MINUTES
CITY OF EASTVALE
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Rigby.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Lorimore, McMinn, Yow, Mayor Pro Tem Dinco, and Mayor Rigby.
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: City Manager Orme, 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 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d) (2), (e)(1))
Number of cases: 1
At the conclusion of closed session, City Attorney Vega stated that there was no reportable action.
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN 164-030-013, 164-303-014
Agency Negotiator: Gina Gibson-Williams, Community Development Director Negotiating Parties: Catalyst Retail, Stoic Realty
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
At the conclusion of closed session, City Attorney Vega stated that there was no reportable action.
INVOCATION
Pastor Dennis Morales from Calvary Chapel Eastvale offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Yow led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS/REVISIONS - None
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.1 Future Business Leasers of America (FBLA) Proclamation A proclamation was presented to the Eleanor Roosevelt High School's Future Business Leaders of America Chapter.
8.2 Black History Month Proclamation
A proclamation was presented to Ron Robinson, Eastvale resident.
AGENCY PARTNER UPDATES
9.1 SoCal Gas Update
Lea Peterson, SoCal Gas, provided an update.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individual provided public comment:
• Justin Lin, Eastvale resident
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Lorimore and second Councilmember McMinn, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar.
11.1 City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the City Council meeting minutes from regular meeting on January 25, 2023.
11.2 Resolution Authorizing Cal OES 130 Form, Designation of Applicant's Agent for Non-State Entities for Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance The City Council approved Cal OES Form 130 designating the City Manager, Finance Director, and Community Safety Director as the City's agents to provide Eastvale City Council Meeting Minutes
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required assurances and execute agreements for the purpose obtaining disaster relief and emergency assistance for all open and future disasters for up to three (3) years following the date of approval.
11.3 Resolution Authorizing City Officials to Execute Applications and Documentation for the Purposes of Obtaining Federal Financial Assistance Provided by the Department of Homeland Security and Sub-granted Through the State of California and the County of Riverside
The City Council adopted Resolution 23-01, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Eastvale, Designating and Authorizing Certain City Officials to Execute Applications and Documents for the Purpose of Obtaining Federal Financial Assistance Provided by the Department of Homeland Security and Sub-Granted Through the State of California and the County of Riverside.
11.4 Professional Services Agreement Amendment with Renne Public Law Group, LLP- DBA Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG) for for State Lobbyist Services The City Council approved Professional Services Agreement Amendment with Renne Public Law Group, LLP-DBA Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG) for an additional three months; and Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
11.5 PLN22-20078 - City-initiated Municipal Code Amendment (Second Reading) The City Council:
1. Determined that the proposed ordinances are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the State of California Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA; and
2. Adopted the ordinances making technical and/or clarifying changes to the Municipal Code (PLN22-20078)
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
13. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
13.1 Economic Development Updates
Senior Management Analyst Fung presented a PowerPoint presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Rigby opened the public comment period. With no one desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Rigby closed the public comment period.
The City Council received and filed the report.
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13.2 Professional Services Agreement with Kearns & West, Inc. for Civic Center Public Outreach
Planning Manager Gonzalez provided a verbal presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Rigby opened the public comment period. With no one desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Rigby closed the public comment period.
The City Council discussed the item and provided feedback.
On motion of Councilmember Dinco and second by Councilmember McMinn, the City Council voted unanimously to execute a contract with Kearns & West for an amount not-to-exceed $155,710.00, to provide public outreach services for the Civic Center project planning and pre-design phase.
13.3 Eastvale 2040 General Plan Update
Planning Manager Gonzalez presented a PowerPoint presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Rigby opened the public comment period. With no one desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Rigby closed the public comment period.
The City Council received and filed an update on the Eastvale 2040 General Plan.
13.4 Civic Center Public Infrastructure Project Update
J.T. Theeuwes, Gensler, presented a PowerPoint presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Rigby opened the public comment period. With no one desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Rigby closed the public comment period.
The City Council provided feedback and there was consensus to:
1. Move forward with the proposed site scheme five;
2. Direct staff to look into other alternative sites for the police station; and
3. Direct staff to look into Haven City Marketplace as an example for a food hall.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORT/CITY STAFF REPORT
City Manager Orme provided an update on upcoming City events.
15. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
15.1 League of California Cities
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No report was provided.
15.2 Southern California Association of Governments
Councilmember Lorimore provided a report.
15.3 Western Riverside Council of Governments
Mayor Pro Tem Dinco provided a report.
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
Councilmember Lorimore provided a report.
15.7 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Mayor Rigby provided a report.
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 Business and Development Success Ad-Hoc Committee No report was provided.
15.13 Eastvale Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee
No report was provided.
15.14 Eastvale Community Services Ad-Hoc Committee
No report was provided.
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15.15 City Council Communications
Mayor Rigby provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Rigby adjourned the regular meeting at 8:48 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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