Administrative Services

400 S. Vicentia Ave, Suite 320
Corona, CA 92880

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About Administrative Services

The Administrative Services Department is made up of three distinct divisions; Finance, Purchasing, and Human Resources. Each division plays an important role in the department’s mission of sound fiscal and personnel management policies. The Administrative Services Department is responsible for providing financial and human resources based services and facilitating growth in the City through the efficient management of resources and processes. In addition, it strives to develop and maintain high quality personnel resources to manage the City’s operations with integrity. The department provides timely, accurate, clear and complete information and support to other City departments, citizens and the community at large.

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Fire Hazard & Weed Abatement Program
- How do I report a fire hazard problem?
  You can report a weed abatement problem to the Corona Fire Department at 951-736-2220 or sending an email. Prior to calling, you will need to obtain the detailed address or location, along with a thorough description of the problem. Photos can be of great assistance.
  
  Neglected landscaping – examples include front lawns that are severely overgrown, have weeds, brush, or are unattended or neglected, are violations of the Municipal Code and are not enforced by the Fire Department. Please contact Code Enforcement.
- I cut my weeds and pruned my trees. Can I burn the cut material?
  Due to restriction from South Coast Air Quality Management District, open burning is not permitted. Yard waste must be properly disposed of in your household yard waste container, or taken to a landfill.
- What constitutes a Fire Hazard on private property?
  Not all vegetation dry, dead, or dying will constitute a fire hazard. What the Fire Department looks for to open an abatement case is the following:
  - The fire hazard is visible from the public right-of-way
  - Dead or dry leaves and pine needles on the yard, roof, and rain gutters
  - Dead or dying branches that are hanging within 6’ from the ground
  - Combustible vegetation within 10’ of roofs, chimneys, or eaves.
  Items not meeting the above criteria may be classified as a nuisance according to the Corona Municipal Code. Contact Code Enforcement for clarification.
- Where can I find someone to provide abatement services?
  Weed Abatement contractors can be found by searching “weed control services” or discing services” through your local internet provider. The Corona Fire Department maintains a list of contractors in this area who perform various types of abatement work. Although we cannot specify or recommend any particular contractor, the list is made available to the public as a resource. A list of Private Weed Abatement Contractors is available. 2017 Fire Hazard and Weed Abatement Contractors
- What kind of landscaping can I put in my yard that is fire resistant?
  Go to the Plant Pallet for Defensible Space Landscaping Guideline contained in our list of guidelines.
- If I have several acres, do I have to abate the entire parcel?
  A parcel of undeveloped land, less than five (5) acres, must be completely disked. Any parcel of land larger than five (5) acres must be disked around the perimeter and firebreaks disked to create areas no larger than 2 ½ acres. Minimum size of the fire break will be sixty feet (60’). Parcels presenting fire hazards greater than the normal need for abatement will be disked according to the discretion of the Fire Hazard Abatement Officer.
- How do I dispute a Fire Hazard abatement charge on my tax bill?
  A request to investigate such charges must be in writing and sent to the Corona Fire Department, Fire Hazard Abatement Officer, at the Corona Fire Department, 735 Public Safety Way., Corona, CA 92880. All records and photography of the property will be presented to the property owner to show the work that was done on the property. If the charges were assessed in error, the city will submit a letter to the County Assessor’s office requesting that the charges be removed.
- Can I appeal the Fire Hazard abatement notice?
  Yes, a written appeal can be made by the owner or person occupying or controlling such lot or premises. The appeal must be submitted to the city of Corona City Clerk’s office. The appeal will be presented at a regular City Council meeting and a decision will be rendered.
- Why do I have to maintain my parkway which belongs to the city?
  Although the city does own the parkways, it is the property owner’s responsibility to maintain his/her parkway, alleyway and/or easements within their property.
- What if I received a “Notice to Clean Premises” and I am not the property owner?
  Change in ownership of the property is not always recorded immediately. If you received a “Notice to Clean Premise” and you do not own the property listed, please contact the Corona Fire Department at 951-736-2220. Property owner information is provided to the Corona Fire Department by the Riverside County Assessor’s Office and may have a delay in transfers of information.
- Am I responsible for someone else dumping on my property?
  Yes, the property owner is responsible for the maintenance and fire hazard abatement of their own property at all times.
- How much do I have to pay if the city-appointed crew does the work?
  If the property is not abated by the specific deadline, citations will be issued. A city crew or private contractor will abate the property and the charges will be assessed on the following year’s tax bill. A minimum charge will be assessed for the first hour, plus charges per each additional quarter hour. Call (951) 736-2257 for exact fees.
- Why did I receive a fire hazard abatement notice?
  Corona Municipal Code Chapter 8.24.030, states “All weeds, dry grasses, dead shrubs, dead trees, rubbish or any other material growing upon the streets, parking area, sidewalks, or upon private property within the city, which bears weeds of winged or downy nature or which by reason of their size, manner of growth, and location constitute a fire hazard to any building, improvements, crops or other property, and weed grasses which, when dry, will in reasonable probability constitute such a fire hazard are a public nuisance”.
- What authority does the city of Corona have to enforce the Fire Hazard Abatement Program?
  Corona Municipal Code Chapter 8.24 states: “If it is determined by the fire chief, or his authorized representative, that a public nuisance exists on any lot or premises in the city, or upon any sidewalk, parking area or street adjacent to such lot or premises, the fire chief shall cause a notice to be issued to abate such nuisance”.
- What is the Fire Hazard Abatement Program?
  In an effort to reduce vegetation fires in the city of Corona, a Fire Hazard Abatement Program was designed. To implement this program, the city is surveyed twice each year by the Fire Hazard Abatement Officer. Those properties not in compliance are notified either by the posting of a pink sign on the property, done in the spring, or by letter. In either case, the property owner has 30 days to abate the property.
McKinley Grade Separation Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. Why has the City Council directed staff to prepare an RFP for the design of the road over tracks option?
  A. Grade separation projects are extremely expensive. The cost to construct the road over the tracks is roughly half as expensive as constructing a below-grade roadway separation. While City staff is still in pursuit of funding for the road over the tracks option, funding for the other option appears to be out of reach. The most current cost estimates for these options are provided by clicking here.
- Q. Why is the McKinley Grade Separation Project needed?
  A. The traffic congestion and delays due to passing trains is going to continue to get worse as longer and more frequent trains pass through McKinley. The grade separation is necessary to relieve the congestion and provide a safer passage of vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists over passing trains.
- Q. What is the next step in the process?
  A. The Request for Proposals for design services for the road over tracks option will be advertised. Following a review of the received proposals, a discussion regarding whether to award the design contract would be placed on an City Council Meeting agenda.
- Q. How will a property or business owner know if and how it is affected by the grade separation project?
  A. If the design phase is implemented following the award of the design contract at a City Council Meeting, the design team would follow applicable laws and regulations related to involving affected property owners and business owners by sharing the design concept and seeking their input to minimize impacts as much as possible.
- Q. How long might construction last?
  A. No construction schedule will be known, or available, until after a design is selected. However, projects like this typically take roughly 26 months to complete.
- Q. Where can citizens direct comments/concerns/questions?
  A. At this time, all questions, concerns, and comments may be emailed to Linda Bazmi, Project Manager, at Linda.Bazmi@CoronaCA.gov.
- Q. Would there be sidewalks on the bridge?
  A. The City anticipates that the design of the project would incorporate sidewalks on both sides of the bridge.
- Q. Would there be a bike lane on the bridge?
  A. The City anticipates that the design of the project would incorporate bike lanes.
- Q. How would I get to my business on Sampson after the bridge is complete?
  A. The City anticipates that the design of the project would incorporate a connector road from McKinley to Sampson for local traffic purposes.
- Q. Will bicycles and pedestrians be able to pass through the area during construction?
  A. Should the project be approved and construction commenced, pedestrian and bike access would be provided during construction in designated corridors.
- Q. Would McKinley or Sampson be closed during construction?
  A. If construction of the project is approved, it may be necessary to close these roads for relatively short durations during construction, such as at night or some weekends. Every effort would be made to accommodate traffic in all directions for most of the duration of the construction period. Lane reductions would be anticipated for much of the construction period.
- Q. What is the applicable NEPA/CEQA process?
  A. The proposed Project would eliminate an existing grade crossing. It is therefore anticipated that the Project would be statutorily exempt from compliance with CEQA. However, in order to help insure that the City is minimizing potential effects on environmental resources, businesses and residents in the area, City staff would prepare and present to the City Council for its consideration several technical studies related to environmental impacts. The Project has no anticipated federal funds and, as such, would not be subject to NEPA compliance.
- Q. If the project is approved, when is construction anticipated to begin?
  A. If the design and construction phases are implemented following the review and approval of the Council at a City Council Meeting, construction would not likely start sooner than early 2021.
- Q. Will my property or business be needed or impacted by the McKinley Grade Separation Project?
  A. Since no decision has been made to either design or construct the McKinley Grade Separation Project, the City has not determined which properties or businesses might be impacted. You should know, however, that no project can proceed unless and until the City acquires any property needed for the project. The City is required to follow strict laws, rules and regulations in acquiring property and compensating businesses.
- Q. If the road over tracks option is pursued, what is the estimated height of bridge for motor traffic, and what is the estimate of clearance for trains and trucks?
  A. If the design and construction phases are implemented following the review and approval of the Council at a City Council Meeting, the bridge is likely to be approximately 30 feet high at the highest point. A minimum clearance of 24 feet is required for trains and approximately 17-18 feet for trucks on Sampson.
Microchipping Services Questions & Answers
- Q. How is a microchip implanted into an animal? Is it painful?
  A. It is injected under the skin using a hypodermic needle. It is no more painful than a typical injection. No surgery or anesthesia is required.
- Q. Will there be a charge to register the microchip?
  A. There is no additional charge to register the microchip
- Q. How does a microchip help reunite a lost animal with its owner?
  A. When an animal is found and taken to a shelter or veterinary clinic, one of the first things they do is scan the animal for a microchip. If they find a microchip, and if the microchip registry has accurate information, they can quickly find the animal's owner.

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