REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
Joint Study Session: 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
A. As a courtesy to those in attendance, we ask that cell phones be turned off or set to their silent mode and that you keep talking to a minimum so that all persons can hear the comments of the public and City Council.
B. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Comments must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. Each agenda item up will be open for public comments before taking action. Public comments on subjects that are not on the agenda can be made during the “Public Appearance/Comments ” portion of the agenda.
C. Members of the public who wish to comment on the CONSENT CALENDAR may do so during the Public Comment portion of the Agenda prior to the adoption of the Consent Calendar.
D. As a courtesy to others and to assure that each person wishing to be heard has an opportunity to speak, please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
1. 5:00 PM - 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
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
The City Council will meet 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. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR JOINT STUDY
SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – CITY COUNCIL:
* Brian Berkson, Mayor
* Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
* Armando Carmona, Council Member
* Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
* Guillermo Silva, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING COMMISSION:
* Arleen Pruitt, Chair
* Laura Shultz, Chair Pro Tem
* Uriel De La Torre, Planning Commissioner
* Penny Newman, Planning Commissioner
* Christobal Rosales, Planning Commissioner
2. STUDY SESSION
A. STUDY SESSION: EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE PROTECTION
OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction on the following options:
1. Amend the City’s animal keeping regulations to provide greater flexibility based on usable land area, allow a
broader mix of animals, create a minor permit process
for limited exceptions, and improve the clarity of zoning information provided to the public.
2. Initiate a General Plan map amendment to modify the boundaries of the Equestrian Lifestyle Protection Overlay (ELPO) to include additional areas with active equestrian use and exclude incompatible areas that do not align with equestrian users; evaluate associated zoning and
development standards to ensure continued compatibility with rural land use patterns.
3. Explore near-term improvements to trail infrastructure, crossings, signage, and staging areas, including
opportunities to coordinate with capital projects, pursue external funding sources, and partner with local
organizations and volunteers for trail maintenance and
safety programs.
4. Support expanded equestrian-related education, youth programming, public events, and cultural initiatives that promote awareness and appreciation of Jurupa Valley’s
equestrian identity, and to identify funding and
partnership opportunities to support implementation.
Staff Report "PDF"
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
4. INVOCATION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
B. PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK
C. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects other than those listed on the Agenda are requested to do so at this time. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Appearance/Comments OR the Consent Calendar must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. When addressing the City Council, please come to the podium and state your name and address for the record. While listing your name and address is not required, it helps us to provide follow -up information to you if needed. In order to conduct a timely meeting, we ask that you keep your comments to 3 minutes.
Government Code Section 54954.2 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on an agenda.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. AUGUST 21, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
Staff Report "PDF"
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance.
Council Members may remove items from the Consent Calendar for discussion, or to ask questions, or make a comment on the item If a Council Member wishes to vote “no” or “abstain” on a Consent Calendar item 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. 2025-18
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-18, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
6.20.010, 6.20.020, 6.20.040, 6.20.060, 6.20.110, 6.20.115 AND ADDING SECTION 6.20.035 TO THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE IN 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
Staff Report "PDF"
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-19, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING SECTION 11.75.030 OF THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE
HINDERING OR OBSTRUCTION OF FREE PASSAGE OF
PERSONS ON ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PLACES
AND FIND THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT ( “CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Staff Report "PDF"
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127 APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR AUGUST 14, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2025 Requested Action: That the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-127:
Approving the Register of Demands for September 4, 2025, in the amount of $3,277,124.17 (Exhibit 1); and
Ratifying the Registers of Demands for August 14, 2025, through August 22, 2025, totaling $8,394,701.97 (Exhibit 2).
Staff Report "PDF"
E. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-
CALL ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering Plan Review and Technical Support Services with: Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC); Willdan; and HR Green Pacific; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements in substantially the form and format attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report "PDF"
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F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND B&A GRANT
SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the first Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and B&A Grant Services and Software (B&A) for grant writing services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 -2025 increasing the adopted expenditure budget of $1,615,170 by $936,950 for a total of $2,552,120.
Staff Report "PDF"
H. AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11.85 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE,
STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY RESTATING AND AMENDING SECTIONS
11.85.040, 11.85.060, AND 11.85.070 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE, STORAGE
AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Report "PDF"
13. CONSIDERTION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER: 1) APPROVAL OF MASTER APPLICATION NO. 25003 (MA25003) AND ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA23002) AMENDING TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND
2) A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15061 (b)(3)
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
APPROVING MASTER APPLICATION NO 25003 (MA25003)
AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA 23002)
AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Staff Report "PDF"
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S EVENT PERMIT PROCESS AND
NOISE ORDINANCE
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the City’s Event Permit process and Noise Ordinance. No action will be taken on these items, but it is recommended the City Council provide comments and direction.
Staff Report "PDF"
B. INITIATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS TO REQUIRE
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL BACK-UP
SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction and initiate code amendments to require the installation of emergency electrical back-up systems for multi-family rental developments.
Staff Report "PDF"
C. UPDATED NORTH PYRITE MASTER PLAN AND POLICY OPTIONS
FOR ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file updated information from Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the City Attorney regarding environmental review, redevelopment tools, and cost recovery options.
2. Provide direction on whether to:
a. Proceed with preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), with costs to be recouped from future development; b. Proceed with a fiscal analysis of proposed land uses:
c. Initiate a fee study pursuant to Government Code Section 66014(b) to establish a fair-share developer fee to cover NPMP preparation and environmental review costs; and
d. Utilize EPA ’s redevelopment tools (factsheet, purchaser inquiries, comfort letters) to provide interim guidance to Council, property owners, and developers.
Staff Report "PDF"
D. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS: MA24033 (GPA24001, TTM38972, CZ24001, & SDP24018) “GRANITE HILL” PROJECT – PROPOSAL
FOR 130 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 21.87-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT NORTH OF GRANITE HILL DRIVE
BETWEEN QUARTZ CANYON ROAD AND PYRITE STREET (APNS: 169-040-003, 173-120-009, 173-120-011, 173-120-013, 169-040-004, 169-040-005); (APPLICANT: RIVERSIDE LEGACY IV, LLC) Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the staff presentation on the Granite Hill Project and provide direction regarding the processing of the project, including potential strategies to address compliance with the No Net Loss provisions of Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligations, and associated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review requirements; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project in accordance with CEQA.
Staff Report "PDF"
E. DISCUSSION OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY
POWER SHUTOFF EVENT ACTION PLAN
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City of Jurupa Valley Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Action Plan and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report "PDF"
F. STATUS UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF THE TRAFFIC AND
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ANALYSIS AROUND JURUPA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT (JUSD) SCHOOLS
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the status update of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Analysis Around Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) Schools.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF NEW JURUPA VALLEY BRAND
IDENTITY AND LOGO
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council rec eive and discuss a presentation of Jurupa Valley brand identity concepts and provide direction to staff related to the new Jurupa Valley brand identity and logo.
Staff Report "PDF"
16. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
1. UPDATED ON THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION
REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 21,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY MEETINGS
OF AUGUST 28, 2025, AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2025.
3. UPDATE ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION AND POLICY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2025, AND JULY 17,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
AUGUST 28, 2025.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
1. UPDATE ON THE NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2025 – REPORT FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
19. Council Member Reports and Comments
20. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54954.2, if you need special assistance to participate in a meeting of the Jurupa Valley City Council or other services, please contact Jurupa Valley City Hall at (951) 332 -6464.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Agendas of public meetings and any other writings distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members in connection with a matter subject to discussion or consideration at an open meeting of the City Council are public records. If such writing is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a public meeting, the writing will be made available for public inspection at the City of Jurupa Valley, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, at the time the writing is distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members. The City Council may also post the writing on its Internet website at www.jurupavalley.org .
Agendas and Minutes are posted on the City ’s website at www.jurupavalley.org .
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
Joint Study Session: 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
A. As a courtesy to those in attendance, we ask that cell phones be turned off or set to their silent mode and that you keep talking to a minimum so that all persons can hear the comments of the public and City Council.
B. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Comments must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. Each agenda item up will be open for public comments before taking action. Public comments on subjects that are not on the agenda can be made during the “Public Appearance/Comments ” portion of the agenda.
C. Members of the public who wish to comment on the CONSENT CALENDAR may do so during the Public Comment portion of the Agenda prior to the adoption of the Consent Calendar.
D. As a courtesy to others and to assure that each person wishing to be heard has an opportunity to speak, please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
1. 5:00 PM - 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
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
The City Council will meet 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. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR JOINT STUDY
SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – CITY COUNCIL:
* Brian Berkson, Mayor
* Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
* Armando Carmona, Council Member
* Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
* Guillermo Silva, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING COMMISSION:
* Arleen Pruitt, Chair
* Laura Shultz, Chair Pro Tem
* Uriel De La Torre, Planning Commissioner
* Penny Newman, Planning Commissioner
* Christobal Rosales, Planning Commissioner
2. STUDY SESSION
A. STUDY SESSION: EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE PROTECTION
OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction on the following options:
1. Amend the City’s animal keeping regulations to provide greater flexibility based on usable land area, allow a
broader mix of animals, create a minor permit process
for limited exceptions, and improve the clarity of zoning information provided to the public.
2. Initiate a General Plan map amendment to modify the boundaries of the Equestrian Lifestyle Protection Overlay (ELPO) to include additional areas with active equestrian use and exclude incompatible areas that do not align with equestrian users; evaluate associated zoning and
development standards to ensure continued compatibility with rural land use patterns.
3. Explore near-term improvements to trail infrastructure, crossings, signage, and staging areas, including
opportunities to coordinate with capital projects, pursue external funding sources, and partner with local
organizations and volunteers for trail maintenance and
safety programs.
4. Support expanded equestrian-related education, youth programming, public events, and cultural initiatives that promote awareness and appreciation of Jurupa Valley’s
equestrian identity, and to identify funding and
partnership opportunities to support implementation.
Staff Report "PDF"
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
4. INVOCATION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
B. PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK
C. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects other than those listed on the Agenda are requested to do so at this time. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Appearance/Comments OR the Consent Calendar must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. When addressing the City Council, please come to the podium and state your name and address for the record. While listing your name and address is not required, it helps us to provide follow -up information to you if needed. In order to conduct a timely meeting, we ask that you keep your comments to 3 minutes.
Government Code Section 54954.2 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on an agenda.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. AUGUST 21, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
Staff Report "PDF"
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance.
Council Members may remove items from the Consent Calendar for discussion, or to ask questions, or make a comment on the item If a Council Member wishes to vote “no” or “abstain” on a Consent Calendar item 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. 2025-18
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-18, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
6.20.010, 6.20.020, 6.20.040, 6.20.060, 6.20.110, 6.20.115 AND ADDING SECTION 6.20.035 TO THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE IN 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
Staff Report "PDF"
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-19, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING SECTION 11.75.030 OF THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE
HINDERING OR OBSTRUCTION OF FREE PASSAGE OF
PERSONS ON ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PLACES
AND FIND THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT ( “CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Staff Report "PDF"
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127 APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR AUGUST 14, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2025 Requested Action: That the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-127:
Approving the Register of Demands for September 4, 2025, in the amount of $3,277,124.17 (Exhibit 1); and
Ratifying the Registers of Demands for August 14, 2025, through August 22, 2025, totaling $8,394,701.97 (Exhibit 2).
Staff Report "PDF"
E. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-
CALL ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering Plan Review and Technical Support Services with: Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC); Willdan; and HR Green Pacific; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements in substantially the form and format attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report "PDF"
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F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND B&A GRANT
SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the first Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and B&A Grant Services and Software (B&A) for grant writing services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 -2025 increasing the adopted expenditure budget of $1,615,170 by $936,950 for a total of $2,552,120.
Staff Report "PDF"
H. AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11.85 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE,
STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY RESTATING AND AMENDING SECTIONS
11.85.040, 11.85.060, AND 11.85.070 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE, STORAGE
AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Report "PDF"
13. CONSIDERTION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER: 1) APPROVAL OF MASTER APPLICATION NO. 25003 (MA25003) AND ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA23002) AMENDING TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND
2) A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15061 (b)(3)
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
APPROVING MASTER APPLICATION NO 25003 (MA25003)
AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA 23002)
AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Staff Report "PDF"
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S EVENT PERMIT PROCESS AND
NOISE ORDINANCE
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the City’s Event Permit process and Noise Ordinance. No action will be taken on these items, but it is recommended the City Council provide comments and direction.
Staff Report "PDF"
B. INITIATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS TO REQUIRE
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL BACK-UP
SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction and initiate code amendments to require the installation of emergency electrical back-up systems for multi-family rental developments.
Staff Report "PDF"
C. UPDATED NORTH PYRITE MASTER PLAN AND POLICY OPTIONS
FOR ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file updated information from Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the City Attorney regarding environmental review, redevelopment tools, and cost recovery options.
2. Provide direction on whether to:
a. Proceed with preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), with costs to be recouped from future development; b. Proceed with a fiscal analysis of proposed land uses:
c. Initiate a fee study pursuant to Government Code Section 66014(b) to establish a fair-share developer fee to cover NPMP preparation and environmental review costs; and
d. Utilize EPA ’s redevelopment tools (factsheet, purchaser inquiries, comfort letters) to provide interim guidance to Council, property owners, and developers.
Staff Report "PDF"
D. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS: MA24033 (GPA24001, TTM38972, CZ24001, & SDP24018) “GRANITE HILL” PROJECT – PROPOSAL
FOR 130 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 21.87-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT NORTH OF GRANITE HILL DRIVE
BETWEEN QUARTZ CANYON ROAD AND PYRITE STREET (APNS: 169-040-003, 173-120-009, 173-120-011, 173-120-013, 169-040-004, 169-040-005); (APPLICANT: RIVERSIDE LEGACY IV, LLC) Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the staff presentation on the Granite Hill Project and provide direction regarding the processing of the project, including potential strategies to address compliance with the No Net Loss provisions of Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligations, and associated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review requirements; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project in accordance with CEQA.
Staff Report "PDF"
E. DISCUSSION OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY
POWER SHUTOFF EVENT ACTION PLAN
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City of Jurupa Valley Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Action Plan and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report "PDF"
F. STATUS UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF THE TRAFFIC AND
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ANALYSIS AROUND JURUPA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT (JUSD) SCHOOLS
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the status update of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Analysis Around Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) Schools.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF NEW JURUPA VALLEY BRAND
IDENTITY AND LOGO
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council rec eive and discuss a presentation of Jurupa Valley brand identity concepts and provide direction to staff related to the new Jurupa Valley brand identity and logo.
Staff Report "PDF"
16. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
1. UPDATED ON THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION
REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 21,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY MEETINGS
OF AUGUST 28, 2025, AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2025.
3. UPDATE ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION AND POLICY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2025, AND JULY 17,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
AUGUST 28, 2025.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
1. UPDATE ON THE NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2025 – REPORT FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
19. Council Member Reports and Comments
20. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54954.2, if you need special assistance to participate in a meeting of the Jurupa Valley City Council or other services, please contact Jurupa Valley City Hall at (951) 332 -6464.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Agendas of public meetings and any other writings distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members in connection with a matter subject to discussion or consideration at an open meeting of the City Council are public records. If such writing is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a public meeting, the writing will be made available for public inspection at the City of Jurupa Valley, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, at the time the writing is distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members. The City Council may also post the writing on its Internet website at www.jurupavalley.org .
Agendas and Minutes are posted on the City ’s website at www.jurupavalley.org .
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
Joint Study Session: 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
A. As a courtesy to those in attendance, we ask that cell phones be turned off or set to their silent mode and that you keep talking to a minimum so that all persons can hear the comments of the public and City Council.
B. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Comments must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. Each agenda item up will be open for public comments before taking action. Public comments on subjects that are not on the agenda can be made during the “Public Appearance/Comments ” portion of the agenda.
C. Members of the public who wish to comment on the CONSENT CALENDAR may do so during the Public Comment portion of the Agenda prior to the adoption of the Consent Calendar.
D. As a courtesy to others and to assure that each person wishing to be heard has an opportunity to speak, please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
1. 5:00 PM - 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
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
The City Council will meet 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. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR JOINT STUDY
SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – CITY COUNCIL:
* Brian Berkson, Mayor
* Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
* Armando Carmona, Council Member
* Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
* Guillermo Silva, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING COMMISSION:
* Arleen Pruitt, Chair
* Laura Shultz, Chair Pro Tem
* Uriel De La Torre, Planning Commissioner
* Penny Newman, Planning Commissioner
* Christobal Rosales, Planning Commissioner
2. STUDY SESSION
A. STUDY SESSION: EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE PROTECTION
OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction on the following options:
1. Amend the City’s animal keeping regulations to provide greater flexibility based on usable land area, allow a
broader mix of animals, create a minor permit process
for limited exceptions, and improve the clarity of zoning information provided to the public.
2. Initiate a General Plan map amendment to modify the boundaries of the Equestrian Lifestyle Protection Overlay (ELPO) to include additional areas with active equestrian use and exclude incompatible areas that do not align with equestrian users; evaluate associated zoning and
development standards to ensure continued compatibility with rural land use patterns.
3. Explore near-term improvements to trail infrastructure, crossings, signage, and staging areas, including
opportunities to coordinate with capital projects, pursue external funding sources, and partner with local
organizations and volunteers for trail maintenance and
safety programs.
4. Support expanded equestrian-related education, youth programming, public events, and cultural initiatives that promote awareness and appreciation of Jurupa Valley’s
equestrian identity, and to identify funding and
partnership opportunities to support implementation.
Staff Report "PDF"
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
4. INVOCATION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
B. PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK
C. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects other than those listed on the Agenda are requested to do so at this time. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Appearance/Comments OR the Consent Calendar must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. When addressing the City Council, please come to the podium and state your name and address for the record. While listing your name and address is not required, it helps us to provide follow -up information to you if needed. In order to conduct a timely meeting, we ask that you keep your comments to 3 minutes.
Government Code Section 54954.2 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on an agenda.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. AUGUST 21, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
Staff Report "PDF"
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance.
Council Members may remove items from the Consent Calendar for discussion, or to ask questions, or make a comment on the item If a Council Member wishes to vote “no” or “abstain” on a Consent Calendar item 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. 2025-18
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-18, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
6.20.010, 6.20.020, 6.20.040, 6.20.060, 6.20.110, 6.20.115 AND ADDING SECTION 6.20.035 TO THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE IN 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
Staff Report "PDF"
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-19, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING SECTION 11.75.030 OF THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE
HINDERING OR OBSTRUCTION OF FREE PASSAGE OF
PERSONS ON ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PLACES
AND FIND THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT ( “CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Staff Report "PDF"
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127 APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR AUGUST 14, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2025 Requested Action: That the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-127:
Approving the Register of Demands for September 4, 2025, in the amount of $3,277,124.17 (Exhibit 1); and
Ratifying the Registers of Demands for August 14, 2025, through August 22, 2025, totaling $8,394,701.97 (Exhibit 2).
Staff Report "PDF"
E. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-
CALL ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering Plan Review and Technical Support Services with: Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC); Willdan; and HR Green Pacific; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements in substantially the form and format attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report "PDF"
S
F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND B&A GRANT
SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the first Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and B&A Grant Services and Software (B&A) for grant writing services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 -2025 increasing the adopted expenditure budget of $1,615,170 by $936,950 for a total of $2,552,120.
Staff Report "PDF"
H. AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11.85 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE,
STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY RESTATING AND AMENDING SECTIONS
11.85.040, 11.85.060, AND 11.85.070 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE, STORAGE
AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Report "PDF"
13. CONSIDERTION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER: 1) APPROVAL OF MASTER APPLICATION NO. 25003 (MA25003) AND ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA23002) AMENDING TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND
2) A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15061 (b)(3)
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
APPROVING MASTER APPLICATION NO 25003 (MA25003)
AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA 23002)
AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Staff Report "PDF"
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S EVENT PERMIT PROCESS AND
NOISE ORDINANCE
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the City’s Event Permit process and Noise Ordinance. No action will be taken on these items, but it is recommended the City Council provide comments and direction.
Staff Report "PDF"
B. INITIATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS TO REQUIRE
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL BACK-UP
SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction and initiate code amendments to require the installation of emergency electrical back-up systems for multi-family rental developments.
Staff Report "PDF"
C. UPDATED NORTH PYRITE MASTER PLAN AND POLICY OPTIONS
FOR ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file updated information from Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the City Attorney regarding environmental review, redevelopment tools, and cost recovery options.
2. Provide direction on whether to:
a. Proceed with preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), with costs to be recouped from future development; b. Proceed with a fiscal analysis of proposed land uses:
c. Initiate a fee study pursuant to Government Code Section 66014(b) to establish a fair-share developer fee to cover NPMP preparation and environmental review costs; and
d. Utilize EPA ’s redevelopment tools (factsheet, purchaser inquiries, comfort letters) to provide interim guidance to Council, property owners, and developers.
Staff Report "PDF"
D. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS: MA24033 (GPA24001, TTM38972, CZ24001, & SDP24018) “GRANITE HILL” PROJECT – PROPOSAL
FOR 130 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 21.87-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT NORTH OF GRANITE HILL DRIVE
BETWEEN QUARTZ CANYON ROAD AND PYRITE STREET (APNS: 169-040-003, 173-120-009, 173-120-011, 173-120-013, 169-040-004, 169-040-005); (APPLICANT: RIVERSIDE LEGACY IV, LLC) Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the staff presentation on the Granite Hill Project and provide direction regarding the processing of the project, including potential strategies to address compliance with the No Net Loss provisions of Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligations, and associated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review requirements; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project in accordance with CEQA.
Staff Report "PDF"
E. DISCUSSION OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY
POWER SHUTOFF EVENT ACTION PLAN
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City of Jurupa Valley Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Action Plan and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report "PDF"
F. STATUS UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF THE TRAFFIC AND
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ANALYSIS AROUND JURUPA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT (JUSD) SCHOOLS
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the status update of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Analysis Around Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) Schools.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF NEW JURUPA VALLEY BRAND
IDENTITY AND LOGO
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council rec eive and discuss a presentation of Jurupa Valley brand identity concepts and provide direction to staff related to the new Jurupa Valley brand identity and logo.
Staff Report "PDF"
16. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
1. UPDATED ON THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION
REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 21,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY MEETINGS
OF AUGUST 28, 2025, AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2025.
3. UPDATE ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION AND POLICY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2025, AND JULY 17,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
AUGUST 28, 2025.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
1. UPDATE ON THE NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2025 – REPORT FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
19. Council Member Reports and Comments
20. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54954.2, if you need special assistance to participate in a meeting of the Jurupa Valley City Council or other services, please contact Jurupa Valley City Hall at (951) 332 -6464.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Agendas of public meetings and any other writings distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members in connection with a matter subject to discussion or consideration at an open meeting of the City Council are public records. If such writing is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a public meeting, the writing will be made available for public inspection at the City of Jurupa Valley, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, at the time the writing is distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members. The City Council may also post the writing on its Internet website at www.jurupavalley.org .
Agendas and Minutes are posted on the City ’s website at www.jurupavalley.org .
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
Joint Study Session: 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
A. As a courtesy to those in attendance, we ask that cell phones be turned off or set to their silent mode and that you keep talking to a minimum so that all persons can hear the comments of the public and City Council.
B. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Comments must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. Each agenda item up will be open for public comments before taking action. Public comments on subjects that are not on the agenda can be made during the “Public Appearance/Comments ” portion of the agenda.
C. Members of the public who wish to comment on the CONSENT CALENDAR may do so during the Public Comment portion of the Agenda prior to the adoption of the Consent Calendar.
D. As a courtesy to others and to assure that each person wishing to be heard has an opportunity to speak, please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
1. 5:00 PM - 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
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
The City Council will meet 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. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR JOINT STUDY
SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – CITY COUNCIL:
* Brian Berkson, Mayor
* Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
* Armando Carmona, Council Member
* Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
* Guillermo Silva, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING COMMISSION:
* Arleen Pruitt, Chair
* Laura Shultz, Chair Pro Tem
* Uriel De La Torre, Planning Commissioner
* Penny Newman, Planning Commissioner
* Christobal Rosales, Planning Commissioner
2. STUDY SESSION
A. STUDY SESSION: EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE PROTECTION
OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction on the following options:
1. Amend the City’s animal keeping regulations to provide greater flexibility based on usable land area, allow a
broader mix of animals, create a minor permit process
for limited exceptions, and improve the clarity of zoning information provided to the public.
2. Initiate a General Plan map amendment to modify the boundaries of the Equestrian Lifestyle Protection Overlay (ELPO) to include additional areas with active equestrian use and exclude incompatible areas that do not align with equestrian users; evaluate associated zoning and
development standards to ensure continued compatibility with rural land use patterns.
3. Explore near-term improvements to trail infrastructure, crossings, signage, and staging areas, including
opportunities to coordinate with capital projects, pursue external funding sources, and partner with local
organizations and volunteers for trail maintenance and
safety programs.
4. Support expanded equestrian-related education, youth programming, public events, and cultural initiatives that promote awareness and appreciation of Jurupa Valley’s
equestrian identity, and to identify funding and
partnership opportunities to support implementation.
Staff Report "PDF"
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
4. INVOCATION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
B. PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK
C. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects other than those listed on the Agenda are requested to do so at this time. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Appearance/Comments OR the Consent Calendar must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. When addressing the City Council, please come to the podium and state your name and address for the record. While listing your name and address is not required, it helps us to provide follow -up information to you if needed. In order to conduct a timely meeting, we ask that you keep your comments to 3 minutes.
Government Code Section 54954.2 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on an agenda.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. AUGUST 21, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
Staff Report "PDF"
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance.
Council Members may remove items from the Consent Calendar for discussion, or to ask questions, or make a comment on the item If a Council Member wishes to vote “no” or “abstain” on a Consent Calendar item 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. 2025-18
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-18, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
6.20.010, 6.20.020, 6.20.040, 6.20.060, 6.20.110, 6.20.115 AND ADDING SECTION 6.20.035 TO THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE IN 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
Staff Report "PDF"
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-19, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING SECTION 11.75.030 OF THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE
HINDERING OR OBSTRUCTION OF FREE PASSAGE OF
PERSONS ON ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PLACES
AND FIND THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT ( “CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Staff Report "PDF"
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127 APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR AUGUST 14, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2025 Requested Action: That the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-127:
Approving the Register of Demands for September 4, 2025, in the amount of $3,277,124.17 (Exhibit 1); and
Ratifying the Registers of Demands for August 14, 2025, through August 22, 2025, totaling $8,394,701.97 (Exhibit 2).
Staff Report "PDF"
E. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-
CALL ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering Plan Review and Technical Support Services with: Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC); Willdan; and HR Green Pacific; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements in substantially the form and format attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report "PDF"
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F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND B&A GRANT
SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the first Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and B&A Grant Services and Software (B&A) for grant writing services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 -2025 increasing the adopted expenditure budget of $1,615,170 by $936,950 for a total of $2,552,120.
Staff Report "PDF"
H. AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11.85 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE,
STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY RESTATING AND AMENDING SECTIONS
11.85.040, 11.85.060, AND 11.85.070 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE, STORAGE
AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Report "PDF"
13. CONSIDERTION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER: 1) APPROVAL OF MASTER APPLICATION NO. 25003 (MA25003) AND ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA23002) AMENDING TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND
2) A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15061 (b)(3)
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
APPROVING MASTER APPLICATION NO 25003 (MA25003)
AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA 23002)
AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Staff Report "PDF"
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S EVENT PERMIT PROCESS AND
NOISE ORDINANCE
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the City’s Event Permit process and Noise Ordinance. No action will be taken on these items, but it is recommended the City Council provide comments and direction.
Staff Report "PDF"
B. INITIATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS TO REQUIRE
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL BACK-UP
SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction and initiate code amendments to require the installation of emergency electrical back-up systems for multi-family rental developments.
Staff Report "PDF"
C. UPDATED NORTH PYRITE MASTER PLAN AND POLICY OPTIONS
FOR ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file updated information from Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the City Attorney regarding environmental review, redevelopment tools, and cost recovery options.
2. Provide direction on whether to:
a. Proceed with preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), with costs to be recouped from future development; b. Proceed with a fiscal analysis of proposed land uses:
c. Initiate a fee study pursuant to Government Code Section 66014(b) to establish a fair-share developer fee to cover NPMP preparation and environmental review costs; and
d. Utilize EPA ’s redevelopment tools (factsheet, purchaser inquiries, comfort letters) to provide interim guidance to Council, property owners, and developers.
Staff Report "PDF"
D. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS: MA24033 (GPA24001, TTM38972, CZ24001, & SDP24018) “GRANITE HILL” PROJECT – PROPOSAL
FOR 130 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 21.87-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT NORTH OF GRANITE HILL DRIVE
BETWEEN QUARTZ CANYON ROAD AND PYRITE STREET (APNS: 169-040-003, 173-120-009, 173-120-011, 173-120-013, 169-040-004, 169-040-005); (APPLICANT: RIVERSIDE LEGACY IV, LLC) Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the staff presentation on the Granite Hill Project and provide direction regarding the processing of the project, including potential strategies to address compliance with the No Net Loss provisions of Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligations, and associated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review requirements; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project in accordance with CEQA.
Staff Report "PDF"
E. DISCUSSION OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY
POWER SHUTOFF EVENT ACTION PLAN
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City of Jurupa Valley Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Action Plan and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report "PDF"
F. STATUS UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF THE TRAFFIC AND
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ANALYSIS AROUND JURUPA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT (JUSD) SCHOOLS
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the status update of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Analysis Around Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) Schools.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF NEW JURUPA VALLEY BRAND
IDENTITY AND LOGO
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council rec eive and discuss a presentation of Jurupa Valley brand identity concepts and provide direction to staff related to the new Jurupa Valley brand identity and logo.
Staff Report "PDF"
16. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
1. UPDATED ON THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION
REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 21,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY MEETINGS
OF AUGUST 28, 2025, AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2025.
3. UPDATE ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION AND POLICY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2025, AND JULY 17,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
AUGUST 28, 2025.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
1. UPDATE ON THE NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2025 – REPORT FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
19. Council Member Reports and Comments
20. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54954.2, if you need special assistance to participate in a meeting of the Jurupa Valley City Council or other services, please contact Jurupa Valley City Hall at (951) 332 -6464.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Agendas of public meetings and any other writings distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members in connection with a matter subject to discussion or consideration at an open meeting of the City Council are public records. If such writing is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a public meeting, the writing will be made available for public inspection at the City of Jurupa Valley, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, at the time the writing is distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members. The City Council may also post the writing on its Internet website at www.jurupavalley.org .
Agendas and Minutes are posted on the City ’s website at www.jurupavalley.org .
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
Joint Study Session: 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
A. As a courtesy to those in attendance, we ask that cell phones be turned off or set to their silent mode and that you keep talking to a minimum so that all persons can hear the comments of the public and City Council.
B. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Comments must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. Each agenda item up will be open for public comments before taking action. Public comments on subjects that are not on the agenda can be made during the “Public Appearance/Comments ” portion of the agenda.
C. Members of the public who wish to comment on the CONSENT CALENDAR may do so during the Public Comment portion of the Agenda prior to the adoption of the Consent Calendar.
D. As a courtesy to others and to assure that each person wishing to be heard has an opportunity to speak, please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
1. 5:00 PM - 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
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
The City Council will meet 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. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR JOINT STUDY
SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – CITY COUNCIL:
* Brian Berkson, Mayor
* Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
* Armando Carmona, Council Member
* Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
* Guillermo Silva, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING COMMISSION:
* Arleen Pruitt, Chair
* Laura Shultz, Chair Pro Tem
* Uriel De La Torre, Planning Commissioner
* Penny Newman, Planning Commissioner
* Christobal Rosales, Planning Commissioner
2. STUDY SESSION
A. STUDY SESSION: EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE PROTECTION
OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction on the following options:
1. Amend the City’s animal keeping regulations to provide greater flexibility based on usable land area, allow a
broader mix of animals, create a minor permit process
for limited exceptions, and improve the clarity of zoning information provided to the public.
2. Initiate a General Plan map amendment to modify the boundaries of the Equestrian Lifestyle Protection Overlay (ELPO) to include additional areas with active equestrian use and exclude incompatible areas that do not align with equestrian users; evaluate associated zoning and
development standards to ensure continued compatibility with rural land use patterns.
3. Explore near-term improvements to trail infrastructure, crossings, signage, and staging areas, including
opportunities to coordinate with capital projects, pursue external funding sources, and partner with local
organizations and volunteers for trail maintenance and
safety programs.
4. Support expanded equestrian-related education, youth programming, public events, and cultural initiatives that promote awareness and appreciation of Jurupa Valley’s
equestrian identity, and to identify funding and
partnership opportunities to support implementation.
Staff Report "PDF"
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
4. INVOCATION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
B. PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK
C. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects other than those listed on the Agenda are requested to do so at this time. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Appearance/Comments OR the Consent Calendar must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. When addressing the City Council, please come to the podium and state your name and address for the record. While listing your name and address is not required, it helps us to provide follow -up information to you if needed. In order to conduct a timely meeting, we ask that you keep your comments to 3 minutes.
Government Code Section 54954.2 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on an agenda.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. AUGUST 21, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
Staff Report "PDF"
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance.
Council Members may remove items from the Consent Calendar for discussion, or to ask questions, or make a comment on the item If a Council Member wishes to vote “no” or “abstain” on a Consent Calendar item 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. 2025-18
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-18, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
6.20.010, 6.20.020, 6.20.040, 6.20.060, 6.20.110, 6.20.115 AND ADDING SECTION 6.20.035 TO THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE IN 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
Staff Report "PDF"
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-19, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING SECTION 11.75.030 OF THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE
HINDERING OR OBSTRUCTION OF FREE PASSAGE OF
PERSONS ON ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PLACES
AND FIND THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT ( “CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Staff Report "PDF"
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127 APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR AUGUST 14, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2025 Requested Action: That the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-127:
Approving the Register of Demands for September 4, 2025, in the amount of $3,277,124.17 (Exhibit 1); and
Ratifying the Registers of Demands for August 14, 2025, through August 22, 2025, totaling $8,394,701.97 (Exhibit 2).
Staff Report "PDF"
E. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-
CALL ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering Plan Review and Technical Support Services with: Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC); Willdan; and HR Green Pacific; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements in substantially the form and format attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report "PDF"
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F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND B&A GRANT
SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the first Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and B&A Grant Services and Software (B&A) for grant writing services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 -2025 increasing the adopted expenditure budget of $1,615,170 by $936,950 for a total of $2,552,120.
Staff Report "PDF"
H. AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11.85 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE,
STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY RESTATING AND AMENDING SECTIONS
11.85.040, 11.85.060, AND 11.85.070 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE, STORAGE
AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Report "PDF"
13. CONSIDERTION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER: 1) APPROVAL OF MASTER APPLICATION NO. 25003 (MA25003) AND ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA23002) AMENDING TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND
2) A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15061 (b)(3)
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
APPROVING MASTER APPLICATION NO 25003 (MA25003)
AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA 23002)
AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Staff Report "PDF"
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S EVENT PERMIT PROCESS AND
NOISE ORDINANCE
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the City’s Event Permit process and Noise Ordinance. No action will be taken on these items, but it is recommended the City Council provide comments and direction.
Staff Report "PDF"
B. INITIATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS TO REQUIRE
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL BACK-UP
SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction and initiate code amendments to require the installation of emergency electrical back-up systems for multi-family rental developments.
Staff Report "PDF"
C. UPDATED NORTH PYRITE MASTER PLAN AND POLICY OPTIONS
FOR ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file updated information from Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the City Attorney regarding environmental review, redevelopment tools, and cost recovery options.
2. Provide direction on whether to:
a. Proceed with preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), with costs to be recouped from future development; b. Proceed with a fiscal analysis of proposed land uses:
c. Initiate a fee study pursuant to Government Code Section 66014(b) to establish a fair-share developer fee to cover NPMP preparation and environmental review costs; and
d. Utilize EPA ’s redevelopment tools (factsheet, purchaser inquiries, comfort letters) to provide interim guidance to Council, property owners, and developers.
Staff Report "PDF"
D. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS: MA24033 (GPA24001, TTM38972, CZ24001, & SDP24018) “GRANITE HILL” PROJECT – PROPOSAL
FOR 130 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 21.87-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT NORTH OF GRANITE HILL DRIVE
BETWEEN QUARTZ CANYON ROAD AND PYRITE STREET (APNS: 169-040-003, 173-120-009, 173-120-011, 173-120-013, 169-040-004, 169-040-005); (APPLICANT: RIVERSIDE LEGACY IV, LLC) Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the staff presentation on the Granite Hill Project and provide direction regarding the processing of the project, including potential strategies to address compliance with the No Net Loss provisions of Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligations, and associated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review requirements; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project in accordance with CEQA.
Staff Report "PDF"
E. DISCUSSION OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY
POWER SHUTOFF EVENT ACTION PLAN
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City of Jurupa Valley Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Action Plan and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report "PDF"
F. STATUS UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF THE TRAFFIC AND
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ANALYSIS AROUND JURUPA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT (JUSD) SCHOOLS
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the status update of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Analysis Around Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) Schools.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF NEW JURUPA VALLEY BRAND
IDENTITY AND LOGO
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council rec eive and discuss a presentation of Jurupa Valley brand identity concepts and provide direction to staff related to the new Jurupa Valley brand identity and logo.
Staff Report "PDF"
16. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
1. UPDATED ON THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION
REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 21,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY MEETINGS
OF AUGUST 28, 2025, AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2025.
3. UPDATE ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION AND POLICY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2025, AND JULY 17,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
AUGUST 28, 2025.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
1. UPDATE ON THE NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2025 – REPORT FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
19. Council Member Reports and Comments
20. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54954.2, if you need special assistance to participate in a meeting of the Jurupa Valley City Council or other services, please contact Jurupa Valley City Hall at (951) 332 -6464.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Agendas of public meetings and any other writings distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members in connection with a matter subject to discussion or consideration at an open meeting of the City Council are public records. If such writing is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a public meeting, the writing will be made available for public inspection at the City of Jurupa Valley, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, at the time the writing is distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members. The City Council may also post the writing on its Internet website at www.jurupavalley.org .
Agendas and Minutes are posted on the City ’s website at www.jurupavalley.org .
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
Joint Study Session: 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
A. As a courtesy to those in attendance, we ask that cell phones be turned off or set to their silent mode and that you keep talking to a minimum so that all persons can hear the comments of the public and City Council.
B. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Comments must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. Each agenda item up will be open for public comments before taking action. Public comments on subjects that are not on the agenda can be made during the “Public Appearance/Comments ” portion of the agenda.
C. Members of the public who wish to comment on the CONSENT CALENDAR may do so during the Public Comment portion of the Agenda prior to the adoption of the Consent Calendar.
D. As a courtesy to others and to assure that each person wishing to be heard has an opportunity to speak, please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
1. 5:00 PM - 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
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
The City Council will meet 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. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR JOINT STUDY
SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – CITY COUNCIL:
* Brian Berkson, Mayor
* Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
* Armando Carmona, Council Member
* Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
* Guillermo Silva, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING COMMISSION:
* Arleen Pruitt, Chair
* Laura Shultz, Chair Pro Tem
* Uriel De La Torre, Planning Commissioner
* Penny Newman, Planning Commissioner
* Christobal Rosales, Planning Commissioner
2. STUDY SESSION
A. STUDY SESSION: EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE PROTECTION
OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction on the following options:
1. Amend the City’s animal keeping regulations to provide greater flexibility based on usable land area, allow a
broader mix of animals, create a minor permit process
for limited exceptions, and improve the clarity of zoning information provided to the public.
2. Initiate a General Plan map amendment to modify the boundaries of the Equestrian Lifestyle Protection Overlay (ELPO) to include additional areas with active equestrian use and exclude incompatible areas that do not align with equestrian users; evaluate associated zoning and
development standards to ensure continued compatibility with rural land use patterns.
3. Explore near-term improvements to trail infrastructure, crossings, signage, and staging areas, including
opportunities to coordinate with capital projects, pursue external funding sources, and partner with local
organizations and volunteers for trail maintenance and
safety programs.
4. Support expanded equestrian-related education, youth programming, public events, and cultural initiatives that promote awareness and appreciation of Jurupa Valley’s
equestrian identity, and to identify funding and
partnership opportunities to support implementation.
Staff Report "PDF"
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
4. INVOCATION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
B. PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK
C. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects other than those listed on the Agenda are requested to do so at this time. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Appearance/Comments OR the Consent Calendar must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. When addressing the City Council, please come to the podium and state your name and address for the record. While listing your name and address is not required, it helps us to provide follow -up information to you if needed. In order to conduct a timely meeting, we ask that you keep your comments to 3 minutes.
Government Code Section 54954.2 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on an agenda.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. AUGUST 21, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
Staff Report "PDF"
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance.
Council Members may remove items from the Consent Calendar for discussion, or to ask questions, or make a comment on the item If a Council Member wishes to vote “no” or “abstain” on a Consent Calendar item 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. 2025-18
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-18, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
6.20.010, 6.20.020, 6.20.040, 6.20.060, 6.20.110, 6.20.115 AND ADDING SECTION 6.20.035 TO THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE IN 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
Staff Report "PDF"
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-19, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING SECTION 11.75.030 OF THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE
HINDERING OR OBSTRUCTION OF FREE PASSAGE OF
PERSONS ON ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PLACES
AND FIND THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT ( “CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Staff Report "PDF"
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127 APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR AUGUST 14, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2025 Requested Action: That the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-127:
Approving the Register of Demands for September 4, 2025, in the amount of $3,277,124.17 (Exhibit 1); and
Ratifying the Registers of Demands for August 14, 2025, through August 22, 2025, totaling $8,394,701.97 (Exhibit 2).
Staff Report "PDF"
E. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-
CALL ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering Plan Review and Technical Support Services with: Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC); Willdan; and HR Green Pacific; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements in substantially the form and format attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report "PDF"
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F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND B&A GRANT
SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the first Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and B&A Grant Services and Software (B&A) for grant writing services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 -2025 increasing the adopted expenditure budget of $1,615,170 by $936,950 for a total of $2,552,120.
Staff Report "PDF"
H. AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11.85 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE,
STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY RESTATING AND AMENDING SECTIONS
11.85.040, 11.85.060, AND 11.85.070 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE, STORAGE
AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Report "PDF"
13. CONSIDERTION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER: 1) APPROVAL OF MASTER APPLICATION NO. 25003 (MA25003) AND ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA23002) AMENDING TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND
2) A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15061 (b)(3)
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
APPROVING MASTER APPLICATION NO 25003 (MA25003)
AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA 23002)
AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Staff Report "PDF"
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S EVENT PERMIT PROCESS AND
NOISE ORDINANCE
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the City’s Event Permit process and Noise Ordinance. No action will be taken on these items, but it is recommended the City Council provide comments and direction.
Staff Report "PDF"
B. INITIATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS TO REQUIRE
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL BACK-UP
SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction and initiate code amendments to require the installation of emergency electrical back-up systems for multi-family rental developments.
Staff Report "PDF"
C. UPDATED NORTH PYRITE MASTER PLAN AND POLICY OPTIONS
FOR ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file updated information from Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the City Attorney regarding environmental review, redevelopment tools, and cost recovery options.
2. Provide direction on whether to:
a. Proceed with preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), with costs to be recouped from future development; b. Proceed with a fiscal analysis of proposed land uses:
c. Initiate a fee study pursuant to Government Code Section 66014(b) to establish a fair-share developer fee to cover NPMP preparation and environmental review costs; and
d. Utilize EPA ’s redevelopment tools (factsheet, purchaser inquiries, comfort letters) to provide interim guidance to Council, property owners, and developers.
Staff Report "PDF"
D. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS: MA24033 (GPA24001, TTM38972, CZ24001, & SDP24018) “GRANITE HILL” PROJECT – PROPOSAL
FOR 130 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 21.87-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT NORTH OF GRANITE HILL DRIVE
BETWEEN QUARTZ CANYON ROAD AND PYRITE STREET (APNS: 169-040-003, 173-120-009, 173-120-011, 173-120-013, 169-040-004, 169-040-005); (APPLICANT: RIVERSIDE LEGACY IV, LLC) Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the staff presentation on the Granite Hill Project and provide direction regarding the processing of the project, including potential strategies to address compliance with the No Net Loss provisions of Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligations, and associated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review requirements; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project in accordance with CEQA.
Staff Report "PDF"
E. DISCUSSION OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY
POWER SHUTOFF EVENT ACTION PLAN
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City of Jurupa Valley Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Action Plan and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report "PDF"
F. STATUS UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF THE TRAFFIC AND
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ANALYSIS AROUND JURUPA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT (JUSD) SCHOOLS
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the status update of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Analysis Around Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) Schools.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF NEW JURUPA VALLEY BRAND
IDENTITY AND LOGO
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council rec eive and discuss a presentation of Jurupa Valley brand identity concepts and provide direction to staff related to the new Jurupa Valley brand identity and logo.
Staff Report "PDF"
16. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
1. UPDATED ON THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION
REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 21,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY MEETINGS
OF AUGUST 28, 2025, AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2025.
3. UPDATE ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION AND POLICY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2025, AND JULY 17,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
AUGUST 28, 2025.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
1. UPDATE ON THE NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2025 – REPORT FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
19. Council Member Reports and Comments
20. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54954.2, if you need special assistance to participate in a meeting of the Jurupa Valley City Council or other services, please contact Jurupa Valley City Hall at (951) 332 -6464.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Agendas of public meetings and any other writings distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members in connection with a matter subject to discussion or consideration at an open meeting of the City Council are public records. If such writing is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a public meeting, the writing will be made available for public inspection at the City of Jurupa Valley, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, at the time the writing is distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members. The City Council may also post the writing on its Internet website at www.jurupavalley.org .
Agendas and Minutes are posted on the City ’s website at www.jurupavalley.org .
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
Joint Study Session: 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
A. As a courtesy to those in attendance, we ask that cell phones be turned off or set to their silent mode and that you keep talking to a minimum so that all persons can hear the comments of the public and City Council.
B. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Comments must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. Each agenda item up will be open for public comments before taking action. Public comments on subjects that are not on the agenda can be made during the “Public Appearance/Comments ” portion of the agenda.
C. Members of the public who wish to comment on the CONSENT CALENDAR may do so during the Public Comment portion of the Agenda prior to the adoption of the Consent Calendar.
D. As a courtesy to others and to assure that each person wishing to be heard has an opportunity to speak, please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
1. 5:00 PM - 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
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
The City Council will meet 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. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR JOINT STUDY
SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – CITY COUNCIL:
* Brian Berkson, Mayor
* Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
* Armando Carmona, Council Member
* Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
* Guillermo Silva, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING COMMISSION:
* Arleen Pruitt, Chair
* Laura Shultz, Chair Pro Tem
* Uriel De La Torre, Planning Commissioner
* Penny Newman, Planning Commissioner
* Christobal Rosales, Planning Commissioner
2. STUDY SESSION
A. STUDY SESSION: EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE PROTECTION
OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction on the following options:
1. Amend the City’s animal keeping regulations to provide greater flexibility based on usable land area, allow a
broader mix of animals, create a minor permit process
for limited exceptions, and improve the clarity of zoning information provided to the public.
2. Initiate a General Plan map amendment to modify the boundaries of the Equestrian Lifestyle Protection Overlay (ELPO) to include additional areas with active equestrian use and exclude incompatible areas that do not align with equestrian users; evaluate associated zoning and
development standards to ensure continued compatibility with rural land use patterns.
3. Explore near-term improvements to trail infrastructure, crossings, signage, and staging areas, including
opportunities to coordinate with capital projects, pursue external funding sources, and partner with local
organizations and volunteers for trail maintenance and
safety programs.
4. Support expanded equestrian-related education, youth programming, public events, and cultural initiatives that promote awareness and appreciation of Jurupa Valley’s
equestrian identity, and to identify funding and
partnership opportunities to support implementation.
Staff Report "PDF"
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
4. INVOCATION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
B. PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK
C. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects other than those listed on the Agenda are requested to do so at this time. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Appearance/Comments OR the Consent Calendar must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. When addressing the City Council, please come to the podium and state your name and address for the record. While listing your name and address is not required, it helps us to provide follow -up information to you if needed. In order to conduct a timely meeting, we ask that you keep your comments to 3 minutes.
Government Code Section 54954.2 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on an agenda.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. AUGUST 21, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
Staff Report "PDF"
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance.
Council Members may remove items from the Consent Calendar for discussion, or to ask questions, or make a comment on the item If a Council Member wishes to vote “no” or “abstain” on a Consent Calendar item 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. 2025-18
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-18, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
6.20.010, 6.20.020, 6.20.040, 6.20.060, 6.20.110, 6.20.115 AND ADDING SECTION 6.20.035 TO THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE IN 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
Staff Report "PDF"
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-19, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING SECTION 11.75.030 OF THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE
HINDERING OR OBSTRUCTION OF FREE PASSAGE OF
PERSONS ON ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PLACES
AND FIND THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT ( “CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Staff Report "PDF"
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127 APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR AUGUST 14, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2025 Requested Action: That the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-127:
Approving the Register of Demands for September 4, 2025, in the amount of $3,277,124.17 (Exhibit 1); and
Ratifying the Registers of Demands for August 14, 2025, through August 22, 2025, totaling $8,394,701.97 (Exhibit 2).
Staff Report "PDF"
E. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-
CALL ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering Plan Review and Technical Support Services with: Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC); Willdan; and HR Green Pacific; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements in substantially the form and format attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report "PDF"
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F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND B&A GRANT
SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the first Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and B&A Grant Services and Software (B&A) for grant writing services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 -2025 increasing the adopted expenditure budget of $1,615,170 by $936,950 for a total of $2,552,120.
Staff Report "PDF"
H. AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11.85 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE,
STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY RESTATING AND AMENDING SECTIONS
11.85.040, 11.85.060, AND 11.85.070 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE, STORAGE
AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Report "PDF"
13. CONSIDERTION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER: 1) APPROVAL OF MASTER APPLICATION NO. 25003 (MA25003) AND ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA23002) AMENDING TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND
2) A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15061 (b)(3)
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
APPROVING MASTER APPLICATION NO 25003 (MA25003)
AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA 23002)
AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Staff Report "PDF"
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S EVENT PERMIT PROCESS AND
NOISE ORDINANCE
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the City’s Event Permit process and Noise Ordinance. No action will be taken on these items, but it is recommended the City Council provide comments and direction.
Staff Report "PDF"
B. INITIATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS TO REQUIRE
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL BACK-UP
SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction and initiate code amendments to require the installation of emergency electrical back-up systems for multi-family rental developments.
Staff Report "PDF"
C. UPDATED NORTH PYRITE MASTER PLAN AND POLICY OPTIONS
FOR ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file updated information from Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the City Attorney regarding environmental review, redevelopment tools, and cost recovery options.
2. Provide direction on whether to:
a. Proceed with preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), with costs to be recouped from future development; b. Proceed with a fiscal analysis of proposed land uses:
c. Initiate a fee study pursuant to Government Code Section 66014(b) to establish a fair-share developer fee to cover NPMP preparation and environmental review costs; and
d. Utilize EPA ’s redevelopment tools (factsheet, purchaser inquiries, comfort letters) to provide interim guidance to Council, property owners, and developers.
Staff Report "PDF"
D. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS: MA24033 (GPA24001, TTM38972, CZ24001, & SDP24018) “GRANITE HILL” PROJECT – PROPOSAL
FOR 130 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 21.87-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT NORTH OF GRANITE HILL DRIVE
BETWEEN QUARTZ CANYON ROAD AND PYRITE STREET (APNS: 169-040-003, 173-120-009, 173-120-011, 173-120-013, 169-040-004, 169-040-005); (APPLICANT: RIVERSIDE LEGACY IV, LLC) Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the staff presentation on the Granite Hill Project and provide direction regarding the processing of the project, including potential strategies to address compliance with the No Net Loss provisions of Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligations, and associated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review requirements; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project in accordance with CEQA.
Staff Report "PDF"
E. DISCUSSION OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY
POWER SHUTOFF EVENT ACTION PLAN
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City of Jurupa Valley Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Action Plan and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report "PDF"
F. STATUS UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF THE TRAFFIC AND
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ANALYSIS AROUND JURUPA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT (JUSD) SCHOOLS
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the status update of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Analysis Around Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) Schools.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF NEW JURUPA VALLEY BRAND
IDENTITY AND LOGO
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council rec eive and discuss a presentation of Jurupa Valley brand identity concepts and provide direction to staff related to the new Jurupa Valley brand identity and logo.
Staff Report "PDF"
16. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
1. UPDATED ON THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION
REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 21,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY MEETINGS
OF AUGUST 28, 2025, AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2025.
3. UPDATE ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION AND POLICY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2025, AND JULY 17,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
AUGUST 28, 2025.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
1. UPDATE ON THE NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2025 – REPORT FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
19. Council Member Reports and Comments
20. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54954.2, if you need special assistance to participate in a meeting of the Jurupa Valley City Council or other services, please contact Jurupa Valley City Hall at (951) 332 -6464.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Agendas of public meetings and any other writings distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members in connection with a matter subject to discussion or consideration at an open meeting of the City Council are public records. If such writing is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a public meeting, the writing will be made available for public inspection at the City of Jurupa Valley, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, at the time the writing is distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members. The City Council may also post the writing on its Internet website at www.jurupavalley.org .
Agendas and Minutes are posted on the City ’s website at www.jurupavalley.org .
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
Joint Study Session: 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
A. As a courtesy to those in attendance, we ask that cell phones be turned off or set to their silent mode and that you keep talking to a minimum so that all persons can hear the comments of the public and City Council.
B. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Comments must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. Each agenda item up will be open for public comments before taking action. Public comments on subjects that are not on the agenda can be made during the “Public Appearance/Comments ” portion of the agenda.
C. Members of the public who wish to comment on the CONSENT CALENDAR may do so during the Public Comment portion of the Agenda prior to the adoption of the Consent Calendar.
D. As a courtesy to others and to assure that each person wishing to be heard has an opportunity to speak, please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
1. 5:00 PM - 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
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
The City Council will meet 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. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR JOINT STUDY
SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – CITY COUNCIL:
* Brian Berkson, Mayor
* Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
* Armando Carmona, Council Member
* Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
* Guillermo Silva, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING COMMISSION:
* Arleen Pruitt, Chair
* Laura Shultz, Chair Pro Tem
* Uriel De La Torre, Planning Commissioner
* Penny Newman, Planning Commissioner
* Christobal Rosales, Planning Commissioner
2. STUDY SESSION
A. STUDY SESSION: EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE PROTECTION
OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction on the following options:
1. Amend the City’s animal keeping regulations to provide greater flexibility based on usable land area, allow a
broader mix of animals, create a minor permit process
for limited exceptions, and improve the clarity of zoning information provided to the public.
2. Initiate a General Plan map amendment to modify the boundaries of the Equestrian Lifestyle Protection Overlay (ELPO) to include additional areas with active equestrian use and exclude incompatible areas that do not align with equestrian users; evaluate associated zoning and
development standards to ensure continued compatibility with rural land use patterns.
3. Explore near-term improvements to trail infrastructure, crossings, signage, and staging areas, including
opportunities to coordinate with capital projects, pursue external funding sources, and partner with local
organizations and volunteers for trail maintenance and
safety programs.
4. Support expanded equestrian-related education, youth programming, public events, and cultural initiatives that promote awareness and appreciation of Jurupa Valley’s
equestrian identity, and to identify funding and
partnership opportunities to support implementation.
Staff Report "PDF"
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
4. INVOCATION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
B. PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK
C. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects other than those listed on the Agenda are requested to do so at this time. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Appearance/Comments OR the Consent Calendar must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. When addressing the City Council, please come to the podium and state your name and address for the record. While listing your name and address is not required, it helps us to provide follow -up information to you if needed. In order to conduct a timely meeting, we ask that you keep your comments to 3 minutes.
Government Code Section 54954.2 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on an agenda.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. AUGUST 21, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
Staff Report "PDF"
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance.
Council Members may remove items from the Consent Calendar for discussion, or to ask questions, or make a comment on the item If a Council Member wishes to vote “no” or “abstain” on a Consent Calendar item 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. 2025-18
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-18, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
6.20.010, 6.20.020, 6.20.040, 6.20.060, 6.20.110, 6.20.115 AND ADDING SECTION 6.20.035 TO THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE IN 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
Staff Report "PDF"
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-19, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING SECTION 11.75.030 OF THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE
HINDERING OR OBSTRUCTION OF FREE PASSAGE OF
PERSONS ON ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PLACES
AND FIND THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT ( “CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Staff Report "PDF"
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127 APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR AUGUST 14, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2025 Requested Action: That the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-127:
Approving the Register of Demands for September 4, 2025, in the amount of $3,277,124.17 (Exhibit 1); and
Ratifying the Registers of Demands for August 14, 2025, through August 22, 2025, totaling $8,394,701.97 (Exhibit 2).
Staff Report "PDF"
E. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-
CALL ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering Plan Review and Technical Support Services with: Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC); Willdan; and HR Green Pacific; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements in substantially the form and format attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report "PDF"
S
F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND B&A GRANT
SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the first Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and B&A Grant Services and Software (B&A) for grant writing services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 -2025 increasing the adopted expenditure budget of $1,615,170 by $936,950 for a total of $2,552,120.
Staff Report "PDF"
H. AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11.85 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE,
STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY RESTATING AND AMENDING SECTIONS
11.85.040, 11.85.060, AND 11.85.070 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE, STORAGE
AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Report "PDF"
13. CONSIDERTION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER: 1) APPROVAL OF MASTER APPLICATION NO. 25003 (MA25003) AND ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA23002) AMENDING TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND
2) A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15061 (b)(3)
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
APPROVING MASTER APPLICATION NO 25003 (MA25003)
AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA 23002)
AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Staff Report "PDF"
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S EVENT PERMIT PROCESS AND
NOISE ORDINANCE
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the City’s Event Permit process and Noise Ordinance. No action will be taken on these items, but it is recommended the City Council provide comments and direction.
Staff Report "PDF"
B. INITIATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS TO REQUIRE
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL BACK-UP
SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction and initiate code amendments to require the installation of emergency electrical back-up systems for multi-family rental developments.
Staff Report "PDF"
C. UPDATED NORTH PYRITE MASTER PLAN AND POLICY OPTIONS
FOR ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file updated information from Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the City Attorney regarding environmental review, redevelopment tools, and cost recovery options.
2. Provide direction on whether to:
a. Proceed with preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), with costs to be recouped from future development; b. Proceed with a fiscal analysis of proposed land uses:
c. Initiate a fee study pursuant to Government Code Section 66014(b) to establish a fair-share developer fee to cover NPMP preparation and environmental review costs; and
d. Utilize EPA ’s redevelopment tools (factsheet, purchaser inquiries, comfort letters) to provide interim guidance to Council, property owners, and developers.
Staff Report "PDF"
D. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS: MA24033 (GPA24001, TTM38972, CZ24001, & SDP24018) “GRANITE HILL” PROJECT – PROPOSAL
FOR 130 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 21.87-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT NORTH OF GRANITE HILL DRIVE
BETWEEN QUARTZ CANYON ROAD AND PYRITE STREET (APNS: 169-040-003, 173-120-009, 173-120-011, 173-120-013, 169-040-004, 169-040-005); (APPLICANT: RIVERSIDE LEGACY IV, LLC) Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the staff presentation on the Granite Hill Project and provide direction regarding the processing of the project, including potential strategies to address compliance with the No Net Loss provisions of Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligations, and associated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review requirements; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project in accordance with CEQA.
Staff Report "PDF"
E. DISCUSSION OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY
POWER SHUTOFF EVENT ACTION PLAN
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City of Jurupa Valley Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Action Plan and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report "PDF"
F. STATUS UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF THE TRAFFIC AND
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ANALYSIS AROUND JURUPA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT (JUSD) SCHOOLS
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the status update of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Analysis Around Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) Schools.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF NEW JURUPA VALLEY BRAND
IDENTITY AND LOGO
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council rec eive and discuss a presentation of Jurupa Valley brand identity concepts and provide direction to staff related to the new Jurupa Valley brand identity and logo.
Staff Report "PDF"
16. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
1. UPDATED ON THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION
REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 21,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY MEETINGS
OF AUGUST 28, 2025, AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2025.
3. UPDATE ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION AND POLICY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2025, AND JULY 17,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
AUGUST 28, 2025.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
1. UPDATE ON THE NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2025 – REPORT FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
19. Council Member Reports and Comments
20. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54954.2, if you need special assistance to participate in a meeting of the Jurupa Valley City Council or other services, please contact Jurupa Valley City Hall at (951) 332 -6464.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Agendas of public meetings and any other writings distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members in connection with a matter subject to discussion or consideration at an open meeting of the City Council are public records. If such writing is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a public meeting, the writing will be made available for public inspection at the City of Jurupa Valley, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, at the time the writing is distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members. The City Council may also post the writing on its Internet website at www.jurupavalley.org .
Agendas and Minutes are posted on the City ’s website at www.jurupavalley.org .
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
Joint Study Session: 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
A. As a courtesy to those in attendance, we ask that cell phones be turned off or set to their silent mode and that you keep talking to a minimum so that all persons can hear the comments of the public and City Council.
B. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Comments must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. Each agenda item up will be open for public comments before taking action. Public comments on subjects that are not on the agenda can be made during the “Public Appearance/Comments ” portion of the agenda.
C. Members of the public who wish to comment on the CONSENT CALENDAR may do so during the Public Comment portion of the Agenda prior to the adoption of the Consent Calendar.
D. As a courtesy to others and to assure that each person wishing to be heard has an opportunity to speak, please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
1. 5:00 PM - 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
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
The City Council will meet 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. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR JOINT STUDY
SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – CITY COUNCIL:
* Brian Berkson, Mayor
* Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
* Armando Carmona, Council Member
* Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
* Guillermo Silva, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING COMMISSION:
* Arleen Pruitt, Chair
* Laura Shultz, Chair Pro Tem
* Uriel De La Torre, Planning Commissioner
* Penny Newman, Planning Commissioner
* Christobal Rosales, Planning Commissioner
2. STUDY SESSION
A. STUDY SESSION: EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE PROTECTION
OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction on the following options:
1. Amend the City’s animal keeping regulations to provide greater flexibility based on usable land area, allow a
broader mix of animals, create a minor permit process
for limited exceptions, and improve the clarity of zoning information provided to the public.
2. Initiate a General Plan map amendment to modify the boundaries of the Equestrian Lifestyle Protection Overlay (ELPO) to include additional areas with active equestrian use and exclude incompatible areas that do not align with equestrian users; evaluate associated zoning and
development standards to ensure continued compatibility with rural land use patterns.
3. Explore near-term improvements to trail infrastructure, crossings, signage, and staging areas, including
opportunities to coordinate with capital projects, pursue external funding sources, and partner with local
organizations and volunteers for trail maintenance and
safety programs.
4. Support expanded equestrian-related education, youth programming, public events, and cultural initiatives that promote awareness and appreciation of Jurupa Valley’s
equestrian identity, and to identify funding and
partnership opportunities to support implementation.
Staff Report "PDF"
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
4. INVOCATION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
B. PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK
C. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects other than those listed on the Agenda are requested to do so at this time. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Appearance/Comments OR the Consent Calendar must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. When addressing the City Council, please come to the podium and state your name and address for the record. While listing your name and address is not required, it helps us to provide follow -up information to you if needed. In order to conduct a timely meeting, we ask that you keep your comments to 3 minutes.
Government Code Section 54954.2 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on an agenda.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. AUGUST 21, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
Staff Report "PDF"
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance.
Council Members may remove items from the Consent Calendar for discussion, or to ask questions, or make a comment on the item If a Council Member wishes to vote “no” or “abstain” on a Consent Calendar item 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. 2025-18
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-18, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
6.20.010, 6.20.020, 6.20.040, 6.20.060, 6.20.110, 6.20.115 AND ADDING SECTION 6.20.035 TO THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE IN 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
Staff Report "PDF"
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-19, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING SECTION 11.75.030 OF THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE
HINDERING OR OBSTRUCTION OF FREE PASSAGE OF
PERSONS ON ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PLACES
AND FIND THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT ( “CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Staff Report "PDF"
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127 APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR AUGUST 14, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2025 Requested Action: That the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-127:
Approving the Register of Demands for September 4, 2025, in the amount of $3,277,124.17 (Exhibit 1); and
Ratifying the Registers of Demands for August 14, 2025, through August 22, 2025, totaling $8,394,701.97 (Exhibit 2).
Staff Report "PDF"
E. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-
CALL ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering Plan Review and Technical Support Services with: Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC); Willdan; and HR Green Pacific; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements in substantially the form and format attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report "PDF"
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F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND B&A GRANT
SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the first Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and B&A Grant Services and Software (B&A) for grant writing services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 -2025 increasing the adopted expenditure budget of $1,615,170 by $936,950 for a total of $2,552,120.
Staff Report "PDF"
H. AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11.85 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE,
STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY RESTATING AND AMENDING SECTIONS
11.85.040, 11.85.060, AND 11.85.070 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE, STORAGE
AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Report "PDF"
13. CONSIDERTION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER: 1) APPROVAL OF MASTER APPLICATION NO. 25003 (MA25003) AND ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA23002) AMENDING TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND
2) A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15061 (b)(3)
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
APPROVING MASTER APPLICATION NO 25003 (MA25003)
AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA 23002)
AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Staff Report "PDF"
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S EVENT PERMIT PROCESS AND
NOISE ORDINANCE
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the City’s Event Permit process and Noise Ordinance. No action will be taken on these items, but it is recommended the City Council provide comments and direction.
Staff Report "PDF"
B. INITIATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS TO REQUIRE
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL BACK-UP
SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction and initiate code amendments to require the installation of emergency electrical back-up systems for multi-family rental developments.
Staff Report "PDF"
C. UPDATED NORTH PYRITE MASTER PLAN AND POLICY OPTIONS
FOR ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file updated information from Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the City Attorney regarding environmental review, redevelopment tools, and cost recovery options.
2. Provide direction on whether to:
a. Proceed with preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), with costs to be recouped from future development; b. Proceed with a fiscal analysis of proposed land uses:
c. Initiate a fee study pursuant to Government Code Section 66014(b) to establish a fair-share developer fee to cover NPMP preparation and environmental review costs; and
d. Utilize EPA ’s redevelopment tools (factsheet, purchaser inquiries, comfort letters) to provide interim guidance to Council, property owners, and developers.
Staff Report "PDF"
D. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS: MA24033 (GPA24001, TTM38972, CZ24001, & SDP24018) “GRANITE HILL” PROJECT – PROPOSAL
FOR 130 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 21.87-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT NORTH OF GRANITE HILL DRIVE
BETWEEN QUARTZ CANYON ROAD AND PYRITE STREET (APNS: 169-040-003, 173-120-009, 173-120-011, 173-120-013, 169-040-004, 169-040-005); (APPLICANT: RIVERSIDE LEGACY IV, LLC) Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the staff presentation on the Granite Hill Project and provide direction regarding the processing of the project, including potential strategies to address compliance with the No Net Loss provisions of Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligations, and associated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review requirements; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project in accordance with CEQA.
Staff Report "PDF"
E. DISCUSSION OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY
POWER SHUTOFF EVENT ACTION PLAN
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City of Jurupa Valley Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Action Plan and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report "PDF"
F. STATUS UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF THE TRAFFIC AND
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ANALYSIS AROUND JURUPA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT (JUSD) SCHOOLS
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the status update of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Analysis Around Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) Schools.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF NEW JURUPA VALLEY BRAND
IDENTITY AND LOGO
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council rec eive and discuss a presentation of Jurupa Valley brand identity concepts and provide direction to staff related to the new Jurupa Valley brand identity and logo.
Staff Report "PDF"
16. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
1. UPDATED ON THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION
REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 21,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY MEETINGS
OF AUGUST 28, 2025, AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2025.
3. UPDATE ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION AND POLICY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2025, AND JULY 17,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
AUGUST 28, 2025.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
1. UPDATE ON THE NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2025 – REPORT FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
19. Council Member Reports and Comments
20. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54954.2, if you need special assistance to participate in a meeting of the Jurupa Valley City Council or other services, please contact Jurupa Valley City Hall at (951) 332 -6464.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Agendas of public meetings and any other writings distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members in connection with a matter subject to discussion or consideration at an open meeting of the City Council are public records. If such writing is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a public meeting, the writing will be made available for public inspection at the City of Jurupa Valley, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, at the time the writing is distributed to all, or a majority of, Jurupa Valley City Council Members. The City Council may also post the writing on its Internet website at www.jurupavalley.org .
Agendas and Minutes are posted on the City ’s website at www.jurupavalley.org .
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
Joint Study Session: 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
A. As a courtesy to those in attendance, we ask that cell phones be turned off or set to their silent mode and that you keep talking to a minimum so that all persons can hear the comments of the public and City Council.
B. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Comments must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. Each agenda item up will be open for public comments before taking action. Public comments on subjects that are not on the agenda can be made during the “Public Appearance/Comments ” portion of the agenda.
C. Members of the public who wish to comment on the CONSENT CALENDAR may do so during the Public Comment portion of the Agenda prior to the adoption of the Consent Calendar.
D. As a courtesy to others and to assure that each person wishing to be heard has an opportunity to speak, please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
1. 5:00 PM - 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
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
The City Council will meet 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. 5:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR JOINT STUDY
SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – CITY COUNCIL:
* Brian Berkson, Mayor
* Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
* Armando Carmona, Council Member
* Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
* Guillermo Silva, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING COMMISSION:
* Arleen Pruitt, Chair
* Laura Shultz, Chair Pro Tem
* Uriel De La Torre, Planning Commissioner
* Penny Newman, Planning Commissioner
* Christobal Rosales, Planning Commissioner
2. STUDY SESSION
A. STUDY SESSION: EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE PROTECTION
OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction on the following options:
1. Amend the City’s animal keeping regulations to provide greater flexibility based on usable land area, allow a
broader mix of animals, create a minor permit process
for limited exceptions, and improve the clarity of zoning information provided to the public.
2. Initiate a General Plan map amendment to modify the boundaries of the Equestrian Lifestyle Protection Overlay (ELPO) to include additional areas with active equestrian use and exclude incompatible areas that do not align with equestrian users; evaluate associated zoning and
development standards to ensure continued compatibility with rural land use patterns.
3. Explore near-term improvements to trail infrastructure, crossings, signage, and staging areas, including
opportunities to coordinate with capital projects, pursue external funding sources, and partner with local
organizations and volunteers for trail maintenance and
safety programs.
4. Support expanded equestrian-related education, youth programming, public events, and cultural initiatives that promote awareness and appreciation of Jurupa Valley’s
equestrian identity, and to identify funding and
partnership opportunities to support implementation.
Staff Report "PDF"
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
4. INVOCATION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
B. PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK
C. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
8. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects other than those listed on the Agenda are requested to do so at this time. A member of the public who wishes to speak under Public Appearance/Comments OR the Consent Calendar must fill out a “Speaker Card ” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor calls for Public Comments on an agenda item. When addressing the City Council, please come to the podium and state your name and address for the record. While listing your name and address is not required, it helps us to provide follow -up information to you if needed. In order to conduct a timely meeting, we ask that you keep your comments to 3 minutes.
Government Code Section 54954.2 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on an agenda.
9. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. AUGUST 21, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
Staff Report "PDF"
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF
THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
Requested Action: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. In accordance with Government Code Section 34934, the title of each ordinance is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance has been available to the public online on the City’s website and will be available in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage of the ordinance.
Council Members may remove items from the Consent Calendar for discussion, or to ask questions, or make a comment on the item If a Council Member wishes to vote “no” or “abstain” on a Consent Calendar item 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. 2025-18
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-18, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
6.20.010, 6.20.020, 6.20.040, 6.20.060, 6.20.110, 6.20.115 AND ADDING SECTION 6.20.035 TO THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE IN 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
Staff Report "PDF"
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-19, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING SECTION 11.75.030 OF THE
JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE
HINDERING OR OBSTRUCTION OF FREE PASSAGE OF
PERSONS ON ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PLACES
AND FIND THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT ( “CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Staff Report "PDF"
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127 APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR AUGUST 14, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2025 Requested Action: That the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-127:
Approving the Register of Demands for September 4, 2025, in the amount of $3,277,124.17 (Exhibit 1); and
Ratifying the Registers of Demands for August 14, 2025, through August 22, 2025, totaling $8,394,701.97 (Exhibit 2).
Staff Report "PDF"
E. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-
CALL ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering Plan Review and Technical Support Services with: Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC); Willdan; and HR Green Pacific; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements in substantially the form and format attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report "PDF"
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F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND B&A GRANT
SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
Requested Action: That the City Council approve the first Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and B&A Grant Services and Software (B&A) for grant writing services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Requested Action: That the City Council authorize a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 -2025 increasing the adopted expenditure budget of $1,615,170 by $936,950 for a total of $2,552,120.
Staff Report "PDF"
H. AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11.85 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE,
STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY RESTATING AND AMENDING SECTIONS
11.85.040, 11.85.060, AND 11.85.070 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATION OF THE USE, STORAGE
AND RECOVERY OF SHOPPING CARTS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Report "PDF"
13. CONSIDERTION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER: 1) APPROVAL OF MASTER APPLICATION NO. 25003 (MA25003) AND ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA23002) AMENDING TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND
2) A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15061 (b)(3)
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 2025-20 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
APPROVING MASTER APPLICATION NO 25003 (MA25003)
AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23002 (ZCA 23002)
AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.275 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Staff Report "PDF"
15. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S EVENT PERMIT PROCESS AND
NOISE ORDINANCE
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the City’s Event Permit process and Noise Ordinance. No action will be taken on these items, but it is recommended the City Council provide comments and direction.
Staff Report "PDF"
B. INITIATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS TO REQUIRE
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL BACK-UP
SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS
Requested Action: That the City Council provide direction and initiate code amendments to require the installation of emergency electrical back-up systems for multi-family rental developments.
Staff Report "PDF"
C. UPDATED NORTH PYRITE MASTER PLAN AND POLICY OPTIONS
FOR ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file updated information from Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the City Attorney regarding environmental review, redevelopment tools, and cost recovery options.
2. Provide direction on whether to:
a. Proceed with preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), with costs to be recouped from future development; b. Proceed with a fiscal analysis of proposed land uses:
c. Initiate a fee study pursuant to Government Code Section 66014(b) to establish a fair-share developer fee to cover NPMP preparation and environmental review costs; and
d. Utilize EPA ’s redevelopment tools (factsheet, purchaser inquiries, comfort letters) to provide interim guidance to Council, property owners, and developers.
Staff Report "PDF"
D. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS: MA24033 (GPA24001, TTM38972, CZ24001, & SDP24018) “GRANITE HILL” PROJECT – PROPOSAL
FOR 130 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 21.87-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT NORTH OF GRANITE HILL DRIVE
BETWEEN QUARTZ CANYON ROAD AND PYRITE STREET (APNS: 169-040-003, 173-120-009, 173-120-011, 173-120-013, 169-040-004, 169-040-005); (APPLICANT: RIVERSIDE LEGACY IV, LLC) Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the staff presentation on the Granite Hill Project and provide direction regarding the processing of the project, including potential strategies to address compliance with the No Net Loss provisions of Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligations, and associated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review requirements; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project in accordance with CEQA.
Staff Report "PDF"
E. DISCUSSION OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY
POWER SHUTOFF EVENT ACTION PLAN
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the City of Jurupa Valley Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Action Plan and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report "PDF"
F. STATUS UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF THE TRAFFIC AND
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ANALYSIS AROUND JURUPA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT (JUSD) SCHOOLS
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the status update of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Analysis Around Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) Schools.
Staff Report "PDF"
G. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF NEW JURUPA VALLEY BRAND
IDENTITY AND LOGO
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council rec eive and discuss a presentation of Jurupa Valley brand identity concepts and provide direction to staff related to the new Jurupa Valley brand identity and logo.
Staff Report "PDF"
16. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. MAYOR BRIAN BERKSON
1. UPDATED ON THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION
REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 21,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY MEETINGS
OF AUGUST 28, 2025, AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2025.
3. UPDATE ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION AND POLICY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2025, AND JULY 17,
2025.
2. UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
AUGUST 28, 2025.
C. COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
1. UPDATE ON THE NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2025 – REPORT FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK
17. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
19. Council Member Reports and Comments
20. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
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