1 August 6, 2024
6:00 pm
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS*
CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
MORENO VALLEY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MORENO VALLEY PUBLIC FINANCING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MORENO VALLEY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
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 Corporation, Moreno Valley Public Financing Authority, the Board of Library Trustees, and the Moreno Valley Community Foundation Board of Directors was called to order at 6:06 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 Councilmember Delgado.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Dave Carleson.
D. ROLL CALL
2 Present:
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
Cheylynda Barnard - Mayor Pro Tem
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Councilmember
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
E. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
None.
F. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Patty Rodriguez - Acting Manager of the Office of Mayor and City Council/City Clerk
Paul Bradvica - Deputy City Clerk
Steven Quintanilla- City Attorney
Mike Lee - City Manager
Brian Mohan - Assistant City Manager
Sean Kelleher - Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Melissa Walker - Public Works Director
Jeremy Bubnick - Parks and Community Services Director
Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
Cruz Esparza - Economic Development Director
Tim Brause -Lieutenant, 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.
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
3 RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Kheng and Vanneth Lim
1. Concerns.
James Armour
1. Inland Compassion.
Fred Banuelos
1. Taxes.
Bob Palomarez
1. Planning Commission project.
Robin Waters
1. Concerns.
Chris Baca
1. Planning Commission.
2. Juan Bautista bike trail.
Louise Palomarez
1. First responders.
2. Taxes.
Joe Teague
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
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.
With no items pulled for separate action or discussion, Mayor Cabrera called for public comment to be heard.
4 With no public comment, 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 - JUNE 25, 2024 - 4:30 PM
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 25, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes for June 25, 2024.
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.4 RESCIND RESOLUTION CALLING THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY OF DISTRICT 3 COUNCILMEMBER (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Adopted the attached Resolution No. 2024-40 rescinding Resolution No. 2024-18 calling the Special Municipal Election to fill the vacancy of District 3 Councilmember.
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
5 I.5 ACCEPT ARPA FUNDING FROM THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE- GATEWAY PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT (REPORT OF: PARKS
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Authorized the City Manager/Executive Director or Authorized Representative, Parks & Community Services Director or designee, to accept $1,000,000 in ARPA funding from the County of Riverside for the Gateway Park Revitalization Project; and
2. Authorized the City Manager/Executive Director to enter into an agreement with the County of Riverside and process the necessary budget adjustments/appropriations in FY 24/25 as outlined in the fiscal impact section of this report.
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.6 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO THE SALE OF TAX- DEFAULTED PARCELS AND OFFER TO PURCHASE (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution 2024-41 objecting to the sale of the tax-defaulted parcels (APN 292-032-011 and APN 312-260-017) at a public auction, offering to purchase such properties by submitting a formal offer letter to the County of Riverside Treasury-Tax Collector, and finding the acquisition exempt from CEQA; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to submit a formal offer to the County of Riverside Treasury-Tax Collector to pursue the purchase of the parcels (APN 292-032-011 and APN 312-260-017) through the Chapter 8 Purchase Agreement process in the amount of $200,919.70; and
3. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to take such actions and do such things as may be necessary to effectuate and complete the
6 purchase and accept the parcels (APN 292-032-011 and APN 312-260- 017), upon approval of the City Attorney; and
4. Authorized a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report to provide sufficient funds for the purchase of the parcels (APN 292-032-011 and APN 312-260-017); and
5. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to execute any additional required budget amendments or allocation documents as needed to effectuate and complete the purchase of the parcels (APN 292-032-011 and APN 312- 260-017).
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 LOCAL MORENO VALLEY ESSENTIAL SERVICES REAUTHORIZATION MEASURE (REPORT OF: CITY ATTORNEY)
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of 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.
Daryl Terrell
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Fred Banuelos
1. Concerns.
Bob Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
7 Chris Baca
1. Concerns.
David Carleson
1. Concerns.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
City Council deliberated on the item.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided clarification on the item.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-39 placing the Local Moreno Valley Essential Services Reauthorization Measure, a one cent (1¢) general transactions and use tax (sales tax) to be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) on behalf of the City of Moreno Valley, on the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election ballot.
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)
None.
L.1.2 Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
None.
L.1.3 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
8 None.
L.1.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) None.
L.1.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
None.
L.1.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
None.
L.1.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. National Night Out.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz
1. National Night Out.
2. City tours.
3. Senior Center event.
4. Jamil Dada Character of Excellence event.
5. Grand Openings.
6. State of the City.
7. Employee Appreciation.
Councilmember Delgado
None.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard
1. School year.
9 2. Public Safety.
3. Destiny Care Gala.
4. State of the City.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Public Safety.
2. State of the City
3. Prop 1.
4. League of California Cities Latino Caucus event.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 7:16 pm.
10 Submitted by:
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M. Patricia Rodriguez
Acting 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, Moreno Valley Financing Corporation
Secretary, Board of Library Trustees
Secretary, Public Financing Authority
Secretary, Moreno Valley Community Foundation
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, Moreno Valley Financing Corporation
Chairperson, Board of Library Trustees
Chairperson, Public Financing Authority
Chairperson, Moreno Valley Community Foundation