City Council Meeting - August 19, 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: APN 118-270-049, 815 W. SIXTH STREET
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CHRISTIAN ARTS AND THEATER
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
1.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY MANAGER
1.3 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY ATTORNEY/LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
2. INVOCATION - Pastor Fred, Corona Church of the Open Door 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
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 AUGUST 5, 2026
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 08052026.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 August 5, 2026
6.2 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MEDICAL GROUP 009-CORONA UTILITIES EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MEDICAL GROUP 009 - CUEA UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 -Resolution No.2026-089.pdf
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-089, establishing Medical Group 009 – Corona Utilities Employee Association under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act.
6.3 SECOND UPDATE ON DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTRACTED EMERGENCY WATER LINE AND REMEDIATION REPAIRS AT POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS
1. STAFF REPORT - SECOND UPDATE EMERGENCY WATER LINE AND REMEDIATION REPAIRS AT CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS.pdf That the City Council:
Receive and file the second 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).
6.4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO CALRECYCLE’S BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION NO. 2026-088 FOR CALRECYCLE’S BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2026-088.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-088 authorizing submittal of individual grant application and related authorizations for CalRecycle’s Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents, agreements, amendments, and payment requests required for the application process and subsequent grant administration, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program.
6.5 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
1. STAFF REPORT - 2026-2027 ABC ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP GRANT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - State of California ABC 2026-2027 Alcohol Policing Partnership Award Letter .pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - State of California ABC Resolution No. 2026-090.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 – 26-APP06 Agreement.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - 26-APP06 Agreement Exhibits.pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-090 to accept and appropriate $76,816 from the State of California and approve the application for Alcoholic Beverage control Program grant funds.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $76,816 from the General Grants Fund (FD_1111), increase estimated revenue by the same amount to be reimbursed from the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership Program 2026-2027.
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.
6.6 MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH TROPICAL PLAZA INC FOR THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WATER AND WATER RECLAMATION FACILITIES
1. STAFF REPORT - LANDSCAPING AGREEMENT WITH TROPICAL PLAZA FOR UTILITIES SITES .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Maintenance and General Services Agreement.pdf That the City Council:
Award NIB 26-025MB to Tropical Plaza Inc. for landscape maintenance services at the Utilities Department water and water reclamation facilities.
Approve the Maintenance and General Services Agreements with Tropical Plaza Inc. in the amount of $147,780 per fiscal year for the Utilities Department Water and Water Reclamation Facilities through June 30, 2028, with two additional two-year optional renewal periods, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the proposal.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance and General Services Agreements with Tropical Plaza Inc in the amount of $147,780, including non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders and amendments up to the amount authorized in the Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060(J) which is equivalent of 10% or $14,778.
6.7 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORONA RESTATED SECTION 125 CAFETERIA PLAN
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORONA RESTATED SECTION 125 CAFETERIA PLAN.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Resolution 2026-091 Adopting the City of Corona Restated Section 125 Cafeteria Plan.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - City of Corona Restated Section 125 Cafeteria Plan (Redline).pdf That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2026-091, adopting the City of Corona Restated Section 125 Cafeteria Plan and repealing Resolution No. 2009-123.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to state their name and city of residence for the record. This portion of the agenda is intended for general public comment only, which means it is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. The City Council will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your comments brief. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
This portion of the agenda is for advertised public hearing items where formal public testimony on each individual item is accepted prior to City Council action.
8.1 ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 2026-0001 TO CHAPTER 17.70 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN STATE LAW AND TO UPDATE OUTDATED FENCING REGULATIONS
1. STAFF REPORT - ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 2026-0001.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3431.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Amendment to Chapter 17.70 of the CMC (redline version).pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - City of Corona Landscape Design Manual.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Planning and Housing Commission Staff Report.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting on June 8, 2026.pdf
7. Exhibit 6 - PowerPoint Presentation.pdf
That the City Council:
Approve Zone Text Amendment 2026-0001, as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3431, first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 17.70 of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Corona Municipal Code to update water-efficient landscape requirements to reflect changes in State law, and to update outdated fence regulations, and amending various other sections in Title 17 to update references to Chapter 17.70 (ZTA2026-0001).
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 UPDATE ON OPTIONS FOR MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND EL SOBRANTE ROAD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT
1. STAFF REPORT - UPDATE ON OPTIONS FOR MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND EL SOBRANTE ROAD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Presentation.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 – Future Agenda Request Form (Speake).pdf
That the City Council:
Adopt Alternative A – Take no further action
Adopt Alternative B – Right-In/Right-Out at El Sobrante Rd. (Staff Recommendation) Adopt Alternative C – No Access from El Sobrante Rd. to Magnolia Provide staff with additional direction
9.2 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 9.20 AND 12.24 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SPECIAL EVENTS AND CODIFICATION OF APPLICANT GROUP PRIORITY CLASSIFICATIONS
1. STAFF REPORT- CMC CODE UPDATES 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 Event Municipal Code Revisions Presentation.pdf That the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 3433, amending Chapters 9.20 and 12.24 of the Corona Municipal Code to clarify the special event permit process, designate a primary point of contact for permit coordination, and establish standardized user group classifications.
9.3 APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OC MARATHON LLC TO HOST THE CORONA 5000 ROAD RACE FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM
1. STAFF REPORT - MOU WITH OC MARATHON LLC .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Memorandum of Understanding with OC Marathon LLC.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Corona 5000 Road Race Presentation.pdf
That the City Council:
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the OC Marathon, LLC., to coordinate and produce the Corona 5000 Road Race for the years 2027-2029 subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of the Corona Municipal Code, including but not limited to Chapter 12.32 (Special Events and Street Closures), and any other relevant local, county, or state regulations.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary agreements and permits with OC Marathon LLC.
10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
The portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.
10.1 ORDINANCE AMENDING CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.34 (SOLICITORS) AND A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES SCHEDULE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE
1. STAFF REPORT - ORDINANCE AMENDING CHPTR 5.34 AND RESOLUTION UPDATING PENALTIES OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3432 (clean version).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Ordinance No. 3432 (redline version).pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Resolution No. 2026-087.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - PowerPoint Presentation.pdf
That the City Council:
Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading for consideration of Ordinance No. 3432, first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 5.34 of the Corona Municipal Code to update the regulations for solicitors.
Approve Resolution No. 2026-087 amending the Administrative Penalties Schedule for violations of the Corona Municipal Code on the date that Ordinance No. 3432 becomes effective.
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
11.2.a
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2025-0002 TO ESTABLISH A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY DESIGNED AS AN 81-FOOT-HIGH BALLFIELD LIGHT POLE WITH ASSOCIATED GROUND-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT WITHIN CITRUS COMMUNITY PARK
1. STAFF REPORT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2025-0002.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map(1).pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit 2025-0002.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission Staff Report(1).pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting on July 6, 2026(1).pdf That the City Council:
Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting CUP2025-0002, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
OR
Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
11.2.b
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY IN KELLOGG PARK
1. STAFF REPORT -- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2025-0003.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Site Plan.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission Staff Report.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting on July 6, 2026.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - Public Correspondence (Received July 29, 2026 following July 6, 2026 Planning and Housing Commission Hearing).pdf That the City Council:
Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting CUP2025-0003, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
OR
Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
11.4 Historic Preservation Board
11.5 Regional Meetings
11.5.a
UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION SOCAL CONNECT MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2026
11.5.b
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2026
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This portion of the agenda is for items requested by the Mayor, Council Members or Staff for consideration at a future meeting. No immediate action is taken on Future Agenda Items; this section serves to highlight topics that will be considered at upcoming meetings. Council action on items that have appeared in this section takes place under Administrative Reports, when accompanied by a staff report.
15.1 DOWNTOWN BOND APPROVAL (STAFF) SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
15.2 CITY PARK CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (STAFF) SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
15.3 AI TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION (STAFF) OCTOBER 2026
15.4 CUP FOR DRUG TREATMENT FACILITIES (STAFF) OCTOBER 2026
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for September 2, 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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