MINUTES
CITY OF EASTVALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Regular Meeting: 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 900
Eastvale, CA 91752
1. CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 p.m.
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 McMinn, Lorimore, 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
4. CLOSED SESSION ITEM
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Government Code § 54956.8(d)(1)) Property: APN 144-080-010 and APN 144-080-011, Agency negotiator: Public Works Director, Jimmy Chung, Negotiating parties: Trinidad Perez, 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 the Calvary Church in Eastvale offered the invocation.
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6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rigby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS - None
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.1 Introduction of New City Staff - David Murray, City Planner; Brian Sandona, Principal Engineer
City Manager Orme introduced the new city staff members.
AGENCY PARTNER UPDATES
9.1 Eastvale Library Update
Nina from the Eastvale Public Library was unavailable this month and will provide the City Council with an update at a future meeting.
9.2 Youth Council Update
Dev Raturi from the Youth Council was unavailable this month and will provide an update to the City Council at the next regular meeting.
9.3 YMCA Update
Lori Drengson from the YMCA provided the City Council with an update.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individual(s) provided public comment:
• Sarah Xiang, Eleanor Roosevelt High School Kiwanis Club Dmitri G, Tenenelli, Eastvale Resident
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Lorimore and seconded by 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 the regular meeting on October 25, 2023.
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11.2 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with NBS for Special Financing Districts Administration
The City Council:
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with NBS with a revised scope, term, and compensation for a total not-to-exceed amount of $757,000; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
11.3 Consideration of Uncollectible Accounts Receivable Write-Off The City Council approved the write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable.
11.4 Funding Priorities for the County of Riverside 2024-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan The City Council:
1. Approved and adopted Eastvale's 2024-2029 five-year HUD-CPD funding priorities as: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements, Library Services, Senior Services, Youth Services, and Home Improvement Services; Authorized these priorities to be incorporated into the County of Riverside's 2024-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
11.5 Professional Services Agreement with Verdical Group for the commissioning of City Hall, Library, and Police Station
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Verdical Group for an amount of $104,931 plus 10% contingency for a not to exceed amount of $115,424, to provide commissioning service of City Hall, Community Library, and Police Station.
11.6 City of Eastvale Crime Statistics - September 2023 The City Council received and filed the Eastvale Crime Statistics for September 2023.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
13. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
13.1 Allocation of Funds for the 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Cycle
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Community Development Management Analyst Greven presented a PowerPoint presentation and answered all related questions.
Mayor Rigby opened the public comment period.
The following individual(s) provided public comment:
• Lori Drengson, Corona-Norco Family YMCA
On motion of Councilmember Lorimore and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dinco, the City Council allocated $15,000.00 of the FY 24/25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the Corona-Norco Family YMCA, and then designated the entirety of the remaining funds of the FY 24/25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation to the County of Riverside Home Enhancement Program (HEP).
13.2 Interim Financial Report - Fiscal Year 2022-23, Quarter 4 Finance Director Wells 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 received and filed the Interim Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23, Quarter 4 ending June 30, 2023.
13.3 Downtown Eastvale Master Developer Consultant Team Community Development Director Gonzalez 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 McMinn and seconded by Councilmember Lorimore, the City Council:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont Companies in an amount not-to-exceed $115,000.00 to prepare a market study and develop a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request For Proposal (RFP) to solicit a master developer; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with CBRE Group Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000.00 to support staff and Kosmont Companies in the master developer selection process.
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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
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
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
Mayor Rigby provided a report.
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
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No report was provided.
15.13 Classification & Compensation Ad-Hoc Committee
No report was provided.
15.14 City Council Communications
The City Council provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Rigby adjourned the regular meeting at 8:44 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 6:30 P.M.
NAD
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Direetor
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