City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes November 19, 2024
PHIL AYALA, MAYOR
VALERIE VANDEVER, MAYOR PRO TEM
ALONSO LEDEZMA, COUNCILMEMBER
BRIAN HAWKINS, COUNCILMEMBER
CRYSTAL RUIZ, COUNCILMEMBER
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024
6:30 PM OPEN SESSION
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1. ORGANIZATION
Mayor Phil Ayala called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1.1.Roll Call
City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the roll call:
Present: Mayor Phil Ayala, Councilmember Crystal Ruiz, Councilmember Brian Hawkins, and Councilmember Alonso Ledezma
M/S/C (Hawkins/Ledezma) to approve of the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Valerie Vandever.
Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Ledezma, Hawkins, Ruiz, Ayala
Nays: None
Absent: Vandever
Abstain: None
1.2. Invocation
Councilmember Hawkins gave the invocation.
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember Ledezma led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1.4. Special Presentation
1.4.1. Spring 2024 Kids Fishing Tournament Certificates
1.4.2. Socktober Donations
1.5. Mayor/Council Member Reports
Councilmembers provided their reports.
1.6. Late Items
There were no late items.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was one (1) public comment:
• Lynn Peterson
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. Warrants and Disbursements – October 2024/Finance/Approved
3.A.3. Continuing Appropriations – FY 2024-25 Budget Adjustment/Finance/Approved
3.A.4. Report – Use of ARPA Funds/ Finance/Approved
3.A.5. Statement of Investment Policy/Finance/Approved
3.A.6. 7-Night Road Closure on Commonwealth Avenue/Engineering/Approved
3.A.7. Subdivision Agreement Parcel Map 38359/Engineering/Approved
3.A.8. Change Order for Bath Well Improvements (SCADA Upgrades) CIP #25- 005/Water/Approved
3.A.9. Resolution No. 4047 Approving the Supplemental Agreement for the Use of Community Development Block Grant Funds/Community
Development/Approved
3.A.10.Request for Funding Appropriation for Estudillo Mansion Flooring Repair/City Manager/Approved
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3.A.11.Proposed Ordinance to Update Participation in the TUMF Program: Resolution Adopting a TUMF Schedule/City Manager/Pulled
M/S/C (Hawkins/Ledezma) to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Ledezma, Ruiz, Hawkins, Ayala
Nays: None
Absent: Vandever
Abstain: None
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4.1. Annexation of Territory into Community Facilities District 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. 71
Finance Director Erika Gomez presented the staff report.
Mayor Ayala opened the Public Hearing at 7:19 pm. There were no public speakers.
Mayor Ayala closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 pm.
M/S/C (Ledezma/Hawkins) made a motion to approve Resolution No. 4050 – the Resolution 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: Ledezma, Hawkins, Ruiz, Ayala
Nays: None
Absent: Vandever
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 (Ledezma/Hawkins) made a motion to approve Resolution No. 4051 – Resolution Declaring Results of Special Annexation Landowner Election and Directing Recording of an Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Ledezma, Hawkins, Ruiz, Ayala
Nays: None
Absent: Vandever
Abstain: None
City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes November 19, 2024 M/S/C (Ledezma/Ayla) made a motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 24-15 – 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. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Hawkins, Ruiz, Ledezma, Ayala
Nays: None
Absent: Vandever
Abstain: None
4.2. Annexation of Territory Commonly Known as DR Horton’s Serrano Pt Tract 38339 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. 16
Finance Director Erika Gomez presented the staff report.
Mayor Ayala opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 pm. There were no public speakers.
Mayor Ayala closed the Public Hearing at 7:26 pm.
M/S/C (Ledezma/Hawkins) made a motion to approve Resolution No. 4052 – the Resolution Calling Special Election and Submitting to the Qualified Electors of Territory Proposed to be Annexed to San Jacinto CFD 2020-1 the Question of Levying Special Taxes within that Territory (Annexation No. 16 to CFD 2020-1 (Tax Zone No. 17)). Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Ruiz, Ledezma, Hawking, Ayala
Nays: None
Absent: Vandever
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 (Hawkins/Ledezma) made a motion to approve Resolution No. 4053 – Declaring the Results of the Special Election for San Jacinto CFD No. 2020-1 on the Proposition of the Annual Levy of Special Taxes Within the Territory Proposed to be Annexed to Said CFD to Pay the Costs of Certain Services to be Provided by the CFD, Determining that the Territory Proposed to be Annexed is Added to and Part of Said CFD with Full Legal Effect, and Ordering the Recording of a Map of the Boundaries of Said CFD Including the Territory Annexed Thereto (Annexation No. 16 to CFD 2020-1 (Tax Zone No. 17)). Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Ledezma, Hawkins, Ruiz, Ayala
Nays: None
Absent: Vandever
Abstain: None
City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes November 19, 2024 M/S/C (Ledezma/Hawkins) made a motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 24-16 – Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Jacinto Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a CFD, Including Certain Annexation Territory Identified as Annexation No. 16 (Tax Zone No. 17), Into San Jacinto CFD 2020-1. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Hawkins, Ruiz, Ledezma, Ayala
Nays: None
Absent: Vandever
Abstain: None
4.3. A proposal by Monte Vista Homes for a Planned Development Permit and Tentative Tract Map 38509 to subdivide a 4.51-acre parcel into 28 lots, with a single lot for an existing place of worship, 27 lots for the construction of single-family detached residences and one lettered lot for a future detention basin. (P22-110) Principal Planner Steven Valdez presented the staff report.
Mayor Ayala opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 pm.
There were two (2) public speakers:
• Andrew Verdugo
• Michael J. Siordia
Mayor Ayala closed the Public Hearing at 7:56 pm.
M/S/C (Ruiz/Ledezma) made a motion to determine that this proposed project qualifies as an “in-fill exemption”, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as described in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15332; Approve a Planned Development Permit for a 27-unit residential development, with modifications to the Residential, Medium Density (RM) Development Standards subject to the Conditions of Approval; and Approve Tentative Tract Map 38509 to subdivide a 4.51-acre lot into 28 lots, with a single lot for an existing place of worship, 27 lots for the construction of single-family detached residences, and one lettered lot for a future detention basin, subject to the Conditions of Approval. Motion carried 4/0.
Ayes: Ledezma, Hawkins, Ruiz, Ayala
Nays: None
Absent: Vandever
Abstain: None
Councilmember Ruiz left the meeting at 7:57 pm.
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4.4. Approval of a proposal by Oscar Graham on behalf of Passco Pacifica LLC for a Planned Development, Tentative Tract Map 38872, and Site Plan and Design Review to subdivide a 24.47-gross acre parcel into 249 single-family lots for the construction of single-family detached residences and to create 13 lettered lots for onsite roadways, parks, a detention basin, and on-site landscaping. (PROJ24-0065) Planning Manager Kevin White presented the staff report.
Mayor Ayala opened the Public Hearing at 8:20 pm.
There were six (6) public speakers:
• Dick Clark
• Michael J. Siordia
• Sue Trumpfheller
• Terry Carned
• Anonymous
• Lynn Peterson
Mayor Ayala closed the Public Hearing at 8:41 pm.
M/S/C (Ledezma/Hawkins) made a motion to determine that this proposed Project is Exempt from environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15183 - Projects Consistent with a General Plan, Community Plan or Zoning and adopt a Notice of Exemption (NOE); Approve the Esplanade Planned Development Permit, subject to the Recommended Conditions of Approval; Approve Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 38872 to subdivide 27.47-gross acres, into 249 singlefamily lots for the construction of single-family detached residences, and to create lettered lots for parks, a detention basin, roads, and on-site landscaping subject to the Recommended Conditions of Approval; and Approve a Site Plan and Design Review for the construction of the 249-single family homes. Motion carried 3/0.
Ayes: Ledezma, Hawkins, Ayala
Nays: None
Absent: Vandever, Ruiz
Abstain: None
5. DISCUSSION ITEM
5.1. Investment Portfolio Review with Advisors
Mark Creger from Public Trust Advisors and Karl Meng from Chandler Asset Management, Inc. presented the staff report.
The City Council received and filed the Investment Portfolio Review.
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5.2. Art in the Public Places Program – Mural Installation at 109 W Main Street Item was moved to the following City Council Meeting on December 3, 2024, due to lack of a quorum.
6. CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Rob Johnson provided the City Manager Update.
7. FUTURE REQUESTS FROM CITY COUNCIL TO STAFF
8. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the City Council, Mayor Ayala adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m. in honor of John Scoutten.
CITY OF SAN JACINTO:
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Phil Ayala, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julia Espinoza, City Clerk
Approved as read:
Approved as amended: