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Council considers automated gates at Sierra Bella Park after repeated after‑hours calls
Summary
Councilmembers reviewed a staff proposal to install automated A-frame gates at Sierra Bella Park to secure the parking lot after hours. Staff estimated installation near $30,000; councilmembers asked for options including manual gates, use of existing security contractor to lock restrooms and gates, and a broader review of similar parks.
The Corona City Council on Dec. 4 discussed installing automated A-frame gates with powered openers at the entrances to Sierra Bella Park after staff presented a security and operations briefing.
Moses Cortez, facilities, parks and trails manager, described the proposal as two inward-opening A-frame gates with two automated openers, a controller mounted near the trash enclosure and a traffic loop so a vehicle inside the lot can exit after the gates close. Moses estimated total installation costs "right around $30,000" and said contractors priced the gate fabrication at about $11,000; staff proposed using existing…
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