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San Jacinto public meetings in 2022

38 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 27, 2022

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Council to approve $6.4M in November warrants and emergency water main repair

The San Jacinto City Council will vote on routine consent items, including approving $6,426,051.86 in November 2022 warrants and disbursements, and receiving an update on the emergency replacement of a water main on Artesia Street. The council will also consider a $117,372 annual landscape maintenance contract for Paseo Park and a supplemental appropriation for recycling software. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves consent calendar and Successor Agency budget

The City Council approved a series of consent items including water main updates, a sheriff's department vehicle, and landscape maintenance. The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency approved its administrative budget and obligation payment schedule.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Roll Call City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the roll call: Present: Mayor Alonso Ledezma, Councilmember Brian Hawkins, Councilmember Valerie Vandever
5 absent · 3 yea · 1 abstain
Crystal Ruiz absent · Phil Ayala M absent · C (Hawkins absent · Hawkins yea · Vandever yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent · Ruiz absent · None M abstain
to approve the City Council Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Vandever yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent · Ruiz absent
to approve the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Jacinto Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Vandever yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent · Ruiz absent
Tue Dec 13, 2022

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

Planning Commission to vote on 215-home Sunterra subdivision and officer elections

The San Jacinto Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to elect officers for 2023, approve the October 25, 2022 meeting minutes, and consider two residential subdivision proposals. The commission will vote on the Sunterra project, a 215-lot subdivision on Ramona Boulevard, and will continue the Rancho De Alamo project to January 24, 2023. The agenda also includes reaffirming the commission's rules and bylaws for 2023.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Wed Dec 7, 2022

City Council - Special Meeting

Council to certify Nov. 8 election results, swear in new members

The San Jacinto City Council is holding a special meeting to certify the results of the November 8, 2022 general municipal election and to administer the oath of office to newly elected councilmembers. The council will also reorganize, likely electing a new mayor and mayor pro tem. The main action is adopting Resolution No. 3960, which declares Alonso Ledezma and Valerie Vandever elected to four-year terms.

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✓ Decided: City Council elects Alonso Ledezma as Mayor

The City Council reorganized its leadership and certified the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results. Councilmembers Alonso Ledezma and Valerie Vandever were administered the Oath of Office.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0. Ayes: Hawkins, Ledezma, Ayala, Ruiz Nays: None Absent: Heath Abstain: None 4, OATH OF OFFICE Deputy City Clerk Cheryl Link administered the Oath…
3 yea · 2 nay · 1 abstain
Ledezma yea · Vandever yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins nay · Ayala nay · C (Ledezma abstain
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Dec 6, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt Envision San Jacinto development code and zoning map updates

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 6, 2022, with several consent calendar items and public hearings. Key actions include adopting six ordinances related to the Envision San Jacinto plan (development code, zoning map, subdivision code, noise, special events, and commercial vehicle routes), approving a budget appropriation for a new fire engine, and holding public hearings on the 2022 building and fire codes and an urgency ordinance on accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes recognitions and reports.

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✓ Decided: San Jacinto adopts 2022 California Building and Fire Codes

The City Council adopted the 2022 California Building Standards and Fire Codes and passed an urgency ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units. The council also approved several road closures and a budget appropriation for a new fire engine.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Motion carried 4/0
8 yea · 2 absent
Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins absent · Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins absent
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins absent
Ordinance to be exempt from CEQA. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins absent
to approve the requested road closure of Palm Avenue, between Investor Place and 7th Street. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins absent
Tue Dec 6, 2022

City Council - Special Meeting

City Council to receive annual special tax district reports

The San Jacinto City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: receiving and filing the annual Senate Bill 165 report on six Community Facilities Districts. The report covers funds collected and expended for special tax districts, including fire, police, sewer, and public facilities maintenance. The meeting also includes roll call, public comments, and a waiver of full ordinance reading.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves consent calendar items

The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included the waiver of full reading of ordinances and special tax annual reporting. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins absent
Tue Nov 22, 2022

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt Envision San Jacinto ordinances and 2022 building codes

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 6, 2022, to consider consent items, public hearings, and reports. Key actions include adopting six ordinances from the Envision San Jacinto plan (updating development, zoning, subdivision, noise, special events, and commercial vehicle codes), approving the 2022 California Building and Fire Codes, and passing an urgency ordinance to amend accessory dwelling unit rules per Senate Bill 897. The council will also decide on a budget appropriation for a new fire engine and several other administrative items.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts 2022 California Building and Fire Codes

The City Council adopted the 2022 California Building Standards and Fire Codes and an urgency ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units. The council also approved several road closures and a contract extension for animal control services. Multiple updates to the city's development and zoning codes were adopted.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Motion carried 4/0
8 yea · 2 absent
Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins absent · Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins absent
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins absent
Ordinance to be exempt from CEQA. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins absent
to approve the requested road closure of Palm Avenue, between Investor Place and 7th Street. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins absent
Tue Nov 15, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: City Council approves General Plan 2040 and associated code updates

The City Council adopted the General Plan 2040 and the Amended 6th Cycle Housing Element. The council also approved the first reading of six ordinances updating the city's development, zoning, subdivision, noise, special events, and commercial vehicle codes.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] 1.1 1.2 1.3 Roll Call Deputy City Clerk Cheryl Link conducted the roll call: Present: Mayor Crystal Ruiz, Mayor Pro Tem Phil Ayala, Councilmember Michael Heath, and Councilmember Alonso…
4 yea · 3 absent
Brian Hawkins M absent · C (Heath absent · Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins absent
that the Final EIR reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis; and adopting the Facts, Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations regarding the Final EIR for the City of San…
4 yea · 4 abstain · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins absent · None M abstain · C (Ledezma abstain · repealing abstain · C (Ayala abstain
Tue Nov 1, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider final approval of special taxes for two community facilities districts

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 1, 2022, with a closed session on litigation and an open session. The main business includes second readings of ordinances to levy special taxes in Community Facilities District 2003-1 (including Annexation No. 66) and Community Facilities District 2020-1 (including Annexation No. 7). The council will also receive an update on the emergency water main replacement on Artesia Street, approve a $121,955.60 purchase of a truck-mounted vacuum unit, and review the city's investment portfolio.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves nuisance abatement judgment for 1996 North Ramona Blvd.

The City Council unanimously authorized a stipulation of final judgment for a nuisance abatement at 1996 North Ramona Blvd. The property owner must pay $9,400 in fees by November 17, 2022, and remove operations by April 6, 2023. The Council also approved several consent items including water main updates and special tax ordinances.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea
Tue Oct 18, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to vote on annexing land into two community facilities districts

The San Jacinto City Council will hold public hearings and vote on annexing territory into two community facilities districts (CFD 2020-1 and CFD 2003-1), which would levy special taxes on the annexed properties. The council will also consider approving two tract maps for Century Communities, a $5.66 million warrant list, and a budget adjustment. A closed session on real property negotiations is scheduled before the open session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves annexations and special taxes for two community facilities districts

The City Council unanimously approved annexations into two Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) to levy special taxes for new development. For CFD 2020-1 (Annexation No. 7), the council adopted resolutions calling a special election, declaring election results, and passed first reading of an ordinance levying the special tax. For CFD 2003-1 (Annexation No. 66), similar actions were taken. The council also approved two tract maps for Century Communities of California, LLC. All votes were 5-0.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea
Resolution No. 3954, calling a Special Election and authorizing the annexation of territory into Community Facilities District 2020-1 and the levy of a Special Tax, and submitting the levy of Special…
5 yea · 2 abstain
Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · None M abstain · C (Heath abstain
Resolution No. 3952, authorizing the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District 2003-1 and the levy of a Special Tax, and submitting the levy of Special Tax to the Qualified Electors…
5 yea · 2 abstain
Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · None M abstain · C (Ledezma abstain
to approve Tract Map 37229 for Century Communities of California, LLC. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea · 1 abstain
Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Heath yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · C (Hawkins abstain
Tue Oct 4, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to review emergency water main replacement on Artesia Street

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar that includes approving the September 20, 2022 meeting minutes, receiving the Treasurer's Report for August 31, 2022, and reviewing the emergency replacement of a water main line on Artesia Street between N. Jordan Avenue and N. Algonia Avenue. The council will also hear public comments, receive a city manager update, and consider future requests from council members. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar including emergency water main replacement

The City Council approved the consent calendar 4-0, which included receiving and filing the Treasurer's Report and continuing the emergency action for the water main replacement on Artesia Street. Councilmember Heath was excused. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent calendar.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] 1.1 Roll Call City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the roll call: Present in Person : Mayor Crystal Ruiz, Mayor Pro Tem Phil Ayala, Councilmember Brian Hawkins, and Councilmember Alonso…
4 yea · 3 absent · 1 abstain
Heath M absent · C (Ruiz absent · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Heath absent · None M abstain
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Heath absent
Tue Sep 27, 2022

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to decide on ServPro storage building and parking variance

The San Jacinto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Site Plan and Design Review and a Variance for ServPro to construct a 2,880-square-foot metal storage building at 175 Shaver Street. The project also requests reducing the required parking from 18 spaces to 4. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the July 26, 2022 meeting.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Tue Sep 20, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to award $1.7M road improvement contract and approve $4.9M in payments

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a public hearing on joining the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program, consider awarding a $1,713,761 construction contract for street improvements, and approve routine consent items including $4,925,220.79 in August 2022 warrants and a three-year SEIU Local #721 memorandum of understanding.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $1.7M street improvement contract, approves SCIP participation

The council approved a $1,713,761 construction contract to R.J. Noble Company for pavement rehabilitation on Mountain Avenue, Ramona Expressway, and Vernon Avenue. It also adopted Resolution No. 3948 to participate in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program. All votes were 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Ayala absent. The consent calendar was approved 4-0, including a water main emergency replacement update and an MOU with SEIU Local #721.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 nay · 1 absent
Heath nay · Hawkins nay · Ledezma nay · Ruiz None nay · Ayala absent
Resolution No. 3948, making certain findings and authorizing certain matters necessary for participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain
Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala absent · C (Hawkins abstain
to approve the plans and specifications for the Mountain Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation, Ramona Expressway and Vernon Avenue Street Improvements Project; award the construction contract to R.J. Noble…
4 yea · 1 absent
Ledezma yea · Heath yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala absent
Tue Sep 6, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider annexing Century Communities into two special tax districts

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for potential litigation and labor negotiations. In open session, the council will consider consent calendar items, including resolutions to annex Century Communities' 154-unit development into two Community Facilities Districts to fund police and fire services, and will receive an update on an emergency water main replacement on Artesia Street.

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✓ Decided: Council approved consent calendar items including annexation resolutions and water main replacement

The San Jacinto City Council approved the consent calendar unanimously (4-0), which included resolutions of intention to annex territory into Community Facilities Districts No. 2003-1 and No. 2020-1, authorization to levy special taxes, and an update on emergency replacement of a water main line on Artesia Street. The council also voted to send a letter to the Governor requesting veto of AB 1951 and SB 1186. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent calendar and procedural items.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] CRYSTAL RUIZ, MAYOR PHIL AYALA MAYOR PRO TEM ALONSO LEDEZMA, COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL HEATH, COUNCILMEMBER BRIAN HAWKINS, COUNCILMEMBER DocuSign Envelope ID…
4 yea · 3 absent
Alonso Ledezma M absent · C (Heath absent · Heath yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma absent
to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma absent
Tue Aug 23, 2022

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Council to consider annexing Century Communities into CFD for police/fire taxes

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on potential litigation and labor negotiations. The main open-session business is a consent calendar that includes approving minutes, annexing Century Communities' 154-unit development into two Community Facilities Districts to levy special taxes for police and fire services, and acting on state bills AB 1951 and SB 1186. The council will also receive an update on the emergency water main replacement on Artesia Street.

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✓ Decided: Council approved consent calendar including annexation resolutions and water main replacement

The San Jacinto City Council approved the consent calendar (4-0), which included resolutions to annex territory into two community facilities districts and authorize special taxes, an update on emergency replacement of a water main on Artesia Street, and a letter to the governor requesting veto of AB 1951 and SB 1186. Councilmember Ledezma was excused. No other substantive decisions were made.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] CRYSTAL RUIZ, MAYOR PHIL AYALA MAYOR PRO TEM ALONSO LEDEZMA, COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL HEATH, COUNCILMEMBER BRIAN HAWKINS, COUNCILMEMBER DocuSign Envelope ID…
4 yea · 3 absent
Alonso Ledezma M absent · C (Heath absent · Heath yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma absent
to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma absent
Tue Aug 16, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to approve $10.28M in July disbursements and ARPA fund allocation

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. The council will consider approving $10,280,226.83 in warrants and disbursements for July 2022, receive a report on ARPA fund usage, and approve a three-year MOU with the San Jacinto Management Association. They will also discuss continuing the emergency water main replacement on Artesia Street.

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✓ Decided: Council approves purchase and sale agreement in Monk litigation (4-0)

The City Council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement in the case City of San Jacinto v. Monk et al. during closed session, with a 4-0 vote (Councilmember Heath absent). The consent calendar, including approval of minutes, warrants, ARPA fund use report, and a water main replacement update, was also approved 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] CRYSTAL RUIZ, MAYOR PHIL AYALA MAYOR PRO TEM ALONSO LEDEZMA, COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL HEATH, COUNCILMEMBER BRIAN HAWKINS, COUNCILMEMBER 1.4 Roll Call City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the…
4 yea · 3 absent
Michael Heath M absent · C (Ledezma absent · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Heath absent
to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Heath absent
Tue Aug 2, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider emergency water main replacement on Artesia Street

The San Jacinto City Council will consider an emergency replacement of a damaged water main on Artesia Street between N. Jordan Avenue and N. Algonia Avenue, appropriating up to $600,000 from ARPA funds. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, treasurer's reports, and an amended sheriff's contract for increased staffing.

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✓ Decided: Council approves emergency water main replacement on Artesia Street

The City Council approved an emergency replacement of the water main line on Artesia Street, authorizing the City Manager to procure services and appropriating up to $600,000 from the ARPA fund. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included minutes, treasurer's reports, a resolution on investment, ordinances on enforcement penalties, and several other items. Councilmembers Ledezma and Heath recused themselves from specific items due to conflicts of interest.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the remaining items on Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
to authorize the City Manager to procure services necessary to prevent or mitigate the emergency, consistent with San Jacinto Municipal Code §3.08.070(B)(1); and appropriate up to 600,000.00 from the…
5 yea
Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea
Tue Jul 26, 2022

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to vote on 8-foot wall variance for cannabis business

The San Jacinto Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a variance request to allow an 8-foot decorative block wall and gate at 592 W. Esplanade Avenue, exceeding the 6-foot limit, and a change to an approved project to modify conditions for street improvements and traffic signals. The commission will also consider approving the June 28, 2022 meeting minutes.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Tue Jul 19, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider $4.96M in June disbursements and new drought rules

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on labor negotiations, followed by public comments and consent items. Key actions include approving $4,958,326.11 in June warrants and disbursements, several agreements with DR Horton for subdivision improvements, and professional services contracts for tree maintenance and debris removal. The council will also hold public hearings on landscaping and lighting district assessments, and consider awarding a contract for the Bath Well Treatment Plant design. Additionally, they will introduce ordinances to enforce Riverside County Ordinance 492 regarding penalties, and receive a drought update from EMWD.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts assessments, awards water plant design contract

The council approved the FY 2022-23 annual assessments for Landscaping, Lighting, and Park Districts No. 1 and No. 2, and awarded a contract to Civiltec Engineering for the Bath Well Treatment Plant design. An urgency ordinance on County Ordinance 492 enforcement failed to get the required 4/5 vote and was continued to August 2, 2022.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Closed Session Report 14 ~~ Roll Call Community Development Clerk Lori Matley conducted the roll call: Present in person: Mayor Crystal Ruiz, Councilmember Brian Hawkins, and Councilmember…
4 yea · 3 absent
Michael Heath M absent · C (Ruiz absent · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Heath absent
to approve the remaining items on Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Heath absent
motion to Adopt Resolution No. 3939, confirming a diagram and assessment and levying the assessment for the District for FY 22-23. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Heath absent
motion to Adopt Resolution No. 3940, confirming a diagram and assessment and levying the assessment for the District for FY 22-23. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Heath absent
motion to accept the proposal by Ciciltec Engineering for the design and delivery of plans, specifications, and estimates for the Bath Well Treatment Plant; and to award a contract to Civiltec…
4 yea · 1 absent
Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Heath absent
motion to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 22-09, “Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Jacinto, California, Adding Section 8.24.020 and 8.24.030 to Chapter 8.24 regarding enforcement and…
3 yea · 2 absent
Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Heath absent · Ledezma absent
Tue Jul 5, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider annexation, special taxes, and road dedications

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with several consent items, including second readings of ordinances for special taxes in Community Facilities Districts, an annexation initiation for a 153-acre site, and acceptance of easements for Vernon Avenue. Public hearings will address annual assessments for landscaping and lighting districts, nuisance abatement costs, and delinquent solid waste charges. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, nuisance abatement and solid waste resolutions

The San Jacinto City Council approved the consent calendar (4-0) and a separate Housing Authority item (5-0), including ordinances, resolutions, and agreements. The council also adopted Resolution No. 3941 to collect unpaid nuisance abatement costs and citations via the county tax roll (5-0), and Resolution No. 3942 to place delinquent solid waste charges on the tax roll (5-0). Public hearings for landscaping and lighting district assessments were opened and continued to July 19, 2022.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
6 yea · 2 abstain
Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · None M abstain · C (Ayala abstain · Ruiz Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
motion to adopt Resolution No. 3 941 - confirming the collection and assessment of unpaid nuisance abatement costs and administrative citations on the County property tax roll for Fiscal Year…
5 yea
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea
motion to adopt Resolution No. 3 942 - Adopting a Report Determining the Amount of Delinquent Residential Solid Waste Charges Billed During Calendar Year 2021, and Unpaid; Determining that Such…
5 yea
Ruiz yea · Heath yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea
Tue Jun 28, 2022

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to review Capital Improvement Program for General Plan consistency

The San Jacinto Planning Commission will review the city's five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and vote on a resolution finding it consistent with the General Plan. They will also consider approving a second extension of time for the KPC Promenade mixed-use project until April 2, 2023, and receive a presentation on CEQA basics. The meeting includes consent items for approving prior meeting minutes and the extension.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Tue Jun 21, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt FY 2022-23 budget and consider solid waste fee hike

The San Jacinto City Council will hold public hearings on annexations into two community facilities districts and a proposed 4.3% SB 1383 compliance fee on non-residential solid waste rates. They will also consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget for the General Fund and other funds, plus the Successor Agency's budget. Several consent items include approving May 2022 warrants totaling $4,857,799.94 and a 5% salary adjustment for the City Manager.

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✓ Decided: San Jacinto adopts FY 2022-2023 budget, annexes car wash sites into CFD

The City Council adopted the FY 2022-2023 budget for the General Fund and all other funds (Resolution No. 3938) and the Successor Agency's budget (Resolution No. SA 22-03), both with 3-0 votes. The council also approved annexations of Tommy's Car Wash and The Habit Burger into CFD 2020-1 and territory into CFD 2003-1, including levying special taxes. The consent calendar was approved, including a 4.3% SB 1383 compliance fee for non-residential solid waste rates. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Mayor Pro Tem Ayala absent and Councilmember Ledezma leaving before the budget votes.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Code 54956.9(d)(4): Two Cases 1.3 Closed Session Report 1.4 Roll Call City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the roll call: Present: Mayor Crystal Ruiz, Councilmember Michael Heath…
4 absent · 4 yea
MICHAEL HEATH absent · BRIAN HAWKINS absent · C ( Ledezma absent · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent
to approve the remaining items on Consent Calendar 3.A. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent
to approve item 3.A.4. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala absent
motion to Adopt Resolution No. 3929, authorizing the annexation of territory into CFD 2020-1 and the levy of a Special Tax, and submitting the levy of Special Tax to the Qualified Electors. Motion…
4 yea · 4 abstain · 1 absent
Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala absent · None M abstain · C (Ledezma abstain · C (Heath abstain · including Annexation No. abstain
motion to Adopt Resolution No. 3931 , authorizing the annexation of territory to CFD 2003-1 and the levy of a Special Tax, and submitting the levy of Special Tax to the Qualified Electors. Motion…
4 yea · 3 abstain · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala absent · None M abstain · C (Heath abstain · C (Ledezma abstain
motion to Adopt Resolution No. 3935 , confirming a diagram and assessment, and levying the assessment for Assessment District 2003-1 for FY 2022-2023. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala absent
motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 3925 , approving the Fifth Amendment to the Franchise Agreement between the City of San Jacinto and CR&R Incorporated; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 3936, approving…
4 yea · 1 absent
Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent
motion to approve Mayor Ruiz as the voting delegate; and Councilmember Hawkins and Mayor Pro Tem Ayala as the two alternates. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ruiz yea · Heath yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent
motion to adopt Resolution No. 3937, appointing Robert Brady to perform extra help services and approving an employment contract. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent
motion to adopt Resolution No. 3938, adopting Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget for the General Fund and all other funds, except The Successor Agency. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Heath yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala absent · Ledezma absent
motion to adopt Resolution No. SA 22 -03, adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 -2023 Operating and Capital Budget for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Jacinto (SA). Motion…
3 yea · 2 absent
Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ayala absent · Ledezma absent
Tue Jun 7, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider election resolutions, landscaping assessments, and property transfers

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for a city manager performance evaluation and labor negotiations. In open session, the council will consider consent calendar items including resolutions for the November 2022 general municipal election, annual assessments for landscaping and lighting districts, approval of a tract map, and cooperative funding agreements for infrastructure repairs. The council will also act on transferring two Main Street properties from the redevelopment successor agency to the city.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar for city and redevelopment agency

The San Jacinto City Council approved the joint consent calendar, including the city council items and the Successor Agency items, with a 5-0 vote. Councilmember Ledezma recused himself from the two Successor Agency items due to a conflict of interest. The consent calendar included approvals for minutes, treasurer's report, election resolution, landscaping and lighting district assessments, tract map, engineering projects, and CalRecycle applications. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent calendar.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar 3.A. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
to approve the Consent Calendar 3.B. Motion carried 5/0
4 yea
Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea
Tue May 24, 2022

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Council to approve election resolutions and landscaping district assessments

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for a city manager performance evaluation and labor negotiations. The open session includes consent calendar items such as approving election resolutions for the November 2022 General Municipal Election, levying assessments for Landscaping, Lighting, and Park Districts No. 1 and No. 2 for FY 2022-2023, approving Tract Map 34664, and authorizing cooperative funding agreements for drainage improvements. The council will also consider a proclamation for Teacher Appreciation and a quitclaim deed for properties on Main Street.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, including property conveyances and assessments

The San Jacinto City Council approved the joint consent calendar, including the conveyance of two properties (248 and 181 E. Main Street) from the Successor Agency to the City, and various resolutions for landscaping and lighting district assessments. Councilmember Ledezma recused himself from the property items due to a conflict of interest. The meeting also included a city manager update and a proclamation for teacher appreciation.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar 3.A. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
to approve the Consent Calendar 3.B. Motion carried 5/0
4 yea
Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea
Tue May 17, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider eminent domain for Vernon Street widening

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution of necessity to acquire a permanent roadway easement by eminent domain for the Vernon Street Widening Project. The council will also receive the FY 2022-23 draft budget, discuss a proposed sister city program with Cuquio, Jalisco, Mexico, and vote on several consent calendar items including warrants, annexations, and agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts eminent domain resolution for Vernon Avenue widening

The San Jacinto City Council approved Resolution No. 3915, authorizing the acquisition of a permanent roadway easement by eminent domain for the Vernon Street Widening Project. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included warrants, ARPA fund reports, and several engineering items. The FY 2022-23 draft budget was received and filed, and the Sister City Program discussion was continued to a later meeting.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Riverside County Superior Court case number CVRI2201382 1.3 Closed Session Report 1.4 Roll Call City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the roll call: Teleconferenced in : Mayor Crystal Ruiz…
4 yea · 3 absent
Phil Ayala M absent · C (Ruiz absent · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent
motion to adopt Resolution No. 3 915 - Resolution of Necessity for the Acquisition of a Permanent Roadway Easement in a Portion of Certain Real Property, by Eminent Domain, City of San Jacinto…
4 yea · 1 absent
Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala absent
Tue May 3, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to extend SCE electricity franchise, approve DR Horton subdivision agreements

The San Jacinto City Council is meeting to consider consent-calendar items including extending Southern California Edison's electricity franchise for one year, approving two DR Horton subdivision improvement agreements, and adopting the FY 2022/23 road maintenance project list. The council will also receive the annual financial report for FY 2020-21 and hear a proclamation declaring May as Birth Choice Month.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar including SCE franchise extension

The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included extending Southern California Edison's franchise to transmit electricity, approving subdivision agreements for two DR Horton tracts, and adopting the FY 2022/23 road maintenance resolution. The council also received and filed the annual financial report for FY 2020-21. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve a late item to be added to the consent calendar as item 3.A.8. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Heath yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea
Tue Apr 26, 2022

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to vote on Fiesta Market alcohol license expansion

The San Jacinto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 17-3, allowing Fiesta Market at 105 West Main Street to change its alcohol license from Type 20 (beer and wine) to Type 21 (general, including distilled spirits). The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the March 22, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes one substantive item and otherwise is routine.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Tue Apr 19, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider extending SCE franchise, civic center development

The City Council will vote on extending Southern California Edison's electricity franchise for one year via two ordinances, and will discuss potential Civic Center development. The consent calendar includes approval of March 2022 warrants totaling $4,006,533.05, second readings of special tax ordinances for Community Facilities Districts, and support for EMWD's pipeline construction and STAG funding request.

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✓ Decided: Council extends SCE franchise, advances civic center plans

The City Council approved a consent calendar and two ordinances extending Southern California Edison's electricity franchise for one year. It also directed staff to prepare conceptual designs, financing options, and a development schedule for a potential civic center project. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
motion to 1) adopt Ordinance No. 22-04, an urgency ordinance extending for one year the franchise granted to SCE; and 2) approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 22-05, extending for one year the…
5 yea
Ruiz yea · Heath yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
motion to move forward with preparing a conceptual design, financing options, and a schedule of development, which would be returned to the City Council for further direction. Motion carried 5/0
4 yea
Ledezma. Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea
Thu Apr 7, 2022

City Council - Special Meeting

Council to approve two DR Horton tract maps adding 369 residential lots

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a special teleconference meeting to consider consent calendar items, including approving two tract maps for DR Horton that would create 369 residential lots total, and renewing virtual meeting authorization for 30 days due to COVID-19. Public comments can be made by phone or email.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar with two tract maps

The San Jacinto City Council held a special meeting on April 7, 2022, and approved the consent calendar unanimously (5-0). The consent calendar included waiving the full reading of ordinances, approving virtual meeting findings, and approving two tract maps for DR Horton. No other substantive decisions were made.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea
Tue Apr 5, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to award $768,666 street paving contract and annex land into two special tax districts

The San Jacinto City Council will hold public hearings on annexing territory into two community facilities districts (CFD 2003-1 and CFD 2020-1) to levy special taxes, and will consider awarding a $768,666 construction contract for the San Jacinto Street Pavement & Sidewalk Improvement Project. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving meeting minutes and a treasurer's report, plus a resolution maintaining the County Service Area 152 assessment at $10 per benefit unit for stormwater permit funding.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $768,666 street and sidewalk improvement contract

The San Jacinto City Council approved the San Jacinto Street Pavement and Sidewalk Improvement Project, awarding a $768,666.41 construction contract to Copp Contracting, Inc. They also approved two annexations into community facilities districts, authorizing special taxes, and introduced related ordinances. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
motion to Adopt Resolution No. 3906, authorizing the annexation of territory to CFD 2003-1 and the levy of a Special Tax, and submitting the levy of Special Tax to the Qualified Electors. Motion…
5 yea · 3 abstain
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · None M abstain · C (Ledezma abstain · C (Heath abstain
motion to Adopt Resolution No. 3908, authorizing the annexation of territory into CFD 2020-1 and the levy of a Special Tax, and submitting the levy of Special Tax to the Qualified Electors. Motion…
5 yea · 2 abstain
Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · None M abstain · C (Heath abstain
motion to (1) approve the plans and specifications for the San Jacinto Street Pavement & Sidewalk Improvement Project (CIP 21-006); (2) Award the construction contract to Copp Contracting, Inc., for…
5 yea
Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea
motion to authorize travel requests for up to two City Councilmembers to attend the International Council of Shopping Center (ICSC) RECON, Las Vegas, on May 22-24, 2022. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ayla yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea
Tue Mar 22, 2022

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to decide on cannabis microbusiness permit with variances

The San Jacinto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal by Sipkoi for a Cannabis Oriented Business Land Use Permit, Site Plan & Design Review, and Variances. The project would establish an 11,819 square foot cannabis microbusiness (cultivation, distribution, manufacturing, and dispensary) on a 2.22-acre parcel at APN 435-074-064. The Commission will also consider approving the December 14, 2021 meeting minutes. The agenda includes only one substantive item; the rest is procedural.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Tue Mar 15, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to vote on electric rate hike and sewer connection appeal

The San Jacinto City Council will hold public hearings on amending electric generation rates and on an appeal to deny a septic system replacement, requiring connection to the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District sewer system. They will also consider approving February 2022 warrants and disbursements totaling $4,321,495.86 and other routine items.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new electric rates, denies septic appeal

The San Jacinto City Council adopted Resolution No. 3910, amending San Jacinto Power electric generation rates effective March 1, 2022, with a 5-0 vote. The council also denied an appeal of a staff determination requiring a residence at 788 E. Washington Avenue to connect to the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District sewer system instead of replacing its septic system, voting 3-1 with one abstention. The consent calendar was approved, including minutes from March 1, 2022, and February 2022 warrants. The City Manager Update was postponed to the March 29 meeting due to technical difficulties.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to Deny the appeal and Uphold Staff’s decision to require the applicant to connect to the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (LHMWD) sewer system. Motion carried 3/1
3 yea · 1 nay
Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Heath nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 1, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to vote on buying 163 E. Main St. and $213K asphalt truck

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving a purchase and sale agreement for 163 E. Main St., and will also vote on buying a new hot patch asphalt repair truck for $213,048.95. The consent calendar includes routine items like meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, and a second reading of a purchasing ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Council approves purchase of 163 E. Main St. and new asphalt truck

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the purchase and sale agreement for 163 E. Main St. and approved the purchase of a new hot patch asphalt repair truck for $213,048.95. Both items passed 4-0, with Councilmember Ledezma absent. The consent calendar, including the second reading of Ordinance 22-01, was also approved.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] 1.1 Roll Call Deputy City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the roll call: Present: Mayor Crystal Ruiz, Mayor Pro Tem Phil Ayala, Councilmember Brian Hawkins, and Councilmember Michael Heath
4 yea · 3 absent
Alonso Ledezma M absent · C (Ruiz absent · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma absent
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma absent
motion to approve Resolution No. 3905 to authorize the execution and delivery of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of 163 E. Main St., San Jacinto, CA 92583 pursuant to Government…
4 yea · 1 absent
Ayala yea · Heath yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma absent
motion to (1) APPROVE the purchase of a new Model BC-4 Hot Patch Repair Truck for the Public Utilities Division, and (2) APPROPRIATE the funds for the quoted price of $213,048.95 (Two Hundred…
4 yea · 1 absent
Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma absent
Tue Feb 22, 2022

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Council to consider buying 163 E. Main St. and approving $213,048 asphalt truck

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to authorize the purchase of 163 E. Main St. under state surplus land laws, and will consider approving the purchase of a new hot patch asphalt repair truck for $213,048.95. The consent calendar includes routine items like meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, a second reading of the purchasing ordinance, and approval of on-call engineering firms. The meeting is on March 1, 2022, at 6:30 PM.

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✓ Decided: Council approves purchase of 163 E. Main St. and new asphalt repair truck

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the purchase and sale agreement for 163 E. Main St. under Government Code Section 52200, and approved the purchase of a new Model BC-4 Hot Patch Asphalt Repair Truck for $213,048.95. Both motions passed 4-0, with Councilmember Ledezma absent. The consent calendar, including the second reading of Ordinance No. 22-01 and approval of qualified engineering firms, was also approved unanimously.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] 1.1 Roll Call Deputy City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the roll call: Present: Mayor Crystal Ruiz, Mayor Pro Tem Phil Ayala, Councilmember Brian Hawkins, and Councilmember Michael Heath
4 yea · 3 absent
Alonso Ledezma M absent · C (Ruiz absent · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma absent
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma absent
motion to approve Resolution No. 3905 to authorize the execution and delivery of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of 163 E. Main St., San Jacinto, CA 92583 pursuant to Government…
4 yea · 1 absent
Ayala yea · Heath yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma absent
motion to (1) APPROVE the purchase of a new Model BC-4 Hot Patch Repair Truck for the Public Utilities Division, and (2) APPROPRIATE the funds for the quoted price of $213,048.95 (Two Hundred…
4 yea · 1 absent
Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma absent
Tue Feb 15, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider annexing DR Horton land into two community facilities districts

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for anticipated litigation and real property negotiations. In open session, the council will consider consent items including approving $5.9 million in warrants, annexing DR Horton territory into two community facilities districts, and purchasing a new wheel loader. A discussion item introduces Ordinance No. 22-01 to update the city's purchasing rules.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment 1.3 Closed Session Report 1.4 Roll Call Deputy City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the roll call: Teleconferenced in: Mayor Crystal Ruiz, Mayor…
6 absent · 4 yea
PHIL AYALA absent · ALONSO LEDEZMA absent · BRIAN HAWKINS absent · MICHAEL HEATH absent · C (Ruiz absent · Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Heath absent
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Heath absent
motion to introduce Ordinance No. 22-01, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 3.08 OF THE SAN JACINTO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO BIDDING, CONTRACTING AND PURCHASING SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND…
4 yea · 1 absent
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Heath absent
Tue Feb 1, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt 2021-2029 Housing Element and approve landscape contract extensions

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element, with a recommendation to approve it and file a CEQA exemption. The council will also vote on consent items including contract extensions for landscape maintenance, a street closure, and routine reports, plus discuss a CDBG grant application.

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✓ Decided: San Jacinto adopts 2021-2029 Housing Element

The City Council unanimously adopted the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element, determining it is exempt from CEQA review and authorizing staff to file a Notice of Exemption. The council also approved consent calendar items, including contract extensions for landscape maintenance and a street closure for Warren Road, and authorized submitting CDBG applications for the Mistletoe Park restroom project and a $10,000 grant for Voices for Children.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
Resolution No. 3895, thereby ADOPTING the San Jacinto 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea
motion to 1) AUTHORIZE the City Manager to submit an application to the Riverside County Department of Housing Homelessness Prevention & Workforce Solutions (HHPWS) for a two (2) year Community…
5 yea
Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea
Tue Jan 25, 2022

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt 2021-2029 Housing Element and extend landscape contracts

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element, which includes CEQA exemptions and authorization for staff to make non-substantive changes based on state comments. The council will also vote on consent items, including extending landscape maintenance contracts and approving a temporary street closure, and discuss a Community Development Block Grant application.

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✓ Decided: San Jacinto adopts 2021-2029 Housing Element (5-0)

The City Council unanimously adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element, determined it was exempt from CEQA, and authorized staff to make non-substantive changes based on state comments. They also approved submitting two Community Development Block Grant applications, including one for the Mistletoe Park Restroom Facility Improvement Project and one for Voices for Children. The consent calendar was approved, including contract extensions for landscape maintenance and a street closure for Warren Road.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
Resolution No. 3895, thereby ADOPTING the San Jacinto 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea
motion to 1) AUTHORIZE the City Manager to submit an application to the Riverside County Department of Housing Homelessness Prevention & Workforce Solutions (HHPWS) for a two (2) year Community…
5 yea
Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea
Tue Jan 18, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to award $1.8M contract for new Grand Well drilling

The San Jacinto City Council will consider awarding a $1,803,940.50 contract to Yellow Jacket Drilling Services LLC for drilling, construction, development, and testing of the new Grand Well (CIP #20-004/ARPA), including a 10% contingency of $180,394.05. The council will also vote on several consent calendar items, including second readings of ordinances levying special taxes in Community Facilities Districts, approval of December 2021 warrants and disbursements totaling $3,907,069.78, a continuing appropriation increase of $1,109,527 for construction-in-progress projects, and a full local street closure of Kirby Street between Caseros Drive and Cottonwood Avenue for 5 working days for the 2021 Citywide Slurry Seal and Overlay Project. The meeting will be held virtually via teleconference due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $1.8M contract for new Grand Well drilling

The City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar including minutes, treasurer's reports, and several ordinances. They also awarded a $1,803,940.50 contract to Yellow Jacket Drilling Services LLC for the new Grand Well project, with a 10% contingency. No other substantive decisions were made.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
motion to award the contract to Yellow Jacket Drilling Services LLC, for the sum of $1,803,940.50, reject all other bids, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract, and authorize 10%…
5 yea
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea
Tue Jan 4, 2022

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to annex three areas into special tax districts for public safety

The San Jacinto City Council will hold public hearings and vote on annexing three territories—Cottonwood Commons, Quality Buds, and another area—into Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) to levy special taxes for police and fire services. The council will also consider approving the December 21, 2021 meeting minutes and the Mayor's 2022 local appointments list. The meeting is conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: Council approves three CFD annexations and special tax levies

The San Jacinto City Council approved three annexations into Community Facilities Districts, each authorizing special tax levies and confirming landowner election results. The council also approved the Mayor's 2022 local appointment list and the consent calendar. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember Ayala absent.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] 1.1 Roll Call Deputy City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the roll call: Teleconferenced in: Mayor Crystal Ruiz, Councilmember Alonso Ledezma, Councilmember Brian Hawkins, and Councilmember…
4 yea · 3 absent
Phil Ayala M absent · C (Heath absent · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent
motion to approve the Resolution No. 3901, authorizing the annexation of territory to CFD 2003-1 and the levy of a Special Tax, and submitting the levy of Special Tax to the Qualified Electors…
4 yea · 1 absent
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Heath yea · Ayala absent
motion to approve Resolution No. 3902, declaring the results of a Special Annexation Landowner Election and directing the recording of an amended Notice of Special Tax Lien. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 2 abstain · 1 absent
Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala absent · None M abstain · C (Heath abstain
motion to approve the Resolution No. 3899, authorizing the annexation of territory into CFD 2020-1 and the levy of a Special Tax, and submitting the levy of Special Tax to the Qualified Electors…
4 yea · 1 absent
Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Heath yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala absent
motion to approve Resolution No. 3900, declaring the results of a Special Annexation Landowner Election and directing the recording of an amended Notice of Special Tax Lien. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 2 abstain · 1 absent
Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Heath yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent · None M abstain · C (Ruiz abstain
motion to approve the Resolution No. 3897, authorizing the annexation of territory into CFD 2020- 1 and the levy of a Special Tax, and submitting the levy of Special Tax to the Qualified Electors…
4 yea · 1 absent
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Heath yea · Ayala absent
motion to approve Resolution No. 3898, declaring the results of a Special Annexation Landowner Election and directing the recording of an amended Notice of Special Tax Lien. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 3 abstain · 1 absent
Ruiz yea · Heath yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent · None M abstain · C (Ledezma abstain · C(Ledezma abstain