City Council Meeting - September 02, 2026
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at time 5:30 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Casillas, Vice Mayor Speake, Council Member Daddario, and Council Member Richins. Council Member Steiner was absent. Closed Session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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 was led by Pastor Shannon Scott.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Casillas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Casillas called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION: WORLD ALZHEIMER'S MONTH
Don Fuller accepted the Proclamation.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved By:
Tom Richins
Seconded By:
Jacque Casillas
Yes (4):
Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, Tony Daddario, and Tom Richins Absent (1):
Jim Steiner
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
The Consent Calendar was approved.
6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. STAFF REPORT - APPROVAL OF MINUTES.pdf
2. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 08192026.pdf
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.
THE MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED.
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
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Corona Municipal Code to update water-efficient landscape requirements to reflect changes in state law and to update outdated fencing regulations, and amending various other sections in Title 17 to update references to Chapter 17.70 (ZTA2026-0001).
THIS ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.
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
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.
THIS RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE WERE ADOPTED.
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
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.
THIS ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.
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
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).
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
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
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.
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
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 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.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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
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.
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
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 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.
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
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
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.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following residents addressed the Council: Palbinder Badesha, Maddy Paxton, Judy Anderson, Linda Brown, Alfredo De Reza, and Joe Morgan.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
11.1 Library Board of Trustees
None.
11.2 Planning & Housing Commission
None.
11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
None.
11.4 Historic Preservation Board
None.
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
1. 8. Meetings in Review - August 2026.pdf
Council Member Steiner was absent and did not provide an update. Attached is the written update that Council Member Steiner provided.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Council provided comments.
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15.1 (NEW) GARAGE SALE ORDINANCE REVIEW (T. DADDARIO) TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Tony Daddario.pdf
Joe Morgan, resident, addressed the Council to provide comments regarding the Future Agenda Item.
The majority of the Council agreed to add to a future agenda.
15.2 (NEW) ONLINE GARAGE SALE REGISTRATION AND INTERACTIVE WEBMAP PROGRAM (W. SPEAKE) TBD
1. Future Agenda Item Wes Speake.pdf
Vice Mayor Speake withdrew his request.
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 scheduled meeting of the Council is on October 7, 2026. Mayor Casillas adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.