MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, May 1, 2025
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
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 Brian Berkson called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Brian Berkson participated remotely from the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort, 74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA.
2. INVOCATION
There was no invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva, to approve the Agenda.
Roll Call:
Ayes: B. Berkson, C. Barajas, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
PRESENTATIONS
A. RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES -
INTRODUCTION OF "PET OF THE MONTH"
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B. MUNICIPAL CLERK WEEK PROCLAMATION
Mayor Brian Berkson and City Council proclaimed the week of May 4th through May 10th, 2025 as the 56 Annual Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Jurupa Valley. Evelyne Ssenkoloto, Interim City Clerk accepted the proclamation.
C. PUBLIC WORKS WEEK PROCLAMATION
Mayor Brian Berkson and City Council proclaimed the week of May 18th through May 24'h , 2025 as Public Works Week in the City of Jurupa Valley. David French, Deputy Director of Public Works accepted the proclamation.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Melisa Flores, California State University, San Bernardino student spoke on water safety and advocating for stronger local action around AB1313 to address commercial stormwater pollution.
Irene Rodriguez thanked Council Member Armando Carmona for being proactive in the community more especially regarding his quick response to the recent downed power/cable lines in the streets.
Laura Shultz, announced upcoming events in the community: Escaramuza Caballo de Palo Recreation Class to be held May 3, 2025 through May 17, 2025; Hoof, Paws, Claws & Community to be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
7. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Armando Carmona commended Public Works Department, Code Enforcement Manager Irwin Salas and Code Enforcement Supervisor Ryan Batista on an excellent job responding to illegal dumping and encampments in the community. He announced the upcoming first Saturday of the month community-clean up event to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The City of Jurupa Valley works closely with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District on the community clean-up efforts.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas announced the upcoming Jurupa Valley Pro Rodeo to be held on June 6th and June 7th 1, 2025.
Mayor Brian Berkson thanked the City of Jurupa Valley Chamber of Commerce for hosting the 13th Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in observance of the National Day of Prayer.
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CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler announced the upcoming events: 2nd Annual Public Works Open House to be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jurupa Valley Operations Center; Code Enforcement Community Meeting for District 4 on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Jurupa Valley Operations Center; The City's Community Development Department to launch the new Home Recognition Award Program, celebrating homeowners who go above and beyond to beautify and maintain their properties (nominations are being accepted through May 31, 2025).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. APRIL 14, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING
B. APRIL 21, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona, to approve the minutes of April 14, 2025 and April 21, 2025 Special Meetings.
Roll Call:
Ayes: B. Berkson, C. Barajas, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar Items were pulled for discussion: B, C, E, F, G, H, J, and K.
Staff provided additional information and responded to Council's questions regarding the Consent Calendar Items.
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 Page - 3 -
B. CONFIRM THE AUTOMATIC ANNUAL INCREASE IN THE WESTERN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE
APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PLAN AREA
PURSUANT TO JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
3.80.050.D
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-36, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-36 AND CONFIRMING
THE AUTOMATIC ANNUAL INCREASE IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE
COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE APPLICABLE TO ALL
DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PLAN AREA PURSUANT TO JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.80.050.D AND MAKING CEQA
FINDINGS
C. INITIATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 9 OF THE CITY'S
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REORGANIZE ALL CHAPTERS AND
SECTIONS AND MINOR CODE AMENDMENTS TO CLARIFY USES,
PROCESSES, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND DEFINITIONS
Requested Action: That the City Council initiate amendments to Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) to include the reorganization of existing chapters and sections as well as minor code amendments to clarify uses, processes, certain development standards, definitions, and associated language.
D. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR 2023-2024 PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT (ARPA PROJECT) CIP #23111 IN THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion and accept the 2023-2024 Pavement Rehabilitation (ARPA) Project, Project No. 23111, and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion E. ADOPTION OF THE FIVE-YEAR MEASURE 'A' LOCAL STREETS AND
ROADS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Requested Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-37, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR MEASURE "A"
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LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025/2026 THROUGH 2029/2030
RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND, AND MATERIAL
AND LABOR BOND FOR PARCEL MAP 37614 LOCATED ON THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF CANTU GALLEANO RANCH ROAD AND
ETIWANDA AVENUE (HJ AND PE INVESTMENT)
Requested Action:That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to record the Notice of Completion now that public improvements have been accepted by the City Engineer; and
2. Direct the City Engineer to release the remaining bonds for the Faithful Performance, and the Material and Labor for street improvements.
G. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 36947 EMERALD RIDGE NORTH
LOCATED NORTH OF SR-60, WEST OF CANAL STREET, SOUTH OF 28TH
STREET, AND EAST OF THE RIO VISTA SPECIFIC PLAN, ACCEPTANCE
OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION, APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION
AGREEMENTS, AND ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS
Requested Action: That the City Council:
Approve Tract Map 36947 and accept the dedication as follows:
a. Accept the real property described as an easement for public street and utility purposes for Lot "A" (La Canada Drive) Lot "B" (Overlook Court) Lot "C" (Evergreen Court) Lot "D" (Crystal Peak Court) Lot "E" (Valley Vista Court) Lot "F" (Vista Ridge Court) Lot "G" (Saphire Court) Lot "H" ( Serene Skies Court) Lot "I" (Emerald Way) Lot "J "( Pine Crest Street) and Lot "K" (28th Street).
Accept the real property dedicated in fee, described as Lots 192 and 196 for basin purposes.
C. Accept easements "A" & "C" shown on Tract Map 36947 for public utility and maintenance and access
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Tract Map 36947
3. Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreements; and
4. Accept the surety bonds for construction of related off-site improvements and survey monumentation.
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H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED
(THE "DISTRICT") AS ZONE 2-I (ACTION PLUMBING SUPPLY) AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH
TERRITORY; GENERALLY LOCATED ON RIVERVIEW DRIVE,
NORTH OF MISSION BOULEVARD.
Requested Action:
1) That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-38, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED AS
ZONE 2-I (ACTION PLUMBING SUPPLY) AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE AND ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
2) That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-39, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ENGINEER
REGARDING THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED AS ZONE 2-I
(ACTION PLUMBING SUPPLY) AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-40, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX
TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED AS
ZONE 2-I (ACTION PLUMBING SUPPLY) AND TO LEVY AND
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COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2025-2026 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF
DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
AND ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND
APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED
(THE "DISTRICT") AS ZONE QQ (WEST COAST SELF STORAGE) AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH
TERRITORY; LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CLAY
STREET AND GENERAL ROAD
Requested Action:
1. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-41, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED AS
ZONE QQ (WEST COAST SELF STORAGE) AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE AND ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
2. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-42, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ENGINEER
REGARDING THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED AS ZONE QQ
(WEST COAST SELF STORAGE) AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
3. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-43, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX
TERRITORY TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED AS
ZONE QQ (WEST COAST SELF STORAGE) AND TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2025-2026 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF
DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
AND ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND
APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS.
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A POLICY WHICH
DELEGATES SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY OF TORT LIABILITY
CLAIMS
Requested Action: That the City Council
1. Adopt and approve the attached Resolution No. 2025-44 to establish a policy which delegates settlement authority of tort liability claims, $10,000 to PERMA and $50,000 to the City Manager, or designee.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Department of Justice documents including the ability to make minor non-substantive changes, if applicable.
City Attorney Maricela Marroquin for the record, announced that requested action No. 2 had a typo and should read as follows:
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the PERMA documents including the ability to make minor non-substantive changes, if applicable.
Discussion ensued regarding delegated authority to PERMA, justification for the increase from $25,000 to $50,000 for City Manager's authority; claims settlement amount in the last one year; retention and liability numbers; and pending settlements.
Council Member Carmona requested the following:
1. Settlement authority of tort liability claims for the City Manager to be increased to $35,000 and not $50,000 as stated in the staff report and resolution.
2. Requested a quarterly litigation/claims report that outlines the status of each claim.
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By consensus and there being no further comments City Council agreed to add the above requests to the consent calendar motion.
K. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH ACCESS TO STATE
FEDERAL AND LOCAL CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FOR
EMPLOYMENT, LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION
Adopt and approve the attached Resolution No.2025-45 to request access to summary criminal history information (resulting from live scan fingerprints) for employment including volunteers and contracted employees from the Department of Justice.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Department of Justice documents including the ability to make minor non-substantive changes, if applicable.
By Consensus and there being no further comments, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Armando Carmona to approve the Consent Calendar with the following changes to Consent Calendar Item - J. as follows:
1. Settlement authority of tort liability claims for the City Manager to be increased to $35,000 instead of $50,000 as stated in the staff report and resolution; and
2. A quarterly litigation/claims report that outlines the status of each claim to be provided to City Council.
Roll Call:
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
11. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION; DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION; AND APPROVING
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FORMATION AND LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-011 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, LAS PALMAS) GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH-EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF 45TH STREET AND OPAL STREET
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas opened the public hearing.
There were no public comments received on Public Hearing Item A.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, to adopt Resolutions Nos. 2025-46 and 2025-47, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-46 - A RESOLUTION OF FORMATION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, TO
ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITEIS
DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-011 (PUBLIC SAFETY, LAS PALMAS), TO
ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT THEREFORE, 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. 2024-47 - 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 2024-011 (PUBLIC SAFETY, LAS PALMAS) PROPOSITIONS REGARDING
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND THE
ANNUAL LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT; AND
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: B. Berkson, C. Barajas, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, the Interim City Clerk responded that one owner cast one ballot. All votes cast were in favor of the special taxes.
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A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas to adopt Resolution No. 2025-48, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-48 - 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 2024-011 (PUBLIC SAFETY,
LAS PALMAS) AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF
SPECIAL TAX LIEN; AND
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: B. Berkson, C. Barajas, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, to introduce Ordinance No. 2025-09, 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 2024-011 (PUBLIC SAFETY, LAS PALMAS)
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: B. Berkson, C. Barajas, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO HEARING TO CONSIDER GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT (GPA) NO. 25002 TO ADOPT THE PEDLEY TOWN
CENTER PLAN AS AN "AREA PLAN' OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY GENERAL PLAN AND AN ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL
PLAN FEIR PURUSANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15164
Requested Action: That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-49 entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY ADOPTING THE
PEDLEY TOWN CENTER PLAN, AND AN ADDENDUM TO THE
GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15164
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Staff Report presented by Jean Ward from Civic Solutions.
Ms. Ward gave an overview of the Pedley Town Center Plan which included the following: purpose, vision and set of recommendations and strategies for public and private investment; process and community engagement; General Amendment process to adopt the plan as an "Area Plan"; Pedley Town Center goals, priorities and vision statement; public realm and focus area opportunities and strategies; plan organization; and Environmental Review and Planning Commission recommendation.
Mayor Brian Berkson opened the public hearing.
Kristy Crawford-Estrada requested clarification on future plans for the field along Limonite. Staff provided additional information and responded to Ms. Estrada's questions.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed, Further discussion followed.
Council Member Armando Carmona requested a number of modifications on the Pedley Town Center Plan.
By consensus the City Council agreed to the following:
1. City Council to provide a list of requested modifications/concerns to staff to make changes;
2. Keep the public hearing closed, and staff to bring the item back to city council - (meeting date undefined); and
3. Per legal counsel, with the meeting date uncertain, the hearing will have to be re- noticed.
council with recommendations requested by Council Member Armando Carmona and any other council member; and the public hearing to be re- noticed.
ROLL CALL
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS
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14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
1. Mayor Brian Berkson gave an_update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority - Board of Directors Meeting of April 25, 2025.
Mayor Brian Berkson gave an_update on The Riverside Transit Agency Meeting of April 24, 2025.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Request from Mayor Berkson to Schedule a Future Discussion of Whether the City Should Provide a Proposal Regarding the Long-Term Financial and Operational Sustainability of the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center (JMDC).
Mayor Berkson presented the report. He requested a consensus from City Council to direct staff to analyze and present to council a plan for the city to take over Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center (JMDC).
For the record, one written communication was received from Pam Waller in opposition.
There were no oral public comments.
By consensus the City Council agreed to direct staff to analyze and present to council a plan for the city to take over Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center (JMDC):
Ayes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez
Noes: C. Barajas, G. Silva
Absent: None
Council Member Guillermo Silva requested that a future item be brought back for review and discussion regarding street takeovers. Street takeovers are illegal gatherings where individuals illegally occupy a street, often for the purpose of driving recklessly, engaging in stunts, or racing.
16. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Maricela Marroquin had no report.
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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Council Member Guillermo Silva wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day.
Council Member Armando Carmona wished his wife and all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. He reminded the community of the upcoming first Saturday of the month community- clean up event to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The City of Jurupa Valley works closely with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District on the community clean-up efforts.
Mayor Brian Berkson reminded the community that the last two performances of "Frozen:
The Musical" will be on Friday, May 2, 2025 and Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Patriot High School.
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Brian Berkson adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m. to the May 15, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m in the City Council Chambers located at 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 15* DAY OF MAY 2025.
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Evelyne Ssenkoloto, CMC
Interim City Clerk
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