Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Steve Quintanilla, City Attorney
AGENDA DATE: January 21, 2025
TITLE: CONFIRMATION AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED
INDIVIDUALS TO REVIEW TAX RECORDS AND THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH
THE CDTFA MEASURE U PER RESOLUTIONS 2024-72-
73. (REPORT OF: CITY ATTORNEY)
TITLE SUMMARY: Confirmation Authorizing Certain Actions Related To The Implementations of Measure U
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Confirm authorizing designated persons to examine transactions and use tax records related to Measure U and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for implementation of Measure U as described in Resolutions 2024-72-73.
SUMMARY
To ensure the timely implementation of Measure U, the California Department of Tax and and Fee Administration (Department) was provided with copies of Resolutions 2024-72 and 2024-73 confirming authorization of designated persons to examine transactions and use tax records related to Measure U and authorization of the City Manager to execute agreements with the Department for implementation of Measure U as described in Resolutions 2024-72 and 2024-73.
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DISCUSSION
On November 5, 2024, the voters approved Measure U (Ordinance No. 1015), amending the Moreno Valley Municipal Code and providing for a local transaction and use tax .
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1015 and Revenue and Taxation Code section 7270, the City (District) has entered into a contract with th e California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (Department) to perform all functions incident to the administration and collection of local transaction and use taxes, which includes authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the Department for implementation of Measure U and authorizing designated o fficers, employees and representatives of the City (District) to examine confidential pertaining to transactions and use taxes collected by the Department for the City ( District). The above au thorizations were provided to the Department as set forth in Resolutions 2024-72 and 2024-73.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not confirm that the City Council authorized the actions as authorized under Ordinance 2015. (Staff does not recommend this action.)
2. Confirm the aforementioned authorizations as authorized under Ordinance 2015 . (Staff recommends this action.)
FISCAL IMPACT
This will confirm that the Department will administer Measure U which is anticipated to generate $30,000,000 in annual General Fund revenue which may be used to maintain 9-1-1 emergency response times, robbery/burglary prevention, neighborhood police patrols/fire engine service levels; address homelessness, traffic; repair potholes/streets; keep public areas safe/clean; help retain local businesses; maintain senior services, youth/afterschool programs, and other general services.
NOTIFICATION
Public notice of this item has been provided at least 72 hours in advance of the October 23, 2025; City Council Regular Meeting pursuant to the Brown Act.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Steven B. Quintanilla Steven B. Quintanilla
City Attorney City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Advocacy: Develop cooperative intergovernmental relationships and be a forceful advocate of City policies, objectives, and goals to appropriate external governments, agencies and corporations.
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Public Facilities and Capital Projects: Ensure that needed pub lic facilities, roadway improvements, and other infrastructure improvements are constructed and maintained.
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardou s material incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
Revenue Diversification and Preservation: Develop a variety of City revenue sources and policies to create a stable revenue base and fiscal policies to support essential City services, regardless of economic climate.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_CA_MEASUREURESOLUTIONS.docx Attachments: - Reso. 2024-72.pdf
- Reso. 2024-73.pdf
Final Approval
Date:
Jan 16, 2025
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Patty Rodriguez
No Signature - Task assigned to Steve Quintanilla was completed by workflow administrator Patty Rodriguez
Steve Quintanilla
Natalia Lopez
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez