City Manager's Updates

Staff continues to work with the Riverside County Emergency Management Department and County Public Health to identify appropriate vaccination locations in the City of Jurupa Valley. This past week vaccines were provided at the Fleet Services Building on Mission Blvd through one of the County’s mobile teams. Residents were able to walk up and receive vaccinations without an appointment and reported that wait times were minimal. Staff will continue to work with the County on additional locations and publish updated vaccine information on the City website and via social media.

For additional appointment information visit the Riverside County Department of Public Health's website. Additional information is also available at covid19.ca.gov. Residents are also encouraged to contact their medical service provider for additional information and vaccination appointments.

Donate Life Month

At the April 1, 2021 City Council Meeting, a Proclamation Proclaiming April as Donate Life Month in the City of Jurupa Valley was signed.

This month we celebrate Donate Life Month, honoring the generous gifts of organ, eye and tissue donors. Donated organs, eyes and tissues are often called the “gift of life” because these generous gifts truly save and enhance people’s lives!

For more information on becoming a life saving donor, please visit Donate Life California's Website

In observance of 2021 National Fair Housing Month, the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County will host the Virtual Fair Housing Roundtables. This event is a 5-day long educational training campaign that celebrates April as National Fair Housing month and brings together housing experts, community nonprofits, government officials, lenders, realtors, builders, developers, policymakers, housing providers, property managers and community leaders to identify current fair housing issues and trends and discuss solutions to enhance the future of housing in the Inland Empire. Click here for more information.

COVID-19 Updates

*As of 4/14/21

Current County Risk Level
*MODERATE*

1,280,716 vaccine doses have been administered in Riverside County
2,813,729 tests have been completed in Riverside County
296,801 confirmed cases in Riverside County, 4,504 deaths, 290,048 recovered
95 currently hospitalized in Riverside County, Including 22 currently in ICU

Click here Riverside County follows federal guidance and places pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Click here Riverside County launches online survey for vaccine feedback

Click here California aims to fully reopen June 15

Click here For a list of Riverside University Health System Vaccination Clinics

Click here Riverside County to advance into state’s orange reopening tier Wednesday

Click here Riverside County to expand eligibility to those 16 and older for COVID-19 vaccination

Click here Riverside County, partners administer one million vaccines to residents and workers

Click here Information on State Reopening Metrics

Click here COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

Fire Department Updates

Sherriff's Department Updates

Statistics

3/15/21 - 3/28/21

Calls for service - 2,376
Stolen Vehicles - 25
Recovered Stolen Vehicles - 11

Traffic Enforcement Activity

Citations - 47 (Motors), 24 (Commercial Citations)
Collisions - 35 Non-injury Traffic Collisions, 15 Injury Traffic Collisions, 29 Hit and Run
DUI - 31

Jurupa Valley Pop Team with assistance of the SET Team
members conducted off-road enforcement near Market and 24th Street and the Santa Ana River bottom. There have been numerous complaints from surrounding neighbors due to illegal off roaders which often lead to disputes and assaults in the river bottom. Five people were arrested for felony warrants during the Off Road Vehicle (ORV) enforcement and were transported to the Robert Presley Detention Center.

The Jurupa Valley POP Team has been working to remove approximately ten RV's parked at Harrell Street just west of Etiwanda Avenue. After a three weeks of providing multiple outreach services, including Path of Life Ministries, and enforcing city ordinance's, several
RV's were removed from the area.

Jurupa Valley POP Deputies with assistance of Jurupa Valley Code Enforcement and the Riverside County Health Department conducted an illegal vendor operation throughout the city of Jurupa Valley.

Several illegal vendors were cited, and the goods were confiscated. There have been numerous complaints from surrounding residences referencing the impact of subjects wondering the streets and loitering throughout the night.

Jurupa Valley POP Team with assistance of SET Team members conducted off-road vehicle enforcement near Market Street and 24th Street, near the Santa Ana River bottom. There have been numerous complaints from surrounding neighbors due to illegal off roaders which often lead to disputes and shootings in the river bottom. Two off road vehicles were towed, and an additional two subjects were cited for operating an off-road vehicle on private property.

Marijuana Cultivation Warrant

Members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Teams (SET) representing the cities of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley have been aggressively targeting illegal indoor marijuana grows throughout the cities of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley in 2021.

Deputies assigned to the SET received complaints from residents of the City of Eastvale regarding a possible illegal indoor marijuana cultivation taking place out of a residence in the 14000 block of Sleepy Creek Dr. in Eastvale. The SET deputies investigated and determined there was probable cause to author a search warrant for the residence.

On March 30, 2021, at 12:30 PM, members from the Jurupa Valley station’s SET team served a cultivation related search warrant at the property located at the above address within the City of Eastvale. During the service of the search warrant, deputies recovered approximately 700 marijuana plants and several pounds of processed marijuana from the location.

The Jurupa Valley Station continuously strives to ensure the citizens of Jurupa Valley, Eastvale and the unincorporated areas, live comfortably and their quality of life is unimpeded. As a reminder, "Community Policing" involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff's Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.

Click here to view the press release on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department website

Probation Violation / Possession of Narcotics for Sales

On Tuesday Mar 29, 2021, approximately 7:40 PM members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Teams (SET) representing the City of Jurupa Valley and the unincorporated areas of El Cerrito and Homegardens conducted a probation compliance check in the 7800 block of Minnesota Rd. in El Cerrito. The purpose of the check was to ensure the probationer was in compliance with the terms of his release. At the conclusion of the compliance check, a resident of El Cerrito, was arrested for possession of narcotics for sales. The resident was also found to be in possession of pellet gun resembling a real firearm, which is a violation of his terms and conditions. Sardone was booked in to the Robert Presley Detention Center.

Click here to view the press release on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department website

Community Development Department Updates

Agua Mansa Equestrian Trail Project Workshop

A community workshop was held at 6 pm on March 30, 2021 to gain community feedback on a proposed equestrian trail. The Community Development staff provided the project background and reviewed the proposed equestrian trail design along the east side of Castelano Road. The three residents who attended the meeting then followed with questions and comments.

The construction of the proposed trail is required through a condition of approval of the Agua Mansa Commerce Park Specific Plan. The intention is to promote and embrace the equestrian lifestyle throughout all of the City of Jurupa Valley by implementing the General Plan equestrian trail system.
The residents who live in the area of the proposed trail provided the following comments:

Generally supportive of the trail design concept.
The trail should be exclusively for equestrian use.
Replacing palm trees with new trees will beautify the street
The proposed trail is going through a quiet neighborhood and the trail installation would bring noise and trash to the area.

Based on community feedback, the community development staff will work with the applicant to improve the trail design.

Before and After Trail Photo Simulation

Trail Cross Section

Trail Cross Section

Housing Element Community Workshops

On April 5th and 6th, the Community Development Department hosted virtual Housing Element Community Workshop via zoom for the general public. This meeting was hosted to provide information about the Housing Element Update for the 2021 to 2029 planning period. April 5th workshop (presented in English) was attended by 3 members of the public and staff, that resulting in some in-depth conversation about city housing policy. No one from the public attended the April 6^th workshop, which was presented in Spanish. Provided below is a summary of the comments and questions received at the April 5th workshop.

Would love to see higher density to increase the variety of housing type and increase affordability.
Love to see more multifamily dwelling development and small lot or condo developments to increase the income variety of the community.
Would like to see more shared open spaces in a community and less traditional lawns.
Suggest the City create a guide on the entitlement process for developers.

There were questions regarding the percentage of affordable units required for new residential development, what is the price point for high density units and how many parcels does the City need to up-zone to meet the Regional Housing Need Assessment requirements.

A video of both the Spanish and English version of the Housing Element presentation will be posted on the website.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON MARCH 24, 2021

The Planning Commission held a study session to consider a Zoning Code Amendment revising the multi-family residential development standards and parking requirements. The Planning Commission provided direction for draft regulations to address the following areas to be presented at a second study session:

Define institutional use
Revise the 50-foot buffer when adjacent to commercial and industrial uses to 20 feet
Provide clarification for off-street parking calculations.
Consider reducing the landscape area to 15 feet for affordable housing projects
Staff to provide information on guest parking requirements at a future study session.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON April 7, 2021

Study Session – Review of the Planning Commissioners Handbook. The Community Development Director continued review of the “Planning Commissioners Handbook” with the Planning Commission. During this study session the following items were reviewed: 1) Standard meeting procedures, 2) Sample public hearing script, 3) Quasi-judicial actions and 4) Public records.

Study Session – Vernola Marketplace Apartment Community Phase B. The proposed project includes 200 multi-family housing units on 8.3 acres adjacent to I-15 just south of the Vernola Marketplace Retail Center (Lowe’s) and north of Phase A (397 units currently under construction). Applicant is requesting to change the land use from Industrial to Highest Density Residential along with a reduction in the required 50-foot setback from the neighboring commercial parcel.

The Planning Commission provided the following feedback to the applicant:

Requested that there be an on-site manager, sufficient pedestrian gates, emergency access, and sufficient parking for residents and visitors.
Expressed concern regarding the setback from the freeway and neighboring Lowe’s particularly because of potential air quality impacts and suggested sufficient landscaping and in-home air filters to mitigate pollution from nearly trucks and cars.
Requested inclusion of some affordable units
Requested clarity on underground distension/infiltration chambers shown on site plan.

Engineering Department Updates

Commercial Projects

Agua Mansa Commerce Park

Continue Mass Grading, 10% complete
Continue Demo of existing structures, 20% complete
Dust control, SWPPP, BMPs and track-out measures are satisfactory

Horizon Business Park

Starting pipeline work, storm Drain 75% complete
Domestic water line work starts this week
Dust control, Track-out, SWPPP and BMPs are satisfactory

Rubidoux Industrial Center

Started soil exporting on Monday 3-29-2
Dust control, track-out, SWPPP and BMPs are satisfactory

Westcoast Cold Storage

Mass Grading completed
Dust control, track-out, SWPPP, BMPs are satisfactory

Tract Home Projects

Shadow Rock

Continued infrastructure work, (90% complete) including curb & gutter, street / paving, storm drain / detention basin work and residential home building (Phase 1 &2)

Capital Improvement Plan

The Lucretia Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project began 3/29/21
Highway Improvement Safety Plan (HISP) funded Pedley Road Improvements completed construction 3/30/21
The Bain Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Shoulder Improvements Project is scheduled to begin 4/19/21
Measure “A” five-year CIP and Road Maintenance Rehab Account (RMRA) list of projects beginning FY 21/22 will be presented to City Council at the 4/15/21 Council Meeting

Public Works

Public Works replaced 56 stop signs that failed retroreflectivity tests. The new signs meet the retroreflectivity requirements.

What is retroreflectivity and why is it important?

Public Works Staff assisted Waste Management with a Bulky Item cleanup event on 4/3/21

Public Works Abated approximately 23,000 linear feet of weeds along ROW easements City-Wide

Public Works removed fallen trees from multiple locations City-Wide

NPDES

One of the 46 Total Capture Catch Basin installs. This is the initial phase of converting all catch basins within city limits to “Total Capture” as related to trash and debris that would otherwise enter the City’s storm drain system causing dangerous flooding conditions on our roadways due to clogging.

Total Capture significantly reduces the amounts of pollutants transported to our local waterways, rivers and ultimately the Pacific Ocean.

Code Enforcement Department Updates

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Homeless Encampment on Private Property

A homeless encampment was reported on private property. Path of Life has reached out to offer services, but the services were denied by the individual.

The property owner coordinated with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Deptartment for removal and clean up of the encampment.

Trash and Debris on Private Property

Residents reported illegal dumping, trash and debris on private property. Code Enforcement has issued a Notice of Violation to the property owner for accumulation of rubbish and debris illegally dumped on the property. A representative for the property is working on abating the trash and debris.