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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL February 2, 2023 The meeting was held at the Jurupa Valley City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 1. 7:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR MEETING ● Chris Barajas, Mayor ● Guillermo Silva, Mayor Pro Tem ● Leslie Altamirano, Council Member ● Brian Berkson, Council Member ● Armando Carmona, Council Member Mayor Chris Barajas called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Council Member Brian Berkson participated via teleconference. 2. INVOCATION was given by Imam Shaw, Islamic Center of Jurupa Valley. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to approve the Agenda. Roll Call: Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None Absent: None 5. PRESENTATIONS A. RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES - INTRODUCTION OF “PET OF THE MONTH” The City’s Pet of the Month for February, a two-year old Beagle mix named “Potato” was introduced to the Council. Anyone interested in giving this available pet a home is invited to contact the City’s Animal Control Services Department at https://www.rcdas.org. -1- 6. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS Max Ahmadi, representing Four Star Development voiced concern that the City has spent a substantial amount of legal fees fighting his development at 1001 Limonite Avenue, which has been pending since 2018. He encouraged the Council to reconsider this mobile home project in a fair way as they are only trying to bring housing to the City. He added that he will be asking for a copy of the City Attorney’s fees related to this project. Mike Koopman stated that he is the applicant for the mobile home project that Mr. Ahmadi referenced. He discussed his efforts to develop this project since 2018. He encouraged the Council to read the judge’s ruling as they won the Writ of Mandate in October, 2022. He stated that he is fighting for affordable housing and this project will give people more housing choices. Tom Elder discussed the City’s Attorney fees. He stated that Jurupa Valley already has more low-income housing than neighboring cities, which he believes is a waste. He asked if the grade separation project could be escalated as the construction project seems to have stalled. He asked if the bridge on Van Buren could be made wider to accommodate more traffic. Anthony Kelly, Jr. stated that February is Black History Month and he is proud to have shaped the history of the city by being the City’s first black mayor. He asked that the speed limit on Wallace Street be reduced to 25 mph as the current 40 mph limit contributes to speeding. 7. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Chris Barajas provided an update on the Van Buren Bridge Project that will allocate approximately $6 million to rehabilitate and widen the bridge to three lanes. He offered to discuss the speed limit on Wallace Street with Mr. Kelly. He noted that on Agate Street and Red Mesa Drive, City staff will be putting in a temporary roundabout to determine if it slows the traffic down. This will be replicated if it proves successful in mitigating speeding motorists. 8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A. MAYOR CHRIS BARAJAS 1. Mayor Chris Barajas gave an update on the Interagency Coordinating Council meeting held January 27, 2023. -2-  B. MAYOR PRO TEM GUILLERMO SILVA 1. Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva announced that he was unable to attend the Western Riverside County - Regional Conservation Authority meeting of January 9, 2023. 2. Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva gave an update on the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting of January 19, 2023. C. COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN BERKSON 1. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission – Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee meeting of January 23, 2023. 2. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors meeting of January 26, 2023. 3. Council Member Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority meeting of January 27, 2023. 9. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE City Manager Rod Butler announced that the City was recently awarded the following three grants that total more than $8 million: 1) the Mira Loma Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure Project; 2) the Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure at Granite Hill; and 3) the Jurupa Valley Agate Street Complete Streets Project. He congratulated Public Works Director Paul Toor and his staff on this great news. He announced that the Flock Camera System is being installed at eight major intersections in Jurupa Valley, which will provide an important new tool in reducing crime. He announced that Mira Loma neighborhood residents are invited to a meeting on Thursday, February 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mira Loma Middle School to discuss the upcoming pavement rehabilitation project. 10. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Jason Sexton highlighted the City’s special enforcement teams who are comprised of specially trained and highly dedicated sworn personnel. He introduced Sergeant Bodner, whom he recently promoted based on his work ethic, skills and knowledge. Sergeant Bodner introduced the members of the Problem Oriented Policing Team who are responsible for quality of life issues and the Special Enforcement Team, who are responsible for crime enforcement, narcotics, and violent crimes. Sergeant Bodner highlighted the special enforcement team’s recent investigations and activities. -3- 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. JANUARY 13, 2023 SPECIAL MEETING B. JANUARY 19, 2023 REGULAR MEETING A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to approve the Minutes of the January 13, 2023 Special meeting and the January 19, 2023 Regular meeting. Roll Call: Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None Absent: None 12. CONSENT CALENDAR A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance. B. CONSIDERATION OF CHECK REGISTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,998,215.03 Requested Action: That the City Council ratify the check registers dated January 4, 12, and 19, 2023 as well as the payroll registers dated January 6 and 20, 2023 C. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-01 Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-01, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2022-005 (PUBLIC SAFETY, -4-  GOLDENWEST) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN D. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-02 Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-02, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 22009 FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) NO. 2 TO PUD-03, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF SR-60, WEST OF CANAL STREET, SOUTH OF 28TH STREET, AND EAST OF THE RIO VISTA SPECIFIC PLAN (APNS: 179-060-002, 178-070-004, -006, -007, 178-120-001, AND -002) E. ORDINANCE NO 2023-03 Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-03, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-001 (GOLDENWEST) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN F. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITY TREE POLICY – REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-13, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CITY TREE POLICY AND FINDING THE POLICY EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301, EXISTING FACILITIES G. TERMINATION OF WESTERN COMMUNITY ENERGY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT 1. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-14, entitled: -5-  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE “TERMINATION AGREEMENT REGARDING WESTERN COMMUNITY ENERGY” 2. That the City Council conduct a first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2023-04, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 15.80 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, ELECTRICAL UTILITIES, COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION H. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND KIMLEY- HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION, PEDLEY AND JURUPA PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 16-C.2 Requested Action: That the City Council approve the “Fourth Amendment to Professional Consultant Services” between the City of Jurupa Valley and Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment in substantially the form attached to the staff report and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney. I. APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SECURITY SERVICES WITH ALL AMERICAN PRIVATE SECURITY, LLC Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Security Services between the City of Jurupa Valley and All American Private Security, LLC and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney. J. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND STATEWIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES INC., FOR ON-CALL HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEAN-UP SERVICES Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Statewide Emergency Services, Inc. (“Statewide”) for On- Call Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Services for an amount not to exceed $80,000 per each fiscal year through the initial term of the agreement, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney. -6-  K. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND GAS LINE TO SERVE THE STANDBY GENERATOR AT THE JURUPA ROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Southern California Gas Company in the amount not to exceed $63,168.27 for the installation of the new underground gas line to serve the standby generator for the Jurupa Road Grade Separation Project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in substantially the form attached to the staff report and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney. A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of 12.F, which was removed for further discussion. Roll Call: Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None Absent: None 13. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 12.F CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITY TREE POLICY Council Member Armando Carmona requested that Item 12.F be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. Paul Toor, Director of Public Works provided additional information and responded to Council’s questions. Further discussion followed. A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-13, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CITY TREE POLICY AND FINDING THE POLICY EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301, EXISTING FACILITIES -7-  Roll Call: Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None Absent: None 14. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 22298: A THREE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR RUBIDOUX GATEWAY SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 16043 (SDP16043EOT1) TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE TO OCTOBER 29, 2025, AND DETERMINE THAT NO FURTHER CEQA REVIEW IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162; LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF MISSION BOULEVARD AND CRESTMORE ROAD (APNS: 179-330-002, 003, 004, 005 & 006); (APPLICANT: NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) Staff Report presented by Roberto Gonzalez, Senior Planner. Mr. Gonzalez highlighted the project site, zoning classification, and the required entitlements. He reported that the property was a former mobile home park, which has been vacant since 2010. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on their staffing levels, the applicant is requesting a 3-year time extension for the Site Development Permit. Further discussion followed regarding the affordability of the project and the categories for affordable units. Darrell Brown, representing Northtown Housing Development Corporation, (applicant) explained the cost of the market rate rent which will create the affordability of the project. He highlighted the commercial aspect of the project and community outreach programs that will be available to residents. Council Member Brian Berkson suggested that a two-year extension would ensure the project’s progress. Mayor Chris Barajas opened the public hearing and called for any public comments. Anthony Kelly, Jr., stated that this project came forward when he was mayor in 2020. He encouraged the Council to visit the applicant’s other affordable housing projects in Rancho Cucamonga. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Following discussion, Council Member Armando Carmona suggested continuing the public hearing to a later date to get a better understanding of how this project will impact the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers. -8-  A motion was made by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-15, as amended to allow for a two-year time extension for the Site Development Permit, with the option of an additional one-year extension, if necessary: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 16043 FOR A MIXED- USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MISSION BOULEVARD AND CRESTMORE ROAD (APNS: 179-330-002, -003, -004, -005, AND -006) EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE TO OCTOBER 29, 2024, AND DETERMINING NO FURTHER CEQA REVIEW IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162 Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, G. Silva Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: A. Carmona 15. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Staff Report presented by City Clerk Victoria Wasko. Ms. Wasko reported that she received two letters of interest and those individuals were invited to attend tonight’s Council meeting. Mayor Chris Barajas invited James Thacker to address the City Council. (Uriel De La Torre) was unable to attend. Mayor Chris Barajas noted that Mr. Hugo Bustamante indicated his desire to be re- appointed to the Public Works Advisory Committee. A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva, to appoint Uriel De La Torre to the Public Works Advisory Committee, which shall expire in December 2026. Roll Call: Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None Absent: None -9-  B. APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING THE PROPOSED 2023 SOLID WASTE RATES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CITYWIDE ORGANIC WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES FOR ALL COMMERCIAL, MULTIFAMILY, AND RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTS WITHIN CITY LIMITS Staff Report presented by Paul Toor, Director of Public Works. Mr. Toor provided an overview of the purpose and responsibilities of the new ad hoc committee. Further discussion followed. A motion was made by Mayor Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Leslie Altamirano, to approve the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee appointing Council Member Brian Berkson and Council Member Armando Carmona to assist staff regarding the City’s 2023 solid waste rates and implementation of Citywide organic waste collection services. Roll Call: Ayes: L. Altamirano, C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, G. Silva Noes: None Absent: None 16. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Armando Carmona stated that due to various animal rights groups, the Mexican rodeos, called charreadas are being threatened by new legislation and other challenges. He asked that the Council show their commitment by bringing back a resolution of support for the traditional American Rodeo as a practice in Jurupa Valley. 17. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT City Attorney Peter Thorson had no report. 18. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Guillermo Silva invited members of the Mira Loma community to attend the Neighborhood Meeting on Thursday, February 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mira Loma Middle School to discuss the pavement rehabilitation project and infrastructure with City staff. Council Member Armando Carmona encouraged residents to attend the Neighborhood Meeting in order to learn more about future infrastructure projects. He noted that he has been collaborating with representatives from the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to address some of the flooding issues in Mira Loma. An additional community meeting will be held with the County Flood Control District on -10-