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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
February 20, 2025
The meeting was held at the Jurupa Valley City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA
1. 6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR STUDY SESSION ● Brian Berkson, Mayor
● Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
● Armando Carmona, Council Member
● Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
● Guillermo Silva, Council Member
Mayor Brian Berkson called the study session to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. STUDY SESSION
A. FOOD TRUCK AND STREET VENDOR REGULATIONS
Irwin Salas, Building, Safety & Code Manager, gave a presentation on food truck and street vendor regulations. He gave an ov erview of why the City regulates mobile food vending, which is to protect the h ealth and safety of the public , to protect the public from food borne illnesses , and to protect the public from nuisances. Mr. Salas gave an overview of the number of complaint s received and the components of the proposed new enforcement program.
Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director, provided additional information and responded to Council’s questions.
Marty Handley voiced concern that many of the mobile food vendors are located in high traffic areas, which would make the City liable for traffic accidents and other risks to the health and safety of residents, such as trash left behind and lack of sanitation facilities.
Ronnie Romo stated that he is the owner of Pizza Plugg . As an owner of a local business, he is required to pay several fees to operate his business as opposed to the mobile food vendors who set up near his business . He noted that the mobile businesses often leave trash behind and it is unfair to legitimate business owners who pay their fair share to operate.
Denise Romo stated that they are losing business to mobile food vendors who are not required to pay any fees. She urged the Council to consider their plight as a mom and pop business, they are just trying to survive.
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David Daneshmayeh stated that many of the mobile food vendors are not selling traceable food products that may be unsafe. He urged the Council to consider the health and safety of the public.
Following discussion, the City Council provided input and direction.
3. 7:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR MEETING ● Brian Berkson, Mayor
● Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
● Armando Carmona, Council Member
● Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
● Guillermo Silva, Council Member
Mayor Brian Berkson called the regular meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
4. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Greg Rondeau, Calvary Chapel Jurupa Valley.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva, to approve the Agenda.
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Jorge Padilla stated that he purchased part of the Wal -Mart shopping center nearly a year ago. He outlined the various issues he has had working with City staff and asked that the Council assist with the development process.
Daniel Silvas voiced concern that there have been nine wildfires since Thanksgiving, which he believes are being caused by transients in the Santa Ana River. He asked for an update on the town hall meeting with Southern California Edison.
Joel Martinez spoke in suppo rt of Item 12.K, the City’s application to participate in the Prohousing Designation Program through the California Department of Housing and Community Development as it will help to provide affordable housing.
Magdalena Pelayo stated that she was grateful for the Council’s consideration of the prohousing designation as it will provide affordable housing for Jurupa Valley’s residents
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who wish to have a home of their own where they can have a vegetable garden and chicken coop. [spoke in Spanish, interpreted by Council Member Armando Carmona].
Maribel Nunez thanked Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas and the Council for their efforts to secure affordable housing. She presented a petition that she circulated in support of the prohousing designation.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Guillermo Silva wished his daughter a “Happy Birthday” on her 16 th birthday.
Council Member Armando Carmona discussed state housing laws, stating that while he supports affordable housing, he is wary of state laws that give blank checks to developers to build whatever they want. He noted that there have been over 200 housing laws passed by the state legislature that often negatively impact residents’ quality of life and these legislative changes from Sacramento are increasing.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas thanked all the local small businesses who helped support the recent soccer tournament that brought more than 10,000 people to Jurupa Valley.
10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
1. Mayor Brian Berkson gave an update on the Northwest Transportation Now Coalition meeting of February 13, 2025.
2. Mayor Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority – Audit and Finance Committee meeting of February 14, 2025.
3. Mayor Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting of February 20, 2025.
Pamela Blynn commented that access to reliable, affordable, and efficient transportation is a challenging issue for people who are visually impaired.
She suggested that the California Council for the Blind be invited to share information about this issue.
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B. MAYOR PRO TEM CHRIS BARAJAS
1. Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas gave an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments – Administration & Finance Committee meeting of February 12, 2025.
11. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler announced that on February 25, 2025, the City will host a community meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Skyview Event Center that will focus on an economic development strategy. Attendees will be encouraged to provide input on the economic needs of Jurupa Valley and how the City can best support both existing and future businesses. Spanish interpreters will be available. A community survey is available at the City’s website that seeks input from the community. He announced that a series of community meetings that will focus on the City’s Code Enforcement Division will be taking place over the next few months. These meetings are intended to provide an opportunity to meet with Planning staff and get helpful resources. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. He announced a town hall meeting with Southern California Edison will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rubidoux High School. The first portion of the meeting will include information on the public safety power shut -offs with a public comment portion. Residents are encouraged to visit the City’s website at jurupavalley.org and RSVP prior to the town hall meeting to ensure there is sufficient capacity for the meeting.
12. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Lt. John Shulda gave an update on the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Department. He reported that the organized retail theft grant program has improved operational efficiency and has identified more than 286 suspects and helped recover over $10 million in stolen property.
He provided an update on a recent allied agency commercial checkpoint.
13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. FEBRUARY 6, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas , seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva , to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 2025.
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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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
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 ordinan ce 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 th e item and the minutes and certification of the vote will show that the Council Member voted “no” or “abstain.”
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-04
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-04, 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 2024-012 (PUBLIC SAFETY, WEST COAST
SELF-STORAGE) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TA X
THEREIN
C. MID-YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Mid -Year Budget Amendments to the City’s Budget as presented in the Attachment to the staff report.
D. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMEN T FOR 1.66 ACRES OF
PROPERTY AT 10968 58 TH STREET AND FINDIN G THAT THE
ACQUISITION OF THE P ROPERTY IS EXEMPT FR OM CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
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1. Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025 -18, entitled:
A RE SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY APPROVING THAT CERTAIN “VACANT
LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS” FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 1.66 ACRES OF
LAND AT 10968 58TH STREET (APN 161 -180-033) FOR PUBLIC
PURPOSES AND FINDING THAT THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT
FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriate budget adjustments as necessary, based on the Resolution and the Finance Impact section of the Staff Report.
E. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -011
(PUBLIC SAFETY, LAS PALMAS) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF
A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -011 (PU BLIC SAFETY, LAS PALMAS); GENERALY LOCATED ON 45 TH STREET BETWEEN OPAL
STREET AND PACIFIC AVENUE
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-19, 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 -011 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, LAS PALMAS) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -011 (PUBLIC SAFETY, LAS
PALMAS)
F. APPROVAL TO PURCH ASE TWO (2) FORD MAV ERICK HYBRID
VEHICLES
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the purchase of two (2) Ford Maverick Hybrid vehicles for $59,904.52, including taxes and fees.
2. That the City Council authorize the Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments.
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G. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2024, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Requested Action: That the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2024 (second quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-2025).
H. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH
WULFF, HANSEN & CO. FOR MUNICIPAL ADVISORY AND
INVESTMENT SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the second amendment to the original agreement with Wulff , Hansen & Co. for municipal advisory and investment services from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
I. APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE AMENDED PROPOSED CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MID -FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025 AND DEVELOP A PAY FOR PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES AT TOP STEP OF SALARY RANGE – REMOVED FROM
THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the new amended classification and compensation salary schedule, including the new classification and job description for Facilities and Fleet Coordinator, Range 133, $73,195.20- $98,092.80.
2. That the City Council approve the amended classification and compensation salary schedule to include a two decimal rounding calculation when calculating annual salaries.
3. That the City Council approve the recommendation to implement a 12 - month performance pay increase for employees, at the top step of salary range, who have demonstrated an exemplary performance. Employees must earn this performance pay increase each year because the pay is not guaranteed from year to year and is performance based.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the newly created job description and Pay for Performance Program including the ability to make minor non-substantive changes.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SALARY SCHEDULE
TO INCLUDE THE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF FACILATIES
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AND FLEET COORDINATOR AND IMPLEMENT A PAY FOR
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES AT TOP STEP IN
PAY RANGE
J. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND KEVIN
RYAN FOR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND RETAIL THEFT
PREVENTION COORDINATION
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Fourth Amendment to the agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Kevin Ryan for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administrative consulting, project management services and coordination of the Organ ized Retail Theft Prevention (ORTP) Program and authorize the City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney.
K. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR PROHOUSING DESIGNATION
THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD)
1. Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025 -24, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN
APPLICATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR A PROHOUSING
DESIGNATION
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary or appropriate as required for applicatio n to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program.
L. AMENDMENT OF CIT Y COUNCIL RULES OF P ROCEDURE
CONCERNING THE ORDER OF COUNCIL BUSINESS – REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-25, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE RULES OF PROCEDURE
AND ORDER FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 12.I and 12.L, which were removed for further discussion.
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Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
15. CONSIDERATION OF AN Y ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14.I APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE AMENDED PROPOSED CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MID -FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025 AND DEVELOP A PAY FOR PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FOR
EMPLOYEES AT TOP STEP OF SALARY RANGE
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that Item 14.I be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. He requested further clarification regarding the pay for performance program guidelines.
City Manager Rod Butler provided additional infor mation and responded to Council’s questions.
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, to approve the new amended classification and compensation salary schedule, including the new classification and job description for Facilities and Fleet Coordinator, Range 133, $73,195.20 - $98,092.80; approve the amended classification and compensation salary schedule to include a two decimal rounding calculation when calculating annual salaries; adopt Resolution No. 2025-20 as amended, and bring back the Pay for Performance Program guidelines for further discussion.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SALARY SCH EDULE TO
INCLUDE THE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF FACILATIES AND FLEET
COORDINATOR
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
14.L AMENDMENT OF C ITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE
CONCERNING THE ORDER OF COUNCIL BUSINESS
Mayor Brian Berkson requested that Item 14.L be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Further discussion followed.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas , seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-25, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE RULES OF PROCEDURE
AND ORDER FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
16. 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 -008
(PUBLIC SAFETY, COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES) GENERALLY LOCATED
NORTH OF AVENUE JUAN BATISTA, SOUTH OF MAVERICK LANE,
EAST OF LIMONITE AVENUE, AND WEST OF RIVERVIEW DRIVE
Staff Report presented by Paul Toor, Director of Public Works. Mr. Toor gave an overview of the process to approve the formation and levy of special taxes for City of Jurupa Valley Community Facilities District No. PS 2024 -008 – Countryside Estates.
Mayor Brian Berkson opened the public hearing.
Denise and Ronnie Romo voiced concern about the amount of crime surrounding their Pizza Plugg business in Rubidoux. There is theft, homelessness, vandalism, and crime. Due to the illegal activity, the owners are losing business and they are seeking Council support to secure a larger police presence in the Legends marketplace.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona , seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-21 and 2025- 22, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-21 - 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 -008 (PUBLIC SAFETY, COUNTRYSIDE
ESTATES), TO ES TABLISH AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
THEREFORE, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
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THEREIN, AND TO SUBMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO
THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF; AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCI L
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION
AND SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 - 008 (PUBLIC SAFETY, COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES) PROPOSITIONS
REGARDING THE EST ABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT AND THE ANNUAL LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
At the request of the mayor, the Deputy City Clerk reported that one owner cast one ballot. All votes cast were in favor of the special taxes.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas , seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-23, 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 -008 (PUBLIC SAFETY, COUNTRYSIDE
ESTATES) AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF
SPECIAL TAX LIEN
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva, to introduce Ordinance No. 2025-05, 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 -008 (PUBLIC SAFETY,
COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL
TAX THEREIN
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Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
MASTER APPLICATION NO. 24322 (MA24322) AND CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 22005 (CZ22005) CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 3.06 ACRES
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LA RUE STREET AND
CANAL STREET (APN: 179 -021-001) FROM R -1 (ONE FAMILY
DWELLINGS) TO R -3 (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL) AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AC T (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Staff Report presented by Tamara Campbell, Principal Planner. Ms. Campbell provided the project description and proposed zoning of a 3.06 vacant parcel from R-1 to R -3, which would allow a proposed 57-unit low -income and very low - income housing site.
Mayor Brian Berkson opened the public hearing.
Pamela Blynn stated that the location for this project is a one -lane road that may not be the best location for a condominium project.
Further discussion followed.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Following discussion, the City Council, by consensus, tabled this item and took no further action.
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
17. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. WARMINGTON RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED AT 7586 JURUPA ROAD (MA23357) ; ADOPT RESOLUTION GRA NTING FINAL
APPROVAL OF PROJECT, INCLUDING DENSITY BONUS
APPLICATION (DB) NO. 24001, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 38888, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SDP) NO. 23172, WITH
DENIAL OF EITHER ONE OR TWO WAIVERS OF D EVELOPMENT
REQUIREMENTS; OVERRULE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF
MA23357; AND APPROVE ADDENDUM TO MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION; (APPLICANT: WARMINGTON RESIDENTIAL)
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Staff R eport presented by Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager, Community Development Director.
The following speakers voiced opposition to the project:
Alicia Lossing
Kevin (no last name provided)
Judy Frasch
Karina (no last name provided)
Derek Carrington
Robert Ramirez
Leticia Ruiz
Peter Daspit
Daniel Silvas
Mayor Brian Berkson commented that the developer is asking for an exemption to do any of the offsite improvements. He asked Paul Toor, Public Works Director to provide the estimated costs should the City be required to make those improvements.
Paul Toor, Public Works Director, provided an estimate of the costs to do the offsite improvements for this project. Mr. Toor explained that the main intersection of Camino Real and Jurupa Road includes a railroad crossing which will need to be relocated. Between the proposed development and the school there is a storm drain spillway which will need to be widened. The cost to open the spillway and add a new lane will cost approximately $900 ,000 for the spillway po rtion. The intersection will cost more than $1.6 million to improve the interchange.
Mayor Berkson shared photographs of traffic along Camino Real that outlines his concern for safety and traffic.
Joe Oftelie (applicant) apologized for his attorney’s be havior at the last Council meeting. He indicated that as part of the project, they are widening Jurupa Road the full width, all the way to the spillway. The only part of the project that is not being improved is the spillway that is in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. In addition, the project will also include new landscaping and sidewalk improvements.
He added that they support the option to deny the waivers for the additional landscape as they are willing to provide all the additional landscap ing for the project.
Further discussion followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Brian Berkson, seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona, to uphold the Planning Commission’s decision to deny the project in its entirety and to direct the City Attorney to bring back a
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resolution denying the project citing the safety aspects and the two -story waiver.
A roll-call vote was taken.
Roll-Call:
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
18. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas asked that a formal resolution be brought back that would formally denounce cock fighting in the City. He requested that a discussion item be brought back that would require additional information from applicants for Boards and Commission appointments, such as whether the applicants have open code enforcement cases or a criminal background.
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that a discussion item be brought back that would allow parcels within the equestrian lifestyle overlay to be exempt from some of the state housing laws.
Council Member Veronica Sanchez requested that a discussion item be brought back that would address the proliferation of shopping carts in the community.
19. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Peter Thorson had no report.
20. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Guillermo Silva voiced appreciation to Council Member Veronica Sanchez and promised to work with her for the betterment of the community.
Council Member Armando Carmona stated that Veronica Sanchez is a breath of fresh air and he is excited to work with her. He thanked Mayor Ber kson for his leadership and he looks forward to a very productive year.
21. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Brian Berkson adjourned the meeting at 9:51 p.m. to March 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm.