CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent in this class regularly uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets complex data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math, and mathe matical reasoning; observes and interprets people, an d situations; learns and applies new information; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions, and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with elected officials, City management, staff, members of the public, representatives of private and public agencies, and others encountered in the course of work.
CAREER PROGRESSION
FROM: Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
TO: Assistant City Manager
Approved by Name: City Council Title: N/A
Effective/Revision Date: 6/26/25 FLSA Status: Exempt
At-Will Status: This is an “At Will” position as defined in Section 2.35.030 of the City of Jurupa Valley Municipal Code. Employment can be terminated with or without cause or notice at any time by either City or employee.
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CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DE
FINITION
Under general supervision, performs a full range of routine to complex, responsible, and varied professional, analytical, financial, systems, statistical, programmatic, management, policy and/or other administrative analysis duties in providing highly responsible staff support within the organization; develops, presents and implements plans, programs and recommendations for the City Council, City Manager, City departments, advisory committees and commissions, as well as agencies independent of the City; provides staff support to upper level management; and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Man
agement Analyst - This is the entry -journey level class within the Management Analyst series. This class is typically used as an entry level professional class in which an incumbent develops and evolves into full journey level work. Incumbents may initially have limited related work experience. This class is distinguished from the Senior Management Analyst by the performance of the more routine tasks, while the senior level performs more complex duties. An incumbent in this class is expected to carry out general administrative assignments and works closely with management personnel on all matters which involve policy decisions, interpretation, and complex organizational matters. Initiative is required in conducting thorough research, and in making appropriate and sound recommendations to upper management.
Sen
ior Management Analyst - This is the advanced journey -level class in the professional Management Analyst series. Positions at this level are generally assigned responsibility for the management and administration of programs, projects, functions, and/or service areas. Incumbents at this level also independently perform the mo re difficult and responsible analytical, financial, systems, statistical, programmatic, management, and other administrative analyses duties in providing highly responsible staff support to a City department, office, and/or program area. Assignments are typically received in broad, outline form, and incumbents are expected to act independently in developing applicable resources and information.
Prin
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independent development, management, and administration of more complex and/or multiple programs, projects, functions, and/or service areas. Incumbents at this level conduct difficult, sensitive, and complex administrative, managerial, and technical work under broad general supervision, where assignments are subject to infrequent review while work is in progress and upon completion. The incumbent serves in a variety of administrative, managerial, analytical and liaison capacities, as required by the changing needs of the City and as directed by the City Manager, A ssistant City Manager and/or other Department Directors. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, human resources policy, municipal functions and activities, including the role of an elected City Council, and the ability to develop, oversee and im plement projects and programs in a variety of areas. This class is distinguished from the lower-level analyst classes by the assignment of greater or more complex and sensitive projects, responsibility for negotiations, and liaison type roles. This level may also be assigned managerial and administrative oversight over other analysts, interns, administrative personnel, and City staff as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or Department Head, as assigned. May exercise direct and/or general supervision over assigned staff at the Principal Management Analyst level. May exercise work leadership and/or functional supervision over assigned staff at the Senior Management Analyst level.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
All positions:
1. Performs a variety of professional -level organizational, planning, management, operational, financial, systems, legislative analysis, public information, special events, and community outreach duties in support of projects, programs, and activities.
2. Prepares, develops, monitors, and administers various departmental and program budgets; prepares preliminary budget estimates; performs financial forecasting and planning; recommends revenue and expenditure adjustments; prepares budget reports for review by management.
3. Participates in the administration of programs on behalf of City Departments; implements program under established pr ocedural direction ; coordinates with assigned teams and areas of responsibility; reviews and monitors financial reports; assists in preparing and managing program budgets in support of City and Departmental goals; performs research and collects data to formulate analyst reports.
4. Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and administrative control systems for assigned programs.
5. Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and ensures that accounting standards are met.
6. Coordinate public events designed to increase community engagement.
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7. Assists in the research, development, monitoring, and reporting of grants and alternate funding sources; ensures compliance with federal, state, and City accounting and reporting requirements and applicable laws, regulations, and professional accounting practices.
8. Authors management, operational, staff, legal, regulatory, and financial reports; presents reports to the City Council and other boards, committees, and commissions.
9. Serves as a liaison and represents the department and City to the public, media, and various regulatory agencies, community groups, and other agencies; analyzes, interprets, and explains departmental and programmatic policies and procedures to various stakeholders.
10. Conducts a variety of routine analytical studies by selecting, adapting, and applying appropriate analytical, research, and statistical techniques; evaluates alternatives, makes preliminary and final recommendations, and assists with the implementation of procedural, administrative, an d/or operational changes after approval; prepares comprehensive technical records and reports, identifies alternatives, and makes and justifies recommendations.
11. Participates in research, development, conversion, installation, and maintenance projects for department-specific applications and systems.
12. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends, technologies, and innovations in area(s) of assignment; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
13. Participates on a variety of boards, committees, and commissions and represents the City to a variety of community and stakeholder groups.
14. Implement and manage the City’s legislative platform in coordination with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and consultant; interact with elected officials on legislative actions, activities, and potential funding sources; assists in drafting proposed legislation.
15. Oversee the City’s emergency management program, as provided through contracted services.
16. Monitors changes in federal, state, and local regulations, analyzes impact, and recommends and implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
17. Receives, investigates, and responds to routine problems and inquiries in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
18. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
In addition to the above, when assigned to the Senior Management Analyst level:
19. Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and administrative control systems for assigned City Department.
20. Plans, directs, and manages programs on behalf of assigned City Department; p rovides policy, program, and procedural direction to assigned teams and areas of responsibility; reviews financial reports and budgets to provide fiscal direction; manages, directs and negotiates the contracts and activities of contractors; prepares and manages program budgets in support of City and Departmental goals; performs research and collects data to formulate analyst reports.
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21. Prepares, develops, monitors, and administers large and complex departmental, project, and program budgets; monitors Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budgets; prepares preliminary budget estimates; performs financial forecasting and planning; recommends revenue and expenditure adjustments; prepares budget reports for review by management.
22. May oversee department fiscal administration activities including accounts receivable and payable, payroll, purchasing, and contract administration; prepares, reviews, and approves invoices, check requisitions, and purchase orders; prepares expenditure sum mary reports and other financial reports as requested.
23. May provide lead and/or exercise functional supervision; may direct, assign work, train, and monitor work of staff within the work unit.
24. Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and inquiries in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
25. Conducts a variety of complex analytical and operational studies by selecting, adapting, and applying appropriate analytical, research, and statistical techniques; evaluates alternatives, makes preliminary and final recommendations, and assists with the implementation of procedural, administrative, and/or operational changes after approval; prepares comprehensive technical records and reports, identifies alternatives, and makes and justifies recommendations.
In addition to the above, when assigned to the Principal Management Analyst level:
26. Conducts a variety of highly complex analytical and operational studies by selecting, adapting, and applying appropriate analytical, research, and statistical techniques; evaluates alternatives, makes preliminary and final recommendations, and assists with the implementation of procedural, administrative, and/or operational changes after approval; prepares comprehensive technical records and reports, identifies alternatives, and makes and justifies recommendations.
27. Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned administrative support staff; trains staff in work procedures; evaluate s employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; and assists in selection and promotion.
28. Receives, investigates, and responds to the most difficult, complex and sensitive problems and inquiries in a professional manner utilizing discretion and independent judgment; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
29. Assumes responsibility for the administration of multiple departmental programs.
30. Prepares, develops, monitors, and administers the most complex departmental, project, and program budgets; monitors Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budgets; prepares preliminary budget estimates; performs financial forecasting and planning; recommends revenue and expenditure adjustments; prepares budget reports for review by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Theories, principles, and practices of public and business administration as applied to assigned operations, programs, and projects.
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• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, management, and evaluation.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs. • Principles and techniques of conducting analytical studies, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective and technical reports. • Public relations techniques.
• Principles and techniques for working with diverse groups of stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Principles and practices for f ostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration. • Principles and practices of grants administration.
• Public agency contract administration and City-wide administrative practices. • Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Methods and techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Methods and techniques for the development of presentations, contract negotiations, business correspondence, and information distribution; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned program.
• Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Basic principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, monitoring, training, and evaluation (Principal level).
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and programs, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Ability to:
• Assist in the development of go als, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned special projects and programs.
• Develop, implement, and manage assigned programs, projects, and activities in an independent and cooperative manner.
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• Coordinate and oversee departmental administrative, budgeting, and fiscal reporting activities. • Plan and conduct effective management, administrative, and operational studies. • Analyze, interpret, summarize, prepare and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Evaluate improvements in operations, procedures, policies and provide methods, alternatives, and sound recommendations, Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Plan, organize, schedule, assign, train, review, and evaluate the work of staff, as assigned (Principal level).
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Effectively represent the City in meetings with other governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Establish and maintain accurate databases, records, and files. • Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. • Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures. • Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience - Management Analyst:
A minimum of two (2) years of broad experience related to local government management, including analytical, financial, systems, statistical, management, policy , budgeting, grants, and/or project and program administration.
Experience - Senior Management Analyst:
A minimum of four (4) years of broad experience related to local government management, including analytical, financial, systems, statistical, management, policy , budgeting, grants, and/or project and program administration.
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Experience – Principal Management Analyst:
A minimum of six (6) years of broad experience related to local government management, including analytical, financial, systems, statistical, management, policy , budgeting, grants, and/or project and program administration.
Training - All Levels:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Management, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field. A master’s degree in management, Business or Public Administration or a related field is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
• Possession of a State of California driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Special Requirements:
Employees in this class may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environmental characteristics and physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environmental Conditions:
Employees in this class generally work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting including use of standard office equipment, including a computer; and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City development and meeting sites. Vision is required to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech is required to communicate in person , before groups, and over the telephone . T ouch is required in order to handle documents, and use a computer . Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required . Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information . Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.
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solves problems; uses math, and mathe matical reasoning; observes and interprets people, and situations; learns and applies new information ; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions, and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with City management, staff, developers, contractors, homeowners, members of the public, representatives of private and public agencies, and others encountered in the course of work.
CAREER PROGRESSION
FROM: Management Analyst
TO: Senior Management Analyst
TO: Principal Management Analyst
TO: Deputy City Manager or Assistant to City Manager
Approved by Name: City Council Title: N/A
Effective/Revision Date: 6/26/25 FLSA Status: Exempt
At-Will Status: This is an “At Will” position as defined in Section 2.35.030 of the City of Jurupa Valley Municipal Code. Employment can be terminated with or without cause or notice at any time by either City or employee.
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POLICY TITLE: 8.2 STEP ADVANCEMENT/SALARY ANNIVERSARY DATE I. POLICY:
Advancement is defined as a salary increase within the limits of a pay range established for classifications by resolution, after a satisfactory period of service. Advancements shall be considered based on the employee’s performance record, special training, length of service, and other pertinent evidence or data . In order to receive a merit increase, employees must receive at least a rating of “meets expectations” or above. Step increases are not automatic, and there is no annual entitlement to receive one.
II. SALARY ANNIVERSARY DATE/STEP ADVANCEMENT:
Every employee shall have a salary anniversary or step advancement date established at the completion of a defined period of time, initially upon the completion of the introductory period, and shall receive consideration for step advancement at this time upon recommendation of his or her Department Head and approval of the City Manager, or his/her designee.
Thereafter, the employee will be eligible for further step advancements annually until reaching the top and final step of the range. For part-time employees, the employee shall become eligible for step advancement upon the completion of 2,080 hours, the equivalent of one (1) year of service.
All advancement in the classification plan to a next higher step shall be upon completion of the minimum length of service (or equivalent hours for part -time) required for advancement. Such advancement shall be granted for continuous and satisfactory service by the employee in the performance of duties, as set forth in the employee’s class, based upon the employee’s entire performance.
III. SALARY ANNIVERSARY DATE/STEP ADVANCEMENT – PART-TIME/ HOURLY AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES:
Salary advancement for part -time/hourly and temporary employees shall be consistent with the language in Section II above, provided that eligibility for step advancement shall be based upon the completion of 2,080 hours worked, and shall not be based upon the establishment of an anniversary date. In addition to hours worked, eligibility shall be Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - June 26, 2025
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based upon performance and at the discretion of the Department Head. The Department Head, or designee, shall be responsible for monitoring hours and determining eligibility for such salary advancement recommendations.
IV. EXTENSIONS OF SALARY ANNIVERSARY DATE:
The City reserves the right to extend the time an employee must remain within a step due to unsatisfactory performance, or due to extended or substantial periods of absence from service by the employee. The City shall attempt to inform the employee prior to the evaluation if the employee’s work is unsatisfactory and the employee is in danger of not receiving an increase, based upon the evaluation.
A break in an employee's continuous service shall cause an associated adjustment in his or her anniversary/step advancement date. By way of example, an employee taking an unpaid leave of absence for three (3) months shall require that the employee’s anniversary date be adjusted to a future date reflecting the three (3) months absence. Paid leaves using earned accruals are not considered to be a break in service.
V. SPECIAL MERIT INCREASE OUTSIDE THE ANNUAL REVIEW:
If an employee demonstrates exceptional ability and proficiency in the performance of his/her duties, and/or substantial achievements beyond the expected job performance, the Department Head may recommend to the City Manager, or his/her designee, a special merit increase without regard to the minimum length of service requirement. The employee’s anniversary date shall remain the same and not change. Such requests must include a formal memo justifying the request for a special merit increase and shall be considered rarely and only for truly exceptional circumstances.
VI. TOP OF SALARY RANGE ONE-TIME PERFORMANCE INCREASE
In an effort to retain valuable employees during times of organizational change, high production or other circumstances warranted by the Department Head and City Manager, employees at the top of their salary range and performing at a high level may be eligible for a one-time incentive not to exceed 5% of base pay. The following criteria is required:
a minimum of 3 years of employment with the City and demonstrated exemplary performance during the evaluation period. This performance is required to be observed and documented by the Department Head and City Manager on the required evaluation form. If the employee is qualified to receive the incentive by the City Manager, Human Resources will process the incentive at the employee’s anniversary date. The pay increase is taxable and will not be guaranteed year after year.
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ADOPTION/APPROVAL DATE:
BY:
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STAFF REP
ORT
DATE: JUNE 26, 2025
TO: HONORABL
E MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RO
D BUTLER, CITY MANAGER
BY: SUSAN PARAGAS, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT
: AGENDA ITEM NO. 13.C
RESOL
UTION ADOPTI NG THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET
RECOMM
ENDATION
Staff
requests that the City Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-101, (Attachment “A”) entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
BACKGROUND
The C
ity Council adopts a budget defining the resources, revenues, and expenditures available to provide a variety of services to its citizens, to complete planned projects and to pay the required obligations for the coming year. The budget and the related policies serve as a control and monitoring tool. The budget functions as a policy guide, financial plan, operations guide and a communications device.
The budget
is a dynamic document subject to change when significant circumstances occur. Overall, the proposed budget reflects a conservative approach, utilizing trend review, economic indicators, professional judgement, and outside resources.
The City Council held a public workshop on May 15, 2025, to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025- 26 annual budget for the City. At this workshop, staff presented the budget where both Council and the public had the opportunity to comment. An additional discussion was held during the Council meeting on June 5, 2025. At the two meetings, changes were proposed and have been incorporated into the attached Budget document (Attachment “B”).
RETURN TO AGENDA
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ANALYSIS
The following table summarizes the recommended proposed budget by Fund Type. The “Estimated Avail Balance 7/1/25” is an estimate based on an analysis of the current fiscal year 2024-2025 which is still in progress. Once the fiscal year -end has occurred and all the revenues and expenditures have been received and recorded, an analysis will be conducted to determine if updates are required and provided to the City Council at midyear of FY 2025-26.
General Fund - The General Fund is the City’s single largest fund and is the source of funding for most services to the community such as public safety, planning, building and public works.
Below is the General Fund FY 2025-26 proposed budget summary:
The General Fund FY 2025-26 Budget total net activity results in an estimated fund balance of $44.24 million on June 30, 2026 with the following breakdown:
PROPOSED
GF BUDGET SUMMARY FY 2025-26
Total Operating Revenues 63,476,965$
Total Operating Expenditures (63,181,955)
FY2526 GF Operating Surplus (Deficit) 295,010$
Total One-Time Expenditures/CIP (2,490,555)$
FY 2025-26 NET GF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES (2,195,545)$ Estimated Estimated
Avail Balance Avail Balance
Fund Type 07/01/25 Revenues Expenditures Net Activity 06/30/26 General Fund $46,439,072 $63,476,965 $65,672,505 ($2,195,540) $44,243,532 Comm. Benefit Agreements 9,114,080 150,000 0 150,000 9,264,080 Special Revenue Funds 37,098,539 30,578,865 20,514,295 10,064,570 47,163,109 Capital Projects Funds 13,973,782 1,500,000 1,500,000 0 13,973,782 Internal Services Funds 705,700 4,913,720 5,619,415 (705,695) 5 Grand Total $107,331,173 $100,619,550 $93,306,215 $7,313,335 $114,644,507 Estimated FY 2025-26 Budgets
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An allocation of $1.85 million to Assigned Reserves was proposed at the budget study session for the internal service funds. This is to avoid significant impact s to the General Fund during the annual budget process when one-time projects are planned.
Additionally, it was also recommended that on an annual basis that 25% of the General Fund surplus be allocated to Assigned Reserves for the use of internal service funds.
The General Fund had a budget surplus of $295,015. Revenues have increased by 2.6% primarily due to increases in property taxes and VLF revenues . The other area of significant increase is interest earnings from City’s cash investments . Operating expenditures also increased by 4.9%. The rise is due primarily to higher costs in service levels in public safety (additional Sheriff staffing and Fire staffing).
Special Revenue Funds - The Special Revenue funds often fluctuate because this category of funds includes grants and restricted funds. Because of timing differences between when the funds are received and when projects are initiated, many funds may show an estimated net activity deficit for the fiscal year, however, have a positive fund balance. Special Revenue funds are primarily used for capital improvement projects.
More detail on these projects will be presented with the Capital Improvement Program presented separately to the City Council.
The major categories of Special Revenue Funds include:
Estimated Estimated
Avail Balance Revenues Expenditures Net Activity A vail Balance Special Revenue Fund Grouping 07/01/25 06/30/26
Commuity Facility Districts 7,111,431 2, 750,390 1,940,810 809,580 7,921,011 Development Impact Fees 20,868,036 3, 506,555 958,000 2,548,555 23,416,591 Grants and Projects 2,870,073 11, 237,295 11,333,180 (95,885) 2,774,188 Landscpape & Lighting Maint. Districts 2,295,977 2, 083,595 1,666,320 417,275 2,713,251 Street Maintenance Projects 13,067,103 11, 151,030 4,615,985 6,535,045 19,602,148 Grand Total 46,212,619 30, 728,865 20,514,295 10,214,569 56,427,189 Estimated Budgets - FY 25/26
PROPOSED
FUND BALANCE BREAKDOWN FY 2025-26
Committed Reserves 11,060,882$
Catastrophic - 15% 6,636,529
Budget Stabilization - 10% 4,424,353
Assigned Reserves 1,850,000$
Facilities Improvement 1,000,000
Equipment and Vehicles 250,000
Risk Management 500,000
Information Technology 100,000
Unassigned 31,332,645$
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• Community Facility Districts are established when new development areas are established. The funds received are intended to cover the landscape maintenance costs for the various districts.
• Development Impact Fee Funds includes capital improvement projects spending revenues collected in previous years.
• Grant Funds include the Retail Theft Grant, Mobile Home Grant, CDBG, ARPA and other grant funds.
• Within the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts (LLMDs) are various Zones. Some zones were absorbed by the City upon incorporation and others have been added with new developments. The proposed budget includes a transfer from the General Fund Purchasing/Non-Departmental Division of $426,995 to the LLMD Funds to cover the operating deficits, primarily from the zones that were absorbed upon incorporation.
• S treet Maintenance & Project funds include capital improvement projects. The Gas Tax Fund is an operating fund. Street maintenance personnel and street maintenance costs are paid from the Gas Tax Fund. The proposed budget includes a transfer from the General Fund/Solid Waste Division of $308,670 to the Gas Tax Fund to cover the operating deficit. The General Fund has been providing a subsidy annually.
Internal Service Funds - The internal service funds account for services provided internally for the benefit of all the departments related to Risk Management, Technology, Equipment and Vehicles, and Facilities Improvements. Funding for these activities comes directly from the General Fund/Non-Departmental Division and total $4,913,720.
The budget process includes reviewing the staffing levels needed to provide the services expected through council requests, community needs, and understanding service levels needed to achieve city and department goals. Included in this budget is a net increase of three positions, as follows: The City Manager Department added one Emergency Services Coordinator, and the Community Development Department (CDD) had an increase of two positions. However, these new positions were offset by reductions in professional and consulting services from both departments.
In addition, the Sheriff services budget includes a funding increase for two positions, a sergeant and deputy. T he fire services budget also increased primarily due to the full - year’s funding for services at Fire Station 18.
The following changes were incorporated into the FY 2025-26 budget based on the May 15, 2025 budget study session and the June 5, 2025 meeting for additional follow -up discussion of the proposed budget,
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o +$23,120: Increase in Planning Contract Services
o +$373,280: Increase in Animal Control Services
o - $215,960: Decrease in original Sheriff services estimates. o - $237,850: Reduction to LLMD subsidy based on adjustments to LLMD revenues.
o - $108,000: Decrease due to change in allocation of the Santa Ana River Master Plan (project management) to the Development Impact Fee- Regional Parks fund.
o Attorney fees of $125,000 budgeted in the Code Enforcement division was moved to the City Attorney division.
o $20,000 originally budgeted for the annual fireworks event was reallocated for a community event to be determined at a later date. o +$100,000: Allocated for a traffic safety analysis of the Jurupa Valley School District’s campuses. (Staff will continue to search for grant funds.) o $30,000 from the HR Education/Training budget for tuition reimbursement was moved to the Professional Services for team-building workshops.
• Development Impact Fees-Fire Facilities (Fund 224)
o +$50,000: Budget for a concept plan for the newly acquired property for a fire station.
• Development Impact Fees-Regional Parks (Fund 221)
o +$108,000: Reallocated from General Fund for the Santa Ana River Master Plan for project management.
o +$250,000: Allocated for dog park maintenance and repair.
• Internal Service Fund – Information Technology Services (Fund 720) o +$202,000: Scanning of archived hard copy documents.
o +$7,505: Modification of the effective date of the reclassification of the Information Technology Manager position to July 1, 2025, instead of January 1, 2026. This item was not discussed at the previous meetings.
The incumbent has been performing the responsibilities of an IT Manager; therefore, staff is recommending that Council approve the additional budget increase.
During the meeting on June 5, 2025, several goals were identified by the City Council that they wish to be achieved. Staff will give attention to developing how to accomplish those goals and put them into action by evaluating and determining the best course of action.
For FY 2025-26, it is estimated that the City will receive sufficient revenues to cover its operating expenditures. However, the City must proceed with caution moving forward as costs are anticipated to increase over the next five years primarily with Public Safety costs, especially with the addition of a new fire station.
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cash management and liquidity. The City is on solid footing fiscally, however, the capacity to grow will be carefully monitored and managed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total budget for all funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $87,427,305 and transfers out of $5,878,910. The total budget does not include the capital improvement plan (GIP) from Public Works. The General Fund represents $65,448,260 of this amount. The total amount includes the budget for all the active funds within the City. The GIP budgets will be presented to the City Council separately. If necessary, any additional recommended appropriations will be adopted by the City Council at that time.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Not approve Budget Resolution.
2. Amend Budget Resolution
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Reviewed by:
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Michael Flad
Assistant City Manager
Attachments:
Submitted by:
for: Rod B. Butler, City Manager
A. Resolution Adopting Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
B. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Document (on file with the City Clerk
's Office and available on the city's website: www.jurupavalley.org _ www.jurupava.lley.org Page I 6
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-101
A RES
OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
WH
EREAS, the City Council desires to adopt a budget setting appropriations for expenses for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26; and
WHEREAS, the proposed budget for FY 2025-26, together with such changes as the Council may approve , provide for the minimum service levels necessary to respond to the needs of the community and concurrently provides a workforce to accomplish them; and WHEREAS, after due consideration and review, the City Council hereby determines and finds it is in the interest of the health, welfare and safety of the City, its citizens and businesspersons, and to serve the community’s interests, to adopt the financial plan within the budget for the receipt and expenditure of public monies in FY 2025-26: and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Fund Balance Reserve Policy on April 1, 2021 in conformance with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal and Budgetary Policies have been updated to include the GASB 54 requirements adopted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council does hereby adopt its proposed budget incorporated herein by reference for the City of Jurupa Valley for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 including any modifications as approved by Council at the FY 2025-26 Budget Study Session on May 15, 2025 and at the June 5, 2025 Council meeting or upon adoption.
Sect
ion 2. That the City Council recognizes the value of establishing citywide financial policies and has done so previously. The Fiscal and Budgetary Policies as incorporated in the budget document are hereby approved and adopted, which restate and replaces any and all pre-existing resolutions related to the General Fund reserves.
Section 3. Per the adopted Fiscal policies, the City Manager is authorized to transfer appropriations between departments or functions, provided that no change is made in the total amount of the annual budget of any single fund.
Section 4. Per the adopted Fiscal policies, at year end, all appropriations lapse, subject to requests for continuing appropriations. Outstanding encumbrances and budgets related to Capital Projects, Capital Equipment and Grants are hereby carried forward until project completion or equipment acquisition.
Section 5. The Authorized Positions as amended and incorporated in the budget document are hereby approved and adopted.
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Section 6. Allocate a maximum of 25% to the General Fund Assigned Reserves to fund the internal services funds when there is a General Fund surplus in FY 2025-26.
Section 7. City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, AP PROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Jurupa Valley on this 26th day of June 2025.
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Brian Berkson
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Evelyne Ssenkoloto, CMC
City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
ST
ATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY )
I, Evelyne Ssenkoloto, Interim City Clerk of the City of Jurupa Valley, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025-101 was duly passed and adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Jurupa Valley on the 26 th day of June 2025 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABS
TAIN:
IN WITNESS
WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Jurupa Valley, California, this 26th day of June 2025. ________________________________
Evelyne Ssenkoloto, City Clerk
C
ity of Jurupa Valley
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STAFF
REPORT
DATE: JUNE 26, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROD BUTLER, CITY MANAGER
BY: JOE PEREZ, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM NO. 13. D
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA) NO. 25003 AMENDING
CHAPTER 6.20, VENDING FROM A MOBILE VENDING FACILITY
ON PUBLIC STREETS, PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND PRIVATE
PROPERTY, OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND
FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT BY SECTIONS
15060(C)(2) AND (C)(3) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
RECOMM
ENDATION
1) That the City Council consider the Council Business item and introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-15, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY AMENDING CHAPTER 6.20, VENDING FROM A MOBILE
VENDING FACILITY ON PUBLIC STREETS, PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF-WAY,
AND PRIVATE PROPERTY, OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE AND FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT BY SE CTIONS
15060(C)(2) AND (C)(3) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
BACKGROUND
On August 1, 2024, the Community Development Department presented an overview of the City’s mobile vending regulations, including sidewalk vending and mobile food facilities. The presentation reviewed applicable State laws, including SB 946, and identified areas where the City’s ordinance could be clarified to better address public health, safety, and welfare.
SB 946 (Government Code Section 51036 to 51039) limits how cities may regulate sidewalk vending. Cities are prohibited by State law from imposing the following restrictions on vendors unless specific findings can be made that the restrictions are necessary to protect health and safety:
• Cap the number of vendors
• Restrict vending to specific areas without health or safety concerns
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• Ban vending near businesses in order to preserve competition • Require vendor approval from private parties
To comply with SB 946, the proposed ordinance does not include these restrictions and focuses on enforceable health and safety standards. It also updates permitting, enforcement, and appeal procedures in line with State law.
On February 25, 2025, the City Council held a Study Session to review draft revisions. The City Council was presented with updates to modernize the ordinance and address unregulated vending. Council directed that a formal amendment be prepared for consideration.
The proposed ordinance reflects this direction and ensures compliance with SB 946 while establishing clear local standards for mobile vending on public streets, rights-of-way, and private property.
ANALYSIS
The proposed ordinance amendment comprehensively updates Chapter 6.20 of the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code regulating vending from mobile vending facilities.
The amendments are intended to improve clarity, enforceability, and consistency with State law, particularly California Senate Bill 946. The following outlines key changes between the existing ordinance and the proposed amendments:
1. Regulatory Scope and Legislative Findings
• Existing: Focused on safety hazards from vending on public streets and sidewalks; did not cite all applicable State laws.
• Proposed: Expanded findings to explicitly reference SB 946 and Government Code Sections 51036 –51039, acknowledging
limitations on regulating sidewalk vendors and reinforcing the City’s authority under the Vehicle Code and California Constitution.
2. Definitions
• Existing: Included general definitions for vending and vendor types but lacked detail regarding enforcement authorities and types of vending items.
• Proposed: The proposed ordinance expands and clarifies key definitions in Chapter 6.20 to enhance regulatory clarity and enforcement effectiveness. New terms such as “Enforcement Official,” “Items,” and “Impound” are introduced to identify authority to enforce the ordinance, what equipment and materials are subject to regulation, and under what conditions those materials may be lawfully seized.
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food push carts, and mobile food preparation units, aligning the City’s classifications with State health and safety code terminology. These definitional updates reduce ambiguity, improve consistency with County environmental health regulations, and ensure that enforcement actions can be supported.
3. Permitting Process
• Existing: Required a vending permit and business registration certificate but lacked procedural depth.
• Proposed: The proposed ordinance introduces a tiered permit structure that distinguishes between vending on public rights-of-way and private property, ensuring that permitting requirements are tailored to the specific context in which vending occurs. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including photographs of the vending unit, proof of insurance, and valid health permits issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health.
The ordinance also standardizes the permit duration to 12 months and clarifies the conditions under which a permit may be approved, denied, or revoked.
Additionally, it establishes clear appeal procedures, providing due process protections for applicants and permit holders. These refinements improve transparency, ensure consistency in enforcement, and streamline the City’s permitting process.
The proposed ordinance establishes a clear appeal process for vendors. Vendors may appeal the denial, conditional approval, revocation, or suspension of a vending permit, as well as the impoundment of their equipment or merchandise. Appeals must be filed within ten (10) calendar days for permit decisions and within fifteen (15) calendar days for impoundments. All appeals are reviewed by the City Manager or their designee, with further appeal rights available under Chapter 2.40 of the Municipal Code. A fee i s required to file an appeal; however, the fee is refunded if the vendor prevails.
4. Impoundment Authority
• Existing: No provisions for the impoundment of vending equipment. • Proposed: The proposed ordinance adds Section 6.20.115, which establishes detailed procedures for the impoundment of unpermitted or hazardous vending equipment. Enforcement Officials are authorized to seize vending items that pose a safety risk, lack required perm its, obstruct public access, or are abandoned. The section outlines clear retrieval procedures, including requirements Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - June 26, 2025
for verifying ownership, completing an educational class on vending regulations, and payment of applicable impound and storage fees.
Vendors have the right to appeal the impoundment within 15 calendar days, and items may be held for up to 90 days, depending on compliance and storage conditions. The City may immediately dispose of perishable or unsafe items, and fee recovery is authorized by City Council resolution. These procedures strengthen the City’s ability to enforce regulations while providing vendors with fair notice and a structured path to reclaim impounded property.
5. Sidewalk Vending Regulations
• Existing: Permitted roaming sidewalk vending in parks and residential zones but prohibited stationary vending in such areas. • Proposed: The proposed ordinance maintains the City’s existing locational restrictions on vending but adds important specificity to improve safety and compliance. It retains a minimum 5 -foot accessible path of travel on all sidewalks and pedestrian areas to ensure unimpeded movement for pedestrians, including those using mobility devices.
It prohibits vending on unimproved public rights of way (City property adjacent to roads but not as improved as a road). It also reinforces time, place, and manner restrictions, such as prohibiting vending within 300 feet of school property during school hours, and banning vending on medians and near intersections where visibility and traffic flow are concerns.
Additionally, vendors are prohibited from operating within 200 feet of certified farmers’ markets, swap meets, or areas designated for special events, but only during the hours those events are active.
These clarifications help reduce conflicts between vendors, pedestrians, and nearby uses, while aligning with legal requirements for content-neutral, safety-based regulation.
Vendors shall not vend from the trunk of a vehicle or from any side of a vehicle within the street but vendors may vend from the side of vehicle facing the sidewalk.
6. Group Vending Sites
• Existing: No specific provisions for shared or multi-vendor vending sites on public or private property.
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are permitted on public or private property located within commercial, mixed-use, or industrial zones, subject to approval of a Site Development Permit. The ordinance outlines key requirements for approval, including:
o Compliance with all applicable mobile vending operational standards.
o Adequate parking and circulation for customers, vendors, and emergency access.
o Availability of waste disposal, restroom facilities, and lighting. o Measures to mitigate noise, odor, waste, and public safety impacts.
o Compatibility with surrounding land uses and avoidance of disruption to nearby businesses or residences.
7. Private Property Regulations
• Existing: Required a temporary outdoor event permit or S ite Development Permit depending on vending frequency.
• Proposed: The proposed ordinance retains the existing structure requiring vendors on private property to obtain either a Temporary Outdoor Event Permit or a Site Development Permit, depending on the frequency of vending activity. However, it now clarifies when each permit is triggered. Specifically, a Temporary Outdoor Event Permit is required for vending occurring five or fewer days per year, while a Site Development Permit is required for vending on six or more days within a 12-month period.
The amendment also reinforces the need for zoning compliance and requires written consent from the property owner, ensuring that vending operations are compatible with surrounding land uses and authorized by the property owner of record.
8. Enforcement and Penalties
• Existing: Included fines based on a vendor’s permit status; incorporated State-required provisions regarding ability to pay. • Proposed: The proposed ordinance retains the State imposed penalty structure by introducing clear tiered fine schedules that escalate based on the nature and frequency of violations. For permitted sidewalk vendors, fines begin at $100 for a first violation, increase to $200 for a second violation within one year, and reach $500 for each subsequent violation. For individuals vending without a permit, fines are steeper with $250 for a first violation, $500 for a Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - June 26, 2025
second, and up to $1,000 for each additional violation within the same timeframe. The ordinance also allows the City to rescind a vending permit after a fourth violation.
Further, a new provision (Section 6.20.170) establishes penalties for obstructing or interfering with enforcement officials, reinforcing the City’s ability to safely and effectively implement regulations. In line with Government Code Section 68632, the ordinance also includes provisions for community service or reduced fines for low -income individuals, ensuring that penalties remain equitable and legally compliant.
9. Cost Recovery
• Existing: Included general provisions authorizing the City to charge permit and inspection fees but lacked specificity on fee categories, cost limitations, and adoption procedures.
• Proposed: The proposed ordinance updates Section 6.20.180 to clarify that the City may recover its full costs associated with the implementation, administration, enforcement, and oversight of the mobile vending regulations. The fees are not to exceed the reasonable actual cost of the City performing those services and shall be adopted by City Council r esolution. It establishes that fees must:
o Be based on the reasonable actual cost of providing services; o Be adopted by City Council resolution following a noticed public hearing;
o Include clearly defined categories such as application and renewal fees, inspection and re- inspection fees,
administrative citation fees, impoundment and storage fees, and hearing or appeal fees.
10. Exemptions
• Existing: Included exemptions for community events and individuals vending inherently communicative items.
• Proposed: The proposed ordinance clarifies the list of activities exempt from vending regulations while removing the prior specific reference to “communicative items” such as books, art, or music.
This change aims to maintain neutrality in enforcement. However, the ordinance continues to allow exemptions for vendors participating in noncommercial activities. These revisions maintain flexibility for expressive conduct and special events while Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - June 26, 2025
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reamlining the exemption language for legal clarity and administrative consistency.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The adoption of the proposed ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), commonly referred to as the “Common Sense Exemption.” This exemption applies because the ordinance consists of regulatory updates to an existing municipal code and does not result in any physical changes to the environment, land use, or zoning designations. As such, the project has no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment, and CEQA does not apply.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Costs associated with this ordinance update were included in the FY 2024/2025 Community Development Department budget. Ongoing costs related to the administration and enforcement of mobile vending regulations will be offset by application and permit fees, which will be established through the City’s adopted fee schedule as part of a future fee study.
ALTERNATIVES
1. That the City Council introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-15;
2. Provide alternative direction to staff;
3. Elect not to approve Zoning Code Amendment No. 25003.
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Community Development Director
Reviewed by:
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Finance Director
Reviewed by:
Peter M. Thorson
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
Submitted by:
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Assistant City Manager
1. Redline showing the changes from existing Chapter 6.20. - Vending from a Mobile Vending Facility on Public Streets, Public Rights-of-Way, and Private Property, the revised Chapter 6.20
2. Ordinance No. 2025-15
3. Government Code Sections 51036 to 51039 (SB 946)
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CIT Y COUNCIL O F THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING CHAPTER 6.20, VENDING FROM A MOBILE
VENDING FACILITY ON PUBLIC STREETS, PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-
WAY, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY, OF TH E JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS
EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT BY
SECTIONS 15060(C)(2) AND (C)(3) OF TH E S TATE CEQA GUIDELINES TH
E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SE
CTION 1. Amendment of Chapter 6.20. Chapter 6.20, Vending From a Mobile Vending Facility on Public Streets, Public Rights-Of-Way, and Private Property, is hereby amended in full to read as follows:
CHAP
TER 6.20. VENDING FROM A MOBILE VENDING FACILITY ON
PUBLIC STREETS, PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND PRIVATE
PROPERTY
Sec. 6.20.010. Findings and purpose.
A. Findings. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
(1) California Vehicle Code Section 22455 authorizes municipalities to regulate the type of vending from motor vehicles and the time, place and manner of vending from vehicles upon any street in order to promote public safety and Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution extends to municipalities the police power authority to regulate in furtherance of the public health and welfare. (2
(2) Additionally, Government Code Sections 51036 to 51039 (originally adopted as “SB 946” in 2018) authorize the City to regulate sidewalk vendors upon a public sidewalk or other pedestrian path for health, safety or welfare concerns but prohibits regulations based on perceived community animus or economic competition. Government Code Section 53038(b) and (d). (3) Vending from mobile vending facilities on public streets creates the potential for safety hazards, such as, but not limited to, encouraging pedestrians to cross mid- block to purchase food.
(34) The act of looking for prospective customers while mobile vending facilities makes vendors less attentive to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. When done on public roadways, this poses traffic and safety risks to the public.
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(45) Vendors who fail to park their mobile vending facilities on public streets correctly during a transaction attract prospective customers onto public roadways, creating a further traffic and public safety hazard.
(56) Unregulated vending from mobile vending facilities on public streets impairs traffic safety, the safety of pedestrians, contributes to traffic congestion and therefore impedes the orderly movement of pedestrian and motorist traffic.
(67) Vending from mobile vending facilities on public rights of way not improved as a street or sidewalk impairs the health, safety and welfare of customers and pedestrian because it encourages customers and pedestrians to walk on uneven, unimproved surfaces, encourages unrestrained vehicle traffic and parking in areas not designed or improved for vehicle traffic or parking, and creates conflicts with vehicles reentering the roadway.
(8) Unregulated vending from mobile vending facilities on sidewalks and pedestrian areas of public rights-of-way impairs the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians because it contributes to congestion on sidewalks and pedestrian rights-of-way and impedes the orderly movement of pedestrians around unregulated vendors.
(7) B. Purpose and intent. The regulations set forth in this chapter for sidewalk vendors are specifically designed and intended to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and customers of sidewalk vendors upon a public sidewalk, parkway, pedestrian path, or other public right-of-way available todesignated for pedestrians.
B. Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to regulate the sale of food, food products, ice cream, goods or merchandise from motor vehicles or push carts on public and private property and to protect the health, safety and welfare of people within the City and the vendorsregulations are not based on perceived community animus or economic competition. This chapter is not intended to repeal or amend the provisions of this Code that provide for licensing or permit procedures for the conduct of certain business activities.
Further, this chapter is not intended to prohibit, prevent or hinder activities of political, economic, religious or sociological ideas when such activities are noncommercial.
Sec. 6.20.020. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning is apparent from the context or is specified elsewhere in this chapter:
Certified farmers' market means a location operated in accordance with California Food and Agricultural Code Chapter 10.5, Division 17, Section 47000 et seq., and any regulations adopted pursuant to that chapter.
City Manager shall mean the City Manager of the City or his or her designee.
Commissary means a food facility that services mobile food facilities or mobile support units where any of the following occur:
(1) Food, containers, or supplies are stored;
(2) Food is prepared or prepackaged for sale or service at other locations; (3) Utensils are cleaned; or
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(4) Liquid and solid wastes are disposed, or potable water is obtained.
Director means the Director of Community Development or his or her designee.
Enforcement Official" or "Enforcement Officials" shall mean those persons described in Section 1.10.020(d) of this Code, including: (1) Members of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department or such other police agency under contract to provide police services to the city; (2) Members of the Riverside County Fire Department or such other fire agency under contract to provide fire and emergency services to the city; (3) Persons employed by the City, or under contract to the City, whose job descriptions require the person to enforce the provisions of this Code, including, but not limited to, code enforcement officers, building inspectors, or park rangers; and (4) Such other employees of the city as may be designated by resolution of the City Council.
Food or food products mean any type of human edible substance or beverage.
Food preparation as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 113791, as now adopted or hereafter amended.
Goods or merchandise means any items that are not food or a food product.
Ice cream truck means any self-propelled vehicle used primarily to vend ice cream, candy or other confectionary items, and in which the predominant product for sale is ice cream, candy and other confectionary items.
Impound means to seize or take custody of a mobile vending Items because of a violation of any applicable law or regulation.
Items means a mobile vendor's mobile food vending facility, vending cart, push cart, food preparation equipment, food service equipment, food or food products, utensils, goods or merchandise, flowers, toys, or furniture, racks, tables, chairs.
Limited food preparation as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 113818, as now adopted or hereafter amended.
Mobile food preparation unit means a mobile food facility that engages in food preparation, beyond the scope of limited food preparation.
Mobile food vending facility means a motor vehicle, trailer attached to a vehicle, trailer detached from a vehicle and standing alone, push cart used for the sale, retail distribution of food, or other distribution of food. There are five (5) categories of mobile food facilities that may be permitted in the City:
(1) Produce vehicle;
(2) Prepackaged food push cart;
(3) Prepackaged food vehicle;
(4) Non-prepackaged food vehicle and mobile support unit; and (5) Mobile food preparation unit.
Mobile support unit means a vehicle used in conjunction with a commissary or other permanent food facility that travels to, and services, mobile food facilities as needed to replenish supplies, including food and potable water, clean the interior of the unit, or dispose of liquid or solid wastes.
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Mobile vending facility means a motor vehicle, a trailer attached to a vehicle, or a push cart used for the sale, retail distribution or other distribution of goods or food, including without limitation, a mobile food vending facility.
Motor vehicle means any self-propelled vehicle used to vend, including food trucks and ice cream trucks.
Mobile vendor or vendor means a person who sells food or merchandise from a mobile vending facility, pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance, or from one's person, upon a public sidewalk, parkway, pedestrian path, or other public right-of-way available to pedestrians.
Non-prepackaged food means any food which is removed from its original packaging material for the purpose of preparation or service to the customer.
Non-prepackaged food vehicle means a mobile food facility that engages in limited food preparation.
Person includes any natural person, business, firm, company, corporation, public corporation, club, trust, partnership, association and similar organization.
Prepackaged food means any properly labeled processed food, prepackaged to prevent any direct human contact with the food product upon distribution from the manufacturer, food facility, or other source approved by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health.
Prepackaged food push cart means a mobile food facility limited to the sale of one hundred (100) percent prepackaged foods from a push cart.
Produce vehicle means a mobile food facility limited to the sale of whole, uncut produce obtained from a source approved by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health.
Push cart means any wagon, cart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, showcase, rack, or similar wheeled container, not a vehicle as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California, used in conjunction with vending.
Riverside County Department of Environmental Health means the Department of Environmental Health within the County of Riverside or such other department of the County of Riverside responsible for licensing of food vendors and the enforcement of food health laws.
Roaming sidewalk vendor means a sidewalk vendor who moves from place to place and stops only to complete a transaction.
Sidewalk vendor means a person who sells food or merchandise from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance not a vehicle as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California, or from one's person, upon a public sidewalk, parkway, pedestrian path, or other public right-of-way available to pedestrians.
Stationary sidewalk vendor means a sidewalk vendor who vends from a fixed location.
Swap meet means a location operated in accordance with California Business and Professions Code Division 8, Article 6, Chapter 9, Section 21660 et seq., and any regulations adopted pursuant to that article.
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cart while parked, stopped or standing upon any public street, alley, parkway, sidewalk or other public property or private property in the City with or without use of a motor vehicle.
Vendor means a person who vends, including an employee or agent of another.
Sec. 6.20.030. Business registration certificate required.
All vendors that operate or conduct any business from a mobile vending facility in the city shall obtain and maintain a valid business registration certificate issued by the city in accordance with Chapter 5.01 of Title 5 of this Code.
Sec. 6.20.040. Vending permit required—Application.
In addition to procuring a business registration certificate, as set forth in Section 6.20.030 of this chapter, all persons desiring to vend from a mobile vending facility or vend food in the city on public or private property, shall first obtain a permit to operate or conduct the business in the city. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, vending on any public street, alley, parkway, sidewalk or other public property or private property in the city by means of any portable, movable, semi-permanent or temporary structures or equipment, non-motorized vehicle, trailer, modular building, table, counters, stands or other similar structures is prohibited. The permit shall be known as a "vending permit". The vending permit shall be valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of issuance. The vending permit application shall be filed with the City Manager, on a form approved by the City Manager, and shall set forth the following:
(1) The applicant's name and permanent home address;
(2) The name and permanent address of each owner and operator of the motor vehicle(s) or push cart(s) to be used to vend;
(3) If the applicant is employed by another to vend, the name and address of the employer or the person for whom the applicant is conducting commercial business;
(4) If the applicant will use a motor vehicle to vend, a description of the type of motor vehicle to be used, its registration number and its license number; (5) If the applicant will operate a mobile food vending facility, proof of issuance of food manager and food handler certifications, pursuant to Riverside County Ordinance No. 567, as amended, and California Health and Safety Code Sections 113947—113947.6, as now adopted or hereafter amended;
(6) A photograph of the motor vehicle or push cart;
(7) If the applicant will use a push cart to vend, a valid California driver's license number of the applicant and vendor or a valid California identification card number of the applicant and vendor;
(8) If the applicant will use a motor vehicle to vend, a valid California driver's license number of the applicant and vendor;
(9) If the applicant will use a motor vehicle to vend on public streets or rights-of-way, proof of business automobile liability insurance, with minimum combined single limits coverage of one million dollars ($1,000,000) in a form approved by the City Manager;
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with minimum combined single limits coverage of one million dollars ($1,000,000) and naming the city as an "additional insured" in a form approved by the City Manager;
(11) A description of the type of food, food products, ice cream, goods or merchandise to be sold; and
(12) A description of the streets and rights-of-way the applicant intends to use ; and (13) Whether the applicant has had a vending permit pursuant to this chapter revoked within the twelve (12) months prior to the date of the application.
Sec. 6.20.050. Vending permit application fees.
The fee for filing an application for a vending permit and inspections required by the provisions of this chapter shall be set forth in a resolution adopted by the City Council based on the reasonable estimated costs to the City of processing, investigating, reviewing, and issuing the permit. The application fee shall be nonrefundable.
Sec. 6.20.060. Vending permit investigation; denial; granting.
A. Investigation. Upon receipt of a completed application, the City Manager shall cause to have the information in the application investigated and verified.
B. Review period. The City Manager shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the vending permit within thirty (30) calendar days of the filing of the application.
C. Denial—Standards. The City Manager shall have the right to deny a vending permit required by the provisions of this chapter if he or she makes one (1) of the following findings:
(1) The applicant has knowingly made a false, misleading or fraudulent statement of fact to the city in the application process.
(2) The application does not contain the information required by this chapter. (3) The applicant has not satisfied the requirements of this chapter. (4) The granting of the vending permit or the conduct of the business will be contrary to the preservation of the public health, safety or welfare of the city or its inhabitants.
(5) The applicant is a person or persons, or the entity, or the principal or principals of an entity, whose vending permit was revoked under this Chapter within twelve (12) months prior to the date of the application.
D. Denial—No refund of license fees. If a vending permit is denied, the permit fee shall not be refundable.
E. Granting—Conditions. In granting a vending permit, the City Manager, in the application of the standards and principles set forth in subsection C. and in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, may impose reasonable conditions or regulations, not in conflict with any law, pertaining to the conduct of the business or the occupancy or use of any land in connection therewith in addition to, but not limited by, those regulations set forth in this chapter. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, the streets and locations where the applicant is permitted to vend.
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Sec. 6.20.070. Appeal of conditional approval of denial of vending permit or impoundment.
Any applicant conditionally approved or denied a vending permit by the City Manager, or whose equipment or merchandise or food has been impounded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall have the right to appeal the decision pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2.40, Hearings and Appeals (Jurupa Valley Ordinance No. 2014-04). The appeal shall be filed within ten (10) days of the mailing of the notice of the City Manager's decision to the applicant.
Sec. 6.20.080. Suspension and revocation of vending permits.
A. Any vending permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the City Manager for the following reasons:
(1) Where the City Manager finds and determines that the preservation of the public peace, health, safety or welfare demand the revocation of such vending permit; (2) Where the permittee has violatedcommitted four (4) or more violations of any provision of this chapter, or any other provision of this Code, or any other provision of law;
(3) Where a vending permit has been granted on false, misleading or fraudulent evidence, testimony, or application; or
(4) Where the permittee has violated the terms, provisions or conditions of the vending permit.
B. Prior to the suspension or revocation of a vending permit, the City Manager shall provide the permittee with notice of the basis for the suspension or revocation of the vending permit and an opportunity to discuss the allegations with the City Manager. City Manager shall provide the permittee with not less than ten (10) days' notice of the allegations and the permittee's opportunity to be heard.
C. The City Manager may immediately suspend any vending permit where the City Manager determines that the suspension of the vending permit is necessary for the immediate protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. While the immediate suspension is in effect, the City Manager shall provide the permittee with the notice and opportunity to be heard pursuant to subsection B. of this section.
D. Any permittee whose vending permit has been revoked by the City Manager pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall have the right to appeal the decision pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2.40, Hearings and Appeals (Jurupa Valley Ordinance No. 2014-04).
The appeal shall be filed within ten (10) days of the mailing of the notice of the City Manager's decision along with payment of the appeal fee.
E. If a vending permit is revoked, the person or persons, or the entity holding the permit and the principals of the entity holding the permit shall not be allowed to apply for another vending permit under this Chapter within twelve (12) months from the date of mailing of the notice of the decision to revoke the permit pursuant to Chapter 2.40.
Sec. 6.20.090. Vending permit; nontransferable; display.
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5.01 of Title 5 of this Code, and, when applicable, a copy of the unexpired and unrevoked mobile food facilities permit issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health required by this chapter.
C. Each permittee under this chapter shall possess and at all times display upon his or her motor vehicle or push cart an unexpired and unrevoked mobile facility vending permit that shall be:
(1) Displayed on the left side, right side and rear of the mobile vending facility; (2) Displayed in such a manner that it is clearly visible to Enforcement Officials and members of the public;
(3) Not less than six (6) inches by six (6) inches, reflective, and light blue in color.
D. The size, color and location of the displayed permit on the mobile vending facility shall be approved by the City Manager. The City Manager shall have authority to modify these requirements in order to ensure that the copy of the permit is clearly visible to Enforcement Officials and members of the public and does not unduly interfere with the operation of the mobile vending facility.
Sec. 6.20.100. Mobile food vending facilities permit required.
In addition to procuring a business registration certificate and vending permit, as set forth in this chapter, all persons desiring to operate a mobile food vending facility in the city shall first obtain an annual mobile food facilities permit issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health and shall maintain such mobile food facilities permit in good standing at all times. Upon the issuance of an annual mobile food facilities permit, the permittee shall comply with all laws, regulations, and policies applicable to mobile food facilities operating in Riverside County, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) All mobile food vending facilities shall post a notice provided by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health ("Department") advising consumers that a copy of the most recent routine inspection report is available for review by any interested party. The most recent inspection report must be kept with the mobile food facility at all times;
(2) All mobile food vending facilities shall operate from a permitted commissary, or other Department approved facility. All approved facilities must be located within Riverside County unless otherwise approved by the Department; (3) If the permittee operates a mobile food preparation unit, the card/decal bearing the unit's inspection grade shall be posted in a conspicuous place near the ordering window; and
(4) If the permittee operates any mobile food vending facility except a mobile food preparation unit, servicing of water and wastewater tanks shall take place at the commissary or by an approved mobile support unit.
Sec. 6.20.110. Regulations for vending on public street or right-of-way.
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(1) Vend only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except that in nonresidential areas, the hours of operation for sidewalk vending shall not be more restrictive than any limitations on hours of operation imposed on other businesses or uses on the same street;
(2) Not vend within five (5) feet of any other vendor;
(3) Not vend within fifty (50) feet of any street intersection; (4) Not vend on any street median;
(5) Not vend upon any public street within three hundred (300) feet of the nearest property line of any property on which a school building is located between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. of any school day;
(6) Not place tables, chairs or other seating for customers on the public right-of-way, including any sidewalk;
(7) Not vend from a motor vehicle parked on any public street, alley or highway when:
(a) The motor vehicle is not in full compliance with all parking and vehicle code provisions that apply to the location at which the motor vehicle is parked;
(b) Any part of the motor vehicle or any other equipment or furniture related to the operation of the business encroaches onto a public sidewalk; (c) Any part of the motor vehicle is open to prospective customers other than from the rear of the motor vehicle or from the side of the motor vehicle facing away from the streetsidewalk; or
(d) The food, food products, goods or merchandise provided are sold to persons within other vehicles or standing in the portion of the roadway open to other vehicles;.
(8) Not vend in a manner that blocks or obstructs the free movement of pedestrians or vehicles;
(9) When vending on sidewalks or pedestrian areas, vendor shall maintain at all times a clearance of not less than five (5) feet on all sidewalks and pedestrian areas so as to enable persons to freely pass while walking, running or using mobility assistance devices;
(10) Not use any devices for heating food or other device using a flame when vending except pursuant to the terms of a mobile food facilities permit issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health.;
(11) Not vend on any unimproved public rights of way as vending on unimproved rights of way creates a danger of personal injury or property damage to customers, pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
(12) Charge, collect and transmit sales tax for all taxable sales in the City and possess a valid California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller's permit; (1213) Upon request by a buyer, give a receipt to the buyer that shall list the following:
(a) The vendor's name;
(b) The vendor's City vending permit number;
(c) The vendor's address and telephone number;
(d) The items sold;
(e) The price of each item sold; and
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(f) The total price of all items sold.
(1314) If the vendor is a mobile food vending facility, vendor shall possess at all times while vending:
(a) An unexpired and unrevoked annual mobile food facility permit issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health; and (b) An unexpired and unrevoked food manager and food handler certification issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health; (1415) Possess at all times while vending an unexpired and unrevoked vending permit issued pursuant to this chapter;
(1516) Possess at all times while vending any other permit as required by any other appropriate governmental agency;
(1617) Comply with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances and regulations including, without limitation, state food labeling and preparation requirements, fire codes and regulations, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336) and other disability access standards (both state and federal), as amended;
(1718) Maintain a clearly designated waste receptacle in the immediate vicinity of the motor vehicle and vending that is marked with a sign requesting use by customers. Prior to leaving the vending location, the vendor shall pick up, remove and dispose of all trash generated by the vendor's operation located within a twenty-five (25) foot radius of the vending location;
(1819) Not vend from a non-motorized vehicle parked on a public street; (1920) Roaming sidewalk vendors may vend in a park subject to permit requirements of the owner or operator of the park or in areas zoned for residential uses, but stationary sidewalk vendors are prohibited in parks and areas zoned for residential uses;
(2021) Vendors are prohibited from vending in areas located within two hundred (200) feet of the immediate vicinity of a permitted certified farmers' market or a permitted swap meet during the limited operating hours of that certified farmers' market or swap meet; and
(2122) Vendors are prohibited from vending within two hundred (200) feet of an area designated for a temporary special permit issued by the city, provided that any notice, business interruption mitigation, or other rights provided to affected businesses or property owners under the city's temporary special permit are also provided to any sidewalk vendors specifically permitted to operate in the area, if applicable. For purposes of this paragraph, a temporary special permit is a permit issued by the city for the temporary use of, or encroachment on, the sidewalk or other public area, including, but not limited to, an encroachment permit, special event permit, or temporary event permit, for purposes including, but not limited to, filming, parades, or outdoor concerts. A prohibition of sidewalk vendors pursuant to this paragraph shall only be effective for the limited duration of the temporary special permit;
(23) As provided in subsection (7)(c) vendors shall not vend from the trunk of a vehicle or from any side of a vehicle within the street but vendors may vend from the side of vehicle facing the sidewalk.
Sec. 6.20.115 Impoundment
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A. Impoundment Authorization. Except as provided in subsection L., any Enforcement Official may impound a mobile vendor's mobile food vending facility, vending cart, push cart, food preparation equipment, food service equipment, food or food products, utensils, goods or merchandise, flowers, toys, or furniture , racks, tables, chairs (collectively "Items") used in violation of this Chapter pursuant to the provisions of Section 2080.10 of the California Civil Code, Section 114393 of the California Health and Safety Code, and/or any other applicable City, County, or State law for any of the following reasons:
(1) Food, or food products, displayed, offered, or made available for sale, including equipment or utensils used by a mobile vendor, without holding a valid, unexpired, unrevoked, and displayed a) annual mobile food facility permit issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health, and b) a food manager and food handler certification issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health.
(2) Items reasonably appear to be unattended or abandoned on public or private property for more than thirty (30) consecutive minutes without moving from the exact spot it was located and reasonable attempts were made to locate the owner or responsible person(s) within the first fifty (50) feet of the Items. (3) Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a mobile vendor who does not possess a valid applicable vending permit and a City Business License. (4) Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a mobile vendor who operates in violation of this Chapter and refuses or fails to provide current, valid identification from the United States Government or the State of California. (5) Operation in violation of this Chapter and refusal or failure by a mobile vendor to remove items from public or private property within thirty (30) consecutive minutes after being instructed to do so by an Enforcement Official. If an additional violation is found on the same day or within twelve hours after the first violation, whichever is longer, the impoundment may occur without the thirty (30) minute waiting period.
(6) Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a mobile vendor who vends in a manner that blocks or obstructs the free movement of pedestrians on sidewalks and fails to maintain a minimum of five (5) foot wide accessible path of travel, without obstruction, along the sidewalk or pedestrian area upon which the mobile vendor is vending so as to enable persons to freely pass while walking, running, or using mobility assistance devices, and/or in violation of the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336) and other disability access standards.
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vaping products, adult-oriented material, live animals, weapons, and/or pharmaceuticals.
(8) Items creating an imminent and substantial danger or environmental hazard to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public or property at the location of the vending cart or mobile vending facility such as, but not limited to, discharge of oil, grease, or other slippery substances on the street or sidewalk without any effort to maintain best management practices; using unapproved portable cooking equipment, heating element, gas-fueled appliance, generator, or any open flame; during an urgent or emergency public safety event or incident; lack of a fire extinguisher; using any luminaire, flashing lights, or any other animated devices or sign; or using, operating, or permitting any radio, loudspeaker, or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound. (9) Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a mobile vendor who has, within a twenty four (24) month period, been issued three or more administrative citations for violations of this Chapter.
(10) Items impounded as evidence of a crime or booked as property after an arrest of any mobile vendor involving any City, County, State, or federal law or regulation excluding this Chapter. Such Items shall be stored and released in accordance with the procedures set forth in the California Penal Code and any other applicable State law.
B. Disposal Authorization. The City may immediately dispose of impounded Items that are perishable and/or cannot be safely stored in a manner consistent with state law.
C. Impoundment Period Of Items Held By City. The impoundment of any mobile vendor's Items, excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored, shall be held by the City for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and for a maximum of sixty (60), calendars days from the date of impoundment, subject to confirmation of ownership pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, resolution of ownership disputes, and payment of all outstanding impoundment fees and applicable administrative fees and fines.
D. Impoundment Notification. Upon impoundment of Items under this Section, the Director of Community Development, or designee (“Director”), shall do all the following:
(1) Take responsibility for the storage, documentation, and disposition of the Items excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored.
(2) Provide the person from whom the Items were taken with a receipt and instructions for the retrieval of the Items excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored. The receipt and instructions shall either be given to the person from whom the Items were taken at the time the Enforcement Official obtained the Items or Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - June 26, 2025
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mailed on the next business day, by first class mail, to the person from whom the Items were taken.
(3) If the Enforcement Official has knowledge that the person from whom the Items were taken is not the owner, the Director shall make reasonable efforts to identify the owner. If the owner is identified, the Director or designee shall mail, by first class mail, a receipt and instructions for the retrieval of the Items excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored.
(4) The receipt and instructions shall notify the person from whom the Items were taken that the Items must be claimed within sixty (60) calendar days of impoundment pursuant to Section 114393 of the California Health and Safety Code and/or Section 2080.10 of the California Civil Code, and that if the Items are not claimed within the applicable time, the Items will be disposed of in accordance with the disposal provisions of this Section or any other applicable County or State law. Within the sixty (60) day period, the person may do one of the following.
a. Arrange for retrieval the Items, excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored.
b. Authorize in writing another person to retrieve the Items, excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored.
c. Notify the City in writing that they are unable to retrieve the Items because they are in custody (e.g., jail or prison) and request the City to hold the Items, excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored. If a person notifies the City that they are unable to either retrieve the Items within the applicable period, or have an authorized person retrieve the Items, the City shall hold the Items for not longer than ten (10) additional months, after which time the City may dispose of the Items in accordance with the disposal provisions of this Code or any other applicable County or State law.
E. Prior to retrieval of impounded Items, the person retrieving the Items shall complete a two (2) hour class explaining the State, City and County laws, ordinance and regulations for vending on City streets and the permits required for food vending. The Director shall design the materials for the class and incorporated class materials from the County Department of Health. The class may be in the form of a video but the persons retrieving the Items must take the class in person at a location in the City designated by the Director. The Director may waive those portions of the class related to food preparation and food services laws if the violations for which the Items were impounded were not related to the preparation or distribution or vending of food or food products. The City Council may, by resolution, impose an administrative fee that will enable the City to be reimbursed for its reasonable costs in preparing the class materials and administering the class.
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F. No City Liability. Pursuant to State law, the City shall not be liable for damages caused by any official action performed with due care regarding the disposition of items pursuant to this Section and the disposal provisions of this Chapter.
G. Appeal Of Impoundment. An aggrieved mobile vendor may, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the impoundment, appeal the impoundment of their Items by requesting an administrative hearing before the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee pursuant to the procedures established by the City Manager and payment of an appeal fee established by resolution of the City Council. If successful in their appeal, the mobile vendor may have their Items returned, excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored and shall not be required to pay the impound fee(s).
If the mobile vendor is successful on appeal, any appeal fee paid by the mobile vendor shall be refunded. If the Mobile vendor is unsuccessful it its administrative appeal to the City Manager, the mobile vendor may appeal the City Manager’s decision pursuant to Chapter 2.40, Hearings and Appeals, of this Code.
H. Impound Fees. The City Council may by resolution adopt impound fees, which shall reflect the City's personnel, enforcement, investigation, storage, disposal, and Impound costs.
I. Recovery Of Impounded Items And Payment Of Impound Fees. A mobile vendor may recover impounded Items, excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored, upon paying applicable impound fees and demonstrating proper proof of ownership of the Items.
J. Unclaimed Items. Any unclaimed Items will be considered abandoned and forfeited to the City after the sixty (60) period described in Section 6.20.110.C, or any other applicable City, County, or State law.
K. Further Regulations. The Director is further authorized to develop additional regulations for the storage and release of impounded Items not in conflict with this Chapter.
L. Towing of Impounded Motor Vehicle. Pursuant to Vehicle Code § 22651(n), a peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee of the City who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of the City, including but not limited to, City code enforcement officers, are the only enforcement officials authorized to impound and remove any mobile vending facility that is a motor vehicle pursuant to this Chapter.
Sec. 6.20.120. Regulations for vending from mobile vending facility on private property.
All vendors operating or conducting any business from a mobile vending facility on private property in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall:
(1) Comply with the zoning ordinances applicable to the private property and all land use entitlements for the private property;
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private property will occur on five (5) or fewer days during a twelve (12) month period. A site development permit shall be obtained if the vending will occur on six (6) or more days within a twelve (12) month period. The application for any such permit shall require the consent of the property owner for such a use and the Community Development Director shall verify such consent. Such permits shall include such conditions as are necessary to insure compliance with this chapter and compatibility with the surrounding uses.
(3) Not vend within five (5) feet of any other vendor on the property; (4) Not vend upon any private property within three hundred (300) feet of the nearest property line of any property on which a school building is located between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. of any school day;
(5) If the applicant is a mobile food vending facility, possess at all times while vending:
(a) An unexpired and unrevoked annual mobile food facility permit issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health; and (b) An unexpired and unrevoked food manager and food handler certification issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health; (6) Possess at all times while vending an unexpired and unrevoked vending permit issued pursuant to this chapter;
(7) Possess at all times while vending any other permit as required by any other appropriate governmental agency;
(8) Comply with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances and regulations including, without limitation, state food labeling and preparation requirements, fire codes and regulations, and Americans with Disabilities Act and regulations (state and federal); and
(9) Maintain a clearly designated waste receptacle in the immediate vicinity of the motor vehicle and vending that is marked with a sign requesting use by customers. Prior to leaving the vending location, the vendor shall pick up, remove and dispose of all trash generated by the vendor's operation located within a twenty-five (25) foot radius of the vending location.
Sec. 6.20.125. Group Vending Sites
Group Vending Site may be established on private or public property located in commercial, mixed-use, or industrial zones, subject to the approval of a Site Development Permit. In addition to the findings required for a Site Development Permit pursuant to Chapter
9.240, approval shall be based on compliance with the general provisions of this Chapter, including but not limited to:
(1) The operational and location requirements for mobile vendors as set forth in Section 6.20.110 or Section 6.20.120, as applicable;
(2) Adequate parking and internal circulation for customers, vendors, and emergency access;
(3) Availability of trash disposal, restroom facilities, and sufficient lighting; (4) Implementation of appropriate measures to address noise, odor, waste, and public safety impacts; and
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(5) Compatibility with surrounding land uses and avoidance of significant disruption to nearby businesses or residents.
Sec. 6.20.130. Vending in public parks prohibited; exceptions.
A. Prohibition. Except for roaming sidewalk vendors and except as provided in subsection B. of this section, all vending in public parks or recreation areas is prohibited.
B. Exceptions. Except for roaming sidewalk vendors, no vendor permit shall be issued to any person for the vending of food, food products, goods or merchandise in public parks, open space, or recreation areas in the City without the prior written consent of the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District or other governmental agency with jurisdiction over the park, open space or recreation area on file with the City Manager. Nothing in this section shall prohibit vending in public parks or recreation areas provided the vending is a part of a City sponsored or co-sponsored event or an event approved by the City or the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District for parks, open space or recreation areas within their respective jurisdictions.
Sec. 6.20.140. Signage—Ice cream truck vendors.
In addition to the requirements of this chapter and this Code, the owner or operator of an ice cream truck, shall permanently maintain on the ice cream truck at least one (1) of each of the two (2) signs as are described below.
(1) Sign no. 1.
(a) Minimum sign dimensions. Eighteen (18) inches by twelve (12) inches.
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(b) The sign shall be high density reflectorized sheeting placed on aluminum with black lettering on yellow backing.
(2) Sign no. 2.
(a) Letter height. At least five (5) inches.
(b) The lettering shall be placed on rear of vehicle.
Sec. 6.20.150. Exemptions.
The provisions of this chapter, excluding Section 6.20.030, shall not apply to:
(1) Any approved participant in a community event authorized in writing by the city; and
(2) Any individual vending without the use of a mobile vending facility or without the use of portable, movable, semi-permanent or temporary structures or equipment, non-motorized vehicle, trailer, modular building, table, counters, stands or other similar structures; and
(3) Any individual or organization that vends the following items that are:
(a) Inherently communicative;
(b) Have nominal utility apart from their communication; and (c) Have been created, written or composed by the vendor: books; recorded music; poetry; prose; sculptures; paintings; prints; photographs or similar items.
Sec. 6.20.160. Penalties.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this chapter or to fail to comply with any provision of this chapter.
B. Except for sidewalk vendors, any person violating any such provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor unless the City Attorney elects to prosecute the violation as an infraction. In addition, any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties and remedies of Title 1 of this Code, including, without limitation, administrative citations and public nuisance abatement injunctions.
C. A violation of this chapter by a sidewalk vendor who has a valid City vending permit is punishable only by the following:
(1) An administrative fine issued pursuant to Chapter 1.20 not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for a first violation.
(2) An administrative fine issued pursuant to Chapter 1.20 not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for a second violation within one (1) year of the first violation. (3) An administrative fine issued pursuant to Chapter 1.20 not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for each additional violation within one (1) year of the first violation.
(4) A local authority may rescind a permit issued to a sidewalk vendor for the term of that permit upon the fourth violation or subsequent violations.
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D. Any person engaged in sidewalk vending without a valid City vending permit sidewalk vending permit is punishable by the following in lieu of the administrative fines set forth in paragraph C.:
(1) An administrative fine issued pursuant to Chapter 1.20 not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for a first violation.
(2) An administrative fine issued pursuant to Chapter 1.20 not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for a second violation within one (1) year of the first violation.
(3) An administrative fine issued pursuant to Chapter 1.20 not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each additional violation within one (1) year of the first violation.
(4) Upon proof of a valid permit issued by the City, the administrative fines set forth in this paragraph shall be reduced to the administrative fines set forth in paragraph E., respectively.
E. Failure to pay an administrative fine pursuant to subdivision C. or D. shall not be punishable as an infraction or misdemeanor. Additional fines, fees, assessments, or any other financial conditions beyond those authorized in subdivision B. or C. shall not be assessed.
F. (1) When assessing an administrative fine pursuant to subdivisions C. and D., the hearing officer shall take into consideration the person's ability to pay the fine.
The City Manager or his or her designee, shall provide the person with notice of his or her right to request an ability-to-pay determination and shall make available instructions or other materials for requesting an ability-to-pay determination. The person may request an ability-to-pay determination at adjudication or while the judgment remains unpaid, including when a case is delinquent or has been referred to a comprehensive collection program.
(2) If the person meets the criteria described in subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 68632, the local authority shall accept, in full satisfaction, twenty (20) percent of the administrative fine imposed pursuant to subdivision B. or C. (3) The hearing officer may allow the person to complete community service in lieu of paying the total administrative fine, may waive the administrative fine, or may offer an alternative disposition.
G. In the event the Legislature amends California Government Code Section 51039, or its successor stature, to increase the fines for violations of sidewalk vending ordinance, the City Council may revised the fines set forth in subsections C. and D. in accordance with the new law.
Sec. 6.20.170. Enforcement Obstruction Consequences
It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct, impede, threaten, follow, intimidate, or interfere in any way with any Enforcement Officer or other City offi cial or employee engaged in the performance of their respective duties, job description, and/or enforcement auth ority as provided in the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code. Any person violating this Section shall be subject to the fines, penalties and remedies of Title 1 of the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code, including, Chapter 1.15, Criminal Prosecutions, Chapter 1.16, Procedures and Penalties for Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - June 26, 2025
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Violating City Ordinances, Chapter 1.20, Administrative Penalties, and Chapter 1.25, Public Nuisances.
SECTION 2. CEQA. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act. The Jurupa Valley City Council (“City Council”) finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, title 14, chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines”), sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Further, if the activity is deemed a project, the City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section or provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, unconstitutional, illegal, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, or contravened by reason of any preemptive legislation, then such section or provision SECTION 4. Certification. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be published and posted in the manner required by law.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Jurupa Valley on this ___ day of _______, 2025.
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I, ______________________, City Clerk of the City of Jurupa Valley, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2025-___ was duly introduced at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Jurupa Valley on the ___ day of __________, 2025 and was duly adopted and passed at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Jurupa Valley on the ___ day of ________, 2025 by the following vote, to wit:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY AMENDING CHAPTER 6.20, VENDING FROM A MOBILE
VENDING FACILITY ON PUBLIC STREETS, PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF-
WAY, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY, OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS
EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT BY
SECTIONS 15060(C)(2) AND (C)(3) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Amendment of Chapter 6.20. Chapter 6.20, Vending From a Mobile Vending Facility on Public Streets, Public Rights-Of-Way, and Private Property, is hereby amended in full to read as follows:
CHAPTER 6.20. VENDING FROM A MOBILE VENDING FACILITY ON
PUBLIC STREETS, PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND PRIVATE
PROPERTY
Sec. 6.20.010. Findings and purpose.
A. Findings. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
(1) California Vehicle Code Section 22455 authorizes municipalities to regulate the type of vending from motor vehicles and the time, place and manner of vending from vehicles upon any street in order to promote public safety and Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution extends to municipalities the police power authority to regulate in furtherance of the public health and welfare. (2) Additionally, Government Code Sections 51036 to 51039 (originally adopted as “SB 946” in 2018) authorize the City to regulate sidewalk vendors upon a public sidewalk or other pedestrian path for health, safety or welfare concerns but prohibits regulations based on perceived community animus or economic competition. Government Code Section 53038(b) and (d). (3) Vending from mobile vending facilities on public streets creates the potential for safety hazards, such as, but not limited to, encouraging pedestrians to cross mid- block to purchase food.
(4) The act of looking for prospective customers while mobile vending facilities makes vendors less attentive to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. When done on public roadways, this poses traffic and safety risks to the public. (5) Vendors who fail to park their mobile vending facilities on public streets correctly during a transaction attract prospective customers onto public roadways, creating a further traffic and public safety hazard.
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(6) Unregulated vending from mobile vending facilities on public streets impairs traffic safety, the safety of pedestrians, contributes to traffic congestion and therefore impedes the orderly movement of pedestrian and motorist traffic. (7) Vending from mobile vending facilities on public rights of way not improved as a street or sidewalk impairs the health, safety and welfare of customers and pedestrian because it encourages customers and pedestrians to walk on uneven, unimproved surfaces, encourages unrestrained vehicle traffic and parking in areas not designed or improved for vehicle traffic or parking, and creates conflicts with vehicles reentering the roadway.
(8) Unregulated vending from mobile vending facilities on sidewalks and pedestrian areas of public rights-of-way impairs the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians because it contributes to congestion on sidewalks and pedestrian rights-of-way and impedes the orderly movement of pedestrians around unregulated vendors.
B. Purpose and intent. The regulations set forth in this chapter for sidewalk vendors are specifically designed and intended to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and customers of sidewalk vendors upon a public sidewalk, parkway, pedestrian path, or other public right-of-way designated for pedestrians. The regulations are not based on perceived community animus or economic competition. This chapter is not intended to repeal or amend the provisions of this Code that provide for licensing or permit procedures for the conduct of certain business activities. Further, this chapter is not intended to prohibit, prevent or hinder activities of political, economic, religious or sociological ideas when such activities are noncommercial.
Sec. 6.20.020. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning is apparent from the context or is specified elsewhere in this chapter:
Certified farmers' market means a location operated in accordance with California Food and Agricultural Code Chapter 10.5, Division 17, Section 47000 et seq., and any regulations adopted pursuant to that chapter.
City Manager shall mean the City Manager of the City or his or her designee.
Commissary means a food facility that services mobile food facilities or mobile support units where any of the following occur:
(1) Food, containers, or supplies are stored;
(2) Food is prepared or prepackaged for sale or service at other locations; (3) Utensils are cleaned; or
(4) Liquid and solid wastes are disposed, or potable water is obtained.
Director means the Director of Community Development or his or her designee.
Enforcement Official" or "Enforcement Officials" shall mean those persons described in Section 1.10.020(d) of this Code, including: (1) Members of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department or such other police agency under contract to provide police services to the city; (2) Members of the Riverside County Fire Department or such other fire agency under contract to provide fire and emergency services to the city; (3) Persons employed by the C ity, or under Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - June 26, 2025
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contract to the City, whose job descriptions require the person to enforce the provisions of this Code, including, but not limited to, code enforcement officers, building inspectors, or park rangers; and (4) Such other employees of the city as may be designated by resolution of the City Council.
Food or food products mean any type of human edible substance or beverage.
Food preparation as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 113791, as now adopted or hereafter amended.
Goods or merchandise means any items that are not food or a food product.
Ice cream truck means any self-propelled vehicle used primarily to vend ice cream, candy or other confectionary items, and in which the predominant product for sale is ice cream, candy and other confectionary items.
Impound means to seize or take custody of a mobile vending Items because of a violation of any applicable law or regulation.
Items means a
mobile vendor's mobile food vending facility, vending cart, push cart, food preparation equipment, food service equipment, food or food products, utensils, goods or merchandise, flowers, toys, or furniture, racks, tables, chairs.
Limited food preparation as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 113818, as now adopted or hereafter amended.
Mobile food preparation unit means a mobile food facility that engages in food preparation, beyond the scope of limited food preparation.
Mobile food vending facility means a motor vehicle, trailer attached to a vehicle, trailer detached from a vehicle and standing alone, push cart used for the sale, retail distribution of food, or other distribution of food. There are five (5) categories of mobile food facilities that may be permitted in the City:
(1) Produce vehicle;
(2) Prepackaged food push cart;
(3) Prepackaged food vehicle;
(4) Non-prepackaged food vehicle and mobile support unit; and (5) Mobile food preparation unit.
Mobile support unit means a vehicle used in conjunction with a commissary or other permanent food facility that travels to, and services, mobile food facilities as needed to replenish supplies, including food and potable water, clean the interior of the unit, or dispose of liquid or solid wastes.
Mobile vending facility means a motor vehicle, a trailer attached to a vehicle, or a push cart used for the sale, retail distribution or other distribution of goods or food, including without limitation, a mobile food vending facility.
Motor vehicle means any self-propelled vehicle used to vend, including food trucks and ice cream trucks.
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nonmotorized conveyance, or from one's person, upon a public sidewalk, parkway, pedestrian path, or other public right-of-way available to pedestrians.
Non-prepackaged food means any food which is removed from its original packaging material for the purpose of preparation or service to the customer.
Non-prepackaged food vehicle means a mobile food facility that engages in limited food preparation.
Person includes any natural person, business, firm, company, corporation, public corporation, club, trust, partnership, association and similar organization.
Prepackaged food means any properly labeled processed food, prepackaged to prevent any direct human contact with the food product upon distribution from the manufacturer, food facility, or other source approved by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health.
Prepackaged food push cart means a mobile food facility limited to the sale of one hundred (100) percent prepackaged foods from a push cart.
Produce vehicle means a mobile food facility limited to the sale of whole, uncut produce obtained from a source approved by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health.
Push cart means any wagon, cart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, showcase, rack, or similar wheeled container, not a vehicle as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California, used in conjunction with vending.
Riverside County Department of Environmental Health means the Department of Environmental Health within the County of Riverside or such other department of the County of Riverside responsible for licensing of food vendors and the enforcement of food health laws.
Roaming sidewalk vendor means a sidewalk vendor who moves from place to place and stops only to complete a transaction.
Stationary sidewalk vendor means a sidewalk vendor who vends from a fixed location.
Swap meet means a location operated in accordance with California Business and Professions Code Division 8, Article 6, Chapter 9, Section 21660 et seq., and any regulations adopted pursuant to that article.
Vend or vending shall mean to sell, offer for sale, expose for sale, solicit offers to purchase or to barter food, food products, ice cream, goods or merchandise from a motor vehicle or push cart while parked, stopped or standing upon any public street, alley, parkway, sidewalk or other public property or private property in the City with or without use of a motor vehicle.
Sec. 6.20.030. Business registration certificate required.
All vendors that operate or conduct any business from a mobile vending facility in the city shall obtain and maintain a valid business registration certificate issued by the city in accordance with Chapter 5.01 of Title 5 of this Code.
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Sec. 6.20.040. Vending permit required—Application.
In addition to procuring a business registration certificate, as set forth in Section 6.20.030 of this chapter, all persons desiring to vend from a mobile vending facility or vend food in the city on public or private property, shall first obtain a permit to operate or conduct the business in the city. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, vending on any public street, alley, parkway, sidewalk or other public property or private property in the city by means of any portable, movable, semi-permanent or temporary structures or equipment, non-motorized vehicle, trailer, modular building, table, counters, stands or other similar structures is prohibited. The permit shall be known as a "vending permit". The vending permit shall be valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of issuance. The vending permit application shall be filed with the City Manager, on a form approved by the City Manager, and shall set forth the following:
(1) The applicant's name and permanent home address;
(2) The name and permanent address of each owner and operator of the motor vehicle(s) or push cart(s) to be used to vend;
(3) If the applicant is employed by another to vend, the name and address of the employer or the person for whom the applicant is conducting commercial business;
(4) If the applicant will use a motor vehicle to vend, a description of the type of motor vehicle to be used, its registration number and its license number; (5) If the applicant will operate a mobile food vending facility, proof of issuance of food manager and food handler certifications, pursuant to Riverside County Ordinance No. 567, as amended, and California Health and Safety Code Sections 113947—113947.6, as now adopted or hereafter amended;
(6) A photograph of the motor vehicle or push cart;
(7) If the applicant will use a push cart to vend, a valid California driver's license number of the applicant and vendor or a valid California identification card number of the applicant and vendor;
(8) If the applicant will use a motor vehicle to vend, a valid California driver's license number of the applicant and vendor;
(9) If the applicant will use a motor vehicle to vend on public streets or rights-of-way, proof of business automobile liability insurance, with minimum combined single limits coverage of one million dollars ($1,000,000) in a form approved by the City Manager;
(10) In addition to any proof of automobile liability insurance that may be required by subsection (9), all applicants shall provide proof of general liability insurance with minimum combined single limits coverage of one million dollars ($1,000,000) and naming the city as an "additional insured" in a form approved by the City Manager;
(11) A description of the type of food, food products, ice cream, goods or merchandise to be sold;
(12) A description of the streets and rights-of-way the applicant intends to use; and (13) Whether the applicant has had a vending permit pursuant to this chapter revoked within the twelve (12) months prior to the date of the application.
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Sec. 6.20.050. Vending permit application fees.
The fee for filing an application for a vending permit and inspections required by the provisions of this chapter shall be set forth in a resolution adopted by the City Council based on the reasonable estimated costs to the City of processing, investigating, reviewing, and issuing the permit. The application fee shall be nonrefundable.
Sec. 6.20.060. Vending permit investigation; denial; granting.
A. Investigation. Upon receipt of a completed application, the City Manager shall cause to have the information in the application investigated and verified.
B. Review period. The City Manager shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the vending permit within thirty (30) calendar days of the filing of the application.
C. Denial—Standards. The City Manager shall have the right to deny a vending permit required by the provisions of this chapter if he or she makes one (1) of the following findings:
(1) The applicant has knowingly made a false, misleading or fraudulent statement of fact to the city in the application process.
(2) The application does not contain the information required by this chapter. (3) The applicant has not satisfied the requirements of this chapter. (4) The granting of the vending permit or the conduct of the business will be contrary to the preservation of the public health, safety or welfare of the city or its inhabitants.
(5) The applicant is a person or persons, or the entity, or the principal or principals of an entity, whose vending permit was revoked under this Chapter within twelve (12) months prior to the date of the application.
D. Denial—No refund of license fees. If a vending permit is denied, the permit fee shall not be refundable.
E. Granting—Conditions. In granting a vending permit, the City Manager, in the application of the standards and principles set forth in subsection C. and in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, may impose reasonable conditions or regulations, not in conflict with any law, pertaining to the conduct of the business or the occupancy or use of any land in connection therewith in addition to, but not limited by, those regulations set forth in this chapter. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, the streets and locations where the applicant is permitted to vend.
Sec. 6.20.070. Appeal of conditional approval of denial of vending permit or impoundment.
Any applicant conditionally approved or denied a vending permit by the City Manager, or whose equipment or merchandise or food has been impounded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall have the right to appeal the decision pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2.40, Hearings and Appeals. The appeal shall be filed within ten (10) days of the mailing of the notice of the City Manager's decision to the applicant.
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Sec. 6.20.080. Suspension and revocation of vending permits.
A. Any vending permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the City Manager for the following reasons:
(1) Where the City Manager finds and determines that the preservation of the public peace, health, safety or welfare demand the revocation of such vending permit; (2) Where the permittee has committed four (4) or more violations of any provision of this chapter, or any other provision of this Code, or any other provision of law; (3) Where a vending permit has been granted on false, misleading or fraudulent evidence, testimony, or application; or
(4) Where the permittee has violated the terms, provisions or conditions of the vending permit.
B. Prior to the suspension or revocation of a vending permit, the City Manager shall provide the permittee with notice of the basis for the suspension or revocation of the vending permit and an opportunity to discuss the allegations with the City Manager. City Manager shall provide the permittee with not less than ten (10) days' notice of the allegations and the permittee's opportunity to be heard.
C. The City Manager may immediately suspend any vending permit where the City Manager determines that the suspension of the vending permit is necessary for the immediate protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. While the immediate suspension is in effect, the City Manager shall provide the permittee with the notice and opportunity to be heard pursuant to subsection B. of this section.
D. Any permittee whose vending permit has been revoked by the City Manager pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall have the right to appeal the decision pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2.40, Hearings and Appeals. The appeal shall be filed within ten (10) days of the mailing of the notice of the City Manager's decision along with payment of the appeal fee.
E. If a vending permit is revoked, the person or persons, or the entity holding the permit and the principals of the entity holding the permit shall not be allowed to apply for another vending permit under this Chapter within twelve (12) months from the date of mailing of the notice of the decision to revoke the permit pursuant to Chapter 2.40.
Sec. 6.20.090. Vending permit; nontransferable; display.
A. No vending permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be transferable.
B. Each permittee under this chapter shall possess and at all times make available for inspection a business registration certificate issued by the city in accordance with Chapter
5.01 of Title 5 of this Code, and, when applicable, a copy of the unexpired and unrevoked mobile food facilities permit issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health required by this chapter.
C. Each permittee under this chapter shall possess and at all times display upon his or her motor vehicle or push cart an unexpired and unrevoked mobile facility vending permit that shall be:
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(2) Displayed in such a manner that it is clearly visible to Enforcement Officials and members of the public;
(3) Not less than six (6) inches by six (6) inches, reflective, and light blue in color.
D. The size, color and location of the displayed permit on the mobile vending facility shall be approved by the City Manager. The City Manager shall have authority to modify these requirements in order to ensure that the copy of the permit is clearly visible to Enforcement Officials and members of the public and does not unduly interfere with the operation of the mobile vending facility.
Sec. 6.20.100. Mobile food vending facilities permit required.
In addition to procuring a business registration certificate and vending permit, as set forth in this chapter, all persons desiring to operate a mobile food vending facility in the city shall first obtain an annual mobile food facilities permit issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health and shall maintain such mobile food facilities permit in good standing at all times. Upon the issuance of an annual mobile food facilities permit, the permittee shall comply with all laws, regulations, and policies applicable to mobile food facilities operating in Riverside County, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) All mobile food vending facilities shall post a notice provided by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health ("Department") advising consumers that a copy of the most recent routine inspection report is available for review by any interested party. The most recent inspection report must be kept with the mobile food facility at all times;
(2) All mobile food vending facilities shall operate from a permitted commissary, or other Department approved facility. All approved facilities must be located within Riverside County unless otherwise approved by the Department; (3) If the permittee operates a mobile food preparation unit, the card/decal bearing the unit's inspection grade shall be posted in a conspicuous place near the ordering window; and
(4) If the permittee operates any mobile food vending facility except a mobile food preparation unit, servicing of water and wastewater tanks shall take place at the commissary or by an approved mobile support unit.
Sec. 6.20.110. Regulations for vending on public street or right-of-way.
In order to maintain public safety and public health, all vendors operating or conducting any business from a mobile vending facility in the public street or public right-of-way in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall:
(1) Vend only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except that in nonresidential areas, the hours of operation for sidewalk vending shall not be more restrictive than any limitations on hours of operation imposed on other businesses or uses on the same street;
(2) Not vend within five (5) feet of any other vendor;
(3) Not vend within fifty (50) feet of any street intersection; (4) Not vend on any street median;
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(5) Not vend upon any public street within three hundred (300) feet of the nearest property line of any property on which a school building is located between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. of any school day;
(6) Not place tables, chairs or other seating for customers on the public right-of-way, including any sidewalk;
(7) Not vend from a motor vehicle parked on any public street, alley or highway when:
(a) The motor vehicle is not in full compliance with all parking and vehicle code provisions that apply to the location at which the motor vehicle is parked;
(b) Any part of the motor vehicle or any other equipment or furniture related to the operation of the business encroaches onto a public sidewalk; (c) Any part of the motor vehicle is open to prospective customers other than from the side of the motor vehicle facing the sidewalk; or (d) The food, food products, goods or merchandise provided are sold to persons within other vehicles or standing in the portion of the roadway open to other vehicles.
(8) Not vend in a manner that blocks or obstructs the free movement of pedestrians or vehicles;
(9) When vending on sidewalks or pedestrian areas, vendor shall maintain at all times a clearance of not less than five (5) feet on all sidewalks and pedestrian areas so as to enable persons to freely pass while walking, running or using mobility assistance devices;
(10) Not use any devices for heating food or other device using a flame when vending except pursuant to the terms of a mobile food facilities permit issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health;
(11) Not vend on any unimproved public rights of way as vending on unimproved rights of way creates a danger of personal injury or property damage to customers, pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
(12) Charge, collect and transmit sales tax for all taxable sales in the City and possess a valid California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller's permit; (13) Upon request by a buyer, give a receipt to the buyer that shall list the following:
(a) The vendor's name;
(b) The vendor's City vending permit number;
(c) The vendor's address and telephone number;
(d) The items sold;
(e) The price of each item sold; and
(f) The total price of all items sold.
(14) If the vendor is a mobile food vending facility, vendor shall possess at all times while vending:
(a) An unexpired and unrevoked annual mobile food facility permit issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health; and (b) An unexpired and unrevoked food manager and food handler certification issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health; (15) Possess at all times while vending an unexpired and unrevoked vending permit issued pursuant to this chapter;
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(16) Possess at all times while vending any other permit as required by any other appropriate governmental agency;
(17) Comply with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances and regulations including, without limitation, state food labeling and preparation requirements, fire codes and regulations, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336) and other disability access standards (both state and federal), as amended;
(18) Maintain a clearly designated waste receptacle in the immediate vicinity of the motor vehicle and vending that is marked with a sign requesting use by customers. Prior to leaving the vending location, the vendor shall pick up, remove and dispose of all trash generated by the vendor's operation located within a twenty-five (25) foot radius of the vending location;
(19) Not vend from a non-motorized vehicle parked on a public street; (20) Roaming sidewalk vendors may vend in a park subject to permit requirements of the owner or operator of the park or in areas zoned for residential uses, but stationary sidewalk vendors are prohibited in parks and areas zoned for residential uses;
(21) Vendors are prohibited from vending in areas located within two hundred (200) feet of the immediate vicinity of a permitted certified farmers' market or a permitted swap meet during the limited operating hours of that certified farmers' market or swap meet;
(22) Vendors are prohibited from vending within two hundred (200) feet of an area designated for a temporary special permit issued by the city, provided that any notice, business interruption mitigation, or other rights provided to affected businesses or property owners under the city's temporary special permit are also provided to any sidewalk vendors specifically permitted to operate in the area, if applicable. For purposes of this paragraph, a temporary special permit is a permit issued by the city for the temporary use of, or encroachment on, the sidewalk or other public area, including, but not limited to, an encroachment permit, special event permit, or temporary event permit, for purposes including, but not limited to, filming, parades, or outdoor concerts. A prohibition of sidewalk vendors pursuant to this paragraph shall only be effective for the limited duration of the temporary special permit;
(23) As provided in subsection (7)(c) vendors shall not vend from the trunk of a vehicle or from any side of a vehicle within the street but vendors may vend from the side of vehicle facing the sidewalk.
Sec. 6.20.115 Impoundment
A.
Impoundment Authorization. Except as provided in subsection L., any Enforcement Official may impound a mobile vendor's mobile food vending facility, vending cart, push cart, food preparation equipment, food service equipment, food or food products, utensils, goods or merchandise, flowers, toys, or furniture, racks, tables, chairs (collectively "Items") used in violation of this Chapter pursuant to the provisions of Section 2080.10 of the California Civil Code, Section 114393 of the California Health and Safety Code, and/or any other applicable City, County, or State law for any of the following reasons:
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(1) Food, or food products, displayed, offered, or made available for sale, including equipment or utensils used by a mobile vendor, without holding a valid, unexpired, unrevoked, and displayed a) annual mobile food facility permit issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health, and b) a food manager and food handler certification issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health.
(2) Items reasonably appear to be unattended or abandoned on public or private property for more than thirty (30) consecutive minutes without moving from the exact spot it was located and reasonable attempts were made to locate the owner or responsible person(s) within the first fifty (50) feet of the Items. (3) Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a mobile vendor who does not possess a valid applicable vending permit and a City Business License. (4) Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a mobile vendor who operates in violation of this Chapter and refuses or fails to provide current, valid identification from the United States Government or the State of California. (5) Operation in violation of this Chapter and refusal or failure by a mobile vendor to remove items from public or private property within thirty (30) consecutive minutes after being instructed to do so by an Enforcement Official. If an additional violation is found on the same day or within twelve hours after the first violation, whichever is longer, the impoundment may occur without the thirty (30) minute waiting period.
(6) Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a mobile vendor who vends in a manner that blocks or obstructs the free movement of pedestrians on sidewalks and fails to maintain a minimum of five (5) foot wide accessible path of travel, without obstruction, along the sidewalk or pedestrian area upon which the mobile vendor is vending so as to enable persons to freely pass while walking, running, or using mobility assistance devices, and/or in violation of the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336) and other disability access standards. (7) Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale in violation of any applicable federal, State, County, or City laws, ordinances, and regulations, including, but not limited to, illegal or counterfeit merchandise, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, smoke or vaping products, adult-oriented material, live animals, weapons, and/or pharmaceuticals.
(8) Items creating an imminent and substantial danger or environmental hazard to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public or property at the location of the vending cart or mobile vending facility such as, but not limited to, discharge of oil, grease, or other slippery substances on the street or sidewalk without any effort to maintain best management practices; using unapproved portable cooking equipment, heating element, gas
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emergency public safety event or incident; lack of a fire extinguisher; using any luminaire, flashing lights, or any other animated devices or sign; or using, operating, or permitting any radio, loudspeaker, or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound.
(9) Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a mobile vendor who has, within a twenty four (24) month period, been issued three or more administrative citations for violations of this Chapter.
(10) Items impounded as evidence of a crime or booked as property after an arrest of any mobile vendor involving any City, County, State, or federal law or regulation excluding this Chapter. Such Items shall be stored and released in accordance with the procedures set forth in the California Penal Code and any other applicable State law.
B. Disposal Authorization. The City may immediately dispose of impounded Items that are perishable and/or cannot be safely stored in a manner consistent with state law.
C. Impoundment Period Of Items Held By City. The impoundment of any mobile vendor's Items, excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored, shall be held by the City for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and for a maximum of sixty (60), calendars days from the date of impoundment, subject to confirmation of ownership pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, resolution of ownership disputes, and payment of all outstanding impoundment fees and applicable administrative fees and fines.
D. Impoundment Notification. Upon impoundment of Items under this Section, the Director of Community Development, or designee (“Director”), shall do all the following:
(1) Take responsibility for the storage, documentation, and disposition of the Items excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored.
(2) Provide the person from whom the Items were taken with a receipt and instructions for the retrieval of the Items excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored. The receipt and instructions shall either be given to the person from whom the Items were taken at the time the Enforcement Official obtained the Items or mailed on the next business day, by first class mail, to the person from whom the Items were taken.
(3) If the Enforcement Official has knowledge that the person from whom the Items were taken is not the owner, the Director shall make reasonable efforts to identify the owner. If the owner is identified, the Director or designee shall mail, by first class mail, a receipt and instructions for the retrieval of the Items excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored.
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(4) The receipt and instructions shall notify the person from whom the Items were taken that the Items must be claimed within sixty (60) calendar days of impoundment pursuant to Section 114393 of the California Health and Safety Code and/or Section 2080.10 of the California Civil Code, and that if the Items are not claimed within the applicable time, the Items will be disposed of in accordance with the disposal provisions of this Section or any other applicable County or State law. Within the sixty (60) day period, the person may do one of the following.
a. Arrange for retrieval the Items, excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored.
b. Authorize in writing another person to retrieve the Items, excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored.
c. Notify the City in writing that they are unable to retrieve the Items because they are in custody (e.g., jail or prison) and request the City to hold the Items, excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored. If a person notifies the City that they are unable to either retrieve the Items within the applicable period, or have an authorized person retrieve the Items, the City shall hold the Items for not longer than ten (10) additional months, after which time the City may dispose of the Items in accordance with the disposal provisions of this Code or any other applicable County or State law.
E. Prior to retrieval of impounded Items, the person retrieving the Items shall complete a two (2) hour class explaining the State, City and County laws, ordinance and regulations for vending on City streets and the permits required for food vending. The Director shall design the materials for the class and incorporated class materials from the County Department of Health.
The class may be in the form of a video but the persons retrieving the Items must take the class in person at a location in the City designated by the Director. The Director may waive those portions of the class related to food preparation and food services laws if the violations for which the Items were impounded were not related to the preparation or distribution or vending of food or food products. The City Council may, by resolution, impose an administrative fee that will enable the City to be reimbursed for its reasonable costs in preparing the class materials and administering the class.
F. No City Liability. Pursuant to State law, the City shall not be liable for damages caused by any official action performed with due care regarding the disposition of items pursuant to this Section and the disposal provisions of this Chapter.
G. Appeal Of Impoundment. An aggrieved mobile vendor may, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the impoundment, appeal the impoundment of their Items by requesting an administrative hearing before the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee pursuant to the procedures established by the City Manager and payment of an appeal fee established by resolution of the City Council. If successful in Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - June 26, 2025
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their appeal, the mobile vendor may have their Items returned, excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored and shall not be required to pay the impound fee(s). If the mobile vendor is successful on appeal, any appeal fee paid by the mobile vendor shall be refunded. If the Mobile vendor is unsuccessful it its administrative appeal to the City Manager, the mobile vendor may appeal the City Manager’s decision pursuant to Chapter 2.40, Hearings and Appeals, of this Code.
H. Impound Fees. The City Council may by resolution adopt impound fees, which shall reflect the City's personnel, enforcement, investigation, storage, disposal, and Impound costs.
I. Recovery Of Impounded Items And Payment Of Impound Fees. A mobile vendor may recover impounded Items, excluding any Items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored, upon paying applicable impound fees and demonstrating proper proof of ownership of the Items.
J. Unclaimed Items. Any unclaimed Items will be considered abandoned and forfeited to the City after the sixty (60) period described in Section 6.20.110.C, or any other applicable City, County, or State law.
K. Further Regulations. The Director is further authorized to develop additional regulations for the storage and release of impounded Items not in conflict with this Chapter.
L. Towing of Impounded Motor Vehicle. Pursuant to Vehicle Code § 22651(n), a peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee of the City who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of the City, including but not limited to, City code enforcement officers, are the only enforcement officials authorized to impound and remove any mobile vending facility that is a motor vehicle pursuant to this Chapter.
Sec. 6.20.120. Regulations for vending from mobile vending facility on private property.
All vendors operating or conducting any business from a mobile vending facility on private property in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall:
(1) Comply with the zoning ordinances applicable to the private property and all land use entitlements for the private property;
(2) Unless vending from a mobile vending facility that is otherwise authorized by the land use entitlements for the private property, obtain from the Community Development Director a temporary outdoor event permit or site development permit. A temporary outdoor event permit shall be obtained if the vending on private property will occur on five (5) or fewer days during a twelve (12) month period. A site development permit shall be obtained if the vending will occur on six (6) or more days within a twelve (12) month period. The application for any such permit shall require the consent of the property owner for such a use and the Community Development Director shall verify such consent. Such permits shall include such conditions as are necessary to insure compliance with this chapter and compatibility with the surrounding uses.
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(4) Not vend upon any private property within three hundred (300) feet of the nearest property line of any property on which a school building is located between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. of any school day;
(5) If the applicant is a mobile food vending facility, possess at all times while vending:
(a) An unexpired and unrevoked annual mobile food facility permit issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health; and (b) An unexpired and unrevoked food manager and food handler certification issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health; (6) Possess at all times while vending an unexpired and unrevoked vending permit issued pursuant to this chapter;
(7) Possess at all times while vending any other permit as required by any other appropriate governmental agency;
(8) Comply with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances and regulations including, without limitation, state food labeling and preparation requirements, fire codes and regulations, and Americans with Disabilities Act and regulations (state and federal); and
(9) Maintain a clearly designated waste receptacle in the immediate vicinity of the motor vehicle and vending that is marked with a sign requesting use by customers. Prior to leaving the vending location, the vendor shall pick up, remove and dispose of all trash generated by the vendor's operation located within a twenty-five (25) foot radius of the vending location.
Sec. 6.20.125. Group Vending Sites
Group Vending Site may be established on private or public property located in commercial, mixed-use, or industrial zones, subject to the approval of a Site Development Permit. In addition to the findings required for a Site Development Permit pursuant to Chapter
9.240, approval shall be based on compliance with the general provisions of this Chapter, including but not limited to:
(1) The operational and location requirements for mobile vendors as set forth in Section 6.20.110 or Section 6.20.120, as applicable;
(2) Adequate parking and internal circulation for customers, vendors, and emergency access;
(3) Availability of trash disposal, restroom facilities, and sufficient lighting; (4) Implementation of appropriate measures to address noise, odor, waste, and public safety impacts; and
(5) Compatibility with surrounding land uses and avoidance of significant disruption to nearby businesses or residents.
Sec. 6.20.130. Vending in public parks prohibited; exceptions.
A. Prohibition. Except for roaming sidewalk vendors and except as provided in subsection B. of this section, all vending in public parks or recreation areas is prohibited.
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B. Exceptions. Except for roaming sidewalk vendors, no vendor permit shall be issued to any person for the vending of food, food products, goods or merchandise in public parks, open space, or recreation areas in the City without the prior written consent of the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District or other governmental agency with jurisdiction over the park, open space or recreation area on file with the City Manager. Nothing in this section shall prohibit vending in public parks or recreation areas provided the vending is a part of a City sponsored or co-sponsored event or an event approved by the City or the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District for parks, open space or recreation areas within their respective jurisdictions.
Sec. 6.20.140. Signage—Ice cream truck vendors.
In addition to the requirements of this chapter and this Code, the owner or operator of an ice cream truck, shall permanently maintain on the ice cream truck at least one (1) of each of the two (2) signs as are described below.
(1) Sign no. 1.
(a) Minimum sign dimensions. Eighteen (18) inches by twelve (12) inches. (b) The sign shall be high density reflectorized sheeting placed on aluminum with black lettering on yellow backing.
(2) Sign no. 2.
(a) Letter height. At least five (5) inches.
(b) The lettering shall be placed on rear of vehicle.
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Sec. 6.20.150. Exemptions.
The provisions of this chapter, excluding Section 6.20.030, shall not apply to:
(1) Any approved participant in a community event authorized in writing by the city; and
(2) Any individual vending without the use of a mobile vending facility or without the use of portable, movable, semi-permanent or temporary structures or equipment, non-motorized vehicle, trailer, modular building, table, counters, stands or other similar structures.
Sec. 6.20.160. Penalties.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this chapter or to fail to comply with any provision of this chapter.
B. Except for sidewalk vendors, any person violating any such provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor unless the City Attorney elects to prosecute the violation as an infraction. In addition, any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties and remedies of Title 1 of this Code, including, without limitation, administrative citations and public nuisance abatement injunctions.
C. A violation of this chapter by a sidewalk vendor who has a valid City vending permit is punishable only by the following:
(1) An administrative fine issued pursuant to Chapter 1.20 not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for a first violation.
(2) An administrative fine issued pursuant to Chapter 1.20 not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for a second violation within one (1) year of the first violation. (3) An administrative fine issued pursuant to Chapter 1.20 not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for each additional violation within one (1) year of the first violation.
D. Any person engaged in sidewalk vending without a valid City vending permit sidewalk vending permit is punishable by the following in lieu of the administrative fines set forth in paragraph C.:
(1) An administrative fine issued pursuant to Chapter 1.20 not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for a first violation.
(2) An administrative fine issued pursuant to Chapter 1.20 not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for a second violation within one (1) year of the first violation.
(3) An administrative fine issued pursuant to Chapter 1.20 not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each additional violation within one (1) year of the first violation.
(4) Upon proof of a valid permit issued by the City, the administrative fines set forth in this paragraph shall be reduced to the administrative fines set forth in paragraph E., respectively.
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other financial conditions beyond those authorized in subdivision B. or C. shall not be assessed.
F. (1) When assessing an administrative fine pursuant to subdivisions C. and D., the hearing officer shall take into consideration the person's ability to pay the fine.
The City Manager or his or her designee, shall provide the person with notice of his or her right to request an ability-to-pay determination and shall make available instructions or other materials for requesting an ability-to-pay determination. The person may request an ability-to-pay determination at adjudication or while the judgment remains unpaid, including when a case is delinquent or has been referred to a comprehensive collection program.
(2) If the person meets the criteria described in subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 68632, the local authority shall accept, in full satisfaction, twenty (20) percent of the administrative fine imposed pursuant to subdivision B. or C. (3) The hearing officer may allow the person to complete community service in lieu of paying the total administrative fine, may waive the administrative fine, or may offer an alternative disposition.
G. In the event the Legislature amends California Government Code Section 51039, or its successor stature, to increase the fines for violations of sidewalk vending ordinance, the City Council may revised the fines set forth in subsections C. and D. in accordance with the new law.
Sec. 6.20.170. Enforcement Obstruction Consequences
It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct, impede, threaten, follow, intimidate, or interfere in any way with any Enforcement Officer or other City official or employee engaged in the performance of their respective duties, job description, and/or enforcement authority as provided in the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code. Any person violating this Section shall be subject to the fines, penalties and remedies of Title 1 of the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code, including, Chapter
1.15, Criminal Prosecutions, Chapter 1.16, Procedures and Penalties for Violating City Ordinances, Chapter 1.20, Administrative Penalties, and Chapter 1.25, Public Nuisances.
SECTION 2. CEQA. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act. The Jurupa Valley City Council (“City Council”) finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, title 14, chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines”), sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Further, if the activity is deemed a project, the City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
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SECTION 4. Certification. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be published and posted in the manner required by law.
SECTION 5 . Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Jurupa Valley on this 17th day of July, 2025.
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Brian Berkson
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY )
I, Maria Morris, City Clerk of the City of Jurupa Valley, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2025-15 was duly introduced at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Jurupa Valley on the 26
th day of June, 2025 and was duly adopted and passed at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Jurupa Valley on the 17th day of July, 2025 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 51298.5] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )
CHAPTER 6.2. Sidewalk Vendors [51036 - 51039] ( Chapter 6.2 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 459, Sec. 2. ) For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(a) “Sidewalk vendor” means a person who sells food or merchandise from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance, or from one’s person, upon a public sidewalk or other pedestrian path.
(b) “Roaming sidewalk vendor” means a sidewalk vendor who moves from place to place and stops only to complete a transaction.
(c) “Stationary sidewalk vendor” means a sidewalk vendor who vends from a fixed location. (d) “Local authority” means a chartered or general law city, county, or city and county. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 459, Sec. 2. (SB 946) Effective January 1, 2019.) (a) A local authority shall not regulate sidewalk vendors except in accordance with Sections 51038 and 51039.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect the applicability of Part 7 (commencing with Section 113700) of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code to a sidewalk vendor who sells food. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a local authority to adopt a new program to regulate sidewalk vendors if the local authority has established an existing program that substantially complies with the requirements in this chapter.
(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 459, Sec. 2. (SB 946) Effective January 1, 2019.) (a) A local authority may adopt a program to regulate sidewalk vendors in compliance with this section. (b) A local authority’s sidewalk vending program shall comply with all of the following standards:
(1) A local authority shall not require a sidewalk vendor to operate within specific parts of the public right-of-way, except when that restriction is directly related to objective health, safety, or welfare concerns. (2) (A) A local authority shall not prohibit a sidewalk vendor from selling food or merchandise in a park owned or operated by the local authority, except the local authority may prohibit stationary sidewalk vendors from vending in the park only if the operator of the park has signed an agreement for concessions that exclusively permits the sale of food or merchandise by the concessionaire.
(B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), a local authority may adopt additional requirements regulating the time, place, and manner of sidewalk vending in a park owned or operated by the local authority if the requirements are any of the following:
(i) Directly related to objective health, safety, or welfare concerns. (ii) Necessary to ensure the public’s use and enjoyment of natural resources and recreational opportunities.
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(iii) Necessary to prevent an undue concentration of commercial activity that unreasonably interferes with the scenic and natural character of the park.
(3) A local authority shall not require a sidewalk vendor to first obtain the consent or approval of any nongovernmental entity or individual before he or she can sell food or merchandise. (4) (A) A local authority shall not restrict sidewalk vendors to operate only in a designated neighborhood or area, except when that restriction is directly related to objective health, safety, or welfare concerns. (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), a local authority may prohibit stationary sidewalk vendors in areas that are zoned exclusively residential, but shall not prohibit roaming sidewalk vendors. (5) A local authority shall not restrict the overall number of sidewalk vendors permitted to operate within the jurisdiction of the local authority, unless the restriction is directly related to objective health, safety, or welfare concerns.
(c) A local authority may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt additional requirements regulating the time, place, and manner of sidewalk vending if the requirements are directly related to objective health, safety, or welfare concerns, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
(1) Limitations on hours of operation that are not unduly restrictive. In nonresidential areas, any limitations on the hours of operation for sidewalk vending shall not be more restrictive than any limitations on hours of operation imposed on other businesses or uses on the same street. (2) Requirements to maintain sanitary conditions.
(3) Requirements necessary to ensure compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336) and other disability access standards.
(4) Requiring the sidewalk vendor to obtain from the local authority a permit for sidewalk vending or a valid business license, provided that the local authority issuing the permit or business license accepts a California driver’s license or identification number, an individual taxpayer identification number, or a municipal identification number in lieu of a social security number if the local authority otherwise requires a social security number for the issuance of a permit or business license, and that the number collected shall not be available to the public for inspection, is confidential, and shall not be disclosed except as required to administer the permit or licensure program or comply with a state law or state or federal court order. (5) Requiring the sidewalk vendor to possess a valid California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller’s permit.
(6) Requiring additional licenses from other state or local agencies to the extent required by law. (7) Requiring compliance with other generally applicable laws. (8) Requiring a sidewalk vendor to submit information on his or her operations, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
(A) The name and current mailing address of the sidewalk vendor. (B) A description of the merchandise offered for sale or exchange. (C) A certification by the vendor that to his or her knowledge and belief, the information contained on the form is true.
(D) The California seller’s permit number (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration sales tax number), if any, of the sidewalk vendor.
(E) If the sidewalk vendor is an agent of an individual, company, partnership, or corporation, the name and business address of the principal.
(d) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a local authority may do both of the following:
(1) Prohibit sidewalk vendors in areas located within the immediate vicinity of a permitted certified farmers’ market or a permitted swap meet during the limited operating hours of that certified farmers’ market or swap meet. A “certified farmers’ market” means a location operated in accordance with Chapter 10.5 (commencing with Section 47000) of Division 17 of the Food and Agricultural Code and any regulations adopted pursuant to Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - June 26, 2025
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that chapter. A “swap meet” means a location operated in accordance with Article 6 (commencing with Section 21660) of Chapter 9 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, and any regulations adopted pursuant to that article.
(2) Restrict or prohibit sidewalk vendors within the immediate vicinity of an area designated for a temporary special permit issued by the local authority, provided that any notice, business interruption mitigation, or other rights provided to affected businesses or property owners under the local authority’s temporary special permit are also provided to any sidewalk vendors specifically permitted to operate in the area, if applicable. For purposes of this paragraph, a temporary special permit is a permit issued by the local authority for the temporary use of, or encroachment on, the sidewalk or other public area, including, but not limited to, an encroachment permit, special event permit, or temporary event permit, for purposes including, but not limited to, filming, parades, or outdoor concerts. A prohibition of sidewalk vendors pursuant to this paragraph shall only be effective for the limited duration of the temporary special permit.
(e) For purposes of this section, perceived community animus or economic competition does not constitute an objective health, safety, or welfare concern.
(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 459, Sec. 2. (SB 946) Effective January 1, 2019.) (a) (1) A violation of a local authority’s sidewalk vending program that complies with Section 51038 is punishable only by the following:
(A) An administrative fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for a first violation. (B) An administrative fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for a second violation within one year of the first violation.
(C) An administrative fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for each additional violation within one year of the first violation.
(2) A local authority may rescind a permit issued to a sidewalk vendor for the term of that permit upon the fourth violation or subsequent violations.
(3) (A) If a local authority requires a sidewalk vendor to obtain a sidewalk vending permit from the local authority, vending without a sidewalk vending permit may be punishable by the following in lieu of the administrative fines set forth in paragraph (1):
(i) An administrative fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for a first violation. (ii) An administrative fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for a second violation within one year of the first violation.
(iii) An administrative fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each additional violation within one year of the first violation.
(B) Upon proof of a valid permit issued by the local authority, the administrative fines set forth in this paragraph shall be reduced to the administrative fines set forth in paragraph (1), respectively. (b) The proceeds of an administrative fine assessed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be deposited in the treasury of the local authority.
(c) Failure to pay an administrative fine pursuant to subdivision (a) shall not be punishable as an infraction or misdemeanor. Additional fines, fees, assessments, or any other financial conditions beyond those authorized in subdivision (a) shall not be assessed.
(d) (1) A violation of a local authority’s sidewalk vending program that complies with Section 51038, or a violation of any rules or regulations adopted prior to January 1, 2019, that regulate or prohibit sidewalk vendors in the jurisdiction of a local authority, shall not be punishable as an infraction or misdemeanor, and the person alleged to have violated any of those provisions shall not be subject to arrest except when permitted under law. (2) Notwithstanding any other law, paragraph (1) shall apply to all pending criminal prosecutions under any local ordinance or resolution regulating or prohibiting sidewalk vendors. Any of those criminal prosecutions that have not reached final judgment shall be dismissed.
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(e) A local authority that has not adopted rules or regulations by ordinance or resolution that comply with Section 51037 shall not cite, fine, or prosecute a sidewalk vendor for a violation of any rule or regulation that is inconsistent with the standards described in subdivision (b) Section 51038. (f) (1) When assessing an administrative fine pursuant to subdivision (a), the adjudicator shall take into consideration the person’s ability to pay the fine. The local authority shall provide the person with notice of his or her right to request an ability-to-pay determination and shall make available instructions or other materials for requesting an ability-to-pay determination. The person may request an ability-to-pay determination at adjudication or while the judgment remains unpaid, including when a case is delinquent or has been referred to a comprehensive collection program.
(2) If the person meets the criteria described in subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 68632, the local authority shall accept, in full satisfaction, 20 percent of the administrative fine imposed pursuant to subdivision (a). (3) The local authority may allow the person to complete community service in lieu of paying the total administrative fine, may waive the administrative fine, or may offer an alternative disposition. (g) (1) A person who is currently serving, or who completed, a sentence, or who is subject to a fine, for a conviction of a misdemeanor or infraction for sidewalk vending, whether by trial or by open or negotiated plea, who would not have been guilty of that offense under the act that added this section had that act been in effect at the time of the offense, may petition for dismissal of the sentence, fine, or conviction before the trial court that entered the judgment of conviction in his or her case.
(2) Upon receiving a petition under paragraph (1), the court shall presume the petitioner satisfies the criteria in paragraph (1) unless the party opposing the petition proves by clear and convincing evidence that the petitioner does not satisfy the criteria. If the petitioner satisfies the criteria in paragraph (1), the court shall grant the petition to dismiss the sentence or fine, if applicable, and dismiss and seal the conviction, because the sentence, fine, and conviction are legally invalid.
(3) Unless requested by the petitioner, no hearing is necessary to grant or deny a petition filed under paragraph (1).
(4) If the court that originally sentenced or imposed a fine on the petitioner is not available, the presiding judge shall designate another judge to rule on the petition.
(5) Nothing in this subdivision is intended to diminish or abrogate any rights or remedies otherwise available to the petitioner.
(6) Nothing in this subdivision or related provisions is intended to diminish or abrogate the finality of judgments in any case not falling within the purview of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 459, Sec. 2. (SB 946) Effective January 1, 2019.) Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - June 26, 2025