1 October 1, 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
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5:30pm)
1. RECOGNITION – PUBLIC POWER WEEK (October 6-12) Public Works/Electric Utility
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard presented the proclamation to the Moreno Valley Utilities Staff.
2. RECOGNITION – FIRE PREVENTION WEEK (October 6-12) Fire Prevention
Mayor Cabrera presented the proclamation to the Moreno Valley Fire Prevention staff.
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
2 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 Councilmember Delgado.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Anthony Louis Fox from True Vine Ministries.
D. ROLL CALL
Present:
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
Cheylynda Barnard - Mayor Pro Tem
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Councilmember
E. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
There were no absences to excuse.
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
Launa Jimenez – Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
3 Cruz Esparza - Economic Development Director
Sarah Mack - 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
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
Erlan Gonzalez
1. Thanked Fire Department.
2. City Council candidate.
Brandon Carn
1. Boards and Commissions issues.
2. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Tashia Hillard
1. Voter Education Awareness workshop.
Seth Cox
1. Thanked City staff.
2. Moreno Valley Library mural issues.
3. Noise complaint.
Fred Banuelos
1. November 5, 2024 election.
2. Thanked Fire Department.
Bob Palomarez
4 1. Jimmy Carter.
2. Press Enterprise article.
3. Critical of Mayor Cabrera
Chris Baca
1. First responder issues.
2. November 5, 2024 election.
Sean Fortine
1. Foreign policy.
2. Automation.
Louise Palomarez
1. City issues.
2. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Roy Bleckert
1. Prop 36.
Julie Pedroza
1. Building Up Lives Foundation.
Linda Thomas
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Benjamin Shuler
1. Hole in the Wall quarterly report.
Richard Bolter
1. Hole in the Wall quarterly report.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if there were any items they would like removed for separate action.
With no items being pulled for separate action or discussion, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Louise Palomarez (I.9)
5 1. Windsong Park
2. Critical of Mayor Cabrera
Mayor Cabrera asked staff a question regarding I.10.
Public Works Director Melissa Walker responded to Mayor Cabrera's inquiry.
With no further questions, 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 17, 2024 - 4:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Approval of City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes for September 17, 2024.
RESULT: Approved
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 17, 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 September 17, 2024.
RESULT: Approved
I.4 SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1016 (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
6 Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Conducted a second reading by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 1016.
RESULT: Approved
I.5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN (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 the five -year Economic Development Strategic Plan to serve as a workplan for the Economic Development o ffice of the Economic Development & Housing Department.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 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 & MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2014- 01 (Maintenance Services), adopted Resolution No. 2024-56, 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 approved 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. 87).
7 2. Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2023- 01 (Public Safety Services), adopted Resolution No. 2024 -57, 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 approved 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. 11-13, 15-19, and 21).
RESULT: Approved
I.7 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2021-01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT
SERVICES)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the CSD:
1. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-58, 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. 202, 204-206).
RESULT: Approved
I.8 APPROVAL OF THE PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES 2025 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Approved the Parks & Community Services 2025 Special Event Calendar as presented.
8 RESULT: Approved
I.9 TR 38123 - ACCEPT A GRANT DEED TRANSFERRING THE
DEVELOPER’S TITLE INTEREST IN WINDSONG PARK TO THE CITY
OF MORENO VALEY & MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES
DISTRICT PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
(REPORT OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Authorized the City Manager/Executive Director of the Moreno Valley Community Services District (CSD) to receive a grant deed transferring all rights, title and interest to Windsong Park, located at the northwest corner of Alessandro Boulevard and Darwin Drive, associated with residential development Tract No. 38123 from D. R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc.
2. Directed the City Clerk to forward the signed grant dee d to the County of Riverside Recorder’s office for further processing and recordation.
RESULT: Approved
I.10 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES PROJECT (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. Awarded a Highway Safety Improvement construction contract to Iteris, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Upgrades Project, City Project Number 808 0035; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Iteris, Inc. in the amount of $951,060, funded by the Capital Projects Grants Fund (Fund 2301) and State Gas Tax Fund (Fund 2000); and
9 3. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to Iteris Inc. for the amount of $981,060 ($951,060 bid amount plus $30,000 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 Iteris, Inc. up the contingency amount, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 REVIEW OF PROCEDURES FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
Acting Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz asked questions of staff.
Acting Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk responded to Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz's inquiries.
With no further questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comment to be heard.
Sammie Luna
1. Environmental Historic Preservation Board.
David Zeitz
1.Boards and Commissions inquiries.
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla responded to Mr. Zeitz’s inquiries.
Bob Palomarez
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Stan Yombo
1. Environmental Historic Preservation Board.
10 Gabriela Mendez
1. Environmental Historic Preservation Board.
Dr. Mary McBean
1. Boards and Commissions absences.
Louise Palomarez
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Roy Bleckert
1. Boards and Commissions issues.
The City Council asked questions of staff.
Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick, City Manager Mike Lee, City Attorney Steven Quintanilla, Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan, responded to Council's inquiries.
After further Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
to adopt a change for the Environmental Historical Preservation Board to go from meeting once every two months, to once every month, with an effective date of January 1, 2025.
RESULT: Approved (4-0)
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) None.
11 L.1.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) Mayor Pro Tem Barnard reported the following:
The Board heard a presentation of the update of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1277 Mentorship Program.
The Board approved updated Board meeting calendar moving the November 2024 meeting to Thursday, November 21, 2024.
The Board also approved and adopted the Bus Stop Strategic Policy.
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. Household hazardous waste pick up.
2. Beautify Moval, October 12th 8:00 am -12:00 pm.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Ribbon cuttings.
2. Taste of the Valley.
3. Community Enhancement.
4. County grant funding.
5. Beautify Moval.
Councilmember Delgado
12 1. Ribbon cutting.
2. Community engagement.
3. Election.
4. Public Safety
5. Conflict in Middle East.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard
1. Free Dump Day, October 12th.
2. Beautify Moval, October 12th.
3. Day of the Dead event.
4. Community events.
Mayor Cabrera
1. City road repavement.
2. Homelessness.
3. Rose Parade event.
4. Community events.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 8:10 pm.
13 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