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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
February 15, 2024
1. 6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR STUDY SESSION ● Guillermo Silva, Mayor
● Brian Berkson, Mayor Pro Tem
● Leslie Altamirano, Council Member
● Chris Barajas, Council Member
● Armando Carmona, Council Member
Mayor Guillermo Silva called the study session to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. STUDY SESSION:
A. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT UTILITY RATE PAYBACK
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Staff Report presented by Michael Flad, Assistant City Manager. Mr. Flad gave an overview of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Utility Rate Payback Assistance Program. He noted that this initiative is o ne of the Council ado pted ARPA Expenditure Plan programs, which provides $1 million in direct residential assistance by way of a Utility Rate Rebate. Because the City does not provide utility services, the City is partnering with the Jurupa Community Services District, the Rubidoux Community Services District, the Santa Ana River Water Company, and Prepaid USA to provide an automatic direct utility rebate. He expressed appreciation to the partnering agencies for their collaboration in providing this benefit to Jurupa Valley citizens.
Brian Laddusaw, General Manager of the Rubidoux Community Services District, thanked the City Council for their partnership in this initiative, as it will benefit residents in its service area. He thanked the City Council for their support in helping its community members through utility bill assistance, which exemplifies the true spirit of unity and symbolizes a collective effort to provide tangible relief to those who need it the most.
Arman Tarzi, Manager of Government & Public Affairs, expressed appreciation to the City Council for their collaboration in alleviating the hardships that the City’s shared constituents are feeling.
Bart Moreno, President of the J urupa Community Services District Board of Directors thanked the City Council for their partnership, which will provide much needed financial relief to Jurupa Valley residents.
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Betty Folsom, Vice President of the Jurupa Community Services District Board of Directors thanked the City Council for their decision to allocate ARPA funds for utility rebates, which is a true reflection of a responsive and caring government .
She stated that this action will directly translate into tangible relief for over 27,000 households in Jurupa Valley, 15,000 of which are JCSD customers.
Megan McFadden, Vice President of Sales, PrePaid-USA, thanked the City Council for their partnership on the utility rebate program. She voiced appreciation for the opportunity to work on such a meaningful project.
Further discussion followed.
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the report regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Utility Rate Payback Assistance Program.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
3. 7:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR MEETING
● Guillermo Silva, Mayor
● Brian Berkson, Mayor Pro Tem
● Leslie Altamirano, Council Member
● Chris Barajas, Council Member
● Armando Carmona, Council Member
Mayor Guillermo Silva called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
4. INVOCATION was given by Pastor David De La Cruz, from Beacon Hill Church.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Rod Butler
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to approve the Agenda.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
7. PRESENTATIONS
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8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Pamela Blynn, representing the Jurupa Valley Lions Club, announced that due to the anticipated heavy rains, the Lions Club, at 5981 Limonite Avenue, will make free sandbags available through February 8 from 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. It is a self-service operation so individuals will need to fill their own bags.
Bernard Murphy, Board Member of the Rubidoux Community Services District, discussed an issue with a customer whose trash was not being picked up due to a clogged drain. He thanked City staff for their assistance with this issu e, noting the importance of keeping storm drains properly maintained to prevent ongoing issues.
Gary D. commented that he is starting to see “fly-by-night” food stands. He voiced concern as to whether this food is safe and/or regulated.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Leslie Altamirano thanked Mr. Murphy for bringing attention to the storm drain issue. She asked to be kept updated on this issue. She wished Mayor Silva a happy birthday and invited me mbers of the audience to help themselves to the cupcakes in the lobby.
Council Member Armando Carmona thanked Paul Toor, Public Works Director and his staff for their efforts to mitigate the storm impacts from the recent heavy rains. He thanked the City’s Police and Fire Departments for their heroic rescues and help to the community.
10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR GUILLERMO SILVA
1. Mayor Guillermo Silva gave an update on the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting of February 15, 2024.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BRIAN BERKSON
1. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Northwest Transportation Now Coalition meeting of February 8, 2024.
2. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority – Audit and Finance Committee meeting of February 9, 2024.
3. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting of February 14, 2024.
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4. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee meeting of February 15, 2024.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER CHRIS BARAJAS
1. Council Member Chris Barajas gave an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments – Administration & Finance Committee meeting of February 14, 2024.
11. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler gave an update on the City’s tree planting efforts, most notably along Van Buren and Mission Boulevard . He reported that the City worked with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and the California Highway Patrol to conduct a commercial vehicle inspection checkpoint yesterday, which resulted in 14 citations for various mechanical violations and one arrest on a misdemeanor warrant. He announced that City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 19 in observance of President’s Day .
City Hall will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, February 20.
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. FEBRUARY 1, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , to approve the Minutes of the February 1, 2024 regular meeting.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN
THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda.
B. AGREEMENTS BETWEEN T HE CITY OF JURUPA VA LLEY AND
JOHNSON CONTROLS SEC URITY SOLUTIONS, LLC , FOR ACCESS
CONTROL, FIRE ALARM, SECURITY ALARM, AND SURVEILLANCE
SYSTEMS AT CITY HALL
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1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreem ent between the City of Jurupa Valley and Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $14,175.00 annually over a five -year term, for a maintenance service plan and hosted access service of an access control system at City Hall and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney; and
2. That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $2,225.00 annually over a five year term, for alarm monitoring and notification services and a maintenance service plan of a fire alarm system at City Hall and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney; and
3. That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $3,303.31 annually over a five-year term, for alarm monitoring and notification services, managed access control services, a maintenance service plan and mobile security management services of a security alarm system at City Hall and authoriz e the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney; and
4. That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $22,353.10 annually over a five -year term, for the addition and upgrade of equipment and a maintenance service plan of a digital surveillance system at City Hall and authorize the City Manager to execute the ag reement in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney; and
5. That the City Council authorize the Interim Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
C. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROVE
SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH UNITED SIKH
MISSION FOR THE CITY -OWNED FOOD PANTRY BUILDING
LOCATED AT 5626 MISSION BOULEVARD
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the use of the City’s CDBG-CV funds to pay for the installation of kitchen equipment in the City-owned Food Pantry building; and
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2. That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment with the United Sikh Mission to operate, maintain and repair kitchen equipment in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney.
3. That the City Council authorize the Interim Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
D. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND THE
JURUPA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT AND THE RUBIDOUX
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT UTILITY RATE PAYBACK
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
1. Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-04, entitled:
A RESOLUITON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND THE JURUPA
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT AND THE RUBIDOUX
COMMUNTIY SERVICES DISTRICT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF
THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT UTILITY RATE PAYBACK
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
2. That the City Council authorize the Interim Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
E. RE-ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF THE COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY,
DEVELOPER, AND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND
WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF DRAINAGE FACILITIES (TM 37211 – SOUTHEAST
OF THE INTERSECTION OF OPAL STREET AND CANAL STREET)
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Assignment and Assumption Agreement to transfer Rights and Obligations from Sequanata Partners, LP, a California limited partnership to Sequanata Venture, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company for Paramount Estates MDP Line C, Stage 1, and Paramount Estates MDP Line C-1, Stage 1 facilities; and
2. That the City Council approve the Assignment and Assumption Agreement to transfer Rights and Obligations from Sequan ata Venture, LLC, a Delaware limited partnership to Richmond American Homes of Maryland,
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Inc., a Maryland corporation for Paramount Estates MDP Line C, Stage 1, and Paramount Estates MDP Line C-1, Stage 1 facilities.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
14. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 21256: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) NO. 21008, AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 38171; FOR THE PROJECT
ENTITLED: “SADDLEHORN RANCH RESIDENTIAL,” A 19.36 -ACRE SUBDIVISION CONSISTING OF 31 SINGLE -FAMILY LOTS AND
CERTIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MAKING
FINDINGS, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING
AND REPORTING PROGRAM; LOCATION: 6550 LIMONITE AVENUE
(APN: 186-160-021); (APPLICANT: RC HOBBS COMPANY)
Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development, reported that this item involves two separate land use approvals that have been batched together because they bo th involve an amendment to the City's General Plan . , State law limits the number of times that the City's General Plan can be amended; but allows a City to group several General Plan amendments together in one hearing.
The first item is the proposed Saddlehorn Ranch Residential Project of 31 single- family homes at 6550 Limonite Avenue. This project re quires a General Plan Amendment, a Tentative Tract Map, and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under CEQA.
The second item are proposed General Plan technical amendments to correct inaccuracies; and make other updates and clarifications. These actions are exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Since these two items are batched together, there will be a staff report for each item with the recommended Council actions . The General Plan amendments for both projects will be considered in one global resolution as required by State law.
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Staff Report presented by Thomas Gorham , Principal Planner. Mr. Gorham outlined the entitlements required for the project and the current zoning. There is an SCE easement along the north side of the property, which is not within the project boundary; however, there will be a block wall for the rear yards abutting the SCE easement. The pri mary access will be from Riverview Drive. The Riverview frontage will include an 8 ft. decomposed granite trail and 6 ft. of landscaping. This zone allows two horses on each 20,000 square foot lot, up to one acre. The project is located within the Flabob Airport Compatibility Zone, which minimizes the public’s exposure to airport noise or safety hazards. The Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) determined that the project is inconsistent with the 2004 Flabob Airport Land Use Compatib ility Plan’s density limits, open space requirements, and potential for hazards related to bird strikes .
Mr. Gorham outlined why the project is inconsistent with ALUC and the City’s General Plan policies, which allow the Council to overrule an ALUC findin g of inconsistency with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan by a four-fifths vote of the Council.
Further discussion followed.
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
Roger Hobbs, (applicant) spoke on behalf of the project, which will provide unique and one-of-a-kind homes in Jurupa Valley. He shared the amenities of the project, which include multi-generational living spaces, RV parking, beautiful views, and large lots. He offered to answer any questions.
Gary D. voiced support of the proposed residential development, as it is exactly the type that should be built in Jurupa Valley. He requested that the driveways be long enough to accommodate tandem parking.
Edward Apostol stated that this will be a great project for the community.
Further discussion followed.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson , to a dopt Resolution No s. 2024 -05 and 2025 -06, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-05 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MAKING FINDINGS,
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS,
AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROG RAM FOR
MA 21256 WHICH INCLUDES GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
21008 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 38171, AND AN OVERRIDING
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OF THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S FINDING OF
INCONSISTENCY TO PERMIT THE SUBDIVISION OF
APPROXIMATELY 19.36 GROSS ACRES INTO 31 SINGLE -FAMILY
LOTS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6550 LIMONITE AVENUE
(SADDLEHORN RANCH)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38171; AND OVERRULLING THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY AI RPORT LAND USE COMMISSION'S (ALUC)
INCONSISTENCY DECISION TO PERMIT THE SUBDIVISION OF
APPROXIMATELY 19.36 GROSS ACRES INTO 31 SINGLE -FAMILY
LOTS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6550 LIMONITE AVENUE
(SADDLEHORN RANCH)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN
TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS (GPA23018) TO: 1) AMEND TABLE 2 -4 “SUMMARY OF GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS” BY
ADDING MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES; 2) REVISE TABLE 2 -5 “GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND CONSISTENT
ZONE DISTRICTS” TO CORRECT INACCURACIES; AND 3) MAKE
OTHER UPDATES AND CLARIFICATIONS AND FINDING THE
ACTION EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Report presented by Tamara Campbell, Principal Planner. Ms. Campbell reported that this is a technical update that will incorporate previous approved amendments, correct some inaccuracies, updates, and editorial clarifications in the City’s General Plan that have occurred since the General Plan was first adopted seven years ago.
Further discussion followed.
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
Gary D. asked for clarification of the term “minimum residential densities.” There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
BATCH:
(1) PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
(GPA23018) TO: 1) AMENDING TABLE 2 -4 “SUMMARY OF GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS” BY ADDING MINIMUM
RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES; 2) REVISING TABLE 2-5 “GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND CONSISTENT ZONE DISTRICTS” TO CORRECT INACCURACIES; AND 3) MAKING OTHER UPDATES AND
CLARIFICATIONS AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(2) SADDLEHORN RANCH RESIDENTIAL - MASTER APPLICATION
(MA) NO. 21256: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 21008 TO
CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6550 LIMONITE AVENUE (APN: 186 -160-021) FROM
RANCH (EDR) TO COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD (LDR) TO ALLOW THE
SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 19.36 GROSS ACRES INTO 31
SINGLE FAMILY LOTS (SADDLEHORN RANCH); APPLICANT: RC
HOBBS COMPANY
Staff Report presented by Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager/ Director of Community Development. Mr. Perez reported that this item represents the culmination of the previous two items and will approve both General Plan Amendments for the Saddlehorn Ranch residential project and the technical updates to the General Plan.
Further discussion followed.
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-07, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING (1) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 23018
TO AMEND TABLE 2 -4 “SUMMARY OF GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS” BY ADDING MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES,
REVISE TABLE 2-5 “GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND CONSISTENT ZONE DISTRICTS” TO CORRECT INACCURACIES, AND
MAKE OTHER UPDATES AND CLARIFICATIONS AND FIND THE
ACTION EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND (2) GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 21008 TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION
OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6550 LIMONITE AVENUE (APN:
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186-160-021) FROM RANCH (EDR) TO COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD
(LDR) FOR MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 21256 TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 19.36 GROSS ACRES INTO 31
SINGLE FAMILY LOTS (SADDLEHORN RANCH)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
D. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ZONE AA) TO THE CIT Y OF JURUPA VALLEY L ANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-CONSOLIDATED
(“CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY L&LMD 89-1-C”), NORTHWEST CORNER
OF CANTU GALLEANO RANCH ROAD AND PIER ENTERPRISES WAY
Staff Report presented by Paul Toor, Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
Further discussion followed.
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
The City Clerk announced that one owner cas t one ballot. All votes cast were in favor of the special assessment.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-08, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXAT ION OF
TERRITORY (ZONE AA); LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF CANTU GALLEANO RANCH ROAD AND PIER ENTERPRISES WAY
TO CITY OF JURUPA VA LLEY LANDSCAPE AND L IGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED, CONFIRMING
A DIAGRAM AND ASSESS MENT, ORDERING THE I MPROVEMENTS
AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025 PURS UANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF T HE CALIFORNIA
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND AS PROVIDE D BY ARTICLE
XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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16. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. APPOINTMENT TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
Staff Report presented by Victoria Wasko, City Clerk.
Mayor Guillermo Silva invited the following applicants to address the City Council and share why they would be interested in serving on the Planning Commission:
1. Uriel De La Torre
2. Diego Herrera
3. Robin Kilcoyne
Council Member Armando Carmona thanked the applicants who applied for the vacancy for their commitment to the community.
Following the applicant presentations, a motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to appoint Uriel Del La Torre to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission for a term expiring in December 2026, or until their successor is appointed and sworn-in, whichever is later.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
B. CONSIDERATION TO AMEND THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE ADDING CHAPTER 13.40 (URBAN TREE PROTECTION) TO
TITLE 13 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS)
Staff Report presented by Paul Toor, Director of Public Works/City Engineer. Mr.
Toor reported that the proposed ordinance will allow the City to apply for the “Tree City USA” designation. Tree City USA is a designation provided by the Arbor Day Foundation, which addresses the tree canopy throughout the world. Mr. Toor outlined the benefits of becoming a Tree City, noting that the Public Works Advisory Committee would oversee guidelines for maintenance and pruning, designate “heritage” trees, disseminate news regarding urban tree protection, and act as advocates for the City’s annual observance of Arbor Day.
Further discussion followed.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-06, entitled: