MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The meeting was held at the Jurupa Valley City Council Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR CLOSED SESSION:
Brian Berkson, Mayor
Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
Armando Carmona, Council Member
: Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
Guillermo Silva, Council Member
Mayor Brian Berkson called the closed session meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
2. 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.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
The City Council met in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to the following matter of pending litigation: Four Square Midwest Investment, Inc. v. City of Jurupa Valley, Court of Appeal Fourth District Case No. DO84184, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRIC1904113.
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RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANY REPORTABLE ACTIONS IN CLOSED
SESSION: None.
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 7:07 p.m.
5. INVOCATION: by Chaplain Themba Mzizi, Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: led by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to approve the Agenda.
8. PRESENTATIONS: None.
9. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS:
• Public Comments: Dave Everett, Western Electrical Contractor Association; Jay Arana, Senator Sabrina Cervantes; Sonia Villaneda, City resident; and, Richard Miller, City resident (provided handout).
10. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Sanchez announced upcoming Jurupa District Lions Club fundraiser for Lunch with Santa. Thanked everyone for the great Harvest Day Parade.
Council Member Carmona thanked everyone who participated at the monthly community clean-up at Downey Park. Thanked everyone who participated at the Harvest Day Parade.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas announced his upcoming Townhall at District 5 at Jurupa Hills Country Club.
Mayor Berkson reminded everyone to be extra careful while driving on Halloween night. Thanked staff and everyone who participated in the Harvest Day Parade.
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11. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
Rod Butler, City Manager, provided the following update:
A. AFTER-ACTION REPORT FROM RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE
DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE PYRITE FIRE
Division Chief Tim Voight provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
B. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING A TWO-MEMBER CITY COUNCIL
JOINT COMMITTEE TO JOIN THE TWO MEMBERS OF THE JURUPA
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES (TRUSTEE
PAMELA BLYNN AND TRUSTEE RAQUEL ORTIZ-CORNEJO) TO FORM
A JOINT COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE TRAFFIC SAFETY ISSUES
AROUND VARIOUS JURUPA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPUSES
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to appoint Mayor Berkson and Council Member Sanchez to the Joint Committee.
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. OCTOBER 2, 2025, REGULAR 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 October 2, 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. 2025-23, ADOPTED 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)" Page - 3 -
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-133 ADOPTED ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED OCTOBER 16, 2025 ($3,138,115.60),
AND RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2025, THROUGH OCTOBER 3, 2025 ($612, 661.53)"
D. CITY COUNCIL APPROVED TRACT MAP 38504-1 VERNOLA RANCH -
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES
LOCATED EAST OF INTERSTATE 15 (1-15), WEST OF PATS RANCH
ROAD, SOUTH OF BELLEGRAVE AVENUE, AND NORTH OF LIMONITE AVENUE; MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT
DEDICATIONS AS FOLLOWS: A) EASEMENTS FOR STREET AND
PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES OVER ALL OF LOT "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, "; B) EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAIN PURPOSES OVER LOTS 12, 13, 14 AND 15; C) EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES ABUTTERS
RIGHTS OF ACCESS; MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENTS; AND SURETY BONDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND SURVEY
MONUMENTATION, ACCEPTED
Paul Toor, Director of Public Works and City Engineer, and Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development, responded to questions.
E. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION NOW THAT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN
ACCEPTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER; AND CITY ENGINEER DIRECTED
TO RELEASE THE REMAINING FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND AND
THE MATERIAL AND LABOR FOR STREET LIGHT AND LANDSCAPE
AND STREETS AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE BOND (BOND NO.
4450243) FOR PARCEL MAP 37679 LOCATED ON NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CANTU GALLEANO RANCH ROAD & PIER ENTERPRISES
WAY (DC FUEL, INC.)
F. THREE (3) YEAR AGREEMENT WITH PRIME CONSULTING GROUP ("PRIME") FOR SMARTSHEET SOFTWARE USER LICENSING, NOT TO EXCEED $55,718.70, APPROVED; AND CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-134 ADOPTED ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY,
CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-004 (EMERALD RIDGE NORTH) AND
TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-004 (EMERALD RIDGE NORTH)"
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H. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-135 ADOPTED ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY,
CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2022-004 (PUBLIC SAFETY, EMERALD
RIDGE NORTH) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2022-004 (PUBLIC SAFETY, EMERALD RIDGE NORTH)"
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-136 ADOPTED ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY,
CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-001 (SERRANO OAKS) AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-001 (SERRANO OAKS)"
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-137 ADOPTED ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY,
CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2025-001 (PUBLIC SAFETY, SERRANO
OAKS) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2025-001 (PUBLIC SAFETY, SERRANO OAKS)"
K. PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FORD F-150 VEHICLE TO SUPPORT THE
OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF THE NEW EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES (EMS) COORDINATOR POSITION FOR $51,229.82,
INCLUDING TAXES AND FEES, APPROVED; AND FINANCE DIRECTOR
AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
L. NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE AVALON AND BELLTOWN AREA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 23113),
APPROVED; CITY CLERK AUTHORIZED TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND STAFF AUTHORIZED TO RELEASE THE
RETENTION 35 DAYS AFTER THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to approve the consent calendar.
14. CONSIDERTION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR: None.
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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
QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15061 (b)(3) - CONTINUED TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 2024 Mayor Berkson opened the public hearing and invited public testimony. • Public Testimony: Ted Smith, City Business Owner.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, and carried unanimously to continue the public hearing to the Council meeting of December 4, 2025.
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADDING A MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FEE TO THE SCHEDULE OF
ZONING FEES
Rene Aguilar, Senior Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Mayor Berkson opened the public hearing and invited public testimony. No public testimony was provided. Mayor Berkson closed the public hearing.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried unanimously to adopt RESOLUTION No. 225- 139 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF
PLANNING FEES TO ADD A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT APPLICATION
FEE TO THE CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE AND
FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061 AND 15378 AND PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080(b)(8)(A))."
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16. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND SAN BERNARDINO-RIVERSIDE
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL
Peter Thorson, City Attorney, provided a staff report and responded to questions. Albert Duarte, Executive Director of the San Bernardino- Riverside Building & Construction Trade Council provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
• Public Comments: Laisene Malauulu, Sheet Metal Workers; Anthony Campos, Sheet Metal Workers; Omar Cobain, Western State Carpenters; Jose Hector Ramirez, Retired Tradesman; and Anthony Zambrane, Operating Engineering Local.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 40 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY APPROVING THAT CERTAIN "COMMUNITY
WORKFORCE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY AND SAN BERNARDINO-RIVERSIDE BUILDING &
CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL AND THE SIGNATORY CRAFT
COUNCILS AND LOCAL UNIONS;" with the following change to the Community Workforce Agreement Section 3.5.2: A goal of 30% 51% to 65% of the total work hours shall be performed by Local Resident; add the Western States Council of Carpenters to Section 3.5.1 including the "career connection" program.
B. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND FIRE CODES, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2025
Steve Raney, Building Official, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions. Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development, responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Silva, seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Barajas absent (stepped away from the dais) to set the public hearing on the adoption of the Building Codes Ordinance and Fire Code Ordinance for November 6, 2025 and direct the City Clerk to publish a notice of this public hearing and the proposed adoption of these codes in the manner required by law; and conduct the first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-24, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.05 AND 8.10, ADOPTION OF CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODES, TO TITLE 8 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE (1) THE Page - 7 -
2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, (2) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, (3) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, (4) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, (5) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, (6) THE CALIFORNIA
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE (7) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, (8) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, (9) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, (10) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, (11) THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, (12) THE 2024
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AND (13) THE
2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS TO SUCH CODES, WHICH ARE
NECESSARY DUE TO LOCAL TOPOGRAPHICAL, CLIMATIC, AND
GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION."
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas (stepped away from the dais) C. INITIATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND CHANGE OF ZONE
TO REDESIGNATE HOUSING ELEMENT SITES TO MEET REGIONAL
HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA) SITES FROM 15.8-ACRE SITE
ALONG PEDLEY, NORTH OF JURUPA VALLEY/PEDLEY METROLINK
STATION, (APNS: 165-080-005 (PORTION), 165-140-004 (PORTION), - 029 (PORTION), -030 (PORTION), -007 (PORTION), AND -008 (PORTION)) TO APPROXIMATELY 31.86 ACRES OF LAND ALONG
CLAY STREET BETWEEN VAN BUREN BLVD. AND GENERAL DRIVE
(APNS: 163-300-027, 163-400-009, -010, -012, -013, -014, -016 & -017) Rene Aguilar, Senior Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions. Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development, responded to questions.
City Council consensus to bring item back in November 2025 or soon after.
17. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
A. MAYOR BERKSON
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 2025 - MEETING CANCELLED
PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE METROLINK / SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY - EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 10, 2025.
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B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT
CITIES ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
OF OCTOBER 1, 2025.
PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 2025.
18. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Carmona asked for an item to be agendize to discuss a reward program to help catch copper wire theft and illegal dumping.
Council Member Carmona asked for an item to be agendize to review the City's ordinances regarding traffic safety and speed humps.
19. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: None.
20. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Member Sanchez announced the upcoming Jurupa District Lions Club Free Compost Event.
Council Member Carmona announced upcoming Little League "Trunk or Treat" Event.
Mayor Berkson announced attending the "National Walk to School Day" at Glen Avon Elementary School.
21. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Berkson adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. to Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Çouncil Chamber located at 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
Respectfully submitted,
MARIA MORRIS, CITY CLERK
Approved: November 6, 2025
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