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DRAFT MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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 A CLOSED SESSION:
● Brian Berkson, Mayor
● Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
● Armando Carmona, Council Member
● Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
● Guillermo Silva, Council Member
Mayo
r Berkson called the closed session to order at 5:06 p.m.
2. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION:
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None.
B. CONFE
RENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
The Ci
ty Council met in closed session with the legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to the following two matters of pending litigation: 1) Galvez v. City of Jurupa Valley, et al. (Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2602579); and 2) Riverside Legacy IV, LLC v. City of Jurupa Valley et al. (Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2600288).
3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANY REPORTABLE ACTIONS IN CLOSED
SESSION: None.
8/20/2026
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4. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR A JOINT STUDY SESSION:
CITY COUNCIL:
● Brian Berkson, Mayor
● Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
● Armando Carmona, Council Member
● Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
● Guillermo Silva, Council Member
PLANNING COMMISSION:
● Laura Shultz, Chair
● Arleen Pruitt, Planning Commissioner
● George Ruiz, Planning Commissioner
Commissioner Christobal Rosales and Chair Pro Tem De La Torre had excused absences.
Mayor Berkson called the joint study session to order at 5:57 p.m.
5. JOINT STUDY SESSION:
A. RUBIDOUX AND GLEN AVON TOWN CENTER PLANS – NO FORMAL
ACTION TALKEN
Jean Ward, Principal Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions. Rod Butler, City Manager, responded to questions.
6. 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 Berkson called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
7. MEETING DEDICATION: Mayor Berkson dedicated the meeting in Memory of Audrey Phyllis Reitman Berkson.
8. INVOCATION: by Pastor Kermit Perry, 3Ps Christian Ministries.
9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: led by Maria Morris, City Clerk.
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10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas , seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to approve the agenda, with the removal of Consent Calendar Item I from the agenda.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
11. PRESENTATIONS:
A. PET OF THE MONTH
“Zorra” 5-year-old Retriever Mix, was introduced to the City Council.
Anyone interested in giving Zorra a home is encouraged to contact the City’s Animal Control Services Department at https://www.rcdas.org.
12. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS:
• Public Comments: Amber Carrillo, U.S. Small Business Administration; Laura Shultz, City resident; and Ken Alexander, City resident.
13. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Silva wished everyone a happy first day back to school.
Council Member Sanchez shared that the back -to-school Backpack Giveaway events were very successful; and announced attendance at the National Night Out event.
Council Member Carmona announced attendance at the Backpack Giveaway event; back to school events; and Community Clean Up event.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas thanked staff for the efforts in having minimal obstruction at construction sites that are near school’s drop-off and pick-up zones.
Mayor Berkson welcomed students back to school.
14. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE:
Rod Butler, City Manager, announced the following upcoming events: Used Oil and Filter Collection Event at AutoZone Auto Parts; Pedley/Limonite Study Area Community Meeting at City Hall; State of the City at Patriot High School; and the City’s Harvest Parade.
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15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. JULY 16, 2026, REGULAR MEETING
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas , seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried unanimously to approve the July 16, 2026, agenda, with the removal of Consent Calendar I from the agenda.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
16. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas , seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried unanimously to approve consent calendar items A through D, F,G, H, J and K.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
A. MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLE AND TEXT OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA,
APPROVED
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -91 ADOPTED ENTITLED “ A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED AUGUST 6, 2026 ($5,040,145.44), AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR JULY 8 , 2026, THROUGH JULY 23 , 2026
($1,812,776.63)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -92 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY TERMINATING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED “LOAN AGREEMENT” BETWEEN
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND RUBIDOUX GATEWAY VILLAS LP” Curtis Miller, Housing Manager, responded to questions.
D. AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK TO PREPARE THE NORTH PYRITE
MASTER PLAN AREA ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND
DEVELOPMENT SAFETY EVALUATION, APPROVED; CITY MANAGER
AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON THE CITY COUNCIL’S
BEHALF; AND BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $552,580 APPROPRIATED
FROM THE GENERAL FUND (ACCOUNT NO. 100220E.541100)
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E. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CITYGATE ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HOMELESSNESS STRATEGIC PLAN – ITEM
CONTINUED TO A FUTURE MEETING
F. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND FEHR &
PEERS FOR THE CITYWIDE FREIGHT ANALYSIS PLAN AND MOBILITY
ELEMENT UPDATE, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY
$13,000, FOR A REVISED TOTAL NOT -TO-EXCEED AMOU NT OF
$360,060; AND CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE
SECOND AMENDMENT IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND FORMAT
ATTACHED AND AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
G. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARDED TO PIANA CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,800 FOR THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINT REFRESH AT EDDIE D. SMITH SENIOR CENTER;
AND CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED AND AS APPROVED BY THE
CITY ATTORNEY, AND APPROVE CONTINGENCY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED OF $7,500, FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM CONTRACT
AUTHORIZATION OF $46,300
H. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT
SERVICES WITH VERDANTAS, INC., FORMERLY LEIGHTON
CONSULTING, INC., EXTENDING THE TERM FOR ON- CALL
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027,
AND INCORPORATING THE APPLICABLE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
ADJUSTMENT, WITH NO INCREASE TO THE ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED COMPENSATION LIMIT OF $75,000, APPROVED; AND, CITY MANAGER
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED AND AS APPROVED BY THE
CITY ATTORNEY
I. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT DEDICATIONS AND APPROVAL OF A
RELATED DEDICATION AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
NORTH OF BELLEGRAVE AVENUE AND WEST OF VAN BUREN
BOULEVARD (DED23 -005, DED25- 004, AND DED25 -006) – ITEM
REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA BY STAFF
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J. FIRST OPERATING MEMORANDUM WITH PYRITE INVESTMENTS, LLC, AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $328,909.56
FOR ELIGIBLE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITY
AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS IMPROVEMENTS ON PYRITE STREET ,
APPROVED; ENCROACHMENT LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PYRITE
INVESTMENTS, LLC, ALLOWING A PRIVATE IRRIGATION LINE TO
REMAIN WITHIN THE MISSION BOULEVARD PUBLIC RIGHT -OF-WAY, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT , APPROVED ; CITY
MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE FIRST OPERATING
MEMORANDUM AND ENCROACHMENT LICENSE AGREEMENT IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORMS ATTACHED AND AS APPROVED BY THE
CITY ATTORNEY, CITY CLERK AUTHORIZED TO ATTEST AND
RECORD THE ENCROACHMENT LICENSE AGREEMENT; AND
BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $328,910 FROM COMMUNITY
BENEFIT/DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FUND #1010, APPROVED
Steve Loriso, Deputy Public works Director, and Peter Thorson, City Attorney. responded to questions.
K. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH ARCHITERRA INC.,
VAN DYKE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, AND VERDE DESIGN GROUP
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR ON- CALL OFF -SITE (PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY) LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECK REVIEW SERVICES,
APPROVED EACH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 PER
FISCAL YEAR, FOR AN INITIAL TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029, WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS; PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH ARCHITERRA INC., PATRICK SHANNON, AND
VAN DYKE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS FOR ON -CALL OFF -SITE
(PUBLIC RIGHT -OF-WAY) LANDSCAPE INSPECTION SERVICES,
APPROVED EACH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 PER
FISCAL YEAR, FOR AN INITIAL TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029, WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE -YEAR EXTENSIONS; AND CITY MANAGER
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENTS IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND
FORMAT ATTACHED AND IN SUCH FINAL FORM AS APPROVED BY
THE CITY ATTORNEY
17. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
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18. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 24004 (ZCA24004) AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE THAT: 1) AMENDS
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS; 2) ADDS
SECTION 9.240.570 ESTABLISHING HOME OCCUPATION
DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN, AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS; 3)
ALLOWS HOME OCCUPATIONS IN ALL ZONES THAT PERMIT SINGLE- FAMILY AND MULTI -FAMILY DWELLINGS; 4) AMENDS APPEAL
PROVISIONS; AND 5) MAKES A FINDING OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIT Y ACT SECTION
15061(B)(3) AND 15031
Thomas Gorham, Principal Planner, provided a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to questions. Peter Thorson, City Attorney, responded to questions.
Mayor Berkson opened the public hearing. No public testimony was provided. Mayor Berkson closed the public hearing.
Council Action : Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas , seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried unanimously to introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-07, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO (1) REVISE THE DEFINITION OF HOME
OCCUPATIONS; (2) ADD A NEW SECTION 9.240.570 ESTABLISHING
HOME OCCUPATION DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN, AND OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS; (3) ALLOW HOME OCCUPATIONS IN ALL ZONES THAT ALLOW SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI -FAMILY DWELLINGS; (4) AMEND APPEALS PROVISIONS, AND (5) MAKE A FINDING OF EXEMPTION
PURSUANT THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
SECTION 15061(B)(3) AND 15031.”
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
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B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MASTER APPLICATION NO. 25123 (MA25123), ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 25006 (ZCA25006)
AMENDING CHAPTERS 9.148 AND 9.240 OF TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND
ZONING) TO ADD BUS DISPATCH FACILITY AS A PERMITTED USE WITH A CUP IN THE M -SC ZONE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; APPLICANT: LESLIE STARKS
Mayor Berkson opened the public hearing. No public testimony was received.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, and carried unanimously to continue the public hearing to the August 20, 2026, meeting.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
19. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
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A. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES – NO FORMAL ACTION TALKEN
Curtis Miller, Housing Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions. Dianne Guevara, Deputy Director of Community Development.
20. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
A. MAYOR BERKSON
1. PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE METROLINK / SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JULY 23, 2026, AND JULY 24, 2026.
2. PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT
AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF AUGUST 5,
2026.
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B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE INLAND REGIONAL ENERGY
NETWORK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF JULY 2 1,
2026.
2. PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT
CITIES ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
OF JULY 22, 2026.
3. PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 2026.
21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Sanchez asked staff to investigate adding safety requirements for e-bikes.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas asked staff to bring back the City’s fire hazard zones.
22. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: None.
23. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Member Carmona mentioned the information received regarding the new City of Riverside ordinance regarding homeless drop- offs and would like to see if Jurupa Valley is seeing this type of activities.
24. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Berkson adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m. to the regular meeting o f Thursday, August 20, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber located at 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________
MARIA MORRIS, CITY CLERK
Approved: August 20, 2026