MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, August 7, 2025
The meeting was held at the Jurupa Valley City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR CLOSED SESSION:
Brian Berkson, Mayor
Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
Armando Carmona, Council Member
Mayor Brian Berkson called the closed session meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.
Council Member Guillermo Silva had an excused absence.
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION:
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Dave Everett, Western Electric Contractors.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION 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 two Notices of Potential Violation dated April 24, 2025 and June 24, 2025 from David Zisser, Assistant Deputy Director Local Government Relations and Accountability of the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The letters are available for public inspection from the Office of the City Clerk.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANY REPORTABLE ACTIONS IN CLOSED
SESSION: None.
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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
Mayor Brian Berkson called the study session to order at 6:15 p.m.
Council Member Guillermo Silva had an excused absence.
STUDY SESSION:
A. PRESENTATION FROM RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
REGARDING THE INLAND EMPIRE TECHNICAL TRADE CENTER
Representatives from Riverside Community College District provided a presentation regarding the Inland Empire Technical Trade Center and responded to questions from the City Council.
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
Mayor Brian Berkson called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Council Member Guillermo Silva had an excused absence.
7. INVOCATION: by Chaplain Themba Mizi from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Council Member Carmona.
9. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Carmona, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, and carried 4-0 with Council Member Silva absent to approve the Agenda.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Silva
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10. PRESENTATIONS:
A. PET OF THE MONTH
"Thor" a 10-year-old male Shepherd mix who has been at the shelter for over 178 days was introduced to the City Council. Anyone interested in giving Thor a home is encouraged to contact the City's Animal Control Services Department at https://www.rcdas.org.
B. PRESENTATION ON THE "MORE" GRANT PROGRAM
Cynthia Alcaraz, Management Aid, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
C. PROCLAMATION - OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Dalia Zapien accepted the proclamation on behalf of IE4 Teal-Ovarian Cancer Awareness of the Inland Empire and presented the City Council with a Certificate of Appreciation for their support through the 2024 Community Service Grant.
D. RECOGNITION OF A.B. HERNANDEZ FOR WINNING CIF STATE
TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
A.B. Hernandez was recognized by the City Council for winning CIF State Track and Field championships. Senator Sabrina Cervantes also presented a Certificate of Recognition.
11. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS:
• Public Comments: Santiago Marron, City resident; David Bolog (no place of residency provided); Lidia Hernandez, City resident; David Daneshmayeh, American Engineers; and Mary Davis, (no place of residency provided).
12. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Carmona thanked those involved in the monthly Clean-Up at Downey Park.
Council Member Sanchez thanked everyone who participated at her Community Backpack Giveaway event; and reminded the community of the cooling centers available during the heat wave.
Mayor Berkson provided an update on the City's Parade.
13. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
Rod Butler, City Manager, provided an update on the following: Free Resume Workshop sponsored by the City and Reach Out; Job Fair at Skyview Event Center sponsored by the City, Chamber of Commerce and Reach Out; CERT Training at the Lyons Club; and provided an update on a fire near the Discovery Center.
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14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. JUNE 26, 2025, ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
B. JULY 17, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried 4-0 with Council Member Silva absent to approve the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 26, 2025, and the Regular Meeting of July 17, 2025.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Silva
15. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA,
APPROVED
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-16, ADOPTED 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 DISTRICT NO. PS 2025-002 (PUBLIC SAFETY, ACTION PLUMBING SUPPLY) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN"
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-21 ADOPTED ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED AUGUST 8, 2025 ($4,418,558.88),
AND RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR JULY 7, 2025, THROUGH JULY 25, 2025
($1,777,009.20)"
C. THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BREA IT SOLUTIONS (A DIVISION OF THE CITY OF BREA FOR CONTRACT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES TO JUNE 30, 2026, APPROVED;
AND CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE THIRD
AMENDMENT
USE OF THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM COVID-19 FUNDS TO PAY FOR THE PURCHASE OF
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AT THE EDDIE DEE SMITH SENIOR CENTER, APPROVED; AND AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY SERVICES
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A FREEZER AND ADDITIONAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000, APPROVED; AND CITY MANAGER
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT IN SUBSTANTIALLY
THE FORM AND FORMAT ATTACHED AND AS APPROVED BY THE
CITY ATTORNEY
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried 4-0 with Council Member Silva absent to approve the Consent Calendar Item E.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Silva
F. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RHA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR ON-CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 FO RFISCAL YEAR 2025-2026,
APPROVED
G. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
THE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR
MARKET STREET WIDENING, CIP 19108 (RUBIDOUX BOULEVARD TO
SANTA ANA RIVER
Dianne Guevara, Deputy Director of Community Development, responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried 4-0 with Council Member Silva absent to approve the Consent Calendar Item G.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Silva
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-122 ADOPTED ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A USER FEE FOR MOBILE PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND
MOBILE VENDOR IMPOUNDMENT FEE PURSUANT TO 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 MAKING RELATED
DETERMINATIONS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT"
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Maria Fraser, Deputy Director of Public Works, provided a staff report and responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried 4-0 with Council Member Silva absent to approve Consent Calendar Item H.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Silva
Council Action for Remainder of Consent Calendar: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried 4-0 with Council Member Silva absent to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar (except for Consent Calendar Items E, G and H).
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Silva
16. CONSIDERTION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items E, G and H were pulled for separate Council action.
17. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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 SQUARE-FOOT 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 - CITY COUNCIL CONSENSUS TO
CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2025,
MEETING
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• Public Correspondence: James M. Lloyd, California Housing Defense Fund; and Rebecca Louie, Wakeland Housing.
Robert Gonzalez, Principal Planner, provided a staff report and responded to questions. Dianne Guevara, Deputy Director of Community Development, responded to questions.
Mayor Berkson opened the public hearing and invited public testimony. • Public Testimony: Applicant Rebecca Louie, Wakeland Housing; Steven Bier, City resident; Lukas Czerwinski, City resident; Betty Stinson, City resident; Julian Granada, City resident; Jaime Granada, City resident; Caz Harmon, City resident; and Diana Butts, City resident.
B. APPEAL (AP) NO. 25003: MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 24316:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 24010 AND SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SDP) NO. 25061 FOR THE PROPOSAL OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION
AND ON-SITE ADVERTISING AT AN EXISTING ICE CREAM SHOP,
MICHELADAS Y ANTOJITOS EL PERICO, LOCATED AT 8190 MISSION BLVD. (APN: 171-170-022); APPLICANT: JORGE BARAJAS
Oscar Estrada, Associate Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Mayor Brian Berkson opened the public hearing and invited public testimony.
• Public Testimony: Jorge Barajas, Applicant.
Mayor Berkson closed the public hearing.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Carmona, seconded by Council Member Sanchez to adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-123 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY SUSTAINING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES (BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) FOR ON-SITE
CONSUMPTION AND A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR WALL
SIGNAGE MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 24316: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 24010 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SDP) NO. 25061 FOR MICHELADAS Y ANTOJITOS EL PERICO, LOCATED AT 8190 MISSION BLVD. (APN: 171-170-022); APPLICANT: JORGE BARAJAS."
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona and Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas and Mayor Berkson
Absent: Council Members: Silva
The City Attorney stated that under Section 9.05.100.G. of the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code, when an appeal has been filed on a Planning Commission decision the City Council shall make its decision sustaining, reversing or modifying the decision of the Planning Commission. The decision of the City Council shall be made by resolution and shall require three (3) affirmative votes of the City Council. Under Section 9.05.100.H. in the event of a tie vote on an appeal or an affirmative vote of less than three (3) Members of the City Council on an appeal, the decision of the Planning Commission being appealed shall be deemed sustained and the Planning Commission decision reinstated and final as to the applications.
The City Attorney stated that the vote on the motion adopt City Council Resolution No. 2025-23 to sustain the Planning Commission decision was a tie vote and the votes in favor were less than three (3) affirmative votes of the City Council. Therefore, pursuant to Section 9.05.100 of the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code, the decision of the Planning Commission being appealed as stated in Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-14 shall be deemed sustained and Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-14 reinstated and final as to the Applications approved in the Resolution.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-14 is entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY APPROVING MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 24316 CONSISTING OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 24010 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SP) NO. 25061 FOR ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE SALES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AND ON-SITE
ADVERTISING AT AN EXISTING ICE CREAM SHOP, MICHELADAS Y ANTOJITOS EL PERICO, LOCATED AT 8190 MISSION BLVD. (APN: 171- 170-022); AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT."
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
ZONE LL (MISSION VILLAGE) TO THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-
CONSOLIDATED (THE "DISTRICT") AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY
Steve Loriso, Deputy Director of Public Works/Assistant City Engineer, provided a staff report.
Mayor Berkson opened the public hearing. No public testimony was received. Mayor Berkson closed the public hearing.
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Mayor Berkson asked the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots. Maria Morris, City Clerk, provided the election results. One vote was cast in favor of the special taxes.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Sanchez and carried 4-0 with Council Member Silva absent to adopt Resolution No. 2025-124, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY ORDERING THE
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY ZONE LL (MISSION VILLAGE) LOCATED
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF STOBBS WAY AND MISSION
BOULEVARD, TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED,
CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, ORDERING THE
IMPROVEMENTS AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 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." Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Silva
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
ZONE MM (TRACTOR SUPPLY) TO THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-
CONSOLIDATED (THE "DISTRICT") AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY
Steve Loriso, Deputy Director of Public Works/Assistant City Engineer, provided a staff report.
Mayor Berkson opened the public hearing. No public testimony was received. Mayor Berkson closed the public hearing.
Mayor Berkson asked the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots. Maria Morris, City Clerk, provided the election results. Two votes were cast in favor of the special taxes.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Sanchez and carried 4-0 with Council Member Silva absent to adopt Resolution No. 2025-125, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY ZONE MM (TRACTOR SUPPLY)
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ARMSTRONG ROAD
AND SIERRA AVENUE, TO CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY LANDSCAPE
AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 89-1-CONSOLIDATED,
CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, ORDERING THE
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IMPROVEMENTS AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 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." Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Silva
18. COUNCIL BUSINESS
DISCUSSION OF THE CASTELLANO TRAIL, COMMUNITY MEETING,
AND PROPOSED APPROPRIATION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUNDS
TO COVER THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN EQUESTRIAN
TRAIL WITHIN THE CRESTMORE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY - CITY
COUNCIL CONSENSUS TO SEGMENT EACH IMPROVEMENT AND
BRING BACK WITH THE COSTS FOR EACH
Robert Gonzalez, Principal Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
B. INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE PROGRESS REPORT - CITY
COUNCIL CONSENSUS NOT TO ALLOCATE POTENTIAL USES FOR
THE IN-LIEU REVENUE AT THIS TIME AND BRING BACK IN A YEAR Curtis Miller, Housing Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
C. UPDATED NORTH PYRITE MASTER PLAN AND POLICY OPTIONS FOR
ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION - CONTINUED TO THE
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, MEETING
Public Correspondence: Trygg Danforth, Ecosystem Investment Partners; and Jon Shardlow, Allen Matkins.
Jim Pechous, Principal Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
• Public Comments: Jon Shardlow, Allen Matkins; Ted Smith, Highland Leasing, President; and Jim Kosak, Strategic Land Partners L.P.
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D. ORDINANCE RESTATING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 11.85,
REGULATION OF THE USE, STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF
SHOPPING CARTS AND FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT
FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
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 Council Member Vasquez, seconded by Council Member Carmona and carried 4-0 with Council Member Silva absent to approve the introduction and first reading of an Ordinance No. 2025-17 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY RESTATING AND AMENDING JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 11.85, REGULATION OF THE USE,
STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT."
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Silva
REPORT ON COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENTS AND LABOR
TRANSPARENCY ORDINANCES
Public Correspondence: Eric Christen, Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction.
Peter Thorson, City Attorney, provided a staff report and responded to questions.
• Public Comments: Julio Flores, WS Carpenters; David Hanson, VA Local 398 Plumbers & Steam Fitters; Bill Shaver, Sheet Metal Worker Local 105; Laisene Malauulu, Smart Local 105; Albert Duarte, Building Trade Council of Inland Empire; Drew Valdivia, Southern California Pipe Trader DC-16; and Omar Cobain, Western State Carpenters.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Carmona, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas and carried 4-0 with Council Member Silva absent to proceed with a community workforce agreement and labor transparency ordinance for the City and, direct Staff to 1) prepare a policy resolution for community workforce agreements, 2) begin negotiations with the regional building and construction trades council, 3) prepare a draft community workforce agreement for the City, and 4) prepare a draft labor transparency ordinance.
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Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Silva
F. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S EVENT PERMIT PROCESS AND NOISE ORDINANCE - CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST 21, 2025, MEETING
G. DISCUSSION OF THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE; CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL REVISIONS TO RESOLUTION NO.
2023-19 AND DIRECTION TO STAFF- CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST 21, 2025, MEETING
19. of August 21, 2025.
20. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Carmona requested the initiation of a General Plan Amendment and Re-zoning of several parcels between Pedley Road and Van Buren. There was City Council consensus to add to the end of the City Council Initiatives list.
21. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: None.
22. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Mayor Berkson announced the upcoming Grand Opening of Target.
23. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Berkson adjourned the meeting at 12:00 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2025, to Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber located at 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
Respectfully submitted,
Ilnuc
MARIANORRIS, CITY PASSK
Approved: August 21, 2025
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