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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
May 19, 2022
1. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR COUNCIL WORKSHOP ● Chris Barajas, Mayor
● Leslie Altamirano, Mayor Pro Tem
● Lorena Barajas Bisbee, Council Member
● Brian Berkson, Council Member
● Guillermo Silva, Council Member
Mayor Chris Barajas called the Council Workshop to order at 5:32 p.m.
2. FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET WORKSHOP
A. DISCUSSION OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ANNUAL CITY BUDGET
City Manager Rod Butler provided an overview of the proposed 2022 -23 FY Budget, reporting that there is a significant budget surplus even after adding new employees and adding new programs and services. He indicated that growth in property tax and sales tax revenues are continuing to allow the city to be in a healthier budget situation. The 2022-23 budget reflects the City’s continued effort to transition positions that have been contracted through con sulting firms to in - house positions, which results in greater operational control and budget savings.
Mr. Butler described the new development that is driving the current growth in the city. He discussed the current economic uncertainty, noting that City staff will continue to be conservative in projecting revenue . He reported that this budget includes debt service for the new Jurupa Valley Operations Center. He noted that this budget does not include any allocation of American Rescue Plan Funds, noting that this item will come back once the City receives more information on eligible uses. Staff will come back at mid-year with some ideas for some additional capital projects to be budgeted with surplus revenues from FY 2022-2023.
Connie Cardenas, Administrative Services Director, presented the staff report. Ms.
Cardenas reported on some of the economic indicators such as the annual inflation rate through March 2022, which was 10% in Riverside County. She reported that home prices continue to increase and in the second quarter of 2021, the median home price rose 24.7%. She provided information on the unemployment rate and current interest rates. She gave an overview of the City’s revenues, expenditures, and fund balance. Ms. Cardenas presented the significant budget items for the Council’s consideration.
Further discussion followed.
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Discussion followed regarding the cost of adding two additional motor officers and a report of accident and crime data which would allow the Council to analyze where the current crime and accident trends are occurring.
Discussion followed regarding the number of new housing units that are underway.
Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee requested that a report be provided to Council on the estimated number of new households.
Ms. Cardenas discussed current employee benefits. She presented a cost of living proposal and a proposed increase to the health insurance cafeteria allowance.
Discussion followed regarding additional funding to replace the walking path lights on Limonite from Camino Real to Pacific and funding for solar powered stop signs.
Following discussion, the City Council gave direction to staff prior to the final budget adoption at the June 16, 2022 Council meeting.
3. 7:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR MEETING ● Chris Barajas, Mayor
● Leslie Altamirano, Mayor Pro Tem
● Lorena Barajas Bisbee, Council Member
● Brian Berkson, Council Member
● Guillermo Silva, Council Member
Mayor Chris Barajas called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
4. INVOCATION was given by Derek Anderson, Chaplain, Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Peter Thorson.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Altamirano, to approve the Agenda.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, L. Barajas Bisbee, B. Berkson, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
7. PRESENTATIONS
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8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Penny Newman voiced a concern regarding hazardous materials from the cleanup of the Exide battery site which has been brought into the city and deposited at the Stringfellow Superfund site on Pyrite Street, which was confirmed by staff of the Department of Toxic Substances Control. She requested a full investigation into the actions of the DTSC.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR CHRIS BARAJAS
1. Mayor Chris Barajas gave an update on the Western Community Energy Joint meeting of the Board of Directors and Technical Advisory Committee of May 11, 2022.
2. Mayor Chris Barajas gave an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments Administration & Finance Committee meeting of May 11, 2022.
B. COUNCIL MEMBER LORENA BARAJAS BISBEE
1. Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee gave an update on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority meeting of May 2, 2022.
2. Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee gave an update on the Southern California Association of Governments ( SCAG) General Assembly and Business meeting of May 5, 2022.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN BERKSON
1. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting of May 11, 2022.
2. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Northwest Now Coalition meeting of May 12, 2022.
3. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority – Audit and Finance Committee meeting of May 13, 2022.
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D. COUNCIL MEMBER GUILLERMO SILVA
1. Council Member Guillermo Silva gave an update on the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting of May 19, 2022.
11. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
A. COUNCIL TRAVEL SUMMARY REPORT
Michael Flad, Assistant City Manager provided a report on the attendance of Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Altamirano, Council Member Brian Berkson, and Council Member Guillermo Silva at the California Contract Cities Municipal Seminar in Indian Wells from May 12 – 14, and 15, respectively. Expenses included mileage reimbursement and accommodations. Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee attended the Southern California Association of G overnments General Assembly Meeting on May 5 & 6 in Palm Desert. Expenses included travel reimbursement and accommodations.
City Manager Rod Butler announced that at the June 2, 2022 meeting, representatives from Southern California Edison Company will provide a presentation on their wildfire mitigation plan at a 6:00 p.m. Council Workshop.
Mr. Butler discussed the recent news that SCE has paused activities on the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project and the undergrounding of the portion of the project in Jurupa Valley as a result of a study that has been ordered by the Riverside City Council. Further information on the status of the RTRP is available at: www.SCE.com/RTRP. Mr. Butler announced a good news item which is on tonight’s Agenda which is an award of contract for the Mission Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project from Bellegrave to Pyrite, which is a $1.7 million investment to improve Mission Boulevard.
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. MAY 5, 2022 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva, to approve the Minutes of the May 5, 2022 regular meeting.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, L. Barajas Bisbee, B. Berkson, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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13. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN
THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda.
B. REAFFIRM FINDINGS AUTHORIZING CITY COUNCIL TO MEET IN
WHOLE OR IN PART BY TELECONFERENCING UNDER
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) DURING THE COVID -19
STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-40, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD WITH A TELECONFERENCE OPTION
FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PUBLIC DUE TO
THE GOVERNOR’S DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY AND THE CITY
COUNCIL’S DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e), AND MAKING FINDINGS
AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE SAME
C. AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY
OF JURUPA VALLEY AND KEVIN RYAN FOR AMERICAN RESCUE
PLAN ACT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve an agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Kevin Ryan for American Rescue Plan Act administrative consulting services and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney.
D. CONSIDERATION OF RES OLUTIONS REGARDING T HE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LA NDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1 CONSOLIDATED (JV L&LMD NO. 89-1-C) – CITYWIDE
1. Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022 -41, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLE Y,
ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING PROPOSED A SSESSMENTS TO BE LEV IED AND
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COLLECTED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 WITHIN ZONES 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 16, 17, 21 , 34, 61, 73, 78, 95 , 102, 106, 126, 12 8, 132, 137, 141, 142, 173, 182, A, C, E, F, G, I, K, L, M, N, O, S, T, U, X, AND Z; AND STREET LIGHTING ZONES 5, 7, 15, 17, 19, 39, 41, 62, 69, 86, 91, 93, 94, 102, 2 -A, 2 -B, 2 -C, 2 -D, 2 -E, AND 2 -F OF CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENAN CE
DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-CONSOLIDATED PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
2. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-42, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLE Y
DECLARING ITS INTENT ION TO LEVY AND COLL ECT
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN ZONES 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 16, 17, 21, 34, 61, 73, 78, 95, 102, 106, 126, 128, 132, 137, 141, 142, 173, 182, A, C, D, E, F, G, I, K, L, M, N, O, S, T, U, X, AND Z; AND STREET LIGHTING ZONES 5, 7, 15, 17, 19, 39, 41, 62, 69, 86, 91, 93, 94, 102, 2-A, 2-B, 2-C, 2-D, 2 -E, AND 2 -F OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTI NG MAINTENANCE DISTR ICT NO.
89-1-CONSOLIDATED PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING OF LANDSCA PING, MULTI -PURPOSE TRAILS,
FENCING, FOSSIL FILTERS, BIO -SWALES, GRAFFITI
ABATEMENT, TRAFFIC S IGNALS, BRIDGE LIGHT S, AND
STREET LIGHTS FOR FI SCAL YEAR 2022 -23; A ND GIVING
NOTICE OF AND SETTIN G THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE
PUBLIC HEARING ON TH E ANNUAL ASSESSMENT AND
ORDERING NOTICE OF T HE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE
PUBLISHED
E. RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF ZONE EE (TROY
COURT INDUSTRIAL) TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED (“CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY L&LMD 89-1-C”), ON THE WEST SIDE OF TROY COURT
1. Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022 -43, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY , INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENA NCE DISTRICT NO.
89-1-CONSOLIDATED AS ZONE EE AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
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OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND ARTICLE XIII D OF THE
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
2. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-44, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY , APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE
ENGINEER REGARDING THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURU PA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-
CONSOLIDATED AS ZONE EE AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-CONSOLIDATED FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
3. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-45, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY , DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX
TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-
CONSOLIDATED AS ZONE EE AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY FOR FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF
DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE AND ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION AND APPOINTI NG A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING PROTESTS
F. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT, INC. FOR THE MISSION BOULEVARD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION – PHASE II, CIP #21103, FROM BELLEGRAVE AVENUE TO PYRITE STREET IN THE CITY
OF JURUPA VALLEY
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve and award a construction agreement to All American Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $1,681,476.50 for the Mission Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Phase II, CIP #21103 from Bellegrave to Pyrite (“Agreement”), for the work included in its bid proposal and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $168,147.65 and authorize the City Manager to execute contract change orders not to exceed the total contract amount, pursuant to requirements set forth in the Agreement; and
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3. Re-appropriate $89,000.00 of Gas Tax funds for the City’s On Call Pavement Repair Services, Account No. 54153, to the Project account; and
4. Re-appropriate $116,000.00 of Gas Tax funds from the City’s On Call Striping, Account No. 54151, to the Project account; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to record the Notice of Completion upon acceptance of the work by the City Engineer.
A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Altamirano, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, L. Barajas Bisbee, B. Berkson, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
14. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER (1) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 3.75 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY THE
METHOD USED FOR CALCULATING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
FOR RETAIL/SERVICE/OFFICE, BUSINESS PARK, INDUSTRIAL, AND
RESIDENTIAL USES AND COMMERCIAL LODGING AND MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENTS, AND (2) A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS,
AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
(CONTINUED FROM THE MAY 5, 2022 MEETING)
Staff Report presented by Tim Jonasson, Senior Manager, Development Services.
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing and called for any public comments.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made to by Council Member Guillermo Silva , seconded by Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee , introduce Ordinance No. 2022 -08, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 3.75 (DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE) OF THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY THAT THE
METHOD FOR CALCULATING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR
RETAIL/SERVICE/OFFICE, BUSINESS PARK, AND INDUSTRIAL USES
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SHALL BE BASED ON THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE BUILDING,
AND TO CLARIFY THAT FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL USES AND
COMMERCIAL LODGING ARE CALCULATED BASED ON A PER UNIT
BASIS AND THAT FEES FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS ARE
BASED ON THE COMBINATION OF THE LAND USES, MAKING
CONFORMING REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 3.75, AND MAKING A
FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER SECTIONS 15061(B)(3) AND
15273(A)(4) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, L. Barajas Bisbee, B. Berkson, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-34, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, ADOPTING A D EVELOPMENT IMPACT FE E FOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING U NITS, AND MAKING A F INDING OF
EXEMPTION UNDER SECTIONS 15061(B)(3) AND 15273(A)(4) OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, L. Barajas Bisbee, B. Berkson, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
16. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. STUDY SESSION: MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 22080 (PAR22013) PROJECT: MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONSISTING OF
84 DETACHED CONDOMINIUMS AND A 5.91 -ACRE COMMERCIAL
CENTER LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF VAN BUREN BOULEVARD
AND FELSPAR STREET BOUNDED BY 54 TH STREET TO THE SOUTH, AND 51ST STREET TO THE NORTH (APNS: 169-290-003 & 169-300-016) (APPLICANT: OC INFRA, LLC)
Joe Perez, Community Development Director, stated that no acti on will be taken on this item. Tonight’s Study Session is to allow the City Council to be introduced to the proposed project and to allow the developer to provide any feedback on any concerns or issues that the City Council might have. The project requires a General Plan Amendment and a Zone Change. Should the developer wish to move forward with the project, it would be presented to both the Planning Commission and the City Council at noticed public hearings, which would provide opportunities for members of the public to provide public input.
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Staff Report presented by Reynaldo Aquino, Senior Planner. Mr. Aquino gave an overview of the proposed project . He described the existing zoning and entitlements that would be required to allow the applicant to move forward with the project.
Craig Heaps, representing O.C. Infra, LLC gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed mixed-use development. He reported that the project being presented is currently conceptual and they are trying to find the right balance between the project and the existing equestrian community. He presented preliminary plans which include residential and commercial uses. He encouraged members of the community to share their ideas as they are willing to work together to design a project that is mutually agreeable to the community.
Robert Ramirez voiced op position to the proposed mixed-use development as the equestrian community are losing their lifestyle. He feels the community is being “sold out” and the proposed project is a “cancer to the community” as eventually this will spread and the equestrian community will lose their lifestyle.
An identified speaker voiced opposition to the project. He stated that prior City Council members promised that the rural atmosphere of Jurupa Valley would never be taken away from Jurupa Valley.
An unidentified speaker voiced opposition to the project, stating that Jurupa Valley is a very strong community and preserving the horse community will preserve property values and will set Jurupa Valley apart from other cities.
Alfonso Gonzales voiced opposition to the project, stating that Mexican Americans have built the Mexican-American dream which is to be American but to have a little bit of Mexico too and that is what makes Mira Loma special. He voiced concern that the development model proposed is incompatible with that lifestyle.
Renae Rock stated that there is a new grassroots organization that are vehemently opposed to this mixed-use development. This effort also extends to other surrounding areas in Jurupa Valley. She stated that it is up to the Council as they are done being ignored.
An unidentified speaker voiced opposition to the project as all the new housing communities are just building up walls and blocking the views and access to the river for members of the equestrian community.
The following individuals voiced opposition to the project by forwarding an email prior to the public hearing:
John Plew, Christina Fragoso, Gary Conner, Esteban Escobedo, Jorge Vazquez, Bill Welch, Dara DeVicaris, Phil Kusnier, and Cynthia Nakaya.
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Craig Heaps , representing O.C. Infra, LLC , addressed some of the previous comments and stated that he will be reaching out to some of the speakers to discuss the proposed project.
Following discussion, members of the City Council provided input on the proposed mixed-use development. No action was taken.
B. CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL RATE CEILING ADJUSTMENT
REQUEST FROM BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Staff Report presented by Paul Toor, Director of Public Works. Mr. Toor reported that according to the franchise agreement with Burrtec, they may request an annual rate adjustment request. Mr. Toor noted that the current rate increase submitted by Burrtec will require additional negotiations. He recommended approval of the annual ceiling adjustment of up to 5.00% at this time, which will also include Waste Management customers. Staff will return with an additional rate consideration after further negotiations with Burrtec.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Al tamirano, seconded by Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee , to approve the annual rate ceiling adjustment of 5.00% for all residential and commercial customers serviced by Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. per section 17.8 of the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement between the City and Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, L. Barajas Bisbee, B. Berkson, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
C. INITIATION OF AN AME NDMENT TO THE GENERA L PLAN
COMMUNITY SAFETY, SE RVICES, AND FACILITI ES ELEMENT TO
MEET STATE LAW
Staff Report presented by Joe Perez, Community Development Director. Mr. Perez reported that there have been two recent laws passed by the state of California which require certain changes to the City’s General Plan to ensure th at the City addresses concerns related to community safety, wildfires, flooding, and climate change. Before these changes can be made to the General Plan, the City Council must initiate a General Plan Amendment.
A motion was made by Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee, seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva , to initiate an amendment to the General Plan Community Safety, Services, and Facilities Element to meet state law.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, L. Barajas Bisbee, B. Berkson, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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17. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Peter Thorson had no report.
18. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Altamirano acknowledged County Supervisor Karen Spiegel for participating in the California Con tract Cities conference and for helping to bring more visibility for cities in the Inland Empire.
19. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no public comments regarding the closed session items.
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. The City
Council met in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the potential lease of certain real property interests in the real property owned by the City of Jurupa Valley located a t 5293 Mission B oulevard, Jurupa Valley (Jurupa Valley Operations Center). The parties to the negotiations for the purchase of the property are: City of Jurupa Valley and Riverside Community College District. Negotiators for the City of Jurupa are: Rod But ler, Michael Flad and Peter Thorson. Under negotiation are the price and terms of payment for the potential lease of the property.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. The City Council met in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to one matter of pending litigation: Elder v. Jurupa Valley, Riverside County Superior Court No. RIC2003464.
20. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANY REPORTABLE ACTIONS I N CLOSED
SESSION
City Attorney Peter Thorson announced that: 1) there was no reportable action under the Brown Act with respect to Item 19.B; and 2) the City Council by a 5 -0 vote decided not to settle the Elder v. Jurupa Valley case described in Item 19.C.
21. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Chris Barajas adjourned the meeting at 9:41p.m.