1 September 3, 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 6:00 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 Councilmember Delgado.
D. ROLL CALL
Present:
2 Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
Cheylynda Barnard - Mayor Pro Tem
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
Absent:
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Councilmember
E. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
Approved Excused Absences
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 Harold Zamora - Assistant City Engineer
Jeremy Bubnick - Parks and Community Services Director
Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
Cruz Esparza - Economic Development Director
Sarah Mack - Chief of Police
Diana Rockot - Emergency Operations Division Manager
G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Approve Agenda Order
Ayes (3): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
Absent (1): Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
3 RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Tina Escano
1. Moreno Valley Mall issues.
David Zeitz
1. General plan updates.
Fred Banuelos
1. Measure U.
2. Homelessness.
Brandon Carn
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
2. Critical of Moreno Valley Art program.
Daryl Terrell
1. Taxes.
I.E. Informer
1. Government issues.
Lindsay Robinson
1. City issues.
2. City lawsuits.
3. City Attorney issues.
Seth Cox
1. Arts Commission.
2. AD-HOC Subcommittee for Homelessness.
Chris Baca
1. Arts Commission issues.
2. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
4 3. November election.
Bob Palomarez
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
2. Remembered the late Pete Bleckert.
Louise Palomarez
1. Pete Bleckert.
2. Taxes.
3. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Roy Bleckert
1. Measure U.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if there were any items they would like removed for separate action.
Councilmember Delgado stated he would pull item I.5 for separate action and discussion.
With no further items being pulled, Mayor Cabrera called for item I.5 to be heard.
Councilmember Delgado asked questions of staff.
Acting City Clerk Patty Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan, and City Attorney Steven Quintanilla responded to Councilmember Delgado's inquiries.
With the conclusion of Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Louise Palomarez
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Roy Bleckert
1. Critical of the City.
Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera deliberated on the item.
5 A motion was made by Councilmember Delgado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bernard to adopt Resolution 2024-46 with revision to Section 2, II, removing “and provide any necessary passes or tickets” so as read:
The City Clerk’s Office shall dispatch invitations to all regionally elected officials, as defined herein, to attend all official city-wide events. Further the motion is to add all County-elected officials to the invitation list.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Motioned to approve the item with revision to Section 2, II to remove “and provide any necessary passes or tickets” and to add all County-elected officials to the invitation list.
Ayes (3): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
Absent (1): Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
With the approval of item I.5, Mayor Cabrera called for a vote for the remaining items on the Consent Calendar.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approved the Joint Consent Calendars
Ayes (3): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
Absent (1): Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
I.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - AUGUST 20, 2024 - 4:30 PM.
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 20, 2024 - 6:00 PM.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
6 Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for August 20, 2024.
RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
I.4 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2024-1014 REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 981 REGARDING 2040 MOVAL GENERAL PLAN
ZONING (CASE NO. CVR12103300) (REPORT OF: CITY ATTORNEY) Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Approved Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-1014 repealing Ordinance No. 981 Regarding 2040 MoVal General Plan Zoning (Case No. CVR12103300).
RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
I.5 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CITY-WIDE EVENTS INVITATION POLICY
TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN REGIONALLY ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE INVITED TO CITY-WIDE EVENTS (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Motioned to approve the item with revision to Section 2, II to remove “and provide any necessary passes or tickets” and to add all County-elected officials to the invitation list.
Ayes (3): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
Absent (1): Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
I.6 NATIONAL LATINA BUSINESS WOMEN ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – BERC PROGRAMS (REPORT OF: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING)
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
7 1. Approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Moreno Valley and the National Latina Business Women Association- Inland Empire Institute (NLBWA-IE), allocating $3,000 to support business-related technical assistance offered through the Moreno Valley Business and Employment Resource Center (BERC).
2. Authorized the City Manager or an Authorized Representative to execute the MOU, including future renewals, extensions, and all necessary documents, with the NLBWA-IE.
RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
I.7 FY 23-24 SENATE BILL (SB) 1205 STATE MANDATED INSPECTIONS (REPORT OF: FIRE)
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Approved Resolution No. 2024-47, acknowledging the receive and file report regarding the state-mandated annual inspections of certain occupancies pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections §13145, §13146 and §17921.
RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
I.8 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2021-01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE). (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES)
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the CSD:
1. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-57, 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 Moreno Valley Community Services District 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. 196, 197, 199, 201, and 203)
8 RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
I.9 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-01 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2023-01 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2014-01 (Maintenance Services), adopted Resolution No. 2024-48, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 2014-01 (Maintenance Services) and approving the amended map for said District, for the specific property 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 No. 86).
2. Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2023-01 (Public Safety Services), adopted Resolution No. 2024-49, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 2023-01 (Public Safety Services) 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. 9 and 10).
RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
I.10 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES TO MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR THE
GATEWAY PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT 807 0062 (REPORT OF:
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES)
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
9 1. Awarded Agreement to Michael Baker International to provide Engineering Design for the Gateway Park Revitalization Project (No. 807 0062);
2. Authorized the Executive Director and or its designee to execute the Agreement with Michael Baker International in the amount of $149,955.00; and
3. Authorized the Executive Director and or its designee to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Michael Baker International within Council approved 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.
RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
None.
K. GENERAL BUSINESS - NONE
None.
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) None.
L.1.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) Mayor Pro Tem Barnard reported the following:
The Board heard a presentation on the design/build for Hydrogen Fueling Stations, and subsequently authorized the award for an agreement with Clean Energy.
10 In addition, the Board approved an agreement between the City of Riverside and RTA to operate autonomous vehicle shuttles as part of a two-year pilot program.
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. El Grito event.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Delgado
1. Pete Bleckert.
2. Officer Andre Moye Jr dedication.
3. Vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard
1. El Potrero Preschool.
2. Asked to close the meeting in memory of Dan & Stephanie Menard.
Mayor Cabrera
1. CAVA Grand Opening.
2. El Potrero Preschool.
3. Windsong Park dedication.
P. ADJOURNMENT
11 There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 7:27 pm in memory of Dan and Stephanie Menard, Pete Bleckert, and Officer Andre Moye Jr.
Submitted by:
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M. Patricia Rodriguez
Acting Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/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