1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 20, 2026
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 YEAR 2025
Councilmember Delgado presented the Recognition recognizing Corporal Scott Spykstra as Deputy of the year, 2025.
2. RECOGNITION: CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF 2025
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez presented the Recognition recognizing Senior Sheriff’s Record Clerk Melissa Tesar as Classified Employee of 2025.
3. RECOGNITION: COMMEMORATING JANUARY 20, 2026, AS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
Mayor Cabrera presented the Recognit ion commemorating January 20, 2026, as Dr. Martin Luther King Day to Bishop Kirk Sykes and Pastor Karen Sykes.
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 6:02 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 Pastor Mark Orellana from Victory Outreach Church.
D. ROLL CALL
Present:
Cheylynda Barnard - Councilmember
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Councilmember
Erlan Gonzalez - 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
3 Felicia London – Chief Financial Officer
Sean Kelleher – Assistant City Manager/Development Services James Verdugo – Building Official
Melissa McClain – Economic Development Manager
Melissa Walker - Public Works Director
Jeremy Bubnick - Parks and Community Services Director
Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
Diana Rockot-Sykes - Division Manager, Emergency Management and Volunteer Services
Sarah Mack - Chief of Police
G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approve Agenda Order
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Adrianna Vargas
1. Code concerns.
James Armour
1. Inland Compassion Pilot Program.
Ryan C.
1. ICE.
George Hague
1. Voiced opposition to warehouses.
Christopher Baca
4 1. Concerns.
I.E. Informer
1. Highland Fairview concerns.
Seth Cox
1. Goals for City.
Lindsay Robinson
1. Truck routes.
Jennifer Fox Cordova
1. Supported warehouse moratorium.
Karla Cervantes
1. Immigration.
Franco Pacheco
1. Immigration.
Louise Palomarez
1. Critical of City.
Mark Narcisse
1. Issues with RSO.
Bob Palomarez
1. City partnerships with County.
Roy Bleckert
1. Praised federal government.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if there were any items they would like to pull for separate action or discussion.
With no items being pulled, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert (I.13)
1. Concerns.
5 Louise Palomarez (I.13)
1. Concerns.
City Manager Brian Mohan provided clarification on item I.13.
With no further Council comments or questions, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Approve the Joint Consent Calendars
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
I.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 6, 2026 4:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for January 6, 2026 Closed Session and January 6, 2026 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 6, 2026 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for January 6, 2026 Closed Session and January 6, 2026 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approve
I.4 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS – APPOINTMENT OF
VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE (MAYOR ULISES CABRERA –
6 DELEGATE; MAYOR PRO TEM GONZALEZ – ALTERNATE) (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Appoint a Delegate, Mayor Ulises Cabrera, and an Alternate, Mayor Pro Tem Erlan Gonzalez, to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual General Assembly on May 7, 2026.
2. Direct staff to submit the names to SCAG.
RESULT: Approved
I.5 COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file Fiscal Year 2025/2026 City Council Training & Travel Expenditure Report for the month of November 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, JULY 1, 2025 – NOVEMBER 30, 2025 (REPORT OF:
CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025.
RESULT: Approved
I.7 RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY TREASURER (RESO. NO. 2026-02) (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
7 That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-02 Appointing a City Treasurer.
RESULT: Approved
I.8 FTB AGREEMENT – JANUARY 20, 2026 APPROVAL OF THE
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD AGREEMENT TO SHARE TAX INFORMATION
(AGMT. NO. 121730) (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign a Franchise Tax Board Agreement that will continue to allow both entities to share tax information confidentially.
RESULT: Approved
I.9 ACCEPTANCE OF RFP 2025-035 FOR INVESTMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AGREEMENT (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL
AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Accept RFP 2025-035 for Investment Management Services; and
2. Award a five-year term agreement to Chandler Asset Management, Inc. for Investment Management Services; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Chandler Asset Management, Inc.; and
4. Authorize up to two optional extension periods, each for a term of one year; and
5. Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Chandler Asset Management, Inc. for Investment Management Services; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent amendments to the agreement with Chandler Asset Management, Inc. up to the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts for Financial & Management
8 services 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.10 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2021-01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES) (DISTRICT: 1, 2, 3)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the CSD:
1. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2026 -01, a Resolution of Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to Moreno Valley Community Services District Community Faci lities 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 staff report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City's Election Official (Amendment Nos. 303, 307, 308, and 312-317).
RESULT: Approved
I.11 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2023-01 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council:
1. Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2023 - 01 (Public Safety Services), adopt Resolution No. 2026 -03, 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 staff report and as previously approved by th e Landowner and certified by the City's Election Official (Amendments Nos. 124, 127, 128, and 133 - 140).
RESULT: Approved
9 I.12 LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: HUMAN RESOURCES) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
The City Council:
1. Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.
RESULT: Approved
I.13 TRANSITION THE AFTER-SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY (ASES)
PROGRAM FISCAL ADMINISTRATION TO MORENO VALLEY UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT (MVUSD) AND VAL VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT (VVUSD) (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Transition the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program Fiscal Administration to Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) and Val Verde Unified School District (VVUSD).
RESULT: Approved
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.02.320 TO TITLE 5 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS OF
CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS TO ENHANCE
COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LABOR STANDARDS (REPORT OF: CITY
MANAGER) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
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 asked questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Councilmember Delgado's inquiry.
10 With no further Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Eddie Campos
1. Supported.
Chris Baca
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council comments and deliberation.
Councilmember Delgado and Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Introduce Ordinance 1037 at the conclusion of the Public Hearing and adopt the same at a subsequent City Council meeting, amending Section
5.02.320 to Title 5 of the Municipal Code relating to requirements of contractors and subcontractors to enhance compliance with local labor standards.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION 2025 CALENDAR YEAR ANNUAL
REPORT (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES)
(DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick introduced the Chair of the Public Arts Commission, Samantha Contreras.
11 Chair Samantha Contreras provided the presentation.
Mayor Cabrera and Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz thanked Chair Samantha Contreras for the presentation.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns with funding.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Donovan Saadiq
1. Concerns.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council discussion.
Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Delgado, and Councilmember Barnard provided comments on the item.
With no further Council comments, the report was received and filed by the City Council.
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Receive and File.
K.2 REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION’S
APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM APPLICATION-
ANDREA AUSTIN AT THE CORNER OF INDIAN ST. AND IRONWOOD
AVE. (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 2)
Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 7:42pm.
The City Council meeting resumed at 7:56pm.
Parks and Community Services Outreach Manager Jazmin Alvarez Barragan presented the presentation.
Councilmember Delgado asked questions of staff.
Parks and Community Services Outreach Manager Jazmin Alvarez Barragan responded to Councilmember Delgado's inquiry.
12 Roy Bleckert
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council comments or deliberation.
With no Council comments or deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Receive and file the artist presentation; and
2. Review and consider the Public Art Commission’s approval of Utility Box Art Program Application from Andrea Austin for the installation of utility box wrap at the intersection of Indian St. and Ironwood Ave; and
3. Authorize th e Executive Director and or its designee to enter into an agreement for services with the approved applicant.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
K.3 REVIEW AND DISCUSS A PROPOSAL FROM BULLETIN DISPLAYS, LLC FOR FREEWAY SIGNS ALONG STATE ROUTE 60 AND
INTERSTATE 215 FREEWAYS (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICTS: 1 AND 3)
Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher provided the staff report.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz,
Councilmember Gonzalez, and Mayor Cabrera asked questions of staff.
Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher and City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiries.
With the conclusion of Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
George Hague
1. Opposed.
13 Lindsay Robinson
1. Opposed.
Bishop LJ Guillory
1. Supported.
Mark Kudler
1. Supported.
Ismael Gonzalez
1. Opposed.
Roy Bleckert
1. Supported.
Bob Palomarez
1. Supported.
Chris Baca
1. Opposed.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council comments or deliberation.
Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Barnard, and Councilmember Delgado asked questions of staff.
Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher and City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiries.
Mayor Cabrera provided additional comments on the item.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz asked additional questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz's inquiry.
With no further Council comments or deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
14 Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Review and discuss a proposal from Bulletin Displays, LLC for freeway signs along State Route 60 and Interstate 215 freeways; and
2. Provide Direction as necessary.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
K.4 DISCUSSION OF A POTENTIAL MORATORIUM ON LOGISTIC
WAREHOUSE AND INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS FOR AN INITIAL PERIOD OF 45-DAYS (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
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 Pro Tem Gonzalez asked staff questions.
Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher responded to Council’s inquiries.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Juan Serrato
1. Supported.
Ismael Gonzalez
1. Supported.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 9:07pm.
The City Council meeting resumed at 9:13pm.
Cesar Llamas
1. Opposed.
15 Tatianna Flores
1. Supported.
Ryan C.
1. Supported.
Marshall Locke
1. Supported.
George Hague
1. Supported.
Bill Blankenship
1. Opposed.
Seth Cox
1. Supported.
Lindsay Robinson
1. Supported.
Jose Munoz
1. Supported.
Lawrence Carroll
1. Supported.
Alexis Morelos
1. Supported.
Donovan Saadiq
1. Supported.
Chris Baca
1. Supported.
Karla Cervantes
1. Supported.
Franco Pacheco
16 1. Supported.
David Moore
1. Opposed.
Al Sanchez
1. Opposed.
Jose Radillo
1. Opposed.
Julio Flores
1. Opposed
Councilmember Barnard left the dais at 9:42pm.
Jason Baez
1. Opposed
Louise Palomarez
1. Opposed.
Councilmember Barnard returned to the dais at 9:46pm.
Jose Garcia
1. Opposed.
Roy Bleckert
1. Opposed.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez asked questions of staff.
Assistant City Manager Sean Kelleher responded to Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez's inquiry.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Barnard, Mayor Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez provided comments on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez asked questions of staff.
17 City Manager Brian Mohan and City Attorney Steve Quintanilla responded to Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez's inquiry.
Councilmember Baca -Santa Cruz, Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Barnard provided additional comments on the item.
City Manager Brian Mohan and City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided comments on the item.
Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Discuss a potential moratorium on logistic warehouse and industrial projects for an initial period of 45-days; and
2. Provide direction to staff based on a motion, second and vote of Council.
Ayes (3): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Nayes (2): Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
RESULT: Approved (3 to 2)
K.5 EXPLORE ADDING A LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE AGENDA FOR FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS
(REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
Councilmember Delgado asked questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan and City Attorney Steven Quintanilla responded to Councilmember Delgado's inquiry.
Mayor Cabrera left the dais at 10:26pm.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert
18 1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez called for Council comments or deliberation.
Councilmember Barnard and Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz asked staff questions.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiries.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Explore adding a land acknowledgement at the beginning of the Agenda for future Council meetings; and
2. Provide directions to staff to implement a land acknowledgement based on a motion, second and vote of Council to do so.
Ayes (4): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Absent (1): Mayor Cabrera
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
Mayor Cabrera returned to the dais at 10:31pm.
L. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
L.1 March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
Councilmember Delgado reported the following:
The Commission authorized an RFP for landscape services, and approved amendments to an account management services contract and the employment agreement with the CEO of the March JPA.
The Commission also conducted its annual reorganization of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Committee assignments.
L.2 Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
None.
19 L.3 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) None.
L.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)
Councilmember Barnard reported the following:
Administration and Operations Committee
The Board approved and authorized to adopt a revision to the Agency’s policy for transferring title of surplus vehicles. The current policy was last updated in March 2020.
The Board approved revisions to the Agency’s procurement policies and procedures manual. The most recent approved update was in October 2018.
The next meeting for the Administration and Operations Committee is scheduled to be held on February 4th, 2026.
Budget and Finance Committee
Board staff presented a cash flow projections for the entire fiscal year representing weekly increments.
The Board adopted the Agency’s Investment Policy for 2026.
Lastly, the Board authorized staff to award a contract to Nicosia Consulting International, LLC for the replacement of four compressed natural gas dispensers for a total project amount of $602,589.
The next meeting for the Budget and Finance Committee is scheduled to be held on February 4th, 2026.
That concludes my report on the last Riverside Transit Agency Board Administration and Operations Committee and Budget and Finance Committee Meetings.
L.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
The items covered at the Special WRCOG Executive Committee meeting on January 9, 2026, included:
WRCOG Review and Goal Setting Discussion Workshop
20 Proposed Amendment to WRCOG Bylaws Clarifying Deputy Executive Director Authority
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. Felicia London, new CFO/City Treasurer.
2. Flag flown half-staff in honor of fallen Fire Apparatus Engineer Danny Cook.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Barnard
1. Rancho Del Sol Golf Course.
2. MLK Day.
3. Freedom of Speech.
Councilmember Delgado
1. National and State politics.
2. Helped hikers remove shopping carts from trails.
3. Mailbox issues.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz
No comments for today's meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
1. Thanked staff.
2. Joint Community Engagement Event with Councilmember Barnard.
21 3. Elections.
4. ICE and Greenland.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Greenland and ICE.
2. Lifestream Grand Opening, January 21, 2026.
3. MLK Day.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Cabrera asked if there were any public comments on item P.
Roy Bleckert
1. Suggestions.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained motions from the City Council.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Motion to bring back an item to the next meeting, or following meeting, to establish a Veteran's Committee.
RESULT: Approved
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Motion to agendize a discussion on establishing an "Arts Improvement Zone" or similar initiative that leverages the City's arts funds and Public-Private Partnerships to enhance buildings and properties with art; Prioritize major corridors such as the 60 and 215 freeways, key arterials, and support beautification and economic development city-wide.
RESULT: Approved
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 10:49pm.
22 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