1 April 15, 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: COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD FROM CALIFORNIA
PARK & RECREATION SOCIETY (CPRS)
Councilmember Barnard presented the recognition for Community Champion Award to Reta Butler.
2. PROCLAMATION: APRIL 15, 2025, AS ARBOR DAY
Councilmember Gonzalez presented the proclamation proclaiming April 15, 2025, as Arbor Day to Deputy Finance Director Felicia London.
3. PROCLAMATION: APRIL IS DONATE LIFE MONTH
Mayor Cabrera presented the proclamation proclaiming April as Donate Life Month.
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 6:00 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
The invocation was given by Pastor Michael Kell from Liberty Church.
D. ROLL CALL
Present:
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Mayor Pro Tem
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
Erlan Gonzalez- Councilmember
Cheylynda Barnard – Councilmember
E. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
None.
F. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Sonia Gomez– Management Assistant
Paul Bradvica - Deputy City Clerk
Steven Quintanilla - City Attorney
Brian Mohan - City Manager
Launa Jimenez – Assistant City Manager/City Treasurer
3 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 Director
Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
Melissa McClain – Economic Development Manager
Sarah Mack - Chief Police
Jesse Park - Fire Chief
G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approved Agenda Order
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
I.E. Informer
1. Concerns.
James Armour
1. Non-profit update.
Meghan Kennedy
1. Code enforcement issue.
2. ADA Coordinator contact.
Crystal Reza
1. Riverside County Youth Programs.
4 Sarai Orozco
1. Homeless issue.
Fred Banuelos
1. Sheriff's ride-along.
2. Parking issues.
Seth Cox
1. Opposed to Self Storage project.
2. Parking issues.
Christopher Baca
1. Developer issues.
Roy Bleckert
1. City Council issues.
Walt Glover
1. Homeless encampments.
2. Traffic issues.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera 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 Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Dale Medenhall
1. MVMA MOU.
Angel Orellano
1. MVCEA MOU.
David Zeitz (I.4)
1. Rules of Procedure for Council meetings.
Seth Cox (I.12, I.13, I.14, and I.16)
1. Moreno Valley Utility contracts.
5 2. Cybersecurity concerns.
Christopher Baca (I.4, I.16)
1. Corruption.
Roy Bleckert (I.4)
1. Rules and Procedures of Council meetings.
With the conclusion, Mayor Cabrera called for Council comments and deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz, Councilmember Barnard, and Councilmember Delgado deliberated on the item.
Mayor Cabrera made a motion to pull item I.4 from the Consent Calendar Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Motion to pull item I.4 from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Ayes (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3 Nayes (3): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
RESULT: Failed (2 to 3)
With the motion failing, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz made a motion to approve the Joint Consent Calendar.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Motion to approve the Joint Consent Calendars.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
Nayes (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3 RESULT: Approved (3 to 2)
I.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 1, 2025 - 4:00
PM - NONE
6 I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 1, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for April 1, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
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)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution 2025 -21 amending the Rules of Procedure for Council Meetings and Related Functions and Activities regarding placement of items on future agendas.
RESULT: Approved
I.5 COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, JULY 1, 2024 – FEBRUARY 28, 2025 (REPORT OF:
CITY CLERK)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 City Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
7 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 City Council Training & Travel Expenditure Report for the month of February 2025.
RESULT: Approved
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)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Approved 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. Authorized 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. Extended the provisions of these agreement to unrepresented career employees; and
4. Authorized 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. Approved updates to the Salary Schedule to incorporate revisions as specified in the attached Memoranda of Understanding.
RESULT: Approved
8 I.8 OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL UPDATE TO LOCAL
RESPONSIBILITY AREAS FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP
(REPORT OF: FIRE)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the information only report.
RESULT: Approved
I.9 AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH ROGERS ANDERSON MALODY &
SCOTT, LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES (REPORT
OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Approved 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. Approved a five -year agreement for p rofessional auditing services with Rogers Anderson Malody & Scott, LLP, for a cumulative estimated amount of $435,675.
3. Authorized 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. Authorized 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.
RESULT: Approved
I.10 LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: HUMAN RESOURCES)
9 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Ratified the list of personnel changes as described.
RESULT: Approved
I.11 APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 38363 FOR PEN22-0056 (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Approved Tract Map 38363 located at the Northeast Corner of Indian Street and Angella Way; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to sign the map and transmit said map to the Riverside County Clerk Recorder's Office for recordation.
RESULT: Approved
I.12 MORENO VALLEY UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICES (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the award of a Professional Services Agreement to ESC Partners, for Moreno Valley Utility Customer Services; and
2. Authorized 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. Authorized t he 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. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Ag reement with ESC Partners within the City Council approved
10 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.
RESULT: Approved
I.13 MORENO VALLEY UTILITY ENGINEERING SERVICES (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the award of a Professional Services Agreement to CLP Engineering, LLC, for Moreno Valley Utility Engineering Services; and
2. Authorized 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. Authorized 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. Authorized the City Manager to execute an y 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.
RESULT: Approved
I.14 MORENO VALLEY UTILITY OPERATIONS SERVICES (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the award of a Professional Services Agreement to CLP Operations & Maintenance, Inc., for Moreno Valley Utility Operations Services; and
11 2. Authorized 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. Authorized 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. Authorized 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.
RESULT: Approved
I.15 IRONWOOD LINE EXTENSION (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Authorized 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. Authorized the C ity 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. Authorized 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. Authorized 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 aut hority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
12 I.16 MORENO VALLEY UTILITY BUILDING REMODEL (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the award of a Professional Services Contract to Hammle, Green and Abrahamson, Inc., for the MVU building remodel; and
2. Authorized 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. Authorized 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. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Hammle, Green and Abrahamson, Inc within the City Council approved an nual 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.
RESULT: Approved
I.17 APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE 2025
PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Approved all the recommended road closures for the 2025 Public Safety Expo as outlined in this report; and
2. Authorized 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.
RESULT: Approved
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13 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)
City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera opened the public hearing at 7:11p.m. to be heard, and aftern all comments were received, closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Roy Bleckert
1. Questions.
With no further public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Conducted 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.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.2 PROPOSED DEFERRAL OF EFFECTIVE DATES OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE AUTOMATIC CPI INCREASES (REPORT OF:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
14 With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m., called for public comments to be heard, and closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
Roy Bleckert
1. DIF Fees concerns.
With no further public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation, if desired.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Conducted 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, adopted Resolution No. 2025 -22 adjusting the City's Development Impact Fee schedule, and finding th e action is exempt from CEQA.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.3 (PAA25-0001) APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF CUP (PEN24-0082) (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
Councilmember Barnard left the dais at 7:23pm.
Councilmember Barnard returned at 7:26pm.
Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council questions of staff.
15 With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m., called for public comments to be heard, and closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
With no public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation, if desired.
Councilmember Delgado provided comments on the item.
With no further Council comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Councilmember Delgado to adopt resolution 2025-23 determining the CUP PEN24-0082 is categorically exempt from the provision of CEQA, as well as approving CUP PEN24-0082, subject to the attached conditions of approval included as Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2005-02 and as shown on the approved plan.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
That the City Council:
1. ADOPT Resolution No. 2025 - attached hereto, DENYING Appeal PAA25-0001.
OR
2. ADOPTED Resolution No. 2025-23, attached hereto:
3. Determined 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. APPROVED 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.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.4 SECURITY PLAN ORDINANCE (PEN25-0022) (REPORT OF:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
16 Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz, and Councilmember Barnard asked questions of staff.
Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo, City Attorney Steven Quintanilla, Chief of Police Sarah Mack, Fire Chief Jesse Park, Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher and City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiries.
With no further Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. called for public comments to be heard, and closed the public hearing at 8:13 p.m.
Fred Banuelos
1. Supported.
Christopher Baca
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
After deliberation from the entire City Council, Councilmember Barnard made a motion.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 8:22pm.
The City Council meeting resumed at 8:28pm.
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. FIND that the proposed amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and
2. Introduced Ordinance No. 1023 at the con clusion 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
17 Development Standards) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3 Nayes (1): Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
RESULT: Approved (4 to 1)
J.5 ANNUAL AB 2561 STAFFING VACANCIES REPORT (REPORT OF:
HUMAN RESOURCES)
Human Resources Director Robert Cardenas provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera opened the public hearing at 8:32 p .m., called for public comments to be heard, and closed the public hearing at 8:34 p.m.
Angel Orellano
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz provided comments on the item.
With no further comments or Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Conducted the Public Hearing for compliance with New Legal Obligations related to AB 2561.
2. After the public hearing adopted Resolution No. 2025 -24, to comply with Government Code Section 3502.3.
18 Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY FLAG DESIGN COMPETITION PROGRAM PARAMETERS AND
TIMELINE UPDATE (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo provided the staff report.
EHPC Vice Chair Nathan Urena provided a presentation.
Mayor Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz asked questions of Vice Chair Urena and staff.
Vice Chair Urena, Community Development Director Angelica Frausto- Lupo, and City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiries.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comments on the item, Mayor Cabrera called for Council discussion/deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz provided comments on the item.
Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
That the City Council:
1. Received an update on the City flag design competition program parameters and timeline; and
2. Provided direction as necessary.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
19 RESULT: Approved (5 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:
The Commission approved the Commons at Meridian Phase II project located at the southwest corner of Van Buren Boulevard and Orange Terrace Parkway. The project includes an
automated car wash facility and two drive-through restaurants. The Commission received an update on the Southern California Air Show from Lieutenant Colonel Sean Ferguson.
The Commission also received a briefing on the General Old Golf Course from President Michael Donovan.
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 a sole source procurement agreement to Replica for the agency wide transportation data usage in the amount of $772,725.
The Commission heard a presentation on the call box removal project and engaged in extensive discussion. Several
commissioners expressed concerns about public safety. Despite strong opposition, the project was ultimately approved.
L.1.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) Councilmember Barnard reported the following:
The Committee approved the filing and execution of Certifications and Assurances for Fiscal Year 2025 Low Carbon Transit
Operations Program Funds to support the Fare Promotions Program.
20 L.1.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
At the WRCOG Executive Committee meeting on April 7, 2025, reports for Fiscal Department activities, committees and agency activities, and various (external) committees were received and filed.
Additionally, the Executive Committee discussed the following key items:
C-PACE Activities Update and Annual C-PACE Program Bond Capacity Review
WRCOG issues limited obligation bonds as part of its C- PACE Program.
The current limit of $500M was set by the Executive
Committee in December 2024, with direction to return with an annual review of the bond capacity limits as part of the annual budget process.
The Executive Committee authorized the Executive Director to approve an increase of $80M in bond capacity for the Greenworks / Nuveen Green Capital Commercial PACE
Program to a total of $580M in bonding capacity through Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
2025 General Assembly Community Service Awards
Each year, WRCOG recognizes outstanding community
volunteers.
This year, five nominations were received and approved:
Group: Eastvale Chamber of Commerce, Riverside Community Health Foundation, and Cultivating Inclusion.
Individual: Susan Bowen and Gloria Sanchez.
The honorees will be recognized at the General Assembly event on June 12, 2025.
Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Agency Budget
21 The draft FY 2025/2026 Budget has five focus areas, two of which are externally driven (Federal Changes and Cost of Living Adjustment of 2.6%) and three which are internally driven (Member Dues, Staffing, and Office Space).
The draft FY 2025/2026 Budget projects revenues of
$20,313,340 and expenditures of $19,405,208. This reflects a 7.1% increase in revenues and a 3.4% increase in
expenditures compared to the FY 2024/2025 Budget.
The rise in revenues is primarily driven by funding from the REAP 2.0 grant and lease income from the recent building acquisition. The increase in expenditures is mainly due to costs associated with the REAP 2.0 grant, expenses related to the building, and a reduction in legal expenditures from the HERO Program.
The Budget was recommended for approval by the General Assembly at its June 12, 2025, meeting.
Selection of WRCOG Executive Committee Chair, Vice-Chair, and 2nd Vice-Chair Positions for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
The WRCOG JPA and By-Laws provides for the selection of an Executive Committee Chair, Vice-Chair, and 2nd Vice- Chair by the General Assembly.
The Administration & Finance Committee recommends
candidates for consideration by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee recommended that the General
Assembly select Brenda Denstedt (Western Water), Jacque Casillas (City of Corona), and Mike Lara (City of Beaumont) as Chair, Vice-Chair, and 2nd Vice-Chair, respectively, for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
L.1.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
At the RCA Board of Directors meeting on April 7, 2025, reports for the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Fee Collection, Joint Project Review
22 (JPR) Status, Acquisition Status, and Monthly Investment were received and filed.
Staff provided a presentation on State and Federal Legislative Updates. State: Senate Bill (SB) 427 would indefinitely extend state allocations to the Habitat Conservation Fund beyond its 2030 sunset date and ensure the fund continues to receive up to $30 million annually from the state’s General Fund, less any amount transferred to the Habitat Conservation Fund from specified funds.
RCA staff submitted a letter of support for SB 427 to Senator Blakespear and the Senate Natural Resources and Water
Committee on March 31, ahead of the bill’s hearing on April 8.
Federal: Staff has developed two programmatic requests for consideration by Members of Congress to increase funding for the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (also known as Section 6 grants), from which RCA competes for land acquisition funding.
Staff provided a presentation on Adopting Resolution No. 2025-008, Resolution of the Board of Directors Authorizing the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Entering into a Funding Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Authorizing and Designating the Executive Director for the Silo Hills Project, Assessor Parcel Numbers 465-030-020 and 465-020-031, approximately 74.36 acres in the County of Riverside.
Staff provided information on the Legacy Home Rebate Program, which is included in the MSHCP Mitigation Fee Implementation Manual. To date, the program has not been utilized. The pilot program is set to sunset on June 30, 2025. Staff recommend allowing the program to sunset and not renewing it.
L.1.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. SoCal Airshow.
2. Bike lane issues.
23 3. Labor negotiations.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Barnard
1. Springtastic.
2. National issues.
3. Happy Easter.
Councilmember Delgado
1. SoCal Airshow.
2. Change.
3. Peace.
4. Happy Easter.
Councilmember Gonzalez
1. SoCal Airshow.
2. Springtastic.
3. Walking for Immigrant Justice event.
4. Council Rules of Procedure.
5. Happy Easter.
Councilmember Barnard left the City Council meeting at 9:20pm.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Riverside County Justice Symposium.
2. Springtastic.
3. SoCal Airshow.
4. Jamil Dada Infusion Center.
5. Environmental Historical Preservation Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz left the meeting at 9:24pm.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Council issues.
24 2. SoCal Airshow.
3. Homeless AD HOC Committee.
4. Moreno Valley Utility contracts.
5. City parks.
6. Bike pump track.
7. City project updates.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 9:29 pm.
25 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