REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 12/07/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: City Manager’s Office
SUBJECT:
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The City of Eastvale, California, is requesting a Letter of Support from the City of Corona to support their independent zip code campaign.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks City Council to approve a letter of support for the City of Eastvale, California. The City of Eastvale is requesting support for its independent zip code campaign. The lack of a separate zip code for Eastvale has led to mail delivery issues impacting legal notices, code enforcement activities, and public outreach efforts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council approve a Letter of Support for the City of Eastvale’s independent zip code campaign.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
In November 2022, the City was contacted by the City of Eastvale (Eastvale) to discuss their independent zip code campaign (Campaign). At that time, Eastvale requested a letter of support from the City. Staff determined that the Campaign did not fit within the City’s adopted legislative platform and is presenting a proposed letter to the City Council for consideration.
ANALYSIS:
Eastvale staff indicates that the lack of an independent zip code for Eastvale has led to mail delivery issues, impacting legal notices, code enforcement activities, and public outreach efforts. Additionally, having an improperly associated address with another jurisdiction could lead to a higher car payment and insurance rates for Eastvale residents.
The lack of an independent zip code can cause confusion with voter registration and elections, impact Eastvale’s efforts to build a community identity, and interfere with emergency response activities. Currently, Eastvale shares a zipcode with parts of Corona (92880) and the City of Jurupa Valley (91752).
An independent zip code for Eastvale should not affect City of Corona residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This proposed item does not have a fiscal impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This action is approving a letter of support. There is no possibility that this action will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.
PREPARED BY: DENZEL MAXWELL, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
Attachments:
1. EXHIBIT 1 - Draft Letter of Support - City of Eastvale’s Independent Zip Code Campaign