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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
March 21, 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 6:04 p.m.
2. STUDY SESSION:
A. STUDY SESSION TO CONSIDER MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 22304; PROJECT: PROPOSED EATING ESTABLISHMENT WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT; LOCATION: 7122 MISSION BOULEVARD (APNS:
183-090-005, -006, AND -007); (APPLICANT: HERNAN RODRIGUEZ)
Miguel Del Rio, Senior Planner, introduced the Mission District Live Project. He outlined the general location of the proposed three-acre site. He reported that the proposed project is an eating establishment that doubles as a live entertainment venue operating within a 22,346 square foot, two-story building. The building will include eight restaurants with alcohol sales, an outdoor eating area, and event rental space. The property is located within the Equestrain Lifestyle Overlay and the Mission Boulevard Commercial Overlay. The Council is being asked to provide input and direction; however, they will take no formal action this evening.
Hernan Rodriguez, (applicant), spoke in support of the project and offered to answer any questions.
Jaime Munoz, (applicant), summarized the project concept by providing a short video presentation. He provided additional information and responded to the Council’s input and suggestions.
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 7:04 p.m.
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4. INVOCATION was given by members of the Buddhist Meditation Center.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Lieutenant John Shulda.
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
A. UPDATE ON JURUPA AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS – PRESENTED BY COLBY DIUGUID,
GENERAL MANAGER
Colby Diuguid, General Manager, presented an update on the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District. He highlighted some of their special events and services. Some of the upcoming events include the Spring Fling on Saturday, March 23 at Shadow Rock Park; Meet the Machines Event on Saturday, April 1 3; Movies in the Park, May 28 and July 30 ; Concerts in the Park all summer long ; and the July 3 Independence Day Celebration.
B. QUARTERLY UPDATE – HEALTHY JURUPA VALLEY
Jesus Gomez Manzo, Program Manager wit h Reach Out, gave a quarterly update on their activities and programs. He provided information on their California Violence Intervention and Prevention Strategic Plan, which will include a Town Hall on March 29 at Mission Bell Elementary School at 8:00 a.m. Their goal is to conduct approximately 16 Town Halls across all districts in the City to conduct focus groups and receive community input. He conveyed an invitation to the One- Year Anniversary Celebration of the Jurupa Valley Resource Center on March 2 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
C. QUARTERLY UPDATE – JURUPA VALLEY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
Don Malloy, President of the Jurupa Valley Chamber of Commerce, gave an update on their programs and activities. Mr. Malloy shared some of their upcoming events, which include the Mix and Mingle on June 4; Educational Workshop on June 15; Board Installation and Community Awards Dinner on July 27; and the State of the City on September 24.
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8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Colin Markovich, Field Representative for Assembly Member Sabrina Cervantes, announced their upcoming Tacos and Taxes event on March 23 , which provides free tax assistance to households with incomes of $80,000 or less. He provided an update on SB 1887, which will extend the deadline to apply for state financial aid programs to May 2, 2024.
Lori Drengson, representing the Corona -Norco Family YMCA, announced their annual Literacy Fare on Wednesday, March 27, at their Youth Center, 9254 Galena Street, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will feature health and wellness, a Farmer’s Market, free books and book bags.
Steve Sheldon voiced concern that there was an unauthorized alteration of the 2017 General Plan Map that resulted in hundreds of new homes being removed from the Map. He stated that in P lanning Area LU-18 approximately 40 acres of medium density residential designation was removed and replaced with the open space designation. He asked that this matter be reviewed and resolved by City staff.
Anthony Kelly, Jr. voiced concern that another traffic accident occurred on Wallace Street. He stated that this is a residential/school zone which has a speed limit of 40 mph. He asked that th e posted speed limit be reduced. He complimented the Stater Bros. in Rubidoux for their recent upgrades. He asked that the illegal marijuana dispensary on Mission Boulevard be shut down.
Pamela Blynn suggested that the Council commit to helping small and disabled Veteran businesses by setting a participation goal of 25% Certified Small Business, 25% Certified Microbusiness, and Certified Disabled Veteran-Business Enterprises. She encouraged everyone to wear red on Fridays as a way of showing service members that they are remembered and appreciated.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Leslie Altamirano announced a Community Cleanup event in District 4 this Saturday , March 23 . Volunteers are being asked to meet at the Jurupa Valley Operations Center at 7:30 a.m.
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 March 21, 2024.
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B. MAYOR PRO TEM BRIAN BERKSON
1. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority – Audit and Finance Committee meeting of March 8, 2024.
2. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting of March 13, 2024.
3. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Northwest Transportation Now Coalition meeting of March 14, 2024.
4. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Mobile source air pollution reduction review committee meeting of March 21, 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 March 13, 2024.
11. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler updated the Council on the status of the May 16, 2024 meeting.
He advised that the prior suggestion to cancel this meeting has changed and the meeting will now go on as scheduled due to some important items on the calendar. The March 16 meeting will include a 5:30 p.m. Budget Workshop. He reported that the escrow has closed on the sale of a small piece of property to the Rub idoux Community Services District for their Goldenwest Booster Station.
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. MARCH 7, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to approve the Minutes of the March 7, 2024 regular meeting.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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13. CONSENT CALENDAR
Maricela Marroquin, Assistant City Attorney, announced that Council Member Leslie Altamirano will abstain from voting on Item 13.D, as she owns property near the District at Jurupa Valley Specific Plan boundary creating a conflict of interest for her based on an opinion of the FPPC. She may stay on the Council dais when a motion is made to approve the Consent Calendar unless a Council Member pulls this item. In that case, she will need to leave the chamber while Item 13.D is being discussed. The vote on the Consent Calendar will include her abstention on this item so that she may vote on the motion. The minutes for the meeting will also show her comments explaining her conflicts and her abstention on this matter.
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. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TRIPEPI SMITH TO DEVELOP
AND IMPLEMENT A MARKETING STRATEGY FOR THE RETAIL
THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve an agreement for consultant services between the City of Jurupa Valley and Tripepi Smith to develop and implement a marketing strategy for the Retail Theft Prevention (RTP) Program in the amount of $24,200, utilizing funding from the Retail Theft Prevention Program.
2. That the City Council authorize the Interim Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
C. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM; AND IF SELECTED, THE EXECUTION OF
A STANDARD AGREEMENT, ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND OF
ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-15, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM; AND IF
SELECTED, THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT, ANY
AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND OF ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
D. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND EXP
U.S. SERVICES, INC FOR RUBIDOUX BOULEVARD AND STATE
ROUTE 60 INTERCHANGE - PROJECT APPROVAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT (PA&ED) PHASE SERVICE, (CIP 17-B- 3).
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and EXP U.S. Services, Inc . in the amount of $2,287,367 for the Rubidoux Boulevard and State Route 60 Interchange - Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) Phase, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in substantially the form and format attached to the sta ff report as approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Appropriate $2,287,367 from “Rialto Fulfillment Center Funds” to the CIP 17-B-3 project account; and
3. Authorize the Interim Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
Council Member Leslie Altamirano abstained from voting on Consent Calendar Item No. 13.D.
Council Member Armando Carmona voted ‘No’ on Consent Calendar Item No. 13.D.
E. APPROVAL OF PARCEL M AP NO. 38086 ; TRACTOR SUPPLY STORE
LOCATED NORTHWEST OF ARMSTRONG ROAD AND SIERRA
AVENUE, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION, APPROVAL
OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENTS, AND ACCEPTANCE OF
IMPROVEMENT BONDS
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve Parcel Map 38086 and accept the dedication as follows:
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a. Accept the real pro perty described as an easement for street and public utility purposes for Lots “A” through “B” inclusive. b. Accept the real property described as an easement for public purposes for abutter’s right of access along Sierra and Armstrong Road.
c. Accept the easement for reciprocal access blanket in nature across Parcels “1” through “3” for ingress, egress and emergency vehicle access.
d. Accept easement indicated as “City of Jurupa Valley Sidewalk Easement” for the benefit of the public as shown on map.
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Parcel Map 38086.
3. Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreements; and
4. Accept the surety bonds for construction of related off -site improvements and survey monumentation.
F. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF ZONE GG (SDP21005 AND SDP20103) TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-
CONSOLIDATED (“CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY L&LMD 89 -1-C”),
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LIMONITE AVENUE AND COREY STREET
(SDP21005), SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MISSION BOULEVARD AND
AGATE STREET (SDP20103
1. Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024 -16, 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 GG (SDP21005 AND SDP20103)
AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN
SUCH TERRITORY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE
CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND ARTICLE
XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
2. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-17, 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 LANDSCAPING
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AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-
CONSOLIDATED AS ZONE GG (SDP21005 AND SDP20103) AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-
CONSOLIDATED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
3. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-18, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
89-1-CONSOLIDATED AS ZONE GG (SDP21005 AND SDP20103)
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 CONSTITUTION AND APPOINTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS
G. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND EXP U.S. SERVICES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES FOR PACIFIC AVENUE PEDES TRIAN AND
BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS, CIP 19106
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and EXP U.S. Services, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Pacific Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements for an additional $39,640 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $211,475 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.
2. Authorize the Interim Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY AND THE SANTA ANA RIVER WATER COMPANY FOR
ADMINISTRATION OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT UTILITY
RATE PAYBACK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-19, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF T HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AND THE SANTA ANA RIVER WATER COMPANY
FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
UTILITY RATE PAYBACK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
I. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE 2023 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT
Requested Action: That the City Council review the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report and provide direction to submit the report to the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD).
Steve Sheldon reiterated that there was an unauthorized alteration of the 2017 General Plan Map that resulted in hundreds of new homes being removed from the Map. He stated that in Planning Area LU -18 approximately 40 acres of medium density residential designation was removed and replaced with the open space designation. He asked that this matter be reviewed and resolved by City staff.
J. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTERS ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Requested Action: That the City Council receive and file the quarterly investment reports for Fiscal Year 2023 -24 quarters ending September 30 and December 31, 2023.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, 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 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
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Staff Report presented by Jim Pechous, Principal Planner. Mr. Pechous reported that the intent of the Truck Intensive Use Ordinance was to reduce the amount of trucks in the community. He provided a history of the B -P zone ame ndments, noting that the City Council adopted the Automobile Fueling Station Ordinance on December 15, 2022 . This led to unintended changes to the Business Park Zone.
The intent of this ordinance is to rectify those changes by putting back land uses that were inadvertently removed as part of the Automobile Fueling Station Ordinance, which includes specific requirements for site development permits and conditional use permits for land uses.
Further discussion followed.
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
Jordan Ferguson, Venable Law Firm, representing the ownership of the Bellegrave Business Park , stated that the park encompasses over 500,000 square feet of commercial space and provides thousands of jobs. Si nce August, they have been working with City staff on many of these changes and they believe they can propose language that will resolve their concerns and will allow all of the current uses in the park to continue in perpetuity. He asked that this item be continued this evening to find a mutually beneficial solution to these issues.
Further discussion followed.
Maricela Marroquin, Assistant City Attorney, clarified that this is a technical amendment and the City Attorney’s Office, along with City staff has been working with Mr. Ferguson on his project proposal, which is not what is before the Council this evening.
Council Member Armando Carmona suggested that a contractor business with outdoor storage be allowed with a Conditional Use Permit in the Busi ness Park zone.
Further discussion followed.
Anthony Kelly, Jr. stated that the Bellegrave Business Park has been in existence for more than 15 years. He suggested that Council hold a workshop that would allow community input and would illustrate some o f the issues with the business park zoning.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was continued.
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to continue the public hearing to the April 4, 2024 meeting.
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Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSIDER
THE ANALYIS OF IMPEDIMENT TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE STUDY
CONDUCTED BY GRC ASSOCIATES, INC.
Staff Report presented by Amy Sells, Deputy City Manager. Ms. Sells reported that because the City of Jurupa Valley receives federal funds, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires program participants to undertake an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice every five years to support certification of compliance to affirmatively further fair housing. Ms. Sells identified the actions taken and results of the community outreach, which found no housing discrimination cases f iled by Jurupa Valley residents within the current fiscal year.
Further discussion followed.
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Leslie Altamirano temporarily stepped away from the dais.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson , to receive and File the Draft 2024 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Study.
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: L. Altamirano
C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHOR IZING
EXECUTION AND DELIVE RY OF JOINT COMMUNIT Y FACILITIES
AGREEMENT IN CONNECT ION WITH THE BOND OP PORTUNITIES
FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT (BOLD) PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES FOR TRAC T NO. 38276; AND MAK ING A FINDING OF
SIGNIFICANT BENE FITS FOR THE FINANCI NG OF CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS BY A CO MMUNITY FACILITIES D ISTRICT TO BE
FORMED BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
Council Member Leslie Altamirano returned to the dais.
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Staff Report presented by Lyn Gruber, Special Tax Consult ant, representing the Bold Program. She reported that this is for Phase 5 of the Paradise Knolls project and the Community Facilities District for this property will include 221 units. The CFD will finance the construction of two parks as well as the traffic circulation fee for the City of Jurupa Valley.
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 Council Member Leslie Altamirano , sec onded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-20, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE BOND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAND
DEVELOPMENT (BOLD) PROGRAM FOR TRACT NO. 38276; AND
MAKING A FINDING OF SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS FOR THE
FINANCING OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS BY A COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT TO BE FORMED BY THE CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
16. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICES
GRANTS
Staff Report presented by Amy Sells, Deputy City Manager. Ms. Sells summarized the Community Development Advisory Committee’s recommendations for the Public Service Grants. She noted that there is $160,000 in grant funding available.
Out of the ten applicants, eight are qualified to r eceive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds . Ms. Sells gave an overview of the eight applicants and their funding requests.
The following individuals/non-profits addressed the Council:
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Lamondo Greer, spoke on behalf of the Corona-Norco Family YMCA James Lim, spoke on behalf of the Corona-Norco Family YMCA Lori Drengson, spoke on behalf of the Corona-Norco Family YMCA Tom Donahue, spoke on behalf of the Family Service Association Suzanne Beran, spoke on behalf of Girls on the Run, Riverside County Anthony Kelly, Jr., spoke on behalf of Jurupa Steelers and Cheer Johnny Mosher, spoke on behalf of Jurupa Steelers and Cheer George Ruiz
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Leslie Altamirano stated that the City of Juru pa Valley is seeing progress in reducing the number of homeless individuals through outreach and wrap-around services. She suggested that due to an urgent community need, Path of Life Ministries should receive all of the funding. She suggested referring the other non-profits to the City’s Community Service grant funding opportunities.
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson suggested the record-keeping requirement is an important factor to consider, especially for some of the smaller grant requests. He suggested that the smaller grant requests be referred to other grant funding opportunities that do not require such burdensome and complex reporting.
Further discussion followed.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, to approve the allocation of CDBG funds as follows:
Path of Life Ministries - $130,000
Family Service Association - $20,000
Girls on the Run - $5,000
Jurupa Steelers and Cheer - $5,000
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva
Noes: L. Altamirano
Absent: None
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B. RECOMMENDATION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING IN CONSIDERATION
OF SOLID WASTE RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR RESI DENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS
Staff Report presented by Paul Toor, Director of Public Works/City Engineer. Mr.
Toor reported that Burrtec Waste Industries became the City’s exclusive franchise waste hauler as of July 1, 2022. Mr. Toor summarized the requirements of SB 1383, which is a state mandate to help address clima te change. To meet the statewide goal of reducing 75% of organic waste disposal by 2025, the State developed regulations that required local jurisdictions to adopt and enforce organic waste recycling beginning January 1, 2022. The SB 1383 mandate will aff ect the new solid waste rates , in addition to the CPI increase . Mr. Toor advised that o n February 2, 2023, the City Council approved the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee appointing two members of the City Council to assist staff regarding the City’s solid waste rates and implementation of citywide organic collection services. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson and Council Member Armando Carmona were appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee. Over the past 12 months, the Committee had several meetings with Burrtec. Mr. Toor summarized the proposed rate increases. Before proceeding with formally adopting the new rates, the City Council is required to provide a public hearing and give the public an opportunity to voice their support for or against the rate changes.
Further discussion followed.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Mayor Guillermo Silva, to authorize Staff to proceed with the Proposition 218 notice of hearing tentatively scheduled on May 16, 2024 proposing solid waste rate adjustments from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. for residential and commercial accounts, give authorization to send the notices subject to the Ad Hoc Committee reviewing the notices for substantive comments and feedback.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no requests for future agenda items.
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Maricela Marroquin, Assistant City Attorney, stated that she had no report.