Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: October 15, 2024
TITLE: ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE ANNUAL TRUNK OR
TREAT EVENT (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Authorization of Temporary Road Closures for the 2024 Annual Trunk or Treat Event
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve all recommended road closures for the Annual Trunk or Treat 2024 event as outlined in this staff report; and
2. Authorize the Moreno Valley Police Department and the Public Works Director/City Engineer the authority to make additional changes or recommended road closures as needed for the event.
SUMMARY
The following report recommends approval of the proposed temporary street closures for the second annual Trunk or Treat event on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Moreno Valley Civic Center from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The proposed street closures will happen between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm to allow for event set-up/clean-up. Additionally, this report requests authorization to permit the Moreno Valley Police Departm ent and the Public Works Director/City Engineer to make any necessary changes or road closures for the event.
DISCUSSION
In 2023, the Moreno Valley Police Department (MVPD) hosted its first annual Trunk or
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Treat event for Moreno Valley residents at the Mor eno Valley Civic Center and it was a great success. The event was supported by local businesses, vendors, and organizations and offered music, food, and fun activities. MVPD plans to continue the tradition by hosting its second annual Trunk or Treat event in the same location. With an anticipated 4,000 attendees, this year’s event promises to again offer a fun and safe experience for the community.
The event area will encompass the majority of the Civic Center including the Civic Center Amphitheater parking lots located west of City Hall and north of the Public Safety Building, and south of City Hall.
The proposed road closures are as follows:
a. Calle San Juan De Los Lagos between Frederick Street and Veterans Way. b. Resource Way between Frederick Street and Corporate Way. c. Corporate Way between Calle San Juan De Los Lagos and Resource Way.
The Moreno Valley Police Department will conduct the street closure s with assistance from the Public Works Department.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommended street closures for the second annual Trunk or Treat event in concurrence with the Moreno Valley Police Department and the Public Works Director/City Engineer. Staff recommends this alternative as it will allow a thorough process to ensure the safety of staff and participants.
2. Do not approve and authorize the recommended street closures for the Second Annual Trunk or Treat event in concurrence with the Moreno Valley Police Department and the Public Works Director/City Engineer. Staff does not recommend this alternative as businesses and residents will need to be advised of the proposed street closures as soon as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT
The adopted FY 2024/25 Police Department operating budget will absorb all proposed street closures, traffic control, and security costs.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the agenda.
The Moreno Valley Police Department will notify businesses and residents about the upcoming street closures for the Trunk or Treat event as part of the Trunk or Treat planning process.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Wei Sun, T.E., PTOE Melissa Walker, P.E.
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City Traffic Engineer Public Works Director/City Engineer Concurred By: Concurred By:
Harold Zamora, P.E. Shanna Palau, MPA
Engineering Division Manager/Assistant City Engineer Public Safety Contracts Administrator
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous m aterial incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
Objective 5.5: Promote a healthy community and lifestyle.
Objective 5.6: Enhance community outreach, partnership opportunities, and stakeholder ownership of the City’s parks and recreation services, programs and events.
Objective 6.2: Improve health, wellness and fitness for Moreno Valley youth through recreation and sports programs.
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_24-0577_PW_TED_TRUNKORTREAT.docx Attachments: - Road Closure Location Map.pdf
- 2024 Trunk or Treat Traffic Control Plan Maps.pdf
Final Approval Date: Oct 7, 2024
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Lopez
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Mike Lee
Patty Rodriguez