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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Jurupa Valley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Council Agenda Order for Regional Board Reports
Council Member Sanchez wants regional board reports moved earlier so residents actually hear them; the council agreed 3-1 to bring a rules change on October 15. Council Member Silva argued residents who care can watch the reports later in the video.
Owner-occupied short-term rental home-shares
A 33-year resident and disabled veteran asked the council to create an owner-occupied home-share exemption under the city's new short-term rental rules, which he says ended his decade-long, five-star Airbnb hosting business. He submitted a proposed ordinance and examples from Palm Springs and Palm Desert.
Alcohol service at Bengee Sushi
A new sushi restaurant at the Shops at Jurupa Valley can now serve beer and wine with meals, completing the dining experience and supporting the business.
Best of Jurupa Beautiful Home Award Program
The commission picked five winning homes, one per district, to celebrate residents who keep their properties in great shape. Winners get recognized at the June 4 council meeting.
Commissioner Penny Newman resigns
Longtime Commissioner Penny Newman announced she's stepping down effective January 14, saying she can't be both an objective commissioner and an advocate on Stringfellow and Pyrite Canyon. Colleagues credited her decades of environmental advocacy for the community.