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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
December 21, 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 6:05 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.
City Attorney Peter Thorson announced that Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva will not be participating in the closed session as he has a business dispute w ith one of the defendants.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. The City Council met in closed session with the City Attorney and Special Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to two matters of pending litigation: 1) City of Jurupa Valley v. Juan Carmelo Nunez Salazar, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC2002036); and 2) City of Jurupa Valley v.
Juan Carmelo Nunez, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2202444).
3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANY REPORTABLE ACTIONS I N CLOSED
SESSION
City Attorney Peter Thorson reported that Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva did not participate in the closed session and was not present in the room where the cases were discussed. The Council provided direction to legal counsel in Case No.
CVRI2202444 for the settlement of this case through a stipulated judgment. There were no other 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 7:01p.m.
5. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-01, the City Council shall select from among its members a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to serve for the following year. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem shall take office on January 1 of each year. The term of office for the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem shall be a calendar year from January 1 through December 31.
A. ELECTION OF MAYOR
The City Clerk explained the nomination procedure.
There were no public comments.
Council Member Brian Berkson nominated Guillermo Silva to serve as Mayor. There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed.
Guillermo Silva received a majority vote and was elected to serve as Mayor for a term expiring December 31, 2024.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: A. Carmona
B. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Council Member Leslie Altamirano nominated Council Member Brian Berkson to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed. Council Member Brian Berkson received a majority vote and was elected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a term expiring December 31, 2024.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: A. Carmona
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Mayor-Elect Guillermo “Willy” Silva thanked his family, friends, and supporters for allowing him the opportunity to serve as Mayor. He shared a story about his childhood and how his parents struggled for the American dream. He spoke about working hard to achieve his dreams and he urged parents to encourage their kids to “shoot for the stars.” He thanked his family for making him what he is today.
6. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Jeremy Williams, Grace Fellowship Church.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor-Elect Guillermo Silva.
8. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Armando Carmona requested an amendment to the Agenda based on the proposed batching of the General Plan Amendments as it is “an effort to rip apart our General Plan which is guiding the vision of the C ity.” He expressed his view that this is an effort to steamroll projects and appease developers.
Further discussion followed.
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, to approve the Agenda with the following changes: “ Consider the Las Palmas and Vernola Ranch development projects separately and not approve their associated General Plan Amendment applications which are being batched together.”
MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND
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, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
9. PRESENTATIONS
10. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Myrna Torres spoke in support of new housing and the misinformation and alternative facts that are being shared through social media. She stated there is a “Tale of Two Cities” within the Jurupa Valley community. She discussed the contributing factors to housing challenges and those who argue against affordable housing. (Pamela Blynn donated her time to Ms. Torres).
George Ruiz discussed what he sees is a division amongst the City Council. He encouraged members of the Council to show more unity and to be present at all community events which reflects a spirit of inclusion and belonging as a growing community.
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11. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Armando Carmona thanked all those who helped him put together a very successful toy drive last week for local children in the community. He stated that for the record he is in favor of development as long as the current rezoning efforts do not continue to allow more development and des troy Jurupa Valley’s equestrian way of life , which he believes is trying to displace “Mexicanos” that are trying to protect their culture and lifestyle. He discussed campaign contributions which may impact such development decisions, asking that a recusal be made when voting on such developments. He looks forward to improving the current unity on the City Council.
Council Member Brian Berkson wished everyone a very happy and healthy holiday.
12. 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 December 13, 2023
B. COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN BERKSON
1. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority meeting of December 8, 2023.
2. Council Member Brian B erkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting of December 13, 2023.
3. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside Transit Agency meeting of December 14, 2023.
13. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler reported that City Hall will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Monday, December 25 , Tuesday, December 26, and Monday, January 1, 2024. City Hall will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He reminded Council that since the January 4, 2024 meeting was canceled, the next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be January 18, 2024.
14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. DECEMBER 7, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
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A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to approve the Minutes of the December 7, 2023 Agenda.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING O F
THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN
THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-18
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-18, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY
OF JURUPA VALLEY OFFICIAL ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONE
(CZ 2300 7) 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 COMMERCIAL (C -1/C-P) AND DETERMINE THAT NO FURTHER
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
C. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF
ZONE AA (CANTU GAS PM 37679) TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-
CONSOLIDATED (“CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY L&LMD 89 -1-C”),
NORTHWEST CORNER OF CANTU GALLEANO RANCH ROAD AND
PIER ENTERPRISES WAY INTERSECTION
1. Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023 -97, entitled:
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A RESOLUITON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-CONSOLIDATED AS ZONE AA AND THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH
TERRITORY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025 PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND ARTICLE XIII D OF THE
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
2. Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023 -98, entitled:
A RESOLUITON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF
THE ENGINEER REGARDING THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION
OF TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE
AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-
CONSOLIDATED AS ZONE AA AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-
CONSOLIDATED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
3. Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023 -99, entitled:
A RESOLUITO N OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
89-1-CONSOLIDATED AS ZONE AA AND TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUC H TERRITORY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE AND ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING PROTESTS
D. APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FROM LENNAR
HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC, CONSISTING OF FOUR LOTS WITH A CUMULATIVE AREA OF 3.8 ACRES
1. Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-100, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE
GRANT DEED FOR APN: 157 -190-006, 157 -190-007, 157 -190-008, 157-190-009 PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7050
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1302 AS A PART OF
THE APPROVAL OF THE RIVERBEND COMMUNITY
2. That th e City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Acceptance of the quitclaim deed and authorize the City Manager to execute all property transfer documents on behalf of the City.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , seconded by Council Member Brian Berkson, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
16. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
17. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 17132:
"RUBIDOUX COMMERCE PARK" – 1.18 MILLION SQUARE -FOOT
INDUSTRIAL PARK WITH 5 BUILDINGS; LOCATED E ASTERLY OF
MONTANA A VENUE, WESTERLY OF WEST RI VERSIDE 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) (CONTINUED FROM THE DECEMBER 7, 2023 MEETING)
Jim Pechous, Principal Planner Consultant, summarized the proposed development and the entitlements being sought by Proficiency Capital. Mr. Pechous described the location of the project which is in the Rubidoux area or eastern part of the city.
He reported that the current site is currently vacant. At the March 17, 2022 Study Session, the Council did not support a 1,261,904 square foot warehouse and distribution center due to impacts on residential, the large size of the building, high volume of truck routes, and number of truck bay doors. As a result, the Council gave direction to the applicant to revise the project to an industrial use that conforms to the existing General Plan land use. As a result, the applicant revised the project and changed the land use from a warehouse use to an industrial park/manufacturing use which is consistent with the General Plan. He reported that a public outreach meeting was held and there was general support for the project.
He noted that a t the November 23, 2023 Planning Commission meeting, the
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Commission voted 3 -1 to deny the proposed Industrial Park development. After the meeting, the applicant appealed the Planning Commis sion’s decision. Mr.
Pechous provided an overview of the proximity to residential, proposed street improvements, project access, truck routes, internal project truck circulation, architectural design, and the landscape plan.
Joe Perez, Community Development Director provided a summary of the proposed Development Agreement. He reported that the Riverside Community College District has indicated their interest in securing a portion of this site for the Inland Empire Technical Trade Center campus. Mr. Perez outlined the Council’s action, which is to either 1) affirm the Planning Commission’s action and adopt a Resolution to deny MA 17132; or 2) adopt resolutions and ordinances to approve the entitlements and certify the EIR to approve the Rubidoux Commerce Park project and initiate a Code Amendment that introduces appropriate standards and broadens the areas within the city where educational facilities can be located, including the M-SC zone.
Further discussion followed.
Brandon Fender, Senior Associate at RSG, Inc., provided information regarding the valuation of the building using market lease rates. He offered to answer any questions.
Matt Englhard, representing Proficiency Capital, gave a brief PowerPoint presentation. He provided an overview of the proposed Rubidoux Commerce Park and offered to answer any questions.
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke in support of the project:
Dennis Sunny
Jonathan Daly
Omar Kovian
Robert Ramos
Louie Lopez
John Sicily
John Zambrano
David Martinez
Juanye McDonald
Junior Ortiz
Zach Strasser
Charlie Schlatter
Brandon Burton
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Dr. Lakshmi Jayaram, Ramboll Group, stated that the distance guidance provided by the California Air Resources Board is outdated and the project is no longer for a warehouse . She stated that the proponent’s analysis shows the maximum residential cancer risk associated with truck emissions from the project are well below the South Coast AQMD significance threshold, therefore, in her opinion , establishing a buffer distance of 1,000 feet or greater between the proposed project and the proposed Emerald Ridge residential community should not be a condition for project approval.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the project:
Cindy Shearer
Gary Conner
Adrian Cantero
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Further discussion followed.
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, seconded by Council Member Brian Berkson to affirm the Planning Commission’s action and adopt Resolution No. 2023-101, to deny the project, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNIL OF THE CITY OF JURUP A
V ALLEY, DENYING JURUPA V ALLEY, DENYING MASTER
APPLICATION NO. 17132 CONSISTING OF CHANGE OF ZONE (CZ
21003), TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37677 (TPM 37677), SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 19008 (SDP 19008), AND A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 19001 (DA 19001) BETWE EN THE
CITY AND PROFICIENCY CAPITAL, LLC TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATE 1.18 MILLION SQUARE FOOT
INDUSTRIAL PARK WITH FIVE BUILDINGS LOCATED, WESTERLY
OF WEST RIVERSIDE CANAL, SOUTHERLY OF 25TH STREET,
NORTHERLY OF 28TH STREET, AND TWO PARCEL S LOCATED
SOUTHEAST OF THE WEST RIVERSIDE CANAL AND NORTHWEST OF
A V ALON STREET, AND EAST OF 28TH STREET, AND MAKING A
FINDING PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (RUBIDOUX COMMERCE PARK)
Ayes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona
Noes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Absent: None
MOTION FAILED
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A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-102, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
V ALLEY CERTIFYING AN ENVIRO NMENTAL IMPACT REPOR T,
MAKING FINDINGS, ADO PTING A MITIGATION M ONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM, A ND ADOPTING A STATEM ENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to introduce Ordinance No. 202 4-01, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING CHA NGE OF ZONE NO. 2100 3 (CZ 21003) TO
CHANGE THE ZONE FROM MEDIUM-MANUFACTURING TO
MANUFACTURING-SERVICE COMMERCIAL TO PERM IT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN A PPROXIMATE 1.18 MILL ION SQUARE
FOOT INDUSTRIAL PARK WITH FIVE BUILDINGS LOCATED
WESTERLY OF WEST RIV ERSIDE CANAL, SOUTHE RLY OF 25TH
STREET, NORT HERLY OF 28TH STREET , AND TWO PARCELS
LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE WEST RIVERSIDE CANAL AND
NORTHWEST OF AVALON STREET, AND EAST OF 28TH STREET
(RUBIDOUX COMMERCE PARK)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to introduce Ordinance No. 2024 -02, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1900 1 (DA
19001) BETWEEN THE C ITY AND PROFICIENCY CAPITAL, LLC TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATE 1.18 MILLION
SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRI AL PARK WITH FIVE BU ILDINGS
LOCATED WESTERLY OF WEST RIVERSIDE CANAL , SOUTHERLY
OF 25TH STREET, NORT HERLY OF 28TH STREET , AND TWO
PARCELS LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE WEST RIVERSIDE CANAL
AND NORTHWEST OF AVALON STREET, AND EAST OF 28TH STREET (RUBIDOUX COMMERCE PARK)
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Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-103, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER APP LICATION NO.
17132 CONSISTING OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37677 (TPM 37677) AND SITE DEVE LOPMENT PERMIT NO. 1 9008 (SDP 19008), TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATE 1.18 MILLION
SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRI AL PARK WITH FIVE BU ILDINGS
LOCATED WESTERLY OF WEST RIVERSIDE CANAL , SOUTHERLY
OF 25TH STREET , NORTHERLY OF 28TH STREET, AND TWO
PARCELS LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE WEST RIVERSIDE CANAL
AND NORTHWEST OF AVALON STREET, AND EAST OF 28TH STREET (RUBIDOUX COMMERCE PARK)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to initiate a Code Amendment that introduces appropriate standards and broadens the areas within the City where educational facilities can be located, including the M-SC Zone.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 21272 LAS PALMAS: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) NO. 21009; CHANGE OF ZONE (CZ) NO. 21011 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
(TTM) NO. 37857 AND ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORIN G AND REPORTING
PROGRAM; PROJECT: LAS PALMAS PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT - SUBDIVIDE 3.84 ACRES OF LAND INTO 36 LOTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES; LOCATION: NORTH OF
45TH STREET BETWEEN OPAL STREET AND PACIFIC AVENUE (APNs:
182-190-015, 182 -190-016, AND 182-190-017); ( APPLICANT: RC HOBBS
COMPANY)
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Miguel Del Rio, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Del Rio summarized the project, which includes 36 lots for single -family detached homes.
The entitlements for the project include a Gene ral Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, and a Tentative Tract Map.
Council Member Armando Carmona asked whether this is the same developer that had a separate project on Hudson Street, which caused a major flooding issue with one of the neighbors. He questioned whether this issue has been resolved.
Octavio Duran, Assistant City Engineer, responded that all the issues have been addressed. He also noted that the City’s engineering team reviews the hydrology reports and the grading to ensure the project will meet all of the City’s requirements for grading and water quality.
Further discussion followed regarding the PUD zoning which allows for more creative projects and public amenities.
Council Member Brian Berkson requested that the developer install concrete tiles on all of the roofs, concrete walkways in the courtyards, and concrete sidewalks to ensure a longer lifespan and durability for high traffic areas.
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
Bob Beers, representing RC Hobbs, (applicant), spoke on behalf of the project. He agreed to install concrete tile on all the roofs, however, he asked for reconsideration to install asphalt on the courtyards, as all of the internal s treets are maintained by the HOA. He addressed the drainage issues on Hudson and described how the wall design caused a problem with the inlet and the adjoining property owner. He offered to answer any questions.
Bernard Murphy spoke in support of this project, stating that if you want to do something about homelessness, you need to build homes.
Vicky Goedhart voiced opposition to the project as she experienced flooding issues due to the project on Hudson Street. She expressed her view that the develop er is an irresponsible builder and she has spent approximately $100,000 in attorney fees to resolve the issue flooding issues on her property.
Masaki Mendoza spoke in support of the project, citing various research studies that when you build more housing, the cost of housing will lead to lower prices. He encouraged the Council to support the development of high density homes to keep housing affordable.
Adrian Cantero stated that rural residents that want to work are being evicted because they cannot afford the housing.
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Bob Beers, representing RC Hobbs, (applicant), stated that they are trying to build an affordable housing project which is innovative and he believes it will provide additional housing for residents and their families.
Council Member Leslie Altamirano stated that she was concerned about the comments made by Ms. Goedhart. She asked how the City can protect residents from any future issues.
Joe Perez, Community Development Director, responded that City staff will be vigilant in terms o f reviewing plans and will also, through the inspection process work to ensure similar issues do not occur.
Council Member Armando Carmona voiced opposition to the project as he believes it is appeasing a developer who is trying to increase density where it is not necessary.
Further discussion followed.
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. 2023-104, 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 SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF 36 SINGLE- FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 3.84-ACRE SITE LOCATED NORTH OF 45TH STREET, BETWEEN OPAL STREET AND PACIFIC AVENUE
(APN: 182 -190-015, 182 -190-016, and 182 -190-017) (LAS PALMAS
PROJECT)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to introduce Ordinance No. 2024 -03, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY OFFICIAL ZONING MA P FOR CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 21011 CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 3.84 ACRES LOCATED NORTH
OF 45TH STREET, BETWEEN OPAL STREET AND PACIFIC AVENUE
(APN: 182 -190-015, 182-190-016, AND 182-190-017) CHANGING THE
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ZONING MAP FROM ONE FAMILY DWELLINGS (R -1) TO PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) (LAS PALMAS PROJECT)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Council Member Brian Berkson , to a dopt Resolution No. 2023-105 as amended to include the following conditions: 1) developer shall install concrete tile on all the roofs; 2) developer shall install concrete sidewalks; and 3) with a strong recommendation that the developer upgrade the courtyards from asphalt to concrete, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 37857 TO ALLOW FOR THE SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF 36 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 3.84-ACRE SITE LOCATED NORTH OF 45TH STREET, BETWEEN OPAL STREET AND PACIFIC AVENUE (APN: 182- 190-015, 182-190-016, AND 182-190-017) (LAS PALMAS PROJECT) Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 22153 (GPA22003, SP266A5, CZ22002, SP22001, TTM38504, DA22001) TO
ESTABLISH THE VERNOLA RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW UP
TO 1,576 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS (SINGLE-FAMILY, MULTI-
FAMILY, TOWNHOMES, AND OTHER HOUSING TYPES),
RECREATION AREAS, A NETWORK OF TRAILS AND PA RKS,
INTERNAL STREET NETWORK, OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPING, AND
STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON 153 -ACRES; SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 266A5 TO REMOVE PLANNING AREAS 10, 13, 15, AND 20 FROM THE I -15 CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN; CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 22002 TO APPLY THE VERNOLA R ANCH SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE; DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 22001; AND TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 38504 TO SUBDIVIDE 198.87 GROSS ACRES TO
ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT, AND CERTIFY AN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT, MAKING FINDINGS, ADOPTING A STATEMENT
OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERAT IONS, AND ADOPTING A
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM;
LOCATION: GENERALLY BOUNDED BY I -15 FREEWAY TO THE
WEST, PATS RANCH ROAD TO THE EAST, AND BELLEGRAVE TO
THE NORTH, LIMONITE TO THE SOUTH; (APPLICANT: MCCUNE &
ASSOCIATES, INC.)
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Roberto Gonz alez, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Gonzalez summarized the project, which is for 1,576 residential units on a 153 -acre project site, with 10.23 acres designated as Open Space - Recreation. The site includes a 9-acre School Overlay for a future school, should the Jurupa Unified School District choose to acquire the land . The required entitlements are a General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, Specific Plan Amendment, Tentative Tract Map, and Development Agreement. Mr. Gonzalez highlight ed the proposed right -of-way improvements, various traffic calming measures, open space features and amenities. He added that the project will be subject to the City’s inclusionary housing ordinance, which provides options for affordable housing.
Joe Per ez, Community Development Director, summarized the benefits of the project which will transform a vacant site into a vibrant residential neighborhood, replace the current 20.1 industrial use with a residential use which will provide support for new businesses in the Jurupa Valley area, eliminate public nuisance and safety issues, and provide major transportation improvements to improve public safety, such as traffic calming measures, a new traffic signal, bike path, multi - purpose trail, and aesthetics . He noted that the project also supports the City’s housing goals as it allows for a variety of housing types and is subject to the City’s inclusionary housing ordinance to provide affordable housing.
Further discussion followed.
Octavio Duran, Assistant City Engineer, provided additional information regarding the project’s traffic analysis and traffic impact studies.
Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
The City Clerk announced that she received a letter of support from the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice and the Inland Equity Votes California Partnership Action Fund that included a petition of support.
Fayres Hall, Albert A. Webb Associates ( representing the applicant), prov ided some background of the project, including how the City Council requested a complete redesign which included more and diversified housing options, a replacement of the industrial land use with apartments which is a more compatible use, and traffic calming measures on Pats Ranch Road with three roundabouts.
Geoff Smith, Lennar (applicant), spoke on behalf of the project. He described the project and pointed out various amenities such as a tree lined boulevard and open space that will create a sense of arrival to Vernola Ranch. He reported that 25% of the overall community will be reserved for open space, trails, and the Vernola Ranch Park. He highlighted the project’s architecture and elevations, and the proposed school site. He offered to answer any questions.
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Adrian Cantero spoke regarding the current mental health epidemic. He questioned why more teachers will be hired when there are existing teachers that are suffering from a lack of resources.
Cindy Shier spoke in opposition to the project, stating that she believes that the current equestrian lifestyle is being pushed out by high density housing. She voiced concern that the project will bring additional traffic congestion to the area and she will miss the quality of life that she once knew.
Robert Garcia stated that as a board member of the Jurupa Unified School District, he wanted to dispel any misconceptions that the Jurupa Valley School s are going to be overcrowded, noting that District’s schools are currently down 18,000 students. He spoke in favor of the project.
George Ruiz, spoke in favor of the project as Jurupa Valley is deserving of this type of housing. He stated the median income of Jurupa Valley is going up which means there are residents that can afford this type of housing. The project will also encourage additional commercial development that residents have been asking for.
Masaki Mendoza spoke in support of the project, referencing how it is in the interests of preserving the environment. He encouraged the Council to take the lead in choosing to provide denser housing which will make housing more affordable for future generations.
Lisa Lane spoke in opposition to the project as it will add a minimum of 3,500 or more cars and the t raffic, noise and pollution will be extreme. She asked the Council to require the builder to add an on/off ramp at Bellegrave to accommodate the additional traffic. Also, the Canadian geese and other migratory birds use this as a feeding/resting area.
Anthony Kelly, Jr., stated that affordable housing is a beautiful blessing, however, the goal of government is to protect the wellbeing of its constituents and no one would like to live next to 1.3 million square ft. of warehousing.
Rick Bondar, (applicant), spoke in support of the project and offered to answer any questions.
Further discussion followed.
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 No. 2023-106, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
V ALLEY CERTIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPAC T REPORT,
MAKING FINDINGS, ADO PTING A MITIGATION M ONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM, A ND ADOPTING A S TATEMENT OF
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OVERRIDING CONSIDERA TIONS FOR THE VERNOL A RANCH
SPECIFIC PLAN WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE DEV ELOPMENT OF
APPROXIMATELY 1,576 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS,
RECREATION AREAS, TRAIL AND PARK NETWORKS, OPEN SPACE,
LANDSCAPING AND STRE ET IMPROVEMENTS, INC LUDING AN
OVERLAY FOR A POTENT IAL SCHOOL SITE ON A N
APPROXIMATELY 153-ACRE SITE GENERALLY BO UNDED BY I -15
FREEWAY TO THE WEST, PATS RANCH ROAD TO THE EAST, AND
BELLEGRA VE TO THE NORTH (VERNOLA RANCH S PECIFIC PLAN
PROJECT)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to introduce Ordinance No. 2024 -04, as amended to include that the concrete sidewalk will be required unless the Jurupa Community Services District deems it unfeasible, entitled:
City Attorney Peter Thorson clarified that all six of the owners should be listed in the ordinance, not just the one applicant.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 22002 TO CHANGE THE ZONE FROM ONE -(1) FA MILY DWELLINGS MEDIU M
MANUFACTURING (R-1) AND INDUSTRIAL PARK (I-P) TO SPECIFIC
PLAN (SP) ZONE TO PERMIT THE VERNOLA RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN
WHICH PROVIDES FOR T HE DEVELOPMENT OF AP PROXIMATELY
1,576 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, RECREATION AREAS, TRAIL
AND PARK NETWORKS, O PEN SPACE, LANDSCAPING AND STREET
IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDI NG AN OVERLAY FOR A POTENTIAL
SCHOOL SITE, ON AN APPROXIMATELY 15 3-ACRE SITE
GENERALLY BOUNDED BY I-15 FREEWAY TO THE WEST, PATS
RANCH ROAD TO THE EA ST, AND BELLEGAVE TO THE NORTH
(VERNOLA RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-05, entitled:
City Attorney Peter Thorson clarified that all six of the owners should be listed in the ordinance, not just the one applicant.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING DEV ELOPMENT AGREEMENT N O. 22001 (DA
22001) BETWEEN THE C ITY AND MCCUNE & ASS OCIATES TO
IMPLEMENT THE VERNOL A RANCH SPECIFIC PLA N WHICH
PROVIDES FOR THE DEV ELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 1,576
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, RECREATION AREAS, TRAIL AND
PARK NETWORKS, OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPING A ND STREET
IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDI NG AN OVERLAY FOR A POTENTIAL
SCHOOL SITE, ON AN A PPROXIMATELY 153 -ACRE SITE
GENERALLY BOUNDED BY I-15 FREEWAY TO THE WEST, PATS
RANCH ROAD TO THE EA ST, AND BELLEGRAVE T O THE NORTH
(VERNOLA RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-107, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY ADOPTING SPEC IFIC PLAN NO. 22001, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 266A5, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 38504 TO
IMPLEMENT THE VERNOL A RANCH SPECIFIC PLA N WHICH
PROVIDES FOR THE DEV ELOPMENT OF APPROXIM ATELY 1,576
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, RECREATION AREAS, TRAIL AND
PARK NETWORKS, OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPING A ND STREET
IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUD ING AN OVERLAY FOR A POTENTIAL
SCHOOL SITE ON AN AP PROXIMATELY 153 -ACRE SITE
GENERALLY BOUNDED BY I-15 FREEWAY TO THE WEST, PATS
RANCH ROAD TO THE EA ST, AND BELLEGRAVE T O THE NORTH
(VERNOLA RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
D. PUBLIC HEARING TO CO NSIDER GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
BATCH:
(1) LAS PALMAS - MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 21272: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) NO. 21009; CHANGE OF ZONE (CZ) NO. 21011 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 37857 AND ADOPTION
OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM; LAS PALMAS PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - SUBDIVIDE 3.84 ACRES OF LAND
INTO 36 LOTS FOR SINGLE -FAMILY DETACHED HOMES LOCATED
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NORTH OF 45TH STREET BETWEEN OPAL STREET AND P ACIFIC
AVENUE (APNs: 182-190-015, 182-190-016, and 182-190-017); APPLICANT:
RC HOBBS COMPANY
(2) VERNOLA RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN - MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 22153: (GPA22003, SP266A5, CZ22002, SP22001, TTM38504, DA22001)
TO ESTABLISH THE VERNOLA RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW
UP TO 1,576 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS (SINGLE -FAMILY,
MULTI-FAMILY, TOWNHOM ES, AND OTHER HOUSING TYPES),
RECREATION AREAS, A NETWORK OF TRAILS AND PARKS,
INTERNAL STREET NETWORK, OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPING, AND
STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON 153 -ACRES; SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 266A5 TO REMOVE PLANNING AREAS 10, 13, 15, AND 20 FROM THE I -15 CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN; CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 22002 TO APPLY THE VERNOLA RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE; DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 22001; AND TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 38504 TO SUBDIVIDE 198.87 GROSS ACRES TO
ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT, AND CERTIFY AN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT, MAKING FINDINGS, ADOPTING A STATEMENT
OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPTING A
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM;
LOCATION: GENERALLY BOUNDED BY I -15 FREEWAY TO THE
WEST, PATS RANCH ROAD TO THE EAST, AND BELLEGRAVE TO
THE NORTH, L IMONITE TO THE SOUTH; APPLICANT: MCCUNE &
ASSOCIATES, INC.
Joe Perez, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. Mr. Perez reported that the state of California limits the number of General Plan Amendments that can be approved in any calen dar year. The City Council has previously approved three different batched amendments and this would be the fourth that would be allowed.
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 Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-108, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, APPROVING (1) GENERAL PL AN AMENDMENT NO. 22003 TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF APN 160 -050-005
FROM BUSINESS PARK (BP) AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(MDR) TO VERY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (VHDR), APN 160-050- 029 FROM BP TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HDR), APN 160 -050-
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063 FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) TO HDR, APN 160- 050-067 FROM BP AND MDR TO HDR AND MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL (MHDR), AND APN 160-050-070 FROM BP AND MDR TO
MHDR, HDR, HIGHEST DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HHDR) AND OPEN
SPACE RESIDENTIAL (OS -R) ON 153 ACR ES LOCATED EAST OF INTERSTATE 15 (I -15), WEST OF PATS RANCH ROAD, SOUTH OF
BELLEGRAVE AVENUE, AND NORTH OF LIMONITE AVENUE TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 1,576 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
UNITS (VERNOLA RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT); AND (2)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N O. 21009 TO CHANGE THE
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM MDR TO HDR ON
A 3.84 -ACRE SITE LOCATED NORTH OF 45TH STREET, BETWEEN OPAL STREET AND PACIFIC AVENUE (APN: 182 -190-015, 182-190-016, AND 182 -190-017) TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 36
SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES (LAS PALMAS PROJECT)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
18. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
City Clerk Victoria Wasko presented the staff report.
Mayor Chris Barajas invited the following individuals to address the Council and share why they are interested in serving on the Community Development Advisory Committee:
George Ruiz
Sonia Wraich
A motion was made by Council Member Brian Berkson, seconded by Mayor Chris Barajas, to appoint George Ruiz to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Community Development Advisory Committee for a term expiring in December 2026.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Mayor Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Brian Berkson, to appoint Sonia Wraich to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Community Development A dvisory Committee for a term expiring in December 2026.
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Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
B. ANNUAL RECONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR MEMBERS OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff Report presented by Victoria Wasko, City Clerk. In accordance with Ordinance No. 201 9-04, the terms of the members of the City’s Planning Commission shall be subject to reconfirmation by the City Council in December of each year.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, seconded by Mayor Chris Barajas, to reconfirm the appointment of Rachel Lopez, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2019-04.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, seconded by Mayor Chris Barajas, to reconfirm the appointment of Joanna Medina, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2019-04.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, seconded by Mayor Chris Barajas, to reconfirm the appointment of David McEachern, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2019-04.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
C. ANNUAL RECONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR MEMBERS OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report presented by Victoria Wasko, City Clerk. In accordance with Ordinance No. 2013 -11, the terms of the members of the City’s Planning Commission shall be subject to reconfirmation by the City Council in December of each year.
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to reconfirm the appointment of Hakan Jackson, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2013-11.
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Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Mayor Chris Barajas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to reconfirm the appointment of Penny Newman , pursuant to Ordinance No. 2013-11.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Brian Berkson, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to reconfirm the appointment of Arleen Pruitt , pursuant to Ordinance No. 2013-11.
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 reconfirm the appointment of Laura Shultz , pursuant to Ordinance No. 2013-11.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: A. Carmona
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, to reconfirm the appointment of Yesenia Villagomez, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2013-11.
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND
Following the vote, the City Clerk was directed to advertise the unscheduled vacancy pursuant to Jurupa Valley Municipal Code § 2.35.030.
D. ANNUAL RECONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff Report presented by Victoria Wasko, City Clerk. In accordance with Ordinance No. 2022 -13, the terms of the members of the City’s Public Works Advisory Committee shall be subject to reconfirmation by the City Council in December of each year.
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva , to reconfirm the appointment of Jose Cuellar, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2022-13.
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Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Brian Berkson, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to reconfirm the appointment of Uriel De La Torre, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2022-13.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Mayor Chris Barajas , seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to reconfirm the appointment of Robert Galindo, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2022-13.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Brian Berkson, seconded by Mayor Chris Barajas, to reconfirm the appointment of Mayra Jackson, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2022-13.
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 Mayor Chris Barajas, to reconfirm the appointment of Alondra Munoz, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2022-13.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: A. Carmona
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona , seconded by Council Member Brian Berkson, to reconfirm the appointment of Uriel De La Torre, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2022-13.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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E. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES TO
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
City Clerk Victoria Wasko reported that the Council is being asked to consider appointments to various regional Boards and/or Committees for the 2024 calendar year.
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, seconded by Council Member Brian B erkson, to approve travel and/or reimbursement of expenses to attend upcoming conferences and ma ke the following appointments for the 2024 Calendar Year:
1. Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District (2 -year term) – Mayor- Elect Guillermo Silva, Representative. (No alternate required)
2. Public Entity Risk Management Authority (PERMA) – City Manager Rod Butler, Representative, Connie Cardenas, Administrative Services Director, Alternate
3. Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) – Mayor Pro Tem- Elect Brian Berkson, Representative, Council Member Armando Carmona, Alternate
4. Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) – Mayor Pro Tem -Elect Brian Berkson, Representative, Council Member Armando Carmona, Alternate
5. Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) – Council Member Chris Barajas, Representative, Mayor Pro Tem -Elect Brian Berkson, Alternate
6. Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Council Member Leslie Altamirano, Representative, Mayor -Elect Guillermo Silva, Alternate
7. City Celebration Committee – Mayor-Elect Guillermo Silva and Mayor Pro Tem-Elect Brian Berkson
8. Legislative Ad Hoc Committee - Mayor-Elect Guillermo Silva and Mayor Pro Tem-Elect Brian Berkson
E.2 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION FORM 806 REFLECTING THE
APPOINTMENTS MADE TO THE REGIONAL BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-109, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, APPROVING A REVISED FAIR POLITIC AL PRACTICES
COMMISSION FORM 806 REGARDING THE APPOIN TMENT OF
COUNCIL MEMBERS TO COMPENSATED POSITIONS