1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 17, 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: WORLD ROTARY DAY
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez presented the Recognition for World Rotary Day to President David Slawson and President-Elect Designate, Joe Cleary.
2. RECOGNITION: GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS WEEK Councilmember Baca -Santa Cruz presented the Recognition for Government Financial Professionals Week to Chief Financial Officer Felcia London and the Finance and Management Services Department.
3. RECOGNITION: NATIONAL PROCUREMENT MONTH
Councilmember Delgado presented the Recognition for National Procurement Month to Purchasing and Sustainability Division Manager Anna Chacon and the Purchasing and Sustainability team.
4. RECOGNITION: NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
2 Mayor Cabrera presented the Recognition for National Nutrition Month to Razan Akili, a Moreno Valley resident and senior studying Dietetics at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
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 6:00pm 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 Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Andross K. Milteer, M.A. from AK Quinn African Episcopal Church.
D. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mayor Cabrera provided the Land Acknowledgement statement.
E. ROLL CALL
Present:
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Councilmember
Erlan Gonzalez - Mayor Pro Tem
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
Absent:
Cheylynda Barnard - Councilmember
F. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
None.
3 Approve Excused Absences
G. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
H. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Mayor Cabrera provided the following statement: “I have been informed that item J.16 “Adoption of Ordinance and Resolution amending Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program and rates” should be moved to the public hearing calendar as item K.2 since it was noticed as a public hearing item.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approve Agenda Order
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3 Absent (1): Councilmember Barnard District 4
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Fred Banuelos
1. Public Safety.
JoAnn Rozale
1. Senior Citizen's Center Parking Lot.
Omar Cobian
1. Carpenters Union.
Seth Cox
1. Happy Birthday Councilmember Barnard.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Steven Miller
1. Moreno Valley Mall update.
4 J. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if there were any items they would like pulled for separate action or discussion.
Mayor Cabrera stated he would like to pull item J.15 for separate action and discussion.
Fire Chief Jesse Park, City Manager Brian Mohan, Public Works Director Melissa Walker provided updates on comments provided during public comment.
With no further comments from City staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Louise Palomarez (J.7)
1. Concerns.
City Manager Brian Mohan provided additional information regarding item J.7.
Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, excluding item J.15.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approve the Joint Consent Calendars
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3 Absent (1): Councilmember Barnard District 4
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
J.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
J.1.1 ADOPTION (SECOND READING) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1038
ESTABLISHING A VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
J.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2026 6:00 PM
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for February 26, 2026 Special Meeting, February 26, 2026 Special Closed Session, March 3, 2026 Closed Session and March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting.
5 RESULT: Approved
J.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION - FEBRUARY 26, 2026 8:00 PM
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for February 26, 2026 Special Meeting, February 26, 2026 Special Closed Session, March 3, 2026 Closed Session and March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
J.4 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - MARCH 3, 2026 4:00 PM
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for February 26, 2026 Special Meeting, February 26, 2026 Special Closed Session, March 3, 2026 Closed Session and March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
J.5 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 3, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for February 26, 2026 Special Meeting, February 26, 2026 Special Closed Session, March 3, 2026 Closed Session and March 3, 2026 R egular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
J.6 SETTING ASIDE ACTIONS APPROVING HEACOCK STREET
AUTOMOBILE PARKING LOT PLOT PLAN (PEN21-0102) PURSUANT
PEREMPTORY WRIT OF MANDATE (CASE NO. 2301559) (REPORT
OF: CITY ATTORNEY) (DISTRICT 4)
6 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-11 to:
(a)Void, vacate, and set aside in its entirety Resolution No. 2022 -41, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for Plot Plan (PEN21 -0102) for an Automobile Parking Lot Located on the East Side of Heacock Street North of the Perris Valley Storm Drain (APN 316-211-014);
(b)Void, vacate, and set aside in its entirety Resolution No. 2022 -42, a Resolution of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving Plot Plan (PEN21-0102) for an Automobile Parking Lot Located on the East Side of Heacock Street North of the Perris Valley Storm Drain (APN 316-211-014); (c)Void, vacate, and set aside in its entirety Resolution No. 2023 - 08, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Denying Appeals (PAA22 -0005) and(PAA23 -0003) and Upholding the Planning Commission’s Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for Plot Plan PEN21 -0102 for the Proposed Automobile Parking Lot located on the East Side of Heacock Street North of the Perris Valley Storm Drain( APN 316 - 211- 014); and
(d)Void, vacate, and set aside in its entirety Resolution No. 2023 - 09, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Denying Appeals (PAA22 -0005) and(PAA23 -0003) and Upholding the Planning Commission’s Approval Plot Plan PEN21-0102) for the Proposed Automobile Parking Lot located on the East Side of Heacock Street North of the Perris Valley Storm Drain (APN 316-211- 014).
RESULT: Approved
J.7 COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, JULY 1, 2025 – JANUARY 31, 2026 (REPORT OF:
CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
7 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026.
RESULT: Approved
J.8 COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file Fiscal Year 2025/2026 City Council Training & Travel Expenditure Report for the month of January 2026.
RESULT: Approved
J.9 RESOLUTION UPDATING THE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
(REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-12 Updating the Records Retention Schedule.
RESULT: Approved
J.10 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT AS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT
CODE 65400 (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT:
NOT APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-13 approving the 2006 General Plan Annual Progress Report and directing staff to submit the Annual Report to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and C ommunity Development (HCD) by April 1, 2026.
RESULT: Approved
8 J.11 AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PILOT ROUND 4 (PIP) PROGRAM, ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-14, AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS
(REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1.Authorize the City Manager, or his or her designee, to submit an application to the C alifornia Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in response to HCD’s Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Notice of Funding Availability Round 4 (NOFA);
2.Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -14 to Authorize the City Manager, or his or her designee, to prepare, execute, and submit an application and other related documents for the purpose of managing the Prohousing Incentive Program;
3.Authorize the City Manager, or his or her designee, to execute applications and other related documents for the purpose of managing the Prohousing Incentive Program; and
4. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or their designee, to make any necessary budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report upon successful award of said grant.
RESULT: Approved
J.12 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY
ASSESSMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 FOR MORENO VALLEY
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 2014-01 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the Community Services District:
1. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2026 -05, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of th e City of Moreno Valley, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy Fiscal Year 2026/27
9 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01;
2. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2026 -06, a Resolut ion of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving an Engineer's Report in Connection with Fiscal Year 2026/27 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2026 -07, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy Fiscal Year 2026/27 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Lighting Maintenance District No. 2014-01.
RESULT: Approved
J.13 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY
ASSESSMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 FOR MORENO VALLEY
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 2014-02 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the Community Services District:
1. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2026 -08, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02;
2. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2026 -09, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Approving an Engineer's Report in Connection with the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014 - 02; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2026 -10, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy the Fiscal Year 2026/27
10 Assessments against Real Property in Moreno Valley Community Services District Landscape Maintenance District No. 2014-02.
RESULT: Approved
J.14 LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: HUMAN RESOURCES) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.
RESULT: Approved
J.15 AWARD AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
MORENO VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY CAMPUS PROJECT NUMBER 803
0072 (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 3)
The item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Cabrera and was voted on in a separate vote. The item can be found at the end of the Consent Calendar.
J.16 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION AMENDING
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM
AND RATES (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
The item was noticed as a Public Hearing and was presented to the City Council for vote in section “K”, “Public Hearing”, under item K.2.
J.17 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE ENERGY SCHEDULING AND
TRADING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TENASKA POWER
SERVICES (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Energy Scheduling and Trading Services Agreement with Tenaska Power Services, Company;
11 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment to the Energy Scheduling and Trading Services Agreement with Tenaska Power Services, Company; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute any subsequent amendments to the Energy Scheduling and Trading Services Agreement with Tenaska Power Services , Company, in accordance with the terms of the agreement, and within the budgetary amounts previously approved by the City Council as part of the adopted and/or amended budget process, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
J.18 APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE 2026
PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 1) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Approve all the recommended road closures for the 2026 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.
RESULT: Approved
J.19 APPROVE USE OF ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS TO PURCHASE LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE (REPORT OF:
POLICE) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the Police Department to purchase law enforcement equipment and, updated and additional software licenses with maintenance for $149,718.91;
2. Approve the use of Asset Forfeiture funds and the proposed budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact Section of this report; and
12 3. Authorize the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to approve Purchase Orders to effectuate the acquisition of law enforcement equipment and software licenses with maintenance for $149,718.91.
RESULT: Approved
J.15 AWARD AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
MORENO VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY CAMPUS PROJECT NUMBER 803
0072 (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 3)
City Manager Brian Mohan, Public Works Director Melissa Walker, and Fire Chief Jesse Park provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz asked staff questions.
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla and City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiries.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Seth Cox
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Christopher Baca
1. Concerns.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
With no further public comments on the item, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Cabrera deliberated on the item.
13 With the conclusion of Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera made a motion to continue the item to next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
The motion failed by a 2-2 vote, with Mayor Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez voting yes and Councilmember Delgado and Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz voting no.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz motioned to approve the item.
A second motion failed by a 2-2 vote, with Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz and Councilmember Delgado voting yes and Mayor Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez voting no.
City Manager Brian Mohan stated staff will bring this staff report back to the April 7th meeting.
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided additional comments.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Authorize to award an Agreement for Professional Consultant Services to Steinberg Hart to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Moreno Valley Public Safety Campus;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Stei nberg Hart, subject to the approval by the City Attorney;
3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Steinberg Hart in the amount of $4,319,611.00, funded by the Public Works Capital Projects funds, once the agreement has been signed by all parties;
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent amendments to the Agreement with Steinberg Hart, up to the annual budget as approved by the City Council, 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; and
5. Authorize budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
Ayes (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3 Nayes (2): Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
14 Absent (1): Councilmember Barnard District 4
RESULT: Tied Failed (2 to 2)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Ayes (2): Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
Nayes (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3 Absent (1): Councilmember Barnard District 4
RESULT: Tied Failed (2 to 2)
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
K.1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT (PEN26-0003) (REPORT OF:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo provided the staff report.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz stepped away from the dais at 7:22 p.m. and returned at 7:24 p.m.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comments on the item, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Find that the proposed amendments to the More no Valley Municipal Code are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines;
15 2. Introduce (First Reading) Ordinance No. 1040 at the conclusion of the Public Hearing and adopt (Second Read ing) the same at a subsequent City Council meeting, revising Title 9 (Planning and Zoning), specifically Chapter 9.09 (Specific Use Development Standards), and Chapter 9.17 (Landscape and Water Efficiency Requirements); and
3. Introduce (First Reading) Or dinance No. 1041 at the conclusion of the Public Hearing and adopt (Second Reading) the same at a subsequent City Council meeting, revising Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), specifically Chapter 12.02 (Mobile Vending).
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3 Absent (1): Councilmember Barnard District 4
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
K.2 (J.16) ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION AMENDING
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM
AND RATES (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
Public Works Director Melissa Walker provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comments on the item, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation or vote.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Ordinance 1039, amending Ordinance Number 1019; and
2. Adopt Resolution Number 2026-15, amending the applicable Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee applicable to all developments.
16 Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3 Absent (1): Councilmember Barnard District 4
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
L. GENERAL BUSINESS
L.1 LIBRARY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2025/2026 (REPORT OF:
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS) Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick introduced Library Commission Chair Mona Lisa Stallworth who provided the report.
With the conclusion of the report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz asked questions of staff.
Library Commissioner Jenn Carson responded to Councilmember Baca- Santa Cruz's inquiry.
Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
Library Commission Chair Mona Lisa Stallworth provided additional information.
With the conclusion of the report, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Louise Palomarez
1. Library proposal.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
City Manager Brian Mohan provided additional comments.
Mayor Cabrera and the City Council received and filed the report.
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Library Commission Annual Report for 2025/2026.
17 M. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
M.1 March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
Councilmember Delgado reported the following:
The Commission adopted the updated fee rates for the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF); Directed the CEO to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s office for the AP-5 Crack Seal Project; and
Approved the branding strategies for the March Inland Port Airport.
M.2 Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
None.
M.3 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
The network of nine (9) public transit service providers, (including the 91 and Perris Valley Line station) and 15 human service operators carried approximately 10 million passenger trips in FY 2023/24. Annual operating costs for public transit services from FY 2021/22 through FY 2023/24 for the county exceeded $158 million, with revenues comprised of 52.1 percent from state, 33.5 percent from federal, and 14.4 percent from local funding sources, such as Measure A.
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on April 8th, 2026.
M.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)
None.
M.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
At the March 2, 2026, 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:
Approval of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget Amendment
18 WRCOG’s FY 2025/2026 budget reflects an overall $270K net decrease, with $2.9M in reduced revenues and $2.6M in reduced expenditures, maintaining a balanced approach despite financial constraints.
Program adjustments are driving several of the changes:
The I-REN budget decreased by $1.86M due to timing and program shifts.
The Clean Cities Program experienced reduced activity, with some funding deferred to future years.
$373K in REAP funds is being carried forward to ensure full use of prior allocations.
Capital and operational priorities have been refined, including scaling back the Chicago building improvements by $500K to focus on essential upgrades and energy efficiency.
WRCOG is restructuring its administrative functions by eliminating one executive role and adding two specialized positions, strengthening risk management, internal controls, and
organizational efficiency.
TUMF revenues were significantly revised from $77.5M to $48M due to economic conditions, resulting in a $1.2M reduction in WRCOG’s administrative revenue, while a new project
management program positions WRCOG to take a more active role in delivering transportation projects.
WRCOG Project Management of Transportation Studies
WRCOG is kicking off two transportation studies with the goal of implementing near-term improvements. These studies would also be managed by WRCOG and funded by the respective TUMF Zone funds.
1. Pass Area Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Feasibility Analysis. This analysis will assess the existing conditions of traffic signal infrastructure within the TUMF Pass Zone, determine agency needs and problem areas, coordinate with Caltrans, and facilitate discussions with Pass Zone agencies regarding the findings to identify next steps.
19 2. Southwest TUMF Zone Transportation Study Pilot Project. This analysis will analyze and deliver recommendations on feasible, near-term solutions for improving traffic congestion in 8 - 10 areas in a comprehensive manner within this TUMF Zone. Examples of improvements that will be recommended are envisioned to be ITS, restriping, or intersection improvements
o These types of studies have not been conducted, so these are considered pilot studies. WRCOG will evaluate and, as
necessary, refine, take lessons learned, and apply them to each TUMF zone. This process will also be undertaken on an
ongoing basis.
M.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
None.
M.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
M.8 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) None.
N. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
O. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Springtastic Festival and Egg Hunt, March 28th, 2026.
2. Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt Scramble, April 4th, 2026.
P. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Delgado
1. Student of the Month.
2. Cluster mailboxes.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Open seats on City Commissions.
2. Commissioner Appreciation Dinner.
20 3. Wind Symphony.
4. Multicultural Arts Festival.
5. Swim lessons.
6. Asked to close the meeting in honor of fallen soldiers.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
1. Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting.
2. Wind Symphony.
3. Multicultural Arts Festival.
4. Staff wearing green for St. Patrick's Day.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz left the dais at 8:06pm.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Multicultural Art Festival.
2. Kia dealership.
3. Commissioner Appreciation Dinner.
4. Rooftop hotel.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 8:08pm in honor of the 13 service members who have lost their lives.
21 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