MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY June 6, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Lamont Butler - San Diego State University: NCAA Men’s College Basketball -2-
MINUTES
JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
MORENO VALLEY HOUSING AUTHORITY
MORENO VALLEY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
June 6, 2023
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 6:01 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 given by Pastor Sergio Casarez from Generations Church.
ROLL CALL
Council: Ulises Cabrera Mayor
Ed 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
Drexell Johnson
1. Planning Commission Representation.
Brandon Carn
1. Arts Policy.
Daryl Terrell
1. Minor League Baseball Team.
Frank Fuentes
1. Home buyer Education Summit.
Tom Jerele Sr.
1. Planning Commissions Vacancies.
2. City Development.
Bob Palomarez
1. Council Comments.
Juana Avila
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1. City Maintenance.
Pete
1. Battle of Normandy.
Roy Bleckert
1. Battle of Normandy.
Louise Palomarez
1. Community Leadership.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT ON THE AGENDA UNDER THE
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS (SECTIONS A-E)
Mayor Ca brera asked Council if there were any items on the Consent Calendar they would like pulled for separate action.
Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz asked to pull item A.5 for separate discussion and action.
The item was pulled to Section G.
Tom Jerele Sr. (A.14)
1. Road Closures for Parade.
Louise Palomarez (A.11)
1. Public Safety.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cheylynda Barnard, 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.
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A.2. City Council - Closed Session - May 16, 2023 4:30 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.3. City Council - Regular Meeting - May 16, 2023 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.4. City Council - Special Meeting (Closed Session) - May 23, 2023 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.5. Item Pulled from Consent
A.6. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 998 REGARDING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE TOWNGATE SPECIFIC PLAN 200 (PEN21 - 0168) (Report of: Community Development)
Recommendation:
1. Conduct the second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 998.
A.7. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH ROMO PLANNING GROUP, INC., FOR PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS (AGMT NO. 2022 -188-01) (Report of: Community Development)
Recommendations:
1. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement for Planning Consultant Services on an As Needed Basis with Romo Planning Group, Inc., and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment, and any subsequent amendments, an d Purchase Orders, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, in accordance with approved terms of the agreement and within available budget as previously approved by Council; and
2. Authorize an increase of $200,000.00 t o the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement with Romo Planning Group, Inc., to $250,000.00, funded by fees paid by project applicants. Authorize the Purchasing Division Manager to approve a change order to increase Purchase -6-
Order #2023-728 to Romo Planning Group, Inc.
A.8. MULTIPLE SPEC IES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP) LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE AUTOMATIC INCREASE. (Report of:
Community Development)
Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023 -40. A Resolution implementing the automatic increase to the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Local Development Mitigation Fee.
A.9. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO THE
LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY AND
THE POLICE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND ( RESO.
NO. 2023-41) (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City o f Moreno V alley, California, authorizing Amendment No. 10 to t he loan a greement between the City of Moreno Valley and t he P olice Fa cility Development Impact Fee fund.
A.10. PAYMENT REGISTER - APRIL 2023 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Payment Register.
A.11. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT FY22 RIVERSIDE UASI (URBAN AREA S SECURITY INITIATIV E) GRANT AWARD (Report of:
Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations:
1. Accept and approve the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the City of Riverside, by and through its Office of Emergency Management, and the City of Moreno Valley (City) for t he project of Video Infrastructure and Analytics Terror Mitigation in the amount of $195,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the associated UASI (Urban Area Security Initiative) grant program documents, in substantial conformance with the attac hed templates, upon, and subject to the approval of the City Attorney, and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent amendments to the UASI grant program, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, in accordance with app roved terms of the a greement and within available budget as previously approve by Council; and
4. Authorize a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
A.12. PEN21-0181 – ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR THE
SUMMARY VACATION OF A NORT HERLY PORTION OF BRODIAEA
AVENUE LOCATED EAST OF LASSELLE STREET. DEVELOPER: PROSE MORENO VALLEY OWNER, LLC. (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023 -42. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Ordering the Summary Vacation of a Northerly Portion of Brodiaea Avenue Located East of Lasselle Street.
2. Direct the City Clerk to certify said resolution and transmit a copy of the resolution to the County Recorder’s office for recording.
A.13. APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING 2023 UPDATE TO THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendation:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2023-43, a Resolut ion of the City Coun cil of the City of Moreno Valley, California, adopt ing the 2023 update to the Annual Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
A.14. ROAD CLOSURES FOR 4TH OF JULY PARADE AND FUN FEST AND FIREWORKS SHOW (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations:
Authorize the Moreno Valley Police Department/Public Works Director/City Engineer the authority to approve all 4 th of July Parade and Fun Fest Street closures as follows:
1. Closure of the following streets between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to condu ct the Fourth of Jul y Parade sched uled to take place on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
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a. Towngate Boulevard between Frederick Street, Eucalyptus Avenue and Memorial Way;
b. Frederick Street between Centerpointe Drive and Cactus Avenue; c. Cottonwood Avenue between Pan Am Boulevard and Dunhill Drive; d. Eucalyptus Avenue between Pan Am Boulevard and Kochi Drive; e. Dracaea Avenue between Pan Am Boulevard and Kochi Drive; f. Atlantic Circle east of Frederick Street;
g. Brabham Street between Frederick Street and Andretti Street; h. Towngate Boulevard between Frederick Street and Heritage Way; i. Bay Avenue between Kristina Court and Courage Street; j. Alessandro Boulevard between Chagall Court and Elsworth Street; k. Brodiaea Avenue between Joy Street, and Frederick Street; l. Resource Way between Frederick Street and Corporate Way; m. Corporate Way between Calle San Juan de Los Lagos and Resource Way; n. Eastridge Street between Frederick Street and Heritage Way; o. Calle San Juan De Los Lagos between Frederick Street and Veterans Way; p. Veterans Way between Business Center Drive and Alessandro Boulevard; q. New Hope between Veterans Way and Elsworth;
r. Veterans Way between Cactus Avenue and Alessandro Boulevard, and s. Heritage Way between Towngate Boulevard and Town Circle.
2. Restrict parking along the southern roadway edge of Alessandro Boulevard between Frederick Street and Graham Street from 12:00 am until 10:00 pm on July 4, 2023.
3. Closure of the following street between the hours of 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm for the firework fallout zone.
a. Alessandro Boulevard between Frederick Street and Graham Street.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR-COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
B.1. ORDINANCES - READING BY TITLE ONLY - THE MOTION TO ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALEND AR INCLUDES WAIVER OF FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
B.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - MAY 16, 2023 (see item A.2)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
B.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MAY 16, 2023.(see item A.3)
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Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
B.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) (see item A.4)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
B.5. AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION T O CA STATE PARKS HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council and CSD:
1. Authorize the Executive Director or its Authorized Representative, Parks & Community Services Director, to submit a grant application to California State Parks for the Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 for enhancements along the Equestrian Park & Nature Center Trail; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023 -50. A reso lution of the Mo reno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, approving submission of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund Program funds; Approving implementation of the awarded project; Certifying that the a pplicant will ha ve the required match and sufficient funding to complete the project; Certifying that the applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project; Certifying that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees t o the provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; Delegating authority to the Parks and Community Services Director to enter into the grant agreement and any other required grant documents; and Agreement to comply with all applicable fede ral, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines; and
3. If awarded, accept, and receive grant award funds from California State Parks Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program; and
4. Authorize the Executive Director or designee to proc ess necessary budget adjustments and appropriations in FY 23/24 based on actual grant award funds received.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - HOUSING AUTHORITY
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C.1. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - MAY 16, 2023 (see item A.2)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
C.2. 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.3. MINUTES - CITY CO UNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MAY 16, 2023 (see item A.3)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
C.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION - MAY 23, 2023 (see item A.4)
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 - CLOSED SESSION - MAY 16, 2023( (see item A.2)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
D.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MAY 16, 2023 (see item A.3)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
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D.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL M EETING (CLOSED SESSION) MAY 23, 2023 (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 CALENDA R INCLUDES WAIVER OF FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
E.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MAY 16, 2023 ((see item A.2)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
E.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEE TING - MAY 16, 2023.(see item A.3)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
E.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) - MAY 23, 2023 (see item A.4)
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1. PUBLIC HEARING REG ARDING THE NAT IONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) REGULATORY RATE
SCHEDULE FOR NEW AND EXISTING RESIDENTIAL, COMMON
INTEREST, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND QUASI -PUBLIC USE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023/2024 ANN UAL RATES (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing to review and confirm annual regulatory rate schedule for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System -12-
Program for New Residential, Common Interest, Commercial, Industrial and Quasi-Public Land Uses.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-44, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Author izing and Approving the Levy of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Regulatory Rate for New and E xisting Residential, Common Interest, Commercial, Industrial, and Quasi -Public Use Development of the County of Riverside Property Tax Roll.
3. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to adjust the rates levied on the property tax bills in the ev ent there are any parcel changes between the City Council meeting date and the date the fixed charges are submitted to the County of Riverside or oth er adjustments, provided the applied rate does not exceed the maximum rate, is in compliance with the ballo t for each par cel, and is consistent with the adopted budget.
Public Works Director Melissa Walker provided the staff report.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera opened the Public Hearing.
With no public comments on this matter, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and seconded by
Council Member Marquez to approve the national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) regulatory rate schedule for new and existing residential, common interest, commercial, industrial, and quasi-public use development proposed fiscal year (fy) 2023/2024 annual rates.
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: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz F.2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023/24 & 2024/25 (2023 -45, HA -13-
2023-03, CSD 2023-51, SA 2023-03, MVCF 2023-02) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations: To the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2023-45. approving the Capital Improvement Plan and Budget for FYs 2023/24 and 2024/25;
2. Authorize th e Public Works Director to prepare/finalize t he Adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by Council for the purpose of completing the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution;
3. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to consolidate th e approved CIP Budget with the approved and adopted City Operating Budget for FY s 2023/24 and 2024/25.
Recommendations: To the Housing Authority:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt Resolution No. HA 2023 -03, a Resolution of the Moreno Valley Housing Auth ority of the C ity of Moreno Valley, California, approving the CIP for FYs 2023/24 and 2024/25.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director to prepare/finalize the Adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by Council for the purpose of completing the Cal ifornia Societ y of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution;
3. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to consolidate the approved CIP Budget with the approved and adopted City Operating Budget for FYs 2023/24 and 2024/25.
Recommendations: To the CSD:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023 -51, a Resolution of the Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, approving the CIP for FYs 2023/24 and 2024/25.
2. Authorize the Public Work s Director to prepare/finalize the Adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by Council for the purpose of completing the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution;
3. Authorize the Chief Fin ancial Officer to consolidate the approved CIP Budget with the approved and adopted City Operating Budget for FY s 2023/24 and 2024/25.
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Recommendations: To the Successor Agency:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing to adop t Resolution No. SA 2023 -03, a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley, California, approving the CIP for FYs 2023/24 and 2024/25.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director to prepare/finalize the Ad opted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once ado pted by Counci l for the purpose of completing the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution;
3. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to consolidate the app roved CIP Budget with the approved and adopted City Operating Budget for FYs 2023/24 and 2024/25.
Recommendations: To the Moreno Valley Community Foundation:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt Resolution No. MVCF 2023 -02, a Resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Foundation of the City of Moreno V alley, Califor nia, approving the CIP for FYs 2023/24 and 2024/25.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director to prepare/finalize the Adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by Council for the purpose of co mpleting the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution;
3. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to consolidate the approved CIP Budget with the approved and adopted City Operating Budget for FY s 2023/24 and 2024/25.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and Mayor Cabrera commended staff.
With no further Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera opened the Public Hearing.
Public comments were heard.
Christopher Baca
1. Concerns.
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Tom Jerele Sr.
1. Community Developments.
Louise Palomarez
1. Praise City Staff.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz asked for clarification from staff.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz's inquiries.
Mayor Cabrera commented on the need to expand City facilities to all Districts in the City.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and seconded by
Council Member Baca Santa Cruz to adopt the Capital
Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2023/24 & 2024/25.
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: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz F.3. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS WITHIN TITLE 9 PLANNING AND ZONING INCLUDING CHAPTERS 9.02 PERMITS AND APPROVALS, 9.03 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, 9.09 SPECIFIC USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AN D 9.15 DEFINI TIONS (Report of: Community Development)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. CONDUCT the first reading of Ordinance No. 999 and introduce the Ordinance amending Sections 9.02.020, 9.02.320, 9.03.050,
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9.09.330, and 9.15.030 of Title 9 of the City of Moreno Valley Municipal Code to provide updates that comply with State requirements related to compliance with new State Law and Housing and Community Development (HCD) requirements, stream line Code requirements to provide flexibility and clarity regarding existing requirements, and to streamline certain processes, and provide for other minor clarifications and clean-up items; and,
2. SCHEDULE the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 999 for the next regular City Council meeting.
Acting Community Development Director Sean Kelleher provided the staff report.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado asked questions of staff.
Acting Community Development Director Sean Kelleher responded to all Council questions.
Mayor Cabrera opened the public hearing.
With no public comment, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and seconded by
Council Member Marquez to adopt the Municipal Code
amendment to various sections within Title 9 Planning and Zoning.
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: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDARS FOR DISCUSSION OR
SEPARATE ACTION
G.1. CITY COUNCIL SUMMER MEETINGS SCHEDULE (Report of: City Clerk) Recommendation:
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1. Set the Summer meetings schedule that cancels July 4th, July 18th, August 1st, and 15 th Regular meetings, a nd July 11 th and August 8 th Study Sessions.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Critical of Council Recess.
Louise Palomarez
1. Critical of Council Recess.
Public comments were heard.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado to approve the amended City Council summer meetings schedule, cancelling the regular City Council meetings scheduled for July 4th, July 18th, and August 1st, as well as the City Council study sessions scheduled for July 11th and August 8th. City Council meetings would resume on August 15th.
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: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz H. GENERAL BUSINESS
None.
I. REPORTS
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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:
The Committee heard a presentat ion rega rding the o perations of METROLINK and approved the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Southern California Regional Rail Authority’s (SCRRA) operating and capital budget.
The Committee awarded several agreements to provide on -call grant writing services for a four-year term.
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
Council Member Marquez reported the following:
The Board approved and adopted the Agency’s updated Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan effective May 25, 2023.
The Board held a public hearing on the Fisc al Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget and adopted it.
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
Items covered at the WRCOG Executive Committee meeting on June 5, 2023, included approval of a Reg ional Fo od Rescue a nd Technical Assistance Agreement with MSW Consultants for an edible food recovery program.
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
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the Adoption of Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget and Approval of the Biological Monitoring Program Work Plans.
School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
I.2. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
I.3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Illegal Fireworks
2. Free Wifi Garden
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. Conference and City Events.
2. Pride Month.
3. Juneteenth Event.
Council Member Marquez
No Comments.
Council Member Barnard
1. Congratulated Local Graduates.
2. Local Events.
3. Juneteenth Event.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
1. Recent Local Events.
2. Weed Abatement.
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3. Juneteenth Event.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Conference Takeaways.
2. Local Events.
3. Boards & Commissions
Motion made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Mayo r Cabrera to add an item to the next meeting to consider initiating a p artnership or collaboration to provide swimming and water safety lessons for the residents of Moreno Valley for the Summer and beyond.
Motion passed by a vote of 4 -1, with Council Mem ber Marquez, Counci l Member Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, Mayor Cabre ra voting yes, and Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz voting no.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, David Marquez, Cheylynda Barnard NAYS: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council Member Marquez to add an item to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting to issue a RFP to hire a permanent City Attorney and conduct interviews through a transparent process, with the goal of hiring a City Attorney by this Fall.
Motion passed by a vote of 3 -2, with Council Member Marq uez, Council Member Barnard, Mayor Cabrera voting yes, and Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado voting no.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Cheylynda Barnard
NAYS: Ed Delgado, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
ADJOURNMENT
There being no furt her business to com e before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting in honor of the lives lost at the Battle of Normandy at 7:39PM.
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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.
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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