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Staff preview fall events, introduce new recreation manager and LMD inspector, and report maintenance updates
Summary
Parks staff introduced new Recreation Services Manager Monique Leon and the city’s first dedicated Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) inspector, David Brooks; staff reported contractor changes in South Corona, a Civic Center sign refurbishment, 55 trees planted on River Road, summer field renovations, and activity counts for fall programming.
City recreation and parks staff used the commission meeting to introduce new personnel, review fall programming and report maintenance and capital-work updates for parks and landscape maintenance districts.
Monique Leon introduced herself as the city’s new Recreation Services Manager and outlined upcoming fall events and programming. “I am Monique Leon. I am the new recreation services manager,” she said, then summarized fall event dates, HCC theater programming and recreation registration numbers: staff reported seven kids‑club locations with 501 registered participants and about 245 on the wait list for after‑school programs.
Parks and Trails Manager Edgar Cortez introduced David Brooks as the city’s first dedicated LMD inspector. Cortez said Brooks had previously worked for the City of Menifee and would oversee inspection, punch lists, irrigation checks and contractor accountability in the city’s LMDs. Staff also reported they had terminated one underperforming contractor for South Corona and retained Integrity Arborscape, which began work and is expected to make visible improvements in two to three weeks. Cortez said the city is planning a capital improvement project for Zone 20 to address aging plant material and irrigation.
Staff reported recent accomplishments from community volunteer efforts: Corona Beautiful volunteers planted 55 trees on River Road during an August cleanup event. The civic center sign was refurbished and relocated to a courtyard with new lettering, LED lighting and new landscaping. Summer field renovations were completed and included irrigation repairs, sodding of bare areas and aeration; staff said they have increased pre‑ and post‑season walk‑throughs with youth leagues.
Senior center programming was also discussed: staff said the monthly senior dinner had 70 registered participants and clarified the event fee is $8. Staff said the senior events are highly subscribed and that lottery systems are used where space is limited.
Administrative votes earlier in the meeting included approval of the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed 4-0) and passage of the consent calendar (motion passed 5-0). Commissioners asked staff to continue outreach on landscape maintenance complaints through SeeClickFix and said they welcomed the new LMD inspector and the parks maintenance progress.
No formal action was taken on the other administrative items beyond the routine votes noted above.
