City Council Meeting - April 01, 2026
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
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 03182026.pdf
Approval of Minutes for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona, Corona Public Financing Authority, Corona Utility Authority, Corona Housing Authority City Council Meeting of March 18, 2026
6.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3427, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
1. Staff report.pdf
2. Ordinance No. 3427.pdf
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
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH DIAMOND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT BEDFORD CANYON WAY AND GEORGETOWN DRIVE.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Construction Contract.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Location Map.pdf
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 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.
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.
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).
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Diamond Construction, in the amount of $1,028,269.
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.
6.4 SECOND UPDATE ON EMERGENCY SEWER MAIN LINE AND PARKING LOT REPAIRS AT 3915 GREEN RIVER ROAD
1. STAFF REPORT - SECOND UPDATE ON EMERGENCY SEWER MAIN LINE AT 3915 GREEN RIVER ROAD.pdf 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
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION 2026-012 DESIGNATING EXCLUSIVE HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM AND PRODUCTS FOR THE CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY.pdf
2. Exhibit 1- Resolution No. 2026-012.pdf
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).
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.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to state their name and city of residence for the record. This portion of the agenda is intended for general public comment only, which means it is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. The City Council will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your comments brief. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
This portion of the agenda is for advertised public hearing items where formal public testimony on each individual item is accepted prior to City Council action.
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
1. STAFF REPORT - LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY.pdf
2. Future Agenda Item Request Form - Meal program.pdf
3. Lunch at the Library Extension Request City Council.pdf
4. STAFF REPORT - LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY Redlines.pdf
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
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Amended and Restated Employment Agreement - City Manager.pdf 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
1. STAFF REPORT - REAPPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2026.pdf 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.
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Meeting is Being Recorded.