1 May 20, 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: Deputy and Classified Employee of the 1st Quarter – 2025
Councilmember Delgado presented the recognition for Deputy and Classified Employee of the 1st Quarter – 2025
2. RECOGITION: Military Member of the 1st Quarter – 2025
Councilmember Gonz alez presented the recognition to Sergeant Castillo for Military Member of the 1st Quarter - 2025
3. Proclamation: Recognizing May 18-24 as National Public Works Week
Councilmember Barnard presented the proclamation to Public Works Department and City Engineer Melissa Walker along with the Public Works Department staff.
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 Cit y 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.
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 provided by Pastor Leon Madlock from True Vine Ministries D. ROLL CALL
MADAM CLERK, ROLL CALL PLEASE
Present:
Cheylynda Barnard Councilmember
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
Erlan Gonzalez- Councilmember
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz – Mayor Pro Tem
Ulises Cabrera – Mayor
E. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
None.
F. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Jasmin Rivera – Executive Assistant to the Mayor & City Council Office Sonia Gomez – Management Assistant
Steven Quintanilla- City Attorney
Brian Mohan - City Manager
3 Launa Jimenez – Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Dena Heald – Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Sean Kelleher – Assistant City Manager/Development Services Angelica Frausto-Lupo – Community Development Director
Keith Gemmell – Acting Economic Development Director
Melissa Walker - Public Works Director
Jeremy Bubnick - Parks and Community Services Director
Natalie Potter - Human Resources Division Manager
Jesse Park – Fire Chief
Sarah Mack - Chief Police
G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
MADAM CLERK, VOICE VOTE PLEASE
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
Deanna LaCava
1. Requested maintenance of the Adobe building
Etisyai Hinton
1. Concerns
James Armour
1. Impact Report
Fred Banuelos
4 1. Requested flags at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day
2. Website concerns
Christopher Baca
1. Concerns.
2. Corruption.
Dorene Armstrong & Calaina Santana
1. Concerns price gouging water, trash & Sewer
IE Informer
1. Praised City staff
2. Concerns
Russell Shafer
1. Complaints
Bob Palomarez
1. Complaints
Antoine James
1. Sdfds
Louise Palomarez
1. Complaints
Jorge Morales
1. Public Safety concerns
Roy Bleckert
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.
Louise Palomarez
5 1. Complaints (I.5)
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation or comments.
Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz commented on I.16.
City Manager responded with additional information.
Mayor Cabrera highlighted I.6, I.18 and 1.19.
With no further Council comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
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.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - MAY 6, 2025 - 4:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for May 6, 2025 Closed Session, May 6, 2025 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MAY 6, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for May 6, 2025 Closed Session, May 6, 2025 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
6 I.4 COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, JULY 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 (REPORT OF: CITY
CLERK) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 City Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.5 COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (ALL DISTRICTS) Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 City Council Training & Travel Expenditure Report for the month of March 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 ACCEPTANCE OF WORKFORCE ACCELERATOR GRANT AND AWARD
OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR WORKFORCE
TRAINING PROGRAM (AGMT. NO. 2025-__) (REPORT OF: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Accept a $150,000 grant award from California Workforce Development Board’s Workforce Accelerator Fund 13 (WAF) to create and implement a workforce skills program at the Moreno Valley Business & Employment Resource Center (BERC).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with gener8tor Management, LLC., in the amount of $140,000 t o provide professional
7 skills training pursuant to the WAF grant application to provide IT and cybersecurity training.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement and any subsequent related amendments to the agreement with ge ner8tor Management, LLC., subject to the approval of the City Attorney and available budget as previously approved by Council.
4. Approved budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
RESULT: Approved
I.7 ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: NOT
APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Reviewed and approved the Debt Management Policy.
RESULT: Approved
I.8 ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY (REPORT OF:
FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: NOT
APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Adopted the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
RESULT: Approved
I.9 APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES TO MERCHANTS BUILDING MAINTENANCE, LLC. (REPORT OF:
FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: NOT
APPLICABLE)
8 Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Approved and award the Agreement for On -Site and/or Professional Services with Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC, 1995 W. Holt Ave., Pomona, CA 9 1768 to provide citywide janitorial services at various City facilities;
2. Authorized the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Agreement for On -Site and/or Professional Services with Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC in the amount of $5,000,0 00, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, with the option to execute one (1) 5 -year extension; and
3. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute subsequent amendments to the Agreement with Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC, including the authority to authorize associated purchase orders in accordance with the Agreement's terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and within the budgetary amounts previously approved by Council as part of the adopted and/or amended budget process.
RESULT: Approved
I.10 USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
ADJUSTMENT & PROCUREMENT OF RECOVERED ORGANIC WASTE
PRODUCTS (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Approved Resolution No. 2025-29 Adopting the Adjustment for the Solid Waste and Recycling Services as required by the Solid Waste and Recycling Franchise Agreement for Fiscal Year 2025/26; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to procure recovered organic waste products and execute any purchase orders, or subsequent amendments with USA Waste of California, Inc. necessary to meet the Senate Bill 1383 procurement mandate.
9 RESULT: Approved
I.11 RECEIPT OF QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL &
MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, in compliance with the City's Investment Policy.
RESULT: Approved
I.12 APPROVAL OF THE MAXIMUM AND APPLIED SPECIAL TAXES FOR
CERTAIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025/26 (RESO. NOS. 2025-__, 2025-__, 2025-__, 2025-__, 2025-__, AND 2025-__) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. As the legislative body of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 5, Adopted Resolution No. 2025 -30, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Community Facilities District No. 5 of the City of Moreno Valley Maximum and Applied Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Calculation Thereof.
2. As the legislative body of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 7, Adopted
Resolution No. 2025 -31, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Improvement Area No. 1 of Community Facilities District No. 7 of the City of Moreno Valley Maximum and Applied Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Calculation Thereof.
10 3. As the legislative body of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 4-Maintenance, Adopted Resolution No. 2025 -32, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Community Facilities District No. 4-Maintenance of the City of Moreno Valley Maximum and Applied Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Calculation Thereof.
4. As the legislative body of the Community Facilities District No. 2014 -01 (Maintenance Services), Adopted Resolution No. 2025-33, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Community Facilities District No. 2014 -01 (Maintenance Services) Maximum and Applied Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Calculation Thereof.
5. As the legislative body of the Community Facilities District No. 2023 -01 (Public Safety Services), Adopted Resolution No. 2025-34, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Community Facilities District No. 2023 -01 (Public Safety Services) Maximum and Applied Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Calculation Thereof.
6. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to adjust the proposed special tax rates in the event there are any parcel changes, clerical errors, or other adjustments as may be necessary between the date the special taxes were calculated and the date the fixed charges are submitted to the County of Riverside, provided the applied special t ax does not exceed the maximum special tax and is in compliance with the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax for the district.
RESULT: Approved
I.13 APPROVAL OF THE MAXIMUM AND APPLIED SPECIAL TAXES FOR
CERTAIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025/26 (RESO. NOS. CSD 2025-__ AND CSD 2025-__) (REPORT OF:
FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the CSD:
1. Acting in its capacity as the Board of Directors for the CSD and as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 1, Adopted Resolution
11 No. CSD 2025 -14, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, Californ ia, Approving the Continuation of the Community Facilities District No. 1 Maximum and Applied Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Calculation Thereof.
2. Acting in its capacity as the Board of Directors for the CSD and as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2021 -01, AdoptedResolution No. CSD 2025 -15, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Community Facilities Dist rict No. 2021 -01 Maximum and Applied Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Calculation Thereof.
3. Authorizedthe Chief Financial Officer to adjust the proposed special tax rates in the event there are any parcel changes, clerical errors, or other adjustments as may be necessary between the date the special taxes were calculated and the date the fixed charges are submitted to the County of Riverside, provided the applied special tax does not exceed the maximum special tax and is in compliance with t he Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax for each district.
RESULT: Approved
I.14 LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: HUMAN RESOURCES) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
The City Council:
1. Ratified the list of personnel changes as described.
RESULT: Approved
I.15 AUTHORIZATION FOR EASEMENT DEED TO EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT; PORTION OF LOT 5 OF BLOCK 76 (REPORT OF:
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 3)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council and CSD:
12 1. Adopted Resolution CSD. A Resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Services District (CSD) of the C ity of Moreno Valley, California, granting a portion of Lot 5 of Block 76 as shown on the Bear Valley and Alessandro Development Map filed in Book 11, Page 10 of Maps.
RESULT: Approved
I.16 APPROVAL OF A JURISDICTIONAL DELEGATED MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY AND THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DISTRICT 8
(REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICTS 1, 2, and 3)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Approved the Delegated Maintenance Agreement By and Between the City of Moreno Valley and the California Department of Transportation District 8, to identify and specify State right -of-way maintenance functions including highway and freeway areas located within the City’s jurisdictional limits; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the finalized Delegated Maintenance Agreement By and Between the City of Moreno Valley and the California Department of Transportation, District 8, in the amount of $150,000 contingent upon approval by the California Department of Transportation. The agreement will be funded by the State through reimbursement per the terms outlined in the agreement, and is subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent related Amendments to the Delegated Maintenance Agreement By and Between the City of Moreno Valley and the California Department of Transportation District 8 subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
4. Approv ed a budget of $150,000 for expenses and reimbursement revenue contingent upon approval by the California Department of Transportation and consistent with the outlined budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
RESULT: Approved
13 I.17 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES AS FIRST RESPONDERS (REPORT OF: PUBLIC
WORKS) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution 2025 -36, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, recognizing Public Works employees as first responders; and
2. Authorized the use of the national “Public Works First Responder” symbol as adopted by the Americ an Public Works Association, and direct City staff to implement this designation; and
3. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to make any minor amendments as are necessary for the finalization of the Resolution, subject to the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
I.18 AWARD AN AGREEMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
PROJECT AT THE MORENO VALLEY CIVIC CENTER AMPHITHEATER
(REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 1)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the award of an agreement with CornerstoneCC for the Electric Vehicle Charging Project Number 805 0081 located at the Moreno Valley Civic Center Amphitheater Parking Lot; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement with CornerstoneCC for the amount of $149,206, funded by the Moreno Valley Electric Utility’s Restricted Assets Fund (6011); and
3. Authorized the issuance of a Purchase Order to CornerstoneCC for the amount of $149,206 when the agreement has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with CornerstoneCC within the City Council approved
14 annual budgeted amounts, including the autho rity 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.19 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE AND FUN FEST (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 1)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Approve all recommended road closures for the 2025 4th of July Parade and Fun Fest and Fireworks Show; and
2. Authorize the Moren o Valley Police Department and the 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
J.1 PUBLIC HEARING FOR DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE ACCOUNTS AND ABATEMENTS OF PUBLIC NUISANCES (RESO. NO. 2025-37 AND
2025-38) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Dena Heald 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.
IE Informer
1. Praised City staff
2. Concerns
Councilmember Delgado had a question.
15 Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Dena Heald clarified his question.
With no further Council comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Conducted the Public Hearing and accept public testimony regarding unpaid solid waste accounts and nuisance abatements to be applied to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 County of Riverside property tax roll for collection.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-37, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, confirming Statements of Costs against real properties located in the City of Moreno Valley for the abatements of public nuisances and directing that said Statements of Costs constitute a lien upon said properties.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-38, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, repealing, revising, and reenacting the provisions of Resolution 2017 -41 and authorizing the collection of delinquent solid waste charges on the annual property tax roll.
4. Approved placing the submitted Property Assessment List of delinquent nuisance abatement accounts on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Riverside County property tax roll for collection.
5. Directed the City Clerk to file with the Riverside County Tax Assessor’s office a certified copy of Resolution No. 2025 -37 and the Property Assessment List as required by Section 6.04.120 of the City of Moreno Valley Municipal Code.
6. Directed the City Clerk to file the Revised an d Final Solid Waste Delinquency Report with the County of Riverside Auditor-Controller.
7. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to adjust the proposed special assessments in the event there are any parcel changes, clerical errors, or other adjustments as may be necessary between the date the special taxes were calculated and the date the fixed charges are submitted to the County of Riverside, provided the applied special assessments do not exceed the maximum special assessments.
16 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 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONTINUE MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY
SERVICES DISTRICT ANNUAL PARCEL TAXES AND CHARGES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 (ZONE A, C, D, E, M, AND S) (RESO. NOS. CSD 2025-16 - CSD 2025-21) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Dena Heald 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 further Council comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the CSD:
1. Conducted a Public Hearing to consider continuing the current Zones A, C, D, E, M, and S Moreno Valley Community Services District annual parcel taxes and charges as proposed for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
2. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025-16, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Maximum and Applied Parcel Tax for Providing Zone A (Parks and Community Services) Services During Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Calculation Thereof.
3. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025-17, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of M oreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Maximum and Applied Parcel Tax for Providing Zone C (Arterial Street and Intersection Lighting) Services During Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Calculation Thereof.
17 4. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025-18, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Maximum and Applied Parcel Charges for Providing Zone D (Parkway Landscape Maintenance) Services During Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Calculation Thereof.
5. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025-19, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Maximum and Applied Parcel Charges for Providing Zone E (Extensive Landscape Maintenance) Services During Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Calculation Thereof.
6. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025-20, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Maximum and Applied Parcel Charges for Providing Zone M (Commercial/Industrial/Multifamily Improved Median Maintenance) Services During Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Calculation Thereof.
7. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025-21, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving the Continuation of the Maximum and Applied Parcel Charges for Providing Zone S (Sunnymead Bou levard Maintenance) Services During Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Calculation Thereof.
8. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to adjust the proposed charges in the event there are any parcel changes, clerical errors, or other adjustments as may be necessary between the date the parcel charges were calculated and the date the fixed charges are submitted to the County of Riverside, provided the applied charges do not exceed the maximum charges and are in compliance with the formation documents for each zone.
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3 Absent (1): Councilmember Barnard District 4
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
J.3 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONFIRM A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2014-01 FOR FISCAL
18 YEAR 2025/26 (RESO. NO. CSD 2025-22) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL
AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Dena Heald 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 further Council comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the CSD:
1. Conducted the Public Hearing on the proposed levy of real property assessments for Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01.
2. Adopted resolution No. CSD 2025 -22, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Confirming a Diagram and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 in Connection with Moreno Val ley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01.
3. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to adjust the proposed assessments in the event there are any parcel changes, clerical errors, or other adjustments as may be necessary bet ween the date the assessments were calculated and the date the fixed charges are submitted to the County of Riverside, provided the applied assessments do not exceed the maximum assessments and are in compliance with the formation documents for the district.
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 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONFIRM DIAGRAMS AND ASSESSMENTS
FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2014-02 FOR
19 FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 (RESO. NO. CSD 2025-23) (REPORT OF:
FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Dena Heald 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 further Council comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the CSD:
1. Conducted the Public Hearing on the proposed levy of real property assessments for Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02.
2. Adopted resolution No. CSD 2025 -23, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Ordering that Costs for Certain Improvements Shall Be Raised Through Installments Over a Period of Years and Confirming Diagrams and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 in Connection with Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02.
3. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to adjust the proposed assessments in the event there are any parcel changes, clerical errors, or other adjustments as may be necessary between the date the assessments were calculated and the date the fixed charges are submitted to the County of Riverside, provided the applied assessments do not exceed the maximum assessments and are in compliance with the formation documents for the district.
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)
20 K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 APPROVE AND ADOPT A POLICY ESTABLISHING THE SUMMER
MEETING SCHEDULE (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (ALL
DISTRICTS)
City Manager Brian Mohan provided 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.
Louise Palomarez
1. Expressed gratitude to the Veteran’s for their service ahead of Memorial Day
Roy Bleckert
1. Opposed
With no further Council comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approved and adopted Administrative Policy 1.15, Summer Meeting Schedule, to establish guidelines regarding the summer meeting schedule for Council meetings, including Council Subcommittee meetings.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz Dis trict 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
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:
21 The March Joint Powers Commission Special Meetings was held on Monday, May 12th, and Wednesday, May 14th.
On May 12 th, the Commission approved a Usage Driven Site within Foreign Trade Zone No. 244 for Instaship LLC located w ithin the City.
Additionally, the Commission denied the West Campus Upper Plateau Project.
On May 14th, the Commission directed March1 LLC to submit to the March JPA financials and development experience information regarding MarchLife USA, no later than May 30th, 2025.
L.1.2 Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
Councilmember Gonzalez reported the following:
At the Joint RCHCA Board of Directors and Riverside Communities Partnership Project Meeting on May 8, 2025, the Board received the following reports: Agency Attendance Roster; Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat (SKR) Mitigation Fee Transfers from Member Agencies; Financial Report through February 2025; Contract and Grants Status; Take Agreement Between the RCHCA and the Departm ent of Water Resources Regarding Take Authorization for the SKR for the Perris Dam Emergency Release Project; Status Report Concerning Reserve Management Committee for the Southwestern Riverside County Multi -Species Reserve and the Lake Mathews Reserve; SKR Recovery Efforts; SKR Reserve Management and Monitoring Efforts Activities; and Educational Outreach Program Activities.
Additionally, staff recommendations were approved for the following:
Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RCPP Budget (Riverside Communities Partnership Project)
Cajalco Road Widening Project Indemnification Agreement Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Agency Budget ( Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency)
Nexus Fee Study Update
L.1.3 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
22 The Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting was held on May 14th.
The Commission approved revisions to the existing transit policies as presented in the Transit Policies Manual.
The Chief Executive Officer of Metroli nk made a presentation giving an update on operations.
That concludes my report on the last Riverside County
Transportation Commission meeting.
L.1.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) Councilmember Barnard provided the following:
The RTA Board Administration and Operations Committee meeting was held on May 7th.
In March 2010, RTA acquired an on -premises Voice over Internet Protocol (VolP) system. Modern cloud -based phone systems can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection. The Committee approved to authorize staff to award an agreement to Intelesys Communications, Inc. to implement a cloud -based phone system in a total project amount of $276,882.
That concludes my report on the last RTA Board Administration and Operations Committee meeting.
L.1.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
At the WRCOG Executive Committee meeting on May 5 , 2025, reports for Fiscal Department activities, committees , agency activities, and various (external) committees were received and filed.
Additionally, the Executive Committee discussed the following key items:
I-REN 2024 Annual Report and 2028–2035 Business Plan Update:
I-REN has submitted its required annual report to the CPUC related to activities in 2024. Key accomplishments include securing $1.8M in funding for I -REN agencies to implement energy conservation projects, conducting 13 trainings
regarding the State’s new energy code, including the first
23 Spanish language training, and placing 14 Fellows at agencies to support energy efficiency and resiliency projects.
Activities are consistent with the previously approved 2022 - 2027 Business Plan which offers programs in the Public, Codes and Standards, and Workforce, Education & Training Sectors. All RENs are required to submit Business Plans for approval by the CPUC. As the current business plan expires in 2027, I-REN is required to submit a Business Plan for 2028 -2035. T his Business Plan will outline I-REN's anticipated activities, and the level of funding required to support those activities.
The I-REN Executive Committee will be discussing whether to continue work in these three Sectors and potential expansion to other sectors at upcoming meetings.
Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Program Implementation:
The State of California recently enacted legislation (SB 743) that requires that transportation and development
projects mitigate VMT impacts.
WRCOG staff develope d an optional regional VMT
Mitigation Program that can be used to comply with these State requirements.
The Executive Committee approved the VMT Mitigation
Program Manual, which allows WRCOG to implement this
new Program.
Clean Mobility Options Community Car Share Deployment Kickoff:
This item was tabled for a future meeting.
The next Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for June 2 , 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the County of Riverside Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, 1st Floor, Board Chambers, Riverside, CA.
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.
24 N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Public Safety Expo.
2. Honored Veterans Memorial Day.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Barnard
1. Public Safety Expo.
2. Council concerns.
3. Memorial Day.
Councilmember Gonzalez
1. Mother’s Day.
2. Public Safety Expo.
3. District on Agenda.
Councilmember Delgado
1. Leadership.
2. Public Safety Expo.
3. Community Engagement District 2.
4. Senior Center update on new construction.
5. Memorial Day.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Community Engagement District 1.
2. Public Safety Expo.
3. Environmental and Historical Preservation Commission flag competition.
4. Public Safety Expo.
5. Memorial Day.
6. Cooling Centers.
25 Mayor Cabrera
1. Council concerns.
2. New medical facilities in the city.
3. Memorial Day.
4. Wished his wife a happy belated birthday.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 7:49 pm.
26 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