City Council Meeting - September 16, 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: AAIDEN AND ELIONAI ROSARIO V. CITY OF CORONA, ET AL.
CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CVRI2504817 NAME OF CASE: FREDDY PARTIDA AND PHILLIP ESPINOZA V. CITY OF CORONA, ET AL.
CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CVRI2505801 NAME OF CASE: GILBERT PICAZO AND LIZBET ALVAREZ V. CITY OF CORONA, ET AL.
CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CVRI2506622 NAME OF CASE: SALVADOR VASQUEZ GRANADOS V. CITY OF CORONA, ET AL.
CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CVRI2601731 NAME OF CASE: DIEGO CAMACHO ALVARADO AND ADRIANA FABIOLA ALVARADO SANDOVAL CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CVRI2605488
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
NAME OF CASE: CITY OF CORONA V. DD&E, LLC, ET AL.
CASE NUMBER(S): SAN DIEGO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 37-2021-00016700-CU-EI-CTL
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
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5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 INTRODUCTION: 2026-2027 MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL
5.2 PROCLAMATION: SEPTEMBER IS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 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.
Recommendation:
6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. STAFF REPORT - APPROVAL OF MINUTES 09022026.pdf
2. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 09022026.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 September 2, 2026.
6.2 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 JUNE 2026
1. STAFF REPORT - THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026.pdf
2. Monthly Fiscal Report June 2026-Signed.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council receive and file the monthly fiscal report for June 2026.
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 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR JUNE 2026
1. STAFF REPORT - MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT JUNE 2026.pdf
2. June 2026 Investment Report.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment portfolio report for June 2026.
6.4 EXTENSION OF TIME OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37691 LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF FOOTHILL PARKWAY AT CHASE DRIVE (APN 275-050-014, 275-050-017, AND 275-080-041), IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (APPLICANT: JK BUILDING BLOCKS, LLC)
1. STAFF REPORT - EXTENSION OF TIME REQUEST FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37691.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Site Plan for Tentative Tract Map 37691.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Letter from Applicant Requesting Extension.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Letter from Applicant Requesting Additional Conditions of Approval.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council approve a three-year extension for Tentative Tract Map 37691, expiring on August 4, 2029, which includes the addition of Public Works Condition No. 67, Fire Department Condition No. 8, Fire Department Condition No. 9, and the revision of Fire Department Condition No. 2.
6.5 CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES GRANT
1. STAFF REPORT - CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Grant Approval Letter.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Accept grant funding from the California Library Literacy Services Program in the amount of
$79,497 for the Corona Public Library’s Adult and Family Literacy Program.
Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of
$79,497 ($42,923 for Adult Literacy Services and $36,574 for Family Literacy Services) to the Community Services Department’s grant
budget within the Adult and Family Literacy Grant Fund
(FD_
1442
)
.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to adjust the budget accordingly if the grantor distributes additional
funds to grant participants.
6.6 CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 4, WITH DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN, IN THE AMOUNT OF $149,976, FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT BEDFORD CANYON ROAD AND GEORGETOWN DRIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (ST-2019-02)
1. STAFF REPORT - CCO NO. 4 WITH DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT BEDFORD CANYON ROAD AND GEORGETOWN DRIVE CIP NO. ST-2019-02.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Contract Change Order No. 4.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Contract Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $149,976 to Diamond Construction and Design for additional open trenching, traffic signal pole alteration, and conduit costs.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract Change Order No. 4 with Diamond Construction and Design to increase the contract amount by $149,976, amending the total contract amount to $1,219,070, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to $121,907 which is equivalent to 10% of the revised contract amount.
6.7 GRANT FROM UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION FOR TENNIS COURT RESURFACING AT EAGLE GLEN AND MOUNTAIN GATE PARKS
1. STAFF REPORT - UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION GRANT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Award Letter - Eagle Glen .pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Award Letter - Mountain Gate .pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Accept grant funding from the United States Tennis Association in the amount of
$49,140 for tennis court resurfacing at Eagle Glen and Mountain Gate Parks.
Authorize an
estimated revenue increase
in the amount of
$49,140
($21,490 for Eagle Glen Park and $27,650 for Mountain Gate Park) within the Grants General Fund (FD_1111)
for the United States Tennis Association Grant
.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to adjust the budget accordingly if the grantor distributes additional
funds to grant participants.
6.8 EMERGENCY REMEDIATION AND RECONSTRUCTION WORK AT HOMES IMPACTED BY WATER MAIN BREAKS
1. STAFF REPORT - EMERGENCY REMEDIATION AND RECONSTRUCTION WORK AT HOMES IMPACTED BY WATER MAIN BREAKS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Paul Davis MGSA for Marilyn Drive.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Paul Davis MGSA for Third Street.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Paul Davis First Amendment for Third Street.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Approve a Maintenance and General Services Agreement with Shapiro Property Service Corporation dba Paul Davis Restoration of the Inland Empire in the amount of $132,409.87 for remediation and reconstruction services at two homes on Marilyn Drive.
Approve an amendment to the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with Shapiro Property Service Corporation dba Paul Davis Restoration of the Inland Empire in the amount of $134,734.95 for a total of $165,704.28 for remediation and reconstruction services at one home on Third Street.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with Shapiro Property Service Corporation dba Paul Davis Restoration of the Inland Empire, for two homes on Marilyn Drive for $132,409.87, including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to $26,482 or 20% of the contract amount.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment with Shapiro Property Service Corporation dba Paul Davis Restoration of the Inland Empire, for one home on Third Street for $134,734.95 for a total contract amount of $165,704.28, including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to $33,141 or 20% of the contract amount.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to Shapiro Property Service Corporation dba Paul Davis Restoration of the Inland Empire, for two homes on Marilyn Drive for $132,409.87.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue an increase to the Purchase Order to Shapiro Property Service Corporation dba Paul Davis Restoration of the Inland Empire, for one home on Third Street by $134,734.95 for a total of $165,704.28.
Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(A) that competitive bidding is not required for these purchases based upon the reasons provided in the “Basis for Exception to Competitive Bidding” section of this agenda report.
Authorize the creation of a new Operating and Maintenance Project titled “Remediation of Residential Homes Impacted by Main Breaks.” Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $615,000 from the Water Utility Fund (FD_1570) to the new Operating and Maintenance project titled “Remediation of Residential Homes Impacted by Main Breaks.” That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
6.9 PAYMENT PLAN AND LIEN AGREEMENT FOR LATERAL WATER SERVICE RECONNECTION AT 1457 DEL NORTE DRIVE, CORONA, CA 92879
1. STAFF REPORT - PAYMENT PLAN AND LIEN AGREEMENT FOR LATERAL WATER SERVICE RECONNECTION ON DEL NORTE DRIVE.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Payment Plan and Lien Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a payment plan and lien agreement for $7,775 with the property owner of 1457 Del Norte Drive for the cost of installing a new water service lateral and reconnecting the property to the City’s water system.
Approve an estimated revenue increase in the amount of $2,756.80 in the Water Utility Fund (FD_1570) for Fiscal Year 2027.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
6.10 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-3 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) AND ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION NO. 43)
1. STAFF REPORT - CFD 2016-3 ANNEX NO. 43 VENTURE 2 LLC.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - CFD No. 2016-3 Annexation No. 43 Project Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Resolution No. 2026-094.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-094, declaring the intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Corona, and adopting a map of the area proposed to be annexed thereto (Annexation No. 43).
6.11 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ATTESTING TO THE VERACITY OF THE 2025 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE ANNUAL REPORT
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ATTESTING TO THE VERACITY OF THE 2025 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE ANNUAL REPORT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-095.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-095, approving and attesting to the veracity of the 2025 Power Source Disclosure Annual Report to the California Energy Commission for the year ending December 31, 2025.
6.12 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORONA POSITION LIBRARY AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR PLANS, INCLUDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-072
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION ADOPTING CITY OF CORONA LIBRARY AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR PLANS, INCLUDNG RESOLUTION NO. 2026-072.pdf
2. EXHIBIT 1 - Position Library and Compensation Plan (Redline).pdf
3. EXHIBIT 2 - RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -096, Exhibit A Position Library and Compensation Plan Clean.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-096, approving the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans, including Resolution No. 2026-072, effective September 19, 2026.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Bobby Spiegel, Maddy Paxton, Joe Morgan, Connie Tingirides, Amanda Lauritano
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 FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
1. FY 25-26 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.pdf
3. Presentation Slides for Fiscal Year 25-26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Conduct a public hearing to receive comments concerning the 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to submit the 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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
11.1.a
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT UPDATE FOR AUGUST 25, 2026
11.1.a.a
SUMMER AT YOUR LIBRARY (SAYL) RECAP
Library Specialist II, Martin Villegas, presented the Summer at Your Library (SAYL) Recap report.
11.1.a.b
YEAR END REVIEW
Library Supervisor, Jennifer Bauserman, presented the Year End Review report.
11.1.a.c
CORONA READERCON - A KIDS & TEENS BOOK FESTIVAL
1. 2026 ReaderCon Flyer.pdf
Saturday, September 12th, 1 - 5pm. Featuring author Hannah Shaw!
11.2 Planning & Housing Commission
11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
11.3.a
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT UPDATE FOR AUGUST 11, 2026
11.3.a.a
DEVELOPER IMPACT FEE FUND BALANCE/BOND REPAYMENT FOR JULY 2026
11.3.a.b
JULY 2026 RECREATION PROGRAMMING STATISTICS REPORT
11.3.a.c
COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT - AUGUST 2026
11.3.a.d
COMMUNITY SERVICES FY26 ANNUAL REPORT
11.3.a.e
SPECIAL EVENTS SUMMER RECAP
11.3.a.f
CORONA 5000 UPDATE
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 COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
11.5.b
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
11.5.c
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 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 AI TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION (STAFF) OCTOBER 7, 2026
15.2 DOWNTOWN UPDATE (STAFF) OCTOBER 7, 2026
15.3 SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER (STAFF) OCTOBER 7, 2026
15.4 CUP FOR DRUG TREATMENT FACILITIES (STAFF) OCTOBER 21, 2026
15.5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (STAFF) NOVEMBER 4, 2026
15.6 GARAGE SALE ORDINANCE REVIEW (T. DADDARIO) TBD
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for October 7, 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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