MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY May 17, 2022
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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
May 17, 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 Mor eno Valley, Moreno Valley Housing Authority, Moreno Valley Public Financing Authority and the Board of Library Trustees was called to order at 6:0 2 p.m. by Mayor Gutierrez in the Council Chamber located at 14177 Frederick Street.
Mayor Gutierrez announce d that the City Council receives a separate stipend for CSD meetings.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Gutierrez.
ROLL CALL
Council: Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez Mayor
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz Council Member
Edward A. Delgado Council Member
David Marquez Council Member
Ulises Cabrera Council Member
INTRODUCTIONS
Staff: Jasmin Rivera Management Assistant
Steven Quintanilla Interim City Attorney
Mike Lee City Manager
Brian Mohan Acting City Clerk, Assistant C ity Manager, -3-
Chief Financial Officer, City Treasurer
Aldo Schindler Assistant City Manager
Manuel Mancha Community Development Director
Michael Lloyd Public Works Director/City Engineer
Donna Meester Parks & Community Services Deputy Director John Salisbury Chief of Police
Dave Rodriguez Fire Battalion Chief
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT ON OR NOT ON THE AGENDA UNDER
THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Russ Shaffer
1. Thanked Council for the Riverside Convention Center Lombardy Trophy.
2. Denounced the gossip being spread about Mayor Gutierrez.
3. Critical of Council Member Cabrera and Council Member Marquez.
4. Thanked Council Member Delgado, Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz and Mayor Gutierrez for their leadership.
Matt Chen
1. Welcomed Boy Scouts of America and Southwest Carpenters Local 951 to the May 17, 2022 Regular Council meeting.
2. Celebrated Moreno Valley High School Baseball Team’s victory against Buena High School’s Team, leading them to proceed to the championship game schedu led for Friday, May 20 th against John Burroughs High School.
Encouraged the community to attend and support.
Johnny Dunn
1. Introduced himself as President of Moreno Valley City Employees Association (MVCEA) and proceeded to introduce his colleagues, Ashley Aparicio, Raquel Ortega, and Daniela Sanchez.
2. Announced goal of MVCEA to work with the City collaboratively to provide a proactive work environment that supports employees’ health and well being by treating them with respect, fairness and integrity.
3. MVCEA members underwent a 15% furlough to help sustain City projects worth over $4 Million.
4. Awaits scheduled meeting date to discuss further action.
5. Thanked City Council for their support.
Daryl Terell
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Elmer Thomas
1. Congratulated Council Member Elena Baca -Santa Cruz on her victory as District 1 Council Member.
2. Supported Mayor Gutierrez’s Riverside County Supervisor campaign.
3. Proposed giving r esidents an option to participate at Council Meeting over Zoom or call-in speakers.
4. Critical of and called for the resignation of Council Member Marquez.
5. Critical of and called for the resignation of Council Member Cabrera.
6. Critical of Council Member Cabrera’s previous nomination of Council Member Marquez for Mayor Pro Tem.
7. Praised Council Member Delgado and his contributions to the community.
Linda Thomas
1. Critical of and called for the resignation of Council Member Marquez.
Mr. Resident
1. Called awareness to non -profit organizations that may be utilizing their funds to pay their staff and not actually make any change.
2. Mentioned an organization that claims to help the homeless, however they do not hold meetings and have no board of executives. Organization name was undisclosed.
3. Shared information about an organization that takes animals that do not belong to them, claims said organization plans to build a mansion on land they acquired. Organization name was undisclosed.
4. Critical of poli tical candidates that place their campaign signs purposely in front of other candidates’ signs.
5. Supported Council Member Elena Baca -Santa Cruz as a candidate for Mayor Pro Tem.
6. Praised Council Member Delgado, by stating he is a pillar of our community.
Tom Jerele
1. Critical of political candidates that place their campaign signs purposely in front of other candidates’ signs.
2. Thanked first responders for their continued work, especially Public Works Staff.
3. Advised Council to fill the empty seats of the Planning Commission.
4. Supported Mayor Gutierrez’s campaign for Riverside County Supervisor.
Bob Palomarez
1. Critical of Council Member Marquez.
2. Acknowledged that the City of Hemet has a good program to support the homeless.
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3. Suggested investing money in fixing and promoting Sunnymead Blvd.
4. Praised and thanked Council Member Delgado.
Louise Palomarez
1. Suggested revamping the area to the east of Heacock St.
2. Critical of Council Cabrera’s absence at the El Potrero Park event.
3. Critical of Council Member Marquez.
4. Praised Council Member Delgado.
Lianna Guzman
1. Shared a personal story, the resident was injured at work, their home is operating with only one source of income and is facing a 60 day notice of eviction.
2. Suggested the City create programs to support families before they face homelessness.
Roy Bleckert
1. Called for an explanation or a resolution of the events that occurred approximately more than 6 months ago, the appointment of LaDonna Jempson.
2. Supported Council Member Delgado as a candidate for Mayor Pro Tem.
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 enact ed by one m otion 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. Th e 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: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Delgado, Baca-Santa Cruz, Gutierrez, Marquez, Cabrera Council Member Delgado recused himself from voting on Item A.4 as it pertains to his employer, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Council Member Cabrera asked if the Council needed to pull Item A.4 for a separate vote.
Mayor Gutierrez responded in the negative.
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Council Member Cabrera shared a comment on Item A..4. Stating that the City needs more public safety to address citywide issues.
Mayor Gutierrez clarified that the present time was reserved for Council to ask specific questions to staff regarding the items on the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Gutierrez asked if Council Member Cabrera had any specific questions f or staff, t o which Council Member Cabrera responded no, that he only had comments on Items A.4, A.6 and A.7.
Mayor Gutierrez clarified that general comments on the items can be made at Closing Comments or during deliberations.
Council Member Cabrera agre ed to wait for the appropriate time to share his comments.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR-CITY COUNCIL
A.1. PAYMENT REGISTER- MARCH 2022 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Payment Register.
A.2. LIST OF PERSONNEL C HANGES (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.
A.3. RECEIPT OF QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for quarter ended March 31, 2022, in compliance with the City’s Investment Policy.
A.4. AUTHORIZATION OF CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORENO VA LLEY AND TH E COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
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1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Cooperative Public Safety Agreements and Agreement Amendments with the County of Riverside.
2. Authorize a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact Section.
A.5. AUTHORIZE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the A greement fo r professional services with Cintas Corporation No. 2 (Cintas) in order to continue to provide professional services and products for uniform purchase, rentals, and replenishment of the First Aid Kit supplies to City facilities;
2. Authorize the City Manage r to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for professional services with Cintas and authorize the issuance of an annual Purchase Order for Cintas Corporation for a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000 annually for the five -year term of the Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments to the Agreement for professional services with Cintas, not -to-exceed the Agreement amount, subject to the approval by the City Attorney.
A.6. RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING LOCAL HIRING GOALS AND SKILLED
WORKFORCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF
CITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OWNED
SURPLUS OR EXEMPT SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution No. 2022 -34 (Attachment 1) establishing local hiring goals and skilled workforce requirements for the sale and development of City-owned surplus or exempt surplus real property.
Recommendations: That the SA:
1. Adopt a Resolution No. SA 2022-02 (Attachment 2) establishing local hiring goals and skilled workforce requirements for the sale and development of Successor Agency -owned surplus or exempt surplus -8-
real property.
Recommendation: That the HA:
1. Adopt a Resolution No. HA 2022-04 (Attachment 3) establishing local hiring goals and skilled workforce requirements for the sale and development of Housing Authority -owned surplus or exempt surplus real property.
A.7. 2022 CDFA Spay -Neuter Grant Awards (Report of : Community Development)
Recommendations:
1. Receive and accept two grant awards totaling $42,500 from the California Department of Food and Agriculture: the first award in the amount of $35,000 from the 2022 Pet Lover’s License Plate Program, and the second award in the amount of $7,500 from the 2022 Prevention of Animal Homelessness & Cruelty Tax Contribution Fund.
Both awards are focused on providing low to no -cost spaying and neutering of dogs and cats.
2. Approve the revenue and expense budget a djustments in the amount of $42,500 as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
A.8. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTME NT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE MORENO VALLEY ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN (Report of: Public Works) Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Moreno Valley Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Master Plan.
2. Authorize a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact Section.
A.9. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2022 -35, A RESOL UTION OF TH E CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
UPDATES TO 2022 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN FOR MORENO VALLEY UTILITY (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendation:
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-35, a Resolution of the City Council of th e City of M oreno Valley, California, approving updates to the 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for Moreno Valley Utility.
2. Authorize City Manager to make minor plan modifications and submit to the State to ensure compliance with State legislation.
A.10. APPROVE THE SE COND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SYNERGY COMPANIES FOR ENERGY
AUDIT AND DIRECT INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY
MEASURES FUNDED BY PUBLIC PURPOSE FUNDS (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Second Amen dment to th e Professional Services Agreement with Synergy Companies for Energy Audit and Direct Installation of Energy Efficiency Measures funded by Public Purpose funds..
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment.
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. AWARD OF AN INDE PENDENT CON TRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (LANDSCAPE DISTRICTS -
VALLEY) (CITY COUNCIL AND CSD BOARD), WHICH IS FUNDED BY PARCEL CHARGES (AGMT. NO. 2022 -49) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations:
1. Approve the Agreement for On-Site and/or Professional Services for Landscape Districts – Valley (“Agreement”) with Greentech Landscape, Inc., 13560 Telegraph Rd. Whittier , CA 90605, and waive any and all minor irregularities, to provide landscape and irrigation maintena nce services for certain landscape maintenance districts for a period of five years at a -10-
total not-to-exceed amount of $3,636,800.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Greentech Landscape, Inc. and authorize the Assistant City Manager/Chief Fina ncial 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.
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 t o the Sergeant-at-Arms.
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G. GENERAL BUSINESS
G.1. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION - SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Conduct the reorganization of the City Council by selecting one Council Member to s erve as May or Pro Tem until December 31, 2022.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Delgado, Baca-Santa Cruz, Gutierrez, Marquez, Cabrera Acting City Clerk, Assistant City Manager, Chief Financial Officer, City Treasurer, Brian Mohan provided the report.
Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz nominated Council Member Edward A. Delgado as Mayor Pro Tem.
Louise Palomares expressed support for Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz's nomination of Mayor Pro Tem; Council Member Delgado.
Mr. Resident expressed support for Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz as Mayor Pro Tem. Not opposed to Council Member Delgado being Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Roy Bleckert expressed being in favor of Council Member Delgado being selected as Mayor Pro Tem.
Elmer Tho mas expressed support for both Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz and Council Member Delgado as Mayor Pro Tem.
Bob Palomares expressed being in favor of Council Member Ed Delgado as Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Cabrera praised Council Member Delg ado; assert ing that he too was in favor of voting for him as Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Marquez praised Council Member Delgado’s character and was in favor of his nomination to become Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Gutierrez praised Council Member Delgado’s exi sting contr ibutions to the community and was in favor of his nomination to become Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz praised Council Member Delgado’s hardworking nature and dedication to serving the community.
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Acting City Clerk, Assistant City Manager, C hief Financial Officer, City Treasurer, Brian Mohan conducted Mayor Pro Tem Delgado's swearing in oath.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado's swearing in speech.
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 providing updates from the March Joint Powers Commission meeting held on May 11th. The Commission heard an update from Lt. M orovich about the truck enforcement activities on Van Buren. Executive Director to transition the sunsetting discussion to formal negotiations of terms for two agreements:
▪ An Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement and
▪ A Comprehensive Sunsetting Agreement that would address • revenue sharing,
• annexations, and
• distribution of assets and liabilities
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)
None
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Mayor Gutierrez provided the f ollowing: A t the May 11th RCTC meeting, the Commission approved all items recommended at the April 25 th Programs and Project Committee, including: The 91 Eastbound Corridor Operations Project that will improve operations on the eastbound SR -91 between SR -241 and SR -
71. An Agreement with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority to support the Commuter Assistance Program. The Mid -County Parkway Project to address safety issues along the Ramona Expressway within Riverside Country -13-
jurisdiction.
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
Mayor Gutierrez reported on the May 4 th RTA Administration and Operations Committee meeting. The Committee received a report that the Customer Information Center answered 24,206 calls in March 2022, an increase of 15.7% over March 2021.
▪ The number of calls to Dial A Rise was 8,600 in March 2022, an increase of 38.1% over March 2021.
▪ The Committee Recommended approval of Agreement with Trillium CNG for Compressed Natural Gas Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services at the two CNG fue ling centers owned by the RTA that service the RTA’s fleet of buses.
• The Agreement will go to the Board for final action.
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
None
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) None
School District/City Joint Task Force
None
I.2. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
(Informational Oral Presentation - not for Council action)
City Manager Lee congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Delgado. Reminded residents of upcoming Public Safety Expo event on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
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 Cabrera
1. Thanked Lianna Guzman for attending the meeting, wanted to make sure contact information was exchanged.
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2. Acknowledged his absence at the El Potrero Lighting Event, thanked staff for making the event happen.
3. Informed the community that Governor Newsom has proposed a program called CARE (Community Assistance Recovery and Empowerment) Court, a proposal to address the homeless situation in the State of California.
4. Celebrated his wife’s birthday.
5. Praised the Beautify MoVal event, thanked the staff for producing another quality event.
6. Announced the San Juan de Anza Trail Section #3 event on Thursday 2:00pm at El Potrero Park.
7. Attended Alumni in Local Government Event at UC Riverside, commented on the pleasant experience. Intends to partner with the university in the future.
8. Announced the Public Safety Expo on Saturday, May 21st.
9. Reemphasized the effort City Council is planning to make to address the homelessness issue.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Thanked t he Boy Scou ts, MVCEA, and 951 Local Carpenters Union for attending the meeting.
2. Praised the organization of the Beautify MoVal Program event staff, and thanked the staff for another successful event.
3. Mentioned attending the Public Safety Expo on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
4. Attended the El Potrero Lighting Event, thanked staff for making the event happen.
5. Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Delgado.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
1. Acknowledged 10 new hires, 9 promotions, and 9 employee separations.
2. Praised the Fire Mitigation Plan.
3. Thanked the Council for voting in favor of additional Public Safety.
4. Praised the Economic Development Team.
5. Praised the Beautify MoVal Event.
6. Emphasized that CalTrans is making a great effort to address the homelessness issue by Home Depot.
7. Attended the SCAG Conference, at which John Quiñones was the keynote speaker who encouraged the audience to be kind and act as if there was a camera on you.
Mayor Gutierrez
1. Thanked the Boy Scouts for attending the meeting.
2. Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Delgado.
3. Reported the Moreno Valley Mall Redevelopment Notice of Preparation is planned for this week.
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4. Thanked colleagues for voting on the Public Safety Contract for Cal Fire and Riverside Sheriffs.
5. Pleased with the passing of Item A.6; the expanding local hire program.
6. Praised the Beautify MoVal event, encouraged the public to sign up for future events.
7. Proud of the El Potrero Lighting Event, thanked staff for making the event happen.
8. Approved a projec t by Victor iano Park, lights scheduled to be finished by early Fall.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
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 7:23 PM.
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Submitted by:
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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:
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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