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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
November 2, 2023
1. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR JOINT STUDY SESSION ● Chris Barajas, Mayor
● Guillermo Silva, Mayor Pro Tem
● Leslie Altamirano, Council Member
● Brian Berkson, Council Member
● Armando Carmona, Council Member
● Laura Shultz, Chair
● Penny Newman, Chair Pro Tem
● Hakan Jackson, Planning Commissioner
● Arleen Pruitt, Planning Commissioner
● Yesenia Villagomez, Planning Commissioner
Mayor Chris Barajas called the joint Study Session to order at 5:32 p.m. Penny Newman, Planning Commission Chair Pro Tem and Hakan Jackson, Planning Commissioner were absent.
2. JOINT STUDY SESSION:
A. JOINT STUDY SESSION: PEDLEY TOWN CENTER PLAN AND
CITYWIDE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Staff Report presented by Jean Ward, Project Manager and Peter Vanderwal, Managing Principal with Sargent Town Planning. Ms. Ward provided an overview of the backgro und and purpose of the study session. She reported that tonight’s presentation will cover the Draft Pedley Town Center Plan, which includes the culmination of the community process and Council input, the im plementation actions and timeline which will require incremental actions over an extended period of time, and a presentation on economic planning and analysis for Jurupa Valley.
Mr. Vanderwal provided the Master Plan area and context for the future of the Pedley Town Center. He reported that Pedley is one of three town centers identified in the General Plan, including Rubidoux and Glen Avon. The goal is to combine these areas into a unified town center, while preserving Pedley’s unique quality of life.
David Sargent with Sargent Town Planning, outlined the Master Plan Implementation Strategy, which includes identifying capital investments and infrastructure funding sources, public and private part nerships, staffing resources for the Town Center implementation , and establishment of district maintenance resources.
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Joseph Minicozzi, with Urban3 gave a presentation on the City’s economic data and development patterns.
Following discussion, the City Council and Planning Commission receive d and filed a presentation on the Draft Pedley Town Center Plan and Citywide Economic Analysis and provided input and direction.
Mayor Chris Barajas called a short recess.
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 Council meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.
4. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Kermit R. Perry, 3P’s Christian Ministry.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Michael Flad.
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. RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES -
INTRODUCTION OF “PET OF THE MONTH”
As November is National Senior Pet Month, two senior dogs, a 10-year old female Maltese named “Sally” and a 10 -year old female Chihuahua named “Pumpkin” were introduced to the Council. Anyone interested in giving th ese available pets a home is invited to contact the City’s Animal Control S ervices Department at https://www.rcdas.org.
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
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9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Leslie Altamirano thanked the community for coming together to celebrate Halloween and for hosting all the kid friendly events. She encouraged individuals or Veterans who are interested in participating in the annual Veteran’s Day Parade, to sign up at the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District’s website.
Council Member Armando Carmona acknowledged Olga Piedra , President of Pedley Elementary PTO, for her commitment to the community by hosting a fun and enjoyable trunk-or-treat event. He invited residents to sign up for a community clean -up event this Saturday at Downey Park from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Anyone interested in volunteering may contact him at City Hall.
Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva invited the community to the annual Veteran’s Day Parade next Saturday, November 11. The celebration begins with a parade at 9:00 a.m. on Mission Boulevard, followed by a festival at Flabob Airport until 4:00 p.m.
10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN BERKSON
1. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors meeting of October 26, 2023. He shared a brief video of his competition in the annual RTA Bus Roadeo obstacle course. Board Members are invited to participate in the event and this year, he won First Place.
2. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority meeting of October 27, 2023.
3. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Southern California Association of Governments Transportation Committee meeting of November 2, 2023.
11. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler invited the community to come out to the Veteran’s Day Parade on Saturday, November 11. He noted there is still time to be a part of the parade. He reminded residents that as part of the Burrtec trash service, all Jurupa Valley residents receive two free b ulky-item collection services by Burrtec. Residents may call Burrtec Customer Service for further information at (951) 786-0639. He announced that City Hall will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day. City Hall will resume regular office hours on Monday, November 13, 2023.
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12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. OCTOBER 19, 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 October 19, 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
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and r esolutions 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. CONSIDERATION OF CHECK REGISTER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$6,955,198.62
Requested Action: That the City Council ratify the check registers dated September 28, and October 5, 13, and 29, 2023 as well as the payroll registers dated September 29, 30 and October 13, 2023.
C. SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC ROAD AND
DRAINAGE PURPOSES, SOUTH OF UNION PLACIFIC RAILROAD
TRACKS AT 8884 JURUPA ROAD
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023 -85, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF
AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC ROAD AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES,
INCLUDING PUBL IC UTILITY AND PUBLIC SERVICES PURPOSES
LOCATED GENERALLY SOUTH OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
TRACKS AT 8884 JURUPA ROAD PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
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CHAPTER 4, PART 3 OF DIVISION 9 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CODE
D. THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEM ENT FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND KEVIN
RYAN FOR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Kevin Ryan for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administrative consulting and project management 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.
E. APPROVAL OF FOURT H AMENDMENT TO AGREE MENT WITH
FIRSTCARBON SOLUTION S CORPORATION FOR TH E
PREPARATION OF AN EN VIRONMENTAL IMPACT R EPORT FOR
THE PROPOSED “RIO VI STA SPECIFIC PLAN” P ROJECT, (CASE NUMBER: MA16045), (APPLICANT: RICHLAND COMMUNITIES)
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with First Carbon Solutions Corporation for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed “Rio Vista Specific Plan ” project in an amount not to exceed $425,860, to be funded entirely by the applicant ’s advance deposit sufficient to cover the EIR administrative costs.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to approve the Consent Calendar.
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
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 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. 2022-001
(APPALOOSA SPRINGS) GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF CLAY
STREET, EAST OF PEDLEY ROAD, AND SOUTH OF LIMONITE
AVENUE, TRACT NO. 37714
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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 Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2023-86 and 2023- 87, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-86 - 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. 2022 -001 (APPALOOSA
SPRINGS), TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
THEREFOR, 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. 2023-87 - A RESOLUTION 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. 2022 -001 (APPALOOSA SPRINGS)
PROPOSITIONS REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE ANNUAL LEVY OF A SPECIAL
TAX WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT; AND
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 two owners cast two ballots. 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. 2023-88, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-88 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY , CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELEC TION IN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022 -001 (APPALOOSA
SPRINGS) AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF
SPECIAL TAX LIEN
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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 Leslie Altamirano, to introduce Ordinance No. 2023-15, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 -15 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS
THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022 -001 (APPALOOSA
SPRINGS) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CALLING A SPECIAL
ELECTION; DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE E LECTION; AND
APPROVING FORMATION AND LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR
CITY OF JURUPA VALLE Y COMMUNITY FACILITI ES DISTRICT
NO. PS 2022 -002 (PUBLIC SAFETY, APPALOOSA SPRINGS);
GENERALLY L OCATED WEST OF CLAY STREET, EAST OF
PEDLEY ROAD, AND SOUTH OF LIMONITE AVENUE, TRACT NO.
37714
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 Leslie Altamirano , to ad opt Resolution No s. 2023 -89 and 2023 -90, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-89 - 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. PS 2022 -002 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, APPALOOSA SPRINGS), TO ESTABLISH AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT THEREFORE, TO AUTHORIZE THE
LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN, AND TO S UBMIT THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE
LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS
THEREOF; AND
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-90 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUB MITTING TO THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2022 -002 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, APPALOOSA SPRINGS) 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 two owners cast two ballots. 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. 2023-91, 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. PS2022 -002 (PUBLIC SAFETY, APPALOOSA SPRINGS)
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 Leslie Altamirano, to introduce Ordinance No. 2023-16, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 -16 - 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. PS 2022 -002
(PUBLIC SAFETY, APPALOOSA SPRINGS) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY
OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 23244: THE FIRST ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP (TPM) NO. 37126 EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE TO OCTOBER 29, 2024, AND DETERMIN ING THAT NO FURTHER
CEQA REVIEW IS REQUIRED UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15162; LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MISSION
BOULEV ARD AND CRESTMORE ROAD (APNS: 179-330-002, 003, 004, 005 & 006); (APPLICANT: NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION)
Roberto Gonzalez, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Gonzalez reported that the City Council approved the Rubidoux Gateway Entitlements in October 2020. One of the entitlements included a tentative parcel map, which was initially approved with an expiration date of 10/29/2023. An extension of the tentative parcel map is now required to provide more time to complete and record the final map. Mr. Gonzalez summarized the components of the project, which includes both commercial and residential buildings with a community center, pool and covered parking. Mr. Gonzales reported that all of the units are affordable and are being developed by the Northtown Housing Development Corporation, which is a 501(c) 3 affordable housing developer.
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 Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-92, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
V ALLEY, APPROVING THE FIRST ONE -YEAR EXTENSION OF
TIME OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37126 (TPM37126EOT1) TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE TO OCTOBER 29, 2024 FOR A
SCHEDULE “E” SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 7.13 GROSS
ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF MISSION AND
SOUTH OF CRESTMORE (APNS: 179 -330-002, -003, -004, -005, AND - 006), AND DETERMINING NO FURTHER CEQA REVIEW
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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16. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF A NEW CLASSICATION SERIES FOR ENGINEERING
TECHNICIAN I & II AND THE AMENDMENT OF ESTABLISHED
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 2023-2024
Paul Toor, Director of Public Works, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Council Member Brian Berkson , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to approve the creation of a new classification series for Engineering Technician I & II including the job description and salary range of $5,105.45 - $7,552.06; and adopt Resolution No. 2023-93, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CI TY COUNCIL OF THE CI TY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA A PPROVING THE AMENDED
CLASSIFICATION AND C OMPENSATION SALARY S CHEDULE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
17. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that a presentation be brought back for discussion that would addres s sidewalk vending in light of Senate Bill 946, which decriminalizes sidewalk vending in California and allows local authorities to adopt laws to protect public health, safety and welfare.
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Peter Thorson had no report.
19. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Leslie Altamirano thanked Dr. Veronica Contreras for organizing the “Walk With a Doc” event in celebration of National Latino Physician Day at Vernola Park.
She thanked Reach Out for hosting the annual Dia De Los Muertos Day , which was a wonderful community event. She encouraged residents to report illegal dumping on the myjurupavalley mobile application. She thanked the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District for hosting their annual Halloween Spooktacular. She thanked Opal Car Wash, L.A. Circus, and Jurupa Valley Adopt a Family for hos ting a fun Halloween event. She announced that the VFW hosts dinner every Friday and the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center will host a fundraiser called “Dine with the Dinosaurs” this Saturday. She congratulated Pizza Plugg on their one-year anniversary.