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TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: ANGELICA FRAUSTO -LUPO, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
STAFF LIAISON : COLBY CATALDI, PLANNING
OFFICIAL
COUNCIL LIAISON: ELENA BACA -SANTA CRUZ ,
MAYOR PRO TEM
AGENDA DATE: August 19, 2025
TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
COMMISSION 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR ANNUAL
REPORT
TITLE SUMMARY: Environmental And Historical Preservation Commission Annual Report
SUMMARY
Title 2.20.020.06.3 of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code requires the Environmental and Historical Preservation Commission (EHPC) to provide the City Council with an annual report. This report summarizes the progress of the EHPC from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
COMPOSITION
The following persons serve as voting members:
1. Stan Yombo, District 4, Term expires 06/30/26
2. Farrah Pleasant, District 4, Term expires 06/30/26
3. Dr. Mary McBean, District 1, Term expires 06/30/26
4. Nathan Urena, District 2, Term expires 06/30/26
5. Justin Jackson, District 3, Term expires 06/30/26
6. Sammie Luna; District 2; Resigned 05/12/25
7. Gabriela Mendez; District 3, Resigned 12/09/24
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The current Chair is Stan Yombo and the current Vice Chair is Nathan Urena.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL/DISPOSTION
City Flag Redesign Contest
On December 4, 2024, the Moreno Valley City Council approved the EHPC to lead the effort for a new city flag design as a competition aimed to reimagine the City flag, and create a symbolic thread that connects the City’s heritage with aspirations, forging a visual emblem that resonates with pride and unity among Moreno Valley residents. On April 15, 2025, Flag Design Program Parameters and Timelines were approved by the City Council. To date, EHPC is establishing advertising and promotional opportunities for the Flag Design Competition and the competition is scheduled to commence on August 11, 2025 through October 13, 2025.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Earth Day
The EHPC participated in the Earth Day 2025 event organized by the Parks & Community Services (PCS) Department on April 26, 2025. The Commission began planning for Earth Day 2025 in the spring of 2024 and formed a subcommittee in September 2024. The City’s 2025 Earth Day Event was held at the Conference and Recreation Center and provided the residents of Moreno Valley with various activi ties, including environmental organization booths, raffles, workshops, Demonstration Garden tours, and many other Earth-friendly activities. The EHPC booth included an informational brochure with general information on the Commission, an Eco -Friendly Home Checklist handout as well as stickers for children.
Beautify MoVal Roads Program
The EHPC committed to participate in the Beautify MoVal Roads Program at Level 2 (six clean-ups per year) and selected road segment “Perris Blvd— W.5” for adoption. The Beautify MoVal Roads Program demonstrates the Commission’s hands -on approach to beautify the Moreno Valley community. To date, the EHPC has completed two clean-ups on April 12, 2025 and May 10, 2025.
FUTURE ITEMS
Historical Sites/Streets Brochure
During the past fiscal year, the EHPC approved an initiative to establish a Historical Sites and Streets Brochure for the City of Moreno Valley. The EHPC added the Historical Sites and Streets Brochure to the EHPC 2025 Workplan as a priority project.
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ATTENDANCE
The Commission held 9 regular meetings and 3 special meetings.
Name Regular Meeting
Absences
Special Meeting
Absences
Percent Absent
Stan Yombo 1/9 0/3 8.3%
Farrah Pleasant 0/9 0/3 0.0%
Dr. Mary McBean 0/9 1/3 16.6%
Nathan Urena 0/9 1/3 8.3%
Justin Jackson 0/2 0/0 0%
Sammie Luna (No longer a
commissioner as of 05/12/25)
1/6 1/3 22.2%
Gabriela Mendez (No longer a
commissioner as of 12/09/24)
0/2 0/3 0%
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
Danielle Harper-Scott Colby Cataldi
Principal Planner Planning Official
Approved by:
Angelica Frausto-Lupo
Community Development Director
Meeting Dates 7/8/2024 9/9/2024 10/21/2024
Special Meeting
11/11/2024
Cancelled
11/18/2024
Special Meeting
12/9/2024
SPECIAL MEETING
1/13/2025 2/10/2025 3/10/2025 4/14/2025 5/12/2025 6/9/2025 Stan Yombo, Chairperson P P P P P P P P A P P Nathan Urena, Vice Chair (1/25) P P P P A P P P P P P
Sammie Luna, Board Member
Resigned 5/12/25 P P P A P P E P P Resign
Dr. Mary E. McBean, Board Member P P P P A P P P P P P
Farrah Pleasant, Board Member P P P P P P P P P P P
Mitzi Archer
Last Meeting 10/21/24 P A A
Gaby Mendez
Last Meeting 12/9/24 P P P P P
Justin Jackson
As of 6/9/25 NA NA NA NA NA NA P
VACANT
P = Present
U = Unexcused
E = Excused
A= Absent - Special meeting
C = Canceled - Reason?
EN = Excused, not required, (only for
Council Member)
** = Not on board yet