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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
February 6, 2025
The meeting was held at the Jurupa Valley City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA
1. 7:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR MEETING ● Brian Berkson, Mayor
● Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
● Armando Carmona, Council Member
● Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
● Guillermo Silva, Council Member
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Brian Berkson was absent.
2. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Alejandro Rios, Iglesias Cristiana Batista Nueva Esperanza.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chris Barajas
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas announced that Item 15.G would be removed from the Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva , seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona, to approve the Agenda.
Ayes: C. Barajas, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: B. Berkson
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES –
INTRODUCTION OF “PET OF THE MONTH”
“Blueberry”, a 1-year old female German shepherd, who has been at the shelter for over 200 days was introduced to the Council. Anyone interested in giving Blueberry a home is encouraged to contact the City’s Animal Control Services Department at https://www.rcdas.org.
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B. RECOGNITION TO HAKAN JACKSON FOR HIS DEDICATED
SERVICE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas presented Hakan Jackson with a City plaque in recognition of his dedicated service on the Planning Commission.
6. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Doug Herbert voiced a concern that there is illegal parking on 34 th Street and Rubidoux Boulevard. He stated that there are a large number of illegal vendors operating on Opal and he would like something to be done about this. He complained about various intersections that have timing light issues.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas encouraged Mr. Herbert to use the 'myjurupavalley' mobile app. to report illegal parking as Code Enforcement officers may now issue parking tickets.
7. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWL EDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Armando Carmona asked for an update on the scheduling for the community meeting with Southern California Edison. He acknowledged CalFire for their outstanding efforts, noting that there were three fires in the Santa Ana River bottom and several evacuation orders within seven days all caused by the homeless encampments in the river. He voiced concern that something has to be done to address this issue. He shared how he and community volunteers have worked hard to clean up various areas in the city, including replacing the entire wooden fencing at the Mary Tyo Equestrian Staging Area .
He thanked the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District for their support.
He addressed questions and concerns regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) renewed efforts on immigration and he encouraged residents , regardless of their status to know their rights. He advise d that California Senate Bill 54 limits state and local law enforcement’s ability to coordinate with federal immigration authorities and he stands in solidarity with the immigrant community.
8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR PRO TEM CHRIS BARAJAS
1. Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas gave an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee meeting of February 3, 2025.
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9. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler reported that he is currently working with Southern California Edison to try and schedule a town hall meeting with SCE before the end of February. He announced that the City will host several community meetings over the next several weeks:
On February 25, 2025, the City will host a community meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Skyview Event Center that will focus on a n economic development strategy. Attendees will be encouraged to provide input on the economic needs of Jurupa Valley and how the City can best support both existing and future businesses. On February 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., the City will host a prohousing community meeting at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. The meeting will focus on expanding housing opportunities for the community. He announced that a series of community meetings that will focus on the City’s Code Enforcement Division will be taking place over the next few months . These meetings are intended to provide an opportunity to meet with Planning staff and get helpful resources. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. He announced on February 11-12, the westbound 60 Freeway off-ramp at Etiwanda Avenue will be closed due to road work.
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. JANUARY 16, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Veronica Sanchez, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 2025.
Ayes: C. Barajas, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: B. Berkson
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance.
COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY REMOVE ITEMS FROM TH E CONSENT
CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION, OR TO ASK QUESTIONS, OR MAKE A
COMMENT ON THE ITEM
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If a Council Member wishes to vote “no” or “abstain” on a Consent Calendar item but does not wish to discuss, ask questions or make a comment, the Council Member may state that they wish to vote “no” or “abstain” on the item and the minutes and certification of the vote will show that the Council Member voted “no” or “abstain.”
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
V ALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.70 OF THE JURUPA
V ALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM, TO
UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AND UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF)
PROGRAM AND FINDING THIS ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-02, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
V ALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF JURUPA V ALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITEIS DISTRICT NO. 2023 -001 (SEQUANOTA HEIGHTS)
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN
D. CONSIDERATION OF CHECK REGISTER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$5,415,321.49
Requested Action: That the City Council ratify the check registers dated January 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2025 as well as the payroll registers dated January 3 and 17, 2025.
E. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN DE ANZA COUNTRY
SHOPPING CENTER, LP AND THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY FOR
MAINTENANCE OF CITY PARKWAYS FOR THE K -MART SITE
REDEVELOPMENT MA 22087 PROJECT LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LIMONITE AVENUE AND DE ANZA PLAZA
INTERSECTION
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1. The City Council approve the agreement between De Anza Country Shopping Center, LP. and the City of Jurupa Valley for maintenance of parkways; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form and format attached and as approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Accept Performance Bond No. LICX3003922 in the amount of $126,638.58 for parkway Improvements.
F. ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFER OF THE RIGHT -OF-WAY EASEMENT
DEDICATION FOR VAN BUREN MARKETPLACE ON RUTILE STREET
AND VAN BUREN BOULEVARD (CONTROL MANAGEMENT, INC.);
(APN 167-330-006, 167-330-010, 167-330-015, 167-110-039)
1. Requested Action: That the City Council accept the offer of dedication of an easement for public road and drainage purposes, including public utility and public services purposes, over the ar eas as shown on Exhibit B of DED23-004.
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works and City Clerk to sign the Acceptance of Dedication for DED23-004.
G. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 37857; LAS PALMAS LOCATED NORTH OF 45 TH STREET BETWEEN OPAL STREET AND PACIFIC AVENUE,
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION, APPROVAL OF
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENTS, AND ACCEPTANCE OF
IMPROVEMENT BONDS – REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve Tract Map 37857 and accept the dedication as follows:
a. Accept the real property described as an easement for street, public utility and drainage purposes together with the right of ingress and egress for emergency vehicles within Lot “A” (Majesty Lane), Lot “B” (La Brisa Street), Lot “C” (Areca Lane), Lot “D” (El Granate Street), and Lots “E” through “L.”
b. Accept the dedication for Lot “37” for basin and water quality purposes.
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Tract Map 37857.
3. Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreements; and
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4. Accept the surety bonds for construction of related improvements and survey monumentation.
H. AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS – REMOVED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-01, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS
I. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BET WEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND STC TRAFFIC, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR TWO TRAFFIC SIGNALS (CIP # 23107)
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and STC Traffic, Inc., o f Carlsbad, California in the amount of $149,725.76, plus a 10% contingency of $14,973 for Design Services for Traffic Signals at the intersection of Rubidoux Boulevard and 24th Street, and the intersection of Wineville Road and Riverside Drive, CIP #23107 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in substantially the form and format attached to the staff report as approved by the City Attorney.
J. AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC SOLUTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE RUBIDOUX TOWN CENTER PLAN – REMOVED FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION
Requested Action: That the City Council approve an Agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc. (CSI) for the preparation of the Rubidoux Town Center Plan in an amount not to exceed $396,145 and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement on the City Council’s behalf.
A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona , to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 15.H, and 15.J, which were removed for further discussion. (Item 15.G was removed from the Agenda)
Ayes: C. Barajas, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: B. Berkson
12. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
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11.H AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE CITY
RECORDS
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that Item 15.H be removed for further discussion. Council Member Carmona expressed his desire to maintain the inactive email records that were listed for destruction in 2025.
City Clerk Vicki Wasko provided additional information and responded to Council’s questions.
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona , seconded by Council Member Veronica Sanchez , to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -01, as amended with the omission of the inactive email records from the list of records scheduled for destruction.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS
Ayes: C. Barajas, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: B. Berkson
11.J AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC SOLUTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE RUBIDOUX TOWN CENTER PLAN – REMOVED FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that Item 15.J be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director, provided additional information and responded to Council’s questions.
By consensus, the City Council tabled this item and no further action was taken.
Ayes: C. Barajas, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: B. Berkson
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION; DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION; AND APPROVING
FORMATION AND LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -012
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(PUBLIC SAFETY, WEST COAST SELF STORAGE) GENERALLY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CLAY STREET AND
GENERAL ROAD
Staff Report presented by Paul Toor, Director of Public Works. Mr. Toor gave an overview of the process to approve the formation and levy of special taxes for City of Jurupa Valley Community Facilities District No. PS 2024-012 - West Coast Self Storage.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-12 and 2025-13, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-12 - A RESOLUTION OF FORMATION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, TO
ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUN ITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -012 (PUBLIC SAFETY, WEST COAST SELF -
STORAGE), TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
THEREIN, AND TO SUBMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO
THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF; AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-13 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A
SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -012 (PUBLIC SAFETY, WEST COAST SELF
STORAGE) PROPOSITIONS REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE ANNUAL LEVY OF A SPECIAL
TAX WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
Ayes: C. Barajas, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: B. Berkson
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Barajas , the Deputy City Clerk responded that one owner cast one ballot. All votes cast were in favor of the special taxes.
A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-14, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL
ELECTION IN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. PS 2024 -012 (PUBLIC SAFETY, WEST CO AST SELF
STORAGE) AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF
SPECIAL TAX LIEN
A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona, to introduce Ordinance No. 2025-04, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTICT NO. PS 2024-012 (PUBLIC SAFETY, WEST COAST
SELF STORAGE) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
THEREIN
Ayes: C. Barajas, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: B. Berkson
B. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
TO THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-CONSOLIDATED (THE
“DISTRICT”) AS ZONE JJ (VAN BUREN MARKETPLACE) AND THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH
TERRITORY; LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VAN
BUREN BOULEVARD AND RUTILE STREET
Staff Report presented by Paul Toor, Director of Public Works. Mr. Toor gave an overview of the process to annex Zone JJ to City of Jurupa Valley Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 89-1Consolidated.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Barajas , the Deputy City Clerk responded that one owner cast one ballot. All votes cast were in favor of the special taxes.
A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-15, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY LOCATED
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VAN BUREN BOULEVARD AND
RUTILE STREET, TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89 -1-CONSOLIDATED AS
ZONE JJ (VAN BUREN MARKETPLACE), CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM
AND ASSESSMENT, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH
TERRITORY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 -25 PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE
XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
Ayes: C. Barajas, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva
Noes: None
Absent: B. Berkson
14. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. WARMINGTON RESIDENTI AL PROJECT 7586 JURU PA ROAD
(MA23357); ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION GRANTI NG FINAL
APPROVAL OF PROJECT, INCLUDING DENSITY BONUS
APPLICATION (DB) NO. 24001, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 38888, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SDP) NO. 23172, WITH
DENIAL OF EITHER ONE OR TWO WAIVERS OF D EVELOPMENT
REQUIREMENTS; OVERRULE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF
MA23357; AND APPROVE ADDENDUM TO MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION; (APPLICANT: WARMINGTON RESIDENTIAL)
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas suggested that this item be moved to the February 20, 2025 meeting.
Kevin (no last name provided) voiced opposition to the proposed residential project as it will create traffic congestion on Camino Real. He encouraged the Council to approve quality developments that do not negatively impact the community.
Karina (no last name provided) stated that she is deeply troubled by the proposed residential development as it is a direct attack on the City’s values, equestrian lifestyle and current way of life. Approval of this project will negatively impact the existing small t own atmosphere and the existing single lane road will only worsen existing traffic congestion.
By consensus, the City Council moved this item to the February 20, 2025 meeting.