MINUTES
CITY OF EASTVALE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Regular Meeting: 5:30 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 Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Yow.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Christian Dinco, Mike McMinn, Todd Rigby, Mayor Pro Tem Clint Lorimore, and Mayor Jocelyn Yow:
Absent:
City Staff
Present: City Manager Mark Orme, City Attorney Erica Vega, and Government Services Director/City Clerk Marc 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 - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of case: Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc. v. City of Eastvale
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(3): Fee protest filed by The New Home Company of Southern California
At the conclusion of Closed Session, City Attorney Vega stated that there was no reportable action.
5. INVOCATION
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Kenichi Igarashi from Calvary Chapel Eastvale offered the invocation.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Dinco led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS - None
8. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.1 Recognition of Adopt-a-Roadway Participants
The City Council presented certificates to the Adopt-a-Roadway Participants.
8.2 Introduction of Khoi Trinh, GIS Analyst
GIS Analyst Khoi Trinh was introduced.
9. AGENCY PARTNER UPDATES - None
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individual provided public comment:
• Colin Markovich, Senator District Representative for State Senator Sabrina Cervantes
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember McMinn second by Councilmember Rigby, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar.
11.1 City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the meeting minutes from the regular meeting on December 14, 2025.
11.2 Treasurer's Report: November 2025
The City Council received and filed the City Treasurer's Report. 11:3 Annual Development Impact Fee Report as of June 30, 2025 The City Council received and filed the Annual Development Impact Fees Report as of June 30, 2025, and adopt the findings contained in Section 4 of the Report.
11.4 Adoption of a Resolution Approving Grant of Easement for the Eastvale Civic Center Project
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The City Council adopted Resolution 26-01, approving the grant of an easement to Southern California Edison ("SCE") to construct, maintain, operate, and repair SCE-installed infrastructure located on the portion of the Eastvale Civic Center.
11.5 Report of Riverside County Fire Department Annual Inspections The City Council adopted Resolution 26-02, accepting the report of annual fire inspections of certain occupancies pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code Sections.
11.6 Allocation of Funds for the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Cycle
The City Council authorized the rollover of all Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from fiscal year 2026-2027 for use in future program years.
11.7 Construction Contract Amendment and Professional Services Agreement Amendment for Median Improvement Project - Phase 2 at Cantu Galleano Road, Archibald Avenue, and River Road
The City Council:
1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Contract with Superb Engineering, Inc. increasing the authorized contingency from 10% ($83,531.70) to 15% ($125,297.55) of the original bid amount of $835,317.00, resulting in a new total authorized contract amount of $960,614.55 (an increase of $41,766.55 from the original authorized amount of $918,848.00);
2. Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $38,379 (from $82,720 to $117,112) for additional construction management, inspection, and project administration services required;
• 3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Contract Amendment No.1 with Superb Engineering, Inc., Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, and all related documents; and
4. Found that the additional work is within the scope of the original project and remains exempt from further CEQA review under Categorical Exemption 15301 (Existing Facilities).
11.8 Approved the City of Eastvale Standards and Standard Specifications for Design and Construction of Public Improvements
The City Council adopted Resolution 26-03, approving the City of Eastvale Standards and Standard Specifications for Design and Construction of Public Improvements.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.1 PLN 25-20076 - Amendment to Section 120.04.010 of the Eastvale Municipal Code as it Pertains to Accessory Dwelling Units
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City Planner Murray presented the item and answered related questions.
Mayor Yow opened the public hearing. Hearing no response, Mayor Yow closed the public hearing.
On motion of Councilmember Dinco and second by Mayor Pro Tem Lorimore, the City Council voted unanimously to:
1. Determine that the proposed Zoning Code text amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State of California Guidelines for implementation of CEQA as it is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Introduce Ordinance 26-01, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 120.04.010 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) OF THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE.
13. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
13.1 2025 Fourth Quarter Economic Development
Economic Development Manager Fung presented the item and answered related questions.
Mayor Yow opened the public comment period. Hearing no response, Mayor Yow closed the public comment period.
The City Council received and filed the report.
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
Councilmember Dinco provided an update.
15.4 Riverside Transit Agency
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No report was provided.
15.5 Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District
No report was provided.
15.6 Riverside County Transportation Commission
No report was provided.
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
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 Yow adjourned the regular meeting at 7:57 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk
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