1 March 18, 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) – NONE
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, Moreno Valley, CA.
Mayor Cabrera 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
2 The invocation was given by Stake President Thomas M. Uata from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
D. ROLL CALL
Present:
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
Erlan Gonzalez- Councilmember
Cheylynda Barnard – Councilmember
Absent:
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Mayor Pro Tem
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
Sonia Gomez– Management Assistant
Steven Quintanilla - City Attorney
Brian Mohan - City Manager
Launa Jimenez – Assistant City Manager/City Treasurer
Dena Heald - Chief Financial Officer
Sean Kelleher - Assistant City Manager/Development Services 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
3 Jesse Park - Fire Chief
G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approved Agenda Order
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3 Absent (1): Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Fred Banuelos
1. Adaptive Egg Hunt.
2. Sandbag training.
Adolf Krueger
1. Public safety issues.
2. Critical of Riverside County.
Valerie Gloudemans
1. Moreno Valley Equestrian Center.
2. Hemet Valley Equestrian Center.
Christopher Baca
1. County District 5.
Julie Pedroza
1. Building Up Lives Foundation.
Roy Bleckert
1. Community.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
4 Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if there were any items like would like pulled for separate action or discussion.
With no items being pulled for separate action or discussion, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Christopher Baca (I.5)
1. Transparency.
Ryan Martin (I.5)
1. Asked for continuance.
Roy Bleckert (I.18)
1. Concerns.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation or comments.
Mayor Cabrera highlighted items I.11 and I.18.
Following Mayor's comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approved the Joint Consent Calendars
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3 Absent (1): Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - MARCH 4, 2025 - 4:00 PM.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Closed Session Minutes for March 4, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
5 I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 4, 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 March 4, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.4 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - STUDY SESSION - MARCH 11, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Study Session Minutes for March 4, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.5 REPEAL OF MORENO VALLEY BUSINESS PARK BUILDING 5 (THE
DISTRICT) ENTITLEMENTS PURSUANT TO WRIT OF MANDATE
(REPORT OF: CITY ATTORNEY)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
Pursuant to the attached Peremptory Writ of Mandate (Case No.
CVRI210122 and Related Case No. CVRI2101518):
1. Adopted Resolution 2025-12 Repealing Resolution No. 2021-07 Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan;
2. Adopted Resolution 2025-13 Repealing Resolution No. 2021-08 Approving General Plan Amendment PEN20-0066;
3. Adopted Resolution 2025-14 Repealing Resolution No. 2021-11 Approving Plot Plan PEN20-0137; and
4. Introduced Ordinance 1021 Repealing Ordinance No. 978 Adopting Specific Plan Amendment PEN20-0138.
6 RESULT: Approved
I.6 COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, JULY 1, 2024 – JANUARY 31, 2025 (REPORT OF:
CITY CLERK)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
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 January 31, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.7 COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 City Council Training & Travel Expenditure Report for the month of January 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.8 RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY TREASURER (RESO. NO. 2025-xx) (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-15 Appointing a City Treasurer.
RESULT: Approved
I.9 APPROVE REVISIONS TO POLICY 1.03 “STAFF ASSISTANCE
PROVIDED TO CITY COUNCIL” TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO
COMPLETE THEIR STAFF REPORT(S), RESOLUTION(S), AND/OR
7 ORDINANCE(S) FOR ALL COUNCIL MOTIONED ITEMS PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 1008 (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approved revisions to Policy 1.03 “Staff Assistance Provided to City Council" to provide resources to complete their staff report(s), resolution(s), and/or ordinance(s) for all motioned items pursuant to Ordinance 1008.
RESULT: Approved
I.10 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT AS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT
CODE 65400 (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-16, approving the General Plan Annual Report and directing staff to submit the Annual Report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April 1, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.11 COLLEGE PROMISE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (REPORT OF: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Moreno Valley (City) and the Riverside Community College District Foundation acting on behalf of Moreno Valley College (College) allowing for the allocation of $100,000 to support the College Promise Initiative for two academic years.
8 2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the MOU, and any subsequent amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and available budget as previously approved by Council.
RESULT: Approved
I.12 PAYMENT REGISTER – JANUARY 2025 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed Payment Register.
RESULT: Approved
I.13 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY
ASSESSMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 FOR MORENO VALLEY
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 2014-02 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the CSD:
1. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025-05, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02.
2. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025-06, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving an Engineer's Report in Connection with the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenanc e District No. 2014 -
02. 3. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025-07, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley,
9 California, Declaring its Intention to Levy the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02.
RESULT: Approved
I.14 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY
ASSESSMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 FOR MORENO VALLEY
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 2014-01 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the CSD:
1. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025-08, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01.
2. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025-09, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving an Engineer's Report in Connection with Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01.
3. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025-10, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014.01.
RESULT: Approved
I.15 LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: HUMAN RESOURCES) Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
10 1. Ratified the list of personnel changes as described.
RESULT: Approved
I.16 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
THE GRAND VALLEY BALLROOM OUTDOOR PATIO LIGHTING
PROJECT 803 0051 (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Awarded a Construction Contract to Inland Electric Inc. for the construction of the Grand Valley Ballroom Outdoor Patio Lighting Project and authorize the Executive Director to execute a contract with Inland Electric Inc in the amount of $124,250.00 funded by Facilities Construction Fund (3000); and
2. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to Inland Electric Inc. in the amount of $136,6 75.00 (bid amount plus a 10% contingency) necessary for completing the construction of this project when the contract has been signed by all parties; and
3. Authorized the Executive Director or their designee to execute any subsequent related change orders to the contract with Inland Electric Inc. within Council approved budgeted amounts, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
I.17 AUTHORIZATION OF GRANT AGREEMENT FOR DEPLOYMENT AND PURCHASE OF ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES (REPORT OF: PUBLIC
WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approved the Western Riverside Council of Governments California Air Resources Board Grant Subrecipient Agreement By and Between the Western Riverside Council of Governments and the City of Moreno Valley
11 with a matching funding requirement of $581,183.73, funded through the General Fund Fleet Operations (1010) and $22,659 in in -kind funding funded through the Fleet Operations (7410); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the attached agreements subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Approved budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
RESULT: Approved
I.18 AUTHORIZATION OF GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approved the Western Riverside Council o f Governments California Energy Commission Zero -Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Subrecipient Agreement By and Between the Western Riverside Council of Governments and the City of Moreno Valley with a match funding requirement of $92,820.17 funded through t he General Fund Fleet Operations (1010); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the attached agreements subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Approved budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
RESULT: Approved
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK & CITY ATTORNEY)
City Clerk Patty Rodriguez provided the staff report.
12 Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Nathan Urena
1. EHPB motto.
2. Supported.
Roy Bleckert
1. Opposed.
After the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Introduced (First Reading) and subsequently adopted (Second Reading) O rdinance No. 1022: 1) Amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code by repealing in their entireties Chapter 2.06 (Boards and Commissions – General Provisions), Chapter 2.19 (Parks, Community Services and Trails Committee), Chapter
2.20 (Airport Commission), Chapter 2.21 (Environmental and Historical Preservation Board), Chapter 2.22 (Seniors Citizens’ Board), Chapter 2.25 (Utilities Commission), Chapter 2.26 (Arts Commission), Chapter 2.27 (Traffic Safety Commission), and Chapter 2.28 (Library Commission), and replacing with a new Chapter 2.20 (City Council Advisory Boards and Commissions); and
2. Adopted Resolution 2025 -17 amending Legislative Policy 1.10 (Operating Policy for Boards, Commissions and Committees).
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3 Absent (1): Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
13 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:
The Commission Approved a Usage Driven Site within
Foreign Trade Zone No. 244 for GPA Logistics Group, Inc. within the City of Perris. Additionally, they approved a Minor Boundary Modification of Subzone for Foreign Trade Zone No. 244 associated with Skechers USA operations in the
City of Moreno Valley.
The Commission Adopted an Ordinance updating the JPA’s participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program and Adopted a
Resolution amending the applicable Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee.
The Commission untabled the Meridian West Campus
Upper Plateau Project which will be heard by the
Commission at a future meeting.
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 awarded an agreement to Jacob Project
Management Co. for construction management, material testing, construction surveying and public outreach services for State Route 60/Potrero Boulevard Interchange Project for a total amount of approximately $9.4M.
The Commission heard a presentation on the 241/91 Express Connector Project.
The City of Moreno Valley invited all commissioners to come and enjoy the 2025 March Air Reserve Base also know as the Southern California Air Show being held at the March Air Reserve Base in April.
14 L.1.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) Councilmember Barnard reported the following:
The Committee heard a presentation on the current vehicle transfer policy/process and authorized staff to add three vehicle transfer applications to the Agency’s retired vehicle recipient waitlist.
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)
None.
L.1.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Upcoming Parks and Community Services events.
2. Earth Day.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Barnard
1. Adaptive Egg Hunt.
2. Groundbreaking at City Hall.
3. Medicaid/Medi-Cal
4. Federal budget cuts.
Councilmember Gonzalez
1. City Department handbooks.
2. Thanked City staff.
Councilmember Delgado
15 1. Crossing guards.
2. Spring break.
3. Honored resident Don Murphy and Sharon Vance
4. Noted his absence from the upcoming City Council meeting due to attending a March JPA meeting in Washington DC.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Environmental and Historical Preservation Board.
2. Federal budget cuts.
3. Multicultural and Arts Festival.
4. Robert Garcia Boxing Academy Grand Opening.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 7:10 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 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