Corona public meetings in 2024

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from June 25, 2024, and review routine operational data. The board will receive administrative reports regarding the budget, year-end status, and the SAYL program.

• Approval of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of June and July 2024 library statistics
• Administrative Report Budget Update for Corona Public Library
• Year End Trustee Report
• CPL SAYL Report 2024

The Library Board of Trustees approved the June 25, 2024 meeting minutes and the consent calendar (Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers) with a 4-0 vote. The board received administrative reports on library activities, year-end statistics, the Summer at Your Library program, and the FY2025 budget. No public comments were made, and no other formal decisions were taken.

• Approved June 25, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted consent calendar for Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers (4-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will review four public hearings, including a variance to reduce lot sizes for a single-family home and a proposed fire station. The body will also consider a residential development project involving 35 housing units.

• Variance request to reduce lot area from 14,400 to 10,125 sq ft at 1765 Bobbitt Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for a 15,565-sq-ft fire station at 225 E. Harrison Street
• Density bonus housing agreement for 35 single-family units on Garretson Avenue
• Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 9.33 acres into 35 residential lots
• Precise Plan approval for 35 single-family residential units on 9.33 acres

The Planning and Housing Commission approved a conditional use permit for a new fire station and apparatus building at 225 E. Harrison Street, finding it exempt from CEQA. It also granted a variance for a lot at 1765 Bobbitt Avenue, recommended approval of a density bonus housing agreement and tentative tract map for 35 homes on Garretson Avenue, and approved a precise plan with an added wall condition. The meeting included public comments on grading, traffic, and property values.

• Approved CUP2024-0002 for fire station and apparatus building (3-0)
• Granted V2020-0003 variance at 1765 Bobbitt Avenue (2-1)
• Recommended approval of AHDB2023-0001 density bonus housing agreement to City Council (2-1)
• Recommended approval of TTM 38495 tentative tract map for 35 lots (3-0)
• Approved PP2023-0009 precise plan with added wall condition (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2024 meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Corona City Council will meet to approve ordinances, contracts, and resolutions, including zoning changes for properties on Second Street and Buena Vista Avenue, a $8.47M homeless services agreement with Mercy House, and a $2.41M construction management contract for Fire Station No. 2. The council will also discuss property negotiations in closed session.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 3400 to rezone 0.59 acres from Mobile Home Park (MP) to General Commercial (C3) and 4.01 acres from MP to Multiple Family Residential (R3) on Second Street and Buena Vista Avenue
• Approval of the Third Amendment to Mercy House Homeless System of Services Agreement, extending term to December 31, 2024, with total compensation of $8,469,544
• Approval of a $2,405,000 Professional Services Agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. for Fire Station No. 2 Rebuild project
• Approval of a Cooperative Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control for Bedford Canyon Channel storm drain improvements
• Release of grading and improvement securities for Tract Map 36355, including retaining 25% of Faithful Performance Security for one year

Study Session

The City Council is holding a study session to receive updates on utility rates and park design. Members will provide input on water and sewer rates and direction on city park value engineering.

• Utility rate study update regarding water and sewer rates
• City Park design update and value engineering options

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to receive reports on community services and city park value engineering. The body will also discuss updates to the Skyline Plan and the replacement of a tire swing at Serfas Club Park.

• Developer impact fee fund balance and bond repayment report for May and June 2024
• City park update and value engineering report
• Skyline Plan update
• Serfas Club Park tire swing replacement
• Approval of June 26, 2024 meeting minutes

The Commission voted on several value engineering modifications for the City Park to recommend to City Council. They also approved the installation of a Curva Spinner to replace a tire swing at Serfas Club Park.

• Approved Curva Spinner to replace tire swing at Serfas Club Park (3-0)
• Recommended removing City Park Community Living Room seating (2-1)
• Recommended maintaining City Park Skate Park/Pump Track (2-1)
• Recommended removing City Park Outdoor Ramp (2-1)
• Recommended reducing City Park Exterior Wall Glazing (3-0)
• Recommended replacing City Park Roofing Materials (3-0)
• Recommended maintaining City Park Linear Metal Ceiling (3-0)
• Recommended removing City Park Game Room (2-1) and expanding Gymnasium (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum.

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will review a proposed amendment to general residential guidelines for the Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan. The body will also consider a property acquisition at 425 Corona Mall and a continued hearing for a restaurant and gas station project.

• SPA2024-0001: Specific Plan Amendment to the Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan regarding general residential guidelines
• GPCD2024-0009: General Plan Consistency Determination for the acquisition of 0.06 acres at 425 Corona Mall
• PP2023-0007: Continued hearing for a 1,900-square-foot restaurant, gas station, and 3,750-square-foot convenience store on 2nd Street

The Planning and Housing Commission voted 4-0 (with one absence) to recommend approval of SPA2024-0001, a Specific Plan Amendment to the Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan amending general residential guidelines, to the City Council. The Commission also approved the July 8, 2024 meeting minutes with a correction, adopted Resolution No. 2645 for a General Plan Consistency Determination for a 0.06-acre property acquisition at 425 Corona Mall, and continued PP2023-0007 off calendar. No substantive decisions were made beyond these items.

• Recommended approval of SPA2024-0001 to City Council (4-0)
• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes with correction (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2645 for General Plan consistency at 425 Corona Mall (4-0)
• Continued PP2023-0007 off calendar (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to regulate solicitors and sidewalk vendors. The body is also reviewing several capital improvement contracts and quarterly budgetary adjustments.

• Ordinance No. 3399 to regulate solicitors and require permits for sidewalk vendors
• Professional Services Agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. for Fire Station No. 2 rebuild: $2,405,000
• Contract with Schuler Constructors for Desalter Surge Anticipator project: $544,765
• IT service agreement with Esri for GIS licensing: $175,000 per year (FY 2025-2027)
• Acceptance of a State of California Cannabis Tax Fund grant: $68,549.60

The City Council approved a General Plan amendment and zone change for properties near Second Street and Buena Vista Avenue, converting 0.59 acres from high-density residential to general commercial and 4.01 acres from mobile home park to multiple-family residential. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a $2.4 million construction management contract for Fire Station No. 2 rebuild, which was continued to a future meeting. A resolution to preserve the Skyline Trail area was adopted, and the council approved a resolution authorizing the sale of bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (Bedford).

• Approved General Plan Amendment 2023-0004 (3-2)
• Approved Change of Zone 2023-0006 (3-2)
• Approved $2,405,000 construction management contract for Fire Station No. 2 rebuild (continued)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-080 authorizing bond sale for CFD No. 2018-1 (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution declaring intent to preserve Skyline Trail area (3-2)
• Approved Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement 2023-0002 for 115 units (3-2)
• Approved Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement 2023-0003 for 25 supportive housing units (3-2)
• Approved Council remuneration resolution for JPA service (3-2)

Study Session

The Corona City Council will hear two design and planning reports at this study session. Members will give feedback on the 6th Street Transformation Design Concepts and set a target Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the new Ten-Year Pavement Management Plan.

• 6th Street Transformation Design Concepts — staff seeks council direction
• Ten-Year Pavement Management Plan — council to set preferred target CPI

The City Council reviewed design concepts for the 6th Street Transformation and a Ten-Year Pavement Management Plan. No formal votes were taken during this study session.

• Consensus reached to bring 6th Street Transformation Option A and Option B to a future City Council meeting

Special Meeting

The Corona City Council will hold a special meeting to enter a closed session to negotiate the price and payment terms for a property at 425 Corona Mall. The negotiation involves the city manager and two private parties. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session to negotiate purchase terms for 425 Corona Mall with Susan Becker and Ellen Granado
• City Manager Jacob Ellis listed as agency negotiator

The City Council convened a special closed session to discuss real property negotiations for 425 Corona Mall, with City Manager Jacob Ellis as negotiator and Susan Becker and Ellen Granado as negotiating parties. No public decisions were made; the session adjourned at 6:14 p.m. and the meeting ended without substantive action.

• Convened closed session for real property negotiations (5:00 p.m.)
• Adjourned closed session at 6:14 p.m.
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:14 p.m.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from June 25, 2024, and review routine operational documents. The board will receive a July 2024 library report and a year-end report.

• Approval of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2023-24 Board Graphs and June 2024 stats
• Review of August 2024 calendar and program flyers
• July 2024 Library Report
• Year End Trustee Report

Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss real property and labor negotiations. No public items are scheduled for decision or discussion.

• Closed session regarding price and payment terms for property at 402 Corona Mall
• Closed session labor negotiations with six employee organizations, including police and firefighters

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 27, 2024

Planning and Housing Commission

The City of Corona Planning and Housing Commission meeting scheduled for July 22, 2024, was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The next meeting is set for August 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation.

Study Session

The Study Session meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. has been cancelled.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for July 9, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of discussion items.

Planning and Housing Commission

The commission will review several development applications, including a commercial project featuring a restaurant and gas station. Additionally, the body will consider multiple housing projects involving multi-family and permanent supportive housing near Second Street and Buena Vista Avenue.

• Vacation of a 10-foot wide waterline easement at 2228 Vesper Circle
• General Plan amendment for 0.59 acres on the north side of Second Street
• Zoning change for 0.59 acres to General Commercial and 4.01 acres to Multiple Family Residential near Buena Vista Avenue
• Site plan review for a 1,900-square-foot restaurant, gas station, and convenience store on 1.40 acres
• Density bonus and site plan reviews for a 115-unit multi-family development and a 25-unit permanent supportive housing project

The Planning and Housing Commission approved a 115-unit multi-family development and a 25-unit supportive housing project. It also recommended approval for commercial rezoning on Second Street and approved a waterline easement vacation. A proposal for a restaurant and gas station was continued to August 12, 2024.

• Approved Resolution No. 2642 to vacate a 10-foot wide waterline easement at 2228 Vesper Circle (5-0)
• Recommended approval of GPA 2023-0004 to change 0.59 acres to General Commercial on Second Street (4-0)
• Recommended approval of CZ 2023-0006 to rezone land to General Commercial and Multiple Family Residential (4-0)
• Continued PP 2023-0007 (restaurant and gas station) to August 12, 2024 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of AHDB 2023-0002 for a 115-unit multi-family housing development (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2638 granting PP 2023-0010 for a 115-unit affordable housing project (4-0)
• Recommended approval of AHDB 2023-0003 for a 25-unit permanent supportive housing development (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2639 granting PP 2023-0011 for 25 permanent supportive housing units (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss various closed session items including real property negotiations and labor discussions. The open session includes several consent calendar items regarding infrastructure, professional services, and parking regulations.

• $6,551,000 construction contract award for the City of Corona Green Alleys Project to Granite Construction Company
• $399,920 agreement with Chen Ryan Associates Inc. for a Bicycle Master Plan Update
• Cooperative Agreement for Arantine Hills Bedford Canyon Wash Stage 2 storm drain facilities
• Resolution implementing two-hour parking at the Corona Senior Center
• Closed session negotiations for properties at 815 W Sixth Street and 312 S Merrill Street

The City Council approved an ordinance to regulate solicitors and sidewalk vendors, including a new permit requirement. The council also awarded a $6.55M construction contract for the Green Alleys project and approved a $399,920 bicycle master plan update.

• Approved ordinance regulating solicitors and sidewalk vendors (4-1)
• Awarded $6.55M construction contract for Green Alleys project
• Approved $399,920 agreement for Bicycle Master Plan update (5-0)
• Adopted resolution implementing two-hour parking at Corona Senior Center
• Adopted resolution declaring 365 North Main Street as surplus land
• Adopted resolution to preserve Corona Depot Building at 150 Depot Drive
• Approved reimbursement for Downtown Revitalization Project improvements (4-1)
• Approved travel request for Council Member Casillas to attend League of California Cities conference (5-0)

Study Session

The City Council will review updates regarding a utility rate study. The session includes discussions on cost of service and rate design for sewer and water services.

• Utility rate study update: cost of service and rate design
• Proposed rate structures for recycled water
• Proposed electric rates

The Corona City Council held a study session to review a utility rate study covering water, sewer, reclaimed water, and electric services. Staff and consultants presented various rate structure options and cost-saving measures, but no final rate changes were approved during this session. The Council provided feedback and asked questions, while one resident expressed concerns about the meeting timing and proposed water rate increases.

• Reviewed Utility Rate Study Update (no vote recorded)
• Council provided feedback on rate options (no vote recorded)
• No rate changes approved or denied

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review several reports including developer impact fees and bond repayment for April 2024. Discussion items include community services, senior center hourly parking amendments, and an urban forest management update.

• Developer impact fee fund balance and bond repayment report for April 2024
• Senior Center hourly parking amendment report
• Urban Forest Management update

The Commission approved a two-hour parking limit at the Senior Center and accepted the Urban Forest Management Plan with specific wording changes. The body also received a report on developer impact fees and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved two-hour parking limit amendment for Senior Center (3-0)
• Accepted Urban Forest Management Plan with wording changed from 'Native' to 'Native and Existing Trees' (3-0)
• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed April 2024 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report (3-0)
• Agreed to cancel the July meeting

Library Board of Trustees

This agenda contains only routine procedural items for the Corona Library Board of Trustees. The board will approve the May 28, 2024 meeting minutes, review the June administrative library report, and review standard board statistics and event flyers. No policy changes, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for this session.

• Approval of the May 28, 2024 regular board meeting minutes
• Review of the June 2024 administrative library report
• Consent calendar items including board statistics and event flyers
• Review of the July 2024 calendar and youth program updates

The Corona Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes of its May 28, 2024 meeting (4 aye, 1 abstain) and accepted the consent calendar covering the board graph, stats, calendar, and flyers (5-0). The rest of the meeting was informational: a June library report on programs, eResource use, and strategic planning, plus trustee announcements. No new policies, budgets, or contracts were decided.

• Approved minutes of the May 28, 2024 regular meeting (4 aye, 1 abstain)
• Accepted consent calendar: Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers (5-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission meeting scheduled for June 24, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of items. The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Corona City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. has been officially cancelled. No agenda items, public hearings, or votes are planned for this session. The published document contains only the cancellation notice and council member names.

• No substantive items, contracts, rezonings, or fee changes are listed due to the cancellation.

Study Session

The City of Corona scheduled a study session for Wednesday, June 19, 2024. This meeting has been cancelled.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The June 11, 2024, meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. Scheduled items will be continued to the next meeting on July 9, 2024.

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission is reviewing two land sale recommendations to the Corona Housing Authority. These actions involve developing permanent supportive housing and multifamily affordable housing near Second Street.

• Sale of one acre for 25 Permanent Supportive Housing units at Buena Vista Avenue and Second Street
• Sale of four acres for 115 multifamily affordable housing units at Buena Vista Avenue and Second Street
• Approval of May 20, 2024, meeting minutes

The Planning and Housing Commission recommended that the Corona Housing Authority approve the sale of one acre for 25 Permanent Supportive Housing units and four acres for 115 multifamily affordable units at the southwest and southeast corners of Buena Vista Avenue and Second Street. The commission also adopted General Plan consistency resolutions 2636 and 2637 for the sales. Commissioner Karen Alexander recused herself from both items due to a conflict of interest, citing her employment with Mercy House, a project partner. Both motions carried 4-0, and the meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

• Recommended Housing Authority approve sale of one acre for 25 Permanent Supportive Housing units (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2636 finding one-acre sale at Buena Vista Ave and Second Street consistent with the General Plan (4-0)
• Recommended Housing Authority approve sale of four acres for 115 multifamily affordable units (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2637 finding four-acre sale at Buena Vista Ave and Second Street consistent with the General Plan (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 20, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Commissioner Alexander recused herself from items 2 and 3 due to a conflict of interest

Study Session

The City Council will receive an update on the Utility Rate Study financial plan. Members will also discuss direction for the Historic Civic Center and a decision to forgo building a new Performing Arts Center.

• Utility Rate Study update and financial plan report
• Historic Civic Center renovation and programming direction
• Decision to forgo construction of a new Performing Arts Center

The Corona City Council held a study session to review utility rate studies and a performing arts center feasibility study. No final decisions or votes were taken on these items. The Council directed staff to return with specific financial numbers for two utility rate options.

• Directed staff to provide numbers for utility rate options 1 and 2

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure and service items, including a major city park revitalization project. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding real property negotiations and labor discussions.

• City Park Revitalization: $4,285,000 agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc.
• Sheridan Park Playground: $206,398 purchase of equipment from Pacific Play Systems, Inc.
• Border and Fairview/Mountain Gate Parks: $672,330 construction contract with JMJ Construction
• Planning & Development staffing: $460,000 annual professional services agreement amendment
• Potable Water Master Plan: $105,871 increase for Michael Baker International, Inc.

The Corona City Council approved the proposed FY2025 city budget and amendments to the FY2024 budget on a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Speake dissenting. It also approved an amendment to the Historic Resources Ordinance to have demolition of Heritage Inventory structures reviewed by a proposed Historic Preservation Board instead of the Planning and Development Director, on a 4-1 vote with Council Member Daddario dissenting. The council approved a $4,285,000 construction management agreement with Griffin Structures for the City Park Revitalization Project plus a $2,547,726 Measure X appropriation, and adopted Ordinance No. 3393 allowing building material sales with indoor/outdoor storage in the North Main Street District's Transit Commercial District on a 4-1 vote. Several public hearings on special tax levies and district assessments were approved, and the council unanimously agreed to send letters on state housing preemption and opposing transfer of death row inmates to Chino.

• Approved proposed FY2025 City budget and FY2024 budget amendments (4-1, Speake nay)
• Approved Historic Resources Ordinance amendment for Historic Preservation Board review of demolitions (4-1, Daddario nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3393 allowing building material sales with indoor/outdoor storage in Transit Commercial District (4-1, Speake nay)
• Approved $4,285,000 agreement with Griffin Structures for City Park Revitalization plus $2,547,726 Measure X appropriation
• Approved $672,330 construction contract with JMJ Construction for Border and Fairview Park playground replacements and Mountain Gate Park Phase II
• Approved $143,500 cost sharing agreement amendment with Rest Area, LLC for Corona Mall South parking lot improvements
• Adopted resolutions levying FY2025 special taxes for multiple community facilities districts
• Unanimously agreed to send comment letter on state preemption of local housing control and letter opposing death row inmate transfer to Chino

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review previous meeting minutes and routine status reports. The agenda includes a preview of the Summer at Your Library program and a monthly library report.

• Approval of April 23, 2024, regular board meeting minutes
• Approval of May 8, 2024, special board meeting minutes
• Review of Board Graphs, Statistics, and June 2024 Calendar
• Library Report - May 2024
• Summer at Your Library Preview

The Corona Library Board of Trustees approved minutes from its April 23 regular meeting and May 8 special meeting, and accepted the consent calendar of board graphs, stats, calendar, and flyers. The rest of the meeting was informational: reports on the Teen Advisory Council, library services, parking, and the Summer At Your Library program. No new policies, budgets, or contracts were decided.

• Approved minutes of April 23, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 8, 2024 special meeting (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted consent calendar: Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers (4-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will consider two requests for General Plan Consistency Determinations regarding property acquisitions. These items involve 0.07-acre parcels located at 405 Corona Mall and 555 Corona Mall. The commission will also review the minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting.

• Acquisition of 0.07 acres at 405 Corona Mall (GPCD2024-0004)
• Acquisition of 0.07 acres at 555 Corona Mall (GPCD2024-0005)
• Approval of May 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning and Housing Commission determined that the acquisition of two small parcels of property at Corona Mall conforms with the City's General Plan. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 6, 2024, meeting.

• Approved May 6, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2634 for 0.07 acres at 405 Corona Mall (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2635 for 0.07 acres at 555 Corona Mall (4-0)

Study Session

The City Council will review updates regarding Community Conversations programming. Members will also provide feedback and direction on the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget.

• Community Conversations events update
• Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget

The Corona City Council held a study session on May 15, 2024. Staff presented updates on Community Conversations events and the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget. The Council provided comments and direction to staff, but no formal votes or approvals were recorded during this session.

• Staff presented Community Conversations events update
• Council provided direction to staff on events
• Staff presented Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget overview
• Council provided comments on budget

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure agreements, including funding for three storm drain projects. Discussion also includes a multi-year contract extension for city transportation services and a construction contract for the Corona Senior Center.

• Storm drain projects: South Joy Street ($1,430,000), South Victoria Avenue ($1,430,000), and Corona Drain Line 9A ($3,710,000)
• Extension of MV Transportation, Inc. fixed route and dial-a-ride services through June 2027 for $9,009,631.47
• Construction contract with Rhome Profile Construction Corp. for Corona Senior Center improvements ($1,191,127.49)
• Ordinance No. 3396 to allow educational schools in the El Cerrito commercial district
• Professional services agreement with Dudek for a Sewer Master Plan Update ($899,335)

The Corona City Council approved a specific plan amendment allowing Ganahl Lumber to sell building materials with indoor and outdoor storage in the Transit Commercial District, on a 4-1 vote with Council Member Speake dissenting. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 3396 allowing educational schools in the El Cerrito Specific Plan commercial district, with Council Members Daddario and Speake voting no. A revised citywide master fee recovery schedule and the Utilities Department's 2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan were both approved 5-0. Most other items were routine consent calendar approvals, including a $9,009,631.47 contract extension for MV Transportation and a $1,191,127.49 construction contract for the Corona Senior Center.

• Approved Specific Plan Amendment 2023-0006 for Ganahl Lumber building materials sales with indoor/outdoor storage in Transit Commercial District (4-1, Speake nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3396 allowing educational schools in El Cerrito Specific Plan commercial district (Daddario and Speake voted no)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-012 revising citywide master fee recovery schedule and repealing prior resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution adopting City of Corona Utilities Department Wildfire Mitigation Plan for 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to MV Transportation agreement extending fixed route and dial-a-ride services through June 30, 2027, for $9,009,631.47 (consent)
• Approved construction contract with Rhome Profile Construction Corp for $1,191,127.49 for Community Development Block Grant improvements at Corona Senior Center (5-0)
• Approved cooperative agreements with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for three storm drain projects (consent)
• Approved purchase of one Dodge Durango for Police PACT team and one Ford F150 4x4 for Police HOPE team (consent)

Special Meeting

The City Council and related agencies will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel. This discussion concerns anticipated litigation involving the Historic Corona Depot. No other substantive agenda items are listed for this special meeting.

• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation for the Historic Corona Depot

The Corona City Council held a special meeting on May 15, 2024, convening in closed session at 4:30 p.m. with all five members present. The only agenda item was a conference with legal counsel about anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), described as significant exposure to litigation in one case involving the Historic Corona Depot. No communications from the public were received, and the meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held closed session on anticipated litigation (Historic Corona Depot); no action reported
• No public comments received
• Adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss community services and parks capital improvement projects for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting also includes a report on the developer impact fee fund balance and bond repayment for March 2024.

• Parks Capital Improvement Projects FY2024-FY2025 report
• Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report for March 2024
• Community Services Report
• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the April 9 meeting and received the Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance report for March 2024. Staff presented updates on upcoming events, park adoptions, and capital improvement projects. Commissioners discussed concerns regarding the City Park Master Plan process and the recent resignation of a commission member.

• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (3-1, Chair Olsen abstained)
• Received and filed Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report for March 2024 (4-0)
• Commission requested to see amenities at trail heads during CIP presentation

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the Library Strategic Plan Focus Group Report (24-0393). The agenda also includes communications from the public.

• Discussion of Library Strategic Plan Focus Group Report (24-0393)

The Corona Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting on May 8, 2024, with four of five trustees present. The only substantive item was a Library Strategic Plan focus group led by Debbie Joy of Library IQ, in which trustees discussed their vision for the library's future and expressed support for inclusivity and access for all citizens. Debbie Joy said the timeline is September for the Trustees to receive a report on the recommendations for the Library Strategic Plan. Chair Jami Merchant said she would like Library Parking added to the next board agenda. No motions, votes, or formal actions were recorded.

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will consider a request regarding the disposition of approximately 0.26 acres located at 715 S. Main Street. The commission will review whether this action conforms with the City's General Plan through Resolution No. 2633. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting.

• Property disposition of 0.26 acres at 715 S. Main Street
• Approval of April 22, 2024, meeting minutes

The Planning and Housing Commission approved the minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting. The Commission also adopted a resolution regarding the disposition of 0.26 acres of city-owned property.

• Approved April 22, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2633 determining the disposition of 0.26 acres at 715 S. Main Street conforms with the General Plan (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several legislative matters, including ordinances to establish affordable housing overlay zones. The meeting also includes discussions on professional service agreements for storm drain updates, energy consulting, and electric meter replacements.

• Ordinance 3395: Affordable housing overlay zone for Northeast Corona and El Cerrito specific plans
• Ordinance 3394: Affordable housing overlay zone for various properties
• Purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD fire department vehicles for $355,625
• Storm drain and stormwater management master plan update agreement for $699,011
• Electric advanced metering feasibility study and program management for $180,974

The Corona City Council adopted two ordinances adding affordable housing overlay zones to permit high-density residential development in conjunction with existing zoning. Ordinance No. 3395, which also rezones 1.33 acres in the Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan from Gateway Business District to Multi-Family Residential District, passed 4-1 with Council Member Speake opposed. The council also approved a conditional use permit and specific plan amendment allowing River Springs Charter Schools to operate a charter school at 2115 Compton Avenue, each on 4-1 votes with Council Member Daddario opposed. A public hearing on a Ganahl Lumber building materials sales request was continued to May 15, 2024.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 3395 adding affordable housing overlay zones and rezoning 1.33 acres to multi-family residential (4-1, Speake nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3394 adding affordable housing overlay zones for various properties (consent calendar)
• Approved Specific Plan Amendment 2023-0001 allowing educational schools in the Commercial District by conditional use permit (4-1, Daddario nay)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 2023-0017 for a charter school at 2115 Compton Avenue (4-1, Daddario nay)
• Approved purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD fire department command vehicles from Don Ringler Chevrolet (4-0-1, Casillas abstained)
• Approved $180,974 professional services agreement with MeterSys, LLC through June 30, 2028 for electric advanced metering feasibility study
• Approved FY2024 Quarter 3 budgetary adjustments
• Continued Specific Plan Amendment 2023-0006 (Ganahl Lumber) to May 15, 2024

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review previous meeting minutes and routine consent calendar items. The agenda also includes administrative reports regarding library operations and National Library Week.

• Approval of November 28, 2023, January 23, 2024, and March 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Library Report April 2024
• Friends of the Library Report
• National Library Week Report

The Library Board of Trustees approved minutes from three previous meetings and accepted the consent calendar. The session primarily consisted of administrative reports regarding library programming, strategic planning, and community outreach.

• Approved Nov 28, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Jan 23, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved March 26, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers consent calendar (5-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City's 2020-2040 General Plan. This process involves adopting Resolution No. 2632 and reporting findings to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 8, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Program consistency (GPCD2024-0002)
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2632 regarding General Plan consistency
• Approval of April 8, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning and Housing Commission adopted Resolution No. 2632. This action reports to the City Council that the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) aligns with the City of Corona 2020-2040 General Plan Goals and Policies.

• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2632 regarding FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program consistency (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a water line replacement contract on Liberty Avenue and an amendment to the Green River Ranch Specific Plan. Closed session items include labor negotiations and several real property price and term negotiations. The council will also hold public hearings regarding General Plan amendments for housing sites.

• Waterline replacement contract with Augustine General Engineering, Inc. for $1,608,437
• Amendment to Enplanners, Inc. agreement for Green River Ranch Specific Plan for $38,100
• Real property negotiations for 675 S. Main Street (parking lot)
• Real property negotiations for 601 S. Main Street
• Real property negotiations for 555 Corona Mall and 496 Corona Mall

The City Council approved a $7.3 million agreement for citywide advanced metering infrastructure and a $1.6 million waterline replacement contract. The council also approved several zoning and general plan amendments to meet regional affordable housing mandates.

• Approved $7,303,581 for advanced metering infrastructure equipment and installation (5-0)
• Approved $1,608,437 contract with Augustine General Engineering, Inc. for Liberty Avenue waterline replacement (5-0)
• Approved General Plan Amendment 2023-0005 to update housing sites inventory (5-0)
• Approved Change of Zone 2023-0007 for affordable housing overlay zone (5-0)
• Approved Specific Plan Amendment SPA2023-0008 for affordable housing overlay and residential rezoning (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3397 establishing new City Council compensation limits for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved second amendment to professional services agreement with EnPlanners, Inc. for Green River Ranch EIR (5-0)
• Adopted resolution amending administrative penalties schedule for Municipal Code violations (5-0)

Study Session

The City Council will review the proposed operations plan for City Park. Members will also provide feedback on the final design concept for the City Park Revitalization Project and consider approving construction plans.

• Feedback on proposed operations plan for City Park
• Feedback on City Park Revitalization Project final design concept
• Approval to proceed with construction plans for City Park Revitalization Project

The Council reviewed a proposed operations plan for City Park and a final design for the City Park Revitalization Project. The Council reached a majority decision regarding a specific design element of the park.

• Approved the extended crown design for the City Park Revitalization Project (majority vote)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review reports regarding city park operations and a park revitalization project's final design. The meeting also includes a report on the developer impact fee fund balance and bond repayment for February 2024.

• City Park Revitalization Project - Final Design report
• City Park Operations Plan report
• Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance / Bond Repayment for February 2024 report
• Community Services report

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to have staff investigate a partnership with the YMCA for the community center and aquatics at the new City Park location. The commission also reviewed the final design for the City Park Revitalization Project and received updates on community services.

• Approved March 12, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Received and filed February 2024 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report (4-0)
• Approved motion to explore YMCA partnership for City Park community center and aquatics (3-1)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will consider a specific plan amendment and conditional use permit for River Springs Charter Schools. The commission will also review a request for a two-year time extension for an apartment development at 1109 Circle City Drive.

• Two-year extension of time for six apartment units at 1109 Circle City Drive
• Specific Plan Amendment to allow educational schools in the El Cerrito Specific Plan
• Conditional Use Permit to establish a charter school at 2115 Compton Avenue

The Commission granted a conditional use permit for a charter school at 2115 Compton Avenue with specific masonry and fencing requirements. It also recommended City Council approval for a specific plan amendment to allow schools in the El Cerrito Commercial District. Additionally, a two-year extension was granted for a six-unit apartment project.

• Approved two-year extension for six apartment units at 1109 Circle City Drive (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of SPA2023-0001 to allow schools in Commercial District (4-0)
• Granted CUP2023-0017 for charter school at 2115 Compton Avenue with added trash and fence conditions (4-0)
• Approved March 25, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several contract amendments and new ordinances. Key items include funding for the Mercy House Homeless System of Services and updates to zoning laws regarding density bonuses and navigation centers. The council will also consider various citywide maintenance contracts and equipment purchases.

• $4,699,255 amendment for the Mercy House Homeless System of Services
• Ordinance 3391 regarding density bonuses and low barrier navigation centers
• $590,000 increase to A&Y Asphalt Contractors for citywide repairs
• $189,029 purchase of twenty new Motorola vehicle radios for the Police Department
• $185,238 grant from the California State Library for ESL programs

The Corona City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3391 (zoning amendments including low barrier navigation centers) and Ordinance No. 3392 (prohibiting temporary signs in the public right of way) on second reading as part of a consent calendar approved 4-0. The council also approved a professional services agreement with Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. for a utility rate study (4-0) and approved a tentative tract map for 546 residential condominium units in the Arantine Hills Specific Plan (4-0). A related precise plan for the same development was discussed but the council took no action. Council Member Casillas was absent for all votes.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 3391 amending zoning rules on density bonus agreements, precise plans, architectural review, and adding low barrier navigation centers (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3392 prohibiting temporary signs in the public right of way (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including agreements, purchases, a $185,238 state library grant, and property security releases (4-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. for utility rate study (4-0)
• Approved Tentative Tract Map 38572 to subdivide 85.51 acres into 47 lots for 546 residential condominium units (4-0)
• Took no action on Precise Plan 2023-0004 for the same 546-unit development

Special Meeting

The City Council is conducting a financial workshop to review strategic plans and fiscal metrics. Discussions include revenue projections, capital improvement plans, and American Rescue Plan Act funding updates.

• Annual Goal Setting and FY 25 Strategic Plan Implementation Schedule
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding update
• FY 25 Revenue Projections
• FY25 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Measure X Investment Plan

The Corona City Council held a special meeting on March 28, 2024, which served as a Spring Financial Workshop. Staff presented updates on fiscal year 2025 priorities, revenue projections, capital improvement plans, and various departmental operations. The Council discussed these items and provided direction, but the minutes do not record any formal motions, votes, or approvals.

• Council discussed FY25 priorities and strategic plan schedule
• Staff presented updates on financial health, ARPA funding, and purchasing
• Council discussed Enhanced Community Events Phase II
• Staff presented FY25 revenue projections
• Council discussed Real Time Information Center and Heritage Room hours
• Council discussed Urban Forest Management Plan
• Staff presented Expenditures and General Fund Forecast
• Council discussed FY25 Capital Improvement Plan and service level changes

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review several administrative reports and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes updates on literacy, Vets Connect, and general library operations.

• Approval of November 28, 2023, January 23, 2024, and February 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Library Report March 2024
• Literacy Report
• Vets Connect Report

The Library Board of Trustees approved the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024, and the consent calendar. Minutes from November 2023 and January 2024 were tabled. The board received reports on library programming, literacy grants, and veteran services.

• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers (4-0)
• Tabled November 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled January 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning and Housing Commission

The commission will consider a subdivision application for 546 residential condo units in the Arantine Hills area. They will also review proposals to update the city's housing inventory and establish an affordable housing overlay zone.

• Subdivision of 85.51 acres into 47 lots for 546 condo units in Arantine Hills
• North Main Street District Plan amendment for building materials sales and storage
• Establishment of an Affordable Housing Overlay zone across several specific plans
• Rezoning 1.33 acres from Gateway Business to Multifamily Residential
• Zone changes for properties on River Road and W. Sixth/Smith Street

The Commission recommended several housing element rezoning updates to the City Council to meet state mandates. It also granted a precise plan for 546 residential condominium units and recommended approval of the associated tract map.

• Recommended approval of SPA2023-0006 for building materials sales in Transit Commercial District (5-0)
• Recommended approval of TTM 38572 for 546 residential condominium units (5-0)
• Granted PP2023-0004 for site plan and architecture of 546 residential units (5-0)
• Recommended approval of GPA2023-0005 to update Housing Sites Inventory (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SPA2023-0008 to include Affordable Housing Overlay zone (5-0)
• Recommended approval of CZ2023-0007 for Affordable Housing Overlay zone (5-0)
• Approved March 11, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances to update speed limits and change the land use at 430 West Foothill Parkway to senior citizen residential. They will also consider several agreements for water infrastructure, mail management, and demolition services.

• Rezoning 5.15 acres at 430 West Foothill Parkway to senior citizen residential
• Updating speed limits on certain street segments via Ordinance 3390
• $351,880 contract for City Park Pool and building demolition
• $130,000 annual contract for citywide mail management services
• Agreement for the Northerly Pipeline and WRCRWA pump station

The Corona City Council approved a zone text amendment (2024-0002) to the sign ordinance prohibiting temporary signs in public rights-of-way, voting 3-2 with Council Members Casillas and Speake opposed. The council also adopted three second-reading ordinances, including updated speed limits and two land-use changes at 430 West Foothill Parkway from commercial to senior citizen residential. A 19-unit single-family housing project at Taylor Avenue and Citron Street was approved 4-0, with Mayor Richins recused. Most other items were approved on the consent calendar by 5-0 votes.

• Approved Zone Text Amendment 2024-0002 banning temporary signs in public rights-of-way (3-2; Casillas and Speake opposed)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3390 updating prima facie speed limits on certain street segments
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3388 changing 5.15 acres at 430 West Foothill Parkway from Commercial to Senior Citizen Residential in the Mountain Gate Specific Plan
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3389 amending the South Corona Community Facilities Plan land use for 430 West Foothill Parkway from Commercial to Senior Citizen Residential
• Approved Zone Text Amendment 2024-0001 adding Chapter 17.67 for Low Barrier Navigation Center and updating density bonus and review regulations (5-0)
• Approved Precise Plan 2023-0008 for 19 single-family units at Taylor Avenue and Citron Street (4-0; Richins recused)
• Approved consent calendar including $130,000 per fiscal year mail management agreement with NextDay Delivery Service and a $351,880 demolition contract with Interior Demolition, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the March 6, 2024 study session and regular meeting (5-0)

Study Session

The City Council will review proposed recommendations for the Corona Municipal Code regarding historic resources. The session includes a discussion on architectural style standards for residential infill projects.

• Corona Municipal Code 17.63 Historic Resources revisions
• Downtown architectural style standards for residential infill

The City Council held a study session to review proposed revisions to Corona Municipal Code 17.63 regarding historic resources and architectural style standards for residential infill in downtown. The Council provided direction to staff following a presentation and public comment.

• Provided direction to staff regarding Historic Resources Revisions and Downtown Architectural Style Standards for Residential Infill

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Corona Parks and Recreation Commission will review reports on developer impact fees, bond repayments for January 2024, community services, and upgrades at Sheridan Park. These updates track how development fees fund city projects and outline programs available to residents. The agenda lists only informational reviews and a minutes approval; no final votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of February 13 meeting minutes
• Report on developer impact fee fund balance and bond repayment (January 2024)
• Report on community services
• Report on Sheridan Park improvements
• Public comment period

The Commission selected a modified combination of two vendor designs for Sheridan Park playground improvements. Members also accepted the January 2024 developer impact fee fund balance and bond repayment report.

• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted January 2024 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment Report (4-0)
• Selected a combination of Vendor 1 and Vendor 3 with modifications for Sheridan Park playground

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will review two applications from River Springs Charter Schools. These include a request to allow educational schools in the El Cerrito Commercial District and a permit for a school within a 44,800 square foot building at 2115 Compton Avenue.

• Amendment to El Cerrito Specific Plan to allow educational schools via conditional use permit
• Conditional Use Permit for a charter school in a 44,800 square foot building at 2115 Compton Avenue
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 26, 2024

The Planning and Housing Commission continued two related applications from River Springs Charter Schools to a future meeting. This delay allows the applicant to address commission concerns regarding traffic and parking for the proposed campus.

• Approved February 26, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued SPA2023-0001 (Specific Plan Amendment for educational schools) to April 8, 2024 (5-0)
• Continued CUP2023-0017 (Conditional Use Permit for school at 2115 Compton Avenue) to April 8, 2024 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several amendments to change the land use of 5.15 acres at 430 W. Foothill Parkway from commercial to senior residential. The agenda also includes reviews of citywide security services, speed limit updates, and a regional traffic relief plan.

• Rezoning 5.15 acres at 430 W. Foothill Parkway for a 107-unit assisted senior living facility
• Citywide security guard services contract with Security Defense, Inc. at $200,000 per fiscal year
• Hazardous waste cleanup agreement for 1802 Pomona Road in the amount of $137,684
• Construction contract for Stagecoach and Smith & Rincon Lift Station coating project for $142,400
• Ordinance to update prima facie speed limits on certain street segments

The City Council approved several land use amendments and a precise plan to allow a 107-unit assisted senior living facility. The Council also updated speed limits on certain street segments and approved various city service contracts.

• Approved General Plan, Community Facilities Plan, and Specific Plan amendments for senior housing at 430 W. Foothill Parkway (5-0)
• Approved precise plan for 107-unit assisted senior living facility at 430 W. Foothill Parkway (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating prima facie speed limits on certain street segments (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 annual contract with Security Defense, Inc. for citywide security guards (4-1)
• Approved addition of two part-time law clerks to Legal & Risk Management Department (5-0)
• Approved construction contract with Sancon Technologies, Inc. for lift station coating project (5-0)
• Approved hazardous waste emergency response maintenance agreement (5-0)
• Approved purchase of aluminum sulfate from Thatcher Company for water treatment (5-0)

Study Session

The City Council will review an update regarding the 6th Street Corridor and downtown projects. The session is intended for council members to provide direction and feedback on the proposed revitalization plan, including its projects, funding, and timeline.

• Update on 6th Street Corridor Downtown Revitalization: Projects, Funding Plan, and Timeline

The Corona City Council held a study session on March 6, 2024, where Assistant City Manager Justin Tucker presented an update on the proposed 6th Street Corridor and Downtown Revitalization project, covering street enhancements, plazas, signage, and funding timelines. Two residents, Joe Morgan and Marta Cortez, spoke with concerns about the project. The Council asked questions, received clarification from staff, and provided direction to staff. No formal votes or approvals were recorded in these minutes.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; Council provided direction to staff on the 6th Street Corridor/Downtown Revitalization project

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will introduce new trustee Ruth Heineman and approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda also includes reviews of library statistics, upcoming programs, and the February 2024 library report.

• Introduction of new Library Trustee, Ruth Heineman
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 28, 2023, and January 23, 2024
• Review of library statistics, calendars, and flyers
• February 2024 Library Report
• Heritage Room Update

The Board approved the consent calendar, including board graphs, stats, and flyers. Minutes from November 2023 and January 2024 were tabled due to a lack of quorum. The Board received updates on the Library Strategic Plan and the Heritage Room construction project.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Tabled November 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled January 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning and Housing Commission

The Commission will consider a request regarding the acquisition of 0.13 acres at 402 Corona Mall. It will also review proposed zone text amendments related to Low Barrier Navigation Centers, density bonus agreements, and sign ordinances.

• Acquisition of 0.13 acres at 402 Corona Mall
• Zone text amendment to add Chapter 17.67 for Low Barrier Navigation Center
• Amendments to density bonus, precise plan, and architectural review regulations
• Amendment to the Sign Ordinance to prohibit temporary signs in public rights-of-way

The Planning and Housing Commission recommended two zone text amendments to the City Council, including a ban on temporary signs in public rights-of-way. The commission also approved a General Plan consistency determination for a property acquisition at 402 Corona Mall.

• Approved Resolution No. 2628 for the acquisition of 0.13 acres at 402 Corona Mall (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ZTA 2024-0001 to add Low Barrier Navigation Center and update density bonus and architectural review regulations (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ZTA 2024-0002 to prohibit temporary signs in public rights-of-way (4-1)
• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several high-value contracts including police vehicle procurement and civil design services. The agenda also includes a mobile home rent stabilization program, a trails master plan adoption, and zoning amendments.

• Purchase of 20 Ford Explorers for Police Department from PFVT Motors Inc. for $1,312,352
• Professional services agreement with Studio One Eleven for 6th Street Beautification and Revitalization for $798,160
• Agreement with RSG, Inc. to create a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance and program for $269,265
• Emergency repair and cleaning of the Corona Police Department Shooting Range for $79,664.07
• Ordinance No. 3387 regarding directional signage for public improvement projects

The Corona City Council unanimously approved a $798,160 contract for civil design services for the 6th Street Beautification project and authorized the purchase of 20 new Ford Explorers for the Police Department. The Council also adopted an ordinance allowing directional signage for properties affected by city public improvement projects and approved a professional services agreement to help create a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance. A contract for citywide mail delivery services was continued for further discussion.

• Approved $798,160 contract for 6th Street Beautification design (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 20 Ford Explorers for Police Department (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3387 permitting directional signage for public improvement projects
• Approved agreement for technical support on mobile home rent stabilization ordinance (5-0)
• Approved emergency repair and cleaning of Police Department shooting range (5-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing annual assessment for County Service Area 152
• Approved Trails Master Plan
• Continued NextDay Delivery Service contract for citywide mail delivery

Study Session

The City Council will review three different design strategies for the City Park revitalization project. Members are asked to provide feedback on each of the proposed strategies during this study session.

• Review of three City Park design strategies

At a February 21, 2024 study session, city staff and the Rios consultant team presented design strategies for the City Park Revitalization Project, including three concept schemes. The Council provided comments, asked questions, and by majority vote agreed with Scheme 1. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting was a study session and ended with adjournment.

• By majority vote, agreed with Scheme 1 for the City Park Revitalization Project design
• Provided direction to staff on the City Park Revitalization Project

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the developer impact fee fund balance and bond repayment for December 2023. The meeting also includes a community services report and discussion regarding city park design concepts.

• Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report for December 2023
• Discussion of City Park Design Concepts
• Community Services Report
• Approval of January 9, 2024 meeting minutes

The Commission received presentations on three design models for the City Park Revitalization Project. The body also approved the previous meeting's minutes and received a report on developer impact fee fund balances.

• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed December 2023 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report (5-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will consider several land use applications including single family dwellings, a large subdivision, and industrial buildings. The agenda also includes multiple requests regarding a 5.15-acre site at 430 W. Foothill Parkway to allow for a senior assisted living facility.

• 19 single family dwelling units at Taylor Avenue and Citron Street
• 103 single family residential lots near Laurel Canyon Way
• Two industrial buildings totaling 334,520 square feet at 1375 Magnolia Avenue
• Senior assisted living facility on 5.15 acres at 430 W. Foothill Parkway

The Commission approved a 107-unit senior assisted living facility and two industrial buildings. It also granted a precise plan for 19 single-family homes and continued a 103-lot residential subdivision application to a future meeting.

• Approved 107-unit senior assisted living facility at 430 W. Foothill Parkway (3-0)
• Recommended approval of General Plan, Specific Plan, and Community Facilities Plan amendments for 430 W. Foothill Parkway (3-0)
• Approved two industrial buildings totaling 334,520 sq ft at 1375 Magnolia Avenue (3-0)
• Approved 19 single-family units at Taylor Avenue and Citron Street (3-0)
• Continued TTM 37895 for 103 single-family lots off-calendar (3-0)
• Approved January 22, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several financial and land use items, including a $474,916 software upgrade for utility billing. The meeting also includes discussions on pension stabilization funds, a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and residential condominium developments.

• $474,916 master subscription agreement for utility billing software upgrade
• $32,633 service agreement for Brae Burn Drive pavement overlay improvement project
• $2,000,000 contribution from Measure X Reserves to the Pension Stabilization Trust Fund
• Adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Public hearing for directional signage regulations (ZTA 2023-0006)

The Corona City Council approved its Consent Calendar 5-0, including the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a utility billing software upgrade, a pavement overlay agreement with Riverside County, and mid-year budget adjustments. It also approved a zoning text amendment for directional signage and a tentative tract map for a 0.42-acre condominium project at River Road and Cota Street. A related conditional use permit for nine condominium units at the same site saw no council action. The council also appointed Ruth Heineman to the Library Board of Trustees and authorized the City Attorney to use an outside law firm for closed-session litigation.

• Approved Consent Calendar 5-0, except Item 10 voted separately
• Approved Parks and Recreation Master Plan 5-0
• Approved utility billing software upgrade agreement with N. Harris Computer Corporation
• Approved service agreement with County of Riverside for Brae Burn Drive pavement overlay
• Approved FY2024 Quarter 2 budgetary adjustments
• Approved FY2024 Pension Stabilization Trust contribution
• Adopted resolution acknowledging Corona Fire Department compliance with state codes
• Approved Zone Text Amendment 2023-0006 for directional signage 5-0

Study Session

The City Council will review and provide feedback on the draft of the Trails Master Plan. This study session is intended for discussion and feedback regarding the plan.

• Review and feedback on the Trails Master Plan Draft

The City Council held a study session to review a presentation on the Trails Master Plan, including design standards and a 10-year implementation plan. The Council provided direction to staff regarding amendments to the plan. No formal votes were recorded.

• Provided direction to staff for amendments to the Trails Master Plan

Pension Stabilization Trust Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the minutes from the October 5, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding a trustee board meeting update and a discussion on trust contribution recommendations.

• Approval of October 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Trustee board meeting update presentation
• Discussion of trust contribution recommendations

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review library statistics, graphs, and upcoming event flyers for February 2024. The meeting also includes administrative reports and an update from the Friends of the Corona Public Library.

• Approval of November 28, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of December 2023 library statistics and graphs
• Presentation of February 2024 program flyers and calendar
• Library administration reports
• Friends of the Corona Public Library report

The Corona Library Board of Trustees met on January 23, 2024 with only three of five members present. Because of the lack of quorum, approval of the minutes from the November 28, 2023 meeting was tabled until February 27, 2024. The board accepted the consent calendar (Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, Flyers) on a 3-0 vote. The rest of the meeting consisted of reports and updates, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Tabled approval of November 28, 2023 minutes until February 27, 2024 due to lack of quorum
• Accepted consent calendar (Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, Flyers) (3-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will review a request to continue a discussion regarding two industrial buildings at 1375 Magnolia Avenue. The commission will also consider a zone text amendment for directional signage related to city public improvement projects.

• PP2022-0003: Precise Plan for two industrial buildings totaling 334,520 square feet at 1375 Magnolia Avenue
• ZTA2023-0006: Zone Text Amendment to Title 17 of the Corona Municipal Code regarding directional signage regulations

The Planning and Housing Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of Zone Text Amendment ZTA2023-0006, which would add directional signage regulations to the Corona Municipal Code for properties affected by city-initiated public improvement projects, and found the project exempt from CEQA. The Commission also voted 5-0 to continue the Precise Plan review for two industrial buildings totaling 334,520 square feet at 1375 Magnolia Avenue to its February 12, 2024 meeting at the applicant's request. In other business, the Commission elected Matt Woody as Chair and Marie Vernon as Vice Chair for 2024, approved the minutes of its January 8, 2024 meeting, and selected Commissioners Siqueland and Alexander (with Vice Chair Vernon as alternate) to take part in stakeholder meetings on the Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan amendment.

• Recommended City Council approval of ZTA2023-0006 directional signage regulations (5-0)
• Found ZTA2023-0006 exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (5-0)
• Continued PP2022-0003 industrial project at 1375 Magnolia Avenue to February 12, 2024 (5-0)
• Elected Matt Woody as Chair for 2024 (5-0)
• Elected Marie Vernon as Vice Chair for 2024 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 8, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Selected Commissioners Siqueland and Alexander for Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan stakeholder meetings, with Vice Chair Vernon as alternate

City Council

The City Council will review multiple high-value agreements including water main replacements, park shade installations, and homeless services. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding existing and anticipated litigation.

• Second Amendment to Collaborative Homeless Services Agreement with City Net for up to $7,051,817
• Construction contract with JMJ Construction for $419,500 for Mountain Gate Park ballfield and playground shade
• Contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for $1,723,395 for Water Reclamation Facility No. 1 Digester Dome No. 2 replacement
• Maintenance agreement with Augustine General Engineering, Inc. for $1,611,495 for Carmelita Avenue water main replacement
• Maintenance agreement with Valverde Construction, Inc. for $1,894,157 for Ridgeview Terrace water main replacement

The City Council approved several construction and maintenance contracts for water reclamation and park facilities. The council also adopted a new library and compensation plan to implement negotiated salary increases and approved a $779,467 transit fare subsidy grant.

• Approved $419,500 contract for Mountain Gate Park ballfield and playground shade (5-0)
• Approved $779,467 Caltrans grant for transit fare subsidy program (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for new position library and compensation plan with salary increases (5-0)
• Approved water main replacements on Carmelita Avenue and Ridgeview Terrace (5-0)
• Approved contracts for Water Reclamation Facility No. 1 and No. 2 projects (5-0)
• Approved lease with Corona Norco Settlement House at 511 S. Vicentia Avenue (5-0)
• Approved second amendment to City Net homeless services agreement (5-0)
• Approved street name change from Spring Lane to Spring Haven Lane (5-0)

Study Session

The Corona City Council will hold a study session to discuss two main topics. First, members will review an update on the Wyle Labs project site and give staff direction on its development. Second, the council will examine the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan along with a proposed 10-year implementation plan that outlines future park improvements for residents.

• Update on the Wyle Labs project site development direction
• Review of the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Feedback session on a proposed 10-year parks implementation plan

The City Council held a study session to receive presentations on the Wyle Labs project site and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will conduct a final review of the Trails Master Plan. The meeting also includes reports on developer impact fee fund balances and community services.

• Final review of the Trails Master Plan
• Developer impact fee fund balance and bond repayment report for November 2023
• Community Services report

The Corona Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to approve the Trails Master Plan report for presentation to the City Council. The Commission also approved the November 29, 2023 special meeting minutes 5-0 and the December 12, 2023 meeting minutes 4-0 with one abstention by Commissioner Kinne. The consent calendar item on the Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment for November 2023 was received and filed 5-0. Staff reported that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan goes to a Study Session on January 17 and final approval on February 7, and the Trails Master Plan goes to a Study Session on February 7 and final approval on March 6.

• Approved Trails Master Plan report for presentation to City Council (5-0)
• Approved November 29, 2023 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Received and filed Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment for November 2023 (5-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Corona Planning and Housing Commission will hold public hearings on a proposal to subdivide a 0.42-acre parcel at River Road and Cota Street into one lot for nine residential condominiums. Staff recommends approval of the tentative tract map and conditional use permit, noting the project is exempt from state environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15322. The zoning action would allow nine new housing units in an R-3 multiple-family zone near River Road and Cota Street. The commission will also approve meeting minutes and a general plan consistency determination for a separate property acquisition on West Sixth Street.

• Public hearing on TTM 37805 to create one lot for nine condominiums at River Road and Cota Street (R-3 zone)
• Public hearing on CUP2022-0004 granting a conditional use permit for the same nine-unit project, exempt from CEQA review
• Consent item: General Plan consistency determination for acquiring 0.16 acres at 901 W. Sixth Street
• Approval of December 11, 2023 commission meeting minutes

The Planning and Housing Commission recommended approval of Tentative Tract Map 37805 and granted Conditional Use Permit CUP2022-0004 for nine residential condominium units on 0.42 acres at the northeast corner of River Road and Cota Street. Both actions passed 5-0, and the commission found the project exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15322. The commission also adopted Resolution No. 2623 finding that acquiring 0.16 acres at 901 W. Sixth Street is consistent with the General Plan, and approved its December 11, 2023 minutes. Staff also said a consultant was retained to help amend the Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan and asked commissioners to pick up to two members for non-public stakeholder meetings tentatively in February 2024.

• Recommended approval of TTM 37805, one residential condominium lot on 0.42 acres at River Road and Cota Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2622 granting CUP2022-0004 for nine residential condominium units (5-0)
• Found the condo project exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15322 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2623 finding acquisition of 0.16 acres at 901 W. Sixth Street consistent with the General Plan (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 11, 2023 Planning and Housing Commission meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several construction and service contracts, including major projects for library renovations and park accessibility upgrades. The agenda also includes a residential subdivision proposal and updates from various regional agencies.

• $1,370,876 contract for Citywide Parks ADA Improvements
• $342,392 contract for Corona Library Heritage Room Improvements
• $666,011.10 amendment for park landscape maintenance services
• Subdivision of 1.48 acres at Upper Drive and Lester Avenue
• Agreement with Greentech Landscape, Inc. for utilities maintenance

The City Council approved several construction and maintenance contracts, including park accessibility upgrades and library improvements. The council also approved a parcel map for residential subdivision and various financial reports.

• Approved $1.37M contract with Reliable Monitoring Services for citywide park ADA improvements
• Approved $342,392 contract with Triangle Decon Services for library heritage room improvements (5-0)
• Approved $666,011.10 amendment for park landscape maintenance with Mariposa Landscape, Inc.
• Approved $175,000 per fiscal year landscape agreement with Greentech Landscape, Inc.
• Approved parcel map 38694 to subdivide 1.48 acres for single-family residential use (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Master Services Agreement with Paymentus Corporation for utility payments
• Approved release of improvement security for Tri Pointe Homes Inc (Tract Map 36355)
• Approved travel request for two Planning Commissioners to attend academy in Long Beach (4-1)