12-09-2020MINUTES
CITY OF EASTVALE
it Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Regular Meeting: 6:30 P.M.
Meeting Streamed via GoToWebinar
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 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Yow.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Bootsma, Dinco, Rigby, Mayor Pro Tern Lorimore, and Mayor Yow.
Absent:
City Staff
Present: City Manager Jones, City Attorney Vega, and City Clerk/Communications Director
Donohue were present at Roll Call. Other staff members were present and
responded to questions.
3. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT —None
4. CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) — None
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Jonathan Millen offered the invocation.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Bootsma led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS — None
8. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dane Ericson, Officer at Riverside County Animal Services, made a presentation.
The item will be rescheduled to a later meeting.
9. AGENCY PARTNER UPDATES — None
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individual(s) provided public comment:
0 Keith White, Eastvale Resident
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Lorimore and 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 City Council meeting minutes from the regular
meeting on November 18, 2020.
11.2 Planning Department Update
The City Council received and filed the Planning Department Update.
11.3 Public Works Department Update
The City Council received and filed the Public Works Department Update.
11.4 Crime Statistics — October 2020
The City Council received and filed the Crime Statistics for October 2020.
11.5 2021 City Council and Commissions Meeting/Holiday Schedule
The City Council approved the 2021 City Council and Commissions/Holiday
Schedule.
11.6 Administrative Policy Updates
The City Council voted to:
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1. Approve the update and re -title of the City's Anti -Fraud Policy to
Prevention, Reporting and Investigation of Fraud, Abuse, and Waste,
2. Approve the update to the City's Unclaimed Money Policy, and
3. Approve the addition of the Write -Off of Uncollectible Accounts Receivable Policy.
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The City Council received and filed the Annual Development Impact Fees Report as
of June 30, 2020.
The City Council approved and Adopted Resolution No. 20_72, updating the salary
schedule to revise the stated amount of City Manager's salary to reflect the salary
stated in the Second Amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement
approved by the City Council on November 18, 2020
11.9 Approve a First Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement with the county of
Riverside for Participation in the County's Urban County Community Developmen)
Block Grant for Fiscal Years 2021-2023
The City Council ratified and approved the First Amendment to the Cooperation
Agreement with the County of Riverside for Participation in the Urban County
Community Development Block Grant for Fiscal Years 2021-2023.
11.10 Resolution Clarifying the Zoning Land Use Designation and Williamson Ad
Contract Status for the Previously Approved Homestead Project (PLN 19-20026)
The City Council approve a Resolution clarifying the zoning and Williamson Act
contract status for the previously approved Homestead project (PLN 19-20026).
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
13.1 Interim Financial Report - Fiscal Year 2020-21, Quarter I Ending September 30,
2020
Finance Director/City Treasurer provided a presentation and responded to City
Council inquiries.
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There was a consensus to receive and file the presentation.
13.2 Selection of Community Development Block Grant Projects for Fiscal Year 2021-
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[on1n1Onitv Development Director Gibson -Williams provided a presentation and
responded toCity Council inquiries.
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Mayor Yovv--opened the public comment period.
The following individua|(s) provided public comment:
~ Gail Paulsen, Eastm|eResident
• Keith White, Eastvale Resident
\With ho`one desiring to speak onthis item, Mayor YoVv closedthe
'public comment
period.
The City Council discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
On motion ofCVund|rnenlbe[ Rigby and second by Mayor Pro Tern Lohrnore\ the
City Council voted to direct staff to prepare and submit an application to the County
of Riverside for a |UrnGry and City branding projects for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Community Development Block Grant /CDBG\ estimated funding allocation of
$189,000.
13.3 Underground Overhead Utility Lines Along the Property Frontage of Hamner Place
Development at the Intersection of Hamner Avenue and Schleisman Road
City Engineer Chung provided a presentation and responded to [kV Council
Mayor yom/opened the public comment period. With no one desiring bzspeak Vh
this item, Mayor Yovvclosed the public comment period.
The City Council discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
On motion VfCoundlnennber Rigby and second by Mayor Pro Tern LDhnnore' the
City Council voted to:
1. Approve the purchase ofRule 2OAcredit et a discounted rate from other city,
to be identified and final purchase amount tobeapproved hvCouncil atafuture
Council Meeting, for the purchase price of approximately $550\000, to
underground the low voltage service line, high voltage transmission line, and
remove utility poles along the property frontage of Hamner Place development
at Hamner Ave and Schleisrnan Rd intersection; and
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2. Authorize staff to request the in -advance Rule 20A credit allocation of future
years' allocation up to the maximum allowed advancement under Rule 20A, five
(5) years' future allocation in the amount of $137,905; and,
3. Approve the use of City's current Rule 20A allocation credit plus any other
available credits to underground the overhead utility lines along the frontage of
the Hamner Place development.
Mayor Yow called for a recess at 8:45 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:04 p.m.
13.4 Accept Active Transportation Program Grant and Award Professional Service
Contract to Mark Thomas for Improvement to Bike Network Connectivity along
Scholar Way and Harrison Avenue
City Engineer Chung provided a presentation and responded to City Council
inquiries.
Mayor Yow opened the public comment period. With no one desiring to speak on
this item, Mayor Yow closed the public comment period.
The City Council discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
On motion of Councilmember Rigby and second by Councilmember Dinco, the City
Council voted to:
1. Accept the State Active Transportation Program grant "Eastvale Complete
Street Active Transportation on Project" that was previously submitted to and
approved by the California Department of Transportation on and California
Transportation on Commission for improving safety for people walking and
biking via trail/path connectivity along Scholar Way and Harrison Avenue;
2. Accept the State Active Transportation Program grant "Eastvale Complete
Street Active Transportation on Project" that was previously submitted to and
approved by the California Department of Transportation on and California
Transportation on Commission for improving safety for people walking and
biking via trail/path connectivity along Scholar Way and Harrison Avenue;
3. Direct staff and consultants to develop multiple design alterations, including an
alteration that does not reduce existing travel lanes, to bring back before
Planning Commission and City Council for input and direction.
City Clerk/Communications Director Donohue and Timothy McLarney, True North
Research, Inc. provided a presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Yow opened the public comment period. With no one desiring to speak on
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this item, Mayor Yow closed the public comment period.
The City Council discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Lorimore and second by Councilmember Rigby, the
City Council voted to:
1. Conduct a 1,000 sample size survey,
2. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with True North Research Inc. for
an amount to be determined by the sample size chosen by the City Council.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
City Manager-lones provided a presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
• Gail Paulsen, Eastvale Resident
• Terry Toles, Eastvale Resident
With no one desiring to speak on this item, Mayor Yow closed the public comment
period.
The City Council discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
On motion of Councilmember Rigby and second by Mayor Pro Tern Lorimore, the
City Council voted to:
1. Confirm the need for continuing the local declaration of emergency,
2. Direct staff to provide COVID-19 Updates once a month, and
3. Continue virtual meetings as well as keeping the Council Chambers open in a
limited capacity.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORT/CITY STAFF REPORT
City Manager Jones provided an update on upcoming City events.
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Mayor Pro Tern Lorimore provided a report.
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•: California Association of Governmenj
Mayor Pro Tern Lorimore provided a report.
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
Mayor Pro Tern Lorimore provided a report.
15.6 Riverside County Transportation Commission
Mayor Pro Tern Lorimore provided a report.
15.7 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority
No report was provided.
15.8 JCSD Parks Commission
Councilmember Rigby provided a report.
15.9 Western Community Energy
Councilmember Rigby provided a report.
15.10 Finance Committee
No report was provided.
15.11 City Council Communication
Councilmember Lorimore provided comments,
Councilmember Rigby provided comments.
Mayor Yow provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Yow adjourned the regular meeting at 10:27 p.m. The next regular
meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
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Marc A. Donohue, MMIC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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