City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes July 18, 2023
ALONSO LEDEZMA, MAYOR
CRYSTAL RUIZ, MAYOR PRO TEM
PHIL AYALA, COUNCILMEMBER
BRIAN HAWKINS, COUNCILMEMBER
VALERIE VANDEVER, COUNCILMEMBER
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023
5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:30 PM OPEN SESSION
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1. ORGANIZATION
Mayor Alonso Ledezma called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1.1. Public Comments on Closed Session Items
1.2. Closed Session
1.2.1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code, § 54956.8)
Property APN: 437046007
City Negotiators: Rob Johnson, City Manager; Bob Brady, Special Projects Director; Craig Hayes, City Attorney
Negotiating Party: Jason Oropeza
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
1.2.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code, § 54956.8)
Property: Assessor Parcel No.’s 436-280-006 and 436-280-007 City Negotiators: Rob Johnson, City Manager; Stuart McKibbin, City Engineer; Craig Hayes, City Attorney
Negotiating Party: Mr. and Mrs. Smotrich, trustees; Mr. John Harris; et al.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
1.3. Closed Session Report
City Attorney Craig Hayes indicated that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
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1.4. Roll Call
City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the roll call:
Present: Mayor Alonso Ledezma, Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Ruiz, Councilmember Valerie Vandever, and Councilmember Brian Hawkins
Absent: Councilmember Phil Ayala
M/S/C (Ledezma/Ruiz) moved to approve the absence of Councilmember Ayala. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Vandever, Ruiz, Ledezma, Hawkins
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala
Abstain: None
1.5. Invocation
Mayor Pro Tem Ruiz gave the invocation.
1.6. Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember Vandever led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.7. Mayor/Council Member Reports
Councilmembers provided their reports.
1.8. Late Items
There were no late items.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was ten (10) public comments:
Shannon Douglas
Clarence Bouser
Sonia Ramos
Eddie Georse
Gumano Centeno
Royce Washington
Larry Butler
Stephanie Bruce
Morgan McComas
Joana Cruz
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
3.A. Consent Calendar - City Council
3.A.1. Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinance(s), and Reading by Title Only
3.A.2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 6, 2023/City Clerk/Approved
3.A.3. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 20, 2023/City Clerk/Approved
3.A.4. Warrants and Disbursements – June 2023/Finance/Approved
3.A.5. Treasurer’s Report at May 31, 2023/ Finance/Approved
3.A.6. Approval of Ordinance No. 23-09 of the City Council of the City of San Jacinto, California, amending Title 5 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code/Finance/Approved
3.A.7. Establishing the Appropriations Limit From Proceeds of Taxes for Fiscal Year 2023-2024/Finance/Approved
3.A.8. Mountain Avenue Rehabilitation Project (Cottonwood Avenue Emergency Rehabilitation Project) CIP#12-008/Engineering/Approved
3.A.9. Parcel Map 10020 - Adoption of Resolution No. 3997, Accepting Lot B of Final Parcel Map No. 10020 Along Camellia Way, Pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 1806 Subdivision B/Engineering/Approved
3.A.10.Resolution No. 3995 – Authorization to Participate in the County of Riverside’s Urban County Programs for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 and Approval of a Cooperation Agreement with the County of Riverside/Community Development/Approved
3.A.11.City Manager Salary Adjustment/City Attorney/Approved M/S/C (Ruiz/Vandever) to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Ruiz, Vandever, Hawkins, Ledezma
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala
Abstain: None
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4. PUBLIC HEARING
4.1. Proposed Annexation of Territory commonly known as Monte Vista Homes into Community Facilities District No. 2020-1, Submitting the Levy of Special Tax to the Qualified Electors, Declaring Results of the Election, and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for Annexation No. 10
Finance Director Erika Gomez presented the staff report.
Mayor Ledezma opened the Public Hearing at 8:10 pm.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Ledezma closed the Public Hearing at 8:11 pm
M/S/C (Ruiz/Hawkins) made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3991, calling a Special Election, and Submitting to the Qualified Electors of the Territory proposed to be Annexed to San Jacinto Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 the question of Levying Special Taxes within that Territory (Annexation No. 10 to CFD 2020-1 (Tax Zone No. 11)). Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Ruiz, Hawkins, Vandever, Ledezma
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala
Abstain: None
City Clerk Julia Espinoza confirmed that the official ballot was received, and all votes were in favor of the proposition presented on the ballot.
M/S/C (Ruiz/Hawkins) made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3992, declaring the results of the Special Election for San Jacinto Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 on the proposition of the Annual Levy of Special Taxes within the Territory proposed to be Annexed to said Community Facilities District to pay the costs of certain services to be provided by the Community Facilities District, determining that the Territory proposed to be Annexed is added to and part of said Community Facilities District with full legal effect, and ordering the recording of a map of the boundaries of said Community Facilities District including the territory annexed thereto (Annexation No. 10 to CFD 2020-1 (Tax Zone No. 11)). Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Vandever, Hawkins, Ruiz, Ledezma
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala
Abstain: None
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City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes July 18, 2023 M/S/C (Ledezma/Ruiz) made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 23-12, authorizing the levy of special taxes in a Community Facilities District, including certain annexation territory identified as Annexation No. 10 (Tax Zone No. 11), into San Jacinto Community Facilities District No. 2020-1. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Hawkins, Vandever, Ruiz, Ledezma
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala
Abstain: None
4.2. Proposed Annexation of Territory into Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 )CFD 2003-1, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes, Submitting the Levy of Special Tax to the Qualified Electors, Declaring the Results of the Election, and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for Annexation No. 65
Finance Director Erika Gomez presented the staff report.
Mayor Ledezma opened the Public Hearing at 8:20 pm.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Ledezma closed the Public Hearing at 8:21 pm
M/S/C (Vandever/Ruiz) made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3989, authorizing the Annexation of Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2003-1, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax and Submitting the Levy of Special Tax to Qualified Electors. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Ruiz, Hawkins, Vandever, Ledezma
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala
Abstain: None
City Clerk Julia Espinoza confirmed that the official ballot was received, and all votes were in favor of the proposition presented on the ballot.
M/S/C (Vandever/Ruiz) made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3990, declaring the results of the Special Annexation Landowner Election and directing the recording of an amended Notice of Special Tax Lien. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Ruiz, Hawkins, Vandever, Ledezma
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala
Abstain: None
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City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes July 18, 2023 M/S/C (Ledezma/Hawkins) made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 23-11, levying a special tax within City of San Jacinto Community Facilities District No. 2003-1, including certain Annexation Territory. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Hawkins, Vandever, Ruiz, Ledezma
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala
Abstain: None
4.3. Tax Roll Placement of CR&R Delinquent Solid Waste for Calendar Year 2022 Deputy City Manager Tom Prill presented the staff report.
Mayor Ledezma opened the Public Hearing at 8:36 pm.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Ledezma closed the Public Hearing at 8:37 pm
M/S/C (Ruiz/Hawkins) made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3994, adopting a report determining the amount of delinquent residential solid waste charges billed during Calendar Year 2022 and unpaid; determining that such delinquent charges constitute a special assessment and lien; and directing that such charges be collected via the Riverside County Tax Roll. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Vandever, Ruiz, Hawkins, Ledezma
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala
Abstain: None
4.4. Proposed Resolution No. 3993, Confirming the Collection and Assessment of Unpaid Nuisance Abatement Costs and Administrative Citations on the County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Motion carried 4/0.
Deputy City Manager Tom Prill presented the staff report.
Mayor Ledezma opened the Public Hearing at 8:44 pm.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Ledezma closed the Public Hearing at 8:45 pm.
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City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes July 18, 2023 M/S/C (Hawkins/Vandever) made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3993, confirming the collection and assessment of unpaid Nuisance Abatement costs and Administrative Citations on the County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Hawkins, Ruiz, Vandever, Ledezma
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala
Abstain: None
4.5. Proposed adoption of Ordinance No. 23-08 to amend multiple articles and chapters of Title 17, (Development Code) of the City of San Jacinto Municipal Code. (P23-044).
Motion carried 4/0.
Principal Planner Robert Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Ledezma opened the Public Hearing at 8:53 pm.
There was one public comment:
William Inghram (Written)
Mayor Ledezma closed the Public Hearing at 8:54 pm
M/S/C (Ledezma/Hawkins) made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 23-08, amending multiple Articles, Chapters, and Sections of Title 17 (Development Code) of the Municipal Code for accuracy and consistency. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Hawkins, Ruiz, Vandever, Ledezma
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala
Abstain: None
M/S/C (Ruiz/Hawkins) made a motion to determine that the Development Code Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3), Common Sense Exemption, of the CEQA Guidelines due to the minor nature of the changes to regulation and the absence of a development project.. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Hawkins, Ruiz, Vandever, Ledezma
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala
Abstain: None
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5. CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Rob Johnson presented the City Manager Update for the month of June.
6. FUTURE REQUESTS FROM CITY COUNCIL TO STAFF
7. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the City Council, Mayor Ledezma adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
CITY OF SAN JACINTO:
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Alonso Ledezma, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julia Espinoza, City Clerk
Approved as read: August 1, 2023
Approved as amended:
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