1 June 17, 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: JULY AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
Mayor Pro Tem Baca -Santa presented the recognition to Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick and Team, recognizing July as Parks and Recreation month.
2. RECOGNITION: DEPUTY AND CLASSIFIED EM PLOYEE OF THE 2ND
QUARTER
Councilmember Gonzalez presented the recognition for Deputy and Classified Employee of the 2 nd Quarter to Deputy Abel Juarez for Deputy of the 2 nd Quarter and Sr. Accounting Assistant Maggi Bollinger for Classified Employee of t he 2 nd Quarter.
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
2 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 Guadalupe Gonzalez from Templo de Milagros.
D. ROLL CALL
Present:
Cheylynda Barnard - Councilmember
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
Erlan Gonzalez - Councilmember
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Councilmember
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
E. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
None.
F. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Patty Rodriguez – Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Sonia Gomez – Senior Deputy City Clerk
Steven Quintanilla – City Attorney
Brian Mohan – City Manager
Launa Jimenez – Assistant City Manager/Administration
Dena Heald – Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Sean Kelleher – Assistant City Manager/Development Services Angelica Frausto-Lupo – Community Development Director
3 Keith Gemmell – Acting Economic Development Director
Melissa Walker – Public Works Director
Jeremy Bubnick – Parks and Community Services Director
Robert Cardenas – Human Resources Director
Jesse Park – Fire Chief
Sarah Mack – Chief Police
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 Armour
1. Inland Compassion quarterly report.
Fred Banuelos
1. Concerns.
Chris Baca
1. Concerns.
2. Criticism.
Bob Palomarez
1. Juneteenth history.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if there were any items they would like removed for separate action or discussion.
4 Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz stated she would like item I.6 removed for separate action and discussion.
With item I.6 being removed for separate action, City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz asked questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiry.
City Manager Brian Mohan stated one recommendation for I.6 was missing from the agenda, but was included in the staff report and read it in for the record.
Mayor Cabrera provided comments on item I.6.
With the conclusion of Council comments, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Authorized budget as set forth in the Fiscal Impact Section.
2. Approved the Opioid Settlement Funds Expenditure Plan; and
3. Approved Agreement with Riverside University Health Systems - Behavioral Health for Behavioral Health Crisis Response and Care Coordination - Mobile Crisis Management Team(s) for $1,020,355; and
4. Authorized Request for Proposal issuance for the identification of gaps in opioid misuse education and prevention programs in the community and for the creation of related media campaign(s); and
5. Authorized City Manager or designee to approve subsequent agreements that effectuate the Opioid Settlement Funds Expenditure Plan in accordance with available Opioid Settlement Funds and Procurement Procedures 3.09 up to the available budget as previously approved by Council and with concurrence of the City Attorney.
5 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 moved to the Joint Consent Calendars.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Joe Lockhart (I.1.1)
1. Fire severity map concerns.
Chris Baca (I.21)
1. Concerns.
City Manager Brian Mohan provided comments.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera provided comments on I.7 and I.12.
Councilmember Delgado provided comments on I.17.
With no additional Council comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
City Manager Brian Mohan announced the maps for I.15 were not on the agenda, but the maps have been provided to the dais and the public.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approved the Joint Consent Calendars Excluding Item I.6.
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 AND ADOPTION OF THE UPDATED LOCAL
RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP
AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1024
6 I.1.2 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT (PEN25-0021) – SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES REVISING TITLE 3
(REVENUE AND FINANCE), TITLE 8 (BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION), AND TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF
THE MORENO VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
I.1.3 SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1025 FOR TOWN CENTER AT MORENO
VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - JUNE 3, 2025 - 4:00 PM
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regu lar Meeting Minutes for June 3, 2025 Closed Session, and June 3, 2025 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 3, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for June 3, 2025 Closed Session, and June 3, 2025 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
I.4 COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, JULY 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
7 I.5 COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Council Training & Travel Expenditure Report for the month of April 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.7 ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA JOBS FIRST CATALYST GRANT AND
AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM (AGMT. NO 2025-__) (REPORT OF: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Accepted a $325,000 grant from Thrive Inland SoCal's California Jobs First Catalyst grant (Catalyst) to create and implement a business accelerator program at the Moreno Valley Business & Employment Resource Center (BERC).
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with gener8tor Management, LLC., in the amount of $325,000 to provide a professional accelerator program pursuant to the Catalyst grant appl ication to provide support services to early-stage startups.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement and any subsequent related amendments to the agreement with gener8tor Management, LLC. subject to the approval of the Cit y Attorney and available budget previously approved by Council.
4. Approved budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
RESULT: Approved
8 I.8 AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MORENO VALLEY AND THE POLICE FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND (RESO. NO. 2025-46) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Adopted a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, authorizing Amendment No. 12 to the loan agreement between the City of Moreno Valley and the Police Facility Development Impact Fee Fund.
RESULT: Approved
I.9 LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
FACILITIES REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND AND THE CITY OF
MORENO VALLEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEE FUND (RESO. NO. 2025-47) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2025 -47, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, authorizing a loan agreement between the City of Moreno Valley Facilities Replacement Reserve Fund and the Park Improvements Development Impact Fee Fund (herein the “Parks DIF”).
RESULT: Approved
I.10 LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
FACILITIES REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND AND THE CITY OF
MORENO VALLEY PUBLIC ART DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND
(RESO. NO. 2025-48) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
9 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2025 -48, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, authorizing a loan agreement between the City of Moreno Valley Facilities Replacement Reserve Fund and the Public Art Development Impact Fee Fund (herein the “Public Art DIF”).
RESULT: Approved
I.11 LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
FACILITIES REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND AND THE CITY OF
MORENO VALLEY RECREATION CENTER DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEE FUND (RESO. NO. 2025-49) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICE) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2025 -49, a Resolution of th e City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, authorizing a loan agreement between the City of Moreno Valley Facilities Replacement Reserve Fund and the Recreation Center Development Impact Fee Fund (herein the “Rec Center DIF”).
RESULT: Approved
I.12 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE THE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM AND HOMELESS TO WORK PROGRAM TO ASSIST WITH
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the City to continue collaborating with The Salvation Army on two programs, Homeless Assistance Program and Homeless To Work
10 Program, aimed at providing members of the co mmunity who are experiencing homelessness access to essential services and employment; and
2. Awarded three -year Agreements to The Salvation Army for two programs in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to provide professional services through the Homeless Ass istance Program ($300,000) and Homeless to Work Program ($300,000) for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2027/28;
3. Authorized the issuance of annual purchase orders for The Salvation Army 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 subsequent amendments, purchase orders and/or change orders, contingent upon approved budget, with concurrence of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
I.13 PAYMENT REGISTER – APRIL 2025 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed Payment Register.
RESULT: Approved
I.14 FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 THIRD QUARTER OPERATING & CIP BUDGET
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE THIRD QUARTER OPERATING &
CIP BUDGET AMENDMENTS (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Third Quarter Operating Budget Review.
11 2. Received and filed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Third Qua rter CIP Budget Review.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2025 -50. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
4. Approved the Moreno Valley Community Foundation Budget.
That the CSD:
1. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2025 -26. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
That the Housing Authority:
1. Adopted Resolution No. HA 2025-04. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year
2024/25.
That the Moreno Valley Community Foundation:
1. Adopted Resolution No. MVCF 2025-04. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
That the City Council as Successor Agency:
1. Adopted Resolution No. SA 2025 -04. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
RESULT: Approved
I.15 AWARD OF AN ON-SITE AND/OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (WATER
QUALITY BASINS) (AGMT. NO. 2025-__) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
12 1. Approved the Agreement for On -Site and/or Professional Services for Landscape Maintenance - Water Quality Basins ("Agreement") with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., waiving any and all minor irregularities, to provide landscape and irrigation maintenance services associated with the water quality basins for a five-year contract amount of $828,928.
2. Authorized the City Manager or his/her designee to execute the Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. to provide landscape maintenance services to the City maintained water quality basins.
3. Appr oved the issuance of annual purchase orders to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for a total amount of $828,928 over the 5 -year term of the agreement.
4. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to execute subsequent amendments to the Agreement, in ac cordance 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.16 LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: HUMAN RESOURCES) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
The City Council:
1. Ratified the list of personnel changes as described.
RESULT: Approved
I.17 APPROVAL TO UTILIZE ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS TO PURCHASE
LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT AND RELATED MAINTENANCE
PLAN(S) (REPORT OF: POLICE) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
13 1. Authori zed the Police Department to purchase law enforcement equipment and related maintenance plan(s) at a cost up to $18,537.86 which includes a ten percent contingency.
2. Authorized a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact Section of this report.
RESULT: Approved
I.18 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT FOR NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
(REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approved the Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. to provide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System administrative and inspection services for the Storm Water Management Program in an amount not to exceed $353,725 for a term of one -year with a four -year optional extension for a not to exceed total of $1,954,553.91 over the five-year term; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or designee, to execute the Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized the issuance of annual Purchase Orders to Cha rles Abbott Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,954,553.91 over the entire term of the Agreement, including any extensions; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent extensions and/or amendments to the Agreement up to the avai lable budget previously approved by Council, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
I.19 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AGREEMENT FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
14 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approved an Amendment to the Agreement By and Between the City of Moreno Valley and Quinn Company for heavy equipment rentals; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Agreement By and Between the City of Moreno Valley and Quinn Company in the amount of $725,000, subject to approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent amendments to the agreemen t By and Between the City of Moreno Valley and Quinn Company up to the available budget as previously approved by Council and in accordance with the terms of the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
I.20 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND CONFIRM THE 2025 MORENO VALLEY ELECTRIC UTILITY RULES (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approved Resolution 2025 -51, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, to approve and confirm the update to the Electric Service Rules, Fees, and Charges for the Moreno Valley Electric Utility to become effective June 17, 2025; and
2. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer the authority to make minor updates to the Electric Service Rules, Fees, and Charges for the Moreno Valley Electric Utility, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
I.21 AUTHORIZATION OF THE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF
ALESSANDRO BOULEVARD BETWEEN MERWIN STREET AND
15 WORLD LOGISTICS CENTER PARKWAY (REPORT OF: PUBLIC
WORKS) (DISTRICT 3)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Authorized the temporary road closure of Alessandro Boulevard between Merwin Street and World Logistics Center Parkway for 90 days due to storm drain and sewer main construction; and
2. Authorized the Public Works Director/ City Engineer authority to extend the closure as needed up to 120 days.
RESULT: Approved
I.22 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE MORENO VALLEY
SUPPLEMENTARY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PLAN, PHASE II
PROJECT (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Awarded an Agreement by and between the City of Moreno Valley and Willdan Engineering to pro vide professional consultant engineering services for the Moreno Valley Supplementary Safety Improvement Plan, Phase II, Project Number 810 0024, funded by Capital Projects Grants (2301) and Measure A (2001); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement by and between the City of Moreno Valley and Willdan Engineering for professional consultant engineering services in an amount not-to-exceed $668,435 and subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized the issuance of a Purchas e Order for Willdan Engineering in an amount not-to-exceed $668,435; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement by and between the City of Moreno Valley and Willdan Engineering up to the available budget as pre viously approved by Council and subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
16 RESULT: Approved
I.6 OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS EXPENDITURE PLAN (REPORT OF:
CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Authorized budget as set forth in the Fiscal Impact Section.
2. Approved the Opioid Settlement Funds Expenditure Plan; and
3. Approved Agreement with Riverside University Health Systems - Behavioral Health for Behavioral H ealth Crisis Response and Care Coordination - Mobile Crisis Management Team(s) for $1,020,355; and
4. Authorized Request for Proposal issuance for the identification of gaps in opioid misuse education and prevention programs in the community and for the creation of related media campaign(s); and
5. Authorize d City Manager or designee to approve subsequent agreements that effectuate the Opioid Settlement Funds Expenditure Plan in accordance with available Opioid Settlement Funds and Procurement Procedures 3. 09 up to the available budget as previously approved by Council and with concurrence of the City Attorney.
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. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 ADOPTION OF THE 2022-2023 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (LHMP) AND INCORPORATION INTO THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE 2006 GENERAL PLAN (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PEN25-0066)
(REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo provided the staff report.
17 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 to be heard.
With no public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. ADOPTED Resolution No. 2025 -52: a) adopting the City of Moreno Valley Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (2022 -2023), and b) incorporating by reference the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element of the 2006 City of Moreno Valley General 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 PUBLIC HEARING ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS (“GANN”) LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 (RESOLUTION NOS. 2025-53 AND CSD 2025-27) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Chief Financial Officer Dena Heald provided the staff report.
Chief Financial Officer Dena Heald stated the resolutions for this item were not included as an attachment but have been printed out and left out for the public.
With the conclusion of staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions staff, Mayor Cabrera called for deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
18 That the City Council and CSD:
1. Conducted a Public Hearing to receive public comments on the City of Moreno Valley General Fund appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025 -53, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
3. Conducted a Public Hearing to receive public comments on the Moreno Valley Community Services District’s appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
4. Adopted Resoluti on No. CSD 2025 -27, a resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Services District establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025/26.That the City Council and CSD:
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 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF REAL
PROPERTY; CONSIDERATION OF HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS WITH MARY ERICKSON COMMUNITY
HOUSING FOR THE LANTANA COURT AFFORDABLE OWNERSHIP
HOUSING PROJECT (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT 1)
Chief Financial Officer Dena Heald provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz,
Councilmember Gonzalez, and Mayor Cabrera asked questions of staff.
Chief Financial Officer Dena Heald responded to Council's inquiries.
With no additional Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
With no additional comments or deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
19 Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That City Council and Housing Authority:
1. Adopted City Council Resolution 2025 -54 to (a) approve disposition of Site pursuant to HOME Investment Partnership and Affordable Housing Agreement (Lantana Court) between the Moreno Valley Housing Authority and Mary Erickson Community Housing (b) approve (i) Cooperation Agreement (Lantana Court) between City and Authority, and (ii) Reimbursement Agreement for Public Improvements (Lantana Court Affordable Housing Project) among City, Authority and Developer, and (c) authorize t he Mayor and/or City Manager to execute and City Clerk to attest such Agreements, (c) authorize City Manager to make non - substantive revisions to, and carry out such Agreements, including implementing documents, as approved by the City Attorney (or special council), and (d) make certain other findings.
2. Adopted Housing Authority Resolution 2025 -05 to (a) approve disposition of Site pursuant to HOME Investment Partnership and Affordable Housing Agreement (Lantana Court) between the Moreno Valley Housing Au thority and Mary Erickson Community Housing, (b) approve (i) HOME Investment Partnership and Affordable Housing Agreement (Lantana Court), (ii) Cooperation Agreement (Lantana Court) between City and Authority, and (iii) Reimbursement Agreement for Public Improvements (Lantana Court Affordable Housing Project) among City, Authority and Developer, (c) authorize Chair and/or City Manager to execute and City Clerk to attest such Agreements, (d) authorize Executive Director to make non -substantive revisions and carry out Agreements, including implementing documents, as approved by the City Attorney (or special council), and (e) make certain other findings.
3. Authorized the City Attorney (or special council) to finalize the Agreements, prepare related instruments and implement the Lantana Court Affordable Ownership Housing Project as presented in this report.
4. Authorized City Manager/Executive Director to execute implementing documents and instruments to the Agreements subject to the approval of the City Attorney (or special council).
5. Approved budget adjustments to the adopted budget as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report. This project will be funded with HOME
20 Program, Measure A, and the Authority's Low to Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund.
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 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.02.320 TO TITLE 5 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS OF
CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS TO ENHANCE
COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LABOR STANDARDS (REPORT OF: CITY
MANAGER) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
Councilmember Barnard left the dais at 7:22pm.
Councilmember Barnard returned to the dais at 7:24pm.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Barnard, Councilmember Gonzalez, and Mayor Cabrera asked questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiries.
With the conclusion of Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Julio Flores
1. Supported.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem Baca- Santa Cruz, and Mayor Cabrera provided additional comments and deliberation on the item
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's comments and inquiries.
21 With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Councilmember Barnard made a motion to table the Ordinance for no later than six months.
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Approved and Introduced Ordinance 2025-XX amending Section
5.02.320 to Title 5 of the Municipal Code relating to requirements of contractors and subcontractors to enhance compliance with local labor standards.
Ayes (4): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Nayes (1): Mayor Cabrera
RESULT: Approved (4 to 1)
K.2 RECERTIFICATION OF A COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT
(AGREEMENT NO. 2020-189) FOR THE MOVALWORKFORCE
PROGRAM FOR ANOTHER FIVE (5) YEAR PERIOD (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz left the dais at 7:44pm.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz returned to the dais at 7:46pm.
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 to be heard.
Dave Everett
1. Opposed.
Albert Duarte
1. Opposed.
Caleb Rogan
22 1. Critical of City Manager.
Chris Baca
1. Critical of City Manager.
Salvador Amezquita
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
City Manager Brian Mohan provided comments on the item.
Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Gonzalez, and Councilmember Barnard deliberated on the item.
City Manager Brian Mohan and City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided additional comments on the items.
Motion made by Councilmember Barnard to authorize an extension of the contracts terms for six months from today, to allow City Manager and City staff to meet with the Riverside and San Bernardino County Building Trade and Construction Council to negotiate any changes or amendments to the contract and to present any recommendations or any recommended amendments to City Council for their consideration, in a timely manner.
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
That the City Council:
1. Recertification of a community workforce agreement (Agreement No. 2020-189) for the MoValWorkforce Program for another five (5) year period.
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 8:09pm.
Mayor Cabrera reconvened the Council meeting at 8:20pm.
23 K.3 DEVELOPER’S REQUEST TO AMEND RANCHO DEL SOL GOLF COURSE AGREEMENT (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT 4) Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher 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.
Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher responded to Council's inquiries.
With no additional Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Jim Trythall
1. Supported amendment.
Colin Apple
1. Supported amendment.
Christopher Baca
1. Supported amendment.
Armando Arroyo
1. Updates from EMWD on project.
Bob Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Denishen Moore
1. Supported amendment.
Roy Bleckert
1. Opposed amendment.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Barnard, and Mayor Cabrera deliberated on the item.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
24 Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Denied Developer’s request to amend the Rancho Del Sol Golf Course Agreement.
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.4 CONSIDER REVISIONS TO POLICY 1.03 “STAFF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO CITY COUNCIL” SECTION IV “CORRESPONDENCE TO COUNCILMEMBERS” (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: 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.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
With no further public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera asked questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Mayor Cabrera's inquiries.
Councilmember Delgado and Mayor Cabrera provided comments on this item.
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla and City Manager Brian Mohan provided additional information on the item.
Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Gonzalez deliberated on the item.
25 With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Councilmember Delgado made a motion to revise Policy 1.03, removing item #9 from the exception list located in the Policy.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
That the City Council:
1. Considered revisions to Policy 1. 03 “Staff Assistance Provided to City Council" Section IV “Correspondence to Councilmembers” and take whatever action deemed necessary and appropriate.
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)
L. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
L.1 March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
Councilmember Delgado reported the following:
The Commission approved the 2-year budgets for the March Joint Powers Authority and March Inland Port Airport Authority and the one-year budget for the March Joint Powers Utilities Authority.
The Commission also approved a bulk land sale agreement for land associated with the MarchLife Care Campus, located at the southwest corner of Cactus Avenue and Heacock Street, to March 1 LLC.
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 Commission conducted a public hearing and approved the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget.
Additionally, the Commission heard a presentation regarding the Perris Valley Line Double Track Project and approved an agreement amendment
26 with Southern California Regional Rail Authority for project design support in a total amount not to exceed $1,190,000.
L.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)
Councilmember Barnard reported the following:
The Committee authorized staff to add eight vehicle transfer applications, including Handy Blessed Hands in Moreno Valley, to the RTA’s retired vehicle recipient waitlist in accordance with the vehicle transfer policy.
The Committee also authorized award of an agreement to Perfection Painting Corp. to refurbish 30 bus stop shelters and associated amenities.
L.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 June 2, 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:
Clean Mobility Options Community Car Share Deployment Kickoff Funded by a $1.8M grant from the California Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program, this project aims to address critical mobility challenges and reduce harmful emissions in focused areas of the subregion.
Mobility partner Electric Vehicle Get In Drive Everywhere (EVGIDE) will deploy and operate 15 plug-in electric vehicles in census tracts within the cities of Corona, Moreno Valley, and the San Jacinto Valley. These vehicles will be available for community members to rent on an hourly basis.
EVGIDE is expecting to begin the testing phase with a limited number of vehicles in May 2025, focusing on deployments in the cities of Corona and Moreno Valley. All vehicles are expected to be deployed and operational by November 2025.
L.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
None.
27 L.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
Councilmember Barnard left the dais at 9:18pm.
Councilmember Barnard returned to the dais at 9:22pm.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
At the School Districts / Joint Task Force Meeting on June 17, 2025, reports from the City of Moreno Valley, Think Together, Moreno Valley College, and the County of Riverside – District Five were discussed.
Additionally, the Joint Task Force discussed the following key items:
City of Moreno Valley and Moreno Valley Unified School District Joint Use Agreement (Progress Update)
The City of Moreno Valley’s Park & Recreation team is restarting negotiations with the Moreno Valley Unified School District, pertaining to the joint use of facilities.
The City’s main goal prior to the Summer Recess was to solidify the Pool Use Agreement, which was a success – with joint use being approved for Valley View High School’s pool.
City of Moreno Valley Updates – City Manager’s Office
A City Council Meeting is scheduled for tonight, June 17th and afterwards will bring the City Council into Summer Recess until the 2nd Meeting of August (August 19th, 2025). Despite the Summer Recess, the City will still be operating as intended, but giving executive staff and members of the City Council an opportunity to have a vacation.
The City is closed for Juneteenth (June 19th, 2025) and will have it’s Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday on June 21st at the Conference and Recreation Amphitheater.
The City is closed for the 4th of July, but will be having it’s annual 4th of July Parade and Funfest. A reminder: Fireworks are illegal in Riverside County and carry significant fines.
City of Moreno Valley Updates – Transportation Engineering The City of Moreno Valley’s Transportation Engineering Department has implemented lighting along Redland Blvd, about a mile long stretch of solar-powered lights. The improvements to
28 visibility should curb accidents and increase overall drive safety and confidence.
The City of Moreno Valley’s Transportation Engineering Department is working on its Speed Cushion Installations throughout designated areas in the City. About sixty percent of the work is done, with an estimated completion date being in the next few weeks.
City of Moreno Valley Updates – Parks & Community Services Parks & Community Services has outgoing flyers for Juneteenth and 4th of July, with parade entries still available for the 4th of July Parade.
The recent Soaring Guide features upcoming events for this Summer, hinting at our Fall events.
Think Together
Think Together is conducting its Summer Sessions between Val Verde Unified School District and Moreno Valley School District. Both Districts have students on waitlists, a sign of positive engagement between Parents and Think Together.
Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley College Summer Sessions begin on June 23rd, with the Fall Sessions beginning on August 25th. In the meantime, Student Services staff are available during the regular working week to assist prospective students enroll in courses.
Moreno Valley College
County of Riverside – District 5 Supervisor Gutierrez is continuing his Youth Employment Program and Furry Friends Program to prospective District 5 residents.
Supervisor Gutierrez is holding a Telephone Townhall tonight – garnered towards the Moreno Valley residents of District 5 M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
29 1. Juneteenth event, June 21st.
2. Fourth of July event.
3. Fireworks.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Barnard
1. Juneteenth celebration.
2. Fourth of July.
3. Protest.
Councilmember Delgado
1. Thanked Public Works.
2. Peaceful protest.
3. Be kind.
Councilmember Gonzalez
1. Community Engagement event.
2. Beautify Moval.
3. Community events.
4. Be kind.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz
1. State of the City.
2. Beautify Moval.
3. Community event.
4. Protest.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Beautify Moval.
2. Attended Assembly member Corey Jackson's community event.
3. Protest.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
30 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
Motion to consider the adoption of the Environmental and Historical Preservation Commission's motto at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
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)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Motion to consider the Environmental and Historical Preservation Commission's recommendation to use up to $51,000 to preserve the historical adobe structure on the east side of town at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
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)
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 9:56pm.
31 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