Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: June 17, 2025
TITLE: AUTHORIZATION OF THE TEMPORARY ROAD
CLOSURE OF ALESSANDRO BOULEVARD BETWEEN
MERWIN STREET AND WORLD LOGISTICS CENTER
PARKWAY (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT
3)
TITLE SUMMARY: Authorization of a 90 -day Temporary Road Closure of Alessandro Boulevard between Merwin Street and World
Logistics Center Parkway Due to Storm Drain and Sewer
Main Construction
DISTRICT: District 3
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the temporary road closure of Alessandro Boulevard between Merwin Street and World Logistics Center Parkway for 90 days due to storm drain and sewer main construction; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer authority to extend the closure as needed up to 120 days.
SUMMARY
The following report recommends the temporary road closure of Alessandro Boulevard between Merwin Street and World Logistics Center Parkway for 90 days due to the construction of a large storm drain and a deep sewer main . Additionally, this report recommends authorizing the Public Works Director/City Engineer authority to extend the
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road closure up to 120 days if necessary. Closing the road poses no impact to the General Fund.
DISCUSSION
The eastern portion of the City continues to expand , necessitating the installation of essential utility infrastructure to support both current and future growth , as well as sustainable development. Major master -planned facilitie s, such as a storm drain and sewer main, need to be constructed to ensure proper wastewater and stormwater runoff transport to the nearby storm channel and regional water reclamation facility serving the area.
The construction will involve significant trenching due to the size and depth required to install a large storm drain, which will carry stormwater runoff from the Badlands into the Perris Valley Channel , and a deep sewer main that will be constructed o ver 25 feet underground to t ransport wastewater from the eastern area to the Moreno Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility. The complexity of this work will present significant construction and safety challenges.
After a careful evaluation of the utility construction site and its proximity to Alessandro Boulevard, it was determined that the safest and most efficient approach is to temporarily close a section of Alessandro Boulevard from Merwin Street to World Logistics Center Parkway. P roposed detours will be implemented to mitigate any traffic circulation concerns in the area . The closure is expected to last approximately 90 days , unless unforeseen construction delays occur. Closing this section of road will help minimize risks to public safety.
The proposed detours during the road closure include the following:
Westbound traffic from Gilman Springs Road will be detoured north onto World Logistics Center Parkway, with access to Eucalyptus Avenue or State Route 60 for continued travel into Moreno Valley.
Eastbound traffic on Alessandro Boulevard will be detoured north to Redlands Boulevard, which also connects to Eucalyptus Avenue and State Route 60 for travel out of the City.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommendations as presented in this report. This alternative will allow the street closure to move forward and help minimize risks to public safety. Staff recommends this alternative.
2. Do not approve the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. This alternative will create a prolonged and unsafe work zone. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Activities relating to the temporary road closure pose no impact to the General Fund.
NOTIFICATION
Public notices of this action will be installed at least two (2) weeks in advance at the location informing the public that this portion of Alessandro Boulevard will be closed.
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:
Harold Zamora, P.E.
Engineering Division Manager/Assistant City Engineer
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 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
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PW_TED_ALESSANDROCLOSURE.docx
Attachments: - Map of Closure Alessandro.pdf
- Detour Route Alessandro Closure.pdf
Final Approval
Date:
Jun 10, 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