City Council Meeting - October 07, 2026
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: APN 117-172-001, 514 W Sixth Street and APN 110-280-013, 1621 FAIRMONT DRIVE NEGOTIATING PARTIES: UNKNOWN
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1100 River Road
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Audrie Echnoz, Corona-Norco YMCA
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
1.3 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
1.4 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 LUISEÑO INDIANS V. CITY OF CORONA CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CVRI 2306028
2. INVOCATION - Pastor Rodney Kyles, The Assembly 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: RED RIBBON WEEK
5.2 PROCLAMATION: WATER PROFESSIONALS APPRECIATION WEEK
5.3 RECOGNITION: PASTOR MARK A. & NADRA WILLIAMS – 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
5.4 RECOGNITION: BEDFORD FIREWISE COMMITTEE
5.5 PRESENTATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION PROJECT UPDATE
1. Council Update - October 7th 2026 - Traffic Signal Optimization Project_Council_final.pdf
5.6 PRESENTATION: DOWNTOWN UPDATE
1. 6th Street and Downtown Revitalization Update - October 7th, 2026.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.
6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. STAFF REPORT - APPROVAL OF MINUTES 09162026.pdf
2. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 09162026.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 16, 2026
6.2 2025 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT AWARD
1. STAFF REPORT - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FY25 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT AWARD.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Fiscal Year 2025 EMPG Grant Program Award Letter - $15,856.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Authorize the
acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant award in the amount of $15,856.
Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $15,856 to the Fire Department’s grant
budget within the
Grant
General Fund (FD_111
1 ).
6.3 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SUPERB ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II PROJECT (ST-2027-04)
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SUPERB ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract.pdf
Recommendation:
That
the
City
Council:
Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Sidewalk Improvements Phase II Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2027-04, Notice Inviting Bids 27-003CA.
Award Notice Inviting Bids 27-003CA to Superb Engineering ,
Inc., the lowest responsive,
responsible
bidder,
for
the
total
bid
amount
of
$4,501,236.94,
and
waive all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by the said bidder.
Approve the construction contract with Superb Engineering ,
Inc. for the Citywide Sidewalk Improvements Phase II
Project
(
ST-2027-04
)
in the amount of $4,501,236.94.
Authorize
the
City
Manager,
or
his
designee,
to
execute
the
construction
contract with
Superb Engineering
,
Inc. in
the
amount
of
$4,501,236.94,
including
any
non- substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10%, which is equivalent to $450,123.69.
Authorize the City Manager
,
or his designee
,
to issue a purchase order to Superb Engineering
,
Inc. in the amount of $4,501,236.94.
6.4 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR OPERATIONS, MARKETING, AND SPECIAL EVENT SERVICES AT THE HUB.
1. Operator Agreement for The Hub. .pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Professional Services Agreement with Ground Review Corona, LLC.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Ground Review Corona, LLC, for operations, marketing, and special events services for a term of five (5) years in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,111,696, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the proposal.
Authorize an Exception to Bid pursuant to Section 3.08.140( D
) of the
Corona Municipal Code -
Purpose of bidding is otherwise accomplished
,
as outline
d
in the Determination for Com
p
etitive Bidding section of this staff report.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Ground Review Corona, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,111,696, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10% of the contract amount ($311,169).
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue purchase orders annually to Ground Review Corona, LLC, in the annual amounts outlined within the Professional Services Agreement.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $315,000 in the Economic Development Department’s Operating Budget within the Corona Mall Properties Fund (FD_1130) for FY 2027.
6.5 FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
1. STAFF REPORT - PSA WITH ALBERT A WEBB FOR CONSULTING DESIGN SERVICES.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - First Amendment with Albert A. Webb and Associates.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Appro
ve
the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for Consulting Design Services increasing the agreement by $250,197 for a total not to exceed
amount of $648,278.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Consulting Design Services with Albert A. Webb Associates for a total agreement amount of $648,278 through June 30, 2029, with no additional change order authority.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to Albert A. Webb Associates in the amount of $648,278 for the Water Reclamation Facility 1A Blower and Digester Piping and Equipment Upgrade, Capital Improvement Project No.
UT-2026-09
.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
6.6 SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NARASIMHAN CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
1. STAFF REPORT - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PSA WITH NARASHIMHAN FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES1.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Second Amendment Second Amendment with Narasimhan Consulting Services, Inc..pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
a.
Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Narasimhan Consulting Services, Inc. for 1,2,3-Trichloropropane and Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances remediation and treatment increasing the agreement by $292,890 for a total not to exceed amount of $622,890. b.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Narasimhan Consulting Services, Inc. for 1,2,3-Trichloropropane and Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances remediation and treatment for a total agreement amount $622,890, including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to $62,289 or 10% of the contract amount as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(G). c.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to Narasimhan Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $622,890. d.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $336,812 from the Water Utility Fund (FD_1570) to the PFAS and 1, 2, 3-TCP Remediation, Capital Improvement Project No. UT-2024-10.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
6.7 REPLACEMENT OF TWO POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
1. AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE TWO POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES DECLARED TOTAL LOSSES FOLLOWING NON-FAULT COLLISIONS..pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Fritts Ford and Dana Safety Upfit Quotes.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Approve the replacement of two Police Department emergency vehicles declared total losses following non-fault collisions .
Authorize
an
appropriation in the amount of $200,
650.0
7 from the
Fleet Replacement
Fund (FD_1684)
to the
Vehicle Procurement-Police Operating and Maintenance Project No. PJ_00000491 .
6.8 NEW OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT FOR WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY 1 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH AND SWITCHGEAR REPAIRS
1. STAFF REPORT - NEW OP AND MAINT PROJECT FOR WRF1 AUTO TRANSFER SWITCH.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Authorize the creation of a new Operating and Maintenance Project titled “Water Reclamation Facility #1 Automatic Transfer Switch and Switchgear Repairs.” Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $150,000
from the Sewer Utility Fund (FD_1572) to the new project titled Water Reclamation Facility #1 Automatic Transfer Switch and Switchgear Repairs.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.9 CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER WITH COPP CONTRACTING INC. FOR THE CHASE DRIVE AND SMITH AVENUE SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE PROJECT
1. STAFF REPORT - CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 WITH COPP CONTRACTING INC..pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Contract Change Order No. 6.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council
authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue Contract Change Order No.6 in the amount of $21,427.59 to Copp Contracting Inc.,
for total not-to-exceed contract amount of $646,137.82
.
6.10 ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FEDERAL GRANT AWARD
1. ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FEDERAL GRANT AWARD.pdf
2. 1. Exhibit 1 – State of California Office of Traffic Safety Grant Agreement PT27038.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Authorize the acceptance of the State of California Office of the Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Federal Award grant number PT2738, of $137,000 for Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
Authorize an
a
ppropriat
ion and estimated revenue increase in the amount of
$137,000
to the Police Department’s
grant
budget
within the Grant General Fund (FD_1111)
to be reimbursed from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety .
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any required grant documents that are in compliance with the City Council’s actions hereunder.
6.11 CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY DIGITAL LITERACY GRANT
1. STAFF REPORT - CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY DIGITAL LITERACY GRANT.pdf
2. LSTA Digital Literacy Grant Approval Letter.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Accept grant funding from the California State Library’s federal LSTA funds awarded in the amount of $20,000 for the Digital Literacy and Access-Corona Public Library project.
Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $20,000 to the Community Services Department’s grant budget within the Library-Other Grants Fund (FD_1415) for the Corona Public Library Digital Literacy and Access-Corona Public Library project.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to adjust the budget accordingly if the grantor distributes additional funds to grant participants.
6.12 RESOLUTION APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A WATER MAIN EXTENSION IN STATE STREET, NORTH OF MARLIN WAY
1. STAFF REPORT - APPROVAL OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A WATER MAIN EXTENSION ON STATE STREET, NORTH OF MARLIN WAY.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-098.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Reimbursement Agreement for Water Main Extension.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-098, establishing the reimbursement of 77% of eligible Total Costs to construct the water main extension on State Street, north of Marlin Way, with future cost recovery from benefiting parcels.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Reimbursement Agreement for Water Main Extension with Betty S. Madsen, and to take all actions necessary to implement the agreement.
Authorize the creation of a new Capital Improvement Project titled “State Street Water Main Extension”.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of
$128,860 from the Water Capacity Fund (FD_1507) to the new project titled “State Street Water Main Extension” for the reimbursement of eligible costs in accordance with the Reimbursement Agreement.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to adjust the budget based on final verified eligible costs.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
6.13 WAIVER OF UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENT FOR OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES LOCATED AT 675 AND 627 WEST RINCON STREET
1. STAFF REPORT - UNDERGROUND WIRE WAIVER REQUEST 627 WEST RINCON STREET.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Waiver Request Letter.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Pole Location 1.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Location Map.pdf
Recommendation:
That t
he City Council grant a waiver under Section 15.60.060 of the Corona Municipal Code for the undergrounding of poles and overhead utility wires located along the easterly property line of 675 and 627 West Rincon Street.
6.14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF INDIVIDUAL GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF INDIVIDUAL GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 -Resolution No. 2026-097.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Letter of Designation.pdf
Recommendation:
That the
City
Council:
Adopt Resolution No.
2026-097
, authorizing submittal of individual grant applications for all CalRecycle grants.
Authorize the City Manager, or
his
designee, to execute grant applications
and
documents fo
r a period of five years
.
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 TO SECTION 17.98.030 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO GRANT ONE EXTENSION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS FOR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES OR TRAILERS
1. STAFF REPORT - ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 2026-0003.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 3434.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Planning and Housing Commission Staff Report.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of September 9, 2026.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Approve Zone Text Amendment 2026-0003, as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.
Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3434, first reading of an ordinance amending Section 17.98.030 of Chapter 17.98 of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Corona Municipal Code to authorize one 180-day extension for Special Use Permits issued for temporary structures or trailers associated with the remodel or expansion of commercial or i ndustrial development (ZTA2026-0003).
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 2027-2032 CITYWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
1. STAFF REPORT - CITYWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - 2021-2026 Strategic Plan.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 Final Strategic Plan Update Presentation.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council confirm the process and timeline
for developing an updated Strategic Plan, including robust community and stakeholder engagement, and return to the City Council with a draft plan for review and consi deration prior to adoption
.
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 TONY DADDARIO ON THE REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 2026
11.5.b
UPDATE FROM MAYOR JACQUE CASILLAS ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (WRCOG) MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 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) REVIEW OF CANNABIS TAX IN CORONA COMPARED TO COUNTY (J. CASILLAS)
1. Future Agenda Item Request - J. Casillas.pdf
15.2 SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER (STAFF) OCTOBER 21, 2026
15.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (STAFF) NOVEMBER 4, 2026
15.4 CUP FOR DRUG TREATMENT FACILITIES (STAFF) TBD
15.5 GARAGE SALE ORDINANCE REVIEW (T. DADDARIO) TBD
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for October 21, 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.