1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 4, 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. RECOGNITION: DEPUTY OF THE QUARTER & CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF
THE QUARTER
Councilmember Delgado presented the Recognition to Deputy Jacob Padilla for Deputy of the Quarter. Sheriff’s Record Clerk Delaine Nilson was not in attendance but was recognized as Classified Employee of the Quarter.
2. PROCLAMATION: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 8547 &
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 8547 AUXILIARY
Mayor Cabrera presented the recognition to members of the VFW Alessandro Post 8547 celebrating their commitment to honoring service, building camaraderie, and supporting veterans and their families.
3. RECOGNITION: WASTE MANAGEMENT RECYLCING ALL-STARS
Councilmember Gonzalez and James Delgado, Recycle Compliance Representative with Waste Management presented the Recycling All Star Award
2 to Brenda Barron, as the residential winner, and MDJ Investment Group as the commercial winner.
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 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 6:00 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 Delgado.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Mark Orellana from Victory Outreach Church.
D. ROLL CALL
Present:
Cheylynda Barnard - Councilmember
Erlan Gonzalez – Councilmember
Ed Delgado - 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
3 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
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
THE CITY MANAGER HAS REQUESTED THAT WE ADD AS AN URGENCY ITEM “THE SUSPENSION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ALSO KNOWN AS SNAP” DUE TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. THE PROPOSAL IS TO CONSIDER
PROVIDING SOME SHORT-TERM FUNDING TO HELP THOSE IN GREATEST NEED IN THE COMMUNITY .
PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT, WE CAN ADD THIS ITEM AS AN
URGENCY ITEM WITH TWO VOTES:
FIRST, A MAJORITY VOTE IS REQUIRED TO DEEM THE ITEM AS AN
EMERGENCY IN THAT IT CONSTITUTES AN ACTIVITY THAT SEVERELY IMPAIRS PUBLIC HEALTH.
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)
SECOND, A TWO-THIRDS VOTE IS REQUIRED TO ADD IT TO THE AGENDA
SINCE THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE NEED TO TAKE ACTION ON THE ITEM
BEFORE THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AND THE ITEM
CAME TO THE ATTENTION OF STAFF AFTER THE POSTING OF THE
4 AGENDA. AGAIN, THIS SECOND VOTE REQUIRES A TWO-THIRDS VOTE (OR 4 OUT OF 5).
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: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
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
Pangy Crosby
1. Housing assistance program.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if there were any items they would like removed for separate action or discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz stated she would like to pull item I.8 for separate action and discussion.
With item I.8 being pulled, Mayor Cabrera called for the staff report for I.8 to be heard.
HR Manager Natalie Potter provided the staff report.
Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz, Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard, and Councilmember Gonzalez asked questions of staff.
HR Manager Natalie Potter, Human Resources Director Robert Cardenas, and City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiries.
With the conclusion of Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments.
5 With no public comments on the item, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera made a motion.
With the conclusion of I.8, Mayor Cabrera called for the remainder of the consent calendar to be heard.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comments on the item, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
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
I.1.1 ORDINANCE 1033 AMENDING TITLE 8 (BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REPEALING
ADOPTION OF 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARD
CODES AND ADOPTING 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARD CODES WITH AMENDMENTS
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 21, 2025 4:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for October 14, 2025 Study Session, October 21, 2025 Closed Session and October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 21, 2025 6:00 PM
6 Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for October 14, 2025 Study Session, October 21, 2025 Closed Session and October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
I.4 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - STUDY SESSION - OCTOBER 14, 2025 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for October 14, 2025 Study Session, October 21, 2025 Closed Session and October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
I.5 MASTER ATTENDANCE LOG FOR CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – SEPTEMBER 2025 (REPORT OF:
CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Receive and File.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ATTENDANCE REPORT – SEPTEMBER 2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Receive and File.
RESULT: Approved
I.7 PAYMENT REGISTER - SEPTEMBER 2025 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
7 Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file Payment Register
RESULT: Approved
I.9 ADOPT RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE ATTESTATION OF VERACITY FOR THE 2024 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE PROGRAM ANNUAL
REPORT (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution Number 2025 -71, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, Califor nia, Ratifying the Attestation of Veracity submitted to the California Energy Commission for the 2024 Power Source Disclosure Program Annual Report.
RESULT: Approved
I.8 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITYWIDE
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY (REPORT OF:
HUMAN RESOURCES) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Approve and award the Agreement for Professional Services for Classification and Compensation Study Con sultant Services with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., 2121 N. California Boulevard, Suite 350, to provide classification and compensation study consultant services;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Agreement for Professio nal Services for Classification and Compensation Study Consultant Services with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in the amount of $332,200, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the issuance of a purchase order for Gallagher Bene fit Services, Inc., in an amount of $332,200; and
8 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute subsequent amendments to the Agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., including the authority to authorize associated purchase orders in accordance with the Agreement's terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and within the budgetary amounts previously approved by Council as part of the adopted and/or amended budget process.
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3 Nayes (1): Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
RESULT: Approved (4 to 1)
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY FLAG DESIGN COMPETITION RECOMMENDATIONS (REPORT
OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo introduced Vice Chair Nathan Urena.
Vice Chair Nathan Urena provided a presentation.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo presented the flag designs.
Councilmember Delgado asked questions of staff.
Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo responded to Councilmember Delgado's inquiry.
With no further questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Chris Baca
1. Supported.
Stan Yombo
1. Supported.
Nathan Urena
9 1. Supported.
Patrick Barwinski
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council comments or deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Barnard, and Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz deliberated on the item.
City Manager Brian Mohan provided additional information on the item.
Vice Chair Nathan Urena and Chair Stan Yombo provided additional information on the item.
After discussion amongst Council, Mayor Cabrera stated they will vote on two motions. The first motion deciding the contest winners and the second motion will provide direction to staff.
Mayor Cabrera made a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Motion to select submission 3 as the first-place winner, and submissions 1 and 2 as the runner ups.
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 conclusion of the first vote, Mayor Cabrera made an additional motion.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Motion to direct staff, the contest winner, and the Environmental and Historical Preservation Commission to bring back multiple flag designs to a future Council meeting for consideration of approval by the City Council.
10 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)
At the conclusion of the vote, participant Patrick Barwinski provided additional information on the competition.
K.2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING THE SISTER CITY
PROGRAM (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: NOT
APPLICABLE)
City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Councilmember Delgado and Mayor Cabrera asked staff questions.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiry.
With the conclusion of Council comments, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Ibet Ruiz
1. Supported.
Christopher Baca
1. Supported.
Stan Yombo
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council comments and deliberation.
Councilmember Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz,
Councilmember Barnard, Councilmember Delgado, and Mayor Cabrera deliberated on the item.
City Manager Brian Mohan provided additional information on the item.
Councilmember Gonzalez made a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
11 Motion to establish a Sister City Committee, comprised of local leaders and organizations, school districts, to conduct community outreach to ensure the Sister City Program is inclusive of all comments and feedback.
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.3 URGENCY ITEM: THE SUSPENSION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL
NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ALSO KNOWN AS SNAP
City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Nathan Urena
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council comments or deliberation.
Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz, Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Barnard deliberated on the item.
City Manager Brian Mohan provided additional information.
Mayor Cabrera provided additional comments on the item.
Mayor Cabrera made a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Motion to work with local food banks and non-profit organizations to provide additional short-term funding to assist those in greatest need within the community.
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
12 RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
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)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
The Committee approved $25,054,131 of 2024 and 2026 State Transportation Improvement Program towards the Western Riverside County and Palo Verde Valley target share funding capacity.
The Committee heard a presentation on the Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee Transit Needs Public Hearing.
L.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)
Councilmember Barnard reported the following:
The Board authorized staff to award an agreement to Southwest Lift & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a bus wash chassis lift in the amount of $231,656.
I was selected as a member of the Board Officers’ Nominating Committee.
L.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
None.
L.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
None.
L.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
L.8 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
13 None.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Veteran's Day Event - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
2. Fun Color Run - Saturday, November 15, 2025
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Barnard
1. Color Fun Run. - Saturday, November 15th, 2025.
2. Federal issues.
3. Elections.
Councilmember Gonzalez
1. Election Day.
2. Federal issues.
Councilmember Delgado
1. Trunk or Treat.
2. Halloween incident.
3. Dog park, District 2.
4. Holiday season.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Trunk or Treat.
2. Kamala Harris book tour.
3. Federal issues.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Congratulations Dodgers!
2. Prop 50 rally.
3. Federal issues.
14 4. Trunk or Treat.
5. Assemblymember Corey Jackson Turkey Giveaway - Saturday, November 22, 2025.
6. Veteran's Day Event - Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Motion to add an item to a future City Council meeting agenda proposing the ban of Kratom in the City of Moreno Valley.
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)
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 7:58pm in honor of all veterans and their families.
15 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