Jurupa Valley City Council
February 15, 2024

Table 5.50: Residential Parking Requirements
Type of Residential Development Required Parking Spaces (off street) Single-family 2 spaces per dwelling
Multi-family Studio or 1 BR: 1.25 spaces per unit; 2 BR: 2.25 spaces per unit 3 BR: 2.75 spaces per unit (add 1 space per employee); Multi- Family Planned Residential Development: 1.5 spaces per unit
Planned residential development 1 BR: 1.5 spaces per unit; 2 BR or more: 2.5 spaces per unit Senior housing See Single-Family and Multi-Family requirements Mobile home parks 2 spaces per trailer or mobile home space* (add 1 guest space per 8 mobile home spaces) Accessory dwelling units 1 space per unit
Source: Jurupa Valley Municipal Code, 2021

Density Bonus Ordinance
California Government Code §65915 requires local governments to grant a density bonus and additional incentives and reductions in parking requirements to a developer of a qualifying housing project – for example, applicants that agree to provide a certain percentage of very low -income units, low -income units, or moderate income units. The density bonuses that the City has are the same as state law and will continue to be included in new housing developments.

Building Codes and Enforcement
Building and safety codes are adopted to preserve public health and safety and ensure the construction of safe and decent housing.

These codes and standards also have the potential to increase the cost of housing construction or maintenance.

The City of Jurupa Valley has adopted the 2019 California Building Standards Code. Other codes commonly adopted by reference within the region include the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California or National Electric Code, the Uniform Housing Code, and the California Fire Code. Less common are the California Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the Urban -Wildland Interface Code, and the Uniform Code for Building Conservation. The City has not adopted any loc al amendments that constrain the development, main - tenance, or preservation of housing.

Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Land Use Controls
As previously noted, the City will address the provision of residential care facilities as part of the action plan for this Housing Element through a Zoning Code update. After the update, Jurupa Valley will be able to accommodate all persons with disabilities as required by state law.

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Reasonable Accommodation
Building and development standards may constrain the ability of persons with disabilities to live in housing units that are suited to their needs. Currently, the City considers requests for reasonable accommodation when requests are made, without a formal
application and approval process. As part of this Housing Element’s Programs, the City will adopt a formal reasonable accommodation ordinance into the Zoning Code.

Building Code
As indicated above, the City of Jurupa Valley has adopted the 2019 California Building Standards Code and routinely adopts updates as they become available. The City has not adopted any special amendments to this Code that would impede housing for persons with disabilities.

Planning and Development Fees
Housing construction imposes certain short - and long- term costs upon local government, such as the cost of providing planning services and inspections. The City of Jurupa Valley relies upon various planning and development fees to recoup costs and ensure that essential services and infrastructure are available when needed. Current planning fees for Jurupa Valley, which may be updated by the City Council by resolution from time to time, are summarized in Table 5.51.

Table 5.51: Planning Fees
Application Initial Deposit Fee
General Plan Amendment $7,479.66
Conditional Use Permit $9,646.14+$5.10 per lot or site
Variance (filed alone) $2,625.48
Site Development Permit (Plot Plan) $4,791.96
Tentative Tract Map (Single-Family Residential) $11,368.92 + $102 per unit Tentative Tract Map (Multi-Family Residential) $11,368.92 + $102.00 per lot + $19.38 per acre
Tentative Parcel Map (without waiver of Final
Parcel Map)
$5,621.22 + $104.04 per lot
Zone Change $3,648.54
Accessory Dwelling Unit $550
Source: City of Jurupa Valley, January 1, 2021
Fees vary due to location of the units.

A funding source widely used among local governments in California is the development impact fee, which is collected for a variety of improvements including street and drainage improvements. The City of Jurupa Valley collects development impact fees from developers of new housing units, as well as commercial, office, retail, and industrial development. These fees are used to offset

costs primarily associated with traffic impacts and City street improvements that are necessitated by the proposed develop - ments. Table 5.52 summarizes the development impact fees required by the City and by other relevant agencies in 2017 for residential developments. Based on 2020 development applications, development impact fees are in the order of $15,500 per unit for a market-rate single -family development and $12,000 per unit for market-rate multi-family apartment projects.

Table 5.52: Residential Development Impact Fees (Per Unit) Fee Type
Area 1: Jurupa
Single-Family Multi-Family
Public Facilities Fee $1,207 $1,011
Fire Facilities Fee $705 $590
Transportation (Roads, Bridges) Fee $1,001 $ 791
Transportation (Signals) Fee $420 $378
Regional Parks $563 $472
Regional Trails Fee $316 $264
Libraries Fee $341 $286
Program Administration Fee $60 $50
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Single-family: $8,873 Multi-family: $6,231 Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Fee
Less than 8.0 units per acre: $1,952/unit
Between 8.0-14.0 units per acre: $1,250/unit
Greater than 14.0 units per acre: $1,015/unit
Mira Loma Road and Bridge Benefit District (RBBD) Fee Zone A:
$1,667
MF*: $417
Zone B:
$884
MF*: $612
Zone D: $2,681
MF*: $1,857
Zone E: $1,644
MF*: $1,139
Source: City of Jurupa Valley, reassessed in 2021
Fees for senior single-family units are reduced by 33%.

Code and Fee Transparency
California Government Code §659401(a)(1) requires that every city or county make all information regarding development processing applications, regulations, and fees readily available to all applicants for development projects and any person requesting the
information. The City of Jurupa Valley provides information on its development processes, regulations and fees available on its website. Many of the develop ment regulations and fees were inherited from the County of Riverside and still refer to County documents. At the time of preparation of this Housing Element, the City is reviewing the website to ensure that all processes, regula- tions, and fees are provided on the website and are easy to navigate to, and that systems are in place to regularly update and maintain the information.

Local Processing and Permit Procedures
Considerable holding costs are associated with delays in processing development applications and plans. At times, these holding costs are passed through to renters and homeowners in the price/rent of Housing
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housing, thus affecting affordability. The City of Jurupa Valley’s development review process is designed to accommodate housing development applications of various levels of complexity and requiring different entitlements. Processing times vary with the complexity of the project. Currently, state law requires specific review times and project completion for certain types of ministerial housing related applications. These laws streamline the time and review process each project can go through, but the timel ines still depend on the type of housing and size of the overall development and total units proposed.

Ministerial Site Development Permits (SDPs)
In 2020, the City adopted objective multifamily residential develop- ment standards (MMC 92.40.545) to facilitate the ministerial review of multifamily housing projects that reserve a minimum of 10% of the units affordable to lower income households. As of the preparation of this document, the City is in the process of formalizing the process through the preparation of an application and other procedures. Applicants for affordable multi- family projects that conform with underlying general plan and zoning designations need only to submit for building permits. Applications are rout ed to the Community Development Department to
determine conformance with the City’s objective multifamily development standards. Staff works with applicants directly on any minor design changes needed to ensure conformance, thus allowing projects to remain in an expedited ministerial building permit review process. This process eliminates the need for a discretionary Site Development Permit and CEQA for affordable housing projects, but still requires impact studies where site conditions warrant them.

Objective Residential Development Standards
The City’s multifamily residential design standards were prepared to be objective and not subject to varying interpretations or opinions in accordance with State law. A recent review conducted with the preparation of this Housing Element confirmed their objectivity. For instance, most of the standards are numerically based and require a minimum size such as requiring washer and dryer hook -ups in each dwelling unit (or garage) for projects of eight units or more. Other standards provide clear direction on requirements and are not subject to interpretation.

As of 2021, the City has also been working with an affordable housing developer to relax some of the multifamily development standards to be more conducive to affordable housing development.

The Planning Commission and City Council are considering changes to the standards including reduced setbacks from industrial, commercial, and institutional uses; reduced landscape buffer

requirements, more flexibility with building articulation, removal of pad-mounted mechanical equipment attenuation requirements, and a reduction in private open space requirements.

Parcel Maps
A parcel map will be required if a housing project either spans multiple small parcels that need to be merged or for projects that are on large parcels and need to be subdivided for single family homes. Permits for a tract home or an apartment complex will require elevation approvals through a professional services application with the City. These applications often review the color, design, and style sheets associated with each development. In some cases, these elevation reviews include landscaping, materials, design elements, and wall/fence designs. This process, if it does not include environmental review, can take about 3 to 5 months for staff review and approval at public hearing. Then it goes through the Building Permit process. If the project is for a multi -family development, it can take about 6 months to 1 year including interagency review of parcel maps, and environmental studies before it goes to building permitting. After the approval of the planning permits, developers will move forward with grading permits and environmental surveys, and will serve letters prior to obtaining the building permits, which typically take 3 to 5 months of processing and analysis by Engineering and outside agencies.

Building Permit Processing Timeline
Residential projects typically take 3 to 6 months to complete the Building Permit plan check process, sometimes longer depending upon the size of the project and whether any impact studies are required. The City’s permit procedures expedite planning and building approvals where possible and are not likely to unduly constrain housing development. The following discussion describes in detail the City’s administrative development review procedures (such as discretionary Site Development Plan Review) as well as other discretionary review and approval processes.

Pre-Application Review
Prospective discretionary permit applicants are encouraged to meet with a City Planner prior to submitting an application. This preliminary meeting helps to expedite the development process.

Applicants may also request a more detailed, formal pre-application review. This type of review can be helpful for large or more complex projects, and when the applicant desires review by multiple City departments, such as Engineering, Building, and Public Works. Pre - Application Review requires submittal of an application, fee, plans, Housing
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and background information and can take from 5 to 8 weeks to process depending on the complexity of the project.

Following submittal, the application is routed to all City departments and outside agencies that need to review the formal entitlement application. For example, a Tentative Tract Map would be transmitted to utility companies (e.g., Southern California Edis on, SoCal Gas), special districts (JCSD/RCSD/JARPD) and the County of Riverside.

Discretionary Site Development Permits (SDPs)
The City of Jurupa Valley requires a discretionary Site Development Permit for all residential projects with the exception of affordable housing developments that qualify for ministerial review. There are three basic levels of review for site development p ermits. Projects that are not subject to CEQA and are not combined with a general plan amendment, rezone or subdivision map, may be approved by the Community Development Director without the need for a public hearing. Site development projects that require a Negative Declaration or Environmental Impact Report (EIR), but are not combined with a general plan amendment, rezone or subdivision map, may be approved at a Community Development Director hearing. Site Development Permit projects which have policy implications, public controversy or include a general plan amendment, rezone or subdivision action, are considered by the Planning Commission and City Council at noticed public hearings.

At a minimum, projects needing an SDP require submittal of an application, fee, checklist, site plan and other exhibits, and supporting information to the Community Development
Department. All SDPs require written notice to owners of property located within at least 300 feet of the proposed project boundaries.

The time for processing an SDP varies with the complexity of the proposal. However, the review process for a minor SDP that is exempt from CEQA can usually be accomplished within 90 to 120 days. This process usually includes one to two rounds of plan reviews, which can last about 30 days for each plan resubmittal, and a 21 -day noticing period for public comments, after which the Community Development Director will take action. Projects subject to CEQA and those requiring approval by the Planning Commission and City Council typically take two to four rounds of review. The total processing time for these projects is variable and largely dependent on the completeness of project applications and supporting technical information as well as applicant’s responsiveness to reviewer comments.

Land Use Controls Analysis
The City of Jurupa Valley’s development approval process is designed to accommodate, not hinder, residential development. For example, developments of single- family homes and manufactured homes on existing, individual lots in any residential zones that meet development standards (setbacks, lot size and coverage, building height, parking) do not require discretionary approval. They require only a building permit – a ministerial process – to allow construction.

Similarly, multi-family housing is allowed “by right” in the R -3 Zone (General Residential). In all residential zones that do not allow multi- family by right would require a Site Development Permit (SDP). As described above, the SDP process provides a discretionary review process that allows most residential development projects to be evaluated for compliance with General Plan and Zoning Ordinance standards. The SDP will review the architectural designs and materials, landscaping, fencing, lighting, and parking in the process before evaluating for the necessary findings for the permit approval.

The primary decision-making criteria to approve an SDP are:

1. The proposed use must conform to all the requirements of the Jurupa Valley General Plan and with all applicable
requirements of state law and the ordinances of the city.

2. The overall development of the land shall be designed for the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare; to conform to the logical development of the land, and to be compatible with the present and future logical development of the surrounding property. The plan shall consider the location and need for dedication and improve- ment of necessary streets and sidewalks, including the
avoidance of traffic congestion; and shall take into account topographical and drainage conditions, including the need for dedication and improvements of necessary structures as a part thereof.

3. All site development permits that permit the construction of more than one structure on a single legally divided parcel shall, in addition to all other requirements, be subject to a condition that prohibits the sale of any existing or
subsequently constructed structures on the parcel until the parcel is divided and a final map is recorded in accordance with Title 7 in such a manner that each building is located on a separate legally divided parcel. The City’s processing and permit procedures are consistent with state planning and zoning law and are not considered to be an
unreasonable constraint on the cost or supply of housing.

Applicants are given clear advice and direction during pre - application reviews on project processing requirements and timelines. Staff also advises applicants of potential issue areas and Housing
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suggests changes that could be made prior to submittal of formal applications to minimize conflicts and/or processing times. Many projects are also scheduled for Planning Commission study sessions early in the process to gain input from decision makers about potential issues. In making SDP findings, the Community Development Director, Planning Commission and City Council generally consider projects that are consistent with the General Plan to be “compatible with the present and future logical developmen t of the surrounding property.” Where issues exist, the City seeks to work with project applicants on project modifications and revisions that are mutually beneficial to enable projects to move forward with minimal delays.

Conditional Use Permits (CUP)
A CUP is required for certain limited residential uses that are conditionally permitted in non -residential districts (e.g., General Commercial “C -1/C-P” zone district), such as congregate care residential facilities. CUPs can be approved, approved with conditions, or denied based on specific findings. Typically, the Planning Commission reviews and takes final action on CUPs, and appeals are considered by the City Council, who would then take final action on the matter. Any permit that is granted is subject to such conditions of approval as may be necessary to protect the health, safety, or general welfare of the community. Conditions of approval may include, but are not limited to, hours of operation, duration, site improvements (e.g., access, parking, lands caping, fencing, signage), off- site improvements (e.g., trails, frontage improvements, street trees), and architectural design. The City’s CUP process typically allows the Planning Commission to consider conditional uses within approximately 90 to 150 days if the project is exempt from environmental review requirements.

Development within Density Range
The decision on what residential densities to build to are largely market-driven as private developers strive to produce the most marketable housing. The City does not enforce minimum densities, meaning that developers may propose any density up to the maximum permitted by the underlying General or Specific Plan designation. However, development in Jurupa Valley generally falls at 75% of the maximum allowable density or above. In addition, City staff and decision makers, increasingly aware of the need to increase housing choice within the City, generally encourage applicants to propose within the upper limits of the allowable density range.

Environmental Constraints
Potential environmental constraints to future development in the City include seismic and liquefaction hazards, urban and limited wildland fire hazards, and historical contamination by hazardous materials such as the Stringfellow property in the northern p ortion of the City. All sites identified in the Sites Inventory (Housing Element Appendix A) that are intended to meet the City’s RHNA needs are not within these areas that have development restrictions due to risk of damage from disasters (such as floods, wildfires, seismic events, or hazardous material contamination).

The sites inventory has land use designations that were determined based on surrounding land uses and has already examined potential environmental constraints. Aside from the typical constraints mentioned above, there are no additional constraints that wou ld impede the development of new housing units in the future on the identified sites.

Seismic Hazards
As stated in the General Plan Community Safety, Services and Facilities Element, the entire City, as well as all of Southern California, is a seismically active region that has been subject to major earthquakes in the past. There are no known active faults in Jurupa Valley. However, the Rialto -Colton, San Jacinto, and Chino Faults are all located close to the City (i.e., within 5 miles). The greatest damage from earthquakes results from ground shaking.

Although ground shaking is generally most severe near a quake epicenter, property not immediately adjacent to the epicenter may be subject to extreme damage due to liquefaction. The greatest potential danger is the collapse of older residential units constructed from unreinforced masonry, and explosions of petroleum and fuel lines. Some parts of the City have a combination of silts and sandy soil types and a relatively high water table that are conductive for liquefaction to occur during intense ground shaking. The State Mining and Geology Board has designated some areas in the City within a liquefaction zone. Most of these areas are along the Santa Ana River, but the far eastern and southwestern portions of the City are also susceptible to liquefaction. Much of the northern portion of the City, north of the SR 60 freeway, has moderate to very high susceptibility to landslides and soil slumps. There are also areas in the central portion of the City with steeper slopes that may be subject to soil block slides.

Development in much of the City will require geotechnical or soil constraints reports to mitigate the potential undermining of structural integrity during earthquakes or due to geologic or soil limitations.

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Flooding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) publishes maps that identify areas of the City subject to flooding in the event of a major storm. These Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) indicate areas that may be inundated in the event of a 100-year or a 500-year storm. In addition, the maps indicate the base flood elevations at selected intervals of the floodway. The City had been subject to periodic and historic flooding and flood insurance requirements imposed by FEMA until improvements were constructed b y the Army Corps of Engineers on the Santa Ana River and other major flood control channels within the City. FEMA Flood Maps show that the City’s main flood hazard zone lies in the southern portions of the City near the Santa Ana River, along Pyrite Creek, and in the far northwestern and western portions of the City just east of the I -15 freeway.

Some areas of the City that are designated for future residential development fall within the 100 -year floodplain and would be subject to specialized flood construction requirements.

Fire Hazards
The most serious fire threat within the City is building and structure fires. However, like most Southern California cities adjacent to wildland areas (e.g., steep hills in the northern portion of the City), the late summer fires that result from the accumulation of this brush have the potential to spread into the City proper. Since the City center is largely developed, there is less potential for wildland fires in the more central portions of the City. Other fire hazards within the City may be associated with heavy industrial uses, older commercial and residential structures, the presence of hazardous materials, and arson. Only a small portion of the City is located within a designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone; and the sites identified to accommodate the City’s 2021 -2029 RHNA allocation are located outside of the high fire hazard zone and in largely developed urban or suburban areas that are not generally prone to wildland fire hazards.

Noise
Noise generated from mobile sources such as traffic will continue to have the greatest potential impact on land use (e.g., I -15 and SR 60 freeways, Mission Boulevard). In addition, noise from rail and aviation sources will also affect some community reside nts. The General Plan Noise Element describes the existing noise environ - ment using maps that indicate high levels of noise and also contains goals and policies to reduce the effects of noise, if not the actual intensity of noise. Land use policy discourages the placement of noise-sensitive land uses in areas that are subject to high noise

levels. The City regulates noise through the Jurupa Valley Ordinance No. 2012-01: Noise Regulations, under the authority of §50022.9 of the California Government Code.

Each potential development that would occur as a result of the Housing Element and subsequent implementation would be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis and be required to adhere to the noise regulations set forth in the General Plan, and when applicable, mitigation measures as part of the CEQA documentation process, which would identify potentially significant impacts and appropriate mitigation measures at the individual project level.

Hazardous Materials
The City contains a number of industrial uses that produce, handle, store, or transport various hazardous materials at various times.

However, the use and handling of these materials are governed by a variety of federal, state, and local laws and regulatio ns, and should not pose a significant impediment to development in non-industrial portions of the City.

Portions of the City overlie an historical plume of groundwater contamination from the Stringfellow Class I Site located in Pyrite Canyon in the northern portion of the City at the headwater of Pyrite Creek. The Pyrite Channel runs through the central portion of the City in a northeast-southwest direction toward the Santa Ana River.

The Stringfellow site is a major historical regional source of contamination in the Jurupa Valley and was one of the first designated federal “Superfund” sites. It is listed on many governmental databases regarding hazardous materials (e.g., NPL, CERCLIS, U.S. Engineering Controls, ROD, RCRA-SQC, CONCENT, and PRP databases). According to the Chino Basin Watermaster, the Stringfellow groundwater contamination plume consists primarily of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and perchlorate; however, the VOCs extend approximately 1 mile from the source area in the down-gradient direction with the remainder of the plume consisting of perchlorate. The presence of perchlorate represents a potential health hazard if the public were to encounter the contaminated Stringfellow groundwater plume; however, none of the sites identified to accommodate the City’s 2021 -2029 RHNA allocation would be directly affected by the Stringfellow groundwater plume.

Infrastructure Constraints
The 2021 -2029 Housing Element promotes the production of housing, which in turn may result in population growth. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is responsible for producing socioeconomic projections and developing, refining, and maintaining the SCAG regional and small Housing
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area forecasting models. These forecast numbers are used to forecast travel demand and air quality for planning activities such as the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), the Air Quality Management Plan, and the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
allocations. The U.S. Census as reported by the California Department of Finance estimates the City’s 2015 population was 98,855 persons. SCAG’s most recently adopted demographics and growth forecast projects that the City’s population will grow to 117,800 persons by the year 2045.

With the exception of public streets, Jurupa Valley’s infrastructure, including parks, flood control, sewer and domestic water treatment and facilities are provided and maintained by the County of Riverside and by community service districts (CSDs), primarily the Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) and the Rubidoux Community Services District (RCSD). These agencies were asked to provide input and received the 2021 Housing Element, as required by law. In addition, the City refers all pertinent developm ent applications to the CSDs and requires that they be reviewed for adequate infrastructure and service capacity. Applications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure there is enough capacity to service new developments. The CSDs’ development requirements and
comments are addressed as part of City approvals of planning applications.

The City has established standard street widths for different road types and Table 5.53 summaries these requirements. In addition to requiring improvements to public streets, the City may also require on- and off- site improvements related to water supply, fire protection, sewage disposal, fences, and electrical and communication facilities.

Table 5.53: Street Design Standards
Street Type
Street Width
(feet) Number of Lanes
Expressway 184 to 220 6 to 8
Urban Arterial 152 minimum 6 to 8
Arterial 128 minimum 4 to 6
Major 118 minimum 4
Secondary 100 minimum 4
Collector 74 minimum 2
General Local 44-60 2
Source: City of Jurupa Valley Municipal Code, (2015)
Water Supply
Jurupa Valley’s domestic water is supplied primarily by the Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) and the Rubidoux Community Services District, with a small portion of old Mira Loma served by the Santa Ana Water Company. The JCSD service area comprises about 26,000 acres within the City of Jurupa Valley and the eastern portion

of the City of Eastvale, while the RCSD service area includes approximately 4,907 acres located in the northeastern portion of Jurupa Valley. Water sources for the JCSD and RCSD come primarily from the Chino Groundwater Basin and the Chino Basin Desalter Authority.

The Chino Basin is designated as a High Priority Basin under the California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) Program. The Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Bernardino adjudicated the Chino Groundwater Basin on January 27, 1978. The principal function of the adjudication is to control the use of the water source in order to ensure the source is utilized in an optimum manner. Operation of the basin is governed by the Judgment and agreement among producers, wher eby producers are allotted a “Base Water Right” to a certain amount of the operating “Safe Yield” of the basin. According to the Judgment, participating entities including JCSD, can pump in excess of their allotted “Base Water Right” but must pay a repleni shment assessment to the Watermaster to cover the cost to replenish any overdraft caused by the excess pumping. The provisions of the Judgment and the monitoring of the basin are carried out by the court-appointed Chino Basin Watermaster. The Watermaster files an annual report to the court that addresses pumping and replenishment.

In June 2021, JCSD and RCSD adopted their 2020 Urban Water Management Plans (UWMPs), which detail each district’s current and future water supplies. The UWMPs found that with all of its existing and planned supplies, JCSD and RCSD can meet 100% of projected demand of growth in the City through 2045 under normal year, single dry year, and multiple dry year demand conditions for expected growth. Projected demand was based on known projects and build -out under the Jurupa Valley and Eastvale General Plan land use designations including pipeline projects and housing on the sites inventory list contained in this Housing Element Update. As such, the districts will have adequate water supplies and infra - structure to serve pipeline projects and sites on the sites inv entory list.

Regarding the proposed redesignation/rezone sites, Sites G and H are located within the RCSD service area with the remaining located within the JCSD service area. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Addendum prepared for this Housing Element Update inclu des an analysis of the additional water demand for the proposed redesignation/rezone sites. Based on water demand factors contained in the UWMPs, the increased water demands from the proposed redesignation/ rezone sites would be within the current and projected supplies available from the JCSD and RCSD through Housing
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the year 2045. Thus, adequate water supplies and infrastructure would be available to accommodate the City’s RHNA.

Wastewater Treatment
JCSD and RCSD also provide wastewater service to most of Jurupa Valley although, some areas in the City, particularly in Old Mira Loma and Sky Country, still rely on private septic systems. The City of Riverside, the Western Riverside County Regional Waste water Authority, and the Orange County Sanitation District are responsible for treatment of wastewater in the JCSD service area. The JCSD sends approximately 41% of wastewater to the Riverside County’s Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) and 38% t o the Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority
(WRCRWA) Treatment Plant, the remaining 13% is conveyed to the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL), whereas all of RCSD wastewater is transferred to the RWQCP.

Both JCSD and RCSD have existing and future capacity rights to the wastewater treatment facilities based on general plan build -out projections. Thus, the agencies will have adequate wastewater capacity to serve the pipeline projects ADUs, Specific Plans and sites inventory list outlined in this Housing Element Update.

The environmental Addendum prepared for this Housing Element Update includes an analysis of the additional wastewater demand for the proposed redesignation/rezone sites. Based on district wastewater generation rates, the Addendum determined that demand would not significantly impact wastewater flows to either treatment facility and development fees will offset the future expansion of wastewater treatment facilities. Thus, adequate wastewater supplies and infrastructure would be available to accommodate the City’s RHNA.

Market Constraints
Land Prices
Land costs have a demonstrable influence on the cost and availability of affordable housing. Land prices are determined by a number of factors, most important of which are land availability and permitted development density. As land becomes less available, the price of land increases.

According to Lennar Homes, in 2020 unentitled multi-family land in the region typically sells for about $400,000 per acre. By comparison, unentitled single -family land costs between $300,000 and $500,000 per acre, which only increases when developed.

However, land cost is very site -specific; many factors such as location, size, shape, entitl ement processes required, and environmental factors can impact land cost significantly. In general,

land costs in Riverside County are significantly lower than in more urbanized counties of San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles counties.

Construction Costs
Current construction costs are primarily determined by the costs of materials and labor. They are also influenced by market demands and market -based changes in the cost of materials. Construction costs depend on the type of unit being built and the quality of the product being produced. However, construction costs are set by regional and national factors that rarely impede housing development in specific localities.

In Jurupa Valley, construction costs vary for single-family homes and multi-family homes. Different types of buildings are often considered when developing in Jurupa Valley, and there is a trend to develop housing through master planned and prefabricated u nits, where the cost is minimized. The California Building Standards Code 2019 adopted by the City of Jurupa Valley is updated to include the option to recertify older prefabricated or manufactured homes as long as they have been updated to meet the adopted Building Standards Code.

Financing
Mortgage interest rates have a large influence over the affordability of housing. Higher interest rates increase a homebuyer’s monthly payment and decrease the range of housing that a household can afford. Lower interest rates result in lower monthly payments for the homebuyer and can increase the buyer’s purchasing ability. With the market being affected by the COVID -19 pandemic, the current mortgage interest rates have dropped while price of homes holding steady in the medium range of $540,000.

The availability of financing affects a person’s ability to purchase or improve a home. Under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), lending institutions are required to disclose information on the disposition of loan applications by the income, gender, and race of the applicants. This applies to all loan applications for home purchases, improvements, and refinancing, whether financed at market rate or with government assistance.

Table 5.54
summarizes the disposition of loan applications
submitted to financial institutions in 2017 for home purchase, refinance, and home improvement loans in Jurupa Valley and the County of Riverside. Included is information on loan outcomes (i.e., the number of applications that were approved and originated, denied, withdrawn by the applicant, and incomplete).

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Table 5.54: Disposition of Home Loans, 2019
Loan Type
Total
Applicants
Percent
Approved
Percent
Denied
Jurupa Valley
Government-backed 460 91.1% 8.9%
Conventional 1,637 82.6% 17.4%
Refinance 2277 73.2% 26.8%
Home improvement 401 63.6% 36.4%
Total 4,775 77.3% 22.7%
Riverside County (Unincorporated)
Government-backed 995 21.6% 78.4%
Conventional 1143 72.4% 27.6%
Refinance 2590 56.3% 43.7%
Home improvement 512 42.0% 58.0%
Total 5,420 62.7% 37.4%
Source: www.LendingPatterns.comTM, July 2019
Home Purchase Loans
In 2019, 1,637 Jurupa Valley households applied for conventional loans to purchase homes, as shown in Table 5.54 . Approximately 83% of these applications were approved and 17% were denied. The City’s approval rate was moderately higher than the approval rate for Riverside County. By comparison, 72% of conventional home loan applications countywide were approved whil e 28% were denied.
460 applications were submitted for the purchase of homes in Jurupa Valley through government -backed loans (e.g., FHA, VA) in 2019. Among applications for government -backed home purchase loans in the City, 91% were approved and 9% were denied. Again, the City’s approval rate for this loan type was much lower than that of Riverside County, where the approval rate for govern ment- backed home purchase loans was 22%.

Refinance Loans
The vast majority of loan applications filed by Jurupa Valley residents in 2019 were for home refinance loans (2,277 applications). About 73% of these applications were approved, while 27% were denied.

For the County, 56% of refinancing applications were approved.

Home Improvement Loans
Within the City of Jurupa Valley, home improvement loans were the least likely to be approved. Approximately 36% of home - improvement loan applications were denied and 64% were
approved by lending institutions in 2019. The high proportion of denials may be explained by the nature of these loans. Most home improvement loans are second loans and therefore more difficult to qualify for due to high income-to-debt ratio requirements.

Energy Conservation Constraints
The City of Jurupa Valley is committed to conserving energy and reducing pollution associated with the production of electricity. The City continues to require compliance with Title 24 of the California Administrative Code on the use of energy efficient appliances and insulation. Through compliance with Title 24, new residential development has produced reduced energy demands. While local governments are limited in the impact they can have in this area, there are some significant steps cities can take to support this goal.

The state mandate in 2019 started the implementation of solar panels inclusion on new structures and buildings in California as of January 2020. Legislation like this includes aids in the City’s effort to ensure that development in the com munity continues to grow in a sustainable fashion.

To further its energy conservation objectives, in September 2015, the City adopted an ordinance that establishes an expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems.

The Jurupa Unified School District improved the energy efficiency of school campuses by implementing a comprehensive organizational behavior-driven energy conserva tion program in partnership with Energy Education starting in December of 2009.

Southern California Edison, which provides electrical service in Jurupa Valley, offers public information and technical assistance to developers and homeowners regarding energy conservation.

Southern California Edison also provides a number of rebate programs for energy efficient new construction and home improvements. Property Assessed Clean Energy ( PACE) financing is also available in Southern California to help homeowners finance energy efficiency upgrades or renewable energy installations.

In January 2020, the state mandated that all new construction required solar panels unless it was in a qualifying category of exemption. As a result, with this housing developers have started to offer solar packages as part of the sale price for a new single-family home with some exemptions when roof area and solar is not possible. The associated Green Code requirements should not constrain the developer; however, the cost of this requirement will likely be shouldered by the consumer, making the cost of purchasing a home increase.

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H. HOUSING ELEMENT GOALS , POLICIES ,

AND PROGRAMS
The condition, availability, and cost of Jurupa Valley’s housing stock are of vital importance to its residents and employers, and the City’s economy as a whole. The primary housing goals are meeting housing needs for all income groups, including market ra te housing needs, housing conservation and improvement, equal housing opportunity, neighborhood improvement and removal of blight, energy
conservation, and housing policy implementation. Policies and programs for each goal are described below.

Goals
HE 1 Encourage and, where possible, assist in the development of quality housing to meet the City’s share of the region’s housing needs for all income levels and for special needs populations.

HE 2 Conserve and improve the housing stock, particularly housing affordable to lower income and special housing
needs households.

HE 3 Promote equal housing opportunities for all persons.

HE 4 Maintain and enhance residential neighborhoods and remove blight.

HE 5 Reduce residential energy and water use.

HE 6 Affirmatively further fair housing.

Policies
HE 1 – Encourage Development of Quality Housing That Meets the City’s Affordable Housing Needs
Policies
HE 1.1 Regional Housing Needs Allocation. Changes to the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance and Map shall
provide and/or maintain sufficient land at appropriate
densities to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs
Allocation for the 2021-2029 Planning Period.

HE 1.2 Affordable Housing. Encourage affordable residential development on sites zoned to allow multi -family
residential uses and identified in the vacant land
inventory, the City will adopt development incentives
and standards to encourage lot consolidation, and to
allow residential development at a density of up to 25
dwelling units per acre in the Highest Density Residential (HHDR) designation, where appropriate.

HE 1.3 Accessory Dwelling Unit s (ADUs) . Encourage the development of ADUs on residentially zoned parcels,
were appropriate through the creation of sample plans
and development information packets.

HE 1.4 Housing Diversity. Encourage the development of diverse housing types and housing densities to best meet the needs of the community.

HE 1.5 Preservation of Affordable Housing. All residential development projects that receive City financial
incentives shall be required to remain affordable, in
compliance with the specific requirements of the
program in which they participate.

HE 1.6 Availability of Suitable Sites. Ensure the availability of suitable sites for the development of affordable housing to meet the needs of all household income levels,
including special needs populations.

HE 1.7 Housing for Mentally Disabled. Encourage the
development of additional housing for the mentally
disabled.

HE 1.8 Housing for Homeless Persons and Those at Risk of Homelessness. In cooperation with other cities and/or
the County of Riverside, assist in the development of
emergency, transitional, permanent supportive housing
and low barrier navigation centers for homeless persons and families and those at risk of homelessness.

HE 1.9 Housing for All Special Needs Groups. Ensure and encourage the availability of housing to all special needs populations and income levels.

HE 1.10 Self-Help Housing. City will promote self- help housing programs (e.g., Habitat for Humanity) and, as budget
allows, provide financial assistance.

HE 1.11 Innovative Housing. Encourage innovative housing, site plan design, and construction techniques to promote
new affordable housing, improve energy efficiency, and
reduce housing costs.

HE 1.12 Starter Housing. Consider allowing construction of high quality “starter housing” (single-family units up to 1,600 square feet) on smaller lots in Medium-High Density and High-density zones, and consider providing incentives
such as flexible development standards, permit fast
tracking, and City fee reductions.

HE 1.13 Code and Fee Transparency. Ensure the City’s planning and development processes regulations and fees are
readily accessible and transparent.

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HE 1.14 Development Within Density Range. Encourage
development at the upper limits of the applicable
general plan density range to increase housing choice in the City.

HE 2 – Conserve and Improve the Housing Stock, Particularly Housing Affordable to Lower Income and Special
Housing Needs Households
Policies
HE 2.1 Retain Housing. Where feasible and appropriate, older, sound housing should be retained, rehabilitated, and
maintained as a significant part of the City’s affordable housing stock, rather than demolishing it. Demolition of non-historic housing may be permitted where
conservation of existing housing would preclude the
achievement of other housing objectives or adopted City goals.

HE 2.2 Removal of Affordable Housing. Discourage the removal or replacement of sound housing that is affordable to
extremely low, very -low, low - and moderate income
households, and avoid discretionary approvals or other
municipal actions that remove or adversely impact such
housing unless: 1) it can be demonstrated that
rehabilitation of lower-cost units at risk of replacement is financially or physically infeasible, or 2) an equivalent number of new units comparable or better in
affordability and amenities to those being replaced is provided, or 3) the project will remove substandard,
blighted, or unsafe housing.

HE 2.3 Public Housing. Encourage the Riverside County Housing Authority to pursue federal and state funds to modernize public housing affordable to very low and low -income
households.

HE 2.4 Tax-Exempt Bonds. Consider using tax -exempt private activity bonds for the financing of multi- family housing rehabilitation.

HE 2.5 Historic Residential Properties. Consider adopting incentives for the preservation of historic residential structures, such as the Mills Act Program, which provides property tax relief for rehabilitation of historic
properties, as well as grants for the identification of historic structures.

HE 2.6 Housing Rehabilitation Funding. Pursue all available federal, state, and local funds to assist housing
rehabilitation.

HE 2.7 Neighborhood Quality. The condition and quality of residential neighborhoods is a key measure of a
community’s housing health. The City will consider and
promote the safety, appearance, and quality of
residential neighborhoods by preserving the fabric,
amenities, spacing (i.e., building heights and setbacks), and overall character and quality of life in established neighborhoods.

HE 2.8 At-Risk Housing Preservation. Work with Riverside County Housing Authority and other housing agencies to
preserve the affordability of assisted housing and other affordable housing resources at risk of conversion to
market rate housing utilizing federal, state, and local financing and subsidies, as City resources allow.

HE 3 – Promote Equal Housing Opportunities for All Persons Policies
HE 3.1 Fair Housing Program. Continue to support fair housing laws and organizations that provide fair housing
information and enforcement.

HE 3.2 Housing Information. Provide referrals to low -income households and households with special housing needs
on how to obtain housing counseling, financing, and
other housing information.

HE 3.3 Housing Opportunities for Seniors, Disabled Persons, Single Parent Households, Farmworkers, Veterans,
Homeless, and all other Special Needs Groups.

Encourage and, as budget allows, help support programs
and activities that promote affordable housing
opportunities for seniors, disabled persons, single parent household, farm workers, homeless, veterans, and all
other special needs groups.

HE 4 – Maintain and Enhance Residential Neighborhoods and Remove Blight
Policies
HE 4.1 Removal of Blight. As part of development approvals, City budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) program
and other municipal actions, give high priority to
removing and reversing the effects of blight, particularly in residential neighborhoods and highly visible location s along major street and highway corridors. Within
established neighborhoods, new residential develop-
ment shall be of a character, scale, and quality that
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preserve the neighborhood character and maintain
the quality of life for existing and future residents.

HE 4.2 Design Compatibility. Higher density housing should maintain high quality standards for unit design, privacy, security, on-site amenities, and public and private open space. Such standards should be flexible enough to allow innovative and affordable design solutions and shall be designed to enhance prevailing neighborhood
architectural and site character.

HE 4.3 Neighborhood Integration. New neighborhoods should be an integral part of an existing neighborhood or
should establish pedestrian, bicycle, and, where
appropriate, equestrian linkages that provide direct,
convenient, and safe access to adjacent neighborhoods,
schools, parks and shopping.

HE 5 – Reduce Residential Energy and Water Use
Policies
HE 5.1 New Construction. Encourage the development of
dwellings with energy-efficient designs, utilizing passive and active solar features and energy-saving features
that exceed minimum requirements in state law.

HE 5.2 Sustainable Design. Residential developments should promote sustainability in their design, placement, and
use. Sustainability can be promoted through a variety of housing strategies, including the following:

1. Maximize use of renewable, recycled-content and
recycled materials, and minimize use of building
materials that require high levels of energy to
produce or that cause significant, adverse environ-
mental impacts.

2. Incorporate renewable energy features into new
homes, including passive solar design, solar hot
water, solar power, and natural ventilation and
cooling.

3. Minimize thermal island effects through reduction
of heat-absorbing pavement and increased tree
shading.

4. Avoid building materials that may contribute to
health problems through the release of gases or
glass fibers into indoor air.

5. Design dwellings for quiet, indoors and out, including appropriate noise mitigation for residential uses near
noise sources such as highways, major streets,
railroad tracks, and industrial uses.

6. Design dwellings to be economical to live in due to
reduced energy or resource use, ease of
maintenance, floor area, or durability of materials.

7. Help inform residents, staff, and builders of the
advantages and methods of sustainable design, and
thereby develop consumer demand for sustainable
housing.

8. Consider adopting a sustainable development rating
system, such as the LEED® or Green Globes program.

HE 5.3 Site and Neighborhood Design. Residential site, subdivision, and neighborhood designs should consider
sustainability. Some ways to do this include:

1. Design subdivisions to maximize solar access for each dwelling and site.

2. Design sites so residents have usable outdoor space
with access to sun and shade.

3. Streets and access ways should minimize pavement
devoted to vehicular use.

4. Use multi -purpose neighborhood “pocket parks”/
retention basins to purify street runoff prior to its
entering creeks. Retention basins shall be designed
to be visually attractive as well as functional. Fenced- off retention basins should be avoided.

5. Encourage cluster developments with dwellings
grouped around significantly sized, shared open
space in return for City approval of smaller individual lots.

6. Treat public streets as landscaped parkways, using
continuous plantings at least 6 feet wide and, where
feasible, median planters to enhance, define, and
buffer residential neighborhoods of all densities from
the effects of vehicle traffic.

HE 6 – Affirmatively further fair housing
Policies
HE 6.1 Take Meaningful Action. Take meaningful action to affirmatively further fair housing by implementing
measures to improve housing mobility, provide new
opportunities in higher opportunity areas, encourage
place-based strategies for community revitalization and discourage displacement.

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I. HOUSING ACTION PLAN
An important component of the Housing Element is the City’s description of what it hopes to achieve during the current planning period. This is accomplished with a statement of goals, policies, actions, and quantified objectives on the maintenance, preser va- tion, improvement, and develop ment of housing to help meet the housing needs of all residents.

This section of the Housing Element presents the City’s Housing Action Plan for the period 2021 - 2029. The objectives and actions described in Table 5.55 reflect the assessment of the City’s housing needs and summarize Housing Element programs, responsible parties, and anticipated time frames for their implementation. Time frames are intended to be achieved unless determined by the City Council to be infeasible due to budget or staffing constraints. All items in Table 5.55 are developed to further the goals set forth by the city and to meet newly implemented state and federal housing laws for the requirements of the 6
th cycle and the needs of the
growing community.

In addition to the Housing Action Plan, the City conducted a Fair Housing Assessment, as outlined in Housing Element Appendix E. As required by HCD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) guidelines, the analysis includes a specific matrix of Fair Housing action items as outlined in Housing Element Appendix E and Table

5.55 below:

1. AFFH Issues

2. Contributing Factors

3. City Actions

4. Time Frame and Priority
Figure 5-8: Housing construction in Jurupa
Valley
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Table 5.55: Housing Action Plan Summary, 2021-2029
Objective Action Responsible Party Time Frame
Goal HE 1: Encourage and where possible, assist in the development of quality housing to meet the City’s share of the region’s housing n eeds for all income levels and for all special needs populations.

Ensure that the General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance and Map desig-
nate sufficient land at appropriate
densities and in appropriate
locations to accommodate the City’s
fair share of regional housing needs.

HE 1.1.1. General Plan and Zoning Amendments. Amend
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and Map to designate 69.2 additional acres for residential use at HHDR density (up to 25 du/acre) to help meet Lower Income RHNA needs; address all by- right requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65583.2, subdivisions (h) and (i); and amend the Zoning Ordinance as appropriate to be consistent with the General Plan.

Community Development
Department / Planning
Commission / City Council.

Initiate and adopt by October 15, 2023.

Provide incentives to encourage
development of Opportunity Sites
and adaptive reuse of properties in
all Residential Zones, with emphasis
on Medium-High, High, Very High,
and Highest Density Residential
zones.

HE 1.1.2. Housing Authority Coordination. Coordinate with the Riverside County Housing Authority to pursue grant funding and other incentives to promote and assist the nonprofit and/or private production of housing affordable to lower income households.

Utilize public financing tools when available, including revenue bonds, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program funds.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle. Coordinate annually with
the Riverside County Housing Authority.

Preserve mobile homes and
encourage their maintenance and
improvement as affordable housing
for seniors, disabled persons and
lower income households, and to
maintain and enhance neighbor-
hood quality and safety.

HE 1.1.3. Mobile Homeowner Assistance. As resources allow, use federal and state grant funds, when available, to assist seniors, veterans and other lower income households purchase and/or improve mobile homes.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle and ongoing for the 2021-
2029 planning period.

Encourage and assist the feasibility
of private development of affordable
housing for lower income house-
holds and special needs groups,
including the development of multi-
family affordable units.

HE 1.1.4. Affordable Housing Incentives. Consider establishing incentives for developers of new housing that is affordable to lower income households and special needs groups, such as: fast track/priority application and permit processing, density bonuses and/or fee waivers, assist affordable housing developers with right- of-way acquisition, off-site infrastructure improvements and other development costs, and assist in securing federal or state housing financing resources. Incentives should be considered for new housing developments of 100 or more units in which at least 10% of total units are sold or rented at prices affordable to households with incomes below 80% of the Riverside County Area Median Income (AMI).

Community Development
Department

Implement within 18 months of Housing Element
Adoption.

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Objective Action Responsible Party Time Frame
Encourage and assist in the
expedited housing development of
affordable housing through state law
qualification process to promote the
production of affordable housing.

HE 1.1.5 Employee Housing Act Ordinance. Update the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code to include provisions for work force housing/ employee housing to ensure consistency with state law, including all requirements for the Employee Housing Act.

Community Development
Department
Initiate within 6 months of Housing Element
Adoption and adopt within 18 months of initiation.

HE 1.1.6 Affordable Housing Development Review. Develop SB35 expedited review process guide and qualification checklist for the development of affordable housing units in the City for developers.

Community Development
Department
Complete within 2022, monitor annually for
updates.

Encourage the development of
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in
appropriate locations to expand
housing opportunities for all income
levels and special needs groups.

HE 1.1.7 Accessory Dwelling Units. Develop ADU informational materials and 'as built' sample plans to promote the development of ADUs in the City; monitor the production and affordability of ADU’s annually to ensure meeting the assumptions outlined in this element; and revisit the RHNA strategy mid-cycle if ADU production and affordability falls short of assumptions.

Community Development
Department and Building and
Safety Department
Complete ADU informational materials and ‘as
built’ sample plans within 2022. Annually monitor
ADUs permitted at the time of the Annual Progress
Reports (APRs). If needed, revisit and adapt the
RHNA strategy mid-cycle.

Maintain consistency with state law
and encourage production of
smaller, affordable housing where
appropriate.

HE 1.1.8. Density Provisions. Update the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code and General Plan density provisions to ensure consistency with government codes, including minimum density requirements and density bonuses, as required by state law, to encourage production of smaller, affordable housing, particularly in Town Centers and in higher density, mixed-use and other areas where appropriate and compatible with adjacent development.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle. Complete by October 15,
2023.

Encourage and assist the feasibility
of private development of affordable
housing for lower income house-
holds and all special needs groups.

HE 1.1.9. Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees. Establish a City affordable housing fund and affordable housing in-lieu fee program.

Work with private housing developers to include affordable units and/or make in-lieu contribution to City’s affordable housing fund.

Community Development
Department
Establish affordable housing fund and in-lieu fee
program within calendar year 2022. On an ongoing
basis, work with private developers to include
affordable units and/or make in-lieu contributions to
the affordable housing fund.

HE 1.1.10. City Development Fees. Develop a sliding scale fee assistance program where the amount and type of City
development fees may be waived by the City Council based on the number of affordable units proposed (i.e., as the number of affordable units increases, the amount of fee waiver increases).

Community Development
Department
Adopt sliding scale fee assistance program within
Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

Utilize grant funding to assist in the
development of affordable housing
and to improve neighborhoods.

HE 1.1.11. Assistance Programs. Create programs and grant application program to provide the CDBG funds obtained by the City to the community for neighborhood development.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing for the 2021- 2029 planning period in
coordination annually with the City’s CDBG
Program.

Encourage and assist the feasibility
of private development of affordable
housing for lower income
households and all special needs
groups.

HE 1.1.12. Site Identification. Work with public, private and nonprofit housing entities to identify candidate sites for new construction of rental housing for seniors and other special housing needs, and take all actions necessary to expedite processing and approval of qualified projects determined by the City.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle and ongoing for the 2021-
2029 planning period.

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Objective Action Responsible Party Time Frame
Assist developers, decision makers,
and the public in identifying housing
opportunities.

HE 1.1.13. Updated Land Use Inventory and Map. Establish and maintain a Land Use Inventory and a map that provide a
mechanism to monitor a) acreage and location by General Plan designation, b) vacant and underutilized land, and c) build-out of approved projects utilizing the City’s GIS system and supported by mapping. Maintain the Land Use Inventory on a regular basis, as frequently as budget allows.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle. Establish Land Use
Inventory and map within 2022-2023. Monitor
annually within the 2021-2029 planning period.

HE 1.1.14. Candidate Sites Mapping. Collaborate with developers to identify vacant and underutilized properties as candidate sites for affordable or mixed market rate/affordable housing development and identify them in the Land Use Inventory.

Community Development
Department
Complete within 18 months of Housing Element
adoption.

Establish a shelter to help meet
local needs for safe housing for
homeless adults and children.

HE 1.1.15. Homeless Shelter. In cooperation with nonprofit organizations, adjacent cities, and with Riverside County, encourage the development of a homeless shelter to meet Jurupa Valley’s and adjacent communities’ homeless shelter needs.

Community Development
Department
Adopt a plan within 24 months of Housing Element
adoption.

Address the broad range of needs
of homeless persons.

HE 1.1.16. Homelessness Strategy. Until a permanent shelter or shelters can be established within the City, the City shall work with Riverside County and local housing agencies to help prepare a homelessness strategy to address immediate needs dealing with safety, health and sanitation, environmental health, temporary housing, and access to homeless services. The strategy shall address all special needs categories including, but not limited to, persons with developmental disabilities and farmworkers.

Community Development
Department
Adopt a strategy within 18 months of Housing
Element adoption.

HE 1.1.17. Update the I-P Zone Parking Standards for
Emergency Shelters. Update the I-P Zone parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for Emergency Shelters to accommodate all staff working in emergency shelters, provided they do not require more parking for emergency shelters than other commercial uses within the I-P zone.

Community Development
Department
Update the parking standards of the I-P zone for
emergency shelters within 18 months of
adoption of the Housing Element.

Provide government incentives to
promote creative, private- and public
sector housing products, particularly
for lower income households and all
special needs groups.

HE 1.1.18. Creative Housing Solutions. Provide incentives to encourage development of a range of creative and affordable housing types to accommodate homeless persons, seniors, disabled persons, and other low and extremely low-income populations, such as single room occupancy dwellings (SROs), prefabricated housing, so-called “tiny houses,” and other emerging housing products. Potential incentives include priority permit processing, fee waivers or deferrals, flexible development standards, supporting or assisting with funding applications, and coordinating with housing developers. Incentives shall address all Community Development
Department
Adopt incentives within 24 months of Housing
Element adoption.

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Objective Action Responsible Party Time Frame
special needs categories including, but not limited to, persons with developmental disabilities and farm workers.

Encourage and coordinate activities
of nonprofit housing providers in
Jurupa Valley.

HE 1.1.19. Coordination with Non-Profit Housing Providers.

Continue to work with non-profit organizations, such as National Community Renaissance, Mary Erickson Housing, and Habitat for Humanity, in the production of affordable and self-help housing for all special needs groups.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing, 2021-2029 City will continue to consult
with nonprofit housing providers at least annually
and on an on-going basis as part of its annual
CDBG outreach.

Encourage and assist the feasibility
of developing high-quality housing
that meets a wide range of housing
needs, tenure and budgets including
those for mobile homes, special
development and multifamily
dwellings.

HE 1.1.20. Flexible Standards. Continue to provide for flexibility in the design of residential development through the processing of planned unit developments (PUDs), area and specific plans, and town center plans, and through the application of Zoning Ordinance provisions allowing flexible lot sizes and development standards.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle and ongoing for the 2021-
2029 planning period.

HE 1.1.21 Inclusionary housing Ordinance. Study the feasibility of adopting an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.

Community Development
Department
Initiate study within 6 months of adoption of 6th
cycle housing element and adopt within 18 months
from initiation
Encourage and assist the
development of high-quality housing
that meets a wide range of housing
needs, tenure and budgets,
including needs for disabled
persons and other persons with
special needs.

HE 1.1.22. Mixed Housing Types and Densities. Continue to work with residential developers to develop a range of housing types and densities for all income levels, including affordable housing, using creative planning concepts such as traditional neighborhood design, small lot subdivisions, planned unit developments, area and specific plans, and mixed-use
development.

Community Development
Department

Continued from 5th Cycle and ongoing for the 2021-
2029 planning period.

HE 1.1.23 Lanterman Act Ordinance. Update the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code disability accessibility provisions to ensure consistency with state law, including all requirements for the Lanterman Act. In addition to allowing residential care facilities of six or fewer persons through a ministerial process, larger group homes of seven or more persons must be permitted ministerially, regardless of license.

Adopt in 18 months of adoption of 6th cycle housing
element
Promote accessible housing that
meets the needs of disabled
persons and other persons with
special needs.

HE 1.1.24. Affordable Housing for Disabled Persons. Apply for grant money and as budget allows, help support programs providing increased opportunities for disabled persons in affordable residential units rehabilitated or constructed through City or County programs.

Continued from 5th Cycle and Ongoing for the
2021-2029 planning period.

Ensure the City’s planning and
development processes, regulations
and fees are readily accessible and
transparent.

HE 1.1.25 Code and Fee Transparency. Regularly review and update the City’s website and other materials to ensure that planning and development processes, regulations and fees are readily accessible and transparent.

Community Development
Department and Building and
Safety Department.

Ongoing 2021-2029.

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Objective Action Responsible Party Time Frame
Encourage the development of
transitional, temporary and
permanent supportive housing, and
low-barrier navigation centers for
homeless adults and children and
those at risk of homelessness.

HE 1.1.26 Transitional, Temporary and Permanent Supportive Housing, and Low Barrier Navigation Centers. Review and update the City’s Zoning Code to ensure that transitional, temporary and permanent supportive housing and low barrier navigation centers are allowed by-right in zones allowing similar types of residential development as required by state law.

Community Development
Department
Initiate within 12 months of adoption of the 6th
Cycle Housing Element.

Encourage development at the
upper levels of the applicable
General Plan density range.

HE 1.1.27 Development within Density Range. Encourage
development at the upper limits of the allowable General Plan density range to increase housing choice in the City. Requests for densities below the allowable density range should generally be discouraged except where environmental constraints or other factors limit the development potential of a site.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing 2021-2029.

GOAL HE 2: Conserve and improve the housing stock, particularly housing affordable to lower income and special housing needs households.

Conserve housing resources,
particularly for historic resources
and to provide cost- and resource-
efficient, high quality affordable
housing.

HE 2.1.1. Adaptive Housing Strategies. Develop program to assist in creative strategies for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of residential, commercial, and industrial structures for housing, if appropriate.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle. Work with HOME/CDBG
Programs and develop adaptive housing strategies
program by 2024.

Protect public health, safety and
neighborhood quality for all persons;
administer codes in a fair, consistent
and community-responsive manner.

HE 2.1.2. Code Enforcement. Ensure that housing is maintained through code enforcement activities. Continue to administer the Code Enforcement Program to eliminate unsafe, illegal, and substandard conditions in residential neighborhoods and residential properties.

Building and Safety Department
and Code Enforcement
Department
Ongoing 2021-2029.

Preserve mobile homes and
encourage their maintenance and
improvement as affordable housing
for special needs groups, and to
maintain and enhance neighbor-
hood quality and safety.

HE 2.1.3. Affordable Mobile Homes Conservation. Conserve affordable mobile home housing stock and help bring such housing up to code through periodic outreach and mobile home loan and improvement grants funded by CDBG and other funds, as
available.

Community Development
Department
Work with FHCRC to develop a program for annual
outreach to mobile homeowners, non-profits and
other agencies and fund three mobile home
improvements per year beginning in FY 23/24 with
CDBG funds.

Preserve affordable homes and
encourage their maintenance and
improvement as affordable housing
for special needs groups, and to
maintain and enhance neighbor-
hood quality and safety.

HE 2.1.4. Affordable Homes Conservation. Conserve affordable housing stock and help bring such housing up to code through improvement grants funded by CDBG and other funds, as
available. In addition, where affordable homes are in need of replacement, help with replacement through CDBG and other funds.

Community Development
Department
Develop a program for affordable home repair and
replacement within 36 months of Housing Element
adoption.

Housing
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Offer all persons an equal
opportunity to participate in planning
and housing decisions that affect
them.

HE 2.1.5. Bilingual Outreach. As resources allow, provide bilingual outreach materials and activities to educate and inform the community about available housing rehabilitation programs and resources.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle and Ongoing for the
2021-2029 planning period.

Preserve publicly assisted
affordable housing that is at risk of
being converted to market-rate and
losing its affordability provisions.

HE 2.1.6. Monitor Assisted Units. Help ensure that affordable housing assisted with public funds remains affordable for the required time through maintenance of an inventory of assisted units which is monitored for expiration of assisted housing.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle. Create inventory within
Fiscal Year 2022-2023, monitor regularly for the
2021-2029 planning period.

HE 2.1.7. Preserve At-Risk Housing Units. Preserve grant- assisted, bond-financed, density bonus or other types of affordable units at risk of conversion to market rate during the planning period by working with the Riverside County Housing Authority or other nonprofit housing entities to 1) purchase the units using state, federal or local financing and/or subsidies, 2) assist with low or no interest loans for rehabilitation, as budget allows, 3) support bond refinancing, and 4) refer the project sponsor to other federal or local sources of below-market financing. City shall also ensure compliance with state noticing and tenant education requirements.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle. Create inventory within
Fiscal Year 2022-2023, monitor regularly for the
2021-2029 planning period. Preserve affordable housing as required by the funding agency or
source of funds providing assistance
to the project.

HE 2.1.8 Affordability Covenants. As a condition of project approval, require new affordable housing projects to remain affordable for a specific time, consistent with and as required by the funding program(s) in which they participate, through covenants with the project proponent, Housing Authority or other housing agency.

Community Development
Department / City Council
Continued from 5th Cycle and ongoing for the 2021-
2029 planning period.

Remove or mitigate governmental
constraints to housing such as
outmoded, unnecessary, conflicting
and excessive requirements.

HE 2.1.9 Remove Government Constraints. Evaluate the zoning ordinance, subdivision requirements, and other City regulations to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing, where appropriate and legally possible. Evaluate and revise as appropriate the City’s density requirements for the Highest Density Residential land use designation (HHDR) to address constraints for housing
development including impacts on feasibility of proposals.

Community Development
Department, assisted by Building
and Safety Department and
Engineering Departments
Ongoing action for 2021-2029 planning period and
annually assessed.

GOAL HE 3: Promote equal housing opportunities for all persons.

Help ensure that all persons are
treated fairly and have access to
housing which meets their needs
and budget.

HE 3.1.1. Fair Housing Council. Utilize the services of the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County to implement a number of programs, including: 1) audits of lending institutions and rental establishments, 2) education and training of City staff, and 3) fair housing outreach and education regarding fair housing laws and resources.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle and ongoing for the 2021-
2029 planning period.

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Help ensure that all persons are
treated fairly and have access to
housing which meets their needs
and budget.

HE 3.1.2. Education and Outreach. Continue to use the services of the Fair Housing Council to provide education and outreach services to the public in both Spanish and English (also see HE 3.1.1 above).

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle and ongoing for the 2021-
2029 planning period.

Preserve existing public housing. HE 3.1.3. Public Housing and Rental Assistance. Develop program to assist in creative strategies for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of residential, commercial, and industrial structures for housing, if appropriate.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle. Develop program within
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and ongoing for the 2021-
2029 planning period.

Explore innovative financing
strategies to assist first time
homebuyers.

HE 3.1.4. First-Time Homebuyers Assistance. Explore the feasibility of developing a new First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance Program, utilizing tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds to finance mortgages and down payment
assistance for single-family homes for very low and low income first time homebuyers.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle. Explore within Fiscal
Year 2022-2023 and ongoing for the 2021-2029
planning period.

Ensure new multi-family housing
meets the same high quality
standards for safety, quality and
environmental health that other
housing types must meet for all
income levels.

HE 3.1.5 Multi-Family Dwellings Standards. Establish standards for multiple-family dwellings that will achieve comparable recreation and open space opportunities, protection from sources of noise and degraded air quality, adequate access to public services and facilities and parking,
Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle. Adopt within Fiscal Year
2021-2021.

Ensure fair treatment of all persons
in securing safe housing and to
promote equal housing
opportunities.

HE 3.1.6. Fair Housing Council. Collaborate with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County to continue to provide services to the community and accept requests, complaints and assistance for fair housing needs.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle and ongoing for the 2021-
2029 planning period.

HE 3.1.7 Reasonable Accommodations. Establish a written procedure for providing reasonable accommodations in zoning code and land use.

Community Development
Department
Initiate and complete in 18 months of Housing
Element certification with HCD
GOAL HE 4: Maintain and enhance residential neighborhoods and remove blight.

Enhance the quality of life in all
residential areas and promote
residents’ active involvement in and
support for neighborhood pride and
improvement activities.

HE 4.1.1. Neighborhood Participation. Implement varied
strategies to ensure residents are aware of and able to participate in planning decisions affecting their neighborhoods early in the planning process, such as neighborhood meetings, City Council member visits, and town hall meetings.

Community Development
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle and ongoing for the 2021-
2029 planning period.

HE 4.1.2. Neighborhood Needs. Identify specific neighborhood needs, problems, trends, and opportunities for improvements. Work directly with neighborhood groups and individuals to address concerns.

HE 4.1.3. Neighborhood Improvements. As budget allows, help fund neighborhood improvements, such as street paving or repairs, Housing
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sidewalks, pedestrian and equestrian trails, crosswalks, parkways, street trees and other public facilities to improve aesthetics, safety, and accessibility.

Establish a proactive code
enforcement program to identify
housing in need of repair and make
owners aware of resources for
financial assistance
HE 4.1.4. Neighborhood Pride. Working with Riverside County, CSDs and nonprofit housing entities, develop and promote a Neighborhood Pride Program including cooperative projects with Code Enforcement staff, and Public Works projects in target areas, as funding allows.

Community Development
Department, Code Enforcement
Department and Engineering
Department
Develop within 18 months of Housing Element
adoption and ongoing for the 2021-2029 planning
period.

GOAL HE 5: Reduce residential energy and water use.

Conserve resources, reuse and
recycle solid waste, and improve
environmental sustainability.

HE 5.1.1. Incentives. Consider establishing incentives for energy conservation above and beyond the requirements of Title 24, such as priority permit processing or reduced permit fees on a sliding scale Fee Assistance Program, as budget allows.

Building and Safety Department,
Community Development
Department, and Engineering
Department
Continued from 5th Cycle and ongoing for the 2021-
2029 planning period.

HE 5.1.2. Energy Programs for Lower Income Households.

Encourage and participate in Riverside County’s and utility providers’ programs to reduce maintenance and energy costs for households with low incomes, and increase efforts to inform the public about available cost-saving, energy conservation programs.

Engineering Department, assisted
by Community Development
Department and Building and
Safety Departments.

HE 5.1.3. Energy Conservation Grants. Pursue grant funds for energy rehab costs and consumer education.

Continued from 5th Cycle and ongoing for the 2021-
2029 planning period.

HE 5.1.4. City Requests for Proposals. City RFPs, contracts, and bidding procedures capital projects and programs shall incorporate energy conservation and sustainability measures.

Continued from 5th Cycle and ongoing for the 2021-
2029 planning period.

HE 5.1.5. Sustainable Design. Adopt sustainable design policies, standards and codes that result in attractive, energy efficient, neighborhoods.

Adopt within 18 months of Housing Element
adoption.

GOAL HE 6: Affirmatively further fair housing.

Implement measures to affirmatively
further fair housing.

HE 6.1.1. AFFH Actions. Address the AFFH issues outlined in Housing Element Appendix E by implementing the AFFH action items contained in Table 5.56.

City Manager’s Office, and
Community Development
Department.

Ongoing for the 2021-2029 planning period.

Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
The City complies with the State Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements by taking meaningful actions to address impediments identified in the Fair Housing Assessment located in Housing Element Appendix E. In summary, the City of Jurupa Valley offers high opportunity areas but faces challenges in promoting and providing a range of housing types and prices suitable for lower- income households. Providing a range of affordable housing can help foster more inclusive communities and increase access to opportunities for persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other protected classes. Table 5.56 summarizes fair housing issues, contributing factors, and implementing actions.

The actions listed below, along with the other programs identified in this section, were developed to cumulatively address the AFFH goals to counter act the disparities and issues that were identified in the AFFH analysis located in Housing Element Appendix E. The timeframes and priority levels are added to ensure the
implementation of these actions in a timely manner. The priority levels for these actions are defined as the following:
• High Priority contributing factors are those that have a direct and substantial impact on fair housing, and are core municipal functions that the City can control;
• Medium Priority factors are those that have a direct and substantial impact on fair housing, but the City has limited capacity to control their implementation;
• Low Priority factors may have a direct and substantial impact on fair housing choice, but the City lacks capacity to address it, or the factor may have only a slight or indirect impact on fair housing choice.

As shown in Table 5.56
, the City intends to complete the necessary
actions to meet the requirements of State AFFH requirements.

These actions are integrated into the action plan for the overall 6 th Cycle Housing Element with the specialized time frames for expedited implementation. The rationale for identifying these actions is to ensure they are implemented in a timely manner to better serve the community of Jurupa Valley. These actions are intended to alleviate the main issues identifies in the Fair Housing Assessment and the City intends to implement these and all the action items outlined above during the 2021 -2029 planning period.

In addition, the City intends to monitor the AFFH actions on an annual basis in conjunction with the preparation of Annual Progress Reports (APRs) to ensure the goals are being met. If any action items are not being achieved, the City will adjust its metrics, timeframes and commitments as necessary in FY 24/25 to ens ure it meets its AFFH goals.

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Table 5.56 – Fair Housing Program Action Items
Action Area Programs Specific Commitment Timeframe Geographic Targeting Metrics Housing Mobility
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Encourage the development of
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in
appropriate locations to expand
housing opportunities for all income
levels and special needs groups.

1. Develop ADU informational materials and ‘as
built’ sample plans to promote the
development of ADUs in the City.

2. Monitor the production and affordability of
ADUs annually to ensure the City is meeting
the assumption of 15 AUDs per year as
outlined in this Housing Element.

High priority /
within 18 months
of Housing
Element adoption.

Citywide, target
marketing and outreach
efforts in higher
opportunity areas.

Complete ADU informa-
tional materials and ‘as
built’ sample plans within
2022. Annually monitor
ADUs permitted at the
time of the Annual
Progress Reports (APRs).

Target 20% of ADUs in
higher opportunity areas.

Public Housing and
Rental Assistance
Support HACR’s Housing Choice
Voucher Assistance Program

1. Encourage the HARC to continue to provide
housing choice vouchers to a minimum of
344 households in Jurupa Valley and
increase voucher usage in higher
opportunity areas.

2. Work with HARC and FHCRC to encourage
small property owners to participate in
HACR’s Housing Choice Voucher
Assistance Program
Low priority /
within 36 months
of Housing
Element adoption
Increase the number of
voucher assistance
recipients in higher
opportunity areas.

Target education and
marketing efforts
throughout the
community with an
emphasis on higher
opportunity areas.

Increase the number of
low-income recipients in
receiving voucher
assistance in higher
opportunity areas by 5%
by FY 24/25.

New Opportunities in Higher Opportunity Areas
Provide Housing
Opportunities in
Higher Opportunity
Areas for all
Members of the
Community
Provide government incentives to
promote creative private and public-
sector housing products, particularly
for lower income households and all
special needs groups.

1. Provide incentives to encourage
development of a range of creative and
affordable housing types to accommodate
homeless persons, seniors, disabled
persons, and other low and extremely low-
income populations, such as single room
occupancy dwellings (SROs), prefabricated
housing, tiny houses, and other emerging
housing products through fee waivers or
deferrals, flexible development standards,
supporting funding applications, etc.

2. Work with local developers to include
affordable housing units in all new housing
developments during the entitlement
process.

Medium priority /
within 24 months
of Housing
Element adoption

Target creative housing
types throughout the
City with an emphasis
on higher opportunity
areas. Provide afford-
able housing through-
out the City with an
emphasis on higher
opportunity areas and
areas of concentrated
poverty. Prioritize
funding for infra-
structure improvements
in areas of concen-
trated poverty.

Creative incentive
packages for creative
housing solutions in
FY23/24. Develop an
inclusionary housing
ordinance and promote the
inclusion of affordable
units in every housing
project in entitlement
beginning in FY22/23.

Target 30% of new
affordable housing in
higher opportunity areas
and 30% in areas of
concentrated poverty.

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Action Area Programs Specific Commitment Timeframe Geographic Targeting Metrics

3. Develop an inclusionary housing ordinance
to increase the variety of affordable housing
to provide for special needs groups that
aren’t being reached right now according to
the AFFH.

4. Allocate funding for Infrastructure
improvements citywide including, but not
limited to, pedestrian and bicycle
improvements, complete streets and corridor
beautification, ADA improvements, and Safe
Routes to School enhancements with a
priority in the most economically impacted
neighborhoods.

Prioritize funding for
infrastructure improve-
ments in the most
impacted areas beginning
in FY 23/24.

Traditional
Neighborhood Design
Standards
Adopt and implement Traditional
Neighborhood Design Standards
ordinance to allow smaller single-
family homes on smaller lots and
increase housing choice and
affordability.

Promote the development of smaller single-
family homes on smaller lots using the
Traditional Neighborhood Design Standards to
developers through the entitlement process.

Also develop promotional materials such as
educational fliers/handouts on Traditional
Neighborhood Design Standards for
dissemination to the development community
and in meetings with developers.

High Priority /
adopt ordinance
in FY 21/22,
Medium Priority /
implementation
ongoing for the
2021-2029
planning cycle.

Higher opportunity
areas designated for
single-family residential
development at 2+
dwelling units per acre.

Increase the affordability
of new single-family
residential subdivisions by
5% in high opportunity
areas and throughout the
City by the end of the
2021-2029 planning
period.

Place-Based Strategies for Community Revitalization
Affordable Mobile
Homes Conservation
Preserve mobile homes and
encourage their maintenance and
improvement as affordable housing
for special needs groups

1. Conservation. Conserve affordable mobile
home housing stock and help bring such
housing up to code through periodic
outreach and mobile home loan and
improvement grants funded by CDBG and
other funds, as available.

Medium priority /
within 24 months
of Housing
Element adoption.

Existing mobile home
parks and areas of
concentrated poverty
and higher need.

Work with FHCRC to
develop a program for
annual outreach to mobile
homeowners, non-profits
and other agencies and
fund three mobile home
improvements per year
beginning in FY 23/24 with
CDBG funds.

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Action Area Programs Specific Commitment Timeframe Geographic Targeting Metrics Substandard Housing
Conditions
Undertake efforts to correct
disparities in the provision of standard
housing conditions due to the lack of
new housing affordability, age of
housing stock and cost of repairs or
rehabilitation.

1. Allocate CDBG grant for housing update and
rehabilitation for most aged housing stock for
homes older than 50 years.

Medium priority /
within 24 months
of Housing
Element adoption.

Census tracts 404.02,
405.03, and 406.04 and
other areas of
concentrated poverty
and higher need.

Allocate CDBG funding for
five houses per year
beginning in FY23/24.

Enforcement and
Outreach to Reduce
Discrimination

Reduce fair housing discrimination by
small landlords resulting from the lack
of local private fair housing outreach
and enforcement, resources for fair
housing agencies and organizations,
and state or local fair housing laws to
support strong enforcement.

1. Allocate CDBG funding to creating locally
hosted educational workshops on fair
housing to reduce the amount of
discrimination

2. Provide social media and fact
sheets/resource alternatives to access fair
housing info with links to the City website

3. Collaborate with Fair Housing Council of
Riverside County for continued tracking of
fair housing enforcement for discrimination
cases.

Medium priority /
within 24 months
of Housing
Element adoption
Citywide Allocate CDBG funding for
a minimum of two
educational workshops per
year and provide social
media and fact sheets on
fair housing beginning in
FY23/24.

Support At-Risk
Children and Youth

Support the Rubidoux Youth
Opportunity Center provide support,
encouragement and opportunities to
at-risk youth facing abandonment and
neglect.

1. Provide informational materials on the Youth
Opportunity Center at City Hall and promote
the Center through social media platforms
and regular updates at City Council
meetings.

2. Make meeting rooms available to the Center
at the City’s Jurupa Valley Operations
Center located in the Rubidoux area.

3. Assist the Center in the preparation of grant
applications as needed.

4. Work with the Rubidoux Youth Opportunity
Center to promote their services in census
tracts with concentrated poverty and highest
need.

Medium priority /
within 24 months
of Housing
Element adoption
Census tracts 404.02,
405.03, and 406.04 and
other areas of
concentrated poverty
and higher need.

Promote and provide
assistance to the Center
beginning in FY 23/24.

Target promotion of
resources twice a year.

Please note, it is difficult to
quantify the outcomes of
this action item, but the
City is committed to
supporting at-risk youth in
the Rubidoux community
and throughout the City.

Provide Additional
Parkland in Areas of
Concentrated Poverty
Support the Jurupa Area Recreation
and Park District’s acquisition and
development of a neighborhood park
in the Rubidoux Community.

1. Provide technical support and assistance to
JARPD to acquire and develop a ¾ acre park
in the Mission / Wallace / Daly area.

Low priority /
within 36 months
of Housing
Element adoption
Areas of concentrated
poverty and higher
need within the
Rubidoux Community
Provide a new
neighborhood park in the
Rubidoux Community by
FY 24/25.

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Action Area Programs Specific Commitment Timeframe Geographic Targeting Metrics Promote Meaningful
Engagement in the
Public Decision-
Making Process
Continue to implement the policies of
the Environmental Justice Element to
promote meaningful engagement in
the public decision-making process
among disadvantaged populations.

1. Ensure that affected residents have the
opportunity to participate in decisions that
affect their health (EJ 1.1).

2. Schedule public meetings on key issues
affecting the public at times and locations
most convenient to community members (EJ

1.4).

3. Provide translation and interpretation services
at public meetings on issues affecting
populations whose primary language is not
English. Translation time should not be taken
from the person’s time limit for comments (EJ

1.6).

High priority /
ongoing for the
2021-2029
planning cycle
Areas of concentrated
poverty and higher
need.

Increase participation in
the public decision-making
process by disadvantaged
persons by 10% by the
end of the 2021-2029
planning cycle.

Displacement
Displacement Risk of
Low Income
Residents Due to
Economic Pressures
Reduce disparities in the loss of
affordable units and encourage the
development of affordable units to
reduce the displacement of residents
due to unaffordable rents, the
concentration of poverty in some
tracts, and the availability of
affordable housing.

1. Work with FHCRC to continue to provide
access to aid and financial counseling for
residents and develop an outreach plan for
the neighborhoods with the greatest
concentration of poverty.

2. Promote development of affordable units
though City polices and State Law on every
housing project in entitlement
Low priority /
within 36 months
of Housing
Element adoption
Target financial aid and
counseling on areas of
concentrated poverty
and higher need.

Promote the
development of
affordable units in
higher opportunity
areas.

Provide financial aid and
counseling through
FHCRC to a minimum 5
households per year
beginning in FY24/25;
promote the inclusion of
affordable units on every
housing project in
entitlement in FY22/23.

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J. QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVES
The State requires that the Housing Element include an assessment of quantified objectives during the 6 th Cycle planning period.

Quantified objectives are estimates of the number of housing units likely to be constructed, rehabilitated, or preserved by income level between 2021 and 2029. Estimates are based on the trends, goals, policies and objectives outlin ed throughout this Housing Element and may differ from the City’s RHNA requirement. They represent the City’s best assessment on what is likely to be built during the planning period based on needs, resources, and constraint s. Table

5.57 below summarizes the City’s Quantified Objectives for the 2021-2029 planning period.

Table 5.57: Quantified Objectives
Income
Category
RHNA
Targets
2021-2029
Units that
Could be
Constructed
2021-2029
Units that
Could be
Rehabilitated
2021-2029
Units that
Could be
Preserved
2021-2029
Extremely Low 604 180 8 12
Very Low 603 180 8 12
Low 749 450 16 16
Moderate 731 625 18 --
Above Moderate 1,810 1,810 -- --
Total 4,497 3,245 50 40

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Jurupa Valley General Plan, 2017 Page 6-1
6 – AIR QUALITY ELEMENT

Figure 6-1: San Bernardino Mountains from Agua Mansa
A. INTRODUCTION
The quality of the air we breathe directly affects our health, environment, economy, and quality of life. Poor air quality causes or contributes to asthma and other respiratory diseases, lung damage, cancer, birth defects, difficulty in exercising, and even a reduction in life span. Poor air quality also affects our economy through workdays lost due to illness, increased expenses from medical costs, and businesses that choose to locate in areas with a healthier environment.

Air quality is a regional issue of which every city and county in the region feels the effect. Although Jurupa Valley, and Riverside County as a whole generate the lowest emissions of any area in the South Coast Air Basin, air quality in the region is among the Basin’s worst due to onshore winds transporting vast amounts of pollutants from Los Angeles and Orange counties into the Inland Empire. However, due to a variety of regulations and programs, air quality in the region is improving. Continued diligence is needed to ensure that the quality of the air we breathe continues to improve for the safety and healthfulness of our community.

A closely related issue to air quality is the adverse effects of climate change. Although the cause is the subject of debate, we are experiencing increased concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHG), which in turn contribute to warming temperatures, sea leve l rise, and altered weather patterns that affect rainfall and air quality.

General Plan policies, particularly those related to housing and transportation, can have a profound effect on minimizing the factors that contribute to the production of GHG. In the 2017 General Plan, the term “climate change” refers to the result of human activity that produces air-polluting greenhouse gases, and does not imply that the causes of worldwide climate change are fully understood.

While state law mandates that cities address air quality in the General Plan, it allows flexibility for whether to incorporate air quality into other elements, or prepare a separate Air Quality Element. The City desires to highlight the importance of air q uality in Jurupa Valley by adopting a stand-alone Air Quality Element. This element provides background information on the physical and regulatory environment affecting air quality and climate change in the City. This element also identifies goals, policie s, and programs that are meant to balance the City’s actions regarding land use, circulation, and other issues with their potential effects on air quality and climate change.

Primary Goal
To be a city that actively works to improve its air quality and minimize the effects of climate change to protect the health, safety, and quality of life of all of its residents, business owners and visitors.

Policy and Program Sections

1. Multi-Jurisdictional Cooperation

2. Sensitive Receptors

3. Stationary Source Pollution

4. Particulate Matter

5. Energy Efficiency and Conservation

6. Jobs and Housing

7. Transportation

8. Special Events

9. Climate Change
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B. BACKGROUND
Jurupa Valley is located within the South Coast Air Basin, which includes all of Orange County and the non -desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Air quality conditions in the South Coast Air Basin are under the jurisdictio n of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).

According to SCAQMD, the worst air quality problem in the nation occurs in the South Coast Air Basin. With very light average wind speeds, the Basin’s atmosphere has a limited capability to dis perse air contaminants horizontally. The dominant daily wind pattern is a daytime sea breeze (onshore breeze) and a nighttime land breeze (offshore breeze), broken only occasionally by winter storms and infrequent strong Santa Ana winds from the northeast.

In spring and early summer, most of the pollution is moved out of the Basin through mountain passes, or is lifted by the warm, vertical currents produced by the heating of mountain slopes. However, from late summer through winter, flushing is less pronounc ed because of lower wind speeds and the earlier appearance of offshore winds. Remaining pollutants accumulate during the night, and a low average-morning wind speed creates the potential for air stagnation, as shown in Figure 6 -2 and Figure 6 -3. In a normal situation, as temperatures decrease with altitude, air rises. In the South Coast Air Basin, dispersion is hampered by the presence of a temperature inversion in the layers of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth. With an inversion layer, pollution becomes concentrated as the warmer air above it traps the air.

The combination of low wind speeds and low -level inversions produces the greatest concentration of pollutants. On high wind days, other air pollutants, including particulate matter such as dust and soil, are swept up and carried in the air. On days of no inversion or on days of winds averaging over 15 miles per hour, there will be no important smog effects, during either summer or winter. Smog levels are much lower in the winter due to the lack of strong inversion during daylight hours and the lack of inten se sunlight, which is needed to produce photochemical reactions.

Air quality in the South Coast Air Basin has continually improved despite an enormous increase in population and cars. For example, maximum levels of ozone, one of our worst smog problems, have been cut to less than one -quarter of what they were in the 1950s, even though today we have nearly three times as many people and four times as many vehicles. SCAQMD monitors air quality at 34 permanent stations throughout the region, providing hourly and daily readings. This provides information on how well our region is meeting its clean air goals. It also enables the District to notify the public whenever air quality is unhealthy.

Figure 6-2: Smoggy day in Jurupa Valley
Figure 6-3: Temperature inversion process

Regulatory Restrictions
The agencies designated to develop regional air quality plans in the South Coast Air Basin are SCAQMD, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EP A).

These agencies prepared the Final 2016 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the South Coast Air Basin, which was adopted by the SCAQMD Board in 2017. The Plan includes a comprehensive strategy aimed at controlling pollution from all sources, includin g stationary sources, on -road and off -road mobile sources and area sources.

In 1998, the California Legislature enacted the California Clean Air Act (CCAA). The CCAA requires regional emissions to be reduced by 5% per year, averaged over a 3-year period, until attainment can be demonstrated. Each region that did not meet a national or state air- quality standard was required to prepare a plan that demonstrated how the 5% reductions were to be achieved. In response, the SCAQMD revised its air quality plan to meet CCAA requirements.

To achieve the goals and objectives of the air quality plans at the local level, cities and counties must adopt air quality elements or other elements/plans that address air quality as well as implement these plans for achieving compliance with state and federal standards. Local responsibilities for achieving compliance primarily focus on measures that reduce emissions from mobile sources as well as those that limit emissions from “indirect sources” such as facilities, buildings, structures, installations, real property, roads, or highways that attract mobile sources of pollution.

Ambient Air Quality Standards
Six criteria air pollutants have been established for every air basin within the State of California. These are pollutants for which acceptable levels of exposure can be determined and for which an ambient air quality standard has been set. Federal primary standards for air pollutants have been established to protect the health of the public, while secondary standards protect the public welfare by preventing diminishing visibility and damage to vegetation and property.

The South Coast Air Basin has made great strides in achieving state and federal air quality standards (SCAQMD 2016 Air Quality Management Plan). Table 6.1
provides a description of the six
criteria air pollutants and their attainment status in the South Coast Air Basin.

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Table 6.1: South Coast Air Basin 2016 Attainment Status – Six Criteria Pollutants Pollutant Description
Attainment of State and
Federal Air Pollutant
Standards*
Ozone (O3) A pungent, colorless gas typical of southern California smog.

Elevated ozone concentrations result in reduced lung function, particularly during vigorous physical activity. Ozone levels peak during the summer and early fall months.

Non-attainment (state and
federal)
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Formed by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, almost entirely from automobiles. This colorless, odorless gas can cause dizziness, fatigue, and impairments to central nervous system functions.

Attainment (state and federal)
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a reddish brown gas, and nitric oxide (NO), a colorless odorless gas, are jointly referred to as nitrogen oxides or NOx. NOx is a primary component of smog and contributes to other pollution problems such as high concentration of fine particulate matter, poor visibility, and acid deposition. NO
2 decreases lung
function and may reduce resistance to infection.

Attainment (state and federal)
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) A colorless irritating gas created mainly by industrial facilities. SO2 irritates the respiratory tract, injures lung tissue when combined with fine particulate matter, and reduces visibility and the level of sunlight.

Attainment (state and federal)
Lead A gray-white metal that is soft, malleable, and resistant to corrosion.

Sources of lead resulting in concentrations in the air include industrial sources and weathering of soils, followed by fugitive dust emissions. Health effects from exposure to lead include brain and kidney damage, learning disabilities, seizures, and death. Fetuses, infants, and children are more sensitive than others to the adverse effects of lead exposure. Exposure to low levels of lead can adversely affect the development and function of the central nervous system, leading to learning disorders, distractibility, inability to follow simple commands, and a lower intelligence quotient. The Air Resources Board (ARB) has identified lead and vinyl chloride as “toxic air contaminants” with no threshold level of exposure for adverse health effects determined. These actions allow for the implementation of control measures at levels below the ambient concentrations specified for these pollutants.

Attainment (state and federal)
Particulate Matter The term used for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. Coarse particles (larger than 2.5 but smaller than 10 micrometers, or PM
10) come from a variety of sources, including
windblown dust and grinding operations. Fine particles (less than

2.5 micrometers, or PM

2.5) often come from fuel combustion, power
plants, and diesel buses and trucks. Fine particles can also be formed in the atmosphere through chemical reactions.

Non-attainment (state and
federal)
Source: SCAQMD, February 2016

C. AIR QUALITY GOALS , POLICIES , AND

PROGRAMS
Goals
To be a City that:

AQ 1 Works with regional, sub -regional, and state agencies to protect and improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

AQ 2 Helps protect its residents, and especially senior citizens, youth and other sensitive receptors, from toxic air pollution.

AQ 3 Works to reduce emissions from stationary and mobile sources.

AQ 4 Employs measures to improve the jobs/housing balance and reduce commuting time.

Policies and Programs
AQ 1 – Multi-Jurisdictional Cooperation
The City of Jurupa Valley recognizes the regional context of the policies it creates. Because air pollution does not recognize municipal boundaries, the policies of one community may affect the residents of another. This is particularly true with respect to pollution emitted by motor vehicles, which underscores the importance of multi-jurisdictional cooperation.

Policies
AQ 1.1 Regional Participation. Promote and participate with regional, subregional, and state agencies, both public
and private, in all areas to protect and improve air
quality, including enforcement of all regulations.

AQ 1.2 Air Quality Measures. Establish and implement air quality, land use, and mobility measures that improve
not only the City's environment but also that of the
entire region.

Programs
AQ 1.1.1 Regional Committees. Actively participate on regional committees that can influence regulations affecting air quality.

Figure 6-4: Children playing at the Cove
Waterpark in Jurupa Valley
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AQ 2 – Sensitive Receptors
As outlined in the Environmental Justice Element, sensitive receptors are those people who are particularly susceptible to adverse health effects due to exposure to air contaminants.

Sensitive receptors include residents, retirement homes, schools, hospitals, and other people and uses. Special care must be taken in the land use planning process to ensure that sensitive receptors are protected from unhealthful levels of air pollution. In addition, because there are existing sensitive receptors exposed to unhealthful levels of air pollution in the City, measures to retrofit existing adverse conditions should be pursued.

Policies
AQ 2.1 Site Plan Designs. Require City land use planning efforts and site plan designs to protect people and land uses
sensitive to air pollution, using barriers and/or distance from emissions sources, and protect sensitive receptors from polluting sources, wherever possible.

AQ 2.2 Pollution Control Measures. Strongly encourage the use of pollution control measures such as landscaping,
vegetation and other materials that trap particulate
matter or control pollution.

AQ 2.3 Retrofitting. Encourage that homes and other buildings occupied by sensitive receptors in areas with unhealthful air quality be retrofitted with air filtration systems and other available technologies.

AQ 2.4 Tree Planting. Consider creating a citywide program to plant trees that help to filter pollutants from the air, provide shade, and add oxygen to the atmosphere.

Programs
AQ 2.1.1 Best Practices. Establish a program to monitor adherence to best practices in distance and setbacks as recommended by CARB and SCAQMD.

AQ 3 – Stationary Source Pollution
Stationary source pollution is generally divided into two subcategories: point sources (such as power plants and refineries) and area sources (including small emission sources such as residential water heaters and architectural coatings). Agricultural and industrial land uses are generally the main stationary pollution sources in Jurupa Valley, though most urbanized land areas and their associated activities contribute to poor air quality in the region.

Figure 6-5: Jurupa Valley warehouse
development and housing
Figure 6-6: Former Riverside Cement
Company plant, Jurupa Valley

Policies
AQ 3.1 Efficient Building Materials/Equipment. Encourage the use of building materials/methods and heating equip -
ment that are efficient and reduce emissions.

AQ 3.2 Centrally Heated Facilities. Encourage centrally heated facilities to utilize automated time clocks or occupant sensors to control heating.

AQ 3.3 Stationary Pollution Reduction. Require stationary pollution sources to prevent the release of toxic
pollutants through the following:

1. Design features;

2. Operating procedures;

3. Preventive maintenance;

4. Operator training; and

5. Emergency response planning
AQ 3.4 Emissions Mitigation. Require every project to mitigate any of its anticipated emissions that exceed allowable
levels as established by the SCAQMD, the US EPA, and
CARB, to the greatest extent possible.

AQ 3.5 Fugitive Dust Reduction Measures. Apply, as
appropriate, measures contained in the County’s
Fugitive Dust Reduction to the entire City.

AQ 3.6 Grading in High Winds. Suspend all grading when wind speeds exceed 25 miles per hour.

AQ 4 – Particulate Matter
The US EPA defines particulate matter (PM) as either airborne photochemical precipitates or windborne dust. Consisting of tiny solid or liquid particles of soot, dust, smoke, fumes, and aerosols, common sources of PM are manufacturing and power plants, agriculture, diesel trucks and other vehicles, construction sites, fire, and windblown dust. Generally, PM settles from atmospheric suspension as either particulate or acid rain and fog that has the potential to damage health, crops, and property.

While Jurupa Valley is dedicated to implementing policies to limit particulate matter produced within its own boundaries, it has no control over particulate matter transported into the City from other areas. The solution is the adoption of adequate control measures by responsible jurisdictions in San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange counties. By adhering to the control measures contained in the Air Quality Management Plan, these jurisdictions can have a positive impact on particulate matter pollution in Jurupa Valley.

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Policies
AQ 4.1 State and Federal Legislation. Encourage stricter state and federal legislation on bias -belted tires, smoking
vehicles, and vehicles that spill debris on streets and highways, to better control particulate matter.

AQ 4.2 Particulate Matter. Reduce particulate matter from agriculture, construction, demolition, debris hauling,
street cleaning, utility maintenance, railroad rights of way, and off-road vehicles to the maximum extent
possible.

AQ 4.3 Electric Service Units. Require the installation and use of electric service units at truck stops and distribution
centers for heating and cooling truck cabs, and
particularly for powering refrigeration trucks, in lieu of idling of engines for power.

AQ 4.4 Natural Gas/Electric Vehicles. Support efforts to encourage the use of natural gas and electric vehicles in distribution centers.

AQ 4.5 City Vehicle Fleet. Consider the purchase of natural gas and electric vehicles when replacing or expanding the
City’s vehicle fleet.

Programs
AQ 4.1.1 Truck Parking in Residential Areas. Prohibit the parking of large commercial trucks, trailers, and truck cabs on public streets in residential areas, except for loading or unloading, through Municipal Code amendments,
signage, enforcement, and other measures.

AQ 4.1.2 Diesel Fumes. Collaborate with the US EPA, SCAQMD, and warehouse owners and operators to create
regulations and programs to reduce the amount of diesel fumes released due to warehousing operations.

AQ 4.1.3 Commercial Truck Parking Lots. Research funding and establish a program to provide incentives and
opportunities for commercial truck parking lots to
prevent the need for parking trucks, trailers, and truck cabs in residential and other restricted areas.

AQ 4.1.4 Electric Charging Stations. Establish incentives for developers to plan for and install electric vehicle charging stations in new development, and research funding
sources for installing electric vehicle charging stations in other strategic locations, such as in government agency facilities.

AQ 5 – Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Recycling and conservation efforts established and encouraged by the City can reduce the amount of pollutants emitted within the City.

Efforts to recycle wastes can reduce the amount of pollution emitted from the production of new materials while preserving raw materials. Conservation measures minimize the impacts of not only the consumption of, but also the production of, energy sources.

Policies
AQ 5.1 Reduce Solid Waste. Utilize source reduction, recycling, and other appropriate measures to reduce the amount of
solid waste disposed of in landfills.

AQ 5.2 Energy Conservation. Encourage advanced energy
conservation techniques and the incorporation of energy- efficient design elements for private and public
developments, including appropriate site orientation and the use of shade and windbreak trees to reduce fuel
consumption for heating and cooling, and offer incentives, as appropriate.

Program s
AQ 5.1.1 Waste Management. Working with waste haulers and other appropriate businesses and agencies, establish
incentives and programs to encourage the use of recycling and waste management.

AQ 6 – Jobs and Housing
To help reduce traffic and emissions, many cities seek to reduce single-motorist commuting by increasing the number and
availability of jobs closer to existing and new housing. According to SCAG, 11.2% of Jurupa Valley workers are employed within the City.

The remaining 88.8% of workers commute to other places including the cities of Riverside (13.2%), Ontario (6.8%), San Bernardino (4.3%), and Corona (4.1%) (SCAG, Jurupa Valley Profile, 2015).

Another way to look at this issue is to examine the jobs -housing balance. The jobs-housing balance refers to the approximately equal distribution of employment opportunities and population measured by the number of households. According to Planning for Sustainable Travel, a jobs-housing balance of 0.75 to 1.5 is considered ideal and tends to reduce commuting distances among residents. In 2014, Jurupa Valley’s jobs -housing balance was 0.98 and is expected to grow to 1.05 in 2035. Although it does not guarantee that residents will live near where they work, these healthy jobs-housing balances mean that there will be opportunities to do so.

Figure 6-7: House with photovoltaic solar
panels
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Whenever possible, the City should offer incentives to businesses and individuals to create jobs in Jurupa Valley to bolster the economy, control emissions, and implement the Air Quality Management Plan. Among the positive approaches available to the City to encourage job creation in job -poor areas are education, job training and placement services, technical assistance to incoming businesses, reducing regulation and paperwork on businesses, fast tracking and reduced fees, and low interest loans. In addition to providing incentives for businesses to locate within Jurupa Valley, it is important to consider the relationship of jobs to housing w hen approving the construction of new development, including the development of residential and commercial land uses in close proximity and the strategic placement of new public facilities.

Policies
AQ 6.1 Small Business Assistance. Assist small businesses by supporting organizations that develop education and job training programs.

AQ 6.2 Educational Programs. Collaborate with local colleges and universities to develop appropriate educational
programs to assist residents in obtaining job skills to meet market demands.

AQ 6.3 Business Incentives. Provide incentives to encourage new firms to locate within the City and existing firms to expand operations. Incentives may include, but are not limited to, job placement services, technical assistance, regulatory relief and low interest loans.

AQ 6.4 Small Business Loan Programs. Encourage loan programs to induce small businesses to locate or expand within the City.

AQ 6.5 Small Business Emissions Control. Offer incentives to businesses to control emissions and implement the Air
Quality Management Plan.

AQ 6.6 Regulation Relief. Reduce regulations on small
businesses wherever possible and thereby encourage
small business development and job creation. The City
shall set performance standards as well as design
standards, thus giving small business owners as many
options as possible to comply with City regulations.

AQ 6.7 Job Creation. Emphasize job creation and reductions in vehicle miles traveled to improve air quality over other less efficient methods.

AQ 6.8 Public Facilities/Services. Time and locate public facilities and services so that they help create new jobs.

Figure 6-8: Mixed use housing near jobs
and Metrolink Station, Inland Empire
(KTGY.com)

AQ 6.9 Mixed-Use Land Use. Support new mixed- use land use patterns with employment centers and community
centers, which encourage community self-sufficiency and containment, promote efficient modes of travel, and help reduce automobile dependency.

AQ 6.10 Community Centers / Telecommuting / Home -Based Businesses. Implement zoning code provisions that
encourage community centers, telecommuting, and
home-based businesses.

AQ 6.11 Non-Polluting Transportation. Encourage and promote the use of non-polluting alternative modes of transporta- tion such as natural gas and electric vehicles and bicycles.

AQ 6.12 Housing Types. Provide for a variety of housing types that support a local market for a skilled professional and
management labor pool when approving new residential
developments.

Programs
AQ 6.1.1 Job-Skill Training Opportunities. Actively seek and incentivize educational opportunities and institutions
such as community colleges and trade schools to locate
within Jurupa Valley to provide local job -skill training opportunities.

AQ 6.1.2 Funding Programs. Actively seek funding programs to incentivize businesses that meet community needs.

AQ 7 – Transportation
Vehicles are an essential part of life in California. People use them to go to work, run errands, and transport goods all across the state and the nation. However, while vehicles serve a valuable function, many streets and freeways are increasingly overbu rdened with traffic. Seventy-seven percent of commuters drive alone, adding to the congestion and smog. Many Jurupa Valley residents drive long distances to work and have some of the longest commute times in all of Southern California. Transportation Demand Management, Transportation Systems Management, and Transportation Develop- ment Management can help improve air quality by reducing overall motor vehicle trips and managing vehicular travel.

Transportation Demand Management
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) can help unclog
freeways and reduce commute times, thereby improving air quality.

TDM strategies work to reduce traffic overall and divert the remaining traffic to non- peak periods. Examples include reducing work-related trips by encouraging individuals who drive alone to Figure 6-9: Inland Empire Freeway with
heavy traffic
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form carpools and vanpools, or take the bus or light rail. Other options include fewer workdays with longer work hours per day to eliminate one or two trips a week as well as telecommute and work- at-home programs. When individuals must drive, TDM strategies call for work schedules that avoid peak traffic periods and large trucks to operate at night.

TDM strategies for reducing trips that are not work related are also important. Merchant transportation incentives, such as discounts to customers who use public transit and free bus passes, help incentivize transit and take people out of single-occupancy vehicles.

Other measures, such as providing convenient parking for people who rideshare, can also reduce trips to merchants and help improve air quality.

Transit improvements and facility development must accompany the implementation of TDM strategies. Efforts to encourage a shift to transit will fail unless transit operators make convenient, safe, and reliable transit service available. Similarly, a lack of work centers impedes the ability to implement telecommute and work -at-home programs. The City can support the provision of transit services and foster the development of work centers. Changing transportation demand will also require facility development, such as park -n-ride lots, bus turnouts, off-site parking, electric vehicle charging stations, and facilities for bicycles and pedestrians.

Transportation Systems Management
Transportation systems management improves traffic flow through modification in the operation of existing transit facilities and fleets.

The increased mobility improves air quality. Commerce, industry, and public welfare require adequate mobility. Poor transportation systems management, on the other hand, creates congested highways, perpetuates poorly maintained and polluting fleets, weakens the City’s economy, and diminishes citizens’ health and well-being. City management of its transportation systems in a manner that enhances mobility and efficiency is important.

Improving the flow of traffic promotes mobility on our streets, resulting in decreased impacts on air quality.

Transportation Facilities Development
Regionally, transportation facilities development means increasing capacity through the expansion of highway and transit systems to meet population and land use demand. Though major construction projects often require massive capital investment, mobility and capacity are increased. These projects include major highways in high growth regions, construction of high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes where severe traffic problems occur, and construction of rapid transit corridors and facilities. Unfortunately, this strategy responds

slowly to changing demands on the transportation system and may burden the region with debt.

Although often necessary to keep traffic moving, regional and local transportation facility development can contribute toward a growth in population and housing, and the need for public services and facilities (FHWA/Planning, Induced Travel Frequently Aske d Questions, 2016). By increasing capacity, new or expanded transportation facilities can make longer commutes easier and outlying land more attractive for development. Additional development can contribute to poor air quality through factors such as incre ased vehicular emissions and fossil fuel consumption. The City intends to consider the benefits and costs of large transportation facilities development and balance it with other, less expensive alternatives that can improve multi-modal mobility.

Policies
AQ 7.1 Cooperative Relationships. Seek new cooperative relationships between employers and employees to
reduce vehicle miles traveled such as creating
Transportation Management Associations.

AQ 7.2 Transit Incentives. Encourage employee rideshare and transit incentives for employers with more than 25
employees at a single location and coordination with City incentives programs.

AQ 7.3 Trip-Reduction Programs . Encourage workplace trip - reduction programs and cooperate with surrounding
jurisdictions to reduce vehicle trips.

AQ 7.4 Traffic Flow Management. Manage traffic flow through signal synchronization, while coordinating with and
permitting the free flow of mass transit vehicles, when possible.

AQ 7.5 Traffic Hazards/Delays. Eliminate traffic hazards and delays through street maintenance, rapid emergency
response, debris removal, and elimination of at -grade
railroad crossings, as City resources allow.

AQ 7.6 City Transportation Fleet. Manage the City’s transpor- tation fleet to achieve energy savings.

AQ 7.7 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities. Emphasize the use and improvement of pedestrian and bicycle facilities when
funding transportation improvements.

AQ 7.8 Transportation Corridor Expansion. Preserve
transportation corridors with the potential of high
demand or of regional significance for future expansion to meet project demand.

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Programs
AQ 7.1.1 Trip Reduction Programs. Pursue grant funding to establish an incentive program to encourage the use of
trip reduction programs to decrease automotive vehicle
miles traveled.

AQ 7.1.2 Traffic Signal Improvements. Construct and improve traffic signals with channelization and Automated Traffic Monitoring and Control systems at appropriate
intersections.

AQ 7.1.3 Transportation Management. Consider measures such as Transportation Demand Management, Transportation
Systems Management, or jobs/housing balance
strategies when developing capital facilities improve - ment plans.

AQ 7.1.4 Congestion Monitoring. Develop a program to monitor traffic and congestion to determine when and where the
City needs new transportation facilities to achieve
increased mobility efficiency.

AQ 8 – Special Events
Temporary special events provide recreational and retail opportunities for residents. However, these events may also result in traffic congestion on roadways adjacent to the event. The following policies are designed to alleviate traffic congestion and the accompanying pollution caused by excess vehicle travel times.

Policies
AQ 8.1 Parking/Park-N-Ride. Establish requirements for special event centers to provide off-site parking and park-n-ride facilities at remote locations. Remote parking should be as close to practicable to the event site, and the operator should supply shuttle services.

AQ 8.2 Transit/Carpooling. Encourage special event center operators to advertise and offer discounted transit
passes and discount parking incentives to carpooling
patrons with event tickets.

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7 – NOISE ELEMENT
A. INTRODUCTION
Jurupa Valley values its semi- rural character and diversity of land uses where individual expression is appreciated. However, the mix of land uses also generates a surprising amount of noise, which can adversely affect area residents and other sensitive receptors. Train whistles, aircraft overflights, motor vehicle traffic, barking dogs, and loud parties are a part of daily life that sometimes create a disruptive noise environment. In addition, vibration generated by construction equipment, idling trucks, and other sources can be annoying.

This Noise Element is a mandatory component of the General Plan pursuant to California Government Code §65302(f). It is closely related to the Land Use, Mobility, Healthy Communities, and Environmental Justice Elements of the General Plan. The element identifies noise issues within the community, quantifies existing and projected noise levels, addresses excessive noise exposure, and provides goals, policies, and programs to reduce noise to acceptable levels. In the Noise Element, the City describes how it intends to prevent and mitigate the adverse impacts of excessive noise exposure on its residents, employees, visitors, and other persons.

Primary Goal
To be a City that actively works to minimize the effects of noise and vibration on sensitive receptors.

Policy and Program Sections

1. Land Use Compatibility

2. Mobile Noise Sources

3. Stationary Noise Sources

4. Ground-Borne Vibration

B. BACKGROUND
Noise can significantly affect community character, quality of life, and human health. Noise is defined as any unwanted sound; however, the determination of what is considered excessive noise can be difficult and subjective. Sources of noise in the City in clude mobile sources, such as motor vehicles, rail, and aircraft, and stationary sources such as construction activities, truck transfer facilities, and generators. Managing noise involves balancing quality of life issues with the needs of transportation facilities and residential, commercial, and industrial activities. Noise standards should not be so stringent that they discourage business or development, but also not so lenient that the quality of life of the community suffers.

One of the General Plan Advisory Committee’s key findings was the need to identify areas and sources of excessive noise, “noise sensitive uses,” and measures to reduce noise impacts. Existing noise sources in the City include transportation or traffic -related impacts, rail noise, aircraft noise, and noise impacts associated with operations at commercial and industrial sites. Currently, one of the main issues in the City related to noise is the existence of incompatible land uses. Typically, when commercial or industrial operations are located close to residential or other noise-sensitive uses, complaints from residents are more likely to occur.

In coordination with City staff, specific locations at which potentially noise-incompatible uses existed in 2015 were identified. These locations were chosen to represent some of the noise monitoring locations presented in Figure 7 -2. In addition to the noise - incompatible locations, noise monitoring locations, both long- term (24-hour) and short term (15 -minute), were chosen to assess noise impacts from the existing rail operations and traffic noise impacts from major roadways within the City. Figure 7-2 shows the location of the measurement sites.

Noise monitoring measurements, along with the modeling results of existing traffic noise contours, were used to determine existing noise conditions throughout the City. Future noise conditions were then modeled and compared to 2016 conditions. Future condi tions include airport operations, proposed haul routes along the City streets, future rail activities, and expected continued/future incompatible land use noise issues. Noise goals, policies, and programs have been included in this element to address existing and future conditions in conformance with the City’s overall goals.

Figure 7-1: Rural setting, Jurupa Valley
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Figure 7-2: Noise testing locations in Jurupa Valley

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Land Use Compatibility
The Noise Element of the General Plan directly relates to the Land Use Element in that noise can adversely affect sensitive land uses such as residential uses, schools, hospitals, assisted living facilities, mental care facilities, and places of worship, libraries, and passive recreation areas. Many of these uses depend on low levels of sound to promote the health and well-being of their occupants. Land uses that generate significant mobile or stationary noise must be compatible with adjacent uses in order for the land use plan to be successful. If existing land uses emit noise above a certain level, they may not be compatible with adjacent land uses, and should not be allowed unless attenuation measures are used to reduce indoor and outdoor noise to accepta ble levels. In cases of new development, the placement of noise -sensitive land uses is integral to the safety and success of the community. Table 7.1 lists common sound levels for familiar locations and activities.

Table 7.1: Typical A-Weighted Sound Levels
Noise Source
A-Weighted Sound Level
in Decibels
Noise
Environments
Subjective
Evaluations
Near Jet Engine 140 Deafening 128 times as loud
Civil Defense Siren 130 Threshold of Pain 64 times as loud Hard Rock Band 120 Threshold of Feeling 32 times as loud Accelerating Motorcycle at a Few Feet Away 110 Very Loud 16 times as loud Pile Driver; Noisy Urban Street/Heavy City Traffic 100 Very Loud 8 times as loud Ambulance Siren; Food Blender 95 Very Loud —
Garbage Disposal 90 Very Loud 4 times as loud
Freight Cars; Living Room Music 85 Loud —
Pneumatic Drill; Vacuum Cleaner 80 Loud 2 times as loud Busy Restaurant 75 Moderately Loud —
Near Freeway Auto Traffic 70 Moderately Loud —
Average Office 60 Quiet One-half as loud
Suburban Street 55 Quiet —
Light Traffic; Soft Radio Music in Apartment 50 Quiet One-quarter as loud Large Transformer 45 Quiet —
Average Residence without Stereo Playing 40 Faint One-eighth as loud Soft Whisper 30 Faint —
Rustling Leaves 20 Very Faint —
Human Breathing 10 Very Faint Threshold of Hearing
— 0 Very Faint —
Source: Compiled by LSA Associates, Inc. (2015).

Noise Measurement
When discussing noise policy, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of the primary tools used to measure the effect of noise on the community. The decibel is a basic unit of noise that measures the intensity of sound. The A -weighted decibel, also referred to as dB(A), measures the intensity of sound as it relates to Noise
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the hearing frequency of the human ear. The Day Night Average Sound Level, or Ldn, is a 24-hour average sound level with a penalty added to nighttime hours to reflect increased hearing sensitivity during that time. The Community Noise Equivalent Level, or CNEL, mirrors Ldn but with an additional penalty added to evening hours.

Noise Attenuation
Noise attenuation refers to measures undertaken to reduce the volume of sound and lessen its harmful or disruptive effects. There are three primary ways to attenuate noise: at the source, along the path, and at the receiver. Examples of attenuation at the source include reducing vehicular speeds, implementing truck restrictions, and enforcing noise ordinance restrictions on amplified music.

Attenuation along the path includes increasing the distance between the noise source and the receiver and installing walls, berms, or landscaping to reduce the noise reaching the receiver.

Finally, measures undertaken at the receiver to reduce noise include site design to buffer sensitive receptors and the use of construction soundproofing techniques such as double-pane window glazing and roof treatments.

Ground-Borne Vibration
Another community concern related to noise is ground -borne vibration from construction activities, blasting, rail operations, and trucking. Vibration normally falls within the disruptive category, where it can cause such things as window shaking and floor trembling and generally interfere with quality of life. At higher levels, vibration can actually cause structural damage. Vibration can be felt outdoors, but the perceived intensity of vibration impacts is much greater indoors due to structural shaking. Table 7.2 lists vibration levels common in urban areas and human sensitivity.

Table 7.2: Human Sensitivity to Typical Vibration Levels Vibration Level Peak
Particle Velocity
(inches/second) Human Reaction

0.0059–0.0188 Threshold of perception, possibility of intrusion

0.0787 Vibrations readily perceptible

0.0984 Level at which continuous vibrations begin to annoy people

0.1968 Vibrations annoying to people in buildings

0.3937–0.5905 Vibrations considered unpleasant by people subjected to continuous vibrations and unacceptable to some people
walking on bridges
Source: Caltrans 1992

C. NOISE ELEMENT GOALS , POLICIES

AND PROGRAMS
Goals
To be a City that effectively manages noise in order to:

NE 1 Protect individual freedoms while preventing noise and vibration from degrading the safety and well- being of our community.

NE 2 Ensure adjacent land uses are compatible, and protect sensitive receptors from outside sources of noise and
vibration.

NE 3 Minimize excessive noise levels and community health risks due to mobile noise sources.

NE 4 Minimize excessive noise levels and community health risks due to stationary noise sources.

NE 5 Minimize excessive noise levels and community health risks due to ground-borne vibration.

Policies and Programs
NE 1 – Land Use Compatibility
As previously identified, n oise-producing land uses must be compatible with adjacent land uses in order for the land use plan to be successful. Figure 7 -3, Land use/noise compatibility matrix , outlines the noise acceptability levels of different land uses. Areas around airports may have different or more restrictive noise standards than those cited in Figure 7 -3, and the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for Western Riverside County should be consulted.

The following policies are designed to protect noise -sensitive land uses from noise emitted by outside sources, and prevent new projects from generating adverse noise levels on adjacent properties.

Policies
NE 1.1 Land Use/Noise Compatibility. Utilize the Land
Use/Noise Compatibility Matrix, Figure 7-3, to determine the compatibility of proposed development, including
General Plan amendments, specific plan amendments,
town center plans, and rezonings, with existing land uses and/or noise exposure due to transportation sources.

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Figure 7-3: Land use/noise compatibility matrix

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NE 1.2 New Development and Stationary Noise Sources. New development of noise -sensitive land uses near existing stationary noise sources may be permitted only where
their location or design allows the development to meet the standards listed in Figure 7-3.

NE 1.3 New or Modified Stationary Noise Sources. Noise created by new stationary noise sources, or by existing stationary noise sources that undergo modifications that may increase noise levels, shall be mitigated so as not exceed the noise level standards of Figure 7-3. This policy does not apply to noise levels associated with
agricultural operations existing in 2017.

NE 1.4 Acoustical Assessment. Require an acoustical assess - ment for proposed General Plan amendments and
rezones that exceed the “Normally Acceptable”
thresholds of the Land Use/Noise Compatibility Matrix.

NE 1.5 Noise-Sensitive Uses. Consider the following uses noise- sensitive and discourage these uses in areas in excess of 65 CNEL: schools, hospitals, assisted living facilities, mental care facilities, residential uses, libraries, passive
recreational uses, and places of worship.

NE 1.6 Protection of Noise -Sensitive Uses. Protect noise- sensitive land uses from high levels of noise by restricting noise-producing land uses from these areas. If the noise- producing land uses cannot be relocated, then measures
such as building techniques, setbacks, landscaping, and noise walls should be considered.

NE 1.7 Noise-Tolerant Uses. Guide new or relocated noise - tolerant land uses into areas irrevocably committed to
land uses that are noise producing, such as along major transportation corridors or within the projected noise
contours of area airports.

NE 1.8 Airport Noise Compatibility. Ensure that new land use development within Airport Influence Areas complies
with airport land use noise compatibility criteria
contained in the applicable Airport Land Use
Compatibility (ALUC) plan for the area.

NE 1.9 Acoustic Site Planning and Design. Incorporate acoustic site planning into the design and placement of new
development, particularly large scale, mixed -use, or
master-planned development, including building orienta- tion, berming, special noise-resistant walls, window and door assemblies, and other appropriate measures.

NE 1.10 Mixed Uses. Require that mixed commercial and
residential development minimizes the transfer or
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transmission of noise from the commercial land use to
the residential land use.

Programs
NE 1.1.1 Municipal Code: Amend the Municipal Code to require that development entitlements (e.g., tract maps, site
development plans, conditional use permits) comply
with the Land Use/Noise Compatibility Matrix, Figure 7-3 above, and with other noise requirements of the General Plan.

NE 1.1.2 No ise Guide. The Planning Department Community Development Department shall prepare and maintain a
Noise Guide containing “Good Neighbor” guidelines and
rules for neighborhood noise reduction and procedures
for mitigating noise, and make the Guide available to the public, property owners, and developers.

NE 1.1.3 H
omeowner Assistance. Assist homeowners living in
high noise areas to reduce noise levels in their homes
through funding assistance and retrofitting program
development, as City resources allow or other agencies
provide.

NE 1.1.4 Noise Compatibility Assessment. Conduct a noise compatibility assessment of sensitive land uses
throughout the City.

NE 2 – Mobile Noise Sources
As previously addressed, mobile noise sources in Jurupa Valley include motor vehicles, rail, and aircraft. Each of these sources presents a unique challenge in minimizing the adverse effects of their noise on sensitive land uses.

Motor Vehicles. Motor vehicles are one of the most pervasive sources of noise in the City. Motor vehicle noise varies in how it affects land uses depending upon the type of roadway and the distance of the land use from that roadway. Some variables that affect the amount of noise emitted from a road are speed of traffic, flow of traffic, and type of traffic (i.e., automobile versus truck).

Another variable affecting the overall measurement of noise is an increased sensitivity to vehicular noise at night. Figure 7-5 illustrates the existing noise contours from major roads and highways in and near the City. Figure 7 -6 illu
strates future noise conditions with
anticipated 2017 General Plan buildout.

Figure 7-4: Freeway-generated noise
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Figure 7-5: Noise contour map, existing (2015)
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Figure 7-6: Noise contour map, future (2035)

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Rail. As outlined in the Mobility Element, the rail system within Jurupa Valley includes the Union Pacific freight railroad and the Metrolink light rail transit that transports commuters to Riverside, Pomona, and Los Angeles. A Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF ) freight line also runs through Agua Mansa, Belltown and Glen Avon.

Noise from rail operations may disrupt activities in proximity to the railroad tracks. For instance, trains are required to sound their horns at all at -grade crossings, and they may be required to slow their speed through residential areas. These types of noise disturbances can interfere with activities conducted at noise -sensitive land uses.

Figure 7-7 and Figure 7-8 show existing and future commuter and freight noise contours from rail traffic in the City.

Aircraft. Jurupa Valley is subject to aircraft noise from Flabob Airport and the Riverside Municipal Airport, as shown in Figure 7 -9. In addition, the community is subject to aircraft noise from the LA/Ontario International Airport, especially when Santa Ana winds force planes to take off in an easterly direction.

Aircraft noise tends to generate the greatest community anti- noise response, although the duration of noise from a single airplane is much less, for example, than that from a freight train. There is great economic benefit to be gained from airports of any size, although living in proximity to an airport can expose residents to aircraft noise.

An Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan has been created for each of the airports and includes noise contours and guidelines for compatible land uses, included in the Noise Handbook, Appendix 4.0.

Policies
NE 2.1 Roadway Projects. Include noise mitigation measures in the design and construction of new roadway projects in
the City. Noise mitigation may include speed reduction, roadway design, noise -reducing materials or surfaces,
edge treatments and parkways with berms and
landscaping, and other measures.

NE 2.2 Commercial Truck Deliveries. Require commercial or industrial truck delivery hours be limited to least -
sensitive times of the day when adjacent to noise-
sensitive land uses, unless there is no feasible alternative or there are overriding transportation benefits, as
determined by the Planning Director.

NE 2.3 Off-Road Vehicles. Restrict the use of motorized trail bikes, mini -bikes, and other off -road vehicles except where designated for that purpose. Enforce strict
operating hours for these vehicles where they are
located to minimize noise impacts on sensitive land uses adjacent to public trails and parks.

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Figure 7-7: Typical railroad noise contours, commuter train

Figure 7-8: Typical railroad noise contours, freight train

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Figure 7-9: Airport land use constraints

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NE 2.4 Rail Noise. Minimize the noise effect of rail transit (freight and passenger) on residential uses and other
sensitive land uses through the land use planning and
discretionary approval process.

NE 2.5 Rail Noise Mitigation. Encourage and, where possible, require the rail service provider to install noise mitigation features where rail operations impact existing adjacent residential or other noise-sensitive uses.

NE 2.6 Noise Contours. Check all proposed development
projects for possible location within roadway, railroad, and airport noise contours.

NE 2.7 Airport Compatibility. Comply with applicable noise mitigation policies contained in the Airport Land Use
Compatibility (ALUC) Plans for Flabob Airport, Riverside Municipal Airport, and the LA/Ontario International
Airport.

NE 2.8 Preferred Noise Mitigation Methods. When approving new development of noise- sensitive uses or noise -
generating uses, the City will require noise mitigation in the order of preference, as listed below, with “1” being most preferred. For example, when mitigating outdoor
noise exposure, providing distance between source and
recipient is preferred to providing berms and walls.

Before approving a less desirable approach, the City
approval body must make a finding that more desirable
approaches are not effective or that it is not practical to use the preferred approaches consistent with other
design criteria based on the General Plan.

1. Mitigating Noise Generation
a. Design the site of the noise- producing project
so that buildings or other solid structures shield
neighboring noise-sensitive uses;
b. Limit the operating times of noise -producing
activities;
c. Provide features, such as walls, with a primary
purpose of blocking noise.

2. Mitigating Outdoor Noise Exposure
a. Provide distance between noise source and
recipient;
b. Provide distance plus planted earthen berms;
c. Provide distance and planted earthen berms,
combined with sound walls;
d. Provide earthen berms combined with sound
walls;
e. Provide sound walls only;
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f. Integrate buildings and sound walls to create a
continuous noise barrier.

NE 2.9 Noise Mitigation in Town Centers. In the City’s town center areas, building orientation and acoustical
construction techniques may be utilized as a first order of preference to mitigate noise levels.

NE 2.10 Noise Walls. Noise mitigation walls (sound walls) should be used only when it is shown that preferred approaches are not effective or that it is not practical to use the preferred approaches consistent with other design
criteria in the General Plan. Where noise walls are used, they should be designed to enhance community
character, protect significant views, discourage graffiti, and help create an attractive pedestrian -friendly
residential setting through features such as setbacks,
changes in vertical and horizontal alignment, detail and texture, public art, walkways or trails, and landscaping.

The height of such walls should be minimized, and where sound attenuation requires that a buffer that exceeds 10 feet in height, the sound buffer should consi st of a
combination of berms and a wall, or two or more
retaining walls stepped back to allow intervening
landscaping.

Programs
NE 2.1.1 Truck Routes. Prepare and adopt truck routes to direct commercial trucks away from sensitive noise receptors.

NE 2.1.2 City Actions. The City will consider implementing one or more of the following measures where existing or
cumulative increases in noise levels from new
development significantly affect noise -sensitive land
uses or residential neighborhoods:

1. Rerouting traffic onto streets that can maintain
desired levels of service, consistent with the Mobility Element, and that do not adjoin noise -sensitive land
uses.

2. Rerouting commercial trucks onto streets that do not adjoin noise-sensitive land uses.

3. Constructing noise barriers.

4. Reducing traffic speeds through street or inter-
section design methods (also refer to the Mobility
Element).

5. Retrofitting buildings with noise-reducing features.

6. Establishing financial programs, such as low cost
loans to owners of noise -impacted property, or
requiring noise mitigation or trip reduction programs
as a condition of development approval.

7. Encourage and support stepped up enforcement of
traffic laws and the California Vehicle Code.

NE 2.1.3 City Operations and Purchasing . The City will pursue alternatives to the use of noisy equipment and vehicles, and will purchase equipment and vehicles only if they
incorporate the best available noise reduction
technology.

NE 3 – Stationary Noise Sources
A stationary noise source is a land use, building, or activity in a relatively fixed location that emits noise. The noise may be temporary, intermittent, or continuous. Stationary noise sources are common in many noise -sensitive areas. Motors, appliances, air conditioners, lawn and garden equipment, power tools, generators, and amplified sounds are often found in residential neighborhoods, as well as on or near the properties of schools, hospitals, and parks.

Industrial, commercial, and manufacturing facilities can also generate stationary noise that may affect sensitive land uses.

The emitted noise can usually be reduced to acceptable levels either at the source or on the adjacent property through the use of proper planning, setbacks, block walls, acoustic -rated windows, dense landscaping, or by changing the location of the noise producer. In Jurupa Valley, some of the stationary noise producers include truck transfer stations, construction activities, idling trucks, and a go-kart racetrack. Maximum noise exposure levels from stationary sources for noise-sensitive uses are regulated by the Municipal Code.

Nuisance noise, such as amplified music from bars and private parties, dog barking, and illegal firework use, is another type of stationary source noise that has been identified by area residents as creating a problem within the City. The effects or significance of nuisance noise can be compounded by the time of day, volume, and proximity to sensitive receptors. For instance, a loud party might be tolerated by neighbors in the early evening hours but be considered a nuisance after 10:00 p.m. The City’s Nois e Ordinance contains regulations limiting the allowable noise generated by private parties and other events.

Policies
NE 3.1 Noise Analysis. Require that a noise analysis be conducted by an acoustical specialist for all proposed
development projects that have the potential to
generate significant noise near a noise -sensitive land use, or on or near land designated for noise -sensitive land uses, and ensure that recommended mitigation
measures are implemented.

Figure 7-10: Leaf blower use in residential
neighborhood
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NE 3.2 Truck Loading, Shipping, and Parking. Require that the loading, shipping or parking facilities of commercial and industrial land uses that abut or are within 200 feet of residential parcels, be located and designed to minimize potential noise impacts upon residents. Overnight
commercial truck parking areas shall be regulated in the Zoning Ordinance as a commercial use.

NE 3.3 Noise Buffers. Require major stationary noise - generating sources to install noise buffering or reduction mechanisms within their facilities to reduce noise
generation levels to the lowest level practical as a
condition of the approval or renewal of project
entitlements.

NE 3.4 Construction Equipment. Require that all construction equipment utilize noise reduction features (i.e., mufflers and engine shrouds) that are at least as effective as those originally installed by the equipment’s manufacturer.

NE 3.5 Construction Noise. Limit commercial construction activities adjacent to or within 200 feet of residential uses to weekdays, between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and
limit high -noise-generating construction activities (e.g., grading, demolition, pile driving) near sensitive receptors to weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

NE 3.6 Commercial Truck Idling. Restrict truck idling near noise sensitive receptors.

NE 3.7 Automobile-Oriented Uses . Require that parking
structures, terminals, drive -through restaurants,
automobile sales and repair, fueling stations, mini-marts, car washes, and similar automobile -oriented uses be
sited and designed to minimize potential noise impacts
on adjacent land uses.

NE 3.8 Entertainment Uses. Minimize the generation of
excessive noise from entertainment and restaurant/bar
establishments into adjacent residential or noise -
sensitive uses.

NE 3.9 Neighborhood Noise. Support efforts of the Sheriff’s Department, Animal Control, and Code Enforcement to
curb nuisance noise from private parties, barking dogs, and illegal firework use.

Program
NE 3.1.1 Ensuring Compliance. Ensure that required noise mitigation measures are enforced as a project is built, and in place and/or fully implemented prior to release of occupancy, including enforcement of the State Building
Codes regarding Chapter 35, “Sound Transmission

Control,” as amended, and “Noise Insulation Standards”
(California Code of Regulations, Title 24).

NE 3.1.2 Stationary Noise Regulations. Review and revise the City’s Noise Ordinance to ensure there are adequate
stationary noise regulations in effect to protect the
quality of life of Jurupa Valley.

NE 4 – Ground-Borne Vibration
In Jurupa Valley, the primary sources of vibration are construction activities, such as demolition, excavation, and pile driving; rail transport, including light and heavy rail, truck idling, and truck transport. In addition, because most hillside areas are solid granite, grading for new construction often includes blasting. All of these sources can be disruptive to vibration -sensitive receptors such as residential uses, concert halls, hospitals, libraries, research operations, schools, and offices. The following policies and programs seek to minimize the adverse effects of vibration on sensitive uses in Jurupa Valley.

Policies
NE 4.1 Sensitive Land Uses. Avoid the placement of sensitive land uses adjacent to or within one -quarter mile of
vibration-producing land uses.

NE 4.2 Vibration Producing Land Uses. Avoid the placement of vibration-producing land uses adjacent to or within one- quarter mile of sensitive receptors.

NE 4.3 Truck Idling. Restrict truck idling near sensitive vibration receptors.

NE 4.4 Passing Trains. Prohibit exposure of residential dwellings to perceptible ground vibration from passing trains as
perceived at the ground or the second floor. Perceptible motion shall be presumed to be a motion velocity of 0.01 inches per second over a range of 1 to 100 Hz.

NE 4.5 Mining Operations. Require measures to protect
properties adjacent to mining or construction sites that will entail blasting as part of the operation when
considering land use entitlement applications.

Programs
NE 4.1.1 Rail-Related Noise. Minimize the noise impact of passenger (Metrolink) and freight rail service on sensitive land uses by coordinating with rail authorities to
effectively manage train noise and by establishing and
enforcing noise mitigation measures that apply to rail
uses.

Figure 7-11: Construction graders, Inland
Empire
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NE 4.1.2 Quiet Zone Crossings. Require new development in the vicinity of railroad crossings that are within 1,000 feet of existing residential neighborhoods to design and
construct Quiet Zone railroad crossing improvements
and seek to qualify for a Quiet Zone designation.

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8 – COMMUNITY SAFETY , SERVICES ,

AND FACILITIES ELEMENT

A. INTRODUCTION
The Community Safety, Services, and Facilities Element contains goals, policies, and programs to ensure the safety of the community and the delivery of quality services and facilities to meet the City’s needs. Public facilities that help deliver these services and utilities, such as water, sewer, and storm drainage/urban runoff collection, are operated and maintained by multiple agencies and community services districts in Jurupa Valley. Jurupa Valley’s community services, facilities, and utilities are integral to individual and community well-being and to the City’s ability to attract and retain residents and businesses.

The General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) addressed community safety, services, and facilities in -depth, as summarized in Appendix

5.0. The Committee acknowledged the important contributions of the many public safety professionals that serve Jurupa Valley citizens and protect the City from natural and man-made hazards. In addition, the Committee urged that public safety services be enhan ced and maintained, as expressed in the adopted Community Values Statement.

Figure 8-1: Glen Avon Regional Library in Jurupa Valley

City of Jurupa Valley Community Values Statement
Public Safety. Support for public safety, law enforcement and emergency medical services is a value that’s widely held by Jurupa Valley residents. We honor and respect the safety professionals who faithfully serve Jurupa Valley. We support strong, collaborative efforts to prevent crime and homelessness, enforce planning and building codes, and to improve the safety of neighborhoods, homes, public facilities, streets, trails, and other transportation facilities.

We take proactive measures to cope with and recover from emergencies and natural and man-made disasters.

The Community Safety, Services and Facilities Element is a hybrid element of the General Plan, combining the state- mandated Safety Element with an optional element addressing community services and facilities. The Safety Element overlaps some topics covere d in the Land Use Element and the Conservation/Open Space Element in that it also addresses the protection of the community from hazards and risks. Community services and facilities have also been included in this element, addressing local resources and se rvices that influence the physical development and the quality of life of Jurupa Valley.

Goals and Policy Sections

1. Community Safety

2. Community Services and Facilities
B. BACKGROUND
Community Safety
Safety hazards are natural and man -made conditions that must be respected if life and property are to be protected as growth and development occur. As the ravages of wildland fires, floods, dam failures, earthquakes, and other disasters become clearer thro ugh the news, public awareness and sound public policy combine to require serious attention to these conditions.

Portions of Jurupa Valley may be subjected to hazards such as flooding, dam inundation, seismic occurrences, and structure and wildland fire. These hazards are located throughout Jurupa Valley and pose varying degrees of risk and danger. Some hazards must be avoided entirely, while the potential impacts of others can be mitigated by special building techniques and other measures.

Critical facilities and lifelines are those facilities that must remain operational after a disaster. Critical facilities include schools, hospitals, fire and police stations, emergency operation centers, communication centers, and industrial sites that use or store Figure 8-2: CAL FIRE crew responding to
structure fire
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hazardous materials. Lifelines are utilities or networks that are essential to daily living such as transportation facilities, water and gas lines, electrical power, and communications networks. Critical facilities and lifelines must be sited and designed to reduce or avoid damage and plan for redundant and/or replacement facilities in the event they are compromised.

Community Services and Facilities
Community services and facilities are essential to maintain Jurupa Valley’s quality of life and support existing and future development.

Owing to the City’s historical development as an unincorporated community in Riverside County, services and facilities are provided by a variety of public and private agencies. To facilitate ongoing coordination between the City and these agencies, regular inter- agency meetings are held to discuss service needs, share information, coordinate programs, and ensure the timely provision of services throughout the City.

This element addresses the provision and maintenance of the following major services and facilities in Jurupa Valley: City governance, police services, fire and emergency medical services, educational facilities, libraries, parks and recreation, social services, water, wastewater, storm water and solid waste disposal. Additional services and facilities provided in Jurupa Valley but not specifically addressed in the General Plan include natural gas, electricity, landscape maintenance, and telecommunication services.

Climate Change
Climate change is one of the most widely debated scientific, economic, and political issues in the United States. Climate change refers to prolonged changes in temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns attributed to increased concentrations of greenhou se gases caused by human and other activities. The burning of fossil fuels, industrial processes, and deforestation emit large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere, which trap energy and warm the earth. The result ing changes in weather patterns can lead to flooding and drought and can affect air quality, water supplies, power, and transportation systems, as well as public health and safety (U. S. EPA, Climate Change: Basic Information, Updated 2/23/16).

California has been a leader in addressing climate change. The state has adopted important policies, guidelines, and regulations to address climate change, including the key initiatives below.

Executive Order S -3-05: In 2005, the California Governor issued Executive Order S-3-05, which established the following greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets for the state:
• By 2010, reduce GHG emissions to 2000 levels,
• By 2020, reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels, and
• By 2050, reduce GHG emissions to 80% below 1990 levels.

This order directed the California EPA; the Business, Transportation, and Housing Agency; the California Air Resources Board (CARB); the California Energy Commission; and the Public Utilities Commission to work together to develop a Climate Action Plan and report back on progress on meeting the statewide targets.

Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) : In 2006, California adopted AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act. AB 32 required CARB to develop a Scoping Plan to outline how the state will reduce statewide GHG emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2020. This bill also directed the California EPA; t he Business, Transportation, and Housing Agency; the California Air Resources Board (CARB); the California Energy Commission, and the Public Utilities Commission to work together to develop a Climate Action Plan and report back on p rogress on meeting the statewide targets. CARB’s Scoping Plan identifies California’s cities and counties as “essential partners” within the overall statewide effort and recommends that local governments set a GHG reduction target of 15% below 2005 -2008 levels by the year 2020.

Senate Bill 375 (SB 375) : In 2008, California adopted SB 375, the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act. The bill builds on AB 32 by setting regional GHG emissions targets and calls for regional planning agencies to prepare a “sustainable communities strategy” (SCS) as an integral part of its regional transportation plan.

The bill recognizes that land use decisions, such as where to place housing and whether to promote transit, can play a significant role in reducing GHG emissions. The SCAQMD works with federal and state agencies to improve air quality in Southern California and to reduce sources of ozone and other pollutants. SCAQMD has documented long-term success in reducing ozone levels, as shown in Figure 8-3.

South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD): To provide GHG emissions guidance to local jurisdictions, the SCAQMD has organized a working group to develop and reach consensus on GHG thresholds. In September 2010, the working group released revised draft project thresholds of 4.8 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MT CO
2e) per service population as a 2020 target and

3.0 MT CO2e as a 2035 target. Plan level targets were 6.6 MT CO2e for 2020 and 4.1 ME CO2e for 2035. While not final, these thresholds Figure 8-3: Long-term ozone reductions in
Southern California
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can be used in the interim on a case -by-case basis to analyze conformance with AB 32.

Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG). In 2014, the Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) adopted a Subregional Climate Action Plan for Western Riverside County. The Subregional CAP establishes policies and priorities to enable member jurisdictions, including Jurupa Valley, to impleme nt strategies that successfully address state legislation AB 32 and SB 375. The CAP addresses the overall GHG emissions in Western Riverside County by preparing GHG inventories, identifying emissions reduction targets, and developing and evaluating GHG emissions reduction measures or strategies. Implementation of the CAP is projected to reduce GHG emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 in accordance with Executive Order S -3-05, AB 32, and SB 375. Jurupa Valley’s GHG emissions, along with other Inland Empire communities, are quantified in the Subregional CAP and shown in Figure 8-4.

C. COMMUNITY SAFETY , SERVICES , AND

FACILITIES GOALS , POLICIES AND

PROGRAMS
Goals
CSSF 1 Minimize risks resulting from natural and manmade hazards to its residents and businesses.

CSSF 2 Honor and support our public safety professionals.

CSSF 3 Provide a high level of community services and facilities to meet the existing and future needs of Jurupa Valley.

CSSF 4 Support the provision of excellent educational services and facilities to meet the existing and future needs of Jurupa Valley citizens.

Policies and Programs
CSSF 1 – Community Safety

1. Seismic and Geologic Hazards
The State of California requires that the General Plan Safety Element address seismic and geologic hazards and include policies to reduce the potential risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation.

Seismic Hazards
Seismic hazards are related to earthquakes and earth movement, such as fault rupture, liquefaction, landslides, and rock falls. The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act of 1972 requires the mapping of known surface faults to minimize the direct impac t Figure 8-5: Hillside neighborhoods in
Jurupa Valley
Figure 8-4: Baseline greenhouse gas
emissions by jurisdiction (MT CO2e)

surface fault-rupture would have on structures designed for human habitation. Although Riverside County as a whole is considered seismically active, no known seismic faults exist within Jurupa Valley, nor is Jurupa Valley located within a mapped Alquist -Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. While the potential earthquake risk is considered low, regional faults such as the Rialto-Colton, San Jacinto, and Chino faults pose earthquake risks to the West Riverside County area, including Jurupa Valley. New faults and fault traces may be identified in the future; consequently, new structures designed for human occupancy should be required to be set back from newly identified and potential seismic hazards. Figure 8-6 below shows the locations of mapped faults in northwestern Riverside County.

Seismic shaking can cause liquefaction, landslides, and rock falls.

Liquefaction occurs primarily in saturated, loose, fine - to medium - grained soils in areas with a high groundwater table. Shaking can cause the soils to lose strength and liquefy. Most of Jurupa Valley has a high groundwater table and is considered to have a “High” liquefaction potential. While a general risk of liquefaction can be provided based on soil type and groundwater depth, site-specific geotechnical studies are the only practical an d reliable way of determining the specific liquefaction potential of a site. Figure 8-7 below shows the locations of liquefaction susceptibility in Jurupa Valley.

Seismically induced landslides and rock falls could occur in Jurupa Valley in a major earthquake. Landslides and rock falls occur most often on steep, eroded or undercut, or disturbed hillsides. Factors controlling the stability of slopes include: 1) slope height and steepness; 2) engineering characteristics of the earth materials comprising the slope; and 3) the intensity of ground shaking. Field investigation enables identification of slide -prone areas before an earthquake occurs. Figure 8-8 below contains a map of landslide susceptibility in Jurupa Valley. Typically, areas with steep slopes pose a higher risk of slope instability in an earthquake. Within Jurupa Valley, the Jurupa Mountains are designated as having steep slopes of 30% slope or greater.

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Figure 8-6: Mapped fault zones

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Figure 8-7: Liquefaction susceptibility in Jurupa Valley

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Figure 8-8: Landslide susceptibility in Jurupa Valley

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Geologic Hazards
Geologic hazards also pose a safety risk in Jurupa Valley and include landslides, rock falls and debris flows, subsidence, expansive and collapsible soils, and wind erosion. Landslides, rock falls, and debris flows are associated with mountainous and hilly areas, and although natural processes, their risks are increased near housing and human activities. The Jurupa Mountains and the Pedley Hills are characterized by moderate to steep rocky slopes and are potentially prone to landslides, rock falls, and debris flows. The City’s building code establishes specific site investigation requirements for hillside development to reduce risks from landslides, rock falls, and debris flows.

Subsidence refers to the sudden sinking or gradual downward settling and compaction of soil and other surface material with little or no horizontal motion. This process can be gradual or rapid and can pose significant hazards to property and life. It may b e caused by a variety of human and natural activities. In Jurupa Valley, ground subsidence and associated fissuring has resulted from rising and falling ground water tables.

Expansive and collapsible soils are also problematic for develop - ment. Expansive soils have a significant amount of clay particles, which can give up water (shrink) or take on water (swell), causing foundations and structures to crack, move, and/or fail. Geotechnical studies, appropriate grading, and construction methods can identify and mitigate adverse effects from expansive and collapsible soils.

Jurupa Valley is also susceptible to wind erosion. Wind erosion generates soil movement as blowing air exerts force against the surface of the ground, releasing soil particles, or dust. Atmospheric dust causes respiratory discomfort, may carry pathogens that cause eye infections and skin disorders, and reduces highway and air traffic visibility. Buildings, fences, roads, crops, trees, and shrubs can also be damaged by abrasive blowing soil.

Policies
CSSF 1.1 Fault Rupture Hazards. When reviewing new develop - ment, minimize fault rupture hazards through enforce -
ment of Alquist -Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act
provisions and the following requirements:

1. Require geologic studies or analyses for new, critical structures, such as schools, medical facilities, senior or disabled housing, or other high -risk occupancies
located within 0.5 mile of all active or potentially
active faults.

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2. Require geologic trenching studies for new develop - ments within all designated Earthquake Fault Studies
Zones, unless adequate evidence is presented and
accepted by the City Engineer or a Building Official.

The City may also require geologic trenching for new
development located outside designated fault zones
for especially critical or vulnerable structures or
lifelines.

3. Require that critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and utilities be designed to resist, without
failure, their crossing of a fault, if fault rupture occurs.

4. Encourage and support efforts by the geologic
research community to better define the locations
and risks of County faults. Such efforts could include
data sharing and database development with
regional entities, state and local govern ments,
private organizations, utility agencies, or universities.

CSSF 1.2 Geologic Investigations. Require geological and geotechnical investigations as part of the environmental and development review process. This requirement shall
apply to the development of any structure proposed for
human occupancy or to unoccupied structures whose
damage could cau se secondary hazards in areas with
potential for earthquake -induced liquefaction, land -
slides, or settlement.

CSSF 1.3 Structural/Non-Structural Assessment. Require structural and nonstructural assessment and, when
necessary, mitigation for other types of potentially
hazardous buildings that are undergoing substantial
repair or improvements costing more than half of the
assessed property value. Potential implementation
measures could include:

1. Use of variances, tax rebates, fee waivers, credits, or public recognition as incentives.

2. Inventory and structural assessment of potentially
hazardous buildings based on screening methods
developed by the Federal Emergency Manage ment
Agency.

3. Development of a mandatory retrofit program for
hazardous, high occupancy, essential, dependent, or
high-risk facilities.

4. Development of a mandatory program requiring
public posting of seismically vulnerable buildings.

CSSF 1.4 Structural Damage. Utilize the latest approaches to minimize damage to structures located in areas

determined to have a high liquefaction potential during seismic events.

CSSF 1.5 Hillside Development. Encourage and, where possible require, mitigation of potential erosion, landslide, and settlement hazards for existing public and private
development located on unstable hillside areas,
especially slopes with recurring failures where City
property or public right-of-way is threatened from slope instability, or where considered appropriate and urgent by the City Engineer, CAL FIRE, or County Sheriff’s
Department.

Programs
CSSF 1.1.1 Hazard Mitigation. Mitigate potential seismic hazards through adoption and strict enforcement of current
building codes, which will be amended as necessary
when local deficiencies are identified.

CSSF 1.1.2 Liaison Program. Develop a liaison program with all water purveyors to prevent water extraction -induced
subsidence.

CSSF 1.1.3 Density Transfer. Develop a program to allow the transfer of allowable density from high -risk areas to
low-risk areas.

CSSF 1.1.4 Unreinforced Masonry Buildings . Inventory
unreinforced masonry buildings in Jurupa Valley,
develop retrofitting guidelines and research possible
funding sources to assist with building retrofits.

2. Flood Hazards and Inundation
As identified by the GPAC, the Santa Ana River is a tremendous asset to the City, providing open space, environmental, recreational, and visual amenities. It also presents the potential for flood hazards and inundation. Throughout the years, flooding events on the Santa Ana River have resulted in the loss of livestock, infrastructure, property, and even lives. To manage and minimize the risk of flooding, the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District was formed in 1945 to reduce the risk s and damage due to flooding in western Riverside County.

The District’s responsibilities include the maintenance and construction of flood control structures and facilities, and regulating development in and near floodplains. Despite major improvements in flood management methods and planning, portions of Jurupa Valley are still at risk of flooding during major events. It continues to be in the City’s best interest to regulate and monitor development Figure 8-9: Van Buren Bridge collapse
during the 1969 Santa Ana River flood
(Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District)
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in floodplain and flood prone areas. Waterways and drainage facilities existing in 2017 are shown in Figure 4-12 (page 4-21).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares Flood Insurance Rate Maps, or FIRM maps, to graphically show areas prone to flooding during 100 -year and 500 -year frequency floods.

Figure 8-10 identifies the flood prone portions of Jurupa Valley based on FIRM maps and flood district data.

In addition to the Santa Ana River, the Riverside Basin (northeast of the Interstate 15/SR 60 interchange), and those areas bordering the Etiwanda Flood Control Channel, Pyrite Channel, and the Riverside Canal, are part of the 100 -year floodplain. Most of these areas are also where a substantial amount of development exists or is intended to occur. Many techniques may be used to address the danger of flooding, such as preventing or limiting development in floodplains, reducing urban runoff, maintaining floo dways, using special building techniques, elevating foundations and structures, and enforcing building setbacks.

One effective technique for maintaining floodways and reducing flood hazards is controlling the spread of Arundo donax (giant cane) and other non-native plant species. Giant cane is a highly invasive, non-native aquatic plan that grows in the Santa Ana River and other local drainage courses. The plant is hazardous from a flooding perspective because it grows quickly, clog s channels, and increases flood risks. Left unchecked, the plant can easily take over riparian areas, excluding native plants and damaging natural habitat.

However, the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA), the County of Riverside, and other agencies have been working to eliminate giant cane from the Santa Ana River Watershed and restore natural habitat.

Policies
CSSF 1.6 Flood Risk. In reviewing new construction and
substantial improvements within the 100 -year flood -
plain, the City shall disapprove projects that cannot
minimize the flood risks to acceptable levels in areas
mapped by FEMA or as determined by site -specific
hydrologic studies for areas not mapped by FEMA. The
City shall:

1. Prohibit the construction, location, or substantial
improvement of structures in areas designated as
floodways, except upon approval of a plan that
provides that the proposed development will not
result in any significant increase in flood levels during the occurrence of a 100-year flood; and
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Figure 8-10: Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)

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2. Prohibit the filling or grading of land for
nonagricultural purposes and for non -authorized
flood control purposes in areas designated as
floodways, except upon approval of a plan, which
provides that the proposed development will not
result in any significant increase in flood levels during the occurrence of a 100-year flood discharge.

CSSF 1.7 Floodway Alteration. Require that any alterations of the floodway utilize naturalized edge treatments as outlined in the Conservation and Open Space Element (Policies

3.16 and 3.17).

CSSF 1.8 Building Codes. Enforce provisions of the Building Code in conjunction with the following guidelines:

1. Critical facilities shall not be permitted in floodplains unless the project design ensures that there are at
least two routes for emergency ingress and egress,
and minimizes the potential for debris or flooding to
block emergency routes.

2. Development using, storing, or otherwise involved
with substantial quantities of on -site hazardous
materials shall not be permitted unless all standards
for evaluation, anchoring, and flood -proofing have
been satisfied; and hazardous materials are stored in
watertight containers, not capable of floating, to the
extent required by state and federal laws and
regulations.

3. Specific flood -proofing measures that may be
required include, but are not limited to: use of paints, membranes, or mortar to reduce water seepage
through walls; installation of water tight doors,
bulkheads, and shutters; installation of flood water
pumps in structures; and proper modifica tion and
protection of all electrical equipment, circuits, and
appliances so that the risk of electrocution or fire is eliminated. Fully enclosed areas that are below
finished floors shall require openings to equalize the
forces on both sides of walls.

CSSF 1.9 Permanent Structures. Prohibit construction of permanent structures for human housing or employ -
ment to the extent necessary to convey floodwaters
without property damage or risk to public safety.

Agricultural, recreational, or other similar, non -habita- tion uses are allowable if flood control and groundwater recharge functions are maintained.

CSSF 1.10 Floodway Alteration. Prohibit alteration of floodways and channelization unless alternative methods of flood

control are not technically feasible or unless alternative methods are already utilized to the maximum extent
practicable. The intent is to balance the need for
protection with prudent land use solutions, recreation
needs, and habitat preservation requirem ents, and as
applicable to provide incentives for natural watercourse preservation. Preservation incentives may include
density transfer programs as may be adopted.

CSSF 1.11 Modification of Water Courses. Prohibit substantial modification to water courses, unless modification does not increase erosion or adjacent sedimentation, or
increase water velocities, so as to be detrimental to
adjacent property, nor adversely affect adjacent
wetlands or riparian habitat.

CSSF 1.12 Flood Control Improvements. Direct flood -control improvement measures toward the protection of
existing and planned development.

CSSF 1.13 Environmental Protection. Ensure that any substantial modification to a watercourse is accomplished in the
least environmentally damaging manner possible to
maintain adequate wildlife corridors and linkages and
maximize groundwater recharge
CSSF 1.14 Ability to Withstand Flooding. Require development within the floodplain to be capable of withstanding
flooding and to minimize use of fill. Compatible uses shall not, however, obstruct flows or adversely affect
upstream or downstream properties with increased
velocities, flood heights, erosion backwater effects, or concentrations of flows.

CSSF 1.15 Regional Storm Drain System. All proposed develop - ment projects shall address and mitigate any adverse
impacts on the carrying capacity of local and regional
storm drain systems.

CSSF 1.16 Neighboring Jurisdictions. Encourage neighboring jurisdictions to require development occurring adjacent to the City to consider the impact of flooding and flood control measures on properties within the City.

CSSF 1.17 Hazardous Materials Storage. Require that facilities storing substantial quantities of hazardous materials
within designated 100 - or 500 -year flood zones be
adequately flood-proofed and that hazardous materials
containers be anchored and secured to prevent flotation and contamination.

CSSF 1.18 Lifeline Facilities. Require that all lifeline and dependent care facilities, such as convalescent homes, group
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housing, police stations, fire stations, and emergency
operation centers in designated flood zones be flood -
proofed and to maintain and rehearse inunda tion
response plans.

CSSF 1.19 Open Space Tools. Utilize various means of land acquisition tools and land use measures, such as density credit for open space and dedication of floodplain areas to the Riverside Conservation Agency, to create open
space zoning in designated flood zones that are likely to be developed or redeveloped with uses that are more
intensive.

CSSF 1.20 Risk Assessment. Continue to assess and upgrade inundation risk and protection in the City.

CSSF 1.21 Flood Hazard Zones. Encourage periodic reevaluation of the 500-year, 100-year, and 10-year flood hazard zones
by state, federal, county, and other sources and use such studies to improve existing protection, review flood
protection standards for new development and
redevelopment, and update emergency response plans.

CSSF 1.22 Specific Plans. Encourage the use of specific plans to allow increased densities in certain areas of a proposed development and to transfer density to locate
residential, commercial, industrial, and public facility uses outside of natural hazard areas; and to direct
appropriate uses to these areas, such as open space,
passive recreational uses, or other uses compatible with these hazards.

Programs
CSSF 1.1.5 Property Acquisition. As resources allow, acquire property in high-risk flood zones and designate the land as open space for public use or wildlife habitat.

CSSF 1.1.6 Giant Cane and Other Invasive Plant Species .

Encourage and, as resources allow, support the efforts
of SAWPA, the County of Riverside, and other agencies
to remove Giant Cane and other invasive, non -native
plant species from the Santa Ana River corridor and
restore native riparian habitat.

CSSF 1.1.7 Lifeline Facilities. Develop an inundation response plan for any lifeline facilities and dependent care facilities located in designated flood zones.

CSSF 1.1.8 Risk Assessment. Assess and upgrade inundation risk and protection, and utilize information and research
from regional planning agencies and others focusing on
resiliency after a disaster.

CSSF 1.1.9 Emergency Response Plans. Periodically review and update emergency response plans to reflect current
flood protection standards.

3. Fire Hazards
Due to the rural and somewhat mountainous nature of the City, and some of the flora, such as oak woodlands and chaparral habitat, the foothill areas and mountainsides are subject to a risk of fire hazards.

The lush riparian vegetation of the Santa Ana Rive r also poses conditions conducive to wildfires, and giant cane, where present in the watershed, is even more combustible than native species. The highest danger of wildfires can be found in the most rugged terrain where, fortunately, development intensity is relatively low.

Methods to address this hazard include such techniques as not building in high -risk areas, creating setbacks that buffer development from hazard areas, maintaining brush clearance to reduce potential fuel, establishing low fuel landscaping, and applying special building techniques. In still other cases, safety - oriented organizations, such as the California Fire Safe Council, can provide assistance in educating the public and promoting practices that contribute to improved public safety.

Since 2007, wildfires have burned a total of 1,738 acres in Jurupa Valley. The largest wildfire to occur during that time was the Pedley Fire in 2010, which burned 716 acres. The Pedley Fire occurred almost entirely within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in the middle of the City, surrounded by developed area, but no structures were reported to have been damaged. Since 2010, the largest wildfire to occur was the Hill Fire in 2019. The Hill Fire burned a total of 494 acres in the foothills of Mount Jur upa, also a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

The vast majority of residential developments in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones contain at least two means of ingress and egress, with the exception of a small portion of Indian Hills and th e Granite Ridge subdivision. The table below displays the streets with one means of ingress and egress.

Street Name Neighborhood
Lakeside Drive Indian Hills
Jayhawk Drive Indian Hills
Boulder Drive Granite Ridge

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Figure 8-11: CAL FIRE strike crew fighting a
wildland fire
As stated in the State of California’s General Plan Guidelines, “California’s increasing population and expansion of development into previously undeveloped areas is creating more ‘wildland-urban interface’ issues with a corresponding increased risk of loss to human life, natural resources, and economic assets associated with wildland fires.” To address this issue, the state passed Senate Bill 1241 to require that General Plan Safety Elements address the fire severity risks in State Responsibility Areas (S RAs) and Local Responsibility Areas (LRAs). As shown in Figure 8-12, Jurupa Valley contains several areas within Very High and High fire severity zones that are located in an SRA. SRAs are those areas of the state in which the responsibility of preventing and suppressing fires is primarily that of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, also known as CAL FIRE.

Policies
CSSF 1.23 Fire Prevention. Develop and enforce construction and design standards that ensure that proposed develop -
ment incorporates fire prevention features through the
following:

1. All proposed construction shall meet minimum
standards for fire safety as defined in the City
Building or Fire Codes, or by City zoning, or as
dictated by the Building Official or the Transportation Land Management Agency based on building type,
design, occupancy, and use.

2. In addition to the fire safety provisions of the
Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Codes,
apply additional standards for high risk, high
occupancy hospital and health care facilities,
dependent care, emergency operation centers, and
other essen tial or “lifeline” facilities, per county or state standards. These shall include assurance that
structural and nonstructural architectural elements
of the building will not:
a. impede emergency egress for fire safety
staffing/personnel, equipment, and apparatus;
nor
b. hinder evacuation from fire, including potential
blockage of stairways or fire doors.

3. All proposed de velopment in the Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZs) shall comply with
the most current version of the California Building
Code and the California Fire Code.

4. Proposed development in Hazardous Fire areas shall
provide secondary public access, unless determined
unnecessary by CAL FIRE or City Building Official.

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Figure 8-12: Wildfire severity zones in Jurupa Valley

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CSSF 1.24 Development in VHFHSZs. Require proposed develop - ment in High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
(VHFHSZs) to be located where fire and emergency
services are available or will be constructed as part of the proposed development activities, to the extent such
locations are available.

CSSF 1.25 Fire Protection Plan. Require developments located within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZs) to submit and implement a fire protection plan as feasible and appropriate. The plan shall include provisions for
roadways and access, firefighting infrastructure, signage, vegetation management, construction materials, and
evacuations.

CSSF 1.26 Fire Hazard Reduction Management. Require continued long-term operation and maintenance of community fire
breaks, brush management, public/private road
clearance, and revegetation by the City of Jurupa Valley and private landowners.

CSSF 1.27 Emergency Access. Require any development within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZs) to
provide secondary public access in accordance with City ordinances to ensure multiple points of ingress and
egress that allow for emergency response vehicle access.

Points of access shall include visible street addresses and signs.

CSSF 1.28 Evacuation Standards. Establish minimum standards for evacuation of residential areas in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZs). Any areas lacking two means
of ingress and egress are required to meet the provisions of Government Code §65302(g)(5).

CSSF 1.29 Non-Conforming Development. Identify mitigation measures for existing non -conforming development to
incorporate contemporary fire standards, including
roadway standards and vegetative hazards.

CSSF 1.30 Adjacent Natural Vegetation. Development that adjoins large areas of native vegetation will require drought
tolerant landscaping that blends with the natural
vegetation to the greatest extent possible.

CSSF 1.31 Fuel Modification. Require any development within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZs) and State
Responsibility Areas ( SRAs) to locate, design, construct, and maintain fuel or modification zones to provide
adequate defensibility from wildfires.

CSSF 1.32 Vegetation Clearance. Identify and coordinate ongoing maintenance of vegetation clearance on public and
private roads.

CSSF 1.33 Wildfire Hazards. Encourage and, as resources allow, support CAL FIRE and other agency efforts to reduce
wildfire hazards and improve fire -fighting capacity to successfully respond to multiple fires.

CSSF 1.34 Gas Shutoff. Require automatic natural gas shutoff earthquake sensors in high -occupancy industrial and
commercial facilities and encourage their installation in all residences.

CSSF 1.35 Coordination. During preparation and implementation of the City’s capital improvement programs, encourage
coordination between CAL FIRE and Community Services
Districts providing water services in Jurupa Valley to
improve firefighting infrastructure, by proposing or
requiring, when appropriate:

1. Replacement and/or relocation of old cast -iron
pipelines and inadequate water mains when street
improvements are planned;

2. Assessment of impact fees as a condition of
development; and

3. Redundant emergency distribution pipelines in areas
of potential ground failure or where determined to
be necessary.

CSSF 1.36 Fire Protection Master Plan. Continue to utilize the Riverside County Fire Protection Master Plan and Jurupa Emergency Response Plan as the base documents to
implement the goals and objectives of the Community
Safety Element.

CSSF 1.37 Emergency Service Needs. Coordinate with CAL FIRE on a routine basis to ensure current and future emergency
service needs are being addressed.

CSSF 1.38 Fire Safety Education. Work with the California Fire Safety Council, CAL FIRE, FEMA, and others to educate
and promote fire safety practices as well as public
outreach efforts focused on defensible space and
evacuation routes, particularly to at-risk populations.

CSSF 1.39 Water Resources. Encourage and, as resources allow, support efforts to utilize existing water bodies, tanks, and water wells in the City for emergency fire
suppression water sources.

CSSF 1.40 Brush Clearance. Utilize ongoing brush -clearance fire inspections to educate homeowners on fire prevention
tips.

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Programs
CSSF 1.1.10 Fire Safety Planning. Conduct and implement long - range fire safety planning, including updating building, fire, subdivision, and municipal code standards,
improved infrastructure, and improved mutual aid
agreements with the private and public sectors.

CSSF 1.1.11 Fire Response Agreements. Review inter-jurisdictional fire response agreements, and improve firefighting
resources as recommended in the County Fire
Protection Master Plan, to keep pace with develop -
ment and to ensure that:

1. Fire reporting and response times do not exceed
those listed in the County Fire Protection Master
Plan identified for each of the development
densities described;

2. Fire flow requirements (water for fire protection)
are consistent with Insurance Service Office (ISO)
recommendations; and

3. The planned deployment and height of aerial
ladders and other specialized equipment and
apparatus are sufficient for the intensity of
development anticipated.

CSSF 1.1.12 Fire Safe Development Codes. Develop fire safe development codes to use as standards for fi re
protection for new development in State Responsibility
Areas (SRAs) and/or Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zones (VHFHSZs) that meet or exceed the statewide
minimums in the SRA Fire Safe Regulations
CSSF 1.1.13 Emergency Preparedness Programs. Implement a training program to improve staff understanding of
how vulnerable community members, including senior
citizens, low -income persons, and persons with
disabilities, may be impacted by wildfires.

CSSF 1.1.14 Emergency Service Training. Implement a long- term emergency service training and education program for
government agencies and residents.

CSSF 1.1.15 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Updates. Update the City’s LH MP to include implementation measures
for fuel modification zone and vegetation clearance
policies.

4. Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials are those substances that have the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, by themselves or through interaction with other factors (Institute of Hazardous

Materials Management). In Jurupa Valley, hazardous materials include petroleum products, solvents, pesticides, and other substances used in or generated by commercial, industrial, agricultural, or residential activities. state and federal laws govern the storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Contaminated sites are another source of hazardous materials in Jurupa Valley. The Stringfellow Remediation Site near SR 60 and Pyrite Street is perhaps the most well -known contaminated site in the region. The former hazardous waste disposal site leached toxins into the environment and has been undergoing remediation through the federal Superfund process. In addition to contaminating the surface and soil, the site leaked toxins into Pyrite Creek and the groundwater basin, which traveled in a southwest-trending “plume” to the community of Glen Avon and other areas. The remediation effort includes monitoring and remediation of groundwater supplies.

Policies
CSSF 1.41 Federal/State Laws. Comply with federal and state laws regarding the management of hazardous waste and
materials.

CSSF 1.42 Hazardous Waste Storage/Disposal. Identify, assess, and mitigate safety hazards from the storage, use, and
disposal of hazardous materials through the develop -
ment review process.

CSSF 1.43 Hazardous Waste Collection. Encourage and, as resources allow, support household hazardous waste
collection activities.

CSSF 1.44 Stringfellow Remediation Site. Encourage and support state and federal efforts to complete the clean-up of the Stringfellow Remediation Site and related groundwater
and soil contamination.

CSSF 1.45 Information Dissemination. Disseminate information to the public on the storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials through working with non -agencies, special
districts and other agencies and organizations.

5. Disaster Preparedness
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines
disaster preparedness as “a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action in an effort to ensure effective coordination during incident response.” Disaster preparedness is important to Jurupa Valley to establish the most effective and efficient ways to address hazards and minimize the effects of hazards on life and property, reduce the Community Safety, Services, and Facilities
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potential for disasters, and recover from the effects of disasters as quickly as possible.

Hazard Mitigation Plans exist at the federal, state, regional, and local level. The California Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires state, local, and tribal governments to prepare Hazard Mitigation Plans that address actions and strategies to mitigate hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities. The City of Jurupa Valley has adopted a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and participates in the County of Riverside Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plans set goals to mitigate potential risks from natural and man -made hazards, identify vulnerabilities, provide recommendations for actions, evaluate resources, and identify future mitigation planning and maintenance of existing plan.

The City also has an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that addresses how the City will respond to emergency situations ranging from minor incidents to large -scale disasters. The plan addresses four primary phases of emergency operation including Prepared - ness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation. The plan discusses the activation and management of the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which may be set up during an emergency to manage the event and coordinate with other EOCs such as the Riverside County EOC. The EOC also coordinates the sharing of resources under the California Mutual Aid Agreement.

The City also participates in the County of Riverside’s HAZUS Program, which is a standardized methodology for earthquake loss estimation based on geographic information systems (GIS). HAZUS, which stands for Hazards – United States, is designed for use by state, regional, and local governments in planning for earthquake loss mitigation, emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.

Policies
CSSF 1.46 Multi-Hazard Functional Plan. Strengthen the Multi - Hazard Functional Plan and maintain mutual aid agree -
ments with federal, state, local agencies and the private sector to assist in:

1. clearance of debris in the event of widespread slope failures, collapsed buildings or structures, or other
circumstances that could result in blocking
emergency access or regress;

2. heavy search and rescue;

3. fire suppression;

4. hazardous materials response;

5. temporary shelter;

6. geologic and engineering needs;

7. traffic and crowd control; and

8. building inspection.

CSSF 1.47 Hazardous Waste Handling. Require businesses, utilities, and industrial facilities that handle hazardous materials to:

1. install automatic fire and hazardous materials
detection, reporting, and shut-off devices; and

2. install an alternative communication system in the
event power is out or telephone service is saturated
following an earthquake.

CSSF 1.48 Self-Sufficiency. Use incentives and disincentives to persuade private businesses, consortiums, and neighbor- hoods to be self-sufficient in an emergency by:

1. maintaining a fire control plan, including an on -site firefighting capability and volunteer fire response
teams utilizing community organized Neighborhood
Watch groups, CERT teams or similar teams to
respond to and extinguish small fires; and

2. identifying medical personnel, employees, or local
residents who are capable and certified in first aid
and CPR.

CSSF 1.49 Critical Facilities. Ensure that critical facilities such as City Hall, Sheriff’s Substations, City Fire Stations, electrical substations, community services district offices, and
water and sewer facilities are subject to the following design considerations:

1. Require that special development standards,
designs, and construction practices be implemented
to reduce risk of compromise in a disaster to
acceptable levels for capital improve ments, utility
projects, and development projects involving critical
facilities, large -scale residential develop ment, and
major commercial or industrial development. Special
standards should be applied through conditional use
permits and the sub division review process and,
where appropriate, impact fees should be assessed
to finance required actions.

2. Require mitigation measures to reduce potential
damage caused by ground failure for sites deter-
mined to have potential for liquefaction. Such
measures shall apply to critical facilities, utilities, and large commercial and industrial projects as a
condition of project approval.

3. Require that planned lifeline utilities, as a condition of project approval, be designed, located,
structurally upgraded, and fit with safety shutoff
valves; be designed for easy maintenance, and have
redundant back -up lines where unstable slopes,
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earth cracks, active faults, or areas of liquefaction
cannot be avoided.

4. Review proposed uses of fault setback areas closely
to ensure that City infrastructure (roads, utilities,
sanitary and storm sewers) are not unduly placed at
risk by the developer. Insurance, bonding, or
compensation plans should be used to compensate
the City for the potential costs of repair.

5. Review proposed uses of fault setback areas closely
to ensure that City i nfrastructure (roads, utilities,
sanitary and storm sewers) are not unduly placed at
risk by the developer. Insurance, bonding, or
compensation plans should be used to compensate
the City for the potential costs of repair.

CSSF 1.50 Strengthen Utilities/Lifelines. Encourage the strengthening of planned and existing utilities and
lifelines, the retrofit and rehabilitation of structurally unsound utility structures and public facilities, and the relocation of certain critical facilities where appropriate.

CSSF 1.51 Alternative Facilities. Encourage alternatives that improve site safety for the protection of critical facilities, including property acquisition for open space, change in building use or occupancy, or other appropriate
measures that can reduce risks posed by hazards.

CSSF 1.52 Critical Facilities in Inundation Areas. Discourage development of critical facilities that are proposed in dam failure inundation areas, and apply hazardous
materials safety guidelines within such zones.

CSSF 1.53 Santa Ana River Levees. Ensure that the City’s emergency preparedness plans include response
protocols for the breaching of the Santa Ana River levees.

CSSF 1.54 Rebuilding After Disaster. Allow rebuilding after a disaster consistent with the General Plan allowing
exceptions on a case- by-case basis for previously non - conforming uses and structures when such an action
would be consistent with public safety goals and in the City’s best interests.

Programs
CSSF 1.1.16 Post-Disaster Recovery. Develop plans for short -term and long- term post- disaster recovery utilizing
information and research from regional planning
organizations and other organizations focusing on
resiliency after disaster.

CSSF 1.1.17 Safeguard Instructure . Coordinate with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and/or utilize the Capital

Improvement Program, to strengthen, relocate, or take
other appropriate measures to safeguard high-voltage
lines, water, sewer, natural gas and petroleum
pipelines, and trunk electrical and telephone conduits
that:

1. Extend through areas of high liquefaction potential;

2. Cross active faults; or

3. Traverse earth cracks or landslides.

CSSF 1.1.18 Earthquake Drills. Conduct City earthquake drills and, where appropriate:

1. Develop internal scenarios for City emergency
response, including emergency drills; and

2. Test back -up power generators in public facilities
and other critical facilities taking part in emergency
drills.

CSSF 1.1.19 Information Dissemination. Improve management and emergenc y dissemination of information using
portable computers with geographic information
systems and disaster -resistant Internet access, to
obtain:

1. Hazardous Materials Disclosure Business Plans
regarding the location and types of hazardous
materials;

2. Real-time information on seismic, geologic, or
flood hazards; and

3. The locations of high-occupancy, immobile popula-
tions, potentially hazardous building structures,
utilities, and other lifelines.

6. Climate Adaptation
Climate change is anticipated to result in increased average temperature and precipitation pattern variability globally. These changes translate into specific impacts to the City that may include increased frequency and intensity of wildfires, severe weather events, flooding, landslides, and reduced water availability associated with droughts.

According to California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, the region can expect a projected annual average maximum
temperature increase approximately 4 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit by mid-century, an increase in the number of extremely hot days, and increased frequency and severity of atmospheric river events resulting in both wet and dry extremes. Lastly, an increase in wildfires is projected for the entirety of Southern California. Other impacts anticipated from climate change include food insecurity, increases in vector -borne diseases, degradation of air quality, reduced ability to enjoy outdoors, and potential economic impacts due to uncertainty and changing conditions.

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Climate adaptation is the process of adjusting to climate change to moderate its potential impacts. Curbing the dangerous effects of climate change requires steep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and implementing climate adaptation strategies to ensure communities remain resilient to the associated impacts of climate change.

The City’s arid climate, rural terrain, and positioning along the Santa Ana River make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts and highlight the necessity of climate adaptation strategies as the City continues to grow in population and increase its dev eloped area.

The Western Riverside Council of Governments has developed a countywide climate vulnerability assessment (CVA) – both for physical infrastructure and social vulnerabilities – that provides detailed information for the region. The CVA analyzes climate hazards such as air quality, drought, extreme heat, flooding, wildfires, and human health hazards, among others. The assessment also addresses sensitive populations, buildings, biological resources, and key community services.

In addition to the CVA, the Western Riverside Council of Governments has created the Resilient IE Toolkit, which is a comprehensive document bridging the Vulnerability Assessments, Adaptation Strategies, Hazard and Evacuation Maps, and Resilience Guidebook. The Toolkit contains information specific to Jurupa Valley such as key vulnerabilities, types of exposures impacting the City such as extreme heat, and threats to the City's evacuation network by hazard type. The Toolkit’s information and resources are a key resource for the development of the City’s climate adaptation policies and programs.

Policies
CSSF 1.55 Adaptation Strategies. Develop adaptation measures that address the climate change impacts on Jurupa
Valley’s residents, businesses, and visitors.

CSSF 1.56 Coordinated Planning. Support initiatives, legislation, and actions that respond to climate change and consider potential climate change impacts in planning and
decision-making processes.

CSSF 1.57 Regional Planning. Engage surrounding jurisdictions in climate adaptation planning to ensure policy and
implementation alignment.

CSSF 1.58 Local Outreach. Work with local organizations to raise awareness about climate change impacts.

Figure 8-13: Jurupa Valley City Hall
Programs
CSSF 1.1.20 Adaptation Planning. Based on the Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA) and the Resilient IE Toolkit, establish implementation measures that ensure vulnerable
community populations, structures, and functions are
understood and appropriate actions are taken to protect these vulnerabilities.

CSSF 1.1.21 Planning for Climate Change. Coordinate adaptation planning with other City planning functions and update
relevant City policies as necessary to include climate
adaptation strategies, such as General Plan updates,
development standards, building codes, and emergency
response.

CSSF 1.1.22 Public Outreach Campaign. Collaborate with community-based organizations (e.g., health care
providers, public health advocates, fire prevention
organizations) to disseminate public preparedness and
emergency response information related to climate
change impacts.

CSSF 2 – Provide a High Level of Community
Services and Facilities to Serve the Existing
and Future Needs of Jurupa Valley

1. General
Jurupa Valley’s community services and facilities are a source of pride for the community and directly affect public health and safety, quality of life, land values, economic and environmental sustain - ability, and fiscal health. Due to the City’s recent history as an unincorporated area, community services and facilities are provided by a number of public and private agencies and service districts.

Because of this, close coordination is needed to ensure that existing and future needs of the City are met.

Policies
CSSF 2.1 Provide Facilities and Services. Work with community services agencies and districts on the planning and
provision of adequate community facilities and services.

CSSF 2.2 Concurrency with Development. Ensure the provision of sufficient public facilities and services prior to, or
concurrently with, new development.

CSSF 2.3 Facility Design. Work with service agencies to ensure that new public facilities are well designed, energy
efficient and compatible with adjacent land uses.

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CSSF 2.4 Fair Share. Ensure that new development pays its fair share of public facilities and service costs.

CSSF 2.5 Joint Use. Promote the joint use of public facilities to meet multiple needs of the community.

2. City Governance
After the incorporation of Jurupa Valley on July 1, 2011, the City began operating out of a small commercial storefront building in the De Anza Marketplace. City Council meetings were initially held at the Jurupa Valley Unified School District Education Ce nter. However, in 2012, the City Council began meeting at the vacant Sam’s Western Wear, a vintage, western-themed building located at 8930 Limonite Avenue in the Pedley community. Soon thereafter, the City began converting Sam’s Western Wear into City Hal l with offices, public counters, meeting rooms, and enhanced Council chambers. City staff and consultants moved into the new City Hall in early 2015, and a grand opening was held to celebrate the important milestone in February 2015.

The City prides itself on providing quality municipal services in a cost effective manner. The City is responsible for police (including crime and traffic), fire suppression and prevention, street construction, maintenance and repair, building and grading permits and inspections, code enforcement, zoning and planning, water quality management, business registrations, and finance. The City of Jurupa Valley provides these services at City Hall through the following departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, City Clerk, Engineering, Public Works, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Planning, and Economic Development. The City provides for police services through the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, and fire services are provided by the Riversid e County Fire Department and the Rubidoux Community Services District. In addition, the City Council and the Planning Commission operate from City Hall and conduct their meetings in the Council chambers. Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month, and Planning Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

Policies
CSSF 2.6 Municipal Services. Continue to consolidate municipal services at City Hall to meet the needs of Jurupa Valley citizens.

Program s
CSSF 2.1.1 Evaluate Municipal Services. Allocate municipal resources to evaluate the need, cost, and feasibility of the City assuming responsibility for providing facilities or services currently provided by other agencies.

3. Police Services
One of the primary benefits of the City’s incorporation in 2011 was to achieve enhanced police services. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department provides police services in Jurupa Valley and throughout much of Riverside County. The department is the second largest Sheriff’s Office in California and includes ten stations, five correctional facilities and other facilities. Sheriff services are provided to Jurupa Valley through a contract with the City from the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s station located at 7477 Mission Boulevard.

The station also serves the cities of Norco, Eastvale, and several unincorporated areas of the County and is led by a commander who serves as the Police Chief for the area.

As of 2017, the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responds to approximately 35,000 total calls per year. Calls are broken down by priority level. Priority 1 calls are urgent calls that involve a threat to human life or property and have the potential for serious injury.

Priority 2 calls involve circumstances that are urgent but not life threatening. Priority 3 and Priority 4 calls involve non-urgent nor life threatening issues. The Department’s 2015 response times for Priority 1 and Priority 2 calls within th e service area of the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station are shown in Table 8.1.

Table 8.1: 2015 Police Response Times, Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station Type of Emergency Call 2015 Response Times
Priority 1 7.57 minutes
Priority 2 21.31 minutes
Source: Captain Jason Horton, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, 2/17/16

Graffiti. The Sheriff’s Department and the JCSD regularly patrol the City for graffiti to enable quick eradication and limit its proliferation.

In addition, residents in Jurupa Valley are encouraged to report graffiti vandalism to the City of Jurupa Valley or JCSD as soon as it is encountered. The City contracts with the JCSD to paint out graffiti in the City. The Sheriff’s Department also actively pursues conviction of graffiti vandals in accordance with local and state laws.

Homelessness. As of January 2017, there were estimated to be 129 homeless individuals living within the City limits with 20 homeless encampments identified. A number of the encampments are located within the Santa Ana River as well as on public and private property along SR 60 and in other areas of the City. Homelessness is associated with a number of negative issues, including crime, blight, trash, unsanitary conditions, and illegal fires. In 2014, the Sheriff’s Department created a Homeless Outreach Team to identify homeless individuals, reduce the homeless population, and coordinate the delivery of resources to the homeless. The Sheriff’s Department coordinates homeless outreach with a number of Community Safety, Services, and Facilities
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additional agencies including, but not limited to, the City of Jurupa Valley, the Riverside County Department of Social Services, the Probation Department, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.

Residential Noise Complaints . Every weekend, the Sheriff’s Department receives numerous complaints about noise resulting from loud parties that keep residents awake at night. Residents have expressed concerns about loud parties with amplified music that last well into the night and e arly morning hours and disturb the peace.

The Sheriff’s Department maintains a two -deputy noise unit on weekends that specifically deals with residential noise complaints and enforces the City’s Noise Ordinance.

Community-Oriented Policing . The Jurupa Valley Sheriff's Department actively engages in Community -Oriented Policing, which brings together law enforcement professionals with the community in a variety of outreach efforts to reduce crime. In addition, the Department assists the City incorporate Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, or CPTED, techniques in new development. CPTED is a concept supported by law enforce - ment officers, city planners, designers, and other professionals to design the physic al environment in ways that discourage criminal activity and increase safety. The concept is based on three principles: natural surveillance, territoriality, and access control.

When incorporated into development projects, these principles serve to eliminate hiding places and enhance visibility so that law - abiding people can easily watch over the physical environment and discourage criminal activities. For example, one effective design strategy to deter crime is to design buildings and sites to maximize visibility of public areas and avoid designs that create hidden entries or site areas that are difficult to monitor or secure.

Policies
CSSF 2.7 Community Safety. Coordinate with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department on an ongoing basis to
ensure the continued safety of the City.

CSSF 2.8 Criminal Activity. Support efforts to develop innovative methods to reduce criminal activity and increase safety in the community.

CSSF 2.9 Graffiti. Support efforts of the Sheriff’s Department and the JCSD to identify and remove graffiti and prosecute
graffiti vandals.

CSSF 2.10 Homelessness. Support efforts to reduce the homeless population and provide outreach services to the
homeless.

CSSF 2.11 Residential Noise Complaints. Discourage loud parties with amplified music in residential neighborhoods and
support the Sheriff Department’s efforts to do the same.

CSSF 2.12 CPTED. Incorporate CPTED principles in the design of new development to encourage natural surveillance and
reduce crime.

Programs
CSSF 2.1.2 Planning Applications. Route new Planning applications to the Sheriff’s Department to increase public safety and maintain close coordination with the Sheriff’s
Department and law enforcement programs.

4. Fire and Emergency Medical Services
The Riverside County Fire Department, in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), provides full service municipal and wildland fire protection, emergency medical response, technical rescue services, and response to hazardous materials discharges in Jurupa Valley. The Department operates 97 fire stations throughout the County of Riverside with four of those located in Jurupa Valley, as shown in Table 8.2.

Table 8.2: Jurupa Valley Fire Stations
Station Number Name/Location Address
16 Pedley Fire Station 9270 Limonite Avenue
17 Glen Avon Station 10400 San Sevaine Way
18 West Riverside Station 7545 Mission Boulevard
38 Rubidoux Station 5721 Mission Boulevard

In 2016, the Department responded to 10,342 calls for service with the majority for emergency medical assistance (73%), traffic collisions (11%), and false alarms (7%) (Riverside County Fire Department 2016 Annual Report).

Policies
CSSF 2.13 Fire Safety Techniques. Incorporate fire -safety techniques in new development
CSSF 2.14 Fire Department Review. Involve the Fire Department in the review of development applications in fire prone areas.

CSSF 2.15 Coordination. Coordinate with the Fire Marshal on fire prevention throughout the community.

CSSF 2.16 Adequate Facilities. Work with the Fire Department to ensure the provision of adequate fire stations, personnel, and equipment to meet the City’s needs over time.

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CSSF 2.17 Public Education. Support efforts to educate the public about fire safety and prevention.

5. Educational Facilities
A well-educated population is essential to maintain and enhance the City’s overall quality of life and economic vitality. Educated citizens are more likely to participate in youth programs, community -based volunteer organizations, and civic affairs. In a very real sense, these citizens form the foundation of what it means to be a “community.” Local schools strengthen and support the City’s social fabric and are leaders in maintaining an educated and informed citizenry.

Two school districts provide public educational services in Jurupa Valley. They are the Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) and the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD). JUSD serves most of Jurupa Valley as well as a small portion of Eastvale west of I-15. The JUSD’s Benita B. Roberts Education Center is located at 4850 Pedley Road. Named after a former JUSD Superintendent, the Center contains district offices and the Board of Education meeting room.

The District operates 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools including one continuing education high school. Total student enrollment during the 2016/17 school year was 19,352.

CNUSD serves students living in the southwestern area of Jurupa Valley, as well as students living in the cities of Corona, Norco, and Eastvale, and portions of unincorporated Riverside County. The CNUSD Education Center is located in the City of Norco. The District operates one school in the City of Jurupa Valley: VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary School located at 6744 Carnelian Street.

Older students living in this area attend River Heights Intermediate School and Roosevelt High School, both of which ar e located in Eastvale.

During the General Plan preparation process, the GPAC identified several issues related to schools. Community members pointed out that schools should ideally be community centers and serve as focal points where the community comes together for education, recreation, and other activities. The GPAC also identified the need to modernize and remodel several additional schools within JUSD and to provide a community college, occupational training institute, or similar facility. In addition, as most students walk, bike, or are driven to schools, community members identified the need to ensure the safety of travel routes to schools.

There are currently no institutions of higher education in Jurupa Valley. However, through a partnership between the Jurupa Unified School District and the Riverside Community College District, Rubidoux High School includes the Rubidoux Early College High School or RECHS where students can begin their college coursework Figure 8-14: Jurupa Valley High School

in their junior year and complete their high school diploma while earning college credit at the same time. Other institutions of higher education in the area include Norco College, Riverside City College, and the University of California, Riverside. The GPAC stated a strong desire to build a satellite college campus and/or trade school in Jurupa Valley, and to provide other venues offering adult education.

Policies
CSSF 2.18 Coordination with School Districts. Coordinate with JUSD and CNUSD in planning for the current and future
needs of Jurupa Valley students.

CSSF 2.19 Modernization. Encourage efforts of JUSD to modernize and renovate schools within the district.

CSSF 2.20 Safe Routes to School. Work with the school districts to ensure the safety of travel routes to and from schools.

CSSF 2.21 Schools as Neighborhood Centers. Develop new schools, as needed, that also serve as neighborhood centers and
that are pedestrian- and bicyclist-friendly.

CSSF 2.22 Joint Use. Encourage school districts to allow joint use of schools for after- school sports, classes, childcare, or other uses to maximize the community value of these
important public investments.

CSSF 2.23 Review of Development Proposals. Involve the school districts in the review of large residential development proposals to ensure that adequate schools are provided
without affecting existing facilities.

CSSF 2.24 Higher Education. Encourage institutions of higher education, and other adult education providers, to locate facilities and programs in Jurupa Valley.

CSSF 2.25 Vocational and Trade Schools. Encourage and
accommodate to the greatest extent possible the
development and location of vocational and trade
schools to broaden the local pool of skilled and technical workers.

Program s
CSSF 2.1.3 Incentivize Advanced Educational Opportunities.

Review the Zoning Ordinance to identify potential
zones, locations, development incentives, and require - ments for advanced educational and occupational
training schools and similar facilities. Make this informa- tion available to potential applicants, real estate and development professionals, marketing and construction
firms, and local school districts.

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6. Libraries
Libraries are sources of lifelong learning and enrichment. Jurupa Valley’s public libraries provide free access to collections of books and media in a wide range of subjects, titles , and formats. In so doing, they provide the community with universal access to resources that are integral for education, leisure, personal growth, health, skill building, and vocational training. As community centers, libraries can also foster social inte raction, community involvement, and lifelong learning for residents of all ages.

The Riverside County Library System provides library services in Jurupa Valley and throughout Riverside County. Overall, the Library System operates 35 libraries and 2 bookmobiles. Library facilities in Jurupa Valley include the Glen Avon Library located at 9244 Galena Street and the Louis Robidoux Library located at 5840 Mission Boulevard. The GPAC stressed the importance of Jurupa Valley’s libraries and their desire to provide additional libraries in underserved areas of the City such as the southwestern quadrant of the City. They also expressed a desire to develop libraries as focal points of the community with good access to pedestrian and bicycle routes, and public transit.

Policies
CSSF 2.26 Provide Adequate Facilities. Work with the Riverside County Library System to provide adequate facilities and services for the current and future population of Jurupa Valley and to promote and use the libraries for
community meetings and events.

CSSF 2.27 New Libraries. Encourage the development of new libraries in underserved areas of the city.

CSSF 2.28 Libraries as Community Centers. Design new library facilities as community centers with access to pedestrian and bicycle routes as well as public transit.

CSSF 2.29 Educational Programming. Encourage the County of Riverside to provide reading and literacy programs and
other educational programs at the local library branch or via other means for those who cannot visit library
facilities.

CSSF 2.30 Funding. Encourage County of Riverside efforts to provide adequate funding for improvements to local
library facilities and programs through county, state, and federal funding, private and corporate donations, or
other resources.

CSSF 2.31 Technology. Encourage the adoption of technological advances that can provide improved access to library
resources.

Figure 8-15: Louis Robidoux Library,
Jurupa Valley

7. Parks and Recreation
Parks, sports fields, trails, recreation facilities, special events, and programs are at the core of Jurupa Valley’s quality of life and provide residents with a healthy alternative to the built environment. Jurupa Valley’s active and passive parks, recre ational facilities, and programs reflect the City’s local culture and unique history, and benefit residents and local businesses by promoting health and wellness, nurturing the City’s agricultural/ equestrian heritage, and fostering community interaction and pride. Recreational facilities help define who we are as a community and serve as gathering spaces for celebration, sport, and relaxation. In describing the Community’s values, the GPAC emphasized the importance of recreation in residents’ lives:

Active Outdoor Life. Many Jurupa Valley residents were drawn here because of the City’s unique outdoor setting and the recreation opportunities it offers. Our parks and recreation facilities are essential to maintain and improve our health and quality of life. We place high value on our public parks, sports fields, pedestrian and equestrian trails and support facilities, golf courses, outdoor use areas, historic sites and nature centers, campgrounds, and airport and joint use school
facilities.

In Jurupa Valley, parks and recreation facilities and programs are provided primarily by the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District (JARPD). Formed in 1984, the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District (JARPD) provides parks and recreational facilities in Jurupa Valley and a portion of Eastvale. The District offices are located at 4810 Pedley Road and offers a wide variety of year- round recreational programs and opportunities at numerous facilities throughout the City. In 2017, a new park is planned at the south end of Downey Street to enhance access to the Santa Ana River and open Figure 8-16: “The Cove” Waterpark,
Jurupa Valley
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space. Though not yet officially named, it initially includes 26 acres, eventually to be expanded to 41 acres with development of the Paradise Knolls residential project.

Similar facilities and programs are provided by the Riverside County Regional Parks and Open Space District. Additional playground and sports field areas are made available to the public through joint use agreements with the Jurupa Unified School District.

The JARPD offers a diverse range of parks, playgrounds, greenbelts, trails, and recreation facilities. Figure 8-18 shows the locations of Jurupa Valley area parks managed by multiple agencies. JARPD owns and maintains over 125 acres of parkland, 173 acres of undeveloped parks and open space, and about 23 acres of trails, Citywide. Figure 8-19 (page 8-41) summarizes the JARPD’s recreation facilities and acreages. In addition, at the time of General Plan adoption (2017) a new City Park is being developed at Downey Street to enhance Santa Ana River Access and Open Space use.

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District operates several important recreation facilities in Jurupa Valley that are available to all residents. These are:

1. The Louis Robidoux Nature Center. The Center is located at 5370 Riverview, in the heart of the Community of
Rubidoux area, about 2 miles southeast of Limonite
Avenue. Named after a Frenchman born in St. Louis,
Missouri in 1796, the Louis Robidoux Nature Center
provides educational programs and tours for the public and school groups on a variety of natural history topics,
including Native American history, native plants and
animals, astronomy, the environment, and local history.

2. Rancho Jurupa Regional Sports Park. Located at 5249 Crestmore Road, the Rancho Jurupa Regional Sports Park
provides 32 acres of well- maintained, natural, and
synthetic turf fields. It comprises four large marked and lighted synthetic turf fields, two large natural turf fields, plus nine smaller natural turf fields, with a plaza with picnic shelters, restrooms, a snack bar, and two playgrounds. The Park provides individual, team, and group play facilities year around.

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Figure 8-18: Jurupa Valley area parks

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Figure 8-19: JARPD facilities and parks

3. Rancho Jurupa Park and Campground. Located at 4800
Crestmore Road, Rancho Jurupa Park and Campground is a
200-acre regional park and serves as a popular destination for local campers and anglers as well as out -of-town
visitors. The Park offers 140 camping sites, 5 cabins, and two 3 -acre lakes. Rancho Jurupa Park offers many
amenities, including a “splash pad” for water play, rock climbing, picnic areas, children’s playgrounds, miniature golf and a disc golf course, and fishing.

4. Historic Crestmore Manor. The historic Crestmore Manor, located at 4600 Crestmore Road, is a 10,830 -square-foot colonial-style mansion built in the mid -1950s by W.W.
“Tiny” Naylor, a restaurateur, and the state’s second - leading thoroughbred horse breeder of the time. The
Manor, a California Historical Landmark, is owned by the Riverside County Regional Park and Open -Space District and is available for community, group, or individual events, such as meetings, festivals, shows, weddings, receptions, parties, and other special events, and can accommodate up to 400 guests.

5. The Cove Waterpark. Located at 4310 Camino Real, The Cove is operated by a private concession under the
auspices of the County of Riverside Park and Open -Space District. It was developed in partnership with the Economic Development Agency and the Jurupa Unified School
District. Also called the Jurupa Aquatic Center, the facility consists of 7.5 acres with a waterpark and a competition sports pool. The Caribbean-themed waterpark consists of a children’s activity pool and splash playground, river rafting, a water slide, a wave machine for surfing, a multi- purpose room, restrooms and lockers, a picnic area, and
concessions.

In cooperation with community services districts, the County of Riverside, the Jurupa Unified School District, and other agencies, the City helps meet the diverse recreation needs of existing and new residents by requiring the dedication and improvement of new parks and recreation facilities as a condition of new development. The City also promotes recreation and healthy exercise by providing equestrian, bicycle, and walking paths within the public right of way and by requiring new residential neighborhoods to include pedestrian and equestrian paths, where appropriate. In California, local governments play a critical role in the effort to set aside parkland and open space for recreational purposes. Under the Quimby Act ( California Government Code §66477), local govern - ments can adopt ordinances requiring developers to set aside land, donate conservation easements, or pay fees for park improvements.

Generally, the parkland dedication standard is 5 acres of parkland

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per 1,000 new residents. The Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District uses a standard parkland dedication requirement of 5 acres per 1,000 new residents. Frequently, developers choose to pay fees “in lieu” of actually providing parkland. The fees are set by the local agency and are equivalent to the value of the parkland dedication required. Special districts must work with cities to receive parkland dedications or in-lieu fees inasmuch as only cities and counties have the authority to tie such requirements to new development project entitlements.

As a young city, Jurupa Valley faces special challenges in meeting existing parks and recreation needs. Residents in some
communities, such as Pedley, Mira Loma, and Glen Avon, are largely built out but remain underserved in terms of neighborhood - oriented park and recreation facilities. In addition, park administration and maintenance through multiple agencies can pose diffic ulties in meeting growing and/or changing park and recreation needs. In its new role as a city, Jurupa Valley seeks to play a more direct role in ensuring that residents’ park and recreation needs are met and in adopting the goals and standards to help improve and expand residents’ access to parks, playgrounds, trails, recreation facilities, and open space.

Policies
CSSF 2.32 Evaluation of User Needs. Encourage park and
recreation service providers to evaluate user feedback, track facility use, and utilize projections to understand park and recreation facility needs and plan for future
acquisition and development.

CSSF 2.33 Park and Recreation Facilities Maintenance. Encourage park and recreation service providers to maintain parks, trails, and other recreation facilities in good condition and strive to meet Council- adopted community parks
and recreation goals.

CSSF 2.34 Joint Use Agreements. Maintain and improve joint -use recreational agreements with school districts and public agencies and seek new opportunities for joint
recreational uses.

CSSF 2.35 Universal Access. Encourage responsible agencies to provide, where feasible, inclusive recreation facilities that meet or exceed accepted standards for universal
access for all persons and abilities, and encourage others to do likewise.

CSSF 2.36 Users. Encourage responsible agencies to provide parks and recreation facilities and programs that meet the
needs of all residents, regardless of income levels, ages, and abilities, and encourage others to do likewise.

CSSF 2.37 Historic Sites. Celebrate historic sites with recreational learning opportunities in parks and recreation facilities.

CSSF 2.38 Natural Environment. Protect and, where possible, utilize parks, trails, and open spaces for learning
opportunities and passive recreation in conjunction with our environmental goals.

CSSF 2.39 Street Closures/Public Spaces. Support temporary and, where safe and appropriate, long-term street closures to create or expand public spaces and to accommodate
street fairs, farmers’ markets, art shows, and other
special community events.

CSSF 2.40 Equestrian Heritage. Work with community groups to encourage, promote, and as resources allow, help
support projects that celebrate the City’s equestrian
heritage, such as trails, staging areas, hitching posts, corrals, exercise areas, and performance arena.

Program s
CSSF 2.1.4 Master Plan. In cooperation with JARPD, County of Riverside and other responsible agencies, prepare and
adopt a Joint Recreational Opportunities and Open
Space Master Plan that identifies recreation goals,
priorities for park expansion, acquisition, improvement, and funding. The Plan will be adopted within 2 years of General Plan adoption and updated at least every
10 years.

8. Social Services
Riverside County provides a variety of public assistance programs in Jurupa Valley. The County’s Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) operates several offices in the region including a Department office at 5961 Mission Boulevard and the Rubidoux Com munity Resource Center at 5473 Mission Boulevard. DPSS offers a number of programs to assist City residents become self- sufficient and access needed services. Services include the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids program, or CalWORKS, which provides temporary financial assistance to eligible families with minor children who have lost or had a reduction in their income. Other services include Medi-Cal, which provides no-cost or low-cost health care coverage for eligible participants, CalFresh/ SNAP, which provides healthy food for needy families and child protective services. The California Family Life Center also operates the Youth Opportunity Center in Rubidoux which provides outreach services and career counseling to at-risk youth. The Rubidoux Family Resource Center, located at 5498 Mission Boulevard, offers on -site services for prenatal care, family planning, parenting classes, public Community Safety, Services, and Facilities
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health nurse in home visitation, nutrition and cooking classes, adult education, ESL classes, Healthy Children Connection, Healthy Families/Medi-Cal enrollment, free immunization clinic, utility assistance, Christmas baskets, WIC information , and Workforce Development (job search/job training programs).

Policies
CSSF 2.41 Social Services. Support Riverside County to assist Jurupa Valley residents with social services and other programs.

9. Water
Jurupa Valley is fortunate that it does not rely on imported water to provide its domestic needs. Instead, it relies on local ground water from the Chino and Riverside Groundwater Basins. Three main agencies, as well as private water companies, provide wat er to the City of Jurupa Valley. The agencies are the Jurupa Community Services District, the Rubidoux Community Services District, and the Santa Ana River Water Company. These agencies rely on
groundwater supplies for both “potable” and “non -potable” water.

Potable water is that which is drinkable and fit for human consumption. Non -potable water contains chemicals or other contaminants that make the water unhealthy for humans and animals, but that with proper treatment, may be used for irrigation, manufacturing, and other purposes. Imported water is used by other agencies to recharge local groundwater supplies.

Although local groundwater supplies are forecast to meet Jurupa Valley’s water needs for the foreseeable future, ongoing drought conditions in California have severely impacted water supplies and the ability of water purveyors to meet various water demands . In response, water purveyors throughout California, including Jurupa Valley’s local community services districts, have implemented emergency water conservation regulations to eliminate or reduce water-wasting practices and to conserve precious water reso urces on an ongoing basis.

Policies
CSSF 2.42 Grey Water Systems. Facilitate the utilization of grey water systems.

CSSF 2.43 Drought-Tolerant Landscaping. Require the use of drought-tolerant landscaping in all new development.

CSSF 2.44 Reclaimed Water. Encourage the development and use of reclaimed water for landscape irrigation and other
uses.

Figure 8-20: Water desalter plant, Jurupa
Valley (Press-Enterprise)

Figure 8-21: Water Treatment Facility,
Rubidoux Community Services District
CSSF 2.45 Public Education. Support public education efforts to promote water conservation throughout the
community.

CSSF 2.46 Water Storage. Encourage local water purveyors to expand local domestic water storage and recycling
capabilities.

CSSF 2.47 Water Conservation Ordinance. Implement and enforce the City’s Landscape Water Conservation ordinance.

CSSF 2.48 Water Conservation. Make use of state-of-the-art water conservation technology in all City facilities and
landscaping, and require new developments to include
drought-tolerant landscaping, permeable paving and
water-saving systems and fixtures.

Programs
CSSF 2.1.5 Urban Water Management Plan. Work with local water purveyors to prepare a unified Urban Water
Management Plan for Jurupa Valley and to ensure that
the Plan is updated as needed.

CSSF 2.1.6 Alternative Water Resources. Explore the feasibility of desalinization and other regional projects as additional sources of local water.

10. Wastewater
The Jurupa Community Services District and the Rubidoux Community Services District provide wastewater service to most of Jurupa Valley. However, some areas in the City, particularly in Old Mira Loma and Sky Country, still rely on private septic systems. The community services districts collect and distribute wastewater through a system of pipes, mains, lift stations, force mains, and pump stations. Wastewater is transported to two nearby municipal wastewater treatment plants. The Riverside Water Quality C ontrol Plant is located in, and operated by, the City of Riverside. The Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority
(WRCRWA) operates the Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is located in the City of Corona.

As of 2017, both treatment plants were undergoing expansion projects to serve future population growth.

The two treatment plants treat the majority of wastewater to very clean tertiary levels, which can then be discharged into the Santa Ana River. In addition, some of the wastewater is treated to recycled, or reclaimed, levels for irrigation purposes. The us e of reclaimed water for irrigation has several environmental benefits including reducing the demand for potable (drinkable) water for Community Safety, Services, and Facilities
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landscaping, reducing the amount of groundwater withdrawal, and increasing the quality of groundwater supplies by reducing outflow.

Salty water produced through groundwater extraction and through commercial and industrial processes is transported to the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority’s (SAWPA) Inland Empire Brine Line, which runs through Jurupa Valley. The Brine Line helps to ma intain the water quality of the Santa Ana River Watershed by reducing the salt content of water that percolates into the groundwater basin.

Policies
CSSF 2.49 Adequate Wastewater Conveyance. Work with the Jurupa Community Services District and the Rubidoux
Community Services District to ensure sufficient
wastewater conveyance and pumping capacity to meet
the existing and future needs of the City.

CSSF 2.50 Septic Systems. Work with the Jurupa Community Services District to convert areas of the City relying on septic systems to municipal wastewater service.

CSSF 2.51 Recycled Water. Encourage the continued production and expansion of recycled water for irrigation and other purposes.

CSSF 2.52 Wastewater Treatment Capacity. Encourage efforts of the City of Riverside and the Western Riverside County
Regional Wastewater Authority (WRCRWA) to provide
adequate wastewater treatment capacity to serve the
existing and future needs of the City.

CSSF 2.53 Fair-Share Costs. Require new development to
contribute fair- share costs for the provision of waste - water infrastructure and treatment.

CSSF 2.54 Brine Line. Support the continued maintenance and use of the Inland Empire Brine Line to transport salty
wastewater to the ocean and maintain the quality of the Santa Ana River Watershed.

11. Storm Water
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District serves as the regional flood management agency for western Riverside County. It was formed in 1945 largely in response to the devastating floods of 1938, which destroyed most of the bridges across the Santa Ana River including the Van Buren Bridge. The District provides flood protection including the identification of flood hazards, the regulation of floodplains, watercourse and drainage planning, and the design, construction, and maintenan ce of flood control facilities. The District operates a series of storm drains and channels throughout Jurupa Valley that collect runoff Figure 8-22: Flood levee along Santa Ana
River in Jurupa Valley

water and ultimately direct it to the Santa Ana River. As shown in Figure 8-22, a levee was built along portions of the Santa Ana River to prevent reoccurrence of catastrophic flooding.

As runoff enters the storm drain system, it collects trash, debris, and pollutants, which ultimately make their way to the Santa Ana River.

The Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Jurupa Valley, and other permittees along the Santa Ana River are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) as well as a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit issued by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board. These regulations require the agencies to implement storm water management techniques to reduce the amount of pollutants entering the storm water system.

During preparation of the General Plan, the GPAC addressed issues of flooding and storm water. The GPAC generally agreed that storm water facilities in Jurupa Valley are adequate, except in some areas where flooding occurs, such as Old Mira Loma. In addition, a recurring theme among GPAC members was the desire to utilize property along flood control channels and creeks for walking, bicycling, and potentially even equestrian travel. These facilities crisscross the community and offer unimpeded routes to the Santa Ana River. While flood control, pollution prevention, and safety are paramount with these facilities, the potential for additional community use should be explored.

Policies
CSSF 2.55 Adequate Facilities. Work with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to
develop and maintain adequate flood control facilities to reduce the potential for flooding and protect the quality of the Santa Ana River and other natural drainage
courses.

CSSF 2.56 New Development. Require new development to
implement on-site measures to clean and contain storm
water runoff.

CSSF 2.57 Public Education. Support public education and other efforts to inform the community about the hazards of
runoff pollution.

Program
CSSF 2.1.7 Multi-Modal Trails. Develop a multi -agency program with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District, the Jurupa Area Recreation and
Park District, and the City for the use of flood control Community Safety, Services, and Facilities
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channels and associated maintenance and accessways
for pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian trails.

12. Solid Waste Disposal
Waste and recycling disposal in Jurupa Valley is provided by private companies. Residential, commercial, and industrial subscription services are provided as well as specialized services such as dumpsters, construction containers, neighborhood clean-up events and twice -yearly residential bulk item pick -up days. Trash from Jurupa Valley is transported to the Agua Mansa Transfer Station and Material Recovery Facility at 1830 Agua Mansa Road. From there, recyclable materials are transferred to third -party pro viders, and waste materials are transported to various landfills in Riverside County. Community members may drop off waste, recycling, and bulk items at the Agua Mansa Station. Residents may also dispose of hazardous household wastes, such as petroleum pro ducts, garden chemicals, and paint, on Saturdays at the Riverside County Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at 1780 Agua Mansa Road.

The semi -rural nature of many areas of the City has attracted individuals and businesses to dispose of unwanted items or construction materials along local roadways and vacant lots. This practice creates visual blight, health and safety issues and must be prevented to maintain the quality of life desired by those who live and work in the community. In addition to strict enforcement of anti- dumping regulations, a program is needed to facilitate the proper means of disposing of solid waste. Such a program could include free pick up on certain days several times per year or establishing small local disposal stations in key locations in the community.

Policies
CSSF 2.58 Solid Waste Services. Work with private disposal companies to ensure the continued provision of
adequate solid waste and recycling services in Jurupa
Valley, including the availability of adequate landfill capacity to meet the City’s future needs.

CSSF 2.59 Waste Reduction. Encourage the diversion of waste from landfills through reduction, reuse, and recycling
efforts.

CSSF 2.60 Waste Management. Encourage new development to employ construction waste management techniques to
divert construction materials and debris away from
landfills.

Figure 8-23: Residential waste and recycle
bins

CSSF 2.61 Public Education. Encourage and, as resources allow, support public education efforts to inform the public
about waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.

CSSF 2.62 Neighborhood Clean- Up Efforts. Sponsor and/or participate in neighborhood clean -up efforts and anti - littering campaigns/strategies.

CSSF 2.63 Commercial Recycling. Expand mandatory recycling for commercial customers consistent with state require -
ments.

CSSF 2.64 Rubberized Asphalt. Consider using rubberized asphalt and recycled aggregate for City street projects, as
appropriate.

CSSF 2.65 Waste Diversion. Achieve at least the minimum construction and demolition waste diversion require -
ment of 75%.

CSSF 2.66 Litter and Recycling Containers. Place public litter and recycling containers at key locations in the public right of way, as resources allow. Encourage other responsible
agencies and service districts to do likewise.

CSSF 2.67 Anti-Littering Campaigns. Support and participate in anti-littering strategies and campaigns to encourage
residents and other stakeholders to dispose of litter and debris properly.

CSSF 2.68 Illegal Dumping. Strictly enforce the laws and ordinances to prohibit illegal dumping along streets and highways or on vacant private property, establish convenient
alternatives for local residents and businesses and
consider increasing fines for littering and illegal dumping.

13. Climate Change
As outlined earlier in this element, human activities contribute to increasing concentrations of GHG in the atmosphere. Measures to reduce potential impacts of GHG are included throughout the General Plan. In addition to this Community Safety, Services and Facilities Element, the Air Quality; Land Use; Housing; Mobility; Conservation and Open Space; and Community Safety, Services, and Facilities Elements include policies and programs to reduce GHG emissions and help slow the progression of climate change.

Policies
CSSF 2.69 State and Regional Plans and Programs. Monitor federal, state, and regional plans and programs to stay abreast on emerging information, practices, and
strategies to address climate change.

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CSSF 2.70 Critical Infrastructure. Locate critical infrastructure in areas not subject to severe climate change impacts, such as flooding.

CSSF 2.71 Climate Action Plan. Work with WRCOG to periodically monitor and update the Subregional Climate Action Plan.

CSSF 2.72 Vulnerability. Develop strategies to reduce the City’s vulnerability to climate change impacts.

CSSF 2.73 GHG Thresholds. Utilize the SCAQMD Draft GHG
thresholds to evaluate development proposals until the
City adopts a Climate Action Plan (CAP).

Programs
CSSF 2.1.8 Climate Action Plan. Within 2 years of General Plan adoption, prepare and adopt a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for the City, including a 2030 and 2035 reduction target and local emissions inventory. The CAP will be consistent with the WRCOG Subregional CAP but will identify
specific additional measures for the reduction of future GHG emissions. The CAP shall demonstrate how the City
will reduce its GHG emissions to 50% below 1990 levels
by 2030 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050, consistent
with state law and current guidance on GHG reduction
planning.

Specific actions that may be included in the City CAP to help keep Citywide emissions below the SCAQMD service
population significance threshold include, but are not
limited to, requiring the installation of electric and
conduit improvements to support th e installation of
future roof -mounted photovoltaic solar systems and
electric vehicle charging stations for individual homes and businesses.

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9 – ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT

Figure 9-1: Ensuring a community that is a healthy place for all residents is the goal of the Environmental Justice Element

A. INTRODUCTION
Environmental Justice is a concept that seeks to minimize and equalize the effects of environmental hazards among all people regardless of race, ethnicity, or income level. In Jurupa Valley, the issue of Environmental Justice has gained momentum partly as a result of litigation challenging the approval of industrial develop - ment by the County of Riverside prior to the City’s incorporation near a low-income residential neighborhood. This Element seeks to address environmental justice through a set of comprehensive goals, policies, and programs aimed at increasing the influence of target populations in the public decision -making process and reducing their exposure to environmental hazards. The Element will be used by the Jurupa Valley City Council and the Plan ning Commission, other boards, commissions and agencies, developers, and the public in planning for the physical development of the City.

The Environmental Justice Element is an optional element of the General Plan. As outlined in the California General Plan Guidelines, environmental justice is a subject that should be addressed in the General Plan either through integration into the seven m andatory elements of the plan, or as an optional element. The City has elected to emphasize the importance of ensuring environmental equity for disadvantaged persons in Jurupa Valley through adoption of a separate Environmental Justice Element. The Element was adopted in advance of the City’s first General Plan and was awarded the California Chapter of the American Planning Association’s 2015 Advancing Diversity and Social Change in Honor of Paul Davidoff

Award of Merit. In bestowing this prestigious award to the City, the organization acknowledged Jurupa Valley’s commitment to ensuring the inclusion of all persons in the public decision- making process.

The importance of environmental justice to Jurupa Vall ey residents is reflected in the City’s Community Values Statement:

City of Jurupa Valley Community Values Statement
Environmental Justice. We value the health, well-being, safety, and livability of all our communities and strive to distribute public benefits and resources equitably. We endeavor to enhance underserved communities so that all residents can thrive and share in a high quality of life.

Primary Goal
Ensure environmental equity for all persons, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, and establish and maintain an open and inclusionary public decision-making process.

Policy and Program Sections

1. Meaningful Public Input and Capacity Building

2. Land Use and the Environment

3. Mobility and Active Living

4. Healthy and Affordable Housing

B. BACKGROUND
Environmental Justice Defined
The California Government Code (§65040.12) defines Environmental Justice as “The fair treatment and meaningful participation of people of all races, culture, and incomes with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.” Environmental justice policies and laws have been established to ensure that all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, have equal protection from environmental hazards where they live, work and play. Furthermore, all people should have the equal ability to participate in, and influence, the decision-making process regarding environmental regulations.

Figure 9-2: Jurupa Valley’s setting and
location provide challenges and
opportunities as the community strives to
ensure environmental justice for its
residents.

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CCAEJ and the Mira Loma Settlement
The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) is an environmental health and justice organization that has been working in the San Bernardino -Riverside County region for over three decades. CCAEJ focuses on land use, air quality, and respiratory health in the low -income communities of color in the City of Jurupa Valley and the Westside area of San Bernardino. In 2011, the CCAEJ filed a lawsuit against the County of Riverside, the City of Jurupa Valley, and others challenging approval of the 1.1 - million-square-foot Mira Loma Industrial/Warehouse Project. The lawsuit contended that the project violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by failing to mitigate its environ - mental effects on Mira Loma Village, a single -family res idential neighborhood.

A settlement was reached, and the City and project applicant agreed to implement a variety of mitigation measures, including instituting an air quality monitoring program, installing air filtration systems in nearby homes, and conducting hearings to consider adoption of a restricted truck route. In addition, the settlement called for the preparation and consideration of an Environmental Justice Element of the General Plan. By creating a standalone element that addresses environmental justice, the City has established policies to promote a healthier community for all.

Land Use and Transportation
The arrangement of land use and transportation can affect the healthfulness of an area because it affects exposure to environ - mental hazards, accessibility to daily needs, and the ability to be physically active. Existing land uses in Jurupa Valley include residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and open space uses. The City includes nine distinct communities ranging from the community of Rubidoux, the largest and most densely developed area with a variety of land uses, to Mira Loma, which is predominantly industrial north of Bellegrave Avenue, with large lot semi-rural residential development south of Bellegrave Avenue. In general, historic land use patterns led to the develop ment of well- balanced communities with a separation of incompatible u ses.

However, some environmental justice issues have also been created, such as the proximity of residential development to freeways and industrial uses as outlined below.

The 201
7 General Plan Land Use Element outlines the land use plan for the City. The Plan includes 23 land use designations and 10 land use overlays and was developed based on sound planning practices such as preserving rural and equestrian uses and open space, concentrating em ployment uses along major transportation corridors, and the creation of Town Centers. The Jurupa Valley Figure 9-3: The Environmental Justice
Element includes policies that promote
environmental equity.

Figure 9-4: The proximity of major air
pollution sources such as Interstate 15
poses health risks to many Jurupa Valley
residents.

Zoning Map and Ordinance contain detailed development regula - tions to implement the policies in the Land Use Element.

The City’s circulation system, and its network of highways, streets, trails, and sidewalks, influences the environmental health of an area, and is further described in the 2017 General Plan Mobility Element.

Inadequate circulation can make it difficult for residents to access daily needs that influence their health, such as grocery stores and healthcare facilities. Likewise, the lack of transportation choices and reliance on the automobile m ean that alternative modes of transportation are harder to use, which can contribute to the lack of physical activity.

Environmental Justice Communities
As outlined by CalEnviroScreen1, environmental justice communities are those areas of a city “that have higher pollution burdens and vulnerabilities than other areas, and therefore are most in need of assistance.” Environmental justice communities can be defined both by characteristics of the population and the pollution burden they bear. Characteristics of the population include the number of people most vulnerable to pollution, i.e. , “sensitive receptors” (children, pregnant women, the sick, and the elderly), and their socioeconomic status, such as poverty level and unemployment status. Social factors that may also contribute to increa sed environ mental vulnerabilities include a lack of access to fresh food, a lack of park and recreation opportunities, as well as an overabundance of liquor stores and fast food facilities.

Pollution burden is measured by the presence of direct environ - mental threats (i.e., proximity to a toxic cleanup site) as well as exposure to other toxics such as air and water pollution. A number of resources are available to help identify environmental justice communities, such as CalEnviroScreen and the Environmental Justice Screening Model (EJSM). Using multiple environmental “indicators,” these resources scientifically determine what areas of the City face disproportionate environmental burdens. The C ity Community Planning Department Planning Department uses these resources to map environmental justice communities in Jurupa Valley. By identifying these areas, the City can work to mitigate existing adverse conditions and ensure that new development does not affect vulnerable populations.

1 State of California, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), Draft California Community Environmental Health Screening Tool 2.0 (CalEnviroScreen 2.0), April 2014.

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Demographics
The City of Jurupa Valley is a majority -minority area, meaning that Non-Hispanic Whites make up less than 50% of the population. Sixty- six percent of its residents are Hispanic or Latino, 4% are African American, almost 3% are Asian, and about 0.2% are Ame rican Indian/Alaska Native, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, two or more races, or some other race (see Table 9.1).

There are 26,874 total housing units in the City (2015) with the majority (77%) being single -family, detached homes. The average number of persons per household is 3.86, and most working residents are employed in the transportation and warehousing, retail trade, manufacturing, education, or construction industries.

Jurupa Valley residents have a lower per capita and household income than the County of Riverside and the State of California, as shown in Table 9.2
. Approximately 16% of Jurupa Valley residents
live below the poverty level. For more information on Jurupa Valley’s demographics and housing, refer to the 2017 General Plan Housing Element.

Table 9.1: Jurupa Valley Racial and Ethnic Population – 2013 Number Percent
African American 3,890 4.0%
Asian 2,723 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 194 0.2%
Hawaiian and Pacific Islander 97 0.1%
Some Other Races 194 0.2%
Two or More Races 1,264 1.3%
Hispanic (can be of any race) 62,182 66.0%
Total 97,246 100%
Source: Decennial Census, U.S. Census Bureau

Table 9.2: Jurupa Valley Income and Poverty Level Comparison

City of
Jurupa Valley
County of
Riverside
State of
California
Per capita money income in past 12
months (2012 dollars), 2008-2012
$17,853 $23,863 $29,551
Median household income,
2008-2012
$55,516 $57,096 $61,400
Persons below poverty level,
2008-2012

16.1% 15.6% 15.3%
Source: US Census Bureau QuickFacts, January 2014
Air Quality
As outlined in the 2017 General Plan Air Quality Element, the Inland Empire, including the City of Jurupa Valley, has some of the worst air pollution in the State, primarily due to land use patterns, weather systems, and topography. Prior to the 1970s, the area was a major agricultural center. Agricultural uses declined over time as land was converted to residential, industrial, and commercial develop ment.

The concentration of many highways and railroads has made the Inland Empire a major shipping hub, and many manufacturing companies have located their distribution facilities in the area.

Trucks and rail lines accessing these facilities generate increased levels of diesel emissions. In addition, the prevailing wind pattern of sea breezes from throughout Southern California blowing east brings emissions from cars, trucks, ports, construction equipment, power plants, and refineries, which are blocked by the Sa n Bernardino Mountains and tend to concentrate over the Inland Empire. This issue is further compounded as the pollution mixes with oxygen in the presence of sunlight to form ozone.

C. KEY FINDINGS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS
Environmental Justice Issue Areas
The manner in which the City of Jurupa Valley has developed over time presents some key environmental justice issues, as outlined below.

New Residential Development Adjacent to
Freeways
Two major freeways run through or border the City of Jurupa Valley.

The I -15 freeway is adjacent to approximately 200 acres of land between 68 th Street and Bellegrave Avenue that is zoned for residential use. Other residentially zoned vacant land exists adjacent to SR 60, including the 200-acre Emerald Meadow site in Rubidoux.

Motor vehicle emissions along freeways and other high traffic roads generate carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and hydrocarbons that react in sunlight to form ozone. According to the California Air Resources Board (ARB), living close to freeways and other high traffic roads can increase the incidence of respiratory diseases and other adverse health effects. In addition, a 2002 University of Southern California Children’s Health Study found that Mira Loma children had the weakest lung capacity and the slowest lung growth of all children studied in Southern California due to diesel exhaust. This element provides policies to reduce the exposure of residents to traffic-related pollution.

Figure 9-5: The Inland Empire’s
topography, concentration of industrial
and distribution facilities, and trans-
portation networks often contribute to
poor air quality.

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Mira Loma Village
Mira Loma Village is a 101 -unit single-family residential neighbor- hood located on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, near the junction of SR 60 and I-15 and a rail line. As outlined above, the area was the subject of a legal settlement associated with new industrial facilities approved by the County of Riverside in the area. The neighborhood comprises mostly low -income, Hispanic residents and is located close to existing and planned warehousing and distribution facilities.

Numerous diesel trucks travel in and through the area to access the warehousing and distribution center, which generates diesel emissions in the area. Diesel emissions generate gases and fine particulate matter that have been proven to have serious health risks, particularly in the young.

Other Industrial Zoned Land Adjacent to
Residential Neighborhoods
Numerous other properties are zoned for industrial uses in close proximity to existing residential neighborhoods. In particular, the large area north of the SR 60 freeway and east of Rubidoux Boulevard in Belltown, and a large area south of Jurupa Road and easterly of Van Buren Boulevard have industrially and residentially zoned land in close proximity. Other sites that could impact residential neighborhoods include approximately 60 acres on the west side of Clay Street, south of Limonite, the old Belltown Borrow Pit between 24
th and 26 th streets northwest of Hall Avenue, and
various sites in the Glen Avon community. This element provides goals, policies, and programs to reduce the exposure of residents to diesel emissions from industrial development.

Stringfellow Remediation Site
Located in Pyrite Canyon in north- central Jurupa Valley, the Stringfellow Remediation Site includes toxic property that is undergoing long-term remediation. The site was originally a rock quarry that was converted to a toxic waste dump in 1956. During its 16 years of operation, more than 34 million gallons of caustics, metals, solvents, and pesticide residue were dumped into the unlined pits at Stringfellow. Throughout the years, the pollutants leached into the groundwater and overflowed into Pyrite Creek thereby contaminating soil, groundwater, and surface water.

Designated a Superfund clean-up site in 1983, Stringfellow was the first site designated in EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region 9 and has been undergoing clean up and remediation since then. As of 2017 , the California Department of Toxic Substances Control has completed work on a new, larger treatment facility that will remain in operation until the site is fully remediated.

Figure 9-6: The Mira Loma Village
neighborhood is surrounded by industrial
land.

Figure 9-7: Ongoing remediation of the
Stringfellow Acid Pits has helped reduce
the impacts of prior ground and water
contamination.

D. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GOALS ,

POLICIES , AND PROGRAMS
Goals
To be a City that supports and achieves environmental justice by ensuring:

EJ 1 An open and transparent public process that improves the quality of life relative to a cleaner and healthier environment.

EJ 2 Meaningful participation in the public process by all members of the community.

EJ 3 A reduction in disproportionate environmental burdens affecting low-income and minority populations.

EJ 4 Increased mobility and accessibility for all residents.

EJ 5 Healthy and affordable housing opportunities for all segments of the community.

Policies and Programs
EJ 1 – Meaningful Public Input and Capacity
Building
Disadvantaged members of the community often do not have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect their environment. The causes of this are many, including cultural and language barriers, the lack of information, inadequate training, lack of exposure to the decision-making process, and officials who are not informed about issues of concern for those members of the community. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identifies community capacity building as efforts to engage disadvantaged populations to help them better identify and meet the needs of their areas. It includes building on existing skills, providing education on issues and processes, and helping disadvantaged persons communicate effectively in the public realm. At the individual level, capac ity building focuses on the development of conditions that allow individual participants to build and enhance existing knowledge and skills and engage in public processes. At the City level, capacity building refers to ensuring the municipal organization is responsive and accountable to all stakeholders and that officials are informed about issues of concern for those neighborhoods.

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Figure 9-8: Public engagement activities
can go far beyond traditional meetings to
include festivals, cultural fairs, and
community-specific events.

Policies
EJ 1.1 Public Participation. Ensure that affected residents have the opportunity to participate in decisions that affect their health.

EJ 1.2 Facilitate Community Involvement. Facilitate the involvement of residents, businesses, and organizations in all aspects of the planning process.

EJ 1.3 Culturally Appropriate Approaches. Utilize culturally appropriate approaches to public participation and
involvement.

EJ 1.4 Public Meetings. Schedule public meetings on key issues affecting the public at times and locations most
convenient to community members.

EJ 1.5 Communication Techniques. Utilize a variety of
communication techniques and social media tools to
convey information to the public.

EJ 1.6 Translation Services. Provide translation and interpreta - tion services at public meetings on issues affecting popula- tions whose primary language is not English. Translation time should not be taken from the person’s time limit for comments.

EJ 1.7 Public Awareness. Support efforts to raise the public’s awareness of the importance of a healthy environment
and physical activity.

EJ 1.8 Education. Educate decision makers and the public on the principles of environmental justice.

EJ 1.9 Tribal Consultation. Consult with Native American Tribes early in the process on issues that could affect culturally significant areas.

EJ 1.10 Agency Collaboration. Collaborate with and among public agencies to leverage resources, avoid duplication of effort, and enhance the effectiveness of public participation.

EJ 1.11 Environmental Screening. Identify those areas of the City most vulnerable to environmental hazards through
CalEnviroScreen, the Environmental Justice Screening
Model (EJSM), or other model.

Program
EJ 1.1.1 Alternative Funding Strategies. Pursue alternate funding strategies to maintain the financial stability of Jurupa Valley so as to enable the City to implement the principles of environmental justice described in this Element.