Corona public meetings in 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the draft of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and receive a community services report. The meeting also includes reports on developer impact fee fund balances and the election of 2024 leadership.

• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan Draft report
• Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report
• Community Services Report
• Approval of November 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a tentative tract map application. This proposal involves subdividing 61.6 acres into 103 single-family residential lots near Laurel Canyon Way. The commission will also review the minutes from the November 20, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing for TTM 37895 to subdivide 61.6 acres into 103 single-family lots
• Approval of November 20, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider several legislative and financial items including a large street paving contract and updates to homeless service agreements. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding real property negotiations and existing litigation.

• $14,236,116 construction contract with All American Asphalt for citywide street pavement rehabilitation
• Zoning change for 3.47 acres on Corona Avenue from A-14.4 to R-1-8.4
• Amendment to collaborative homeless services agreement with City of Norco and City Net up to $2,673,044
• $214,930 agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan amendment
• $153,751.19 appropriation for emergency fire panel replacement at City Hall

Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to conduct the election of the Mayor and Vice Mayor. This is a special meeting conducted in person and via teleconference.

• Election of Mayor
• Election of Vice Mayor

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a report regarding the Trails Master Plan draft. The agenda also includes public communications and commissioner reports.

• Report on Trails Master Plan draft

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will conduct elections for the 2024 Chair and Vice Chair positions. The meeting also includes reviews of library statistics, upcoming meeting dates, and scheduled library closures for 2024.

• Election of 2024 Chair
• Election of 2024 Vice Chair
• Approval of October 24, 2023 minutes
• Review of 2024 meeting dates and library closed days
• Library eMedia Report

Planning and Housing Commission

The Commission will consider a parcel map application to subdivide 1.48 acres into two single-family residential parcels and two right-of-way lots. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the November 6, 2023, meeting.

• Parcel Map PM 38694: subdivision of 1.48 acres at Upper Drive and Lester Avenue
• Approval of November 6, 2023, meeting minutes

Study Session

The City Council will review recommendations from Phase I of the Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study. Members will also consider direction for the final design of the Veteran’s Memorial Enhancement Project.

• Phase I recommendations for the Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study
• Direction to proceed with Phase II of the Performing Arts Center study
• Veteran’s Memorial Enhancement Project outreach and survey results

City Council

The council will review multiple high-value contracts, including electrical upgrades for Water Reclamation Facility No. 2 and new portable radios. Public hearings are scheduled regarding special tax levies and annexation into community facilities districts. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance related to special taxes in the Bedford area.

• $2,700,800 contract for Water Reclamation Facility No. 2 electrical upgrades
• $1,737,342 purchase order for Motorola Solutions portable radios
• $664,818 purchase of membranes from Veolia Water Technologies
• $178,337 agreement with IDS Group Inc. for Old Police Department building demolition
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 3384 regarding special taxes in CFD No. 2018-1 (Bedford)

Parks and Recreation Commission

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

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan draft report
• Developer impact fee fund balance and bond repayment report for September 2023
• Community Services report

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will review a request to amend Section 17.33.030 of the Corona Municipal Code. The amendment would permit thrift stores within the C-2 zone, where they are currently not allowed.

• Zone text amendment to Section 17.33.030 of the Corona Municipal Code regarding thrift store permissions
• Approval of minutes from the October 23, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss ordinances regarding short-term residential rentals and approve several service agreements. The agenda includes significant expenditures for police equipment, utility maintenance, and sewer replacements.

• Ordinance No. 3381: Prohibiting short-term residential rentals
• Ordinance No. 3383: Establishing requirements for legal nonconforming short-term rentals
• Purchase of Axon in-car and body-worn cameras, Tasers, and training technology for $758,083 in FY24
• Sewer main replacement on South Belle Avenue with Augustine General Engineering for $212,237
• Maintenance services for Cla-Val valves with Budilo Construction ($150,000/year) and Griswold Industries ($100,000/year)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review September 2023 library statistics and approve minutes from the September 26, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes reviewing upcoming community schedules and the October 2023 library report.

• Approval of September 26, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of September 2023 library statistics
• Review of November 2023 library calendar
• Review of 2024 Corona Beautiful Community Cleanup Schedule
• October 2023 Library Report

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will consider a rezoning and subdivision for residential lots near Interstate 15. Additionally, the commission will review a request to modify the site plan and design for a 62-unit senior housing development on N. Buena Vista Avenue.

• CZ17-001: Rezoning of 3.47 acres from A-14.4 to R-1-8.4 near Corona Avenue and Interstate 15
• TTM 37024: Subdivision of 6.25 acres into 15 single family residential lots near Interstate 15
• CUPM2021-0004: Modification of site plan for a 62-unit senior housing development at 159 N. Buena Vista Avenue

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to prohibit short-term residential rentals and establish regulations for existing units. The agenda also includes requests to purchase a new wildland fire apparatus and accept a state grant for the police department.

• Ordinance prohibiting short-term residential rentals
• Purchase of one wildland fire apparatus for $715,031
• Four-year contract for reverse osmosis membranes at $210,000 per year
• Acceptance of a $30,500 grant from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
• Water connection fee agreement for 3702 Howe Street totaling $10,680.68

Study Session

The City Council will review capital projects intended to impact the upcoming rate study. Members are asked to provide feedback on proposed funding levels for these utility projects.

• Report on capital projects for rate planning

Special Meeting

The City Council is conducting a special meeting fall policy workshop. The session includes presentations regarding sign regulations, rent stabilization, and legislative advocacy.

• Temporary signs in the right-of-way regulation changes
• Clothing donation bin size requirements
• Rent stabilization update
• Picnic shelter reservation policy and fees
• Security camera master plan update

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review the September 12, 2023 meeting minutes and a report on developer impact fee fund balances. Discussion items include community services, an update on the Adopt-A-Park program, and draft recommendations for the Parks and Recreation Masterplan.

• Developer impact fee fund balance and bond repayment report for August 2023
• Parks and Recreation Masterplan draft recommendations
• Adopt-A-Park update

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will review a request for a height variance regarding a block wall and wrought iron gate. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the September 25, 2023 meeting.

• Public Hearing V2023-0001: Variance to increase block wall and wrought iron gate height to six feet at 1085 Romans Road
• Approval of September 25, 2023, meeting minutes

Pension Stabilization Trust Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding the Pension Stabilization Trust and CalPERS actuarial report.

• Approval of January 11, 2023, meeting minutes
• Presentation: Trustee Board Meeting Update - Pension Stabilization Trust and CalPERS Actuarial Report

City Council

The City Council will review amendments to the Northeast Corona Specific Plan regarding signage height and electronic messages. The council will also consider accepting grants for traffic enforcement and library services. Additionally, officials will discuss a development agreement involving Rest Area, LLC and Sun Circle, LLC.

• Amendment to Northeast Corona Specific Plan regarding sign height and area
• $149,000 federal grant for traffic enforcement
• Development agreement with Rest Area, LLC and Sun Circle, LLC for North Mall Property
• $22,991 grant for the library Zip Book Project
• $65,412 grant for adult and family literacy services

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review the minutes from the August 22, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes a consent calendar for board statistics and flyers, as well as reports on library operations and summer programming.

• Approval of August 22, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of August 2023 Library Statistics
• Library Report for September 2023
• Summer at Your Library update

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will consider a request to remove a destroyed residential structure from the City's Heritage Inventory. The commission will also review an application to modify the site plan and design for a 62-unit senior housing development.

• Public hearing to delete a destroyed residential structure at 420 S. Belle Avenue from the Heritage Inventory
• Public hearing to modify a Conditional Use Permit for a 62-unit senior housing development at 159 N. Buena Vista Avenue

City Council

The City Council will consider several funding agreements for the Ontario Avenue Widening at I-15 project and a Bicycle Master Plan update. Additional items include zoning amendments, utility service agreements, and land annexation resolutions.

• Acceptance of $7,938,781 and $6,160,000 in grants for Ontario Avenue Widening at I-15
• Acceptance of $400,000 grant for Bicycle Master Plan Update
• Zoning amendment for 2425 Garretson Avenue from R-1-20 to R-1-14.4
• Agreement with Heritage Custom Landscapes, Inc. for wild pig depredation at $600,000 per year
• Professional services agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for $343,160

Study Session

The City Council will receive an update regarding the art direction for the City Seal. Additionally, the Council will discuss directing staff to move forward with a traffic mitigation strategy for Garretson Elementary.

• Update on City Seal art direction
• Traffic Mitigation Strategy for Garretson Elementary

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will review the August 8, 2023, meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a report on the Developer Impact Fee fund balance and bond repayment for July 2023, as well as a Community Services report.

• Approval of August 8, 2023, meeting minutes
• Developer Impact Fee fund balance / bond repayment report for July 2023
• Community Services report

The Commission approved the August 8, 2023 meeting minutes and received the July 2023 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report. Staff provided updates on the Trails Master Plan and Border Pickleball, while residents expressed concerns regarding pickleball court noise, lighting, and parking.

• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed July 2023 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report (4-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will consider two General Plan consistency determinations. These involve the disposal of City-owned property at 1621 Fairmont Drive and the acquisition of approximately 0.65 acres at 391 N. Main Street.

• Disposal of City-owned property at 1621 Fairmont Drive
• Acquisition of approximately 0.65 acres at 391 N. Main Street

The Planning and Housing Commission approved two resolutions determining that the disposal of city property at 1621 Fairmont Drive and the acquisition of property at 391 N. Main Street are consistent with the City's General Plan. Both measures passed with a 4-1 vote.

• Approved August 21, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2615 for disposal of 1621 Fairmont Drive (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2616 for acquisition of 391 N. Main Street (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning change and parcel map for 2425 Garretson Avenue. The meeting also includes discussions on professional service agreements for tax consulting and a construction contract for slope improvements.

• Zoning change for 1.59 acres at 2425 Garretson Avenue from R-1-20 to R-1-14.4
• Construction contract with Voltaire Engineering, Inc. for $413,579 for Dominguez Ranch Slope Improvements
• Amendment to professional services agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates for $420,000
• Closed session real property negotiations for 901 W 6th Street and Chase Drive
• Ordinance No. 3377 regarding keeping chickens in single-family residential zones

The City Council approved a zoning change and parcel map for a property at 2425 Garretson Avenue. The council also adopted an ordinance regarding the keeping of chickens in single-family residential zones and approved several construction and professional service contracts.

• Approved zoning change from R-1-20 to R-1-14.4 at 2425 Garretson Avenue (4-0)
• Approved parcel map to subdivide 4.66 acres into two parcels at 2425 Garretson Avenue (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3377 regarding keeping chickens in single-family residential zones (4-0)
• Approved $413,579 construction contract with Voltaire Engineering, Inc. for Dominguez Ranch slope improvements (4-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Corona Chamber of Commerce for business promotion and marketing (4-0)
• Approved FY 2023 year-end budgetary adjustments (4-0)
• Approved agreements with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates for tax consulting services (4-0)
• Approved travel reimbursement for Council Member Wes Speake (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the minutes from the July 25, 2023, meeting. The agenda also includes reports on library statistics and a budget update.

• Approval of July 25, 2023, meeting minutes
• Report on Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers
• Library Report
• Budget Update

The Board approved the July 25, 2023, meeting minutes and the consent calendar. The meeting primarily consisted of administrative reports regarding library grants, budget updates, and upcoming programming.

• Approved July 25, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission is reviewing amendments to the Northeast Corona Specific Plan regarding sign area, height, and electronic message centers. The commission will also consider a variance for a directional sign at 161-191 N. McKinley Street and discuss new signage regulations near city public improvement projects.

• Amendment to Northeast Corona Specific Plan for increased sign area and height
• Variance for an off-site directional sign at 161-191 N. McKinley Street
• Request for new signage regulations near city public improvement projects

The Commission recommended a Specific Plan Amendment to increase allowable sign size and height in Northeast Corona. It also approved a variance for an off-site directional sign at Los Arcos Plaza with a two-year completion window following the McKinley Grade Separation Project.

• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended approval of SPA2022-0006 to increase sign area to 350 sq ft and height to 70 ft (4-1)
• Approved Variance V2022-0001 for off-site directional sign at 161-191 N. McKinley Street (4-1)
• Reached consensus to move forward with processing a Zone Text Amendment for directional signage regulations

City Council

The City Council will consider several professional service agreements for planning and inspection, a citywide traffic signal optimization project, and a water treatment system design amendment. Additionally, the council will review a transit operational analysis regarding bus routes and fares, and a resolution to declare certain property as surplus land.

• Professional services agreements for planning and development including $200,000 per vendor for electrical utility plan check
• Agreement with Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc. for traffic signal optimization in the amount of $216,440
• Amendment to GHD, Inc. water treatment systems design for $460,000
• Approval of 2023 Corona Transit Comprehensive Operational Analysis and recommended bus fare increases
• Resolution declaring property near Green River Road as surplus land

The City Council approved an ordinance regarding the keeping of chickens in single-family residential zones. Other actions included approving a $216,440 traffic signal optimization contract and adopting a resolution for surplus land. The Council also approved a transit operational analysis and community grant funding recommendations.

• Approved ordinance amending chicken keeping rules in single-family residential zones (4-1)
• Approved $216,440 contract with Advantec Consulting Engineer, Inc. for traffic signal optimization
• Adopted resolution declaring land south of Green River Road and west of Dominguez Ranch Road as surplus
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-088 for Annexation No. 35 into CFD No. 2016-3 (5-0)
• Approved Corona Transit Comprehensive Operational Analysis Final Report (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Community Based Grant Program funding recommendations (3-0, 2 recused)
• Approved time extension for Tentative Tract Map 37691 (4-0, 1 recused)
• Approved Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority FY 2024 Budget

Study Session

The Corona City Council will review reports regarding a quiet zone feasibility study and short-term residential rental regulations. The council aims to provide direction on implementation strategies for the quiet zone and guidance to staff for rental ordinances.

• Quiet zone feasibility study implementation strategy
• Short-term residential rental ordinance discussion

The City Council provided direction on two primary items during the study session. The Council opted for a strategic pause regarding the Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and selected Option Four for the City's Short-Term Residential Rental Ordinance.

• Directed staff to move forward with Option C (Strategic Pause) for the Quiet Zone Feasibility Study
• Directed staff to move forward with Option Four for the Short-Term Residential Rental Ordinance

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review several reports including the Trails Master Plan Phase II and a YMCA aquatics partnership update. Discussion items also include pickleball courts at Border Park and developer impact fee fund balances.

• Trails Master Plan Phase II final review
• YMCA aquatics partnership update
• Pickleball courts at Border Park
• Developer impact fee fund balance and bond repayment report

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023, and received a report on the developer impact fee fund balance. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates and public discussion regarding trails, aquatics, and pickleball courts.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Received and filed Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance / Bond Repayment report for May and June 2023 (5-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission is reviewing several land use applications. These include a conditional use permit for a veterinary clinic on Foothill Parkway and requests for zoning changes and parcel subdivision on Garretson Avenue. The commission will also consider a time extension for the development of an LA Fitness on West Sixth Street.

• Conditional Use Permit for a veterinary clinic at 1973 Foothill Parkway, Suite 103
• Zoning change and parcel subdivision for property at 2425 Garretson Avenue
• Two-year time extension for an LA Fitness and commercial pad at 1415 and 1435 W. Sixth Street
• Continuation of a variance request for a pylon sign at Los Arcos Plaza

The Planning and Housing Commission recommended approval of a zoning change and parcel map for a site on Garretson Avenue to the City Council. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit for a veterinary clinic and a time extension for a health club development.

• Approved 2-year extension for LA Fitness and commercial pad at 1415 and 1435 W. Sixth Street (3-1)
• Continued variance for off-site pylon sign at 161-191 N. McKinley Street to August 21, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for veterinary clinic at 1973 Foothill Parkway, Suite 103 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from R-1-20 to R-1-14.4 at 2425 Garretson Avenue to City Council (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Parcel Map to subdivide 4.66 acres into two parcels at 2425 Garretson Avenue to City Council (4-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure projects and contract amendments. Key items include a large appropriation for the McKinley Street Grade Separation Project and engineering services for the Sierra Del Oro Lift Station. The agenda also covers budget adjustments and grant acceptances.

• $5,001,956 appropriation for the McKinley Street Grade Separation Project
• $216,228 contract award to Convergint Technologies for video analytics software
• $820,325 agreement with KWC Engineers for Sierra Del Oro Lift Station and Pipelines Project
• $81,648 grant acceptance from the California State Library for ESL programs
• Contract amendments for Tropical Plaza Nursery landscape maintenance services

The City Council approved contracts for police video analytics software and engineering services for the Sierra Del Oro lift station. The council also approved amendments for the McKinley Street grade separation project and accepted state grant funding for English as a Second Language programs.

• Approved contract with Convergint Technologies for post-incident video analytics software (5-0)
• Approved professional services amendments for McKinley Street grade separation project (5-0)
• Approved $820,325 agreement with KWC Engineers for Sierra Del Oro lift station and pipelines (5-0)
• Approved appropriation of $81,648 grant from California State Library for ESL program (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023 Quarter 4 budgetary adjustments (5-0)
• Approved release of improvement securities for Parcel Map 37452, Tract Map 36294R, 3012 and 3026 Oak Avenue, and Tract Map 37644 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for Annexation No. 35 into Community Facilities District No. 2016-3
• Agreed to reagendize Veterans Memorial Direction to gather more feedback

Library Board of Trustees

The Corona Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the June 27, 2023, meeting. The board will also review recent library statistics and various upcoming program flyers.

• Approval of June 27, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of June 2023 library statistics and graphs
• Review of upcoming program flyers including Math Tutoring and MakerExchange
• Presentation of the July 2023 Library Report

The Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023, meeting and accepted the consent calendar. The board also received reports on summer reading statistics and the upcoming closure of the Heritage Room for construction.

• Approved June 27, 2023 regular board meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Accepted Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers consent calendar (4-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission meeting scheduled for July 24, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. All scheduled items will be continued to the next meeting on August 7, 2023.

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider the approval of the City Park Master Plan and several contract amendments. The agenda also includes reviewing a state grant for law enforcement and approving special tax levies for various community facilities.

• Approval of the City Park Master Plan
• $11,000 increase to Pastilla Inc. branding services contract
• Acceptance of $47,775 California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund grant
• $120,000 payment to the City of Riverside for Aviation Program agreement
• Lease agreement with Centro Medico Community Clinic

The City Council approved the City Park Master Plan and selected a design concept for the City Hall Veterans Memorial. The Council also adopted several resolutions for special taxes and maintenance district assessments, though a proposed assessment increase for Landscape Maintenance District No 84-2 Zone 19 was defeated by ballot protest.

• Approved City Park Master Plan (5-0)
• Selected Option 2 for City Hall Veterans Memorial design concept
• Approved Centro Medico Community Clinic lease agreement (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2024 cannabis tax fund grant from CA Highway Patrol
• Approved first amendment to professional branding services agreement with Pastilla Inc.
• Approved sublet of office space to BWI Aviation Insurance at Corona Municipal Airport
• Adopted resolutions levying special taxes for several Community Facilities Districts
• Adopted Resolution 2023-087 following majority protest of assessment increase for Landscape Maintenance District No 84-2 Zone 19 (4-0, 1 recused)

Study Session

The City Council will discuss updating requirements for sidewalk vendors. Members will also review options to amend the municipal code regarding keeping female chickens and set a date for the Fall 2023 Policy Workshop.

• Discussion on proposed sidewalk vendor requirements
• Review of Municipal Code Chapter 6.20 regarding female chickens
• Scheduling of the Fall 2023 Policy Workshop

The City Council approved amended reports regarding sidewalk vendor requirements and the keeping of female chickens. The Council also set the date for the Fall 2023 Council Policy Workshop.

• Set Fall 2023 Council Policy Workshop date for October 12th, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved report on proposed sidewalk vendor requirements with amendments (3-2)
• Denied motion for most restrictive vendor requirements and Planning and Development background checks (2-3)
• Approved report on keeping female chickens with amendments for 5,000 square feet and 4 chickens, allowing increases based on lot size (3-2)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for July 11, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of items for discussion. The next meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2023.

• No items were scheduled for discussion

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a 50-unit apartment project. The site is located on the west side of Temescal Canyon Road and near Fashion Drive.

• Public Hearing: CUP2023-0002 to develop 50 apartment units on 2.96 acres near Temescal Canyon Road and Fashion Drive
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 26, 2023

The Planning and Housing Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to develop 50 apartment units on 2.96 acres within the Dos Lagos Specific Plan. The commission also elected new leadership for the 2023 year.

• Approved CUP2023-0002 for 50 apartment units (5-0)
• Elected Matt Woody as Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Elected Marie Vernon as Vice Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review May 2023 meeting minutes and recent library statistics. The agenda also includes the introduction of Interim Community Services Director Donna Finch and a June 2023 library report.

• Approval of May 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of May 2023 statistics and July 2023 calendar
• Introduction of Interim Community Services Director Donna Finch
• June 2023 Library Report

The Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the May 23, 2023 meeting and accepted the consent calendar. The meeting primarily consisted of reports on summer library programming and the upcoming closure of the Heritage Room for remodeling.

• Approved May 23, 2023 regular board meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted Consent Calendar including Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers (4-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will consider a specific plan amendment regarding sign regulations for the Northeast Corona Specific Plan. The commission will also review a requested variance for an off-site pylon sign at Los Arcos Plaza.

• Specific Plan Amendment (SPA2022-0006) to increase maximum sign area from 200 to 350 square feet and height from 50 to 70 feet
• Proposed allowance for electronic message centers on freeway pylon signs in the Support Commercial Zone
• Proposal to increase tenant advertising on parcel identification signs from four to six
• Variance request (V2022-0001) for an off-site pylon sign at Los Arcos Plaza, 161-191 N. McKinley Street

The Commission recommended approval of a Specific Plan Amendment to increase sign size and height at the Los Arcos Shopping Center. A request for an off-site pylon sign variance was continued to a future meeting for further discussion.

• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SPA2022-0006 to increase max sign area to 350 sq ft and height to 70 ft (4-1)
• Continued V2022-0001 variance request for off-site pylon sign to July 24, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances to allow residential development within specific commercial and business park zones. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for homeless services, infrastructure upgrades, and public works projects.

• Ordinance 3372/3374: Amending commercial zones to allow residential uses
• Riverside County Encampment Resolution Funding agreement for $1,071,434
• Purchase of a KME 1800-gallon fire water tender for $647,859
• Construction contract for Water Reclamation Facility centrifuge addition for $1,806,600
• Engineering services for Ontario Avenue widening at $749,329

The City Council approved the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 and adopted two ordinances to allow residential land uses in certain commercial zones. The Council also approved multiple infrastructure contracts and updated city financial policies.

• Adopted FY 2024 proposed budget (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3372 to allow residential land uses in specific commercial zones
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3374 to allow residential land uses in various specific plans
• Approved $3.825M contract for Water Reclamation Facility 1 aeration improvements
• Approved $749,329 agreement for Ontario Avenue widening at Lincoln Avenue
• Approved $400,000 agreement for general plumbing and sewer services
• Approved $882,400 contract for Well 14A rehabilitation
• Approved Tentative Tract Map 36864 for a seven-lot residential subdivision (5-0)

Study Session

The Corona City Council will hold a study session to review and provide feedback on the City Park Master Plan.

• Review of the City Park Master Plan

The Council reviewed a presentation on the City Park Master Plan, which includes a goal for opening in Spring/Summer 2027. The Council agreed to maintain the current plans as requested by the community.

• Agreed to keep City Park Master Plan as requested by the community

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review the May 9, 2023, meeting minutes and receive reports on community services. The agenda also includes a report on developer impact fee funds and bond repayment for April 2023.

• Developer impact fee fund balance and bond repayment report
• Community Services report
• Parks Capital Improvement Projects report

The Commission approved the May 9, 2023, meeting minutes and received the April 2023 developer impact fee fund balance report. Staff provided updates on summer programming, park maintenance, and a performing arts feasibility study. The Commission also requested that noise concerns at Border Park be added to a future agenda.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed April 2023 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report (3-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2023, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of items on the agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2023.

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including updates to the Wildfire Mitigation Plan and a zero-emission bus rollout plan. The meeting includes discussions on zoning amendments to allow residential uses in commercial zones and various service agreements.

• Asphalt paving contract for Cypress Point Drive, Oakland Hills Drive, and Brae Burn Drive: $133,575.92
• Business license program administration agreement: $250,000 per fiscal year
• Federal lobbying services agreement with Thorn Run Partners, LLC: $60,000 annually
• Senate Bill-1 Road Repair and Accountability Act revenue: $3,798,978
• Zoning amendments to allow residential land uses in commercial zones via SB 6 and AB 2011

The City Council approved amendments to the municipal code and specific plans to allow residential land uses in commercial and business park zones. The council also authorized millions in street rehabilitation funds and approved several professional service agreements.

• Approved Zone Text Amendment 2023-0002 to allow residential land uses in commercial zones (4-1)
• Approved Specific Plan Amendment 2023-0002 to allow residential land uses in commercial and business park zones (4-1)
• Authorized acceptance of estimated $3,798,978 for citywide street pavement rehabilitation (5-0)
• Awarded $133,575.92 asphalt paving contract to All American Asphalt (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Thorn Run Partners, LLC for federal lobbying (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas and Associates for business license program administration (5-0)
• Adopted resolution waiving plan review and permit fees for Hotel Del Rey reconstruction (5-0)
• Appointed Marie Vernon to the Planning and Housing Commission (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review the minutes from the April 25, 2023 meeting. The board will also examine library statistics, upcoming event flyers, and the Director's Report. Additionally, a report on the Summer at Your Library program will be presented.

• Approval of April 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of library statistics and board graphs
• Director's Report for May 2023
• Summer at Your Library report

The Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the April 25, 2023, meeting and accepted the consent calendar. The session primarily consisted of reports regarding library parking lot improvements, new digital archives, and the upcoming Summer at Your Library program.

• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Accepted Consent Calendar including Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers (4-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will review a consistency determination for the FY 2023/24 Capital Improvement Program. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a proposed residential subdivision near Interstate 15.

• Determination of consistency for the City of Corona's FY 2023/24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Public hearing for TTM 36864: subdividing 2.09 acres into seven residential lots and one street dedication lot south of Corona Avenue and west of Interstate 15

The Planning and Housing Commission determined that the FY 2023/24 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the city's General Plan. The Commission also recommended the approval of a tentative tract map to subdivide 2.09 acres into seven residential lots.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2610 finding the FY 2023/24 Capital Improvement Program consistent with General Plan Goals and Policies (3-0)
• Recommended approval of TTM 36864 to subdivide 2.09 acres into seven residential lots and one street dedication lot (3-0)
• Recommended adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan for TTM 36864 (3-0)

City Council

The council will consider a contract for Radio Road railway crossing safety improvements and review authorization for $23 million in water revenue bonds. The agenda also includes labor negotiations and updates on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

• $235,861 contract with JMDiaz Inc. for Radio Road railway crossing safety improvements
• Authorization of up to $23,000,000 in Corona Utility Authority water revenue refunding bonds
• $34,800 service agreement with Tablet Command, Inc. for the Fire Department
• Estimated $50,000 revenue increase from a billboard relocation agreement
• Closed session conference with police employee and supervisor labor negotiators

The City Council approved the issuance of 2023 water revenue refunding bonds and selected 'Harrison Hope Center' as the name for the Harrison Shelter/Navigation Center. The Council also approved several landscape and lighting maintenance district assessments and a billboard relocation agreement.

• Approved issuance of Corona Utility Authority 2023 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds (5-0)
• Selected 'Harrison Hope Center' as the name for the Harrison Shelter/Navigation Center
• Approved billboard relocation agreement with Lamar Central Outdoor (4-1)
• Approved $235,861 professional services agreement with JMDIAZ Inc. for Radio Road railway crossing safety (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3370 amending California Fire and Plumbing Code references (5-0)
• Approved service agreement with Tablet Command, Inc. for Corona Fire Department (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions to levy assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 84-2 and Lighting Maintenance Districts (5-0)
• Agreed to track Elected Officials' Conflicts of Interest via meeting memos (Option 3)

Study Session

The City Council will provide feedback and direction on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The council will also receive updates regarding city branding implementation and the City Seal.

• Feedback and direction on the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget
• Update on city branding implementation, including logo, tagline, colors, and typography
• Review of the City Seal

The City Council held a study session to review the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget and updates to the City branding seal and logo. No formal votes were taken on these items during this session.

• Discussed Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget
• Approved moving forward with proposed City logo
• Tabled City branding seal for further discussion

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review several master plan updates and a report on Auburndale Park improvements. The meeting also includes a report on the Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment for March 2023.

• Auburndale Park Improvements report
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
• City Park Master Plan Update
• Trails Master Plan Update
• Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment for March 2023

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from April 11 and April 27, 2023, and received the March 2023 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance report. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff and consultant presentations regarding park and trail master plans.

• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 27, 2023 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed March 2023 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report (5-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a Starbucks drive-through and walk-up window. It will also review proposed municipal code and specific plan amendments to allow residential uses in commercial zones.

• Conditional Use Permit for a Starbucks coffee shop at Green River Road and Dominguez Ranch Road
• Tentative Tract Map TTM 36864 to subdivide 2.09 acres into six single family lots and two street dedication lots
• ZTA2023-0002: Amendment to Title 17 of the Corona Municipal Code regarding residential land uses
• SPA2023-0002: Amendment to various specific plans regarding residential land uses

The Planning and Housing Commission approved a conditional use permit for a Starbucks coffee shop. The Commission also recommended that the City Council adopt amendments to the municipal code and specific plans to allow residential land uses in commercial zones. One tract map application was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved CUP 2021-0004 for a Starbucks coffee shop at Green River Road and Dominguez Ranch Road (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of ZTA 2023-0002 to allow residential land uses in commercial zones to City Council (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of SPA 2023-0002 to amend specific plans for residential land uses to City Council (4-0)
• Continued TTM 36864 for a six-lot residential subdivision to May 22, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several legislative matters including sign regulation amendments and alcohol consumption rules. The agenda includes multiple contract approvals for janitorial services, watermain replacement on Del Mar Way, and landscape maintenance for the I-15/Cajalco Road interchange.

• Amendment to sign regulations for freeway-oriented pylon and monument signs
• Amending municipal code regarding alcohol sale or consumption on public property
• Citywide janitorial services contract with Guaranteed Janitorial Services, Inc. for $201,474 through June 30, 2024
• Emergency potable watermain replacement on Del Mar Way with Augustine General Engineering Inc. for $240,432
• Purchase of a natural gas Vactor sewer cleaner truck from Haaker Equipment Company for $719,606.88

The City Council approved a phased fee increase (Option C) for the Kids Club After School Recreation Program, effective June 2, 2023, after a motion to maintain existing fees failed. The vote was 4-1, with Council Member Casillas dissenting. The Council also adopted several resolutions initiating assessment proceedings for lighting and landscape maintenance districts for fiscal year 2024.

• Approved phased fee increase for Kids Club After School Recreation Program (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3368 amending sign regulations for freeway-oriented pylon and monument signs (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending rules for alcohol consumption on public property (5-0)
• Approved $368,955 contract with Mariposa Landscapes Inc. for I-15/Cajalco Road interchange landscape maintenance (5-0)
• Approved release of rough grading security for D.R. Horton tracts at Cajon Drive/Lincoln Avenue and Highgrove Street/Lincoln Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted resolution acknowledging Police Department 2022 Annual Military Equipment Report and renewing Policy 709 (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs (4-0, Steiner recused)
• Adopted ordinance amending California Fire Code and Plumbing Code appendices (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to review several planning reports. These include updates on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, City Park Master Plan, and the trails planning process.

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan report
• Recreation Programming report
• City Park Master Plan report
• Community engagement and feedback on City Park Master Plan
• Trails Master Planning Process report

The commission held a special meeting consisting of staff presentations regarding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, recreation programming, the City Park Master Plan, and the Trails Master Planning Process. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review a draft for the Corona Public Library Social Media Policy. The meeting also includes a presentation on Heritage Room lending policy updates and reports on literacy efforts.

• Approval of March 28, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of library statistics, graphs, and event calendars
• Discussion of draft Corona Public Library Social Media Policy
• Presentation on Heritage Room lending policy updates
• Report on Literacy and Community Engagement

The Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the March 28, 2023 meeting and accepted the consent calendar. The session primarily consisted of staff reports regarding library programming, personnel updates, and upcoming community exhibits.

• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers consent calendar (4-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission is reviewing several land use applications, including a proposed health club at 2895 S. Main Street. Two items regarding a coffee shop and a residential tract map are scheduled to continue to the May 8 meeting.

• Continued discussion of a Starbucks drive-through and walk-up window at Green River Road and Dominguez Ranch Road
• Continued discussion of a subdivision of 2.09 acres into six residential lots and two street dedication lots near Interstate 15
• Proposed 52,423 square foot health club facility at 2895 S. Main Street
• Variance request to reduce front yard setback from 20 feet to 15 feet along Chase Drive for the proposed health club

The Commission approved a precise plan and a setback variance for a new health club facility. The approval included modified conditions regarding signage illumination, security procedures, and architectural enhancements. Two other land-use applications were continued to a future meeting.

• Approved PP2022-0004 for a 52,423 sq ft health club at 2895 S. Main Street with modified conditions (3-0)
• Approved V2022-0002 to reduce front yard setback from 20 to 15 feet along Chase Drive (3-0)
• Continued CUP2021-0004 for a Starbucks drive-through/walk-up window to May 8, 2023 (3-0)
• Continued TTM 36864 to subdivide 2.09 acres into six residential lots to May 8, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 10, 2023 meeting (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a professional services agreement for a performing arts center feasibility study. The agenda also includes a citywide building assessment contract and updates to specific plan regulations. Additionally, the council will review an increase in after-school program fees.

• Professional services agreement with Steinberg Hart for Performing Arts Center feasibility study up to $212,200
• Contract award to Roth IAMS, LLC for citywide building assessment and maintenance services for $187,430.50
• Resolution to increase the Kids Club after school recreation program fee to $65 per week
• Public hearing regarding sign regulation amendments for the Dos Lagos Specific Plan
• Acceptance of a $100,000 grant for the eBooks Corona project

The City Council approved several professional service agreements and a specific plan amendment for pet boarding. A proposed fee increase for the Kids Club after school program was continued to seek alternative funding. The Council also adopted an ordinance regarding alcohol consumption on public property.

• Approved professional services agreement with Steinberg Hart for performing arts center feasibility study (5-0)
• Approved contract to Roth Iams, LLC for citywide building assessment and capital improvement consulting (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3367 permitting pet boarding and daycare in Support Commercial Freeway District
• Continued resolution to adjust Kids Club after school recreation program fee to find other funding (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 LSTA grant for Ebooks Corona project (5-0)
• Approved specific plan amendment 2022-0008 for pylon and monument signs at Dos Lagos (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending rules for sale or consumption of alcohol on public property (5-0)
• Approved public improvement agreement for 2550 South Main Street

Study Session

The City Council will review the implementation of Senate Bill 6 and Assembly Bill 2011 regarding affordable housing in commercial zones. Additionally, the Council will provide feedback on potential revisions to the Historic Resources Ordinance.

• Implementation of Senate Bill 6 and Assembly Bill 2011 for affordable housing overlay requirements
• Review of possible changes to the Historic Resources Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 17.63)

The Council reviewed presentations on Senate Bill 6 and Assembly Bill 2011 regarding housing acts. The Council also discussed possible revisions to the City’s Historic Resources Ordinance and continued the item to the May 3, 2023, meeting.

• Continued review of Historic Resources Ordinance revisions to May 3, 2023

Special Meeting

The City Council and various city agencies are conducting a spring financial workshop. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the Street Sign Replacement Program.

• 2023 Spring Financial Workshop
• Street Sign Replacement Program presentation

The City Council reviewed staff presentations regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, strategic planning, and various city programs. The Council discussed the items and provided feedback; no formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

• Discussed and provided feedback on FY24 Annual Goal Setting
• Discussed and provided feedback on Strategic Plan Implementation
• Discussed and provided feedback on Utilities Rate Study
• Discussed and provided feedback on FY24 Capital Improvement Program priorities
• Discussed and provided feedback on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program
• Discussed and provided feedback on Street Sign Replacement program
• Discussed and provided feedback on service level changes
• Discussed and provided feedback on Proposed FY 2024 Measure X Investment Plan

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Corona Parks and Recreation Commission will review the February 2023 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance and Bond Repayment report. The meeting includes updates on indoor reservations, programs, and a Director's Report. The commission will also introduce new member Stacie Bass.

• Introduction of Commissioner Stacie Bass
• Approval of March 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• February 2023 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report
• Indoor Reservations and Program Update
• Director's Report

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023, and received the February 2023 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance report. The meeting primarily consisted of staff updates regarding youth programs, facility reservations, and upcoming city events.

• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Received and filed February 2023 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report (4-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 20, 2023 meeting. Two public hearing items, including a Starbucks conditional use permit and a residential tract map, were continued to the April 24, 2023 meeting.

• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Continued TTM 36864 residential subdivision application to April 24, 2023 (4-0)
• Continued CUP2021-0004 Starbucks coffee shop application to April 24, 2023 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several professional service agreements for engineering and construction. The meeting includes discussions on water facility upgrades, fire headquarters improvements, and various grant acceptances.

• Ordinance No. 3366 to update prima facie speed limits on certain street segments
• On-call construction inspection services contracts totaling $500,000 each for four engineering firms
• Design and engineering agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for $1,103,790
• Program management services contract with MeterSYS, LLC for $851,120
• Construction contract with MLC Constructors, Inc. for fire headquarters upgrades for $109,344

The City Council approved several professional services agreements for construction inspection, water reclamation, and meter replacement. The council also adopted an ordinance updating prima facie speed limits on certain street segments and approved a specific plan amendment for pet boarding and daycare uses.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 3366 to update prima facie speed limits on certain street segments
• Approved $2M total for on-call construction inspection services ($500,000 each for AKM Consulting Engineers, Dudek, Engineering Resources of Southern California, Willdan Engineering, and Interwest Consulting Group) (4-0)
• Approved $1,103,790 agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for Water Reclamation Facility No. 2 equalization basin replacement
• Approved $851,120 agreement with Metersys, LLC for advanced metering infrastructure meter replacement project (4-0)
• Approved $661,500 contract with RC Foster Corporation for Well 17A emergency generator
• Approved Specific Plan Amendment 2022-0007 to allow pet boarding and daycare in the Support Commercial Freeway District (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Dominick Verrette to the Planning and Housing Commission (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Stacey Bass to the Parks and Recreation Commission (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will receive updates on sales tax information and economic development efforts. Members will also discuss tracking requirements for Senate Bill 1439 and a lending policy for Heritage Room archival items.

• Sales tax information update by HDL Companies
• Economic development and Downtown revitalization presentation
• Direction on SB 1439 conflict of interest tracking
• Feedback on Heritage Room lending policy

The meeting consisted of informational presentations and reports. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

• Requested staff return to a future meeting with option 1A regarding Senate Bill 1439

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review the February 28, 2023, meeting minutes and several routine items on the consent calendar. The agenda also includes a Director's report and an update regarding library staffing.

• Approval of February 28, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of board statistics and upcoming event calendars
• Director's Report
• Library Staffing Update

The Board approved the minutes from the February 28, 2023, meeting and accepted the consent calendar. Members received reports on library staffing vacancies, a $100,000 grant for eBooks, and upcoming National Library Week events.

• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers (5-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will review several public hearing items including a residential parcel map and a specific plan amendment. The agenda also includes a request for a nonprofit organization to conduct programs at 1831 Commerce Street.

• Continuation of Starbucks drive-through and walk-up window application at Green River Road and Dominguez Ranch Road
• Parcel map to subdivide 0.56 acres into two residential lots at 912 Beverly Road
• Conditional use permit for ABC Hopes nonprofit programs at 1831 Commerce Street, Suite 103
• Specific plan amendment for Dos Lagos sign regulations regarding freeway-oriented pylon and monument signs

The Commission granted a permit for a disability services nonprofit and recommended approval for a residential parcel subdivision and shopping center sign amendments. One application for a coffee shop was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved CUP 2022-0005 for ABC Hopes nonprofit programs at 1831 Commerce Street (5-0)
• Recommended approval of PM 38314 to subdivide 0.56 acres into two residential lots at 912 Beverly Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SPA2022-0008 for Dos Lagos Specific Plan sign amendments with added auto-dimming conditions (5-0)
• Continued CUP 2021-0004 for a Starbucks drive-through/walk-up window to April 10, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the March 6, 2023 meeting (4-0, 1 abstain)

City Council

The City Council will review several legislative matters including affordable housing overlay zones and land use amendments. The agenda also includes contract awards for emergency landscaping, sidewalk gap closures, and a water purchase agreement.

• Adoption of Ordinance 3360 establishing an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone
• Ordinance 3361 amending South Corona Community Facilities Plan for properties at 1220 W. Ontario Avenue and 2880 California Avenue
• Award of contract to L.R. Landscaping, Inc. for $150,000 for FY 23 and $500,000 per fiscal year thereafter
• Professional services agreement with Onward Engineering for $119,948 for sidewalk gap closure at East Chase Drive and Smith Avenue
• Acceptance of a $20,295 U.S. Department of Justice Local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

The City Council adopted several ordinances to establish an affordable housing overlay zone and modify land use designations. The council also approved contracts for landscaping and engineering, and designated a property on South Main Street as surplus land.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 3360 establishing an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3361 changing land use for 1220 W. Ontario Ave and 2880 California Ave
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3362 changing zoning for various properties to R-2 and Mobile Home Park Zone
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3363 amending specific plans for affordable housing and density
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3365 declaring secondhand smoke a nuisance
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3364 regarding unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Approved $119,948 contract with Onward Engineering for sidewalk gap closure
• Adopted resolution declaring 725 South Main Street as surplus land (5-0)

Study Session

The City Council will review community outreach results for Landscape Maintenance District 84-2, Zone 19. The council will also provide feedback on proposed revisions to the city's anti-camping ordinance.

• Report on community outreach for Landscape Maintenance District 84-2, Zone 19
• Direction on a Prop 218 election to increase annual assessments
• Proposed updates to the anti-camping ordinance (CMC Chapter 9.26)

The City Council conducted a study session to review reports and presentations. No formal votes or decisions were recorded for the items discussed.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review reports regarding the City Park Master Plan and various Parks and Trails projects. The meeting also includes a report on the Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance and Bond Repayment for January 2023.

• City Park Master Plan Update
• Parks and Trails Projects Update
• Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment for January 2023

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from February 14, 2023, and received the January 2023 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance report. The meeting primarily consisted of staff presentations regarding the City Park Master Plan and parks and trails project updates.

• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed January 2023 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report (4-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will review a specific plan amendment and a conditional use permit for Smart Parke Luxury Suites and Pet Daycare. The proposal includes allowing pet boarding and daycare uses in the Northeast Corona Specific Plan and using alternative fencing materials. The commission is asked to recommend approval of the amendment to the City Council.

• Specific Plan Amendment SPA2022-0007: Amend Northeast Corona Specific Plan for pet boarding/daycare and alternative fencing
• Conditional Use Permit CUP2022-0006: Establish pet boarding and daycare at 284 Dupont Street, Suites 180-190
• Approval of February 21, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning and Housing Commission recommended a specific plan amendment and approved a conditional use permit for Smart Parke Luxury Suites and Pet Daycare. The project allows for pet boarding and daycare services and the use of alternative fencing materials at 284 Dupont Street.

• Approved minutes for February 21, 2023 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended approval of SPA2022-0007 to City Council to allow pet boarding/daycare and alternative fencing in SCF and SC Districts (3-0)
• Approved CUP2022-0006 to establish pet boarding and daycare facility at 284 Dupont Street, Suites 180-190 (3-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering several General Plan amendments regarding industrial and residential land use. The meeting also includes discussions on police staffing grants, utility maintenance contracts, and the establishment of an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone.

• Proposition 47 Grant Program funds up to $344,248 for a Community Services Officer II and Police Department General Assistant
• Maintenance agreement with R&B Automation, Inc. for $250,000 per fiscal year
• Construction contract with Michelli Measurement Group, Inc. for $156,590.40 at Water Reclamation Facility No. 1
• Purchase of an electric vehicle terminal tractor from TEC of California, Inc. for $385,660.81
• General Plan amendment to change land use at 220 and 224 N. Sherman Avenue to Light Industrial

The City Council approved several General Plan amendments and zoning changes to allow for residential and industrial land uses. The council also passed ordinances regarding the unlawful possession of catalytic converters and secondhand smoke nuisances.

• Approved General Plan Amendment 2022-0001 for 220 and 224 N. Sherman Avenue (5-0)
• Approved General Plan Amendment 2022-0003 for 212 and 216 N. Smith Avenue (5-0)
• Approved General Plan Amendment 2022-0002 for residential land uses (4-1)
• Approved Affordable Housing Overlay Zone regulations (4-1)
• Approved zoning changes for various properties for residential uses (4-1)
• Approved ordinance regarding unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0)
• Approved ordinance declaring secondhand smoke a nuisance (5-0)
• Continued purchase order for electric vehicle terminal tractor (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will review design options for the City Park Master Plan to provide direction for future development. The agenda also includes a water crisis presentation from Western Water and an economic development update.

• Review of City Park Master Plan design options with RJM
• 'Solve the Water Crisis' presentation by Western Water
• Economic Development Department update on business attraction and Downtown revitalization

The Committee of the Whole received presentations on water crisis solutions and the City Park Master Plan. No formal votes or legislative actions were recorded. The Economic Development Update was pulled from the agenda.

• Received presentation from Western Water on the Solve the Water Crisis coalition
• Received City Park Master Plan update from RJM Design Group
• Pulled Economic Development Update for a future meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The Corona Library Board of Trustees will meet to introduce new Library Manager Daniell Whittington. The agenda also includes the approval of January 31, 2023 meeting minutes and various administrative reports.

• Introduction of new Library Manager Daniell Whittington
• Approval of January 31, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of board graphs, statistics, and library flyers
• Director’s Report
• Collection HQ Update

The Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the January 31, 2023, meeting and the consent calendar. The session primarily consisted of administrative reports regarding new staff, library programming, and collection management software.

• Approved January 31, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers (3-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission met to review land use and zoning requests. The commission approved a conditional use permit for a Starbucks at Green River Road and Dominguez Ranch Road. Two requests regarding a parcel on Promenade Avenue were continued to a future meeting.

• Approval of a conditional use permit for a Starbucks drive-through and walk-up window
• Postponement of land use change request GPA2022-0004 on Promenade Avenue
• Postponement of zoning change request CZ2022-0004 on Promenade Avenue

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 6, 2023 meeting. Three separate requests regarding land use designations and a conditional use permit for a Starbucks were continued to future meetings for further review or redesign.

• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Continued GPA 2022-0004 request to change land use from General Commercial to Light Industrial (4-0)
• Continued CZ 2022-0004 request to change zone from C-3 to M-1 (4-0)
• Continued CUP 2021-0004 for a Starbucks drive-through and walk-up coffee shop to March 20, 2023 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider reallocating Community Development Block Grant funds. The proposal includes increasing emergency rental assistance for residents at risk of homelessness. The council will also review several contracts and project extensions.

• Professional services agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for Green Alleys up to $977,565
• Contract award to L.R. Landscaping, Inc. for emergency landscape services up to $500,000 per year
• Two-year time extension for Tentative Tract Map 32386 at South Main Street and Ibbetson Street
• Reallocation of CDBG funds to increase rental assistance by $161,402.38

The City Council approved a professional services agreement for the Green Alleys project and an amendment to reallocate Community Development Block Grant funds. The Council also adopted resolutions regarding the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program and fire department compliance. A request for a tract map time extension was approved but subsequently pulled from the agenda.

• Approved design and engineering agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for Green Alleys (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to the 2019-2020 Action Plan to reallocate Community Development Block Grant funds (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for County Service Area 152 annual assessment for FY 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution acknowledging Corona Fire Department compliance with Health and Safety Code (5-0)
• Approved release of survey monumentation security for 1516 Lemon Grove Lane (5-0)
• Approved release of improvement and survey monumentation security for 2410 Wardlow Road (5-0)
• Approved extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 32386 (3-1, 1 recused), then item was pulled
• Tabled contract award to L.R. Landscaping Inc. to March 1, 2023

Study Session

The City Council will review an update regarding the City Brand Strategy and Brand Identity System. This study session is intended for council members to provide feedback on the branding update.

• Update on City Brand Strategy and Brand Identity System

The City Council held a study session to review a presentation on the City of Corona's brand identity, strategy, and visual elements. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will review meeting minutes from October 2022 and January 2023. Discussion items include updates on the Community Mural Project, park rangers, and outdoor reservations.

• Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment for December 2022 report
• Report on Park Rangers and Outdoor Reservations
• Report on Community Mural Project
• Approval of October 26, 2022, and January 10, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission selected three artists to move forward in the Community Mural Project pilot program for Promenade Park. The body also approved previous meeting minutes and received a report on the Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance.

• Approved Oct 26, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes (3-2)
• Approved Jan 10, 2023 Meeting Minutes (4-1)
• Received and filed December 2022 Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report (5-0)
• Selected Kathryn Duncan, Ryan Nguyen, and Eliseo Silva to move to the next round of the Community Mural Project

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission reviewed development standards for high-density residential and mixed-use areas. Several applications, including land use changes on Promenade Avenue and a Starbucks permit, were continued to the February 21 meeting.

• High Density Residential and Mixed-Use Objective Development Standards
• General Plan land use change for 0.86-acre parcel at Promenade Avenue and Sixth Street
• Zone change for 0.86-acre parcel at Promenade Avenue and Sixth Street
• Starbucks drive-through permit at Green River Road and Dominguez Ranch Road

The Planning and Housing Commission recommended that the City Council approve the High Density Residential and Mixed-Use Objective Development Standards and Design Guidelines. Three other public hearings regarding land use and a coffee shop permit were continued to a later date.

• Recommended approval of High Density Residential and Mixed-Use Objective Development Standards and Design Guidelines to City Council (3-0)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Continued GPA2022-0004 land use change request to February 21, 2023 (3-0)
• Continued CZ2022-0004 zone change request to February 21, 2023 (3-0)
• Continued CUP2021-0004 Starbucks conditional use permit request to February 21, 2023 (3-0)
• Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to a future meeting

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments, including funding for sewer projects and staff positions. The agenda also includes approval of a final map near Interstate 15 and updates to cannabis business regulations.

• Approval of Final Map 35851 at Corona Avenue and Interstate 15
• $500,000 appropriation for Water Reclamation Facility #3 Lift Station project
• $2,000,000 contribution from Measure X reserves to the Pension Stabilization Trust Fund
• Resolution amending rules for permitting commercial cannabis businesses
• Increasing purchase orders for pipeline materials up to $500,000 each

The City Council approved a public improvement agreement, survey monumentation agreement, and Final Tract Map 35851. The council also accepted the minutes from two January 18, 2023, meetings.

• Approved Public Improvement Agreement, Survey Monumentation Agreement and Final Tract Map 35851 (5-0)
• Approved City Council and agency meeting minutes from January 18, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Special Meeting minutes from January 18, 2023 (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive an update on sales tax information from HdL Companies. Members will also discuss current parking enforcement efforts and the potential formalization of a pilot program. Additionally, the committee will determine a date for the Spring 2023 Financial Workshop.

• Update of Sales Tax Information by HdL Companies
• Review of 2023 Parking Enforcement efforts and pilot program formalization
• Scheduling of the Spring 2023 Financial Workshop

The Committee of the Whole received reports on sales tax information and parking enforcement statistics. The council was also notified of the date for the Spring Financial Workshop. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will hold elections for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also introduce new trustee Cherise Leonard and review reports regarding technology grants and capital improvement programs.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Introduction of new Trustee Cherise Leonard
• Library Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Report
• Library Technology Grant Report
• Approval of October 25, 2022, meeting minutes

The Board elected Connie Newhan as Chair and Jami Merchant as Vice Chair for 2023. Members approved the 2023 meeting dates, the library's closed-day schedule, and the October 2022 meeting minutes. The board also received reports on facility upgrades and technology grants.

• Elected Connie Newhan as Chair for 2023 (5-0)
• Elected Jami Merchant as Vice Chair for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Accepted Consent Calendar for Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers (5-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved draft of library closed days from Jan 2023 to Jan 2024 (5-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission will consider multiple public hearings regarding General Plan amendments. These include changes to industrial designations, the establishment of an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone, and updates to residential development standards.

• Land use change at 220 and 224 N. Sherman Avenue from General Industrial to Light Industrial
• Land use change at 212 and 216 N. Smith Avenue from Light Industrial to General Industrial
• Establishment of regulations for an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone
• Rezoning properties at 1220 W. Ontario Ave and 2880 California Ave to Medium Density Residential
• Review of High Density Residential and Mixed-Use development standards

The Planning and Housing Commission recommended several general plan and zoning amendments to the City Council to facilitate affordable housing. The commission approved the recommendations provided that specific parcels in Zones 1, 4, 6, and 8 be removed due to resident concerns. A discussion on high-density residential design guidelines was tabled.

• Approved Dec 12, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of GPA 2022-0001 for 220 and 224 N. Sherman Ave (4-0)
• Recommended approval of GPA 2022-0003 for 212 and 216 N. Smith Ave (4-0)
• Recommended approval of GPA 2022-0002 and Supplemental EIR, removing Zone 4, Zone 8, and Parcel 95 from Zone 1 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of ZTA 2023-0001 to establish Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (4-0)
• Recommended approval of CFPA 2022-0002 for 1220 W. Ontario Ave and 2880 California Ave (4-0)
• Recommended approval of CZ 2022-0003, removing Parcel 95 in Zone 1, Parcels 45 and 46 in Zone 6, and all of Zone 8 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SPA 2022-0003, removing Parcel 51, Zone 4, and Zone 6 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review November 2022 financial and investment reports. The council is also scheduled to consider a professional services agreement for tax roll billing and a $2,000,000 state grant for Griffin Park renovations. Additionally, members will receive updates from various regional agency meetings.

• Resolution to accept $2,000,000 in state grant funds for Griffin Park Phase II renovation
• Professional services agreement with Spicer Consulting Group, LLC at $177,664 per year
• Closed session property negotiations for APN 118-270-049
• Review of November 2022 Monthly Fiscal and Investment Portfolio Reports

The City Council approved $2 million in state grant funds for Phase II of the Griffin Park renovation project. The council also approved a professional services agreement with Spicer Consulting Group, LLC for tax consulting services.

• Appropriated $2,000,000 in State grant funds for Phase II of Griffin Park renovation (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Spicer Consulting Group, LLC for annual tax roll billing and special tax consulting services (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from January 4, 2023 (5-0)
• Received and filed November 2022 Monthly Fiscal Report (5-0)
• Received and filed November 2022 Monthly Investment Portfolio Report (5-0)

Study Session

The City Council study session scheduled for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

Special Meeting

The Corona City Council and related agencies will hold a special meeting on January 18, 2023. The agenda includes a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation involving commercial cannabis.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated commercial cannabis litigation

The City Council met in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. No public actions or votes were recorded in the open session.

• Conferred with legal counsel regarding potential commercial cannabis litigation

Pension Stabilization Trust Board of Trustees

The Board will review the minutes from the October 10, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding a trustee board update and a discussion of trust contribution recommendations.

• Approval of October 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Trustee Board Meeting Update presentation
• Discussion of Trust Contribution Recommendation

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will receive a Director’s Report and a budget update and overview. The agenda also includes reports on developer impact fee fund balances and bond repayments for October and November 2022.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 11, October 26, and November 8, 2022
• Director’s Report
• Budget Update and Overview
• Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance / Bond Repayment report

The Commission elected its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2023 year and approved meeting minutes from October and November 2022. Staff provided updates on the 2023 signature events calendar, budget, and park maintenance projects.

• Elected Tom Munoz as Chair for 2023 (4-0)
• Elected Matthew Olsen as Vice Chair for 2023 (4-0)
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Received and filed Developer Impact Fee Fund Balance/Bond Repayment report (4-0)

Planning and Housing Commission

The Planning and Housing Commission meeting scheduled for January 9, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of items for discussion. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2023.

• No items were scheduled for discussion due to the cancellation

City Council

The Corona City Council will consider ordinances regarding commercial cannabis tax rates and building fee reductions for nonprofits. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for police technology, fire station rebuilding, and water facility maintenance. A public hearing is scheduled to address an appeal regarding a wireless telecommunications facility height increase.

• Setting commercial cannabis tax rates via Ordinance 3359
• 50% reduction in development fees for nonprofits and downtown infill projects
• $562,283 contract amendment for automated license plate readers
• $792,000 agreement with PBK Architects for fire station rebuild
• $351,194.46 purchase of a police mobile command vehicle

The City Council adopted three ordinances regarding commercial cannabis tax rates, municipal code amendments for maintenance services, and fee reductions for nonprofits and certain residential developments. The council also approved several professional service agreements and board appointments.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 3356 reducing building and development fees for nonprofits and certain downtown residential projects
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3358 amending maintenance and general services award criteria and publication requirements
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3359 setting commercial cannabis tax rates
• Approved easement agreement with Army Corp of Engineers for Water Reclamation Facility No. 1 (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Flock Group Inc. for license plate readers (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with PBK Architects, Inc. for Fire Station Rebuild Project (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a police mobile command vehicle from Braun NW, Inc.
• Approved appeal to increase wireless facility height from 60 to 75 feet at 638 Collett Avenue (5-0)