Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: March 17, 2026
TITLE: APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR
THE 2026 PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 1)
TITLE SUMMARY: Approval Of The Temporary Road Closures For The 2026 Public Safety Expo
DISTRICT: District 1
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve all the recommended road closures for the 202 6 Public Safety Expo as outlined in this report; and
2. Authorize the Moreno Valley Police Department and Public Works Director/City Engineer to make additional changes or recommend road closures as needed for the event.
SUMMARY
The following report recommends approval of the proposed temporary road closures for the 2026 Public Safety Expo hosted by the Parks and Community Services Department.
This event will take place on Saturday, May 16, 202 6, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The road closures will start at 6:30 am and will end at 4:00 pm.
The Moreno Valley Police Department and the Transportation Engineer recommend the proposed closures to allow sufficient time for safe passage before, during, and after the event for all participants. Additionally, this report requests a uthorization to permit the Moreno Valley Police Department and Public Works Director/City Engineer to ma ke
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additional changes or recommended road closures as needed for the event . The cost associated with the street closures are covered in the Parks and Community Services Department. There is no impact to the General Fund.
DISCUSSION
The Public Safety Expo i s a collaborative initiative between the City’s Fire and Police Departments. This free annual event takes place in front of the Public Safety Complex on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Celebrating its 10th year, the Expo will feature a wide range of family-friendly activities, including hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, music, food, and exciting giveaways.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet some of Moreno Valley’s dedicated Firefighters, Police Officers, and other first responders. Event organizers anticipate welcoming approximately 1,500 community members.
Based upon the success of previous years, the Moreno Valley Police Department and the City Engineer recommend implementing the below proposed road closures to ensure the safe and efficient passage of participants before, during, and after the event.
The recommended road closures are as follows:
a. Calle San Juan De Los Lagos between Veterans Way and Frederick Street b. Veterans Way between Newhope Drive and Goldencrest Drive c. Corporate Way between Resource Way and Calle San Juan De Los Lagos The proposed road closures will be in effect between 6:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to help alleviate traffic congestion and enhance public safety for all motorists. Access to commercial businesses along the affected routes will remain open . Local traffic will continue to have the ability to enter and exit businesses adjacent to the road closures throughout the event.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report.
The approval will promote safe and efficient passage from the Public Safety Expo for all spectators while reducing the negative impact from the heavy traffic.
2. Do not approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. This alternative will limit the implementation of efficient traffic solutions for the Public Safety Expo.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost associated with the requested street closures are covered in the Parks and Community Services Department’s Fiscal Year 2025/2026 adopted operating budget.
There is no impact to the General Fund.
NOTIFICATION
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Publication of the agenda.
Road closure information will be amplified and shared via social media by the Parks and Community Services Department.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Harold Zamora, P.E. Melissa Walker, P.E.
Engineering Division Manager/Assistant City Engineer Public Works Director/City Engineer Concurred By:
Jeremy Bubnick, Director
Park & Community Services Department
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.
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous material incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PW_TED_PUBLICSAFETYEXPO_ROADCLOSURES
.docx
Attachment
s:
- 05.16.2026- Public Safety Expo - Road Closure Layout.pdf Final
Approval
Date:
Mar 9, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez