Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: April 15, 2025
TITLE: APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR
THE 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Approval of the Temporary Road Closures for the 2025 Public Safety Expo
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve all the recommended road closures for the 2025 Public Safety Expo as outlined in this report; and
2. Authorize the Moreno Valley Police Department and 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 road closures for the 2025 Public Safety Expo hosted by the Parks and Community Services Department.
This event will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The road closures will start at 6:00 am and will end at 4:00 pm.
The Moreno Valley Police Department and the City Traffic Engi neer recommend the proposed closures to allow sufficient time for safe passage before, during, and after the event for all participants. Additionally, this report requests a uthorization to permit the Moreno Valley Police Department and Public Works Directo r/City Engineer to make additional changes or recommended road closures as needed for the event . The cost associated with the street closures are covered in the Parks and Community Services
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Department. There is no impact to the General Fund.
DISCUSSION
The Public Safety Expo is a free annual event that takes place in front of the Public Safety Complex on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This year marks the City’s ninth annual event and will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, including hands-on exhibits, exciting demonstrations, music, food, and giveaways. The community will also have the opportunity to meet some of Moreno Valley’s finest Firefighters, Police Officers, and first responders. Event organizers anticipate approxi mately 1,500 attendees.
Based upon the success of previous years, the Moreno Valley Police Department and the City Traffic Engineer recommend the proposed road closures to allow sufficient time for safe passage before, during, and after the event for all event participants.
The recommended road closures are as follows:
a. Calle San Juan De Los Lagos between Veterans Way and Frederick Street b. Veterans Way between Newhope Drive and Goldencrest Drive c. Corporate Way between Resource Way and Calle San Juan De Los Lagos These proposed road closures will occur between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and will aid in alleviating traffic congestion which will increase public safety for all motorists. Additionally, the road closure will not restrict access to commercial businesses along the road closure routes. Local traffic wishing to enter and exit the commercial businesses adjacent to the road closures will have access during the event.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. The approval will promote safe ingress and egress from the Public Safety Expo for all spectators while reducing the negative impact from the heavy traffic.
2. Do not approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. This alternative will limit traffic solutions for the Public Safety Expo.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost associated with the requested street closures are covered in the Parks and Community Services Department Fiscal Year 2024/2025 operating budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the agenda.
Road closure information will be amplified and shared via social media by the Parks &
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Community Services Department.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Wei Sun, T.E., PTOE Melissa Walker, P.E.
City Traffic Engineer Public Works Director/City Engineer Concurred By: Concurred By:
Harold Zamora, P.E. Jeremy Bubnick, Director
Engineering Division Manager/Assistant City Engineer Park & Community Services Department
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Community Image, Neighborhood Pride and Cleanliness: Promote a sense of community pride and foster an excellen t image about our City by developing and executing programs which will result in quality development, enhanced neighborhood preservation efforts, including home rehabilitation and neighborhood restoration.
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environme nt for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous material 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 1.5: Showcase Moreno Valley’s unique assets.
Objective 2.1: Reduce crime, the fear of crime, and the perception of crime in the community.
Objective 2.2: Engage the community in joint problem solving and crime prevention activities.
Objective 2.6: Enhance operational excellence and efficiency in delivery of Police services.
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PW_TED_PUBLICSAFETYEXPO2025.docx
Attachments: - 2025 Public Safety Expo Road Closure.docx Final Approval
Date:
Apr 9, 2025
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Lopez
Dena Heald
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez