1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 2, 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: ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION – FLAG REDESIGN WINNERS
Mayor Pro Tem Baca -Santa Cruz presented the recognitions and awards to the three winners of the first ever Flag Redesign Contest: 1 st place, Rebecca Garcia, 2nd place, Jaydon Miller, and 3rd place, Patrick Barwinski.
2. PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY
Councilmember Gonzalez presented the proclamation recognizing National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8547 members, James Vass, Post Commander, Rick Martinez, Quartermaster, Juan Gomez, and Jeff Flores.
3. PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL SAFE TOYS & GIFT MONTH
Councilmember Barnard presented the Proclamation recognizing December as National Safe Toys and Gift Month to representatives from HOPE Collaborative:
Kim Bustillos -Chacon, HOPE Programs Manager, Stephanie Soto, Community
2 Services Director, Shannon Gonzalez, Chief Operating Officer, and Cheryl -Marie Hansberger, Chief Executive Officer.
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 6:02 pm by Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz in the Council Chamber located at 14177 Frederick Street.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz announced that the City Council receives a separate stipend for CSD meetings.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Barnard.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor James Belle from Grace Fellowship Ministries.
D. ROLL CALL
Present:
Cheylynda Barnard - Councilmember
Erlan Gonzalez – Councilmember
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Mayor Pro Tem
Absent:
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
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
3 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
Kyle Warsinski – Economic Development Director
Melissa Walker - Public Works Director
Jeremy Bubnick - Parks and Community Services Director
Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
Sarah Mack - Chief of Police
City Clerk Patty Rodriguez stated since there are only three Councilmembers at tonight’s meeting, three affirmative votes are required for the adoption of any Ordinances, Resolutions, General Plan Amendments, and the expenditures of money.
G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Approve Agenda Order
Ayes (3): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Absent (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Delgado District 2 RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Pat Busby
1. Building Up Lives Foundation.
Julie Pedroza
1. Building Up Lives Foundation.
4 Chris Baca
1. Power Speaks Louder.
2. Planning Scoping meeting.
3. Concerns.
Lindsay Robinson
1. Moreno Valley Wind Symphony.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Jacqueline Triplett-Cooper
1. Traffic concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz asked the City Council if there were any items they would like pulled for separate action or discussion.
With no items being pulled for separate action or discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert (I.4 and I.5)
1. Concerns.
Christopher Baca (I.6 and I.7)
1. Concerns with corruption.
Louise Palomarez (I.5)
1. Thanked RSO and Fire.
2. Concerns.
Councilmember Barnard asked questions regarding items I.6 and I.7.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Councilmember Barnard's inquiries regarding item I.6.
Councilmember Gonzalez asked questions of staff regarding item I.8.
5 City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Councilmember Gonzalez's inquiry on I.8.
Public Works Director responded to Councilmember Barnard's inquiry regarding item I.7.
With no further questions, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approve the Joint Consent Calendars
Ayes (3): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Absent (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Delgado District 2 RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
I.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - NONE
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 18, 2025 6: 00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for November 18, 2025 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
I.4 CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ATTENDANCE REPORT – OCTOBER 2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file.
RESULT: Approved
6 I.5 MASTER ATTENDANCE LOG FOR CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – OCTOBER 2025 (REPORT OF: CITY
CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Receive and File.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2026–27 ROPS AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council as Successor Agency:
1. Adopt Resolution No. SA 2025 -06. A Resolution of the City Council o f the City of Moreno Valley, California, serving as Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for the Period of July 1, 2026 through Ju ne 30, 2027 (ROPS 26 -27) and Authorizing the City Manager acting for the Successor Agency or his/her Designee to Make Modifications Thereto; and
2. Authorize the City Manager acting for the Successor Agency or his Designee to make modifications to the Schedule; and
3. Authorize the transmittal of the ROPS 26 -27, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (“Exhibit A”), including Administrative Budget (“Exhibit B”) for the said period, to the Countywide Oversight Board for County of Riverside for review and approval.
RESULT: Approved
I.7 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF OLD PERRIS
BOULEVARD (FORMERLY JUDSON STREET) FOR PUBLIC UTILITY
PURPOSES (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 2)
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
7 That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution Number 2025 -74, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, accepting the Offer of Dedication of Old Perris Boulevard (formerly Judson Street) for public utility purposes; and
2. Direct the 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.8 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
PLYCO CORP. FOR THE MORENO VALLEY SENIOR CENTER
EXPANSION PROJECT (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 3) Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the award of a contract to Plyco Corp. to complete construction of the Moreno Valley Senior Center Expansion Project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Plyco Corp., in the amount of $5,963,451 funded by the Facility Construction Fund (Fund 3000); and
3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Plyco Corp. for the amount of $6,559,796 ($5,963,451 bid amount plus 10% contingency) once the contract has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent related change orders to the contract with Plyco Corp., up to the budget as previously approved by the Council, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
5. Authorize a budget adjustme nt and interfund loan as set forth in the fiscal impact section of this report.
RESULT: Approved
I.9 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE MOBILE DC FAST CHARGER UNIT FOR THE CITY’S BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEET
(REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
8 Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the purchase of one ChargeRigs Flexx 120 Mobile DC Fast Charger Unit from Faith Energy Group, the manufacturer’s authorized distributor, to support the City’s Battery Electric Vehicle Fleet; and
2. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Faith Energy Group, the manufacturer’s authorized distributor, in the amount of $227,522.00; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or their desig nee to execute future vehicles and equipment purchases in accordance with the approved budget and procurement procedures; and
4. Authorize budget adjustment as set forth in the fiscal impact section of this report.
RESULT: Approved
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2026-2027 AND
ADOPTION OF OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES IN PREPARATION OF
THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Deputy Finance Director Felicia London provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comments on the item, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
9 1.Conduct a Public Hearing to allow for the public to comment on the needs of low- and moderate-income residents in Moreno Valley.
2.Approve the proposed CDBG, HOME, and ESG Grant Objectives and Policies for the 2026-2027 Program Year (PY).
Ayes (3): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Absent (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Delgado District 2 RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
J.2 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT (PEN25-0149) (REPORT OF:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz asked questions of staff.
Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo and City Attorney Steven Quintanilla responded to Council's inquiries.
With the conclusion of Council questions, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for public comments to be heard.
Christopher Baca
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supported.
Julie Pedroza
1. Concerns.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Barnard provided comments on the item.
With no further Council comments or deliberation, Mayor Pro Tem Baca- Santa Cruz entertained a motion.
10 Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Find that the proposed amendments to the Moreno Valley Municipal Code are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines;
2. Introduce Ordinance No. 1034 at the conclusi on of the Public Hearing and adopt the same at a subsequent City Council meeting, revising Title 5 (Business Regulations), specifically Chapter 5.02 (Business License); and
3. Introduce Ordinance No. 1035 at the conclusion of the Public Hearing and adopt the same at a subsequent City Council meeting revising Title 9 (Planning and Zoning), specifically Chapter 9.02 (Permits And Approvals), Chapter 9.03 (Residential Districts), Chapter 9.04 (Commercial Districts), Chapter 9.07 (Special Districts), Chapter 9. 09 (Specific Use Development Standards), and Chapter 9.15 (Definitions).
Ayes (3): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Absent (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Delgado District 2 RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
J.3 PARTICIPATION IN STATEWIDE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
PROGRAM (SCIP) AND BOND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAND
DEVELOPMENT (BOLD) PROGRAM (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)
(DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for Council questions of staff.
Councilmember Gonzalez asked questions of staff.
Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher responded to Council's inquiries.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for public comments to be heard.
Christopher Baca
1. Concerns.
11 Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for Council comments or deliberation.
Based on the public comments received, Councilmember Barnard asked Assistant City Manager Kelleher if he would like to provide clarification on the item.
Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher provided additional comments on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz asked questions of staff.
Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher responded to Mayor Pro Tem Baca- Santa Cruz's inquiry.
With no further Council comments or deliberation, Mayor Pro Tem Baca- Santa Cruz entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -75 to become a particip ating member agency of California Statewide Communities Development Authority's (CSCDA), Statewide Community Infrastructure Program, and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the resolution and any other required documentation to CSCDA.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -76 to become a participating member agency of California Municipal Finance Authority's (CMFA) Bond Opportunities for Land Development (BOLD) Program and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the resolution an d any other required documentation to CMFA.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Absent (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Delgado District 2 RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
12 K.1 ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NUMBER 1004 REGARDING
REGULATING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM
PRODUCTS (ORD. NO. 1036) (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)
(DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for public comments to be heard.
Louise Palomarez
1. Thanked resident, Daryl Terrell.
With the conclusion of the public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 1036, amending Title 11 of the City of Moreno Valley Municipal Code, adding Chapter
11.98, adopting by reference Riverside County Ordinance No. 1004: and
2. Schedule a public hearing to receive public input regarding adoption of Ordinance No. 1036 on January 6, 2026, and consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1036 upon conclusion of said public hearing.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Absent (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Delgado District 2 RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
L. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
L.1 March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
None.
13 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:
The Board approved and adopted the Ridership Code of Conduct. The Code aims to create a safer, cleaner, and more positive environment for all passengers and coach operators.
The Board accepted the Riverside Transit Agency’s Fiscal Year 2025 audited Basic Financial Statements, Single Audit Report (Draft), and Audit Communication Letter.
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) None.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Technology Services award.
2. Snow Day, December 6th.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
14 Councilmember Barnard
1. Snow Day.
2. Happy Thanksgiving.
3. Federal Government issues.
Councilmember Gonzalez
1. Snow Day.
2. Moreno Valley Wind Symphony, December 8th.
3. Asked to close the meeting in honor of Pearl Harbor.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Snow Day/Tree Lighting.
2. Festival of Trees.
3. Happy Birthday to her son!
4. Pledge of Allegiance suggestion.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Motion to bring back Policy 1.01 to a future City Council meeting for review.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Absent (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Delgado District 2 RESULT: Approved (3 to 0)
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz adjourned the meeting at 7:42pm in honor of Pearl Harbor.
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:
_____________________________
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