REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday, January 07, 2025

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

PASTOR DAVID RIVERA FROM OASIS COMMUNITY 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.2

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - DECEMBER 10, 2024 - 6:00 PM

I.3

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - DECEMBER 17, 2024 - 4:00 PM

I.4

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 17, 2024 - 6:00 PM

• Recommendation(s)

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

I.5

PEN24-0176 – NOTICE OF DECISION TO EXTEND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 39744/PEN20-0120 (REPORT OF: CITY ATTORNEY) (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

Notice of Decision to Extend Tentative Parcel Map No. 39744/PEN20-0120.

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Receive and file the Notice of Decision.

I.6

SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1020 FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PEN24-0080 (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

Second reading and consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. 1020.

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1020 adopting Development Agreement PEN24-0080.

I.7

PAYMENT REGISTER – NOVEMBER 2024 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

Payment Register Report

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1.  Receive and file Payment Register

I.8

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

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

• Recommendation(s)

  That the CSD:

  1.  Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2025-___, a Resolution of the 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 staff report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City’s Election Official (Amendment Nos. 213, 215, 216, and 221)

I.9

ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2023-01 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

Pursuant to Landowner Petitions, Annex Certain Parcels into CFD No. 2023-01 (Public Safety Services) (Reso No. 2025- ___)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1.  Acting in 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 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 staff report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City’s Election Official (Amendments Nos. 27, 29, 31, 32, and 36).

I.10

AUTHORIZE RENEWAL APPLICATION AND ACCEPT FUNDING FOR AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY (ASES) GRANT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025/26 THROUGH 2027/28 (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES)

Authorize Renewal Application and Accept Funding For After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant For Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2027/28.

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council and CSD:

  1. Authorize the submission of a renewal application and accept funding for After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant funds from California Department of Education (CDE) for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2027/28; and

  2. Upon approval of the application, authorize acceptance of ASES funding in the approved amount and any subsequent amendments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 from the California Department of Education (CDE) Expanded Learning Office for the purpose of providing after school services and authorize the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or its 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 of less than estimated).

I.11

APPROVAL OF AN INTERAGENCY REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CACTUS AVENUE TRENCH REHABILITATION REPAIR (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)

Approval of an Interagency Reimbursement Agreement Between the City of Moreno Valley and the Eastern Municipal Water District for Cactus Avenue Trench Rehabilitation Repair Located on Cactus Avenue and Wilmot Street

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Approve an Interagency Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Moreno Valley and the Eastern Municipal Water District for Cactus Avenue Trench rehabilitation repair located on Cactus Avenue and Wilmot Street; and

  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Interagency Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Moreno Valley and the Eastern Municipal Water District for the City’s share of the cost, $106,781.30, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and

  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent related amendments to the Interagency Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Moreno Valley and the Eastern Municipal Water District, subject to the approval of City Attorney.

J.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE

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.

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

ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMISSIONS/BOARDS, SUBCOMMITTEES AND REGIONAL INTER-AGENCY BODIES (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)

2025 City Council Appointments

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Make appointments to Council Advisory Commissions/Boards, Subcommittees and Regional Inter-Agency Bodies.

  2. Adopt a Resolution appointing Council Representatives and Alternate to March Joint Powers Commission.

K.3

APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)

Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

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

K.4

PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING DEVELOPING OPTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)

Provide direction regarding developing options for the development of a regional sports complex

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Authorize the Acting City Manager, Acting Economic Development & Housing Director and the Parks & Community Services Director to develop options for the development of a regional sports complex in Moreno Valley.

  2. Provide alternate direction to staff above.

K.5

PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE SUPPORT OF A REGIONAL BADMINTON TOURNAMENT & PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL DAY OF COURT TIME AT THE CRC (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)

Provide direction regarding the support of a regional badminton tournament & provide an additional day of court time at the CRC

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Authorize the Parks & Community Services Director to work with the Moreno Valley Sports Club to develop the scope of the regional badminton tournament and the impact of an additional day of badminton court time at the CRC.

  2. Provide alternate direction to the Parks & Community Services Director.

K.6

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY CREATING A HOMELESS AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE PURSUANT TO LEGISLATIVE POLICY 1.07 COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)

Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Moreno Valley creating a Homeless Ad Hoc Subcommittee pursuant to Legislative Policy 1.07 Council Subcommittee Meetings (Report of: City Manager)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2025-_____, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, establishing a Homeless Ad Hoc Subcommittee pursuant to Legislative Policy 1.07 Council Subcommittee Meetings; and

  2. Appoint two Councilmembers to serve on the Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the rest of the calendar year or until the Mayor makes the next annual Councilmember appointments to Subcommittees as ratified by majority vote of the Council.

K.7

AUTHORIZE A PROPERTY LEASE AGREEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CREATE AND OPERATE AN IMMERSIVE MUSEUM AND ART FACILITY (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)

Authorize a property lease agreement and professional services agreement to create and operate an immersive museum and art facility (Report of: City Manager)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council and the Moreno Valley Community Foundation:

  1. Authorize the Acting City Manager/Acting Executive Director to execute a Property Lease Agreement and any subsequent related amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and within the budgetary amounts previously approved by Council/Board of Directors as part of the adopted and/or amended budget process.

  2. Authorize the Acting City Manager/Acting Executive Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement based on the attached Exhibit A Scope of Work and any subsequent related amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and within the budgetary amounts previously approved by Council/Board of Directors as part of the adopted and/or amended budget process.

  3. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to issue a Purchase Order within the amounts listed in the fiscal impact section and any subsequent change orders as subject to the budget previously approved by Council/Board of Directors as part of the adopted and/or amended budget process, when the contracts have been signed by all parties.

  4. Authorize the Grants Division to seek grants, including philanthropic funding, to assist in the on-going funding of the immersive museum and art facility.

  5. Direct staff to return to Council with the March 19, 2024 staff report titled “Review and Consider the Art Commission’s approval of public art request for funding application – Christopher Poupore Mural El Potrero Park Restroom”, which was continued to allow other art options to be reviewed by staff.

K.8

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: January 2, 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.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE

Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and all related federal rules and regulations. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the ADA Coordinator, at 951.413.3350 at least 72 hours before the meeting. The 72-hour notification will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.