Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Closed Session- Council Board Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

 

 

Closed Session Council Board Room 4:00 PM

Open Session Council Chambers 6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY MANAGER

1.3

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY ATTORNEY/LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR

1.4

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
NAME OF CASE: CITY OF CORONA V. ROYAL RIDGE INVESTMENT INC., ET AL.
CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. RIC 2003117

2.

INVOCATION

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

RECOGNITION: K9 BRUCE

5.2

PRESENTATION: CORONA BLOOD ON BOARD PROGRAM

5.3

PRESENTATION: FINAL DESIGN FOR THE CITY PARK PROJECT

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 JANUARY 7, 2026

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 January 7, 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 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2025

• That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment portfolio report for November 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 FISCAL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2025

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

6.4

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE CORONA MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN (MDP) LINE 5, ALONG RAILROAD STREET BETWEEN SHERMAN AVENUE AND JENKS DRIVE, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

• That the City Council:

  1. Award Request for Proposal No. 25-075AT to Michael Baker International, for design and construction support services for the Corona MDP Line 5, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2025-03.

      

  2. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, for design and construction support services for the Corona MDP Line 5, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2025-03 in the amount of $389,929, and waive any minor irregularities in the proposal.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International in the amount of $389,929, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10% or $38,993.

6.5

AUTHORIZE THE REFURBISHMENT OF AN EXISTING KME FIRE ENGINE (PUMPER) FROM FIRETRUCKS UNLIMITED VIA SOURCEWELL CO-OP

• That the City Council: 

  1. Authorize the one-time refurbishment of one (1) existing relief KME fire engine (pumper) from Firetrucks Unlimited in an amount not to exceed $703,453.

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Firetrucks Unlimited for the refurbishment of one (1) existing relief fire engine (pumper) in an amount not to exceed $703,453, 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 $70,345.

      

  3. Authorize an appropriation in an amount not to exceed $773,798 from the Fleet Replacement Fund 684 to the Vehicle Procurement-Fire Operating and Maintenance Project No. 68342.

6.6

REQUEST TO WAIVE MASTER RECOVERY FEE FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

• That the City Council approve the request to waive the Master Recovery Fee for the Communications Site License Agreement with Western Municipal Water District in the amount of $2,346 for the Grapehill communication site.

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

6.7

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. 45)

• That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-004, declaring 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. 45).

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

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2024-0003 TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF PARCELS AT 323 S. BELLE AVENUE AND 322 S. WASHBURN AVENUE FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO MIXED USE DOWNTOWN, INCLUDING 0.87 ACRES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY

• That the City Council:

  1. Approve General Plan Amendment 2024-0003 as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program.

      

  2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-002 approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and GPA2023-0003 as part of Cycle 1 of the General Plan Amendment for 2026, an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map to change the land use of two parcels located at 323 S. Belle Avenue and 322 S. Washburn Avenue from Low Density (LDR) and General Commercial (GC), respectively, to Mixed Use Downtown (MUD) and establish the MUD land use designation on approximately 0.87 acres of public right-of-way.

8.2

SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2024-0003 TO THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION SPECIFIC PLAN TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF PARCELS AT 323 S. BELLE AND 322 S. WASHBURN FROM SINGLE FAMILY AND GATEWAY BUSINESS TO DOWNTOWN, INCLUDING 0.87 ACRES OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

• That the City Council:

  1. Approve SPA2024-0003, as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.

      

  2. Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of consideration of Ordinance No. 3425, first reading of an ordinance approving SPA2024-0003, an amendment to the Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan to change the zoning designation of two parcels located at 323 S. Belle Avenue and 322 S. Washburn Avenue from Single Family (SF) and Gateway Business (GB), respectively, to Downtown (D) and to establish the Downtown (D) zoning on approximately 0.87 acres of public right-of-way within Fourth and Fifth Streets.

8.3

PARCEL MAP 38981 TO MERGE 13 LOTS WITH 0.87 ACRES OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY TO CREATE ONE LOT TOTALING 4.70 ACRES FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER AREA OF W. SIXTH STREET AND S. MAIN STREET

(NOT AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING)

• That the City Council approve Parcel Map 38981 based on the findings and conditions as approval as recommended by the Planning and Housing Commission.

8.4

PRECISE PLAN 2024-0001 TO REVIEW THE SITE PLAN, ARCHITECTURE, AND OTHER FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH A PROPOSED NORTHGATE GONZALEZ MARKET AND REMODEL OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON 4.70 ACRES, LOCATED ON SIXTH STREET, BELLE AVENUE AND MAIN STREET

(NOT AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING)

• That the City Council affirm the Planning and Housing Commission’s action granting PP2024-0001, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.

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

REQUEST FROM VICE MAYOR SPEAKE TO EXPLORE CORDON PRICING FOR THE GREEN RIVER ROAD/FOOTHILL PARKWAY CORRIDOR

• That the City Council provide feedback and direction on the procurement of a consultant to prepare a feasibility study to determine the possibility and legality of a Cordon Pricing program along the Green River Road/Foothill Parkway corridor between the State Route 91 (SR-91) to Interstate 15 (I-15). Additionally, the study would monitor how other Cordon Pricing programs are progressing, monitor vehicular volume of cut-through traffic within the city, impacts from the State Route 241 (SR-241)/State Route 91 (SR-91) and SR-91 Eastern Corridor Operations Projects (ECOP), and determine potential revenue sources and expenditures. The purpose of the program would be to deter cut-through traffic in Corona.

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

Library Board of Trustees Report Update for November 18, 2025.

11.1.a

Election of 2026 Chair

Cherise Leonard was elected Chair for the 2026 year.

11.1.b

Election of 2026 Vice Chair

Ruth Heineman was elected Vice Chair for the 2026 year.

11.1.c

Library Board of Trustees Meeting Dates 2026

11.1.d

Library Report - November 2025

Update on Library activities for the month of October.

11.1.e

Friends of the Library Report

Terri Jaggers, Vice President, provided a report.

11.2

Planning & Housing Commission

11.3

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission Report Update for December 9, 2025.

11.3.a

Election of 2026 Chair

Robert Boggs was elected Chair for the 2026 year.

11.3.b

Election of 2026 Vice Chair

Justin McBride was elected Vice Chair for the 2026 year.

11.3.c

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Dates 2026

11.3.d

Community Services Report

Update on Community Services activities for the month of November.

11.3.e

Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Updates

Update on the Parks CIP Projects.

11.4

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

PROVIDING THE USE OF CITY FACILITIES TO OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FREE OF CHARGE (W. SPEAKE) FEBRUARY 4, 2026

15.2

EXPLORE THE LEGALITIES OF REQUIRING CUP’S FOR OUTPATIENT DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CLINICS (W. SPEAKE) FEBRUARY 18, 2026

15.3

PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CORONA SINCE 2019 (W. SPEAKE) MARCH 4, 2026

15.4

UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) MARCH 4, 2026

16.

ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for February 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.

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.

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