MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY February 7, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. DEPUTY OF THE 3RD QUARTER 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
February 7, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Meeting of the City Council, Community Services Distr ict, 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 6:00 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 Mayor Pro Tem Delgado.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor Flakes, from True Zoe Fellowship.
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
Michael Lloyd Assistant City Manager
Manuel Mancha Community Development Director
Melissa Walker Public Works Director/City Engineer
Jeremy Bubnick Parks and Community Services Director
Ken Reichle Chief of Police
Mike Martinez Battalion Chief
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Fred Banuelos
1. Transparency concerns.
Adam Eventov
1. Natural gas information.
Roland Allgayer
1. Transitional homes.
Judy Brice
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit.
Daryl T
1. Natural gas prices.
Christopher Baca
1. Public Safety.
Martin Cabrera
1. City suggestions.
James C. Baker
1. Projects in the City.
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Bob Palomarez
1. DUI Checkpoints and Two Companies.
Russell Shafer
1. Meeting conduct.
Sarah Lytle
1. Homeless crisis.
Pete
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Dr. Mary McBean
1. Natural Gas Prices.
Linda Thomas
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Roy Bleckert
1. Freedom of Speech.
Michelle Davis
1. Community engagement.
Louise Palomarez
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Jorge Coronado
1. Creative project.
Audrey Thomas
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
Roy Bleckert
1. Previous Council Meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL OPENING COMMENTS
None.
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 Agenc y, Hou sing 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 withdr awn fo r report or discussion will be heard after public hearing items.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz A. CONSENT CALENDAR-CITY COUNCIL
A.1. ORDINANCES - READING BY TITLE ONLY - THE MOTION TO ADO PT AN
ORDINANCE LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR INCLUDES WAIVER OF FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
A.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 6, 2022 (Report of: City Clerk) (Item Pulled from Consent to Section G for separate vote)
A.3. City Council - Closed Session - Jan 17, 2023 4:30 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.4. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jan 17, 2023 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.5. PAYMENT REGISTER - NOVEMBER 2022 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
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1. Receive and file the Payment Register.
A.6. LGL21-0017 - NOTICE OF INTENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF GATO DEL SOL AVENUE AT VIRGINIA STREET. OWNER: SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Declaring its Intention to Vacate a Portion of Gato Del Sol Avenue at Virginia Street.
2. Direct the City Clerk to certify sai d resolution and transmit a copy of the resolution to the County Recorder’s office for recording.
A.7. PEN20-0063 ( TR 37909) – APPROVE TRACT MA P 37909 LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF IRIS AVENUE, EAST OF PERRIS BOULEVARD.
DEVELOPER: BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS, LLC (Report of: Public Works) Recommendations:
1. Approve Tract Map 37909.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to sign the map an d transmit said map to the County Recorder’s Office for recordation.
A.8. APPROVE PURCHASE OF METERS FROM MCAVOY AND MARKHAM ENGINEERING & SALES CO. FOR MORENO VALLEY UTILITY (Report of:
Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Approve the purchase of meters from McAvoy and Markham Engineering & Sales Co. up to the Council approved amended budget of $495,916 in Moreno Valley Utility’s Emergency Outa ge Response account 6010-70-80-45510-710134; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute subsequent associated purchase orders subject to the approved budget by City Council.
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.
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B.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 6, 2022 (Report of the City Clerk) (SEE ITEM A.2) (Item Pulled from Consent to Section G for separate vote)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
B.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 17, 2023 (Report of the City Clerk) (SEE ITEM A.3)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
B.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 17, 2023 (Report of the City Clerk) (SEE ITEM A.4)
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.
Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
C.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 6, 2022 (Report of the City C lerk) (SEE ITEM A.2) (Item Pulled from Consent to Section G for separate vote)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
C.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SES SION - JANUARY 17, 2023 (Report of the City Clerk) (SEE ITEM A.3)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
C.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 17, 2023 (Report of the City Clerk) (SEE ITEM A.4)
Recommendation:
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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 - DECEMBER 6, 2022 (Report of the City Cle rk) (SEE ITEM A.2) (Item Pulled from Consent to Section G for separate vote)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
D.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 17, 2023 (Report of the City Clerk) (SEE ITEM A.3)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
D.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 17, 2023 (Report of the City Clerk) (SEE ITEM A.4)
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 - DECEMBER 6, 2022 (Report of the City Clerk) (S EE ITEM A.2) (Item Pulled from Consent to Section G for separate vote)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
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E.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 17, 2023 (Report of the City Clerk) (SEE ITEM A.3)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
E.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 17, 2023 (Report of the City Clerk) (SEE ITEM A.4)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
Questions or comments from the public on a Public Hearing matter are lim ited to five minutes per individual and must pertain to the subject under consideration.
Those wishing to sp eak should complete and submit a GOLDENROD speaker slip to the Sergeant-at-Arms.
G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDARS FOR DISCUSSION OR
SEPARATE ACTION
G.1. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 6, 2022 (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
Mayor Cabrera opened the item for Council questions of staff.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz asked questions of staff.
City Clerk Jane Halstead responded to Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz's questions.
Mayor Cabrera asked staff if there were any recommendations or if any changes are needed based on the public's concerns.
City Clerk Jane Halstead stated staff had no recommendations or concerns.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments.
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With no public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for a motion.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado.
Motion passed by a vote of 4 -0, with Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes and Council Member Barnard abstaining.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, D avid M arquez, Elena Baca -Santa Cruz
ABSTAIN: Cheylynda Barnard
H. GENERAL BUSINESS
H.1. 6088 : SENATE BILL NO. 1100 REGARDING DECORUM AT PUBLIC MEETINGS (Report of: City Attorney)
Interim City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided the staff report.
Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Christopher Baca
1. Support.
Roy Bleckert
1. Support.
Russell Shafer
1. Oppose.
Bob Palomarez
1. Support.
Louise Palomarez
1. Support.
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Dr. Mary McBean
1. Support.
Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council deliberation.
Council Member Barnard cautioned the Council to tread lightly regarding matters of freedom of speech.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz stated this item is in no way intended to restrict your freedom of speech, instead this bill allows for disruptions to be handled by removing the disruption instead of removing all residents from the Council Chambers.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado stated he does not feel the City needs to adopt a policy, provisions, or change rules in response to this bill; instead, the Council Member suggested the Council follow the bill the way it is written.
Mayor Cabrera agreed with comments made by the Council. Mayor Cabrera asked residents to try not to use profanity when speaking, but he does respect their first amendment right.
With additional request to speak from the public, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Linda Thomas
1. Support.
Michelle Davis
1. Support.
Mayor Cabrera called for a two minute break.
Mayor Cabrera asked staff if a vote was needed to receive and file this report.
Interim City Attorney Steven Quintanilla stated a vote was not necessary.
With no vote necessary, Mayor Cabrera closed the item.
H.2. SENATE BILL NO. 1087 (SB 1087) AND ASSEMB LY BILL NO. 1740 (AB 1740) PERTAINING TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT (Report of: City Attorney)
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Interim City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided the staff report.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Daryl T
1. Support.
Bob Palomarez
1. Support.
Roy Bleckert
1. Support.
Louise Palomarez
1. Support.
Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera stated he did ask for this item to come to Council, as many of the residents of the City have had to deal with this issue. Mayor Cabrera stated he wanted to have this discussion and make sure this information is heard by those who need it most, whether it is recyclers, mechanics, or residents.
Mayor Cabrera stated at an upcoming meeting, he will be asking to look at the City's legislative priorities.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz asked staff if there was any outreach to our businesses or people impacted by this bill.
City Manager Mike Lee responded and stated the Community Enhancement team visited all 145 recycling businesses in the City providing them the information regarding SB 1087 and AB 1740. Additionally, a letter will be sent out to all recycling businesses outlining these laws. In the next 60 days, a hot line will be created for residents to call and report if they suspect any businesses are buying catalytic converters illegally. City Manager Mike Lee also stated they will be implementing an annual inspection of the 145 recycling businesses.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado stated enforcement will be pertinent to determine the success of this bill. Mayor Pro Tem Delgado brought in examples of catalytic converters and asked Mayor Cabrera to show the residents what a catalytic converter looks like.
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With no request to speak, Mayor Cabrera closed the item.
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 Cabrera reported the following:
Tonight, I’m providing updates from the RCTC Budget a nd Implementation Committee meeting held on January 23rd.
The Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2022/23 mid -year budget adjustments for a net increase of $2,559,200 and $3,459,200 in revenues and expenditures, respectively.
The Committee also heard a b riefing regarding s tate a nd federal legislative updates.
That concludes my report on the last RCTC Budget and Imple mentation Committee meeting.
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
Council Member Marquez reported the following:
The Committee heard a presenta tion regarding the RTA Information Technology needs and authorized the award of an agreement t o Helixstorm for Infor mation Technology Managed Services.
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agreement with Call The Car for the purch ase of 30 -day bus pass es for Inland Empire Health Plan.
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
Items covered at t he WRC OG Executive Committee meeting on February 6, 2023 include:
The Ex ecutive Committee adop ting the WRCOG 2022 -2027 Strategic Plan.
That concludes my report on the last WRCOG meeting.
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Council Member Marquez reported the following:
Items covered at the RCA Boa rd of Directors meetin g on February 6, 2023, include:
· The Board of Directors approval of amendments to the MSHCP Mitigation Fee Implementation Manual. The upda tes provide clarity to Me mber Agencies.
That concludes my report on the last RCA Meeting.
School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
I.2. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
I.3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Homelessness resources provided to resident.
2. Congratulated new Public Works Director Melissa Walker.
3. Beautify Moreno Valley.
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CLOSING COMMENTS AND/OR RE PORTS 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 Baca-Santa Cruz
1. League of California Cities Conference.
2. City improvements and events.
3. CBAT Teams.
4. Spanish Translation Services.
Council Member Marquez
1. Poppy Fields.
2. League of California Cities Conference.
Council Member Barnard
1. League of California Cities Conference.
2. California Air Resources Board (CARB), Riverside.
3. Congratulated Officer Reyes.
4. Carnegie Homeless Shelter.
5. CBAT Teams.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
1. League of California Cities Conference.
2. Students of the Mont Breakfasts.
3. Point in Time Count.
4. Real Estate Conference.
5. Texas Roadhouse.
6. Victoriano Park Lighting.
7. Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot.
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Mayor Cabrera
1. MLK Scholarship Breakfast.
2. League of California Cities Latino Caucus Retreat.
3. Community Day of Kindness, Canyon Springs High School.
4. Assembly Member Corey Jackson.
5. Point In Time Count.
6. Karma Automotive and B-ON Electric Vehicles.
7. California Air Resources Board (CARB), Riverside.
8. Patriot Park.
Motion to explore options of adding a basketball court to Patriot Park.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council Member Marquez.
Motion passed with a 5-0 vote, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, Council Member Barnard, Mayor Pr o Tem Delgado, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz
9. Study Sessions.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Counci l, M ayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 9:09pm.
PUBLIC INSPECTION
The contents of the a genda packet are available for p ublic inspection on the C ity’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 distribute d to all or a major ity of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to this meeting will be ma de 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 -17-
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:
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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