Brian Berkson

The meeting commenced with a closed session for legal counsel conferences regarding pending litigation involving Sheldon Development Co. and Cortez, et al., and potential litigation concerning the proposed Wakeland residential project in relation to notices from the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The open session included a presentation recognizing Mayor Brian Berkson for his service in 2025. Key actions taken during the consent calendar involved adopting resolutions approving a register of demands, accepting the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2024, adopting an ordinance authorizing a special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2024-003 (Las Palmas), approving amendments to agreements for security alarms at City Hall and professional services for construction management (Mission Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 3 and Market Street Improvements), approving the Canterra Final Tract Map 38888, rejecting bids for Pacific Avenue Phase 2, and accepting streets into the city maintained street system for Tract Maps 37470, 31894, and 36823. The council also approved an agreement concerning affordable housing and density bonus for the Canterra project and accepted grant funds for manufactured homeowner repairs. A public hearing was held regarding Master Application No. 22248 for a General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, Tentative Tract Map, and Site Development Permit for a mixed-use project; the hearing was continued to March 5, 2026. Council Business included the adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on new development applications within the North Pyrite Master Plan Area pending environmental studies related to the Stringfellow Superfund Site, and the adoption of a resolution concerning masked federal agents, impersonation crimes, and resident protection. Additionally, the council approved the annual reconfirmation of members for the Community Development Advisory Committee and Public Works Advisory Committee, and reconfirmed most Planning Commission members while opening a vacancy.

The agenda included a Closed Session to discuss pending litigation (City of Jurupa Valley V. Cortez, et al.) and potential litigation regarding the proposed Wakeland residential project. The Regular Session featured presentations, including an update on the Jurupa Valley Grade Separation Project. Consent Calendar items involved waiving the reading of ordinances, adopting a resolution approving the March 5, 2026, Register of Demands and ratifying previous registers, receiving the Quarterly Investment Report for Q4 2025, and conducting a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-03 concerning amendments to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program. Public Hearings were scheduled for a Master Application concerning a General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, and Site Development Permit for a mixed-use project (Wineville Marketplace Village Development Project), and to adopt the Citywide Corridors Plan. Council Business included an appointment to the Community Development Advisory Committee and a discussion regarding the Castellano Trail and fund appropriation for Crestmore Heights improvements. Council members provided updates on various regional board and commission meetings.

The meeting addressed the election of the Chair and Vice Chair, which was continued to the next meeting. Key discussions included a mid-year performance update on Public Service Grant applicants, where presentations were given for the Family Service Association Senior Nutrition Program and Path of Life Ministries, Inc. Homelessness Services. Staff also reported on the process for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Public Service Grant selection process for the 2026-2027 CDBG Program Year. The agenda for this date was approved with a 4-1 vote.

The Citywide Corridors Plan provides a strategic framework for improving Jurupa Valley's major transportation corridors. Its main priorities include enhancing safety and traffic calming for all users, strengthening the city's image and identity, promoting economic vitality through placemaking in Town Centers, and ensuring equitable investment in improvements. The plan aims to transform corridors into safer, more accessible, and economically vibrant areas reflective of Jurupa Valley's unique character.

The meeting commenced with a closed session addressing potential litigation concerning the proposed Wakeland residential project, litigation involving Riverside Legacy, IV LLC, and pending litigation in City of Jurupa Valley V. Cortez, et al. During the open session, an update was provided regarding the Stringfellow Superfund Site. The Council approved the agenda and subsequent Consent Calendar items, including the approval of the Register of Demands for February 19, 2026, an amendment to the tree trimming maintenance services agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., and the extension of a professional services agreement for the Pyrite Street and State Route 60 Interchange Ramp Traffic Signal Project. Contract awards and budget amendments were approved for the Agate Street Complete Project. Resolution No. 2026-11 was adopted denying a General Plan Amendment and related applications for an RV and self-storage facility. Public hearings were held regarding an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the Camino Terrace Apartments project, an interim urgency ordinance extending a moratorium on development applications in the North Pyrite Master Plan Area (with an exception for the Riverside Legacy IV, LLC property), and an amendment to establish Construction Cost Index Adjustments to the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program. A Tolling Agreement with Pyrite Leasing, LLC regarding an insurance auto auction site was approved. Staff received direction regarding potential municipal code amendments to regulate smoke shops.