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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
December 1, 2022
1. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR STUDY SESSION ● 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 study session meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee was absent.
2. CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
A. STUDY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE ALTERNATIVE (HYBRID) PUBLIC
SAFETY MODEL STUDY
Staff Report presented by Michael Flad, Assistant City Manager. Mr. Flad provided a brief background of the public safety model study. The intent of the presentation is to allow staff to come back with a plan based on Council direction and input. He reported that back in November 2021, the Council gave direction to explore alternative public safety delivery models and costs to improve public safety and increase services.
Gary Elliott, Project Team Lead, Citygate Associates, LLC gave a presentation on the public safety model study. He gave an overview of three publ ic safety department models from the cities of Palmdale, Paramount, and Norwalk. These cities use community policing to enhance public safety through community service officers. He provided a brief video of the City of Norwalk’s Public Safety Department.
Following discussion, the Council directed staff to move forward in implementing a long-term strategic process to create a public safety division model that would address quality of life issues in partnership with the Sheriff’s Department.
Mayor Chris B arajas stated that off -hours shifts are necessary to ensure proper coverage and he asked that that option be included in the staffing models.
Mayor Chris Barajas called a short recess.
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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 7:02 p.m.
4. INVOCATION was given by Imam Shaw from the Islamic Center of Jurupa Valley.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Attorney Peter Thorson requested that Item No. 13.F, which is the proposed resolution of denial of the Century Communities’ condominium project at Limonite and Beach be continued to the Council meeting of January 19, 2023. The developer’s attorney has submitted a letter objecting to the proposed denial based on various grounds involving state law and it will be necessary for the City Attorney to evaluate those objections and report back to the City Council.
A motion was made by Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee, seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva, to approve the Agenda, with the removal of Item No. 13.F, which will be continued to the January 19, 2023 meeting.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, L. Barajas Bisbee, B. Berkson, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. RECOGNITION TO LORENA BARAJAS BISBEE
Supervisor Karen Spiegel recognized Lorena Barajas Bisbee for her commitment to public service and for being the first Latina Mayor of the City of Jurupa Valley in 2021. She commended her for her dedication, leadership, and “heart for public service.” She wished her well on all her future endeavors.
Tyler Madary, representing the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority recognized Lorena Barajas Bisbee for her service as a board member and for her commitment for regional conservation.
The City Council commended Lorena Barajas Bisbee for her commitment to public service while serving as mayor and a member of the Jurupa Valley City Council
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over the past four years . Mayor Barajas thanked her for her passion for the community. He presented her with a Recognition Plaque as a token of appreciation.
Lorena Barajas Bisbee thanked her family, her friends, City staff and members of the community for their support. She stated that she is proud of what the Council has accomplished over the past four years and she has confidence that the Council will continue to move the City forward in a positive way.
B. RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES -
INTRODUCTION OF “PET OF THE MONTH”
The City’s Pet of the Month for December, a one-year old shepherd mix named “Prancer” was introduced to the Council. Anyone interested in giving this available pet a home is invited to contact the City’s Animal Control Services Department at https://www.rcdas.org.
C. PRESENTATION BY RUBIDOUX COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Jeff Sims, General Manager, provided an update on the district and their proposed adjustments to water and wastewater rates. The public hearing on the proposed rates is scheduled for December 15, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
D. UPDATE ON AGATE STREET TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES
Octavio Duran, Assistant City Engineer reported on the City’s progress on traffic calming measures on Agate Street. He gave an overview of the scope of the project, which includes pavement maintenance, traffic calming, new striping and signage.
The anticipated completion date is early 2023.
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
George Ruiz stated that there is very poor visibility on Limonite where the construction is going on. He asked if something could be done to address the additional truck traffic traveling on Valley Way towards the 60 freeway due to the proliferation of warehouses in the City of Fontana.
Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Altamirano requested that there be extra enforcement at this location to help curtail the truck traffic traveling through residential areas.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Brian Berkson announced that the City’s Open House/Holiday Tree Lighting is tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. The event will feature a tree lighting ceremony, holiday treats, musical performances and a special visit from Santa Claus.
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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 Interagency Coordinating Council meeting of November 18, 2022.
B. COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN BERKSON
1. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority meeting of November 18, 2022.
11. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler announced that the Holiday Tree Lighting event will be held tomorrow night at 6:00 p.m. He provided an update on two transportation grants that may provide up to $8 million to Jurupa Valley.
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. NOVEMBER 17, 2022 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee, seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva, to approve the Minutes of the November 17, 2022 regular meeting.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, L. Barajas Bisbee, B. Berkson, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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. CONSIDERATION OF CHECK REGISTER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$6,644,382.67
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Requested Action: That the City Council ratify the check registers dated October 26 and November 2, 9 and 16, 2022 as well as the payro ll registers, two dated October 28, 31 and November 11, 2022.
C. APPROVAL OF CITY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Requested Action: That the City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 2022-111, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING HOLIDAYS ON WHICH CITY
OFFICES SHALL BE CLOSED FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023
D. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-21
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-21, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONE OF
APPROXIMATELY 6.92-ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
7586 JURUPA ROAD (APN: 183 -030-014) FROM A-1 (LIGHT
AGRICULTURE) TO R -4 (PLANNED D EVELOPMENT), AND MAKING
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CEQA
E. ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC REPORT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(D) REGARDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE
NO. 2022 -02, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATED TO URBAN
LOT SPLITS AND HOUSING UNITS BUILT IN A CCORDANCE WITH
SENATE BILL 9
Requested Action: That the City Council issue this report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d) regarding Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2022 -02 establishing regulations related to SB 9.
F. RESOLUTION DENYING MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 22051:
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (VTTM) NO. 38257 FOR 118
CONDOMINIUMS ON APPROXIMATELY 7.94 ACRES LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LIMONITE AVENUE AND BEACH
STREET; (APN:162 -230-012); CEQA DOES NOT APPLY TO
PROJECTS WHICH A PUBLIC AGENCY DISAPPROVES –
CONTINUED TO THE JANUARY 23, 2023 MEETING
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022 -113, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DENYING MASTER APPLICATION NO.
22051, A VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 38257 AND A
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO PERMIT A
SCHEDULE “A” SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 7.94 ACRES
OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF LIMONITE AVENUE AND BEACH STREET (APN:162-230-012)
A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee , to approve the Consent Calendar , with the exception of Item No. 13.F, which was continued to the January 23, 2023 meeting.
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 CO NSIDER AN AIRPORT ZO NE AT FLABOB AIRPORT, GENERAL PLA N AMENDMENT (GPA) 22 007, ZONING
CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA) NO.22013, CHANGE OF ZONE (CZ) 22008; LOCATION: 4130 MENNES AVE, JURUPA VALLEY APNS: 181-151-001, -002,-003 AND -005; 181-152-001, -002, -004, AND -005; 181-160-004; 181- 170-005,-006, -009 THROUGH -022, AND -026; 181,180-001, 181-190-001, -004, -007, -008, -009, -010, -015, -021, AND -022; 181-370-002, -005, -006, - 007, AND A PORTION O F -008; 181-400-001, -002, 003, -004 ,-008, AND - 009)
Staff Report presented by Joe Perez, Community Development Director. Due to an error in the public mailing notice, Mr. Perez recommended that this item be continued to the next regular Council meeting.
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing and called for any public comments.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was continued to the December 15, 2022 meeting.
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 22007 AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 9 (“PLANNING AND ZONING”) OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR AUTOMOBILE FUELING
STATIONS
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Staff Report presented by Thomas Gorham, Principal Planner.
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing and called for any public comments.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Following discussion, the Council asked that the following changes be made to the ordinance:
1) Require that, of the four required alternate fuel stations, two must be electric and the other two must be CNG, hydrogen or some other alternative fuel besides electric; and 2) Require a waiting area be provided for customers charging at electric vehicle charging stations.
A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Lorena Barajas Bisbee , to introduce Ordinance No. 2022 -24, as amended and entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING AUTOMOBILE
FUELING STATION USES, AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM
CEQA UNDER SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
Ayes: C. Barajas, L. Barajas Bisbee, B. Berkson, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: L. Altamirano
16. COUNCIL BUSINESS
17. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Peter Thorson had no report.
18. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Guillermo Silva wished a Happy Birthday to his daughters Natalie and Evelyn who share the same birthday, six years apart.
19. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEM
There were no public comments regarding the closed session item.