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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
January 19, 2023
The meeting was held at the Jurupa Valley City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA
1. 7:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR SESSION ● Chris Barajas, Mayor
● Guillermo Silva, Mayor Pro Tem
● Leslie Altamirano, Council Member
● Brian Berkson, Council Member
● Armando Carmona, Council Member
Mayor Chris Barajas called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. He announced that the closed session meeting was canceled.
5. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Jeremy Williams from Grace Fellowship Church.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was given by Council Member Brian Berkson.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Chris Barajas announced that Item 17.B would be taken immediately following Item 16.A as Items 16.A and 17.B are related items.
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to approve the Agenda with the above changes.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. INTRODUCTION OF HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF
City Manager Rod Butler acknowledged Tanya Bragg, Human Resources /Risk & Safety Manager and her staff for all their efforts in helping the City transition from consultants to employees and for building the City’s in -house staff. Ms. Bragg introduced Cynthia Passalacqua , Human Re source Analyst and Taylor Howard , Human Resources Specialist.
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B. QUARTERLY UPDATE – HEALTHY JURUPA VALLEY
Natalie Hidalgo, representing Reach Out, provided the quarterly update.
C. QUARTERLY UPDATE – JURUPA VALLEY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
Tyler Byrne, representing the Jurupa Valley Chamber of Commerce, provided the quarterly update.
D. PRESENTATION OF THE CITY’S ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE
FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) – PRESENTED BY JESSICA ANDERSEN,
CPA, PARTNER, EIDE BAILLY LLP
Jessica Andersen presented the C ity’s ACFR Report and offered to answer any questions.
9. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Wayne Brown, representing the Riverside County Transportation Commission, provided information on a planned 55- hour closure on the westbound 91 Freeway. Beginning January 27 through January 30 from the I-15 south to Lincoln Avenue. Further information is available at www.rctc.org
Lori Drengson, representing the Corona -Norco Family YMCA, gave an update on the services they provide to Jurupa Valley residents, including child development programs, licensed childcare, free swim lessons to the Auburndale Community Pool for ages up to age five, a vaccine clinic and health education programs.
Luis Diaz thanked Council Member Armando Carmona for his help last weekend when he assisted neighbors to combat flooding on 48th Street, where they made over 200 sandbags.
He thanked the members of the community for participating in such a large cleanup effort.
Betty Anderson voiced the following concerns: 1) The City should hire an interpreter for Spanish translations at Council meetings; 2) Written email comments should be included with the Council Minutes; 3) The last mayoral rotation was not OK with her as the mayor was given a two-year term; 4) The RTRP should have been underground and she is happy that the City of Riverside now agrees with the City and it should not have cost millions of dollars to come to this conclusion.
Anthony Kelly, Jr., congratulated Armando Carmona on his election to the City Council.
He voiced concern that Wallace and 34th Street is a residential street that has a speed limit of 45 miles per hour. He noted the number of accid ents over the past three years, stating that it is verging on negligence. He stated that the illegal dispensary at 5302 Mission Boulevard needs to be shut down, as it is right do wn the street from a church and an elementary school. He suggested that the development agreement funds that are being generated by the Veridian project should be used to rehabilitate the streets in Glen Avon.
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Lea Petersen, representing Southern California Gas Co., discussed the recent gas bills and why they are so high. She explained how natural gas is purchased and why the supplies have been limited this year. She provided information as to how residents can access customer assistance programs at www.socalgas.com or at (800) 427-2200.
George Ruiz suggested that the City Council work closer with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District by attending the Zone Commissioner hearings as it could assist the City with securing resources for flooding issues. He voiced concern regarding the way the last mayoral election was conducted.
Emmanuel Suarez discussed the tragic death of Deputy Isaiah Cordero. He asked that the Council support the police and hold the judge accountable for her actions , which allowed a criminal to be released on bail.
Tom Elder voiced concern regarding the City Council mayoral election, stating whomever is supposed to be mayor is supposed to be mayor or he will be mayor.
Colin Markovich, representing Assembly Member Sabrina Cervantes, welcomed Armando Carmona to the City Council. He provided a legislative update , noting that Assembly Member Cervantes had the pleasure of meeting with a delegation from the City of Jur upa Valley to discuss legislative priorities and she looks forward to having future productive discussions with the City Council. Mr. Markovich recognized Deputy Isaiah Cordero and his service to the community, stating that the Assembly Member Cervantes had the honor and privilege of adjourning the legislative session in his memory.
Jesus Diaz asked for help with the flooding issues in Mira Loma. He stated that there are several areas where the flooding is out of control. He thanked Council Member Armando Carmona for his assistance last week in assisting homeowners who were impacted by the flooding.
10. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Armando Carmona expressed his condolences to the Sheriff’s Department and the family of Deputy Isaiah Cordero. He conveyed his condolences to the family of Deputy Darnell Calhoun who was killed near Lake Elsinore last week. He reminded residents in his district that the Council is here to engage in civil debate and any threats of physical harm to any of his colleagues on the Council is the same as a threat to him. He stated that the Council is here to work together to serve the community and that will be his focus. He thanked Tyler Byrne for his business outreach to th e City’s Latino and equine community. He discussed the flooding issues in Mira Loma and the City’s efforts to address these issues by using a comprehensive approach.
Mayor Chris Barajas responded to Anthony Kelly’s comments, stating that state traffic laws prohibit stop signs to be used to control speeding and City staff must evaluate the use of stop signs according to specific criteria as outlined by state law. He discussed the Aqua Mansa Commerce Center project, which was formerly a hazardous brown sit e and the
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resulting development agreement that was negotiated that will bring millions of dollars to the City as a community benefit.
11. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR CHRIS BARAJAS
1. Mayor Chris Barajas gave an update on the Inland Regional Energy Network Executive Committee meeting of January 17, 2023.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM GUILLERMO SILVA
1. Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva announced that he would continue his updates to the next Council meeting.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN BERKSON
1. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting of January 11, 2023.
2. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Northwest Transportation Now Coalition meeting of January 12, 2023.
3. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority – Audit and Finance Committee meeting of January 13, 2023.
4. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee meeting of January 19, 2023.
12. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
Michael Flad, Assistant City Manager, gave a report required by AB 1234 . He reported that Mayor Chris Barajas and Council Member Leslie Altamirano attended the California Contract Cities Association ’s Legislative Tour, January 8 through Jan uary 11, 2023 .
Expenses for that tour included travel and accommodations. Meals were provided at no additional cost as part of the sessions . The top ics included homelessness, infrastructure funding, local control, housing, mental health services, global warming, public safety and funding for the Inland Empire Trade Technology campus. Individual meetings were also held with Assembly Member Sabrina Cervantes, Senator Richard Roth, and the City’s lobbying firm.
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Bryce Bartlett, the City’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, introduced himself to the Council. He gave an update on the Riverside County’s Emergency Management Department and the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is available on the City’s website.
He encouraged members of the community to review the Plan and provide comments.
13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. DECEMBER 15, 2022 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Council Member Brian Berkson, seconded by Council Member Armando Carmon a, to approve the Minutes of the December 15, 2022 Regular meeting, as amended.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
14. 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
$4,286,249.70
Requested Action: That the City Council ratify the check registers dated November 22, 30 and December 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2022 as well as the payroll registers dated November 25, 30 and December 9, 23, and 31, 2022.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-22
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-22, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY , CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH A NEW AIRPORT ZONE CLASSIFICATION, ESTABLISH
PERMITTED LAND USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
THE AIRPORT ZONE, AND MAKE OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES
TO TITLE 9 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15 061(B)(3)
OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
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D. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-23
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-23, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY , CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY O F JURUPA VALLEY
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONES OF
APPROXIMATELY 138.86 COMBINED ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4130 MENNES AVENUE FROM MANUFACTURING
HEAVY (M -H), MANUFACTURING -SERVICE COMMERCIAL (M -SC), GENERAL RESIDENTIAL (R -3), AND PLANNED RES IDENTIAL (R -4)
ZONES TO AIRPORT (AIR) ZONE, AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION
FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA
GUIDELINES
E. 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. 202 3-01, 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
F. AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE CITY
RECORDS
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-02, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS
G. INITIATION OF A ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO AMEND
CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
PETAINING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES; CEQA
DETERMINATION: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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ACT AND THE CITY’S LOCAL CEQA GUIDELINES PURSUANT TO
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B) (3)
Requested Action: That the City Council initiate a Zoning Code Amendment to amend Chapter 9.275 of the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code pertaining to Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs).
H. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZCA 22004 (SHORT -TERM RENTALS) -
INITIATION OF A N AMENDMENT TO THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE (JVMC) TO CLARIFY AND CODIFY THE
PROHIBITION OF SHORT -TERM RENTALS (STRS) IN ALL
RESIDENTIALLY ZONED DISTRICTS; CEQA DETERMINATION: THE
PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND THE CITY’ S
LOCAL CEQA GUIDELINES PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061 (B) (3)
Requested Action: That the City Council initiate a Zoning Code Amendment to codify the prohibition of Short -Term Rentals (STRs) in all residentially zoned districts.
I. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF TWO FORD F -150 V6 ECO BOOST
PICK-UP TRUCKS FROM CITRUS FORD
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the purchase of two 2023 Ford F-150 EcoBoost V6 Pick Up Trucks, at the cost of $89,822.48 utilizing funding from the Assembly Bill 2766 ("AB 2766") Program ("Program") of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, (“SCAQMD”), included in FY 2022-23 Budget.
J. AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND THE
JURUPA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT TO PR OVIDE GRAFFITI
ABATEMENT SERVICES ON PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
1. That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and the Jurupa Community Services District for graffiti abatement services on private property for an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 per each fiscal year and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
2. That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and the Jurupa Community Services District for graffiti abatement services in the public right-of-way for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 per each fiscal year and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
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K. ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AUDITED BY INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, EIDE BAILLY
Requested Action: That the City Council receive and file the ACFR audited by the City’s Independent Auditors, Eide Bailly (CPAs).
L. AWARD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TO IE GENERAL
ENGINEERING INC. OF B EAUMONT, CA FOR SUNNYSLOPE AREA
SR2S SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE, CIP #19107
1. That the City Council approve and award a construction agreement to IE General Engineering Inc. of Beaumont, CA. in the amount of $2,246,197.00 for the Sunnyslope Area SR2S Sidewalk Ga p Closure, CIP #19107, for the work included in its bid proposal and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in the form attached hereto.
2. That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent related minor amendments to th e Agreement with IE General Engineering, Inc., up to 10% as contingency to cover the cost o f any unforeseen conditions.
3. That the City Council a uthorize 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 Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
15. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 22118: VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (VTTM) NO. 38258 FOR 35 DETACHED CONDOMINIUMS ON APPROXIMATELY 2.62 ACRES
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF RANCHO JURUPA DRIVE
AND BEACH STREET (APN: 162 -230-014); (APPLICANT: CENTURY
COMMUNITIES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC)
Kumail Raza, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
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Justin Brewer, Division Manager, Century Communities, Inc . thanked City staff and spoke in support of the project. He offered to answer any questions.
Jim Kozak, gave an update on the progress of the site and the commercial aspect of the project.
Gary Conner stated that he was disappointed to see more high-density development that does not reflect the area’s equestrian and rural way of life. He questioned why the equestrian center and horse stables were removed from the project.
Lola Montez stated that she was very dissatisfied wit h the Paradise Knolls project because she thought it would be an equestrian -family friendly community, which was changed by the City Council in November, 2021. She asked the Council to be mindful that the project is surrounded by an equestrian community and horse property.
Tom Elder encouraged Council Member Carmona to stand up to the developer and push for more rural development as that is what he promised when he ran for City Council.
Ryan Leaderman, representing the law firm of Holland & Knight LLP, stated that the project is consistent with all objective standards of the City and complies in every respect with the Specific Plan that the City previously approved. There are no zone changes and no variances. As such, the Housing Accountability Act applies here and it would be illegal for the City to deny the project.
Council Member Armando Carmona stated that the developer made a promise that he did not intend to keep. Paradise Knolls was approved many years ago and it is now w ithin the state mandated housing units. He has had disagreements with decisions made in the past; however, this specific change requested by the developer is now a project that will force the City to rezone other areas in the City for high-density housing, which puts the equestrian community at risk.
Mayor Chris Barajas clarified that the Paradise Knolls project was equestrian styled but never equestrian friendly. The 650 homes approved were not equestrian friendly. He added that the equestrian facility was never a public facility - it was a market rate boarding facility. He clarified how state law allows a developer to build less than the minimum use according to the approved zoning.
Further discussion followed.
City Attorney Peter Thorson provided the legal aspects of the approval of the project.
Council Member Armando Carmona stated that the removal of the arena and the boarding stalls was an important part of the project to ensure consistency with the
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neighboring equestrian community. The removal of those items changed the essence of the project. He understands the legal challenges, but the community does not appreciate threats of litigation.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-03, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 38258 AND A NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO
PERMIT A SCHEDULE “A” SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 2.62
ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF RANCHO JURUPA DRIVE AND BEACH STREET (APN:
162-230-014) INTO 7 LOTS FOR DETACHED CONDOMINIUMS , A
PRIVATE STREET, PRIVATE COURTS, AND OPEN SPACE; AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15162
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona
Absent: None
The following item was taken out of order:
17.B 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); (APPLICANT: CENTURY COMMUNITIES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC) Staff Report presented by Joe Perez, Community Development Director.
At the request of Council Member Armando Carmona, Mr. Perez explained that if this project is approved, the City would need to identify additional property to meet the state’s housing allocations that are designated by income levels.
Further discussion followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , to adopt the following proposed resolution to approve Master Application No. 22051:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (VTTM)
NO. 38257 AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO PERMIT
THE CONSTRUCTION OF 118 CONDOMINIUMS ON APPROXIMATELY
7.94 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LIMONITE
AVENUE AND BEACH STREET AND APPROVING A PREVIOUS
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION FINDING THAT NO FURTHER
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (APN: 162-230-012)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona
Absent: None
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CO NSIDER CALLING A SPE CIAL ELECTION; DECLARING THE RESULT S OF THE ELECTION; A ND APPROVING
FORMATION AND LEVY O F SPECIAL TAXES FOR CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FAC ILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-001
(GOLDENWEST) GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE WEST OF OPAL
STREET AND NORTH OF 45TH STREET, TRACT NO. 36827
Paul Toor, Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Brian Berkson, to adopt Resolution No s. 2023 -04, and 2023 -10, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04 – A RESOLUTION OF FORMATION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, TO
ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2021 -001 (GOLDENWEST), TO ESTABLISH AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT THEREFORE, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY
OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN, AND TO SUBMIT THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE L EVY
OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF; AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY , CALIFORNIA, CALLING A
SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2021 -001 (GOLDENWEST) PROPOSITIONS
REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS
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LIMIT AND THE ANNUAL LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
At the request of the mayor, the City Clerk announced that one owner cast one ballot. All votes cast were in favor of the special tax.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Brian Berkson, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-11, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL
ELECTION IN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2021-001 (GOLDENWEST) AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Brian Berkson, to introduce Ordinance No. 2023-03, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021 -001 (GOLDENWEST) AUTHORIZING
THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION; DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION; AND APPRO VING
FORMATION AND LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2022 -005
(PUBLIC SAFETY, GOLDENWEST) GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
WEST OF OPAL STREET AND NORTH OF 45TH STREET, TRACT 36827
Paul Toor, Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
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Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to adopt Resolution No s. 2023 -05 and 2023 -06, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05 – A RESOLUTION OF FORMATION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, TO
ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITEIS
DISTRICT NO. PS 2022 -005 (PUBLIC SAFETY, GOLDENWEST), TO
ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT THEREFORE, TO
AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN, AND TO
SUBMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
AND THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF; AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-06 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY , CALIFORNIA, CALLING A
SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. PS 2022 -005 (PUBLIC SAFETY, GOLDENWEST )
PROPOSITIONS REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE ANNUAL LEVY OF A SPECIAL
TAX WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
At the request of the mayor, the City Clerk announced that one owner cast one ballot. All votes cast were in favor of the special tax.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-07, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL
ELECTION IN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. PS 2022 -005 (PUBLIC SAFETY, GOLDENWEST) AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to introduce Ordinance No. 2023 -01, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTICT NO. PS 2022 -005 (PUBLIC SAFETY,
GOLDENWEST) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
THEREIN
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
D. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 21060: CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 22009 FROM PUD NO. 02 TO PUD -03, AND MINOR CHANGE NO. 2 TO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 39647 – EMERALD RIDGE NORTH FOR 184 SINGLE -DETACHED HOMES ON
44 ACRES AND ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED EIR FOR
THE EMERALD RIDGE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT PURSUANT TO
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15164 (APNS: 179-060-002, 178-070-004, -006, - 007, 178-120-001, AND -002); (APPLICANT: HIGHPOINTE EMERALD RIDGE LLC)
Kumail Raza, Senior Planner , presented the staff report. Mr. Raza provided the background of the approval process, the project site, and nearby development activity.
Further discussion followed.
Council Member Armando Carmona asked if the City could condition the applicant to comply with the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requirements.
At the request of Mayor Chris Barajas, Mr. Raza provided a summary of the community improvements that the applicant will be providing including the improvement of 28th Street, between Canal and Avalon, which includes widening, driveway alignments, sidewalks, and curb and gutter.
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
Steve Vliss, President, Highpointe Communities (Applicant), spoke on behalf of the project and offered to answer any questions.
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Council Member Armando Carmona asked the developer if he would be willing to voluntarily participate in the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance , to designate a certain portion of the development for affordable housing.
Steve Vliss, (Applicant), stated that he would respectfully decline; however, he would consider it on future projects.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva to adopt Resolution No. 2023-08, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE
CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE
EMERALD RIDGE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (SCH NO. 2016041020)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-09, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA , APPROVING MINOR CHANGE NO. 2 TO
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 36947 TO EXTEND LA CAÑADA DRIVE
INTO TRACT AS THE NEW SECONDARY POINT OF ACCESS
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to introduce Ordinance No. 2023-02, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 22009
FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) NO. 2 TO PUD -03, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF SR-60, WEST OF CANAL
STREET, SOUTH OF 28TH STREET, AND EAST OF THE RIO VISTA SPECIFIC PLAN (APNS: 179-060-002, 178-070-004, -006, -007, 178-120-001, AND -002)
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Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: A. Carmona
17. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report presented by Victoria Wasko, City Clerk.
Mayor Chris Barajas invited the following applicants to introduce themselves to the Council and share why they wish to serve on the City’s Planning Commission:
Tyler Byrne, Gary Conner, Alfonso Castorena, Jessica Jimenez Loaisiga, William Long, Arleen Pruitt, Brenda Reynolds, Araceli Talavera, and Yesenia Villagomez. (Anthony Kelly, Jr. was not present).
Mayor Chris Barajas applauded all of the individuals who applied to be a member of the Planning Commission. He stated that he would be re -appointing Penny Newman as she is a true champion of the community.
Council Member Brian Berkson thanked all those who stepped forward to volunteer for the Planning Commission. He encouraged them to continue to seek out opportunities to get involved. He indicated that h e would be re -appointing Ms.
Pruitt as her heart is in the right place and she has done a tremendous job over the last four years.
Council Member Armando Carmona commented on the number of applicants and he appreciates their willingness to get involved. H e is striving to ensure that the City’s commissions and other decision -making bodies reflect and look like the community they are serving. He is seeking someone who can uplift the voices of residents. He would also like to appoint a Latina who can benefit from a leadership opportunity.
Further discussion followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Chris Barajas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to re -appoint Penny Newman to the Planning Commission for a term expiring in December 2026.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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A motion was made by Council Member Brian Berkson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to re -appoint Arleen Pruitt to the Planning Commission for a term expiring in December 2026.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmon a, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to appoint Yesenia Villagomez to the Planning Commission for a term expiring in December 2026.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
B. APPOINTMENT OF CITY DELEGATE AND ALT ERNATE FOR THE
2023 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
(SCAG) ANNUAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
Staff report presented by City Clerk Victoria Wasko.
A motion was made by Mayor Chris Barajas , seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to appoint Council Member Brian Berkson as the Delegate and Mayor Chris Barajas as the Alternate for the SCAG General Assembly meeting on Thursday, May 4 – Friday, May 5, 2023 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert, California.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
18. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
19. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Peter Thorson had no report.
20. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS