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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
May 18, 2023
1. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR COUNCIL WORKSHOP ● 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 Council Workshop to order at 5:35 p.m.
2. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET WORKSHOP
A. DISCUSSION OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL CITY BUDGET
City Manager Rod Butler gave an overview of the budget, noting that the budget is balanced with at least a $1 million surplus. He reported that the three categories of revenue that continue to be strong are sales taxes, vehicle license fees, and property taxes. Mr. Butler outlined how the higher interest rates are helping the City generate more interest earnings in its investment portfolio. These interest earnings can be used for street improvements, city facilities, or other General Fund projects.
He noted that staff will come back to the City Council at mid-year to determine the use of any surplus funds.
Connie Cardenas, Administrative Services Director presented the staff report. Ms.
Cardenas provided economi c indicators, such as the rate of inflation, unemployment rate and home prices. She noted that home prices in the Inland Empire continue to rise. The current interest rate for the City’s LAIF investment fund is currently 2.7%. Ms. Cardenas reported that the proposed FY 2023 -24 budget is $57,449,593. She outlined the significant items which include a Sheriff’s Department increase, 3% COLA for city staff, and continued transitions from contract staff to City staff.
Lieutenant Sean Vickers, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, outlined the costs for an additional commercial enforcement deputy and a motor deputy.
Gary Conner requested funds to be allocated to the Mira Loma community to remove the recently added asphalt curbs as they are a trip hazard to hor ses. He asked that a horse corridor and horse crossing signs be included to show some deference to the equestrian community.
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Following discussion, the City Council provided input on the p roposed FY 2023- 24 City Budget which will be brought back at the June 15, 2023 meeting.
3. 7:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR MEETING ● 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.
4. INVOCATION was given by Chaplain Derrick Anderson from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Brian Berkson.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to approve the Agenda.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PROCLAMATION OBSERVING POLICE MEMORIAL WEEK
Mayor Chris Barajas stated that every May, National Police Week offers honor and remembrance while allowing law enforcement survivors and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty . He noted that over the last year, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has lost four officers in the line of duty and the Jurupa Valley City Council conveys their deepest sympathies to the families of these brave officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Following the Mayor’s remarks, a brief video was presented to pay homage to Deputy Isaiah Cordero who served as a motorcycle officer in Jurupa Valley when he was tragically shot and killed on December 29, 2022. His service to the City was immeasurable and he will forever be remembered for protecting the City of Jurupa Valley. Following a moment of silence, Mayor Chris Barajas and members of the City Council read a proclamation proclaiming May as Police Memorial Week. The mayor presented the proclama tion to Lieutenant Sean Vickers , on behalf of the City Council.
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8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
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 Riverside Council of Governments – Administration and Finance Committee meeting of May 10, 2023.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM GUILLERMO SILVA
1. Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva gave an update on the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting of May 18, 2023.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN BERKSON
1. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission – Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee meeting of April 24, 2023.
2. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside Transit Agency Board meeting of April 27, 2023.
3. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority Board of Directors meeting of April 28, 2023.
4. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly and Business meeting of May 4, 2023.
5. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting of May 10, 2023.
6. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Northwest Now Coalition meeting of May 11, 2023.
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11. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler discussed the status of some of the older CFD’s and the level of landscaping and maintenance service that does not include cost escalators such as labor, cost of water, etc. City staff have been directed to analyze some of the olde r districts to determine what actions can be taken to increase the level of service. Mr. Butler referenced a recent traffic accident in the Shadow Rock community and concerns expressed by residents. Mr. Butler reported that due to speeding and traffic sa fety, Lieutenant Vickers has increased traffic enforcement and the City’s engineering staff are analyzing the area to see if any type of traffic calming measures could be added to help mitigate speeding in this area.
Mr. Butler announced that Senator Richard Roth will hold a Community Mobile Home meeting on Saturday, June 3, at 10:00 am at the City Council Chamber. A panel of experts will answer questions and provide information on the Mobile Home Residency Law Protection Program in California.
A. AB 1234 REPORT ON ME ETINGS ATTENDED AT P UBLIC EXPENSE –
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVER NMENTS
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Michael Flad, Assistant City Manager, gave a report on the attendance of Council Member Brian Berkson at the SCAG Annual Meeting of the General Assembly on May 2 and 3, 2023 in Palm Desert. Accommodations were included and the overall expenses were covered by SCAG. Topics included mobility hubs, clean transportation, development of a resilient workforce, and an inclusive economy.
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. MAY 4, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to approve the Minutes of the May 4, 2023 regular meeting.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
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Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06
Requested Action: That the City Council cond uct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-06, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLE Y, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AMENDME NT TO THE CITY OF JU RUPA VALLEY
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONE OF
APPROXIMATELY 4.73 A CRES OF REAL PROPERT Y L OCATED ON
THE EAST SIDE OF VAN BUREN BOULEVARD NOR TH OF CLAY
STREET (APN: 163 -400-046) FROM MANUFACTU RING HEAVY (M -H)
TO INDUSTRIAL PARK (I-P)
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-07, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 22004
CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 3.86 ACRES LOCATED NEAR THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF VA N BUREN BOULEVARD AND JURUPA
AVENUE WEST OF FELSPAR STREET (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS
167-160-019 AND 167 -160-020) CHANGING THE ZONING MAP FROM
MS-C (MANUFACTURING SERVICE - COMMERCIAL) TO C -P-S
(SCENIC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL)
D. ORDINANCE NO. 2023 -08 – REMOVED FR OM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-08, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO (1) AMEND OR ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, RESIDENTIAL CARE
FACILITIES FOR SEVEN OR MORE, GROUP HOMES, LA RGE,
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EMERGENCY SHELTERS, DENSITY BONUS, AND REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION; (2) ALLOW SUPPORTIVE HOUSING,
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, EMPLOYEE HOUSING, AND
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES FOR SIX OR FEWER IN THE R-R, R- R-O, R -1, R1 -A, R -A, R -2, R -2A, R -3, R -3A, R -4, AND R -6 ZONES; (3) ALLOW FARMWORKER HOUSING IN THE R-R, R-R-O, R-1, R-1A, R-A, M-R, M-R-A, A-1, A-P, A-2, A-D, W-2, R-D, AND N-A ZONES; (4) ALLOW
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES SEVEN OR MORE AND GROUP
HOMES, LARGE IN THE R -2 AND R -3 ZONES WITH A SITE
DEVELOPMENT P ERMIT; (5) ALLOW EMERGENCY SHELTERS IN
THE R -2 ZONE WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; (6) ALLOW
GROUP HOMES LARGE AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES FOR
SEVEN OR MORE IN THE R-2A, R-3A, R-4, AND R-6 ZONES; (7) ALLOW SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY IN THE C -1/C-P ZONE WITH A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; (8) ALLOW EMERGENCY SHELTERS IN THE I -P ZONE; (9) REMOVE AGRICULTURAL USES AS AN
ALLOWABLE USE IN THE R-2, R-3, AND R-3A ZONES; AND (10) MAKE
DEFINITIONAL CHANGES AND OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES TO
THE ZONING CODE
E. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF JURUPA VALLEY AND HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. FOR PROVISION
OF ENGINEERING, BUILDING AND SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and HR Green Pacific, Inc. for provision of engineering, building and safety, code enforcement and economic development services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney.
F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY CLEAN
CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM PROJECT
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-33, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT
PROGRAM PROJECT
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G. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AD DING CHAPTER 11.100.010 TO THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING JUMPING FROM
STRUCTURES OR ROCKS
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2023-09, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 11.100, MISCELLANEOUS, AND SECTION 11.100.010, JUMPING FROM STRUCTURES OR ROCKS PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS, TO THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE
H. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JURUPA VAL LEY AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS FOR THE REGIONAL FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and the Western Riverside Council of Governments for a regional food recovery program 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.
Paul Toor, Public Works Director clarified that a minor correction was made to the agreement for transparency purposes. As part of the agreement WRCOG will be charging an administrative fee.
I. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC SOLUTIONS,
INC. FOR PLANNING CONSULTING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Civic Solutions, Inc. to provide planning consulting services, and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
J. CITY COUNCIL INITIATION OF A MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 TO ADD REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIFIED SECURITY
FENCES; CEQA DETERMINATION: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT AN D THE CITY’S LOCAL CEQA GUIDELINES
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B) (3)
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Requested Action: That the City Council, by motion, that the City Council initiate proceedings to consider a Municipal Code Amendment to Title 9 adding regulations for electrified security fences.
A motion was made by Council Member Brian Berkson , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to approve the Consent Calendar , with the exception of Item 13.D, which was removed for further discussion.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
14. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
13.D ORDINANCE NO. 2023-08
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that Item 13.D be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. He asked that flower and vegetable gardens be included as a permitted use in the R-2 multi-family zone.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-08, as modified to include community gardens as a permitted use in the R-2 multi-family zone, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO (1) AMEND OR ES TABLISH STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, RESIDENTIAL CARE
FACILITIES FOR SEVEN OR MORE, GROUP HOMES, LARGE,
EMERGENCY SHELTERS, DENSITY BONUS, AND REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION; (2) ALLOW SUPPORTIVE HOUSING,
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, EMPL OYEE HOUSING, AND
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES FOR SIX OR FEWER IN THE R-R, R- R-O, R -1, R1 -A, R -A, R -2, R -2A, R -3, R -3A, R -4, AND R -6 ZONES; (3) ALLOW FARMWORKER HOUSING IN THE R-R, R-R-O, R-1, R-1A, R-A, M-R, M-R-A, A-1, A-P, A-2, A-D, W-2, R-D, AND N-A ZONES; (4) ALLOW
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES SEVEN OR MORE AND GROUP
HOMES, LARGE IN THE R -2 AND R -3 ZONES WITH A SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT; (5) ALLOW EMERGENCY SHELTERS IN
THE R -2 ZONE WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; (6) ALLOW
GROUP HOMES LARGE AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES FOR
SEVEN OR MORE IN THE R-2A, R-3A, R-4, AND R-6 ZONES; (7) ALLOW SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY IN THE C -1/C-P ZONE WITH A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; (8) ALLOW EMERGENCY SHELTERS IN
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THE I -P ZONE; (9) REMOVE AGRICULTURAL USES AS AN
ALLOWABLE USE IN THE R-2, R-3, AND R-3A ZONES; AND (10) MAKE
DEFINITIONAL CHANGES AND OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES TO
THE ZONING CODE
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. COUNCIL BUSINESS
17. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Zach Heinselman had no report.
19. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva thanked City staff for being responsive to Council’s concerns.
Council Member Leslie Altamirano thanked City Manager Rod Butler and Lieutenant Sean Vickers for their quick response to the concerns of neighbors in the Shadow Rock community.
Council Member Armando Carmona thanked the Riverside County Fire Department f or their quick response to some of the recent fires. He thanked the Riverside County Regional Parks & Open Space District for partnering with community neighbors for a clean-up event in the Mira Loma community.
Mayor Chris Barajas thanked Paul Toor and his staff for their efforts to add various traffic calming measures, noting that the City will continue to work on traffic improvements to help keep residents safe.
20. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Chris Barajas adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.