1 September 17, 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 6:05 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 Danny Wilson from Lighthouse Baptist Church.
D. ROLL CALL
2 Present:
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
Cheylynda Barnard - Mayor Pro Tem
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
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 Melissa Walker - Public Works Director
Jeremy Bubnick - Parks and Community Services Director
Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
Cruz Esparza - Economic Development Director
Timothy Brause - Lieutenant, Police
Diana Rockot - Emergency Operations Division Manager
G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approve 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
Brandon Carn
1. Public Art.
2. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Elaine Vu Combs
1. Community volunteers.
David Zeitz
1. General Plan update.
Seth Cox
1. Traffic on Alessandro.
Chris Baca
1. Homeless encampments.
Julie Pedroza
1. Building Up Lives Foundation.
Bob Palomarez
1. Community concerns.
Tony Linares
1. Homelessness.
Louise Palomarez
1. Community improvements.
2. Homelessness.
Hector Diaz
1. City issues.
2. Mayoral campaign.
Roy Bleckert
4 1. Constitution Day.
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 items I.10 and I.11 for discussion only.
With no further items being pulled, Mayor Cabrera called for items I.10 and I.11 to be heard.
Councilmember Delgado and Mayor Cabrera provided comments on I.10 and I.11.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Chris Baca (I.8)
1. Low-income housing management.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
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 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 4:30 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Closed Session Meeting Minutes for the September 3, 2024, Closed Session City Council Meeting.
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
5 I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for the September 3, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.4 COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, JULY 1, 2024 – JULY 31, 2024 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2024, through July 31, 2024.
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.5 COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 City Council Training & Travel Expenditure Report for the month of July 2024.
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.6 BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
6 1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-50 Amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code with Lists of Designated Officers and Employees for the City, Community Services District, Housing Authority, Successor Agency, Public Financing Corporation, Public Financing Authority, Board of Library Trustees, and Community Foundation, including the Disclosure Categories and Fair Political Practices Comm ission’s Standard Model of Conflict of Interest Code incorporated by reference.
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.7 LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Ratified the list of personnel changes as described.
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO
VALLEY , CA, DECLARING PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE § 54221 THAT REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN 486-280- 044 (REPORT OF: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024 -51 declaring purs uant to California Government Code § 54221 that the real property identified as APN 486 -280-044 (located at the SEC of Alessandro Boulevard and Lasselle Street) is surplus land and not necessary for the City's use at this time, finding that such declaratio n is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, and approving certain related actions.
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.9 PAYMENT REGISTER- JULY 2024 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
7 Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed Payment Register.
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.10 APPROVE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
TO ACCEPT THE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF LOT B (PETTIT
STREET) PARCEL MAP 7528 (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Approved the License Agreement By and Between the C ity of Moreno Valley and the County of Riverside granting permission from the City to the County of Riverside to use Pettit Street as an access road between Locust Avenue and north City limits, to perform one -time maintenance of the access road; and
2. Adopted Resolution Number 2024 -52 accepting the Offer of Dedication of Lot B (labeled as Pettit Street) offered on Parcel Map 7528 into the City’s non -maintained road system and authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the Acceptance Cert ificate to be recorded in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Riverside.
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.11 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
CALIBA INC. FOR THE CORPORATE YARD OFFICE BUILDING F
(REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the award of a contract to Caliba Inc. for the Construction of Corporate Yard Office Building F Project; and
8 2. Authorized the City Mana ger to execute a contract with Caliba Inc. in the amount of $4,613,385.00 funded by the Facility Construction Fund (Fund 3000); and
3. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to Caliba Inc. for the amount of $5,074,723.50 ($4,613,385.00 bid amount plus 10% 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 Caliba Inc. necessary to complete construction and other rela ted agreements to purchase additional equipment or furniture needed to complete the project up to the budget as previously approved by Council, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
5. Authorized a budget adjustment as set forth in the fiscal i mpact section of this report; and
6. Adopted Resolution No. 2024 -53 of the City of Moreno Valley, California, authorizing a loan agreement between the City of Moreno Valley and the Corporate Yard Development Impact Fee Fund.
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE CARES ACT AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Cabrera asked questions of staff.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Mayor Cabrera's inquiries.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comment to be heard.
With no public comment, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
9 Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Conducted a Public Hearing to allow public comment on the proposed Substantial Amendment No. 3 to the CARES Act Amendment to the 2019 - 2020 Annual Action Plan.
2. Reviewed and adopted the proposed Substantial Amendment No. 3 to the CARES Act Amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action.
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 SUNSET CROSSING (NORTH) - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
PEN22-0133, CHANGE OF ZONE PEN22 -0134, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PEN22-0136, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38443 PEN22- 0130 (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher provided the staff report.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions to be heard.
Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Councilmember Delgado asked questions of staff.
Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher responded to Council's inquiries.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Seth Cox
1. Concerns/suggestions.
Bob Palomarez
1. General comments.
David Zeitz
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supportive of housing developments.
10 Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
After Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Mayor Cabrera called for a short break at 7:19 pm.
Mayor Cabrera reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:27 pm.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-54: a) Adopting the Initial Study/Mitigate d Negative Declaration prepared for the Proposed Project, in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, and reflect that the City Council reviewed and considered the information contained in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and exercised its independent judgment and analysis of the Proposed Project's potential environmental impacts: and b) Adopting the Mitigation and Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Proposed Project, pursuant to CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines; and,
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024 -55 Approving General Plan Amendment (PEN22-0133), Conditional Use Permit (PEN22-0136), and Tentative Tract Map 38443 (PEN22 -0130), based on the recitals, evidence contained in the administrative record, and findings set forth in the Resolution and described and depicted in the Land Use exhibit (Exhibit A) for the GPA and subject to the approved conditions of approval for the CUP and TTM as shown in Exhibit B of the Resolution; and,
3. Introduced Ordinance No. 1016 and conducted the fi rst reading by title only approving Change of Zone (PEN22-0134) to amend the City’s Zoning Atlas based on the recitals, evidence contained in the administrative record, and findings set forth in the Ordinance and described and depicted in the revised Zoning Exhibit A of the Ordinance; and,
4. Scheduled the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1016 for the next regular City Council meeting.
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)
11 K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SPONSORSHIP
PROGRAM (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
Acting Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Patty Rodriguez 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.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supported.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz provided comments on the item.
With no further Council comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Approved the annual $60,000 Office of the Mayor and City Council Sponsorship Program.
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)
Councilmember Delgado reported the following:
We heard an update on the Base’s 452nd Air Mobility Wing and another on the Air and Marine Operations Center.
12 We heard a report on the Sheriff’s Truck Enforcement patrols on Van Buren.
We received the annual report on the Foreign Trade Zone, and
We approved moving the dates and location for the JPA Commission meetings to accommodate requests for
livestreaming. Starting on October 2nd, the regular
Commission meetings will occur on the first Wednesday of the month at 3 pm in the Board Chambers at the Riverside County Administrative Center.
L.1.2 Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard reported the following:
At the RCHCA Board of Directors meeting on September 12, 2024, the activity reports for Agency Attendance Roster, Stephens' Kangaroo Rat (SKR) Fee Collections and Reserve Management and Monitoring Efforts, Contracts and Grants, Single Signature Authority, Reserve Management for the Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species/Lake Mattews Reserves, and Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Review/Financial Analysis were received and filed.
Additionally, staff recommendations were approved for the following:
Authorization for professional services for an SKR fee audit 4th Quarter Budget Amendment mainly due to increased
revenue
Amendment to the RCHCA Conflict of Interest Code
Endowment Funds Requests for Sycamore Canyon for
habitat management equipment
Additionally, the Board was presented with an update on the Stephens' Kangaroo Rat (SKR) Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), which is set to expire in 2026. The Board voted to authorize RCHCA staff to coordinate with appropriate agencies to update the SKR Habitat Conservation Plan and renew the necessary permits.
13 The Board also authorized staff to solicit proposals for a Nexus Fee Study and develop a comprehensive update to the Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Mitigation Fee (SKRMF) schedule. This study will assess the adequacy of the current SKR mitigation fee and recommend any necessary adjustments.
L.1.3 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Councilmember Delgado reported the following:
The Commission approved an agreement with California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for quality management services in support of a Project Study Report-Project Development Support (PSR-PDS) for the North Main Corona Transit Connector Project.
The Commission awarded an agreement to Transmax for Software as a Service (SaaS) for the Interstate 15 SMART Freeway Pilot Project for a two-year term, in the amount not to exceed of $3,477,497.
L.1.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) Mayor Pro Tem Barnard reported the following:
The Committee authorized the award of an agreement to Forbes Construction for the purchase and installation of fourteen (14) air conditioning units.
Last year, RTA was awarded the Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP) 2.0 Funds in the amount of $2,378,635. As such, the Committee approved the use of the REAP 2.0 funds toward the GoMicro Microtransit Pilot Program Extension.
L.1.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
At the WRCOG Executive Committee meeting on September 9, 2024, reports for Fiscal Department Activities, Committees and Agency Activities, Various (external) Committees, I-REN Monthly Activities, and 2024 General Assembly were received and filed.
Additionally, staff recommendations were approved for the following:
14 Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget amendment relating to the HERO Program
TUMF Programs agreements for credits and
reimbursements
2024 TUMF Southwest 5-Year Transportation Improvement Programs (Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula, Wildomar, and the County of Riverside)
Deferral of foreclosures related to PACE
Amendment to the WRCOG Conflict of Interest Code
Selection of Admiral William H. McRaven, a retired U.S.
Navy, Four-Star admiral, best-selling author, and former Chancellor of the University of Texas System as the 2025 General Assembly speaker
Increase maximum bond authorization for the C-PACE
Program
Policy for adding agencies to the WRCOG structure
The Executive Committee also approved the TUMF Nexus Study and updated Fee Schedule. All WRCOG member agencies must adopt an updated TUMF Ordinance before the new fee becomes effective in their respective jurisdiction. The fee is targeted to become effective April 1, 2025.
L.1.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
At the RCA Board of Directors meeting on September 9, 2024, the activity reports for MSHCP Fee Collections, Joint Project Review (JPR) status, Property Acquisition, Agency investment, Consultants, and Quarterly Public Engagement Metrics, and Single Signature Authority were received and filed.
Additionally, the Board received a State and Federal Legislative Update. The updates included a recommendation that the Board of Directors support Proposition 4 (the Parks, Environment, Energy, and Water Bond Measure), placed on the November General Election ballot through the passage of Senate Bill 867 (Senator Ben
15 Allen, El Segundo), which will provide $10 billion in state bonds for various projects and programs if enacted, including $870 million for land acquisition to support habitat conservation. The Board voted to stay neutral as it relates to Proposition 4.
Lastly, the Board voted to authorization acquisition of tax-defaulted properties from the Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector for open space for wildlife and plant life conservation.
L.1.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Beautify Moval.
2. Free Dump Day.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Motion to add an item to a future agenda to add Internal Committee Reports to the agenda to receive updates/reports.
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Motion to add an item to the October 1st, 2024 agenda to review local Boards & Commission bylaws, including regular meeting dates.
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
Motion to add an item to a future agenda re. 1.01a, specifically times of closed sessions, special presentations and regular meeting agendas.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz asked to add an item to a future agenda regarding Sections 9.02.040 and 9.02.050 regarding General Plan amendments. Instead of a second, Mayor Cabrera agreed to meet with D1 to look at ordinance, and then possibly bring back a motion to form a subcommittee for the review.
16 Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Motion to review the Mayor and City Manager authority re. execution of contracts/settlements.
Council Member Baca-Santa Cruz
1. El Grito.
2. Ribbon cuttings.
Council Member Delgado
1. Neighborhood watch.
2. El Grito event.
3. Senior Advisory Board update.
4. School violence.
5. Elections.
6. Firefighters.
7. Community Engagement scheduled for September 19, 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard
1. El Grito.
2. Park grand opening.
3. Fire safety staff.
4. Elections.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Thanked first responders.
2. El Grito.
3. Ribbon cuttings.
4. Community engagement.
5. Development.
6. Homelessness.
7. Elections.
17 P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 8:22 pm.
Submitted by:
___________________________
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:
___________________________
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