MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY September 20, 2022
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNITION OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AWARD
WINNERS
2. RECOGNITION OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY ART CONTEST WINNERS -2-
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
September 20, 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 6:0 0 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
Pledge Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado.
ROLL CALL
Council: Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez Mayor
Edward A. Delgado Mayor Pro Tem
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz Council Member
David Marquez Council Member
Absent: Ulises Cabrera Council Member
Roll Call
INTRODUCTIONS
Staff: Jane Halstead Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City -3-
Council/City Clerk
Paul Bradvica Deputy City Clerk
Steven Quintanilla Interim City Attorney
Mike Lee City Manager
Brian Mohan Assistant City Ma nager, Chief Financial
Officer, City Treasurer
Aldo Schindler Assistant City Manager
Manuel Mancha Community Development Director
Michael Lloyd Public Works Director/City Engineer
Patty Yhuit Senior Management Analyst
Ken Reichle Chief of Police
Diana Rockot Emergency Operations & Volunteer
Services Division Manager
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT ON OR NOT ON THE AGENDA UNDER
THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Jaime Hurtado
1. Celebrated community clean up and encouraged support of small businesses.
2. Supported programs to assist those experiencing homelessness.
Fred Banuelos
1. Expressed concerns regarding Cannabis Dispensaries.
Debra Craig
1. Shared campaign information.
Lindsay Robinson
1. Shared campaign information.
Bob Palomarez
1. Support of funding police.
Elmer Thomas
1. Critical of Council Member Cabrera and Council Member Marquez.
Linda Thomas
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Benjamin Shuler
1. Requests support for The Hole in Wall Drop-In Center.
Patricia Hamlin
1. Requests resources to support homeless population.
Roy Bleckert
1. Requests report of events from Fall 2021.
2. Reminded public of importance of following the law.
Russell Shafer
1. Critical of Council Member Cabrera.
Tom Jerele Sr.
1. Supported City Staff and endorsed mayoral candidate.
Louise Palomarez
1. 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 Succe ssor 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: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ed Delgado, Elena Baca -Santa Cruz, Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez, David Marquez
ABSENT: Ulises Cabrera
A. CONSENT CALENDAR-CITY COUNCIL
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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 - Regular Meeting - Sep 6, 2022 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.3. BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES FOR CITY,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, COMMUNITY SERVIC ES DISTRICT AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendations:
1. That the City Council and Boards of the Successor Agency, Community Services District and Housing Authority adopt the attached respective Resolutions Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code by reference to the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Standard Model Conflict of Interest Code, and repealing all prior enactments on the same subject.
A.4. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and confirm the slate of Mayoral appointments as follows:
PARKS, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND TRAILS COMMITTEE
Name Position Term
Omar Gonzalez Member
Ending 06/30/24
Francisco Lopez Member Ending 06/30/24
SENIOR CITIZENS’ BOARD
Name Position Term
Oscar Alvarez Member Ending 06/30/24
UTILITIES COMMISSION
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Name Position Term
Stephen Lafond * Member Ending 06/30/25
* Pending successful completion of a background check
A.5. PAYMENT REGISTER - JULY 2022 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Payment Register.
A.6. APPROVAL OF THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD AGREEMENT TO SHARE TAX INFORMATION (AGMT. NO. 84015) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign a Franchise Tax Board Agreement that will continue to allow both entities to share tax information confidentially.
A.7. APPROVE AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APN 48 1-130-022, 481-130- 023, 485 -032-013, 486 -084-006, and 486 -084-011 FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council and Housing Authority:
1. Approve the Agreement for Conveyance of Property for acquis ition of APNs 481 -130-022, 481 -130-023, 485 -032-013, 486 -084-006, and 486-084-011 for public purposes.
2. Authorize the purchase of APNs 481-130-022, 481-130-023, 485-032- 013, 486 -084-006, and 486 -084-011 for a total expenditure amount not to exceed $500,000.
3. Approve the Budget Adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements or documents as necessary to transfer vacant property, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
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A.8. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MUSCO
SPORTS LIGHTING, LLC FOR SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING AND SECURITY WALKWAY LIGHTING AT VICTORIANO PARK, (PROJECT NO. 807 0053 - 3015) (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council and CSD:
1. Award a construction contract to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for sports lighting at Victoriano Park in substantial conformance with the attached contract, in the amount of $473,023, funded by Park Improvements DIF funds;
2. Authorize the iss uance of a Purchase Order for Musco Sports Lighting, LLC in the amount of $520,325 (bid amount plus a 10% contingency) when the contract has been signed by all parties;
3. Authorize the Executive Director to execute any subsequent related Extensions or Amend ments to the Agreement and change orders to the contract, but not exceeding the total contingency of $47,302, subject to the approval of the City Attorney;
4. Approve Musco Sports Lighting, LLC as the sole source for procurement and installation of the proposed lights and associated equipment.
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 - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - SEP 6, 2022 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
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.
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Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
C.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - SEP 6, 2022 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
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 - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - SEP 6, 2022 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. 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.
E.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - SEP 6, 2022 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
G. GENERAL BUSINESS
None.
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H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDARS FOR DISCUSSION OR
SEPARATE ACTION
None.
I. REPORTS
I.1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
(Informational Oral Presentation - not for Council action)
March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
None
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)
None
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado reported the following:
At the September 14th Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting, the Commission received an update on sales tax performance since 2017. The report showed consistent cycles for most economic categories.
They also received an update on the Commission’s digital communications efforts and reports on the 15 Express and 91 Express Lanes.
The Commission approved various projects including the following:
· An allocation of Local Transportation Funds to WRCOG and CVAG for planning efforts in the amount of $1,072,500.
· A Change Order to Amend the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project Toll Services Agreement to add additional toll facilities with the new 15/91 Express Lanes Connector project.
· The Fiscal Year 22/23 State of Good Repair Allocations in the amount of $4,376,624 for eligible transit related expenses.
· An Agreement with AMMA Transit {Planning in the am ount of $189,985 to develop the Transit Funding Handbook.
· The 2022 ADA Self -evaluation and Transition Plan. The self -evaluation form shall be submitted to Caltrans.
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· Agreements for Freeway Service Patrol Tow program along I -215, State Route 91, and I-15 Express Lanes.
· An Agreement for the design work of the Mid County Parkway Section 3 project. This section is along Ramona Expressway from one mile east of Rider Street to Warren Road. Approvals were also recommended on project funding.
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
Council Member Marquez reported the following:
At the July 6 th meeting, the RTA Administration and Operations Committee meeting, the committee recommended approval of the RTA’s Title VI Program 2022 Update that demonstrates that RTA pro vides service and amenities equitably throughout its service area.
They also recommended approval to add an Assistant Operations Manager position and update the Fiscal Year 2023 Wage and Salary Schedule.
At the September 7 th meeting, the Committee recei ved updates to the Customer Call Center and for Dial A Ride.
The Call Center received 22,095 calls in June 2022, an increase of 8.4% compared to June 2021. Dial A Ride received 8,680 calls in June 2021, an increase of 18% compared to June 2021.
They also recommended approval of the Actuarial Study Results for the Worker’s Compensation and Liability Programs and approval to award an Agreement to Transportation Management and Design to develop a Sustainable Service Plan to address current and future needs throughout western Riverside County.
The Committee recommended approval to authorize free bus rides on Friday December 31, 2022 from 2:30PM until last daily service and on Tuesday November 8, 2022 (election day) all day.
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado reported the following:
At the September 12 th, 2022 meeting, the Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee approved a Professional Services Agreement with GHD, Inc. to complete an updated TUMF Nexus Study.
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Council Member Marquez reported the following:
At the September 12, 2022, the Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Board of -11-
Directors reported on the 2022 MSHCP fee collections for the following months:
· April 2020 totaled $155,705
· May 2022 totaled $108,209
· June 2022 report lists that Moreno Valley’s Map MSHCP fee collections are pending.
School District/City Joint Task Force
None
I.2. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
I.3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
(Informational Oral Presentation - not for Council action)
CLOSING COMMENTS AND/OR REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY
SERVICES DISTRICT, CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHOR ITY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES.
Council Member Marquez
1. Commented on car accident.
2. Thanked City Staff for incredible El Grito Event.
3. Reaffirmed road repair progress in City.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Reported events and meetings attended since last meeting, including California League of Cities, September 11th Commemoration and Memorial, business grand openings, business owners and residents.
2. Thanked City Staff for wonderful El Grito Event.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
1. Reported events and meetings attended since last meeting, including California League of Cities, September 11th Commemoration and Memorial. -12-
2. Thanked City Staff for exceptional El Grito Event.
3. Thanked Fire and Police Department for taking care of the Fairview Fire.
Mayor Gutierrez
1. Thanked Fire and Police Department for exceptional service with the Fairview Fire.
2. Reported meeting with Congress Member Mark Takano regarding the City's progress with the Homeless to Work Program.
3. Thanked Staff for their leadership and hard work.
4. Recalled City Council supporting The Hole in Wall Organization in the past.
5. Commented on progress of Moreno Beach overpass.
6. Thanked City Staff for impressive El Grito Event.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7:06 PM.
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.
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Submitted by:
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Jane Halstead, CMC
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