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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

 

 

Closed Session Council Board Room 4:45 PM 

Open Session Council Chambers 6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This meeting will be conducted in person. You can participate remotely: https://coronaca-gov.zoom.us/j/86197392919

 

1.
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION

 

1.1
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

 

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Employee Organization: Corona Utilities Employee Association

1.2
CONFERENCE WITHREAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

 

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Agency Negotiator: Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Property: APN 117-143-018, 482 Corona Mall
Negotiating Parties: Mowbray and Mavis Hagan
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 119-280-060, 365 North Main Street
Negotiating Parties:  Corona Norco Unified School District
Under Negotiation:  Price & Terms of Payment

2.
INVOCATION - Elijah Coombes, 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

 

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.

  • That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.

6.1
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 09172025.pdf

Approval of 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 17, 2025

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 JULY 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.STAFF REPORT - THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2025.pdf
2.Monthly Fiscal Report July 2025-Signed.pdf

  • That the City Council receive and file the monthly fiscal report for July 2025. 

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 JULY 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.STAFF REPORT-MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT JULY 2025.pdf
2.July 2025 Investment Report.pdf

  • That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment portfolio report for July 2025.

6.4
ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FEDERAL GRANT AWARD

This item has attachments. 
1.STAFF REPORT - 2025-2026 OTS STEP GRANT .pdf
2.Exhibit 1 - State of California Office of Traffic Safety Grant Agreement - PT26107 CORONA.pdf

  • That the City Council:

    1. Authorize the acceptance of the State of California Office of the Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Federal Award Grant number PT26107 of $160,000 for Local Law Enforcement Agencies.

       

    2. Appropriate $160,000 of one-time money from the unappropriated General Fund Balance to the Police Department’s operating budget to be reimbursed from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety and increase the General Fund estimated revenue by the same amount for the program award.

       

    3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute any required grant documents that are in compliance with the City Council’s actions hereunder.

6.5
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CWE, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE CORONA DRAIN LINE

This item has attachments. 
1.STAFF REPORT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CWE FOR THE CORONA DRAIN LINE 9A – PROJECT, NO. ST- 2024-03.pdf
2.Exhibit 1 - Location Map.pdf
3.Exhibit 2 - Professional Services Agreement.pdf

  • That the City Council:

    1. Award Request for Proposal No. 25-065AT to CWE, a California corporation, for design and construction support services for the Corona Drain Line 9A – Project, No. ST- 2024-03.

       

    2. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with CWE, a California corporation, for the Corona Drain Line 9A – Project, No. ST- 2024-03, in the amount of $408,178, and waive any minor irregularities in the proposal.

       

    3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with CWE, a California corporation, in the amount of $408,178, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(I), which is equivalent to $40,818 or 10%.

6.6
APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AMENDED CITY OF CORONA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGENCY SAFETY PLAN

This item has attachments. 
1.STAFF REPORT - APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AMENDED CITY OF CORONA TRANSIT SERVICE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGENCY SAFETY PLAN .pdf
2.Exhibit 1 – Redline Version of the amended CCTS Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.pdf
3.Exhibit 2 – Clean Version of the amended CCTS Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.pdf

  • That the City Council approve and adopt the amended City of Corona Transit Service Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.

6.7
PURCHASE OF A COMPACT TRACK LOADER

This item has attachments. 
1.STAFF REPORT - PO TO DOOSAN BOBCAT NORTH AMERICA INC FOR A COMPACT TRACK LOADER.pdf
2.Exhibit 1 - Quote.pdf
3.Exhibit 2 – Sourcewell 020223-CEC Contract and Pricing.pdf

  • That the City Council:

    1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc., in the amount of $110,880.26 for the purchase of a Bobcat T770 T4 Compact Track Loader.

       

    2. Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(C), that competitive bidding has been satisfied based upon reasons provided in the “Basis for determination of competitive bidding” section of this report.

       

    3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve and execute any documents necessary to implement change orders up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.080 (I) which is equivalent to 10% or $11,088.

       

    That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.

6.8
REQUEST TO MAINTAIN GROUP II-NONPROFIT FIELD RESERVATION STATUS FOR CORONA NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.STAFF REPORT - CORONA NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE WAIVER.pdf
2.CoronaNationalEntity.pdf

  • That the City Council:  

    1. Approve Corona National Little League’s temporary eligibility to reserve City athletic fields as Group II - Resident Nonprofit through December 31, 2025, subject to applicable fees, pending their reinstatement of its 501(c)(3) status and restoration of its good standing with the California Franchise Tax Board. 

       

    2. Provide retroactive approval of Corona National Little League’s designation as Group II – Resident Nonprofit for the Spring 2025 allocation season from January – June 2025.  

7.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

This item has attachments. 
1.Public Comment Flyer.pdf
2.Public Comment 2.pdf

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
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENISTY BONUS 2024-0001 FOR 57 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS CONSISTING OF THREE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, LOCATED AT 1717 VIA DEL RIO IN THE R-3 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APPLICANT: MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.)

This item has attachments. 
1.STAFF REPORT -- AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS 2024-0001.pdf
2.Exhibit 1 - Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement.pdf
3.Exhibit 2 - Purchaser Covenant.pdf
4.Exhibit 3 - Site Plan.pdf
5.Exhibit 4 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report.pdf
6.Exhibit 5 - Draft minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting dated August 25, 2025.pdf

  • That the City Council:

    1. Approve the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement 2024-0001 as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.

       

    2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement between the City of Corona and Meritage Homes of California, Inc.

       

    3. Notwithstanding Corona Municipal Code Section 17.87.090, direct the Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement to be recorded in the Official Records of the County of Riverside before the recordation of Tentative Tract Map 38934.

8.2
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0003 TO ESTABLISH 57 TOWNHOUSE CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON 2.86 ACRES, LOCATED AT 1717 VIA DEL RIO IN THE R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APPLICANT: MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.)

This item has attachments. 
1.STAFF REPORT -- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0003.pdf
2.Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map.pdf
3.Exhibit 2 - Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit 2024-0003.pdf
4.Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report.pdf
5.Exhibit 4 - Draft minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting dated August 25, 2025.pdf

Not an Advertised Public Hearing

  • That the City Council affirm the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting CUP2024-0003, based on the finding contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.

8.3
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38934 TO CREATE ONE LOT ON 2.82 ACRES FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES, AND FOUR LETTERED LOTS TOTALING 0.04 ACRES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT FACILITIES, LOCATED AT 1717 VIA DEL RIO (APN: 103-200-088, 103-200-

This item has attachments. 
1.STAFF REPORT -- TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38934.pdf
2.Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map(1).pdf
3.Exhibit 2 - Site plan for Tentative Tract Map 38934.pdf
4.Exhibit 3 - Planning and Housing Commission staff report(1).pdf
5.Exhibit 4 - Draft minutes of the Planning and Housing Commission meeting dated August 25, 2025(1).pdf

Not an Advertised Public Hearing

  • That the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map 38934 based on the findings and conditions of approval as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.

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
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A PILOT JOBS CREATION PROGRAM FOR THE HUB. COMMERCIAL CENTER

This item has attachments. 
1.Job Creation Incentive Program.pdf
2.Jobs Program - October 1st, 2025.pdf

  • That the City Council:

    1. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to establish and administer a pilot jobs creation loan program for tenant attraction at the Hub. commercial center.

       

    2. Grant the City Manager, or their designee, approval authority for all loan agreements under this program provided they are consistent with the terms in this report, with mandatory reporting to City Council for all executed agreements.

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.

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.

16.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for October 15, 2025 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.

This meeting is being conducted in person as well as via teleconference.  For members of the public wishing to submit written comments, please email comments to the City Clerk at [email protected] prior to the City Council meeting and your comments will be made part of the official record of proceedings.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (951) 736-2235.  Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

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