MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
March 20, 2025
The meeting was held at the Jurupa Valley City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA
5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR STUDY SESSION Brian Berkson, Mayor
Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
Armando Carmona, Council Member
Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
Guillermo Silva, Council Member
Mayor Brian Berkson called the study session to order at 5:32 p.m.
2. STUDY SESSION
A. MA24033 (GPA24001, TTM38972, CZ24001, & SDP24018) GRANITE HILL PROJECT - PROPOSAL FOR 130 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 21.87-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT NORTH OF GRANITE HILL
DRIVE BETWEEN QUARTZ CANYON ROAD AND PYRITE STREET
(APNS: 169-040-003, 173-120-009, 173-120-011, 173-120-013, 169- 040-004, 169- 040-005); (APPLICANT: RIVERSIDE LEGACY IV, LLC)
Staff Report provided by Rob Gonzalez, Principal Planner.
Following discussion, the City Council received and filed the presentation on the Granite Hill Project and identified areas of concern and/or requests for additional information.
B. CITY BRANDING DESIGN
Presented by Michael Flad, Assistant City Manager
Mayor directed staff to bring back this item for review and consideration.
3. 7:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR MEETING Brian Berkson, Mayor
.. Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
• Arronido Carpora Council Member
• Guillermo Silva, Council Member
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Mayor Brian Berkson called the regular meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
INVOCATION was given by Retired Pastor David De La Cruz, Beacon Hill Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager, Community Development Director.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, seconded by Councilmember Guillermo Silva, to approve the Agenda.
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. INTRODUCTION OF NEW FIRE BATTALION CHIEFS
Chief William Otterman introduced two new Fire Battalion Chiefs Eric Sauerwein and Matthew Diullo.
! PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comments at the meeting:
Richard Miller
Diana Leja
Ramiro Northoutt
Pamela Blynn
INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler reported on upcoming events in April, 2025. A townhall meeting will be held in District 3 and 4. The annual Public Works open house event is scheduled for May 9, 2025. He reported on the rate of return for grant funds received from services provided by the grant services consultant hired by the City.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. FEBRUARY 27, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING
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B. MARCH 6, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Councilmember Armando Carmona, seconded by Councilmember Guillermo Silva, to approve the Minutes of the February 27, 2025 Special Meeting and the March 6, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
12. 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 THE CONSENT
CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION, OR TO ASK QUESTIONS, OR MAKE A
COMMENT ON THE ITEM
If a Council Member wishes to vote "no" or "abstain" on a Consent Calendar item ut does not wish to discuss, ask questions or make a comment, the Counci lember 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. 2025-07
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-07, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY ADDING SECTIONS 9.05.103, 9.05.105 AND 9.05.108 TO TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING AN APPLICATION PROCESS, ENTITLEMENT
PERIOD, AND APPEALS PROCESS FOR STREAMLINED,
MINISTERIAL HOUSING PROJECTS AND AN APPEALS PROCESS FOR
INCOMPLETENESS DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE PERMIT
STREAMLINING ACT, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
C. APPROVAL OF FINANCE TRACT MAP NO. 38947; VERNOLA RANCH Page - 3 -
FOR FINANCE AND CONVEYANCE PURPOSES ONLY LOCATED EAST
OF INTERSTATE 15 (I-15), WEST OF PATS RANCH ROAD, SOUTH OF
BELLEGRAVE AVENUE, AND NORTH OF LIMONITE AVENUE
1. Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Finance Map (Tract Map No. 38947) for Finance and Conveyance purposes only.
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Finance Tract Map No. 38947.
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreement and accept the surety bond for Monumentation.
D. APPROVE POSITIONS, PURCHASES AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS
FOR A FOOD TRUCK AND STREET VENDOR ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM
Requested Action: That the City Council approve two (2) Full-Time Code Enforcement Officer I (CEO) positions for the Food Truck and Street Vendor Enforcement Program (Program) in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 at an estimated cost of $37,000;
Purchase two pick-up trucks with added equipment at an estimated cost of $120,000;
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Purchase equipment and supplies to establish preventative measures at an estimated cost of $20,000;
in the Equipmen zhis Fund propriation of of for the trucks Approve the FY 2024-25 budget appropriation of $177,000 in the General Fund (GF) #100 for:
CEO positions - $37,000; and
b. Preventative Measures Equipment and Supplies - $20,000. c. Transfer to Equipment/Vehicle Fund #730 - $120,000.
Councilmember A. Carmona requested staff to provide information on the implementation plan, regulatory process and clarification on equipment.
E. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE ONE FORD MAVERICK HYBRID
REPLACEMENT VEHICLE
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the purchase of one (1) Ford Maverick Hybrid replacement vehicle for $30,323.73, including taxes and fees.
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2. Tudgee i Council authorize the Finance Director to make any necessary Councilmember A. Carmona requested information on the vehicle purchasing process and a summary of city vehicles.
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE FY24 TECHNOLOGY AND
EQUIPMENT PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE
Requested Action: That the City Council accept grant funds from the U.S.
Department of Justice-FY24 Technology and Equipment Program Grant.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem C. Barajas, seconded by Councilmember Guillermo Silva, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
13. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
APPOINTMENT OF CITY DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE
2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
(SCAG) ANNUAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
Staff Report was presented by Rod Butler, City Manager.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem C. Barajas, seconded by Councilmember A. Carmona, to select Mayor Brian Berkson as the Delegate and no alternate for the 2025 SCAG Regional Conference and General Assembly, May 1-2 at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert.
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
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16. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
1. Mayor Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting of March 12, 2025
Mayor Brian Berkson gave an update on the Northwest Transportation NOW Coalition Meeting of March 13, 2025
Mayor Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority - Audit and Finance Committee Meeting of March 14,2025
Mayor Brian Berkson gave an update on the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee Meeting of March 20, 2025
B. MAYOR PRO TEM CHRIS BARAJAS
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas gave an update on the CALCOG Meeting of March 6, 2025.
2. Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas gave an update on the Contract Cities Legislative Committee Meeting of March 12, 2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas gave an update on the Western Riverside Council of Governments-Administration & Finance Committee Meeting of March 12, 2025.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER GUILLERMO SILVA
Council Member Guillermo Silva gave an update on the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District Meeting of March 20, 2025.
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Council member Veronica Sanchez requested that the Shopping Cart Ordinance be brought back to City Council for review, input and possibly an amendment to issues of lost, stolen, or abandoned shopping carts.
18. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Peter Thorson had no report.
19. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas provided a report on his meeting with the Public Utility Commissions (PUC) Sacramento.
Councilmember Armando Carmona requested a follow-up on the letter that was signed by Brian Berkson to California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding the level of accountability in the recent fires and power outages.
Mayor Brian Berkson requested that staff follow up on policy information that was requested of Southern California Edison regarding recent fires and power outages. The information will be posted on the City's website.
20. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Brian Berkson adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. to the Closed Session Special Meeting March 20, 2025 at 8:20 pm. in the City Council Chamber,8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509; and to the next Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
Yvette Rodriguez
Deputy City Clerk
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 2025
Seuroloto.
Evelyne C. Ssenkoloto
Interim City Clerk
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