MINUTES
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The meeting was held at the Jurupa Valley City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, California 92509.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR CLOSED 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 closed session to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council met in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) with respect to one matter of potential litigation. A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Attorney, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation involving the City with respect to the proposed Wakeland residential project northeast of the intersection of Camino Real and Limonite Ave. (APNs:
185470001, 185470002, 185460001) based on the Notice of Potential Violation dated April 24, 2025 from David Zisser, Assistant Deputy Director Local Government Relations and Accountability of the State Department of Housing and Community Development, to Planning Commission. The letter is available for public inspection from the Office of the City Clerk
There were no public comments regarding the closed session items.
3. RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION:
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF REPORTABLE ACTIONS IN CLOSED SESSION:
None.
4. 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 7:08 p.m.
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5. INVOCATION: by Pastor Rios, ICB Nueva Esperanza.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: led by Council Member Silva.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to approve the agenda.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
8. PRESENTATIONS:
A. SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER GRIZELDA D. REED FOR HER MANY YEARS OF
FAITHFUL SERVICE UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY
Mayor Brian Berkson and the City Council recognized Grizelda D. Reed, Assistant to the City Manager, with a plaque for her many years of service and wished her a happy retirement. Mayor Berkson presented her with a certificate of recognition from the Office of Senator Sabrina Cervantes.
9. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS:
Betty Stinson, City resident; Diana Butts, City resident; Deborah Hild, City resident; and Paige Cleveland, Jurupa Valley Pro Rodeo.
10. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Silva congratulated Grizelda Reed, Executive Assistant on her retirement; and wished his wife a happy birthday.
Council Member Carmona congratulated Grizelda Reed on her retirement; gave an update and thanked those involved in the monthly Santa Ana River Clean-Up; and recognized the community members who led the Jurupa Valley Food Fest.
Mayor Berkson announced attending the following: Groundbreaking for Vallarta Supermarket; 62 Year Anniversary for Barr's Furniture, and Ribbon Cutting for Fix Auto Collision Center; and announced 4'h of July events.
11. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: Rod Butler, City Manager, provided an update.
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12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. MAY 15, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
Council Action: A motion was made by Council Member Silva, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2025, Regular Meeting.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
13. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA,
APPROVED
Council Action: The City Council waived 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.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-12
Council Action: The City Council conducted a second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2025-12, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING CHAPTER
5.45 (MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT) (MASTER APPLICATION "MA" NO. 22233) AND SECTIONS 9.115.020, 9.125.020, AND 9.140.020 OF TITLE 9 (ZONING AND PLANNING) (ZONING CODE AMENDMENT "ZCA" NO. 24008) OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATING
MASSAGE REGULATIONS CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW,
ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND AMENDING
APPEALS PROCESS FOR PERMIT DENIALS AND REVOCATIONS, AND
AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO REQUIRE A MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT INSTEAD OF A SITE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT BACKGROUND."
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C. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-13
Council Action: The City Council conducted a second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2025-13, entitled: "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,
ADOPTED."
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Silva, and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstained: Council Members: Sanchez and Mayor Pro Tem Barajas D. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-14
Council Action: The City Council conducted a second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2025-14, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN
ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITEIS DISTRICT NO. 2024-002
(COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN."
E. ADOPTION OF THE LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1, APPROVED
Council Action: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-62, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017."
F. RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPROVE THE REDUCTION IN THE SCOPE OF SERVICES TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH CLIMATEC, LLC FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT
UPGRADES AT CITY FACILITIES, ADOPTED
Council Action: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-63, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY REDUCING THE SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR THE
AGREEMENT WITH CLIMATEC, LLC, FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT
UPGRADES AT CITY FACILITIES AND REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S
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CONTINUING EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ENERGY EFFICIENT
UPGRADES TO THE HVAC, LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL AND SOLAR
PANELS AT CITY HALL."
G. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA WILDLAND
PROTECTION REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, APPROVED
Council Action: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-64 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
FOR SERVICES FROM JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, FOR
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES WITHIN THE LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREAS WITHIN THE CITY;" and authorized the City Manager to execute the Local Responsibility Area Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
H. THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND HR
GREEN PACIFIC, INC. FOR PROVISION OF ENTITLEMEMT REVIEW AND ENGINEERING REVIEW SERVICES 90 DAY EXTENSION,
APPROVED
Council Action: The City Council approved the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement") between the City of Jurupa Valley and HR Green Pacific, Inc. for provision of entitlement review and engineering review, services, and authorized the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment in substantially the form and format attached and as approved by the City Attorney.
1. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN TKE ENGINEERING, INC. AND THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY REGARDING AVALON AND BELLTOWN AREA
IMPROVEMENTS, CIP 23113, APPROVED
Council Action: The City Council approved an amendment for an additional $29,800 to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and TKE Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management Services for the Avalon Belltown Area Improvement Project (CIP #23113).
REPORT ON FINES, PENALTIES, & CLEAN-UP REIMBURSEMENTS
FOR ILLEGAL DUMPING, RECEIVED AND FILED
Peter Thorson, City Attorney, responded to questions.
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Council Action: The City Council received and filed the Staff Report on the ines, penalties and clean-up reimbursements for illegal dumping in the Cit and provide general direction to Staff for and potential actions relating to illegal dumping.
K. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-65 ADOPTED RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS FOR JUNE 19, 2025
Council Action: The City Council Adopted Resolution Number 2025-65 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMAND FOR
JUNE 19, 2025" - Registers of Demands for June 19, 2025, totaling $3,920,575.36.
L. DRAINAGE EASEMENT OF TRACT MAP NO. 5084 LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF DAPPLE LANE AND GALENA
STREET AND THE EAST OF BLY CHANNEL, ACCEPTED
Council Action: The City Council accepted the 20-foot-wide drainage easement adjacent to Galena Street as shown on Tract Map 5084 and direct staff to assume maintenance responsibilities for the drainage facilities.
M. UPDATE FOR PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS Council Action: The City Council approved a one-year extension to the agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for as-needed tree trimming maintenance services; and approved a one-year extension to the agreements with Jurupa Community Services District for graffiti abatement services.
N. THREE-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE ANIMAL FIELD AND SHELTER SERVICES FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AGREEMENT, APPROVED
Council Action: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a three-month extension in substantially the form and format and as approved by the City Attorney.
O. RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF AN ANNUAL SPECIAL
TAX FOR THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY
AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-001 (BELLEGRAVE), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-001 (HARVEST), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-002 (MISSION ESTATES), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-003 (CANTERA), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-001 (RIVERBEND), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015- 002 (SKYPARK), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-001 (QUARRY), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-002 (TRACT 36702), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-001 (PARADISE Page - 6 -
KNOLLS), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2020-001
(SHADOW ROCK), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-001 (APPALOOSA SPRINGS), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2023-001 (SEQUANOTA HEIGHTS), COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2024-002 (COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES), COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2021-001 (PUBLIC SAFETY, PARADISE KNOLLS), AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2021-002 (PUBLIC SAFETY, MONTECITO), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2022-002 (PUBLIC SAFETY, APPALOOSA SPRINGS),
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2022-003 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, SEQUANOTA HEIGHTS), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-001 (PUBLIC SAFETY, 11295 INLAND AVE), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-002 (PUBLIC SAFETY, RUBIOUX COMMERCIAL), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-003 (PUBLIC SAFETY, MISSION VILLAGE), COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-004 (PUBLIC SAFETY, TRACTOR SUPPLY), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-006 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, PM37679 ), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024- 007 (PUBLIC SAFETY, TROY COURT), COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-008 (PUBLIC SAFETY, COUNTRYSIDE
ESTATES), COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-010 (PUBLIC SAFETY, VALLEY SQUARE), COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-012 (PUBLIC SAFETY, WEST COAST SELF STORAGE), AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2025-002 (PUBLIC SAFETY, ACTION PLUMBING SUPPLY) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26, ADOPTED
Council Action: The City Council adopted: Resolution Nos. 2025-66, 2025- 67, 2025-68, 2025-69, 2025-70, 2025-71, 2025- 72, 2025-73, 2025-74, 2025-75, 2025-76, 2025-77, 2025-78, 2025-79, 2025-80, 2025-81, 2025- 82, 2025-83, 2025-84, 2025-85, 2025-86, 2025-87, 2025-88, 2025- 89, 2025-90, 2025-91, and 2025-92 authorizing the annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2013-001 (Bellegrave), Community Facilities District No. 2014-001 (Harvest), Community Facilities District No. 2014-002 (Mission Estates), Community Facilities District No. 2014-003 (Cantera) and Community Facilities District No. 2015-001 (Riverbend), Community Facilities District No. 2015-002 (Skypark), Community Facilities District No. 2016-001 (Quarry), Community Facilities District No. 2018-002 (Tract 36702), Community Facilities District No. 2019-001 (Paradise Knolls), Community Facilities District No. 2020-001 (Shadow Rock), Community Facilities District No. 2022-001 (Appaloosa Springs), Community Facilities District No. 2023-001 (Sequanota Heights), Community Facilities District No. 2024-002 (Countryside Estates), Community Facilities District No. PS 2021-001 (Public Safety, Paradise Knolls), Community Facilities District No. PS 2021-002 (Public Safety, Montecito), and Community Facilities District No. PS 2022-002 (Public Safety, Appaloosa Springs), Community Facilities District No. PS 2022-003 (Public Safety, Sequanota Heights), Community Facilities District No. PS Page - 7 -
2024-001 (Public Safety, 11295 Inland Ave), Community Facilities District No. PS 2024-002 (Public Safety, Rubidoux Commercial), Community Facilities District No. PS 2024-003 (Public Safety, Mission Village), Community Facilities District No. PS 2024-004 (Public Safety, Tractor Supply), Community Facilities District No. PS 2024-006 (Public Safety, PM 37679), Community Facilities District No. PS 2024-007 (Public Safety, Troy Court), Community Facilities District No. PS 2024-008 (Public Safety, Countryside Estates) and Community Facilities District No. PS 2024-010 (Public Safety, Valley Square), Community Facilities District No. PS 2024- 012 (Public Safety, West Coast Self Storage) and Community Facilities District No. PS 2025-002 (Public Safety, Action Plumbing Supply) for fiscal year 2025-26.
P. RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE RESTRUCTURING OF ZONE Y OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED ("CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY L&LMD 89-1-C"), GENERALLY LOCATED ON
MARKET STREET BETWEEN 24th STREET, RUBIDOUX BLVD AND OF
HALL AVENUE, ADOPTED
Paul Toor, Director of Public Works and City Engineer, responded to questions.
Council Action: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-93, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE RESTRUCTURING OF
ZONE Y OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED 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;" Resolution No. 2025-94, entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ENGINEER REGARDING
THE PROPOSED RESTRUCTURING OF ZONE Y OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026," and Resolution No. 2025-95, entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
RESTRUCTURING OF ZONE Y OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-
CONSOLIDATED AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN ZONE Y FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA
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STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND ARTICLE XIII D OF THE
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS."
Q. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2025-26, ADOPTED
Council Action: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-96, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26."
R. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT, ADOPTED
Council Action: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-97, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, ESTABLISHING AN AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION."
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
14. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: There were no items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. The City Council had questions on Consent Calendar Items G, J and P.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
3502.3 (AB 2561) REGARDING A REPORT ON THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY VACANCIES AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
Tanya Bragg, Human Resources Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Mayor Berkson opened the public hearing. No public testimony was received.
Mayor Berkson closed the public hearing.
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Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to receive and file the informational report on City of Jurupa Valley Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 (AB 2561).
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MA25012 EXTENSION OF TIME (EOT) NO. 1 FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SP) NO. 23008 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 98,157 SQUARE-FOOT GATED MINISTORAGE
FACILITY ON APPROXIMATELY 4.73 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF VAN BUREN BOULEVARD, NORTH
OF CLAY STREET (APN: 163-400-046) AND MAKING A FINDING THAT
NO FURTHER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REVIEW
IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162(A) Oscar Estrada, Associate Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Mayor Brian Berkson opened the public hearing.
• Public Testimony: Terri Dickerhoff, CGR Development - Applicant.
Mayor Berkson closed the public hearing.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Carmona, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2025-99 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 23008 TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
FIFTY-SEVEN (98,157) SQUARE FOOT GATED MINI-STORAGE FACILITY WITH FIVE (5) STORAGE BUILDINGS, A MANAGER'S OFFICE,
CUSTOMER PARKING, AND PERIMETER WALLS AND LANDSCAPING
ON APPROXIMATELY 4.73 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE EAST SIDE OF VAN BUREN BOULEVARD, NORTH OF CLAY
STREET, (APN: 163-400-046) AND MAKING A FINDING THAT NO
FURTHER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REVIEW IS
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162(A)." Page - 10 -
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
C. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPEAL (MA25133, AP25002) TO
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO
UPHOLD THE MINISTERIAL STAFF DENIAL OF CAMINO TERRACE
APARTMENTS (MA24164, , SDP24074), AN 80-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT CONSISTING OF 28 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
UNITS, 51 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, ONE MANAGER'S UNIT, A 2,560-SQUARE-FOOT COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND A 6,463
SQUAREFOOT CHILDCARE CENTER LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF CAMINO REAL AND LIMONITE AVENUE, AND
NORTHEAST CORNER OF CAMINO REAL AND CANYON TERRACE
DRIVE, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 185-460-001, 185-470-001, 185-470-002; APPLICANT: WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Mayor Brian Berkson opened the public hearing.
• Public Testimony: Diane Butts, City resident Betty Stinson, City resident; Caz Harmon, City resident; Lucinda Skinner, City resident; Julain Granada, City resident; Lukas Czerwinski, City resident (provided photos); Jillian Peace-Reed, Light House So Cal Service Centers; Sabrina Gonzalez, City resident; Juan Garcia, Riverside County Housing Workforce Solutions; and Jennifer Mason, City resident.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to continue the public hearing to the August 7, 2025, City Council meeting.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
16. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC SOLUTIONS, INC.
FOR LAND USE PLANNING SERVICES, APPROVED
Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director, provided a staff report
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Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc. to provide planning services.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY,
CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
SALARY SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE CITY COUNCIL'S APPROVAL OF TWO NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND 3% COST OF LIVING INCREASE FY 2025-26, ADOPTED AND THREE POSITIONS, RECLISSIFIED; CAFETERIA
ALLOWANCE, INCREASED AND TOP OF SALARY RANGE PAY FOR
PERFORMANCE POLICY, IMPLEMENTED
Tanya Braggs, Human Resources Manager, provided a staff report and responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Silva, seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried unanimously to:
1) Approve the creation of two (2) new classifications including the job description and salary range as follows:
Recommended Position Title/Job Series Recommended Salary Range • Emergency Management Services Range 143
Coordinator
• IT Manager Range 149
2) Approve (3) reclassifications:
Current Position Title/Range Recommended Title/Range
• Human Resources & Risk Director of Human Resources &
Management Manager, Range 162 Risk Management, Range, 167 • Management Analyst/CD, Range, 137 Sr. Management Analyst/CD, Range, 143
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Current Position Title/Range Recommended Title/Range
• IT Analyst IT Manager
Range 137 Range 149
3) Approve the increase in the Cafeteria Allowance and Medical Opt-Out from $1,800 - $1,900 effective July 1, 2025, and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute minor revision to the Cafeteria Plan Document to reflect the increase.
4) Approve the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 3%, effective the first pay period in July 2025. Eligible employees are required to be active on payroll at the time the COLA is effective and paid.
5) Approve implementing an incentive for high performance employees at the top of their salary range. The incentive will not exceed 5% of the employees' base salary and will be paid as an annual one-time payment effective on the employee's anniversary date.
6) Adopt a Resolution No. 2025-98 of the City Council of the City of Jurupa Valley, California, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SALARY SCHEDULE TO
INCLUDE TWO NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND 3% COST OF LIVING
INCREASE FY 2025-26, AND RECLASSIFY THREE POSITIONS,
INCREASE CAFETERIA ALLOWANCE, AND IMPLEMENT TOP OF SALARY RANGE PAY FOR PERFORMANCE POLICY."
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
C. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26, ADOPTED Susan Paragas, Finance Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2025-101, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026."
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
D. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA) NO. 25003 AMENDING CHAPTER 6.20,
VENDING FROM A MOBILE VENDING FACILITY ON PUBLIC STREETS,
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY, OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS
EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT BY
SECTIONS 15060(C)(2) AND (C)(3) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES Irwin Salas, Building and Code Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions. Peter Thorson, City Attorney, responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-15, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING CHAPTER 6.20, VENDING FROM
A MOBILE VENDING FACILITY ON PUBLIC STREETS, PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-
WAY, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY, OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE AND FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT BY SECTIONS 15060(C)(2) AND (C)(3) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES."
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
17. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Moved to the City Council meeting July 17, 2025.
18. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
19. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: None.
20. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS: The City Council did not provide additional reports. The City Council wished everyone a Happy 4* of July.
21. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Berkson adjourned the meeting at 10:08 p.m. to July 17, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
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THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 7t DAY OF AUGUST 2025.
Mania Moris, CMC
City Clerk
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