REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

City Hall Council Chamber – 14177 Frederick Street

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

 

*The City Council receives a separate stipend from the Community Services District Board of Directors

 

Ulises Cabrera, Mayor 
Cheylynda Barnard, Mayor Pro Tem (District #4)
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Councilmember (District #1)

Edward A. Delgado, Councilmember (District #2)

Erlan Gonzalez, Councilmember (District #3)

 

MEETING CALENDAR

City Council Regular Meetings
First and Third Tuesdays of the Month at 6:00 PM

City Council Closed Sessions
Scheduled As Needed Commencing at 4:00 PM or Thereafter

City Council Special Recognition/Presentations

First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
Scheduled As Needed Commencing at 5:30 PM

City Council Study Sessions
Second Tuesdays of the Month

Scheduled As Needed Commencing at 6:00 PM

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A.

CALL TO ORDER

B.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

C.

INVOCATION

Dr. Mark Krom from Mark Krom Ministries

D.

ROLL CALL

E.

MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES

• Recommendation(s)

  Approve Excused Absences

F.

STAFF INTRODUCTIONS

G.

APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA

• Recommendation(s)

  Approve Agenda Order

H.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA

Speakers shall have a total of three minutes to comment on any matters not on the agenda.

Comments must pertain to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council and/or Affiliated Boards.

I.

JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS

Speakers have a total of three minutes to comment on all matters on the Joint Consent Calendar which are not pulled for separate discussion by the City Council and/or Affiliated Boards.

Any member of the City Council or Affiliated Boards may pull an item from the Joint Consent Calendar for discussion purposes, prior to approval of the Joint Consent Calendar.

After any requested discussion involving any given Consent item has taken place, all Consent items may be approved with one motion.

• Recommendation(s)

  Approve the Joint Consent Calendars

I.1

ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION

Waive the Full Reading of all Ordinances listed on the Agenda and Adopt all Ordinances by Title Only.

I.2

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - 4:30 PM.

I.3

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - 6:00 PM.

• Recommendation(s)

  Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for (Meeting Date)

I.4

EXECUTION OF ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING MEASURE U “LOCAL MORENO VALLEY ESSENTIAL SERVICES REAUTHORIZATION MEASURE” (REPORT OF: CITY ATTORNEY)

Execution of Ordinance Implementing Measure U “Local Moreno Valley Essential Services Reauthorization Measure”

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1.  Authorize the Mayor to sign the Ordinance implementing Measure U, titled “Local Moreno Valley Essential Services Reauthorization Measure” passed and adopted by the People (Voters) of the City of Moreno Valley at the Consolidated General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024.

I.5

COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)

Council Training & Travel Expenditure Reports – October 2024

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 City Council Training & Travel Expenditure Report for the month of October 2024.

I.6

FY 24-25 EXPENDITURE REPORT SHEET (Dec 5.2024) (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)

Council Discretionary Expenditure Reports – October 2024

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  ​1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2024, through October 31, 2024. ​​ 

I.7

LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)

List of Personnel Changes (November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.

I.8

PAYMENT REGISTER – OCTOBER 2024 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

Payment Register Report

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1.  Receive and file Payment Register.

I.9

ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT, VVUSD COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (RESO. NO. 2025-XX) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

Adopt a Resolution to Approve a Joint Community Facilities Agreement by and Among Lennar Homes of California, LLC, the City of Moreno Valley, and Val Verde Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Reso. No. 2024-__)

• Recommendation(s)

  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-__, a Resolution Approving the Joint Community Facilities Agreement between Lennar Homes of California, LLC, Val Verde Unified School District, and the City of Moreno Valley, in substantially the form attached hereto with modifications subject to City Attorney approval and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and related documents.

I.10

DISASTER RESPONSE PLAN (REPORT OF: FIRE)

City of Moreno Valley Disaster Response Plan

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Receive and file the Disaster Response Plan.

I.11

AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, ACCEPT AWARDED FUNDS AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES)

Authorize Fiscal Year 2025-26 Continued Funding Application For Child Care Development Program Funds From The California Department Of Social Services And Accept Funding To Operate Child Care Services For Fiscal Year 2025-26 And Adopt A Resolution To Certify Approval Of The Governing Board.

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council and CSD:

  1. Authorize the submission of a Continued Funding Application (CFA) for Child Care Development Program Funds from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for fiscal year 2025-26; and

  2. Upon approval of the CFA, authorize acceptance of Child Care Development Program funds in the approved amount and any subsequent amendments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 from the CDSS for the purpose of providing school-age child care and development services and authorize the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or it's designee to make modifications to the revenue and expenditure budget which will be net neutral, based on the final contract amount (which could be more or less than estimated); and

  3. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2024-__. A resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, certifying approval of the governing board to enter into this transaction with the California Department of Social Services for providing child care and development services and to authorize designated personnel to sign contract documents for FY 2025-26.

I.12

AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR POLICE STATION EVIDENCE ROOM AND LOCKERS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (REPORT OF: POLICE)

Authorization to Purchase Materials and Award a Construction Contract for Police Station Evidence Room and Lockers Improvements Capital Improvement Plan Project 803 0063

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1.  Award a construction contract to McMurray Stern for the Police Station Evidence Room and Lockers Improvements for Capital Improvement Plan Project Number 803 0063; and

  2.  Authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with McMurray Stern in the amount of $24,950.00 funded by the Facilities Construction Fund (Fund 3000); and

  3.  Approve the purchase of materials from McMurray Stern in the amount of $89,439.48 for the Police Station Evidence Room and Locker Improvements, Project 803 0063; and

  4.  Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to McMurray Stern in the amount of $114,389.48 for the purchase of materials and installation; and

  5.  Authorize the City Manager to execute subsequent Construction Change Orders with McMurray Stern, including the authority to authorize associated purchase orders in accordance with the contract terms, subject to the approval of the City Manager and within the budgetary amounts previously approved by Council as part of the adopted and/or amended budget process.

I.13

AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE MORENO VALLEY CITY HALL ANNEX NUMBER 1, WATER METER/SERVICE CONNECTION (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)

Authorization to Award a Construction Contract to CEM Construction Corporation for the Moreno Valley City Hall Annex Number 1, Water Meter/Service Connection, Project Number 803 0065 Located at 14331 Frederick Street

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Award a construction contract to CEM Construction Corporation for the Moreno Valley City Hall Annex Number 1, Water Meter/Service Connection Project Number 803 0065 Located at 14331 Frederick Street; and

  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CEM Construction Corporation in the amount of $340,975.00 funded by Facility Construction (Fund 3000); and

  3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to CEM Construction Corporation for the amount of $392,121.00 ($340,975.00 bid amount plus a 15% contingency) when the contract has been signed by all parties; and

  4. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent change orders to the contract with CEM Construction Corporation up to the budget as previously approved by City Council, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

  5. Authorize a budget adjustment as set forth in the fiscal impact section of this report.

I.14

AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FOR VARIOUS LOCAL STREETS CDBG FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 PROJECT (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)

Authorization to Award a Construction Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Pavement Rehabilitation for Various Local Streets (CDBG Fiscal Year 2023-24) Project Number 801 0110 in the Area Located South of Cactus Avenue, Between Perris Boulevard and Kitching Street and on Brill Road

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Award a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the Pavement Rehabilitation for Various Local Streets (CDBG Fiscal Year 2023-24) Project in the area located south of Cactus Avenue, between Perris Boulevard and Kitching Street and on Brill Road; and

  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $2,738,000.00 funded by the Community Development Block Grant Funds (Fund 2512) and Capital Project Reimbursement Funds (Fund 3008); and

  3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the amount of $3,148,700 (bid amount plus 15% contingency) when the contract has been signed by all parties; and

  4. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent related change orders to the contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. up to the budget as previously approved by Council, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

I.15

AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A DESIGN CONTRACT FOR THE STEEPLECHASE DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)

Authorization to Award a Design Contract to Dewberry Engineers Inc. for the Steeplechase Drive Reconstruction Project Number 801 0107 Located on Steeplechase Drive Between Ironwood Avenue and Kalmia Avenue

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Award a design contract to Dewberry Engineers Inc. for the Steeplechase Drive Reconstruction Project Number 801 0107 Located on Steeplechase Drive between Ironwood Avenue and Kalmia Avenue; and

  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Dewberry Engineering Inc., in the amount of $388,650 funded by the Measure A Fund (Fund 2001); and

  3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Dewberry Engineers Inc. for the amount of $388,650 once the contract has been signed by all parties; and

  4. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent related amendments to the contract with Dewberry Engineering Inc., up to the budget as previously approved by the Council, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

I.16

CITY HALL ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)

Authorization to award a Construction Agreement to Ambit Construction and Design, Inc. for the Elevator Modernization Project Number 803 0059 Located at the City of Moreno Valley City Hall Facility Located at 14177 Frederick Street

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Approve the award of a Construction Agreement to Ambit Construction and Design Inc. for the Elevator Modernization Project Number 803 0059 Located at the City of Moreno Valley the City Hall Facility Located at 14177 Frederick Street; and

  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Ambit Construction and Design Inc. in the amount of $400,020 ($333,350 bid price plus 20% contingency), subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and

  2. Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Ambit Construction and Design, Inc. funded by the Facility Construction Fund (Fund 3000) in the amount of $400,020 ($333,350 bid price plus 20% contingency) in accordance with the approved terms of the agreement; and

  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Ambit Construction and Design Inc. including the authority to authorize any associated purchase orders and/or change orders, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, contingent upon the approved budget and subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

   

I.17

APPROVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND APPROVE INCENTIVES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION EQUIPMENT REBATE PROGRAM (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)

Approve additional funding for energy assistance programs and approve incentives for electric vehicle charging station equipment rebate program.

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Approve an additional budget allocation of $200,000 for the Moreno Valley Electric Utility Assistance Programs; and

  2. Approve a budget allocation of $200,000 for the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Equipment Rebate Program; and

  3. Approve Resolution 2024-XX, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, to approve and confirm the Electric Rules for the Moreno Valley Electric Utility to be effective January 2025.

I.18

AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE PERRIS BOULEVARD SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)

Authorization to Award a Highway Safety Improvement Program Construction Contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for the Perris Boulevard Signalized Intersection Safety Improvements Project Number 808 0037

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Approve a Highway Safety Improvement construction contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for the Perris Boulevard Signalized Intersection Safety Improvements Project Number 808 0037; and

  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. in the amount of $451,752.00 ($411,752.00 bid amount plus $40,000.00 contingency), funded by Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant Funds (Fund 2301) and State Gas Tax Funds (Fund 2000); and

  3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for the amount of $451,752.00 when the contract has been signed by all parties; and

  4. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent related change orders to the contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. up the contingency amount, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

I.19

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE UPDATING CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)

Second Reading to Adopt Ordinance XXX to Amend, Update, and Supersede City of Moreno Valley Ordinance Numbers 925 and 950 Regarding City Participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Conduct the second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance XXX, amending and updating the City’s Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Ordinance Numbers 925 and 950, which is a passthrough fee to WRCOG pursuant to the TUMF program.

J.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public testimony on each Public Hearing item shall be limited to three minutes per speaker and must pertain to the subject under consideration.

Those wishing to testify are encouraged to complete and submit a GOLDENROD speaker slip to the City Clerk Staff.

J.1

PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2025-2026 & TO ADOPT 2025-2026 OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)

FY 25-26 Annual Action Plan – December 17, 2024 (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Conduct a Public Hearing to allow for the public to comment on the needs of low- and moderate-income residents in Moreno Valley.

  2. Approve the proposed CDBG, HOME, and ESG Grant Objectives and Policies for the 2025-2026 Program Year.

J.2

DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PEN24-0080. (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

Development of a Freeway-Oriented Sign.

• Recommendation(s)

  1. DETERMINE that Development Agreement PEN24-0080 is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines as a Class 32 Exemption (In-Fill Development Projects), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15332; and

  2. INTRODUCE Ordinance No. [next in order] and conduct the first reading by title only approving Development Agreement PEN24-0080.

K.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Public comment on each General Business item shall be limited to three minutes per speaker and must pertain to the subject under consideration.

Those wishing to speak are encouraged to complete and submit a BLUE speaker slip to the City Clerk Staff.

K.1

CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION – SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)

Selection of Mayor Pro Tem

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Conduct the reorganization of the City Council by selecting one Councilmember to serve a one-year term as Mayor Pro Tem.

K.2

APPROVE AND ADOPT A CITY LOGO SHIRT POLICY FOR THE COUNCIL APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)

Establishing a Policy for the procurement of City Logo Shirts for the Council appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees.

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Approve and adopt Administrative Policy 1.14, City Logo Shirt Policy (Appointees), to establish the procurement guidelines of City Logo shirts for the Council appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees.

K.3

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (REPORT OF: CITY ATTORNEY)

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (REPORT OF: CITY ATTORNEY)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1.  After the City Attorney publicly describes the recommended Compensation and Benefits to be included in the Employment Agreement for the City Manager/Executive Director, the City Attorney recommends that a Motion to Approve be made and Seconded, and that the City Council and its Affiliated Boards vote to approve said Compensation and Benefits and direct the City Attorney to finalize the subject Employment Agreement which shall be subject to public review and inspection upon request.

L.

REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS

L.1

REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD

L.1.1

March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)

L.1.2

Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)

L.1.3

Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)

L.1.4

Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)

L.1.5

Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)

L.1.6

Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)

L.1.7

School District/City Joint Task Force

M.

EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS

N.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

O.

CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS

Individual Council Member comments shall be limited to five minutes.

P.

ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATION
I, Patty Rodriguez, Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk of the City of Moreno Valley, California, certify that 72 hours prior to this Regular Meeting, the City Council Agenda was posted on the City’s website at:  www.moval.org and in the following three public places pursuant to City of Moreno Valley Resolution No. 2007-40:

City Hall, City of Moreno Valley
14177 Frederick Street

Moreno Valley Library
25480 Alessandro Boulevard

Moreno Valley Senior/Community Center
25075 Fir Avenue

Patty Rodriguez, CMC
Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk
 
Date Posted: December 12, 2024

PUBLIC INSPECTION & DISTRIBUTION

The contents of the agenda packet are available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.moval.org and in the City Clerk’s office at 14177 Frederick Street during normal business hours.

Any written information related to an open session agenda item that is known by the City to have been distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to this meeting will be made available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.moval.org and in the City Clerk’s office at 14177 Frederick Street during normal business hours.

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