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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
March 7, 2024
1. 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. Council Member Chris Barajas was absent.
2. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Alejandro Rios, Iglesia Cristiana Bautista Nueva Esperanza.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Rod Butler.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona, to approve the Agenda.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: C. Barajas
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES -
INTRODUCTION OF “PET OF THE MONTH”
A 1-½ year old female terrier mix named “Pepper” was introduced to the Council.
Karee Mabee, Public Information Officer, shared information about their “St.
Pawtricks” event on March 16 where all pet adoptions will be free. The event will feature free pet photos, free ID tags, and other giveaways. Additional information is available from the City’s Animal Control S ervices Department at https://www.rcdas.org.
B. PRESENTATION BY CITY’S AUDITOR - BADAWI & ASSOCIATES
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Abdon Padilla, Principal Account introduced Ahmed M. Badawi, CPA, who gave a presentation on the results of the City’s 2023 FY Audit.
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C. 2024 DRAFT TRAFFIC R ELIEF PLAN – PRESENTED BY THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Aaron Hawke, Deputy Executive Director , provided an update on the 2024 Draft Traffic Relief Plan, which is a proposed transportation improvement and funding mechanism for Riverside County residents. Mr. Hawke discussed the pla n, the community engagement efforts and the economic impact , which includes a proposed 1% countywide sales tax.
D. PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING RIVERSIDE COUNTY ARTS &
CULTURE MONTH
Mayor Guillermo Silva presented Wes Andr ée, Executive Director of the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center with a proclamation proclaiming Riverside County Arts & Culture Month. Mr. Andr ée encouraged residents to visit the Disc overy Center’s new Native American art collection and museum.
6. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Tyler Byrne introduced Selena Banks -Lasister, Director of Homeless Services , Jurupa Valley Coalition.
Selena Banks-Lasister announced a fundraiser event that will help homeless teens, entitled:
"Brighter Nights - Bringing Students' Dreams to Light .” The event will provide funds to help local homeless students celebrate Prom and Grad Night. Digital donations may be made via the Jurupa Valley Coaliti on Facebook page. To bring attention to the needs of at-risk youth in Jurupa Valley, a community event will be held on March 26 at 5:00 pm at the former Rubidoux Boxing Gym.
7. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council M ember Leslie Altamirano thanked staff for welcoming and assisting the students from Rubidoux and Patriot High School that visited City Hall today. She acknowledged Amy Sells, Deputy City Manager, for her comments at the homeless roundtable meeting last week, noting that there has been a successful effort in Jurupa Valley to reduce homelessness.
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson stated that for those who enjoy the theater, Patriot High School will have a performance of The Lightning Th ief: The Percy Jackson Musical on March 27, 28, 29, and 30. Presale tickets are $10 and $15 at the door. Further information is available at the Patriot High School Facebook page.
Council Member Armando Carmona thanked Riverside County Parks and Open Space District and all those who helped with the community cleanup event last week. He announced that a community cleanup is held every first Saturday of the month in an effort to keep Jurupa Valley safe and clean. He thanked City staff for working hard to respond
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to citizen requests, noting the progress being made on the infrastructure issues, such as flooding, potholes and street closures. He thanked the Fire Department for their responsiveness during the recent heavy rains.
Mayor Guillermo Silva thanked the VFW for allowing him to host a Taco Tuesday fundraiser, which raised over $1000 for high school seniors to help cover the cost of graduation caps and gowns and grad night. He hopes to have additional fundraisers in t he future. He thanked City staff for their continued responsiveness.
8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR PRO TEM BRIAN BERKSON
1. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority meeting of February 23, 2024.
2. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission – Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee meeting of February 26, 2024.
3. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Southern California Association of Governments – Joint meeting of the Policy Committees of March 7, 2024.
B. COUNCIL MEMBER LESLIE ALTAMIRANO
1. Council Member Leslie Altamirano gave an update on the W estern Riverside county regional conservation authority board meeting of March 4, 2024.
9. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler reported that the Riverside Community College District is accepting applications from Jurupa Valley resident s to serve on the Measure C Citizens Bond Oversight Committee to help provide oversight on the expenditure of those funds.
Applications are being accepted until April 24, 2024. Further information is available at their website: www.rccd.edu. Mr. Butler asked for Council feedback regarding the possible cancelation of the May 16, 2024 Council meeting due to the California Contract Cities Conference.
Further discussion followed.
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. FEBRUARY 15, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to approve the Minutes of the February 1 5, 2024 regular meeting.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: C. Barajas
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance.
B. CONSIDERATION OF CHECK REGISTER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$9,382,597.00
Requested Action: That the City Council ratify the check registers dated January 25, and February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2024 as well as the payroll register dated January 19, 31, and February 2 and 16, 2024.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-06
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-06, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 13.40 (URBAN TREE
PROTECTION) TO TITLE 13 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTI ONS REGARDING THE AN NEXATION OF ZONE 2 -H (CANTU GAS PM 37679) TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTI NG MAINTENANCE DISTR ICT NO. 89 -1- CONSOLIDATED (“CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY L&L MD 89 -1-C”)
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VOLUME 2. GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
CANTU GALLEANO RANCH ROAD AND PIER EN TERPRISES WAY
INTERSECTION
1. Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024 -09, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
89-1-CONSOLIDATED AS ZONE 2 -H AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CO DE AND ARTICLE XIII D OF THE
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
2. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-10, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE
ENGINEER REGARDING THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-
CONSOLIDATED AS ZONE 2 -H AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-CONSOLIDATED FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
3. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-11, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX
TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-
CONSOLIDATED AS ZONE 2 -H AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY FOR FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF
DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE AND ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSITTUTION AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING PROTESTS
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E. ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
(ACFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 AND OTHER
RELATED REPORTS
Requested Action: That the City Council receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and related reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 audited by the City’s Independent Auditors, Badawi & Associates, CPAs.
F. APPROVAL OF THE SECO ND AMENDMENT TO AGRE EMENT WITH
RRM DESIGN FOR THE P REPARATION OF PERMIT -READY
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PROJECT
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with RRM Design Group for the preparation of permit ready accessory dwelling unit (PRADU) plans.
Council Member Leslie Altamirano asked Joe Perez, Community Development Director to provide additional details on how this program will benefit Jurupa Valley residents.
G. A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY TO ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -001 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, 11295 INLAND AVE) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -001 (PUBLIC SAFETY, 11295 INLAND AVE); GENERALY LOCATED AT THE WEST END OF INLAND AVENUE
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-12, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY TO ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -001 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, 11295 INLAND AVE) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -001 (PUBLIC SAFETY, 11295
INLAND AVE)
H. A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY TO ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -002 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, RUBIDOUX COMMERCIAL) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -002 (PUBLIC
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SAFETY, RUBIDOUX COMMERCIAL); GENERALLY LOCATED
NORTHEAST OF 20TH STREET AND NORTHWEST OF CATERPILLAR
COURT
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-13, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY TO ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -002 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, RUBIDOUX COMMERCIAL) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -002 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, RUBIDOUX COMMERCIAL)
I. A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY TO ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -006 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, PM 37679 ) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL
TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-006 (PUBLIC SAFETY, PM 37679); GENERALLY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CANTU GALLEANO
RANCH ROAD AND PIER ENTERPRISES WAY
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-14, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY TO ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -006 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, PM 37679) AN D TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL
TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-006 (PUBLIC SAFETY, PM 37679
J. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WESTATES HOLDINGS, LLC
AND THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY FOR MAINTENANCE OF CITY
PARKWAYS FOR THE CANTU GAS PM 37679 PROJECT LOCATED AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CANTU GALLEANO RANCH ROAD AND
PIER ENTERPRISES WAY INTERSECTION
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the agreement between Westates Holdings, LLC and the City of Jurupa Valley for maintenance of parkways; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney.
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K. PURCHASE OF ONE FORD ELECTRIC UTILITY VEHICLE –
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the purchase of one 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E in the amount of $46,784.38, utilizing funding from the Retail Theft Prevention Program; and
2. That the City Council authorize the Interim Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 11.K, which was removed for further discussion.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: C. Barajas
12. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
11.K PURCHASE OF ONE FORD ELECTRIC UTILITY VEHICLE
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that Item 11.K be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Michael Flad, Assistant City Manager , provided additional information and responded to Council’s questions.
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona to approve the purchase of one 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E in the amount of $46,784.38, utilizing funding from the Retail Theft Prevention Program; and authorize the Interim Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: C. Barajas
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
CHAPTER 9.112 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO
CORRECT THE ALLOWED LAND USES FOR THE BUSINESS PARK (B-
P) ZONE AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a public hearing, receive testimony, and conduct a first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2024 -07, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 9.112 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE AMENDING THE USES ALLOWED IN THE BUSINESS PARK
ZONE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF
THE CEQA GUIDELINES
By consensus, the City Council tabled this matter.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: C. Barajas
14. COUNCIL BUSINESS
15. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Leslie Altamirano requested that City staff research the formation of a student council and bring the matter back for further discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson requested that City staff bring back a policy discussion of the standards and allowable uses for metal shipping containers within the city.
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that City staff bring back a policy discussion regarding the regulation of street vendors and food trucks.
16. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Maricela Marroquin, Assistant City Attorney, had no report.
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Leslie Altamirano thanked City staff for providing today’s informative “behind the scenes” experience for the Patriot and Rubidoux high school students.