MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
May 15, 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 BUDGET 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 5:30 p.m.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET STUDY SESSION
A. DISCUSSION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ANNUAL CITY BUDGET The staff report was presented by Susan Paragas, Director of Finance.
Ms. Paragas gave an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual City Budget.
Public comments were received from Zuyva Ruiz.
Following the budget presentation, the City Council provided input and direction to staff on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY2526) City Budget and directed staff to make changes as necessary prior to final adoption.
Mayor Brian Berkson adjourned the study session at 7:40 p.m.
3. 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
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Mayor Brian Berkson called the regular meeting to order at 7:55 p.m.
INVOCATION was given by Calvary Chapel Jurupa Valley Pastor Greg Rondeau.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Paul Toor.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Attorney Peter Thorson requested that Public Hearing Item 14.A be removed from the agenda. Mr. Thorson provided additional information as to why the item should be removed from the agenda and responded to Council's questions. By consensus, the City Council tabled this item and no further action was taken.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Veronica Sanchez, to approve the agenda with the exception of Public Hearing Item
14.A (Public Hearing Item 14.A. was removed from the agenda to be brought back at a future date uncertain).
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
PRESENTATIONS
A. NATIONAL PRAYER PROCLAMATION
Mayor Brian Berkson and City Council proclaimed April 27, 2025 as National Day of Prayer in the City of Jurupa Valley and presented a proclamation to Ms.
Alice Edwards, Ms. Apolinaria Aranda and Ms. Marjorie Corzine.
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
David Dankshmajen representing American Engineers commended the city on the front lobby improvements; and in reference to building and development projects requested that an email go out to developers announcing key point of contact employees' departure and their replacement.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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10. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
City Manager Rod Butler provided a report on the proposed Summer Council Meeting Schedule.
By consensus City Council agreed to the following summer council meeting schedule from June through September:
• Thursday, June 5, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
Thursday June 19, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting - Cancelled (Public Holiday) • Thursday, June 26, 2025 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, July 3, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting - Cancelled Thursday, July 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
• Thursday, August 7, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting • Thursday, August 21, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, September 4, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, September 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting City Manager Rod Butler announced the following upcoming events: District 4 Code Enforcement Community Meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jurupa Valley Operations Center (5293 Mission Bld); Home Recognition Award Program nominations are open through May 31, 2025; Baseball Night with the Quakes to be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for Jurupa Valley Night with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, the official affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Loan Mart Stadium, Mayor Berkson will throw the first pitch and Deputy City Manager Amy Sells will sing the National Anthem.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. APRIL 17, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva, to approve the Minutes of the April 17, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Item J was pulled for discussion.
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
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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 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. 2025-09
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt 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.
C. CONSIDERATION OF CHECK REGISTER IN THE AMOUNT
$ 9,444,531.41
Requested Action: That the City Council:
Ratify the check registers dated March 31, and April 4, 7, 14, and 18, 2025 as well as the payroll registers dated March 28, 31, and April 11, 2025.
The City Council of the City of Jurupa Valley authorizes expenditures through the annual budget process. The FY 2024-25 Budget was adopted on June 6, 2024. Expenditures not included in the annual budget process are approved by resolution throughout the fiscal year.
D. APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
WITH CIVIC SOLUTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE
CITYWIDE CORRIDORS PLAN
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Requested Action: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Civic Solutions for the preparation of the Citywide Corridors Plan.
E. INITIATION OF A CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA) REVISING TITLE 9, SECTION 9.240.490 PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES
Requested Action: That the City Council initiate amendments to Title 9 Planning and Zoning) Section 9.240.490 Alcoholic Beverage Sales to (1) clarif rocesses and standards, (2) update requirements, and (3) remove inconsistencies F. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR MISSION BLVD AND PYRITE
STREET IMPROVEMENT, PROJECT NO. 21113, IN THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY
Requested Action: That the City Council:
Approve the Notice of Completion and accept the project for Mission Blvd and Pyrite Street Improvement, project #21113, authorizing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
2. Authorize staff to release the retention 35 days after the filing of the notice of completion.
G. APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AND HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ON-CALL
ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council:
Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Harris & Associates, Inc. for On-Call Assessment Engineering Services and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment substantially the form and format attached and as approved by the City Attorney.
H. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CALMEX ENGINEERING,
INC. FOR THE MARKET STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FROM
RUBIDOUX BOULEVARD TO VIA CERRO (CIP #19108); AND
APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE MARKET STREET PROJECT
FROM RUBIDOUX BOULEVARD TO VIA CERRO (CIP #19108)
Requested Action: That the City Council award:
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A construction contract to Calmex Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $3,227,000.75 for the Market Street Improvements (CIP #19108), from Roubidoux Blvd. to Via Cerro and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in the form attached hereto and to approve contingency up to ten percent of the original contract amount; and
A Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for Construction Management and Construction Inspection (CM/CI) to Z&K Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $273,644 for the Market Street Improvements (CIP #19108) and authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA in the form attached hereto.
I. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY ACCEPTING CERTAIN STREETS INTO THE CITY
MANTAINED STREET SYSTEM FOR PARCEL MAP 37528 LOCATED
EAST OF RUBIDOUX BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF EL RIVINO ROAD,
WEST OF HALL AVENUE, NORTHWEST OF A PRIVATE PROPERTY
OF THE WEST RIVERSIDE CANAL AND JURUPA CANAL (AGUA
MANSA COMMERCE PHASE III, LLC)
Requested Action: That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-50:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY ACCEPTING CERTAIN STREETS INTO THE
CITY MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM (PARCEL MAP 37528
LOCATED EAST OF RUBIDOUX BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF EL
RIVINO ROAD, WEST OF HALL AVENUE, NORTHWEST OF A
PRIVATE PROPERTY OF THE WEST RIVERSIDE CANAL AND
JURUPA CANAL). PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE SECTION 1806
2. Authorize the City Engineer to record the Notice of Completion now that public improvements have been completed by the developer and accepted by the City Engineer; and
Direct the City Engineer to release the remaining bonds after 45 days for the Faithful Performance, and the Material and Labor for street improvements.
J. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ECS IMAGING, INC. FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENT SCANNING SERVICES
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Requested Action: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc. to perform document scanning, indexing, and shredding services for Community Development files, at a total cost of $302,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary amendments.
By Consensus and there being no further comments, a motion was made by Council Member Guillermo Silva, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Consent Calendar Item J which was pulled for discussion:
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Ayes: None
Absent: None
13. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
12.J APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ECS IMAGING, INC. FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENT SCANNING SERVICES
Council Member Armando Carmona requested that Consent Calendar Item 12. J be removed from the consent calendar for further discussion.
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc. to perform document scanning, indexing, and shredding services for Community Development files, at a total cost of $302,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary amendments.
Staff provided additional information and responded to Council's questions.
Council Member Armando Carmona requested consensus from city council to the following modification:
Amend the contract amount to $100,000.00.
Solicit bids through a competitive procurement process for the balance.
By Consensus and there being no further comments, a motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, to approve the Consent Calendar Item J with the following modification:
1. Amend the contract amount to $100,000.00.
2. Solicit bids through a competitive procurement process for the balance.
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Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF FIRE HAZARD
SEVERITY ZONE MAPS FOR THE CITY PREPARED BY THE STATE FIRE
MARSHAL
Requested Action: That the City Council introduce the following Ordinance No. 2025-10 entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-10, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
ADOPTING THE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP AND
ADDING CHAPTER 8.12 TO THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE, FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Staff Report was presented by Peter Thorson, City Attorney.
Further discussion followed.
There were no public communications received.
Mayor Brian Berkson opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed By consensus and there being no further comments, the public hearing was continued to the June 5, 2025 City Council meeting due to conflict of interest. Mayor Berkson, Mayor pro Tem Barajas and Council Member Sanchez all have residential property either in the designated Fire Hazard Severity Zones or within 500 feet of them. To achieve a quorum for this Agenda Item it will need three Council Members, and three affirmative votes of the Council are required by State law to adopt the Ordinance.
Prior to consideration of the proposed Ordinance on June 5, 2025 the City Clerk will randomly select Mayor Berkson, Mayor pro Tem Barajas, or Council Member Sanchez pursuant to Section 18705 of the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission to achieve a quorum.
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Member Armando Carmona to bring back Public Hearing Item J at the June 5, 2025 City Council meeting.
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA) NO. 24006 (ZCA24006) CONSISTING OF AMENDING SECTION 9.245.030 (OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS) OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE PROCESS AND REGULATIONS FOR
THE SPECIAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY AND THE SPECIAL
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY OVERLAY ZONE MAP AND
MAKING FINDINGS THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT PER SECTION
15061(B)(3) COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Staff Report was presented by Principal Planner Robert Gonzalez.
Mr. Gonzalez gave an overview of the proposed Billboard Ordinance Amendment and outlined the purpose, updated allowed locations, application process, revised overlay map, proposed administrative changes and additions to the amendment.
Mayor Brian Berkson opened the public hearing.
There were no public comments received.
Further discussion followed.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas, seconded by Council Member Guillermo Silva to Ordinance No. 2025-11 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY AMENDING CHAPTER 9.245 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING FIVE SPECIAL OUTDOOR
ADVERTISING DISPLAY OVERLAY AREAS AND MODIFYING THE
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY OVERLAY MAP, ALLOWING
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS WITHIN 750 FEET OF A CITY
BOUNDARY, UPDATING STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
DISPLAYS, AND AMENDING THE PROCESSING PROCEDURES FOR
ONSITE SIGNAGE IN THE RUBIDOUX TOWN CENTER, AND MAKING A
FINDING OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT SECTION 15061(B)(3).
Ayes: C. Barajas, B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva Noes: None
Absent: None
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff Regarding the City's Role in the Future Operations of the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center (Mayor Berkson) Mayor Brian Berkson presented the staff report.
For the record, one written communication was received from Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District General Manager Colby Diuguid.
There were no oral public comments.
Discussion ensued regarding Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District's acquisition of Jurupa Valley Mountain Discovery.
Council Member Carmona with respect to the Jurupa Area Recreation and Parks District and Quimby Act fees made a motion as follows:
A motion was made by Council Member Armando Carmona, seconded by Mayor Brian Berkson to direct the City Attorney to report to the City Council on the relationship of the City and Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District with respect to the collection and distribution of Quimby Act fees and land dedications for development of park and recreation facilities and the maintenance funding for those facilities.
Ayes: B. Berkson, A. Carmona, V. Sanchez, G. Silva
Noes: C. Barajas
Absent: None
16. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
Mayor Brian Berkson gave an update on the Southern California Association of Governments - Annual Meeting of the General Assembly on May 1, 2025.
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Mayor Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting of May 14, 2025.
Mayor Brian Berkson gave an update on the Northwest Transportation Now Coalition Meeting of May 8, 2025.
Mayor Brian Berkson gave an update on the Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority - Executive/Audit and Finance Committee Meeting of May 9, 2025.
Mayor Brian Berkson gave an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting of May 14, 2025.
Mayor Brian Berkson gave an update on the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee Meeting of May 15, 2025.
B. COUNCIL MEMBER GUILLERMO SILVA
1. Council Member Guillermo Silva gave an update on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Meeting of May 5, 2025.
Council Member Guillermo Silva gave an update on the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District Meeting of May 15, 2025.
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Guillermo Silva requested a series of staff led town hall meetings to be held in different areas of the city with a purpose of having community members gather to discuss concerns with decision-makers or elected officials, allowing them to ask questions and express opinions.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas recommended the staff led town hall meetings request be brought back to Council as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget adoption since it may have a fiscal impact.
Council Member Armando Carmona requested an update on his April 17, 2025 City Council meeting request regarding policy discussion on illegal dumping regulations and
18. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Peter Thorson had no report.
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19. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas reported that he connected Rubidoux Community Services District (RCSD) with Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Grant Writing and Funding Process.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas provided an update on Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) Regional Recycled Water Purple Pipeline project, which plans to deliver millions of gallons of recycled water - enough to offset local area supply of water for several homes per year.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Barajas thanked Assembly Member Leticia Castillo and Jurupa Area Recreation and Park team for their contribution to the Jurupa Valley Little League's new digital scoreboard significant upgrade.
Council Member Guillermo Silva congratulated his son's team for winning Division Championship.
Council Member Guillermo Silva announced the following upcoming events: "Hoofs, Paws & Claws" event to be held on May 17, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Laramore Park in Jurupa Valley. The event aims to connect animal groups, non-profits, and residents; a community yard sale to be held on May 17, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Sky Country.
Mayor Brian Berkson announced his attendance at the RC Hobbs community ribbon cutting event.
Mayor Brian Berkson congratulated his two children on their graduation. Hailey Berkson will be graduating from California State University, San Bernardino, and Hayden Berkson will be graduating from Patriot High School, Jurupa Valley.
Relative to RC Hobbs development Council Member Armando Carmona expressed his opinion regarding the developer.
Council Member Armando Carmona announced the upcoming community yard sale to be held on May 17, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Sky Country.
20. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Brian Berkson adjourned the meeting at 9:52 p.m. to the next Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
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THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 5" DAY OF JUNE 2025.
Evelyne C, Ssenkoloto
Interim City Clerk
City Clerk
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