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Council presented Troop 2012 with an award for their contributions to the Sept. 11 Ceremony. (Photo Courtesy: Scott Heath)
BY CARISSA HERB
Eastvale – There were two City Council meetings held at Rosa Parks Elementary in the month of October. The first one was held on October 8.
The meeting began at 6:31 p.m. with all council members present. The invocation was led by Chris Reilly of The Crossings Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 2012 and Pack 803.
During the Presentations/Announcements section of the meeting, a presentation was made to representatives of the Corona-Norco Unified School District by Mayor Pro-Tem Adam Rush proclaiming October 23-31 as Red Ribbon Week. A Certificate of Appreciation was also presented to the Boy Scouts of Troop 2012 and Pack 803. An update about the Western Riverside Council of Governments’ (WRCOG) activities was provided by Rush as well. Public Information Officer, Michele Nissen, shared the numerous activities that were scheduled in the City of Eastvale for the month of October.
During the Public Comments section, resident John Kopp expressed his concern over former Councilmember Jeff DeGrandpre’s accusations. Resident Matthew Cruz expressed his concern over high school kids loitering around his property.
The Consent Calendar was passed 4-0. There were no Public Hearings or Old Business.
In the New Business section of the meeting, Item 8.1 regarding City Council Recordings was approved. The Staff has now been authorized to make City Council meeting recordings available on the City’s website.
A brief Student Liaison report was delivered by Jakob Rivera, who spoke about upcoming school activities and fundraisers to be held at ERHS.
There was no City Manager’s Report.
During the Council Communications section, Councilmember William Link brought up parking issues around the school areas and suggested a parking permit program. Deputy City Engineer Indrawan acknowledged his request and informed the Council that this is an issue that is being worked on. Councilmember Ric Welch addressed DeGrandpre’s accusations and said that he had not been in contact with anyone regarding them.
The meeting was concluded and adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
The second City Council meeting took place on Wed., Oct. 22, with all council members present. The invocation was led by Pastor Dennis Morales with Calvary Chapel Eastvale. The pledge of allegiance was lead by ASB President, Jakob Rivera. Afterward, there was an announcement for a Community Foundation update.
During the Public Comments section, a resident stated how the candidate signs were either ill-placed or there were too many, and that the enforcement for violations needed to be taken into consideration.
The Consent Calendar included Items 5.1 – 5.4, all of which passed. The Public Hearings for Items 6.1 – 6.4 were all discussed, but none of them were approved or declined. There were no New Business announcements.
A student report was given by ASB President, Jakob Rivera, giving an update on school events that took place at ERHS, including a successful Blood Drive.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
For additional information on City Council meetings, please visit http://www.eastvaleca.gov.
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