1 February 4, 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: BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Councilmember Barnard presented the proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month to Dr. Melanie Lindsay from Moreno Valley College.
2. RECOGITION: CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE 4TH QUARTER AND DEPUTY OF THE 4TH QUARTER 2024
Councilmember Gonzalez presented the recognition for Classified Employee of the 4th Quarter to Deputy Whispering Bigsby.
3. RECOGNITION: DEPUTY OF THE YEAR
Councilmember Delgado presented the recognition for Deputy of the Year 2024 to Corporal Reggie Reinsberg.
4. RECONGITION: CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2024
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz presented the recognition for Classified Employee of the Year 2024 to Sheriff’s Record Clerk Raquel Campbell.
2 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 6:03 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.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Delgado.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Carlton Jones from Turning Point Pentecostal.
D. ROLL CALL
Present:
Cheylynda Barnard - Mayor Pro Tem
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
Erlan Gonzalez- Councilmember
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz – Councilmember
Absent:
Ulises Cabrera – Mayor
E. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz provided comments on the lack of a excused absence policy for Council.
Councilmember Delgado stated he would like to see the Council create a policy for excused absences amongst the Council.
Councilmember Delgado asked questions of staff.
City Clerk Patty Rodriguez responded to Council's inquiry.
3 Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approved Excused Absence of Mayor Cabrera.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Nayes (1): Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Absent (1): Mayor Cabrera
RESULT: Approved (3 to 1)
F. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Patty Rodriguez - Manager of the Office of Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Sonia Gomez- Management Assistant
Paul Bradvica - Deputy City Clerk
Steven Quintanilla- City Attorney
Brian Mohan - City Manager
Launa Jimenez – Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer 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: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approved Agenda Order
4 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
James Armour
1. Inland Compassion Impact Report.
Katie Podein
1. Commercial Cannabis Tax.
Christopher Baca
1. ICE issues.
Seth Cox
1. Praised City staff.
2. Zoning issues.
Roy Bleckert
1. City development.
2. Concerns.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz asked the City Council if there were any items they would like 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.
Roy Bleckert (I.4)
1. Concerns.
With the conclusion of public comment, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz entertained a motion.
5 Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approved 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
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 21, 2025 - 4:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 21, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for January 21, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.4 ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR THE QUITCLAIM OF CITY’S INTEREST IN PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ABUTTER’S
RIGHTS ALONG ALESSANDRO BOULEVARD WEST OF LARISSA
STREET (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-05. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Ordering the Quitclaim of City's Inte rest
6 in Pedestrian and Vehicular Abutter's Rights along Alessandro Boulevard West of Larissa Street; and
2. Directed the City Clerk to certify said resolution and transmit a copy of the resolution to the County Recorder's office for recording.
RESULT: Approved
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
K. GENERAL BUSINESS - NONE
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) Councilmember Delgado reported the following:
The Committee heard a presentation of Fiscal Year 2024/25 mid- year revenue projections and recommended the Commission approve the budget revenue adjustments.
The Committee reelected both Chair and Vice Chair for 2025.
RCTC staff presented a state and federal legislative update.
L.1.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) Councilmember Barnard reported the following:
The Board authorized staff to award an agreement to Tucker Sadler Architects, Inc. for A&E services for the Wentworth facility in a total project amount of $330,000.
The Board also approved the proposed 2025-2026 Federal and State Legislative Program.
7 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 Delgado reported the following:
At the RCA Board of Directors meeting on February 3, 2025, reports for the Western Riverside County MSHCP Fee Collection, JPR Status, Acquisition Status, Monthly Investment, Consultant Reports for Fiscal Year 2025 Second Quarter and the State and Federal Legislative Update were received and filed.
Staff provided a presentation of Exempt Surplus Declaration of Real Property. The Cities of Perris and Wildomar will be acquiring surplus land for the purposes of road improvements. The RCA Board of Directors approved Resolution No. 2025-002 and Resolution 2025-005.
Staff provided a presentation of the Beaumont Point Specific Plan.
The RCA Board of Directors approved Resolution No. 2025-007.
Finally, there was a Presentation on the Reserve of the Month – Ranchos Meadows Reserve approximately 73 acres, located in the Eastern part of the plan area, funded using MSHCP Fees.
L.1.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
Dale Mendenhall, MVMA President, provided an update to the City Council on negotiations with the City.
Angel Orellana, Steward for IEBW 47 (MVCEA), provided an update to the City Council on negotiations with City.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Beautify Moval, February 8th.
2. Free Dump Day.
3. Multicultural Art Event, March 8th.
8 4. Congratulated newly appointed Assistant City Manager, Launa Jimenez.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Barnard
1. March AFB issue.
2. Encouraged humanity.
3. Nationwide issues.
Councilmember Delgado
1. Congratulated new Assistant City Manager Launa Jimenez.
2. Tinker AFB tour.
3. Thanked RSO.
4. Freeway underpass cleanup.
5. Asked to close the meeting in honor of the late Angel Alvarez.
Councilmember Gonzalez
1. Congratulated new Assistant City Manager Launa Jimenez.
2. Mayors and Councilmembers academy.
3. Called for compassion in community.
4. Supported Riverside County Board of Supervisors and MVUSD School Boards.
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Motion to agendize an item for the next regularly scheduled meeting to discuss creating a Resolution of the City Council reaffirming the City's commitment to welcoming all law-abiding immigrants, regardless of immigration status.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Mayors and Councilmembers academy.
2. Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner.
3. Congratulated Citizen of the Year, Dave Slawson.
4. Ribbon Cuttings.
9 5. Riverside County Board of Supervisors.
6. Beautify Moval.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz adjourned the meeting in memory of Angel Alvarez at 7:06 pm.
Submitted by:
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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:
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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 Public Financing Corporation Chairperson, Board of Library Trustees
Chairperson, Public Financing Authority
Chairperson, Moreno Valley Community Foundation