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The Agenda

Public meetings, next 14 days

Councils, boards and commissions across Riverside and San Bernardino counties, pulled from each jurisdiction's published agenda. Items listed are the substantive business on each agenda; routine approvals, proclamations and closed sessions are left out.

Friday, Nov. 131 meeting

Monday, Nov. 162 meetings

4 p.m.

Riverside Commission on Aging

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside
  1. Item 126-3780
    To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission, you are invited to participate in person or call at (951) 826-8688. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak. To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265, select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak.Board/Commission
  2. Item 226-3781
    Senior Programs Fiscal Year 2025-2026 OverviewBoard/Commission
  3. Item 426-3793
    Record the Absence of Commissioner Coon from the October 19, 2026, Meeting as Excused.Board/Commission
  4. Item 526-3783
    2027 Meeting Schedule ChangesBoard/Commission
  5. Item 626-3784
    Ad Hoc Committee Updates I. Housing II. Senior Health III. Events IV. Environment V. MobilityBoard/Commission
  6. Item 726-3785
    Updates of conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Commissioners.Board/Commission

Tuesday, Nov. 178 meetings

10 a.m.

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors

Covington Chambers
  1. Item 8215171
    Public Hearing on Proposed Dissolution of Various County Service Area Road DistrictsDiscussion
  2. Item 8315245
    Resolution for Participation in the Federal Excess Personal Property ProgramDiscussion
  3. Item 8415190
    Iron Planet Surplus Military Equipment Storage and Virtual Online Auctions Facility Policy Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, and Conditional Use PermitDiscussion
  4. Item 415154
    Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities ProgramConsent
  5. Item 515163
    Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities ProgramConsent
  6. Item 615233
    Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities ProgramConsent
3 p.m.

Riverside City Council

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside
  1. Item 626-3751
    Review proposed City Charter amendments for deferral to Charter Review Committee (City Clerk) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)DISCUSSION CALENDAR (Afternoon)
  2. Item 3326-3520
    Consider oral comments and written protests to proposed rate increases for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial sewer service rates - Adopt a Resolution (1) recording receipt of written protests, comments or objection to proposed annual rate adjustments for sewer serves; (2) approving the sewer services rate structure for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial sewer service rate from January 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031, effective January 1, 2027; and (3) repealing Resolution No. 22683 - Waive further reading (Public Works) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation)PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
  3. Item 5a26-3823
    Waive Sunshine Ordinance by two-thirds vote pursuant to Riverside Municipal Code Section 4.05.050(D)(1)(a) to reconsider awarding the Arts and Culture Grant Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for $410,050 and Fiscal Year 2027-2028 for $414,150 (Parks, Recreation, and Community Services) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
  4. Item 5b26-3820
    Reconsider awarding of Arts and Culture Grant Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for $410,050 and Fiscal Year 2027-2028 for $414,150 - Approve recommendations of Arts and Culture Grant Funds to be awarded to twenty-seven arts and cultural organizations as outlined in the staff report for total of $410,050 to be awarded Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and total of $414,150 to be awarded Fiscal Year 2027-2028 from General Fund, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Arts & Cultural Affairs, Arts Organization Special Support Account (Parks, Recreation, and Community Services) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
  5. Item 1626-3738
    Housing and Homelessness Committee recommends approval of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 4 Loan Agreement with Leap for Joy Foundation for $1,283,000, funded through Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 4 grant for acquisition, rehabilitation, and operation of 775 Huston Street, Riverside, California 92507 for a short-term residential treatment program for pregnant teens and program start-up costs (Ward 2)City Council
  6. Item 1726-3741
    Add law firm of Wright, L'Estrange & Ergastolo to City’s approved panel of outside counsel and approve three-year legal services agreement (All Wards)City Attorney
4 p.m.

Murrieta City Council

Council Chambers 1 Town Square Murrieta, CA 92562
  1. Item 1426-2257
    General Vacation of Lot A of Parcel Map 28280Public Hearing
  2. Item 1526-2262
    Appeal of the Denial of an Encroachment Permit for a Second Driveway at 38765 Clearbrook DriveDiscussion
  3. Item 1626-2115
    Resolution Designating Murrieta Hot Springs Resort as a Local Cultural ResourceDiscussion
  4. Item 126-2279
    Waive Reading of All Ordinance Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title OnlyConsent Calendar
  5. Item 326-2224
    Check Register September 2026Consent Calendar
  6. Item 426-2235
    Monthly Investment Transaction Report for September 2026Consent Calendar
6 p.m.

Chino City Council

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 13220 CENTRAL AVENUE CHINO, CA 91710
  1. Item 1026-419
    General Plan Amendment (PL26-0014) and Introduction of an Ordinance - Specific Plan Amendment (PL26-0010).Public Hearings
  2. Item 1126-615
    Resolution Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency in Anticipation of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 El Niño Event.New Business
  3. Item 126-614
    Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission Appointment.Mayor and City Council Reports
  4. Item 226-616
    Warrants.Consent Calendar
  5. Item 426-619
    Elected City Officials’ Report Regarding Travel, Training, and Meetings.Consent Calendar
  6. Item 526-589
    Government Relations Update for November 17, 2026.Consent Calendar
6 p.m.

Fontana Planning Commission

Steelworkers' Auditorium
  1. Item PH-A26-1320
    Master Case No. 21-000058: Conditional Use Permit No. 21-000009, Tentative Parcel Map No. 21-000005 (TPM No. 21028) and Administrative Site Plan No. 21-000031, - A Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a registered vehicle storage use, a Tentative Parcel Map to consolidate three parcels into one parcel, and an Administrative Site Plan request for site and architectural approval for the development of a registered vehicle storage facility including the construction of associated office and maintenance buildings totaling approximately 6,765 square feet, as well as modifications to and conversion of an existing residential structure to an office building, along with associated site improvements on approximately 2.8 acres located at 13929 Santa Ana Avenue and identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 0236-161-39, -75, and -76, pursuant to a categorical exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15332. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval; staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2026-____, and 1. Determine that the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section No. 15332 (Class No. 32, Infill Development), and Section No. 3.22 (Categorical Exemption) of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing the CEQA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and 2. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 21-000009; and 3. Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 21-000005 (TPM No. 21028); and 4. Approve Administrative Site Plan No. 21-000031. APPLICANT: JE Real Estate Holding Company 14000 Gracebee Avenue Norwalk, CA 90650 LOCATION: The project site is located at 13929 Santa Ana Avenue, (APNs: 0236-161-39, -75, and -76). PROJECT PLANNER: Cecily Session-Goins, Senior PlannerPublic Hearing
  2. Item PH-B26-1366
    Master Case No. 25-0091: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 25-0024, Variance (VAR) No. 26-0002, and Administrative Site Plan (ASP) No. 25-0033 - A Conditional Use Permit to expand the operation of a place of assembly use along with a Variance request to deviation from the required front building setback from 22 feet to 10 feet and a request for site improvements and architectural design for a new three-story, 16,805 square foot building to be utilized for assembly purposes on approximately 1.2 acres, located at 6556 Hemlock Avenue identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0228-021-10, pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section No. 15332. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval; staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2026-____, and 1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section No. 15332 (Class No. 32, Infill Development), and Section No. 3.22 (Categorical Exemption) of the Local 2019 Guidelines for Implementing CEQA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and 2. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 25-0024; and 3. Approve Variance No. 26-0002; and 4. Approve Administrative Site Plan No. 25-0033 APPLICANT: Ahmad Awad SA Architects & Engineers, Inc. 6226 Cooper Avenue Fontana, CA 92336 LOCATION: The project site is located at 6556 Hemlock Avenue (APN: 0228-021-10). PROJECT PLANNER: Mai Thao, Associate PlannerPublic Hearing
  3. Item PH-C26-1363
    Master Case No. (MCN) 26-0060 and Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No. 26-0006: Fontana Municipal Code Amendments to Chapter 30 (Zoning and Development Code) to modify Section No. 30-467 pertaining to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) to comply with State of California law, pursuant to statutory exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act Under Section No. 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information contained in the staff report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2026-____, and forward a recommendation to the City Council to: 1. Determine that the proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from the from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to California Public Resources Code section 21080.17 as CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code, which is California’s ADU law and which also regulated JADUs, as defined by section 66313; and, 2. Approve a Resolution recommending the City Council adopt an Ordinance for Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No. 26-0006 to amend Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code. APPLICANT: City of Fontana 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 LOCATION: Citywide PROJECT PLANNER: Cecily Session-Goins, Senior PlannerPublic Hearing
  4. Item PH-D26-1377
    Master Case (MCN) No. 23-0100R3: Development Agreement (AGR) No. 23-0085R3 - A request for Modifications to the First Amendment and Restatement of Development Agreement No. 23-0085, Applicable to the Acacia Property, located north of Santa Ana Avenue, east of Oleander Avenue, and west of Cypress Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Based on information in the staff report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2026-___, and forward a recommendation to the City Council to: 1. Determine that the recommended development agreement modifications are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3) (the common-sense exemption), and 15378 and Sections No. 3.01, 3.22, and 10.59 of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA, in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; 2. Determine that the development agreement modifications together with the underlying project were adequately analyzed in the previously certified Citrus and Oleander Avenue at Santa Ana Avenue Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2022110389) and its subsequent Addendum, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required because there are no substantial changes in the project or its circumstances, and no new information of substantial importance has been identified that would result in any new or more severe significant environmental impacts; and 3. Adopt an Ordinance approving modifications to the First Amendment to and Restatement of Development Agreement No. 23-0085, Applicable to the Acacia Property, located north of Santa Ana Avenue, east of Oleander Avenue, and west of Cypress Avenue (Acacia Development Agreement Amendment). APPLICANT: Acacia Real Estate Group, Inc David B. Pittman 260 Newport Center Drive, Suite No. 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 LOCATION: The subject property includes Assessor’s Parcel Number 0255-021-17 (Acacia Property), which is located north of Santa Ana Avenue, east of Oleander Avenue, and west of Cypress Avenue. PROJECT PLANNER: DiTanyon Johnson, Planning ManagerPublic Hearing
6:30 p.m.

Hesperia City Council

City Council Chambers 9700 Seventh Ave., Hesperia CA, 92345 City Clerk's Office: (760) 947-1007
  1. Item 222-332
    Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Council/Board ratify the warrant run and payroll report for the City, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Hesperia Housing Authority, Community Development Commission, and Water District.Resolution
  2. Item 322-335
    Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Council/Board accept the Treasurer’s Cash Report for the City, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Hesperia Housing Authority, Community Development Commission, and Water District.Resolution
  3. Item 422-621
    Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Ji Vel Relief Veterinary Services in the amount of $197,000, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $394,000 for Spay and Neuter, telemedicine, vaccination clinics, and premise permit services.Resolution
  4. Item 522-632
    Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council authorize an amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 2021-22-064 with TranSystems Corporation for additional construction support services for the Ranchero Road Aqueduct Crossing Project, C.O. No. 7139 in the amount of $50,000, for a revised not-to-exceed agreement amount of $263,500.Resolution
  5. Item 622-623
    Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept the completed 2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Repairs: H-01 Basin; 2. Authorize staff to record a Notice of Completion for the project; and 3. Authorize the release of all withheld retention amounts no sooner than thirty (30) calendar days following the date of recordation.Resolution

Wednesday, Nov. 186 meetings

10 a.m.

Hesperia Development Review Committee

Joshua Conference Room
  1. Item 122-634
    Project Description: Consideration of Minor Exception ME26-00004 to increase the maximum permitted height of a proposed non-view-obscuring front yard fence from three (3) feet to four (4) feet, consisting of wrought iron with plastic panel detailing, within the Limited Agriculture (A1) zone, located at 11626 5th Avenue (Applicant: Victor Pavlov; APN: 0414-061-15).Resolution
1 p.m.

Riverside Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside
  1. Item 126-3689
    To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee, you are invited to participate in person or call (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your language of preference. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak. To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/93149443969. Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak.Committee Report
  2. Item 226-3672
    Consider Drone as First Responder Program and proposed construction of Real Time Information CenterCommittee Report
  3. Item 326-3684
    Legislative updateCommittee Report
3:30 p.m.

Riverside Cultural Heritage Board

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside
  1. Item 326-3789
    Cultural Heritage Board Attendance – Record the excused absence of Board Member Eide Nelson from the October 21, 2026 regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Board.Board/Commission
  2. Item 426-3790
    Workshop of the Cultural Heritage Board to provide input on the Chinatown Project by the Riverside County Office of EducationBoard/Commission
6 p.m.

Murrieta Planning Commission

Council Chambers 1 Town Square Murrieta 92562
  1. Item 226-2284
    First Amendment to the Triangle Development Agreement Related to Potential Off-Site Property Acquisition and Billboard ConstructionDiscussion
  2. Item 326-2252
    Conditional Use Permit 2026-00046 for The Reserve Wine Lounge by BreezEffect - A Request to Operate a Wine Bar Including Live Music and Events at 24550 Village Walk Place, Suite FPublic Hearing

Thursday, Nov. 195 meetings

9 a.m.

Riverside Planning Commission

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside
  1. Item 226-3698
    PLANNING CASE PC-2026-00495 (CUP): Proposal by Eric Reiss of Dungan Design Group to consider Conditional Use Permit to permit a 5,027 square foot drive-thru restaurant (Chipotle). The .70-acre site consists of a single parcel and is developed with a multi-tenant commercial building located at 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, situated on the northwest corner of Canyon Crest Drive and Central Avenue within the Canyon Crest Towne Centre, in the CRC - Commercial Regional Center Zone, in Ward 2. The Planning Division of the Community & Economic Development Department has determined that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301- Existing Facilities Article 19 of the CEQA Guidelines. Contact Planner: Sarah Zughayer, Associate Planner, 951-826-5932, szughayer@riversideca.govBoard/Commission
  2. Item 326-3699
    PLANNING CASE PR-2021-000894 (GPA, RZ, CUP, DR, PCRN, VR): Proposal by Steve Berzansky of Steven Walker Communities to consider the following entitlements for the construction of a vehicle fueling station with a 4,650 square foot convenience store on 1.3 acres: (1) General Plan Amendment to amend a portion (0.62 acres) of the project sites land use designation from O - Office to MU-V - Mixed Use - Village; (2) Zoning Code Amendment to Rezone 0.62 acres from R-1-7000 - Single Family Residential Zone to CR - Commercial Retail Zone and 0.70 acres from MU-V - Mixed Use - Village Zone to CR - Commercial Retail Zone; (3) Conditional Use Permit to permit a vehicle fueling station and off sale of alcohol (Type 20 Beer and Wine); (4) Design Review of project plans; (5) Public Convenience or Necessity to allow for an over concentration of off-sale alcohol licenses in Census Tract 315.04; and (6) A Variance to allow a reduced separation from a business licensed for the off-sale general of alcoholic beverages. The vacant project site consists of three contiguous parcels located at 6902, 6892, and 6836 Arlington Avenue, situated on the southeast corner of Arlington Avenue and Monroe Street, in the R-1-7000 - Single Family Residential Zone and MU-V - Mixed Use - Village Zone, in Ward 3. The Planning Division of the Community and Economic Development Department determined that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and is recommending that a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) be adopted. Contact Planner: Yenifer Cid, Associate Planner, 951-826-5652, ycid@riversideca.govBoard/Commission
  3. Item 526-3681
    Record the absence of Commissioner Singh from the September 24, 2026, regular meeting as excusedBoard/Commission
  4. Item 626-3682
    Determine the absence of Commissioner Montero from the September 24, 2026, Planning Commission meeting be recorded as excused or unexcusedBoard/Commission
  5. Item 726-3739
    Riverside 2050 General Plan and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan updateBoard/Commission
3 p.m.

Riverside Economic Development Committee

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside
  1. Item 126-3690
    To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee, you are invited to participate in person or call (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your language of preference. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak. To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/93149443969. Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak.Committee Report
  2. Item 226-3760
    Business Excellence Series: Small Business SaturdayCommittee Report
  3. Item 326-3503
    Recommend City Council consider City Sponsorship Program support in form of monetary funding and/or in-kind contributions of $167,132, for charitable and community events, which are produced by local non-profit organizations for six-month period of January 1 - June 30, 2027, and receive and file City Department Table Sponsorship summary for January 1 - June 30, 2026Committee Report
  4. Item 426-3728
    Recommend City Council approve Economic Development sponsorship organizations, programs, and events as eligible for City sponsorship funding - Authorize use of available Economic Development funds for eligible sponsorship commitments associated with Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 - Approve America Makes Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for participation in America Makes Cost Share Program to advance Riverside’s aerospace, advanced manufacturing, innovation, and workforce development ecosystemCommittee Report
  5. Item 526-3729
    Recommend City Council approve Economic Opportunity Program Grant Agreement with Riverside ExCITE for $50,000 to support clean and green startup businesses and technology/innovation entrepreneurs Citywide - Approve Economic Opportunity Program Grant Agreement with California Baptist University Family Business Center for $25,000 to support multi-generational and family-owned business overcome operational and transition hurdles through training, education, advisory services and networking opportunitiesCommittee Report
  6. Item 626-3677
    Legislative updateCommittee Report

Tuesday, Nov. 243 meetings

Wednesday, Nov. 251 meeting

Thursday, Nov. 261 meeting

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