MINUTES
CITY OF EASTVALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Regular Meeting: 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 900
Eastvale, CA 91752
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Councilmember Lorimore.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Lorimore, Yow, Rigby, and Mayor Dinco.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem McMinn.
City Staff
Present: City Manager Orme, City Attorney Vega, and Assistant City Clerk Cooper were present at Roll Call. Other staff members were present.
3. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION ITEM
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: Lots 3, 5 and J of Tentative Tract Map 38290 approved by the City on May 11, 2022
Agency Negotiator: Community Development Director Gustavo Gonzalez Negotiating Parties: Arroyo Cap III-2, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Mayor Dinco entered the meeting during closed session.
At the end of closed session, City Attorney Vega stated that there was no reportable action.
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INVOCATION
Pastor James Turner from Eastvale Bible Church offered the invocation.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Lorimore led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS - None
8. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.1 ERHS Athlete Recognitions
Certificates were presented to the ERHS Girls Soccer and Boys Wrestling teams.
8.2 Leadership Academy Recognitions
Certificates were presented to the Leadership Academy Recognitions.
8.3 New Employee Introductions - Breanna Delgadillo, Administrative Specialist and Rebecca Hernandez, Administrative Specialist
Breanna Delgadillo, Administrative Specialist and Rebecca Hernandez, Administrative Specialist were introduced.
9. AGENCY PARTNER UPDATES
9.1 Eastvale Library Update
Shannon Ng, Riverside County Library System, provided an update.
9.2 YMCA Update
An update was not provided.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Rigby and second by Councilmember Yow, the City Council voted 3-0 to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lorimore was not at the dais at the time of the vote.
11.1 City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the City Council meeting minutes from the regular meeting on March 13, 2024.
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11.2 Warrant Register: February 2024
The City Council approved the payment of warrants as submitted by the Finance Department under Attachment 1.
11.3 Treasurer's Report: February 2024
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 - January 2024
The City Council received and filed the Eastvale Crime Statistics for January 2024.
11.7 Purchase and Upfitting of one backhoe for use by City of Eastvale - Public Works Staff
The City Council:
1. Approved a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $309,000.00 for one (1) CAT 450 Backhoe (or equivalent) with necessary attachments for the Public Works Department and;
2. Approved and Adopted Resolution 24-15, Amending the 2023-24 Fiscal Year Operating Budget for the purchase of a Public Works Backhoe; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements to complete the purchase.
11.8 Lease Agreement for City Hall Expansion
The City Council:
1. Approved the lease agreement for the lease renewal and expansion of City Hall; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the City Hall lease renewal and expansion.
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11.9 Initiating Proceedings for Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts, Benefit Assessment Districts, and Illumination Districts for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The City Council:
1. Approved and adopted Resolution 24-16, 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 2024-25; and
2. Approved and adopted Resolution 24-17, 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 2024-25.
11.10 Reject Construction Bids for Modular Offices at Citrus Street Property - Off-site Improvements
The City Council rejected bids received for Modular Offices at Citrus St Property - Off-site improvements.
11.11 Sixth Cycle (2021-2029) Annual Housing Element Progress Report for the 2023 Reporting Period
The City Council:
1. Received and filed the 2023 Annual Housing Element Progress Report (APR); and
2. Directed staff to submit the 2023 Annual Housing Element Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR).
11.12 Riverside County Transportation Commission - 2024 Traffic Relief Plan Recommendation Letter
The City Council approved a letter to RCTC for their Traffic Relief Plan providing comments to include Southbound I-15 Bellegrave Avenue off-ramp only; and improvements to the Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road, Goodman Road, and widening the 115 South on-ramp to 2 lanes.
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12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.1 PLN22-20015 - Eastvale 2040 General Plam Comprehensive Update Community Development Director Gonzalez presented a PowerPoint presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Dinco opened the public hearing. The following individuals provided public comment:
• Mike DaCosta
• Timothy Sales
• Denise Johnston
On motion of Councilmember Rigby and second by Councilmember Yow, the City Council voted unanimously to:
1. Adopt Resolution 24-18, approving the Eastvale 2040 General Plan comprehensive update (General Plan Amendment PLN22-20015) in accordance with California Government Code Section 65358;
2. Certify the related Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2022080090); and
3. Adopt the Findings and Statement of Overriding Consideration in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15166.
13. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS - None
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 Rigby provided a report.
15.2 Southern California Association of Governments
Councilmember Lorimore provided a report.
15.3 Western Riverside Council of Governments
Mayor Dinco provided a report.
15.4 Riverside Transit Agency
Councilmember Yow provided a report.
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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
Councilmember Lorimore provided a report.
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 Classification & Compensation Ad-Hoc Committee
No report was provided.
15.14 City Council Communications
The City Council provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Dinco adjourned the regular meeting at 8:50 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6:30 P.M.
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/ Communications Director
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