On the agenda: Jurupa Valley meeting — DATA CENTER (Nov 5)

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE JURUPA VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Study Session and Closed Session: 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
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5:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR STUDY SESSION
AND CLOSED SESSION:
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Brian Berkson, Mayor
Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem

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5:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR STUDY SESSION
AND CLOSED SESSION:
Brian Berkson, Mayor
Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
Armando Carmona, Council Member
Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
Guillermo Silva, Council Member

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STUDY SESSION:
A . 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
T H E M -S C Z O N E A N D D E V E L O P M E N T S T A N D A R D S ;
APPLICANT: LESLIE STARKS
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the
staff presentation and provide direction to staff on the project.
Staff Report "PDF"

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CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION:
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
The City Council will meet in closed session with the legal counsel pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to the following matter of
pending litigation: Galvez v. City of Jurupa Valley, et al. (Riverside County
Superior Court Case No. CVRI2602579).
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
The City Council will meet in closed session with the legal counsel pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to the following matter of
pending litigation: Riverside Legacy IV, LLC v. City of Jurupa Valley, et
al. (Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2600288).
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
The City Council will meet in closed session with the legal counsel pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to the following matter of
pending litigation: City of Jurupa Valley v. Riverside Mining Limited, et
al. (Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2402252).

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RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANY REPORTABLE ACTIONS IN CLOSED
SESSION:

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7:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR
MEETING:
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Brian Berkson, Mayor
Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem

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7:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR
MEETING:
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Brian Berkson, Mayor
Chris Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem
Armando Carmona, Council Member
Veronica Sanchez, Council Member
Guillermo Silva, Council Member

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INVOCATION:

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

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PRESENTATIONS:

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PET OF THE MONTH

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UPDATE BY COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TRANSPORTATION
REGARDING THE JURUPA VALLEY GRADE SEPARATION
PROJECT

PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS:

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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.

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INTRODUCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, COUNCIL COMMENTS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ORAL/WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
A. MAYOR BERKSON
1. UPDATE ON THE INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2026.
2. UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 22, 2026, AND
NOVEMBER 4, 2026.
3. UPDATE ON THE METROLINK / SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 2026.

NOVEMBER 4, 2026.
3. UPDATE ON THE METROLINK / SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 2026.
4. UPDATE ON THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY’S – STATE ROUTE 91 ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING OF OCTOBER 29, 2026.
5. UPDATE ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 5, 2026.
B. MAYOR PRO TEM BARAJAS
1. UPDATE ON THE INLAND REGIONAL ENERGY NETWORK
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2026.
2. UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BOARD
MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2026.
3. UPDATE ON THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 2, 2026.
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CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE:

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A. OCTOBER 15, 2026, REGULAR MEETING
Staff Report "PDF"
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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.”

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.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -124 APPROVING THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED NOVEMBER
5, 2026, AND
RATIFYING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS RELEASED BY THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR
OCTOBER 8, 2026, THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2026
Requested Action: That the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026-124:
1. Approving the Register of Demands for November 5, 2026, in the amount of
$5,746,368.30 (Exhibit 1); and
2. Ratifying the Registers of Demands for October 8, 2026, through October 23, 2026,
totaling $785,741.64 (Exhibit 2).
Staff Report "PDF"
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-13
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption
of Ordinance No. 2026-13, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JURUPA VALLEY AMENDING CHAPTER 12.37, TRUCK ROUTES
AND TRUCK WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS TO THE JURUPA VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE
Staff Report "PDF"
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-14
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption
of Ordinance No. 2026-14, entitled:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-003 (CANTERRA) AUTHORIZING
THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN
Staff Report "PDF"

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-15
Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption
of Ordinance No. 2026-15, entitled:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY

Requested Action: That the City Council conduct a second reading and adoption
of Ordinance No. 2026-15, entitled:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JURUPA
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 2024-013 (PUBLIC
SAFETY, CANTERRA) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL
TAX THEREIN
Staff Report "PDF"
F. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
AND TRUE CLEAN
SOURCE LLC FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
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Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement with True Clean
Source, LLC for janitorial services, exercising the second and final
one-year extension through November 6, 2027, and establishing a
not-to-exceed amount of $72,000 for the extension term; and

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Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment,
substantially in the form attached hereto, subject to approval as to
form by the City Attorney.

Staff Report "PDF"

G. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH MDB
GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PACIFIC AVENUE PEDESTRIAN
AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 (CIP 23115)
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1.

Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 to the Construction Agreement with MDB
General Engineering, Inc. for the
Pacific Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle
Improvements, Phase 2 (CIP 23115), in the amount of $312,784.81, increasing
the construction contract from $2,018,917.26 to $2,331,702.07 and extending the
contract time by 29 working days;
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Authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 2, substantially
in the form attached hereto and
subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
Staff Report "PDF"

H. APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH JURUPA
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT FOR COUNTRY VILLAGE
ROAD PAVING ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTERVALLEY
PIPELINE PROJECT
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1.

Approve the Cooperative Agreement with Jurupa Community Services District for

ROAD PAVING ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTERVALLEY
PIPELINE PROJECT
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1.

Approve the Cooperative Agreement with Jurupa Community Services District for
additional paving improvements on Country Village Road as part of the
Intervalley Pipeline Project (Project C155003);

2.

Approve a City cost share not to exceed $366,168, consisting of $277,400 for
additional paving, $27,740 for construction management and inspection services,
and $61,028 in contingency;

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Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, substantially in the form
attached hereto and subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, and to
approve changes within the authorized contingency; and

4.

Authorize the expenditure of $366,168 from the Citywide Street
Maintenance/Street Rehabilitation Project.
Staff Report "PDF"

I. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR 2026-2027 CITYWIDE
PAVEMENT REHAB PROJECT (CIP 26102)
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1.

Award a Construction Contract to Calmex Engineering, Inc. in the amount of
$5,699,546.90 for the 2026-2027 Citywide Pavement Rehab Project (CIP
26102), and approve a construction contingency of up to ten percent
(10%) of the original contract amount; and

2.

Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, substantially in the
form attached hereto and subject to
approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
Staff Report "PDF"

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AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND APPROVAL OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
JURUPA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT FOR THE GRANITE
HILL AREA SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SIDEWALK GAP
CLOSURE PROJECT (CIP 23110)
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Award a Construction Contract to Van Engineering, Inc. in the amount of
$5,700,830 for the Granite Hill Area Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap
Closure Project (CIP 23110), and approve a construction contingency of up to ten
percent (10%) of the original contract amount; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction Contract, substantially in the
form attached hereto and subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
3. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. for

percent (10%) of the original contract amount; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction Contract, substantially in the
form attached hereto and subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
3. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. for
Construction Management and Inspection (CM/CI) services for the Project in an
amount not to exceed $404,981, and approve a contingency of up to ten percent
(10%) of the agreement amount; and
4.

Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement,
substantially in the form attached hereto and subject to approval as to form by the
City Attorney; and

5.

Approve the First Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with Jurupa
Community Services District (JCSD), increasing JCSD’s reimbursement amount from
$250,000 to $743,000 for utility facility improvements associated with the Project;
and

6. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment, substantially in the form
attached hereto and subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Staff Report "PDF"
K.

APPROVAL OF NEW CLASSIFICATION, PUBLIC WORKS
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SUPERVISOR, AND AMENDMENT
OF AUTHORIZED POSITION SALARY SCHEDULE FY 2026-27
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve the creation of one (1) new classification of Public Works Administrative
Services Supervisor, including the job description and salary range shown below, and
amend the FY 2026-27 Authorized Position Schedule accordingly:

Classification

Monthly Minimum

Monthly Maximum

$8,285.33

$11,145.33

(Title & Range)
Public Works Administrative
Services Supervisor
Range 143

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to finalize and implement the newly created
job description, including making minor, non-substantive changes.

Staff Report "PDF"

L. AMENDMENT TO AFFORDABILITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF JURUPA VALLEY AND RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES FOR
CANTERRA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council authorize an
amendment to the agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Richmond
American Homes of Maryland, Inc. (Richmond American) for the designation of

OF JURUPA VALLEY AND RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES FOR
CANTERRA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council authorize an
amendment to the agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Richmond
American Homes of Maryland, Inc. (Richmond American) for the designation of
three (3) income-restricted units required as part of the Canterra housing
development (formerly known as Warmington) and authorize the City Manager
to execute the amended Agreement.
Staff Report "PDF"
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CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR:

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PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.

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COUNCIL BUSINESS:
A. POLICY DIRECTION REGARDING DATA CENTER LAND USES
Requested Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the
report and provide policy directions on the proposed moratorium or ban on data
centers in all zones and areas of the City of Jurupa Valley.
Staff Report "PDF"

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COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:

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CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:

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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS:

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ADJOURNMENT:

Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of November 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council
Chamber, 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
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