MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY January 17, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. DEPUTY OF THE 3RD QUARTER 2022
RESULT: REMOVED FROM AGENDA Next: 2/7/2023 6:00 PM
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MINUTES
JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
MORENO VALLEY HOUSING AUTHORITY
MORENO VALLEY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
January 17, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Me eting 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 Trustee s was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Cabrera in the Council Chamber located at 14177 Frederick Street.
Mayor Cabrera announced that the City Council receives a separate stipend for CSD meetings.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Marquez.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Senior Pastor Donny Wilson, of Lighthouse Baptist Church
ROLL CALL
Council: Ulises Cabrera Mayor
Edward A. Delgado Mayor Pro Tem
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz Council Member
David Marquez Council Member
Cheylynda Barnard Council Member
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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
Michael Lloyd Assistant City Manager
Manuel Mancha Community Development Director
Melissa Walker Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer Jeremy Bubnick Parks and Community Services Director
Scott Burns Lieutenant
Jesse Park Fire Chief
Motion made by Council Member Barnard to have separate public comments for items not on the agenda, items on the agenda, and each item listed in general business section
Moved by Council Member Barnard and seconded by Mayor Cabrera.
Motion passed by a vote of 5 -0, Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, Council Member Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Cabrera.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cheylynda Barnard, Council Member
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz Motion made by Mayor Cabrera to pull Items. A.2, B.2, C.2, D.2, E.2 and continue the items to the next City Council Meeting
Moved by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado.
Motion passed by a vote of 5 -0, Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz, Council Member David Marquez, Council Member Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Cabrera.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT ON OR NOT ON THE AGENDA UNDER
THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Adam Eventov
1. Increase natural gas prices.
Alicia Espinoza
1. Mayor's duties.
Lori Painter
1. Thanked Council.
Bill Redden
1. Bradshaw Circle Development.
Daryl Terrell
1. Accountability.
Susan Aleman
1. Supported Mayor Cabrera.
Jesus Aleman
1. Unity.
Genevieve Aleman
1. Festival of Arts.
Bob Palomarez
1. Public Safety.
Christopher Baca
1. Public Safety.
Tom Jerele Sr.
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1. Public Safety.
Terry Thom
1. Street Repairs.
Martin Cabrera Sr.
1. Mayor's duties.
Pete Bleckert
1. Edgemont community.
Sammie Luna
1. Unity.
James Armour
1. Mayor's duties.
Roy Bleckert
1. Conflicting meetings.
Patricia Alvarado
1. Supported Mayor Cabrera.
Louise Palomarez
1. Mayor's duties.
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 L ibrary 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.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz 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. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO DECEMBER 6, 2022 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MIN UTES (Report o f: City Clerk) (Item continued to February 7th City Council Meeting)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.3. City Council - Special Meeting - Dec 12, 2022 4:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.4. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jan 3, 2023 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.5. City Council - Closed Session - Jan 3, 2023 4:30 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.6. Item Pulled from Consent
A.7. LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.
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A.8. PAYMENT REGISTER - NOVEMBER 2022 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Payment Register.
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. AMENDMENTS TO DECEMBER 6, 2022 REG ULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (See A.2) (Item continued to February 7 th City Council Meeting)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
B.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - DEC 12, 2022 (See A.3) Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
B.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 3, 2023 (See A.4)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
B.5. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 3, 2023 (See A.5)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
B.6. PURSUANT TO LANDOWN ER PETITIONS, ANNEX CERTAIN PARCELS INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021 -01 (PARKS
MAINTENANCE) - AMENDMENT NOS. 56, 58, 64, 65, 67 AND 68 (RESO.
NOS. CSD 2023- 02 TO CSD 2023 -07) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
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Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-02, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Servic es 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. 56) (Apollo IV Development Group , located on Dracaea Ave., west of Edgemont St.).
2. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-03, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Servi ces 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. 58) (ROC III C A Belago, LLC , located at the southeast corner of Moreno Beach Dr. and John F. Kennedy Dr.).
3. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-04, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering t he 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. 64) (Sarkis and Siran Khoshoryan, 14788 Kennebec Ct.).
4. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-05, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of t he 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. 65) (Rivas Laura Revocable Livi ng Trust dated 4/2/21 and Laura Rivas, 23840 Cold Spring).
5. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-06, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services Dist rict 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. 67) ( Maria de Lourdes Orozco,14134 Martinique Pl.).
6. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-07, 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 F acilities District No. 2021-01 (Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended map for said D istrict -9-
(Amendment No. 68) (Haykaz and M ariam Mary Mkrtchyan, 25779 Onate Dr.).
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. AMENDMENTS TO DECEMBER 6, 2022 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (See A.2) (Item con tinued to February 7 th City Council Meeting)
Recommendation:
1. To approve the proposed amendments of the December 6, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting (6:00 PM) Minutes.
C.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - DEC 12, 2022 (See A.3) Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
C.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 3, 2023 (See A.4)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
C.5. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 3, 2023. (See A.5)
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.
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D.2. AMENDMENTS TO DECEMBER 6, 2022 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (See A.2) (Item continued to February 7 th City Council Meeting)
Recommendation:
1. To approve the proposed amendments of the December 6, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting (6:00 PM) Minutes.
D.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - DEC 12, 2022 (See A.3) Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
D.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 3 , 2023 (See A.4)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
D.5. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 3, 2023 (See A.5)
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. AMENDMENTS TO DECEMBER 6, 2022 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (See A .2) (Item continued to February 7 th City Council Meeting)
Recommendation:
1. To approve the proposed amendments of the December 6, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting (6:00 PM) Minutes.
E.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - DEC 12, 2022 (See A.3) Recommendation:
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1. Approve as submitted.
E.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 3, 2023 (See A.4)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
E.5. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 3, 2023 (See A.5)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Questions or comments f rom 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. APPEAL OF P LANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT, CHANGE OF ZONE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37858 TO SUBDIVIDE A 4.81 -ACRE PROJECT SITE IN TO 37 SINGLE -FAMILY LOTS (CONTINUED FROM JANU ARY 3, 2023) (Report of: Community Development)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. ADOPT Resolution No. 2023-02, attached hereto, DENYING Appeal PAA22-0004.
OR
1. ADOPT Resolution No. 2022-XX, attached hereto:
1. ADOPTING the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaratio n prepared for General Plan Amendment (PEN20 -0174), Change of Zone (PEN20 -0175); Tentative Tract Map 37858 (PEN20 -0172), and Conditional Use Permit (PEN20 -0173) for a Planned Unit Development, on file with the Community Development
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and reflects that the Planning Commission and City reviewed and considered the information contained in the Initi al Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, and exercised its independent judgment and analysis of the Proposed Project’s potential environmental impacts; and
2. ADOPTING the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Proposed Project, which consists of a Conditional Use Permit (PEN20 -0173) for a Planned Unit Development and Tentative Tract Map 37858 (PEN20 -0172) pursuant to CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
2. ADOPT Resolution No. 2022 -XX, attached hereto, APPROVING Appeal PAA22-0004:
1. APPROVING General Plan Amendment (PEN20 -0174) based on the Reci tals, Evidence contained in the Administrative Records and Findings as set forth in Resolution No. 2022 -XX and any necessary and corresponding amendment to the City’s Zoning Atlas to reflect the proposed chang es in the zoning classification and/or redistricting associated with the General Plan Amendment.
2. APPROVING Conditional Use Permit (PEN20 -0173) and
Tentative Tract Map (PEN20 -0172) based on the Recitals, Evidence contained in the Administrative Records and Findings as set forth in Resolution No. 2022-XX.
3. INTRODUCE Ordinance No. [next in order] approving Change of Zone (PEN20-0175) and corresponding amendment to the City’s Zoning Atlas and the conditions of approval, based on the Recitals, Evidence and Find ings contained in the Administrative Record of the proceedings.
Due to their absences, Mayor Cabrera confirmed Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and Council Member Marquez reviewed the beginning of the Bradshaw Collection Public Hearing Item conducted at the January 3rd, 2023 meeting.
Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council deliberation.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado stated he met residents at the potential project site.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado asked questions of City Staff.
Assistant City Manager, Michael Lloyd responded to all questions from Mayor Pro Tem Delgado.
Council Member Marquez asked questions of the applicant, Roger Hobbs.
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Council Member Marquez noted that many residents in the proximity of the project voiced their opposition of the project due to potential traffic concerns.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz asked questions of City Staff.
Assistant City Manager, Michael Lloyd responded to all questions from Council Member- Baca Santa Cruz.
With no further Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for a motion.
Motion to approve the appeal, approving the project, made by Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado.
Motion fails 2 -3, with Mayor Pro Tem D elgado and Council Member Ba ca- Santa Cruz voting yes, and Council Member Marquez, Council Member Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera voting no.
RESULT: FAILED [2 TO 3]
MOVER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ed Delgado, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
NAYS: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Cheylynda Barnard
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera to adopt Resolution 2023 -02, denying the appeal PAA22-0004.
Motion to approve Resolution 2023-02 Denying Appeal PAA 22-0004 made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council Member Barnard.
Motion passed by a vote of 3-2, with Mayor Cabrera, Council Member Marquez, and Council Member Barnard voting yes, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz voting no.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: Cheylynda Barnard, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Cheylynda Barnard
NAYS: Ed Delgado, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
F.2. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ONE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM MAIL BALLOT PROCEEDING (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
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1. 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 (KB Home Coastal, Inc. , located near the southwest corner of Cottonwood Ave. and Moreno Beach Dr., east of Bethany Rd.);
2. Direct the City Clerk to open and count the returned NPDES ballot;
3. 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;
4. Receive and file the Official Tally Sheet with the City Clerk’s office.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council questions of staff.
Council Member Marquez asked a question of staff.
Assistant City Manager Brian responded to Council Member Marquez's inquiry.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Cabrera opened the hearing.
Mayor Cabrera asked if there were any public comments on this matter.
City Clerk Jane Halstead stated there were no public comments on this matter.
With no public comments on the matter, Mayor Cabrera closed the hearing.
Mayor Cabrera called for a motion.
Motion to direct the City Clerk to open and count the NPDES ballot made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado.
Motion passed by a vote of 5-0, with Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Council Member Barnard voting yes.
City Clerk Jane Halstead opened the ballot and stated it was signed, dated, and contained one yes vote.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz
Mayor Cabrera called for a motion.
Motion to verify and accept the results of the mail ballot proceeding made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado.
Motion passed by a vote of 5 -0, with Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, Council Me mber Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Council Member Barnard voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz G. GENERAL BUSINESS
G.1. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSE D CHANGES TO THE SCOPE OF THE MAYOR’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Report of: City Clerk) That the City Council:
1. Discuss the proposed changes to the scope of the Mayor’s duties and responsibilities and provide direction to staff.
Interim City Attorney, Steven B. Quintanilla provided the staff report.
Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Cabrera had questions for Interim City Attorney, Steven B. Quintanilla.
Interim City Attorney, Steven B. Quintanilla answered Mayor Cabrera's questions.
Mayor Cabrera called for a five minute recess.
Mayor Cabrera had additional questions for Interim City Attorney, Steven B.
Quintanilla.
Interim City Attorney, Steven B. Quintanilla answered Mayor Cabrera's questions.
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recommendations came from Mayor Pro Tem Delgado.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado responded stating he went through each recommendation but cannot narrow it down to a specific recommendation.
Mayor Cabrera asked Mayo Pro Tem Delgado if he could point out one or two of the recommendations he made.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado stated he made a recommendation to change the policy regarding Council Members needing Mayor's approval to attend inter- governmental events/meetings.
Mayor Cabrera stated for the public record, at the advice of the City Attorney, public comments will be heard and after public comments, the Council will be coming back to Council questions once public comments are heard.
Public Comments were heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Supported.
Christopher Baca
1. Supported.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supported.
Martin Cabrera Sr.
1. Opposed.
Steven Granada Alvarado
1. Opposed.
Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council questions.
Council Member Marquez asked questions of Interim City Attorney, Steven B.
Quintanilla.
Interim City Attorney, Steven B. Quintanilla answered Council Member Marquez's questions.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz asked questions of Interim City Attorney, Steven B. Quintanilla.
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Interim City Attorney, Steven B. Quintanilla answered Council Member Baca- Santa Cruz's questions.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz asked a question of Mayor Cabrera.
Mayor Cabrera responded to Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz's question
Motion made b y Council Member Marquez to continue discussion of Mayor's Ordinance to a Study Session
Mayor Cabrera called for a motion.
Motion to continue discussion of Mayor's Ordinance to a Study Session made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Mayor Cabrera.
Motion passed by a vote of 3 -2, with Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, Council Member Marquez voting yes and Council Member Baca - Santa Cruz and Council Member Barnard voting no.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, David Marquez
NAYS: Cheylynda Barnard, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDARS FOR DISCUSSION OR
SEPARATE ACTION
H.1. 2023 CITY COUNC IL COMMISSION, BOARD, AND INTER -AGENCY APPOINTMENTS (Report of: City Clerk)
1. Ratify the appointments to the various committees and regional bodies as noted on the 2023 Council Committee Participation List - terms end December 31, 2023.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments.
Public comments were heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Critical of proposed Council appointments.
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committees.
Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council questions of staff.
With no questions for staff, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Council Member Barnard stated she wanted this item discussed in open session to allow all of Council to provide their input.
Council Member Barnard stated she would like to be seated on the RTA Board, as well as the Finance Subcommittee.
Mayor Cabrera thanked Council Member Barnard and made note of her preferences.
Council Member Marquez stated the issues with the Regional Committee appointments in the previous years.
Council Member Marquez noted his attendance of the Regional Committees for the past six years. Council Member Marquez also indicated if the public would like to see his attendance records for the committees, the information is available by request from the agencies.
Mayor Cabrera asked Council Member Barnard if she would be ok to be an alternate for the RTA Board.
Council Member Barnard agreed.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado noted the only Regional Committees he would like to stay on is the March JPA and the Public Safety Subcommittee.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz stated she would like to stay on the School Districts/City Joint Task Force Committee but would also be interested in being appointed to WRCOG.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz noted for the City Council Advisory Boards, she would like to serve on the Parks, Community Services and Trails Committee and the Emerging Leaders Council.
Mayor Cabrera noted the changes to the Regional Committees list.
Mayor Cabrera noted for the public record, Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz will serve as the primary for WRCOG.
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Council.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz stated she would like to be the alternate for the Emerging Leaders Council.
Council Member Marquez noted he would be willing to give up his Library Commission seat to Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz agreed.
Mayor Cabrera calls for a motion.
Motion to approve the revised nominations for the Regional Committees made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz.
Motion passed by a vote of 5 -0, with Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Council Member Barnard voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz I. REPORTS
I.1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
(Informational Oral Presentation - not for Council action)
March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado reported the following:
We selected officers for 2023 and I accepted the Vice Chair roles for the March JPA, the Successor Agency, the Airport Authority, and the Utilities Authority. I will also continue to serve on the Meridian / March Business Center Implementation Committee.
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this year on April 22nd to 23rd.
Finally, we approved an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with the California Army National Guard regarding the vacant Navy Operational Support Center building. The Army National Guard is working o n plans to establish a Yout h ChalleNGe Academy at the site.
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)
None.
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado reported the following:
The Commission conducted a public hearing to receive input on the proposed RCTC 91 Express Lanes Toll Policy and Toll Schedule.
The Commission also heard a presentation regarding Riverside County Free Rail Pass Program and then approved an agreement with Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) Corporate Partner Program.
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
Council Member Marquez reported the following:
The Committee approved and recommended the full Board of Directors to approve a sole source purchase order to Genfare, LLC for t wo Fast Fare farebox receivers and two Fast Fare farebox vaults.
The Committee approved and recommended the full Board of Directors to authorize staff to seek public comments on the Sustainable Service Plan (SSP) recommendations.
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
None.
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Council Member Marquez reported the following:
Items covered at the RCA Board of Directors meeting on January 9, 2023, included:
· The October 2022 MSHCP fee collec tions report stated t hat Moreno Valley’s MSHCP fee collections for August and September 2022 were pending.
School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
I.2. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
I.3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
CLOSING COMMENTS AND/OR REPORTS OF THE CITY CO UNCIL, 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 Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Would like to see the Study Sessions come back.
2. Touched on the Mayor's Ordinance item.
Council Member Marquez
1. Council Member Marquez had no closing comments.
Council Member Barnard
1. Thanked City staff and residents for attending the meeting.
2. Asked to have the meeting closed in honor of the late Deputy Calhoun.
3. Noted she would like to get down to City business.
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Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
1. Noted he does not take sides on the City Council.
2. Mayor's Ordinance Item.
3. Spoke regarding the two fallen Riverside County Sheriff Deputies.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Stated the meeting will be closed in honor of the fallen Riverside County Deputy.
2. Recounted tour of Karma Automotive.
3. Hole in the Wall Fish Fry Event.
4. Martin Luther King Jr.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera to resc hedule the Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, February 14th to Wednesday February 15th.
Motion to reschedule the Study Session for Tuesday, February 14th to Wednesday February 15th made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council Member Marquez.
Motion passed by a vote of 4 -1, with Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, Council Member Marquez, and Council Member Barnard voting yes and Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz voting no.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, David Marquez, Cheylynda Barnard NAYS: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera to add the creation of the Homelessness Taskforce to the February 15th Study Session
Motion to add the crea tion of t he Homelessness Taskforce to the February 15th Study Session made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council Member Marquez.
Motion passed by a vote of 5 -0, with Mayor Cabrera, Council Member Baca - Santa Cruz, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, Council Member Marquez, and Council Member Barnard voting yes.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 9:47pm, in honor of Riverside County Deputy Darnell Calhoun.
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 ins pection 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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Ulises Cabrera
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