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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
May 16, 2024
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
1. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR BUDGET WORKSHOP ● 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 budget workshop to order at 5:34 p.m. Council Member Armando Carmona arrived at 5:36 p.m.
2. FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET WORKSHOP
A. DISCUSSION OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ANNUAL CITY BUDGET June Overholt, In terim Finance Director, provided an overview of the proposed 2024-25 FY Budget . She summarized the budget document , which includes a recommendation for a new polic y and funding tool for non -restricted Capital Improvement Projects . She reported that the budget includes a new financial summary format which summarizes all funds . She announ ced that there is a balanced budget with a surplus. She highlighted various budget items, which include a net increase of four positions, an increase of one Deputy and one Sergeant for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Contract , and the segregation of various restricted funds from the General Fund . Included in this budget is a 3% cost of living increase, a medical cafeteria plan increase, and increases for insurance, technology, and new vehicles.
Following the departmental budget presentations, the City Council provided input and direction prior to final adoption at a subsequent meeting scheduled on June 6, 2024.
Mayor Guillermo Silva adjourned the Budget Workshop at 7:15 p.m.
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
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Mayor Guillermo Silva called the regular meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
4. INVOCATION was given by Chaplin Themba Mzizi , Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Michael Flad.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona, to approve the Agenda.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Paul Toor, Public Works Director/City Engineer introduced Dave French, Public Works Operations Manager. Mr. French discussed the importance of public works employees and their contributions to improve the quality of life for Jurupa Valley residents. He recognized City public works staff for their invaluable support and dedication. He invited the community to attend the City’s first inaugural Public Works Open House event on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. This family- oriented event will feature various demonstrations including tree planting, sandbag demonstrations, and emergency operations.
B. JURUPA ROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT – PRESENTED BY
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Hector Davila, Deputy Director, Riverside County Transportation Department , gave an update on the Jurupa Road Grade Separation Project.
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Richard Miller voiced a concern that 11 old growth trees were cut down as part of the project on Jurupa Road. In addition, several trees were cut down for the Glen Avon Elementary School project. He asked that City staff consider preserving trees when developing future projects. He asked that the Council work to save the Palmer Oak tree, which is estimated to be approximately 13,000 years old.
David Daneshmayeh shared a short video of his company, Momajon Foods, which markets and sells various snack products.
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Christopher Perez stated that he works in Public Works Construction and Education. Based on his experience the construction delays for the Jurupa Grade Separation Project could have been avoided by ensuring that all constructions plans are approved before construction starts.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Guillermo Silva announced that he and Planning Commissioner Laura Shultz are organizing an event called “Hoofs, Paws, and Claws” highlighting animal groups in Jurupa Valley and surrounding communities on Sunday, June 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Laramore Park, 11380 Little Dipper Street.
A. MAYOR PRO TEM BRIAN BERKSON
1. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Ri verside County Transportation Commission meeting of April 10, 2024.
2. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Transportation Now Coalition meetings of April 11, 2024 and May 9, 2024.
3. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority – Audit and Finance Committee meeting of April 12, 2024.
4. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission – Western Riverside County programs and projects committee meeting of April 22, 2024.
5. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the R iverside Transit Agency Board meeting of April 25, 2024.
6. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Southern California Association of Governments - Annual meeting of th e General Assembly on May 2, 2024.
7. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority Board of Directors meeting of May 12, 2024.
8. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee meeting of May 16, 2024.
B. COUNCIL MEMBER LESLIE ALTAMIRANO
1. Council Member Leslie Altamirano gave an update on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority meeting of May 6, 2024.
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C. COUNCIL MEMBER CHRIS BARAJAS
1. Council Member Chris Barajas gave an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee meeting of May 6, 2024.
2. Council Member Chris Barajas gave an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments – Administration & Finance Committee meeting of May 8, 2024.
10. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler announced that City Hall would be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. City Hall will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He announced that the inaugural Public Works Open House event will take place on Saturday, June 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. He announced that Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson will host a Town Hall for Council District 3 on Thursday, June 13 at the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. He announced that the District 3 Community Cleanup event will be held Saturday, June 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Volunteers are asked to register by visiting the City’s website at www.jurupavalley.org/cleanup He asked Lieutenant John Shulda to give an update on the commercial enforcement checkpoint that was held last week.
Lieutenant Shulda provided an update on the allied agency commercial enforcement checkpoint.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. MAY 2, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 2024.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
12. 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.
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B. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-10
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-10, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFO RNIA,
APPROVING THE FOLLOWING CHANGE OF ZONES (CZ) TO
IMPLEMENT THE 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT: (1) CHANGE OF
ZONE (CZ) 22011 AND 22012 CHAN GING THE ZONING FROM R -A-20 TO R-3 FOR APNS 156-230-004 AND 156-220-002; (2) CZ 22013 AND 22014 CHANGING THE ZONING FROM W -2 TO R -3 FOR APNS 173 -160-002 AND 003, CZ 22015 AND 22016 CHANGING THE ZONING FROM C -P-S TO R -3 FOR PORTIONS OF APNS 173 -160-029 AND 030; (3) CZ 22017 THROUGH 22022 CHANGING THE ZONING FROM W -2 TO R -3 FOR APNS 173-120-009, 011, AND 013, AND APNS 169-040-003, 004, AND 005; (4) CZ 22023 CHANGING THE ZONE FROM R -D AND C -1/C-P TO R -3 FOR APN 169-070-002, CZ 22024 CHANGING THE ZONE FROM C-1/C-P TO R -3 FOR APN 169 -070-031, AND CZ 22025 CHANGING THE ZONE FROM C -P-S TO R -3 FOR APN 169 -172-075; (5) CZ 22026 CHANGING THE ZONE FROM A -1 TO R-3 FOR APN 171 -020-006; AND (6) CZ 22027 CHANGING THE ZONE FROM R-2 TO R-3 FOR APN 179-101-002
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-11
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-11, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 23005 TO
CHANGE A PORTION OF THE SITE FROM M-SC (MANUFACTURING-
SERVICE COMMERCIAL) TO C -P-S (SCENIC HIGHWAY
COMMERCIAL) AND CHANGE ANOTHER PORTION OF THE SITE
FROM C-P-S AND M-SC TO W-1 (WATERCOURSE, WATERSHED AND
CONSERVATION AREAS) FOR THE DE A NZA MARKETPLACE
LOCATED AT 8304-8380 LIMONITE AVENUE AND 6105 CLAY STREET (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: 163-400- 036, -037, -038, -040, -041, -042, -043, -044, -045), AND FINDING NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162
D. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-12
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-12, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 23018 TO ALLOW FOR
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THE DEVELOPMENT O F HOUSING ON A VACANT 0.24 ACRE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3883 WALLACE STREET (APN: 181-063-010),
AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (MA 23177)
E. AWARD OF THE SANTA ANA RIVER BOTTOM (SARB) RESPONSE
GRANT THROUGH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Path of Life Ministries for Homelessness Services in the Santa Ana River Bottom for an a mount not to exceed $485,892 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 authorize the Interim Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
F. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN REACH OUT AND
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY TO COMMIT TO COLLECTIVELY
WORK TOGETHER TOWARDS THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VIOLENCE AND PREVENTION
PROGRAM
Requested Action: That the City Council review the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Reach Out and the City of Jurupa Valley and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney.
G. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE FORD MAVERICK HYBRID
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the purchase of a Ford Maverick Hybrid vehicle for $29,128.86, including taxes and fees.
2. That the City Council authorize the Interim Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
H. REJECTION OF BIDS FOR THE ON-CALL HVAC MAINTNENACE AND
REPAIR SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council reject the proposals received in response to the request for proposals issued for on-call HVAC maintenance and repair services.
I. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR VAN BUREN PHASE 3, PROJECT NO. 21111, IN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
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Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion and accept the project for Van Buren Phase 3, Project No. 21111, and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
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
13. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-CONSOLIDATED
(THE “DISTRICT”) AS (ZONE GG (SDP21005 AND SDP20103)) AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH
TERRITORY; LOCATION NO. 1: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
LIMONITE AVENUE AND COREY STREET INTERSECTION AND
LOCATION NO. 2: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MISSION BOULEVARD
AND AGATE STREET
Staff Report presented by Paul Toor, Director of Public Works/City Engineer. Mr. Toor summarized the process to annex Zone GG into Land scape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 89-1 Consolidated.
Further discussion followed.
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
At the request of the mayor, the City Clerk ann ounced that two owners cast two ballots.
All votes cast were in favor of the special assessment.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-30, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE C ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY; LOCATION NO. 1: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE
LIMONITE AVENUE AND COREY STREET INTERSECTION AND
LOCATION NO. 2: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE MISSION
BOULEVARD AND AGATE STREET INTERSECTION, TO CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
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DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-CONSOLIDATED AS (ZONE GG (SDP21005 AND SDP20103)), CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT,
ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
AND AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSED YOUTH COUNCIL
Staff Report presented by Michael Flad, Assistant City Manager. Mr. Flad reported that this item is being brought back after Council Member Leslie Altamirano asked to bring back the creation of a Youth Council. He presented examples of other youth council programs at neighboring cities. The Council is being asked to provide initial thoughts and recommendations to allow staff to craft a program for the City of Jurupa Valley that would encourage student engagement.
Council Member Leslie Altamirano presented her goals for the program.
Further discussion followed.
By consensus, the City Council directed that City staff follow up with the School District for some collaborative opportunities so as not to duplicate existing efforts.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
B. SPECIAL INSPECTOR GUIDELINES AS A POLICY FOR THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY
Staff Report presented by Carlos Yado, Interim Chief Building Official. Mr. Yado outlined the recommendations for a new Special Inspector Policy. He reported that following a review of the Special Inspection Program, it was determined that quality contro l measures were necessary in order to verify qualifications and credentials, along with the ability to revoke a Special Inspector designation under certain circumstances.
Further discussion followed.
David Daneshmayeh spoke on behalf of his company, addi ng that he performs special inspections and his company has all of the qualifications.