MINUTES
CITY OF EASTVALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Regular Meeting: 6:30 PM
City Hall 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 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Dinco.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Lorimore, Rigby, Yow, Mayor Pro Tem McMinn, and Mayor Dinco.
Absent:
City Staff
Present: City Manager Orme, Assistant City Attorney Herrington and City Clerk/Communications Director Donohue were present at Roll Call. Other staff members were present.
3. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT - None
4. CLOSED SESSION ITEM - None
5. INVOCATION
Marcus Johnson from Friends Church Eastvale offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Rigby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS - None
8. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.1 Introduction of City Manager Intern, Kimberly Gauna City Manager Intern Kimberly Gauna was introduced.
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8.2 Waste Reduction and Recycling Compliance Presentation Environmental Compliance Analyst Blackwell provided a presentation and answered related questions.
AGENCY PARTNER UPDATES - None
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals provided public comment:
• Tami Friedrich, Eastvale resident (via e-mail)
• Mike Cargile, Congressional Candidate for the 35th District of California •
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Rigby and second by Mayor Dinco, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar items 11.1 - 11.2 and 11.4 - 11.10.
11.1 City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the City Council meeting minutes from the regular meeting on May 22, 2024.
11.2 Warrant Register: April 2024
The City Council approved the payment of warrants as submitted by the Finance Department under Attachment 1.
11.3 Award a Construction Contract to Bridgerock Construction, Inc. for the City Hall Expansion Tenant Improvement Project
The following individual provided public comment:
• Tammi Owens, BCM Group, Inc.
On motion of Councilmember Lorimore and second by Mayor Pro Tem McMinn, the City Council voted to approve the contract with Bridgerock Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the amount of $174,671.52 plus a 15% contingency for a total of $200,872.25 for the City Hall Expansion Tenant Improvement project, waive all non-material irregularities in the bid, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents including the Notice of Completion.
Councilmember Yow voted in opposition.
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11.4 The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 SB 1 - Project List for FY 24/25 Treasurer's Report: April 2024
The City Council adopted Resolution 24-28, adopting a list of projects for fiscal year 2024-25 funded by SB 1.
11.5 Purchase and Upfitting of One Skid Steer (Skid Loader) for use by City of Eastvale - Public Works Staff
The City Council:
1. Approved the purchase and upfitting of one (1) Caterpillar 289 Skid Steer (or Skid Loader) and attachments in an amount not to exceed $155,339.12; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary agreements and purchase orders.
11.6 Construction Contract Award to California Professional Engineering, Inc. for the Prado Dam - Utility Mitigation Project
The City Council awarded the Construction Contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the amount of $43,940 plus 15% contingency of $6,591 for a total of $50,531 for the Prado Dam - Utility Mitigation Project; and authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents including the Notice of Completion.
11.7 Contract Amendment for Professional Consulting Services with Michael Baker International
The City Council:
1. Approved the first amendment to the agreement with Michael Baker International; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract amendment.
11.8 School Resource Officer and Crossing Guards Agreements with Corona Norco Unified School District
The City Council:
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement with Corona Norco Unified School District Agreement for Traffic Study Reimbursement; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manger to execute Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officer.
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11.9 Contract Amendment for Professional Consulting Services with City Advisors The City Council:
1. Approved an amendment to the agreement with City Advisors; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract amendment.
11.10 Declaring Intention to Establish a Community Facilities District (CFD) and Future Annexation Area and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein - Community Facilities District No. 2024-02 (Citywide Maintenance and Services) and Future Annexation Area
The City Council adopted Resolution 24-29, Declaring its Intention to Establish a Community Facilities District and Future Annexation Area and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Community Facilities District No. 2024-02 (Citywide Maintenance and Services) and Future Annexation Area.
11.11 Adoption of Ordinance Increasing City Council Compensation Councilmember Lorimore pulled the item from the Consent Calendar.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tem McMinn and second by Councilmember Rigby, the City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 24-03 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE AMENDING EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.040 TO SET THE COMPENSATION FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilmember Lorimore voted in opposition.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.1 Placement of Delinquent Solid Waste Collection and Handling Service Charges on the Property Tax Roll
Environmental Compliance Analyst Blackwell provided a presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Dinco opened the public hearing. Hearing no response, Mayor Dinco closed the public hearing.
On motion of Councilmember Rigby and Mayor Dinco, the City Council voted unanimously to:
1. Conduct a public hearing and accept public testimony regarding delinquent solid waste handling service charges to be applied to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 property tax roll for collection; and
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2. Adopt Resolution 24-30, authorizing the collection of delinquent solid waste handling service charges on the property tax roll; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute any necessary documentation to facilitate property tax roll placement of delinquent solid waste handling service
13. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
13.1 Draft Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget Review
Finance Director/City Treasurer Wells presented a PowerPoint presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Dinco opened the public comment period. Hearing no response, Mayor Dinco closed the public comment period.
The City Council discussed the item and provided feedback.
13.2 Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing a 45-day Temporary Moratorium Limiting the Number of Building Stories in Agricultural and Single-Family Residential Zones City Planner Murray presented a PowerPoint presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Dinco opened the public comment period. Hearing no response, Mayor Dinco closed the public comment period.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tem McMinn and second by Mayor Dinco, the City Council voted to adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance 24-04 entitled: AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PRIMARY BUILDINGS THREE (3) STORIES OR TALLER IN THE CITY'S AGRICULTURAL AND SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
Councilmember Lorimore voted in opposition.
13.3 Public Works Workshop
Public Works Director/City Engineer Chung presented a PowerPoint presentation and answered related questions.
Mayor Dinco opened the public comment period. Hearing no response, Mayor Dinco closed the public comment period.
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On motion of Mayor Dinco and second by Councilmember Yow, the City Council voted unanimously to direct City staff to conduct a traffic study for signalization at the proposed intersections.
On motion of Mayor Dinco and second by Mayor Pro Tem McMinn, the City Council voted to direct staff to commence the process for the Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for Phase 1 - Arterials: Archibald Avenue, Schleisman Road, and Hamner Avenue. Excluding Scholar Avenue. Councilmember Rigby voted in opposition.
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
No report was provided.
15.3 Western Riverside Council of Governments
Mayor Dinco provided a report.
15.4 Riverside Transit Agency
Councilmember Yow provided a report.
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 Councilmember Yow provided a report.
15.8 Finance Committee
Councilmember Lorimore provided a report.
15.9 Eastvale Schools Committee
No report was provided.
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15.10 Business and Development Success Ad-Hoc Committee Mayor Pro Tem McMinn provided a report.
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
Councilmember Rigby requested that evaluations for City Attorney and City Manager be brought to an upcoming agenda.
The City Council provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Dinco adjourned the regular meeting at 9:18 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 6:30 P.M.
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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