1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 16, 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: INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL RIGHTS DAY
Mayor Cabrera presented the Recognition for International Animals Rights Day to our Animal Services Division Manager, Ashleigh Renz.
2. PROCLAMATION: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Councilmember Gonzalez presented the Recognition for International Day of Persons with Disabilities to Janet Zimmerman, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator for the Riverside University Health System.
2 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 provided by Raul Lopez from Templo Christiano Restauracion.
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
Sonia Gomez – Senior Deputy City Clerk
Paul Bradvica - Management Analyst
Steven Quintanilla- City Attorney
Brian Mohan - City Manager
Launa Jimenez – Assistant City Manager/Administration
3 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
Mayor Cabrera announced that at the recommendation of the City Attorney, the City Council consider continuing item J.1 to a date uncertain.
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided additional information on the item.
Mayor Cabrera made a motion to continue the item to a date uncertain.
With the item being continued, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion to approve the order of the agenda.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approve order of Agenda.
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
Errol Koschewitz
1. Concerns.
George Hague
1. Concerns with development.
4 Julie Pedroza
1. Building Up Live Foundation.
Armando Pedroza
1. Building Up Lives Foundation.
David Nielsen
1. Hole in the Wall.
Richard Bolter
1. Hole in the Wall.
Frank Pacheco
1. Inland Valley Alliance for Environmental Justice.
2. Warehouse ban/moratorium.
Alexis Morelos
1. Warehouse ban/moratorium.
Ismael Gonzalez
1. Warehouse ban/moratorium.
Chris Baca
1. Construction on Alessandro.
Lindsay Robinson
1. Concerns with development.
2. Concerns with City Attorney's Office.
Felicia Martin
1. Jimmy's Smokey Barbecue.
Benjamin Shuler
1. Hole in the Wall.
Louise Palomarez
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Roy Bleckert
5 1. Opposed to warehouse ban/moratorium.
Sue McKee
1. Opposed to Moreno Meadows project.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
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
I.1.1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT (PEN25-0149) SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES REVISING TITLE 5
(BUSINESS REGULATIONS) AND TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND
ZONING) OF THE MORENO VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - DECEMBER 2, 2025 4:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for the December 2, 2025 Closed Session, December 2, 2025 Regular Meeting and December 9, 2025 Study Session.
RESULT: Approved
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 2, 2025 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for the December 2, 2025 Closed Session, December 2, 2025 Regular Meeting and December 9, 2025 Study Session.
6 RESULT: Approved
I.4 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - STUDY SESSION - DECEMBER 9, 2025 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for the December 2, 2025 Closed Session, December 2, 2025 Regular Meeting and December 9, 2025 Study Session.
RESULT: Approved
I.5 COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, JULY 1, 2025 – OCTOBER 31, 2025 (REPORT OF:
CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file Fiscal Year 2025/2026 City Council Training & Travel Expenditure Report for the month of October 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.7 RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY TREASURER (RESO. NO. 2025-77) (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
7 Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-77 Appointing a City Treasurer.
RESULT: Approved
I.8 PAYMENT REGISTER - OCTOBER 2025 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file Payment Register
RESULT: Approved
I.9 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2014-01
(MAINTENANCE SERVICES) AND CFD NO. 2023-01 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2014 - 01 (Maintenance Services), adopt Resolution No. 2025-78, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, Ca lifornia, ordering the annexation of territory to City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 2014 -01 (Maintenance Services) and approving the amended map for said District, for the specific property as listed in the Discussion section of this staff report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City’s Election Official (Amendment No. 93).
2. Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2023 - 01 (Public Safety Services), adopt Resolution No. 2025 -79, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to the City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District, for the specific properties as listed in the Discussion section of this
8 staff report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City's Election Official (Amendments Nos. 94, 101, 120, 125, 126, and 129-132).
RESULT: Approved
I.10 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2021-01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the CSD:
1. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2025 -34, a Resolution of Board for the Moreno Valley Community S ervices District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to Moreno Valley Community Services District Community Facilities No. 2021 -01 (Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended maps for said District, for the Specific properties as listed in the Discussion section of this report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City's Election Official (Amendment Nos. 276, 282, 299, 304-306, and 309-311).
RESULT: Approved
I.11 LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: HUMAN RESOURCES) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.
RESULT: Approved
I.12 APPROVAL OF ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CITY USER FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES (REPORT OF: PARKS AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
9 That the City Council and CSD:
1. Adopt Resolution 2025 -80 approving adjustments to the User Fee Schedule for Parks and Community Services effective January 1, 2026, and every year thereafter.
RESULT: Approved
I.13 APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 38442 FOR PEN22-0131 (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 3)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approve Tract Map 38442 for PEN22 -0131, a 108 lot residential subdivision by developer DR Horton Los Angeles Holding Com pany, Inc., located on the north side of Alessandro Boulevard east of Nason Street; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to sign the map and transmit said map to the Riverside County Clerk Recorder's Office for recordation.
RESULT: Approved
I.14 ACCEPTANCE OF PARCEL FOR SUBSTATION (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 3)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City to accept, at no cost, certain real pro perty interests from SOPAC Property Holdings, LLC ("Donor") consisting of APNs 422 -070-029, 422-070-030, and a portion of 422 -070- 031 (collectively, the "Donation Property") for use as the World Logistics Center (WLC) Specific Plan substation site and ease ment for related battery/energy storage area; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Donation Agreement, Certificate of Acceptance, and Professional Service Agreements related escrow and title documents, and to take any actions
10 necessary to effectuate the acceptance and close of escrow consistent with this staff report; and
3. Authorize recordation of the Grant Deed and related documents with the Riverside County Recorder.
RESULT: Approved
I.15 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
THE OVERNIGHT INTERSECTION VISIBILITY SYSTEMIC
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CITYWIDE (REPORT OF: PUBLIC
WORKS) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Award to a Highway Safety Improvement construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. for the citywide Overnight Intersection Visibility Systemic Improvements Project Number 808 0038; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $971,635.00 ($844,900.00 bid amount plus $126,735.00 contingency), funded by Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Funds (Fund 2301) and State Gas Tax Funds (Fund 2000); and
3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to California Professional Engineering, Inc in the amount of $971,635.00, when the contract has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent change o rders related to the contract with California Professional Engineering, Inc. up to the contingency amount, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
I.16 AUTHORIZE NEW PUBLIC PURPOSE PROGRAM INCENTIVES FOR
THE MORENO VALLEY ELECTRIC UTILITY AND AN UPDATE TO THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND CREDIT (REPORT OF: PUBLIC
WORKS) (ALL DISTRICTS)
11 Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the addition of two new inc entive programs under the Moreno Valley Electric Utility’s Public Purpose Programs: the Shade Tree Incentive Program and the Solar Generator Rebate Program for Medical Baseline Customers; and
2. Authorize an increase to the maximum one -time hardship credit available through the Emergency Assistance Fund to $1,400 per hardship event, and funded through Public Purpose Funds (Fund 6012) as detailed in the Fiscal Impact section of this report; and
3. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to make any minor amendments as necessary to finalize the programs, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
4. Authorize a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section.
RESULT: Approved
I.17 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE MORENO VALLEY ELECTRIC UTILITY RULES AND RATES (REPORT OF: PUBLIC
WORKS) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution 2025-81, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, to confirm the Electric Service Rules, Fees, Charges, and Electric Rates for Moreno Valley Utility to be effective January 2026; and.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to make minor updates to th e Electric Service Rules, Fees, and Charges for the Moreno Valley Electric Utility, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
I.18 PURCHASE OF ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (REPORT OF: PUBLIC
WORKS) (ALL DISTRICTS)
12 Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year Purchase Agreement with ELM Fieldsight LLC with two (2) optional renewal periods of two (2) years each (up t o seven (7) years), for the purchase of energy storage system equipment for capital projects and emergency response by Moreno Valley Electric Utility. Funded by the Moreno Valley Electric Utility’s Operating Fund (Fund 6010) and Electric -Restricted Assets Fund (Fund 6011); and
2. Authorize the issuance of purchase orders to ELM Fieldsight, LLC for energy storage systems for capital projects and emergency response as needed in the amount not to exceed a total of $25,076,169 and up to the approved annual budg et for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2028/29, when the contract has been signed by all parties; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute subsequent purchase orders and/or change orders to said purchase order up to the approved annual budget, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with ELM Fieldsight, LLC for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2032/33 up to the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
I.19 PURCHASE OF UTILITY SWITCHGEAR (REPORT OF: PUBLIC
WORKS) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Purchase Agreement with G&W Electric Company for the purchase of utility switchgear for the amount of $677,843.10; and
13 2. Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to G&W Electric Company in the amount of $677,843.10, when the contract has been signed by all parties; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with G&W Electric Company within the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 CONTINUANCE OF 2024 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, ASSOCIATED ZONING TEXT AND ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT AND 2024 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
(DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
The item was continued to a date uncertain.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Continue the Public Hearing to a date uncertain per City Attorney’s recommendation to allow further negotiations with the California Attorney General’s Office.
RESULT: Approved
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION – SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Senior Deputy City Clerk Sonia Gomez provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Chris Baca
1. Supported Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz.
14 Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns with Council decorum.
Councilmember Barnard, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Baca- Santa Cruz, and Mayor Cabrera deliberated the item.
Councilmember Gonzalez provided comments regarding his nomination.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera called for a vote.
With the conclusion of the vote, Senior Deputy City Clerk Sonia Gomez administered the oath to Councilmember Gonzalez.
That the City Council:
1. Conduct the reorganization of the City Council by selecting one Councilmember to serve a one-year term as Mayor Pro Tem.
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.2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY 1.01 RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS SECTION 1.1.2.1
AGENDA-ORDER OF BUSINESS (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.
Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, Mayor Cabrera asked staff questions.
With no additional Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Supported.
Louise Palomarez
15 1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation or comments.
Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
With no additional Council deliberation or comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
With the approval, City Manager Brian Mohan stated this change will take effect at the January 6th, 2026 meeting.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Review background information regarding policy 1.01 Rules of Procedures for City Council Meetings Section 1.1.2.1 Agenda-Order of Business and provide any necessary direction.
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)
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 the settlement agreement from the City of Moreno Valley and Highland Fairview, involving the World Logistics Center, for contributions toward the Center for Environmental Research and Technology and the Community Translational Research Institute.
16 The next meeting is scheduled for December 22nd.
L.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
The Board approved an amendment to Agreement No. 20-001 with ProPark LLC for fixed-route transportation services. The contract includes a three-year base term with two one-year options. The approved contract is for a not-to-exceed amount of $67,372,406. The Agency and ProPark are currently in the second option year, which expires June 30, 2026.
The Board also approved a list of “credit-generating projects list” for submittal to WRCOG for funding.
L.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
At the December 1, 2025, WRCOG Executive Committee Meeting, reports for Fiscal Department activities, committees, agency activities, and various (external) committees were received and filed.
Additionally, the Executive Committee discussed the following key items:
Consideration of a New Commercial PACE Program Provider: PACE Loan Group, LLC
WRCOG administers a statewide Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program.
In March 2024, the Executive Committee directed staff to add new C-PACE Program Providers.
PACE Loan Group (PLG) is a nationwide C-PACE company which has requested to join the Program.
Following vetting from staff and meetings with the WRCOG PACE Ad hoc Committee and the Administration & Finance Committee, the Executive Committee authorized PLG as a new WRCOG C- PACE Program Provider.
TUMF Construction Cost Index Adjustment for 2025
WRCOG is required to bring forth on an annual basis a recommendation for a CCI adjustment for TUMF fees. Currently,
17 this process is done each year and the adjustment is considered and approved if implemented.
The current adjustment was calculated to be 2.6% based on data regarding public works construction costs and right-of-way costs. This adjustment would become effective on July 1, 2026, if approved.
The CCI would be capped at 5% but could decrease as well. The Executive Committee approved implementation of a CCI for July 1, 2026, and authorized that this adjustment be applied automatically using the same process for future years.
I-REN 2028-2035 Business Plan Application
The Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) is a collaborative effort between WRCOG, CVAG, and SBCOG to implement energy efficiency programs under the authority of the CPUC.
The funding for I-REN is on a four- and eight-year cycle and will expire on December 31, 2027.
In order to maintain funding for I-REN, a new Business Plan Application (BPA) is due in February 2026.
The new proposed BPA will include continued funding for the three existing sectors I-REN: 1) Public 2) Codes & Standards 3) Workforce, Education & Training.
Website Redesign and Launch
WRCOG partnered with Planeteria Media to replace its outdated website with a modern, accessible, and user-friendly platform. The new site includes improved navigation, mobile responsiveness, accessibility compliance, an AI-powered chatbot, and easier tools for staff and the public to access documents. It also includes a dedicated transparency portal, in line with the Special Districts Leadership Foundation’s guidelines for Transparency for public agency websites.
The project has completed its phased development and is now live at www.wrcog.us, aligning with Strategic Plan Goal #4 to enhance communication.
18 L.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
Councilmember Barnard reported the following:
The Board approved an amendment to Agreement No. 20-001 with ProPark LLC for fixed-route transportation services. The contract includes a three-year base term with two one-year options. The approved contract is for a not-to-exceed amount of $67,372,406. The Agency and ProPark are currently in the second option year, which expires June 30, 2026.
The Board also approved a list of “credit-generating projects list” for submittal to WRCOG for funding.
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on January 14th, 2026. That concludes my report on the last Riverside Transit Agency Board Administration and Operations Committee Meeting.
L.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
Police Department
December Community Activities:
o Christmas Tree Giveaway successfully completed.
o Shop with a Cop events held at Target and Walmart, serving approximately 45 children.
Annual banquet was well attended and deemed a success. Holiday Parade:
o Scheduled for December 22, beginning at 11:00 AM.
o Leftover toy donations will be distributed to community members.
Parks & Community Services
Flight Deck Pump Track Opening:
o Ribbon cutting scheduled for Thursday, December 18, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
19 o First asphalt jump lane pump track in Southern California, featuring ambient glow lighting and celebrating Moreno Valley’s aviation heritage.
Winter Day Camp:
o Registration remains open.
o Week 1: December 22–23 and 26 (Closed December 24–25) o Week 2: December 29 – January 2
o Week 3: January 5–9
Move Thru MoVal (Mobile Community Center):
o Operating weekdays from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at rotating locations.
Daddy Daughter Dance:
o Date: January 30
o Fee: $25 per father/daughter; $6 for each additional daughter. o Registration opening soon.
Call to Artists:
o Utility Box Art Program: 32 designated locations available; limited claims to date.
o Art Loan Program: Opportunity for artists and students to display artwork at City facilities.
Exhibition Period: February–May
Application Deadline: January 9
Transportation Engineering
Traffic Signal Improvements:
o Additional grant funding secured to replace traffic signal backplates at approximately 61 intersections.
o Once complete, roughly 100 of the City’s 200+ signalized intersections will feature upgraded, high-visibility backplates. o Work may cause brief intersection disruptions; crews are completing upgrades every 2–3 days.
20 Truck Route Updates:
o Draft revisions are underway and pending finalization of the General Plan update.
Think Together
End-of-Year Site Activities:
o Family engagement events held at Box Springs Elementary and Mid Valley Elementary.
o Book fair hosted at Mid Valley Elementary, incorporating incentive-based student participation.
Program Participation (Quarter 2):
o Val Verde USD After School: 183,478 students
o Moreno Valley USD After School: 341,575 students
o Val Verde USD Before School: 9,077 students
STEM & Enrichment:
o Students participated in hands-on DNA and genetics lessons. FACE Team Initiatives:
o Food Drive (ending December 12) benefiting Feeding America; approximately 80 cans collected.
o Parent workshops launching in January on afterschool
importance and bullying prevention.
o Legislative engagement activities planned for March.
School District Updates
Val Verde Unified School District:
o District is concluding the semester and preparing for winter break.
o After-school programs continue to operate.
o Hosted first-ever youth football championship with strong community turnout.
o Continued collaboration with the City on truck route discussions.
21 Moreno Valley College
Academic Calendar:
o Finals Week underway.
o Winter Term begins January 5; Spring Semester begins
February 7.
Facilities Update:
o Ribbon cutting held for the new Organic Chemistry Lab, supporting the College’s transition toward comprehensive offerings.
MLK Jr. Scholarship Ceremony:
o Date: Friday, January 23
o Location: Parks Administration Conference Center
o Open to MVC students and high school students from Val Verde and Moreno Valley USDs.
Bachelor’s Degree Program:
o First community college in the region to offer a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management.
o Program launch anticipated Fall 2026.
MakerSpace:
o Open through next week for public use.
o Equipment includes 3D printers, laser cutters, Cricut machines, and garment printing.
County Supervisor’s Office
Foster Pets Program:
o Residents may foster up to two animals from the San Jacinto Shelter for $25 per night.
o Program relaunched with renewed availability.
City of Moreno Valley (Mayor Pro Tem Updates)
Animal Services Home for the Holidays:
22 o Adoption fees, licensing, and spay/neuter costs are covered for shelter adoptions during the holiday season.
L.8 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
At the SCAG Regional Council meeting held on December 4, 2025, the Council approved a contract amendment for security guard services; a contract amendment with AECOM on technical services to assist local jurisdictions in resilience planning; contract amendment for videography services; and approved to maintain membership in the Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors.
The Regional Council also received a presentation on the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) on the process for project nominations which resulted in a project list and contingency list. The project award list consists of 130 projects totaling $1.25 billion. SCAG staff will work with project sponsors to program these funds in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program, allowing project sponsors to begin the project obligation process.
Additionally, the Council received the December Legislative Report.
Updates from the State included that Senator Monique Limon was sworn in as Senate President Pro Tempore on November 17, 2025, and that California voters passed Proposition 50 for new Congressional Districts.
On the Federal side, the longest Federal Government shutdown in US history ended on November 12, 2025, which lasted 43 days. Additionally, an update on the appropriation bills was provided.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Happy Holidays.
2. City Holiday closures.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Barnard
1. Happy Holidays.
23 2. Be kind.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
1. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.
2. RGBA Boxing event.
3. Pump track grand opening.
4. Happy Holidays.
Councilmember Delgado
1. March Air Reserve Base grand opening.
2. City of Moreno Valley resources.
3. Happy Holidays.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz
1. City events.
2. Sign language and interpretation.
3. Moreno Valley Wind Symphony.
4. RGBA Boxing event.
5. RCCD Chancellor's Holiday Reception.
6. Holiday events.
Mayor Cabrera
1. League of California Cities meetings.
2. Mateo Sanchez, Forbes 30 under 30
3. Potential Sister City.
4. City projects.
5. Happy Holidays.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
24 Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 8:21pm.
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