1 June 4, 2024
6:00 pm
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
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 6:01 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
2 The invocation was given by Pastor John Velasquez from Discovery Christian Church.
D. ROLL CALL
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
Cheylynda Barnard - Mayor Pro Tem
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Council Member
Ed Delgado - Council Member
E. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
None.
F. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Jane Halstead - Manager of the Office of Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Patty Rodriguez - Senior Deputy City Clerk
Steven Quintanilla- City Attorney
Mike Lee - City Attorney
Brian Mohan - Assistant City Manager/City Treasure
Sean Kelleher - 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
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approved Agenda Order
3 Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2 RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Fred Banuelos
1. Concerns.
Marsha
1. Mailbox Vandalism.
Elaine Vu
1. Community issues.
Dr. Peggy Cook
1. Bible College.
David Nielsen
1. Hole in the Wall Inc.
Daryl Terrel
1. D-Day.
Benjamin Schuler
1. Hole in the Wall Inc.
Richard Bolter
1. Hole in the Wall Inc.
Bob Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Christopher Baca
4 1. Concerns.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if there were any items they would like pulled for separate action or discussion.
Council Member Delgado stated he would like to comment on I.5 Council Member Delgado and Mayor Cabrera provided comments on I.5.
With the conclusion of Council comments, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Tina Escano
1. Questions.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided comments on the agenda packet.
Roy Bleckert (I.5)
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez (I.5)
1. Concerns.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approved the Joint Consent Calendars
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2 RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - MAY 21, 2024 4:30 PM.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Closed Session Meeting Minutes for (May 21, 2024)
5 I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - MAY 21, 2024 6:30 PM.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for (May 21, 2024)
RESULT: Approved
I.4 RECEIPT OF QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for quarter ended March 31, 2024, in compliance with the City's Investment Policy.
RESULT: Approved
I.5 FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 THIRD QUARTER OPERATING & CIP BUDGET
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE THIRD QUARTER BUDGET
AMENDMENTS
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Third Quarter Operating Budget Review.
2. Received and filed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Third Quarter CIP Budget Review.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-29. 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.
6 4. Adopted the Fund Balance and Financial Reserves Policy 3.11 update.
That the CSD:
1. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-52. 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.
That the Housing Authority:
1. Adopted Resolution No. HA 2024-02. 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.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2021-01 (PARKS
MAINTENANCE)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Adopted Resolution Nos. CSD 2024-53, 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 maps for said District, for the specific properties as listed in the Discussion section of this staff report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City’s Election Official (Amendment Nos. 150, 161, 162, 165, 166, and 169).
RESULT: Approved
I.7 NOTICE OF CESSATION OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN
7 Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-30, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, Acting as the Legislative Body of City of Moreno Valley Towngate Community Facilities District No. 87-1 Improvement Area No. 1, Determining that the Special Tax of Said Community Facilities District Shall Cease to be Levied, Authorizing and Directing the Recordation of a Notice of Cessation of Special Tax and Taking Certain Other Actions in Connection Therewith.
RESULT: Approved
I.8 USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
ADJUSTMENT
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Approved Resolution No. 2024-31 Adopting the Adjustment for the Solid Waste and Recycling Services as required by the Solid Waste and Recycling Franchise Agreement for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
RESULT: Approved
I.9 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Approved Professional Consultant Services Agreements to LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. (6121 Quail Valley Court, Riverside, CA, 92507) for Geotechnical, Material Testing, and Construction Inspection Services in support of three City projects: The Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Project No. 801 0101), the Pavement Rehabilitation for Various Local Streets (CDBG FY 23/24) (Project No. 801 0110), and the Sunnymead MDP Line B-16A (Project No. 804 0015), and
8 authorized the City Manager to execute three agreements with LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. for these projects, subject to the approval by the City Attorney;
2. Authorized the issuance of three purchase orders to LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc., in the amount of $235,810.00 for Project No. 801 0101, $245,407.50 for Project No. 801 0110, and $219,182.50 for Project No. 804 0015 when the agreements have been signed by all parties; and
3. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent related amendments to the Agreements for Professional Consultant Services with LOR Geotechnical Group, 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 Agreements, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
I.10 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR CITYWIDE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2023-24, PROJECT
NUMBER 801 0101
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Awarded a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program Fiscal Year 2023-24 and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $9,626,000.00, funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Funds (Fund 2000A) and Capital Project Reimbursement Fund (Fund 3008);
2. Authorized the issuance of a purchase order to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $11,069,900.00 (bid amount plus a 15% contingency) necessary for completing the construction of this project; and
3. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent change orders to the contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. up to the budget as previously approved by City Council, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
9 RESULT: Approved
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 PEN24-0033 - ORDINANCE REVISING TITLE 3 AND TITLE 9 (PLANNING & ZONING) OF THE MORENO VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher 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 to be heard.
With no public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion on the Ordinances revising Title 3 and Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Found that the proposed amendments to the Moreno Valley Municipal Code are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Introduced Ordinance No. 1012 at the conclusion of the Public Hearing and adopt the same at a subsequent City Council meeting revising Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), specifically Chapter 3.40 (Dedication of Land for Park Facilities and Payment of In Lieu Fees); and
3. Introduced Ordinance No. 1013 at the conclusion of the Public Hearing and adopt the same at a subsequent City Council meeting revising Title 9 (Planning & Zoning) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code to conform with the current State law and clarifying existing requirements and standards, including revisions to Chapter 9.02 (Permits and Approvals), Chapter 9.03 (Residential Districts), Chapter 9.09 (Specific Use Development Standards), Chapter 9.11 (Parking, Pedestrian and Loading Requirements), Chapter 9.14 (Land Divisions) and Chapter 9.15 (Definitions) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code as presented to and recommended by the Planning Commission.
10 Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
J.2 PUBLIC HEARING ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS (“GANN”) LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 (RESO. NOS. 2024-32 AND CSD 2024-54) Chief Financial Officer Launa Jimenez provided the staff report.
At the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard asked questions of staff.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Mayor Pro Tem Barnard's inquiries.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion to approve the Public Hearing Establishing Appropiations ("Gann") limit for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (Reso. Nos. 2024-32 and CSD 2024-54).
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Conducted a Public Hearing to receive public comments on the City of Moreno Valley General Fund appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2024/25; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-32, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2024/25; and
3. Conducted a Public Hearing to receive public comments on the Moreno Valley Community Services District's appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2024/25; and
11 4. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-54, a resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Services District establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 CITY COUNCIL SUMMER RECESS
City Clerk Jane Halstead provided the staff report.
At 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 to be heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Bob Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz provided comments and asked questions of staff.
City Clerk Jane Halstead and Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz's inquiries.
Council Member Delgado and Mayor Pro Tem Barnard provided comments.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion to approve the City Council Summer Recess calendar, which cancels the regularly scheduled meetings on July 2, 2024, July 9, 2024,
12 July 16th, 2024, and return to the first regularly scheduled meeting scheduled for August 6th, 2024.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Approved the attached calendar covering the 2024 City Council Summer Recess.
The following regularly scheduled meetings would be cancelled: July 2, 2024, July 9, 2024, and July 16th, 2024.
City Council meetings would resume on August 6th, 2024.
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
K.2 AUTHORIZATION TO REFINANCE THE 2014 LEASE REVENUE
BONDS (RESO. NOS. 2024-33 & PFA 2024-01)
Chief Financial Officer Launa Jimenez provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report and no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion to approve the authorization to refinance the 2014 lease revenue bonds (Reso. Nos. 2024-33 and PFA 2024-01).
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council and the Moreno Valley Public Financing Authority:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-33, Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Moreno Valley Approving The Issuance By The Moreno Valley Public Financing Authority Of Not To Exceed $25,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount Of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2024a To Refinance Certain Capital Improvements; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of And Indenture, A Ground Lease, A Lease Agreement, A Continuing Disclosure Certificate, A Bond Purchase Agreement And An
13 Escrow Agreement; Approving The Form Of Official Statement; And Authorizing The Execution Of Documents And The Taking Of All Necessary Actions Relating To The Financing.
2. Adopted Resolution No. PFA 2024-01, Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Not To Exceed $25,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount Of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2024a To Refinance Certain Capital Improvements; Authorizing Execution And Delivery Of An Indenture, A Ground Lease, A Lease Agreement, An Assignment Agreement, A Bond Purchase Agreement And An Escrow Agreement; Approving The Form Of Official Statement; And Authorizing The Execution Of Documents And The Taking Of All Necessary Actions Relating To The Financing.
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
L. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
L.1 REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD
L.1.1 March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
Council Member Delgado reported the following:
We received an update on the 452nd Security Forces
Squadron at March Air Reserve Base.
We heard an update on the 2021 Airport Master Plan, which established a 20-year plan for the buildout of the airport.
L.1.2 Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
None.
L.1.3 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) None.
14 L.1.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) None.
L.1.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
At the WRCOG Executive Committee meeting on June 3, 2024, the activities and reports of the Finance Department, WRCOG committee and agency, and I-REN were received and filed.
Additionally, staff recommendations were approved for the following:
Authorized Annual Levy Assessments related to PACE Programs While there are no new residential PACE assessments being issued, 20,591 active assessments are still being serviced by WRCOG (as of May 6, 2024).
On an annual basis, WRCOG is required to adopt resolutions allowing the placement of the outstanding assessments on the property tax bill for the upcoming year to ensure the assessments are paid in full. PACE financing is repaid through a line item on property owners' annual property tax bill.
Approval of Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Agency Salary Schedule California Code of Regulations requires that a public agency's salary schedules be approved by its Board or highest governing body. The Agency's salary schedule effective July 1, 2024, including a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 4%, was presented to the Committee.
Approval of First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Planning Services between WRCOG and PlaceWorks, Inc.
The Committee approved an increase to the total not-to-exceed amount of the Professional Services Agreement (PSA). The activities that have utilized the On-Call Planning consultant have been funded through the TUMF Program, Local Transportation Fund, and REAP Grant Program.
15 Approval of Agency Information Technology and Audio / Visual Services Professional Services Agreement
A Request for Proposal was conducted to provide IT and AV services beginning on July 1, 2024. Based on the three interviews, it was determined that TWINTEL Solutions, Inc., would best meet the needs of WRCOG. TWINTEL’s proposal includes all-inclusive services of both IT and AV in an amount not to exceed $11,040.38 per month for the duration of the PSA (through June 30, 2027). This price reflects the current monthly cost of TWINTEL's services to WRCOG under the current PSA.
I-REN 2023 Annual Report
On April 15, 2024, I-REN submitted its second Annual Report for 2023, affirming how the goals set in its 2022 Annual Report have been achieved and looking ahead to further achievements, laying out goals for the 2024 calendar year.
Implementation of WRCOG Guidelines and Framework for New Programs and Initiatives Activities Update
Staff provided an update on the use of a new tool to disclose potential benefits and risks of potentially new programs/projects to decision-makers. Based on its use in the initial year, staff can conclude that the Guidelines are serving its intended function by noting both the positive and negative elements of potential efforts Update to WRCOG Committee Procedures
The Executive Committee approved update to WRCOG Committee Procedures for the Planning Directors Committee, the Public Works Committee, the Solid Waste Committee, and the Finance Directors Committee with similar language which is in the JPA and By-Laws.
The next board meeting is scheduled for June 21, 2024.
L.1.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
Council Member Delgado reported the following:
At the RCA Board of Directors meeting on June 3, 2024, the activity reports for MSHCP Fee Collections, JPR status, Property Acquisition, Agency investment, Consultants, and Quarterly Financial Statement were received and filed.
16 Additionally, the Board approved RCA’s Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget adjustment. The adjustment allows for additional services to be provided by Dudek to address an increase in the complexity of Joint Project Reviews and participating Special Entities applications submitted.
Also, RCA staff estimate that the administrative allocation from RCTC will exceed budgeted expectations. Therefore, a transfer of appropriations within the general fund is necessary. This transfer will not increase the RCA budget overall due to budget savings in one department to offset increasing contract costs in the other.
The Board approved modifications to the agency’s Capitalization Threshold Policy to improve operational efficiencies by increasing the threshold for capital assets from $5,000 to $25,000 and setting the capitalization threshold for right-to-use lease assets and subscription-based information technology arrangements at $25,000.
The next board meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2024.
L.1.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Beautify Moval, June 8, 2024.
2. Games Lair at the Moreno Valley Library.
3. Juneteenth event, June 15th, 2024.
4. City Summer events.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Community events.
2. Moreno Valley Unified School District.
3. Community Engagement, June 6, 2024.
17 Council Member Delgado
1. Community events.
2. Thanked educators.
3. Happy Father's Day.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard
1. Juneteenth event, June 15, 2024.
2. Respect.
3. Swim program.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Community events.
2. Hole in the Wall Inc.
3. 85 Degree Bakery.
4. Little Free Libraries.
5. City events.
6. Happy Father's Day.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 7:40 PM.
Submitted by:
___________________________
Jane Halstead, CMC
City Clerk
Secretary, Moreno Valley Community Services District
18 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