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MINUTES
OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
July 27, 2023
1. 6:00 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 6:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION was given by members of the Buddhist Meditation Temple.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva.
4. 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
5. PRESENTATIONS
6. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Bernard Murphy relayed concerns about a code enforcement violation on his property, stating that he has been trying to get clarity from City staff as to what actions he needs to take to be in compliance.
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that staff look into Mr. Murphy’s concerns.
7. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Armando Carmona acknowledged the 25 local boys and girls who are competing in the national championship for charreada and escaramuza. He wished them the best as they compete in this national championship, stating that he is pleased to cheer them on and bring them much deserved recognition. He had the pleasure of hosting Congressman Mark Takano and Assembly Member Sabrina Cervantes. He thanked them for their efforts to support the Jurupa Valley community . He acknowledged members of the LGBTQ community, stating that he will continue to support their issues.
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Council Member Leslie Altamirano conveyed Happy Birthday wishes to her daughte r Victoria in celebration of her 8th Birthday.
8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR CHRIS BARAJAS
1. Mayor Chris Barajas announced that the Western Riverside Council of Governments – I-Ren Executive Committee meeting of July 18, 2023 was canceled.
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 July 20, 2023.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER LESLIE ALTAMIRANO
1. Council Member Leslie Altamirano gave an update on the Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority meeting of July 10, 2023.
D. COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN BERKSON
1. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting of July 12, 2023.
2. Council Member Brian Berkson announced that the Northwest Transportation Now Coalition meeting of July 13, 2023 was canceled.
3. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority – Audit and Finance Committee meeting of July 14, 2023.
9. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler announced that the application period is now open for the City’s Community Services Grant program for a grant of up to $5,000. Information is available on the City’s website. He announced that National Night Out will be held Tuesday, August 1st in the City of Norco. National Night Out is an annual event that highlights public safety activities. He reported on another “Safe Routes to School” grant that will provide sidewalks to improve pedestrian safety along Pacific Avenue.
10. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT UPDATE
At the request of Staff, this item was continued to the August 17, 2023 meeting.
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11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. JULY 6, 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 Ju ly 6, 2023 regular meeting.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
12. 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
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 -10 – REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second read ing and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-10, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLE Y, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 4.15 TO THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE PROH IBITION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS AND
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME-SHARING BUSINE SSES MAKING
RELATED AMENDMENTS T O CHAPTER 9.35, AND FINDING AN
EXEMPTION FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 150 61(B)(3) OF THE
CEQA GUIDELINES
C. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND
JURUPA AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT FOR OPERATION
OF THE EDDIE DEE SMITH SENIOR CENTER
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District for Operation of the Eddie Dee Smith Senior Center and authorize the City Manager to execute the
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Agreement in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney.
D. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TO LC PAVING FOR
PACIFIC AVE PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS, CIP #19106
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve and award a construction agreement to LC Paving in the amount of $1,117,385.75 for the Pacific Ave Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvement, CIP No. 19106, for the work included in its bid proposal and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in the form attached to the staff report; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent related minor amendments to the Agreement with LC Paving, up to 10% as contingency to cover the cost of any unforeseen conditions.
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY ACCEPTING CERTAIN STREETS INTO THE CITY
MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM (TRACT 32704 LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF JURUPA ROAD BETWEEN PYRITE STREET AND
TYROLITE STREET) PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE SECTION 1806 (CENTURY COMMUNITIES OF CALIFORNIA,
LLC)
1. Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023 -53, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY ACCEPTING CERTAIN STREETS INTO THE
CITY MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM (TRACT 32704 LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF JURUPA ROAD BETWEEN PYRITE
STREET AND TYROLITE STREET) PURSUANT TO STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 1806
2. Authorize the City Manager to record the Notice of Completion; and
3. Authorize the City Engineer to release the Labor and Materials and Performance Bonds for the street improvements and the Monument Bond.
F. AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AND KILEY AND ASSOCIATES FOR FEDERAL
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Kiley and Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy
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Services 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.
G. AGREEMENT BETWEEN TH E CITY OF JURUPA VAL LEY AND
WILLDAN ENGINEERING, FOR ON -CALL AS NEE DED STAFF FOR
BUILDING & CODE COMPLIANCE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND THE
CODE GROUP, INC., FOR ON -CALL AS NEEDE D STAFF FOR
BUILDING & CODE COMPLIANCE
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Willdan Engineering, for On-Call staff augmentation Building & Code Compliance 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. That the City Council approve the Agreem ent between the City of Jurupa Valley and The Code Group, Inc. for On-Call staff augmentation Building & Code Compliance 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.
H. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF AN
ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY ACTING
IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013 -001 (BELLEGRAVE), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DIS TRICT NO. 2014 -001 (HARVEST), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014 -002 (MISSION ESTATES),
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014 -003 (CANTERA),
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015 -001 (RIVERBEND), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015 -002 (SKYPARK),
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016 -001 (QUARRY),
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018 -002 (TRACT 36702), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019 -001 (PARADISE
KNOLLS), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2020 -001
(SHADOW ROCK), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DIST RICT NO. PS 2021- 001 (PUBLIC SAFETY, PARADISE KNOLLS), AND COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2021 -002 (PUBLIC SAFETY,
MONTECITO) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution Nos. 2023 -54, 2023- 55, 2023-56, 2023-57, 2023-58 2023-59, 2023-60, 2023-61, 2023-62, 2023 -63, 2023-64 and 2023-65 authorizing the annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2013 -001 (Bellegrave), Community Facilities District No. 2014 -001 (Harvest), Community Facilities District No . 2014 -002 (Mission Estates),
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Community Facilities District No. 2014 -003 (Cantera) and Community Facilities District No. 2015 -001 (Riverbend), Community Facilities District No. 2015 -002 (Skypark), Community Facilities District No. 2016 -001 (Quarry), Commun ity Facilities District No. 2018 -002 (TRACT 36702), Community Facilities District No. 2019 -001 (Paradise Knolls), Community Facilities District No. 2020 -001 (Shadow Rock), Community Facilities District No. PS 2021 -001 (Public Safety, Paradise Knolls), Comm unity Facilities District No. PS 2021 -002 (Public Safety, Montecito), and for fiscal year 2023-24.
I. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEM ENT FOR THE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION OF PHILADELPHIA STREET FROM ETIWANDA
AVENUE TO I -15 (CITY LIMIT) BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY AND THE CITY OF ONTARIO
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and City of Ontario for the pavement rehabilitation of Philadelphia Street within the City of Jurupa Valley from Etiwanda Avenue to the City Limit in an amount not to exceed $930,840 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in the form attached to the staff report.
J. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 37714 APPALOOSA SPRINGS LOCATED AT 6501 CLAY STREET, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION,
APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENTS, AND ACCEPTANCE OF
IMPROVEMENT BONDS
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve Tract Map 37714 and accept the dedication as follows:
a. Accept the real property described as an easement for public utility purposes for Lots “A” through “K” inclusive.
b. Accept easements lying within lots 256, 257, 258, 259, 261, 263 and 277 shown as “A” on Tract Map 37714 for storm drain purposes. c. Accept the in fee dedication of lot 255 for detention basin and water quality purposes.
d. Accept the in fee dedication of lot 275 and 276 for park site purposes.
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Tract Map 37714.
3. Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreements; and
4. Accept the surety bonds for construction of related off -site improvements and survey monumentation.
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A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 12.B, which was removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
13. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
12.A ORDINANCE NO. 2023-10
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-10, entitled:
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that Item 12.B be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion . He stated that he would prefer to add regulations instead of banning short term rentals as there are homeowners that use short terms rentals as an economic benefit.
Council Member Brian Berkson stated that he would like this item brought back within 90 days to discuss a regulatory framework for short term rentals.
Further discussion followed.
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-10, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, C ALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 4.15 TO THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE PROH IBITION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS AND
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME-SHARING BUSINE SSES MAKING
RELATED AMENDMENTS T O CHAPTER 9.35, AND FINDING AN
EXEMPTION FR OM CEQA UNDER SECTIO N 15061(B)(3) OF THE
CEQA GUIDELINES
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
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14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SERVICES AND LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
COLLECTION AGAINST C ERTAIN PARCELS OF PR OPERTY
SITUATED WITHIN THE CITY IN THE BURRTEC SOLID WASTE
INDUSTRIES, INC. SERVICE AREA
Andrea Mejia, Senior Management Analyst, presented the staff report.
Further discussion followed.
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Council Member Brian Berkson, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-66, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DELINQUENT
ACCOUNTS FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES PROVIDED BY BURRTEC
SOLID WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND ORDERING THAT THE
DELINQUENT CHA RGES SHALL CONSTITUTE SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
ARE LIENS ON SAID LANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE
ASSESSMENTS
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SERVICES AND LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
COLLECTION AGAINST CERTAIN PARCELS OF PROPERTY
SITUATED WITHIN THE CITY IN THE USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA, INC. SERVICE AREA
Andrea Mejia, Senior Management Analyst, presented the staff report.
Further discussion followed.
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
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There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona , seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-67, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DELINQUENT
ACCOUNTS FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES PROVIDED BY US A
WASTE OF CALIFORNIA, INC. AND ORDERING THAT THE
DELINQUENT CHARGES SHALL CONSTITUTE SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
ARE LIENS ON SAID LANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE
ASSESSMENTS
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE
DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS ON ALL
LOTS AND PARCELS OF LAND THEREIN FOR JURUPA VALLEY
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1
CONSOLIDATED (JV L&LMD NO. 89 -1-C) - CITYWIDE AND
APPROVAL OF ENGINEER’S REPORT (CONTINUED FROM THE JULY
6, 2023 MEETING)
Paul Toor, Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Further discussion followed.
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. 2023-68, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA C ONFIRMING THE DIAGRA M AND
ASSESSMENTS FOR 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, E, F, G, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, S, T, U, W, X, Y, Z; DD, EE, FF, II 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, 2-F AND 2-G
OF CITY OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LAN DSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1- CONSOLIDATED OF
THE CITV OF JURUPA V ALLEY AND LEVYING AS SESSMENTS ON
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ALL LOTS AND PARCELS OF LAND THEREIN WIT HIN THE
BOUNDARIES OP SAID Z ONES AND STREET LIGH TING ZONES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
D. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ZONE KK) TO THE CIT Y OF JURUPA VALLEY L ANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-CONSOLIDATED
(THE “DISTRICT”) AND THE LEVY AND COLLEC TION OF
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN S UCH TERRITORY; SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF AGUA MANSA ROAD AND BROWN AVENUE INTERSECTION
Paul Toor, Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Further discussion followed.
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
At the request of the Mayor, the City Clerk responded that one owner cast one ballot. All votes cast were in favor of the special assessment.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Al tamirano, seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona , to adopt Resolution No. 2023 -69, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ZONE KK);
LOCATED AT THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF AGUA MANSA ROAD
AND BROWN AVENUE INT ERSECTION, TO CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
89-1-CONSOLIDATED, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT,
ORDERING THE IMPROVE MENTS AND THE LEVY A ND
COLLECTION OF ASSES SMENTS WITHIN SUCH T ERRITORY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
AND AS PROVIDED BY A RTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, Noes: None
Absent: G. Silva
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E. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT BATCH:
(1) MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 21245: GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 21006, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, CHANGE OF ZONE NO. CZ21008, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 21083,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 38697, VARIANCE NO. 23004, AND
ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR 66
TOWNHOMES ON 4.13 ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
CLAY STREET BETWEEN HAVEN VIEW DRIVE AND LI NARES
AVENUE (APN: 163 -400-029; 026 & 028); (APPLICANT: REXCO REAL
ESTATE DEVELOPMENT)
(2) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA): 1) GENERAL
PLAN LAND USE MAP AMENDMENTS (GPA23005, GPA23006,
GPA23007, GP A23008); 2) ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS (CZ23008, CZ23009, CZ23010, CZ23011); AND APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO A
CERTIFIED PROGRAMMATIC FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT AND ADOPTING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Mayor Chris Barajas a nnounced that this item involves two separate land use approvals that have been batched together because they both involve an amendment to the City's General Plan. State law limits the number of times that the City's General Plan can be amended, but allows a City to group several General Plan amendments together in one hearing.
The first item is the proposed Serrano Oaks Project of 66 Townhomes on Clay Street between Haven View Drive and Linares Avenue. This Project requires a General Plan Amendment, Specif ic Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, Site Development Permit, Tentative Tract Map, Variance and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA.
The second item are proposed General Plan Amendments and Zone Changes that are necessary for compliance with the Regional Housing Needs Allocation as well as an Addendum to the General Plan EIR. Two properties are involved: 1) the first is generally north of the Pedley Metrolink Station; and 2) the second is on the western side of the De Anza Marketplace Shopping Center.
Since these two items are batched together, there will be a brief staff report that will introduce both items and then a more detailed staff presentation will be given on each item. At the end of the staff report on each of the items, there wi ll be an opportunity for the applicant and members of the public to provide input on each item. After deliberating on each item, the City Council will hold a tentative vote on
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that item. The General Plan amendments for both projects will be considered in one global resolution as required by State law.
Due to technical difficulties, the mayor called a 10 minute recess.
A. FOR MA21245 SERRANO OAKS:
Reynaldo Aquino, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. He provided an overview of the proposed project, the entitlements required, and the traffic assessment and mitigation measures. Mr. Aquino reported that the proposed project includes 66 two-story townhomes with a pool, two-car garages, community recreation area, a tot lot and a gated dog park. Each unit will include private open space for each resident, and EV ready infrastructure.
Following further discussion, Council Member Brian Berkson stated that the only issue he has is that the residential buildings are located on the east side because they are overlooking existing single-family homes. He asked if the developer could clarify this issue.
The applicant spoke on behalf of the project and responded to Council’s questions. In response to Council M ember Berkson’s concerns, the applicant provided an overview of how the proposed landscaping buffer would provide screening for the eastern side of the project.
Discussion followed regarding the proposed landscape buffer and the estimated price point for the townhomes.
Eduardo Martinez spoke on behalf of the project as it will provide much needed affordable housing. He stated that he is in favor of high density residential projects such as townhomes as they provide more housing options for residents who wish to become homeowners.
An unidentified speaker urged the City Council not to rezone the property on Pedley to high density zoning as it will be detrimental to existing property owners.
Council Member Brian Berkson voiced his concern regarding the proposed landscape buffer which he believes will be very unpleasant for existing homeowners. He sated that he is not against the project, however, he is not in favor of a two-story unit looking down on existing homes.
Further discussion followed.
Prior to the motions below, the City Council took a tentative vote on Items (i), (ii), and (iii).
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i A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to adopt
Resolution No. 2023-70, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JURUPA VALLEY ADOPTING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM TO ALLOW
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 66 TOWNHOMES ON 4.13
ACRES LOCATED AT THE EAST SIDE OF CLAY STREET
BETWEEN HAVEN VIEW DRIVE AND LINARES AVENUE
(APN: 163-400-029; 026 & 028)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona
Absent: None
ii. A motion was made b y Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to introduce Ordinance No. 2023-11, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JURUPA VALLEY APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE
NO. 21008 TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 4.13 ACRES
LOCATED AT THE EAST SIDE OF CLAY STREET
BETWEEN HAVEN VIEW DRIVE AND LINARES AVENUE
(APNS: 163 -400-029; 026 & 028) FROM I -P (INDUSTRIAL
PARK) TO R -3 (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL) TO ALLOW
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 66 TOWNHOMES
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona
Absent: None
iii. A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to adopt
Resolution No. 2023-71, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JURUPA VALLEY APPROVING (1) SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 21083, (2) TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 38697, (3) VARIANCE NO. 23004,
AND (4) AMENDMENT TO THE MISSION DE ANZA
SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF 66 TOWNHOMES ON 4.13 ACRES LOCATED AT THE
EAST SIDE OF CLAY STREET BETWEEN HAVEN VIEW
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DRIVE AND LINARES AVENUE (APN: 163 -400-029; 026 &
028)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona
Absent: None
B. FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH THE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION
(RHNA):
Staff Report presented by Mary Wright, Project Manager. Ms. Wright provided background on the City’s Housing Element that was certified last year and the sites inventory where potential sites are determined to meet their ability to meet the regional housing needs allocation in all income levels (RHNA). Ms. Wright reported that in January 2023, the Paradise Knolls project was approved at a lower density than was assumed in the Housing Element which caused a shortfall in some of the RHNA in the low income category. Ms. Wright reported that this is a follow up to the meeting of April 6, 2023 where the City Council directed staff to look at additional sites to make up the RHNA shortfall. At that meeting, the City Council directed that Sites 5a and 14a be brought forward for redesignation and rezone to make up for the shortfall. Council also requested additional information regarding Site 15a . She noted that at their May 24, 2023 meeting, the Planning Commission voted 3-1 approving GPAs and CZ’s for the 5a site without the portion in the Equestrian Overlay Zone and the 14a site south of the driveway. In addition, the Planning Commission recommended that the Council consider expanding Site 14a as requested by the property owner. She reported that to be in compliance with state law, the City has until July 18, 2023 to redesignate and rezone property to make up for the shortfall.
Joel Martinez voiced concern that Pedley Road is not a good loca tion for high density residential zoning as Pedley Road is currently a two-lane road.
When he moved to Jurupa Valley 17 years ago, he moved for the equestrian lifestyle which he believes is slowing being eroded.
Antonio Arizs discussed the principles of democracy and encouraged the Council to help curb the high density housing. He stated that there is a serious homeless issue and the Council needs to confront it. He urged the Council to create a dialogue with the community and not give themselves to the warehouses like the City of Fontana did.
Christine Galvan spoke in opposition to high density zoning on Pedley Avenue because there are already issues with traffic on Pedley Avenue. She
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stated that she wants to see the equestrian and agriculture lifestyle continue in Jurupa Valley.
Edgar Castelan spoke in support of rezoning to allow for more affordable housing as Jurupa Valley needs housing. The proposed townhomes near public transportation is a good idea as it fosters more walkable areas and reduces vehicle use. He stated that it is possible to create more housing types while also respecting the existing equestrian lifestyle in the City.
Maribel Nunez stated that she is an affordable housing advocate. She encouraged the Council to help community wealth by promoting home ownership. She encouraged the Council to look at other resources to provide affordable housing.
Roberto Ramirez expressed concerns regarding high density residential on Pedley Avenue as there are a lot of equestrians in this area. He encouraged the Council to listen to their constituents as the Council works for them.
Council Member Armando Carmona indicated that despite Sacramento’s mandate that cities build more housing ; the legislature is now considering how that development will impact equestrian communities. He stated that there may be future amendments to ensure that developers are not empowered to develop near equestria n communities. He suggested revisions to the proposed Council action by reducing the parcel on Pedley Avenue and consider the site near the Albertson’s instead.
Further discussion followed.
Prior to the motions below, the City Council took a tentative vote on Items (i) and (ii)
i A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to adopt
Resolution No. 2023-72, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM
TO THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR THE JURUPA VALLEY GENERAL PLAN IN CONNECTION
WITH (1) GPA23005 AND CZ23008 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL
PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF A PORTION OF APN 165-
080-005 FROM COUNTRY NEIGHBORHOOD (LDR) TO
HIGHEST DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HHDR) AND CHANGE THE
ZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE (R-A) TO
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL (R-3), GPA23006 AND CZ23009 TO
CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF
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PORTIONS OF APNS 165-140-004, 165-140-029, 165-140-030 AND 165- 140-007 FROM COMMERCIAL RETAIL (CR) TO HHDR AND
CHANGE THE ZONING FROM SCENIC HIGHWAY
COMMERCIAL (C-P-S) TO R-3, AND GPA23007 AND CZ23010 TO
CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF
A PORTION OF APN 165-140-008 FROM CR TO HHDR AND
CHANGE THE ZO NING FROM C -1/C-P (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL) TO R-3 FOR SIX PARCELS TOTALING 15.8
ACRES LOCATED IMMEDIATELY EAST OF VAN BUREN
BOULEVARD AND WEST OF PEDLEY ROAD AT 58TH STREET;
AND (2) GPA 23008 AND CZ23011 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL
PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM BUSINESS PARK (BP)
TO HHDR AND CHANGE THE ZONING FROM
MANUFACTURING-SERVICE COMMERCIAL (M-SC) TO R-3
FOR A PORTION OF APN 163-400-042 TOTALING 3.63 ACRES
LOCATED IMMEDIATELY EAST OF BALDWIN AVENUE AND
SOUTH OF LIMONITE AVENUE IN THE DE ANZA
MARKETPLACE
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
Abstained: B. Berkson
ii. A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to introduce Ordinance No. 2023-12, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE O F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JURUPA VALLEY ADOPTING (1) CZ23008 TO
CHANGE THE ZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL
AGRICULTURE (R-A) TO GENERAL RESIDENTIAL (R -3)
FOR A PORTION OF APN 165 -080-005, CZ23009 TO
CHANGE THE ZONING FROM SCENIC HIGHWAY
COMMERCIAL (C-P-S) TO R-3 FOR PORTIONS OF APNS
165-140-004, 165-140-029, 165-140-030 AND 165-140-007, AND CZ23010 TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM C -1/C-P
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO R -3 FOR A PORTION OF
APN 165 -140-008 FOR SIX PARCELS TOTALING 15.8
ACRES LOCATED IMMEDIATELY EAST OF VAN BUREN
BOULEVARD AND WEST OF PEDLEY ROAD AT 58TH
STREET; AND (2) CZ23011 TO CHANGE TO CHANGE THE
ZONING FROM MANUFACTURING -SERVICE
COMMERCIAL (M-SC) TO R -3 FOR A PORTION OF APN
163-400-042 TOTALING 3.63 ACRES LOCATED
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IMMEDIATELY EAST OF BALDWIN AVENUE AND
SOUTH OF LIMONITE AVENUE IN THE DE ANZA
MARKETPLACE
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
Abstained: B. Berkson
City Attorney Peter Thorson provided final intructions on this matter.
C. FOR MA21245 SERRANO OAKS AND PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA):
i. A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to adopt
Resolution No. 2023-73, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JURUPA VALLEY APPROVING (1) GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 21006 TO CHANGE THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD
(CN) TO VERY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (VHDR)
AND REMOVING THE MISSION DE ANZA SPECIFIC
PLAN AND SP ECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY FROM THESE
PARCELS TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 66
TOWNHOMES ON 4.13 ACRES LOCATED AT THE EAST
SIDE OF CLAY STREET BETWEEN HAVEN VIEW DRIVE
AND LINARES AVENUE (APN: 163 -400-029; 026 & 028),
AND (2) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 23005 T O
CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
DESIGNATION OF A PORTION OF APN 165-080-005 FROM
COUNTRY NEIGHBORHOOD (LDR) TO HIGHEST
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HHDR), GPA23006 TO CHANGE
THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF
PORTIONS OF APNS 165 -140-004, 165-140-029, 165-140-030 AND 165-140-007 FROM COMMERCIAL RETAIL (CR) TO
HHDR, AND GPA23007 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE DESIGNATION OF A PORTION OF APN 165 -
140-008 FROM CR TO HHDR FOR SIX PARCELS
TOTALING 15.8 ACRES LOCATED IMMEDIATELY EAST
OF VAN BUREN BOULEVARD A ND WEST OF PEDLEY
ROAD AT 58TH STREET; AND (3) GPA 23008 TO CHANGE
THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM
BUSINESS PARK (BP) TO HHDR FOR A PORTION OF APN
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163-400-042 TOTALING 3.63 ACRES LOCATED
IMMEDIATELY EAST OF BALDWIN AVENUE AND
SOUTH OF LIMONITE AVENUE IN THE DE ANZA
MARKETPLACE
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
For the Record: Council Member Brian Berkson voted ‘ Aye’ to approve the redesignation and rezone of the 14a site and ‘No’ on the 5a and 15a sites.
For the Record: Council Member Armando Carmona indicated his support for the 14a site.
F. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZCA22010: AMEND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO (1) AC CESSORY BUILDINGS, T RADITIONAL
NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN STANDARDS, AND FENCE S, (2)
ESTABLISH SETBACKS IN THE R-2A, R-5, R-A, R-R, R-T, R-D, A-1, A-P, A-2, A-D, W-1, W-2 ZONES, (3) MAKE DEFINITIONAL CHANGE AND (4)
DETERMINE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (b)(3)
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
By consensus, the City Council continued the public hearing to the Augu st 3, 2023 City Council meeting.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
16. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Peter Thorson had no report.
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Armando Carmona encouraged residents to “remember this day for the direction as to where the City is going.”