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MINUTES
OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
September 5, 2024
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
1. 5:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR CLOSED 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 closed session meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
The City Attorney stated that Mayor Silva will not participate in the two closed session litigation items listed on the Agenda involving Mr. Nunez. Mayor Silva has a business dispute with Mr. Nunez, one of the Defendants. Mayor Silva will not be present in the room where the closed session on the two litigation items will be held but he will be able to return to participate in the third closed session item relating to real property negotiations.
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no public comments regarding the closed session items.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. The City Council met in closed session with the City Attorney and Special Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to two matters of pending litigation: 1) City of Jurupa Valley v. Juan Carmelo Nunez Salazar, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC2002036); and 2) City of Jurupa Valley v.
Juan Carmelo Nunez, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2202444).
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. The City Council met in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the acquisition of certain property interests from the real property located at the corner of 58 th Street and Etiwanda Avenue, Jurupa Valley CA (APN 161- 180-033). The negotiating parties are the City of Jurupa Valley and the property owner, Rodeo Café Corporation. Negotiators for the City are Rod Butler, Michael Flad, and Amy Sells. Under negotiations are price and terms of the acquisition of the property.
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D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. The City Council met in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the acquisition of certain property interests from the real property located at 5930 Etiwanda Ave., Jurupa Valley CA. The negotiating parties are the City of Jurupa Valley and the property owner, New Hope Transport . Negotiators for the City are Rod Butler, Michael Flad, and Amy Sells. Under negotiations are price and terms of the acquisition of the property.
3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANY REPORTABLE ACTIONS IN CLOSED
SESSION
The City Attorney stated that there are no reportable actions under the Brown Act from closed session. Mayor Silva did not participate in the two litigation matters involving Mr. Nunez but he did return and participated in the real property item. If an agreement is reached on the acquisition of the properties, the purchase and sale agreement will come back to the Council for consideration and action in open session.
4. 6:00 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 6:09 p.m.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Guillermo Silva.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, 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
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES -
INTRODUCTION OF “PET OF THE MONTH”
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“Ava”, a 1-year old female cane corso, who has been at the shelter since July 25 was introduced to the Council. Anyone interested in giving Ava a home is encouraged to contact the City’s Animal Control Services Department at https://www.rcdas.org. The Riverside County Animal Services Department will be hosting their annual “Clear the Shelters” event on Septem ber 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. where all adoptions will be free.
B. PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING CONSTITUTION WEEK
Judy Dillard, representing the Aurantia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution shared the work that the Riverside Chapter of DARS doe s to educate local school students about the Constitution. She shared the winning student poster that depicts the signing of the Constitution for display at City Hall. She introduced Terri Lee Wyatt, who will taking over her duties next year. She gifted the City Council with a bell and a Certificate of Recognition for their support over the years.
She thanked City Clerk Vicki Wasko for her ongoing support.
C. PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER AS OVARIAN CANCER AWARE NESS
MONTH
Mayor Guillermo Silva presented a Proclamation to Delia Zapien proclaiming September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ms. Zapien thanked the City Council for their recognition and for helping to raise awareness about this important issue.
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Susan Phillips, representing the Redford Conservancy voiced concern that it was 112 degrees today in Jurupa Valley and Phoenix, Arizon a just had its 100 th day of over 100 degree weather. She referred to a recent L.A. Times article that predicts Los Angeles may shift to a more desert-like climate in 60 years due to global warming. She asked the Council to put climate first by encouraging more open space, trees and vegetation, which can reduce the effects of rising temperatures.
George Ruiz thanked the City Council for recommending that he receive the Senior Legacy Award, stating that he was very honored to be recognized.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson announced that his wife Samantha just recently underwent a serious operation. He thanked everyone for their kind messages of support and get-well cards.
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Council Member Armando Carmona recognized his father -in-law, Cesar Huerta, who passed away on September 1 after a long illness. He stated that Mr. Huerta worked for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for over 40 years and he raised an amazing family, which he was proud to be part of.
10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WR ITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR PRO TEM BRIAN BERKSON
1. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors meeting of August 22, 2024.
2. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County T ransportation Commission – Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee meeting of August 26, 2024.
3. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors meeting of September 3, 2024.
4. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Transportation Committee meeting of September 5, 2024.
11. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler announced that in response to a request from Council Member Armando Carmona, City staff has prepared an educational video of the state ballot measures that are on the November 5 ballot. The video is available on the City’s website and YouTube channel. He announced that there are two State of the City events coming up. On Thursday, September 26, the City will host a free event at Jurupa Valley High School. On October 24, the Jurupa Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a State of the City dinner that is ta ilored to the business community . He announced the City’s annual Veterans Day Parade will be held on Saturday, November 9.
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. AUGUST 15, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Council Member Council Member Leslie Altamirano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson , to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 2024.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, C. Barajas, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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13. 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
$15,091,296.01
Requested Action: That the City Council ratify the check registers dated July 24, and August 1, 9, 14, and 15, 2024 as well as the payroll registers dated July 19, 31, and August 2, and 16, 2024.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-19
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-19, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 11.75.010, 11.75.020,
11.75.070 AND 11.80.120 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 11.75.025 AND 11.80.130 TO THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING ANY PERSON TO CAMP,
ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, OPERATE O R OCCUPY A CAMP OR
CAMPING FACILITIES, OR USE CAMP PARAPHERNALIA WITH
CERTAIN LIMITED EXCEPTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT OF
VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 11.75 AND CHAPTER 11.80; FINDING
THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15060 OF
THE CEQA GUIDELINES
D. BIENNIAL REVIEW OF CONFLICT OF INTERES T CODE AND
RESOLUTION ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE STA NDARD
CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS OF CALIF ORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTION 18730 AND A PPROVING AN
AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
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Requested Action: That the City Council approve the amended Appendix to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and adopt Resolution No. 2024-92, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND ADOPTI NG AN AMENDED
APPENDIX TO THE CONF LICT OF INTEREST COD E PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974
E. AGREEMENT BETWEEN TH E CITY OF JURUPA VAL LEY AND
JAKHER INC. FOR ON -CALL ENGINEERING CONS ULTING
SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TH E CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AN D
PROJECT PARTNERS, IN C. FOR ON -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
SUPPORT SERVICES
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Jakhar , Inc. for On -Call Engineering Consulting 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.
2. That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Project Partners, I nc. for On-Call Traffic Engineering Support 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.
3. That the City Council authorize the Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
F. APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT SUBDIVISION AGREEMENTS AND
IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR TRACT MAP 32721 LOCATED ON THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF MURIEL AND LA CANADA DRIVE
(LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC)
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the replacement Subdivision Agreements; and
2. Accept the 1) Faithful Performance Bond No. 024275905 in the amount of $376,500 for street and drainage, $130,500 for the water system and $50,500 for the sewer system, 2) the Material and Labor Bond No. 024275905 in the amount of $188,250 for street and drainage, $65,250 for the water system and $25,250 for the sewer system, and 3) the Subdivision Monument Bond No. 72BSB JF1288 in the amount of $28,000 from the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for the development and construction
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of street, storm drain, water and sewer improvements within Tract Map 32721.
G. THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND VAN DYKE LAND SCAPE ARCHITECTS, IN C.
FOR ON-CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Van Dyke Landscape Architects, Inc. for On -Call Landscape Architectural Services to incorporate an annual cost of living increase, 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.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Ayes: Altamirano, Berkson, Barajas, Carmona, Silva
Noes: None
Absent: None
14. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
Mayor Guillermo Silva called a short recess at 6:45 p.m.
Mayor Guillermo Silva reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024 -1 (THE DISTRICT - CITY) AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024 -2 (THE DISTRICT - FACILITIES) (CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 15, 2024 MEETING)
The City Attorney stated that Council Member Altamirano will not participate on Item 15.A, the formation of two Com munity Facilities Districts to fund public improvements, community benefit contributions, and public services for the District at Jurupa Valley Project. Council Member Altamirano owns property near the District at Jurupa Valley boundaries. The Fair Political Practices Commission issued an Opinion stating the she cannot participate in Council decisions on matters relating to the District at Jurupa Valley Specific Plan and implementation of the Project. Council Member Altamirano will leave the Council Chambe r while this
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matter is being discussed and voted on. The Minutes for this meeting will also show my comments explaining her conflict and confirming that she did not participate in this decision.
Council Member Altamirano left the Council Chamber and returned to the Council Chamber after Council consideration of Item 15.A. had been completed.
Staff Report presented by Heidi Schoeppe, representing Webb Municipal Finance, the City’s consultant. Ms. Schoeppe outlined the process to establish Jurupa Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (The District) and Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (The District – Facilities).
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
Further discussion followed.
There being no further comments, Mayor Guillermo Silva c losed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson , to adopt Resolution No s. 2024 -85 and 2024 -86, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-85 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024 -1 (THE DISTRICT - CITY) OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES AND CALLING AN ELECTION THEREIN
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-86 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024 -1 (THE
DISTRICT - CITY) OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, DETERMINING
THE NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN SAID
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND CALLING AN E LECTION
THEREIN
Ayes: B. Berkson, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
Abstained: L. Altamirano
At the request of the mayor, the City Clerk announced that one owner cast one ballot. All votes cast were in favor of the special taxes.
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A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-87, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024 -1 (THE DISTRICT -
CITY) OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY CERTIFYING THE
RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL TAX AND BOND ELECTION
Ayes: B. Berkson, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
Abstained: L. Altamirano
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-17, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-1 (THE DISTRICT -
CITY) OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE LEVY
OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE DISTRICT
Ayes: B. Berkson, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
Abstained: L. Altamirano
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson , to adopt Resolution No s. 2024 -88 and 2024 -89, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-88 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, ESTABLISH ING COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024 -2 (THE DISTRICT - FACILITIES) OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF
SPECIAL TAXES AND CALLING AN ELECTION THEREIN
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-89 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VA LLEY, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024 -2 (THE
DISTRICT - FACILITIES) OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY,
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
AND CALLING AN ELECTION THEREIN
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Ayes: B. Berkson, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
Abstained: L. Altamirano
At the request of the mayor, the City Clerk announced that one owner cast one ballot. All votes cast were in favor of the special taxes.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-90, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024 -2 (THE DISTRICT -
FACILITIES) OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY CERTIFYING THE
RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL TAX AND BOND ELECTION
Ayes: B. Berkson, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
Abstained: L. Altamirano
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-18, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024 -2 (THE DISTRICT -
FACILITIES) OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE DISTRICT; AND
Authorize the City Manager to execute the CFD Documents on behalf of the City and take such further action as necessary to complete the formation process with respect to each of the Community Facility Districts.
Ayes: B. Berkson, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: None
Abstained: L. Altamirano
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RIO VISTA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT, MASTER APPL ICATION (MA) NO. 16045 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA16001, RIO VISTA SPECIFIC P LAN SP16001,
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMEN T DA16001, & TENTATI VE TRACTS
TTM37074 AND TTM3863 9); PROJECT: CERTIFY ING AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MAKING FINDINGS,
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND
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ADOPTING A MITIGATIO N MONITORING AND REP ORTING
PROGRAM FOR “RIO VISTA SPECIFIC PLAN” THAT WOULD PERMIT DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 1,697 NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS; 1,269,774 SQUARE FEET OF LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LAND USE, 1,428,768 SQUARE FEET OF BUSINESS PAR K LAND USE; 510.8 AC RES OF NATURAL OPEN SPACE; 14.3 ACR ES OF PARK AND RECRE ATIONAL
AMENITIES AND 13.4 P UBLIC SCHOOL SITE; P ROJECT LOCATION:
GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF STATE ROUTE (SR) 60, SOUTH OF CITY’S NORTHERN BOUNDARY LINE, AND BETWEEN ARMSTRONG
ROAD AND RUBIDOUX BO ULEVARD (APNS: 175 -160-001, 177-030-014, 177-040-002, 177 -040-008, 175 -080-101, 1 75-090-001, 171 -090-003, 175 -090- 004, 177 -060-012, 17 5-160-007, 175 -160-005, 175 -100-005, 175 -100-006, 1 75- 150-002, 175 -100-003); (APPLICANT: RICHLAND PLANNED
COMMUNITIES, INC.) (CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 15, 2024
MEETING)
Staff Report presented by Jim Pechous, Principal Planner. Mr. Pechous outlined the project location, which is surrounded by residential, industrial, and commercial uses. The existing site is currently vacant, with some hilly terrain. The site has a history of off-road vehicle use and illegal dumping. The proposed project includes residential, light industrial and Business Park, a K -6 school, various parks, open space, and trails. Mr. Pechous outlined the various entitlements that are required, which include a General Plan Amendment, Development Agreement, and Tentative Tract Map. Mr. Pechous reported that warehouse distribution and logistics are prohibited.
Brandon Fender, representing the City’s consultant, RSG, outlined the provisions of the proposed Development Agreement.
Jim Pechous, Principal Planner, reported that the Draft Environmental Impact Report was circulated from October 19, 2023 to January 5, 2024. Mr. Pechous outlined the Palmer Oak preservation measures, which estimate the tree to be between 13,000 and 18,000 years old. The tree is one of the oldest known organisms in California and the third oldest on Earth. Its location is in the open space conservation area. The recommended extended buffer is 450 feet from the development area, with 150 foot higher elevation than the nearest development pad.
The developer has agreed to convey the land to the Kizh Nation, with a $250,000 endowment and HOA fee for long -term preservation. Mr. Pechous noted that the Palmer Oak represents cultural importance as a medicine tree for the Kizh Nation - Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians.
Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager, Community Development Director provided a project summary.
Further discussion followed.
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Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson voiced that the current plan to build the 14-acre park by the 600th house is unreasonable and he would like this provision to be modified.
Brian Hardy, Richland Communities, (applicant), spoke on behalf of the project.
He reported that the proposed project will transform the current neglected property into a positive asset for the community and they will continue to work with the Kizh Nation to develop the space to preserve its rich cultural significance.
Jeremy Krout, EPD Solutions, (applicant), provided an overview of the project. He reported that the current Specifi c Plan will provide a mix of housing types, parks, a new K-6 school, open space, and protection of the Palmer Oak.
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the project:
Stephanie (no last name provided)
Ashly Gallardo
Jenny Iyer
Brbara Iyer
Alicia Drevdahl
Evan Webb
Sharon Roberts
Dr. Tim Krantz, University of Redlands
Dani Renee
Tholia Davila
Mac Maxwell
Dante Diaz, Inland Empire Prism Collective
Aaron Echols
Jonathan Reinig
Susan Phillips, Pizer College
Elaine Brown
Daniel Garcia
Ruth Brissenden, Stand Up for Mother Earth
Adrian Rios
Christian DeVore
Veronica Sanchez
Roberto Ramirez
Victoria Ramirez
Amanda Ramirez
Emmanuel Suarez
Franco Pacheco, Inland Valley Alliance
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The following individuals spoke in support of the project:
Forrest Peck, Local 264
Zach Strasters, CARE California
Carlos Esqueda
Israel Corrrales
Jonathan Dailey, Liuna labor union
Juan Serrato, Liuna labor union
Louie Lopez, Ironworkers Local 433
Jose Radillo, Liuna labor union
Rob Ramos, Local 416
John Torres, Kizh Nation – Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians Aurelia Torres, Kizh Nation – Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians Kara Grant, legal counsel for the Kizh Nation - Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians Andrew Salas, Chairman, Kizh Nation - Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians Matt Teutimez, Kizh Nation - Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians Victoria Jones, Kizh Nation - Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians Mirna Torres
Masaki Mendoza
Jose Garcia, Liuna labor union
Pamela Blynn
Brian Hardy, representing Richland Communities, (applicant), addressed some of the previous comments and gave an overview of how this project progressed through the development process over the last seven years. He stated that they have been working closely with the Kizh Nation over the last several years on how to move the project forward while still preserving the cultural significant aspects of the land. He added that the majority of the project is geared for small businesses, not warehouses.
Jeremy Krout, representing EPD Solutions, Inc., (for the applicant), spoke in support of the project. He offered to answer any questions.
There being no further comments, Mayor Guillermo Silva closed the public hearing.
Further discussion followed.
Discussion followed regarding the phasing of the community park.
Brian Hardy, representing Richland Communities, (applicant) provided addition al information regarding the timing of the parks and the number of units that are required to support the parks financially.
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Following discussion, the City Council added the following changes to the following motions:
The language under section 5.10 should be replaced with the following language:
“5.10.1 - Owner shall make payment to the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District (JARPD) in the amount of $325,000 for the improvement of new/existing parks and/or equestrian amenities and/or youth activities that directly impact the communities of Rubidoux and Sunnyslope prior to the issuance of the 500 th building permit for the Richland property.”
Also, the typographical error discovered under Section 19 in the Specific Plan that would correct the Planning Area (PA) boundaries.
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to approve the added changes as referenced above and adopt Resolution Nos. 2024-102 and 2024-103, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-102 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUP A VALLEY CERTIFYING AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MAKING FIND INGS, AND
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND
A MITIGATION MONITOR ING AND REPORTING PR OGRAM FOR
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 16001, SPECIFIC PLAN (SP16001),
A DEVELOPMENT AGREEM ENT BY AND BETWEEN T HE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CANADIAN PACIFIC LAN D, LLC, A FLORIDA
LIMITED LIABILITY CO MPANY, AND RMD INLAN D INVESTORS,
LLC, A DELAWARE LIMI TED LIABILITY COMPAN Y, AND MV
AVALON, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 37074 AND 38639 TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 1,697 NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS, 1,269,774 SQUARE FEET OF LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LAND USE, 1,428,768 SQUARE FEET OF BUSINESS PAR K LAND USE, 510.8 AC RES OF NATURAL OPEN SPACE, 14.3 ACR ES OF PARK AND RECRE ATIONAL
AMENITIES, AND 13.4 ACRES FOR A PUBLIC S CHOOL SITE
GENERALLY LOCATED NO RTH OF STATE ROUTE 6 0, BETWEEN
ARMSTRONG ROAD AND RUBIDOUX BOULEVARD
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-103 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUP A VALLEY APPROVING G ENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 16001, ADOPTING SPECIFIC P LAN (SP16001) AND REPEALING SPECIFIC P LAN NO 243, AND APPR OVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 37074 AND 38639 TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT
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OF UP TO 1,697 NEW R ESIDENTIAL UNITS, 1, 269,774 SQUARE FEET OF LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LAND USE, 1,428,768 SQUARE FEET OF
BUSINESS PARK LAND USE, 510.8 ACRES OF NATURAL OPEN SPACE,
14.3 ACRES OF P ARK AND RECREATIONAL AMENITIES, AND 13.4
ACRES FOR A PUBLIC S CHOOL SITE GENERALLY LOCATED
NORTH OF STATE ROUTE 60, BETWEEN ARMSTRO NG ROAD AND
RUBIDOUX BOULEVARD (RIO VISTA PROJECT)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-23, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THAT CERTAIN
“DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CANADIAN PACIFIC LAND, LLC, A FLORIDA
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, RMD INLAND INVESTORS, LLC, A
DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND MV AVALON,
LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY”
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona
Absent: None
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 -007
(PUBLIC SAFETY, TROY COURT) GENERALY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTH END OF TROY COURT AND NORTH OF VAN BUREN
BOULEVARD
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, Mayor Guill ermo Silva closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , to adopt Resolution No s. 2024 -93 and 2024 -94, entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-93 - A RESOLUTION OF FORMATION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, TO
ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITEIS
DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -007 (PUBLIC SAFETY, TROY COURT), 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. 2024-94 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A
SPECIAL ELECTION A ND SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -007 (PUBLIC SAFETY, TROY COURT)
PROPOSITIONS REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE ANNUAL LEVY OF A SPECIAL
TAX WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: A. Carmona
At the request of the mayor, the City Clerk announced that one owner cast one ballot. All votes cast were in favor of the special taxes.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-95, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-95 - 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 -007 (PUBLIC SAFETY,
TROY COURT) AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF
SPECIAL TAX LIEN
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: A. Carmona
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-20, entitled:
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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 DISTICT NO. PS 2024 -007 (PUBLIC SAFETY, TROY
COURT) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: A. Carmona
D. 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 -004
(PUBLIC SAFETY, TRACTOR SUPPLY) GENERALY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SIERRA AVE NUE AND ARMST RONG
ROAD
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, Mayor Guillermo Silva continued the public hearing to the September 19, 2024 meeting.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, C. Barajas, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
E. 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 2022 -003
(PUBLIC SAFETY, SEQUANOTA HEIGHTS) GENERALY LOCATED
NORTH OF STATE ROUTE 60, SOUTH OF CANAL STREET, EAST OF
OPAL STREET AND WEST OF PACIFIC AVENUE
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, Mayor Guillermo Silva closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , to adopt Resolution Nos. 2024 -99 and 2024-100, entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-99 - A RESOLUTION OF FORMATION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, TO
ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITEIS
DISTRICT NO. PS 2022-003 (PUBLIC SAFETY, SEQUANOTA HEIGHTS),
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. 2024-100 - A 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 FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. PS 2022-003 (PUBLIC SAFETY, SEQUANOTA HEIGHTS)
PROPOSITIONS REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE ANNUAL LEVY OF A SPECIAL
TAX WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: A. Carmona
At the request of the mayor, the City Clerk announced that one owner cast one ballot. All votes cast were in favor of the special taxes.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-101, 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. 2022 -003 (PUBLIC SAFETY, SEQUANOTA HEIGHTS)
AND DIRECTING THE RECORD ING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN
Ayes: L. Altamirano, B. Berkson, C. Barajas, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained: A. Carmona
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-22, entitled: