MINUTES
CITY OF EASTVALE
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Regular Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Eastvale City Council Chambers
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 900
Eastvale, CA 91752
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Mayor Lorimore.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Dinco, Plott, Yow, Mayor Pro Tem Rigby, and Mayor Lorimore
Absent:
City Staff
Present: Interim City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Vega, and City Clerk/Communications Director Donohue were present at Roll Call. Other staff members were present.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54956.8) Property: approximately 10 acres located within the parcel at the northwest corner of Limonite Avenue and Hamner Avenue
City negotiator: Gina Gibson-Williams, Community Development Director Negotiating parties: The New Home Company
Under negotiation: price and terms of payment
At the conclusion of closed session, City Attorney Vega stated that there was no reportable action.
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(dl)(1))
Name of case: James R. Riley v. City of Eastvale (San Diego County Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00002650-CU-OE-CTL)
At the conclusion of closed session, City Attorney Vega stated that there was no reportable action.
INVOCATION
Pastor Nathan Kang from Hillcrest Baptist Church offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Rigby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
Staff requested to pull Consent Calendar Item 11.8 from the agenda.
There was a consensus to pull Consent Calendar Item 11.8 from the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.1 Municipal Clerk's Week Proclamation
Proclamation was presented to the City Clerk's Office.
AGENCY PARTNER UPDATES
9.1 Eastvale Library Update
Felicia Chien, Branch Manager at Eastvale Public Library, provided an update.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individual provided public comment:
• Eleanor Roosevelt High School Student
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 - 11.7 and 11.9 - 11.10.
11.1 City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the City Council meeting minutes from the regular meeting on April 13, 2022.
11.2 Warrant Register: March 2022
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The City Council approved the payment of warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
11.3 Treasurer's Report: March 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 - February 2022
The City Council received and filed the Eastvale Crime Statistics for February 2022.
11.7 Communications Monthly Summary
The City Council received and filed the Communications Monthly Summary.
11.9 Amendment to Bond Release and Public Improvement Maintenance Agreement for Parcel Map No. 36487
The City Council approved the Amendment to Bond Release and Public Improvement Maintenance Agreement for Parcel Map No. 36487 and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment.
11.10 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.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
13. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
13.1 Strategic Plan Update
Management Analyst Vasquez provided a PowerPoint presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Lorimore opened the public comment period. With no one desiring to speak Eastvale City Council Meeting Minutes
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on this item, Mayor Lorimore closed the public comment period.
The City Council received and filed the update.
13.2 Eastvale Community Enhancement Volunteer Program
Interim Community Safety Director Terfehr 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.
On motion of Councilmember Dinco and second by Councilmember Plott, the City Council voted unanimously to:
1. Approve the Eastvale Community Enhancement Volunteer Program Manual, and direct staff to move forward with the implementation of the Eastvale Community Enhancement Volunteer Program in accordance with the Manual.
2. Approve and Adopt Budget Resolution 22-23 Amending the 2021-22 Fiscal Budget by $8,400 for the development and implementation of the new Eastvale Community Enhancement Volunteer program.
3. Approve and Adopt Resolution 22-24 Authorizing access to State and Federal level summary criminal history information for employment (including volunteers).
13.3 Agreement for Business Incentive Loan Program with Bushfire Eastvale Inc. DBA Bushfire Kitchen in the amount of $100,000
Senior Management Analyst Ramirez-Cornejo 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.
On motion of Councilmember Plott and second by Councilmember Dinco, the City Council voted unanimously to Approve Business Incentive Loan Program Agreement with Bushfire Eastvale Inc. DBA Bushfire Kitchen for $100,000 from the Business Incentive Loan Program and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement and take any other actions necessary to implement the Agreement.
Rescind Agreement for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Job Creation and Business incentive Loan Program with Precision Partners LLC, DBA Jinya Ramen Bar and Approve General Fund Business Incentive Loan Agreement Senior Management Analyst Ramirez-Cornejo provided a PowerPoint presentation Eastvale City Council Meeting Minutes
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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.
On motion of Councilmember Plott and second by Mayor Pro Tem Rigby, the City Council voted unanimously to:
1. Rescind Agreement for CDBG Job Creation and Business Incentive Loan with Precision Partners LLC, DBA Jinya Ramen Bar; and
2. Approve Agreement for General Fund Business Incentive Loan with Precision Partners LLC, DBA Jinya Ramen Bar.
13.5 City Manager Executive Recruitment Services
Deputy Talent and Special Projects Director Zepeda 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.
On motion of Councilmember Dinco and second by Councilmember Yow, the City Council voted unanimously to establish an Ad-Hoc Committee to narrow down to three firms interested in assisting with the City Manager recruitment, before final consideration of the City Council.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Rigby and second by Councilmember Yow, the City Council voted unanimously to appoint Councilmembers Christian Dinco and Brandon Plott to the City Manager Recruitment Ad-Hoc Committee.
The City Council discussed the item and directed that the City Manager Recruitment Ad-Hoc Committee will meet with the Deputy Talent and Special Projects Director Zepeda and/or Interim City Manager Garcia as soon as more proposals are solicited and received.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORT/CITY STAFF REPORT
Interim City Manager Garcia provided an update on upcoming City events.
15. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
15.1 League of California Cities
No report was provided.
15.2 Southern California Association of Governments
No report was provided.
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15.3 Western Riverside Council of Governments
No report was provided.
15.4 Riverside Transit Agency
Councilmember Yow provided a report.
15.5 Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District
No report was provided.
15.6 Riverside County Transportation Commission
No report was provided.
15.7 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority No report was provided.
15.8 Western Community Energy
No report was provided.
15.9 Finance Committee
No report was provided.
15.10 California Contract Cities Association
No report was provided.
15.11 Eastvale Schools Committee
No report was provided.
15.12 City Council Communications
The City Council provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Lorimore adjourned the regular meeting at 8:59 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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