MINUTES
CITY OF EASTVALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Regular Meeting: 6:30 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 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Dinco.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Lorimore, Rigby, Yow, Mayor Pro Tem McMinn, and Mayor Dinco.
Absent:
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 ITEM - None
5. INVOCATION
David Covarrubias from Hillcrest Baptist Church offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Yow led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS/REVISIONS - None
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.1 Recognition of Girls and Boys Flag Football Championship Teams The Eastvale Tiger girls and boys flag football teams were recognized.
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9. AGENCY PARTNER UPDATES
9.1 Jurupa Community Services District Presentation - Regional Recycled Water Project Jesse Pompa, Director of Engineering & Water Resources provided an update.
9.2 Eastvale Library Update
Jamie Shin, Eastvale Library Branch Manager provided an update.
9.3 YMCA Update
Andre Buado, Director of Mission Advancement provided an update.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Mayor Pro Tem McMinn and second by Councilmember Lorimore, 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 June 12, 2024.
11.2 Warrant Register: May 2024
The City Council approved the payment of warrants as submitted by the Finance Department under Attachment 1.
11.3 Treasurer's Report: May 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 - April 2024
The City Council received and filed the Eastvale Crime Statistics for April 2024.
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11.7 Budget Appropriation for Reimbursement to LCD Hamner Place Retail, LLC (Lewis) per the terms of the Joint Improvement Agreement for the Community Identification Structure Improvements at Hamner Place
The City Council adopted Resolution 24-31, amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget by $17,530 for improvements for Community Identification elements and associated structures at the northeast corner of Schleisman Road and Hamner Avenue and southeast corner adjacent to Hamner Avenue for Hamner Place.
11.8 Extend Agreement with Riverside County Emergency Management Department for Emergency Services Coordinator Services and Increase Contract from Shared Services to .5 Dedicated Services
The City Council:
1. Approved first amendment to the Emergency Services Coordinator Services Agreement with the County of Riverside Emergency Management Department; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract amendment and other necessary documents.
11.9 Approve a Cooperation Agreement with Jurupa Community Services District for the Limonite Subgrade Rehabilitation Project
The City Council:
1. Approved the Cooperation (Co-op) Agreement with Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) for the Subgrade Rehabilitation Project along Limonite Avenue between Scholar Way and Hamner Avenue and;
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents including the Notice of Completion.
11.10 Resolutions Associated with the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election (Districts 2 and 5)
The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution 24-32, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Eastvale, California, Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside to Consolidate the General Municipal Election with the State Wide Election to held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California related to General Law cities pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code; and
2. Adopted Resolution 24-33, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Eastvale, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate's Statements Submitted to the Voters at a General Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
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11.11 Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget Review
The City Council approved and adopted the following:
1. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget; and
2. Resolution 24-34, Approving and Adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIII (B) of the California Constitution for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025; and
3. Resolution 24-35, Adopting An Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2024, and Ending June 30, 2025, and Appropriating Funds for Purposes Therein Set Forth; and
4. Resolution 24-36, Approving the Commitment of Fund Balance Pursuant to GASB 54; and
5. Resolution 24-37, Establishing the Authorized Positions for the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025, Effective July 1, 2024.
11.12 Approval to Purchase Two Water Meters from Jurupa Community Services District for Irrigation Purposes
The City Council approved the purchase of two irrigation water meters from Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) in the amount of $163,265.62 for the Limonite Gap Bridge Project and authorize the City Manager execute any documents necessary to complete the purchase.
11.13 Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget Review
The City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Placer Labs, Inc. to provide the City access to the Placer Geographical Information System Software events dataset for a 12-month period; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute an optional 12-month period renewal extending the use of the events dataset for FY 2025-2026.
11.14 Amendment of Family Care and Medical Leave, Pregnancy Disability Leave, and Military Family Leave Policy & Adoption of Policy Against Harassment, Discrimination & Retaliation
The City Council adopted Resolution 24-38, amending the Family Care and Medical Leave, Pregnancy Disability Leave, and Military Family Leave Policy and adopting the Policy Against Harassment, Discrimination, & Retaliation.
11.15 Conflict of Interest Code Update
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The City Council adopted Resolution 24-39, amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
11.16 Authorize Pooling of Self Insurance through the Workers Compensation Program of the Public Entity Risk Management Authority, Authorizing an application to the Director of Industrial Relations for a Certificate of Consent to Self-Insure Workers' Compensation Liabilities, and Provide Workers' Compensation Coverage for Certain City Volunteers
The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution 24-40, authorizing and approving pooling of self-insurance through the Workers Compensation Program of Public Entity Risk Management Authority (PERMA);
2. Adopted Resolution 24-41, authorizing an application to the Director of Industrial Relations, State of California for a Certificate of Consent to self-insure workers' compensation liabilities; and
3. Adopted Resolution 24-42, providing workers compensation coverage for certain city volunteers.
11.17 Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Breaking the Chains Consulting for FY 2024-2025 Organizational Development Services
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Breaking the Chains Consulting in the amount of $40,000.00 for organizational development consulting services from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and any other documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of services.
11.18 Approval of Third Amendment for Professional Scanning Services Agreement with URM Technologies Inc.
The City Council approved the third amendment for the Professional Scanning Services Agreement with URM Technologies Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $80,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
11.19 Professional Services Agreement with Eide Bailly LLP for Accounting Services The City Council:
1. Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP for a not to exceed amount of $75,000; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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12.1 Approving the Annual Reports; Confirming the Diagram and Assessment; Ordering the Levy for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts and Benefit Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2024/25; and Ordering the Dissolution of Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 89-1C Zone 10, No. 89-1C Zone 33, and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2001-1 Zone W
Finance Manager De La Hoya 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 Pro Tem McMinn, the City Council voted unanimously to:
1. Adopt Resolution 24-43, A Resolution of the City of Eastvale, California, Approving the Annual Reports, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment, and Ordering the Levy for the Following Districts: Landscaping 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 and S), Lighting Maintenance District No. 2001-2 (Zones: A-H, 1-K, And M), and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2001-3 (Zones:
A-MMM); and
2. Adopt Resolution 24-44, A Resolution of the City of Eastvale, California, Approving the Annual Report Confirming the Diagram and Assessment, and Ordering the Levy for Benefit Assessment District No. 2014-2 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
3. Adopt Resolution 24-45, A Resolution of the City of Eastvale, California, Ordering the Dissolution of Three (3) Districts, Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 89-1C Zone 10, 89-1C Zone 33, and Lighting and Maintenance District No. 2001-1 Zone W.
12.2 Adoption of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2024/2025 - 2028/2029
Public Works Director Director/City Engineer Chung 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 Lorimore and Mayor Pro Tem McMinn, the City Council voted unanimously to hold the public hearing and adopt Resolution 24-46, approving the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2024/2025 - 2028/2029.
12.3 PLN24-20032 City-Initiated Municipal Code Amendment for Residential Chicken Keeping Associate Planner Lim provided a presentation and answered related questions.
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The following individual provided public comment:
• Kristin Steyerman, Eastvale resident
On motion of Councilmember Rigby and Councilmember Yow, the City Council voted unanimously to:
1. Determine that the proposed ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the State of California Guidelines for Implementation of CEOA; and
2. Introduce Ordinance 24-05 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 120.01.050, 120.03.020, 120.04.080, AND 120.06.010 TO THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE
KEEPING OF CHICKENS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
13. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
13.1 Approval of Business Incentive Loan for Georgia's Restaurant Economic Development Manager Fung 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 Councilmember Lorimore and second by Mayor Pro Tem McMinn, the City Council voted unanimously to approve a Business Incentive Loan in the amount of $100,000 for Georgia's Restaurant and approved Resolution 24-47, to amend the FY 2023-2024 Budget for the business loan program.
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.
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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 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 City Council Communications
Mayor Dinco requested that an item be brought at the next City Council meeting regarding establishing a Retail Sales Tax Protection ad-hoc committee.
The City Council provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Dinco adjourned the regular meeting at 9:17 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 6:30 P.M.
Marc / Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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