By Melissa Aguilera

Eastvale – The City of Eastvale held two City Council meetings for the month of March.  The first meeting occurred on Mar. 11, beginning with a closed session at 6:30 p.m.

During the closed session, there was a Public Employee Appointment for City Manager. City Attorney, John Cavanaugh, stated that on a 5-0 vote, the Council approved an agreement for Interim City Manager Services with Michele Nissen. In the conference with legal counsel, Cavanaugh stated that there was no reportable action.

After the closed session, the meeting moved into presentations and announcements. The Council thanked Acting City Manager, Robert Van Nort, for his service to the City of Eastvale and presented him with a gift. There was a Public Safety Commission update provided by Chair, Sean Parilla.

In the Public Comment and Citizen Participation section, resident Howard Feng discussed a recent article pertaining to birthing homes. Glenda Chavez from Waste Management stated that Eastvale’s recycling all-stars will be given recognition at the Apr. 8 Council meeting.

The Consent Calendar passed 4-0. The Council meeting minutes were approved from the regular meeting held on Feb. 25.  The proposed regulations for Electronic Message Signs to be placed at schools, parks, and other locations were approved on the second reading and adoption of the ordinance.

There were no Public Hearings or Old Business announcements.

For New Business, it was recommended to enter into a software agreement with Accela for Land Management Solutions; and a contract with Woolpert for Accela Software implementations, data migration and training. Interim City Manager, Michele Nissen, summarized the staff report, and a representative from Accela gave a PowerPoint presentation.  The motion carried 5-0.

Acting City Manager Van Nort introduced the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Annual Operations and Capital Improvement Budget.  Ana Montoya provided a PowerPoint presentation with goals and objectives.  The motion carried 5-0.

There was no City Manager’s Report.

For Council Communications, Councilman Joe Tessari thanked Acting City Manager Van Nort and the staff for all their hard work. Mayor Ike Bootsma discussed the recent opening day ceremonies for the Eastvale Girls’ Softball League and Eastvale Little League.  The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

The second Council meeting was held on Mar. 25, and began at 6:30 p.m.

There was no closed session.

During presentations and announcements, it was noted that Council may recognize citizens and organizations that have made significant contributions to the community, and it may accept awards on behalf of the City. There were two Certificates of Recognition received by Michael Osborn and Sharyn Link. There were also Foreclosure Program and Community Foundation updates, and upcoming City events were posted.

The Student Liason report was given by ASB President, Jakob Rivera.

For the Consent Calendar, Council meeting minutes from Mar. 11 were approved. The Warrant Register was approved and submitted by the Finance Department. All invoices have been reviewed by the Finance Department for accuracy, proper approvals and accordance with underlying contracts, as applicable.  Funds are available for the payment of the warrants for a total of $1.3 million, and a payroll amount of $135,000. The Joint Community Facilities Agreement between the City of Eastvale and the Jurupa Community Services District was approved.

There were no Public Hearings and Old Business items.

Under New Business, the D.R. Horton, Final Map 34014, to adopt a resolution to change Schleisman Road to Riverboat Drive between Scholar Way and Wells Springs Street; and “A” Street to Schleisman Road between Hamner Avenue and its westerly terminus, was presented. Recommendations were given to select a date to hold a preliminary budget hearing.

The meeting was adjourned and the next City Council meeting will take place on Wed., Apr. 8, at Rosa Parks Elementary.