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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
July 18, 2024
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
1. 5:30 PM – CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR JOINT STUDY SESSION CALL TO ORDER – CITY COUNCIL:
● Guillermo Silva, Mayor
● Brian Berkson, Mayor Pro-Tem
● Leslie Altamirano, Council Member
● Chris Barajas, Council Member
● Armando Carmona, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING COMMISSION:
● Penny Newman, Chair
● Arleen Pruitt, Vice-Chair
● Uriel De La Torre, Planning Commissioner
● Hakan Jackson, Planning Commissioner
● Laura Shultz, Planning Commissioner
Mayor Guillermo Silva called the joint Study Session to order at 5:30 p.m. Council Member Leslie Altamirano arrived at 5:50 p.m.
2. STUDY SESSION
A. CITYWIDE CORRIDORS PLAN: EXISTING CONDITIONS AND
PRELIMINARY CONCEPTS
Jean Ward, Project Manager, presented the staff report. Ms. Ward reported that the study session will rev iew the Citywide Corridors Plan, which is a long -range planning effort to improve the appearance and function of the City’s major corridors. Based on stakeholder input and analysis, the team will be presenting the approach to the plan and next steps. She introduced Peter VanderWal and Greg Tung from Sargent Town Planning.
Greg Tung, Associate Principal, Sargent Town Planning, gave an overview of the three major goals for the Citywide Corridors Plan : 1) improve corridor safety, 2) strengthen Jurupa Valley’s image and identity , and 3) enhance corridors and the town center’s economic performance with an overall perspective of equity. Mr.
Tung presented the east/west and north/south corridors which are the focus of the study. Following his presen tation, he provided a timeline of next steps with potential plan adoption scheduled for spring 2025.
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Following discussion, members of the City Council and members of the Planning Commission provided input and direction. The City Council received and filed the Citywide Corridors Plan Update.
Mayor Guillermo Silva called a short recess.
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 7:17 p.m.
4. INVOCATION was given by members of the Buddhist Meditation Center.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Chris Barajas.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Guillermo Silva announced that Consent Calendar Item 14.E would be removed from the 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. RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES -
INTRODUCTION OF “PET OF THE MONTH”
“Sweetie”, a 10 -year old female pit bull mix, who has been at the shelter for 38 days and “Faye”, a 6-year old female pit bull mix who has been at the shelter for 65 days were introduced to the Council. All Riverside County shelters are also sponsoring a $5 Feline Adoption fee now through July 31, 2024. Anyone interested in giving Sweetie or Faye a home is encouraged to contact the City’s Animal Control Services Department at https://www.rcdas.org.
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8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Kerri Olobri, representing the Southern California Fair Farmers Daughters Scholarship Program introduced six ambassadors who help promote the Fair and agriculture. Each young lady introduced themselves and described the animals they will be showing at the fair. The Fair runs October 10 through October 13 . Anyone interested in making a donation to their scholarship program may visit https://www.socalfair.com/ Henry Escalera voiced concern that there is a turning area between Limonite and 61st Street that comes to a dead-end and motorists are making unsafe turns. He asked that the street design be reconfigured to reduce accidents.
Vickie Baumbach reported that there is an open field next to her home with overgrown weeds. She requested that the property owner be required to clear the field as it poses a fire hazard.
Mayor Guillermo Silva asked that City staff follow up with Mr. Escalera and Ms.
Baumbach.
Art Marquez introduced himself as the new public affairs manager for Southern California Gas.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Leslie Altamirano thanked all those who helped provide a pop-up medical clinic last Friday at the Jurupa Va lley Operations Center. Approximately 33 individuals were provided with free health care screenings. She specifically thanked Vituity Cares Nonprofit and Dr. Veronica Contreras for her advocacy and volunteer work. Due to the success of the event, additional clinics are planned.
Council Member Armando Carmona thanked Colby Diuguid and the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District for an outstanding July 3 event. He asked to be kept updated on the issues raised by Mr. Escalera and Ms. Baumbach.
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson provided an update on recent grand openings for Burlington Coat Factory, Quick Quack Car Wash and Harbor Freight.
Mayor Guillermo Silva announced that the Jurupa Valley Adopt a Family Program will host a “Christmas in July” event on Sunday July 28th from 11 a .m. to 3 p.m. at Vernola Park. This free family event will feature face painting, food, games, a toy giveaway, and a special appearance by Santa. Mayor Silva announced that he will host a District 2 Town Hall on Thursday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Jurupa Valley High School, where he will share updates on new developments, programs, and other City services.
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10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR GUILLERMO SILVA
1. Mayor Guillermo Silva announced that he was unable to attend the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting of July 18, 2024.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BRIAN BERKSON
1. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting of July 10, 2024.
2. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority – Audit and Finance Committee meeting of July 12, 2024.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER LESLIE ALTAMIRANO
1. Council Member Leslie Altamirano gave an update on the R iverside County Regional Conservation Authority meeting of July 10, 2023.
D. COUNCIL MEMBER CHRIS BARAJAS
1. Council Member Chris Barajas announced that he would provide his reports at the August 1, 2024 Council meeting.
11. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler introduced the City’s new Finance Director, Susan Paragas, who started officially on July 8, 2024. He thanked June Overholt for serving as Interim Finance Director and for helping the City through the transit ion period. He provided an update on the installation of the Flock surveillance cameras, which will be installed throughout Jurupa Valley. He announced that National Night Out will be at Vernola Park on Tuesday, August 6 from 6 -8 pm. This is a fun family-friendly event that celebrates public safety. He announced that a ribbon cutting event for the new Burlington will be tomorrow morning and Harbor Freight will hold their official grand opening on July 26 at 10:30 a.m.
12. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Lieutenant John Shulda gave an update on the Department’s P atrol Operations, Traffic Enforcement, Special Enforcement Team, Problem -Oriented Police, C ommunity Events, and Explorers Program.
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13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. JUNE 27, 2024 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , to approve the Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 27, 2024.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
14. 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. CONSIDERATION OF CHECK REGISTER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$7,991,493.98
Requested Action: That the City Council ratify the check registers dated May 29, and June 5, 12, 20 and 26, 2024 as well as the payroll registers dated May 24, 31, and June 7, 21 and 30, 2024.
C. AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AND KILEY AND ASSOCIATES FOR FEDERAL
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Kiley and Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services 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.
D. CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY AND B&A GRANT SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR GRANT
WRITING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and B&A Grant Services and Software (B&A) for grant writing services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
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E. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE
PREVENTION, RESCUE, FIRE MARSHAL AND MEDICAL
EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
Requested Action: That the City Council enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside for the provision of Fire Protection/Prevention/Rescue/Fire Marshal and Medical Emergency Services to the City of Jurupa Valley under the current Revenue Neutrality Agreement, and authorize the Mayor to sign the cooperative agreement.
F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH
THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT FOR PART-TIME SERVICES OF AN EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Requested Action: That the City Council approve funding and the First Amendment of the partnership agreement with the County of Riverside Emergency Management Department (EMD) in the amount of $80,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney.
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 -007 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, TROY COURT) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -007 (PUBLIC SAFETY, TROY COURT); GENERALY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH END O F TROY
COURT SOUTH OF GALENA STREET AND NORTH OF VAN BUREN
BOULEVARD
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-74, 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 -007 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, TROY COURT) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -007 (PUBLIC SAFETY, TROY COURT)
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 -004 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, TRACTOR SUPPLY) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
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FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -004 (PUBLIC SAFETY, TRACTOR SUPPLY); GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
SIERRA AVE AND ARMSTRONG ROAD
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-75, 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 -004 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, TRACTOR SUPPLY) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-004 (PUBLIC SAFETY, TRACTOR
SUPPLY)
I. AFFORDABLE HOUSING REFUND PROGRAM (CONTINUED FROM
THE JUNE 27, 2024 MEETING)
1. Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024 -40, entitled:
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT Y OF
JURUPA VALLEY ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE
REFUND OF CITY DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR SPECIFIC
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
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
15. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS FOR SOLID WASTE COLL ECTION
SERVICES AND LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
COLLECTION AGAINST C ERTAIN PARCELS OF PR OPERTY
SITUATED WITHIN THE CITY IN THE BURRTEC SOLID WASTE
INDUSTRIES, INC. SERVICE AREA
Staff Report presented by Paul Toor, Director of Public Works/City Engineer. Mr.
Toor summarized the process to levy special assessments for collection against certain parcels of property in the Burrtec solid waste service area.
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Further discussion followed.
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
David Daneshmayeh voiced opposition to the Resolution that would approve the special assessments. He presented a petition with 200 signatures of residents who disagree with this proposal.
Florencia Cruz stated that it is not fair to pass these charges on to the property owner as she was unaware that her tenant was not paying the bill because the trash service never stopped.
Henry Escalera concurred with the concerns voiced by Ms. Cruz. He requested that a clause be added to the Burrtec contract to provide pull-out services for barrels for seniors or the disabled.
Mike Aragon, Vice President, Burrtec Waste Industries, provided additional information and responded to Council’s questions.
Further discussion followed.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , to approve the report for delinquent comprehensive waste collection service payments to Burrtec Solid Waste Industries, Inc. and assess the cost thereof as a special assessment and lien against those certain properties in the City; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-76, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DELINQUENT
ACCOUNTS FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES PROVIDED BY BURRTEC
SOLID WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND ORDERING THAT THE
DELINQUENT CHARGES SHALL CONSTITUTE SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
ARE LIENS ON SAID LANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECT IVE
ASSESSMENTS
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CO NSIDER ANNUAL RATE A DJUSTMENT
REQUEST FOR RESIDENT IAL AND COMMERCIAL A CCOUNTS
FROM BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Staff Report presented by Paul Toor, Director of Public Works/City Engineer. Mr.
Toor reported that this item will approve an annual rate adjustment for all residential and commercial customers pursuant to section 17.8 of the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement. Mr. Toor reported that pursuant to the Franchise Agreement, Burrtec may submit an annual rate increase which is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). He summarized the requirements of SB 1383, which is a state mandate to help address climate 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 en force organic waste recycling beginning January 1, 2022. He outlined the proposed Fourth Amendment, which will detail new responsibilities for Burrtec to help the City achieve compliance with SB 1383. He thanked Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson and Council Mem ber Armando Carmona for serving on the Ad Hoc Committee which assisted staff regarding the City’s solid waste rates and implementation of citywide organic collection services.
Further discussion followed.
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
A speaker identified as Deborah voiced opposition to the proposed solid waste rate increase as there has been a 13% increase in solid waste rates in one year. She asked Council not to approve this increase as it is not reasonable.
David Daneshmayeh v oiced opposition to the proposed solid waste rate increase and questioned how the increase was calculated.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Further discussion followed.
Mike Aragon, Vice President, Burrtec Waste Industri es, provided additional information and responded to Council’s questions.
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to approve the annual rate adjustment for all residential and commercial customers s erviced by Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. per section 17.8 of the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement between the City and Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. and as outlined in Exhibit B of the staff report; and approve the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement betwee n the City and Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.
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Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: A. Carmona
C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION; DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION; AND APPROVING
FORMATION AND LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -002
(PUBLIC SAFETY, RUBIDOUX COMMERCIAL) GENERALY LOCATED
NORTH-EAST OF 20th STREET AND INTERSECTED BY CATERPILLAR COURT
Staff Report presented by Paul Toor, Director of Public Works/City Engineer. Mr.
Toor summarized the process to approve the formation and levy of special taxes for City of Jurupa Valley Community Facilities District No. PS 2024 -002 (Public Safety, Rubidoux Commercial). Mr. Toor reported that seven out of nine property owners approved the formation and levy of the special taxes. One ballot was not complete and one ballot was signed electronically which was not counted. Based on the allocation of the votes of all properties, t here is a 73% affirmative majority based on the allocation of all of the properties.
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 adopt Resolution No s. 2024 -77 and 2024 -78, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-77 - A RESOLUTION OF FORMATION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, TO
ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -002 (PUBLIC SAFETY, RUBIDOUX
COMMERCIAL), TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
THEREFORE, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
THEREIN, AND TO SUBMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO
THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF; AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -78 - A RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
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FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-002 (PUBLIC SAFETY, RUBIDOUX
COMMERCIAL) PROPOSITIONS REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE ANNUAL LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
At the request of Mayor Guillermo Silva, the City Clerk announced that two owners cast two ballots. All votes cast were in favor of the special tax.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-79, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL
ELECTION IN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-002 (PUBLIC SAFETY, RUBIDOUX COMMERCIAL)
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX
LIEN
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-15, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-002 (PUBLIC SAFETY, RUBIDOUX
COMMERCIAL) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
THEREIN
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
D. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER (1) AMENDING CHAPTER 8.15
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE WITH FEMA REQUIREMENTS AND (2) MAKING A FINDING OF
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B) (3)
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Staff Report presented by Manuel Gonzales, Principal Civil Engineer . Mr.
Gonzales reported that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides communities with the opportunity to participate in their National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to help offset financial loss from floods. In order to participate in the program, floodplain management regulations must be fully compliant with federal regulations.
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 Armando Carmona , seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-16 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY AMENDING CHAPTER 8.15 (FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT)
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH
FEMA REQUIREMENTS, AND MAKE A FINDING OF EXEMPTION
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
17. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION OF CITY HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS CLEAN -UP
POLICY AND RECENT SUPREME COURT DECISION RELATING TO
CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Staff Report presented by Peter Thorson, City Attorney. Mr. Thorson summarized the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, which ruled that ordinances prohibiting camping on public property do not violate the United States 8 th Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment even when they are applied to homeless individuals who lack access to alternative shelter within the City.
Further discussion followed.
By consensus, the City Council directed Mr. Thorson to bring back an ordinance that would provide direct and humane efforts to clean up homeless encampments throughout the City.