CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None.
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
October 18, 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 6:09 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 Assistant City Manager, Brian Mohan.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Pastor Mark Beigle, Liberty Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL
Council:
Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez
Mayor
Edward A. Delgado
Mayor Pro Tem
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
Council Member
Ulises Cabrera
Council Member
David Marquez
Council Member
Roll Call
INTRODUCTIONS
Staff:
Jane Halstead
Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Paul Bradvica
Deputy City Clerk
Steven Quintanilla
Interim City Attorney
Mike Lee
City Manager
Brian Mohan
Assistant City Manager, Chief Financial Officer, City Treasurer Aldo Schindler
Assistant City Manager
Manuel Mancha
Community Development Director
Michael Lloyd
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Jeremy Bubnick
Parks and Community Services Director
Ken Reichle
Chief of Police
Motion made by Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz
Motion requesting the discussion of a censure against Ulises Cabrera for the mistreatment and disrespect of City Employees.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ed Delgado, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez NAYS: David Marquez, Ulises Cabrera
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT ON OR NOT ON THE AGENDA UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Dr. James Owens
1. Supported Candidate Patsy Brown for Mayor.
Dr. Patsy Brown
1. Supported Candidate Patsy Brown for Mayor.
Reta Butler
1. Requested a new Senior Center in the City.
Jennifer Larrett-Smith
1. Represented Riverside Neighbors Opposing Warehouses.
Aaron Bushoung
1. Represented Riverside Neighbors Opposing Warehouses.
Jerry Shearer
1. Represented Riverside Neighbors Opposing Warehouses.
Sunny Williams
1. Supported Candidate Patsy Brown for Mayor.
Dorris Duncan
1. Requested a new Senior Center in the City.
Christopher Wellington
1. Requested a new Senior Center in the City.
Pauline Saldana
1. Requested a new Senior Center in the City.
Oscar Alvarez
1. Requested a new Senior Center in the City.
Benjamin Shuler
1. Represented The Hole In Wall Organization.
Ronald Peters
1. Opposed warehouses in the City.
Linda Swearingen
1. Requested a new Senior Center in the City.
Mike McCarthy
1. Opposed the March JPA campus project.
Elmer Thomas
1. Critical of Council Member Cabrera and Council Member Marquez.
Linda Thomas
1. Critical of Council Member Cabrera and Council Member Marquez.
Roy Bleckert
1. Critical of Council Member Cabrera and Council Member Marquez.
Martin Cabrera Sr.
1. Supported Candidate Ulises Cabrera for Mayor.
Greg Kuster
1. Thanked City Council and Staff for their work.
Magie
1. Represented Riverside Neighbors Opposing Warehouses.
Alfredo Diarte
1. Asked for greater safety for children.
Tom Jerele Sr.
1. Critical of past Council action.
Bob Palomarez
1. Critical of past Council action.
Chris Baca
1. Critical of Council Member Cabrera.
Louise Palomarez
1. Critical of Council Member Cabrera.
Patricia Alvarado
1. Critical of City resident and Council.
Amy Dahdul
1. Represented Riverside Neighbors Opposing Warehouses.
Gabriela Mendez
1. Represented Riverside Neighbors Opposing Warehouses.
Motion made by Council Member Cabrera
Motion to bring cannabis project appeal for final vote at the next appropriate City Council Meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Council Member
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Ed Delgado, David Marquez, Ulises Cabrera
NAYS: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Dr. Yxstian A. Gutierrez
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: Delgado, Baca-Santa Cruz, Gutierrez, Marquez, Cabrera 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 - Regular Meeting - Oct 4, 2022 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.3. City Council - Closed Session - Oct 4, 2022 4:30 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.4. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL (Report of: City Clerk) Recommendation:
1. Receive and confirm the slate of Mayoral appointments as follows:
EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL
Name
Position
Term
Eduardo Bautista
Member
Ending 5/31/2024
A.5. PAYMENT REGISTER - AUGUST 2022 (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
Receive and file the Payment Register.
A.6. LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.
A.7. APPROVAL OF SUCCESSOR MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY AND THE MORENO VALLEY CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, THE MORENO VALLEY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, AND THE MORENO VALLEY CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, WITH EXTENSION OF PROVISIONS TO AFFECTED UNREPRESENTED CAREER EMPLOYEES AND APPROVAL OF AMENDED PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendations:
Approve the successor Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Moreno Valley and the Moreno Valley City Employees’ Association (Attachment 1), the Moreno Valley Management Association (Attachment 2), and the Moreno Valley Confidential Management Employees (Attachment 3), effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.
Extend the provisions of these agreements to unrepresented career employees.
Authorize the City Manager, Assistant City Manager and City Attorney to finalize the draft Personnel Rules and Regulations (Attachment 4) as modified to reflect changes in the successor MOUs and minor changes as requested by and in concurrence with the Associations.
Approve updates to the Salary Schedule to incorporate revisions as specified in the attached Memoranda of Understanding.
A.8. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES TO GILLIS + PANICHAPAN ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR THE CORPORATE YARD OFFICE BUILDING F PROJECT NO. 803 0055 (Report of: Public Works) Recommendations:
Award an Agreement for Professional Consultant Services to Gillis + Panichapan Architects, Inc. to provide architectural and engineering design services for Corporate Yard Office Building F project in the amount of $352,485.00; Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Gillis + Panichapan Architects, Inc.; and, authorize the City Manager to approve and execute any subsequent amendments subject to the approval by the City Attorney; and, Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Gillis + Panichapan Architects, Inc. in the amount of $352,485.00 when the agreement has been signed by all parties using the available Facility Construction Funds (Fund 3000).
A.9. APPROVE THE 2023 ANNUAL SYSTEM RESOURCE ADEQUACY PLAN FOR MORENO VALLEY UTILITY (Report of: Public Works) Recommendations:
Approve the Annual System Resource Adequacy Plan (Plan) for calendar year 2023 and authorize the City Manager to make minor adjustments to the Plan as necessary to meet State requirements; and Authorize the filing of the 2023 Annual System Resource Adequacy Plan with the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) in compliance with Section 40 of its tariff.
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 - OCTOBER 4, 2022 6:00 PM (SEE A.2).
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
B.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 4, 2022 4:30 PM (SEE A.3).
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
B.4. PURSUANT TO LANDOWNER PETITIONS, ANNEX CERTAIN PARCELS INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE) - AMENDMENT NOS. 36, 37, 47 and 48 (RESO. NOS. CSD 2022-64, CSD 2022- 65, CSD 2022-66 & CSD 2022-67) (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-64, 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. 36) (Elizabeth Lora and Rodolfo Plazarazo, located at 25440 Alpha St.).
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-65, 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. 37) (Hector Bracamontes and Delia Cristina Vargas, located at 22478 Cobble Creek Dr.).
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-66, 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. 47) (JSAMJ, Inc., located at 22824 Chambray Dr.).
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-67, 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. 48) (Jeremiah S. Jones and 12092 Coachman Land Trust, located at 12094 Coachman Ln.).
B.5. RECOMMENDED PARK REHABILITATION AND REFURBISHMENT PROGRAM PLAN (Report of: Parks & Community Services) Recommendations: That the City Council and CSD:
Approve the recommended Park Rehabilitation and Refurbishment Program Plan which will be funded by the Park Maintenance Fund; and Authorize the Executive Director to execute any subsequent related agreements, extensions, or amendments for various parks projects, subject to the procurement policy and approval of the City Attorney.
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 - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 4, 2022 6:00 PM (SEE A.2).
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
C.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 4, 2022 4:30 PM (SEE A.3).
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 - OCTOBER 4, 2022 6:00 PM (SEE A.2).
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
D.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 4, 2022 4:30 PM (SEE A.3).
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 -OCTOBER 4, 2022 6:00 PM (SEE A.2).
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
E.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 4, 2022 4:30 PM (SEE A.3).
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
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.
F.1. ADOPTION OF 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, INCORPORATING THE LATEST EDITIONS OF THE MODEL CODES WITH AMENDMENTS (ORD. NO. 991) (Report of: Community Development) Recommendations: That the City Council:
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public input on the proposed Ordinance.
Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 991, amending Title 8 of the City of Moreno Valley Municipal Code Chapters 8.20, 8.22, 8.23, 8.24, 8.26, 8.28, 8.30, 8.32, 8.34, 8.36, 8.38, and 8.44, to adopt the 2022 Editions of the California Building, Residential, Fire, Energy, Green Building Standards, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical codes with local amendments thereto.
Schedule the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 991 for the next regular Council meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Council Member
SECONDER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Delgado, Baca-Santa Cruz, Gutierrez, Marquez, Cabrera Tom Jerele Sr.
1. Expressed support for the building code.
2. Provided a suggestion regarding the building code.
Louise Palomarez
1. Expressed support for the building code.
2. Critical of Council Member Cabrera.
G. GENERAL BUSINESS
None.
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)
None.
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
Council Member Marquez reported the following:
On October 5th the Committee heard a report regarding the holiday events schedule and authorized staff to work with the individual cities and coordinate Riverside Transit Agency’s involvement in 2022 holiday events.
The Committee also accepted the State of California Transportation Development Act Triennial Performance Audit Results for Fiscal Years 2019-2021 (FY19-FY21).
On the September 22nd Committee meeting The Board authorized RTA staff to award a contract to First Transit, Inc. that contract will provide software and services for the Agency’s Pilot Program which will replace under-performing fixed-route transit service.
The Board also authorized free rides on Election Day, November 8th as well as New Year’s Eve for all fixed bus routes to help support riders those days.
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado reported the following:
Items covered at the WRCOG Executive Committee meeting on October 3, 2022 included the WRCOG Executive Committee adopting the Unclaimed Refund Policy and Procedure for the PACE Program.
All unclaimed PACE refunds will be forwarded to the State where they can be perpetually available for property owners or their heirs to submit valid claims.
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) None.
School District/City Joint Task Force
Council Member Cabrera reported the following:
The Joint Task Force met this afternoon. Representatives from the Moreno Valley and Val Verde Unified School Districts, California State Parks at Lake Perris, and Moreno Valley College attended the meeting alongside City Staff. Highlights from the meeting are as follows:
· The committee suggested a four-prong approach to address student safety as Moreno Valley schools experience traffic issues while dropping off and picking up children. This approach includes the following:
o Parent Education
o Increased Safe Routes to School Program Funding
o Address traffic issues with improved striping, signage and crosswalks o Enforcement
· Additionally, the city-wide initiative encourages collaboration to expand broadband internet services for students and their families at home. Providing this service will give students and teachers the ability to access all different types of information from resources across the globe. · Finally, the City, School Districts and Moreno Valley College are coordinating to provide emergency preparedness training to ensure the agencies are prepared for any future emergencies. Trainings will include fire drills, earthquake drills, CPR and first aid training.
I.2. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
Moreno Valley Management Association
1. Thanked the city's negotiation team and City Council for their support.
Moreno Valley City Employee Association
1. Thanked the city's management team and City Council for their support.
I.3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Commended Mayor and City Council for their support and approval of the Park Rehabilitation Project.
2. Announced free adoption for all cats and dogs at the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter for the next 30 days.
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. Attended California Cannabis Control Conference.
2. Commented on lawsuit.
Council Member Cabrera
1. Congratulated the Moreno Valley School District.
2. Commented on state of the community.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Commented on requestable public information.
2. Stated support of improvements at Senior Center and Animal Shelter.
3. Requested to add a future agenda item looking at the Brown Act Violation that occurred.
4. Requested City Council meeting date changes.
5. Recounted Baca vs. Moreno Valley Unified.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
1. Acknowledged Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
2. Addressed safety near local schools.
3. Thanked Parks and Community Service Staff for their work.
4. Encouraged accountability.
Mayor Gutierrez
1. Acknowledged City history.
2. Expressed excitement for upcoming City projects.
3. Emphasized safety on Halloween.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 8:24 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.
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:
___________________________
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
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