MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY March 19, 2024
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Women's History Month Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard and Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz presented the Women's History Month Proclamation to Dr. Mary McBean and the Edgemont Women's Club.
2. Recognizing MVUSD Canyon Springs High School - Boys & Girls Wrestling Team Council Member Delgado presented the recognition to the MVUSD Canyon Spring High School Boys and Girls Wrestling team.
3. Recognizing Inland United 9u- 2024 State Champ Team
Mayor Cabrera presented the recognition to the Inland United 9u 2024 State Champion team.
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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
March 19, 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 6:02 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 - LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH - PASTOR DONNY WILSON
The invocation was given by Pastor Donny Wilson of Lighthouse Baptist 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
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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
Ken Reichle Chief of Police
Jeff Burrow Battalion Chief
Assistant City Manager provided a request for an urgency item to be brough forth at tonight’s meeting.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided a report on the urgency item.
Motion made by Council Member Delgado and seconded by Council Member Marquez to add an urgency item to the agenda for the approval of a letter of support for a project in Moreno Valley.
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
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided a report on the letter of support related to the Riverside County Flood Control District project at the Cactus Flood Control Channel.
Council Member Marquez asked questions of staff.
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City Attorney Steven Quintanilla responded to Council Member Marquez's inquiries.
Mayor Cabrera read the letter that was subject to approval at the meeting and sent to the City's Federal Government Representatives.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comments on the matter, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve a letter of support related to the Riverside County Flood Control District project at the Cactus Flood Control Channel.
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: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: David Marquez, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz
G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Delgado 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: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Fabian Ayub
1. Down Syndrome Day.
Priscilla Ayub
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1. Yielded time to Fabian Ayub.
Julie Ann Pedroza
1. Building Up Lives Foundation.
Joe Teague
1. Public Safety Concerns.
Kayla Sankey
1. Homelessness Public Safety.
Bob Palomarez
1. Homeless concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Alma DeLeon
1. Immigration resources.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Christopher Baca
1. Homeless concerns.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if they would like any items pulled for separate action or discussion.
With no items being pulled for separate action or discussion, Mayor Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Barnard provided comments on item I.6.
Mayor Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Barnard recused themselves from item I.6 due to a potential conflicts of interest. With the item being on the consent calendar, the City Attorney’s Office informed both Mayor Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Barnard that they do not have to leave the Council Chambers, but that the minutes will reflect their recusal from the item.
Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
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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, with Mayor Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado recusing themselves on the vote for I.6.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Marquez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz ABSTAIN: Cabrera and Barnard on Item I.6. only
I.1. ORDINANCES - READING BY TITLE ONLY - THE MOTION TO ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR INCLUDES WAIVER
OF FULL READING ON THE ORDINANCE
Recommendation:
1. Waived reading of all Ordinances.
I.2. CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - MAR 5, 2024 4:30 PM Recommendation:
1. Approved as Submitted.
I.3. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MAR 5, 2024 6:00 PM Recommendation:
1. Approved as Submitted.
I.4. COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 FROM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2024. (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation:
1. Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024.
I.5. COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation:
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1. Received and filed the Training & Travel Authorization Forms for the month of February 2024.
I.6. SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NOS. 1009 AND 1010 (Report of: Community Development) Recommendation:
Project #1, South of Iris, Heritage Park Neighborhood I
1. Conducted a second reading by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 1009.
Project #2, Goya at Heritage Park, Heritage Park Neighborhood II
2. Conducted a second reading by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 1010.
I.7. LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (Report of: City Manager) Recommendation:
1. Ratified the list of personnel changes as described.
I.8. PAYMENT REGISTER - JANUARY 2024 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Received and filed the Payment Register.
I.9. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY
ASSESSMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 FOR MORENO VALLEY
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 2014 -02 (RESO. NOS. CSD 2024 -22, CSD 2024 -23, AND CSD 2024-24) (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendations:
1. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024 -22, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02.
2. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024 -23, a Resolution of the Board for -8-
the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving an Engineer’s Report in Connection with the 2024/25 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02.
3. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024 -24, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02.
I.10. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 FOR MORENO VALLEY
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2014-01 (RESO NOS. CSD 2024-25, CSD 2024-26, AND CSD 2024-27) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations:
1. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024 -25, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy Fiscal Year 2024/25 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01.
2. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024 -26, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving an Engineer’s Report in Connection with Fiscal Year 2024/25 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01.
3. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024 -27, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy Fiscal Year 2024/25 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01.
I.11. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS FOR THE AWARDED SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
PROGRAM CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, EQUITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
JUSTICE GRANT (Report of: Public Works)
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Recommendation:
1. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the Sustainable Communities Program Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice ( SCP CEEEJ) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) , subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1. REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE ART COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ART REQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATION –CHRISTOPHER POUPORE MURAL EL POTRERO PARK RESTROOM (Report of: Parks & Community Services)
Art Commission’s Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the artist presentation; and
2. Review and consider the Art Commission’s approval of Public Art Request for Funding Application from Christopher Poupore for a 400 square feet mural at El Potrero Park restroom, a time lapse video, and a workshop; and
3. 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 introduced the artist.
Applicant Christopher Poupore provided a report.
With the conclusion of the report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of the applicant or staff.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz Council Member Delgado asked questions of the applicant.
Applicant Christopher Poupore responded to the Council’s inquiries.
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With no further Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Opposed.
Louise Palomarez
1. Opposed.
Bob Palomarez
1. Opposed.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
The City Council deliberated on the item.
Council Member Marquez expressed his desire to have this item continued to a later date.
Motion made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by
Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz to continue this item to the September 17, 2024 City Council meeting.
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: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz
The City Council expressed their desire to schedule a Study Session to discuss the Public Art Policy and Art DIF eligible funding.
Motion made by Mayor Cabrera and seconded by Council Member Delgado to schedule a Study Session in June to discuss the Public Art Policy and Art DIF eligible funding.
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.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ulises Cabrera, Mayor
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz K.2. PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE MOTION TO CREATE AN AD
HOC POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE REGARDING A HOMELESS TASK FORCE VIA A REVISION TO ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY 1.07 COUNCIL
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS (Report of: City Manager)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Provided direction regarding MPT Barnard’s motion to create an Ad Hoc Policy Subcommittee regarding a Homeless Task Force via a revision to Administrative Policy 1.07 Council Subcommittee Meetings.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 8:18 pm.
The City Council reconvened at 8:26 pm.
Council Member Delgado, Council Member Marquez, Mayor Cabrera, and Mayor Pro Tem Barnard asked questions of staff.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan and Chief Reichle responded to the Council's inquiries.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided an additional report.
With no additional questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Maribel Nunez
1. Support.
JulieAnn Pedroza
1. Support.
Drew Foggo
1. Support for local non-profits.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
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Christopher Baca
1. Concerns.
Bob Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Phillip Rosenberg
1. Support.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
The City Council deliberated on the item.
Council Member Delgado expressed concerns on approving this item tonight and stated he would like to see Mayor Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado work with Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan to create guidelines for the creation of an Ad Hoc Policy Subcommittee regarding a Homeless Task Force.
Motion made by Council Member Delgado and seconded by
Council Member Marquez to continue the item to a date uncertain and direct staff to work with Mayor Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Barnard on creating guidelines for the creation of an Ad Hoc Policy Subcommittee regarding a Homeless Task Force.
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 L. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
L.1. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD
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March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
Council Member Delgado reported the following:
It was a very busy meeting:
• We heard an update about the Military Compatibility Use Study. • We granted Meridian Park LLC an extension on their Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for the Aviation Gateway Project at the airport.
Finally, we discussed plans for new backbone gas line infrastructure to serve the March LifeCare and Green Acres areas.
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
None.
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Council Member Delgado reported the following:
The Commission approved programming up to an additional $35 million of 2009 Measure A Western County Regional Arterial (MARA) funds for the city of Jurupa Valley’s Jurupa Road Grade Separation project.
During the meeting, Caltrans’ representative briefed the commissioners on the status of the potholes along I -215. The maintenance crews will make efforts to repair the highway. Furthermore, Caltrans District 8 is looking for emergency funds to start highway surface rehabilitation.
Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)
Council Member Marquez reported the following:
The Committee heard a presentation on the current retired vehicle transfer policy and approved authorization of staff to add eight (8) applications to the RTA’s retired vehicle recipient waitlist.
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That concludes my report on the last RTA Board Administration and Operations Committee meeting.
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. City awards.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Community events.
2. Public engagement.
3. World Down Syndrome Day.
Council Member Marquez
1. Community events.
2. Public safety.
Council Member Delgado
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1. Public safety.
2. Community events.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard
1. Community events.
2. World Down Syndrome Day.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Community events.
2. Moreno Valley Mall Library updates.
3. Elections.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 10:02 PM.
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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