1 October 15, 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 (5:30 pm)
1. RECOGNITION: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Cabrera presented the recognition to Dr. Tara Wilson, Chief of Surgery for Kaiser Permanente Riverside and David Matza, Government and Community Relations Manager for Kaiser Permanente.
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 pm 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.
2 B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Delgado.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor David Rivera from Oasis Community Church.
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
Launa Jimenez – Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Sean Kelleher - Assistant City Manager
Angelica Frausto-Lupo – 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
Sarah Mack - Chief of Police
3 Jesse Park - Fire Chief
G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
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
Brandon Carn
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Jose Chavez
1. Discrimination.
Daryl Terrell
1. Democracy.
James Armour
1. Inland Compassion.
Julie Pedroza
1. Building Up Lives Foundation.
Christopher Baca
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
JoAnn Stephan
1. Public Safety.
Russell Shafer
1. Elections.
David Zeitz
1. Moreno Valley Wind Symphony.
4 Bob Palomarez
1. Elections.
Louise Palomarez
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Roy Bleckert
1. Critical comments.
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 Cabrea called for public comments to be heard.
With no request to speak, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera highlighted item I.13.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, 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 - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - 4:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Closed Session Meeting Minutes for the October 1, 2024, City Council meeting.
RESULT: Approved
5 I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 1, 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’ Regular Meeting Minutes for the October 1, 2024, City Council meeting.
RESULT: Approved
I.4 COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
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 2024 /2025 City Council Training & Travel Expenditure Report for the month of August 2024.
RESULT: Approved
I.5 COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, JULY 1, 2024 – AUGUST 31, 2024 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
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 2024/2025 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Ratified the list of personnel changes as described.
6 RESULT: Approved
I.7 AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PILOT (PIP) PROGRAM, ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2024-58, AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS
(REPORT OF: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager, or his or her designee, to submit an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in response to the Department’s Prohousing Incentive Pilot (PIP) Program Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024 -58 to Authorize the City Manager, or his or her designee, to submit an application and execute applications, and other related documents for the purpose of managing the Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his or her designee, to execute applications, and other related documents for the purpose of managing the Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program.
RESULT: Approved
I.8 PAYMENT REGISTER- AUGUST 2024 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed Payment Register.
RESULT: Approved
I.9 AWARD AGREEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
CONSULTANT SERVICES (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
7 Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Awarded Agreements for On -site and/or Profess ional Services to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. and TKE Engineering, Inc. to provide Construction Inspection Consultant Services on an as -needed basis for the Land Development Division; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. and TKE Engineering, Inc. for the total aggregate amount of $600,000 per year for a total of $1,200,000 over two years beginning in Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and to execute any subsequent extensions and/or amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; in accordance with the approved terms of the agreement, and within the available budget as previously approved by Council; and
3. Authorized the issuance of Purchase Orders to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. and TKE Engineering, Inc. and authorized the Chief Financial Officer to approve subsequent related Change Purchase Orders, and subsequent related Purchase Orders for annual extensions up to a maximum of three annual extensions with each consultant, i n accordance with the approved terms of the Agreements; and
4. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments appropriations related to expenditures and offsetting revenues.
RESULT: Approved
I.10 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Awarded an Agreement for professional consultant traffic engineering services to Kittelson & Associates, Inc. for the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan, Project Number 810 0025; and
8 2. Authorized the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Kittelson & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $119,964, subject to the approval by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to Kittelson & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $119,964, funded by Capital Projects Grants (Fund 2301) and Gen eral Fund (Fund 1010), when the Agreement has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Kittelson & Associates, 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 Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
I.11 ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE 2024 ANNUAL FUN COLOR RUN
(REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Approved all recommended road closures for the 2024 second annual Fun Color Run as outlined in this report; and
2. Authorized the Moreno Valley Police Department and the Public Works Director/City Engineer the authority to make additional changes or recommended road closures as needed for the event.
RESULT: Approved
I.12 ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT
(REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Approved all recommended road closures for the Annual Trunk or Treat 2024 event as outlined in this staff report; and
9 2. Authorized the Moreno Valley Police Department and the Public Works Director/City Engineer the authority to make additional changes or recommended road closures as needed for the event.
RESULT: Approved
I.13 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
ARCHICO DESIGN BUILD, INC. FOR THE MORENO VALLEY SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the aw ard of a contract to Archico Design Build, Inc. for the construction of Moreno Valley Senior Center Expansion Project; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Archico Design Build, Inc., in the amount of $4,990,000 funded by the Facil ity Construction Fund (Fund 3000); and
3. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to Archico Design Build, Inc. for the amount of $5,738,500 ($4,990,000 bid amount plus 15% contingency) once the contract has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorize d the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent related change orders to the contract with Archico Design Build, Inc., up to the budget as previously approved by the Council, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
5. Authorized a budget adjustment and interfund loan as set forth in the fiscal impact section of this report.
RESULT: Approved
I.14 ALESSANDRO DAY CACTUS LOOP LINE EXTENSION (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
10 1. Authorized awarding the construction contract to Asplundh Construction, LLC. (7431 Walnut Ave, Beuna Park CA 90620), for the Alessandro Day Cactus Loop Line Extension.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Asplundh Construction, LLC. in the amount of $726,079.00 funded by MVU restricted funds balance (Fund 6011).
3. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to Asplundh Construction, LLC. for the amount of $726,079 when the contract has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Asplundh Construction, LLC within the City Council approved annual 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
I.15 GENTIAN AVENUE LINE EXTENSION (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the award of the construction contract to Doty Bros.
Construction Company, (11232 E. Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650), for the Gentian Avenue Line Extension Project 805 0062.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Doty Bros.
Construction Company for the amount of $1,086,914.16, funded by MVU restricted funds balance (Fund 6011).
3. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to Doty Bros. Construction Company for the amount of $1,086,914.16 when the contract has been signed by all parties: and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Doty Bros. Construction Company within the City Council approved annual budgete d 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; and
11 5. Authorized a budget adjustment as set forth in the fiscal impact section.
RESULT: Approved
I.16 NASON STREET LOOP LINE EXTENSION (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the award of the construction contract to D oty Bros.
Construction Company (11232 East Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650) for the Nason Street Loop Tie Line Extension.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Doty Bros.
Construction Company in the amount of $1,355,010.02 funded by MVU operating funds (Fund 6011).
3. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to Doty Bros. Construction Company for the amount of $1,355,010.02 when the contract has been signed by all parties: and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequen t Amendments to the Agreement with Doty Bros. Construction Company within the City Council approved annual 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; and
5. Authorized a budget adjustment as set forth in the fiscal impact section.
RESULT: Approved
I.17 WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MORENO VALLEY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (REPORT
OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
12 1. Approved an amendment to the Interconnection Facilities Agreement and Service Agreement for Wholesale Distribution Service Between th e City of Moreno Valley and Southern California Edison Company.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Interconnection Facilities Agreement and Service Agreement for Wholesale Distribution Service Between the City of Mor eno Valley and Southern California Edison Company in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLY RESCHEDULING THE
STARTING TIME OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS,
REGULAR CLOSED SESSIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
(REPORT OF: CITY ATTORNEY)
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla 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. Supports change.
Roy Bleckert
1. City history.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard left the dais at 6:47 pm.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 6:49 pm.
Mayor Cabrera and the entirety of the City Council returned to the dais and resumed the meeting at 6:55 pm.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
13 With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
That the City Council:
Moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution that changes the scheduling of Closed Session meetings to start at 4:00 pm.
Ayes (3): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
Nays (1): Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
RESULT: Approved (3 to 1)
K.2 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FREQUENCY OF REGULAR MEETINGS
OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION BOARD
(REPORT OF: CITY ATTORNEY)
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla 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.
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla, Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan, and City Manager Mike Lee responded to Council's inquiries.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz motion to table this item to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
That the City Council:
Tabled the item to the next regularly scheduled 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)
14 K.3 CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND MEETINGS OF THE ANCILLARY
GOVERNING BODIES OF THE CITY DUE TO ELECTION DAY ON THE SAME DAY (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.
Councilmember Delgado asked questions of staff.
Acting Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Patty Rodriguez responded to Councilmember Delgado's inquiry.
Louise Palomarez
1. Confusion.
Chris Baca
1. General comments.
Roy Bleckert
1. Opposed.
With the conclusion of public comment, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
That the City Council:
Made a motion to cancel November 5, 2024 City Council meeting and meetings of the ancillary governing bodies of the City of Moreno Valley.
Ayes (3): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
Nays (1): Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
RESULT: Approved (3 to 1)
L. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
L.1 REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD
15 L.1.1 March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
Councilmember Delgado reported the following:
We met at our new schedule and location - the first Wednesdays at 3:00 pm at the County Board of Supervisors’ chamber.
We heard an update regarding Sysco Riverside.
We were briefed on the results of the JPA’s annual audits. We approved the Airport Capital Improvement Plan.
L.1.2 Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
None.
L.1.3 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
The Commission adopted the resolution authorizing prepayment of the 2017 United States Department of Transportation,
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation loan for I-15 Express Lanes Project in the amount of $173,747,433.
The Commission heard a presentation of the Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure update.
L.1.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) Mayor Pro Tem Barnard reported the following:
In 2000, RTA implemented Oracle eBusiness Suite as its core software. In order for RTA to maintain Premier Support from Oracle, the current environment will need to be upgraded to the latest version. The Committee approved to authorize staff to award an agreement to Datavail Corporation to upgrade the application system and database in the amount of $284,375.
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 October 7, 2024, reports for Fiscal Department Activities, Committees and Agency Activities, Various (external) Committees, I-REN Monthly Activities,
16 Love Your Neighborhood Program Update, and Regional Streetlight Program Activities were received and filed.
Additionally, staff recommendations were approved for the following:
Approval of a Professional Service Agreement for Financial Services Software (Tyler Technologies)
Approval of amendments to a Professional Service
Agreement for On-Call Transportation Planning Services
Approval of the 2024 TUMF Central Zone 5-Year
Transportation Improvement Program (Moreno Valley is part of the Central Zone)
TUMF Programs agreements for credits and
reimbursements
Annual PACE Unclaimed HERO Refunds Escheatment
Update
Policy Setting Parameters for Adding Agencies to the
WRCOG Structure
The Executive Committee also discussed the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California Energy Commission (CEC) Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Program Grant. Moreno Valley received $635,679 in grant funding, which will be used to deploy two plug-in electric vehicles (a street sweeper and a dump truck) and three charging stations (two mobile and one DC fast charger).
L.1.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
Councilmember Delgado reported the following:
At the RCA Board of Directors meeting on October 7, 2024, reports for the MSHCP Fee Collection, JPR Status, Acquisition Status, Monthly Investment, Quarterly Financial, and State and Federal Legislative Updates, were received and filed.
Additionally, the, the Board voted to approve Item 7. authorizing an amendment to the existing Strategic Implementation Assessment and Action Plan (SIAAP); and authorizing the Executive Director to
17 bring a contract amendment to the Board of Directors for approval to assist the RCA with the background work for a major amendment to the MSHCP to add Crotch’s bumble bee as a covered species; to explore alternative permitting pathways; and to support RCA staff in developing an interim permitting solution to improve the permitting process until the species is covered by the MSHCP.
L.1.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
Item 4B: Police Department Updates:
- Oasis Community Church | Faith & Blue:
Date & Time: Monday, 10/14/2024 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Summary: Successful event as tons of people attended.
- Trunk or Treat Event:
Date & Time: Monday, 10/28/2024 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Calle San Juan De Los Lagos, extending to Corporate Way. Summary: This year’s event will mirror last year’s, featuring minimal "scary" elements. Once the event concludes, no further attendees will be admitted.
Promotional efforts will include social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter/X), outreach through the school board, and the city’s website.
Holiday Shop w/ Cop:
Date & Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Item 4D: Parks & Community Services Updates:
Hike to the Top:
Date & Time: Saturday, 10/19/2024 | 7:30 AM
Location: Terri Peak | 27891 John F. Kennedy Dr.
18 Day of the Dead:
Date & Time: Friday, 11/01/2024 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Moreno Valley Civic Center Amphitheater
Summary: A holiday celebrated in Latin culture where families commemorate and welcome back the souls of those they have lost. Those honoring the deceased will place offerings on their altars (ofrendas), such as their favorite foods and personal gifts. Music and dance are also used to awaken the souls and reunite families together again.
Fun Color Run:
Date & Time: Saturday, 11/16/2024 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Moreno Valley Civic Center Amphitheater
Summary: This colorful event begins at the Civic Center Amphitheater parking lot.
Walkers, strollers, and dogs (on a leash) are invited to participate as well. This is an untimed event, and everyone is welcome to go at their own pace.
Snow Day / Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony / City of Moreno Valley 40th Anniversary Celebrations:
Date & Time: Saturday, 12/07/2024
Snow Day: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony/40th Anniversary: 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM The city’s 40th anniversary will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 3rd. The festivities will culminate on Saturday, December 7th, during the Snow Day and Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, promising a festive community gathering.
Item 5: Moreno Valley Unified School District Updates:
Trunk-or-Treat Event:
Date & Time: Wednesday, 10/30/2024 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Moreno Valley High School | 23300 Cottonwood Ave
19 Item 6: Val Verde Unified School District Updates:
Rose Parade:
Date & Time: Wednesday, 01/01/2024 | 8:00 AM
Location: City of Pasadena
Summary: The Rose Parade travels 5 ½ miles down Colorado Blvd. and features four types of entries: floral-decorated floats entered by a participating corporation, non-profit organization or municipality, equestrian units, bands, and Tournament Entries. The earliest Tournament of Roses welcomed 3,000 spectators to its first parade filled with beautiful, horse-drawn carriages covered in flowers. More than a century later, the parade floats are a marvel of state-of- the-art technology, all tucked away beneath flowers and other all-natural materials.
Disneyland Parade:
Date: Thursday, 01/02/2024
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Introduced new Community Development Director.
2. Senior Center expansion.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Community events.
Council Member Delgado
1. Welcomed new Community Development Director.
2. Community events.
3. Elections.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard
1. Community events.
20 2. Elections.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Community events.
2. California League of Cities Conference.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
To direct staff to look into the possibility of renovating a park to accommodate residents with disabilities.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
To direct staff to work with March JPA and Riverside County to pursue Project Homekey Plus grant funding.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 7:53 pm in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
21 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