REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday, May 06, 2025

6:00 P.m. - 8:00 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 
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Mayor Pro Tem (District #1)

Edward A. Delgado, Councilmember (District #2)
Erlan Gonzalez, Councilmember (District #3)

Cheylynda Barnard, Councilmember (District #4)

 

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

Pastor Bill Martin from Movement Church

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.1.1

SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 1021, REPEALING ORDINANCE 978

That the City Council:

1. Adopt (Second Reading) Ordinance 1021, Repealing No. 978 Adopting Specific Plan Amendment PEN20-0138 pursuant to Peremptory Writ of Mandate (Case No. CVRI210122 and Related No. CVRI2101518).

I.2

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - STUDY SESSION - APRIL 8, 2025 - 6:00 PM

I.3

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 15, 2025 - 4:00 PM

I.4

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 15, 2025 - 6:00 PM

• Recommendation(s)

  Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Study Session Meeting Minutes for April 8, 2025, Closed Session Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2025, and Regular Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2025.

I.5

SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF SECURITY PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 1023 (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Second Reading and Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 1023 (PEN25-0022)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1023 amending section 9.08.270 of Chapter 9.08 (General Development Standards) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code.

I.6

PAYMENT REGISTER – MARCH 2025 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Payment Register Report

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Receive and file Payment Register.

I.7

ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2021-01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Pursuant to Landowner Petitions, Annex Certain Parcels into Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Parks Maintenance) (Reso No. 2025-___)(All Districts)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the CSD:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2025-___, a Resolution of Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to Moreno Valley Community Services District Community Facilities No. 2021-01 (Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended maps for said District, for the specific properties as listed in the Discussion section of this report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City’s Election Official (Amendment Nos. 243, 244, 246, 247, 248, and 250).

I.8

ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2023-01 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Pursuant to Landowner Petitions, Annex Certain Parcels into Community Facilities District No. 2023-01 (Public Safety Services)(Reso No. 2025-___) (All Districts)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2023-01 (Public Safety Services), adopt Resolution No. 2025-__, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering annexation of territory to City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 2023-01 (Public Safety Services) and approving the amended maps for said District, for the specific properties as listed in the Discussion section of this report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City’s Election Official (Amendment Nos. 49, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, and 65).

I.9

AWARD OF AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR BACKFLOW TESTING AND REPAIR SERVICES) (AGMT. NO. 2025-____) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Pursuant to an RFP process, approve the award of a 5-year Backflow Testing and Repair Services Agreement to E.R. Block Plumbing, Inc. (Agmt. No. 2025-__) (All Districts)

• Recommendation(s)

  1. Approve the Agreement for Backflow Testing and Repair Services (“Agreement”) with E.R. Block Plumbing, Inc. 10910 Hole Ave., Riverside, CA 92505, and waive any and all minor irregularities, to provide backflow testing and repair services to City maintained backflow prevention devices for a five-year contract amount of $686,794.

  2. Authorize the City Manager or his/her designee, to execute the Agreement with E.R. Block Plumbing, Inc. for backflow testing and repair services.

  3. Approve the issuance of annual purchase orders to E.R. Block Plumbing, Inc. for a total amount of $686,794, over the 5-year term of the agreement.

  4. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to execute subsequent amendments to the Agreement, in accordance with its terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, provided sufficient funding appropriations and program approvals have been granted by the City Council.

I.10

AWARD OF AN ON-SITE AND/OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS - WEST) (AGMT. NO. 2025-__) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Pursuant to an RFP process, approve the award of a 5-year Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. (Agmt. No. 2025-__)(All Districts)

• Recommendation(s)

   

  1. Approve the Agreement for On-Site and/or Professional Services for Landscape Districts–West (“Agreement”) with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., 6232 Santos Diaz St. Irwindale, CA 91702, and waive any and all minor irregularities, to provide landscape and irrigation maintenance services for certain landscape maintenance districts for a 5-year contract amount of $2,213,719.

  2. Authorize the City Manager or his/her designee to execute the Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. to provide landscape maintenance services to City maintained areas.

  3. Approve the issuance of annual purchase orders to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for a total amount of $2,213,719, over the 5-year term of the agreement.

  4. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to execute subsequent amendments to the Agreement, in accordance with its terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and provided sufficient funding appropriations and budget approvals have been granted by the City Council.

I.11

AWARD OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL SERVICES (AGMT. NO. 2025-___) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Pursuant to an RFP process, approve the award of a 5-year Tree Trimming and Removal Services contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc. (Agmt. No. 2025-__)(All Districts)

• Recommendation(s)

   

  1. Approve the Agreement for Tree Trimming and Removal Services (“Agreement”) with West Coast Arborists, Inc., 2200 E. Via Burton, Anaheim, CA 92806, and waive any and all minor irregularities, to provide tree trimming and removal services for certain City maintained trees for a 5-year contract amount of $5,160,600.

  2. Authorize the City Manager or his/her designee to execute the Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. to provide service to City maintained trees.

  3. Approve the issuance of annual purchase orders to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for a total amount of $5,160,600, over the 5-year term of the agreement.

  4. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to execute subsequent amendments to the Agreement, in accordance with its terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and provided sufficient funding appropriations and budget approvals have been granted by the City Council.

I.12

APPROVE AN INCREASE TO BMW MOTORCYCLES OF RIVERSIDE ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDER FOR FY 2024/25 AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR FY 2025/26 AND FY 2026/27 (REPORT OF: POLICE) (NOT APPLICABLE)

Approve an increase to BMW Motorcycles of Riverside Annual Purchase order for FY 2024/25 and authorize Purchase Orders for FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

   

  1.  Authorize a change order to increase Blanket Purchase Order #2025-286 to BMW Motorcycles of Riverside from $75,000 to $ 90,000 for FY 2024/25 maintenance and repairs for FY 2024/25 year-end expenses. 

  2.  Authorize a purchase order to BMW Motorcycles of Riverside for $90,000 per year, for FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 in accordance with the adopted budget, respectively. These purchase orders will cover the costs associated with maintenance and repairs of the Traffic Division motorcycle fleet.

  3.  Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve increases to blanket purchase orders for FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 for unforeseen costs and in accordance with the proposed budget, respectively.

I.13

AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR HEACOCK STREET / CACTUS AVENUE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IMPROVEMENTS (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 3)

Authorization to Award a Construction Agreement to California Professional Engineering, Inc. for the Heacock Street/Cactus Avenue Commercial Vehicle Improvements Project Number 801 0104

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Award a construction agreement to California Professional Engineering, Inc., for the Heacock Street/Cactus Avenue Commercial Vehicle Improvements Project Number 801 0104; and

  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Professional Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $432,851.50 funded by the Measure A Fund (Fund 2001); and

  3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to California Professional Engineering, Inc. for the amount of $541,065.00 ($432,851.50 bid amount plus approximately 25% contingency) once the contract has been signed by all parties; and

  4. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent related change orders to the agreement with California Professional Engineering, Inc., up to the budget as previously approved by the Council, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

I.14

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A PROJECT LIST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 SENATE BILL 1 FUNDING FOR CITYWIDE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND PRESERVATION (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Adoption of Resolution to Establish a Project List for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Senate Bill 1 Funding for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation and Preservation

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Adopt Resolution 2025-XX to establish a Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project List for submission to the California Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Senate Bill 1 funding; and

  2.  Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to make any minor adjustments to the limits of work and minor modifications to the project list, as necessary.

   

I.15

AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CURB RAMP REMEDIATION PROJECT (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Authorization to Award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to HR Green Pacific, Inc. for the Americans with Disabilities Act Curb Ramp Remediation Project Number 801 0109

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Award an Agreement to Professional Consultant Services to HR Green Pacific, Inc. to provide engineering design service for ADA Curb Ramp Remediation Project Number 801 0109; and

  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with HR Green Pacific, Inc. in the amount of $169,490 and subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and

  3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order for HR Green Pacific, Inc. in the amount of $169,490 when the Agreement has been signed by all parties; and

  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with HR Green Pacific, Inc. subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

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 TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 – HUD GRANTS (CDBG, HOME, & ESG) (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Public Hearing to approve the CDBG, HOME, & ESG Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Action Plan

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Conduct a Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs included in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Action Plan.

  2.  Approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Action Plan as an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding under the federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs with Council amendments, if any.

  3.  Authorize the City Manager to approve any reprogramming of allocations between funded programs within the adopted Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Action Plan in compliance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, if necessary.

  4.  Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.

J.2

ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 – 2026/27 OPERATING BUDGET (RESO. NOS 2025-XX, CSD 2025-XX, HA 2025-XX, SA 2025-XX, MVCF 2025-XX) (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 – 2026/27 Operating Budget (Reso, Nos 2025-XX, CSD 2025-XX, HA 2025-XX, SA 2025-XX, MVCF 2025-XX)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Conduct a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-XX, approving the Budget for the City of Moreno Valley for FY 2025/26 - 2026/27; and

  2. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to prepare/finalize the Adopted Budget Book, including the impact of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by Council for the purpose of completing the Government Finance Officers Association and California Society of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution.

   

  That the CSD:

  1.Conduct a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2025-XX, approving the Budget for the Moreno Valley Community Services District for FY 2025/26 - 2026/27; and

  2.Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to prepare/finalize the Adopted Budget Book, including the impact of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by CSD for the purpose of completing the Government Finance Officers Association and California Society of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution.

   

  That the Housing Authority:

  1.Conduct a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt Resolution No. HA 2025-XX, approving the Budget for the Moreno Valley Housing Authority for FY 2025/26 - 2026/27; and

  2.Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to prepare/finalize the Adopted Budget Book, including the impact of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by HA for the purpose of completing the Government Finance Officers Association and California Society of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution.

   

  That the Successor Agency:

  1.  Conduct a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt Resolution No. SA 2025-XX, approving the Budget for the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley for FY 2025/26 - 2026/27; and

  2.Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to prepare/finalize the Adopted Budget Book, including the impact of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by SA for the purpose of completing the Government Finance Officers Association and California Society of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution.

   

  That the Moreno Valley Community Foundation:

  1.  Conduct a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt Resolution No. MVCF 2025-XX, approving the Budget for the Moreno Valley Community Foundation of the City of Moreno Valley for FY 2025/26 - 2026/27; and

  2.Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to prepare/finalize the Adopted Budget Book, including the impact of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) once adopted by MVCF for the purpose of completing the Government Finance Officers Association and California Society of Municipal Finance Officers award program requirements and final distribution.

J.3

PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF GRANDE VISTA DRIVE (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 4)

Conduct a Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution 2025-xx, a Resolution of the City of Moreno Valley, Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Grande Vista Drive, Located South of Bonita Heights Drive

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt Resolution 2025-XX, Authorizing the temporary closure of Grande Vista Drive south of Bonita Heights Drive.

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

APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS ADVISORY COMMISSIONS (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Appointments to Various Advisory Commissions - May 2025

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Approve the slate of Mayoral nominees for various advisory bodies.

K.2

CONSIDER REVISIONS TO POLICY #1.03 (STAFF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO CITY COUNCIL) TO INCLUDE EXCEPTIONS TO SECTION IV CORRESPONDENCE TO COUNCILMEMBERS (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Consider revisions to Policy #1.03 (Staff Assistance Provided to City Council) to include exceptions to Section IV Correspondence to Councilmembers

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Consider revisions to Policy #1.03 (Staff Assistance Provided to City Council) to include exceptions to Section IV (Correspondence to Councilmembers) and take whatever action deemed necessary and appropriate.

L.

REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS

L.1

March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)

L.2

Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)

L.3

Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)

L.4

Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)

L.5

Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)

L.6

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

L.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.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

To add an item to a future agenda, there must be a motion, second and a majority vote of those present at the meeting. To avoid a Brown Act violation, there shall be no discussion of the merits of any such future agenda items.

Q.

ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATION
I, Patty Rodriguez, Manager of the Office of 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  Mayor and City Council/City Clerk
 
Date Posted: May 1, 2025

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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