MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The meeting was held at the Jurupa Valley City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR CLOSED SESSION:
• Brian Berkson, Mayor
• Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
• Armando Carmona, Council Member
• Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
Guillermo Silva, Council Member
Mayor Brian Berkson called the closed session meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION:
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
None.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION The City Council met in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) with respect to one matter of potential litigation. A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Attorney, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation involving the City with respect to the proposed Wakeland residential project northeast of the intersection of Camino Real and Limonite Ave. (APNs: 185470001, 185470002, 185460001) based on two Notices of Potential Violation dated April 24, 2025 and June 24, 2025 from David Zisser, Assistant Deputy Director Local Government Relations and Accountability of the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The letters are available for public inspection from the Office of the City Clerk.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANY REPORTABLE ACTIONS IN CLOSED
SESSION: None.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR STUDY SESSION:
Brian Berkson, Mayor
Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
• Armando Carmona, Council Member
• Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
• Guillermo Silva, Council Member
Mayor Brian Berkson called the study session to order at 5:43 p.m STUDY SESSION:
A. MASTER APPLICATION (MA) NO. 25050: PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW (PAR) FOR SELF STORAGE & CONTRACTOR GARAGES LOCATED AT
5954 ETIWANDA AVE (APN: 161-220-023 & 161-220-017 ); APPLICANT:
GOSSET REAL ESTATE - NO FORMAL ACTION TAKEN
Council Member Silva recused himself due to proximity of project to his residence and left the Council Chamber.
Oscar Estrada, Associate Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
• Public Comments: Applicant Garrett Gossett, Gossett Real Estate.
B. REGULATIONS FOR METAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES - NO FORMAL ACTION TAKEN
Reynaldo Aquino, Senior Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR MEETING:
• Brian Berkson, Mayor
• Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
• Armando Carmona, Council Member
• Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
• Guillermo Silva, Council Member
Mayor Brian Berkson called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
INVOCATION: by Pastor Kermit Perry from 3Ps Ministries.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: led by Council Member Silva.
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7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried unanimously to approve the Agenda.
PRESENTATIONS:
A. PET OF THE MONTH
"Baby Girl" a 2-year-old female Cattle Dog Mix who has been at the shelter for over five months was introduced to the City Council. Anyone interested in giving Baby Girl a home is encouraged to contact the City's Animal Control Services Department at https://www.rcdas.org.
B. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE SECOND WEEK OF OCTOBER
AS CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK
Irwin Salas, Building and Code Manager accepted the proclamation designating the second week of October as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week.
C. JURUPA ROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT UPDATE BY
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
John Ashlock, Construction Engineering Division Manager and Division County of Riverside Transportation Department provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
9. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS:
• Public Comments: Herbert Gordon Rudh, Mission Village Shopping Center; Pamela Blynn, City resident; and Richard Miller, City resident (provided handout).
10. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Silva wished his brother a happy birthday.
Council Member Sanchez announced the upcoming Jurupa District Lions Club Free Compost Event.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas announced the following: upcoming 25th Annual Jurupa Valley Foodfest at Skyview Event Center hosted by the Rotary Club of Jurupa Valley and Jurupa Valley Lions Club; and the upcoming Louis Robidoux Parkland Fall Festival.
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Council Member Carmona announced the following: attending the 85th Anniversary of Sacred Heart Church; resuming monthly community clean-up at Downey Park; thanked staff for hosting the Equestrian Lifestyle Protection Overlay (ELPO) Community Meeting; and an upcoming Little League Fundraising Event.
Mayor Berkson announced the following: upcoming City of Jurupa Valley Fall Harvest Parade; upcoming National Walk to School Day at Glen Avon Elementary School; and presenting a business certificate to Galasso's Bakery
11. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
Rod Butler, City Manager, provided the following update: Jurupa Valley Fall Harvest Parade starting time, route and parking information; State of the City Event; Great Shakeout Earthquake Preparedness Drill; and Bulky Item Collection Day at Patriot High School for Jurupa Valley residents.
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. SEPTEMBER 18, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
B. SEPTEMBER 23, 2025, SPECIAL MEETING
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2025, and the Special Meeting of September 23, 2025.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA,
APPROVED
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-21, ADOPTED ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, 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"
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-22 ADOPTED ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.10 (DEFINITIONS), AND CHAPTER 9.240
(ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) OF THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND
JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW, AND FINDING THAT THIS
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ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15282(H) AND 15061 (B)(3)"
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-130 ADOPTED ENTITLED " A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED OCTOBER 2, 2025 ($2,843,475.46),
AND RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER
19, 2025 ($2,659,841.58)"
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-131 ADOPTED ENTITLED " A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PURCHASE
AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND PROFICIENCY
RUBIDOUX LLC (APN 178-080-009) FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AND
FINDING THAT THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT"
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-132 ADOPTED ENTITLED " A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-19 RELATING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE"
G. INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) TO AMEND THE
EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE PROTECTION OVERLAY (ELPO) MAP
BOUNDARIES, APPROVED; AND INITIATION OF A ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT (ZCA) TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATIONS RELATED TO ANIMAL KEEPING AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR ANIMAL KEEPING STRUCTURES, APPROVED
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried unanimously to approve the consent calendar.
14. CONSIDERTION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR: None.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
MASTER APPLICATION NO. 25095 (MA25095) CONSISTING OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 25004 (ZCA25004) TO AMEND CHAPTER 9.305 (SENATE BILL 9 HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS), CHAPTER 9.45 (R-R ZONE), CHAPTER 9.55 (R-1 ZONE) CHAPTER 9.65 (R-A ZONE), CHAPTER 9.210 (R-D ZONE) AND CHAPTER 7.85 (URBAN LOT SPLIT
PARCEL MAPS) OF JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW, AND DETERMINING THAT THE
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
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Thomas Gorham, Principal Planner provided a staff report and responded to questions. Dianne Guevara, Deputy Director of Community Development responded to questions.
Mayor Berkson opened the public hearing and invited public testimony. No public testimony was received. Mayor Berkson closed the public hearing.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried unanimously to approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-23 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING MASTER APPLICATION NO. (MA25095) CONSISTING OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 25004 (ZCA25004) TO AMEND
CHAPTER 9.305 (SENATE BILL 9 HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS),
CHAPTER 9.45 (R-R ZONE), CHAPTER 9.55 (R-1 ZONE) CHAPTER 9.65 (R-A ZONE), CHAPTER 9.210 (R-D ZONE) AND CHAPTER 7.85 (URBAN
LOT SPLIT PARCEL MAPS) OF JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW, AND DETERMINING THAT THE
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15061 (b)(3)."
16. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. REVIEW AND AWARD OF 2025 COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS (CSG) Amy Sells, Deputy City Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Peter Thorson, City Attorney, stated that Council Member Silva's wife is an unpaid member of the Board of Directors of Jurupa Valley Adopt a Family, a California non-profit corporation. This organization has applied for a Community Services Grant from the City of Jurupa Valley. Under the State Political Reform Act and the Fair Political Practices Commission Regulations, Council Member Silva may not participate in the Council's discussion or decision involving Jurupa Valley Adopt a Family. The Council can separate the consideration of the grant application of Jurupa Valley Adopt a Family from the other applications and hear that application first. In this case, Council Member Silva could hear the Staff Report and public comments but would need to leave the Council Chamber while the Council decided whether to approve, partially approve or deny the grant application of Jurupa Valley Adopt a Family. Once that is completed, Council Member Silva could return to the dais and participate in the Council consideration of the other grant applications.
Council Member Silva recused himself and left the Council Chamber during the discussion on the Jurupa Valley Adopt a Family application. He returned to the dais after the discussion was over.
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• Public Comments: Angel Hernandez, Kids in Konflict; Tracy Marser, The Tom Wathen Center at Flabob Airport; and George Ruiz, Community Development Advisory Committee.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, Seconded by Mayor Berkson to award $5,000 to Jurupa Valley Adopt a Family, but motion failed 2-2-0 with Council Member Carmona and Council Member Sanchez opposed, and Council Member Silva recused.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Barajas and Mayor Berkson
Noes: Council Members: Carmona and Sanchez
Absent: Council Members: None
Recused: Council Members: Silva
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried unanimously to approve the 1-19 list of non- profit organizations as recommended by the Community Development Advisory Committee to be awarded with the 2025-2026 Community Service Grant, and add as number 20 to the list The Tom Wathen Center at Flabob Airport.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -
NO FORMAL ACTION TAKEN
Dianne Guevara, Deputy Director of Community Development, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
17. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
A. MAYOR BERKSON
UPDATE ON THE INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 - NO REPORT GIVEN.
2. PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER
22, 2025.
3. PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT
AGENCY MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, AND
OCTOBER 1, 2025.
PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE METROLINK / SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY - BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2025.
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B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT
CITIES ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2025.
COUNCIL MEMBER SILVA
UPDATE ON THE NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 - REPORT
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK
18. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Carmona asked that a formal letter to be sent to the County Board of Supervisors requesting additional compensation funds for the businesses affected by the Jurupa Road Grade Separation Project. There was Council consensus.
Council Member Carmona asked for the review of objective standards specific to small lots subdivisions as it relates to SB9 and other larger state bills mandates.
Dianne Guevara, Deputy Director of Community Development, stated that staff is currently working on bringing forth an item to the City Council in November 2025.
Council Member Carmona asked the City Council to discuss an affordable housing overlay in order to meet Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) mandates.
There was consensus to add to the list of City Council Initiatives.
19. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: None.
20. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS: None.
21. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Berkson adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m. to Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Counci Chamber located at 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
Respectfully submitted,
Inus
MARIA MORRIS, CITY CLERK
Approved: October 16, 2025
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