MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY January 4, 2022
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of the Holiday Home Lighting Display Contest Winner for Most Spirited
2. Recognition of the Holiday Home Lighting Display Contest Winner For The Clark Griswold Award
3. Recognition of the Holiday Home Lighting Display Contest Winner for Best Theme
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MINUTES
JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
MORENO VALLEY HOUSING AUTHORITY
MORENO VALLEY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
January 4, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Meeting of the City Council, Community Services District, City as Successor Agency for the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley Housing Authority, Moreno Valley Public Financing Authority and the Board of Library Trustees was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Gutierrez in the Council Chamber located at 14177 Frederick Street.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Mohan.
INVOCATION
Pastor Dave Carlson, Moreno Christian Assembly
ROLL CALL
Council: Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez Mayor
Ulises Cabrera Council Member
Edward A. Delgado Council Member
Absent: David Marquez Council Member
INTRODUCTIONS
Staff: Pat Jacquez-Nares City Clerk
Steven Quintanilla Interim City Attorney
Mike Lee City Manager
Brian Mohan Assistant City Manager, Chief Financial
Officer, City Treasurer
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Ben Kim Assistant City Manager, Development
Services
Manuel Mancha Community Development Director
Michael Lloyd Public Works Director/City Engineer
Jeremy Bubnick Parks & Community Services Director
John Salisbury Police Chief
Jesse Park Fire Chief
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON A NY SUBJECT ON THE AG ENDA AND NOT ON THE
AGENDA UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Bob Palomarez
1. Commended Police and Fire for their holiday gift giving pr ograms, and ongoing annual efforts.
2. Congratulated Elena Baca Santa Cruz for her District 1candidacy.
3. Suggested that item A.12 funds be used to support Fire, Police, seniors and the homeless.
Fred Banuelos
1. Inquired on the absence of Council Members Marquez and Cabrera at the 12/21/2021Regular City Council Meeting.
2. Thanked Council Member Delgado, and Mayor Gutierrez for providing information on how to get in contact with Caltrans on trash issues.
3. Expressed disappointment towards Mayor Gutierrez, Council Member Delgado, and Council Member Cabrera for their comments pertaining to the Moreno Valley Trade Center project. Credited Council Member Marquez for voting against continuation of the project.
4. Expressed support for the new police motorcycles.
Linda Thomas
1. Expressed frustration and disappointment towards Council Member Marquez's actions pertaining to their vehicle accident. She provided images of the vehicle accident damages and recounted the details of said accident.
Elmer Thomas
1. Called for the resignation or recall of Council Members Marquez and Cabrera.
2. Appreciated Caltrans’s immediate action on the clean -up of the 60 Freeway and Perris Blvd. Expressed appreciation towards Council Member Delgado and Mayor Gutierrez for prov iding the residents with instructions on how to report matters to Caltrans.
3. Expressed his disdain toward Council Member Cabrera for nominating Council Member Marquez as Mayor Pro Tem.
4. Expressed frustration and disappointment towards Council Member Ma rquez's actions pertaining to their vehicle accident.
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Louise Palomarez
1. Critical of Council Members Cabre ra and Marquez for the Jempson appointment.
2. Expressed frustration on the absence of Council Member Marquez, and Council Member Cabrera at the last meeting.
3. Asked Mayor Gutierrez to adjourn the meeting in memory of Mayor Pro Tem Victory Baca.
4. Critical of Council Member Marquez for being absent at this meeting.
5. Denounced LaDonna Jempson’s use of discretionary funds.
Roy Bleckert
1. Expressed optimism for the new 2022 year.
2. Claimed his public records request response regarding the political c oup set to take over the City of Moreno Valley was incomplete. Then recounted a conversation he had with Former Council Member Richard Steward connecting the incomplete response as tacit agreement.
3. Stated that residents should not trust elected officials.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS (SECTIONS A-E)
Interim City Attorney Quintanilla reported on A.6 as follows:
1. A 2-year contract extension to July 2025;
2. 15% annual salary increase, made retroactive to July 2021; and
3. 5% annual salary adjustment, commencing Ju ly 2022 and every anniversary year.
Item A.6 was voted on separately:
Council Member Cabrera requested to comment on A.6
Council Member Delgado requested to comment on A.6
Mayor Gutierrez commented on A.6
Consent Calendar:
Council Member Cabrera a lso requested to comment on items, A.12, A.14, A.15, B.5, and B.7.
Council Member Delgado also requested to comment on items, A.15, and B.5 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Council Member
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
AYES: Ed Delgado, Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, Ulises Cabrera ABSENT: David Marquez
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR-CITY COUNCIL
A.1. ORDINANCES - READING BY TITLE ONLY - THE MOTION TO ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR INCLUDES WAIVER OF FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
A.2. City Council - Special Meeting - Nov 18, 2021 4:00 PM Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
A.3. City Council - Special Meeting (Closed Session) - Nov 18, 2021 5:00 PM Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
A.4. City Council - Regular Meeting - Dec 7, 2021 6:00 PM Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
A.5. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -01, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS
WITH MCKESSON CORPORATION, CARDINA L HEALTH, INC.,
AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION, JOHNSON & JOHNSON,
JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., ORTHO -MCNEIL-JANSSEN
PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., AND JANSSEN PHARMACEUITCA, INC.,
AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE MOU ALLOCATING SETTLEMENT
PROCEEDS, AND AUTHORIZE ENTRY INTO THE MOU WITH THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL (RESO. NO. 2022-01) (Report of: City Attorney) Recommendation:
That the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 2022 -01 (Attachment A), authorizing participation in National Opioid Settlement and authorizing the City Manager to execute related participation agreements.
A.6. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(c)(3), the Interim City Attorney will orally report a summary of the Council’s recommendations after Closed Session before final action is taken on this item. (AGMT. NO. 2019-517-03) (Report of: City Attorney) Council Member Cabrera commended City Manager Mike Lee and expressed his support for item A.6.
Council Member Delgado commended City Maneger Mike Lee and expressed his support for item A.6.
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Mayor Gutierrez commended City Manager Mike Lee and expressed his support for item A.6.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the negotiated changes to the City Manager/Executive Director’s Employment Agreement.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, Mayor
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Council Member
AYES: Ed Delgado, Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, Ulises Cabrera ABSENT: David Marquez
A.7. APPROVE THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO POLICE MOTORCYCLES (Report of: Police Department)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the purchase of two 2022 BMW R 1250 RT -P police motorcycles and related emergency equipment totaling $62,760.
2. Authorize the transfer of $62,385 from t he Equipment Replacement Fund 7510 to General Fund 1010, to add to the budgeted amount of $375 in General Fund Account 1010 -60-67-40210-660322, totaling $62,760 to use for the purchase of two 2022 BMW R 1250 RT -P police motorcycles and related emergency equipment.
A.8. VEHICLE DONATION TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT (RESO. NO. 2022-02) (Report of: Fire Department)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2021 -02 acknowledging the 2003 KME 100’ Aerial Ladder Fire Truck, Asset No. 400180 with Vehicle Identification Number 1K9AF422883N058613 is surplus property and has been donated to Riverside County Fire Department, which was planned as part of the new Ladder Truck purchase this year.
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A.9. COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESOLUTIONS EXTENDING THE LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AND CERTAIN EMERGENCY MEASURES (RESO. NO.
2022-03) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022 -03 Extending the Local State of Emergency and Certain Emergency Measures related to the Local, State and National Declarations of a State of Emergency related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
A.10. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 983, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 6.03 (MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
Conduct the second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 983.
A.11. RECEIVE THE ANNUAL AB1600 COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendations:
1. Receive and file the Annual AB 1600 Compliance Report for FY 2020- 21 in compliance with California Government Code sections 66006 and 66001.
2. Approve the finding that staff has demons trated a continuing need to hold unexpended Development Impact Fees.
A.12. ACCEPT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS (RESO. NO. 2022 -04) (Report of:
Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the C ity Manager or designee to enter into, execute, and deliver American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) award and compliance documents.
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2. Designate the City Manager or designee as authorized signatory to execute ARPA documents on behalf of the City of Moreno Valley.
3. Accept the U.S. Treasury Direct Allocation of ARPA funds in the amount of $48,481,233.
4. Accept staff recommendation for allocation of ARPA funds.
5. Authorize a budget amendment as set forth in the fiscal impact section.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-04.
Council Member Cabrera stated as follows:
1. Item A.12 is the receipt of the ARPA funds from the federal government.
2. Recounted that this item had been in discussions for several months; approximately forty-five million dollars for a two-year period.
3. Asserted that federal legislature issued the funds in response to the COVID - 19 pandemic.
4. Affirmed that the City will be using the funds for Police and Fire Safety.
A.13. PAYMENT REGISTER - OCTOBER 2021 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Payment Register.
A.14. COLLEGE PROMISE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (AGMT. NO. 2022-02) (Report of: Economic Development)
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Moreno Valley (City) and the Riverside Community College District Foundation acting on behalf of Moreno Valley College (College) allowing for the allocation of $100,000 to support the College Promise Initiative for two academic years.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU and all necessary documents with the College.
Council Member Cabrera expressed support and commended the continuation of this $100,000, 2-years MOU, between the City and MVC.
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A.15. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGE R TO
EXECUTE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET
CONSTRUCTION (RESO. NO. 2022 -05 & AGMT. NO. 2022 -07) (Report of:
Public Works)
Recommendation:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2022 -05, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California , Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Reimbursement Agreement with HF Logistics SKX-T2, LLC (Developer) for Construction of a Roundabout Located at the Intersection of Redlands Boulevard and Eucalyptus Avenue.
Council Member Delgado stated as follows:
1. Verified with City staff that the agreement reimbursement would not cost the City taxpayer dollars.
2. Michael Lloyd, Public Works Director/City Engineer affirmed that only funds accrued through adjacent development would be used, no city funds.
Council Member Cabrera stated as follows:
1. Explained the agreement was necessary because the Development Nexus Study conducted 12 years ago did not include a roundabout of this size.
Therefore, staff could not bring the item forth as a routine DIF agreement.
2. Affirmed that no City funds would be used to pay for the developer for the roundabout; only new developers adjacent to the area would be required to pay the developer.
A.16. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY O F MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE 2022 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN FOR MORENO
VALLEY UTILITY (RESO. NO. 2022-06) (Report of: Public Works) Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-06, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, to adopt the Annual Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
A.17. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH INVOICE CLOUD, INC. FOR
CUSTOMER PAYMENT PROCESSING SERVICES FOR MORENO VALLEY
UTILITY (AGMT. NO. 2022-03) (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Approve Agreement No. 2022 -03 with Invoice Cloud, Inc. for customer payment processing services for Moreno Valley Utility, funded by MVU Professional Services (Fund 6010); and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney.
A.18. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT
SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. AND HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES (AGMT. NOS. 2022-04 & 2022-05) (Report of: Public Works) Recommendations:
1. Approve the Agreements for Transportation Planning Services with Transtech Engineers, Inc. (AGMT. NO. 2022 -04) and HR Green Pacific, Inc. (AGMT. NO. 2022 -05), funded by the fee collected from the development plan review (Fund 1010); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements with Transtech Engineers, Inc. and HR Green Pacific, Inc., which include executing subsequent Amendments or Extensions to the
Agreements, and the authority to authorize associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the Agreements, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize Purchase Order with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for a not - to-exceed amount of $150,000 using existing funds already approved in the Public Works Operating Budget; and
4. Authorize Purchase Order with HR Green Pacific, Inc. for a not -to- exceed amount of $100,000 using existing funds already approved in the Public Works Operating Budget.
A.19. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
CHRISP COMPANY FOR THE SIGN ING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS ON IRONWOOD AVENUE AND ON KITCHING STREET, PROJECT NOS. 808 0019 AND 808 0020 (AGMT. NO. 2022-06) (Report of: Public Works) Recommendations:
1. Award a construction contract to Chrisp Company to provide signing and striping a s well as traffic control services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Chrisp Company in the amount of $103,344.75 ($89,865.00 bid amount plus a 15% contingency) funded by HSIP grant (Fund 2301); and
2. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Chrisp Company, the amount of $103,344.75 ($89,865.00 bid amount plus a 15% contingency) when the Agreement has been signed by all parties for the signing and striping improvements on Ironwood Ave. and Kitching St.; and
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3. Authorize th e Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent change orders to the contract, but not exceeding the total contingency of $13,479.75, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
A.20. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT TO APPLY F OR THE CALIFORNIA VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (CalVIP) GRANT PROGRAM (Report of: City Manager)
Recommendation:
1. Authorize City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Financial Officer to draft and submit a letter of intent to apply for the California Vi olence intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program.
2. Authorize City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Financial Officer to seek a Community-Based Organization (CBO) partner(s) to assist the City in qualifying for the grant and negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with CBO for Council approval no later than February 1, 2022.
A.21. 2022 CITY COUNCIL COMMISSION, BOARD, AND INTER -AGENCY APPOINTMENTS (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Ratify the appointments to the various committees and regional bodies as noted on the 2022 Council Committee Participation List – terms end December 31, 2022.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR-COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
B.1. ORDINANCES - READING BY TITLE ONLY - THE MOTION TO ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR INCLUDES WAIVER OF FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
B.2. MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2021 4:00 PM (See A.2)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
B.3. MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) OF NOVEMBER 18, 2021 5:00 PM (See A.3)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
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B.4. MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2021 6:00 PM (See A.4)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
B.5. AUTHORIZE RENEWAL APPLICATION AND ACCEPT FUN DING FOR
AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY (ASES) GRANT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022/23 THROUGH 2024/25 (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a renewal application and accept funding for After School Educati on and Safety (ASES) Grant funds for fiscal years 2022/23 through 2024/25.
Council Member Cabrera highlighted the ASES grant and the City's after school programs.
Council Member Delgado concurred with Council Member Cabrera, and was pleased about the ASES grant after school programs.
B.6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CSD 56, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES
DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY DESIGNATING THE
FUTURE ANNEXATION AREA FOR ITS COMMU NITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2021 -01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE) AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
Conduct the second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. CSD 56.
B.7. AUTHORIZE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 CONTINUED FUNDING APPLICATION
FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND ACCEPT FUNDING TO
OPERATE CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 AND
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNIN G BOARD (RESO. NO. CSD 2022 -01) (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the submission of a Continued Funding Application for Child Care Development Program Funds from the California Department of Social Services for fiscal year 2022-23; and
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amount and any subsequent amendments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 - 23 from the California Department of Social Services f or the purpose of providing school age child care and development services and authorize the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to make minor modifications to the budget, based on the final contract amount (which could me more or less than estimated); and
3. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2022 -01. A resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, certifying approval of the governing board to enter into this transaction with the California Department of Social Service s for providing child care and development services and to authorize designated personnel to sign contract documents for FY 2022-23.
Council Member Cabrera highlighted the child development program grant, and the benefit it bestows to the community.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - HOUSING AUTHORITY
C.1. ORDINANCES - READING BY TITLE ONLY - THE MOTION TO ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR INCLUDES WAIVER OF FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
C.2. MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2021 4:00 PM (See A.2)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
C.3. MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) OF NOVEMBER 18, 2021 5:00 PM (See A.3)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
C.4. MINUTES - REGULAR M EETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2021 6:00 PM (See A.4)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
C.5. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS DECLARING HOUSING AUTHORITY
OWNED PROPERTY IS DESIGNATED AS SURPLUS LAND AND NOT
NECESSARY FOR THE AUTHORITY'S USE AT THIS TIME, FINDING THAT
SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND
TAKING RELATED ACTIONS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE SURPLUS
LAND ACT, CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE § 54221 (RESO. NOS. HA 2022-01 & HA 2022-02) (Report of: Financial & Management Services) -14-
Recommendations: That the City Council and Housing Authority:
1. Adopt Resolution HA 2022-01. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, declaring pursuant to California Government Code § 54221 t hat the real property (APN 482 -161-026) located north of Cottonwood Avenue on the east side of Indian Street is designated as surplus land and not necessary for the Authority’s use at this time, finding that such declaration is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, and taking related actions.
2. Adopt Resolution HA 2022-02. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, declaring pursuant to California Government Code § 54221 that the rea l property (APN 481 -270-058) located on Eucalyptus Avenue east of Heacock Street is designated as surplus land and not necessary for the Authority’s use at this time, finding that such declaration is exempt from environmental review under the California En vironmental Quality Act, and taking related actions.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR - BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
D.1. ORDINANCES - READING BY TITLE ONLY - THE MOTION TO ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR INCLUDES WAIVER OF FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
D.2. MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2021 4:00 PM (See A.2)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
D.3. MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) OF NOVEMBER 18, 2021 5:00 PM (See A.3)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
D.4. MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2021 6:00 PM (See A.4)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
E.1. ORDINANCES - READING BY TITLE ONLY - THE MOTION TO ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR INCLUDES WAIVER OF FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
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E.2. MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2021 4:00 PM (See A.2)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
E.3. MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) OF NOVEMBER 18, 2021 5:00 PM (See A.3)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
E.4. MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2021 6:00 PM (See A.4)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ONE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM MAIL BALLOT PROCEEDING (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing and accept public testimony for the mail ballot proceed ing for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Common Interest, Commercial, Industrial, and Quasi-Public Use Regulatory Rate to be applied to the property tax bill of the parcel identified herein (Judith Flores, located at 24095 Sunnymead Blvd).
2. Direct the City Clerk to open and count the returned NPDES ballot;
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Council Member
AYES: Ed Delgado, Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, Ulises Cabrera ABSENT: David Marquez
Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
Recommendations: That the City Council
3. Verify and accept the results of the mail ballot proceeding as maintained by the City Clerk on the Offic ial Tally Sheet and if approved, set the rate and impose the applicable NPDES Regulatory Rate on the Assessor’s Parcel Number as mentioned;
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Council Member
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
AYES: Ed Delgado, Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, Ulises Cabrera ABSENT: David Marquez
F.2. INTRODUCE AND CONDUCT THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 9 PLANNING AND ZON ING INCLUDING CHAPTER 9.02 PERMITS AND APPROVALS, CHAPTER 9.03 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 9.05 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 9.07 SPECIAL DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 9.08 GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, CHAPTER 9.09 SPECIFIC USE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, CHAPTER 9. 11 PARKING, PEDESTRIAN AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS, CHAPTER 9.14 LAND DIVISIONS,
CHAPTER 9.15 DEFINITIONS, CHAPTER 9.16 DESIGN GUIDELINES, AND CHAPTER 9.17 LANDSCAPE AND WATER EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS (ORD. NO. 984) (Report of: Community Development)
Community Development Director Mancha provided the staff report.
Council Member Cabrera stated as follows:
1. Announced his support for the incorporation of LEED silver certification or equivalent requirements to industrial projects over 50,000 sq. ft.
2. Commended staff for the inclusion of security plans of future commercial/ shopping centers.
3. Commended Caltrans clean-up efforts.
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 984 amending Sections 9.02.200, 9.02.230, 9.03.040, 9.03.050, 9.05.040,
9.07.080, 9.08.150, 9.08.260, 9.08.270, 9.08.280, 9.09.130, 9.11.040,
9.14.050, 9.15.030, 9.16.150, and 9.17.040 to Title 9 of the City of Moreno Valley Municipal Code to provide updates that comply with State requi rements related to housing and housing production, streamline Code requirements to provide flexibility and clarity regarding existing requirements, and to streamline certain processes, and provide for other minor clarifications and clean-up items; and
2. Schedule the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 984 for the next regular Council meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Council Member
AYES: Ed Delgado, Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, Ulises Cabrera ABSENT: David Marquez
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G. GENERAL BUSINESS - NONE
H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM C ONSENT CALENDARS FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION – NONE
I. REPORTS
I.1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS – NONE
I.2. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Lee announced the 2022 upcoming events as follows:
1. Kaiser Permanente Hospital Diagnostic & Treatment Center Expansion, opening January 2022
2. Community Garden, opening February 2022
3. Santiago Park, 33rd park in Moreno Valley, opening March 2022
4. Council Approved ATP3 trail, opening March 2022
5. Raising Canes, opening in March 2022
6. Beautify MoVal Community Clean-Up Event, scheduled for Feb 12, 2022
7. Springtastic Event, scheduled for April 2, 2022
8. Public Safety Expo, scheduled for March /April 2022
CLOSING COMMENTS AND /OR REPORTS OF THE CITY CO UNCIL, COMMUNITY
SERVICES DISTRICT, C ITY AS SUCCESSOR AGE NCY FOR THE COMMUNIT Y
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY , HOUSING AUTHORITY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES.
Council Member Cabrera
1. Wished Everyone a Happy New Year.
2. Responded to Jeff Banuelos, explained his December 21, 2021 Council Meeting absence was due in part on a family emergency.
3. Recounted the difficulties and successes of 2021.
4. Commended Dr. Cooper of Unity of The Faith Christian Outreach Mi nistries Inc. for the December toy drive, and Christmas tree giveaway.
5. Commended non-profit organization Power Speaks Louder, led by Britney Hunter for their toy giveaway, and applauded their weekly food giveaways.
6. Enjoyed pairing up with Station 58 and Fire Explores for the annual Spark of Love event.
7. Thanked Trendy Chef, Steven Moore, for conducting three free cooking classes to Moreno Valley youths.
8. Announced that the LULAC state chapter has incorporated Moreno Valley as a local chapter.
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Council Member Delgado
1. Hoped that everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
2. Announced creating a video which highlights various Moreno Valley departments, including the Animal Shelter, and the BERC.
3. Announced that City Manager Mike Lee launched the donkey poop clean -up program on December 15.
4. Recounted the Spark of Love Event at Fire Station 58.
5. Thanked staff for the shopping center clean up that took place in District 2.
6. Toured the City Yard facility, expressed pride of the various City programs such as Graffiti Removal, Illegal Dumping, Street Stripping, and tree trimming.
7. Enjoyed visiting each crossing guard to thank them for the important work they do.
8. Announced his upcoming meetings with DonkeyLand, and Caltrans; announced the cancellation of Coffee with Ed.
9. Encouraged everyone to be kind in 2022.
Mayor Gutierrez
1. Wished everyone a Happy Holiday and New Year.
2. Recognized the Holiday Home Lighting Display Contest Winners.
3. Highlighted 2021 accomplishments: Public Works for filling nearly 5,000 potholes, passing of the historic budget, fifty -million dollars for road improvements, the We've Got You Covered Program, the MoVal Rescue Programs, the Amphitheatre, Mayor's Telephone Townhall, and the BERC for helping 16,000 job seekers in 2021.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Memory of Mayor Pro Tem Baca.
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Submitted by:
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Pat Jacquez-Nares, CMC & CERA
City Clerk
Secretary, Moreno Valley Community Services District
Secretary, City as Successor Agency for the Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley
Secretary, Moreno Valley Housing Authority
Secretary, Board of Library Trustees
Secretary, Public Financing Authority
Approved by:
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Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez
Mayor
City of Moreno Valley
President, Moreno Valley Community Services District
Chairperson, City as Successor Agency for the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley
Chairperson, Moreno Valley Housing Authority
Chairperson, Board of Library Trustees
Chairperson, Public Financing Authority