MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY August 15, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - NONE
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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
August 15, 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 6:00 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 Cabrera.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Mark Orellana of Victory Outreach 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
Steven Quintanilla Interim City Attorney
Mike Lee City Manager
Brian Mohan Assistant City Manager, Chief Financial
Officer, City Treasurer
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
RUSSELL SHAFER
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
RANDOLPH MUNOZ
1. Firework Citations.
BOB PALOMAREZ
1. SBX Project comments.
JERRY SHEARER
1. Riverside Neighbors Opposing Warehouses, Concerns.
DARYL TERRELL
1. Potential Solution to Homelessness.
ANDREW SILVA
1. Riverside Neighbors Opposing Warehouses, Concerns.
JUANA AVILA
1. Homeowner issues.
LOUISE PALOMAREZ
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
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ROY BLECKERT
1. Public Safety.
PETE BLECKERT
1. Edgemont Issues.
CHRISTOPHER BACA
1. Public Safety.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Cabrera asked Council if there were any items they would like pulled for separate action.
Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz stated she would like move items A.6 and A.7 for separate action.
Public comment was called.
Roy Bleckert A.5
1. Critical of California League of Cities.
Public comment was heard.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS (SECTIONS A-E)
Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion to approve the consent calendar, excluding items A.6 and A.7.
Motion made b y Council Member Marquez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado to approve the consent calendar excluding items A.6 and A.7.
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
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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 - Closed Session - Jun 20, 2023 4:30 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.3. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 20, 2023 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.4. City Council - Special Meeting - Jul 9, 2023 12:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.5. APPOINT A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (LOCC) 2023 - ANNUAL CONFERENCE BUSINESS MEETING (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -55– A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING DELEGATES AND AN ALTERNATE TO THE LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY; and
2. DIRECT STAFF TO SUBMIT TO THE LEAGUE A CERTIFIED COPY
OF THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING MAYOR UL ISES CABRERA
AS THE DELEGATE AND MAYOR PRO TEM EDWARD A.
DELGADO AS THE ALTERNATE BY AUGUST 28, 2023.
A.6. Item Pulled from Consent
A.7. Item Pulled from Consent
A.8. ACCEPT DONATION FROM THE MARCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY TO BE USED FOR A VETERAN'S DAY ART CONTEST/SHOW (Report of:
Parks & Community Services)
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Recommendation:
1. Accept a donation in the amount of $5,000 from the March Joint Powers Authority to be used in a specified manner for a Veteran’s Day Art Contest/Show as requested by the Donor.
A.9. PAYMENT REGIS TER - MAY 2023 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Payment Register.
A.10. PAYMENT REGISTER - JUNE 2023 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Payment Register.
A.11. LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.
A.12. APPROVE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI ZING SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE PAYMENT
PROGRAMS/GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY IS
ELIGIBLE (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023 -56 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moren o Valley, California, approving the submittal of applications for all CalRecycle grants for which the City of Moreno Valley is eligible.
A.13. RECEIPT OF QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
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A.14. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY SERVING AS THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO TH E COMMUNITY RE DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY APPROVING THE
AMENDED RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE
PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 (ROPS 23 -24B) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council as Successor Agency:
1. Adopt Resolution No. SA 2023 -05. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Serving as Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley Approving the Amended R ecognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Period of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024 (ROPS 23 -24B), and Authorizing the City Manager acting for the Successor Agency or his/her Designee to Make Modifications Thereto.
2. Authorize the Ci ty Manager act ing for the Successor Agency or his/her Designee to make modifications to the Schedule.
3. Authorize the transmittal of the ROPS 23 -24B, for the period of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, (“Exhibit A”) to the Countywide Oversight Board, f or County of R iverside, for review and approval.
A.15. ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE INLAND SOCAL CREATIVE
CORPS A COMPONENT FUND AT THE INLAND EMPIRE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION FOR MY MOVAL MURAL PROJECT (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council and CSD:
1. Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director or its Authorized Representative, Parks & Community Services Director, or designee to accept grant award from the Inland SoCal Creative Corps a Component Fund at the Inland Emp ire Community Foundation for my MoVal Mural Project in the amount of $70,000 in FY 23/24; and
2. Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director or designee to process necessary budget adjustments and appropriations in FY 23/24 for the grant award funds received.
3. Authorize the Parks and Community Services Director to move the mural locations if any of the primary locations are not viable for any reason.
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A.16. AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO CA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTIO N 5310 (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, or designee to submit a grant application to the Califor nia Department of Transportation for funding under the Federal Transit Administration under Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 9070.1G) for the acquisition of an ADA accessible vehicle and related equipment and programming costs necessary to transport seniors and individuals with disabilities; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023 -65. A resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, approving submission of an application to the California Department of Tra nsportation for funding under FTA Section 5310; Approving coordination and implementation of the awarded project; Authorizing a designated representative to file and execute applications on behalf of the City/CSD, execute and file all certification of assu rances, contracts or agreements or any other document required by the California Department of Transportation, provide additional information in connection with the application for the Section 5310 projects, and submit and approve request for reimbursement of funds for Section 5310 project/s.
3. Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director or designee to process necessary budget adjustments and appropriations in FY 23/24 if the CSD is successful and awarded grant funds.
A.17. REQUEST FOR CIT Y SPONSORSHIP OF SOUTHWEST VETERANS' BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER ANNUAL SUMMIT (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Recommendations:
1. Approve a request for sponsorship funds by the Southwest Veterans’ Business Resource Center (SVBRC) based on criteria pres cribed in the City’s Sponsorship Policy and prior Council approvals.
2. Approve a sponsorship greater than the limit of $2,500 as set forth in the General management Policy No. 2.13, City Sponsorship Policy, Section V Sponsorship Amounts.
A.18. APPROVAL OF UPDATED SCHED ULE FOR COMMUNITY DAY OF SERVICE EVENTS (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
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Recommendation:
Approve the recommended updated schedule of Community Day of Service events.
A.19. PEN19-0007 – ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR THE
SUMMARY VACATION OF A SOUTHERLY PORTION OF BRODIAEA
AVENUE LOCATED EAST OF LASSELLE STREET. DEVELOPER: VILLA ANNETTE LP. (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023 -57. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Ordering the Summary Vacation of a Southerly 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.20. APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH WSP USA INC FOR
THE SUNNYMEAD MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN STORM DRAIN LINE F
STAGE 5 AND LINE F -7 STAGE 1, PROJECT NO. 804 0008 (Report of:
Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with WSP USA Inc (WSP USA) to perform additional services as required by Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) to complete the Final Design, Environm ental Clearance, and Right -of-Way Documentation for the Sunnymead Master Drainage Plan Line F and Line F -7 Stage 1 project, funded with Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (FEMA HMGP ) Funds and RCFC&WCD Master Drainage Plan Fees;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with WSP USA for the Sunnymead Master Drainage Plan Line F and Line F -7 Project, subject to the approval by the City Attorney;
3. Authorize an amendment to the existing Purchase Order with WSP USA in the amount of $124,255 for a new total purchase order not-to- exceed amount of $603,970 once the Third Amendment has been signed by all parties;
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4. Authorize an amendment to the Agreement termination d ate, extending the termination date from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with WSP USA within City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the Agreement , subject to approval by the City Attorney.
A.21. ACCEPTANCE OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MEASURE A REGIONAL ARTERIAL FUNDING AND
APPROVAL OF TH E FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH MICHAEL BAKER
INTERNATIONAL FOR THE INDIAN STREET / CARDINAL AVENUE
BRIDGE (OVER LATERAL A), PROJECT NO. 802 0004 (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Accept and app rove funding in the amount of $750,000.00 in Measure A Regional Arterial (MARA) funds from the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) for the Indian Street / Cardinal Avenue Bridge (Over Lateral A) Project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute RCTC Funding Agreement No. 2 3-72-099-00, and any subsequent amendments, subject to the City Attorney review and approval;
3. Authorize a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report;
4. Authorize the City Manager t o execute the Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with Michael Baker International for the Indian Street / Cardinal Avenue Bridge Project, subject to the approval by the City Attorney;
5. Authorize an amendme nt to the exis ting Purchase Order with Michael Baker International in the amount of $745,248 for a new total purchase order not-to-exceed amount of $1,395,248 once the Fourth Amendment has been signed by all parties; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute any s ubsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Michael Baker International within City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including -11-
the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, su bject to the approval of the City Attorney.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR-COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
B.1. ORDINANCES - READING BY TITLE ONLY - THE MOTION TO ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR INCLUDES WAIVER OF FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
B.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - JUNE 20, 2023 4:30 PM. (SEE ITEM A.2.)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
B.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 20, 2023 6:00 PM (SEE ITEM A.3.)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
B.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - JUL 9, 2023 12:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - HOUSING AUTHORITY
C.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.
C.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - JUNE 20, 2023 4:30 PM. (SEE ITEM A.2.)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
C.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 20, 2023 6:00 PM. (SEE ITEM A.3.)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
C.4. MINUTSE - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - JUL 9, 2023 12:00 PM 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 - CLOSED SESSION - JUNE 20, 2023 4:30 PM. (SEE ITEM A.2.)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
D.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 20, 2023 6:00 PM. (SEE ITEM A.3.)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
D.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - JUL 9, 2023 12:00 PM 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 - CLOSED MEETING - JUNE 20, 2023 4:30 PM. (SEE ITEM A.2.)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
E.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 20, 2023 6:00 PM. (SEE ITEM A.3.)
Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
E.4. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - JUL 9, 2023 12:00 PM Recommendation:
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1. Approve as submitted.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONS ENT CALENDARS FOR DISCUSSION OR
SEPARATE ACTION
G.1. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and confirm the slate of Mayoral Appointments as follows.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Public comments were heard.
VONZETTA FIELDING A.6
1. Support Dr. Mary McBean.
NICOLE TAYLOR A.6
1. Introduction.
RYLEE PEAK A.6
1. Introduction.
DARYL TERRELL A.6
1. Introduction.
JESUS ALEMAN A.6
1. Support Genevieve Aleman.
MIGUEL CHAVEZ A.6
1. Support Genevieve Aleman.
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PATRICK BARWINSKI A.6
1. Support Genevieve Aleman.
SAMMIE LUNA A.6
1. Support Genevieve Aleman.
DEBORAH HARRIS A.6
1. Support Dr. Mary McBean.
ROGER POWELL A.6
1. Support Genevieve Aleman.
BERNICE JOHNSON A.6
1. Support Dr. Mary McBean.
ROY BLECKERT A.6,
1. Planning Commission Concerns.
BYRON PORTILLO A.6
1. Support Genevieve Aleman.
ANTONIO MARTINEZ A.6
1. Support Genevieve Aleman.
DONOVAN MORENO A.6
1. Support Genevieve Aleman.
MITZI ARCHER A.6
1. Introduction.
DR. JENIFFER CARSON A.6
1. Introduction.
CHRISTOPHER BACA A.6
1. Support Genevieve Aleman.
2. Planning Commission Concerns.
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LOUISE PALOMAREZ A.6
1. Planning Commission Concerns.
BOB PALOMAREZ A.6
1. Planning Commission Concerns.
LINDSAY ROBINSON A.6
1. Planning Commission Concerns.
With the conclusion of public comments, Council deliberation was called.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, Council Member Marquez, Mayor Cabrera, and Council Member Barnard deliberated on the item.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz made a motion to approve the Mayoral Appointments with one amendment, making Nicole Taylor a regular member and Erlan Gonzalez an alternate member of the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado.
Mayor Cabrera proposed an alternate motion to approve the Mayoral Appointments as presented, with Council Member Marquez
seconding the motion.
Interim City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided clarification and stated the City Council must first vote on the alternate motion.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council
Member Marquez to approve the Mayoral Appointments as is.
Motion passed by a vote of 3 -2, with Council Member Marquez, Council Member Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes, and Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado voting no.
Mayor Cabrera called for a short recess at 7:54PM.
The City Council Meeting resumed at 8:05 PM.
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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
G.2. COUNCIL DISCRE TIONARY EXP ENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 FROM JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 2023.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz had questions for staff.
City Clerk Jane Halstead and Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz's inquiries.
With no additional Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
ROY BLECKERT A.7
1. Concerns.
LOUISE PALOMAREZ A7
1. Concerns.
Public comments were heard.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Council Member Barnard asked a question of staff.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council Member Barnard's inquiry.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council
Member Baca-Santa Cruz to direct staff to return on 9/5 revising the travel and training expense po licies to add additional transparency in a monthly report for Council approval similar to -17-
the Discretionary reporting.
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: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrer a entertained a motion.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and seconded by
Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz to approve the Council Discretionary Expenditure Reports for fiscal year 2022/2023.
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 H. GENERAL BUSINESS
H.1. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW OFFICES OF QUINTANILLA &
ASSOCIATES TO DISCHARGE THE DUTIES OF CITY ATTORNEY AND DESIGNATE STEVEN B. QUINTANILLA AS CITY ATTORNEY (Report of:
City Manager)
Recommendations:
1. Approve Agreement with the Law Offices of Quintanilla & Associates to discharge the duties of City Attorney and designate Steven B.
Quintanilla as City Attorney.
Interim City Attorney Steven Quintanilla recused himself from this item and left the Council Chambers at 8:25pm.
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Council questions of staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado asked a question of staff.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan answered Mayor Pro Tem Delgado's inquiries.
With the conclusion of Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
PETE BLECKERT
1. Critical Comments.
BOB PALOMAREZ
1. Critical of Council Member Marquez.
LOUISE PALOMAREZ
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera, Council Member Marquez.
ROY BLECKERT
1. City History.
Public comments were heard.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Council Member Marquez provided comments on the item. Council Member Marquez asked staff if he should recuse himself from this item due to pending litigation.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded and stated it would in the Council Member Marquez's best interest to recuse himself from this item.
Council Member Marquez left the Council Chambers at 8:39 PM.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, and Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and seconded by
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Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz to approve the agreement with the Law Offices of Quintanilla and Associates to discharge the duties of Interim City Attorney and designate Steven B.
Quintanilla as City Attorney.
Motion passed by a vote of 4 -0-1, with Council Member Baca - Santa Cruz, Council Member Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes and Council Member Marquez recusing himself.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, Cheyly nda Barnard, Elena Baca - Santa Cruz
RECUSED: David Marquez
With the conclusion of the item, Council Member Marquez and City Attorney Steven Quintanilla returned to the Council Chambers at 8:42 pm.
I. REPORTS
I.1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado reported the following:
We received a report by the JPA’s interns regarding development of shade structures at the Meridian South Campus Dog Park.
We vo ted to support revisions to job classifications for three positions that are changing as the JPA sunsets.
Finally, we established a policy of military priority for housing at Green Acres.
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)
Council Member Barnard reported the following:
Items covered at the RCHCA Board of Directors meeting on August 10, 2023 include:
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· The City of Moreno Valley has collected a total of $59,550 in SKR Mitigation fees as of June 30, 2023.
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
The Commission heard the presentation of Fiscal Year 2023/24 Transportation Development Act Article 3 (SB 821) Call for Project and approved the funding recommendations.
The Commission celebrated the Freeway Service Patrol 30 th anniversary. The program has assisted more than 1,000,000 motorists.
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
Council Member Marquez reported the following:
The Board heard a presentatio n of the University Pass (U -Pass) program an d authorized staff to renew the revenue agreements for the 2023/2024 School Year.
The Board also authorized to award an agreement to Cardinal Infrastructure LLC to provide federal legislative advocacy services for a five-year term.
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
Items covered at the WRCOG Executive Committee meeting on August 7, 2023, included an announcement that WRCOG was awarded a $421 ,000 Adaptation Planning Grant (Round 1) gra nt through the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) None.
School District/City Joint Task Force
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
At the Joint Task Force Meeting on August 15, 2023, the Task Force heard updates on the following items:
• Funding for school Crossing Guards.
• Moreno Elementary School traffic improvements.
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• First day of school traffic.
• Vacancies in Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
• Moreno Valley Transportation Updates.
• Parks and Community Services events.
• Think Together after school program.
• Moreno Valley Unified Ribbon Cutting.
• Val Verde Unified Community Laundromat.
• Val Verde Police Department update.
• Lake Perris Junior Lifeguard program.
• Funding for Regional Indian Museum.
• Board of Supervisors update.
I.2. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
I.3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Summer Concert and Movie Series.
2. Moreno Valley State of the City.
CLOSING COMMENTS AND/O R 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. Summer events.
2. Senate Bill 596.
Council Member Marquez
1. Praise Firefighters.
2. Homeless issue.
3. Summer events.
* Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz left the dais at 9:00pm.
Council Member Barnard
1. Back-to-School.
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2. Community Meetings.
3. Homeless Issues.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado yielded his time.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Donations and Grants.
2. Summer events.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council Member Marquez to direct staff to return with a staff report to explore the creation of the next satellite library in the City.
Motion passed to add the item to future City Council meeting passed by a vote of 2-0, with Mayor Cabrera and Council Member David Marquez voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez
AWAY: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 9:12PM in honor of Fire Assistant Chief John Bischof , Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa.
PUBLIC INSPECTION
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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