MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY April 2, 2024
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNIZING APRIL AS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Council Member Delgado presented the Proclamation recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to Corrine Awad and the Riverside University Health System's Foundation, Pinwheels for Prevention.
2. RECOGNIZING APRIL AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard presented the Proclamation recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month to the Val Verde Unified School District Special Education Department.
3. RECOGNITION OF 2024 FIRE EXPLORERS POST #58
Mayor Cabrera provided the recognition to the 2024 Fire Explorers Post #58. -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 AND
THE MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
April 2, 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, Board of Library Trustees, and the Moreno Valley Community Foundation Board of Directors 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 stipend for CSD meetings.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Delgado.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Sergio Casarez from Generations 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
Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz provided comments on her absence from the future City Council meeting on April 16, 2024, and stated she does not believe absences should be excused if they are for personal reasons.
F. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Staff: Jane Halstead Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk
Patty Rodriguez Senior Deputy City Clerk
Colin Kirkpatrick Deputy 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
Jesse Park Fire Chief
G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz 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: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Charisse Jackson
1. Praised Council Member Delgado.
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Daryl Terrell
1. Unity.
Bob Palomarez
1. Homelessness.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Joe Teague
1. Public safety.
Roy Bleckert
1. Collaboration.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if they would like any items pulled for separate action or discussion.
With no request from the City Council, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert (I.7)
1. Supported.
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 ON THE ORDINANCE.
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Recommendation: Waived reading of all Ordinances.
I.2. CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION MINUTES - MAR 19, 2024 4:30 PM Recommendation: Approved as Submitted.
I.3. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - MAR 19, 2024 6:00 PM Recommendation: Approved as Submitted.
I.4. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP - EVENT CHANGE (Report of: City Clerk) Recommendation:
1. That the City Council approved Think Together to use previously approved funding from the Office of the Mayor and City Council Sponsorship Program for Think Together’s cancelled “Raise a Hand for Education Benefit” for it new “Spring Kit Build Event.”
I.5. PURSUANT TO LANDOWNER PETITION, ANNEX PROPERTY INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021 -01 (PARKS
MAINTENANCE) - AMENDMENT NO. 147 (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024 -28, 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. 147) (Michael David Mottesheard & Michael Daniel Mottesheard located at 12547 & 12549 Lasselle St.).
I.6. APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 STORM WATER
PROTECTION PROGRAM BUDGET FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152
(Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Approved the County Service Area (CSA) 152 Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 in the amount $708,262; and
2. Authorized to continue the levy of the County Service Area 152 Assessment at the same rate as the prior year ($8.15) per Benefit -6-
Assessment Unit (BAU) for FY 2024/2025.
I.7. PEN22-0169 (PM 36457 -1) – APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT, THE CITY, AND HIGHLAND FAIRVIEW
OPERATING CO., FOR THE MORENO MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN (MDP) LINE F, STAGE 4 AND MORENO – LINE F LATERALS LOCATED ON
FUTURE PACIFIC GATEWAY BETWEEN EUCALYPTUS AVENUE AND
FUTURE BASIN F. DEVELOPER: HIGHLAND FAIRVIEW OPERATING CO. (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Approved the Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (the District), the City of Moreno Valley (the City), and Highland Fairview Operating Co. (the Developer), for the MDP Line F, Stage 4 and Moreno – Line F Laterals.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Cooperative Agreement.
3. Directed the City Clerk to forward the signed Cooperative Agreement to the District.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE NEXUS STUDY AND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. First Public Hearing:
a) Conducted the first Public Hearing for the proposed adoption of the Development Impact Nexus Fee Study Update (Dated April 2, 2024) (“2024 DIF Nexus Study”) which incorporates the adoption of the City of Moreno Valley’s 2024 Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25;
b) After the Public Hearing, adopted Resolution No. 2024 -14 adopting the 2024 DIF Nexus Study and the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan, and finding the action is exempt from CEQA;
2. Second Public Hearing:
a) Conducted the second Public Hearing for the proposed adjustment of the City’s Development Impact Fees; and
b) After the Public Hearing, adopted Resolution No. 2024 -15 adjusting the City’s Development Impact Fees, and finding the action is exempt from CEQA.
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Public Works Director Melissa Walker provided the staff report.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Transparency.
Louise Palomarez
1. Suggestions.
Bob Palomarez
1. Praised City Manager's Office.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Barnard and seconded by
Council Member Delgado to approve the Development Impact Fee and Development Impact Fee Schedule and have the record reflect that the administrative date is April 2, 2024.
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: Cheylynda Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
AYES: Cabrera, Delgado, Marquez, Barnard, Baca-Santa Cruz
K. GENERAL BUSINESS - NONE
None.
L. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
L.1. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD
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(Informational Oral Presentation - not for Council action)
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)
Council Member Marquez reported the following:
The Board heard a presentation from Riverside Transit Agency and amalgamated Transit Union Local 1277 mentorship program update.
The Board authorized awarding an agreement to A -Z Bus Sales, Inc. for the purchase of 30 Glaval Entourage 28 -passenger vehicles for contracted fixed route transportation services in the amount not -to-exceed $11,221,371 which includes a five percent contingency.
Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG) Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
At the WRCOG Executive Committee meeting on April 1, 2024, the Finance Department, WRCOG committee/agency, and Regional Food Rescue Program (RFRP) activities and reports were received and filed. Additionally, staff recommendations were approved for the following:
• Approval of a TUMF credit agreements.
• Approval of nominations for the 2024 Awards for Outstanding Community Service.
• Recommendation to the General Assembly for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Agency Budget.
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
Council Member Delgado reported the following:
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At the RCA Board of Directors meeting on April 1, 2024, the following reports were received and filed:
• MSHCP Fee Collections and 2022 Annual Report
• JPR status
• Property Acquisitions status
• Agency investment
• State/Federal legislative updates
Additionally, staff recommendations were approved for acquisition of tax - defaulted properties, none of which are located in the City of Moreno Valley.
Transition of the Executive Director role to Mr. Aaron Hake was also mentioned during the Executive Director Report.
School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Earth Day Celebration, April 20th, 2024.
2. Free Dump Day, April 13th, 2024.
3. Veteran's Resource and Wellness Fair, May 2, 2024.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Praised City event.
Council Member Marquez
1. Riverside Transit Agency T-Now meetings.
Council Member Delgado
1. Praised City event.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard
1. Autism awareness.
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2. Praised City staff.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Praised City staff.
2. Public art grant ribbon cutting events.
3. MVUSD swimming agreements in the works.
4. Cesar Chavez Day.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 7:02 PM in memory of Radene Hiers.
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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