City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes September 16, 2025
VALERIE VANDEVER, MAYOR
ALONSO LEDEZMA, MAYOR PRO TEM
CLARISA SANCHEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
PHIL AYALA, COUNCILMEMBER
CRYSTAL RUIZ, COUNCILMEMBER
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAN JACINTO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:30 PM OPEN SESSION
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1. ORGANIZATION
Mayor Valerie Vandever called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1.1.Public Comments on Closed Session
1.2.Closed Session
1.2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 Potential Case
1.3.Closed Session Report
City Attorney Craig Hayes stated there were no reportable actions during the closed session.
1.4.Roll Call
City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the roll call:
Present: Mayor Valerie Vandever, Mayor Pro Tem Alonso Ledezma, Councilmember Crystal Ruiz
Absent: Councilmember Phil Ayala and Councilmember Clarisa Sanchez
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M/S/C (Ruiz/Ledezma) to approve the absence of Councilmember Ayala and Councilmember Sanchez. Motion carried 3/0.
Ayes: Ruiz, Ledezma, Vandever
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala, Sanchez
Abstain: None
1.5. Invocation
Councilmember Ruiz gave the invocation.
1.6. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tem Ledezma led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.7. Special Presentation
1.7.1. August Employee of the Month Presentation
1.8. Mayor/Council Member Reports
Councilmembers provided their reports.
1.9. Late Items
City Manager Rob Johnson would like to add a late item to be heard after the consent calendar, titled Repainting of the 'S' Mountain.
M/S/C (Ruiz/Ledezma) to add the late item to the agenda. Motion carried 3/0.
Ayes: Ruiz, Ledezma, Vandever
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala, Sanchez
Abstain: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was one (1) public comment:
• Terry Laened
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
3.A. Consent Calendar - City Council
3.A.1. Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinance(s), and Reading by Title Only
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3.A.2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 19, 2025/City Clerk/Approved
3.A.3. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 2, 2025/City Clerk/Approved
3.A.4. Warrants and Disbursements – August 2025/Finance/Approved
3.A.5. Resolution No. 4095 – Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory into Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therin/Finance/Approved
3.A.6. Resolution No. 4096 – Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory into Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 and Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein/Finance/Approved
3.A.7. Playground Demolition and Construction Project or Tamarisk Park, Colonel Lewis Millet Park, and Stallions Crossing Park/Parks/Pulled
3.A.8. Approve Contract for the Purchase and Installation of Meter Reading Infrastructure and Site Improvements/Water/Approved
3.A.9. Award of Construction for Building and Safety Inspection Services to Willdan Engineering/Community Development/Approved
City Manager Rob Johnson pulled item 3.A.7 for discussion.
M/S/C (Ledezma/Ruiz) moved to approve the balance of the consent calendar. Motion carried 3/0.
Ayes: Ledezma, Ruiz, Vandever
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala, Sanchez
Abstain: None
3.A.7. Playground Demolition and Construction Project or Tamarisk Park, Colonel Lewis Millet Park, and Stallions Crossing Park
Deputy City Manager Travis Randel presented the staff report.
M/S/C (Ruiz/Ledezma) made a motion to find that the Playground Equipment Replacement Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); Award the construction contract for the Playground Demolition and Construction Project at Tamarisk Park, Colonel Lewis Millett Park, and Stallions Crossing Park to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Docusign Envelope ID: 81BA4483-B4EA-4F89-AAB6-7D5590662EBF
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Western State Builders, Inc., in the amount of $362,262; Reject all other bids received for this project; Allocate 10% ($36,226) of the total bid for construction contingencies; and Authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Agreement with Western State Builders, Inc. subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. Motion carried 3/0.
Ayes: Ledezma, Ruiz, Vandever
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala, Sanchez
Abstain: None
LATE ITEM
Repainting of the ‘S’ Mountain
City Manager Rob Johnson presented the staff report.
M/S/C (Ruiz/Ledezma) made a motion to allocate $5,000 to repaint the ‘S’ Mountain. Motion carried 3/0.
Ayes: Ruiz, Ledezma, Vandever
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala, Sanchez
Abstain: None
4. Discussion Items
4.1. Reappointment of Commissioners Corrine Awad, Michelle Peterson, and Taurus Jones to the San Jacinto Planning Commission
Deputy City Manager Travis Randel presented the staff report.
M/S/C (Ruiz/Ledezma) made a motion to approve the reappointment of Commissioners Corinne Awad, Michelle Peterson, and Taurus Jones to the San Jacinto Planning Commission for a four-year term commencing November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2029. Motion carried 3/0.
Ayes: Ledezma, Ruiz, Vandever
Nays: None
Absent: Ayala, Sanchez
Abstain: None
5. CITY MANAGER UPDATE
6. FUTURE REQUESTS FROM CITY COUNCIL TO CITY MANAGER
7. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the City Council, Mayor Vandever adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. in honor of Charlie Kirk.
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CITY OF SAN JACINTO:
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Valerie Vandever, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julia Espinoza, City Clerk
Approved as read: November 4, 2025
Approved as amended:
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