SCR 16: Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway.
- Session Year: 2023-2024
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2023-08-23
Current Status:
Passed
(2023-08-23: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 134, Statutes of 2023.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This bill names the stretch of State Route 60 in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, from Valley Way to Pyrite Street, the Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway. It asks the state transportation department to calculate the cost of signs and install them if nonstate donations cover the expense.
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This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 60 in the County of Riverside as the Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 60 in the County of Riverside as the Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 60 in the County of Riverside as the Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 60 in the County of Riverside as the Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.
WHEREAS, Isaiah A. Cordero was born on May 13, 1990, to Rebecca and Gilbert Cordero; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was of Mexican and Puerto Rican decent; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah developed a love for motorcycles at an early age, just like his father; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah graduated from Cajon High School in the City of San Bernardino, where he played football for two years as a tight end; and
WHEREAS, Isaiahs goal after graduating high school was to become a Deputy Sheriff and to eventually become a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy; and
WHEREAS, On May 5, 2014, Isaiah fulfilled his first goal and began his career with the Riverside County Sheriffs Department as a Correctional Deputy; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah worked in two different correctional facilities before reclassifying to a Deputy Sheriff in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah graduated from the 204th Basic Academy in February of 2018 and returned to working in a correctional facility as a Deputy Sheriff; and
WHEREAS, In 2020, Isaiah was transferred to the Jurupa Valley Sheriffs Station to begin field training; and
WHEREAS, After successfully completing the field training program, he was assigned to patrol the cities and unincorporated communities served by the Jurupa Valley Sheriffs Station, including the incorporated cities of Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, and Norco; and
WHEREAS, In 2022, Isaiah was selected to undergo motorcycle training to become a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy; and
WHEREAS, After successfully completing a rigorous POST-certified motorcycle training course, he accomplished his second goal and began patrolling the streets as a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was specifically assigned to conduct traffic enforcement on his motorcycle in the City of Jurupa Valley; and
WHEREAS, On December 29, 2022, at 32 years of age, Isaiah was shot in the City of Jurupa Valley, when he pulled over an individual for a traffic violation; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was immediately transported to Riverside Community Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries and passed away later that night; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was loved by his coworkers and the communities he served throughout his career; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah had a promising career ahead of him but his life was tragically cut short; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah is survived by his loving parents and his over 300 extended family members; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 60, from Valley Way in the City of Jurupa Valley to Pyrite Street in the City of Jurupa Valley, in the County of Riverside, as the Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Isaiah A. Cordero was born on May 13, 1990, to Rebecca and Gilbert Cordero; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was of Mexican and Puerto Rican decent; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah developed a love for motorcycles at an early age, just like his father; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah graduated from Cajon High School in the City of San Bernardino, where he played football for two years as a tight end; and
WHEREAS, Isaiahs goal after graduating high school was to become a Deputy Sheriff and to eventually become a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy; and
WHEREAS, On May 5, 2014, Isaiah fulfilled his first goal and began his career with the Riverside County Sheriffs Department as a Correctional Deputy; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah worked in two different correctional facilities before reclassifying to a Deputy Sheriff in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah graduated from the 204th Basic Academy in February of 2018 and returned to working in a correctional facility as a Deputy Sheriff; and
WHEREAS, In 2020, Isaiah was transferred to the Jurupa Valley Sheriffs Station to begin field training; and
WHEREAS, After successfully completing the field training program, he was assigned to patrol the cities and unincorporated communities served by the Jurupa Valley Sheriffs Station, including the incorporated cities of Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, and Norco; and
WHEREAS, In 2022, Isaiah was selected to undergo motorcycle training to become a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy; and
WHEREAS, After successfully completing a rigorous POST-certified motorcycle training course, he accomplished his second goal and began patrolling the streets as a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was specifically assigned to conduct traffic enforcement on his motorcycle in the City of Jurupa Valley; and
WHEREAS, On December 29, 2022, at 32 years of age, Isaiah was shot in the City of Jurupa Valley, when he pulled over an individual for a traffic violation; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was immediately transported to Riverside Community Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries and passed away later that night; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was loved by his coworkers and the communities he served throughout his career; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah had a promising career ahead of him but his life was tragically cut short; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah is survived by his loving parents and his over 300 extended family members; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 60, from Valley Way in the City of Jurupa Valley to Pyrite Street in the City of Jurupa Valley, in the County of Riverside, as the Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Isaiah A. Cordero was born on May 13, 1990, to Rebecca and Gilbert Cordero; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was of Mexican and Puerto Rican decent; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah developed a love for motorcycles at an early age, just like his father; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah graduated from El Cajon High School in the City of San Bernardino, where he played football for two years as a tight end; and
WHEREAS, Isaiahs goal after graduating high school was to become a Deputy Sheriff and to eventually become a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy; and
WHEREAS, On May 5, 2014, Isaiah fulfilled his first goal and began his career with the Riverside County Sheriffs Department as a Correctional Deputy; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah worked in two different correctional facilities before reclassifying to a Deputy Sheriff in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah graduated from the 204th Basic Academy in February of 2018 and returned to working in a correctional facility as a Deputy Sheriff; and
WHEREAS, In 2020, Isaiah was transferred to the Jurupa Valley Sheriffs Station to begin field training; and
WHEREAS, After successfully completing the field training program, he was assigned to patrol the cities and unincorporated communities served by the Jurupa Valley Sheriffs Station, including the incorporated cities of Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, and Norco; and
WHEREAS, In 2022, Isaiah was selected to undergo motorcycle training to become a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy; and
WHEREAS, After successfully completing a rigorous POST-certified motorcycle training course, he accomplished his second goal and began patrolling the streets as a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was specifically assigned to conduct traffic enforcement on his motorcycle in the City of Jurupa Valley; and
WHEREAS, On December 29, 2022, at 32 years of age, Isaiah was shot in the City of Jurupa Valley, when he pulled over an individual for a traffic violation; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was immediately transported to Riverside Community Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries and passed away later that night; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was loved by his coworkers and the communities he served throughout his career; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah had a promising career ahead of him but his life was tragically cut short; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah is survived by his loving parents and his over 300 extended family members; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 60, from Valley Way in the City of Jurupa Valley to Pyrite Street in the City of Jurupa Valley, in the County of Riverside, as the Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Isaiah A. Cordero was born on May 13, 1990, to Rebecca and Gilbert Cordero; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was of Mexican and Puerto Rican decent; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah developed a love for motorcycles at an early age, just like his father; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah graduated from El Cajon High School in the City of San Bernardino, where he played football for two years as a tight end; and
WHEREAS, Isaiahs goal after graduating high school was to become a Deputy Sheriff and to eventually become a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy; and
WHEREAS, On May 5, 2014, Isaiah fulfilled his first goal and began his career with the Riverside County Sheriffs Department as a Correctional Deputy; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah worked in two different correctional facilities before reclassifying to a Deputy Sheriff in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah graduated from the 204th Basic Academy in February of 2018 and returned to working in a correctional facility as a Deputy Sheriff; and
WHEREAS, In 2020, Isaiah was transferred to the Jurupa Valley Sheriffs Station to begin field training; and
WHEREAS, After successfully completing the field training program, he was assigned to patrol the cities and unincorporated communities served by the Jurupa Valley Sheriffs Station, including the incorporated cities of Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, and Norco; and
WHEREAS, In 2022, Isaiah was selected to undergo motorcycle training to become a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy; and
WHEREAS, After successfully completing a rigorous POST-certified motorcycle training course, he accomplished his second goal and began patrolling the streets as a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was specifically assigned to conduct traffic enforcement on his motorcycle in the City of Jurupa Valley, and
WHEREAS, on December 29, 2022, at 32 years of age, Isaiah was shot in the City of Jurupa Valley, when he pulled over an individual for a traffic violation; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was immediately transported to Riverside Community Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries and passed away later that night; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah was loved by his coworkers and the communities he served throughout his career; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah had a promising career ahead of him but his life was tragically cut short; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah is survived by his loving parents and his over 300 extended family members; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 60, from Valley Way in the City of Jurupa Valley to Pyrite Street in the City of Jurupa Valley, in the County of Riverside, as the Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Aug 23, 2023 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 134, Statutes of 2023. |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
| Aug 15, 2023 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 2684.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jul 6, 2023 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (July 5). |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| Apr 17, 2023 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 699.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar. |
| Apr 10, 2023 | From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to consent calendar. |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Set for hearing April 10. |
| Mar 29, 2023 | From committee: Be adopted and re-refer to Com. on APPR with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0. Page 580.) (March 28). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Mar 14, 2023 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| Mar 7, 2023 | Set for hearing March 28. |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Re-referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Date
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Aug 14, 2023 | SCR 16 Roth Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Jul 5, 2023 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation |
Passed |
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| Apr 13, 2023 | Consent Calendar SCR16 Roth et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 28, 2023 | Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | Senate Standing Committee on Transportation |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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Position
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| California State Sheriffs' Association | ** Support | |
| Los Angeles County Sheriff'S Department | ** Support | |
| Riverside County District Attorney | ** Support | |
| Riverside County Sheriff's Office | ** Support | |
| Riverside Sheriffs' Association | ** Support | |
| San Bernardino County Sheriff'S Department | ** Support | |
| San Diego County Sheriff'S Department | ** Support |
Date of Hearing: July 5, 2023
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Laura Friedman, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 16
Author:(Roth) – As Amended Ver:March 14, 2023
SENATE VOTE: 36-0
SUBJECT: Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway
SUMMARY: Designates a specified portion of State Highway Route 60 in the County of Riverside as the Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.
EXISTING LAW: Assigns Caltrans the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways. This includes the installation and maintenance of highway signs.
FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown, but the measure requests that Caltrans determine the cost of appropriate signage consistent with requirements for the state highway system, and only erect the appropriate signage upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering the cost.
COMMENTS: Isaiah A. Cordero was born on May 13, 1990, to Rebecca and Gilbert Cordero and was of Mexican and Puerto Rican decent. Isaiah developed a love for motorcycles at an early age, just like his father and graduated from Cajon High School in the City of San Bernardino, where he played football for two years as a tight end.
Isaiah’s goal after graduating high school was to become a Deputy Sheriff and to eventually become a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy. On May 5, 2014, Isaiah fulfilled his first goal and began his career with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department as a Correctional Deputy.
Isaiah worked in two different correctional facilities before reclassifying to a Deputy Sheriff in 2017 and graduated from the 204th Basic Academy in February of 2018. He returned to working in a correctional facility as a Deputy Sheriff.
In 2020, Isaiah was transferred to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station to begin field training. After successfully completing the field training program, he was assigned to patrol the cities and unincorporated communities served by the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, including the incorporated cities of Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, and Norco.
In 2022, Isaiah was selected to undergo motorcycle training to become a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy. After successfully completing a rigorous POST-certified motorcycle training course, he accomplished his second goal and began patrolling the streets as a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy. Isaiah was specifically assigned to conduct traffic enforcement on his motorcycle in the City of Jurupa Valley.
On December 29, 2022, at 32 years of age, Isaiah was shot in the City of Jurupa Valley, when he pulled over an individual for a traffic violation. Isaiah was immediately transported to Riverside Community Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries and passed away later that night.
Isaiah was loved by his coworkers and the communities he served throughout his career. He had a promising career ahead of him but his life was tragically cut short. Isaiah is survived by his loving parents and his over 300 extended family members.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
California State Sheriffs' Association
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Riverside County District Attorney
Riverside County Sheriff's Office
Riverside Sheriffs' Association
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Aimee Anspach / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093
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CONSENT
Bill No: SCR 16
Author: Roth (D) and Ochoa Bogh (R), et al.
Amended: 3/14/23
Vote: 21
SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 14-0, 3/28/23
AYES: Gonzalez, Niello, Allen, Becker, Blakespear, Cortese, Dodd, Limón, McGuire, Newman, Nguyen, Seyarto, Umberg, Wahab
NO VOTE RECORDED: Archuleta, Dahle
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8
SUBJECT: Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution designates the portion of State Route 60, from Valley Way in the city of Jurupa Valley to Pyrite Street in the city of Jurupa Valley, in the county of Riverside, as the “Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway.”
ANALYSIS: Existing law assigns the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) the responsibly of operating and maintaining state highways, including the installation and maintenance of highway signs.
This resolution:
- Recounts the life and career of Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero.
- Designates the portion of State Route 60, from Valley Way in the city of Jurupa Valley to Pyrite Street in the city of Jurupa Valley, in the county of Riverside, as the “Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway.”
- Requests Caltrans to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs.
Background
Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero was born on May 13, 1990 and graduated from Cajon High School in San Bernardino, where he played football. After graduation, Cordero’s goal was to become a Deputy Sheriff and eventually a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy. Cordero started his career with the Riverside County Sherriff’s Department as a Correctional Deputy. After working in various locations, he was made a Deputy Sheriff in 2017. In 2020, Cordero was transferred to the Jurupa Valley Sherriff’s Station where he successfully completed a field training program and was assigned to patrol communities, including Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, and Norco. In 2022, he successfully completed motorcycle training and began patrolling the streets as a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy, as he had always wanted. On December 29, 2022, at the age of 32, Cordero was shot in the city of Jurupa Valley while pulling over an individual for a traffic violation. Deputy Cordero is survived by his parents and over 300 extended family members.
Comments
Purpose of the resolution. According to the author, “Deputy Isaiah Cordero was killed in the line of duty on December 29, 2022. When faced with danger on that residential street in Jurupa Valley, he didn’t back away from danger. He moved towards it.
“Deputy Cordero gave his life protecting others, and it is appropriate that we honor his life and sacrifice by renaming the portion of highway that runs past his Sheriff Station.”
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 4/10/23)
California State Sheriffs' Association
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Riverside County District Attorney
Riverside County Sheriff's Office
Riverside Sheriffs' Association
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/10/23)
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: Writing in support, Riverside County Sherriff Chad Bianco states, “Deputy Cordero left behind over 300 grieving family members, left his 4,000 brothers and sisters in tan and green devastated, and left our community in shock.
“This particular stretch of State Highway 60 runs directly behind the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, the most recent station Deputy Cordero was assigned to, and serves to memorialize his unselfish dedication to that community. It also serves to show his family and community that the state will forever be indebted to his service and his name will never be forgotten.”
Prepared by: Melissa White / TRANS. / (916) 651-4121
4/12/23 14:04:31
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Senator Lena Gonzalez, Chair
2023 - 2024 Regular
Bill No: Hearing Date: 3/28/2023
Author: | Roth | ||
Version: | 3/14/2023 Amended | ||
Urgency: | No | Fiscal: | Yes |
Consultant: | Melissa White | ||
SUBJECT:
DIGEST: This resolution designates the portion of State Route 60, from Valley Way in the city of Jurupa Valley to Pyrite Street in the city of Jurupa Valley, in the county of Riverside, as the “Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway.”
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
- Assigns the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) the responsibly of operating and maintaining state highways, including the installation and maintenance of highway signs.
Committee Policy:
The committee has adopted a policy regarding the naming of state highways or structures. Under the policy, the committee will consider only those resolutions that meet all of the following criteria:
- The person being honored must have provided extraordinary public service or some exemplary contribution to the public good and have a connection to the community where the highway or structure is located.
- The person being honored must be deceased.
- The naming must be done without cost to the state. Costs for signs and plaques must be paid by local or private sources.
- The author or co-author of the resolution must represent the district in which the facility is located, and the resolution must identify the specific highway segment or structure being named.
- The segment of highway being named must not exceed five miles in length.
- The proposed designation must reflect a community consensus and be without local opposition.
- The proposed designation may not supersede an existing designation unless the sponsor can document that a good faith effort has uncovered no opposition to rescinding the prior designation.
This resolution:
- Recounts the life and career of Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero.
- Designates the portion of State Route 60, from Valley Way in the city of Jurupa Valley to Pyrite Street in the city of Jurupa Valley, in the county of Riverside, as the “Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway.”
- Requests Caltrans to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs.
COMMENTS:
- Purpose of the resolution. The purpose of the resolution is to acknowledge and commemorate the life and service of Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero.
- Background. Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero was born on May 13, 1990 and graduated from Cajon High School in San Bernardino, where he played football. After graduation, Cordero’s goal was to become a Deputy Sheriff and eventually a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy. Cordero started his career with the Riverside County Sherriff’s Department as a Correctional Deputy. After working in various locations, he was made a Deputy Sheriff in 2017. In 2020, Cordero was transferred to the Jurupa Valley Sherriff’s Station where he successfully completed a field training program and was assigned to patrol communities, including Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, and Norco. In 2022, he successfully completed motorcycle training and began patrolling the streets as a Motorcycle Enforcement Deputy, as he had always wanted. On December 29, 2022, at the age of 32, Cordero was shot in the city of Jurupa Valley while pulling over an individual for a traffic violation. Deputy Cordero is survived by his parents and over 300 extended family members.
Writing in support, Riverside County Sherriff Chad Bianco states, “Deputy Cordero left behind over 300 grieving family members, left his 4,000 brothers and sisters in tan and green devastated, and left our community in shock.
“This particular stretch of State Highway 60 runs directly behind the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, the most recent station Deputy Cordero was assigned to, and serves to memorialize his unselfish dedication to that community. It also serves to show his family and community that the state will forever be indebted to his service and his name will never be forgotten.”
- Consistent with committee policy. This resolution is consistent with committee policy.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No
Unknown.
POSITIONS: (Communicated to the committee before noon on Wednesday,
Wednesday, March 22, 2023.)
SUPPORT:
California State Sheriffs' Association
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Riverside County Sheriff's Office
Riverside Sheriffs' Association
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
OPPOSITION:
None received
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