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Council delays decision on Rubidoux Town Center planning contract after debate over cost, timeline and competitive process
Summary
The council discussed a proposed $396,000-plus downtown plan for the Rubidoux area, the city’s long relationship with consultant Civic Solutions, and directed staff to wait for the Pedley Town Center outcome before finalizing a contract decision.
Jurupa Valley councilmembers debated whether to approve a contract to advance the Rubidoux (referred to in staff materials as “Rubedo”) Town Center plan and whether to retain the longstanding consultant Civic Solutions for the work.
Community Development staff described the Rubidoux Town Center plan as a more complex, resource‑intensive project than the Pedley Town Center plan. Staff said development‑agreement funds and community-benefit funds totaling more than $480,000 would be available to support the Rubidoux planning effort, and that an additional $600,000 might become available from future developer contributions as entitled projects move forward.
Councilmembers pressed staff on…
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