Wednesday, January 07, 2026 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Closed Session- Council Board Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

 

 

Closed Session Council Board Room 5:00 PM

Open Session Council Chambers 6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Revised agenda on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:41 a.m.

Item 6.9 - Exhibit 2 was added and Item 9.1 - Presentation 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

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

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

MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 3, 2025

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 Special Meeting of December 3, 2025

6.2

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 3, 2025

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 December 3, 2025

6.3

CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3423, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA

Revisions to Corona Municipal Code Sections 12.24.030, 12.24.040, and 12.24.060 regarding prohibited conduct in Parks and Recreation areas

6.4

CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3424, SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA

Amending Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals And Welfare) of the Corona Municipal Code to add new Section 9.23 Downtown Entertainment Zone, establishing a SB 969 Entertainment Zone designation to The Hub. commercial center

6.5

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 OCTOBER 2025

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

6.6

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 OCTOBER 2025

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

6.7

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH COPP CONTRACTING, INC. FOR THE SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE AT EAST CHASE DRIVE AND SMITH AVENUE

• That the City Council:

  1. Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Sidewalk Gap Closure at Chase Drive and Smith Avenue, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2022-14, Notice Inviting Bids NIB 26-014AT.

      

  2. Award Notice Inviting Bids 26-014AT to Copp Contracting, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $570,464, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder.

      

  3. Approve the construction contract with Copp Contracting, Inc. for the Sidewalk Gap Closure at Chase Drive and Smith Avenue, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2022-14, in the amount of $570,464.

      

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract with Copp Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $570,464, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10%, which is equivalent to $57,046 as authorized by Corona Municipal Code 3.08.050 (H).

      

  5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Copp Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $570,464.

      

  6. Authorize a budgetary transfer in the amount of $377,015 from the Citywide ADA and Sidewalk Improvements, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2025-05 to the Sidewalk Gap Closure at Chase Drive and Smith Avenue, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2022-14 within the Measure X Fund 120 to cover the increase in construction cost due to inflation and the addition of streetlights to the Project.

6.8

AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 1 PIERCE FIRE ENGINE (PUMPER) FROM SOUTH COAST FIRE EQUIPMENT VIA SOURCEWELL CO-OP

• 1. Authorize the purchase of one (1) new vehicle from South Coast Fire Equipment for the Fire Department in the amount of $1,453,033.  

      

  2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to South Coast Fire Equipment in the amount of $1,453,033, 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 $145,303.

      

  3. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $1,598,337 from the Fleet Replacement Fund 684 to the Vehicle Procurement-Fire Operating and Maintenance Project No. 68342.

6.9

ADOPTION OF THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND FINANCIAL PRIORITIES

• That the City Council adopt the 2026 Legislative Platform and Financial Priorities, as previously presented at the December 3, 2025, City Council meeting.

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

PRESENTATION ABOUT THE CITY’S UPDATED CALPERS UNFUNDED LIABILITIES AND APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 PENSION STABILIZATION TRUST CONTRIBUTION

• That the City Council:

  1. Acting as the Pension Stabilization Trust Board, receive the presentation about the updated pension liabilities and Pension Stabilization Trust.

      

  2. Approve a Fiscal Year 2026 Pension Stabilization Trust contribution of $2,300,000 ($2.0 million from the Measure X Fund 120 and $0.3 million from the General Fund 110).

9.2

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SVA ARCHITECTS AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR THE NORTH MALL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

• That the City Council:

  1. Pursue the Surplus Land Act exemption for a mixed use project of at least 300 housing units with 25% of units affordable.
  2. Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with SVA Architects in the amount of $1,482,150 for Architectural Services for the North Mall Development.

      

  3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with SVA Architects in the amount of $1,482,150 including any non-substantive extensions, change order, and amendments to 10% of the agreement amount, as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(I).

      

  4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a change order to the on-call purchase order with SVA Architects (B260001) for a total purchase order amount of $1,482,150.

      

  5. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $982,150 from Measure X Fund 120 to the North Corona Mall Acquisition/Improvements, Operating and Maintenance Project No.78390.

9.3

NONCONFORMING USES IN DOWNTOWN CORONA

• That the City Council provide direction to staff on next steps and community engagement related to nonconforming uses in the Downtown Specific Plan boundaries.

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

11.2

Planning & Housing Commission

11.3

Parks & Recreation Commission

11.4

Regional Meetings

11.4.a

UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TONY DADDARIO ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (RCA) MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 2026

11.4.b

UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TOM RICHINS ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATION AGENCY (RCHCA) MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 2025

11.4.c

UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIM STEINER ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2025

11.4.d

UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR WES SPEAKE ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) JOINT POLICY MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 2025

11.4.e

UPDATE FROM VICE MAYOR WES SPEAKE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 2025

12.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS

13.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS

14.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS

14.1

CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) GENERAL ASSEMBLY DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 7 - 8, 2026

14.2

APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

14.3

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026

• That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-001, approving the City Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2026.

14.4

REAPPOINTMENT TO THE NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

• That the City Council approve the appointment of Nancy Jimenez Hernandez to the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control Board of Trustees.

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

CITY PARK FINAL DESIGN (STAFF) JANUARY 21, 2026

15.2

EXPLORE CORDON PRICING OF THE FOOTHILL CORRIDOR TO DETER CUT THROUGH TRAFFIC (W. SPEAKE) JANUARY 21, 2026

15.3

UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) FEB/MARCH

15.4

PROVIDING THE USE OF CITY FACILITIES TO OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FREE OF CHARGE (W. SPEAKE) FEB/MARCH

15.5

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

15.6

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

15.7

CMC AMENDMENT PROHIBITING THE COMMERCIAL SALE OF KRATOM (STAFF) TBD

16.

ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for January 21, 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.