Council Updates

City Manager's Update - Volume 26
Rod Butler

The Redistricting Process

You have probably heard the term “redistricting” but since it only comes around every 10 years, maybe you aren’t 100% sure what that is or why it is so important. Every 10 years, city districts must be redrawn so that each district is substantially equal in population. This process, called redistricting, is important in ensuring that each city council member represents about the same number of constituents. In Jurupa Valley, the City Council is responsible for drawing council districts no later than April 17, 2022, using the 2020 U.S. Census data.

Redistricting is important because it determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a district for the purpose of electing a council member.

The City Council is seeking input in selecting the next district map for our City Council. You have an opportunity to share with the City Council how you think district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community. You can contact the City Clerk at CityClerk@jurupavalley.org to find out more about how the process works or check out jurupavalley.org 

COVID-19
Coronavirus COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 self test

Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Every home in the United States is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. These tests give results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required).

COVID-19 self-tests (also referred to as home tests or over-the-counter tests) are one of many risk-reduction measures, along with vaccination, masking, and physical distancing, that protect you and others by reducing the chances of spreading COVID-19. 

Self-tests can be taken at home or anywhere, are easy to use, and produce rapid results. You can use self-tests, regardless of vaccination status, or whether or not you have symptoms. Order tests here.

COVID-19 Statistics

*As of 2/7/22

  • Confirmed cases in Riverside County: 464,498 (402,154 recovered)
  • Currently hospitalized in Riverside County: 686 (122 in ICU)
  • Deaths in Riverside County: 5,957
  • Confirmed cases in Jurupa Valley: 22,819 (20,196 recovered)
  • Deaths in Jurupa Valley: 300

Visit the Riverside County Department of Public Health's
website for more information 

Local Testing and Vaccination Resources

Tests

Reach Out is currently offering free COVID-19 testing Monday-Friday from 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Testing takes place at their Jurupa Valley office (8300 Limonite Ave.). Pre-register for a COVID-19 test here.


Vaccinations

Click here for a list of vaccination sites in Jurupa Valley and throughout Riverside County. 

Sheriff's Department
Riverside County Sheriff

Statistics

12/06/2021 - 12/20/2021

  • Calls for Service: 2,578
  • Stolen Vehicles: 29
  • Recovered Stolen Vehicles: 8
  • Noise Citations: 0

Traffic Enforcement Activity

  • Motor Citations: 105
  • Commercial Citations: 19
  • Driver License Violations: 1
  • DUIs: 34

Collisions

  • Fatal: 1
  • Major: 0
  • Minor: 1
  • No Injury: 48
  • Hit and Run: 16

SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY:

Problem-Oriented Policing Team (POP)
High Visibility Patrol

Valley Way/Mission Blvd.

The POP Team and Special Enforcement (SET) Team conducted a high visibility patrol near the intersection of Valley Way and Mission Boulevard. The location is considered a high crime area and frequents drug abuse and vehicle thefts.

During the high visibility patrol, a black Ford Ranger was observed leaving the McDonalds parking lot. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle for a broken taillight. It was discovered that the driver was operating the motor vehicle without a California driver's license. A search of the vehicle revealed the driver had two payroll checks that did not belong to him, totaling over $50,000 dollars. The business where the checks originated from was contacted, and it was determined the driver was in possession of stolen checks from that business. The driver was arrested and booked for possession of the stolen property at the Robert Presley Detention Center. 

Jurupa Rd./Etiwanda Ave.

The Jurupa Valley POP Team conducted a follow-up of a business parking lot. The location is on the comer of Jurupa Rd. and Etiwanda Ave. The location is known for high traffic of narcotic possession, use and sales. Subjects congregate under a tree and use the canopy of the tree to hide their illicit activities. POP Team deputies contacted Code Enforcement and the owner of the property to trim the tree down. 
Before and After

Bellegrave Ave./West of Campbell St.

The Jurupa Valley POP Team conducted a follow-up on an encampment located on Bellegrave Ave west of Campbell St. The POP Team has been attempting to relocate the individual that stays in the encampment for months. The subject has refused outreach services through Path of Life Ministries multiple times. With the assistance of Code Enforcement and the property owner, the subject relocated, and all the rubbish was cleared from the area. 
Encampment Before and After
Cal Fire

Emergency Incident Statistics for December 2021

  • Com Fire: 1
  • False Alarm: 102
  • HazMat: 2
  • Medical: 713
  • Other Fire: 24
  • Other Misc: 11
  • Public Service Assist: 42
  • Residential Fire: 6
  • Rescue: 7
  • Ringing Alarm: 3
  • Standby: 15
  • Traffic Collision: 97
  • Vehicle Fire: 4
  • Wildland Fire: 6
Total Incident Response Activity: 1,033


 Emergency Incident Statistics: 2021 Year-End Report

  • Com Fire: 8
  • False Alarm: 948
  • HazMat: 23
  • Medical: 7,973
  • Other Fire: 282
  • Other Misc: 143
  • Public Service Assist: 393
  • Residential Fire: 55
  • Rescue: 12
  • Ringing Alarm: 27
  • Standby: 169
  • Traffic Collision: 1,068
  • Vehicle Fire: 78
  • Wildland Fire: 185
2021 Total Incident Response Activity: 11,364

Community Development Department

January 20, 2022 
City Council Meeting Highlights


1. Study Session: Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee

The City Council held a study session to discuss and file a presentation from RSG, Inc. on inclusionary housing policies and the affordable housing in-lieu fee study. The City currently does not have an inclusionary housing ordinance but has been working with many recent housing development applicants to secure affordable housing as a component of approved projects. In some cases, the applicants are seeking to pay into a housing trust fund in lieu of building affordable units on site.

The purpose of the affordable housing in-lieu fee study was to ascertain an appropriate fee to be charged in these circumstances. The study session presentation addressed the following topics:
  • The initial findings related to the feasibility of single-family, townhome, and multi-family housing for lower-income households.
  • The different variables that may be utilized depending upon the City’s housing goals.
  • The financial impacts on proposed and entitled developments.
  • The estimated affordable unit production attributed to the inclusionary policy or in-lieu fee in relation to the City’s RHNA allocation.

Staff will continue to work with RSG, Inc. to complete the inclusionary housing in-lieu fee study and will bring back an item at a future City Council meeting to adopt the proposed fee.


2. Public Hearing: Traditional Neighborhood Design Ordinance

The City Council held a public hearing and introduced an ordinance approving new Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) standards applicable to new single-family residential developments. The new TND standards will add objections to larger homes on smaller lots to allow animal keeping and preserve the semi-rural character of the City.

The City Council initiated a Zoning Amendment (ZA) on November 5, 2020, to add TND standards. The TND standards would apply to all detached single-family residential subdivisions exceeding a density of 2 units per acre (see map below). All other areas would require a rezone/General Plan Amendment.

The Traditional Neighborhood Design Ordinance preserves the City's semi-rural small-town character, provides clear guidance to develop a detached single-family subdivision with dwellings that are scaled with the lot area, have generous amounts of useable open space, broad landscaped parkways, and short walkable streets that are well connected to other neighborhoods and destination points.
Manufacturing-High (M-H) Zones

3. Van Buren Marketplace

Grading and street improvement plans have been submitted for the Van Buren Marketplace located on the southeast corner of Van Buren and Rutile (APNs: 167-330-006; 010 & 015 & 167-110-039). Mass grading is anticipated to begin in April 2022. The project will include:

  • 2 drive-thru restaurants
  • 12,000 sq. ft. full-service restaurant
  • 40,940 anchor retail building
  • 20,940 sq. ft. combined retail
  • Gas station
  • Convenience store
  • Drive-thru car wash
Van Buren Marketplace

Code Enforcement

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Statistics

1/05/2022 - 1/19/2022

  • Calls for Service: 151
  • Completed Inspections: 239
  • Cases Opened: 85
  • Cases Closed: 92

Case Updates


Accumulation of Trash & Debris on Private Vacant Lot

Trash and debris had accumulated on privately owned property. Code Enforcement worked with Path of Life Ministries to offer resources and collaborated with the property owner and Sheriff’s Department to remove all trash and debris. 
Trash accumulation before and after

Nuisance Property on Jurupa Rd. 

A frequent nuisance property off of Jurupa Rd. had two uninhabitable dwellings that were plagued by frequent homeless break-ins.

The two structures on the property had been involved in past fires making the dwellings uninhabitable and unsafe. It was a long arduous battle with the property owners, but Code Enforcement’s relentless efforts had the owners finally demolish the dwellings in hopes of new development. 
Jurupa Rd Demolished Dwellings

Homeless Encampment on Private Property

Trash and debris accumulation by homeless individuals was reported on private property. Code Enforcement reached out to Path of Life Ministries for assistance and communicated with the property owner for clean-up assistance. The property owner collaborated with the Sheriff’s Department for removal, and the trash and debris had been abated. 
Homeless encampment

Trash, Debris, and Camping on the Sidewalk

Reports of a person camping on the sidewalk had been reported. Code Enforcement reached out to Path of Life Ministries for assistance. The tent and debris were removed upon further follow-ups.  
Encampment on sidewalk before and after

Defacement of Property: Paint Splatter

Code Enforcement received reports of Eddie the Mammoth at the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center being splattered with paint. Code Enforcement collaborated with Jurupa Community Services Department (JCSD) on the abatement of the white paint. JCSD worked relentlessly on removing the white paint on the Mammoth and attempted to maintain as much of the original color as possible.  
Eddie the Mammoth before and after

Illegal Dumping on Van Buren Blvd./Limonite Ave.

Code Enforcement collaborated with the City Public Works Department to remove the illegally dumped materials on the public right of way behind Mcdonald's on Van Buren Blvd. and Limonite Ave.
Illegal Dumping Before and After

Path of Life Ministries
Path of Life Ministries

Jurupa Valley Homeless Services Statistics

December 2021

  • Individuals Encountered (Contacts): 40
  • Basic Needs Provided: 30
  • Referrals Provided: 19
  • Individuals Provided CDBG Special Needs Assistance: 2
  • Individuals Provided COVID-19 Rental Assistance: 23
  • Crisis Stabilization Housing Bed Nights Provided: 124

The Path of Life Ministries (POLM) Street Outreach Team continues to build rapport and make measurable progress with the homeless community in Jurupa Valley. This is a result of a consistent collaboration with Jurupa Valley Code Enforcement, local law enforcement (Sheriff's Dept.), park rangers, and Railroad Agents to contact and engage encampments and homeless individuals throughout Jurupa Valley. 


POLM Highlights:

  • Transported multiple clients to access mainstream services, such as medical/government & behavioral health appointments
  • Submitted several VISPDAT (Vulnerability Index - Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool) for placement on Riverside County Coordinated Entry System HomeConnect
  • A couple of clients are working with Riverside County Behavioral Health for pending Section 8 housing
  • Three clients are connected with (APS) Adult Protective Services and working on an immediate hotel voucher and Section 8 housing. These clients are of retirement age and are in need of specialized services. One of the clients is 81 years old.

News & Announcements

Tae Kwon Do Classes

Grand Master Steve presents Tae Kwon Do Karate for all ages 5 and up. Participants will learn the basics and fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do which fosters strength of mind through mental armament. Classes are held every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every month. No class on holidays.


REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Tae Kwon Do classes available

High Fitness Classes

JARPD's newest class, High Fitness, brings back aerobics in a hip and unique way! Participants can expect to have a blast and see real results both physically and mentally. The first class of the session is free.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES
High Fitness Classes

Night Market Returns Tuesday, February 8

Visit a selection of products, artisanal goods, and homemade crafts at the upcoming Night Market on Tuesday, February 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Skyview Event Center (5257 Wineville Ave.).
JARPD Market Night
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