1 December 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
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNITION: DEPUTY & CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE 3RD QUARTER Mayor Cabrera recognized Classified Employee of the 3rd Quarter, Sherrif’s Record Clerk Raquel Campbell.
Mayor Cabrera presented the recognition for Deputy of the 3rd Quarter to Deputy Thomas Ordway.
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 6:01 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.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Delgado.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Dave Carleson from Moreno Christian Assembly.
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
None.
F. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Patty Rodriguez - 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
Patty Yhuit - Parks and Community Services Division Manager Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
Keith Gemmell – Acting Economic Development Director
Sarah Mack - Chief of Police
Jesse Park - Fire Chief
3 G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
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
Sandra Murphy
1. Concerns.
Antoine James
1. Housing issues.
Brandon Carn
1. Boards and Commissions.
2. Developer fees.
JoAnn Stephan
1. Developer fees.
Christopher Baca
1. Non-profits.
2. Transparency.
David Zeitz
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez
1. Happy Birthday to Moreno Valley.
2. Progress.
Joe Teague
1. Burglary issues.
4 David Nielsen
1. Hole in the Wall quarterly report.
Richard Bolter
1. Hole in the Wall quarterly report.
Bob Palomarez
1. Homeless issues.
Roy Bleckert
1. Progress.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
David Carleson (I.5)
1. Support.
Christopher Baca (I.5)
1. Support
Sandra Murphy (I.5)
1. Support.
Roy Bleckert (I.5)
1. Support.
Louise Palomarez (I.11)
1. Support.
JoAnn Stephan (I.5)
1. Support.
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
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)
5 I.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION -
NOVEMBER 12, 2024 - 9:00 AM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approved City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes for November 12, 2024.
RESULT: Approved
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - NOVEMBER 19, 2024 - 4:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approved City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Closed Session Meeting Minutes for November 19, 2024.
RESULT: Approved
I.4 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 19, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approved City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for November 19, 2024.
RESULT: Approved
I.5 SECOND READINGS AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NOS. 1017 AND 1018 FOR 2024 AQUABELLA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT PROJECT (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Conducted a second reading by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 1017 adopting a Change of Zone (PEN24 -0041) and Specific Plan
6 Amendment (PEN23 -0109) for the 2024 Aquabella Specific Plan Amendment Project; and
2. Conducted a second reading by title on ly and adopted Ordinance No. 1018 adopting Development Agreement (PEN23 -0119) for the 2024 Aquabella Specific Plan Amendment Project.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 ACCEPT DONATION OF $125,000.00 FROM UNITED ACTIVISTS FOR
ANIMAL RIGHTS FOR PROVIDING SPAY-NEUTER SERVICES FOR
MEDIUM- AND LARGE-SIZED DOGS (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Received and accepted a donation of $125,000.00 from the U nited Activists for Animal Rights, a non -profit organization, for the purpose of providing spay-neuter surgeries for medium- and large-size dogs.
2. Authorized a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
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: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the CSD:
1. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024 -61, 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 No. 2021 -01 (Park s Maintenance) and approved the amended maps for said District, for the specific properties as listed in the Discussion section of this staff report
7 and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City’s Election Official (Amendment Nos. 130, 200, 208, and 211).
RESULT: Approved
I.8 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2023-01 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) (REPORT OF:
FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2023- 01 (Public Safety Services) adopted Resolution No. 2024 -66, 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 (Amendments Nos. 14, 23, and 26).
RESULT: Approved
I.9 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ROPS AND
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL &
MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council as Successor Agency:
1. Adopted Resolution No. SA 2024-02. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, serving as Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (ROPS 25 -26) and Authorizing the City Manager acting for the Successor Agency or his Designee to Make Modifications Thereto; and
8 2. Authorized the City Manager acting for the Successor Agency or his Designee to make modifications to the Schedule; and
3. Authorized the transmittal of the ROPS 25 -26, for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (“Exhibit A”), including Administrative Budget (“Exhibit B”) for the said period, to the Countywide Oversight Board for County of Riverside for review and approval.
RESULT: Approved
I.10 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL
ADJUSTMENT TO THE CITY USER FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARKS &
COMMUNITY SERVICES (REPORT OF: PARKS & COMMUNITY
SERVICES)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Adopted Resolution 2024 -67 approving a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to the Parks and Community Services User Fees effective January 1, 2025, and every year thereafter.
RESULT: Approved
I.11 APPROVE REPLACEMENT OF THREE POLICE MOTORCYCLES
(REPORT OF: POLICE)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the routine purchase of three (3) 2024 BMW R 1250 RT -P police motorcycles and related emergency equipment totaling $120,919.68.
2. Authorized the transfer of $93,369.00 from the Equipment Replacement Fund (7510) to the General Fund (1010) FY 20 24/25 approved operating budget to use for the purchase of (3) three 2024 BMW R 1250 RT-P police motorcycles and related emergency equipment.
RESULT: Approved
9 J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 STAFFREPORT TUMF UPDATE 2024 NEXUS STUDY (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS)
Staff report provided by Public Works Director Melissa Walker.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera opened the Public Hearing and called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comment, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Delgado provided comments on the item.
Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Ordinance 1019, amending and updating the City’s Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Ordinance Numbers 925 and 950, which is a passthrough fee to WRCOG pursuant to the TUMF program.
2. Adopted Resolution Number 2024 -68, adop ting a Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee schedule as required by the 2024 Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Nexus Study.
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)
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF CITY LOGO
SHIRTS FOR THE COUNCIL APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,
AND COMMITTEES (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.
10 Councilmember Delgado and Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz asked questions of staff.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiries.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Dr. Mary McBean
1. Support.
With the conclusion of public comment, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
After Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager to create a new policy based on the criteria contained in this report and return to Council on December 17, 2024 for approval.
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)
K.2 LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH
SYSTEM GRANT APPLICATION OF PROPOSITION 1 FUNDING
(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.
With no Council questions of staff, public comment, or deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
11 1. Approved the issuance of a letter of support for the Riverside University Health System grant application of Proposition 1 funding. This recommendation aligns with the proposed amendments to the Municipal Code, specifically empowering the Council to approve and sign letters of commendation and recommendation at a noticed public meeting or upon recommendation by the City Manager.
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)
K.3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION BOARD
(“EHPB”) FLAG DESIGN COMPETITION PROPOSAL (REPORT OF:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher provided the staff report.
Commissioner Mendez, Vice Chair of the Environmental Historical Society, provided a presentation.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz, and Mayor Cabrera asked questions of Commissioner Mendez.
Commissioner Menedez responded to Council's inquiries.
Mayor Cabrera asked questions of staff.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiries.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Marquis Evans
1. Supported.
Brandon Carn
1.Supported.
Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz provided comments on the item.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Barnard to approve a potential City flag redesign with the flexibility of a budgetary option of $1500.
12 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Provided staff direction based on the presentation;
or
2. Received and filed a presentation from the EHPB on a proposed new City flag design competition.
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) None.
L.1.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) Mayor Pro Tem Barnard reported the following:
The Board awarded an agreement to N/S Corporation for the design/build of the Riverside bus wash in the amount of $748,463 with a ten-percent contingency of $74,847 for a total project amount of $823,310.
The Board accepted the Riverside Transit Agency’s FY24 audited Basic Financial Statements, Single Audit Report, and Audit Communication Letter as final.
13 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 November 4, 2024, the following reports were received and filed: Fiscal Department activities, Committees and Agency activities, Various (external) Committees, I-REN Monthly activities, and Energy Resilience 2.0 activities.
Additionally, WRCOG Executive Committee took the following actions:
Authorized two TUMF Program agreements for
reimbursement.
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding between
WRCOG and the Riverside County Transportation
Commission (RCTC) for the SR-79 Realignment Project.
The Executive Committee also discussed possible changes to in- person meeting requirements, meeting frequency, and meeting stipends. The Executive Committee decided not to change the current meeting policy and to bring back further discussion information on the stipends and mileage.
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 November 4, 2024, the following reports were received and filed: MSHCP Fee Collection for August 2024, JPR Status, Acquisition Status, Monthly Investments for August 2024, and Legislative Updates.
Additionally, the RCA Board took the following actions:
Authorized the acceptance of grant funds for the acquisition of real property.
Declared that certain real property near the City of Corona is exempt Surplus Land and approved a land exchange with
Temescal Land Company, LLC.
14 Awarded a 2-year contract for Professional Services for Wildfire Management Planning to Dudek.
Amended an existing contract with ICF Jones & Stokes to address the Crotch’s Bumble Bee.
Finally, there was a Presentation on the Reserve of the Month, or the Kehl Canyon Complex located in Calimesa.
L.1.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Tree Lighting and 40th Birthday Ceremony for Moreno Valley.
2. Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Happy Birthday Moreno Valley.
2. Election results.
3. Happy Holidays.
Councilmember Delgado
1. Congratulations to newly elected
2. Student of the Month event.
3. Congratulations to new City Manager, Brian Mohan.
4. Thankful.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard
1. Wake Up Moval.
2. Santa.
3. Snow Day.
4. Happy Holidays.
15 Mayor Cabrera
1. Happy Birthday Moreno Valley.
2. Congratulations to new City Manager, Brian Mohan.
3. Homelessness.
4. Homekey plus grant.
5. Community events.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 7:50 pm.
16 Submitted by:
__________________________
M. Patricia Rodriguez
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