Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Angelica Frausto -Lupo, Community Development
Director
AGENDA DATE: February 17, 2026
TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL
PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2025 CALENDAR
YEAR ANNUAL REPORT (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICTS: ALL DISTRICTS)
TITLE SUMMARY:
DISTRICTS:
EHPC ANNUAL REPORT
ALL DISTRICTS
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1.Receive and File the Environmental and Historical Preservation Commission 2025 Calendar Year Annual Report.
SUMMARY
Title 2.20.020.06.3 of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code requires the Environmental and Historical Preservation Commission (EHPC) to provide the City Council with an annual report. This report summarizes the progress toward implementing the goals, policies, and programs of the EHPC from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, which include:
Preservation of the City’s heritage and cultures;
Educate citizens about the City’s heritage;
Designation of landmarks;
Review restoration, rehabilitation, alteration and demolition projects in preservation areas;
Environmental concerns to the community;
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Educate the Community on the benefits of Urban Forestry to advance development of a healthy and sustainable urban forest within the city;
COMPOSITION
The following persons served as voting members during calendar year 2025:
1. Reginald
Allen
District 4 Appointed 10/7/2025
2. Justin
Jackson
District 3 Appointed 05/6/2025
3. Mary McBean District 1 Appointed 8/15/2023
4. Farrah
Pleasant
District 4 Appointed 3/21/2023
5. Sammie Luna District 2 Appointed 3/21/23
Resigned 5/12/25
6. Nathan Urena District 2 Appointed 5/21/2024
7. Stan Yombo District 4 Appointed 3/21/2023
The current Chair is Stan Yombo and the current Vice Chair is Nathan Urena.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL/DISPOSTION
City Flag Design Competition
On December 3, 2024, the Moreno Valley City Council approved the Environmental and Historical Preservation Commission (EHPC) to lead a citywide flag redesign competition.
The item was presented by then Vice Chairperson Gabriela Mendez (Commissioner from 3/21/2023 to 12/8/2024). The purpose of the competition was to reimagine the City flag and create a symbolic thread connecting Moreno Valley’s heritage with its aspirations, resulting in a visual emblem that fostered pride and unity among residents.
On April 15, 2025, the City Council approved the flag redesign program parameters and timeline. A budget of $ 1,500 was approved . Following this approval, the EHPC established advertising and promotional opportunities for the Flag Redesign Competition.
The City Flag Redesign Competition concluded on October 13, 2025. Final design submissions were forwarded to the Commission for review. Commissioners evaluated the submissions and recommended the top three designs to the City Council.
The City Council selected a winning design, on November 4, 2025, which was submitted by Rebecca Garcia. The City Council requested that Ms. Garcia consider potential edits to her design and propose three revised iterations for review by the City Council . Ms.
Garcia was subseque ntly invited to attend an EHPC meeting to receive feedback. To
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date, Ms. Garcia has submitted two iterations for the EHPC’s review before submitting to the City Council for final review.
Beautify MoVal Program Participation
On January 14, 2025, the Commission approved participation in the Beautify MoVal program and adopted a street segment on Perris and Alessandro. The EHPC committed to Level 2, which includes 6 clean ups per year. The first clean-up was held on April 12, 2025, and the last clean-up for the year was on December 13, 2025.
EHPC Motto
“Protect, Defend, and Promote Our Heritage through Preservation” was formally adopted as the official motto of the Environmental and Historical Preservation Commission by the City Council at its August 19 , 2025 meeting. The motto will be used for branding across educational materials and outreach tools.
Earth Day
The Commission initiated planning for Earth Day 202 5 event in the fall of 2024 via a subcommittee. The EHPC subsequently participated in the City’s 2025 Earth Day event held on April 25, 2025.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
2025 Workplan
EHPC approved the 2025 Workplan, which established a working task list of activities that the Commission chose to prioritize over the year. Additionally, the Workplan identifies opportunities for future priority projects. The following table outlines the priorities that have been identified as part of the EHPC’s Workplan, and the status:
Items / Activities Due Date Subcommittee Status
City Flag Redesign
Competition
2025 -
Completed
Urena/McBean
City Flag Redesign Contest Concluded October 13,
2025. Winner announced November 4, 2025.
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Hendrick Ranch Adobe 2025 -
Completed
ALL August 19, 2025, City Council approved $58,650
($51,000 plus a 15% contingency) for lights and
fencing to be installed at the Hendrick Ranch Adobe
location.
Earth Day
(booth display/activities)
Spring 2025 -
Completed
McBean / Pleasant 2025 Event – EHPC participated with a booth at event.
Urban Forestry
(public education)
Ongoing Jackson / McBean Underway - Subcommittee formed on 8-11-25 Historical Sites and Streets
Brochure
April 2025-
Completed
ALL Final comments provided by EHPC in January
2026. Brochure currently under review by City staff.
Guest Speakers Series
(One guest speaker each
month at the beginning of
the EHPC meetings.)
Ongoing ALL Underway-Subcommittee finalizing list to schedule first speaker in the series.
Moreno Valley Hall of Fame
(MVHOF)
March 2026 McBean / Pleasant EHPC finalizing guidelines and eligibility c riteria for a potential MVHOF . Staff expects to take item to
Council by spring 2026.
FUTURE ITEMS
City of Moreno Valley Hall of Fame
At the September 2, 2025, City Council meeting, the City Council considered the potential adoption of a Moreno Valley Hall of Fame. City Council nominated the EHPC to oversee the development of guidelines and parameters for Hall of Fame inductions. The EHPC voted to establish a su bcommittee to draft the guidelines and eligibility requirements, which would be submitted to the City Council for final review and decision.
ATTENDANCE
The Commission held 12 regular meetings.
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Name
Regular Meeting
Absences
Percent
Absent
Reginald Allen 0/1 0%
Justin Jackson 0/7 0%
Farrah Pleasant 0/12 0%
Mary McBean 0/12 0%
Nathan Urena 0/12 0%
Stan Yombo 2/12 16%
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
NOTIFICATION
The agenda, staff report and su pporting documents were posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meetings for this item, in accordance with the Brown Act for public review and inspection.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Planning Division Approval:
Claudia Manrique Angelica Frausto-Lupo
Associate Planner Community Development Director
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
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. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_EHPC_ANNUAL_REPORT 2025
FINAL021026.docx
Attachments:
Final Approval
Date:
Feb 11, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Angelica Frausto-Lupo
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez