1 January 21, 2025
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: DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz and Councilmember Barnard presented the Proclamation recognizing the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King to Dr.
FeRita Carter, Interim President of Moreno Valley College.
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 Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz in the Council Chamber located at 14177 Frederick Street.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz 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 provided by Pastor Dave Carleson from Moreno Christian Assembly.
D. ROLL CALL
Present:
Cheylynda Barnard - Mayor Pro Tem
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
Erlan Gonzales- Councilmember
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz – Councilmember
Absent:
Ulises Cabrera – Mayor
E. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES IF ANY
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approve Excused Absences
Ayes (4): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Absent (1): Mayor Cabrera
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
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
Brian Mohan - Acting Assistant City Manager
Launa Jimenez – Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
3 Angelica Frausto-Lupo – Community Development Director Melissa Walker - Public Works Director
Jeremy Bubnick - Parks and Community Services Director
Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
Keith Gemmell – Acting Economic Development Director
Sarah Mack - Chief Police
Diana Rockot - Emergency Operations & Volunteer Services Division Manager G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approved Agenda Order
Ayes (4): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Absent (1): Mayor Cabrera
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Fred Banuelos
1. Parking issues at City parks.
2. City vehicles.
I.E. Informer
1. Thanked staff.
2. Animal Shelter
3. Critical of Mayor Cabrera
Tiyiesha Morgan
1. Public power shut off.
Rylee Peak
4 1. Praised City's investment in technology.
Chris Baca
1. Concerns.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz asked Council if they would like any items pulled for separate action or discussion.
With no items being pulled for separate action or discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approve the Joint Consent Calendars
Ayes (4): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Absent (1): Mayor Cabrera
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 7, 2025 - 4:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Closed Session Meeting Minutes for January 7, 2025.
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 7, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
5 Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for January 7, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.4 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)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Confirmed authorizing designated persons to examine transactions and use tax records related to Measur e 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.
RESULT: Approved
I.5 COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, JULY 1, 2024 – NOVEMBER 30, 2024 (REPORT OF:
CITY CLERK)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2024, through November 30, 2024.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
6 1. Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 City Council Training & Travel Expenditure Report for the month of November 2024.
RESULT: Approved
I.7 LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Ratified the list of personnel changes as described.
RESULT: Approved
I.8 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY LICENSE AND
EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR RIGHT OF ENTRY ACCESS TO THE
COTTONWOOD INTERIM BASIN (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the approval of a Temporary Licen se and Easement Agreement By and Between the City of Moreno Valley (Licensee), Spencer Keng and Jean Keng, Trustees of the Spencer and Jean Keng Family Trust, Chang T. and Meichu H. Lin, Trustees of the Lin Family Trust, and PEW Investments, a California L imited Partnership (Licensor) for Right of Entry access to the Cottonwood Interim Basin on Cottonwood Avenue, within the border of the Licensor Real Property, Accessors Parcel Number 488 -180-025, as set forth by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
RESULT: Approved
I.9 AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH CHARGEPOINT, INC. FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS FOR THE
CORPORATE YARD (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
7 That the City Council:
1. Authorized an agreement with ChargePoint, Inc. for the purchase of Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations at the City of Moreno Valley Corporate Yard; and
2. Authorized the issuance of a purchase order to ChargePoint, Inc. for an amount up to $740,000 (Total of Chargers needed plus contingency) upon full execution of the agreement; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement with ChargePoint, Inc. and any subsequent related extensions or amendments to the Agreem ent, and change orders to the contract, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
4. Authorized a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
RESULT: Approved
I.10 ACCEPTANCE OF A FEDERAL GRANT FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
1. Accepted and approved the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Agreement between the Federal Highway Administration and the City of Moreno Valley in the amount of $280,000.00 (Fund 2301) with the City local match of $70,000.00 (Fund 3004), and
2. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the attached Grant Agreement, subject to any minor changes initiated by United States Department of Transportation and the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent amendments to the Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
4. Authorized a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
RESULT: Approved
8 I.11 AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER TO ONESOURCE SUPPLY
SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 15KV MEDIUM VOLTAGE
DISTRIBUTION CABLE FOR MORENO VALLEY UTILITY (MVU)
(REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager to authorize the issuance of a purchase order to OneSource Supply Solutions in the amoun t of $450,000 ($397,862 plus contingency) for the purchase of 15kV Medium Voltage Distribution Cable used for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 805 0080 Line Extension and general stock by Moreno Valley Utility, funded by MVU’s operating and capital funds.
RESULT: Approved
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE TEMPORARY
CLOSURE OF DAVIS ROAD FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACCESS (REPORT
OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Public Works Director Melissa Walker provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for Council questions of staff.
Councilmember Delgado asked questions of staff.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for deliberation.
Public Works Director Melissa Walker provided comments on the item.
Councilmember Gonzalez asked questions of staff.
Public Works Director Melissa Walker responded to Councilmember Gonzalez's inquiries.
9 With no further comments, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
1. Conducted a Public Hearing to adopt Resolution Number 2025 -04 a Resolution of the City of Moreno Valley for the temporary closure of Davis Road for right-of-way access, located on Davis Road Between Alessandro Boulevard and the terminus of Davis Road, approximately 3,785 feet south of Alessandro Boulevard.
Ayes (4): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Absent (1): Mayor Cabrera
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE ART COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF
PUBLIC ART REQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATION-CHRISTOPHER
POUPORE MURAL EL POTRERO PARK RESTROOM (REPORT OF:
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES)
Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick provided a staff report.
Applicant Christopher Poupore provided a presentation.
At the conclusion of presentation, Council asked questions of the applicant.
With the conclusion of Council questions, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for public comments to be heard.
Rylee Peak
1. Opposed.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
10 With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Barnard, Councilmember Gonzalez, and Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz deliberated on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Motion to approve staff's recommendation with one change; the artist must include a picture of burro in their mural.
Art Commission’s Recommendations: That the City Council and CSD:
1. Received and filed the artist presentation; and
2. Reviewed and considered the Art Commission's approval of Public Art Request for Funding Application from Christopher Poupore for a 400 square feet mural at El Potrero Park restroom, a time lapse video, and workshop; and
3. Authorized the Executive Director and or its designee to enter into an agreement for services with the approved applicant and submit a budget adjustment request to utilize funding from DIF Public Art Fund 2916.
4. Authorized a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
Ayes (4): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Absent (1): Mayor Cabrera
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 received a presentation from Deputy Director,
Operations, Daniel Bates of the Riverside County
11 Emergency Management Department regarding the
Departments functions, priorities, and resources.
We approved Six Million One Hundred Ninety-Five
Thousand Dollars ($6,195,000) toward the Cactus Channel Project and authorized the Chief Executive Officer of the March JPA to finalize the Cactus Channel Cooperative
Funding Agreement between the March JPA and the
Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation
District, and execute the agreement on behalf of the March JPA. The Cactus Channel runs along the North Side of
march Air Reserve base from Heacock Street west to
Interstate 215.
Finally, we received a presentation from the Chief Executive Officer of the March JPA regarding the March JPA 2024
Year-End Review and 2025 Goals.
L.1.2 Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
Councilmember Barnard reported the following:
At the RCHCA Board of Directors meeting on December 12, 2024, the reports for Financial, Contracts and Grants, Stephens' Kangaroo Rat (SKR) Fee Collections and Reserve Management and Monitoring Efforts, Reserve Management for the Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species/Lake Mathews Reserves, Reserve Management Coordinating Committee, Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Recovery Efforts were received and filed.
Additionally, staff recommendations were approved for the following:
Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings for 2025
Election of Leadership for Calendar Year 2025
Cajalco Road Widening and Safety Enhancement Project
Section 4(f) Proposed De Minimis Use for Lake Mathews-
Estelle Mountain Core Reserve
The board meeting ended when one of the board members present had to leave the meeting. The remaining items on the agenda (Educational Outreach Program Activities Update and RCHCA
12 Board of Directors Voting Bylaws) were tabled for the next RCHCA Board of Directors Meeting due to an unforeseen lack of quorum.
L.1.3 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
The Commission approved the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 7 list of recommended projects and contingency list in Riverside County for Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) adoption in the amount of $4,437,000.
The Commission heard a presentation on the 15/91 Express Lanes Connector (ELC) before and after study.
L.1.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) Councilmember Barnard reported the following:
The Board authorized staff to amend the agreement with First Transit, Inc. to provide microtransit software and transportation services for the RTA’s Microtransit Pilot Program by increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $5,347,835 to $6,421,023, a difference of $1,073,188.
The Board also approved the Board meeting calendar for 2025.
The Committee approved the proposed 2025-2026 Federal and State Legislative Program.
That concludes my report on the last RTA Board Administration and Operations Committee meeting.
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)
Councilmember Gonzalez reported the following:
At the RCA Board of Directors meeting on January 6, 2025, reports for the Western Riverside County MSHCP Fee Collection, JPR Status, Acquisition Status, Monthly Investment, and the State and Federal Legislative Update were received and filed. Additionally,
13 Resolution No. 2025-001 relating to the revised Investment Policy was approved.
Staff provided a presentation of the Western Riverside County MSHCP 2023 Annual Report Highlights, which included acquisitions of 1,508 acres acquired in 2023.
Ratification of Chair’s Appointment of Executive Committee Members Chuck Washington and Crystal Ruiz. Additionally, the RCA Board selected the Cities of Beaumont and the City of Hemet as Executive Committee Members.
Finally, there was a Presentation on the Reserve of the Month – Wilson Creek Reserve approximately 987 acres, located in the Southeastern part of the plan area, a county funded acquisition.
L.1.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Public Safety Power Shut Off.
2. Parks and Community Services Events.
3. City of Moreno Valley Media awards.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Delgado
1. RUHS tour.
2. Public Safety Power Shutoff.
3. Praised Public Safety staff.
4. Remembered resident Joseph Joey Avila.
Councilmember Gonzalez
1. Public Safety Power Shutoff.
2. Praised Public Safety staff.
3. 7-Eleven Grand Opening.
14 4. Library Commission meeting.
5. Soul Fest Celebration, Saturday January 25th at Moreno Valley Highschool.
Councilmember Gonzalez made a motion to identify the burro (donkey) as the official mascot of the City of Moreno Valley.
Councilmember Barnard asked Councilmember Gonzalez if they would be able to incorporate this idea into the flag redesign with the Environmental and Historical Preservation Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz, Councilmember Delgado, and Councilmember Gonzalez agreed with Councilmember Barnard's suggestion.
Councilmember Barnard
1. Public Safety Power Shut off.
2. Praised Public Safety Staff.
3. RUHS tour.
4. Community Day of Service.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Palisades and Eaton fire.
2. Praised Public Safety staff.
3. Public Power Shutoff.
4. Praised Media team.
5. Community Day of Service.
6. Remembered Joseph Joey Avila.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting in memory of Joseph Joey Avila at 7:18 pm.
15 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 Public 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 Public Financing Corporation Chairperson, Board of Library Trustees
Chairperson, Public Financing Authority
Chairperson, Moreno Valley Community Foundation