MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY October 17, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. MORENO VALLEY ROCKET TRACK TEAM RECOGNITION - COACH
PHANNIX
2. BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
3. FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH --PERRIS FILAM, MARIO
NAZARENO
4. HELEN PUTMAN AWARDS PRESENTATION - LAURA VARELA
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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
October 17, 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 Ci ty of Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley Housing Authority, Moreno Valley Public Financing Authority and the Board of Library Trustees was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Cabrera in the Council Chamber located at 14177 Frederick Street.
Mayor Cabrera ann ounced that the City Council receives a separate stipend for CSD meetings.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Barnard.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor John Velasquez from Discovery Christian Church.
ROLL CALL
Council: Ulises Cabrera Mayor
Ed Delgado Mayor Pro Tem
Cheylynda Barnard Council Member
Absent: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz Council Member
David Marquez Council Member
Motion to excuse the absences of Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz a nd Council Member Marquez
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Motion moved by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and seconded by Council Member Barnard to excuse the absences of Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz and Council Member Marquez
Motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with Council Member Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes and Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz and Council Member Marquez absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Cheylynda Barnard, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
ABSENT: David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
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
Jeremy Bubnick Parks and Community Services Director
Robert Cardenas Human Resources 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
Mohammad Rahman
1. International Mother Language Center.
Hillary Himaya
1. International Mother Language Center.
Malina Rahman
1. International Mother Language Center.
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Shahid Ahmed
1. International Mother Language Center.
Dr. Kazi Nizam Uddin
1. International Mother Language Center.
Bashir Ather
1. International Mother Language Center.
Shawkat Alam
1. International Mother Language Center.
Saifur Rahman
1. International Mother Language Center.
Al Masuk
1. International Mother Language Center.
2. Badminton Court.
Brandon Carn
1. Critical of Staff.
Sam Martinez
1. Critical of Morrison Park.
Shaheem Ahmed
1. Moreno Valley Sports Club.
Lindsay Robinson
1. Critical of former Mayor.
David Zeitz
1. Property concerns.
Luis Aguayo
1. Property concerns.
Lona Smith
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1. Property concerns, yielded time.
Griselda Aguayo
1. Property concerns, yielded time.
Silvia De Horta
1. Property concerns, yielded time.
Carleen Jones
1. Property concerns, yielded time.
Miguel Sanchez
1. Property concerns, yielded time.
Leroy Thompson
1. Property concerns, yielded time.
Daryl Terrell
1. Organized Retail Theft.
Anthony Padilla
1. Alternate Transportation.
Fred Banuelos
1. Praise Public Safety officials.
Louise Palomarez
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Bob Palomarez
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera, Council Member Marquez.
James Baker II
1. International Mother Language Center.
Roy Bleckert
1. Conflicting meetings.
Pete Bleckert
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1. City history.
Chris Baca
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT ON THE AGENDA U NDER THE
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Roy Bleckert (A.5 , A.13)
1. Public safety issues.
Louise Palomarez (A. 4, A.5 , A.12)
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Bob Palomarez (A.5, A.7)
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Chris Baca (A.5 , A.7)
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS (SECTIONS A-E)
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and seconded by Council Member Barnard to approve the consent calendar.
Motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with Council Member Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes and Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz and Council Member Marquez absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Cheylynda Barnard, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
ABSENT: David Marquez, Elena 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 - Oct 3, 2023 5:00 PM A.3. City Council - Regular Meeting - Oct 3, 2023 6:00 PM A.4. COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCA L YEAR 2023/2024 FROM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH August 31, 202 3. (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023.
A.5. COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Training & Travel Authorization Forms for the month of September 2023.
A.6. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1002 ADDING CHAPTER 2.66 “ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS,” RELATING TO
ELECTRONIC FILING OF FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION STATEMENTS (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation:
1. That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1002 - an Ordinance adding Chapter 2.66, “Electronic Fi lling of Campaign Disclosure Statement” to the Moreno Valley Municipal Code.
A.7. MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - HOMELESS
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PILOT PROGRAM (Report of: City Manager) Recommendations:
1. Authorize the Vice President ( Assistant City Man ager) and Treasurer (CFO/Treasurer) to create the Moreno V alley Community Foundation Homeless Community Outreach Pilot Program as identified in the attached Resolution, and
2. Adopt Resolution MVCF 2023-04 describing the Community Outreach Pilot Program, and
3. Authorize the Vice President to execute any Agreements with the Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) as a part of the Pilot -8-
Program and any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement within Board approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance wit h the terms of the Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney , and
4. Authorize the Treasurer to process a budget amendment and appropriation as shown in the Fiscal Impact section of the report.
A.8. LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.
A.9. PAYMENT REGISTER - AUGUST 2023 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Payment Register.
A.10. DECLARING INT ENTION TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2023 -01 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF
MORENO VALLEY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN (RESO. NOS. 2023 -67 and 2023 -68) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-67. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Adopting Supplemental Local Goals and Policies for Community Facilities Districts to Fund Public Services.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-68. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Declaring its Intention to Establish its Community Facilities District No. 2023 -01 (Public Safety Services) and to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax Therein.
A.11. APPROVE THE PUBLIC FACI LITIES FEE CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH D.R. HORTON LOS ANGELES HOLDING COMPANY, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR PARKLAND IMPROVEMENTS IN TRACT 38236
(Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council and CSD:
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Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council and Mayor and City Council Acting in its Capacity as President and Members of the Board of Directors of the Moreno Valley Community Services District (CSD):
1. Approve the Public Facilities Fee Credit Agreement (“Agreement”) with D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc. a California Corporation, for parkland improvements at Tract 38236 located north of Brodiaea Ave. and west of Oliver St.
2. Authorize the City Manager and the City Manager in the Capacity as Executive Director of the CSD to execute the Public Facilities Fee Credit Agreement with D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc., for parkland improvements at Tract 38236 on behalf of the City and CSD subject to the approval by the City Attorney.
A.12. ROAD CLOSURES FOR FUN COLOR RUN (Report of: Police Department) Recommendation:
1. Authorize the road closure of the following streets between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023, to control traffic and promote safety for event staff and runners:
a. Eastbound lanes of Alessandro Boulevard between Frederick Street and
Graham Street
b. Graham Street between Alessandro Boulevard and Brodiaea Avenue
c. Brodiaea Avenue between Graham Street and Frederick Street d. Frederick Street betw een Resource Avenue and Alessandro Boulevard
e. Corporate Way
f. Resource Way
g. Calle San Juan De Los Lagos between Frederick Street and Veterans Way
h. Veterans Way between Calle San Juan De L os Lagos and Alessandro
Boulevard.
A.13. REPORT O F EVALUATING POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING ON PROLOGIS LANE (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
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A.14. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AGREEMENTS TO CAV CONSULTING, HR
GREEN PACIFIC, AND CWE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING
SENIOR ENGINEER AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO CAPITAL
PROJECTS DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (Report of:
Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Award Agreements for Professional Consultant Service s with CAV Consulting, HR Green Pacific, and CWE to provid e as-needed Consultant Senior Engineer and Administrative Services related to management and implementation of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects for the Capital Projects Division; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreements for Professio nal Consultant Services with CAV Consulting , HR Green Pacific, and CWE in the combined amount of approximately $300,000 per year for the total aggregate not-to-exceed amount of $900,000 over the entire three-year term of the agreements, subject to the appr oval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the issuance of Purchase Orders to CAV Consulting , HR Green Pacific, and CWE once the Agreement s have been signed by all parties using budget approved for each project and State Gas Tax as supplement funding; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreements with CAV Consulting, HR Green Pacific, and CWE within Council approved annual budgeted amounts for CIP projects, including the authority to authorize the associated purc hase orders in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
A.15. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -69 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALREC YCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY IS ELIGIBLE (Report of: Public Works) Recommendation:
1. Adopt the proposed Resolution No. 2023 -69 approving submittal of application(s) for all CalRecycle grants for which the City of Moreno Valley is eligible.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR-COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
B.1. ORDINANCES - READING BY TITLE ONLY - THE MOTION TO ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR INCLUDES WAIVER OF FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
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B.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 3, 2023 5:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1: Approve as submitted.
B.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 3, 2023 6:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1: Approve as submitted.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - HOUSING AUTHORITY
C.1. ORDINANCES - READING BY TITLE ONLY - THE MOTION TO ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR INCLUDES WAIVER OF FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
C.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 3, 2023 5:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
C.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 3, 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 - OCTOBER 3, 2023 5:00 PM.
Recommendation:
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1: Approve as submitted.
D.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 3, 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.
E.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 3, 2023 5:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1: Approve as submitted.
E.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 3, 2023 6:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1: Approve as submitted.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDARS FOR DISCUSSION OR
SEPARATE ACTION
None.
H. GENERAL BUSINESS
H.1. ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NUMBE R 987 REGARDING UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (ORD. NO.
1003) (Report of: City Manager)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
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Title 11 of the City of Moreno Valley Municipa l Code, adding Chapter
11.97, adopting by reference Riverside County Ordinance No. 987; and
2. Schedule a public hearing to receive public input regarding adoption of Ordinance No. 1003 on November 21, 2023, and consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1003 upon conclusion of said public hearing.
Staff report provided by Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan.
At the conclusion of the staff repo rt, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado asked a question of staff.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded to the inquiry.
With the conclusion of Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Daryl Terrell
1. Support.
Louise Palomarez
1. Public Safety.
Roy Bleckert
1. Public Safety.
Public comments were heard.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
After the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado to approve the adoption of County Ordinance number 987 regarding unlawful possession of catalytic converters (City Ordinance 1003).
Motion passed by a vote of 3 -0, with Council Member Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Ma yor Cabrera voting yes and Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz and Council Member Marquez absent.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
ABSENT: David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
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:
The commission received an update on the 452nd Civil Engineering S quadron at March Air Reserve Base.
The commission also heard an update from Target representatives regarding their newest distribution facility along I-215 at Van Buren.
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)
None.
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
The Commission heard a presentation regarding the draft 2024 Traffic Relief Plan and directed staff to return to the Commission in ea rly 2024 with the results of the public outreach and engagement efforts, and a finalized 2024 Traffic Relief Plan.
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
None.
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
None.
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) -15-
None.
School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
I.2. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
I.3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Introduction of new Human Resources Director.
2. City Awards.
CLOSING COMMENTS AND/OR REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL , COMMUNITY
SERVICES DISTRICT, CITY AS SUCCESSOR AG ENCY FOR THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES.
Council Member Barnard
1. State of the Black I.E. event.
2. Mother Language Day.
3. Badminton courts.
4. City Council meeting dates.
5. Sheriff's Department Trunk or Treat.
6. Moreno Valley Color Run.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
1. Fire Station 2 Open House.
2. 20th Anniversary Event for the Moreno Valley Equestrian Center.
3. Moreno Valley Prologis Parking Lot.
4. Thanked City staff.
5. Tom Jerele's memorial service.
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6. Halloween.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and seconded by Council Member Barnard to direct staff to explore different areas for the Prologis parking lot.
Motion passed by a vote of 2 -0, with Council Member Barnard and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Cheylynda Barnard, Council Member
AYES: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
ABSTAIN: Ulises Cabrera
ABSENT: David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
Mayor Cabrera
1. International Mother Language Day.
2. Badminton.
3. Multicultural event.
4. SCEIU strike.
5. State of the Black I.E.
6. Career Day at Bethune Elementary.
7. Latino Caucus Gala.
8. Domestic Violence Awareness Day and Stop the Violence event.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 8:00PM.
PUBLIC INSPECTION
The contents of the agenda packet are available for public inspection on t he 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 majorit y of the Cit y Council less than 72 hours -17-
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.
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