CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of the Riverside Sheriff's Department Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal 1) David Serna, Distinguished Service Medal 2) Alfred Fierro, Distinguished Service Medal
2. Proclamation Recognizing April as Senior Veterans' Month
3. Proclamation Recognizing Arbor Day
4. Proclamation Recognizing April 3-9, 2022 as National Library Week
5. Swearing In of Cheylynda Barnard to the Arts Commission
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
April 5, 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 6:07 p.m. by Mayor Gutierrez in the Council Chamber located at 14177 Frederick Street.
Mayor Gutierrez announced that the City Council receives a separate stipend for CSD meetings.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Acting City Clerk/Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Brian Mohan.
INVOCATION
Dave Carlson from Moreno Valley Christian Assembly.
ROLL CALL
Council:Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez Mayor David Marquez Council Member Ulises Cabrera Council Member Edward A. DelgadoCouncil Member Roll Call
INTRODUCTIONS
Staff:Paul BradvicaDeputy City ClerkSteven QuintanillaInterim City AttorneyMike LeeCity ManagerBrian MohanActing City Clerk, Assistant City Manager, Chief Financial Officer, City TreasurerManuel ManchaCommunity Development DirectorMichael LloydPublic Works Director/City EngineerJeremy BubnickParks & Community Services DirectorJohn SalisburyChief of PoliceJesse ParkFire Chief
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT ON OR NOT ON THE AGENDA UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Keith Howerton
1. Expressed appreciation to the Public Works Department for the road work done on Santiago Drive. Pleased with the new signals on Perris and Santiago.
2. Recounted a kind story about the late Council Member Victoria Baca.
3. Encouraged the City to create a swimming pool at the City Center and name it after Victoria Baca.
Brandon Carn
1. Called attention to litter being dumped by Gilman Springs Road.
2. Stressed that various motor vehicles drive dangerously down Ramona Expressway, which has resulted in multiple injuries as well as some unfortunate deaths.
3. Called attention to the previous City Clerk being asked to resign for misconduct right before an election.
4. Encouraged current elected officials to hold each other accountable.
5. Stated that he recorded a conversation between the City Manager and the Mayor, which claims that the fire at the Veteran’s Memorial was an electrical fire.
Mayor Gutierrez asked City Manager Mike Lee if they had a conversation discussing the Veterans Memorial fire as electrical.
City Manager Mike Lee responded they had no such conversation.
Lindsay Robinson
1. Thanked Council Member Cabrera and Council Member Marquez for being a voice for the people regarding the redistricting topic.
2. Stated various FPPC violations conducted by Council Member Cabrera and Mayor Gutierrez.
3. Shared how LaDonna Jempson was being attacked for an issue that occurred 40 years ago, which has since been rectified, while the criminal history of Elena Baca-Santa Cruz has yet to be disclosed.
4. Demanded to see a full disclosure of Elena Baca-Santa Cruz’s history if people are going to continue attacking LaDonna Jempson.
Fred Banuelos
1. Praised the Springtastic event.
2. Pleased to see Cheylynda Bernard sworn into the Arts Commission, as he would like to see Juneteenth become recognized by the City.
3. Inquired the meaning of “annexing certain parcels” to improve his understanding of items A5 and B4.
4. Expressed his support of the Net Energy Metering Calculation if he benefits from the compensation.
Daryl Terrell
1. Shared a motivational speech that encouraged the community to hold onto hope and continue to strive for greatness in the City of Moreno Valley.
Jose Chavez
1. Emphasized that when the people of the City want change, they will create change.
2. Supported the redistricting of the City in the past and has been told there is not enough financial resources for this change.
3. Expressed his disappointment in the increase in taxes, which then benefit warehouses and green businesses.
David Zeitz
1. Believes that the City should not benefit from war, pointing out that gas prices have increased substantially in the past few weeks.
2. Suggested calculating how much money the City is making from the increased gas prices and donating it to the refugees of the war in Ukraine.
3. Emphasized that the financial gain the City receives due to the increase in gas prices during this time is morally wrong.
Elmer Thomas
1. Encouraged residents to support the Mayor in his quest to continue to support our communities.
2. Encouraged the residents of District 1 to support Elena Baca-Santa Cruz in her campaign to represent District 1.
3. Critical of Council Member Marquez, stating that the Council Member was rude to the resident on various occasions.
4. Called for the recall of Council Member Marquez.
5. Called for the recall of Council Member Cabrera for his lack of judgment.
Bob Palomarez
1. Thanked Police and Fire for all they do.
2. Stated that LaDonna Jempson has not learned her lesson in regards to the issue from 40 years ago.
3. Praised Elena Baca-Santa Cruz for her dedication to improving her life and considers her a success story.
4. Critical of Council Member Marquez and Council Member Cabrera.
Russell Shafer
1. Expressed his support for Elena Baca-Santa Cruz for Council Member for District.
2. Critical of Council Member Cabrera and Council Member Marquez.
JoAnn Stephan
1. Stated that the City should not be redistricting at this time and that the money for this project can be allocated to other programs.
2. Expressed a desire to see more people on the Council in the future that can make more bipartisan decisions.
3. Critical of the candidate Ramos and his ability to do math.
4. Critical of City Council candidate Mercado, stating that he has not been present in the community.
Tom Jerele Jr
1. Shared that he has lived in Moreno Valley since 1981 and is proud of the progress that has been made in the past 5 to 8 years.
2. Opposed to the redistricting of the City as he believes that the existing system is sufficient.
3. Expressed gratitude to the Police, Fire, and Public Works staff.
4. Highlighted a few non-profit events in the next couple weeks.
5. In support of Elena Baca-Santa Cruz District 1 candidacy.
Donovan Saadiq
1. Critical of District 1 being smaller than all other districts in the redistricting drafts exhibited during the presentation.
2. Opposed to the redistricting process as a whole.
3. Supported the expansion of the districts at a more appropriate time in the near future, however he does not think right now is the time.
4. Suggested allocating the redistricting funds towards a youth center similar to a Boys and Girls Club.
5. Pointed out the various elements that go into a Moreno Valley election.
6. Stated that LaDonna Jempson has galvanized her supporters to get them to vote for her.
7. Praised Louise and Bob Palomarez for attempting to sue the City until the District Attorney stepped in to remove LaDonna Jempson from City Council in October 2021.
Roy Bleckert
1. Claimed that the City Council has the criteria and the evidence that demonstrates the redistricting of 2014 was effective.
2. Encouraged Council to vote against the redistricting of the City.
3. Stated that Council Member Marquez promised an explanation of events that took place in October 2021, and has yet to see that explanation.
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Thanked those who have participated in her campaign for the District 1 Council Member seat.
Matthew Chen
1. Congratulated Cheylynda Barnard for her appointment.
2. Thanked the City Staff for coordinating City events, Law Enforcement and Fire Department for everything they do.
3. Suggested each person in an entry level City position get a pay increase.
4. Congratulated 2 members of the Planning Commission on their future endeavors.
5. Advocated for an increase in funding for the Police Department after his first ride along with a deputy.
Don Martin
1. Encouraged City Council members to take every comment with a grain of salt.
2. Stated that gas tax in California have always been high, and that it continues to increase because of the Presidential Administration.
3. Supported Elena Baca-Santa Cruz in her campaign.
Louise Palomarez
1. Opposed the redistricting process as it costs great amount of time and resources.
2. Suggested placing more funding in existing programs that support police, fire and assisting people experiencing homelessness.
3. Critical of Council Member Cabrera and Council Member Marquez.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS (SECTIONS A-E)
All items listed under the Consent Calendars, Sections A, B, C, D, and E are considered to be routine and non-controversial, and may be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council, Community Services District, City as Successor Agency for the Community Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority or the Board of Library Trustees requests that an item be removed for separate action. The motion to adopt the Consent Calendars is deemed to be a separate motion by each Agency and shall be so recorded by the City Clerk. Items withdrawn for report or discussion will be heard after public hearing items.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Council Member
AYES: Ed Delgado, Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, David Marquez, Ulises Cabrera Mayor Gutierrez opened the Consent Agenda items for Council comments.
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. LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.
A.3. PAYMENT REGISTER- JANUARY 2022 (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
Receive and file the Payment Register.
A.4. AWARD OF AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL AND CSD BOARD), WHICH IS FUNDED BY PARCEL CHARGES (AGMT. NO. 2022-33) (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendations:
Approve the Agreement for On-Site and/or Professional Services for Landscape Lighting and Electrical Maintenance Services (“Agreement”) with Leivas, Inc. DBA Leivas Lighting, 6370 Brockton Ave., Suite A, Riverside, CA 92506, and waive any and all minor irregularities, to provide landscape lighting and electrical maintenance services for a period of five years at a total not-to-exceed amount of $415,570.00.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Leivas, Inc. DBA Leivas Lighting, and authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute subsequent amendments to the Agreement, in accordance with its terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and provided sufficient funding appropriations and program approvals have been granted by the City Council. A.5. PURSUANT TO LANDOWNER PETITIONS, ANNEX CERTAIN PARCELS INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-01 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) - AMENDMENT NOS. 63 AND 64 (RESO. NOS. 2022- 25 and 2022-26) (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2014-01 (Maintenance Services), adopt Resolution No. 2022-25, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 2014-01 (Maintenance Services) and approving the amended map for said District (Amendment No. 63) (FH II, located on the northwest corner of Quincy St. and Brodiaea Ave.).
Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2014-01 (Maintenance Services), adopt Resolution No. 2022-26, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 2014-01 (Maintenance Services) and approving the amended map for said District (Amendment No. 64) (Nulevel Partners, located on a cul-de-sac at the east end of Kimberley Ave.). A.6. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-27 DESIGNATING AND AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS (Report of: Fire Department) Recommendations:
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-27, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Designating and Authorizing Certain City Officials to Execute Applications and Documents for the Purposes of Obtaining Federal Financial Assistance Provided by the Federal Department of Homeland Security and Sub-granted through the State of California. A.7. ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM 2021 GRANT AWARD FOR FY 2021/2022 (Report of: Fire Department) Recommendation:
Accept the 2021 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant award for FY 2021/2022 in the amount of $24,471.00 from the Riverside County Emergency Management Department.
2. Authorize a FY 2021/2022 budget adjustment of $24,471.00 to the Emergency Management Grant fund (2503) revenue and expenditure accounts. A.8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM 2021 GRANT AWARD FOR FY 2021/2022 (Report of: Fire Department) Recommendation:
Accept the FY 2021/2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) grant award of $42,144.00 from the Riverside County Emergency Management Department.
Authorize a FY 2021/2022 budget adjustment of $42,144.00 to the Emergency Management Grant fund (2503) revenue and expenditure accounts. A.9. APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY CONFIRMING THE METHODOLOGY OF THE NET ENERGY METERING CALCULATION FOR MORENO VALLEY UTILITY (Report of: Public Works) Recommendation:
Approve Resolution 2022-28. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, confirming the methodology of the Net Energy Metering Calculation for Moreno Valley Utility (MVU) as currently required by City resolution. A.10. AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO COSCO FIRE PROTECTION, INC. FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND TESTING SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES AND SITES (Report of: Public Works)
1. Award a five-year contract to COSCO FIRE PROTECTION, INC. for a total not-to-exceed amount of $800,000 for Fire Protection System Maintenance, Repair, and Testing Services for City Facilities and Sites on a routine and on-call basis; and authorize the City Manager to execute contracts in conformance with the attached Agreement using fund 7310, Facilities Maintenance;
2. Authorize the issuance of annual purchase orders for COSCO FIRE PROTECTION, INC. on a routine and as needed basis each year of the Agreement term subject to funds available in the City Council approved Operating Budget; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to execute any amendments, purchase orders and/ or change orders, contingent upon approved budget and approval of the City Attorney. A.11. APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 STORM WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM BUDGET FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152 (Report of: Public Works) Recommendations:
Approve the County Service Area (CSA) 152 Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023 in the amount $701,397; and Authorize to continue the levy of the County Service Area 152 Assessment at the same rate as the prior year ($8.15) per Benefit Assessment Unit (BAU) for FY 2022/2023. A.12. APPROVE MEASURE A LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FY 2022/23-2026/27 (Report of: Public Works) Recommendations:
Approve and authorize submittal of the City of Moreno Valley’s Measure A Local Streets and Roads Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2022/23 – 2026/27 and Maintenance of Effort Certification for Fiscal Year 2022/23 to the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to submit an amended five-year plan to the Riverside County Transportation Commission if changes are made to the listed Measure A projects. Council Member Cabrera expressed being in favor of item A.12.
A.13. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO QUIMBY IN-LIEU FEES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3.40.110 OF THE MORENO VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE (Report of: Parks & Community Services) Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-29, authorizing an adjustment to Quimby In-Lieu fees. 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. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 FOR MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2014-02 (RESO. NOS. CSD 2022-12, CSD 2022-13, and CSD 2022-14) (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendations:
Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2022-12, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02.
Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2022-13, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving an Engineer’s Report in Connection with the 2022/23 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02.
Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2022-14, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02. B.3. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 FOR MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2014-01 (RESO NOS. CSD 2022-15, CSD 2022-16, and CSD 2022-17) (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendations:
Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2022-15, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy Fiscal Year 2022/23 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01.
Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2022-16, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving an Engineer’s Report in Connection with Fiscal Year 2022/23 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01.
Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2022-17, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy Fiscal Year 2022/23 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01. B.4. PURSUANT TO LANDOWNER PETITIONS, ANNEX CERTAIN PARCELS INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE) - AMENDMENT NOS. 9, 10, 11 and 13 (RESO NOS. CSD 2022-18, CSD 2022-19, CSD 2022-20, and CSD 2022-21) (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-18, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended map for said District (Amendment No. 9) (Ramona and Douglas McHose, located at 14432 Chantry Dr.).
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-19, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended map for said District (Amendment No. 10) (Harold Beral and FDC, located at 22680 Centerpoint Dr.).
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-20, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended map for said District (Amendment No. 11) (Erika Calderon, located at 24363 Comfort Ct.).
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-21, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended map for said District (Amendment No. 13) (Homes for Our Troops, Inc., located at 25133 Kalmia Ave.). 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.
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.
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.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Questions or comments from the public on a Public Hearing matter are limited to five minutes per individual and must pertain to the subject under consideration.
Those wishing to speak should complete and submit a GOLDENROD speaker slip to the Sergeant-at-Arms.
Interim City Attorney Steven Quintanilla affirmed this was the last of four State mandated redistricting hearings. Interim City Attorney Steven Quintanilla introduced Chris Skinnell of Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni LLP Partners.
Mr. Skinnell presented the final Redistricting Presentation PowerPoint, which was based on the 2020 Census.
Mayor Gutierrez asked if the current district map meets the Federal criteria of majority, minority.
Mr. Skinnell responds in the affirmative.
Being that there were no other questions from Council, Mayor Gutierrez opened the Public Hearing at 6:24 p.m.
F.1. FOURTH AND FINAL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE DECENNIAL CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING PROCESS BASED ON RECENTLY RELEASED 2020 US CENSUS POPULATION DATA FOR THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY (Report of: City Attorney) Recommendations: That the City Council:
Receive a presentation from the City’s redistricting consultants regarding proposed redistricting maps; Conduct the final public hearing of the four State-mandated public hearings regarding the proposed redistricting maps in light of the 2020 Census, pursuant to Elections Code Sections 21601-21609; Select a preferred district map for use until the 2030 Census, unless changes are permitted prior to the 2030 Census under applicable law at the time; and Approve Resolution No. 2022-24, repealing the City’s existing district boundaries, contingent upon the adoption of an alternative preferred map, by a majority of the City Council based on the 2020 census as required by California Elections Code sections 21601-21609 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, Mayor
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Council Member
AYES: Ed Delgado, Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, David Marquez, Ulises Cabrera Louise Palomarez
1. Affirmed her support for the current boundaries.
Tom Jerele
1. Affirmed his support for the current boundaries.
2. Concurred with the comments made by Louise Palomares.
3. Recounting the origins for jerrymandering, and self-serving government.
JoAnn Stephan
1. Affirmed her support for the current boundaries; urged Council to leave the districts status quo.
Donovan Saadiq
1. Recounted the reasoning for the redistricting process.
2. Questioned why the submitted maps seem to disenfranchise the Edgemont area; making the area the smallest.
3. Concurred with the statements made by Tom Jerele, JoAnn Stephan, and Louise Palomarez, in which things are getting better.
Roy Bleckert
1. Recounted the 2014 district boundary map process and outcome.
2. Affirmed his support for the current district map.
3. Urged the Council to vote 4-0 in favor of the existing map.
Mayor Gutierrez closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Delgado stated that the current distract boundaries are sufficient.
Council Member Marquez expressed concerns with future growth in District 3 and 4. Expressed unfairness in District 3 and 2, and potential future unbalance which may occur in the next five years.
Council Member Cabrera expressed being in favor of the current district map boundaries.
Mayor Gutierrez concurred with Council Member Delgado and Council Member Cabrera, affirming that the current district map is best.
Acting City Clerk, Assistant City Manager, Chief Financial Officer, City Treasurer, Brian Mohan, asked Mayor Gutierrez to act on item 4.
Interim City Attorney Steven Quintanilla made a recommendation to change verbiage on section 1, stating that it should read: Pursuant to Elections Code sections 21601 and municipal code 2.02.040 the City Council prefers to maintain the current district boundaries as depicted in the preferred map.
Mayor Gutierrez made a motion to approve item 4, a resolution to adopt the existing map districts.
Motion: Recommendation 4
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, Mayor
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
AYES: Ed Delgado, Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, David Marquez, Ulises Cabrera F.2. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ONE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM MAIL BALLOT PROCEEDING (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendations: That the City Council:
Conduct the Public Hearing and accept public testimony for the mail ballot proceeding for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Residential Regulatory Rate to be applied to the property tax bill of the parcel identified herein (Homes For Our Troops Inc, located at 25133 Kalmia Ave).
Direct the City Clerk to open and count the returned NPDES ballot; Verify and accept the results of the mail ballot proceeding as maintained by the City Clerk on the Official Tally Sheet and if approved, set the rate and impose the applicable NPDES Regulatory Rate on the Assessor’s Parcel Number as mentioned; Receive and file the Official Tally Sheet with the City Clerk’s office. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Council Member
AYES: Ed Delgado, Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, David Marquez, Ulises Cabrera Acting City Clerk /Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Brian Mohan provided the report.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m.
There being no comments in support or opposition, Mayor Gutierrez closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m.
Motion: Recommendations 3 & 4
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Council Member
AYES: Ed Delgado, Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, David Marquez, Ulises Cabrera G. GENERAL BUSINESS
H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDARS FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION I. REPORTS
I.1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
(Informational Oral Presentation - not for Council action) March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
Council Member Delgado reported the following:
At the March 23rd the Joint Powers Commission heard updates about the Navy Reserve Center and about construction progress on the VIP215 project south of March Field Air Museum along the east side of Interstate 215.
They also approved consultant contracts and personnel restructuring to allow for operations continuity and succession planning during the sunsetting process.
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)
None
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Council Member Delgado reported the following:
At the March 9th Commission meeting, the RCTC approved the construction contract for improvements to the Moreno Valley / March Field Metrolink Station improvements which includes track improvements as well as platform improvements, a maintenance agreement for the 91 Express Lanes and 15 Express Lanes, and a construction contract for auxiliary lane improvements to the Southbound I-15 between Cajalco Road and Weirick Road.
At the March 28th RCTC Programs and Projects Committee meeting, the Committee recommended 1) approval of funding for the Riverside County Free Rail Pass Program making passes available to Metrolink riders in Riverside County and 2) hold the review and approval of the Mid-County Parkway Project for 30 days. The items will go to the full RCTC for final action.
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
None
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
Council Member Delgado reported the following:
March 7, 2022 WRCOG Executive Committee meeting included: The TUMF Nexus Study update remains on schedule. It is anticipated to be completed with the enacting of local TUMF ordinances by June 2023.
April 4, 2022 WRCOG Executive Committee meeting included: SCAG provided the Executive Committee with an overview of the draft Policy Development Framework for Connect SoCal 2024 (2040-2050 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy - RTP/SCS).
SCAG will share this draft Policy Development Framework with each Policy Committee to ask for feedback and input before bringing it to their Regional Council in June.
Public-Private-Partnership Conference in Dallas Texas
Council Member Delgado reported the following:
March 14 -16th attended the Public-Private-Partnership Conference in Dallas Texas. The P3 Conference is one of the largest gatherings of government and development professionals in the country.
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Council Member Marquez reported the following:
March 7, 2022 RCA Board of Directors meeting included: Moreno Valley’s MSHCP fee collection totaled $76,310.00 (26 residential permits for the month of December 2021.
April 4, 2022 Items covered at the RCA Board of Directors meeting included: Moreno Valley’s MSHCP fee collection totaled $79,836.00 (19 residential permits and 3.15 commercial/industrial acres) for the month of January 2022.
School District/City Joint Task Force
None
I.2. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
(Informational Oral Presentation - not for Council action) City Manager Lee reported on the upcoming freeway closure by the 60 freeway overpass on Moreno Beach Drive. Announced the upcoming Community Day of service on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Reminded residents of the SAFER program for free fire and carbon monoxide smoke detectors.
CLOSING COMMENTS AND/OR REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES.
Council Member Marquez
1. Advised Moreno Valley residents to avoid the construction around 60 Freeway and Moreno Beach Drive.
2. States that the City has no control over the litter on the other side of a gate on Theodore Street, as that property belongs to the State.
3. Praised the Springtastic Event and the staff involved.
4. Recounted time at National League of Cities Convention in Washington D.C., where he proudly announced Moreno Valley’s advancements.
5. Commented on $80,000 insurance settlement from resident Elmer Thomas.
6. Critical of Robert Palomarez and the false article.
7. Stated how it is illegal to stalk public officials.
8. Refused to comment on the events of October 2021 based on the advice from his legal team.
Council Member Cabrera
1. Praised the Santiago Park dedication ceremony in District 4.
2. Recounted story playing basketball with the teenagers in the Santiago Park.
3. Reported progress on new stadium light installment in El Potrero Park.
4. Celebrated the Kia Car Pros ribbon cutting ceremony.
5. Reported meeting with educational partners, Moreno Valley College and UC Riverside, to discuss putting an emphasis on funding the ideas of college students or local professionals so they can start new business ventures.
6. Proposed combining the prior comment with the MoVal Learns program.
7. Celebrated the Cesar Chavez Scholarship Breakfast with Moreno Valley College which was held remotely with keynote speaker Dolores Huerta.
8. Praised the Springtastic event.
9. Encouraged participation in the Dear California volunteer event organized by Sandals Church at Towngate Park on Saturday April 9th.
Council Member Delgado
1. Mentioned an article he wrote about District 2 in Sunnymead Ranch.
2. Extended gratitude to City Staff for taking care of requests made by residents.
3. Praised the City Manager for organizing the staff appreciation events.
4. Encouraged citizens of our community to be kind to others, especially with the current state of the world.
Mayor Gutierrez
1. Thanked everyone for attending the City Council meeting.
2. Echoed Council Member Delgado to practice kindness.
3. Celebrated Dolores Huerta’s attendance at the Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez Scholarship Breakfast.
4. Praised the development of Santiago Park.
5. Provided an update on the litigations of an Aquatic Center by Moreno Beach and Cottonwood, and the Moreno Valley Town Center general plan.
6. Expressed condolences of the passing of Tina Gallegos from Animal Services on Sunday, March 27th.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. in memory of Tina Gallegos.
PUBLIC INSPECTION
The contents of the agenda packet are available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.moval.org and in the City Clerk’s office at 14177 Frederick Street during normal business hours.
Any written information related to an open session agenda item that is known by the City to have been distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to this meeting will be made available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.moval.org and in the City Clerk’s office at 14177 Frederick Street during normal business hours.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 8:05 PM.
Submitted by:
___________________________
Paul D. Bradvica
Deputy 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:
___________________________
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
- PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 8-
MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY April 5, 2022
- PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 1-