SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Eastvale City Hall Council Chambers
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 900, Eastvale, CA 91752
Special Council Meeting:
9:00 AM
Monday, May 18, 2026
City Councilmembers
Jocelyn Yow, Mayor
Clint Lorimore, Mayor Pro Tem
Christian Dinco, Councilmember
Michael McMinn, Councilmember
Todd Rigby, Councilmember
Mark Orme, City Manager
Erica Vega, City Attorney
Marc Donohue, Government Services Director/City Clerk
This Agenda contains a brief general descrip)on of each item to be considered. Except as otherwise provided by law, no ac)on or direc)on shall be taken on any item not appearing on the following Agenda. Unless legally privileged, all suppor)ng documents, including staff reports, and any wri)ngs or documents provided to a majority of the City Council a/er the pos)ng of this agenda are available for review at Eastvale City Hall, 12363 Limonite Avenue, Eastvale, CA 91752 or you may contact the City Clerk’s Office, at (951) 361-0900 Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and available online at www.eastvaleca.gov
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CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
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5. CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
5.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(3):
written communication from Michelle Negus regarding building permits and inspections for block wall and other improvements at 7247 Cobble Creek Drive
6. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular mee)ng of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Eastvale City Hall Council Chambers, 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 900, Eastvale, CA 91752.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the following locations: City Hall, 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910 and website of the City of Eastvale (
www.eastvaleca.gov
,) not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
Agenda Item No. 5.1
May 18, 2026
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to li1ga1on pursuant to Government Code Sec1on 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(3): wri8en communica1on from
Michelle Negus regarding building permits and inspec1ons for block wall and other improvements at 7247 Cobble Creek Drive Prepared By:
Recommended Action(s)
Not Applicable.
Summary
This is a closed session item. The closed session language can be found in the tle of the agenda item.
Background
Not applicable.
Environmental
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Action - Priority Level: N/A
| Target #: N/A
| Goal #: N/A
Not applicable.
Fiscal Impact
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Prior City Council/Commission Action
Not applicable.
Attachment(s)
Attachment 1 - Email from Michelle Negus
Attachment 2 - Photo Attachments
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Marc Donohue
From: Marc Donohue <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2026 10:19 PM
To: City Council
Cc: Mark Orme; Gustavo Gonzalez; Erica Vega
Subject: FW: Safety Hazard Documentation & $57,405 Statement of Liability - 7247 Cobble Creek Dr
Attachments: front 1.HEIC; front 2.HEIC; front 3.HEIC; front 4.HEIC Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
[EXTERNAL]
Good Evening Mayor & City Council:
FYI. Below is an email we were requested to forward to the City Council.
Thank you,
MARC A. DONOHUE, MMC | Government Services Director/City Clerk CITY OF EASTVALE | T: 951.703.4421 | C: 323.547.3039
12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752
[email protected] | eastvaleca.gov
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Protecting the Prosperity and Well Being of our Community
From: Michelle Negus <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:20 AM
To: Gustavo Gonzalez <[email protected]>
Cc: City Clerk <[email protected]>; Mark Orme <[email protected]>; City Attorney (SharePoint Access) <[email protected]>
Subject: Safety Hazard Documentation & $57,405 Statement of Liability - 7247 Cobble Creek Dr
Attn: City Clerk — Please distribute this formal notice of safety hazard and financi al liability to the Honor able City Council for the offici al administrative rec ord regarding 7247 Cobble Creek Dr. Dear Gustavo, I am writing to provide form al
Attn: City Clerk — Please distribute this formal notice of safety hazard and financial liability to the Honorable City Council for the official administrative record regarding 7247 Cobble Creek Dr.
Dear Gustavo,
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I am writing to provide formal documentation regarding the safety hazards at my property following the City's Stop Work Order, as well as an itemized statement of the financial liabilities the City assumes should it proceed with the relocation of the existing structural wall.
1. Immediate Safety & Liability (Front Staging Area) Attached are four photos (front 1 through 4) showing the unsecured staging area in my front yard. While the City has fenced the side trench, these pallets of masonry and mortar remain an "attractive nuisance" and a significant injury risk to neighborhood children. Since the City has halted this project and assumed control of the site's timeline, the safety of these materials is now a municipal liability. I am requesting that the 6-foot safety fence being installed Monday be extended to fully enclose these materials to protect the public and the City.
2. Statement of Financial Liability (Wall Relocation) Should the City choose to force a relocation of the wall rather than granting a Vacation, the following documented damages will apply to make the property owner whole:
Wall Infrastructure Replacement: $28,100
o Includes the loss of all sunk labor and materials for the 18-inch structural footing, the vertical rebar system, and the 4-course masonry wall already grouted and installed ($16,000 total sunk), plus the estimated market cost to re-mobilize, re-excavate, and re-construct the same ($12,100). Vested Permit & Procurement Fees: $3,425
o Non-refundable fees paid for now-invalidated City approvals. Structural Demolition & Removal: $3,500
o Professional removal of the current monolithic concrete base and masonry from the error zone.
Collateral Contractual Damages: $19,980
o Custom Patio Cover ($12,530) and Custom Gate ($7,450) fabricated to the approved March 12th layout.
Site Restoration & Engineering: $2,400
o Soil compaction certification and utility realignment (gas/drainage).
Total Claimed Liability: $57,405
3. Required Protections for City-Led Work Prior to any City-authorized crew performing structural work or demolition, the City must provide:
A 10-Year Structural Warranty (to replace the private builder warranty being voided).
A Performance Bond ensuring completion to professional standards. 6 3
A Liability Rider covering existing pool infrastructure and gas line relocation.
I have CC'd the City Attorney and City Manager to ensure the City's legal and administrative leadership are aware of the safety hazards and financial liabilities associated with this mapping error. No City personnel are authorized to perform demolition or structural work on the existing footing or masonry at this time. I remain open to Option 1 (The Vacation), which avoids these costs entirely and resolves the mapping error without property destruction.
Please confirm receipt of this email and the attached photos of the front yard hazard.
Best regards,
Michelle Negus
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