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MINUTES
OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
October 17, 2024
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
1. 5:30 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 Pro Tem Brian Berkson called the closed session meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Mayor Guillermo Silva was absent.
Prior to recess to closed session the City Attorney stated that even though Mayor Silva was not present, he would not participate in the Nunez litigation portion of the closed session because, as stated before, he has a business dispute with one of the Defendants.
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 – POTENTIAL LITIGATION.
The City Council met in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).(3) with respect to one matter of potential litigation. A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Attorney, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation involving the City based on the letter to Assistant City Attorney Maricela Marroquin dated October 7, 2024 from Linda Klein, attor ney for Warmington Residential with respect to the proposed project at 7586 Jurupa Road, which letter is available for public inspection from the Office of the City Clerk.
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 i n 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 Fad, and Amy Sells. Under negotiations are price and terms of the acquisition of the property.
E. 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).
F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. The City Council met in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to the following matter of pending litigation: Center for Biological Diversity, et al v. City of Jurupa Valley filed in Riverside Superior Court.
3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NY REPORTABLE ACTION S IN CLOSED
SESSION
City Attorney Peter Thorson announced that with respect to Item 2.E, the City Council approved by a 4 -0 vote, an agreement with the defendant in the 5666 Etiwanda case to settle this matter and the City Attorney ’s office will enter into a settlement agreement with the defendant in this case. Mayor Silva was not present in Closed Session.
4. 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.
5. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Alejandro Rios from Iglesia Cristiana Bautista Nueva Esperanza.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Guillermo Silva.
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7. 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
8. PRESENTATIONS
9. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Tyler Byrne provided information on some of his fundraising activities, which includes providing some much needed renovations at the Pat Merri tt Dog Park. He thanked Wes Klein from the Green Chamber for his collaboration and financial donation.
10. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Armando Carmona thanked Tyler Byrne for his leadership in stepping up to help the community. He thanked staff for supporting these efforts.
11. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR GUILLERMO SILVA
1. Mayor Guillermo Silva announced that the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting of October 17, 2024 was canceled due to lack of a quorum.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BRIAN BERKSON
1. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting of October 9, 2024.
2. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Northwest Transportation Now Coalition meeting of October 10, 2024.
3. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority – Audit and Finance Committee meeting of October 11, 2024.
4. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson announced that the Mobile Source Air Pollution Annual Workshop of October 17, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of a quorum.
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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 October 7, 2024.
2. Council Member Chris Barajas gave an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments – Administration & Finance Committee meeting of October 9, 2024.
3. Council Member Chris Barajas gave an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments - I-REN Executive Committee meeting of October 15, 2024.
12. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler announced a “Pizza with the Mayor” event will take place on Wednesday, October 23 at Graziano’s from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. He announced that Reach Out will host a Day of the Dead event at Rancho Jurupa Regional Park this Saturday from noon to 8:00 p.m. The Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District will host their annual “Spooktacular” on Saturday, October 28 at Rancho Jurupa Regional Park. He announced that planning is underway for the annual Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration which will be held on Saturday, November 9 at 9:00 am. He encouraged residents to mark their calendars for the annual City Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony which will be held Wednesday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m. He encouraged residents to get out and vote this year as there are a lot of important matters on the ballot.
13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. OCTOBER 3, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 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 TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
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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.
COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY REMOVE ITEMS FROM TH E CONSENT
CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION, OR TO ASK QUESTIONS, OR MAKE A
COMMENT ON THE ITEM
If a Council Member wishes to vote “no” or “abstain” on a Consent Calendar item but does not wish to discuss, ask questions or make a comment, the Council Member may state that they wish to vote “no” or “abstain” on the item and the minutes and certification of the vote will show that the Council Member voted “no” or “abstain.”
B. APPROVAL OF DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Requested Action: That the City Council approve Liqui dity Services Operations LLC dba GovDeals to conduct an online auction of the City’s surplus equipment.
C. 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 2024-010 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, VALLEY SQUARE) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -010 (PUBLIC SAFETY, VALLEY SQUARE); GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF MISSION BOULEVARD AND PYRITE AVENUE
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-109, 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 -010 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, VALLEY SQUARE) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -010 (PUBLIC SAFETY, VALLEY
SQUARE)
D. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ACCELA, INC.
FOR THE USE OF THEIR PERMITTING SOFTWARE
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve a Second Amendment to the original agreement with Accela, Inc. for the use of their permitting software Civic Platform Application;
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3. Approve additional FY 2024 -2025 budget appropriations in the amount of $9,040 in Fund 720, Information Systems and Fund 100, General Fund.
E. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE ORGANIC WASTE PRODUCTS FROM
BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. TO SATISFY 2024 SB 1383
PROCUREMENT TARGET
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the purchase of organic waste products from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. to satisfy 2024 SB 1383 procurement target and authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase order.
2. Authorize the Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
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
17. COUNCIL BUSINESS
18. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no requests for future Agenda items.
19. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Peter Thorson had no report.
20. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Leslie Altamirano thanked Pizza Plug for their collaboration with Flabob Airport to make this year’s Trunk or Treat a big success with over 3,000 attendees this year.
21. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Guillermo Silva adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m. to November 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm.