City Council Meeting - October 21, 2026
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
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: MANUFACTURING MONTH
5.2 RECOGNITION: ELKS LODGE 2045 DONATION TO CORONA VETS CONNECT
5.3 RECOGNITION: FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
5.4 PRESENTATION: VOLUNTEER UPDATE
1. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM UPDATE - City Council.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 10072026.pdf
2. Draft Minutes - 10072026 City Council Meeting.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 October 7, 2026.
6.2 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3434
1. SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 3434.pdf
2. Staff Report - CC Meeting October 7, 2026.pdf
3. Ordinance No. 3434.pdf
Recommendation:
Second
reading of an Ordinance of the City of Corona, California, 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 (ZTA2026-0003)
6.3 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH T.E. ROBERTS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,597,089 FOR THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY #1 RETURN ACTIVATED SLUDGE PIPELINE REPAIR PROJECT
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH T.E. ROBERTS, INCFOR THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY 1 RETURN ACTIVATED SLUDGE PIPELINE REPAIR PROJECT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract.pdf
Recommendation:
T
hat the City Council:
Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Water Reclamation Facility #
1 Return Activated Sludge Pipeline Repair
Project, Notice Inviting Bid 27-007SB.
Award Notice Inviting Bids 27-007SB to T.E. Roberts, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $1,597,089, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by the said bidder.
Approve the Construction Contract with T.E. Roberts, Inc. for the Water Reclamation Facility #
1 Return Activated Sludge Pipeline Repair Project in the amount of $1,597,089.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract and issue a purchase order to
T.E. Roberts, Inc. in the amount of $1,597,089, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount equivalent to 10% or $159,70
8.90 .
Authorize
an appropriation in the amount of $1,
860,000
from
the 2025
Wastewater Revenue Bond
s Fund
(
FD_1
513) to the Water Reclamation Facility
#
1 Return Activated Sludge
Pipeline Repair Capital Improvement
Project
No. UT-2026-07.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and, to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.4 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO FUND THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORONA SOUTH HOWARD STREET STORM DRAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST-2026-03
1. STAFF REPORT - FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH RCFCWCD FOR CORONA SOUTH HOWARD STREET STORM DRAIN PROJECT ST-2026-03.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 -Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Funding Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Approve the Funding Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the design and construction of the Corona South Howard Street Storm Drain Capital Improvement Project ST-2026-03.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Funding Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to memorialize the mutual understandings by and between the District and City of Corona with respect to fu nding, design, construction, inspection, ownership,
operation, and maintenance of the Corona South Howard Street Storm Drain Capital Improvement Project ST-2026-03.
Aut
horize an appropriation
and an offsetting revenue increase in the amount of $1,894,000 from the Public Works Agreement
s Fund (FD_2
243)
to the
Howard Street Storm Drain Capital Improvement Project
No.
ST-2026-03
.
6.5 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IDS GROUP, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR 152 E. SIXTH STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $421,560
1. STAFF REPORT - MUSIC VENUE DESIGN CONTRACT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - IDS Group, Inc. Professional Services Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - IDS Group, Inc. Proposal for Optional Seismic Evaluation.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Award Request for Proposal RFP No. 27-011SB to IDS Group, Inc .
to perform architectural design services for 152 E. Sixth Street.
Approve the Professional Services Agreement with IDS Group, Inc. to
perform architectural design services for 152 E. Sixth Stree t in the amount of $
421,560
and waive any and all 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
,
IDS Group
, Inc.
in the amount of
$421,560
, plus a 10% contingency
($42,156)
,
for a total $463,716
, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the contingency amount.
Authorize
the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a one time
contract
amendment to perform a seismic evaluation of the building in the amount of $300,000 , if determined necessary
, as explained in the
Additional Services section of this staff report.
Authorize the creation of a new capital improvement project titled “South Mall Music Venue”.
A
utho
rize an
a
ppropriation
in the amount
of $
7 63,716 from
Measure X Fund
(FD_1120) to the newly created project titled
S
outh Mall Music Venue.
6.6 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 1 PIERCE FIRE ENGINE (PUMPER) FROM SOUTH COAST FIRE EQUIPMENT VIA SOURCEWELL CO-OP
1. STAFF REPORT - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 1 PIERCE FIRE ENGINE (PUMPER) FROM SOUTH COAST FIRE EQUIPMENT VIA SOURCEWELL CO-OP.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Pierce Manufacturing Master Agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 – Pierce Manufacturing Awarded .pdf
4. Exhibit 3 – Sourcewell Request for Proposal.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 – Sourcewell Proposal Opening Record.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 – Sourcewell Proof of Publication.pdf
7. Exhibit 6 – Sourcewell Comment and Review.pdf
8. Exhibit 7 – South Coast Fire Equipment Price Letter.pdf
9. Exhibit 8 – Pierce Manufacturing Proposal and Specification.pdf
10. Exhibit 9 - Pierce Manufacturing CAD Drawing.pdf
11. Exhibit 10 - Apparatus Assessment of Unit 63001.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Authorize the purchase o
f
one
(1) new
fire engine (pumper)
from South Coast Fire Equipment for the Fire Department in the amount of $1,461,459.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase ord er to South Coast Fire Equipment in the amount of $1,461,459, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code 3.08.080(J), which is equivalent to 10% or an additional
$146,146.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $1,607,605 from the Fleet Replacement Fund (FD_1684) to the Vehicle Replacement - Fire, Operating and Maintenance Project No. PJ_00000492.
Determine that competitive bidding was satisfied pursuant to Section 3.08.125(A) of the Corona Municipal Code - Non-public projects - public agency alternative competitive bidding procedure, as outlined in the Determination for Competitive Bidding section of this staff report.
6.7 APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NON-PROFIT “CORONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION” FOR FUNDRAISING PURPOSES
1. Corona Community Foundation Formation.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Articles of Incorporation of Corona Community Foundation.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Bylaws of the Corona Community Foundation.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Approve the attached Articles of Incorporation and
Bylaws and
to be used for the creation of the Corona Community Foundation .
Authorize the City
Manager, or his designee,
to work with outside legal counsel to have the Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State, have the required paperwork filed with the federal and state governments to obtain the necessary tax exempt status, a nd take any other steps reasonably necessary for the proper formation of the Corona Community Foundation .
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to plan for the first meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corona Community Foundation.
6.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS
1. STAFF REPORT - 2025 ANNUAL DESTRUCTION.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-100.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No.
202
6-
100, authorizing the annual destruction and disposal of certain City records.
6.9 FISCAL YEAR 2026 QUARTER 4, YEAR END BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS
1. STAFF REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2026 QUARTER 4 YEAR END BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Appropriations and Transfers.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - FY 2026, Q4 City Manager Purchases Report.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Appropriate
$
2,189,00
7 across various funds and authorize
$653,494 in
budget transfers
as noted in Exhibit
1 – Appropriations and Transfers.
Authorize a continuing appropriation totaling $250,854 in the Fire Department’s operating budget within the General Fund 110 and Measure X Fund 120 to support outstanding FY 2026 obligations
from various divisions of the Fire Department
.
Authorize a continuing appropriation in the amount of
$453,
800
in the Information Technology Department’s operating budget within the Measure X Fund 120 for outstanding FY 2026 obligations supporting the Fire Department’s dispatch services with the City of Ontario.
Authorize a continuing appropriation totaling $108,000 for the Corona Public Library Community Room A/V equipment upgrade, consisting of $58,000 in the Information Technology Department’s operating budget within the Information Technology Fund 681 ,
and $50,
000 in the Community Services Department’s op
erating budget within General Fund 110.
A
uthorize a continuing appropriation in the amount of $153,020 in the City Manager’s Office operating budget within the Measure X Fund 120 to support the Mercy House Agreement.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to prepare and execute a Third Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Agreement with Mercy House bringing the maximum compensation from $4,209,037.88 up to $4,249,037.88 , to account for utility costs
.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve non-substantive amendments, including term extensions and budget line-item changes so long as any such amendments will not cause the City to exceed the approved total maximum compensation in the Agree ment.
Authorize a continuing appropriation in the amount of $137,864 in the City Manager’s Office operating budget within the Measure X Fund 120 for continued support in the City’s Brand Implementation.
Authorize a continuing appropriation in the amount of $6,600 in the Finance Department’s operating budget within General Fund 110 to support staff attendance at the Workday Rising C
onference in October 2026.
Authorize a continuing appropriation in the amount of $15,954 in the Planning & Development Department’s operating budget within the Measure X Fund 120 for the lobby refresh project.
Authorize a continuing appropriation in the amount of $22,693 in the Community Services Department’s operating budget within the General Fund 110 for the purchase and installation of minor equipment and furniture.
Authorize a continuing appropriation in the amount of $60,000 for the Office of
Economic Development
’s operating budget within the Measure X Fund 120 for continued consulting services and the park sponsorship outreach program.
Receive and file the FY 2026, Quarter 4 City Manager Purchases Report.
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the related actions above.
6.10 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $962,000 FOR THE WELL 22 PIPING AND SITE IMPROVEMENT, PROJECT NO. UT-2013-05
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH INNOVATVE CONSTRUCTION SOLUTTIONS FOR THE WELL 22 PIPING AND SITE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Location Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Well 22 Piping and Site Improvements, Project No. UT-2013-05, Notice Inviting Bids 27-002CA.
Approve the Construction Contract with Innovative Construction Solutions for the Well 22 Piping and Site Improvements Project No. UT-2013-05
in the amount of $962,000.
Award Notice Inviting Bids 27-002CA to Innovative Construction Solutions, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $962,000, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding documents as submitted by said bidder.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract and issue a purchase order to
Innovative Construction Solutions in the amount of $962,000, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount equivalent to 10% or $96,200.
That the Corona Utility Authority
review, ratify, and, to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.11 FISCAL YEAR 2026 QUARTER 4 BUDGET UPDATE
1. STAFF REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2026, QUARTER 4 BUDGET UPDATE.pdf
2. FY 2026, Q4 Budget Update.pdf
3. FY 2026, Q4 Quarterly Budget Update Newsletter.pdf
4. Consolidated Exp Summary 06.30.26 - General Fund (Fund Type 100).pdf
5. Consolidated Exp Summary 06.30.26 - Water Funds (Fund Type 501).pdf
6. Consolidated Exp Summary 06.30.26 - Sewer Funds (Fund Type 502).pdf
7. Consolidated Exp Summary 06.30.26 - Electric Funds (Fund Type 504).pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council
receive and file the Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 4 Budget Update.
6.12 VENUE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH KNITTING FACTORY ENTERTAINMENT, INC. FOR A LIVE MUSIC VENUE AT 152 E. SIXTH STREET
1. Music Venue Operator Agreement.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Venue Management and Operating Agreement.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Approve the Music Venue Agreement with Knitting Factory Entertainment, Inc. for the Venue Management and Operating Services in the amount of $900,000 and waive any and all minor irregularities in the proposal, if applicable.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Venue Management and Operating Agreement with Knitting Factory Entertainment, Inc. for an initial term of five (5) years, with one (1) five-year renewal option, in an amount not to exceed $900,000.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to Knitting Factory Entertainment, Inc. in the amount of $900,000 for Venue Management and Operating Services.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to $90,000 or 10% of the original contract amount.
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $100,000 from the Corona Mall Properties Fund (FD_1130) to the Office of
Economic Development
’s
South Mall Admin (CC_1980) operating budget)
.
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.
9.1 FISCAL YEAR 2027 PHASE II COMMUNITY EVENTS CO-SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM REQUESTS
1. STAFF REPORT- FISCAL YEAR 2027 PHASE II COMMUNITY EVENTS CO-SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM REQUESTS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1- Presentation.pdf
3. Exhibit 2- Event Descriptions.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council a
pprove Fiscal Year 2027 Phase II of the Co-Sponsorship Program for events occurring January through June 2027.
10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
The portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.
10.1 URGENCY ORDINANCE AND REGULAR ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5.57 TO THE CORONA MUNICPAL CODE TO REGULATE OUTPATIENT MEDICATION-ASSISTED DRUG TREATMENT FACILITIES AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 5.57
1. OUTPATIENT MEDICATION-ASSISTED DRUG TREATMENT FACILITIES.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Urgency Ordinance No. 3435.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Ordinance No. 3436.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Resolution No. 2026-101.pdf
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 3435 adding Chapter 5.57 to the Corona Municipal Code to regulate outpatient medication-assisted drug treatment facilities.
Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of
regular
Ordinance No. 3436, first reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 5.57 to the Corona Municipal Code to regulate outpatient medication-assisted drug treatment facilities.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-101 amending the administrative penalties schedule to establish penalties for violations of Chapter 5.57.
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 SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 Library Manager, Daniell Whittington presented the Library report for September 2026.
11.1.a.a
CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY FAST FACT FY26
1. CPL Fast Facts FY26.pdf
11.1.a.b
LIBRARY COMPUTER POLICIES UPDATES
Library Manager, Daniell Whittington presented the Library Computer Policies Updates.
11.1.a.c
LIBRARY BUDGET UPDATE FY27
Management Analyst, Katherine Backus presented the Budget Update for FY27.
11.1.a.d
VETERANS CONNECT UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2026
Library Specialist II, Martin Villegas presented the Veterans Connect Update for September 2026.
11.2 Planning & Housing Commission
11.2.a
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37805 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-0003 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NINE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS (APPLICANT: AURANGZEB MIRZA)
1. STAFF REPORT - TTM37805 and CUP2026-0003.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Tentative Tract Map No. 37805.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit 2026-0003.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 - Planning and Housing Commission Staff Report.pdf
6. Exhibit 5 - Minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission Meeting of September 21, 2026.pdf Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Approve
Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 37805
based on the findings and conditions of approval as recommended by the Planning and Housing
Commission.
Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commissioner’s action granting Conditional Use Permit 2026-0003, 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
11.3.a
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
11.3.a.a
DEVELOPER IMPACT FEE FUND BALANCE/BOND REPAYMENT FOR AUGUST 2026
11.3.a.b
AUGUST 2026 RECREATION PROGRAMMING STATISTICS REPORT
11.3.a.c
COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2026
11.3.a.d
PARK RANGER PROGRAM UPDATE
11.3.a.e
GRIFFIN PARK PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
11.4 Historic Preservation Board
11.5 Regional Meetings
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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (STAFF) NOVEMBER 4, 2026
15.2 CUP FOR DRUG TREATMENT FACILITIES (STAFF) NOVEMBER 18, 2026
15.3 SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER (STAFF) TBD
15.4 GARAGE SALE ORDINANCE REVIEW (T. DADDARIO) TBD
15.5 REVIEW OF CANNABIS TAX IN CORONA COMPARED TO COUNTY (J. CASILLAS) TBD
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for November 4, 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.