MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY April 18, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNITION OF THE 2022 BEAUTIFY MOVAL LEVEL 3 ADOPTERS
2. ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
3. FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR
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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
April 18, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Meeting of the City Council, Community Services District, City as Successor Agency for the Community Redevelopment Agenc y 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 5 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 Barnard.
INVOCATON
The invocation was given by Father Romeo Seleccion of St. Christopher's 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
Patty Rodriguez Senior Deputy 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
Sean Kelleher Acting Community Development Director
Melissa Walker Public Works Director/City Engineer
Jeremy Bubnick Parks and Community Services Director
Ken Reichle Chief of Police
Jesse Park Fire Chief
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT NOT ON THE AGENDA UNDER THE
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Fred Banuelos
1. AB 742.
Shane Ysais
1. Warehouses.
Jeff Sims
1. Quality of Life.
Mayor Cabrera called for a ten-minute break.
Donovan Saadiq
1. Critical of Council Member Marquez.
Daryl Terrell
1. Tenant Relocation Assistance.
Brandon Carn
1. Arts Events.
Genevieve Aleman
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1. Arts and Grant Opportunities.
Jesse Aleman
1. Arts events.
George Hague
1. Warehouses.
David Zeitz
1. General Plan.
Dr. Patsy Brown
1. Home Key Grant Opportunity, Churches.
Dr. James Owens
1. Churches.
Frances Venegas
1. Home Key Grant Opportunity, Churches.
Lora Ross-Jackson
1. Churches.
Christopher Baca
1. General Plan.
Tom Jerele Sr.
1. Catalytic Converters.
Pete
1. Edgemont Community.
Louise Palomarez
1. Economic Opportunities.
Roy Bleckert
1. AB 742.
Bob Palomarez
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1. AB 742, Critical of Council Member Marquez.
Council Member Marquez responded to comments from the public speakers.
Mayor Cabrera called for a motion to move item F.2 to after public comments on any subject not on the agenda.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council Member Marquez to move item F.2 to after public comments on any subject not on the agenda.
Motion passed by a vote of 5 -0, 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 F.2. 6209 : Moreno Valley Trade Center (Report of: Community Development) That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. [next in order] approving and adopting the Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations and Certifying the Final Environmen tal Impact Report for the Moreno Valley Trade Center Project;
2. Adopt Resolution No. [next in order] approving General Plan Amendment (PEN19-0191), Tentative Parcel Map (PEN19-0234), and Plot Plan (PEN19 -0193) and the respective conditions of approval, based on t he Recitals, Evidence and Findings contained in the Administrative Record of the proceedings;
3. Introduce Ordinance No. [next in order] approving Change of Zone (PEN19-0192) and corresponding amendment to the City’s Zoning Atlas and the conditions of approval, based on the Recitals, Evidence and Findings contained in the Administrative Record of the proceedings;
4. Adopt Resolution No. [next in order] finding and determining pursuant to Senate Bill No. 330 that approval of the Moreno Valley Trade Center project shall not result in a net loss in residential capacity; and,
5. Adopt Resolution No. [next in order] accepting the Community Benefits and Community Park on behalf of the City of Moreno Valley, as offered by the Applicant and set forth in the Community Park Acquisition and Improvement Agreement and authorize the City -6-
Manager to execute the Agreement and approve any subsequent amendments, subject to the consent of the City Attorney, consistent with the intent and purposes of the Agreement.
Interim City Attorney Steven Quintanilla addressed comments that were made by members of the public.
Staff report provided by Acting Community Development Director Sean Kelleher.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, and Mayor Cabrera asked questions of staff.
Interim City Attorney Steven Quintanilla responded to Council's inquiries.
With no further Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for the presentation from the applicant/appellant to be heard.
With the conclusion of the applicant/appellant's presentation, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Mayor Cabrera reduced the time for speakers from five minutes to two minutes, due to the number of speakers.
Donovan Saadiq
1. Concerns.
Alex Zamora
1. Support project.
Joe Bunker
1. Oppose project.
Juan Serrato
1. Support project.
Al Sanchez
1. Support project.
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Fred Banuelos
1. Oppose project.
Jimmy Elrod
1. Support project.
Shane Ysais
1. Oppose project.
Richard Moreno
1. Oppose project.
Arlene Sims
1. Oppose project.
Joe Flores
1. Oppose project.
Jeff Sims
1. Oppose project.
Julian Flores
1. Oppose project.
Tammie Ferem
1. Oppose project.
Jayson Baiz
1. Support project.
Omar Cobian
1. Support project.
Cryscynthia Tom
1. Oppose project.
Russell Shafer
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1. Support project.
Kia Kerr
1. Support project.
Jeremy Horvath
1. Oppose project.
Mike McCarthy
1. Oppose project.
Tom Jerele Sr.
1. Oppose project.
Bianca Blua
1. Oppose project.
Bob Palomarez
1. Support project.
Christopher Baca
1. Support project.
David Zeitz
1. Oppose project.
George Hague
1. Oppose project.
Pete
1. Support project.
Michelle Davis
1. Support project.
Louise Palomarez
1. Support project.
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Roy Bleckert
1. Support project.
Public comments were heard.
Mayor Cabrera called for a five-minute break.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for the applicant/appellant's rebuttal.
Applicant/appellant provided the rebuttal.
With the conclusion of the applicant/appellant's rebuttal, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
After deliberation from the City Council, a motion was made by Mayor Cabrera to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's denial of the project, based on the findings made by the Planning Commission.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council
Member Marquez to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's denial of the p roject, based on the findings made by the Planning Commission.
Motion passed by a vote of 4 -1 with Council Member Marquez, Council Member Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Cabrera 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
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT ON THE AGENDA
Roy Bleckert (A.3)
1. Concerns.
Tom Jerele (A.4)
1. Transparency.
CITY COUNCIL OPENING COMMENTS
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None.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS (SECTIONS A-E)
Mayor Cabrera called for a motion to approve the consent calendar.
Motion made by Council Member Marquez and second ed by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado to approve the consent calendar.
Motion passed by a vote of 5 -0, with Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, Council Member Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
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. City Council - Regular Meeting - Apr 4, 2023 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.3. COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPEND ITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 FROM JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH March, 31, 2023. (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202 2/2023 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023.
A.4. PAYMENT REGISTER - FEBRUARY 2023 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
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1. Receive and file the Payment Register.
A.5. LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.
A.6. APPROVE THE 3 -YEAR MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE
CITY OF MORENO VALLEY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WESTERN
RIVERSIDE REGIONAL FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM (Report of:
Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations:
1. Approve the City of Moreno Valley entering into a 3 -year agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) for the City of Moreno Valley to participate in the Western Riverside Regional Food Recovery Program for $117,329 for FY2022/23.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and any subsequent related extensions or amendments with the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
3. Authorize t he Chief Financial Officer to appropriate budget as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
A.7. APPROVAL TO USE ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS TO PURCHASE A
THERMO SCIENTIFIC UNLIMITED HAND -HELD NARCOTICS ANALYZER IN FY 2022/23 (Report of: Police Department)
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the Police Department to purchase one new Thermal Scientific-TruNarc Unlimited Handheld Narcotics Analyzer (TruNarc), at a cost of $29,160.38 ($27,063.00 for the equipment and warranty, plus $2,097.38 sales tax).
2. Authorize a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR-COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
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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 - APRIL 4, 2023.
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
B.3. PURSUANT TO LANDOWNER PETIT IONS, ANNEX CERTAIN PARCEL S INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021 -01 (PARKS
MAINTENANCE) - AMENDMENT NOS. 78, 81 and 86-89 (RESO. NOS. CSD 2023-28 TO CSD 2023-33) (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-28, 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 a pproving the amended map f or said District (Amendment No. 78) (Abdon Sepulveda, 13400 Birchwood Dr.).
2. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-29, 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. 81) (Pedro A. Rivera Hernandez, Esther Burgos Rivera, 25663 Dracaea Ave.).
3. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-30, 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. 20 21-01 ( Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended map for said District (Amendment No. 86) (Raul Romero, 22060 Monico Dr.).
4. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-31, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Mor eno 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. 87) (Dale Kimbriel, 14361 Anthony Pl.).
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5. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-32, 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 approv ing the amended map for said District (Amendment No. 88) (Juan Ramon and Bertha Maldonado, 2503 5 Quebrada Ct.).
6. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-33, 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. 89) (11 Fir Park Apartment Homes, located on the northside of Fir Ave., east of Indian St.).
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 - APRIL 4, 2023.
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 - APRIL 4, 2023.
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
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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 - APRIL 4, 2023.
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1. PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AND BEGIN THE 30 -DAY PUBLIC
COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE FIVE -YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2023/2028 AND FOR THE CDBG, H OME & ESG
PROJECT SELECTIONS FOR INCLUSION IN FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing to review and begin th e 30 -day public comment period for the five-year Consolidated Plan for program years 2023/2028 and for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) programs to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed pr oject selections for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Annual Action Plan.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado asked a question of staff.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan answered Mayor Pro Tem Delgado's question.
Mayor Cabrera opened the hearing and called for public comments.
With no public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera provided brief comments regarding this item.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado to review and begin the 30 -day public comment period -15-
the five-year consolidated plan
Motion passed by a vote of 5 -0 with Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, Council Member Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CO NSENT CALENDARS FOR D ISCUSSION OR
SEPARATE ACTION
None.
H. GENERAL BUSINESS - NONE
None.
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 heard an update by Colonel Weeman, commander of the Mission Support Group at March.
We approved a 4 th Amendment to the March LifeCare Development Agreement to allow them until July 31st to complete the pressure reducin g valve installation for water service on the Base.
Finally, we agreed to discontinue using teleconferencing for our Commission meetings.
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)
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None.
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
The Commission approved an agreement with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for the Interstate 15 cross-county toll segment.
The Commission received an update from CEO Kristin Warsinski of Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) on the fiscal budg et, Fleet replacement program, and ongoing agency projects.
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
Council Member Marquez reported the following:
The Committee approved and recommended to the full Board of Directors for authorizing staff to award an agreement to Burnham Benefits Insurance Services for medical brokerage services for a three -year base period with two one -year options.
The Board authorized staff to join the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems a nd to a pply to the Regional Clean Hy drogen Hubs Funding Opportunity.
The Board also approved and adopted Amendments to the Agency’s Conflict of Interest Code.
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
None.
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) None.
School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
I.2. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
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I.3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Earth Day Celebration Event.
2. Veteran's Programs.
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 Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Promoted City events.
2. Residency requirements.
Council Member Marquez
1. Traffic concerns.
2. Project comments.
Council Member Barnard
1. Autism Awareness Month.
2. Traffic advice.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
1. Traffic safety.
2. Promoted City events.
3. Town Hall.
4. K9 Rudy.
5. Residency requirements.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Attended events.
2. Promoted City events.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting in honor of Autism Awareness Month and K9 Rudy at 9:54pm.
PUBLIC INSPECTION
The contents of the agenda pac ket 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 n ormal 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