By Randi Hauser

Eastvale – The Eastvale City Council hosted two meeting for the month of April.  The Apr. 8 meeting commenced at 6:32 p.m. at Rosa Parks Elementary. Councilmember Clint Lorimore and Mayor Ike Bootsma were absent.

Following an earlier closed session, the meeting began with Presentations and Announcements. The winners of the Waste Management Recycling All Stars were announced by Carolyn Anderson of WM:  two households, Michelle Wise, Steve Markely and Patrick Jackson, Jr.; and one business, Johnny Carino’s Italian Grill were awarded.

Sean Parilla, Chair of the Public Safety Commission, provided an update stating the City needs to unify transportation and truck routes, make public safety enforcement proactive, and resolve traffic light timing issues.  He also spoke about the recent issue of scavenging around the City.

Mayor Pro Tem William Link announced upcoming City events.

Jakob Rivera, Student Liason provided his school report stating that $2,000 was raised for a family with a child who has special needs. He made mention of CNUSD Superintendent Michael Lin’s recent award, Child Abuse Prevention Day (Apr. 15) and school promotions and graduation.

City Attorney Cavanaugh requested to add a subsequent item under “New Business,” entitled: Prado Dam Mural Resolution. It was approved 3-0.

In the Public Comments section, Sharyn Link of the Eastvale Community Foundation discussed the upcoming State of the City event.  For the Consent Calendar, all items were approved 3-0, including Council meeting minutes for Mar. 25, and the rejection of a claim against the City of Eastvale.

There were no Public Hearings or Old Business Items.

For New Business Items, Assistant Chief of Police, Scott Forbes, presented the costs associated with a motor officer. A motion was made to move Delinquent Waste Management accounts to the Apr. 22 meeting. Next, Deputy City Engineer, Joe Indrawan, and Project Manager Williams summarized the staff report and delivered a presentation on the new fire station to be located at Chandler and Selby. Construction is expected to begin Sept. 16, and be completed by Sept. 16, 2016. Council members approved the design of Fire Station No. 2 and moved to direct staff to prepare construction drawings and a bid package. Interim City Manager Michele Nissen presented the background information on the Prado Dam Mural Resolution. Council members motioned to approve the Consent Calendar 3-0.

Nissen provided the City Manager’s Report, stating that there would be a community meeting pertaining to the Prado Dam Mural the next day at Corona High School. She noted that the request for proposal for architectural and engineering services for the City Hall Project, and professional engineering design services for storm drain facilities would be circulated the following day.

In Council Communications, Councilman Rush stated that the Riverside County Transportation Commission recently approved the Mid County Parkway Project. Councilman Tessari thanked City staff and the Sheriff’s Department for their work on the addition of the motor officer.

The meeting adjourned 7:19 p.m.

The Apr. 22 meeting of the Eastvale City Council commenced at 6:35 p.m. at Rosa Parks Elementary.

Following an earlier closed session, the meeting began with Presentations and Announcements. During this time, a presentation was given by a representative of JCSD regarding current drought regulations and future restrictions. Next, Sharyn Link gave the Community Foundation update, reporting positive feedback on the Apr. 15 State of the City Address. Mayor Bootsma then read through the Upcoming City Events, and Jakob Rivera, Student Liaison, provided his school report.

In the Public Comments section, Tobie Anderson, Vice President of Eastvale’s Chamber of Commerce gave an update on recent, as well as future, chamber meetings.

For the Consent Calendar, all items were approved 5-0, including the Apr. 8 City Council meeting minutes, the investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), and an agreement with the Riverside County Transportation Commission for Hamner Ave. traffic signal synchronization.

There were no Public Hearings or Old Business Items.

For New Business Items, the Chandler Community Plan discussion was moved to the May 13 meeting due to an absence of the presenter. Interim City Manager Michele Nissen gave a report on Waste Management Delinquent Accounts, stating that 1,698 accounts remain delinquent and have been transferred from the property tax system to a third party collector.  Next, Finance Director, James Riley, spoke about Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 89-1, looking for Council to adopt a resolution for special financing to fund maintenance activities. This passed 5-0.

Nissen provided the City Manager’s Report, including the discussion of City-wide incentive projects for economic development and a request to update the Shop Eastvale website and program.

In Council Communications, Adam Rush gave thanks to presenters and volunteers who helped with the recent State of the City Address. Mayor Pro Tem, Bill Link, made mention of citizens who live near Citrus Avenue who are having concerns about a mosquito problem.  Clint Lorimore stated that four Eastvale Deputies were recognized for their hard work in the community, 80 awards were given out at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, and he thanked all the firefighters involved in the Prado fire for their efforts in keeping this City safe. Joe Tessari requested that the City set up a portal online that would give residents access to billing records for full transparency. Finally, Mayor Bootsma made a request to revisit the landscape ordinance. He also mentioned an upcoming poster contest at JCSD, and said the Eastvale Relay for Life had a great turn out.

The meeting adorned at 8:06 p.m. with plans to meet again on Wed., May 13, 6:30 p.m., at Rosa Parks Elementary.