City Park pop-up draws support for murals, outreach; pickleball CIP returns to council
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Residents and vendors at a City Park pop-up praised a proposed four-panel mural, and staff said the 12-court El Cerrito pickleball CIP has been put on hold pending additional options to be returned to council on the 19th; a minor CMC signage amendment is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 3.
An artist presenting at a City Park pop-up described a four-mural concept meant to celebrate Corona’s founders, welcome visitors, honor a resident artist and highlight entertainers who performed in the city. The presenter said the murals were designed to be nonlinear touchstones to inspire residents and visitors.
Multiple residents at the pop-up praised the outreach and urged the city to preserve trees as City Park is redeveloped. A vendor at the event promoted local businesses and thanked attendees.
Staff updated commissioners on capital items: the previously proposed CIP for 12 new pickleball courts at El Cerrito Park has been put on hold and staff will return with additional options to the council on the 19th for direction. Separately, a minor amendment to the Corona Municipal Code (CMC) section 12.24 to allow more flexibility in park signage was moved to the Dec. 3 council meeting to allow more time for review; staff said the change is limited to sign types and is not a broad revision of park operations.
Commissioners and staff also discussed upcoming events (Veterans Memorial dedication, Thanksgiving luncheon, guided hikes), field allocation growth and suitability criteria, and trailhead amenities. No formal votes were taken on the pickleball CIP or the CMC update at this meeting.
The commission approved minutes (with requested amendments) and the consent calendar earlier in the meeting. No public speaker cards were submitted and no written comments were received for items not on the agenda.