MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY December 5, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNIZING SOUTHWEST CARPENTERS UNION FOR
CONSTRUCTING LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES - PROCLAMATION
2. RECOGNIZING CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE & DEPUTY OF THE 3RD
QUARTER (Deputy Bowdry and Senior Sheriff Record Clerk Lori Radford) -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
December 5, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Meeting of the City Council, Community Services District, City as Successor Agency for the Community Redevelopment Agency o f 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 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Cabrera in the Council Chamber located at 14177 Frederick Street.
Mayor Cabrera announced that the City Council receives a separate stip end for CSD meetings.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Cabrera.
INVOCATION - DR. DALE LACQUEMENT FROM FAITH SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
The invocation was given by Dale Lacquement from Southern Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL
Council: Ulises Cabrera Mayor
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz Council Member
David Marquez Council Member
Absent: Ed Delgado Mayor Pro Tem
Cheylynda Barnard Council Member
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Motion to excus e the absences of Mayor Pro Tem Delgado for health reasons and Council Member Barnard due to a pre-scheduled work-related appointment.
Motion moved by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council Member Marquez to excuse the absences of Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and Council Member Barnard.
Motion passed by a vote of 2 -1, with Council Member Marquez, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes, Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz voting not, with Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and Council Member Barnard absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez
NAYS: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
ABSENT: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
Motion to move item F-1, the Gateway Public Hearing Item to just before the Consent Calendar.
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided guidance per th e Government Code and City policy regarding voting requirements on certain items, due to there only being three members of the City Council present.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council Member Marquez to move item F -1, the Gateway Public Hearing Item to just before the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed by a vote of 3 -0, with Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes, with Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and Council Member Barnard absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSENT: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
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
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Brian Mohan Assistant City Manager, City Treasurer
Michael Lloyd Assistant City Manager
Sean Kelleher Community Development Director
Launa Jimenez Chief Financial Officer
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
Seth Cox
1. Gratitude.
Fred Banuelos
1. Public Safety.
Daryl Terrell
1. MVC Partnership Proposal.
Bob Palomarez
1. Press Enterprise.
Chris Baca
1. Community Involvement, Towing.
Roy Bleckert
1. Public Safety.
Genevieve A.
1. Public Art.
Pete Bleckert
1. Elected Officials.
PUBLIC HEARING (Item F.1 moved, to be heard prior to Consent Calendar) GATEWAY HEIGHTS 108 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT (Report of: Community Development)
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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 Mitigat ion Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
2. ADOPT Resolution 2023-XX:
1. APPROVING General Plan Amendment ( PEN20-0095), Tentative Tract Map 38459 (PEN22 -0127) and Conditional Use Permit (PEN21-0066); and
3. INTRODUCE Ordinance No. [next in order]:
1. Approving a Change of Zone (PEN20 -0096) and corres ponding amendment to the City’s Zoning Atlas.
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/19/2023 6:00 PM
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSENT: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT ON THE AGENDA UNDER TH E
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
There were no public comments given.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS (SECTIONS A-E)
Motion made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz to approve the consent calendar.
Motion passed by a vote of 3 -0, with Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Mayor Cabrera voting ye s, with Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and Council Member Barnard absent.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSENT: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
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 - NOV 21, 2023 5:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.3. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - NOV 21, 2023 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
A.4. PAYMENT REGISTER - OCTOBER 2023 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Payment Register.
A.5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY SERVING AS THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPME NT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY APPROVING THE
RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 (ROPS 24-25) (RESO. NO. SA 2023-06) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council as Successor Agency:
1. Adopt Resolution No. SA 2023-06. 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 Val ley Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for the Period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, -7-
2025 (ROPS 24 -25) and Authorizing the City Manager acting for the Successor Agency or his/her Designee to Make Modifications Thereto; and
2. Authorize the City Manager acting for the Successor Agency or his Designee to make modifications to the Schedule; and
3. Authorize the transmittal of the ROPS 24 -25, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (“Exhibit A”), including Administrative Budget (“Exhibit B”) for the said period, to the Countywide Oversight Board for County of Riverside for review and approval.
A.6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTIO N OF ORDI NANCE NO. 1004, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX IN CONNECTION WITH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2023 -01 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS (Report of:
Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Conduct the second reading by titl e only and adopt Ordinance No. 1004.
A.7. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES
AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG PASSCO PACIFICA LL C, MORENO
VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRI CT, AND THE CITY OF MORENO
VALLEY RELATING TO MORENO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2023 -4 (RESO. NO. 2023 -85) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Adopt Re solution No. 2023 -85, a Resolution App roving the Joint Community Facilities Agreement between Passco Pacifica , LLC, Moreno Valley Unified School District, and City of Moreno V alley, in substantially the form attached hereto with modifications subject to City Attorney approval and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and related documents.
A.8. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG D.R. HORTON LOS ANGELES HOLDING
COMPANY, INC., MORENO VALLEY UNI FIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND
THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY RELATING TO MORENO VALLEY
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2023-3 (RESO. NO. 2023-86) (Report of: Financial & Management Services) -8-
Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023 -86, a Resolution Approving the Joint Community Facilities Agreement between D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Compan y, Inc., Moreno Vall ey Unified School District, and City of Moreno Valley, in substantially the form attached hereto with modifications subject to City Attorney approval, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and related documents.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR-COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
B.1. ORDINANCES - READING BY TITLE ONLY - THE MOTION TO ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE LISTED ON THE CONSENT CAL ENDAR INCLUDES WAIVER OF FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
Recommendation: Waive reading of all Ordinances.
B.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - NOVEMBER 21, 2023 5:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
B.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 21, 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. 126, 129 and 131 (RESO. NOS .
CSD 2023 -96 , CSD 2023 -97, and CSD 2 023-98) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-96, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territo ry to City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities Dis trict No. 2021 -01 ( Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended map for said District (Amendment No. 126) (Ruben V. Marquez, located at 14191 Travers Dr.).
2. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-97, a Resolution of the Board for the -9-
Moreno Valley Community Service s 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 m ap for said District (Amendment No. 129) (Leticia Ll amas, Sergio Llamas an d Martin Castro Cazarez, located at 14755 Silvertree Rd.).
3. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2023-98, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Co mmunity 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 m ap for said District (Amendment No. 1 31) (24291 Bairndale Drive Land Trust and Brock Christopher Bagley, located at 24291 and 24295 Bairndale Dr.).
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - HOUSING AUTHORITY
C.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.
C.2. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - NOVEMBER 21, 2023 5:00 PM .
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
C.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 21, 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 SESS ION - NOVEMBER 21, 2023 5:00 PM.
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Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
D.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 21, 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 -NOVEMBER 21, 2023 5:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
E.3. MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 21, 2023 6:00 PM.
Recommendation:
1. Approve as submitted.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1. Item moved prior to Consent Calendar.
F.2. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF GRANDE VISTA DRIVE (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendation:
1. Conduct a public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2023 -87 approving the temporary closure of Grande Vista Drive south of Bonita Heights
Public Works Director Melissa Walker 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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Council Member Marquez asked questions of staff.
Public Works Director Melissa Walker responded to Council Member Marquez's inquiry.
With the conclusion of Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comment to be heard.
With no public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
After Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz to approve the temporary closure of Grande Vista Drive.
Motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Ma yor Cabrera voting yes, with Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and Council Member Barnard
absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSENT: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
F.3. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT AMENDING CHAPTER 9.02 (PERMITS AND APPROVALS), CHAPTER 9.03 (RESIDENT IAL DISTRICTS),
CHAPTER 9.05 (INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS), CHAPTER 9.14 (LAND DIVISIONS), AND CHAPTER 9.16 (DESIGN GUI DELINES) OF TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND ZONING) (Report of: Community Development) Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. CONDUCT the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1005 and Introduce the Ordinance amending Sections 9.02.020, 9.03.040, 9.03.055,
9.03.070, 9.03.080, 9.05.040, 9.14.100, and 9.09.170 of Title 9 of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code to provide updates consistent with new S tate Law and Housing and Community Development (HCD) requirements, streamline Code requirements to provide flexibility and clarity r egarding existing requirements, and provide for other minor clarifications and clean-up items.
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report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comment to be heard.
With no public comment, Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz and seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the 2023 Winter
Omnibus.
Motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes, with Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and Council Member Barnard
absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSENT: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
F.4. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNUAL A CTION PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2024-2025 AND TO ADOPT 2024-2025 OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (Report of: City Manager)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing to allow for the public to comment on the needs of low- and moderate-income residents in Moreno Valley.
2. Approve the proposed CDBG, HOME, and ESG Grant Objectives and Policies for the 2024-2025 Program Year.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
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Chris Baca
1. Legal concerns.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz and seconded by Mayor Cabrera to approve the Annual Action Plan for
program year 2024-2025 and to adopt 2024-2025 objectives and policies.
Motion passed by a vote of 3 -0, with Council Member Baca - Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Mayor Cabr era voting yes, with Ma yor Pro Tem Delgado and Council Member Barnard absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSENT: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDARS FOR DISCUSSION OR
SEPARATE ACTION
H. GENERAL BUSINESS
H.1. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION - SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM (continued from December 5, 2023) (Report of: City Clerk) Recommendation:
1. Conduct the reorg anization of the City Council by selecting one Council Member to serve a one-year term as Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Cabrera made a motion to continue this item to the December 19th, 2023.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council
Member Marquez to continue the selection of Mayor Pro Tem to the December 19, 2023 City Council Meeting.
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Motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes, with Mayor Pro Tem De lgado and Council Mem ber Barnard absent.
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/19/2023 6:00 PM
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSENT: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
H.2. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ART REQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATION –ANTONIO MARTINEZ MAIN LIBRARY MURAL (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the artist presentation; and
2. Review and consider a pproval of Public Art Request for Funding Application from Antonio Martinez for the creation and installation of a 260 square foot mural at the Main Library; and
3. Authorize Executive Director and or its designee to en ter into an agreement fo r services wit h the approved applicant and submit a budget adjustment request to utilize funding from DIF Public Art Fund 2916.
Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mr. Antonio Martinez provided a presentation.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of the applicant.
Mr. Antonio Martinez responded to all of Council's inquiries.
With the conclusion of Council questions of the applicant, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Pete Bleckert
1. Critical comments.
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Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Alejandro Barwinski
1. Supporting artists.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided comments to Council.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by
Mayor Cabrera to approve the Public Art Request for Funding Application from Antonio Martinez.
Motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes, with Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and Council Member Barn ard
absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSENT: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
H.3. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PUBLIC A RT REQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATION –ALEXANDRA GARCIA GATEWAY PARK
RESTROOM MURAL (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file artist presentation; and
2. Review and consider approval of Public Art Request for Funding Application from Alexandra Garcia for the creation and installation of a 732 square foot mural at the Gateway Park Restroom; and
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2916.
Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick provided clarification on items brought up during public comment.
Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Ms. Alexandra Garcia provided a presentation.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of the applicant.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan and Public Works Director Jeremy Bubnick provided clarification to the City Council.
Ms. Alexandra Garcia responded to all of Council's inquiries.
With the conclusion of Council questions of the applicant, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Pete Bleckert
1. Critical comments.
Bob Palomarez
1. Community involvement.
Genevieve Aleman
1. Supporting artist.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
After Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz and seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the Public Art Request for Funding Application from Alexandra Garcia.
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Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes, with Ma yor Pro Tem Delgado and Council Member Barnard
absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSENT: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
H.4. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ART REQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATION –PATRICK BARWINSKI CRC MURAL (Report of:
Parks & Community Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the artist presentation; and
2. Review and consider approval of Public Art Request for Funding Application from Patrick Barwinski for the creation and installation of a 2,835 squar e foot mural at the Mor eno Valley Conf erence & Recreation Center (CRC); and
3. Authorize Executive Director an d or its designee to enter into an agreement for services with the approved applicant and submit a budget adjustment request to utilize funding from DIF Public Art Fund 2916.
Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mr. Patrick Barwinski provided a presentation.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of the applicant.
With no Council questions of the applicant, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Pete Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Critical comments.
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Genevieve Aleman
1. Arts Commission
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
After Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion
Motion made by Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz and seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the Public Art Request for Funding Application from Patrick Barwinski.
Motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes, with Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and Council Member Barnard
absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSENT: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
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H.5. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PUBLI C ART REQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATION –SHAYNE MITCHELL WESTBLUFF PARK
RESTROOM MURAL (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the artist presentation; and
2. Review and consider approval of Public Art Request for Funding Application from Shayne Mitchell for the creation and installation of a 560 square foot mural at the Westbluff Park Restroom; and
3. Authorize Executive Dir ector and or its designee to enter into an agreement for services with the approve d applicant and submit a budget adjustment request to utilize funding from DIF Public Art Fund 2916.
Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick provided the staff report.
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With the conclusion of the staff report, Mr. Shayne Mitchell provided a presentation.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of the applicant.
With no Council questions of the applicant, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Pete Bleckert
1. Critical comments.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
After Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz and seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the Public Art Request for Funding Application from Shayne Mitchell.
Motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes, with Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and C ouncil Member Barnard
absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSENT: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
H.6. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF P UBLIC ART R EQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATION –MARYAM CROGMAN FOR UTILITY BOX
WRAPS AT FO UR INTERSECTIONS (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the artist presentation; and
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Application from Maryam Crogman for the installa tion of utility box wraps at four intersection utility boxes at Eucalyptus & Heacock; Perris & Cottonwood; Alessandro Plaza & Alessandro; Perris & Alessandro; and
3. Authorize Executiv e Director and or its designee to enter into an agreement for services wit h the approved applicant and submit a budget adjustment request to utilize funding from DIF Public Art Fun d 2916.
Mayor Cabrera called for a five-minute break at 8:14pm.
The City Council reconvened at 8:20pm.
Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Ms. Maryam Crogman the provided a presentation.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of the applicant.
With no Council questions of the applicant, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Pete Bleckert
1. Critical comments.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
After Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by
Mayor Cabrera to approve the Public Art Request for Funding Application from Maryam Crogman.
Motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Marquez, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes, with Mayor Pro Tem Delgado and Council Member Barnard
absent.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, David Marquez, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSENT: Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard
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 heard a presentation regarding Senate Bill 125 F ormula-Based Funding for the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program and Zero Emis sion Transit Capital Program. The committee recommended the Commission approve the funding recommendations.
The Committee also recommended the Commission adopt the Commis sion’s 2024 State and Federal Legislative Platform.
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
None.
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
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Items covered at the WRCOG Exec utive Committee meeting on December 4, 2023, included an update on the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Funding Opportunity. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated funding to 117 entities nationally to prepare preliminary studies that will be used to identify GHG emissions reduction strategies.
San Bernardino COG is leading the preparation of the initial planning study for the Riverside / San Bernardino Area with assistance from SCAG, AQMD, WRCOG and other stakeholders. Unfortunately, this grant cannot be pursued by individual municipalities.
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Council Member Marquez reported the following:
Items covered at the RCA Board of Directors meeting on December 4, 2 023, included a status repo rt on acqui sitions made by RCA. For the 2023 calendar year, 33 parcels were acquired, adding approximately 1,038 acres to the reserve.
School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
I.2. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
I.3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Affordable housing projects.
2. March Field Park indoor soccer field dedication, December 18th.
3. New Economic Development Director, Cruz Esparza.
4. City's 39th birthday.
CLOSING COMMENTS AND/OR REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COMMUN ITY
SERVICES DISTRICT, CITY AS SUCCESS OR AGENCY FOR THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY, PUBLI C FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz
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1. Snow Day.
2. District 1 Library Commissioner.
3. Little Libraries Special Presentation.
4. Recounted protest at Vista Heights Middle School.
Council Member Marquez
1. Snow Day and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
2. Mailbox theft issues.
3. Art murals.
4. RTA ribbon cutting.
5. Fire and Police services.
ADJOURMENT:
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz left the dais at 8:54 PM.
Due to lack of quorum, the Regular City Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:54 PM.
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 infor mation related to an open session agenda item that is known by the City to have been distributed to all or a maj ority 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