MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY May 21, 2024
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 19-25, 2024 Mayor Cabrera presented the Proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week to Public Works Director Melissa Walker.
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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
May 21, 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 V alley 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 6:02 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 - PASTOR ANTHONY LOUIS FOX FROM TRUE VINE MINISTRIES
The invocation was given by Pastor Anthony Louis Fox with True Vine Ministries.
D. ROLL CALL
Council: Ulises Cabrera Mayor
Cheylynda Barnard Mayor Pro Tem
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz Council Member
Ed Delgado Council Member
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E. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
None.
F. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Jane Halstead Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk
Patty Rodriguez Senior Deputy City Clerk
Steve Quintanilla City Attorney
Mike Lee City Manager
Brian Mohan Assistant City Manager
Sean Kelleher Assistant City Manager
Launa Jimenez Chief Financial Officer, City Treasurer
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 Delgado and seconded by Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz to approve the order of the agenda.
Motion passed by a vote of 4 -0, with Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz, Council Member Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
SECONDER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabr era, Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard, Elena Baca - Santa Cruz
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided comments regarding the City Council Rules of Procedures for Council meetings.
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Elaine Vu
1. Community reporting.
James Armour
1. Inland Compassion.
Lindsay Robinson
1. Moreno Valley Wind Symphony.
2. Moreno Valley General Plan.
Bob Palomarez
1. Sign regulations.
Joe Teague
1. Public Safety Expo.
2. Police concerns.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 6:23 PM.
The City Council meeting resumed the meeting at 6:29 PM.
Chris Baca
1. Non-profit issues.
Roy Bleckert
1. Government issues.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Claudia Boafo
1. Tobacco prevention.
Alex Schwarz
1. Father's Alliance/Building Up Lives Foundation.
Sam Martine
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1. Police issues.
Julie Pedroza
1. Homelessness.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if they would like any items pulled for separate action or discussion.
With no reques ts from the City Council, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert (I.15)
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez (I.15)
1. Concerns.
Bob Palomarez (I.17)
1. Supported.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided information regardin g items brought up during public comment.
With the conclusion of public comment, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Delgado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barnard to approve the consent calendar.
Motion passed by a vote of 4 -0, with Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz, Council Member Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
SECONDER: Cheylynda Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Del gado, Cheylynda Barnard, Elena 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 - MAY 7, 2024 4:00 PM I.3. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - MAY 7, 2024 6:00 PM I.4. PEN24-0036 – SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REVISING
TEMPORARY SIGN REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN TITLE 9 (PLANNING & ZONING) OF THE MORENO VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE (Report of: City Attorney)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
Adopted by title only Ordinance No. 1011 revising the City’s Temporary Sign Regulations as set forth in Title 9 (Planning & Zoning) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code to conform with the current opinions of the United States Supreme Court.
I.5. COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 FROM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2024. (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation:
1. Received and file d the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.
I.6. COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 (Report of: City Clerk)
Recommendation:
1. Received and filed the Training & Travel Authorization Forms for the month of April 2024.
I.7. MULTIPLE S PECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP) LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE AUTOMATIC CPI INCREASE (Report of: Community Development)
Recommendation:
1. Adopted Resolution N o. 2024 -19, implementing the automatic CPI increase to the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Local Development Mitigation Fee pursuant to the Regional Conservation Authority.
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I.8. PAYMENT REGISTER - MARCH 2024 (Report of: Financial & Man agement Services)
Recommendation:
1. Received and filed the Payment Register.
I.9. ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY (Report of:
Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Reviewed and approved the Debt Management Policy.
I.10. ANNUAL S TATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendation:
1. Adopted the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
I.11. LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (Report of: City Manager) Recommendation:
1. Ratified the list of personnel changes as described.
I.12. APPROVAL OF THE MAXIMUM AND APPLIED SPECIAL TAXES FOR
CERTAIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2024/25 (RESO NOS. 2024-20, 2024-21, 2024-22, and 2024-23) (Report of:
Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations:
1. As the legislative body of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 5, adopted Resolution No. 2024 -20, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Community Facilities District No. 5 of the City of Moreno Valley Maximum and Applied Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Calculation Thereof.
2. As legislative body of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 7, adopted Resolution No. 2024-21, a Resolution of The City Counc il of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Improvement Area No. 1 of Community Facilities District No. 7, of the City of Moreno Valley Maximum and Applied Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Calculation Thereof.
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3. As the legislative body of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 4-Maintenance, adopted Resolution No. 2024-22, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, Califo rnia, Approving the Continuation of the Community Facilities District No. 4 - Maintenance of the City of Moreno Valley Maximum and Applied Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Calculation Thereof.
4. As the legislative body of the Community Facilities District No. 2014 - 01 (Maintenance Services), adopt ed Resolution No. 2024 -23, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 2014 -01 (Maintenance Services) Maximum and Applied Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Calculation Thereof.
5. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to adjust the proposed special tax rates in the event there are any parcel changes, clerical errors, or other adjustments as may be necessary between the date the specia l taxes were calculated and the date the fixed charges are submitted to the County of Riverside, provided the applied special tax does not exceed the maximum special tax and is in compliance with the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax for the district.
I.13. APPROVAL OF THE MAXIMUM AND APPLIED SPECIAL TAXES FOR
CERTAIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2024/25 (RESO. NOS. CSD 2024 -42 and CSD 2024 -43) (Report of:
Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations:
1. Acting in its capacity as the Board of Directors for the CSD and as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 1, adopt ed Resolution No. CSD 2024 -42, a Resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Community Facilities District No. 1 Maximum and Applied Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Calculation Thereof.
2. Acting in its capacity as the Board of Directors for the CSD and as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2021-01, adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024 -43, a Resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Cont inuation of the Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 Max imum and Applied Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Calculation Thereof.
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3. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to adjust the proposed special tax rates in the event there are any parcel changes, clerical errors, or other adjustments as may be necessary between the date the special taxes were calculated and the date the fixed charges are submitted to the County of Riverside, provided the applied special tax does not exceed the maximum special tax and is in compliance with the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax for each district.
I.14. AWARD AGREEMENT FOR CITYWIDE NUISANCE ABATEMENT AND WEED ABATEMENT SERVICES (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations:
1. Approved and awarded the Agreement for Citywide General Nuisance and Weed Abatement Services to Inland Empire Property Service, Inc., 18950 Newman Avenue, Riverside, CA 92508; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Agreement for On -Site and/or Professional Services for Citywide General Nuisance and Weed Abatement Services with Inland Empire Property Service, Inc. in the amount of $2,360,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments to the Agreement with Inland Empire Property Services, Inc., including the authority to authorize associated purchase orders in accordance with the Agreement’s terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and within the bud getary amounts previously approved by Council as part of the adopted and/or amended budget process.
I.15. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO THE
LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY AND
THE POLICE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND (RESO.
NO. 2024-24) (Report of: Financial & Management Services) Recommendation:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024 -24 of the City Council of the City o f Moreno Valley, California, authorizing Amendment No. 11 to the loan agreement between the City of Moreno Valley and t he Police Fa cility Development Impact Fee fund.
I.16. ACCEPT FUNDING FROM CA STATE PARKS HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROG -EQUESTRIAN PARK TRAIL ENHANCEMENTS (Report of:
Parks & Community Services)
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Recommendations: That the City Council and CSD:
1. Authorized the City Manager/Executive Director or its Authorized Representative, Parks & Community Services Director, or designee to accept grant award from California State Parks for the Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 for enhancements along the Equestrian Park & Nature Center Trail in the amount of $122,500; and
2. Authorized the City Manager/Executive Director or designee to process necessary budget adjustments and appropriations in FY 24/25 for the grant award funds received.
I.17. APPROVE USE OF EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUNDS AND ASSET
FORFEITURE FUNDS TO PURCHASE LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT
(Report of: Police Department)
Recommendations:
1. Authorized the Police Department to purchase law enforcement equipment, related software, and support at a cost of $113,528.80; and
2. Approved the use of Equipment Replacement Reserve funds and Asset Forfeiture funds and the proposed budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to approve a Purchase Or der with Precision Survey Supply, LLC, for the law enforceme nt equipment, related software, and support for a total cost of $113,528.80.
I.18. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AGREEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES TO MULTIPLE CONSULTANTS FOR ON -CALL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK SERVICES (Report of: Public Works) Recommendations:
1. Awarded Agreements for Professional Services with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., CValdo Corporation, Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc., HR Green Pacific, Inc., Interw est Consulting Group, Inc., and NV5, Inc. to provide on -call Engineering Plan Check Consultant Services to the Land Development Division; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute each Agreement with the Plan Check Consultants for the total aggregate not -to-exceed amount of $600,000.00 each year over the entire multi -year term of the Agreements, which include four one -year extensions, beginning in
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Fiscal Year 2024/2025, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized the Chief Financial Office r to issue the related purchase orders to the Plan Check Con sultants, including those over $100,000.00 for each consultant and subsequent related purchase orders, including those over $100,000.00, for annual extensions with each consultant, in accordance w ith the approved terms of the Agreements; and
4. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to make any necessary budget adjustment appropriations related to expenditures and the equal and offsetting revenues; and
5. Authorized the City Manager to execute subsequent extensions and/or amendments to the Agreements with the Pla n Check Consultants, including the authority to authorize associated purchase orders in accordance with the Agreements terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and within the budgetary amounts previously approved by Council as part of the adopted and/or amendment budget process.
I.19. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTANT DESIGN SERVICES TO MICHAEL BAKER
INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR STATE ROUTE 60/REDLANDS BOULEVAR D INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 801 0064 (Report of:
Public Works)
Recommendation:
1. Awarded an Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. to provide p rofessional consultant design s ervices for the State Route 60/Redlands Boulevard Interchange Improvements project;
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc., subject to the approval by the City Attorney;
3. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to Michael Baker International, Inc. , funded by Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program funds (Fund 3003), in the amount of $2,231,876.31 when the Agreement has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. within the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
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I.20. ROAD CLOSURES FOR 4TH OF JULY PARADE, FUN FEST, AND FIREWORKS SHOW (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Authorized the Moreno Valley Police Department and Public Works Director/City Engineer the authority to approve all street closures for the 4th of July Parade, Fun Fest and Fireworks Show as outlined in this staff report.
I.21. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PACIFIC WEST UNDERGROUND INC. FOR SUNNYMEAD MDP LINE B -16A
PROJECT NO. 804 0015 (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Awarded a construction contract to Pacific West Underground Inc. (32147 Dunlap Blvd Ste K, Yucaipa, CA 92399) for the Sunnymead MDP Line B-16A Project;
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Pacific West Underground Inc. in the amount of $1 ,479,442.00, funded by PW General Capital Projects Funds (Fund 3002) and Capit al Projects Reimbursements Funds (Fund 3008);
3. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to Pacific West Underground Inc. for the amount of $1,701,358.30 ($1,479,442.00 bid amount plus 15% contingency) when the contract has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent related change orders to the contract with Pacific West Underground Inc. up to the budget as previou sly approved by Council, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
I.22. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT FROM ITRON INC. FOR MORENO VALLEY UTILITY AND
INCREASE THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE EMERGENCY OUTAGE
RESPONSE ACCOUNT BY $178,036 (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendation:
1. Amended the FY 2023/2024 annual budget to increase funding in the Emergency Outage Response account 6010 -70-80-45510-710134 by $178,036; and
2. Approved the purchase of Advanced Metering Infrastructure equipment from Itron Inc. up to the council approved amended budget
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in Moreno Va lley Utility’s Emergency Outage Response account 6010-70-80-45510-710134; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute subsequent associated purchase orders subject to the approved budget by City Council.
I.23. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH CLARK LAND
RESOURCES, INC. FOR RIGHT OF WAY SERVICES (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations
1. Approved the Second Amendment to Ag reement for On -Call Professional Consultant Services with Clark Land Resources , Inc. to provide Right of Way services, funded by Measure A and other project specific funding;
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement for Pro fessional Consultant Services for Right of Way Services with Clark Land Resources, Inc., subject to the approval by the City Attorney;
3. Authorized an amendment to the existing Purchase Order with Clark Land Resources, Inc. in the amount of up to but not to exceed $150,000 ($74,500 for the original Agreement, $25,000 for the First Amendment, plus $50,500 for the Second Amendment to Agreement) once the Agreement has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Clark Land Resources within City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
I.24. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT
SERVICES AGREEM ENT TO ENERGEIA USA, FOR THE UPDATED
INTEGRATED RESOURCES PLAN FOR THE MORENO VALLEY
ELECTRIC UTILITY (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendation:
1. Awarded an Agreement for Professio nal Consultant Services to Energeia USA to complete the updated Integrated Resource Plan for the Moreno Valley Electric Utility;
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Energeia
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USA subject to the approval by the City Attorney;
3. Authorized the issuance of a purchase order, funded by the Electric Fund 6010, in the amount of $90,205 when the Agreement has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Energeia USA with in the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
I.25. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BID FOR T HE FURNISHING AND
DELIVERY OF SUBSTATION TRANSFORMERS FOR THE MORENO
VALLEY SU BSTATION UPGRADES PROJECT TO VIRGINIA
TRANSFORMER CORP IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,460,918 FOR TWO
SUBSTATION TRANSFORMERS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THIS
MAJOR EQUIPMENT (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Awarded the Bid to Virginia Transformer Corp, the lowest responsible bidder, for the purchase of Two Substation Transformers and authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to Virginia Transformer for $6,460,918.
2. Appropriated funds for the purchase of the above major equipment for the Moreno Valley Substation Upgrades project in the amount of $6,460,918.
3. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to execute any subsequent related minor change orders up to, but not exceeding, the contingencies for each equipment as stated in the report, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
I.26. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T HE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING UPDATES TO 2023
WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN FOR MORENO VALLEY UTILITY (Report of:
Public Works)
Recommendation:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024 -25, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, approving updates to the 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for Moreno Valley Utility.
2. Authorized City Manager to make minor plan modifications and submit to the State to ensure compliance with State legislation.
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I.27. APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-26 FOR FUNDING FROM THE URBAN AND
COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT O F FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE)
(Report of: Public Works)
Recommendation:
1. Approved Resolution 2024-26, application for Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program.
I.28. PEN21-0184 (TR 38236) – ACCEPT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES IMPROVEMENT CREDIT A GREEMENT NUMBER D24 -001 FOR TRACT 38236 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF ALESSANDRO BOULEVARD AND OLIVER STREET.
DEVELOPER: D.R. HORTON, LOS ANGELES HOLDING COMPANY, INC. (Report of: Public Works)
Recommendations:
1. Accepted and approved the Development Impact Fees Improvement Credit Agreement Number D24 -001 for PEN21 -0184 (TR 38236) improvements.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Development Impact Fees Agreement.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONTINUE MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY
SERVICES DISTRICT ANNUAL PARCEL TAXES AND CHARGES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 (ZONES A, C, D, E, M, and S) (RESO. NOS. CSD 2024-44, CSD 2024 -45, CSD 2024 -46, CSD 2024 -47, CSD 2024 -48, and CSD 2024-49) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations: That the CSD:
1. Conducted a Public Hearing to consider continuing the current Zones A, C, D, E, M, and S Moreno Valley Community Services District annual parcel taxes and charges as proposed for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
2. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-44, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Maximum and Applied Parcel Ta x for Providing Zone A (Parks and Community Services) S ervices During Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Calculation
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Thereof.
3. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-45, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Maximu m and Applied Parcel Tax for Providing Zone C (Arterial Street and Intersection Lighting) Services During Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Calculation Thereof.
4. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-46, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Maximum and Applied Parcel Charges for Providing Zone D (Parkway Landscape Maintenance) Services During Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Calculation Thereof.
5. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-47, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Maximum and Applied Parcel Charge s for Providing Zone E (Extensive Landscape Maintenance) Services During Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Calculation Thereof.
6. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-48, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Max imum and Applied Parcel Charges for Providing Zone M
(Commercial/Industrial/Multifamily Improved Median Maintenance) Services During Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Calculation Thereof.
7. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-49, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Maximum and Applied Parcel Charges for Providing Zone S (Sunnymead Boulevard Maintenance) Services During Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Calculation Thereof.
8. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to adjust the proposed charges in the event there are any parcel changes, clerical errors, or other adjustments as may be necessary between the date the parcel charges were calculated and the date the fixed charges are submitted to the County of Riverside, provided the applied charges do not exceed the maximum charges and are in compliance with the formation documents for each zone.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard provided the following statement. "I have been advised by the City Attorney’s Office that since my residence is
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subject to the Zone D assessments and since less than 15% of the residential properties within my Council District are subject to the Zone D assessments, I have a potential conflict that requires me to recuse myself from participating in any discussion of Zone D and from voting on any matters related to Zone D. As such, I respectfully request that the City Council consider Zone D last in today’s presentation, at which time I will leave the dais until a vote is taken on Zone D."
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan and City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided clarification regarding the motions that will have to be made for this item.
Chief Financial Officer Launa Jimenez provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Council Member Delgado asked a question of staff.
Chief Financial Officer Launa Jimenez responded to Council Member Delgado's inquiry.
With no further questions, Mayor Cabrera opened the Public Hearing and called for public comment.
With no public comment, Mayor Cabrera called 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 Delgado to approve the Public Hearing to continue Moreno Valley Community Services District annual parcel taxes and charges for fiscal year 2024/25 for Zone A, C. E, M, and S.
Motion passed by a vote of 4-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
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RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delga do, Cheylynda Barnard, and Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard left the dais and Council Chamber at 7:06 pm.
With Mayor Pro Tem Barnard out of the room, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion for Zone D.
Motion made by Council Member De lgado and seconded by Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz to approve the Public Hearing to continue Moreno Valley Community Services District annual parcel taxes and charges for fiscal year 2024/25 for Zone D.
Motion passed by a vote of 3 -0-1, with Council Mem ber Baca -Santa Cruz, Council Member Delgado, Mayor Cabrera voting yes, and Mayor Pro Tem Barnard abstaining.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
SECONDER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, Elena Baca-Santa Cruz ABSTAIN: Cheylynda Barnard
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard returned to the dais at 7:08 pm.
J.2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONFIRM A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2014 -01 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 (RESO NO. CSD 2024 -50) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations: That the CSD:
1. Conducted the Public Hearing on the proposed levy of real property assessments for Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01.
2. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-50, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Confirming a Diagram and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/25 in Connection with Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01.
3. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to adjust the proposed
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assessments in the event there are any parcel changes, clerical errors, or other adjustments as may be necessary between the date the assessments were calculated and the date the fixed charges are submitted to the County of Riverside, provided the applied assessments do not exceed the maximum assessments and are in compliance with the formation documents for the district.
Chief Financial Officer Launa Jimenez provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions staff, Mayor Cabrera opened the Public Hearing and called for public comment.
With no public comment, Mayor Cabrera called 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 Delgado to approve the Public Hearing to confirm a diagram and assessments for Lighting Maintenance District NO. 2014- 01 for FY 2024/2025.
Motion passed by a vote of 4 -0, with Council Member Baca -Santa Cruz, Council Member Delgado, 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: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard, Elena Baca - Santa Cruz
J.3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONFIRM DIAGRAMS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2014 -02 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 (RESO. NO. CSD 202 4-51) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations: That the CSD:
1. Conducted the Public Hearing on the proposed levy of real property assessments for Moreno Valley Communit y Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02.
2. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 20 24-51, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno
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Valley, California, Ordering that Costs for Certain Impro vements Shall Be Raised Through Installments Over a Period of Year s and Confirming Diagrams and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/25 in Connection with Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02.
3. Authorized the Ch ief Financial Officer to adjust the proposed assessments in the event there are any parcel changes, clerical errors, or other adjustments as may be necessary between the date the assessments were calculated and the date the fixed charges are submitted to t he County of Riverside, provided the applied assessments do not ex ceed the maximum assessments and are in compliance with the formation documents for the district.
Chief Financial Officer Launa Jimenez provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Council Member Delgado asked questions of staff.
Chief Financial Officer Launa Jimenez responded to Council Member Delgado's inquiry.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Cabrera opened the Public Hearing and called for public comment.
With no public comments, 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 Ed Delgado to approve the Public Hearing to confirm a diagram and assessments for
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02 for FY 2024/25.
Motion passed by a vote of 4-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Delgado, M ayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cheylynda Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard, Elena Baca - Santa Cruz
J.4. PUBLIC HEARING F OR DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE ACCOUNTS AND ABATEMENTS OF PUBLIC NUISANCES (RESO. NO. 2024 -28 AND 2024 - 29) (Report of: Financial & Management Services)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Conducted the Public Hearing and accept ed public testimony regarding unpaid solid waste accounts and nuisance abatements to be applied to the Fiscal Year (FY) 202 4/25 County of Riverside property tax roll for collection.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 202 4-27, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, Cali fornia, confirming Statements of Costs against real properties located in the City of Moreno Valley for the abatements of public nuisances and directing that said Statements of Costs constitute a lien upon said properties.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 202 4-28, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, repealing, revising, and reenacting the provisions of Resolution 2017 -41 and authorizing the collection of delinquent solid waste charges on the annual property tax roll.
4. Approved placing the submitted Property Assessment List of delinquent nuisance abatement accounts on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Riverside County property tax roll for collection.
5. Directed the City Clerk to file with the Riverside County Tax Assessor’s office a certified copy of Resolution No. 202 4-27 and the Property Assessment List as required by Section 6.04.120 of the City of Moreno Valley Municipal Code.
6. Directed the City Clerk to file the Revised and Final Solid Waste Delinquency Report with the County of Riverside Auditor-Controller.
7. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to adjust the proposed special assessments in the event there are any parcel changes, clerical errors, or other adjustments as may be necessary between the date the special taxes were ca lculated and the date the fixed charges are submitted to the County of Riverside, provided the applied special
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assessments do not exceed the maximum special assessments.
Chief Financial Officer Launa Jimenez provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera opened the Public Hearing and called for public comment.
Sergio Gutierrez
1. Abatement fees
Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Council Member Delgado provided comments on the matter.
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 Hearing for delinquent solid waste accounts and abatements of public nuisances.
Motion passed by a vote of 4-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
SECONDER: Cheylynda Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard, Elena Baca - Santa Cruz
J.5. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 – HUD GRANTS (Report of: City Manager)
Recommendations: That the City Council:
1. Conducted a Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) programs included in the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Annual Action Plan.
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2. Approved and adopt the FY 2024/2025 Annual Action Plan as an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding under the federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs with Council amendments, if any.
3. Authorized the City Manager to approve any reprogramming of allocations between funded programs within the adopted FY 2024/2025 Annual Action Plan in compliance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, if necessary.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera opened the Public Hearing and called for public comments to be heard.
Seth Cox
1. Concerns.
Chris Oberg
1. Path of Life Ministries.
Jessica Munoz
1. Voices for Children.
Bob Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Elaine Vu
1. Concerns.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Council Member Delgado asked questions of staff.
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Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council Member Delgado's inquiries.
With no further Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Delgado and seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard to approve the Public Hearing to
approve the Annual Action Plan for FY 2024/25 - HUD Grants.
Motion passed by a vote of 4-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
SECONDER: Cheylynda Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard, Elena Baca - Santa Cruz
Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 7:42 pm.
The Council meeting resumed at 7:49 pm.
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (Report of:
City Clerk)
Recommendation:
1. Approved the slate of Mayoral nominees to various advisory bodies.
City Clerk Jane Halstead provided the staff 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 comments.
With no public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Council Member Delgado and Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz
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provided comments on the item.
With no further Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Council Member Delgado and seconded by
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz to approve the appointments to various boards and commissions.
Motion passed by a vote of 4-0, with Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera voting yes.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Delgado, Council Member
SECONDER: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Council Member
AYES: Ulises Cabrera, Ed Delgado, Cheylynda Barnard, Elena Baca - Santa Cruz
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)
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard reported the following:
At the RCHCA Board of Directors meeting on May 9, 2024, the following reports and status updates were received and filed:
Stephens' Kangaroo Rat (SKR) fee collections for Quarter 3 Contracts and Grants
Status Update on SKR Recovery Efforts
SKR Management and Monitoring Efforts Activities Update, and Educational Outreach Program Activities updates
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Additionally, staff recommendations were approved for the Agreement between the RCHCA and San Diego Gas and Electric for Incidental Take Authorization for the SKR for the Moreno Compressor Modernization Project, located in the southeast corner of Moreno Valley on Virginia Street, adoption of Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and 2025 RCCP Budget, and adoption of Agency Fiscal Year 2023/2024 3rd Quarter Budget Amendment and Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget.
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
The Commission heard a presentation of developing an Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1 (ACA 1) compliant ordinance. The Traffic Relief Infrastructure Improvement Plan (TRIIP) currently includes the reconstruction of SR -60 Redland interchange.
The commissioners had extensive discussion of future meeting format options.
Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)
None.
Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG) Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
At the WRCOG Executive Committee meeting on May 6, 2024, the activities and reports of the Finance Department, WRCOG committee, and Oil Payment Program (OPP) were received and filed. Additionally, staff recommendations were approved for the following:
Selection of Executive Committee Chair, Vice -Chair, and 2nd Vice -Chair Positions for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
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• The Executive Committee recommended that the General Assembly approve Rita Rogers (City of Perris), Brenda Dennstedt (Western Water), and Jacque Casillas (City of Corona) as the Executive Committee Chair, Vice -Chair, and 2nd Vice-Chair, respectively, for FY 2024/2025.
TUMF Nexus Study - Release Draft for Review
• WRCOG and its consultants have completed all technical work on t he Study and have prepared a draft Study for release to the public.
• The draft Study provides a list of TUMF transportation projects and identifies the updated fee needed to fund these facilities.
• The Executive Committee authorized staff to release the draft Nexus Study for a 30-day public review / comment period.
Next Meeting
The next Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the County of Riverside Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, 1st Floor, Board Chambers, Riverside.
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
At the RCA Board of Directors meeting on May 6, 2024, the following consent calendar items were received and filed:
Minutes from April 1, 2024 meeting
MSHCP fee collection report for February 2024 (City of Moreno Valley collected $873,572 in FY24 to date)
Joint Project Review (JPR) status report
Property acquisitions status report (640.05 acres near M oreno Valley listed as active parcels for grant-funded acquisitions)
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Monthly investment report for February 2024
Q1 2024 public engagement metrics report
Single signature authority report
The Board also approved:
A recurring contract with Santa Ana Wat ershed Association for FY 2024/25 biological monitoring services not to exceed $2,114,900 The FY 2024/25 budget and related resolution
The Soboba Luiseño Village Project CEQA findings, criteria refinement findings, MOU for replacement land, and ind emnity agreement (not affecting Moreno Valley)
State and federal legislative updates were provided.
School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Moreno Valley splash pads.
2. Community Day of Service, June 8th, 2024.
3. Ribbon Cutting 85 degrees Bakery, May 31, 2024
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Community events.
2. District 1 Public Engagement meeting, June 6th, 2024 at Brandon's Diner.
Council Member Delgado
1. Community events.
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2. Community involvement.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard
1. Community events.
2. Metrolink.
3. Graduation season.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Highlighted City accomplishments.
2. Community events.
3. CDBG funding.
4. Public art.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 8:50 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