A.
CALL TO ORDER
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C.
INVOCATION
Pastor Michael Kell from Liberty Church
D.
ROLL CALL
E.
MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
Recommendation(s)
Approve Excused Absences
F.
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
G.
APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Recommendation(s)
Approve Agenda Order
H.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers shall have a total of three minutes to comment on any matters not on the agenda.
Comments must pertain to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council and/or Affiliated Boards.
I.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Speakers have a total of three minutes to comment on all matters on the Joint Consent Calendar which are not pulled for separate discussion by the City Council and/or Affiliated Boards.
Any member of the City Council or Affiliated Boards may pull an item from the Joint Consent Calendar for discussion purposes, prior to approval of the Joint Consent Calendar.
After any requested discussion involving any given Consent item has taken place, all Consent items may be approved with one motion.
Recommendation(s)
Approve the Joint Consent Calendars
I.1
ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
Waive the Full Reading of all Ordinances listed on the Agenda and Adopt all Ordinances by Title Only.
I.2
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 1, 2025 - 4:00 PM - NONE I.3
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 1, 2025 - 6:00 PM
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Apr01_2025 - English.pdf
Recommendation(s)
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for (Meeting Date) I.4
AMENDING THE RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND RELATED FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES REGARDING PLACEMENT OF ITEMS ON FUTURE AGENDAS (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER, CITY CLERK, AND CITY ATTORNEY)
1. STAFFREPORT_CA_PLACEMENTOFITEMSONFUTUREAGENDAS_041525.pdf
2. RESOLUTION - FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 04.10.2025 SBQ.pdf
Placement of Items On Future Agendas
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution [next in order] amending the Rules of Procedure for Council Meetings and Related Functions and Activities regarding placement of items on future agendas.
I.5
COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, JULY 1, 2024 – FEBRUARY 28, 2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
1. STAFFREPORT_CC_COUNCILDISCRETIONARYFORAPR.15.2025.pdf
2. FY 24-25 Expenditure Report Sheet (April 2025).pdf
Council Discretionary Expenditure Reports – February 2025 Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 City Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
I.6
COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
1. STAFFREPORT_CC_COUNCILTRAININGEXPENDITUREREPORT_APR15.2025.pdf Council Training & Travel Expenditure Reports –February 2025 Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 City Council Training & Travel Expenditure Report for the month of February 2025.
I.7
APPROVAL OF SUCCESSOR MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY AND IBEW 47, THE MORENO VALLEY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, AND THE MORENO VALLEY CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)
1. STAFFREPORT_CM_SUCCESSORMEMORANDA.pdf
2. 1. IBEW47 MOU 2025-2027_DRAFT.pdf
3. 2. MVMA MOU 2025-27_DRAFT.pdf
4. 3. MVCME MOU 2025-2027_DRAFT.pdf
5. 4. Personnel Rules And Regs Revised Draft as of 04.09.2025.pdf
6. 5. Career Salary Schedule_MOU FY 2025.26.pdf
7. 6. Career Salary Schedule_MOU FY 2026.27.pdf
Approval of Successor Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Moreno Valley and IBEW 47, the Moreno Valley Management Association, and the Moreno Valley Confidential Management Employees Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve the successor Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Moreno Valley and IBEW 47 (Attachment 1), the Moreno Valley Management Association (Attachment 2), and the Moreno Valley Confidential Management Employees (Attachment 3), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Human Resources Director, and City Attorney to make minor modifications to the successor Memoranda of Understanding to ensure the attached draft versions are reviewed and approved by the Union/Associations.
3. Extend the provisions of these agreement to unrepresented career employees; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, Assistant City Manager and City Attorney to finalize the draft Personnel Rules and Regulations (Attachment 4) as modified to reflect changes in the successor MOUs and minor changes as requested by and in concurrence with the Union/Association; and
5. Approve updates to the Salary Schedule to incorporate revisions as specified in the attached Memoranda of Understanding.
I.8
OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL UPDATE TO LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREAS FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP (REPORT OF: FIRE)
1. STAFFREPORT_FD_FIREHAZARDSEVERITYZONEMAPUPDATE (1).pdf
2. FHSZ_City_LRA_11x17_MorenoValley.pdf
Office of the State Fire Marshal Update to Local Responsibility Areas Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Adoption Process Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the information only report.
I.9
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH ROGERS ANDERSON MALODY & SCOTT, LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
1. STAFFREPORT_FMS_AGREEMENTAUTHORIZATION.pdf
2. Draft Agreement - RAMS.pdf
Authorize Agreement with Rogers Anderson Malody & Scott, LLP for Professional Auditing Services Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve the use (piggyback) of the City of Loma Linda's Agreement with Rogers Anderson Malody & Scott, LLP through March 31, 2030, for purposes of the comparable hourly rates only; all other terms remain per the City's agreement with the company.
2. Approve a five-year agreement for professional auditing services with Rogers Anderson Malody & Scott, LLP, for a cumulative estimated amount of $435,675.
3. Authorize the issuance of annual purchase orders for Rogers Anderson Malody & Scott, LLP, for each fiscal year of the Agreement term, subject to funds available in the City Council approved Operating Budget; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any amendments, purchase orders, and/or change orders, contingent upon City Council approved budget as previously approved by City Council, with concurrence of the City Attorney.
I.10
LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: HUMAN RESOURCES)
1. STAFFREPORT_HR_PERSONNEL CHANGES-MARCH 2025.pdf
2. Attachment_Personnel Changes for Staff Report_4.15.25.pdf List of Personnel Changes (March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025) Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.
I.11
APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 38363 FOR PEN22-0056 (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
1. STAFFREPORT_PW_LD_TR 38363_FINALMAP.pdf
2. Vicinity Map - PEN22-0056 (TR 38363).pdf
Approval of Tract Map 38363 for PEN22-0056 Located at the Northeast Corner of Indian Street and Angella Way.
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve Tract Map 38363 located at the Northeast Corner of Indian Street and Angella Way; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to sign the map and transmit said map to the Riverside County Clerk Recorder's Office for recordation.
I.12
MORENO VALLEY UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICES (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
1. STAFFREPORT_PW_MVU_CUSTOMER_SERVICES.pdf
2. Agreement for Services - Customer Service.pdf
Authorize the Award of the Professional Services Agreement to ESC Partners for Moreno Valley Utility Customer Services Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the award of a Professional Services Agreement to ESC Partners, for Moreno Valley Utility Customer Services; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ESC Partners in the amount of $7,911,599.72 funded by Moreno Valley Utility’s Operating Budget (Fund 6010); and 3. Authorize the issuance of annual purchase orders for ESC Partners, for each fiscal year of the Agreement term, subject to funds available in the City Council approved Operating Budget; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with ESC Partners within the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. I.13
MORENO VALLEY UTILITY ENGINEERING SERVICES (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
1. STAFFREPORT_PW_MVU_ENGINEERING.pdf
2. Agreement for Services - Engineering.pdf
Authorize the Award of a Professional Services Agreement to CLP Engineering, LLC for Moreno Valley Utility Engineering Services Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the award of a Professional Services Agreement to CLP Engineering, LLC, for Moreno Valley Utility Engineering Services; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CLP Engineering, LLC in the amount of $2,851,395.50 funded by Moreno Valley Utility’s Operating Budget (Fund 6010); and 3. Authorize the issuance of annual purchase orders for CLP Engineering, LLC, for each fiscal year of the Agreement term, subject to funds available in the City Council approved Operating Budget; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with CLP Engineering, LLC within the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
I.14
MORENO VALLEY UTILITY OPERATIONS SERVICES (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
1. STAFFREPORT_PW_MVU_OPS.pdf
2. Agreement for Services - Operations.pdf
Authorize the Award of a Professional Services Agreement to CLP Operations & Maintenance, Inc. for Moreno Valley Utility Operations Services Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the award of a Professional Services Agreement to CLP Operations & Maintenance, Inc., for Moreno Valley Utility Operations Services; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CLP Operations & Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of $8,846,399.37 funded by Moreno Valley Utility’s Operating Budget (Fund 6010); and
3. Authorize the issuance of annual purchase orders for CLP Operations & Maintenance, Inc. for each fiscal year of the Agreement term, subject to funds available in the City Council approved Operating Budget; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with CLP Operations & Maintenance, Inc. within the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. I.15
IRONWOOD LINE EXTENSION (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
1. STAFFREPORT_PW_MVU_IRONWOOD_LINE_EXTENSION.pdf
2. Location_Map.pdf
3. Agreement - 805 0080 - Final.pdf
Authorization of the Award of a Construction Contract to Herman Weissker, Inc. for Ironwood Line Extension from Moreno Beach Drive to Redlands Boulevard, Project Number 805 0080 Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the award of a Construction Contract to Herman Weissker, Inc. for the Ironwood Line Extension Project 805 0080 from Moreno Beach Drive to Redlands Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Herman Weissker, Inc. for the amount of $2,689,965.50, funded by the Moreno Valley Utility’s Restricted Assets Fund (6011); and
3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Herman Weissker, Inc. for the amount of $2,689,965.50 when the contract has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Herman Weissker, Inc. within the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
I.16
MORENO VALLEY UTILITY BUILDING REMODEL (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
1. STAFFREPORT_PW_MVU_MVU_BUILDING_REMODEL.pdf
2. Location_Map(1).pdf
3. Agreement - Hammel Green Abrahamson.pdf
Authorize the Award of A Professional Services Contract to Hammle, Green, and Abrahamson, Inc. for the Moreno Valley Utility Building Remodel Design Project Number 805 0078 Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the award of a Professional Services Contract to Hammle, Green and Abrahamson, Inc., for the MVU building remodel; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hammle, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. in the amount of $375,889 funded by Moreno Valley Utility’s Restricted Assets Fund (6011); and
3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Hammle, Green and Abrahamson, Inc for the amount of $375,889 when the contract has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Hammle, Green and Abrahamson, Inc within the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
I.17
APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
1. STAFFREPORT_PW_TED_PUBLICSAFETYEXPO2025.pdf
2. 2025 Public Safety Expo Road Closure.pdf
Approval of the Temporary Road Closures for the 2025 Public Safety Expo Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve all the recommended road closures for the 2025 Public Safety Expo as outlined in this report; and
2. Authorize the Moreno Valley Police Department and Public Works Director/City Engineer the authority to make additional changes or recommended road closures as needed for the event.
J.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public testimony on each Public Hearing item shall be limited to three minutes per speaker and must pertain to the subject under consideration.
Those wishing to testify are encouraged to complete and submit a GOLDENROD speaker slip to the City Clerk Staff.
J.1
PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE CDBG, HOME, & ESG PROJECT APPLICATIONS FOR INCLUSION IN FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 DRAFT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)
1. STAFFREPORT_CM_FY25-26ENTITLEMENTFUNDS_PUBLICHEARING_2.pdf
2. FY 25-26 MoVal Funding Application Booklet.pdf
Public Hearing to review the CDBG, HOME, & ESG project applications for inclusion in Fiscal Year 2025/26 Draft Annual Action Plan Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) programs to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the project applications for inclusion in the draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Annual Action Plan.
J.2
PROPOSED DEFERRAL OF EFFECTIVE DATES OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE AUTOMATIC CPI INCREASES (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
1. STAFFREPORT_CDD_DIF REPORT.pdf
2. Resolution 2025-XX.pdf
Consideration Of Adoption Of A Resolution To Defer Effective Dates Of Development Impact Fee Increases Of The 2024 Development Impact Fee Schedule Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing for the proposed deferral of effective dates the City's Development Impact Fee automatic CPI increases; and
2. After the Public Hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2025-XX adjusting the City's Development Impact Fee schedule, and finding the action is exempt from CEQA.
J.3
(PAA25-0001) APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF CUP (PEN24-0082) (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
1. STAFFREPORT_CDD_PAA25-0001_CUP APPEAL.pdf
2. CC_RESOLUTION 2025-XX_APPROVING.pdf
3. CC_RESOLUTION 2025-XX_DENYING.pdf
4. PC_STAFFREPORT_PEN24-0082.pdf
5. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION_2025-02.pdf
6. Location Map.pdf
7. Project Plans.pdf
8. Zoning Map_CC.pdf
Appeal Of Planning Commission Denial Of Conditional Use Permit To Replace A Type 20 Off-Sale Beer And Wine License With A Type 21 Off-Sale General License To Allow The Additional Off-Sale Of Distilled Spirits At An Existing Convenience Store (Jacksons Food Store).
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-XX, attached hereto, DENYING Appeal PAA25-0001.
OR
2. ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-XX, attached hereto:
3. Determining that Conditional Use Permit PEN24-0082 is Categorically Exempt from the provision of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines as a Class 1 Exemption (Existing Facilities), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section; and
4. APPROVING Conditional Use Permit PEN24-0082, subject to the attached conditions of approval included as Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2025-02 and as shown on the approved plan.
J.4
SECURITY PLAN ORDINANCE (PEN25-0022) (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
1. STAFFREPORT_CDD_SECURITY ORDINANCE.pdf
2. CC Ordinance XXXX.pdf
Proposed Ordinance Amending Section 9.08.270 Of Chapter 9.08 (General Development Standards) Of Title 9 (Planning And Zoning) Of The Moreno Valley Municipal Code Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. FIND that the proposed amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and
2. Introduce Ordinance No. [first reading] at the conclusion of the Public Hearing and adopt [second reading] the same at a subsequent City Council meeting amending Section 9.08.270 of Chapter 9.08 (General Development Standards) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code as recommended by the Planning Commission.
J.5
ANNUAL AB 2561 STAFFING VACANCIES REPORT (REPORT OF: HUMAN RESOURCES)
1. STAFFREPORT_HR_ VACANCYREPORT2025.pdf
2. Attachment A - AB 2561.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution 2025-XX.pdf
4. Attachment C - Administrative Policy.pdf
Annual AB 2561 Staffing Vacancies Report
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing for compliance with New Legal Obligations related to AB 2561.
2. After the public hearing adopt Resolution No. 2025-XX, to comply with Government Code Section 3502.3.
K.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Public comment on each General Business item shall be limited to three minutes per speaker and must pertain to the subject under consideration.
Those wishing to speak are encouraged to complete and submit a BLUE speaker slip to the City Clerk Staff.
K.1
ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION CITY FLAG DESIGN COMPETITION PROGRAM PARAMETERS AND TIMELINE UPDATE (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
1. STAFFREPORT_CDD_EHPB CITY FLAG DESIGN PARAMETERS.pdf Receive An Update From The EHPC On The City Flag Design Competition Program Parameters And Timeline Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Receive an update on the City flag design competition program parameters and timeline; and
2. Provide direction as necessary.
L.
REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
L.1
REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD
L.1.1
March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
L.1.2
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA) L.1.3
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
L.1.4
Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)
L.1.5
Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG) L.1.6
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA) L.1.7
School District/City Joint Task Force
M.
EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
N.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
O.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Individual Council Member comments shall be limited to five minutes.
P.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Patty Rodriguez, Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk of the City of Moreno Valley, California, certify that 72 hours prior to this Regular Meeting, the City Council Agenda was posted on the City’s website at:
www.moval.org
and in the following three public places pursuant to City of Moreno Valley Resolution No. 2007-40:
City Hall, City of Moreno Valley
14177 Frederick Street
Moreno Valley Library
25480 Alessandro Boulevard
Moreno Valley Senior/Community Center
25075 Fir Avenue
Patty Rodriguez, CMC
Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Date Posted: April 10, 2025
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and in the City Clerk’s office at 14177 Frederick Street during normal business hours.
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