Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brian Mohan, City Manager
AGENDA DATE: February 3, 2026
TITLE: EXPLORE ESTABLISHING A VETERANS
COMMISSION (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)
(DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
TITLE SUMMARY: Explore establishing a Veteran’s Commission
DISTRICT: Not Applicable
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Explore establishing a Veterans Commission; and
2. Provide directions to staff to implement a Veterans Commission based on a motion, second and vote of Council to do so.
SUMMARY
At the January 20, 2026 Council meeting, Mayor Cabrera motioned for Council to explore “establishing a Veterans Commission, similar to Arts Commission, Parks Commission, etc.”, which was seconded by Councilmember Delgado and approved with a vote of 5-0 vote.
DISCUSSION
At the January 20, 2026 Council meeting, Mayor Cabrera motioned for Council to explore “establishing a Veterans Commission, similar to Arts Commission, Parks Commission, etc.”, which was seconded by Councilmember Delgado and approved with a vote of 5 -0
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vote.
Since the motion in cludes establishing a commission, I have attached Policy 1.10 City Council Advisory Boards and Commissions, as it is the guiding policy for the intent, establishment, purpose, and scope of the city’s advisory boards and commissions.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report.
Staff recommend this alternative.
2. Do not approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
Dependent on the direction provided to staff.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Brian Mohan Brian Mohan
City Manager City Manager
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Advocacy: Develop cooperative intergovernmental relationships and be a forceful advocate of City policies, objectives, and goals to appropriate external governments, agencies and corporations.
Community Image, Neighborhood Pride and Cleanliness: Promote a sense of community pride and foster an excellent image about our City by developing and executing programs which will result in quality development, enhanced neighborhood preservation efforts, including home rehabilitation and neighborhood restoration.
Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Moreno Valley's future.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
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6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_CM_VETERANS_COMMISSION.docx Attachments: - 1.10 CC Adv Board.Comm. 9.16.25.pdf
Final Approval
Date:
Jan 29, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Patty Rodriguez
Natalia Lopez
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Patty Rodriguez