which would be in its sole discretion, as it is generally not obligated to pay for a criminal defense), Employee shall be required to fully reimburse such amounts paid; and (3) if this Agreement is terminated, any cash settlement related to the termination that Employee may receive from the City shall be fully reimbursed to the City or void if not yet paid to Employee. For this Section, abuse of office or position means either: (1) an abuse of public authority, including waste, fraud, and violation of the law under color of authority; or (2) a crime against public justice, including a crime described in Title 7 commencing with section 92 of the Penal Code.
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3.4 Base Salary.
Effective December 28, 2024, City shall compensate Employee at an annual base salary equal to Three Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Two Dollars and 69/100 ($367,202.69) (“Base Salary”). Effective December 27, 2025, Employee’s Base Salary shall increase to Three Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars and 95/100 ($389,850.95). Effective December 26, 2026, Employee’s Base Salary shall increase to Four Hundred One Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and 65/100 ($401,693.65). The Base Salary shall be payable bi-weekly at the same time as Executive Group employees of the City are paid. The Base Salary may be modified from time-to-time by the City Council following a performance evaluation pursuant to Section 3.6 below. Any other salary enhancements provided for in the Executive Group Employee Resolution (e.g. longevity pay, bilingual pay, etc.) shall not be deemed to be a part of Employee’s Base Salary.
3.5 Benefits.
3.5.1 Leave & Other Benefits. Except as provided for herein, City shall provide Employee all of the existing benefit package established for the NonRepresented Executive Group Employees of the City of Corona, as approved by the City Council in Resolution No. 2024-112 on December 18, 2024 (“Executive Group Employee Resolution”). Notwithstanding anything herein or in the Executive Group Employee Resolution to the contrary, Employee’s benefit package shall be subject to the following express conditions:
(1) Annual Leave – Accrual. Upon the effective date of this Agreement, Employee shall accrue Annual Leave at the rate of 13.46 hours per pay period in accordance with the Executive Group Employee Resolution. Employee’s Annual Leave accrual shall increase in accordance with the schedule set forth in the Executive Group Employee Resolution.
3.5.2 Auto Benefit. As provided for in the Executive Group Employee Resolution described in Section 3.5.1 above, Employee shall be entitled to an automobile allowance for a personal vehicle required for City business. The automobile allowance shall be $480 per month, and shall be payable in installments at the same time as other Executive Group employees are paid automobile allowances. Employee shall be responsible for the costs of operation, repair, maintenance, and liability, property damage and comprehensive insurance for such personal vehicle.
3.5.3 Business Equipment. City shall provide Employee with a cellular telephone and personal computer (at work) for use in connection with City business.
City shall be responsible for maintenance of said items.
3.5.4 Memberships; Reimbursements. City shall pay Employee's membership dues in the International City/County Management Association.
Membership in other organizations shall be subject to City Council approval. In
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accordance with City travel and other policies, City will reimburse reasonable meals, conference fees, travel and other authorized expenses incurred by Employee as part of his/her official functions and duties, as well as professional and official travel to meetings and conferences for appointive positions and organizations approved by the City Council, so long as such amounts are also within the scope of the City's annual budget approved by the City Council in its discretion. Employee must provide copies of receipts or other detail as required by City policy.
3.5.5 Deferred Compensation. Notwithstanding anything in the Executive Group Employee Resolution to the contrary and in lieu of the dollar amounts provided therein for City matching contributions and City direct contributions, each quarter City shall deposit into Employee’s deferred compensation plan account an amount equal to one-fourth of nine percent (9%) of Employee’s annual Base Salary, as described in Section 3.4 above, at the same time and in the same manner as other employee direct contributions.
3.5.6 Longevity Pay. Notwithstanding anything in the Executive Group Employee Resolution to the contrary and in lieu of the dollar amounts provided therein, City shall pay Employee longevity pay in an amount equal to four and one-half percent (4.5%) of Employee’s annual Base Salary, as described in Section 3.4 above. The longevity pay authorized by this section shall be paid in the same manner that longevity pay is paid to other Executive Group employees pursuant to the Executive Group Employee Resolution.
3.6 Performance Review.
In a closed session, the City Council shall conduct an annual performance evaluation of Employee, which shall be conducted during the first quarter of each fiscal year. The review and evaluation shall be in accordance with specific criteria developed jointly in advance by the City Council and the Employee, which criteria can be amended from time to time by the Parties. Employee shall be eligible for benefit adjustments and/or salary increases based on his/her performance evaluations and availability of funds; provided, however, that the City Council shall use all reasonable efforts, based upon existing budget conditions, to maintain Employee's base annual salary at least ten percent (10%) higher than the base annual salary of the City's highest paid at-will salaried employee within the Non-Represented Executive Group Employees of the City of Corona. If this ten percent (10%) threshold is about to be crossed, Employee may request and the City Council shall be required to consider adjustments to his/her base annual salary.
3.7 General Provisions.
3.7.1 Defense and Indemnification. The City shall defend and indemnify Employee in accordance with the requirements of applicable state law.
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3.7.2 Bonding. If applicable, the City shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds or security required of Employee in the performance of his/her duties.
3.7.3 Modification. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.7.4 Effect of Waiver. The failure of either Party to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement by the other Party shall not be deemed a waiver of that term, covenant, or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for all or any other times.
3.7.5 Assignment. Neither this Agreement, nor any right, privilege or obligation of Employee hereunder shall be assigned or transferred by him/her without the prior written consent of the City Council. Any attempt at assignment or transfer in violation of this provision shall, at the option of the City Council, be null and void and may be considered a material breach of this Agreement.
3.7.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the City and Employee with respect to Employee’s terms of employment. This Agreement contains all of the covenants and agreements between the Parties with respect to Employee’s employment by the City in any manner whatsoever. Each Party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by any Party, or anyone acting on behalf of any Party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding on either Party.
3.7.7 Partial Invalidity. If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
3.7.8 Law Governing Agreement. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.
3.7.9 No Presumption of Drafter. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the terms and provisions of this Agreement have been negotiated and discussed between the Parties, and this Agreement reflects their mutual agreement regarding the subject matter of this Agreement. Because of the nature of such negotiations and discussions, it would be inappropriate to deem any Party to be the drafter of this Agreement and, therefore, no presumption for or against validity or as to any interpretation hereof, based upon the identity of the drafter shall be applicable in interpreting or enforcing this Agreement.
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3.7.10 Attorney’s Fees. If any action at law or in equity, including an action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover such amount as the court may award as reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
3.7.11 Notices. Any notice to be given hereunder by either Party to the other shall be in writing and may be transmitted by personal delivery or mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid, with return receipt requested. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the following respective addresses:
City: City of Corona
400 South Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92883
Attn: Mayor
Employee: Jacob Ellis
Notices delivered personally shall be deemed communicated as of the date of actual receipt. Mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of the date of mailing, plus two (2) calendar days.
3.7.12 Assistance of Counsel. Each Party to this Agreement warrants to the other Party that it has either had the assistance of counsel in negotiation for, and preparation of, this Agreement or could have had such assistance and voluntarily declined to obtain such assistance.
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
FOR
NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE
CITY MANAGER
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Corona has caused this Agreement to be signed and executed on its behalf by its City Manager, and duly attested by its City Clerk, and Employee has signed and executed this Agreement, both in duplicate, effective as of the day and year first above written.
CITY OF CORONA
By: _____________________________________
Jacque Casillas
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Sylvia Edwards
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________
Dean Derleth
City Attorney
EMPLOYEE
By: ____________________________________
Jacob Ellis
DATE: 04/01/2026
TO: Honorable City Council Members
FROM: Mayor Casillas
2026-122
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council approve the appointment of Shirley Towler-Hayes to the Library Board of Trustees.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The local appointments list for Board and Commissions was posted pursuant to Section 54972 of the Government Code.