DATE: October 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Public Works Department
2026-086
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
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
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to approve a Funding Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to construct approximately 1,620 linear feet of new storm drain along South Howard Street from East 6th Street to the 91 Freeway, addressing known flooding issues in the corridor. The District will fund 100% of all design and construction costs including the City's administrative expenses up to $1,894,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council:
a. 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. b. 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 funding, design, construction, inspection, ownership, operation, and maintenance of the Corona South Howard Street Storm Drain Capital Improvement Project ST-2026-03.
c. Authorize appropriation and an offsetting revenue increase in the amount of $1,894,000 from the Public Works Agreements Fund (FD_2243) to the Howard Street Storm Drain Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2026-03.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The City of Corona and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District have a strong partnership focused on flood control and stormwater management.
Their collaboration aims to protect public safety, property, and infrastructure from flooding and drainage issues. The agreement establishes the terms under which the District will provide financial contributions to the City for the project, which is intended to address flooding and drainage deficiencies in the downtown area by upgrading and expanding storm drain infrastructure along key corridors.
ANALYSIS:
Through technical studies and planning efforts, these upgrades integrate local improvements with the regional flood control network. The project scope was refined through detailed assessments to meet both immediate and long-term needs, in alignment with the future Sixth Street Beautification and other Downtown Revitalization projects.
Approving the agreement will allow City staff to advance these improvements, which support the City’s goals of reducing flooding and replacing aging infrastructure. The project aligns with broader goals related to public safety and community sustainability, as outlined in the City’s General Plan and capital improvement programming.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approval of the recommended actions will result in an appropriation and an offsetting estimated revenue increase in the amount of $1,894,000 from the Public Works Agreements Fund (2243) to the Howard Street Storm Drain Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2026-03. Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is reimbursing the City effectively for all design and construction costs, including the City’s administrative expenses.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The requested actions are to approve a funding agreement and appropriate those funds for the Project, and there is no possibility that these actions will have a significant effect on the environment. During the design phase and prior to construction, the appropriate CEQA exception will be documented. Since the project involves only minor street improvements, a “Notice of Exemption” from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) will be filed with the County of Riverside.
PREPARED BY: FREDY CASTILLO, SENIOR ENGINEER
REVIEWED BY: JENNIFER SECCOMBE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit 1 – Location Map
2. Exhibit 2 – Funding Agreement