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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
August 17, 2023
1. 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 7:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION was given by members of the Buddhist Meditation Center.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Brian Berkson.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, 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
7. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8. 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 Executive Committee meeting of August 7, 2023.
2. Mayor Chris Barajas gave an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments – Administration & Finance Committee meeting of August 9, 2023.
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B. MAYOR PRO TEM GUILLERMO SILVA
1. Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva reported that he was unable to attend today’s Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting, however, he reported that a bird was identified today to be positive with West Nile Virus inside the Sky Country community. He encouraged anyone who sees a sick or dead bird to notify the NMVCD or they can reach out to him at City Hall.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN BERKSON
1. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority Board of Directors meeting of July 28, 2023.
2. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee meeting of August 17, 2023.
9. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler reported that Tropical Storm Hilary is expected to bring significant rainfall over the next few days. He noted that the City’s Public Works Division is gearing up for the storm and will be prepared for any impacts. He announced that City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 for the Labor Day holiday. City Hall will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
10. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Deputy Julieta Meissen gave a presentation on Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station Explorer Post #880. She introduced current members of the Explorer Post and shared the requirements and benefits of the program.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. JULY 27, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
B. AUGUST 3, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to approve the Minutes of the July 27, 2023 regular meeting and the August 3, 2023 regular meeting.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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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. 2023-13
Requested Action: That the City Council con duct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-13, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO (1) AMEND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO DETACHED
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN
STANDARDS, AND FENCES, (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 CHANGES PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS, KITCHENS AND LOTS, AND (4) MAKE A FINDING OF
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
C. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE JURUPA
VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the annual agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and the Jurupa Valle y Chamber of Commerce for an amount not to exceed $20 ,000 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.
D. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH REACH OUT FOR FY 2023 -24
FUNDING
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the annual agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Reach Out for an amount not to exceed $30,000 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.
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E. CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY AND B&A GRANT SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR GRANT
WRITING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and B&A Grant Services and Software for grant writing services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
F. AWARD OF BID FOR A PUBLIC WORKS BACKHOE LOADER
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the purchase of one new John Deere 310P Backhoe Loader for the Public Works Department from RDO Equipment, Riverside, in the amount of $163,283.04.
G. BID AWARD FOR A SERVICE TRUCK
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the purchase of one 2023 Ford F-350 Service Truck for the Public Works Department from Sunrise Ford, Fontana, in the amount of $66,410.36.
H. APPROVAL OF PARC EL MAP NO. 37872 SPA CE CENTER LOCATED
NORTH OF IBERIA STREET, WEST OF SPACE CE NTER COURT, AND
SOUTH OF VENTURE DRI VE, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF
DEDICATION, APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENTS, AND
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS
1. Requested Action: That the City Council a pprove Parcel Map 37872 and accept the dedication as follows:
a. Accept the real property described as an easement for public utility purposes Lot “A”, Lot “B”, and Lot “C” (Manitou Court). The dedication is for public utility purposes together with the right of ingress and egress for emergency vehicles within the “p rivate street.”
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Parcel Map 37872.
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.
I. CONFIRM THE AUTOMATIC INCREASE IN THE WESTERN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE
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APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PLAN AREA
PURSUANT TO JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE SEC TION
3.80.050.D
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-74, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY AMENDING RESO LUTION NO. 2021 -24 A ND CONFIRMING
THE AUTOMATIC INCREA SE IN THE WESTERN RI VERSIDE
COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIE S HABITAT CONSERVATI ON PLAN
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MI TIGATION FEE APPLICA BLE TO ALL
DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PLAN AREA PURSUANT T O JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.80.050.D AND MAKING CEQA
FINDINGS
J. APPROVAL OF SECO ND AMENDMENT TO AGRE EMENT WITH
ULTRASYSTEMS ENVIRON MENTAL INC. FOR THE PREPARATION
OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR TH E PROPOSED
“DISTRICT AT JURUPA VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN ” PROJECT, (CASE NUMBER: MA21269), (A PPLICANT: EM RANCH O WNER, LLC) –
REMOVED FROM THE CON SENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with UltraSystems for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed “The District at Jurupa Valley Specific Plan ” project (formerly referred to as “District at Rubidoux ” Project) in an amount not to exceed $114,107 to be funded entirely by the applicant by an advance deposit sufficient to cover the EIR and the administrative costs.
City Attorney Peter Thorson announced that Council Member Leslie Altamirano will abstain from Item 12.J on the Consent Calendar, an amendment to the City’s agreement with Ultrasystems to prepare the EIR for the District at Jurupa Valley. The FPPC has provided advice that the Project will have a material financial effect on her personal residence property and so she will not participate in Council actions concerning the Project. The record will show that she abstained on this item and will include his explanation.
Since the Item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion, Council Member Altamirano left the Council Chamber while the matter was being discussed.
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 12.J, which was removed for further discussion.
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Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: L. Altamirano
13. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
12.J APPROVAL OF SECON D AMENDMENT TO AGREE MENT WITH
ULTRASYSTEMS ENVIRON MENTAL INC. FOR THE PREPARATION
OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR TH E PROPOSED
“DISTRICT AT JURUPA VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN ” PROJECT, (CASE NUMBER: MA21269), (APPLICANT: EM RANCH OWNER, LLC)
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that Item 12.J be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. He noted that he would vote “No” on this item as he does not support bu ilding a warehouse within a residential community outside of the industrial overlay zone.
Council Member Brian Berkson indicated that this is only an agreement to modify the Environmental Impact Report , it is not an approval of the project by the City Council. This is an at-risk developer fee and since the developer is paying for the environmental consultant, the City Council is ensuring that they are consulting on behalf of the City as well as the developer.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Brian Berkson, to authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with UltraSystems for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed “The District at Jurupa Valley Specific Plan” project (formerly referred to as “District at Rubidoux” Project) in an amount not to exceed $114,10 7 to be funded entirely by the applicant by an advance deposit sufficient to cover the EIR and the administrative costs.
Council Member Leslie Altamirano abstained from voting on this item. She stepped down from the dais and left the Council Chamber.
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
Abstained: L. Altamirano
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14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF (3) NEW CLASSICATIONS, (1) RECLASSIFICATION, (1)
SALARY RANGE ADJUSTM ENT AND AMENDMENT TO THE
ESTABLISHED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 2023-2024
Michael Flad, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report.
Council Member Armando Carmona suggested that bilingual skills in English and Spanish be added as a preferred job ability for the Event Coordinator and the Manager of Marketing & Communications positions.
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to approve the creation of three (3) new classifications including the job description and salary range as follows: Event Coordinator and salary range of ($4,485.64 - $6,011.19); Manager of Marketing & Communications and salary range of ($8,113.29 - $10,872.59); Principal Civil Engineer and salary range of ($9,885.26 - $13,247.20); and approve the reclassification of one (1) Accountant II position to a Senior Accountant and salary range of ($6,338.09 - $8,493.65); and approve a salary adjustment for the job description of Management Aid and salary range as follows: ($4,712.73 - $6,315.50); include bilingual skills in English and Spanish as a preferred job ability for the Event Coordinator and the Manager of Marketing & Communications positions; and adopt Resolution No. 202 3-75, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE ESTABLI SHED
CLASSIFICATION AND C OMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023-24
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
16. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Peter Thorson had no report.