MINUTES
CITY OF EASTVALE
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Regular Meeting: 5:00 P.M.
Eastvale City Council Chambers
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 900
Eastvale, CA 91752
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council was called to order at 5:09 p.m. by Mayor Lorimore.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Dinco (via GotToWebinar), Plott, Yow, Mayor Pro Tem Rigby, and Mayor Lorimore
Absent:
City Staff
Present: Acting City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Vega, and City Clerk/Communications Director Donohue were present at Roll Call. Other staff members were present.
3. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
4.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Government Code § 54957 (b))
At the conclusion of closed session, City Attorney Vega stated that the City Council voted unanimously to accept the resignation of City Manager Bryan Jones, effective on the end of day March 28, 2022.
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Rigby offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Yow led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS/REVISIONS - None
8. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
AGENCY PARTNER UPDATES
9.1 Eastvale Library Update
Felicia Chien, Branch Manager at Eastvale Public Library, provided an update.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Yow and second by Mayor Pro Tem Rigby, the City Council voted unanimously to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 - 11.14 and 11.16.
11.1 City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the City Council meeting minutes from the regular meeting on March 9, 2022.
11.2 Warrant Register: February 2022
The City Council approved the payment of warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
11.3 Treasurer's Report: February 2022
The City Council received and filed the City Treasurer's Report.
11.4 Planning Department Update
The City Council received and filed the Planning Department Update.
11.5 Public Works Department Update
The City Council received and filed the Public Works Department Update.
11.6 City of Eastvale Crime Statistics - January 2022
The City Council received and filed the Eastvale Crime Statistics for January 2022.
11.7 Communications Monthly Summary
The City Council received and filed the Communications Monthly Summary.
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11.8 Approval of Quitclaim Deed for Storm Drain Easements to Riverside County Flood Control District & Water Conservation District for Eastvale Master Drainage Plan Line E-1, Stage 3
The City Council:
1. Accepted the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication from Grainger and adopt Resolution 2022-13 approving a Quitclaim Deed for storm drain easements to Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District; and
2. Authorized the Acting City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
11.9 Award of Professional Services Agreement to STC Traffic for the Limonite Avenue Traffic Signal Synchronization Project
The City Council:
1. Approved a Professional Services Agreement with STC Traffic in the amount of $54,580 to develop synchronization plan for Limonite Ave; and
2. Authorized the Acting City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
11.10 Approval of Professional Services Agreement with NELSON Environmental Graphic Design & Brand Communications for the City of Eastvale Monument Sign Program
The City Council:
1. Approved the Professional Services Agreement with NELSON Environmental Graphic Design & Brand Communications for the City of Eastvale Monument Sign Program in the amount of $45,500; and,
2. Authorized the (Acting) City Manager to execute the agreement.
11.11 Public Works Department Vehicle Purchase
The City Council:
1. Approved a purchase order for National Fleet Auto Group in an amount not to exceed $61,000.00 for one (1) medium duty pick up truck for the Public Works Department and;
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary the agreements to complete the purchase
11.12 Fifth Cycle (2014-2021) Annual Housing Element Progress Report for the 2021 Reporting Period
The City Council:
1. Received and filed the 2021 Annual Housing Element Progress Report; and Eastvale City Council Meeting Minutes
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2. Directed staff to submit the 2021 Annual Housing Element Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR).
11.13 Conducting Council and Commission Meeting Utilizing Teleconferencing The City Council adopted a resolution authorizing City Council and Commission meetings to be conducted utilizing teleconferencing, while also allowing in person attendance, under AB 361.
11.14 Initiating Proceedings for Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts and Benefit Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2022-23
The City Council:
1. Approved and Adopted Resolution No. 22-15, a Resolution of the City of Eastvale, California, initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments and ordering the preparation of an annual report for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 89-1 Consolidated, No. 2014-1, No. 2014-3, No. 2014-4, Illumination District No. 2 (Subareas: 35, 42, 46, 49, AND 55), Lighting Maintenance District No. 98-2, Lighting Maintenance District No. 2001-1 (Zones: G, S, and W), Lighting Maintenance District No. 2001-2 (Lones:
A-H, J-K, and M), and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2001-3 (Lones: A- MMM); for Fiscal Year 2022-23; and
2. Approved and Adopted Resolution No. 22-16, a Resolution of the City of Eastvale, California, initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments and ordering the preparation of an annual report for Benefit Assessment District No. 2014-2 for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
11.15 Second Reading of Ordinance Redrawing Councilmember District Boundaries Councilmember Yow requested to pull item 11.15 and provided comments.
On motion of Councilmember Plott and second by Mayor Pro Tem Rigby, the City Council voted to approve the second reading and adopt the proposed Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE BOUNDARIES OF CITY COUNCIL
DISTRICTS AND REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE.
Councilmember Yow voted in opposition.
11.16 2021 Public Entity Risk Management Authority Net Assessment Agreement The City Council:
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1. Authorized the City Manager to execute the 2021 Public Entity Risk Management Authority (PERMA) Assessment Agreement; and
2. Approved and Adopted Resolution 22-17 authorizing one time payment in the amount of one hundred twenty-four thousand two hundred eight and 00/100 dollars ($124,208) in order to maintain membership within the liability program; and
3. Approved and Adopted Resolution 22-18 Amending the 2021-22 Fiscal Year Budget for the PERMA Net Assessment.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
13. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS - None
14. WORKSHOP
14.1 Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Workshop - Goals and Priorities Finance Director/City Treasurer Wells provided a PowerPoint presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Lorimore opened the public comment period. With no one desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Lorimore closed the public comment period.
The City Council discussed the item and provided direction to staff on budget priorities and goals for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget.
15. CITY MANAGER REPORT/CITY STAFF REPORT
Acting City Manager Garcia provided an update on upcoming City events.
16. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
16.1 League of California Cities
No report was provided.
16.2 Southern California Association of Governments
No report was provided.
16.3 Western Riverside Council of Governments
No report was provided.
16.4 Riverside Transit Agency
No report was provided.
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16.5 Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District
No report was provided.
16.6 Riverside County Transportation Commission
No report was provided.
16.7 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority No report was provided.
16.8 Western Community Energy
No report was provided.
16.9 Finance Committee
No report was provided.
16.10 California Contract Cities Association
No report was provided.
16.11 Eastvale Schools Committee
No report was provided.
16.12 City Council Communications
The City Council provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Lorimore adjourned the regular meeting at 9:17 p.m. The next special meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Monday, March 28, 2022, at 3:30 p.m.
MD
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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