CALL TO ORDER - 5:40 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation - February is Black History Month
2. Proclamation - January is Safe Surrender Awareness Month
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
February 6, 2024
A. 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 6:05 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.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Delgado.
C. INVOCATION - PASTOR JOHN VELASQUEZ FROM DISCOVERY CHRISTIAN The invocation was given by Pastor John Velasquez from Discovery Christian Church.
D. ROLL CALL
Council:
Ulises Cabrera
Mayor
Cheylynda Barnard
Mayor Pro Tem
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
Council Member
Ed Delgado
Council Member
David Marquez
Council Member
E. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
None.
F. STAFF 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, City Treasurer
Sean Kelleher
Acting Assistant City Manager/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
Cruz Esparza
Economic Development Director
Tim Brause
Lieutenant
Jesse Park
Fire Chief
G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Delgado and seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the order of the agenda.
Motion passed by a vote of 5-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Delgado, Council Member Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Benjamin Shuler
1. Gratitude.
Richard Bolter
1. Collaboration.
Fred Banuelos
1. Taxes.
Seth Cox
1. Burned Building Debris.
Bob Palomarez
1. Concerns, history.
Pete Bleckert
1. Heroic Anecdote.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns, Critical of Mayor and Council Member Marquez.
Christopher Baca
1. Community Events.
Roy Bleckert
1. Critical Comments.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the Council if they had any items they would like removed for questions or separate action.
Council Member Marquez had questions regarding I.7.
Lt. Brause responded to Council Member Marquez’s inquiries.
With no further questions, public comment was heard.
Roy Bleckert (I.3)
1. Concerns.
Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Delgado to approve the consent calendar.
Motion passed by a vote of 5-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Delgado, Council Member Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz I.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:
1. Waived reading of all Ordinances.
I.2. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JAN 16, 2024 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approved as submitted.
I.3. PAYMENT REGISTER - DECEMBER 2023 (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
Received and filed the Payment Register.
I.4. FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 MID-YEAR OPERATING & CIP BUDGET REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MID-YEAR OPERATING & CIP BUDGET AMENDMENTS (Report of: City Manager) Recommendations: That the City Council:
Received and filed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Mid-Year Operating Budget Review.
Received and filed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Mid-Year CIP Budget Review.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-04. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
Approved the Moreno Valley Community Foundation Budget.
Recommendations: That the CSD:
Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-08. A Resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
Recommendations: That the HA:
Adopted Resolution No. HA 2024-01. A Resolution of the Moreno Valley Housing Authority of the City of Moreno Valley, California, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
Recommendations: That the MVCF
Adopted Resolution No. MVCF 2024-01. A Resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Foundation of the City of Moreno Valley, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
I.5. PURSUANT TO LANDOWNER PETITIONS, ANNEX CERTAIN PARCELS INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE) - AMENDMENT NOS. 103, 138, 139, 140 and 142 (RESO. NOS. CSD 2024-09 to CSD 2024-13) (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-09, 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. 103) (Marcos Rincon Bravo located at 11684 Lyrebird Ct.).
Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-10, 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. 138) (Aaron Garcia Rodriguez and Antonio Garcia, located at 22753 Featherbrook Ct.).
Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-11, 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. 139) (Crystal Irene Dowdy, located at 24166 Radwell Dr.).
Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-12, 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. 140) (Banuelos UTD 12/13/2004, Ruben C. and Rafaela Banuelos, located at 12636 Broadleaf Ln.).
Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-13, 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. 142) (Melissa and Marisol Carranza, located on the northside of Eucalyptus Ave. between Indian St. and Perris Blvd.).
I.6. SECOND AMENDMENT WITH VB RUN, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR EXTENSION OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LICENSEE AND ALLOW LCENSEE TO SUB-LEASE TO NATIONAL BROADBAND CARRIERS FOR A SEPARATE REVENUE SHARE PER THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT (Report of: Parks & Community Services) Recommendations: That the City Council and CSD:
Authorized the City Manager\Executive Director of the Moreno Valley Community Services District and or it’s designee to execute the Second Amendment to the Telecommunications Lease Agreement with VB RUN, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, to extend the renewal terms with the Licensee, VB Run LLC, for an additional 5 years at the beginning rates of $3,543.93 per month for rent and $100.00 per month for the maintenance fee, each to be adjusted annually by CPI or 3%, whichever is greater, per the terms of the 2nd Amendment, and; Allowed Licensee to sublicense\sublease to any applicable Sublicensees\Subtenants, upon written request to the City of Moreno Valley (“City”)/Moreno Valley Community Services District (“CSD”) (“Licensor”), in return for a separate revenue share of rents at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the rents collected by Licensee payable to the City\CSD for use of Improvements at the existing cell facility located on the property at 15115 Indian Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92551, known as John F. Kennedy Park; and, Approved the City Manager\Executive Director of the Moreno Valley Community Services District and or it’s designee to submit necessary budget adjustments as applicable.
I.7. ACCEPTANCE OF THE TOBACCO LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM AWARD, MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2024-05 (Report of: Police Department) Recommendations:
Accepted the Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program grant award in the amount of $123,850 for overtime costs to conduct tobacco enforcement operations in Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27.
Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate $123,850 as revenue and expense per fiscal year in Fund (2300) beginning in Fiscal Year 2024/25 and carrying over program budget over the grant period.
Approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Moreno Valley and the Department of Justice regarding the Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program award.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-05 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement with the State of California Department of Justice.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1. REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE ART COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ART REQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATION - MARYAM CROGMAN MURAL LIBRARY (Report of: Parks & Community Services) Art Commission’s Recommendations: That the City Council:
Received and filed the artist presentation; and
Reviewed and considered the Art Commission’s approval of Public Art Request for Funding Application from Maryam Crogman for the creation and installation of a 1,674 square foot mural “MoVal Reads” at the Moreno Valley Main Branch Library; and Authorized Executive Director and 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 a brief report and introduced the applicant, Maryam Crogman.
Presentation given by Maryam Crogman.
City Council asked questions of the applicant.
Maryam Crogman responded to all Council's inquiries.
With no further questions from Council, public comments were heard.
Pete Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Bob Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
The City Council deliberated on the item.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera made a motion.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the public art request for funding application from Maryam Crogman.
Motion passed by a vote of 4-1, with Council Member Delgado, Council Member Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, Mayor Cabrera voting yes, and Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz voting no.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, David Marquez, Cheylynda Barnard NAYS: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
K.2. REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE ART COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ART REQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATION - PATRICK BARWINSKI AR ANIMATION FOR CRC MURAL (Report of: Parks & Community Services) Art Commission’s Recommendations: That the City Council:
Received and filed the artist presentation; and
Reviewed and considered the Art Commission’s approval of Public Art Request for Funding Application from Patrick Barwinski for the inclusion of AR Animation effects on the previously approved 2,835 square foot mural at the Moreno Valley Conference & Recreation Center (CRC); and Authorized Executive Director and 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 provided a brief report and introduced the applicant, Patrick Barwinski.
Presentation given by Patrick Barwinski.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council questions of staff.
Council asked questions of the applicant.
Patrick Barwinski responded to all Council's questions.
With no further Council questions, public comments were heard.
Pete Bleckert
1. Critical Comments.
Roy Bleckert
1. Critical Comments.
Martin Cabrera
1. Leadership Comments.
Val Stewart
1. Support Project.
With the conclusion of public comment, Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council deliberation.
The City Council deliberated on the item.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Delgado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barnard to approve the public art request for funding application from Patrick Barwinski.
Motion passed by a vote of 5-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Delgado, Council Member Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
SECONDER: Cheylynda Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 7:44 pm.
The City Council meeting resumed at 7:52 pm.
K.3. MAYOR'S ROLE, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Report of: City Attorney) Recommendation:
That the City Council take whatever action it deems necessary and appropriate.
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council questions of staff.
City Council asked questions of staff.
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla and Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiries.
With the conclusion of Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Christopher Baca
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Bob Palomarez
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Pete Bleckert
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Martin Cabrera
1. Support Council.
With the conclusion of public comment, Mayor Cabrera opened the floor to Council deliberation.
The City Council deliberated on the item.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz left the dais at 8:41 pm.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 8:43 pm.
The City Council meeting resumed at 8:45 pm.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz returned to the dais at 8:46 pm.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera made a motion.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council Member Delgado to direct staff to bring back a revised Ordinance, based on the items that were discussed, to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
Motion passed by a vote of 4-0-1, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, Mayor Cabrera voting yes, and Council Member Marquez abstaining.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz left the meeting at 8:47 pm.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSTAIN: David Marquez
L. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
L.1. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD
March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
None.
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA) None.
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
None.
Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard reported the following:
The Board heard a presentation of the potential regional vehicle miles traveled (VMT) mitigation program.
The Board authorized award of an agreement to Creative Bus Sales for the purchase of 25 StarTrans Senator II buses for Dial-a-Ride operations and an agreement with A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. for the purchase of 25 Ford Transit vans for Dial-a-Ride operations under the CalACT/MBTA vehicle cooperative purchasing agreement.
Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG) None.
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA) None.
School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Community Day of Service
2. Free Dump Day
3. Job Fair
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member Marquez
1. Ribbon Cutting for Moreno Beach Bridge.
2. Monterey League of California Cities.
Council Member Marquez left the meeting at 8:52 pm.
Council Member Delgado
1. Community Event.
2. State of the District.
3. League of California Cities.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard
1. Thanked speakers.
2. State of the District.
Staff was directed to look into the possibility of creating an ad hoc committee regarding homelessness, separate from the current homelessness task force, to be brought back to the March 5, 2024 City Council meeting. The item was supported by Mayor Pro Tem Barnard and Mayor Cabrera.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Black History Month event.
2. Community Day of Service.
3. Contract classes at the CRC.
4. Ride along with Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
5. Moreno Valley Chamber Installation.
6. US Conference of Mayors.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 9:06 PM.
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:
___________________________
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
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