MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY September 5, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.RECOGNITION OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AWARD WINNERS -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
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
September 5, 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 Pro Tem Delgado.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Christopher Navarro of St. Christopher's Catholic 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 City Attorney
Mike Lee City Manager
Brian Mohan Assistant City Manager, Chief Financial
Officer, City Treasurer
Michael Lloyd Assistant City Manager
Sean Kelleher Community Development Director
Melissa Walker Public Works Director/City Engineer
Claudia Torres Special Events and Facilities D ivision
Manager
Scott Burns Lieutenant
Jesse Park Fire Chief
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT NOT ON THE AGENDA UNDER THE
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Victoria Pacheco
1. GRID Alternatives.
Cade Johnson
1. Inland Empire Black Worker Center.
Greer Little
1. Inland Empire Black Worker Center.
Christopher Baca
1. Tow company issues.
Bob Palomarez
1. Illicit substance issues.
2. Prayers for Moreno Valley activist.
Daryl T.
1. Catalytic converter theft.
Roy Bleckert
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1. Public meeting dates.
2. Community issues.
Louise Palomarez
1. Prayers for Moreno Valley activist.
2. Critical of Mayor Cabrera and Council Member Marquez.
Pete Bleckert
1. City parks and libraries.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT ON THE AGENDA UNDER THE
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS (SECTIONS A-E)
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and seconded by Council Member Baca - Santa Cruz to approve the consent calendar.
Motion passed by a vote of 5 -0, with Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz, Coun cil 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 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 - Closed Session - Aug 15, 2023 4:00 PM A.3. City Council - Regular Meeting - Aug 15, 2023 6:00 PM A.4. LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
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1. Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.
A.5. ACCEPT 2023 SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM (E -RATE) FUNDING COMMITMENT FROM USAC (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council and CSD:
1. Accept Funding Year 2023 Schools and Libraries Program (E -rate) funding from The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC ); and
2. Authorize the Executive Director/City Manager and or the Parks & Community Services Director and or its designee , to complete and submit required documentation, forms, reimbursement requests and other items related to this funding commitment; and
3. Authorize a budget adjustment in FY 23/24 for the City’s 15% match/share of cost for the E-rate program.
A.6. ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM CA STATE LIBRARY LSTA FY 23/24 FOR MOVAL GAMERS LAIR PROJECT (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council and CSD:
1. Accept grant funding from the California State Library for the MoVal Gamers Lair project in the amount of $69,042 in federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds; and
2. Authorize the Executive Director/City Manager or its Authorized Representative, Parks & Community Services Director, or designee to submit required reports, payment claims and other application documents for LSTA funds; and
3. Authorize the Executive Di rector/City Manager to process a budget amendment and appropriation in the amount of $69,042 in FY 23/24; and
4. Authorize the Executive Director/City Man ager to enter into an agreement for services with Library Systems & Services (LS&S) to provide the MoVal Gamers Lair project in the amount of $69,042.
A.7. SUBMITTAL OF COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CENTERS PLANNING GRANT ROUND 1 APPLICATION FY 23/24 (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
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Recommendations: That the City Council and CSD:
1. Authorize the Executive Dir ector or its Authorized Representative, Parks & Community Services Director, or designee to submit a grant application to the California Strategic Growth Council for the Community Resilience Centers (CRC) Planning Grant Round 1 funding.
A.8. APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA ARREARAGE PAYMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR UTILITY BILL RELIEF (Report of: Public Works) Recommendations:
1. Approve Resolution 2023 -58. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, to accept the California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP) funds; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept any future CAPP fund payments for Electric Utility bill relief.
A.9. APPROVE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE ATTE STATION OF
VERACITY SUBMITTED TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
FOR THE 2022 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE PROGRAM ANNUAL
REPORT (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendation:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2023 -59. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno V alley, C alifornia, Ratifying the Attestation of Veracity submitted to the California Energy Commission for the 2022 Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report.
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 - AUGUST 15, 2023 4:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1: Approve as submitted.
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B.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 15, 2023 6:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1: Approve as submitted.
B.4. PURSUANT TO LANDOWNER PETITIONS, ANNEX CERTAIN PARCELS INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021 -01 (PARKS
MAINTENANCE) - AMENDMENT NOS. 90, 93, 100, 102, 105, 108, and 110 - 113 (RESO. NOS. CSD 2023 -66 to CSD 2023 -75) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-66, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Co mmunity Se rvices 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. 9 0) (Jose G uadalupe Guzman Plata and Gisela Morales, located at 12671 and 12673 Sunnymeadows Dr.).
2. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-67, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the an nexation 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. 93) (Moss San Bernardino Properties, located at the northwest corner of Eucalyptus Ave. and Auto Mall Dr.).
3. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-68, 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 Communi ty Facilit ies District No. 2021 -01 ( Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended map for said District (Amendment No. 100) ( Eduardo J. Pinzon, Marina C. Pinzon, and Jennifer Elizabeth Pinzon, located at 21236 Shakespeare Ct.).
4. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-69, 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 appr oving the amended map for said District (Amendment No. 102) ( Angel Salgado Alvarez , located at 13669 Phyllis Ave.).
5. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-70, a Resolution of the Board for the -8-
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. 105) (Serrano Esther Living Rev Trust DTD 3/25/22 and Esther Serrano, located at 11910 Venetian Dr.).
6. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-71, 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 Va lley Commu nity Facilities District No. 2021 -01 ( Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended map for said District (Amendment No. 108) (LCG MVD, located at the northeast corner of Heacock St. and Hemlock Ave.).
7. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-72, 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 amende d map for said District (Amendment No. 110) (Eddie Gomez, located at 11129 Red Hill Rd.).
8. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-73, 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. 111) (James Taylor Suchy , located at 15864 Alisa Viejo Ct.).
9. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-74, 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. 112) ( 13790 Mangowood Drive Land Trust and Kathryn L. Durocher, located at 13788 and 13790 Mangowood Dr.).
10. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-75, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Com munity Ser vices 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. 113) ( Juan O. Hernandez, located at 25596 Jonestown Dr.).
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - HOUSING AUTHORITY
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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 - CLOSED SESSION - AUGUST 15, 2023 4:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1: Approve as submitted.
C.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 15, 2023 6:00 PM.
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 - AUGUST 15, 2023 4:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1: Approve as submitted.
D.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 15, 2023 6:00 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.
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E.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - AUGUST 15, 2023 4:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1: Approve as submitted.
E.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 15, 2023 6:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1: Approve as submitted.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1. GATEWAY HEIGHT S 108 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT (Report of:
Community Development)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. ADOPT Resolution 2023-XX:
1. CERTIFYING the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Proposed Project consisting of General Plan Amendment (PEN20 -0095), Change of Zone (PEN20 -0096),
Tentative Tract Map 38459 (PEN22 -0127) and Conditional Use Permit (PEN21-0066); and
2. ADOPTING the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
2. ADOPT Resolution 2023-XX:
1. APPROVING General Plan Amendment ( PEN20-0095), Change of Zone (PEN20 -0096), Tentative Tract Map 38459 (PE N22- 0127) and Conditional Use Permit (PEN21-0066); and
3. INTRODUCE Ordinance No. [next in order]:
1. Approving Change of Zone (PEN20 -0096) and corresponding amendment to the City’s Zoning Atlas.
Community Development Director Sean Kelleher provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council questions of staff.
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Mayor Pro Tem Delgado asked questions of staff.
Community Development Director Sean Kelleher responded to Mayor Pro Tem Delgado's inquiry.
Applicant provided a report on the project.
With the conclusion of the Applicant's report, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Stan Futch
1. Opposed.
Samuel Kennedy
1. Opposed.
Luis Echeverria
1. Opposed.
Louise Palomarez
1. Opposed.
Christopher Baca
1. Opposed.
Dr. Katherine Sullivan
1. Supported.
Bob Palomarez
1. Opposed.
Donald Avery
1. Opposed.
Public comments were heard.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for the Applicant rebuttal.
The Applicant provided their rebuttal.
Council asked questions of the Applicant.
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The Applicant responded to City Council's questions.
At the conclusion of Council deliberation and questions, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by
Mayor Cabrera to table the Gateway Heights Tract 38459 item to a date uncertain.
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: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz
F.2. APPEAL (PAA23 -0007) OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF MASTER PLOT PLAN (PEN21 -0289), PLOT PLANS (PEN23 -0081, PEN23- 0082, AND PEN23 -0083), CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (PEN20 0110, PEN20 0111, AND PEN 20 0112), AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37942 (PEN21 -0288) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN 8.4 -ACRE COMMERCIAL CENTER AND THE PROPOSED PROJECT’S RELATED
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Report of: Community
Development)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
A. ADOPT Resolution No. 2023-60 attached hereto:
1. DENYING Appeal PAA23 -0007 upholding the Planning
Commission’s approval of the Proposed Project which consists of Plot Plan (PEN21 -0289), Plot Plans (PEN23 -0081, PEN23 -0082, and PEN23 -0083), Conditional Use Pe rmits (PEN20 -0110, PEN20-0111, and PEN20 -0112), and Tentative Parcel Map No. 37942 (PEN21-0288); and
B. ADOPT Resolution No. 2023-61 attached hereto:
1. AFFIRMING the Planning Commission’s certification and approval of the Proposed Project’s Initial Study/Miti gated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. -13-
Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 7:49pm.
City Council resumed at 7:59pm.
Staff report was provided by Community Development Director Sean Kelleher.
City Council asked questions of staff.
Community Development Director Sean Kelleher responded to Council's inquiries.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for the Appellant's presentation.
Appellant provided presentation.
With the conclusion of the Appellant's presentation, Council questions of the Appellant were called.
The Appellant responded to Council's questions.
With the conclusion of Council questions for the Appellant, Mayor Cabrera called for the Applicant's presentation.
Applicant provided presentation.
City Council asked questions of the Applicant.
The Applicant responded to Council's inquiries.
*Mayor Pro Tem Delgado left the dais at 8:21pm and returned at 8:41pm.
With the conclusion of Applicant's presentation and Council questions of the Applicant, public comments were called.
Jose L. Castro
1. Opposed.
David Jones
1. Opposed
Hap Hatch
1. Opposed.
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Jean Padilla
1. Opposed.
Faralyn Padilla
1. Opposed.
Jessica Ayala
1. Opposed.
Judy Brice
1. Opposed.
Miguel Padilla
1. Opposed.
Jairo Ruiz
1. Opposed.
Isaura Ruiz
1. Opposed.
Dr. Katherine Sullivan
1. Supported.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supported.
Bob Palomarez
1. Supported.
Public comments were heard.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 9:24pm.
The City Council meeting resumed at 9:34pm.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan stated the Developer would like to make a statement.
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Applicant stated they will ask for approval of the project, excluding the proposed 7-Eleven.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided clarification on the Applicant's statement.
Mayor Cabrera called the Appellant's rebuttal.
With the conclusion of the Appellant's rebuttal, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
After Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera called for a motion.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado to uphold the Planning Commission's decision
regarding CEQA determination, Plot Plan, Master Plot Plan, and reversing the Planning Commission's decision regarding the Condition Use Permit (CUP) specifically associated with the gas station and convenience store, based on the offer presented by the applicant.
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 F.3. ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCES NUM BERS 523 AND 640
REGARDING CONTROL OF VECTORS AND ESTABLISHING
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FEES AND PENALTIES (ORD. NO. 1000), AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA (Report of:
Community Development)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 1000, amending Title 6 of the City of Moreno Valley Municipal Code, adding Chapter
6.16, adopting by reference Riverside County Ordinance No. 523; and amending Title 3 of the City of Moreno Valley Municipal Code, ad ding Chapter 3.52, adopting by reference Riverside County Ordinance No. 640.
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of Ordinance No. 1000 on October 3, 2023, and consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1000 upon conclusion of said public hearing.
3. Find the action exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 15061(b)(3) of CEQA Guidelines.
Staff report provided by Community Development Director Sean Kelleher.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments.
With no public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado to approve the first reading of
Ordinance 1000, schedule the second reading of Ordinance 1000 for the October 3, 2023 meeting, and find the action exempt from California Envi ronmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 15061(b)(3) of CEQA Guidelines.
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 F.4. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS TO MODIFY PROVISIONS IN TITLE 8, SECTION 8.21.020 – PERMITS REQUIRED AND SECTION 8.21.160 – EROSION CONTROL (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Section
8.21.020 and Section 8.21.160 of Title 8 of the Cit y of Moreno Valley Municipal Code.
2. Introduce Ordinance No. 1001, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, thereby a mending the City of Moreno Valley Municipal Code Section 8.21.020 and Section -17-
8.21.160 related to development grading regulations.
3. Set the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance for the next regularly scheduled Council Meeting on October 3, 2023.
Staff report provided by Public Works Director Melissa Walker.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Council Member Marquez asked a question of staff.
Public Works Director Melissa Walker responded to Council Member Marquez's inquiry.
With no further questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With no 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 first reading of Ordinance 1001 and schedule the second reading of Ordinance 1001 for the October 3, 2023 meeting.
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 G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDARS FOR DISCUSSION OR
SEPARATE ACTION
None.
H. GENERAL BUSINESS
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H.1. APPROVE REVISING POLICY 3.06 TRAVEL & RELATED BUSINESS
EXPENSES (ELECTED OFFICIALS) TO ENH ANCE THE TRANSPARENCY REPORTING (Report of: City Manager)
Recommendation:
1. Approve revising Policy 3.06 TRAVEL AND RELATED BUSINESS EXPENSES (ELECTED OFFICIALS) to include additional
transparency requirements for the reporting of the travel and training forms.
Staff report provided by Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Cabrera and Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz asked
questions of staff.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz's and Mayor Cabrera's inquiries.
At the conclusion of Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments.
Louise Palomarez
1. Transparency.
Public comments were heard.
At the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
City Council asked additional questions of staff.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded to all Council's inquiries.
*Council Member Marquez left the meeting at 10:19pm.
After further Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera made a motion.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado to approve revising Policy 3.06 Travel & Related Business Expenses (Elected Officials), to enhance the
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Motion passed by a vote of 4 -0-1, with Council Member Baca - Santa Cruz, Council Member Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, Mayor Cabrera voting yes, and Council Member Marquez away.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard, Elena Baca - Santa Cruz
AWAY: David Marquez
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:
The Committee approved the 2024 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding distribution among the three geographic areas in the Riverside County per the adopted STIP intracounty Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The Committee also approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreements to provide on-call multimodal transit/rail consulting services for a five -year term to extend the agreements for additional amount of $8,000,000.
That concludes my report on the last RCTC Budget and Imp lementation Committee meeting.
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
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Council Member Barnard reported the following:
The Board heard the presentation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Triennial Review and approved the Report, covering the period of FY19-22.
Due t o coach operator shortages, the Board authorized to reduce service on several routes during weekends. I recommended RTA take recruitment into high schools and encourage students to select bus driver as a career.
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.
I.3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. El Grito event.
2. Regional Job Fair.
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. Deferred comments to the next City Council Meeting.
*Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz left the meeting at 10:26pm.
Council Member Barnard
1. Happy Back to School.
2. El Grito Event.
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Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
1. Prayers for Tom Jerele.
2. Community meeting for District 2.
Motion to have a City Council Study Session in October to discuss the possibility of changing the City Council Meeting dates.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and seconded by Mayor Cabrera to have a City Council Study S ession in Oct ober to discuss the possibility of changing the City Council Meeting dates.
Motion to add an item to a Study Session in October passed by a vote of 2 -0, with Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado
AWAY: David Marquez, Cheylynda Barnard, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz Mayor Cabrera
1. Deferred comments to the next City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no fur ther busin ess to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 10:28PM.
PUBLIC INSPECTION
The contents of the agenda packet are available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.moval.org and in the City Clerk’s office at 14177 Frederick Street during normal business hours.
Any written information related to an open session agenda item that is known by the City to have been distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to this meeting will be made available for public 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