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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
December 7, 2023
1. 6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR CLOSED 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 closed session meeting to order at 6:00 p .m.
Council Member Armando Carmona arrived at 6:03 p.m.
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no public comments regarding the closed session items.
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS . The City Council met in closed session pursuant to Government C ode Section 54956.8 regarding the sale of a portion of the City owned Parcel 44 as shown by Map on file in book 25, pages 66 and 67 of Records of Survey, Riverside County, California (0.28Acres) generally located at Golden West Avenue, east of Avenue Juan Bautista and north of Limonite Avenue to Rubidoux Community Services District to relocate the existing booster station across the street. The negotiating parties are the City of Jurupa Valley and Rubidoux Community Services District. Negotiators for the City are Rod Butler and Paul Toor. Under negotiation is the price and terms of payment for the purchase.
3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANY REPORTABLE ACTIONS I N CLOSED
SESSION
City Attorney Peter Thorson announced that there were no reportable actions taken.
4. 7:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR MEETING
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● 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.
An announcement was made that Spanish translation services will be available at tonight’s meeting.
5. INVOCATION was given by members of the Buddhist Meditation Center.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Brian Berkson.
7. 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
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES -
INTRODUCTION OF “PET OF THE MONTH”
Due to technical difficult ies, the v ideo for this month’s adoptable pet was not available.
B. UPDATE – HEALTHY JURUPA VALLEY
Natalie Hildalgo, representing Reach Out, gave an update on Healthy Jurupa Valley.
C. QUARTERLY UPDATE – JURUPA VALLEY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
Don Malloy, President, gave an update on the Jurupa Valley Chamber of Commerce.
9. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
George Ruiz thanked City staff for their efforts to work with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District which resulted in new funding to alleviate various
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flooding issues in the City. He noted that at today’s budget hearing the City of Jurup a Valley was well represented.
10. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Armando Carmona thanked all the residents who helped with last week’s community cleanup at the Mary Tyo Staging Area trailhead. He gave a shout-out to a local Escaramuza team which trains in Jurupa Valley that made it to the Charrería Finals in Mexico. He specifically acknowledged the following local high school students: Deanna Vallejo, Estefania Lopez, Natalie Areola, Veronica Valdes, Vanessa Rodriguez, and Hailey Santiago. He announced that he will host a toy drive on December 16 at the Mary Tyo Staging Area. There will be lots of family friendly activities.
Council Member Leslie Altamirano announced that the Santa Express Christmas Parade will be visiting Jurupa Valley neighborhoods in Rubidoux, Indian Hills, and Rancho Del Sol starting this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva announced that there will be a “Christmas with Friends” event on Saturday December 17 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Vernola Family Park.
Mayor Chris Barajas thanked the Jurupa Unified School Board and Superintendent Trent Hanson for allowing him the opportunity to be a judge at today’s Innovation Science Fair.
He discussed his visit to Rubidoux High School where he spoke about programming careers and learning to code. He is sponsoring the Jurupa Lions Toy Drive on December 16 at Avalon Park and the toy drive and food drive at the United Sikh Mission on December
23. 11. CITY CO UNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR CHRIS BARAJAS
1. Mayor Chris Barajas gave an update on the Interagency Coordinating Council meeting of November 17, 2023.
2. Mayor Chris Barajas gave an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee meeting of December 4, 2023.
B. COUNCIL MEMBER LESLIE ALTAMIRANO
1. Council Member Leslie Altamirano gave an update on the Regional Conservation Authority meeting of December 4, 2023.
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C. COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN BERKSON
1. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting of November 8, 2023.
2. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority meeting of November 17, 2023.
3. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Committee – Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee meeting of November 27, 2023.
4. Council Member Brian Berkson stated that he was unable to attend the Southern California Association of Governments Annual Economic Summit of December 7, 2023.
12. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler reported that another wind event is expected this weekend.
Should Southern California Edison decide to shut-off power if the wind is severe, residents may obtain information regarding public safety power shutoffs at www.SCE.com/psps He thanked all the City staff who helped with the annual Holiday Open House at City Hall as it is always a popular holiday event.
13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. NOVEMBER 16, 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 November 16, 2023 regular meeting.
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 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 accor dance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the
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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
$6,400,775.37
Requested Action: That the City Council ratify the check registers dated October 26, and November 2, 8, and 16, 2023 as well as the payroll registers dated October 27, 31 and November 10, 2023.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2023 -17 – REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-17, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY , CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 7.85 TO TITLE 7 (SUBDIVISIONS), AMENDING CHAPTER 9.10, AMENDING SECTIONS 9.45.010, 9.55.010, 9.60.020, AND
9.65.020 AND ADDING CHAPTER 9.300 TO TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND
ZONING) OF THE JURUPA V ALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATED TO URBAN LOT SPLIT
PARCEL MAPS AND QUALIFYING HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SENATE BILL 9 (2021), AND MAKING A
FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
D. APPROVAL OF CITY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE – REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
Requested Action: That the City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 2023-95, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING HOLIDAYS ON WHICH CITY
OFFICES SHALL BE CLOSED FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024
E. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC ROAD AND UTILITY EASEMENT ADJACENT TO MISSION BLVD. (9880 MISSION, LLC, APN 170-240-030)
1. Requested Action: That the Ci ty Council accept the offer of dedication of an easement for public road and utility purposes, including public services purposes over, upon, across, and within the area as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B of DED22-002.
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2. Authorize the Direct or of Public Works and City Clerk to sign the Acceptance of Dedication for DED22-002.
F. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC ROAD AND UTILITY EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 3742 RIVERVIEW DR. (TRUSTEE OF THE ROBERT CHARLES SCOTT, SR. REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, APN 170-070-007)
1. Requested Action: That the City Council accept the offer of dedication of an easement for public road and utility purposes, including public services purposes over, upon, across, and within the area as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B of DED23-002.
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works and City Clerk to sign the Acceptance of Dedication for DED23-002.
G. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND
CALIFORNIA WOOD RECYCLING, INC DBA AGROMIN FOR
SENATE BILL 13 83 PROCUREMENT – REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and California Wood Recycling, Inc. DBA Agromin for Senate Bill 1383 procurement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in substantially the f orm and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney.
H. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF FY 2022-23 DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN ZONE K OF THE CITY
OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 89-1-C AND PLACEMENT ON THE SECOND
INSTALLMENT OF THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-96, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CI TY COUNCIL OF THE CI TY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF FY 202 2-23 DELINQUENT ASSE SSMENTS WITHIN
ZONE K OF THE CITY O F JURUPA VALLEY LAND SCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1- CONSOLIDATED OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, O N THE PROPERTY TAX R OLL FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024
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I. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE FORD ESCAPE HYBRID
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the purchase of a Ford Escape Hybrid vehicle for $37,022.23, including taxes and fees.
J. APPROVAL OF THE FIRS T AMENDMENT TO AGREE MENT WITH
RRM DESIGN FOR THE P REPARATION OF PERMIT -READY
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PLANS
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with RRM Desi gn Group for the preparation of permit ready accessory dwelling unit (PRADU) plans.
K. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND
STORM WATER INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC.
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CERTIFIED FULL CAPTURE SYSTEM
TRASH TREATMENT CONTROL DEVICES – REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Services, Inc. (“SWIMS”), for an amount not to exceed $112,785.00 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.
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 Items 14.C, 14.D, 14.G, and 14.K, which were removed for further discussion.
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
14.C ORDINANCE NO. 2023-17
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that Item 14.C be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. He referenced the Council’s previous discussion of this item at the last meeting, stating that he would again request that this item be continued and direct staff to conduct a more thorough analysis of the zoning within the equestrian overlay in an effort to have consistent zoning with in the equestrian overlay zone.
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Mayor Chris Barajas stated that since SB 9 is already state law, it is already in effect. The proposed ordinance is only an effort to add development standards. He stated that he is willing to reassess the zoning at a later date.
Council Member Brian Berkson stated that this as a standalone item that will enforce basic standards on how SB 9 housing is built, however, the zoning issue is a separate issue that he would be happy to bring back.
Further discussion followed.
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Chris Barajas, to conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-17, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY , CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 7.85 TO TITLE 7 (SUBDIVISIONS), AMENDING CHAPTER 9.10, AMENDING SECTIONS 9.45.010, 9.55.010, 9.60.020, AND
9.65.020 AND ADDING CHAPTER 9.300 TO TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND
ZONING) OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATED TO URBAN LOT SPLIT
PARCEL MAPS AND QUALIFYING HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SENATE BILL 9 (2021), AND MAKING A
FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
Abstained: G. Silva
D. APPROVAL OF CITY H OLIDAY SCHEDULE – REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that Item 14.D be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. He suggested that Juneteenth be added as a recognized City hol iday as it commemorates the end of slavery and is a recognized federal and state holiday.
Further discussion followed.
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to pass and adopt Resolution No. 2023-95 as revised to include Juneteenth as an official City holiday, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING HOLIDAYS ON WHICH CITY
OFFICES SHALL BE CLOSED FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
14.G AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND
CALIFORNIA WOOD RECYCLING, INC DBA AGROMIN FOR
SENATE BILL 1383 PROCUREMENT
Council Member Brian Berkson requested that Item 14.G be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Paul Toor, Director of Public Works, provided additional information and responded to Council’s questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and California Wood Recycling, Inc. DBA Agromin for Senate Bill 1383 procurement 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.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona,
Absent: None
14.K AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND
STORM WATER INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC.
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CERTIFIED FULL CAPTURE SYSTEM
TRASH TREATMENT CONTROL DEVICES
Council Member Brian Berkson requested that Item 14.K be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Paul Toor, Director of Public Works, provided additional information an d responded to Council’s questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Chris Barajas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Services, Inc. (“SWIMS”), for an amount not to exceed $112,785.00 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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Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
CHANGING THE ZONE (CZ 23007) OF APPROXIMATELY 9 ACR ES
OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF MISSION BOULEVARD
BETWEEN CAMINO REAL AND SOTO AVENUE (APNS: 174 -160-003, 174-160-010, 174 -180-021, AND 174 -150-022) FROM LIMITED AGRICULTURE (A -1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C -1/C-P) AND
DETERMINE THAT NO FURTHER ENVIRONME NTAL REVIEW IS
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Tamara Campbell, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. Ms. Campbell provided the location of the proposed zone change. She noted that all three parcels have zoning for A-1 which is Limited Agriculture. City staff is recommending a Rezone from A-1 to C-1/C-P General Commercial, which would allow retail sales in an area that is predominately commercial.
Further discussion followed.
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
David Butler, stated that he is the owner of the Ace Hardware and he is proposing a potential expansion of the building. Due to the zoning inconsistency he is requesting approval of the zone change to fix the inconsistency to allow him to move forward with the improvements.
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 introduce Ordinance No. 2023-18, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONE (CZ 23007) OF
APPROXIMATELY 9 ACRES OR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
NORTH OF MISSION BOULEVARD BETWEEN CAMINO REAL AND
SOTO AVENUE (APNS: 174-160-003, 174-160-010, 174-180-021, AND 174- 150-022) FROM LIMITED AGRICULTURE (A -1) TO GENERAL
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COMMERCIAL (C -1/C-P) AND DETERMINE THAT NO FURTHER
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 17132:
"RUBIDOUX COMMERCE PARK" – 1.18 MILLION SQUARE -FOOT
INDUSTRIAL PA RK WITH 5 BUILDINGS; LOCATED EASTERLY OF
MONTANA A VENUE, WESTERLY OF WEST RIVERSI DE CANAL,
SOUTHERLY OF 25 TH STREET, NORTHERLY O F 28 TH STREET, AND
TWO PARCELS LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE WES T RIVERSIDE
CANAL AND NORTHWEST OF A V ALON STREET AND EAST OF 28 TH STREET; (APPLICANT: PROFICIENCY CAPITAL, LLC)
By consensus, the City Council continued this item to the December 21, 2023 meeting to allow additional time to evaluate the project.
Anthony Kelly discussed how this project first came before the Council while he was serving as mayor at the time. He voiced a concern that there are homes in this area and they will be located near 1.18 million square feet of warehousing.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
17. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. REVIEW AND AWARD OF 2023 COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS
Michael Flad, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report. Mr. Flad provided information on the annual community grant process, noting the eligibility requirements and cost effectiveness of how the funding will be utilized. He reported that this year the City received 19 applications totaling $87,000, with 12 applications recommended for funding in the amount of $52,000.
Lori Drengson, representing the Corona-Norco Family YMCA, spoke in support of their request for the Community Service Grant to promote literacy through library and community partnerships.
Council Member Armando Carmona suggested that $3,000 be allocated to the Friends of the Rubidoux Library to support their STEM learning programs, which are serving the community’s youth.