1 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
August 21, 2025
8:00 am
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
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Special Meeting of the City Council, Community Services District, City as Successor Agency for the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley Housing Authority, Moreno Valley Public Financing Corporation, Moreno Valley Public Financing Authority, the Board of Library Trustees, and the Moreno Valley Community Foundation Board of Directors was called to order at 8:03 am by Mayor Cabrera in the Council Chamber located at 14177 Frederick Street.
Mayor Cabrera announced that the City Council receives a separate stipend for CSD meetings.
B. ROLL CALL
Present:
Cheylynda Barnard - Councilmember
2 Erlan Gonzalez - Councilmember
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Mayor Pro Tem
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER
SPEAKER AND MUST PERTAIN ONLY TO ITEMS LISTED ON THE SPECIAL
MEETING AGENDA PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54954.3
Roy Bleckert
1. Critical of State of the City.
D. RECESS
Mayor Cabrera recessed the meeting to the Conference and Recreation Center Ballroom for the State of the City Address at 8:12am.
The meeting resumed at 11:30am in the Conference and Recreation Center.
E. STATE OF THE CITY - RECONVENE IN CONFERENCE AND RECREATION CENTER
Master of Ceremonies Brooke Burghstahler provided the opening remarks.
Pastor David Rivera provided the invocation.
With the conclusion of the invocation, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Presentation of the Flag was presented by the CAL Fire Color Guard.
With the conclusion of the of the invocation and presentation of the flag, Master of Ceremonies introduced the City Council, local dignitaries, and the State of the City sponsors.
Master of Ceremonies introduced the next presenter, Mayor Ulises Cabrera.
E.1 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS - MAYOR CABRERA
Mayor Cabrera presented the State of the City Address.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Cabrera introduced the next presenter, Mayor Pro Tem Elena Baca-Santa Cruz.
3 E.2 FINANCIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FY 24/25 HIGHLIGHTS - DISTRICT 1 MAYOR PRO TEM BACA-SANTA CRUZ
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz presented the Financial and Economic Development Highlights for FY24/25.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Master of Ceremonies introduced the next presenter, Councilmember Ed Delgado.
E.3 PUBLIC SAFETY FY 24/25 HIGHLIGHTS - DISTRICT 2
COUNCILMEMBER DELGADO
Councilmember Delgado presented the Public Safety Highlights for FY24/25.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Master of Ceremonies introduced the next presenter, Councilmember Erlan Gonzalez.
E.4 INFRASTRUCTURE FY 24/25 HIGHLIGHTS - DISTRICT 3
COUNCILMEMBER GONZALEZ
Councilmember Gonzalez presented the Infrastructure Highlights for FY24/25.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Master of Ceremonies introduced the next presenter, Councilmember Cheylynda Barnard.
E.5 COMMUNITY FY 24/25 HIGHLIGHTS - DISTRICT 4 COUNCILMEMBER
BARNARD
Councilmember Barnard presented the Community Highlights for FY24/25.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Master of Ceremonies introduced Mayor Cabrera, who presented the Community Leadership Awards.
The Community Non-Profit Partner of the Year was presented to Path of Life Ministries.
Chris Oberg accepted the award on behalf of Path of Life Ministries.
The Community Contributor of the Year Award was presented to Power Speaks Louder.
B Hunter accepted the award on behalf of Power Speaks Louder.
The Community Healthcare Hero award was presented to Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP).
4 Lucianna Sparks accepted the award on behalf of Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP).
The Excellence in Education award was presented to Moreno Valley College, iMake Innovation Center.
Dr. Rudy Besikof and Donald Layne accepted the award on behalf of Moreno Valley College.
The Community Business of the Year - Large Business, was presented to Cardinal Glass.
Plant Supervisor Irene Orona accepted the award on behalf of Cardinal Glass.
The Community Business of the Year - Medium Business, was presented to Altura Credit Union.
CEO Jennifer Binkley accepted the award on behalf of Altura Credit Union.
The Community Business of the Year - Small Business, was presented to Los Zapatas.
Owner Lisa Sarimento and Rogelio Sarimento accepted the award on behalf of Los Zapatas.
E.6 CLOSING REMARKS - MAYOR CABRERA
With all awards being presented to the awardees, Mayor Cabrera presented the closing remarks for State of the City.
F. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 1:01pm
5 Submitted by:
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M. Patricia Rodriguez
Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Secretary, Moreno Valley Community Services District
Secretary, City as Successor Agency for the Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley
Secretary, Moreno Valley Housing Authority
Secretary, Moreno Valley Public Financing Corporation
Secretary, Board of Library Trustees
Secretary, Public Financing Authority
Secretary, Moreno Valley Community Foundation
Approved by:
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Ulises Cabrera
Mayor, City of Moreno Valley
President, Moreno Valley Community Services District
Chairperson, City as Successor Agency for the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley
Chairperson, Moreno Valley Housing Authority
Chairperson, Moreno Valley Public Financing Corporation Chairperson, Board of Library Trustees
Chairperson, Public Financing Authority
Chairperson, Moreno Valley Community Foundation