AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024
6:30 PM OPEN SESSION
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SAN JACINTO, CA 92583
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PHIL AYALA, MAYOR
VALERIE VANDEVER, MAYOR PRO TEM
ALONSO LEDEZMA, COUNCILMEMBER
CRYSTAL RUIZ, COUNCILMEMBER
BRIAN HAWKINS, COUNCILMEMBER
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1. ORGANIZATION
1.1. Roll Call
1.2. Invocation
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
1.4. Special Presentation
1.4.1. Proclamation for Mental Health Month 2024
1.5. Mayor/Council Member Reports
1.6. Late Items
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 April 2, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2024.
Department: City Clerk
3.A.3. Warrants and Disbursements - March 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the Warrants and Disbursements for the period of March 2024 in the amount of $8,093,629.10.
Department: Finance
3.A.4. Treasurer’s Report at March 31, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file Treasurer’s Report for the month ending March 31, 2024.
Department: Finance
3.A.5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 24-04, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.08 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a second reading of, by title only, and adopt, Ordinance No. 24-04:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JACINTO AMENDING CHAPTER 3.08
OF THE SAN JACINTO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED
TO BIDDING, CONTRACTING AND PURCHASE OF
SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
Department: Finance
3.A.6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 24-07, Levying a Special Tax within Community Facilities District 2003-1, including certain annexation territory (Annexation No. 69)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-07:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JACINTO LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX
WITHIN CITY OF SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-1, INCLUDING
CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY
Department: Finance
3.A.7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 24-08, Levying a Special Tax within Community Facilities District 2003-1, including certain annexation territory (Annexation No. 70)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-08:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JACINTO LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX
WITHIN CITY OF SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-1, INCLUDING
CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY
Department: Finance
3.A.8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 24-09, Authorizing the levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 2020-1
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the second reading and approve Ordinance No. 24-09, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes of Community Facilities District No. 2020-1:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JACINTO AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF
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SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION
TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 14
(TAX ZONE NO. 15), INTO SAN JACINTO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
Department: Finance
3.A.9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 24-10, Authorizing the levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 2020-1
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the second reading and approve Ordinance No. 24-10, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes of Community Facilities District No. 2020-1:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JACINTO AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF
SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION
TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 15
(TAX ZONE NO. 16), INTO SAN JACINTO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
Department: Finance
3.A.10.Second Read of Ordinance No. 24-05 An Ordinance Regarding Camping on Public Property
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a second reading of, by title only, and adopt, Ordinance No. 24-05 regulating camping on public property:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JACINTO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 9.08.010 OF
CHAPTER 9.08 OF TITLE 9, ADDING CHAPTER 9.10 TO TITLE 9, AND ADDING SECTION 12.24.065 TO CHAPTER 24 OF TITLE 12
OF THE SAN JACINTO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Department: City Attorney
3.A.11.Report - Use of ARPA Funds
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the report of the ARPA funds.
Department: Finance
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3.A.12.Approval of Tract Map No. 32955-F Subdivision Into 95 Residential Lots Located on the South Side of Seventh Street, About 1,320 Feet West of Cawston Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve Agreement for Completion of Public Improvements and Securities for Tract 32955-F as approved by the City Attorney;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements;
3. Approve Tract Map 32955-F; and
4. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the subdivision maps.
Department: Engineering
3.A.13.Approval of Tract Map No. 32955-5 Subdivision Into 110 Residential Lots, Located on the South Side of Seventh Street, About 2,165 Feet West of Cawston Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the Agreement for Completion of Public Improvements and Securities for Tract 32955-5 as approved by the City Attorney;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement;
3. Approve Tract Map 32955-5; and
4. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the subdivision map.
Department: Engineering
3.A.14.Over the Counter Solar Approvals - SolarApp+ - Resolution No. 4024 RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Determine that the proposed project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the California Code of Regulations pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., § 15000 et seq.) Section 15061 (b)(3) - Common Sense Exemption in that it can be se seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 4024, thereby authorizing the City's participation in the SolarApp+ Over the Counter Solar Expedited Service Program.
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Department: Community Development
3.A.15.Professional Services Agreement for Environmental Consulting Services - Kimley-Horn
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn for Environmental Consulting Services, not to exceed $1,000,000 (One Million Dollars), substantially as shown in Exhibit “A” and as approved by the City Attorney.
Department: Community Development
3.A.16.Contract Extension of Right of Way Use Agreement for Wayfinding Signs RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute future extensions permitted in the Right-of-Way Use Agreement for Wayfinding Signs dated June 1, 2021, between the City of San Jacinto and the Building Industry Association of Southern California.
Department: Community Development
3.A.17.License Agreement between the City of San Jacinto and Watermill Express RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Determine that the proposed project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the California Code of Regulations pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., § 15000 et seq.) Section 15301 - Existing Facilities; Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction; 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; 15304 - Minor Alterations to Land; 15327 - Leasing New Facilities and 15332 - In-Fill Development Projects. Further, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) - Common Sense Exemption in that it can be se seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a License Agreement with Watermill Express substantially as shown in Exhibit “A” and as approved by the City Attorney.
Department: Community Development
3.A.18.CSA 152 – Adoption of Resolution No. 4023, Maintaining BAU for FY2025- 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 4023, maintaining the County Service Area 152 assessment within the City of San City of San Jacinto Page 7 Updated 5/2/2024 5:16 PM
Jacinto at the annual rate of $10.00 per Benefit Assessment Unit (BAU) for fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 and therefore funding the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit requirements.
Department: Storm
3.A.19.First Amendment to the Western Riverside Council of Governments Edible Food Recovery Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments for SB1383 Edible Food Recovery Consulting Services in the amount of $30,287.55 per year and appropriate the amount of $30,288 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Department: Storm
3.A.20.Award of Contract to Civiltec Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management of Bath Well Treatment Plant
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award a contract to Civiltec Engineering Inc. in the amount of $577,834 with an additional 10% contingency for a total of $635,617 for Construction Management of the Potable Water Treatment Plant at the Bath Well site; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction management contract subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Appropriate an additional $297,017 from the Water Capital Improvement, Fund 051; and
4. Reject all other bids.
Department: Water
3.A.21.Approval for the Annexation of the Magnet Shopping Center to Eastern Municipal Water District for Water and Sewer Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the proposal for the annexation of the Magnet Shopping Center from City Sewer and Water Services to Eastern Municipal Water District water and sewer services.
Department: Economic Development / Special Projects
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4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1. Ordinance No. 24-03 An Ordinance Adopting by Reference Title 6 of the Riverside County Code of Ordinances Pertaining to Animal Control.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Determine that the adoption by reference in its entirety of Title 6 of the Riverside County Code of Ordinances into the San Jacinto Municipal Code as set forth in this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Pub. Res. Code, § 21000 et seq.) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.) sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) as it can be seen with certainty that the adoption of this Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment. Moreover, approval of the Ordinance merely constitutes an administrative activity of the City and is additionally exempt from CEQA on that basis. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15378(b)(5).)
2. Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 24-03 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JACINTO ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 6, ANIMALS, OF
THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES AS THE
CITY’S ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE, REPEALING AND
AMENDING TITLE 6, ANIMALS, OF THE SAN JACINTO
MUNICIPAL CODE
Department: Community Development
4.2. Introduction of Ordinance 24-11 to amend Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the San Jacinto Municipal Code to add Chapter 15.60 (Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO, ADDING CHAPTER 15.60 TO TITLE 15 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING
PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Determine that the proposed Ordinance is EXEMPT from CEQA pursuant to pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Specifically, this Ordinance only establishes a streamlined process for electric vehicle charging station permits and merely authorizes administrative activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Moreover, under Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that the provisions City of San Jacinto Page 9 Updated 5/2/2024 5:16 PM
contained herein would not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment.
2. Introduce Ordinance No. 24-11 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JACINTO, ADDING CHAPTER 15.60 TO TITLE 15 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED
PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
STATIONS
Department: Community Development
5. FUTURE REQUESTS FROM CITY COUNCIL TO STAFF
6. ADJOURNMENT
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO OPEN SESSION AGENDAS (SB343) - Any public record, relating to an open session agenda item, that is distributed within 72 hours prior to the meeting is available for public inspection at the public counter located in the Administration Building of City Hall, 595 S. San Jacinto Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583.
I, Julia Espinoza, City Clerk of the City of San Jacinto, do hereby certify that I caused to be posted the foregoing agenda this 02nd day of May 2024, as requested by law.
Julia Espinoza, City Clerk