City Council Meeting - September 02, 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 117-143-017, 462 CORONA MALL
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: THOMAS TOSSONIAN, OWNER OF VULCAN MANAGEMENT GROUP UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
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: WORLD ALZHEIMER'S MONTH
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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. STAFF REPORT - APPROVAL OF MINUTES.pdf
2. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 08192026.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the 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 19, 2026.
6.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3431
1. SECOND READING.pdf
2. Staff Report - CC Meeting August 19, 2026.pdf
3. Ordinance No. 3431.pdf
Recommendation:
S
econd reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, California, 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 fencing regulations, and amending various other sections in Title 17 to update references to Chapter 17.70 (ZTA2026-0001).
6.3 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3432
1. SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 3432.pdf
2. Staff Report - CC Meeting August 19, 2026.pdf
3. Ordinance No. 3432.pdf
4. Resolution No. 2026-087.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution 2026-087 and second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, California, amending Chapter 5.34 of the Corona Municipal Code to update the regulations for solicitors.
6.4 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3433
1. SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 3433.pdf
2. Staff Report - CC Meeting August 19, 2026.pdf
3. Ordinance No. 3433.pdf
Recommendation:
Second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, California 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.
6.5 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PROACTIVE ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE CORONA DOWNTOWN STORM DRAIN PHASE II PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST-2026-04
1. STAFF REPORT - PSA WITH PROACTIVE ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT FOR THE CORONA DOWNTOWN STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II PROJECT, CIP NO. ST-2026-04.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Professional Services Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Award Request for Proposal No. 26-045AT to Proactive Engineering Consultants, for design and construction support services for the Corona Downtown Storm Drain Phase II, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2026-04.
Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Proactive Engineering Consultants, for design and construction support services for the Corona Downtown Storm Drain Phase II, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2026-04 in the amount of $1,451,619 and waive any minor irregularities in the proposal.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with and issue a purchase order to Proactive Engineering Consultants, in the amount of $1,451,619, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10% of the contract amount ($145,161).
6.6 TERMINATE THE EMERGENCY ACTION FOR CONTRACTED EMERGENCY WATER LINE AND REMEDIATION REPAIRS AT POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS AND RATIFY MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH BELFOR USA GROUP INC
1. STAFF REPORT - TERMINATE CONTRACTED EMERGENCY WATER LINE AND REMEDIATION REPAIRS AT POLICE DEPARTMENT .pdf
2. Belfor USA Group Inc. MGSA.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Terminate the emergency action for contracted water line and remediation repairs at the Corona Police Department Headquarters.
Ratify the Maintenance/General Service Agreement with Belford USA Group Inc. in the amount not to exceed $700,000 for performing emergency water line and remediation repairs at Police Department Headquarters.
6.7 RESOLUTION ADOPTING CALIFORNIA MUTUAL AID REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION ADOPTING CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES MUTUAL AID REIMBURSEMENT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2026-092.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 – Position Library and Compensation Plan (Effective June 13, 2026).pdf
4. Exhibit 3 – Cal OES California Fire Assistance Agreement Approval Letter (June 30, 2015).pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council
adopt
Resolution No. 2026-092, authorizing compensation for employees assigned to mutual aid emergency incidents and superseding the City’s 2015 California Fire Assistance Agreement submission and rescinding Resolution No. 2013-103.
6.8 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WATERFLUENCE FOR LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SUPPORT
1. STAFF REPORT - WATERFLUENCE PSA FOR LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Waterfluence PSA.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 – IEUA Professional Services Contract.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $200,000 to the Utilities Department‘s Sustainability and Conservation Operating Budget and an estimated revenue increase in the amount of $15,000 for a reimbursement from Western Water Municipal Water District in the Water Utility Fund (FD_1570).
Authorize a bid award with Waterfluence, LLC. in the amount of $200,000 for Landscape Irrigation Efficiency Regulatory Compliance Support pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.125(B) - Competitive bidding already completed.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the Professional Services Agreement with Waterfluence, LLC. in the amount of $200,000 during the initial fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and an additional $100,000 per year for the second and third year, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders and amendments up to the amount authorized in the Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(G), which is equivalent to 10% or $20,000 during the initial fiscal year, and $10,000 per year for the second and third year.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Waterfluence, LLC. in the amount of $200,000 for the initial fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and an additional $100,000 per year for the second and third year, with the initial contract term ending June 30, 2029, and optional one-year renewals hereinafter.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.9 NEW OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT FOR WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY 1 – WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER AUTHORITY RECLAIMED DROP STATION PROJECT
1. STAFF REPORT - PROJECT FOR WRF1 WRCRWA RECLAIMED DROP STATION.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Authorize the creation of a new Operating and Maintenance Project titled “Water Reclamation Facility 1 – Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority Reclaimed Drop Station.” Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $206,800 from the Reclaimed Water Utility Fund (FD_1567) to the new Operating and Maintenance Project titled “Water Reclamation Facility 1 – Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority Reclaimed Drop Station.” That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.10 RESOLUTION DECLARING FIVE DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES AS EXEMPT FROM THE SURPLUS LAND ACT REGULATIONS
1. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING FIVE DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES AS EXEMPT FROM THE SURPLUS LANDS ACT REGULATIONS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-093.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution 2026-093, declaring that certain parcels of real property located at the North Mall (northeast corner of Main and Sixth streets) are no longer necessary for the City’s use and are exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act.
Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to follow applicable procedures related to the disposition of exempt surplus properties pursuant to the Surplus Land Act.
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.
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
11.5 Regional Meetings
11.5.a
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 27, 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 (NEW) GARAGE SALE ORDINANCE REVIEW (T. DADDARIO) TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Tony Daddario.pdf
15.2 (NEW) ONLINE GARAGE SALE REGISTRATION AND INTERACTIVE WEBMAP PROGRAM (W. SPEAKE) TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Wes Speake.pdf
15.3 AI TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION (STAFF) OCTOBER 7, 2026
15.4 CUP FOR DRUG TREATMENT FACILITIES (STAFF) OCTOBER 7, 2026
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for September 16, 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.