Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Closed Session- Council Board Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

 

 

Closed Session Council Board Room 4:30 PM

Open Session Council Chambers 6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Revised agenda on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:01 p.m.

Item 9.1 - Attachment was added**

 

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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

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 117-191-001, 117-191-002, 117-191-003, 117-191-004,  117-191-021, 117-191-022, 117-191-011, 117-183-016, 106 E. SIXTH STREET, 114 E. SIXTH STREET, 122 E. SIXTH STREET, 675 S. MAIN STREET,  683 S. MAIN STREET, AND 601 S. MAIN STREET RESPECTIVELY 
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: GROUND REVIEW LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT

1.4

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: APN 117-320-036, 117-320-032, 117-320-003, 117-320-030, 1043 CIRCLE CITY DRIVE, 1061 CIRCLE CITY DRIVE, AND 1065 CIRCLE CITY RESPECTIVELY; AND 117-163-009, 416 GRAND AVENUE
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: TBD THROUGH COMPETITIVE SALE PROCESS
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT

1.5

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY:   496 CORONA MALL AND 114 EAST SIXTH
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: MOSES CORTEZ
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT

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: TIP 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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 FEBRUARY 4, 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 February 4, 2026

6.2

CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3426, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA

Making minor clarifying amendments to the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization provisions of the Corona Municipal Code (CMC Chapter 5.47)

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 DECEMBER 2025

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

6.4

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 JANUARY 2025

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

6.5

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH HIGH LIGHT ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT AUTO CENTER DRIVE AND METROLINK STATION

• That the City Council:

  1. Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Traffic Signal Installation at Auto Center Drive and Metrolink Station, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2017-02, Notice Inviting Bids 26-016SB.

      

  2. Award Notice Inviting Bids 26-016SB to High Light Electric, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total amount of $385,555 and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder.

      

  3. Approve the construction contract with High Light Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Installation at Auto Center Drive and Metrolink Station, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2017-02, in the amount of $385,555.

      

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract with High Light Electric Inc., in the amount of $385,555, including any non-substantive exceptions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10% which is equivalent to $38,555 as authorized by Corona Municipal Code 3.08.050(H).

      

  5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to High Light Electric Inc., in the amount of $385,555.

6.6

CITY OF CORONA HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT CLEAN-UP PROJECT – AUTHORIZE/APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH HCI ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING SERVICE

• That the City Council:

  1. Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to HCI Environmental & Engineering Service to perform as-needed homeless encampment clean-up services.
  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve amendments/change orders up to 10% of the purchase order amount necessary for the execution of the work.
  3. Approve the issuance of an annual purchase order to HCI Environmental & Engineering Service from February 8, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the total amount of $280,000 for as-needed homeless encampment clean-up services.
  4. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $15,000 from the Measure X Fund 120 to the Police Department's HOPE Team operating budget for professional contractual services for the remainder of the fiscal year.

6.7

INNOVATION CENTER AND ADULT READING AREA FURNITURE PURCHASE WITH YAMADA ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $199,410.33

• That the City Council:

  1. Determine under Corona Municipal Code 3.08.125(A) that competitive bidding has been satisfied as provided for in the “Basis for Determination of Competitive Bidding” section of this agenda report.

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order with Yamada Enterprises for the Innovation Center and Adult Reading Area furniture at the Corona Public Library in the amount of $199,410.33.

6.8

ACCEPTANCE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT AND AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS

• That the City Council:

  1. Authorize the submittal for and acceptance of the Federal Department of Homeland Security Program through the State of California, Riverside County’s Fiscal Year 2023 State Homeland Security Program Grant award in the amount of $218,000.

      

  2. Approve an appropriation and estimated revenue increase of $218,000 within the Reimbursement Grants Fund 480 for the Police Department to purchase hand-held radios, which will be reimbursed with the above-noted grant funds.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of twenty-six (26) APX NEXT multi-band portable radios and associated accessories, in an amount of $218,000.

      

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any grant-related agreements or amendments necessary to complete this purchase, subject to legal and financial review.

      

  5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute any non-substantive extensions, amendments, and change orders up to $21,800 or 10% of the original purchase order amount as provided by the Corona Municipal Code (CMC) Section 3.08.060(j).

6.9

GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,600 FOR THE LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY SUMMER 2026 PROGRAM

• That the City Council:

  1. Accept grant funding in the amount of $12,600 from the California State Library for the 2026 Lunch at the Library Program.

      

  2. Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $12,600 to the Community Services Department’s operating budget in the Library-Other Grants Fund 415.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to budget accordingly if the California State Library distributes additional funds to Lunch at The Library participants.

6.10

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152 TO BE LEVIED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS

• That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-008, regarding County Service Area 152 and setting the Benefit Assessment Unit Rate for Fiscal Year 2027 for the City of Corona to fund the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program.

6.11

RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE SUBMISSION AND PUBLIC RELEASE OF CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2025 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 3347

• That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-006, acknowledging the submission and public release of the Corona Police Department 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report (Policy 709 and AB 481) and renewing Ordinance No. 3347 which adopted Policy 709.

6.12

WAIVER FROM CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.60.080 ON THE UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRES LOCATED ALONG 220 VIOLET STREET (APPLICANT: LINDA DANIELA RODRIGUEZ CHAVEZ)

• That the City Council grant a waiver from Section 15.60.080 of the Corona Municipal Code for the undergrounding of poles and overhead utility wires located along the frontage of 220 Violet Street.

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

COUNCIL MEMBER SPEAKE’S REQUEST TO PROVIDE CITY FACILITIES TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FREE OF CHARGE

• That the City Council provide direction on Council Member Wes Speake’s request to provide City facilities to government agencies free of charge.

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 January 27, 2026.

11.1.a

Library Report - January 2026

Update on Library activities for the months of December and January.

11.1.b

Collections Report

Update on the Library's Collection.

11.1.c

Black History Month Celebration

February 19, 2026, at 3:30pm with Storyteller Ina Buckner-Barnette.

11.1.d

Cookie Decorating and a Movie

February 11th for Tweens Grades 6th - 8th from 2:00 - 3:30pm.

11.1.e

Partner Paint & Sip

February 13th from 7:00 - 9:00pm, Adult 18+, register online.

11.2

Planning & Housing Commission

11.3

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission Report Update for January 13, 2026

11.3.a

Community Services Report - January 2026

Update on Park & Recreation activities for the month of January.

11.3.b

City Park Final Design Update

Update on the final design of City Park

11.3.c

Senior Center Updates

Update on Senior Center programming and capital improvements 

11.4

Regional Meetings

11.4.a

UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2026

11.4.b

UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2026

11.4.c

UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR WES SPEAKE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 2026

11.4.d

UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 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

DOWNTOWN UPDATE (STAFF) MARCH 4, 2026

15.2

UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) MARCH 18, 2026

15.3

CITY PARK SPONSORSHIPS (STAFF) MARCH/APRIL 2026

15.4

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

15.5

EXPLORE THE LEGALITIES OF REQUIRING CUP’S FOR OUTPATIENT DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CLINICS (W. SPEAKE) MARCH/APRIL 2026

15.6

SPRING FINANCIAL WORKSHOP (STAFF) APRIL 9, 2026

15.7

THIRD PARTY SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY (STAFF) APRIL/MAY 2026

15.8

E-BIKE MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE (STAFF) APRIL/MAY 2026

16.

ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for March 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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