MINUTES
CITY OF EASTVALE
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 22, 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.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Lorimore, McMinn, Mayor Pro Tem Dinco, and Mayor Rigby.
Absent: Councilmember Yow.
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.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
4.1 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, and Arroyo CAP III-2, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
At the conclusion of closed session, City Attorney Vega stated that there was no reportable action.
INVOCATION
Mayor Rigby offered the invocation.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Lorimore led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS/REVISIONS - None
8. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.1 Introduction of New City Employee - Jerry Palmer, Senior Building Inspector Senior Building Inspector Palmer was introduced.
AGENCY PARTNER UPDATES
9.1 Eastvale Library Update
Nina Taylor, Eastvale Library Branch Manager, provided an update.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
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 March 8, 2023.
11.2 Treasurer's Report: February 2023
The City Council received and filed the City Treasurer's Report.
11.3 Planning Department Update
The City Council received and filed the Planning Department Update.
11.4 Public Works Department Update
The City Council received and filed the Public Works Department Update.
11.5 City of Eastvale Crime Statistics - January 2023
The City Council received and filed the Eastvale Crime Statistics for January 2023.
11.6 Initiating Proceedings for Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts, Benefit Assessment Districts, and Illumination Districts for Fiscal Year 2023-24
The City Council:
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1. Approved and Adopted Resolution 23-08 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 Landscape 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 (Zones: A-H, J-K, And M), and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2001-3 (Zones: A-MMM); For Fiscal Year 2023-24; and
2. Approved and Adopted Resolution 23-09 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 2023-24.
11.7 Sixth Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) for the 2022 Reporting Period
The City Council:
1. Received and filed the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR); and
2. Directed staff to submit the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR).
11.8 Support for Congressional Legislation H.R. 696 (Calvert) and H.R. 860 (Diaz-Balart), and State Legislation SJR 3 (Roth)
The City Council supported H.R. 696 (Calvert), H.R. 860 (Diaz-Balart), and SJR 3 (Roth) and submitted the necessary letters of support to encourage the bills' passage.
11.9 Budget Appropriation for Purchase of Building Safety Pickup Truck The City Council approved and adopted Resolution 23-10, Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget by $28,000 for the purchase of one Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.1 Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Rivian, LLC City Planner Gonzalez provided a PowerPoint presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Rigby continued the public hearing. Hearing no response, Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing.
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On motion of Councilmember Lorimore and second by Mayor Pro Tem Dinco, the - City Council voted unanimously to:
1. Adopt Resolution 23-11, approving an Economic Development Incentive Agreement by and between the City of Eastvale and Rivian, LLC for the operation of a new vehicle sales and service facility at 14940 Limonite Avenue, Eastvale, CA 92880, and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
13. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
13.1 Professional Services Agreement with Community Works Design Group for Landscape Plan Check, Inspection, and Design Services
City Planner summarized the staff report and answered related questions.
Mayor Rigby opened the public comment period. Hearing no response, Mayor Rigby closed the public comment period.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Dinco and second by Councilmember McMinn, the City Council voted unanimously to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Community Works Design Group (CWDG) for an amount not-to-exceed $120,000.00 to provide on-going landscape plan check, inspection, and design services.
13.2 Establish Funding Priorities for the Community Development Block Grant 2024- 2025 Program Year
Management Analyst Greven presented a PowerPoint presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Rigby opened the public comment period. Hearing no response, Mayor Rigby closed the public comment period.
There was consensus by the City Council to establish the following funding priorities:
1. ADA Improvements
2. Library Services
3. Senior Services
4. Youth Services
5. Home Improvement Programs
13.3 Civic Center Public Infrastructure Project Update
Community Development/Public Works Director presented a PowerPoint presentation and answered related questions.
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Mayor Rigby opened the public comment period. Hearing no response, Mayor Rigby closed the public comment period.
There was consensus by the City Council to receive and file the presentation on Civic Center Public Infrastructure Project.
13.4 Amend Eastvale Municipal Code Chapter 8.17 to Establish Increased Short-Term Rental Administrative Fines in Alignment with State Law Community Enhancement and Safety Supervisor Marquez presented a PowerPoint presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Rigby opened the public comment period. Hearing no response, Mayor Rigby closed the public comment period.
On motion of Councilmember Lorimore and second by Mayor Pro Tem Dinco, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the second reading, read by title, and adopt Ordinance 23-23, amending Chapter 8.17 of the Eastvale Municipal Code increasing Short-Term Rental Fines.
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
Councilmember Lorimore provided a report.
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
No report was provided.
15.5 Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District
Councilmember Lorimore provided a report.
15.6 Riverside County Transportation Commission
No report was provided.
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15.7 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority No report was provided.
15.8 Finance Committee
Councilmember Lorimore provided a report.
15.9 Eastvale Schools Committee
No report was provided.
15.10 Business and Development Success Ad-Hoc Committee Mayor Rigby provided a report.
15.11 Eastvale Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee
Councilmember Lorimore provided a report.
15.12 Eastvale Community Services Ad-Hoc Committee
No report was provided.
15.13 City Council Communications
The City Council provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Rigby adjourned the regular meeting at 8:51 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
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Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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