MINUTES
CITY OF EASTVALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Regular Meeting: 5:00 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 5:00 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, City Attorney Vega and Government Services Director/City Clerk Donohue were present at Roll Call. Other staff members were present.
3. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT - None
4. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISITING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)); Name of case: Wuence v. City of Eastvale (Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2402392)
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISITING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)); Name of case: Bradshaw v. City of Eastvale, et al. (Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2205633)
4.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APNs 144-080-010, 144-080-011; Agency negotiator: Jimmy Chung, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Negotiating parties: Trinidad Perez; Under negotiation:
Price and terms of payment
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4.4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APN 152-060-061; Agency Negotiator Gustavo Gonzalez, Community Development Director; Negotiating Parties: Gagan Aman Batta and Binoy Kothari; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
At the conclusion of closed session, City Attorney Vega announced that there was no reportable action.
INVOCATION
Dennis Morales from Calvary Chapel Eastvale offered the invocation.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem McMinn the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS/REVISIONS - None
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.1 Introduction of RSO Captain Justin Rowan
RSO Captain Justin Rowan was introduced.
8.2 Eastvale Volunteer Recognitions
The Eastvale Volunteers were recognized.
8.3 Recognition of Erin Keepers
Erin Keepers was recognized.
9. AGENCY PARTNER UPDATES
9.1 Eastvale Library Update
Jamie Shin, Eastvale Library Branch Manager provided an update.
9.2 YMCA Update
Andre Buado, Director of Mission Advancement provided an update.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Art Marquez, SoCal Gas, provided public comment.
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11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Government Services Director/City Clerk Donohue requested to pull item 11.13 to a future City Council meeting.
On motion of Councilmember Rigby second by Mayor Pro Tem 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 June 26, 2024.
11.2 Treasurer's Report: June 2024
The City Council received and filed the City Treasurer's Report.
11.3 Planning Department Update
The City Council received and filed the Planning Department Update.
11.4 Public Works Department Update
The City Council received and filed the Public Works Department Update.
11.5 City of Eastvale Crime Statistics - May 2024
The City Council received and filed the Eastvale Crime Statistics for May 2024.
11.6 PLN24-20032 City Initiated Municipal Code Amendment for Residential Chicken Keeping (Second Reading)
The City Council adopted Ordinance 24-05 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 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.
11.7 Approval to Quitclaim Storm Drain Easements and Blanket Access Ingress and Egress Easement to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Related to Parcel Map No. 36787
The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution 24-48, quitclaiming a storm drain easement to Riverside ounty Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the operation anc naintenance of drainage facilities for parcels 12, 13, and 14 of Parcel Ma 36787; and
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2. Adopted Resolution 24-49, quitclaiming a storm drain easement to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the operation and maintenance of drainage facilities for parcel 13 of Parcel Map 36787; and
3. Adopted Resolution 24-50, quitclaiming a blanket access easement for ingress and egress to and from the storm drain easement to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for parcel 13 of Parcel Map 36787; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute the quitclaim deeds.
11.8 Approval to Infill Swimming Pool at the Citrus Property The City Council directed the Public Works Department to fill the swimming pool at the Citrus Property and cover the area with bricks/pavers for an approximate cost of $6,000 plus $4,000 in contingency.
11.9 Acceptance of Awarded Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Funds The City Council:
1. Accepted the awarded Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy in the amount of $123,670.00;
2. Authorized the City Manager to approve the Purchase Order for a 2025 Rivian R1T Electric Vehicle in an amount not-to-exceed $85,000.00 and find that competitive bidding for this purchase is not in the City's best interests pursuant to Section 4.06.080(i) of the Eastvale Municipal Code;
3. Authorized the City Manager to approve a Purchase Order for a 2024 Evolution Carrier 6-Plus Lithium Electric Golf Cart in an amount not-to-exceed $11,600.00; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve a Purchase Order for two 2024 Evolution Turfman 1000 2-Passenger Electric Utility Golf Carts in an amount not- to-exceed $24,845.46; and
5. Approved and Adopted Resolution 24-51, Amending the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Operating Budget in recognition of the EECBG funds.
11.10 League of California Cities 2024 Annual Conference Delegate and Alternate(s) The City Council appointed Mayor Pro Tem McMinn as the delegate and Councilmember Jocelyn Yow as the alternate at the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
11.11 Approval of Tract Map 38167, Improvement Agreement and Improvement Securities for Public Improvements Located North of ORANGE Street, South of Schleisman Road, East of Quarter Horse Drive and West of Scholar Way at 13175 Orange Street
The City Council:
1. Approved the final map for Tract 38167; and
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2. Approved a Subdivision Improvement Agreement for related public improvements and authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to sign said agreement; and
3. Accepted security in the form of bonds for completion of the related public improvements; and
4. Directed the City Clerk to record said agreement.
11.12 Third Amendment to Agreement for Law Enforcement Services Between the City of Eastvale and the County of Riverside on Behalf of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department Adding a Dedicated Sergeant Position
The City Council authorized the mayor to approve the third amendment to the Agreement with the County of Riverside through the Sheriff's Department to provide Law Enforcement Services to the City of Eastvale, which includes the addition of one (1) dedicated Sergeant position.
11.14 Investment Policy Update
The City Council approved and adopted the revised administrative investment policy.
11.15 Interim Financial Report - Fiscal Year 2023-24, Quarter 3 The City Council received and filed the Interim Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023- 24, Quarter 3 ending March 31, 2024.
11.16 Two Year Professional Services Agreement Amendment with Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth LLP for Bond and Disclosure Counsel Services.
The City Council:
1. Approved a Two-Year Professional Services Agreement Amendment with Stradling, Yocca, Carlson, & Rauth LLP in an amount not-to-exceed $97,500; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
11.17 Approval of Construction Contract with American Asphalt South for the 2024 Residential Slurry Seal Project
The City Council approved the following for the 2024 Residential Slurry Seal Project:
1. Approved the contract with American Asphalt South, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the amount of $912,027.45 plus a 10% contingency of $91,202.75 for a total of $1,003,230.20; and,
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents including the Notice of Completion.
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11.18 Approval & Adoption of 401(a) Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan The City Council adopted Resolution 24-53, approving and adopting the 401(a) defined contribution plan and authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
11.19 Authorization to Enter into Settlement Agreement in Litigation Matter In Re:
National Prescription Opiate Litigation (U.S.D.C Case No. 1:17-CV-2804) The City Council adopted Resolution 24-54, authorizing the City Manager to take all necessary actions to settle claims against Kroger Co. in the National Opioid Litigation.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Establishing a Community Facilities District (CFD) and Future Annexation Area and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein - Community Facilities District No. 2024- 02 (Citywide Maintenance and Services) and Future Annexation Area 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 Mayor Pro Tem McMinn and second by Councilmember Rigby, the City Council voted unanimously to approve and adopt Resolution 24-55, Establishing the Formation of a Community Facilities District and Future Annexation Area for Community Facilities District 2024-02 (Citywide Maintenance Services) and Future Annexation Area.
On motion of Councilmember Rigby and second by Mayor Pro Tem McMinn, the City Council voted unanimously to approve and adopt Resolution 24-56, Calling a Special Election for a Community Facilities District for Community Facilities District No. 2024-02 (Citywide Maintenance and Services).
On motion of Councilmember Rigby and second by Mayor Pro Tem McMinn, the City Council voted unanimously to Adopt Resolution 24-57, on Declaring Results of a Special Election and Directing the Recording of a Special Tax Lien for Community Facilities District No. 2024-02 (Citywide Maintenance and Services).
On motion of Councilmember Rigby and second by Mayor Pro Tem McMinn, the City Council voted unanimously to introduce and waive by reading of title only Ordinance 24- 06, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District for Community Facilities District No. 2024-02 (Citywide Maintenance and Services).
13. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
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13.1 Creation of an E-Commerce Sales & Use Tax Ad-Hoc Committee Government Services Director/City Clerk provided a verbal report 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 Rigby and second by Mayor Dinco, the City Council voted unanimously to appoint Mayor Pro Tem McMinn and Councilmember Yow to sit on the E- Commerce Online Sales and Use Tax Ad-Hoc Committee.
13.2 Quarterly Economic Development Updates
Economic Development Director Fung presented a PowerPoint and answered related questions.
Mayor Dinco opened the public comment period. Hearing no response, Mayor Dinco closed the public comment period.
The City Council received and filed the report.
13.3 Proposed Shopping Center License Plate Reader Camera Grant Program Economic Development Director Fung presented a PowerPoint 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 establish a Shopping Center License Plate Reader Camera Grant Program and adopt the associated Program Policy to enhance public safety and crime prevention efforts and support local businesses in Eastvale. Councilmember Lorimore 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.
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15.3 Western Riverside Council of Governments
No report was provided.
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
Mayor Pro Tem McMinn 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
The City Council provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Dinco adjourned the regular meeting at 9:40 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 6:30 P.M.
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Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk
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