07-24-2019MINUTES
CITY OF EASTVALE
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
6:30 P.M.
Eastvale City 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 6:37 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem
Plott.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Lorimore, Tessari, Yow; and Mayor Pro Tem Plott
Absent: Mayor Rigby
City Staff
Present: City Manager Jones, City Attorney Vega, and City Clerk Donohue were present at
Roll Call. Other staff members were present and responded to questions.
INVOCATION
Elder John Alexander with Calvary Eastvale offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop 1160 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
None.
4. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 I-15/Limonite Avenue Interchange/SR-60 Pavement Rehabilitation Project Updates
Dennis Green, Falcon Engineering, provide an update on the I- 15/Limonite Avenue
Interchange and the SR -60 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. He responded to City
Council inquiries.
4.2 Recognition of Building Official Tim Steenson
Mayor Pro Tem Plott presented a certificate of recognition to outgoing Building
Official Tim Steenson. Mr. Steenson made comments.
4.3 Introduction of New City Employees: Amanda Wells, Accounting Manager &
Miguel Ramirez, Management Analyst
City Manager Jones introduced Accounting Manager Wells and Management
Analyst Ramirez. He provided a brief background on their careers.
4.4 Eastvale Public Library Update by Branch Manager Felicia Chen
Branch Manager Chen provided an update on the Eastvale Public Library.
5. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Thomas Rife, Eastvale Resident, provided an update from the Eastvale Service Club.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Donohue stated a member of the public requested to speak on Item No. 7.10.
Councilmember Yow pulled Item No. 7.2 for separate discussion.
Councilmember Lorimore pulled Item No. 7.18 for separate discussion.
On motion of Council member Lorimore and second by Councilmember Yow, the City
Council voted unanimously to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 7.1, 7.3 - 7.9 and 7.11 —
7.17.
7.1 Waive Reading of Standard Ordinances and Resolutions
Waived the reading of the text of all standard ordinances and resolutions included in
the agenda except as specifically required by the Government Code.
7.3 Warrant Register
Approved the Payment of Warrants as Submitted by the Finance Department.
7.4 Eastvale Connection
Received and filed the Eastvale Connection.
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7.5 Crime Statistics — May 2019
Received and filed the Eastvale Crime Statistics from May 2019.
7.6 Communications Monthly Summary
Received and filed the Communications Monthly Summary.
7.7 Public Works Department Update
Received and filed the Public Works Department Update.
7.8 Planning Department Update
Received and filed the Planning Department Update.
7.9 Resolution Regarding City Council Health and Welfare Benefits
The City Council approved a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING CITY COUNCIL
HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS
7.11 Approval of Project for Fiscal Year 19/20 Community Development Block
Grant Funding
Approved CDBG Job Creation and Business Incentive Loan Program/Policy as
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project and
County of Riverside CDBG Program Application for 2019-2020 CDBG Allocation.
7.12 Reimbursement Agreement for Tract No. 35751 — Lennar Southeast Corner of
Schleisman Road and Cucamonga Creek Channel
1. Approved the Reimbursement Agreement with Lennar Homes for the
Construction of Schleisman Road Additional Raised Landscaped Median,
Roadway Striping and Paving ; and
2. Approved the FY 19/20 budget amendment to allocate $273,250.95 of Measure A
for the Schleisman Road Additional Offsite Reimbursement cost
7.13 A Resolution Declaring the Eastvale Symphony Orchestra as the Official
Orchestra for the City of Eastvale
The City Council adopted a Resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE EASTVALE
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA THE OFFICIAL ORCHESTRA
FOR THE CITY OF EASTVALE
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7.14 Contract Award for 2019 Residential Slurry Seal Award
1. Approved a contract with Pavement Coatings Co., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with unit bid prices in the amount of $1,013,019.00, plus 10%
contingency of $101,301.90 for the 2019 Residential Slurry Seal Project , Project
Number 94001; and
2. Approved a purchase order with D.R.G. Slurry Seal Inspection, for on-site
material testing, in the amount of $22,260; and
3. The City Council approved the budget amendment allocating Measure A funds
in the amount of $610,000 for the 2019 Residential Slurry Seal Project; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements.
7.15 Public Improvement Agreement — Sunshine Growers — North of Riverside
Drive, East of Hamner Avenue
Approved the Public Improvements Agreement with the Sunshine Growers and
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
7.16 PLN18-20050 — Certificate of Final Cancellation for Howard Industrial at The
Ranch
The City Council adopted a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL
CANCELLATION OF WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT FOR
THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN PLANNING AREAS 7,
8, AND 9 OF THE RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED
ALONG THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF THE RANCH, AT
THE TERMINUS OF SUMMIT DRIVE AND LIMONITE
AVENUE, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 144-010-004,
144-010-005, AND 144-010-009
7.17 Joint Resolution of the Cities of Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, and Norco Supporting
Underground Transmission Lines for the Proposed Riverside Transmission
Reliability Project
The City Council approved a Resolution entitled:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITIES OF JURUPA
VALLEY, EASTVALE AND NORCO SUPPORTING
UNDERGROUND TRANSMISSION LINES FOR THE
PROPOSED RIVERSIDE TRANSMISSION RELIABILITY
PROJECT NOW PENDING BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (APPLICATION 15-04-
013)
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ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
7.2 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Yow noted a correction that needed to be made in the minutes.
Mayor Pro Tem Plott opened the public comment period.
With no one desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Plott closed the public
comment period.
On motion of Councilmember Tessari and second by Councilmember Yow, the City
Council voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on
July 10, 2019, as amended.
7.10 Administrative Policy Updates
Finance Director/City Treasurer Reyna summarized the staff report.
The City Council discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Plott opened the public comment period.
Lorena Cano, Eastvale Resident, expressed concern with the proposed p -card policy.
With no one else desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Plott closed the
public comment period.
The City Council discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
Councilmember Lorimore requested to vote on the p -card policy separate from the
other administrative policies.
On motion of Councilmember Lorimore and second by Councilmember Tessari, the
City Council voted unanimously to approve the remaining administrative policies
that includes the Technology Use policy, the addition of a Chamber Use Policy, and
the confirmation of the Auto Allowance Policy.
The City Council discussed reducing the number of p -cards amongst staff.
City Manager Jones stated that the number of p -cards can be reduced to the City
Manager and department heads.
On a motion by Councilmember Yow and seconded by Councilmember Tessari, the
City Council voted on a 3-1 vote, with Councilmember Lorimore voting no, to
approve the p -card policy, with the understanding that the number of p -cards will be
reduced to the City Manager and department heads.
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7.18 Funding for School Resource Officer for ERHS and eSTEM Academy
City Manager Jones summarized the staff report and responded to City Council
inquiries.
Mayor Pro Tem Plott opened the public comment period.
With no one desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Plott closed the public
cornment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Yow and seconded by Councilmember Tessari, the
City Council voted on a 3-1 vote, with Councilmember Lorimore voting no, to
approve the proposed MOU between the City and the Corona Norco Unified School
District and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU, with the understanding
that if a grant is received, the cost to the City will be offset by the allocation of the
grant funds.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Residential Bee Keeping Ordinance
Community Development Director Gibson -Williams introduced Planner Elliott, who
provided a presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Pro Tem Plott opened the public hearing.
Aaron Ricker, Pierco Beekeeping Equipment expressed his support for the proposed
ordinance and responded to City Council inquiries.
Jorge Caamal, Eastvale Resident, expressed his support for the proposed ordinance
and responded to City Council inquiries.
Ike Bootsma, Eastvale Resident, discussed recent bee swarms at his residence. He
inquired if more hives would decrease the number of bees at his residence.
With no one else desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Plott closed the
public hearing.
On motion of Councilmember Tessari and second by Councilmember Lorimore, the
City Council voted unanimously to conduct the public hearing and introduce an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
TO ADD PROVISIONS TO PERMIT NON-COMMERCIAL
BEEKEEPING IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES CITYWIDE
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8.2 Public Hearing of LLMD No. 89-1, No. 2014-1, 2014-3, 2014-4 and BAD No.
2014-2
Finance Director/City Treasurer Reyna summarized the staff report and responded to
City Council inquiries.
Mayor Pro Tem Plott opened the public hearing.
With no one desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Plott closed the public
hearing.
On motion of Councilmember Yow and second by Councilmember Tessari, the City
Council voted unanimously to conduct a public hearing and adopt:
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE
DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 FOR THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS:
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 89-
1 CONSOLIDATED, NO. 2014-1, NO. 2014-3 AND NO. 2014-4; AND,
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE
DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 FOR THE FOLLOWING DISTRICT: BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2014-2
9. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
9.1 Western Community Energy Update
City Manager Jones introduced WRCOG representative, Tyler Masters, who made a
presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Pro Tem Plott opened the public comment period.
With no one desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Plott closed the public
comment period.
On motion of Councilmember Yow and second by Councilmember Tessari, the City
Council voted unanimously to approve the City of Eastvale's continued participation
in Western Community Energy through the launch anticipated to occur in the summer
of 2020.
9.2 Urban3 Presentation
City Manager Jones introduced Joe Minicozzi, Urban 3, who made a presentation and
responded to City Council inquiries.
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Mayor Pro Tem Plott opened the public comment period.
With no one desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Plott closed the public
comment period.
The City Council discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the Urbana presentation.
9.3 Discussion Regarding Temporary Private Use of 13200 Citrus Avenue
City Manager Jones summarized the staff report and responded to City Council
inquiries.
Mayor Pro Tern Plott opened the public comment period.
With no one desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Plott closed the public
comment period.
The City Council discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
On motion of Councilmember Yow and second by Councilmember Lorimore, the
City Council voted unanimously to authorize the City Manager to enter into a facility
use agreement, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney, with Cosecha
SD for temporary use of 13200 Citrus Avenue, including a reasonable facility use
fee.
9.4 Approve the Purchase of Driver Feedback Trailers
Contract Engineer Hemsley made a presentation and responded to City Council
inquiries.
Mayor Pro Tem Plott opened the public comment period.
With no one desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Plott closed the public
comment period.
The City Council discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
On motion of Councilmember Tessari and second by Councilmember Yow, the City
Council voted unanimously to approve the purchase of five 2' x 2.5' driver feedback
signs and one 4'x 8' message board sign trailer.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT/CITY STAFF REPORT
City Manager Jones provided an update on upcoming City events and introduced the new
City Contract Building Official Jerry Arellano.
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11. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1 League of California Cities
No update was provided.
11.2 Southern California Association of Governments
Councilmember Lorimore provided a report.
11.3 Western Riverside Council of Governments
No update was provided.
11.4 Riverside Transit Agency
No update was provided.
11.5 Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District
Councilmember Tessari provided a report.
11.6 Riverside County Transportation Commission
No update was provided.
11.7 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority
No update was provided.
11.8 JCSD Parks Commission
No update was provided.
11.9 Western Community Energy
No update was provided.
11.10 Finance Committee
No update was provided.
11.11 City Council Communications
Councilmember Tessari encouraged the community to support the Eastvale Key Club
events.
Councilmember Yow discussed the recent tour of the City of Diamond Bar Civic
Center.
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Councilmember Lorimore discussed the recent State of the City event. He requested
that the Business Luncheon be on the same day as the State of the City event in the
future.
Mayor Pro Tem Plott discussed the recent State of the City event.
12. ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Pro Tem Plott adjourned the meeting at 9:58 p.m. The next
regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11,
2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk
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