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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

 

 

Closed Session Council Board Room 4:30 PM

Open Session Council Chambers 6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 117-191-004 AND 117-191-022, CORONA SOUTH MALL  
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: BOSS WINE AND EVENTS AND EMPTY PLATE CORONA
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT

PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: CORONA UTILITIES EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION

PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: APN 117-143-009, 141 W CORONA MALL
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: AARON CHAVEZ, OWNER OF BLACK CAT SOCIAL CLUB 
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT 

PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
NAME OF CASE: CITY OF CORONA V. C.P.I. PROPERTIES, LLC ET AL. 
CASE NUMBER: RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. RIC 2002846

PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: APN 117-143-017 (462 CORONA MALL)
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: DAVID PATHE TRUSTEE 
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT

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.

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.

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.

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 April 15, 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 Special Meeting of April 23, 2026

  • That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-022, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Lighting Maintenance District No. 84-1 for Fiscal Year 2027 and to detach certain territory from the District, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on proposed assessments.

  • That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-023, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Lighting Maintenance District No. 2003-1 for Fiscal Year 2027, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on proposed assessments.

  • That the City Council adopt a Resolution No. 2026-029 of the City Council of the City of Corona, California, declaring that certain parcel of real property located at 416 E. Grand Boulevard and identified as Assessor’s parcel numbers 117-163-009 is no longer necessary for the City’s use and are exempt surplus land under the surplus land act.

    That the Corona Housing Authority:

    1. Adopt a Resolution No. 2026-001 of the Board of Commissioners of the Corona Housing Authority declaring that certain real property located at 1043, 1061 and 1065 Circle City Drive and identified, respectively, as assessor’s parcel numbers 117-320-036, 117-320-032, and 117-320-030 are no longer necessary for the Housing Authority’s use and are exempt surplus land under the surplus land act.

       

       

    2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to follow applicable procedures related to the disposition of exempt surplus properties pursuant to the Surplus Land Act.
  • That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-024, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Zones 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 15, 17, 18, and 19 of the Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2027, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on the proposed assessments.

  • This the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-025, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Zone 14 of the Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2027, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on proposed assessments.

  • That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-026, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments within Zone 20 of the Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 for Fiscal Year 2027, approving preliminary Engineer's Report, and providing notice of public hearing on the proposed assessments.

  • That the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside County Transportation Commission for the construction of the Interstate 15 Express Lane Project Southern Extension.

  • That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-028, 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. 46).

  • That the City Council:

    1. Approve the purchase of 11 Zoll AutoPulse NXT Mechanical CPR Devices from Zoll Medical Corporation in the amount of $267,621.07.

    2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Zoll Medical Corporation in the amount of $267,621.07.

    3. Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.125(B) “Competitive bidding already completed.”
  • That the City Council:

    1. Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Reconditioning of Sewer Drying Beds at Water Reclamation Facility 1 Project, Notice Inviting Bids 26-019AT.

    2. Award Notice Inviting Bids 26-019AT to Pacific Hydrotech Corporation, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $548,100 and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding documents as submitted by said bidder.

    3. Approve the Construction Contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for the Reconditioning of Sewer Drying Beds at Water Reclamation Facility 1 Project in the amount of $548,100.

    4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation in the amount of $548,100 including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10% of total contact amount or $54,810 as authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.050(H).

    5. Authorize an appropriation of $569,279 from the Sewer Utility Fund 572 to the Reconditioning of Sewer Drying Beds at Water Reclamation Facility 1 Operating and Maintenance Project No. 77920.

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

  • That the City Council:

    1. Receive and file the notification of emergency sewer main line and parking lot repairs at 3915 Green River Road.

    2. Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.130(A) that competitive bidding is not required for this purchase based upon the reasons provided in this agenda report.

    3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the City’s model Maintenance/General Services Agreements relating to the emergency sewer main line repairs at 3915 Green River Road for an amount not to exceed $360,000.

    4. Terminate the emergency action for contracted emergency sewer main repair and sewer lining at 3915 Green River Road pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.130(A).

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

  • That the City Council approve the request to waive the standard license payments under the Communication Site License Agreement with Western Municipal Water District for the installation of radio communication equipment at the Grape Hill communication site.

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

  • That the City Council:

    1. Approve and authorize the execution of clean up revisions to the Athletic Facility Allocation Policy.

    2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to review, approve, and execute any future non-substantive changes to the Athletic Facility Allocation Policy.

  • That the City Council:

    1. Appropriate $187,582, increase estimated revenues by $10,000, and authorize budget transfers across multiple funds, as noted in Exhibit 1 - Appropriations, Estimated Revenues, and Transfers.

       

    2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to AT&T for the VESTA 911 system by Motorola Solutions in the amount of $146,535.
      1. 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 Fourth Amendment to the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. to increase the total compensation by $200,000 for a total of $1,025,000 per fiscal year.
      1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order to the CT & T Concrete Paving, Inc. Blanket Purchase Order (B260231) in the amount of $200,000 for a total purchase order of $1,025.000.

         

    4. Approve a Change Order to increase Kalban, Inc. Purchase Order to $488,576.
      1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order to the Kalban, Inc. Purchase Order (P24238) in the amount of $72,576 for a total purchase order of $488,576.

         

    5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Purchase Order to Quinn Power Systems in the amount of $295,905 to Purchase Two Emergency Standby Generator Sets for the Airport Lift Station and a Portable Generator for various facilities.

       

    6. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with Global Power Group to increase the total compensation by $125,000 for a total of $380,000.
      1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order to the Global Power Group Blanket Purchase Order (B260359) in the amount of $125,000 for a total purchase order of $380,000.
      2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue annual purchase orders in the amount of $125,000 through the term of the agreement.

         

    7. Approve a Change Order to increase Rockwell Engineering and Equipment Co., Inc. Purchase Order to $200,000.
      1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order to the Rockwell Engineering and Equipment Co, Inc. Blanket Purchase Order (B260343) in the amount of $100,000 for a total purchase order of $200,000.

         

    8. Approve a Change Order to increase DXP Enterprise Inc. Purchase Order to $600,000.
      1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order to the DXP Enterprise Inc. Blanket Purchase Order (B260097) in the amount of $250,000 for a total purchase order of $600,000.

         

    9. Approve Amendments to Maintenance/General Services Agreements and Change Orders with Augustine General Engineering, Inc., Valverde Construction, Inc. and Merlin Johnson Construction, Inc. for $650,000 per fiscal year for On-Call and Emergency Repair Services for Potable Water, Reclaimed Water and Wastewater Essential Systems.
      1. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with Augustine General Engineering, Inc., to increase the total compensation by $200,000 for a total of $650,000 per fiscal year.
        1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order in the amount of $200,000 to Augustine General Engineering, Inc., for a total of $650,000 per fiscal year.
      2. Approve the Sixth Amendment to the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with Valverde Construction, Inc., to increase the total compensation by $255,000 for a total of $650,000 per fiscal year.
        1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order in the amount of $255,000 to Valverde Construction, Inc. for a total of $650,000 per fiscal year.
      3. Approve the First Amendment to the Maintenance and General Services Agreement with Merlin Johnson Construction, Inc., to increase the total compensation by $575,000 for a total of $650,000 per fiscal year.
        1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Change Order in the amount of $575,000 to Merlin Johnson Construction, Inc., for a total of $650,000 per fiscal year.
    10. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Astrum Utility Services, LLC for professional energy consulting services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the agreement.
      1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue annual purchase orders in the amount of $429,600 per fiscal year through June 30, 2028; and $451,200 per fiscal year through June 30, 2032.
      2. Make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.140(D) that competitive bidding is not required for these services based upon the reasons provided for in this agenda report.

         

    11. Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Riverside Auto-Theft Interdiction Details (RAID) through June 30, 2028.

       

    12. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue purchase orders for the attached list (Exhibit 13) of Information Technology software renewals for Fiscal Year 2026 including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the lesser of either $100,000 or 10% of the original contract amount as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070 (I).

       

    13. Receive and file the FY 2026, Quarter 3 City Manager Purchases Report.

       

    14. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-027, approving the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans, including Resolution No. 2026-015, effective May 16, 2026.

       

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

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.

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.

  • That the City Council:

    1. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments concerning the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan.

    2. Approve the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, inclusive of the allocation of funds to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) projects and authorize the City Manager or his designee to prepare, sign and submit all required documents and any necessary amendments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

    3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to prepare and process all necessary budgetary transactions to receive the funds included in the Annual Action Plan, HUD Grant Agreements, and related documents.

    4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate, execute, and amend contracts with sub-recipients, developers, contractors, or professional service providers as necessary to implement the CDBG and HOME program activities using funds under the approved projects identified in the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, and any projects, funds, and activities identified in prior Annual Action Plans.

    5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute, amend, and submit to HUD all plans and documents necessary to administer the 2026-2027 CDBG and HOME projects and activities.

    6. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to appropriate any CDBG program income receipts from loan payoffs received by the City to the Residential Rehabilitation Program, Operating and Maintenance Project No. 67133, a CDBG approved project, within the CDBG Fund 431.

    7. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to appropriate any HOME program income receipts from loan payoffs received by the City to the Residential Rehabilitation Program, Operating and Maintenance Project No. 67133, a HOME approved project, within the HOME Fund 432.

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.

The portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.

  • That the City Council approve the appointment to the Historic Preservation Board.

  • That the City Council approve the reappointment of Cherise Leonard to the Library Board of Trustees.

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.

The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for May 20, 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 pm or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda in the City Council Chambers.

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