1 May 6, 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: F.I.A.T.M. GROUP INC. | RECOGNIZING STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENTS
Mayor Cabrera presented the certificates to Skyeln Johnson -Overman, Kamaree Boone, Angelo Jimenez -Marquez, Jasper Childs, and Brooklynn Barr for their efforts and achievements.
2. RECOGNITION: 2024 FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR
Councilmember Delgado presented the recognition to Firefighter Paramedic Andrew Farquar for Firefighter of the year for 2024.
3. PROCLAMATION: 2025 MUNICIPAL CLERK’S WEEK
Councilmember Gonzalez presented the recognition t o City Clerk Patty Rodriguez, recognizing Municipal Clerk’s Week.
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 Cabrera in t he 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 Gonzalez.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Bill Martin from Movement 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
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
3 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
Patty Yhuit - Parks and Community Division Manager
Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
Keith Gemmell – Acting Economic Development Director
Sarah Mack - Chief Police
Jesse Park - Fire Chief
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
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
James Harris
1. Community softball game.
Russell Shafer
1. Concerns.
Fred Banuelos
1. National Bike Month
2. Bike safety.
4 Adlai Carillo
1. Social work students.
2. Homelessness.
Daniel Kitt
1. Cal Fire Union.
I.E. Informer
1. Public Safety concerns.
Alvin DeJohnette
1. Planning Commission appointments.
Seth Cox
1. Concerns.
JoAnn Stephan
1. Planning Commission appointments.
Christopher Baca
1. Concerns.
2. Corruption.
Bob Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
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.
Christopher Baca (I.12)
5 1. Public safety funding.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation or discussion.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approve the Joint Consent Calendars
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)
I.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
I.1.1 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 1021, REPEALING
ORDINANCE 978
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Adopt (Second Reading) Ordinance 1021, Repealing No. 978 Adopting Specific Plan Amendment PEN20 -0138 pursuant to Peremptory Writ of Mandate (Case No. CVRI210122 and Related No.
CVRI2101518)
RESULT: Approved
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - STUDY SESSION - APRIL 8, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approval of City Council and Affilia ted Boards’ Study Session Meeting Minutes for April 8, 2025, Closed Session Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2025, and Regular Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2025.
` RESULT: Approved
6 I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 15, 2025 - 4:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Study Session Meeting Minutes for April 8, 2025, Closed Session Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2025, and Regular Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2025.
` RESULT: Approved
I.4 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 15, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Study Session Meeting Minutes for April 8, 2025, Closed Session Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2025, and Regular Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.5 SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF
SECURITY PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 1023 (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Conducted a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1023 amending section 9. 08.270 of Chapter 9.08 (General Development Standards) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 PAYMENT REGISTER – MARCH 2025 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
7 That the City Council:
1. Received and filed Payment Register.
RESULT: Approved
I.7 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2021 -01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AN D MANAGEMENT
SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the CSD:
1. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025 -12, a Resolution of Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to Moreno Valley Community Services District Community Facilities No. 2021 -01 (Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended maps for said District, for the specific properties as listed in the Discussion section of this report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City’s Election Official (Amendment Nos. 243, 244, 246, 247, 248, and 250).
RESULT: Approved
I.8 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2023-01 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Acting as the legislative body of Community Fa cilities District No. 2023- 01 (Public Safety Services), adopted Resolution No. 2025 -25, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering annexation of territory to City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 2 023-01 (Public Safety Services) and approving the amended maps for said District, for the specific properties as listed in the Discussion section of this report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City’s Election Official (Amen dment Nos. 49, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, and 65).
8 RESULT: Approved
I.9 AWARD OF AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR
BACKFLOW TESTING AND REPAIR SERVICES) (AGMT. NO. 2025 - ____) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL
DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
1. Approved the Agreement for Backflow Testing and Repair Services (“Agreement”) with E.R. Block Plumbing, Inc. 10910 Hole Ave., Riverside, CA 92505, and waive any and all minor irregu larities, to provide backflow testing and repair services to City maintained backflow prevention devices for a five-year contract amount of $686,794.
2. Authorized the City Manager or his/her designee, to execute the Agreement with E.R. Block Plumbing, Inc . for backflow testing and repair services.
3. Approved the issuance of annual purchase orders to E.R. Block Plumbing, Inc. for a total amount of $686,794, over the 5 -year term of the agreement.
4. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to execute subsequent amendments to the Agreement, in accordance with its terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, provided sufficient funding appropriations and program approvals have been granted by the City Council.
RESULT: Approved
I.10 AWARD OF AN ON -SITE AND/OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
(LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS - WEST) (AGMT. NO. 2025 - __) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL
DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
9 1. Approved the Agreement for On -Site and/or Professional Services for Landscape Districts–West (“Agreement”) with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., 6232 Santos Diaz St. Irwindale, CA 91702, and waive any and all m inor irregularities, to provide landscape and irrigation maintenance services for certain landscape maintenance districts for a 5 -year contract amount of $2,213,719.
2. Authorized the City Manager or his/her designee to execute the Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. to provide landscape maintenance services to City maintained areas.
3. Approved the issuance of annual purchase orders to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for a total amount of $2,213,719, over the 5 -year term of the agreement.
4. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to execute subsequent amendments to the Agreement, in accordance with its terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and provided sufficient funding appropriations and budget approvals have been granted by th e City Council.
RESULT: Approved
I.11 AWARD OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL SERVICES (AGMT. NO. 2025 -___)
(REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL
DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
1. Approved the Agreement for Tree Trimming and Removal Services (“Agreement”) with West Coast Arborists, Inc., 2200 E. Via Burton, Anaheim, CA 92806, and waive any and all minor irregularities, to provide tree trimming and removal services for certain City maintained trees for a 5-year contract amount of $5,160,600.
2. Authorized the City Manager or his/her designee to execute the Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. to provide service to City maintained trees.
10 3. Approved the issuance of annual purchase orders to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for a total amount of $5,160,600, over the 5-year term of the agreement.
4. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to execute subsequent amendments to the Agree ment, in accordance with its terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and provided sufficient funding appropriations and budget approvals have been granted by the City Council.
RESULT: Approved
I.12 APPROVE AN INCREASE TO BMW MOTORCYCLES OF RIV ERSIDE ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDER FOR FY 2024/25 AND AUTHORIZE
PURCHASE ORDERS FOR FY 2025/26 AND FY 2026/27 (REPORT OF:
POLICE) (NOT APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:1. Authorized a change order to increase Blanket Purchase Order #2025 -286 to BMW Motorcycles of Riverside from $75,000 to $ 90,000 for FY 2024/25 maintenance and repairs for FY 2024/25 year-end expenses.
2. Authorized a purchase or der to BMW Motorcycles of Riverside for $90,000 per year, for FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 in accordance with the adopted budget, respectively. These purchase orders will cover the costs associated with maintenance and repairs of the Traffic Division motorcyc le fleet.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to approve increases to blanket purchase orders for FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 for unforeseen costs and in accordance with the proposed budget, respectively.
RESULT: Approved
I.13 AUTHORIZATION TO AWA RD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR HEACOCK
STREET / CACTUS AVENUE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
IMPROVEMENTS (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 3)
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
11 That the City Council:
1. Awarded a construction agreement to California Professional Engineering, Inc., for the Heacock Street/Cactus Avenue Commercial Vehicle Improvements Project Number 801 0104; and
2. Authorized the C ity Manager to execute an agreement with California Professional Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $432,851.50 funded by the Measure A Fund (Fund 2001); and
3. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to California Professional Engineering, Inc. for t he amount of $541,065.00 ($432,851.50 bid amount plus approximately 25% contingency) once the contract has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent related change orders to the agreemen t with California Professional Engineering, Inc., up to the budget as previously approved by the Council, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
I.14 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A PROJECT LIST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 SE NATE BILL 1 FUNDING FOR CITYWIDE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND PRESERVATION (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution 2025 -26 to establish a Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project List for submission to the California Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Senate Bill 1 funding; and
2. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to make any minor adjustments to the limits of work and minor modifications to the project list, as necessary.
RESULT: Approved
12 I.15 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT CURB RAMP REMEDIATION PROJECT (REPORT O F: PUBLIC
WORKS) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Awarded an Agreement to Professional Consultant Services to HR Green Pacific, Inc. to provide engineering d esign service for ADA Curb Ramp Remediation Project Number 801 0109; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with HR Green Pacific, Inc. in the amount of $169,490 and subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order for HR Green Pacific, Inc. in the amount of $169,490 when the Agreement has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with HR Green Pacific, Inc. subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 – HUD GRANTS (CDBG, HOME, & ESG)
(REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (ALL DISTRICTS)
City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Councilmember Delgado asked questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan answered Council's inquiries.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz left the dais at 7:03pm.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz returned to the dais at 7:10pm.
13 With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Jessica Munoz
1. Voices for Children.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
With no further Council comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Conducted a Public Hea ring for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs included in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Action Plan.
2. Approved and adopted the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annua l Action Plan as an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding under the federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs with Council amendments, if any.
3. Authorized the City Manager to approve any reprogramming of allocations between funded programs within the adopted Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Action Plan in compliance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, if necessary.
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
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)
14 J.2 ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 – 2026/27 OPERATING BUDGET (RESO. NOS 2025-27, CSD 2025-13, HA 2025-02, SA 2025-02, MVCF 2025-02) (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (ALL DISTRICTS) City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Councilmember Delgado asked questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquires.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Community involvement.
2. Concerns.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Conducted a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-27, approving the Budget for the City of Moreno Valley for FY 2025/26 - 2026/27; and
2. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to prepare/f inalize the Adopted Budget Book, including the impact of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by Council for the purpose of completing the Government Finance Officers Association and California Society of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution.
That the CSD:
15 1.Conducted a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2025-13, approving the Budget for the Moreno Valley Community Services District for FY 2025/26 - 2026/27; and
2.Authorized the Chief F inancial Officer to prepare/finalize the Adopted Budget Book, including the impact of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by CSD for the purpose of completing the Government Finance Officers Association and California Society of Municipal Finan ce Officers award program requirements and final distribution.
That the Housing Authority:
1.Conducted a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt Resolution No. HA 2025-02, approving the Budget for the Moreno Valley Housing Authority for FY 2025/26 - 2026/27; and
2.Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to prepare/finalize the Adopted Budget Book, including the impact of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by HA for the purpose of completing the Government Finance Officers Association and Californi a Society of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution.
That the Successor Agency:
1. Conducted a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt Resolution No. SA 2025-02, approving the Budget for the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley for FY 2025/26 - 2026/27; and
2.Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to prepare/finalize the Adopted Budget Book, including the impact of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by SA for the purpose of completing the Government Finance Officers Association and California Society of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution.
That the Moreno Valley Community Foundation:
1. Conducted a Public Hearing to Appro ve and Adopt Resolution No.
MVCF 2025-02, approving the Budget for the Moreno Valley Community Foundation of the City of Moreno Valley for FY 2025/26 - 2026/27; and
16 2.Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to prepare/finalize the Adopted Budget Book, inclu ding the impact of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by MVCF for the purpose of completing the Government Finance Officers Association and California Society of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution.
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 PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF GRANDE VISTA DRIVE (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 4)
Public Works Director Melissa Walker 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 called for public comments.
With no public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
With no further Council comments or deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Conducted a Public Hearing to adopt Resolution 2025 -28, Authorizing the temporary closure of Grande Vista Drive south of Bonita Heights Drive.
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)
Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 7:37pm.
17 The City Council meeting resumed at 7:45pm.
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS ADVISORY COMMISSIONS (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (ALL DISTRICTS)
City Clerk Patty Rodriguez provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Adam Hall
1. Supported.
I.E. Informer
1. Concerns.
Alvin DeJohnette
1. Concerns.
Evelyn Gonzalez
1. Supported.
Josie Yombo
1. Supported.
Lilia Ulloa
1. Supported.
Nathan Urena
1. Supported.
Daryl Terrell
1. Concerns.
Councilmember Barnard left the dais at 8:01pm.
Councilmember Barnard returned at 8:08pm.
Jasson Ruiz
18 1. Supported.
Bob Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Rylee Peak
1. Supported.
Barbara Baxter
1. Concerns.
Chris Baca
1. Corruption.
JoAnn Stephan
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Gabriela Mendea Ulloa
1. Concerns.
With no further public comments Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem Baca -Santa Cruz, and Mayor Cabrera deliberated on the item.
Motion was made by Councilmember Barnard and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Baca -Santa Cruz to approve the slate of Mayoral nominees for various bodies, excluding the Planning Commission applicants.
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
19 1. Approved the slate of Mayoral nominees for various advisory bodies excluding the Planning Commission appointments.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz Distric t 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
K.2 CONSIDER REVISIONS TO POLICY #1.03 (STAFF ASSISTANCE
PROVIDED TO CITY COUNCIL) TO INCLUDE EXCEPTIONS TO
SECTION IV CORRESPONDENCE TO COUNCILMEMBERS (REPORT
OF: CITY MANAGER) (ALL DISTRICTS)
City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
Councilmember Barnard left the dais at 9:04pm.
Councilmember Barnard returned to the dais at 9:09pm.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Cabrera asked questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiry.
Roy Bleckert
1. Suggestions.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz, Councilmember Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera deliberated on the item.
Mayor Cabrera made a motion to approve staff recommendations, removing items #15 and #18 from the exceptions list.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Considered revisions to Policy #1.03 (Staff Assistance Provided to City Council) to include exceptions to Section IV (Correspondence to
20 Councilmembers) and take whatever action deemed necessary and appropriate.
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)
L. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
L.1 March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
None.
L.2 Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
None.
L.3 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
The Committee approved the conducting of public hearings for the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget.
The Committee recommended the Commission to adopt “ Policy to act as Lead Agency Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act for Fixed Guideway Projects Seeking State or Federal Discretionary Grant ”, establishing the Comm ission be the lead agency for all fixed guideway projects in Riverside County.
L.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)
Councilmember Barnard reported the following:
The Board received an update on the Mentorship Program from Riverside Transit Agency and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1277.
The Board authorized to award an agreement to A -Z Bus Sales, Inc. for the purchase of 26 Glaval Entourage 24-passenger vehicles for contracted fixed route transportation services in the amount not -to-exceed $10,413,749.
21 L.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
None.
L.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
The Board received an update on the Mentorship Program from Riverside Transit Agency and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1277.
The Board authorized to award an agreement to A -Z Bus Sales, Inc. for the purchase of 26 Glaval Entourage 24-passenger vehicles for contracted fixed route transporta tion services in the amount not -to-exceed $10,413,749.
L.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. City awards.
2. Public Safety Expo.
3. Bike lanes.
4. Salvation Army.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Barnard
1. Earth Day.
2. Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt.
3. Community engagement event.
Councilmember Gonzalez
1. Planning Commission.
2. Boards & Commissions appointment process.
22 3. Thanked City staff.
Councilmember Delgado
1. Planning Commission appointments.
2. City events.
3. Happy Mother's Day.
4. Recognized resident Karena Zermeno.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz
1. City events.
2. Student of the Month Breakfast.
3. Boards and Commissions.
4. Community engagement event.
Councilmember Barnard and Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz left the meeting at 9:58pm.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Council issues.
2. Moval Learns Program.
3. Happy Mother's Day.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 10:03 pm.
23 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