1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 7, 2025
6:00 pm
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
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5:30pm)
1. PROCLAMATION: RECOGNIZING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK – OCTOBER 5- 11, 2025
Mayor Cabrera presented the Proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention week to Fire Chief Jesse Park and Fire Marshall Edgar Gonzalez.
2. PROCLAMATION: RECOGNIZING MORENO VALLEY PUBLIC UTILITY WEEK – OCTOBER 5-11, 2025
Councilmember Gonzalez presented the Proclamation recognizing Moreno Valley Public Utility Week to Electric Utilities Division Manager Jason Niccoli.
3. RECOGNITION: STUDENT OF THE MONTH PROGRAM
Mayor Cabrera and Councilmember Delgado presented the recognition to Karina Leon, founder of the Student of the Month program.
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Meeting of the City Council, Community Services District, City as Successor Agency for the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of
2 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 6:01 pm 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Gonzalez.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Issac Martinez from Sandals Church.
D. ROLL CALL
Present:
Cheylynda Barnard - Councilmember
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
Erlan Gonzalez - Councilmember
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Mayor Pro Tem
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
E. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
None.
F. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Patty Rodriguez – Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Sonia Gomez – Senior Deputy City Clerk
Steven Quintanilla- City Attorney
Brian Mohan - City Manager
Launa Jimenez – Assistant City Manager/Administration
Felicia London – Deputy Finance Director
Sean Kelleher – Assistant City Manager/Development Services Angelica Frausto-Lupo – Community Development Director
3 Kyle Warsinski – Economic Development Director
Melissa Walker - Public Works Director
Jeremy Bubnick - Parks and Community Services Director
Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
Jesse Park – Fire Chief
Sarah Mack - Chief of Police
G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approve Agenda Order
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Denise Indermuehle
1. Traffic concerns.
Lindsay Robinson
1. Concerns with the Moreno Meadows project.
Jennifer Cordova
1. Concerns with the Moreno Meadows project.
Christopher Baca
1. Praised MVPD
2. Concerns.
Barbara Baxter
1. Concerns with the Moreno Meadows project.
Marcia Narog
4 1. Concerns with the Moreno Meadows project.
Bob Palomarez
1. City development.
2. Concerns with Closed Session items.
I.E. Informer
1. Constituent involvement.
2. Animal Shelter.
3. Assemblymember election.
Russel Shafer
1. Trunk or Treat.
2. District 2 Election.
Deborah Johnson
1. Concerns with the Moreno Meadows project.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if there were any items they would like removed for separate action or discussion.
With no desire to pull any items for separate action or discussion, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Councilmember Barnard left the dais at 6:41pm.
I.E. Informer (I.10)
1. Supported.
Christopher Baca (I.6 and I.9)
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert (I.11)
1. Ingress/Egress concerns.
Councilmember Barnard returned to the dais at 6:51pm.
With no additional public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions and deliberation.
5 Councilmember Delgado asked staff questions regarding item I.11.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Councilmember Delgado's inquiry.
Councilmember Barnard provided comments on item I.8.
With no further Council comments or questions, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approve the Joint Consent Calendars
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
I.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION - NONE
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 - 4:00 PM - NONE
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for September 16, 2025 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
I.4 MASTER ATTENDANCE LOG FOR CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - AUGUST 2025 (REPORT OF: CITY
CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Receive and File.
6 RESULT: Approved
I.5 CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ATTENDANCE REPORT – AUGUST 2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISH REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL
ASSISTANCE DURING PROCESSION OF PILGRIMAGE OF OUR LADY
OF SAN JUAN DE LOS LAGOS CULTURAL EVENT (IN-KIND
SPONSORSHIP) (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT 3)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approve $2,500 in -kind sponsorship request by St. Christopher Parish to partially defray costs of traffic control during the procession of the Pilgrimage of Our Lady of San Juan De Los Lagos cultural event kick-off.
RESULT: Approved
I.7 PAYMENT REGISTER - AUGUST 2025 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file Payment Register
RESULT: Approved
I.8 REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE ART COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF
PUBLIC ART REQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATION- JUAN CARLOS
7 HERNANDEZ-MARQUEZ JR. SCULPTURE AT COMMUNITY
DEMONSTRATION GARDEN (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES) (DISTRICT 1)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Receive and file the artist presentation; and
2. Review and consider the Art Commission's approval of Public Art Request for Funding Application from Juan Carlos Hernandez -Marquez Jr. for the creation and installation of Silly Sunflower sculpture at the Community Demonstration Garden; and
3. Authorize the Executive Director and or its designee to enter into an agreement for services with the approved applicant utilizing funding from DIF Public Art Fund 3316.
RESULT: Approved
I.9 APPROVE ROUTINE REPLACEMENT OF THREE POLICE
MOTORCYCLES (REPORT OF: POLICE) (DISTRICT: NOT
APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the routine purchase of three (3) 2026 BMW RT -P pol ice motorcycles and related emergency equipment totaling $143,154.57.
2. Approve budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report for the purchase of three (3) 2026 BMW RT -P police motorcycles and related emergency equipment.
RESULT: Approved
I.10 ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-66 ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF LOT P PART OF TRACT NUMBER 3016 FOR PUBLIC ALLEY PURPOSES (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 1)
8 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -66, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, accepting the Offer of Dedication of Lot P of Tract No. 3016, for public alley purposes; and
2. Direct City Clerk to certify the acceptance of said dedication and cause said certification to be recorded in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Riverside together with said Resolution.
RESULT: Approved
I.11 APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR ST.
CHRISTOPHER PARISH SPECIAL EVENT (REPORT OF: PUBLIC
WORKS) (DISTRICT 3)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approve the recommended temporary road closures for the St.
Christopher Parish “Procession Pilgrimage of Lady of San Juan De Los Lagos” special event located on Cottonwood Avenue between Perris Boulevard and Kitching Street; and
2. Authorize the Moreno Valley Police Department and the Public Works Director/City Engineer to make the additional changes or road closure recommendations as needed for the event.
RESULT: Approved
I.12 ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE 2025 ANNUAL FUN COLOR RUN
(REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 1)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approve all recommended road closures for the 2025 Annual Fun Color Run as outlined in this report; and
9 2. Authorize the Moreno Valley Police Department and the Public Works Director/City Engineer to make additional changes or road closure recommendations as needed for the event.
RESULT: Approved
I.13 ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE ANNUAL TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENT
(REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 1)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approve all recommended road closures for the Annual Trunk -or-Treat 2025 event as outlined in this staff report, and
2. Authorize the Moreno Valley Police Departme nt and the Public Works Director/City Engineer to make additional changes or recommended road closures as needed for the event.
RESULT: Approved
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 MORENO VALLEY BUSINESS PARK BUILDING 5 - CONSISTING OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (PEN23-0092), GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT (PEN24- 0167), PLOT PLAN (PEN23-0042), AND
RELATED CEQA ANALYSIS (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT 2)
Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember Delgado asked staff questions.
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla answered Council's inquiries.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for the developer presentation.
10 Due to some technical difficulties with the presentation, Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 7:01pm.
The City Council meeting resumed at 7:08pm.
Applicant Ryan Martin from Ledo Capital Group provided a presentation.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of the applicant.
Councilmember Delgado and Councilmember Gonzalez asked staff questions.
Applicant Ryan Martin responded to Council's inquiries.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Chris Baca
1. Supported.
Juan Serrato
1. Supported.
Mike Sotomayor
1. Supported.
Jess Elling
1. Supported.
Jesse D
1. Supported.
Michelle Patterson
1. Supported.
City Manager Brian Mohan made an announcement stating Michelle Patterson was a former employee who retired in December of 2024.
Julia Descoteaux
1. Supported.
City Manager Brian Mohan made an announcement stating Julia Descoteaux was a former employee who retired in December of 2024.
11 Pablo Rodriguez
1. Supported.
Conner Tollivar
1. Supported.
Roy Bleckert
1. Supported.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supported.
Bob Palomarez
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council comments and deliberation.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Barnard, Councilmember Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz, and Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the project.
With no additional Council comments or deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. ADOPT Resolution No. 2025 -67, adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Propo sed Project pursuant to CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines and Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) prepared for the Proposed Project pursuant to CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines;
2. ADOPT Resolution No. 2025 -68 to approve the General Plan Amendment (PEN24-0167) and Plot Plan (PEN23-0042); and
3. INTRODUCE [First Reading] Ordinance No. 1032 approving Specific Plan Amendment (PEN23-0092).
12 Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS ADVISORY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS OCTOBER 2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
(DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 8:02pm.
The City Council meeting resumed at 8:14pm.
City Clerk Patty Rodriguez provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Cabrera asked questions of staff.
City Clerk Patty Rodriguez responded to Council's inquiries.
Councilmember Delgado provided comments on his recommendations.
Mayor Cabrera and City Clerk Patty Rodriguez responded to Councilmember Delgado's comments.
With no further Council comments, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Rylee Peak
1. Concerns.
JoAnn Lira
1. Supported Jasson Ruiz.
Sammie Luna
1. Supported Jasson Ruiz.
Councilmember Barnard left the dais at 8:27pm.
Karina Craig
1. Supported Jasson Ruiz.
13 Jasson Ruiz
1. Supported.
Chris Baca
1. Supported.
Stan Yombo
1. Supported.
Councilmember Barnard returned to the dais at 8:32pm.
I.E. Informer
1. Supported.
Martin Cabrera Sr.
1. Supported.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council comments and deliberation.
Councilmember Barnard motioned to approve the slate, excluding the Planning Commission appointments.
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
With the slate being passed, excluding the Planning Commission appointments, the City Council discussed the Planning Commission appointments.
Councilmember Barnard and Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz asked questions regarding an applicant's application.
14 City Clerk Patty Rodriguez responded to Council's inquiries.
City Manager Brian Mohan provided additional comments.
City Clerk Patty Rodriguez provided clarification on the matter.
Councilmember Delgado asked questions of staff.
Mayor Cabrera and Councilmember Gonzalez responded to
Councilmember Delgado's inquiries.
City Clerk Patty Rodriguez and City Manager Brian Mohan provided clarification to Councilmember Delgado's inquiry.
Councilmember Barnard, Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Delgado, and Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz deliberated on the item.
City Manager Brian Mohan provided additional information to the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz made a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Motion to deny the Planning Commission appointments.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
Nayes (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3 RESULT: Approved (3 to 2)
L. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
L.1 March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
NONE.
L.2 Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
NONE.
L.3 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
NONE.
L.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)
Councilmember Barnard reported the following:
15 The Committee authorized staff to award an agreement to Transdev Services, Inc. for microtransit transportation services in the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley for a total project amount of $3,325,676.
The Committee also authorized staff to award an agreement to Prudential Overall Supply to provide coach operator and operations supervisor uniforms for a total amount of $333,818.
L.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
NONE.
L.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
At the RCA Board of Directors meeting on October 6, 2025, reports for the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Fee Collection for June 2025, Joint Project Review (JPR) Status, Acquisition Status, Monthly Investment Reports for June 2025, Single Signature Authority, Quarterly Public Engagement Metrics, and State and Federal Legislative Update were received and filed.
The General Council Staff provided the Board of Directors with an update on the 2025 Wildfire Management Plan, which is currently being developed to support the RCA in wildfire management practices. The presentation also covered the six fires that have impacted RCA conserved lands over the past few years.
L.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
NONE.
L.8 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) NONE.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Community Day of Service - Saturday, October 11th.
2. Day of the Dead Event - Saturday, November 1st.
16 3. Color Run - Saturday, November 15th.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Barnard
1. Trunk or Treat.
2. Federal shutdowns.
3. RIP Assata Shakur.
Councilmember Gonzalez
1. Community Day of Service.
2. League of California Cities Conference.
Councilmember Delgado
1. Moreno Valley College Tour.
2. Health & Wellness Center.
3. Heroes with Hearts.
4. Thank you, Teachers.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Nerdz & Hip Hop
2. Boards and Commissions attendance.
3. Beautify Moval.
4. Moreno Valley College.
5. Anniversary of the passing of her late mother, Victoria Baca.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Moreno Valley College.
2. Inland Empire Community Foundation.
3. State of the Black IE - Corey Jackson.
4. Thanked Chief Park.
5. League of California Cities.
17 P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Motion to bring back Policy 1.10 to City Council for review and discussion.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Motion to have all Planning Commission appointments conducted in open session in an interview process.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
Nayes (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3 RESULT: Approved (3 to 2)
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 9:28pm in honor of the late City Councilmember, Victoria Baca.
18 Submitted by:
____________________________
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