City Council Meeting - August 05, 2026
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
NAME OF CASE: PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS AND SOBOBA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS V. CITY OF CORONA CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CVRI2306028
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
NAME OF CASE: MICHAEL BRUNN V. CITY OF CORONA
WCAB CASE NUMBERS: ADJ18464837; ADJ18464331; ADJ15949825
2. INVOCATION - Pastor Shannon Scott, Grace Baptist Church The invocation may be offered by a person of any religion, faith, belief or non-belief, as well as Council Members. A list of volunteers is maintained by the City Clerk and interested persons should contact the Clerk for further information.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Individuals wishing to address the City Council are requested to complete a speaker card available at the rear of the Council Chambers. Please deliver the card to the City Clerk prior to the item being heard by the City Council or, for items not listed on the agenda, before the "Communications" section of the agenda is called. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications and please note that the Communications section of the agenda is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Once called upon to speak, you are requested to state your name and city of residence for the record.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 RECOGNITION: CORONA GIRLS SOFTBALL ALLSTARS
5.2 PRESENTATION: NORTHWEST MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT UPDATE
1. City of Corona Update NWMVCD.pdf
5.3 PRESENTATION: ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
1. Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project Presentation_FINAL.pdf
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports or documents covering previous City Council action. The items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion. With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council member or any person in attendance may request that an item be removed for further consideration.
That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 1, 2026
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 070126.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 July 1, 2026
6.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3429, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA
1. Staff Report.pdf
2. Ordinance No. 3429.pdf
Approving the Skyline Heights Specific Plan 2025-0001 to establish residential and open space land uses and development standards for 249.39 acres located southwest of Foothill Parkway and north of Skyline Drive, and to approve Addendum No. 1 to the Skyline Heights Project Environmental Impact Report (SP2025-0001)
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 FISCAL REPORT FOR MAY 2026
1. STAFF REPORT - THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026.pdf
2. Monthly Fiscal Report May 2026-Signed.pdf
That the City Council receive and file the monthly fiscal report for May 2026
6.4 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 MAY 2026
1. STAFF REPORT-MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT MAY 2026.pdf
2. May 2026 Investment Report.pdf
That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment portfolio report for May 2026.
6.5 BROKER AGREEMENT FOR LEASING SERVICES AT THE HUB. WITH GROUND REVIEW BROKERAGE CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
1. STAFF REPORT - BROKER AGREEMENT FOR LEASING SERVICES FOR THE HUB .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 -Broker Agreement for Leasing of Commercial Property at THE HUB., with Ground Review Brokerage Corp.pdf That the City Council:
Approve the Broker Agreement for Leasing of Commercial Property at The Hub. with Ground Review Brokerage Corporation, a California corporation, for professional commercial retail brokerage services.
Find that competitive bidding has been satisfied and pursuant to Corona Municipal Code 3.08.140(D), Purpose of Bidding is Otherwise Accomplished. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to issue a purchase order to Ground Review Brokerage Corporation, in the amount of $200,000.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $200,000 from the Corona Mall Property Fund (FD_1130) to the Economic Development Department’s Operating Budget for estimated broker compensation in FY 2027.
Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to prepare and process any budgetary adjustments, purchase orders, and change orders resulting in additional brokerage fees due to an increase in lease revenues.
6.6 ESTABLISH PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNOLOGY OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT USING REMAINING FUNDS FROM EMERGENCY 911 PHONE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
1. STAFF REPORT- ESTABLISH PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNOLOGY CIP USING REMAINING FUNDS FROM EMERGENCY 911 PHONE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT CIP.pdf That the City Council approve the reallocation of $494,372 from the Emergency 911 Phone System Replacement, Capital Improvement Project No. TC-2016-01 to a newly created Operating and Maintenance Project, titled Public Safety Technology within the General Fund (FD_1110) and Measure X Fund (FD_1120).
6.7 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FISCAL YEAR 2027 CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM
1. STAFF REPORT - 2026-2027 CHP Cannabis Grant .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - FY26-27 CTFGP Intent to Award - C O Corona PD.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 – Resolution No. 2026-086 for California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.pdf That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-086 to accept and appropriate $75,614.40 from the State of California and approve the application for Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program grant funds.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $75,614.40 from the Grants General Fund (FD_1111) and an estimated revenue increase by the same amount to be reimbursed from the State of California Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Law Enforcement Grant Fiscal Year 2027.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the grant documents and any related documents, amendments, and agreements that are consistent with or in furtherance of the City Council’s actions hereunder.
6.8 UPDATE ON DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTRACTED EMERGENCY WATER LINE AND REMEDIATION REPAIRS AT CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS
1. STAFF REPORT - UPDATE EMERGENCY WATER LINE AND REMEDIATION REPAIRS AT CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS.pdf That the City Council:
Receive and file the update regarding the emergency water line and remediation repairs at the Corona Police Department Headquarters.
Make a determination that there remains a need to continue the emergency work without the benefit of competitive bidding pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22050 and Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.130(A).
6.9 FISCAL YEAR 2026 QUARTER 4 STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS REPORT UPDATE
1. STAFF REPORT - STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT FISCAL YEAR, 26 Q4.pdf
2. FY 2026 - Quarter 4 Strategic Plan Progress Report Update.pdf
3. FY 2026 - Quarter 4 Strategic Plan Progress Report.pdf
6.10 TERMINATE CONTRACTED EMERGENCY REPAIR OF WELL 15 DISCHARGE LINE
1. STAFF REPORT - TERMINATE CONTRACTED EMERGENCY REPAIR OF WELL 15 DISCHARGE LINE.pdf That the City Council terminate the emergency action for contracted repairs of the Well 15 discharge line.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
6.11 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC HYDROTECH CORPORATION FOR LESTER WATER TREATMENT PLANT BACKWASH TANK REHABILITATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR LESTER BACKWASH TANK REHAB CIP.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Construction Contract.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Lester Water Treatment Plant Backwash Tank Rehabilitation Project, Notice Inviting Bids 26-026CA.
Award Notice of Inviting Bids 26-026CA to Pacific Hydrotech Corporation, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $837,800 and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding documents as submitted by said bidder.
Approve the Construction Contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for the Lester Water Treatment Plant Backwash Tank Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $837,800.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation and issue a purchase order in the amount of $837,800 including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10% of total contract cost or $83,780 as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.050(H).
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $1,134,058 from the Water Utility Fund (FD_1570) to the Lester Water Treatment Plant Backwash Tank Rehabilitation, Operating and Maintenance Project No. PJ_00000230.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions
6.12 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VERTECH INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS, LLC. FOR THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT SCADA SYSTEM CYBERSECURITY ASSESSMENT PROJECT
1. STAFF REPORT - PSA WITH VERTECH FOR SCADA SYSTEM CYBERSECURITY ASSESSMENT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - PSA.pdf
That the City Council:
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $288,090 to the Penetration Testing, Operating and Maintenance Project No. PJ_00000112 and increase estimated revenues by the same amount in the Information Technology Fund (FD_1681).
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $288,090 to the Utilities Department’s operating budget for additional allocation costs incurred as a result of an increase to the Information Technology Fund (FD_1681), an Internal Service Fund.
Award Request for Proposal No. 26-027AT to Vertech Industrial Systems, LLC. for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Cybersecurity Assessment Project.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Vertech Industrial Systems, LLC. for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Cybersecurity Assessment Project and issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $562,730, including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to $56,273 or 10% of the contract amount as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(H).
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.13 PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION FOR TOWABLE EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR FOR SIERRA DEL ORO LIFT STATION
1. STAFF REPORT - PURCHASE FOR TOWABLE EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR FOR SDO LIFT STATION.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Quinn Generator Quote.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Resolution 2022-046.pdf
That the City Council:
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Quinn Power Systems in the amount of $221,000 for the procurement of a towable emergency backup generator set for the Sierra Del Oro Lift Station.
Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.125(B) that competitive bidding has been satisfied for the reasons provided in the “Basis of Determination of Competitive Bidding” section of this report.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $183,355 from the Sewer Utility Fund (FD_1572) to the Sierra Del Oro Lift Station Generator Replacement, Capital Improvement Project No. UT-2023-10.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve and execute any documents necessary to implement change orders, up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.080(J) with respect to the total compensation authorized for the purchase of a towable emergency generator for the Sierra Del Oro Lift Station.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.14 QUARTERLY SALES TAX REPORT – FIRST QUARTER 2026 (JANUARY-MARCH)
1. QUARTERLY SALES TAX REPORT - FIRST QUARTER 2026 (JANUARY - MARCH).pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - City of Corona 2026 Q1 Sales Tax Update Newsletter.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - HdL California Consensus Forecast Report June 2026.pdf That the City Council receive and file the quarterly sales tax report from HdL Companies for the First Quarter 2026 (January – March).
6.15 AUTHORIZE AN ONGOING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE CORONA-NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF OFF-DUTY PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT AT SPECIAL EVENTS
1. STAFF REPORT- AUTHORIZE AN ONGOING MOU WITH CNUSD FOR OFF-DUTY PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT AT SPECIAL EVENTS.pdf
2. EXHIBIT 1 – MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – CITY OF CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CORONA NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.pdf That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Corona Police Department and the Corona-Norco Unified School District for reimbursement of off-duty personnel and equipment at special events, effective July 1, 2026, and continuing until June 30, 2027, in accordance with the terms of the MOU.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
1. Public Comment.pdf
2. Public Comment 2.pdf
3. Public Comment 3.pdf
Persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to state their name and city of residence for the record. This portion of the agenda is intended for general public comment only, which means it is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. The City Council will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your comments brief. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
This portion of the agenda is for advertised public hearing items where formal public testimony on each individual item is accepted prior to City Council action.
8.1 PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-085 REVISING THE CITYWIDE MASTER FEE RECOVERY SCHEDULE AND RECOVERY PERCENTAGES, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-100, 2025-040, AND 2025-080
1. Public Hearing for City Council Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-085 Revising the Citywide Master Fee Recovery Schedule.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Master Fee Recovery Schedule - Redline v2.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - City of Corona User Fee Study, Willdan Financial Services.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Development Community Meeting Invitation List.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Resolution No. 2026-085 with Master Fee Recovery Schedule v2.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - User Fee Study Presentation.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-085 revising the Citywide Master Fee Recovery Schedule and Recovery Percentages, repealing Resolution No. 2024-100, 2025-040, and 2025-080 Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to approve any additional budgetary adjustments for the fee amendments, if needed.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and, to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
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 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 9.20 AND 12.24 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SPECIAL EVENTS AND ADOPTION OF NEW USER GROUPS CLASSIFICATION
1. STAFF REPORT - CMC CODE CHANGE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance Amending Corona Municipal Code Chapters 9.20 and 12.24 (Redline) .pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Ordinance Amending Corona Municipal Code Chapters 9.20 and 12.24 (Clean).pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Special Events Administrative Policy.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Community Events Presentation.pdf
That the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 3433 amending Chapter 9.20 (Special Events) and Chapter 12.24 (Parks and Recreation Areas) of the Corona Municipal Code to codify applicant group priority classifications, to rename Chapter 9.20, to change the special event permitting authority from the Police Department to the Community Services Department, and to make other clarifying updates.
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 Historic Preservation Board
11.4.a
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO HISTORIC DISTRICT HD-005 (CITY PARK), A HISTORIC DISTRICT LISTED ON THE CORONA REGISTER OF HISTORIC RESOURCES, AS PART OF THE CITY PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT, LOCATED AT 930 E. SIXTH STREET
1. STAFF REPORT - HISTORIC RESOURCES MAJOR ALTERATION.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - City Park Site Plan, Renderings,Tree Preservation Plan.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Conditions of Approval, as amended by the Historic Preservation Board on July 27, 2026.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Historic Preservation Board Staff Report dated June 29, 2026.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Historic Preservation Board Staff Report dated July 27, 2026.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - General Plan EIR Addendum for the City Park Revitalization Project.pdf
7. Exhibit 6 - Draft Minutes of the Historic Preservation Board meeting of July 27, 2026.pdf That the City Council:
Take no action, thereby affirming the Historic Preservation Board’s action to approve the alterations to City Park as part of the City Park Revitalization Project (MARD2026-0002), based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
OR
Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
11.5 Regional Meetings
11.5.a
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JULY 2, 2026
11.5.b
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 2026
11.5.c
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF JULY 9, 2026
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
1. Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee Meeting Recap 080326.pdf
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 MAGNOLIA AVENUE/EL SOBRANTE INTERSECTION UPDATE (W. SPEAKE) AUGUST 19, 2026
15.2 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES (STAFF) AUGUST 19, 2026
15.3 SOLICITOR/PEDDLER UPDATE (STAFF) AUGUST 19, 2026
15.4 DOWNTOWN BOND APPROVAL (STAFF) SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
15.5 CITY PARK CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (STAFF) SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
15.6 AI TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION (STAFF) OCTOBER 2026
15.7 CUP FOR DRUG TREATMENT FACILITIES (STAFF) OCTOBER 2026
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for August 19, 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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