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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
April 4, 2024
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
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 7:00 p.m. Council Member Armando Carmona was absent.
Council Member Armando Carmona arrived at 7:03 p.m.
2. INVOCATION was led by Pastor Jeremy Williams, Grace Fellowship Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was given by Council Member Chris Barajas.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to approve the Agenda.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, C. Barajas, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES -
INTRODUCTION OF “PET OF THE MONTH”
A 5-month old female Dachshund mix named “ Lana” was introduced to the Council. Sarah Castro, representing the Riverside Animal Control Services Department shared information about their “Barkchella” adoption event on April 13 and 20 where all pet adoptions will be free. Additional information is available from the City’s Animal Control Services Department at https://www.rcdas.org.
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B. PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING “DONATE LIFE MONTH”
Allen Jolley, an ambassador at One Legacy discussed the importance of organ donation. He spoke in honor of his daughter Caitlyn whose death made possible the gift of life for an 8 -month old child and helped provide nee ded organs to two others. He thanked the Council for their recognition and encouraged greater awareness of organ and tissue donation. He encouraged those who choose to be organ and tissue donors to register at https://donatelifecalifornia.org C. PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING APRIL 22 AS EARTH DAY
Mayor Guillermo Silva presented a proclamation, proclaiming April 22, 2024 as Earth Day in the City of Jurupa Valley. Paul Toor, Director of Public Works and Abigail Gomez, Environmental Program Manager accepted the proclamation. Mr.
Toor noted that the first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970 and is now celebrated in over 193 countries. The purpose of Earth Day is to celebrate the earth and promote the protection of the environment.
6. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Daryl Terrell advocated that the Council pass an ordinance that is modeled after the County of Riverside’s Ordinance No. 987, which would make it a crime to possess a catalytic converter without proof of ownership.
7. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Armando Carmona announced that this Saturday is the first Saturday of the month and they will continue with their first Saturday of the month community cleanup events along with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District .
Volunteers are asked to meet at the horse trails at Bellegrave and Bain Street.
8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR GUILLERMO SILVA
1. Mayor Guillermo Silva gave an update on the Interagency Coordinating Council meeting of March 22, 2024.
B. COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN BERKSON
1. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside Transit Agency meeting of March 28, 2024.
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2. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority meeting of March 29, 2024.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER CHRIS BARAJAS
1. Council Member Chris Barajas gave an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee meeting of April 1, 2024.
9. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler discussed the upcoming Council meeting schedule, noting that the May 16 Council Agenda will be kept as light as possible to allow the Council time to travel to the Contract Cities Conference. The budget workshop is scheduled for the regular meeting on May 16. Due to a scheduling conflict with the WRCOG General Assembly on June 20, he suggested that that meeting be canceled and that the Council meeting be rescheduled to June 27, 2024. He discussed Earth Day and encouraged residents to be mindful of how they reduce and recycle waste to reduce environmental impacts. He encouraged residents to participate in the City’s recycling program. He announced that there will be a free bulky item pickup and compost giveaway on Saturday, April 6 at Patriot High School.
10. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Sergeant Damian Chavez gave an update on the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team and the Organized Retail Theft Prevention program.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. MARCH 21, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, to approve the Minutes of the March 21, 2024 regular meeting.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, C. Barajas, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
12. 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
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Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinance s 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 w ill 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
$7,080,454.71
Requested Action: That the City Council ratify the check registers dated February 28, and March 7, 14, and 21, 2024 as well as the payroll registers dated February 29, and March 1, and 15, 2024.
C. BID AWARD FOR A SERVICE TRUCK
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the purchase of one 2024 Ford F-350 Service Truck for the Public Wor ks Department from Citrus Ford, Ontario, in the amount of $79,301.13.
2. Authorize the Interim Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
D. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND EXP U.S. SERVICES, INC FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE STATE ROUTE 60 AT PYRITE STREET INTERCHANGE, (CIP
23114)
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 $441,716.33 for Traffic Signal Desig n Services for SR -60 at Pyrite Street interchange, 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.
E. INITIATION OF A CHANGE OF ZONE OF 3.55 ACRES LOCATED AT 4651 BROOKHOLLOW CIRCLE (APN 167 -161-020) AND DETERMINE
THAT NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162
Requested Action: That the City Council initiate a Change of Zone for 3.55 acres located at 4651 Brookhollow Circle (APN: 167-161-020).
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A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, C. Barajas, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
13. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14. 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
(CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 21, 2024 MEETING)
Staff Report presented by Jim Pechous, Principal Planner. Mr. Pechous reported that at the March 21 meeting, the Council directed that the following two amendments be made to the ordinance: 1) “Contractor business with outdoor storage of equipment or fleet of vehicles” be added as an allowed use excluding semi-trucks and trailers with an approved Conditional Use Permit; and 2) that there be a definition of “Contractor business” added to the ordinance. Mr. Pechous noted that both of these amendments have been made as directed.
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 Chris Barajas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-07, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 9.112 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL
AMENDING THE USES ALLOWED IN THE BUSINESS PARK ZONE
AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER
ENVIORNMENTAL REVIEW PUSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF
THE CEQA GUIDELINES
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Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, C. Barajas, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (ZCA24001) TO AMEND SECTION 9.10.520 OF CHAPTER 9.10 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPRESSLY INCLUDE VOCATIONAL
SCHOOLS, MAKING CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE ZONING
CODE TO CONFIRM THAT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ARE
PERMITTED IN ALL ZONES WITH A PUBLIC USE PERMIT, AND
MAKE A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B) (3)
Staff Report presented by Reynaldo Aquino, Senior Planner. Mr. Aquino summarized the components of the proposed Code Amendment, which will allow vocational schools in appropriate zones. He reported that the existing definition in the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code only allows publicly funded institutions. The proposed new language will allow privately funded institutions and vocational schools. As part of the code amendment, staff is also recommending that a vocational school be allowed in any zone with a Public Use Permit.
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 Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-08, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 9.10.520 (“EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS”) OF CHAPTER 9.10 (“DEFINITIONS”) OF TITLE 9 (“PLANNING AND
ZONING”) OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO
EXPRESSLY INCLUDE VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS, MAKING OTHER
CONFORMING REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION
15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, C. Barajas, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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15. COUNCIL BUSNESS
A. APPOINTMENT TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE PUBLIC
WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff Report presented by Victoria Wasko, City Clerk
Mayor Guillermo Silva invited the following individuals to address the Council and share why they are interested in serving on the Public Works Advisory Committee:
Rosalina Campos
David Daneshmayeh
Josh Steffy
Council Member Armando Carmona thanked all the individuals who applied for the position for their commitment to the community.
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to appoint Josh Steffy, to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Public Works Advisory Committee for a term expiring in December 2026, or until their successor is appointed and sworn-in, whichever is later.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, C. Barajas, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
16. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no requests for future Agenda items.
17. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Maricela Marroquin had no report.
18. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Chris Barajas thanked all the residents who participated in the District 5 Town Hall meeting, noting that it allowed him the opportunity to share all the City’s new infrastructure projects and housing developments. He noted that it was very positive and he appreciated the community’s input.
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Guillermo Silva adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.