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MINUTES
OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
November 21, 2024
1. 6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR STUDY 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 Study Session to order at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Leslie Altamirano and Council Member Chris Barajas were absent.
2. STUDY SESSION
A. REGULATIONS FOR METAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS
Staff Report presented by Miguel Del Rio, Principal Planner.
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson stated that the current municipal code regulations are overly restrictive. His goal is to have a discussion about allowing cargo/shipping containers to be utilized as accessory storage as long as they meet minimum setback and design standards.
Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development provided additional information and responded to Council’s questions.
Following discussion, the City Council identified items of concerns and requests for additional information. The Council requested that this item be brought back for future Council action.
Mayor Guillermo Silva adjourned the study session at 6:47 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
Mayor Guillermo Silva called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
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4. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Todd Dannelly, Calvary Chapel Jurupa Valley.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by City Manager Rod Butler.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Guillermo Silva announced that Item 13.M would be moved from the Consent Calendar to Council Business and Items 13.H and 16.B will be pulled from the Agenda.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, approve the Agenda with the noted changes.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. UPDATE ON JURUPA AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS – PRESENTED BY COLBY DIUGUID,
GENERAL MANAGER
Colby Diuguid, General Manager, gave an update on the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District’s projects and programs. He announced that the JARPD adopted their Park and Recreation Master Plan on September 26, 2024 and it is available on their website. He gave an update on the Trails Master Plan, identifying key routes and costs. He gave an update on several construction projects, park renovations, and special events.
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no Council comments.
10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR GUILLERMO SILVA
1. Mayor Guillermo Silva reported that he was unable to attend the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting of November 21, 2024, due to a scheduling conflict.
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2. Mayor Guillermo Silva gave an update on the Interagency Coordinating Council meeting of November 15, 2024.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BRIAN BERKSON
1. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority meeting of November 8, 2024.
2. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting of November 13, 2024.
3. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Northwes t Transportation Now Coalition meeting of November 14, 2024.
4. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors meeting of November 21, 2024.
5. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson announced that he was unable to attend the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee meeting of November 21, 2024, due to a scheduling conflict.
11. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler announced that the annual City Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony is Wednesday, December 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event features photos with Santa Claus, entertainment, and holiday treats. He reported that City Hall will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day. He announced that City Hall will close early on the day before Thanksgiving at 12:30 p.m. City Hall will also be closed on Thursday, November 28 and 29, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Mr. Butler provided an election update on Measure CC, which provides funding for a new technology trade center in Jurupa Valley. He noted that the measure is trending very well and is poised to pass. He thanked the voters in the Riverside Community College District for supporting the measure. Mr. Butle r asked Michael Flad to provide an update on Proposition 4, which will provide significant funding for the Santa Ana River.
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. NOVEMBER 7, 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 November 7, 2024.
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Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
13. 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.
COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY REMOVE ITEMS FROM TH E CONSEN T
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. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-24
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-24, 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 DISTICT NO. PS 2024 -003 (PUBLIC SAFETY, MISSION
VILLAGE) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-25
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-25, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 22003
FROM MANUFACTURING SERVICE COMMERCIAL (M -SC) TO
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL (R-3) FOR TWO PARCELS (APNS 177-110-018 AND 177 -110-016) OF APPROXIMATELY 24.04 ACRES IN SIZE
LOCATED AT 6464 33RD STREET AND FINDING NO FURTHER
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED UNDER CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT SECTION 15162
D. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-26
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-26, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI TY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 21007
FROM LIGHT AGRICULTURE A-1-4 (MIN. 4-ACRE LOT PER UNIT) TO LIGHT AGRICULTURE A -1 (MIN. 20,000 S.F. LOT PER UNIT) TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIX (6) SINGLE -FAMILY
HOMES ON A 4.1-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 9045 56TH STREET – “VIA VERDE ESTATES” (APNS: 165-040-018, AND -019)
E. APPROVAL OF DIGITAL DISPLAY AGREEMENTS AND LEASE
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND
LAMAR CENTRAL OUTDOOR, LLC – REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-117, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING DIGITAL DISPLAY AGREEMENTS AND LEASE
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND
LAMAR CENTRAL OUTDOOR, LLC, AND DETERMINING THAT THE
AGREEMENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION
15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
F. RESOLUTION APPROV ING AGREEMENT WITH T HE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSP ORTATION FOR FREIGHT ANALYSIS
AND OTHER GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-118, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR
HIS DESIGNEE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
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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. 2023-001 (SEQUANOTA
HEIGHTS) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2023 -001 (SEQUANOTA HEIGHTS); GENERALY
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CANAL STREET AND
OPAL STREET
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-119, 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. 2023 -001 (SEQUANOTA
HEIGHTS) AND TO AUTHORIZE T HE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2023-001 (SEQUANOTA HEIGHTS)
H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-CONSOLIDATED
(THE “DISTRICT”) AS (ZONE JJ (VAN BUREN MARKETPLACE)) AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH
TERRITORY; LOC ATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VAN
BUREN BOULEVARD AND RUTILE STREET – REMOVED FROM THE
AGENDA
I. AGREEMENT BETWEEN TH E CITY OF JURUPA VAL LEY AND
SMARTSHEET INC. FOR THE CREATION AND IMP LEMENTATION
OF A CAPITAL IMPROVE MENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
1. That the City Council approve the agreement with Smartsheet Inc. (“Smartsheet”) for the creation and implementation of a Capital Improvement Program project management solution for an amount not to exceed $36,598; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Smartsheet User Agreement; and
3. Authorize the Finance Director to make appropriate budget adjustments as necessary.
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J. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND
REACH OUT FOR PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND
EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE J URUPA VALLEY SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Reach Out 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.
K. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR 2024 TREE CITY USA
DESIGNATION THROUGH THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the submittal of an application for 2024 Tree City USA designation through the Arbor Day Foundation; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the 2024 Tree City USA application.
L. ADOPT RESOLUTION APP ROVING SUMMARY VACAT ION AS
SHOWN ON EXHIBITS “A , B AND C” OF THE ST AFF REPORT TO
ACCOMMODATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENTS
AS PART OF THE GRADE S EPARATION CROSSING P ROJECT ON
JURUPA ROAD
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-123, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF
THE DRAINAGE EASEMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRADE SEPARATION CROSSING PROJECT
ON JURUPA ROAD IN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
M. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPING PERMIT -READY PLANS FOR
BARNS, STORAGE SHEDS , AND ANIMAL STALLS; UPDATING
DETACHED PATIO COVER STANDARDS; AND CREATING FILLABLE
PDF FOR PRADU PLANS – MOVED TO COUNCIL BUSINESS
N. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AND THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) FOR REAP 2.0 SUSTAINABLE
COMMUNITIES PROGRAM (SCP) - CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, EQUITY,
AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-127, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR REAP 2.0
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM - CIVIC ENGAGEMENT,
EQUITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT AND
DETERMINING THAT THE AGREEMENT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA
UNDER SECTIONS 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
O. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Requested Action: That the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2024 (first quarter of Fiscal Year 2024- 2025).
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 13.E , which was removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
14. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
13.E APPROVAL OF DIGITAL DISPLAY AGREEMENTS AND LEASE
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND
LAMAR CENTRAL OUTDOOR, LLC
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that Item 13.E be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Michael Flad, Assistant City Manager, provided additional information and responded to Council’s questions.
Further discussion followed.
Brian S mith, Director of Real Estate, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, provided additional information and responded to Council’s questions.
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A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-117, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING DIGITAL DISPLAY AGREEMENTS AND LEASE
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND
LAMAR CENTRAL OUTDOOR, LLC, AND DETERMINING THAT THE
AGREEMENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION
15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 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 -010
(PUBLIC SAFETY, VALLEY SQUARE) GENERALLY LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MISSION BOULEVARD AND PYRITE
AVENUE
Staff Report presented by Paul Toor, Director of Public Works. Mr. Toor outlined the process for the establishment and levy of special taxes for City of Jurupa Valley Community Facilities District No. PS 2024-010 (Public Safety, Valley Square).
Mayor Guillermo Silva opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, Mayor Guillermo Silva closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, seconded by Council Member Chris Barajas, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2024 -124 and 2024 -125, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -124 – 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 -010 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, VALLEY SQUARE), TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT THEREFORE, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
THEREIN, AND TO SUBMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
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APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO
THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF; AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-125 - 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 2024 -010 (PUBLIC SAFETY, VALLEY SQUARE)
PROPOSITIONS REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE ANNUAL LEVY OF A SPECIAL
TAX WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
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. 2024-126, 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. PS 2024-010 (PUBLIC SAFETY, VALLEY SQUARE) 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 Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-27, 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 DISTICT NO. P S 2024 -010 (PUBLIC SAFETY, VALLEY
SQUARE) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A CHANGE OF ZONE (CZ24002) CONSISTING OF 3.5 5 ACRES LOCATED AT 4651 BROOKHOLLOW
CIRCLE (APN: 167 -161-020) AND DETERMINE THAT NO FURTHER
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)
Staff Report presented by Rene Aguilar, Associate Planner. Mr. Aguilar reported that on September 7, 2006, the County of Riverside approved Plot Plan 21040 for the construction of a business park. As the current zoning is not consistent with the Business Park land use designation, the City Council, at their April 4, 2024 meeting, initiated a Change of Zone to address the zoning inconsistency.
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 Armando Carmona, to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-28, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 24002 TO REZONE 3.55 ACRES LOCATED AT 465 1 BROOKHOLLOW CIRCLE (APN 167-161- 020) FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK (I -P) AND MANU FACTURING-
SERVICE COMMERCIAL ( M-SC) TO BUSINESS PA RK (BP), AND
DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT F ROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONME NTAL QUALITY ACT PUR SUANT TO
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
16. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR PROHOUSING DESIGNATION
THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HO USING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD)
Staff Report presented by Curtis Miller, Housing Manager. Mr. Miller provided an overview of the Pathway to Removing Obstacles to Housing Designation Program otherwise known as prohousing. Mr. Miller reported the goal of the program is to increase housing opportunities and address the state’s current housing crisis.
Further discussion followed.
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Council Member Armando Carmona questioned the scoring metrics and how that measurement is related to zoning in residential areas.
Council Member Leslie Altamirano stepped away from the dais at 7:59 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Barajas , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, to authorize the preparation of an application for the Prohousing Designation through the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva
Noes: A. Carmona
Absent: L. Altamirano
Council Member Leslie Altamirano returned to the dais at 8:03 p.m.
B. INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND A SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT FOR DISTRICT AT JURUPA VALLEY REVISING
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE “COMMERCIAL RETAIL --
INTEGRATED USE OVERLAY” – REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA AT
THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT
C. CONSIDERATION OF DEV ELOPING PERMIT -READY PLANS FOR BARNS, STORAGE SHEDS , AND ANIMAL STALLS; UPDATING
DETACHED PATIO COVER STANDARDS; AND CREATING FILLABLE
PDF FOR PRADU PLANS
Staff Report presented by Jim Pechous, Principal Planner . Mr. Pechous reported that at the request of Council, City staff were directed to provide data on eligible lots for permit-ready plans with a focus on streamlining construction of accessory structures in the equestrian protection overlay. Mr. Pechous presented the results of the eligibility analy sis and provided examples of permit -ready barns, horse stables, and storage buildings. Mr. Pechous indicated that staff included updated plans for patio covers to meet current building code requirements.
Further discussion followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berkson, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano , to proceed with the development of proposed permit-ready (pre-approved) accessory building plans and other updates as outlined in the staff report.
Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no requests for future Agenda items.
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Peter Thorson had no report.
19. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
There were no additional Council comments.
20. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Guillermo Silva announced that Closed Session Item 20.C would be rescheduled to the December 5, 2024 meeting.
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) and (4) 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 discussions with several local residents in the area of Jurupa Road around Valley Way and Soto Avenue concerning drainage issues during the rainy season. The residents include Rosa Sandoval, Jay Lossing, Vanessa Arias, Arturo Acosta, and Holly Pagner. The correspondence, videos and pictures submitted by the residents describing the facts and circumstances on which their concerns are based are available for public inspection from the Office of the City Clerk.
21. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NY REPORTABLE ACTION S IN CLOSED
SESSION
The City Attorney announced that there were no reportable actions taken.
22. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Guillermo Silva adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. to December 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm.