MINUTES
CITY OF EASTVALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Regular Meeting: 6:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 900
Eastvale, CA 91752
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor Rigby.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Lorimore, Yow, Mayor Pro Tem Dinco, and Mayor Rigby.
Absent: Councilmember McMinn
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
4. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS) - None
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Aaron Ophaug from Friends Church of Eastvale offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scouts of America Troop 251 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS - None
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8. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.1 National Disaster Preparedness Month Proclamation
Mayor Rigby presented Cal Fire Captain William Otterman with a Proclamation and invited residents to attend the upcoming Public Safety Commission regarding Disaster Preparedness.
8.2 Human Resources Professionals Day Proclamation
Mayor Rigby presented Deputy Human Resources Director Maricela Mejia with a proclamation and thanked the Department for their outstanding work.
8.3 California Native American Day Proclamation
Mayor Rigby presented Jack Lugo, Field Representative for Assemblymember Ramos of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, with a Proclamation regarding California Native American Day celebrated this September 22, 2023.
8.4 Introduction of New City Employees - Caleb Zaldana
City Manager Orme introduced the new city staff member.
9. AGENCY PARTNER UPDATES - None
10. PUBLIC COMMENT - This item starts at 24:15 in the archived video.
Mayor Rigby invited public comment.
Vicky Lee, Kiwanis Volunteer, shared services provided by the youth volunteer group and highlighted recent events in Eastvale where they were part of the efforts to maintain the safety and cleanliness of the city.
Tammy Harris, Eastvale resident, introduced herself as a member of the Church of Jesus-Christ and Latter-Day Saints and proud resident. She thanked the City Council for making Eastvale the best place to live. She invited the City Council to reach out to their Church for any support.
Mit Patel, Boy Scouts of America - Troop 251, shared services provided an update regarding the troop's objectives, and highlighted their efforts supporting the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Fire Station 27.
There were no other requests to speak.
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11. CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Lorimore and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dinco, the City Council unanimously voted to approve the Consent Calendar.
11.1 City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the City Council meeting minutes from the regular meeting on August 23, 2023.
11.2 Approval of Development Impact Fee Study Professional Services Contract with NBS Financial Services
The City Council:
1. Approved the Professional Services Agreement with NBS Financial Services for Development Impact Fee Study Services the amount of $65,000; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute any necessary purchase orders and agreements.
11.3 Construction Contract Award to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. and, Task Order No. 1 Approval to Dudek for Construction Management of the Traffic Signal Advanced Dilemma Zone Detection and Mitigation Project The City Council:
1. Awarded the Construction Contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the amount of $869,686 plus a 10% contingency of $86,969 for a total amount of $956,655; and
2. Approved the Task Order No. 1 in the amount of $99,600 with Dudek for Construction Management and Inspection Services; and
3. Approved and Adopted Resolution 23-40 Amending the 2023-24 Fiscal Year Capital Improvement Budget for project 92017 "Traffic Signal Advanced Dilemma Zone Detection and Mitigation Project"; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents including the Notice of Completion
11.4 Approval of Purchase Order for Urban Futures, Inc. for Economic Development Outreach Support Services
The City Council:
1. Approved an agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. (UFI) in an amount not-to- exceed $9,000.00 for economic development outreach support services; and Eastvale City Council Meeting Minutes
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2. Authorized the City Manager to execute any necessary purchase orders and agreements.
11.5 Repeal of the Resolution of Intention to Establish City of Eastvale Community Facilities District No. 2023-01 (Limonite)
The City Council approved and adopted Resolution No. 23-41, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Eastvale, California, repealing the Resolution of Intention to Establish City of Eastvale Community Facilities District No 2023-01 (Limonite).
11.6 Dissolution of Eastvale Community Foundation
The City Council:
1. Appointed the Eastvale City Council as the Board of Directors of the Eastvale Community Foundation.
2. Appointed the City Manager as the Executive Director of the Eastvale Community Foundation.
3. Appointed the City Clerk as the Secretary of the Eastvale Community Foundation.
4. Directed the City Manager to call a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Eastvale Community Foundation for the purpose of dissolving the Foundation and winding up its affairs.
11.7 Adoption of a Resolution Accepting Easements for Limonite Gap Closure Project The City Council adopted Resolution 23-42, authorizing the City Manager to accept easements needed for the Limonite Gap Closure Project pursuant to Government Code Section 27281.
11.8 Support for the Brightline West High-Speed Rail Project The City Council approved a Resolution Supporting Brightline West and the Nevada Department of Transportation's Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Application to the United States Department of Transportation
11.9 Second Contract Amendment with Geocon West Inc. for the Eastvale Civic Center The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Geocon to provide additional geotechnical services for an additional amount of $12,300 for a total not to exceed amount of $45,325.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
13. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
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13.1 Introductory Classification & Compensation Study Presentation and Selection of Comparator Agencies
Human Resources/Risk Management Director Maricela Mejia 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.
The City Council:
1. Received and filed Classification & Compensation Study Introductory Presentation by Public Sector Personnel Consultants; and
2. Provided direction to staff on the selection of comparator agencies for the Classification and Compensation Study
13.2 Parking Options at Civic Center
Public Works Director/City Engineer 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 by Councilmember Lorimore and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dinco, the City Council voted unanimously to:
1. Approve Option 3: Police parking under police station and standalone public parking structure.
2. Approved an Option for Civic Center parking that adds an additional level to the standalone public parking structure, allows for potential of parallel parking on the streets, and pushes additional parking decisions to Phase Ill of construction.
14. CITY MANAGER/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.
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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
Councilmember Lorimore provided a report.
15.7 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority No report was provided.
15.8 Finance Committee
No report was provided.
15.9 Eastvale Schools Committee
No report was provided.
15.10 Business and Development Success Ad-Hoc Committee No report was provided.
15.11 Eastvale Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee
No report was provided.
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 9:25 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 6:30 P.M.
MD
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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