RESOLUTION NO. 2026-037
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND
ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR
THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM
WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT:
FARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM - $264,972
WHEREAS, California Legislature, Senate Bill 862 (SB 862) (2014), established the Transit, Affordable Housing, and Sustainable Communities Program, and appropriated proceeds in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP); and
WHEREAS, the City of Corona is an eligible recipient and may receive state funding from the LCTOP for transit projects; and
WHEREAS, the statutes related to state-funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and WHEREAS, SB 862 named the Department of Transportation (Department) as the administrative agency for the LCTOP; and
WHEREAS, the Department has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering and distributing LCTOP funds to eligible project sponsors (local agencies); and WHEREAS, the City of Corona wishes to receive an award of LCTOP funds to provide free fare subsidies to seniors, students and persons with disabilities on Corona Cruiser and Dial-A-Ride, (Fare Subsidy Program); and
WHEREAS, the City of Corona wishes to delegate authorization to the Public Works Director and his/her designee to execute all related documents and any amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, if awarded LCTOP funds, the City of Corona will use Fiscal Year 2025-26 LCTOP funds in the amount of $264,972 for operating assistance for the City’s Fare Subsidy Program for starting July 1, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Corona and its agents shall comply with all conditions and requirements set forth in the Certification and Assurances, and the Authorized Agent documents, and applicable statutes, regulations, and guidelines for all LCTOP funded transit projects.
SECTION 2. The Public Works Director or his/her designee is hereby authorized to execute all required documents of the LCTOP Program and any Amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation.
SECTION 3. The City of Corona hereby authorizes the submittal of the following project nominations and allocation request to the Department in Fiscal Year 2025-26 LCTOP funds:
Project Name: Fare Subsidy Program for City of Corona Transit Service LCTOP Amount Requested: $264,972
Project Description: Provide free fares for students, seniors, and persons with disabilities on Corona Cruiser and Dial-A-Ride
Benefit to a Priority Population: This project benefits the disadvantaged and low-income communities as well as communities located within ½ mile of a disadvantaged and lowincome community.
Amount to benefit Priority Population: ~$211,978
City apportioned under PUC 99314: $4,972
Contributing Sponsors under PUC 99313: Riverside County Transportation Commission $260,000
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May 2026.
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
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 20th day of May 2026, 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 20th day of May 2026. ____________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
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