Eric Sauerwein

This document outlines the adoption of the Five-Year Measure 'A' Local Streets and Roads Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026/2027 through 2030/2031. The program details the planned utilization of approximately $17.3 million in Measure 'A' funds for roadway improvements, including pavement rehabilitation, preservation, safety enhancements, and active transportation initiatives. The primary goal is to maintain the city's street system and ensure continued eligibility for Measure 'A' funding.

The council convened for closed, study, and regular sessions. Discussions included pending litigation, the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, and proclamations for National Public Works Week and Building Safety Month. Various service agreements were approved, including amendments for engineering design and architectural services, as well as authorization for storm drain cleaning and trash treatment devices. Zoning code amendments regarding tobacco retailers and accessory dwelling units were addressed. Public hearings were held concerning residential development applications and zoning regulations. Additionally, an ad hoc committee was established to review solid waste rates.

The meeting includes a study session regarding the legalization process for older residential unpermitted structures and public hearings concerning a market village development project and zoning amendments for multifamily housing. Key business items cover the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget study, Bellegrave study area zoning, a highway at-grade crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad, and illegal fireworks enforcement strategies. Consent calendar items involve financial registers, quarterly investment reporting, subdivision maps, and various municipal code updates.

The agenda includes a study session for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, a closed session regarding pending litigation, and several consent calendar items including the approval of a register of demands, engineering design service agreements for the Agate Street project, storm drain maintenance services, construction contract awards for the Pat Merritt Dog Park, city hall renovation contract amendments, property easement vacations and dedications, and funding source adjustments for the Rubidoux Gateway Villas project. Additionally, the Council will consider a resolution for the Titanic Ceviche Bar project, initiate a code amendment regarding tobacco retailers, and conduct public hearings on a residential and commercial development at Limonite and Wineville Avenues, zoning code amendments for home occupations, and accessory dwelling unit regulations. Council business includes updates on animal-keeping standards and the appointment of an ad hoc committee for solid waste rates.

The council conducted a joint study session regarding policies for speed hump installation. Presentations were held regarding consumer fraud and crime prevention, and proclamations for Arbor Day and Earth Day were issued. The City Manager provided updates regarding upcoming scheduled meetings. The council took action on several items, including ratifying registers of demands, approving professional services agreements for on-call land surveying and assessment engineering, and authorizing a mutual assistance agreement with the Jurupa Community Services District. Additionally, the council awarded a construction contract for a traffic signal project and authorized proceeding with a public hearing for solid waste rate adjustments. Public hearings were held to consider an appeal for a residential development project and to adopt the Annual Action Plan for the CDBG program.