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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, August 20, 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 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
● Christobal Rosales, Planning Commissioner
● George Ruiz, Planning Commissioner
Mayor Berkson called the joint study session to order at 5:30 p.m.
Chair Pro Tem Uriel De La Torre had an excused absence.
2. JOINT STUDY SESSION:
A. CITYWIDE FREIGHT ANALYSIS AND MOBILITY ELEMENT UPDATE –
NO FORMAL ACTION TAKEN
Steve Loriso, Deputy Public Works Director; and Jolene Hayes and Trevor Lien, Fehr & Peers , provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
• Public Comments: Tatiana Flores, Freight Community Action Coalition.
3. 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
Mayor Berkson called the closed session to order at 6:30 p.m.
4. 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 and Special Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with respect to one matter of potential litigation the City may initiate. A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Attorney an d Special Counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, the City may have to initiate litigation concerning conditions and activities occurring on a property in the City.
5. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANY REPORTABLE ACTIONS IN CLOSED
SESSION: None.
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 7:16 p.m.
7. MEETING DEDICATION: Mayor Berkson dedicated the meeting in Memory of Jurupa Valley employee Manuel Gonzales , who served as the Principal Civil Engineer in the Public Works/Engineering Department.
8. INVOCATION: by Pastor Jeremy Williams, Grace Fellowship Church.
9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: led by Council Member Sanchez and Council Member Silva.
10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to approve the agenda.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
11. PRESENTATIONS: None.
12. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS:
• Public Comments: Paula Avey, Just Serve; and Veronica Garcia, Inland Counties Legal Services.
13. INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Carmona thanked all those in attendance; and announced the upcoming Community Clean-up Event.
14. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE:
Rod Butler, City Manager, provided an update on the following: City Hall Closure on Labor Day; First -Time Homebuyer Workshop at City Hall; upcoming Jurupa Valley Harvest Parade; and provided information on a current fire.
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. AUGUST 6, 2026, REGULAR MEETING
Council Action : Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas , seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried unanimously to approve the August 6, 2026, minutes.
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 Silva, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Sanchez opposed to approve consent calendar items A through C, and E through I.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: Sanchez
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 -93 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED AUGUST 20, 2026 ($526,302.49); AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR JULY 24 , 2 0026 THROUGH AUGUST 7 , 2026 ($2,909,560.79)
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2026 -07 ADOPTED ENTITLED “ AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, 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, DESI GN, 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”
D. ANNUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND THE JURUPA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – CONTINUED TO A
FUTURE MEETING
Amy Sells, Deputy City Manager, responded to questions.
• Public Comments: Maria Ortiz, Chamber of Commerce.
E. ANNUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY AND REACH OUT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000, APPROVED;
CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND FORMAT ATTACHED AND AS
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -94 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE TRANSFORMATIVE
CLIMATE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM AS ADMINISTERED BY THE
STRATEGIC GROWTH COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000”
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -95 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT’S AGENT RESOLUTION (CAL OES
FORM OES -FPD-130 AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION TO THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES;” AND
CITY MANAGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, AND FINANCE & IT
DIRECTOR AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND FILE APPLICATIONS FOR
STATE AND FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, WITH THE COMPLETED CAL OES FORM 130 ATTACHED THERETO”
H. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CITYGATE
ASSOCIATES, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000, FOR
ADDITIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
CITY'S HOMELESSNESS STRATEGIC PLAN, APROVED; AND CITY
MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
Joe Perez, Assistant City Manager/ Community Development Director, responded to questions.
I. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARDED TO ELROD FENCE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,799 FOR THE PAT MERRITT DOG PARK
FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT – PHASE 1; CONSTRUCTION
CONTINGENCY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000, FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION OF $73,799 , AUTHORIZED;
AND CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED AND AS APPROVED BY THE
CITY ATTORNEY
17. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
18. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) NUMBERS 2026-1 (CITYWIDE) AND 2026-2 (THE FARM)
Heidi Schoeppe and Brent Howard, Webb Municipal Finance, LLC, provided a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to questions.
Mayor Berkson opened the public hearing. No public testimony was received. Mayor Berkson closed the public hearing.
1st Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Carmona abstaining to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -96 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY ESTABLISHING
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 (CITYWIDE) OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES AND CALLING AN ELECTION THEREIN ; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-97 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 (CITYWIDE) OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT AND CALLING AN ELECTION THEREIN.”
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: Carmona
Maria Morris, City Clerk, opened the ballots and stated that all ballots have been cast in connection with the election for formation of Community Facilities District No. 2026 -1 (Citywide) of the City of Jurupa Valley and closed the election. She announced the results of the election as unanimous with 80 votes in favor of all propositions.
2nd Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Carmona abstaining to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -98 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY
AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026 -1 (CITYWIDE) OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY,
CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE AUGUST 20, 2026 SPECIAL TAX AND BOND ELECTION;” and approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-08 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026 - 1 (CITYWIDE) OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.”
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: Carmona
3rd Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Carmona abstaining to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -99 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY ESTABLISHING
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-2 (THE FARM ) OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES AND CALLING AN ELECTION THEREIN ; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-100 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-2 (THE FARM) OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT AND CALLING AN ELECTION THEREIN.”
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: Carmona
Maria Morris, City Clerk, opened the ballots and stated that all ballots have been cast in connection with the election for formation of Community Facilities District No. 2026 -2 (The Farm) of the City of Jurupa Valley and closed the election. She announced the results of the election as unanimous with 66 votes in favor of all propositions.
4th Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Carmona abstaining to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -101 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY
AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026 -2 (THE FARM ) OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY,
CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE AUGUST 20, 2026 SPECIAL TAX AND BOND ELECTION;” and approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-09 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026 - 2 (THE FARM) OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.”
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: Carmona
5th Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, seconded by Council Member Silva, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Carmona abstaining to:
1. Accept the following documents:
• CFD Report – CFD No. 2026-1 (Citywide)
• Landowner Ballot and Waiver – CFD No. 2026-1 (Citywide) • CFD Report – CFD No. 2026-2 (The Farm); and
• Landowner Ballot and Waiver – CFD No. 2026-2 (The Farm); and
2. Approve the Joint Community Facilities Agreement (Jurupa Community Services District) for CFD No. 2026-2 (The Farm).
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: Carmona
B. CONTINUED 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 – PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUED TO A FUTURE MEETING
Oscar Estrada, Associate Planner, provided a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to questions.
Mayor Berkson opened the public hearing.
• Public Testimony: Leslie Hill Staks, Applicant; and Shannon Allen, Starks Transportation Services.
C. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE (ZCA26004) TO AMEND SECTION 9.240.510 (METAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS) TO ESTABLISH
UPDATED METAL SHIPPING CONTAINER REGULATIONS, AND MAKE
A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15061 (B)(3)
Reynaldo Aquino, Senior Planner, provided a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to questions.
Mayor Berkson opened the public hearing. No public testimony was provided. Mayor Berkson closed the public hearing.
Council Action : Moved by Council Member Silva , seconded by Council Member Carmona, and carried 4-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Barajas opposed to introduce, and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-09, entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9.240.510 OF THE JURUPA VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE CONCERNING METAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES;” including adding
language giving discretion to the
Community Development Director to make changes to setbacks for unique lots that may either have a unique shape or slopes; adding language requiring a building permit for both a 40 foot long container and two 20 foot long containers; and adding language stating that staff will bring back changes to the fees in form of a resolution.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas
Absent: Council Members: None
19. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
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A. AMENDMENT TO MOBILEHOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION
ORDINANCE AND ADOPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES AND
PROCEDURES
• Public Correspondence: Due to the large number of correspondences received, they may be viewed under the agenda item on the City’s website.
Curtis Miller, Housing Manager , provided a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to questions.
• Public Comments: Martha Paredes, City resident; Berlinda Bakram, City resident; Richard Bartholomew, City resident; Jeff Green, Inland Equity Community Land Trust; Maribel Nunez, City resident; Clarissa Cervantes, City resident; Maria Ortiz, City resident; Julie Paule, Cit y resident; Benjamin Kelly, MHET; Ashley Dial, Inland Equity Community Land Trust; Stanley Chu, Riverdale MHP; Javie Dominguez, City resident; Marison Nunez, City resident; Ismael Nunez, City resident; Edgar Castelan, City resident; Zab Botello, City resident; Elizabeth Ayala, City resident; Ernesto Rangel, City resident; Matthew Snyder, I.E.
Tenants Union; Barry Dawes, Riverside resident; Javier Dominguez, City resident; Anabel Nevarez; Linda
, (no last name or place of residence
provided); and Luz Gallegos, City resident.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Carmona, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, and carried unanimously to introduce the first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 2026- 12 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY REGARDING MOBILEHOME PARK RENT
STABILIZATION AND AMENDING CHAPTER 5.50 OF THE JURUPA
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SAME” ; with the following changes: 1) drop the CPI annual permissive rent cap to 0%; 2) in addition to the 0% rent cap, a 1% cap to be applied to all other fees such as administrative fees, landscaping, parking, etc. that may be adjusted in a retaliatory manner to recoup perceived lost rents; and remove the ability of the mobilehome parks to negate rent control regulations with a 2/3 vote as identified on page 7, Sec. 5.50.505. – Exemptions from coverage B(4) of the ordinance.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Council Members: Carmona, Sanchez, Silva, Barajas and Mayor Berkson Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
B. PROPOSED UPDATES FOR THE BUILDING PERMIT AMNESTY
PROGRAM FOR UNPERMITTED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES –
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
C. BELLEGRAVE/VAN BUREN STUDY AREA – ZONE CHANGE, ZONING
CODE AMENDMENT AND MEASURES TO REDUCE TRUCK IMPACTS
ON RESIDENTIAL – CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
• Public Correspondence: Brent R. McManigal, FENNEMORE LLP.
20 . CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
A. MAYOR BERKSON
1. UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION NOW COALITION MEETING OF AUGUST
13, 2026 – CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
2. UP
DATE ON THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION
REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE (MSRC) MEETING OF
JUNE 18, 2026 – CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
B. M
AYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
AUGUST 12, 2026 – CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
22. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: None.
23. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS: None.
24. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Berkson adjourned the meeting at 11:56 p.m. to the regular meeting of Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber located at 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
Respectfully submitted,
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MARIA MORRIS, CITY CLERK
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pproved: September 3, 2026