CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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Approved by: City Council
February 22, 2000
Revised: April 2, 2019, March 18, 2025, September 16, 2025 I. Policy
A. Intent - The intent of this policy is to define, describe and address various matters related to city council advisory boards and commission s that are not otherwise defined, described or addressed by ordinance or state law.
B. Establishment – The city council may establish advisory boards and commissions, from time to time, by ordinance or resolution, as part of the sub- government of the city and set forth their powers and duties.
C. Purpose - The purpose of establishing advisory boards and commissions is to: (1) provide an additional forum and opportunity for community participation in the public decision making process; (2) perform specific administrative acts on behalf of the city as may be directed by the city council or the staff liaison; (3) provide advice to the city council on specific policy-related issues as may be requested or directed by the city council or recommended by the staff liaison.
D. Scope – The provisions set forth in this policy apply to all advisory boards and commissions, unless otherwise provided by ordinance or state law.
II. Boards and Commissions
A. Rules of Procedure – The latest version of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order (Simple Rules of Parliamentary Procedure of the 21st Century) shall govern the conduct of meetings of all advisory boards and commissions, unless otherwise provided by ordinance or state law.
The city clerk shall maintain the latest version of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order which the staff liaison shall use and reference when necessary.
B. Ralph M. Brown Act – The Ralph M. Brown Act shall apply to all commission ers and all advisory boards and commissions.
C. Representation – Each newly created advisory board or commission shall consist of at least five voting members and two alternate members. Each advisory board and commission shall have a voting member recommended or nominated by each district councilmember, with the fifth voting member and two alternate members reserved for those recommended or nominated by the mayor. Nothing set forth herein shall preclude the city council from creating advisory boards and commissions with additional voting members and alternate members.
D. Alternate Members – Alternate members shall be entitled to vote only when filling in for an absent voting member at a meeting.
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Revised: April 2, 2019, March 18, 2025, September 16, 2025
E. Quorum – A quorum shall be necessary to conduct an official meeting of any advisory board or commission.
F. Terms – The initial terms of office for any newly created advisory board or commission shall be staggered with an odd number of members serving an initial term consisting of an odd number of years and an even number of members serving an initial term of an even number of years, with all subsequent terms set at two to four years for each member.
G. Term Extensions – Notwithstanding the designated terms, a term shall be subject to automatic extension until the respective member’s successor is officially appointed and assumes office.
H. Chairperson Designation – At the first meeting of each fiscal year, or as soon thereafter, or as otherwise provided by the city council , each advisory board or commission shall designate a chairperson and vice -chairperson from amongst its members. The chairperson shall serve as the presiding officer of the respective advisory board or commission, and the vice-chairperson shall serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the chairperson. A majority of the advisory board or commission may remove the chairperson or vice -chairperson at any time with or without cause. The decision to remove the chairperson or vice -chairperson shall not be subject to appeal to the city council.
I. Meeting Minutes - The minutes of all advisory board and commission meetings shall be filed with, and maintained by, the pertinent departments or divisions and shall be maintained according to the City’s Records Retention Schedule.
J. No Compensation – No member shall receive any compensation or stipend for his or her services while serving on an advisory board or commission, unless otherwise provided by ordinance or state law.
K. Reimbursement – A member may be entitled to reimbursement for any personal expenditures (not including time) related to the purchase or procurement of any supplies or equipment only if such expenditures were authorized beforehand by the pertinent department director or designee and approved by the respective advisory board o r commission as an agendized item at a duly noticed public meeting.
L. Attendance Sheet – Each staff liaison shall prepare and maintain an ongoing regular meeting attendance sheet for their respective advisory boards and commissions throughout each fiscal year and submit the same to the city clerk after the last regular meeting of the month of each of their advisory boards and commission. The city clerk 468
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M. Absences – Any member who may not be able to attend a scheduled advisory board or commission meeting and wants to be excused from attending said advisory board or commission meeting shall promptly notify the staff liaison as soon as possible, via email or text, unless otherwise prohibited due to illness or technological infeasibility, the reason or reasons why the member cannot attend the subject meeting. The staff liaison shall forward a copy of the request to be excused to the entire advisory board or commission immediately u pon receipt of the request to be excused by the staff liaison. The staff liaison shall verbally disclose at the advisory board or commission meeting, at the appropriate time on the agenda , any requests to be excused received from any member .
The advisory board or commission shall approve a request to be excused if the absence is due to any of the following: (1) the member is ill; (2) the member has to provide care to an ill spouse, domestic partner or other partner or dependent who resides with the member, (3) the member must attend an official city event approved by the advisory board or commission or city council, or (4) for any other reason approved by a 2/3 rds vote the
respective advisory board or commission. The action taken by the advisory board or commission on a request to be excused from attending an advisory board or commission meeting shall be included in the minutes of the respective advisory board or commission meeting.
N. Excessive Un-Excused Absences. Any member who has accumulated more than three unexcused absences during any given fiscal year (from July 1 through June 30) shall be deemed to have automatically forfeited his or her office as a member. There shall be no appeal or reconsideration of such an automatic forfeiture of office.
O. Regular Meetings – Regular meetings may be scheduled on an as-needed basis provided that at least 72 hours advanced notice is provided as required by the Brown Act. In the alternative, regular meetings may be set by ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council or via resolution adopted by the respective advisory board or commission, along with meeting times and location.
P. Special Meetings – Pursuant to the Brown Act, special meetings may be called at any time by the presiding officer of the respective advisory board or commission, or by a majority of the members of the advisory board or commission, subject to providing at least 24 hours advance notice as required by the Brown Act.
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Approved by: City Council
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Revised: April 2, 2019, March 18, 2025, September 16, 2025 Q. Action – All advisory boards and commissions shall take final action by either minute order of resolution. Advisory boards or commissions shall not be authorized to adopt ordinances.
R. Ad-Hoc Advisory Subcommittees – The chairperson may establish, on an as -needed basis, an ad-hoc advisory subcommittee to review any issue or item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the respective advisory board or commission, which shall not be subject to the Brown Act, provided the ad-hoc advisory subcommittee consist of less than a quorum of the subject advisory board or commission, serves a limited or single purpose, functions for a temporary period of time, and is dissolved once the ad-hoc advisory subcommittee’s specific task is completed.
S. Standing Committees – A majority of any advisory board or commission may establish, on an as-needed basis, a standing committee, to review and monitor any issue or item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the respective advisory board or commission, which shall be subject to the Brown Act, regardless of its composition and number of members, if it has continuing subject matter jurisdiction over the respective issue or item or a meeting schedule set by resolution or other formal action of the advisory board or commission.
T. City Council Liaison - The city council may appoint a councilmember to serve as a council liaison to any advisory board or commission it so chooses. The council liaison shall attend at least one advisory board or commission meeting per fiscal year (from July 1 through June 30) and any additional meetings on an as -needed or as-requested basis, subject to the council liaison’s availability. The role of the council liaison includes the following: (a) serving as a liaison between the advisory board or commission and city council; (b) informing the respective advisory board or commission regarding any city council direction or requests; (c) providing clarification to the respective advisory board or commission regarding any city council direction or requests; and (d) reporting on the status of various assignments and matters under consideration by the subject advisory board or commission to the city council. The council liaison shall not be authorized to vote and shall refrain from participating in an advisory board or commission’s discussions or deliberations.
a. Attendance Sheet – Each staff liaison shall prepare and maintain an ongoing regular meeting attendance sheet for their respective advisory boards and commissions throughout each fiscal year and submit the same to the city clerk after the last regular meeting of the month of each of their advisory boards and commission. The city clerk shall submit a master attendance sheet to the city council at the first regular city council meeting of each month as a consent calendar item. Attendance sheets shall include the name of the advisory board and commission, the name of each Council Liaison, and whether the Liaison was 470
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Approved by: City Council
February 22, 2000
Revised: April 2, 2019, March 18, 2025, September 16, 2025 in attendance or absent for each listed regular meeting.
U. Staff Liaison - The pertinent department director or designee shall designate a staff member, with the consent of the city manager, to serve as a staff liaison to each advisory board and commission. The staff liaison shall provide administrative assistance to the staff liaison’s assigned advisory board or commission.
V. A dministrative Assistance - Administrative assistance shall include: (a) scheduling meetings and making necessary arrangements, such as, but not limited to confirming each member’s availability and venue availability; (b) preparing agendas; (c) preparing staff reports; (d) preparing minutes; (e) preparing and providing any required public notice; (f) taking roll call during meetings; (g) processing requests for excused absences; (h) serving as parliamentarian during meetings; (i) conducting and providing any follow- up, including research, regarding matters requested by formal action of the staff liaison’s assigned advisory board or commission; (j) serving as a liaison between the advisory board or commission and city staff, council liaison, and other entities including, without limitation, any pertinent city departments and divisions, public agencies and private entities; (k) providing assistance as may be requested from time -to time by the staff liaison’s department director or designee; and (l) providing assistance as may be requested from time-to-time by the council liaison provided the assistance is related to the subject matter jurisdiction of the staff liaison’s assigned advisory board o r commission. Notwithstanding the above, the pertinent department director or designee may modify, revise, postpone or cancel any of the above administrative assistance if deemed necessary under the subject circumstances at the time.
III. Appointment Procedures
A. Appointments – Pursuant to state law, the mayor shall make all advisory board and commissioner appointments subject to the approval of a majority vote of the entire membership of the city council in an open session meeting of the city council, based on nominations or recommendations submitted by each district councilmember for those member seats designated for district-based appointments. This is intended to ensure that there is representation of each district on each advisory board or commission. The mayor is authorized to appoint, subject to approval by majority vote of the entire membership of the city council any additional members to any advisory board or commission that already has a representative from each district who was nominated or recommended by the respective district councilmember, provided that such additional members do not result in disproportionate representation by any given district on the respective advisory board or commission. The mayor may appoint alternate members to advisory boards and commissions subject to approval by majority vote of the entire membership of the city council provided that such appointments do not result in disproportionate representation 471
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February 22, 2000
Revised: April 2, 2019, March 18, 2025, September 16, 2025 by any given district on the respective advisory board or commission.
B. Local Appointments List - The city clerk shall prepare an appointments list of all regular and ongoing boards and commissions which are appointed by the city council in accordance with applicable state law.
C. Special Vacancy Notice - Whenever an unscheduled vacancy occurs on any advisory board or commission, the city clerk shall, as soon as practicable, post a special vacancy notice in the city clerk’s office, on the city’s website and at the same physical locations the city council regular meeting agendas are posted.
D. Appointment Application - All applicants, including incumbents, seeking appointment as a member to any advisory board or commission shall complete the standard application form provided by the city clerk which shall be submitted to the city clerk for processing and consideration. Incomplete applications shall be returned to the applicant as incomplete and will not be accepted for processing unless a complete applica tion is submitted. Complete applications submitted after the applicable application deadline shall be rejected. There shall be no appeal or reconsideration of any applications rejected as incomplete or late.
E. Filling Unexpired Terms – Vacancies created prior to the expiration of a member’s term of office shall be filled for the remaining term of said vacancy, with priority provided to alternate members who reside in the same district as the member who previously occupied the vacated office.
F. At-Will Service – Service as a member of any advisory board or commission shall be at- will, meaning that any member may be removed, dismissed or discharged at any time with or without cause, upon a recommendation of the councilmember, who nominated or recommended the subject appointment in the first place, and approval of the city council at a duly noticed meeting of the city council. The decision to remove, dismiss or discharge a member shall be deemed final and shall not be subject to appeal or reconsideration.
IV. Eligibility
A. Eligibility - Unless otherwise permitted or required by ordinance for a particular advisory board or commission, an applicant shall be at least 18 years of age and a registered voter of the City of Moreno Valley, and meet all other eligibility requirements set forth in this policy and established by ordinance for the respective advisory board or commission.
B. Concurrent Offices – No member shall serve on more than one advisory board or commission at the same time. The consequence of serving on two advisory boards and 472
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C. Change of Residency – Any member who changes their residency , if residency is requirement of the particular office, from the district from which he or she was appointed or relocates their residency out of the City of Moreno Valley during his or her term shall be deemed to have automatically forfeited his or her office. There shall be no appeal or reconsideration of such automatic forfeiture of office.
D. Loss of City Voter Registration - Any member who ceases to be a registered voter of the City of Moreno Valley, if such voter registration a requirement of the particular office, shall be deemed to have automatically forfeited his or her office. There shall be no appeal or reconsideration of such automatic forfeiture of office.
E. Oath of Office - Prior to assuming office as a member of an advisory board or commission, the appointee shall take the oath/affirmation of office as required by the California Constitution, and/or provide any required bond.
F. City Employees – No city employee or former city employee who has been separated from the city for less than one calendar year may serve as a member of any advisory board or commission.
G. Nepotism – Any person who has an immediate family member who serves on the city council shall not be eligible for appointment to any advisory board or commission. In addition, any person who has an immediate family member who is employed by the city shall not be eligible for appointment to any advisory board or commission that oversees any aspect of the department or division that the immediate family member works at on a routine basis. If during a member’s term, an immediate family member is elected or appointed to the city council or employed by the city to work in a department or division that is overseen by the member’s advisory board or commission, it shall result in the automatic forfeiture of his or her office. There shall be no appeal or reconsideration of such forfeiture of office.
H. First Amendment Rights - While a member of an advisory board or commission is not expected to relinquish or waive his or her f irst amendment rights for an appointment to an advisory board or commission, all members are expected to publicly support or not publicly oppose any official action taken by their respective advisory board or commission or the city council regarding any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the respective advisory board or commission. This simply creates an expectation that 473
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Approved by: City Council
February 22, 2000
Revised: April 2, 2019, March 18, 2025, September 16, 2025 once someone accepts an appointment to a n advisory boar d or commission, he or she should not be making any public comments that are contrary to or in conflict with any official policy or formal action taken by the city council or the respective advisory board or commission at: (a) any city council meeting or other public meeting of any legislative body of the city or its affiliated agencies , including without limitation the planning commission, (b) any regional boards, committees or commissions which include a member appointed by the city council, or (c) any other legislative bodies of any jurisdiction or agency which include the city within their jurisdictional boundaries.
I. Mandatory Ethics Training – Any member who fails to complete the mandatory AB 1234 two-hours ethics training, within one year of the date of official appointment, and thereafter every two years, shall result in the automatic forfeiture of his or her office.
There shall be no appeal or reconsideration of such automatic forfeiture of office.
J. Disclosure of Confidential Information - A board or commissioner w ho discloses, without written authorization by the staff liaison, any information deemed confidential or exempt from disclosure under any federal, state or local law, regulation or policy shall result in the automatic forfeiture of his or her office, upon receiving notice from the city clerk or city attorney confirming that the disclosure was unauthorized under an applicable federal, state or local law, regulation or policy. There shall be no appeal or reconsideration of such an automatic forfeiture of office.
K. Criminal Background Check – A ll applicants shall be subject to the same criminal background checks which prospective city employees are subject to as a condition of employment. Failure to submit to the required criminal background check within the time prescribed shall result in the automatic rejection of the subject applications and/or forfeiture of the applicant’s appointment status. There shall be no appeal or reconsideration of any such rejection or forfeiture.
L. Felony Arrests – Any member arrested for any felony offense but not charged shall be automatically suspended as a member until such time a decision has been made by the pertinent prosecuting authority to not charge the member for the offense(s) that were the basis of the subject arrest. If no charges are brought against the subject member, he or she shall be automatically reinstated until his or her term expires . There shall be no appeal or reconsideration of such suspension or reinstatement.
M. Felony Charges – Any member charged, but not yet convicted, shall be automatically removed, dismissed and discharged as a member , and shall not be eligible to subsequently apply to serve as a member to any advisory board or commission unless the charges have been dismissed, or the member has been acquitted of the charges. There shall be no appeal or reconsideration of such removal, dismissal or discharge. 474
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Revised: April 2, 2019, March 18, 2025, September 16, 2025
N. Criminal Convictions – No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of any advisory board or commission if he or she has been convicted of any state or federal felony offense or any crime of moral turpitude.
O. Other Grounds for Forfeiture of Office – A member shall be deemed to have automatically forfeited his or her office under the following circumstances: (a) a n adjudication pursuant to a quo warranto proceeding declaring that the member is physically or mentally incapacitated due to disease, illness, or accident, and that there is reasonable cause to believe that the member will not be able to perform the duties of his or her office for the remainder of his or her term; (b) the decision of a competent tribunal declaring void the members appointment; (c) the making of an order vacating the members office or declaring the office vacant when the member fails to furnish an additional or supplemental bond; (f) the member’s commitment to a hospital or sanitarium by a court of competent jurisdiction as a drug addict, dipsomaniac, inebriate, or stimulant addict.
V. Definitions.
A. Definitions and Descriptions– The following words, terms and phrases shall be subject to the following definitions and descriptions:
1. “Brown Act” shall mean the Ralph M. Brown Act, which governs open meetings for local government bodies , as contained in section 54950 et seq. of the California Government Code.
2. “Crimes of Moral Turpitude” include any category of crimes that involve either dishonesty or depraved conduct that is shocking to a reasonable person, including but not limited to murder, embezzlement, burglary, arson, robbery, perjury, aggravated assault, attempted lewd acts on a minor, child abuse, domestic violence, failure to register as a sex offender, felon in possession of a firearm, rape, voluntary manslaughter, and welfare fraud.
3. “Immediate family member” shall mean spouse, domestic partner, cohabitant, child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, mother -in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, great grandparent, brother, sister, half -brother, half- sister, stepsibling, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or first cousin.
4. “Oath of office” shall mean the oath of office specified in the California Constitution, as set forth in Article XX, section 3, abs ent the second paragraph, which has been 475
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5. “Office” shall mean membership on an advisory board of commission.
6. “Mandatory Ethics Training ” shall mean the mandatory ethics training require d of all local legislative bodies eligible to receive reimbursements as set forth in section 53234 through 53235.2 of the California Government Code.
7. “Presiding Officer” shall mean the member designated as chairperson who shall be responsible for administering the rules of conduct during a meeting of an advisory board or commission, subject to the advice of the staff liaison who shall serve as parliamentarian.
8. “Quorum” shall mean a majority of the current number of voting members on the respective advisory board or commission unless otherwise provided by ordinance .
An alternate may be counted toward establishing a quorum in the event the alternate is present at the respective meeting filling in for an absent commissioner.
9. “State law” shall include , but not limited to, the Constitution of the State of California, legislation enacted and codified into the California Codes, regulations set forth in the California Code of Regulations, and case law set forth in the published decisions of the California Supreme Court, California Courts of Appeal , and California Attorney General Opinions.
10. “Subject matter jurisdiction” shall mean those issues or matters that are within the scope of decision-making authority of the respective advisory board or commission, as set forth by ordinance, resolution or formal action adopted or imposed by the city council.
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Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brian Mohan, City Manager
AGENDA DATE: April 7, 2026
TITLE: SISTER CITY PROGRAM SURVEY RESULTS AND
COMMITTEE RELAUNCH UPDATE (REPORT OF: CITY
MANAGER) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
TITLE SUMMARY: Update On The Results Of The Sister City Program Community Survey And Relaunch Of The Sister City
Program Committee
DISTRICT: Not Applicable
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Sister City Program Survey Results update;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to restore the Sister City Program based on the criteria set forth in the establishment Resolution 93-57 on July 13, 1993.
3. Provide further direction as needed.
SUMMARY
On November 4, 2025, the City Council directed staff to establish a Sister City Committee and conduct community outreach to ensure that the Sister City Program is inclusive and reflective of community feedback. In response, staff conducted a community-wide survey between January 5, 2026, and February 5, 2026, to gather input on the future of the City’s Sister City Program.
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Program, including renewed interest in the City’s historical Sister City relationship with San Juan de Los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico. Based on these results, staf f is preparing to relaunch the Sister City Program Committee and will provide further updates as needed.
DISCUSSION
On November 4, 2025, the City Council directed staff verbatim to:
“Establish a Sister City Committee made up of different organizations including city, school districts, and doing community outreach to make sure that we get the necessary feedback from the community so that we can make sure that the Sister City program is inclusive of all comments and feedback.”
In alignment with this direction, staff designed and administered a community survey and began preparations to relaunch the Sister City Program Committee.
The Sister City Program survey was open from January 5, 2026, through February 5, 2026, and received 194 total responses, repre senting a significant increase in participation compared to prior outreach efforts.
Key survey findings include:
88% of respondents identified as residents of Moreno Valley, with additional participation from educators, students, business owners, and civi c and cultural organizations.
78% of respondents support re -establishing a Sister City Program in Moreno Valley.
74% support re-establishing the relationship with San Juan de Los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico.
Among respondents who did not support re -establishing the prior relationship, most expressed interest in exploring a new city or country. 88% believe the City should partner with community leaders and organizations in implementing the program. The most frequently identified partners included Moreno Valley College, Moreno Valley Unified School District, and the County of Riverside.
The most supported program focus areas were cultural exchanges and educational programs.
For historical context, in 2015, the City Council direction similarly included surveying the community. That survey, conducted between June and September 2015, yielded 73 responses, indicating substantially higher community engagement in the current effort.
Based on survey results and prior Council direction, staff is preparing to relaunch the Sister City Program Committee. The following committee composition is recommended to ensure broad representation and inclusive participation:
Representative from the City Manager’s Office
Representative from the Consul-General’s Office
Representative from Moreno Valley College
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Representative from Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce Representative from Moreno Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Representative from Moreno Valley Unified School District Representative from Val Verde Unified School District Representative from a faith-based organization
Representative from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Representative from the Riverside County Fire Department
Staff will schedule meetings with committee members to review survey data and discuss the Sister City program goals.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Receive and file the presentation and provide further direction as needed. Staff recommend this alternative.
2. No other alternatives are suggested.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this staff report.
NOTIFICATION
The Sister City Program survey was promoted across all City social media platforms to all members of the community, included in the City’s newsletter, and distributed via email to the listed prospective community partners. Outreach o ccurred multiple times throughout the 30 -day survey period to encourage broad community participation and stakeholder engagement.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Johncito “John” Peraza Brian Mohan
Assistant to the City Manager City Manager
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
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
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_CM_SISTER_CITY_PROGRAM_SURVEY_UPDATE.
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Attachment
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Final
Approval
Date:
Apr 1, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Brian Mohan
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Patty Rodriguez
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Report to City Council
ID:26-0139 Page 1
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brian Mohan, City Manager
AGENDA DATE: April 7, 2026
TITLE: REPORT AND UPDATE REGARDING RECENT INCIDENTS
INVOLVING WILD BURROS (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)
(DISTRICT 2)
TITLE SUMMARY: Report and Update Regarding Recent Incidents Involving Wild Burros
DISTRICT: District 2
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file this report regarding recent incidents involving wild burros, and
2. Provide direction to staff, as appropriate.
SUMMARY
The City of Moreno Valley has b een monitoring ongoing incidents involving the injury of wild burros in the region. Since 2025, more than 20 undomesticated burros have been injured, with many suffering from arrow wounds or severe trauma. Several animals required humane euthanasia due to the extent of their injuries.
Recent incidents have occurred in unincorporated areas of Riverside County, though prior cases have been reported near Moreno Valley city limits. These incidents have raised concern within the community and among regional partners.
Moreno Valley’s undomesticated burros are a beloved community treasure and an important part of the City’s identity. This report is provided to update the City Council on 482
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current conditions, coordination efforts, and public awareness initiatives.
DISCUSSION
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is leading the investigation into these incidents. The City of Moreno Valley continues to coordinate with the County and regional partners by sharing information and responding to calls within City jurisdiction, as appropriate.
To support a timely and effective response, residents are encouraged to report any sightings of injured burros or relevant information directly to Riverside County Animal Services at (951) 358-7387. Reporting directly to the appropriate agency ensures that information reaches the investigative team without delay. Calling 911 for these situations may result in delays, as reports must be redirected; however, in cases where a motorist has struck a burro or encounters an injured animal on the roadway, residents should call 911 so Animal Services can be dispatched promptly. After hours, calls are routed to an emergency line to address urgent situations.
The City has initiated public outreach efforts to raise awareness and impr ove reporting coordination. This includes dissemination of information through official City communication channels to ensure residents understand how and where to report incidents.
Staff also continues to emphasize community education regarding the prote ction of wild burros:
Do not feed the burros. They are wild animals, and feeding them diminishes their natural instinct to forage and reduces their natural caution around people. It is illegal to harm or harass undomesticated burros pursuant to Moreno Va lley Municipal Code Section 10.02.115. Harassment includes any intentional act that disrupts an animal’s normal behavioral patterns.
Do not approach burros. They are territorial and protective, particularly of their young. A kick from a burro can cause serious injury.
Slow down when driving in areas known as “burro country.” Burros do not distinguish roadways from their natural habitat, and motorists should remain vigilant.
Although burros are resilient and well adapted to Southern California’s environment, they face increasing risks due to human interaction. Community awareness and responsible behavior are critical to their protection.
Staff will continue to monitor developments, coordinate with partner agencies, and provide updates to the City Council as appropriate.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. 483
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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
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Johncito “John” Peraza Brian Mohan
Assistant to the City Manager City Manager
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
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_CM_BURROS_UPDATE.docx
Attachments:
Final Approval
Date:
Apr 2, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Brian Mohan
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Patty Rodriguez
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Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Angelica Frausto-Lupo, Community Development
Director
AGENDA DATE: April 7, 2026
TITLE: CONSIDER ADDING MOBILE SHOWER SERVICES AS
PART OF A HOMELESS RESOURCES EVENT TO
SECTION 9.02.150 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS OF
THE MORENO VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE (REPORT
OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT: NOT
APPLICABLE)
TITLE SUMMARY: Consider Permitting Mobile Shower Units As Part Of A Homeless Resources F air/Outreach Event Through The
Temporary Use Permit Process
DISTRICT: Not Applicable
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1.Consider adding mobile shower services as part of a homeless resources fair/outreach event to the Permitted Temporary Uses Table of Section 9.02.150 (Temporary Use Permits) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code; and
2.Direct staff to add mobile shower services as part of a homeless resources fair/outreach event to the Permitted Temporary Uses Table of Section 9.02.150 (Temporary Use Permits) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code.
SUMMARY
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City’s established Temporary Use Permit (TUP) process.
DISCUSSION
Several months ago, a Moreno Valley non-profit organization informed the City that they would be receiving a donated mobile shower unit for use by unhoused persons in the context of a homeless resources fair/outreach event . However, Municipal Code Section
9.02.150 Temporary Use Permits, does not list this activity or service as a permissible use. Recently, a different non -profit also inquired about providing a mobile shower unit during an organized event at a City park. This recent request includes connecting the mobile shower unit to a City water source.
When evaluating a proposed mobile shower unit, several factors should be considered for purposes of mitigating certain potential secondary effects associated with such a use.
To mitigate potential liability for the City, staff recommends that the use of mobile shower units be limited to private property, and not be allowed in the public right of way (i.e., city streets), public facilities, or City parks. Additionally, staff recommends this service to be allowed through the TUP process only in connection with a duly approved and organized homeless resources and outreach fair/event to ensure that the mobile shower units are properly stored and secure and used for their intended purposes.
When considering a TUP application for a mobile shower unit, Planning would place certain conditions of approval on the TUP including, but not limited to, the following items:
Liability insurance and naming the City of Moreno Valley as additionally insured Property owner authorization
Information on tank capacity, i.e., maximum # of showers, time limits per user Potable water source
Gray/wastewater containment and disposal location
Electric generator specifications
Emergency abatement plan/cleanup of gray water spills Security plan
Infection control plan
Parking/storage of mobile shower unit vehicle
Staff recommends the City Council provide direction on this matter, since it is a legislative (policy) matter. If so , directed by the City Council, the Planning Division w ill update Section 9.02.150 (Temporary Use Permits) to add “Homeless Resources Fair/Outreach Event including those with Mobile Shower Units” to the list of permitted temporary uses as part of the Spring Omnibus Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES
Approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report.
Staff recommend this alternative.
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Do not approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with modifying the City’s Municipal Code, should Council provide direction to add mobile shower unit services through the Temporary Use Permit process.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Concurred By:
Angelica Frausto-Lupo Steve B. Quintanilla
Community Development Director City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Community Image, Neighborhood Pride and Cleanliness: Promote a sense of community pride and foster an exce llent 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 enviro nment 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
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_CDD_MOBILE_SHOWER_UNITS.docx Attachments:
Final Approval
Date:
Apr 1, 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
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Report to City Council
ID: 26-0114 Page 1
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kyle Warsinski, Economic Development Director
AGENDA DATE: April 7, 2026
TITLE: REVIEW AND CONSIDER FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
SPECIAL EVENTS (REPORT OF: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Consideration Of Special Event Watch Parties For The FIFA World Cup 2026
DISTRICT: All Districts
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize a budget adjustment for funding of up to $100,000 to the Parks and Community Services Department to plan for and operate an outdoor watch party for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal games scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026; or
2. Approve and authorize a budget adjustment for funding of up to $8,000 to the Parks and Community Services Department to plan for and operate an indoor watch party for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal games scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026; or
3. Provide direction to staff to execute a FIFA World Cup 2026 Special Event based on a motion, second, and vote of Council to do so.
SUMMARY
This report presents two special event options for City Council consideration related to a 2026 FIFA World Cup Watch Party on either Saturday, July 11, 2026, or Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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DISCUSSION
Background:
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across several cities in North America, including two venues within California, Los Angeles and Santa Clara. While Moreno Valley is not a host city, the event's regional scale presents opportunities for non-host cities to engage residents, support local businesses, and participate in World Cup –related activities through community-oriented programming.
Since summer 2025, the Economic Development Department has been exploring opportunities to participate in the World Cup to maximize economic, cultural, and community benefits in accordance with the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Staff have been actively engaged with representatives from FIFA, U.S. Soccer, and the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission to exp lore opportunities for community involvement.
Official Fan Zones are limited to venues in Los Angeles County. FIFA is encouraging cities in Southern California to host community-led events that celebrate or showcase the tournament.
Community-Based Engagement Opportunities
Economic Development has begun connecting with our local restaurants, bars, and other public gathering businesses to encourage each to host its own FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party. Many have shared their excitement about the World Cup and their plans for watch parties and special offers during the tournament. Staff will continue to connect with our businesses in Moreno Valley to encourage participation in this global sporting event.
Economic Development plans to implement a marketing campaign for these events and specials as we near the start of the World Cup. Economic Development will start marketing to these events as we approach the start of the worldwide event in accordance with the many goals of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The marketing campaign will capitalize on the excitement and momentum generated by being a host country for the World Cup and on the overall support for soccer throughout Southern California. The goal is to take advantage of this window of opportunity to promote Moreno Valley businesses and increase their exposure to new customers and overall patronage.
City-Sponsored Watch Parties
On Monday, March 2, 2026, the Economic Development Subcommittee received a presentation on potential City -sponsored w atch party options. The subcommittee considered two potential weekend match dates and two potential venues which are discussed below.
Saturday, July 11th - Two Quarterfinal matches, at 2 pm and at 6 pm. Sunday, July 19th - Final match, at 12:00 PM (noon).
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It should be noted that there are two churches with existing rental reservations on Sunday, there is insufficient interior space and parking to accommodate the special event.
Additionally, as these matches are in the elimination stage of the tournament, t he teams playing in each match are yet to be determined.
Below is a summary of the two potential locations, should the city decide to move forward with this event:
1. Outdoor Event
Location: Amphitheater and lower Parking Lot
Attendance: ~3,000
Vendors: Food, Beer Garden, and special vendors
Estimated Cost: $100,000
Limitations: Subject to inclement weather (heat or rain)
2. Indoor Event
Location: Community Recreation Center Ballroom
Attendance: ~400 for each match (Pre-registration will be required) Vendors: Food and Beer Garden in the courtyard
Estimated Cost: $8,000
Limitations: Food or drink is not permitted inside the ballroom due to the seating configuration.
On Wednesday March 25, 2026, Parks and Community Services Subcommittee held a Special Meeting, and the members recommended the City Council not move forward with either option as presented.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize up to $100,000 for the establishment of a new one -time special event watch party in the amphitheater for both 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal Matches to be played on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
2. Approve an d authorize up to $8,000 for the establishment of a new one -time special event watch party in the Community Recreation Center (CRC) for both 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarte rfinal Matches to be played on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
3. Do not approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of Recommendation No. 1 to host the outdoor event at the Amphitheater would result in a total cost of $100,000 per day. Approval of the Recommendation No. 2 to host the indoor event at the CRC Ballroom would result in a total cost of $8,000 per day. Should the City Council approve either recommendation, the Parks and Community Services Department will need to identify and secure an appropriate funding source to support the 492
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event. If funding is identified, a budget adjustment will be processed to allocate the funds necessary to prepare and operate the special event.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Kyle Warsinski Kyle Warsinski
Economic Development Director Economic Development Director
Concurred By:
Jeremy Bubnick
Parks and Community Services 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 de velopment, 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
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_EDD_FIFA WORLD CUP EVENTS__.docx Attachments:
Final Approval Date: Apr 1, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez
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Report to City Council
ID: 26-0127 Page 1
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mayor and City Council Acting in its Capacity as
President and Members of the Board of Directors of
the Moreno Valley Community Services District (CSD)
FROM: Jeremy Bubnick, Parks & Community Services
Director
AGENDA DATE: April 7, 2026
TITLE: REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ART
COMMISSION’S APPROVAL TO MODIFY MAIN
LIBRARY MURAL TO REMOVE CESAR CHAVEZ AND
REPLACE WITH DOLORES HUERTA (REPORT OF:
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 3)
TITLE SUMMARY: Request to Review and Consider the Public Art Commission’s Approval to Modify Main Library Mural to
Remove Cesar Chavez and Replace with Dolores Huerta.
DISTRICT: District 3
The Public Art Commission’s Recommendation(s)
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Review and consider the Public Art Commission’s approval of modifying the Main Library Mural to remove Cesar Chavez and replace with an image of Dolores Huerta; and
2. Authorize the Executive Director and/or its designee to enter into an agreement for services with the approved artist, Andrea Lopez (the original artist), utilizing funding from the DIF Public Art Fund 3316.
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SUMMARY
This report recommends that the Council review and consider approving the removal of the Cesar Chavez image from the Main Library mural and its replacement with an image of Dolores Huerta. The amount of funding being requested by artist is $1,000.
If approved, Parks & Community Services staff will work with the original artist, Andrea Lopez, and enter into a Professional Services Agreement to complete the proposed project.
The Public Art Program will utilize funding from Development Impact Fees (DIF) -Public Art Fund 3316.
DISCUSSION
On July 5, 2023, Creative Corps Inland SoCal, a state -funded initiative of the California Arts Council (CAC) in collaboration with the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF), Arts Connection - The Arts Council of San Bernardino County, Riverside Arts Council, and the California Desert Arts Council, announced the 53 award recipients of more than $3.8 million in funding. Grantees were selected through an external evaluation process that included community stakeholders from across both counties. The City of Moreno Valley proudly received $70,000 in grant funding of which $60,000 will be used to fund the four My MoVal Mural Projects, $15,000 each.
The City Council approved the receipt of this grant award on August 15, 2023. As part of the grant requirements, City Staff conducted public outreach to identify a theme for each of the mural locations. Based on the feedback received, the themes were id entified and included as part of the Call to Artists which was released on November 6, 2023, inviting artists to apply for this opportunity.
The application period closed on December 6, 2023. A total of 47 applications were received for the various locations.
On December 20, 2023, The Public Arts Commission reviewed, scored, and selected one application per district to be considered for approval by Council.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council reviewed and approved four My M oval Mural Project Applications each in the amount of $15,000. Among them was the District 3 project by Andrea Lopez for the creation and installation of the Be Part of the Story for Change mural at the Main Library Branch.
During a meeting held on March 25, 2026, the Public Arts Commission approved the subject application to be forwarded to the City Council for review and final funding consideration.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the Public Art Commission’s recommendations; or
2. Do not Approve the Public Art Commission’s recommendations; or
3. Provide Staff with alternate direction.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the Public Art Program was approved in the FY 2025/26 -2026-27 Adopted Operating Budget and is in DIF Public Art Fund 3316.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Jazmin Alvarez Barragan Jeremy Bubnick
Parks & Community Services Outreach Manager Parks & Community Services Director
Concurred By:
Kimberly Reeder
Senior Management Analyst
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
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PCS_MAINLIBRARYMURAL_ANDREALOPEZ.docx
Attachments: - Moreno Valley Mural Update.pdf
- Social Justice Mural Update.pdf
Final
Approval
Date:
Apr 1, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Jeremy Bubnick
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez
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Andrea Lopez Artist ㅡ
4177 Park Ave, Riverside, CA 92507 951.322.7539 [email protected] [email protected]
24 March 2026
City of Moreno Valley Main Branch Library 25480 Alessandro Blvd. Mural Description: This Proposal is for the City of Moreno Valley Art Council at the Main Branch Library on 25480 Alessandro Blvd. For the removal of Cesar Chavez on my existing mural. In 2024 my design for the My Moval Mural Project was selected for the Main Branch Library with the theme being Social Justice. At the time, news on the pain Cesar Chavez caused wasn’t out and I only knew him as an important figure in the American Labor Union and Confounding United Farm Workers Union, so I added him to my mural. I thought it was important to add a figure that fought for the Latino Community . However, due to the recent news I would like to replace him with Dolores Huerta instead. She fought just as hard for the Immigrants and Farm workers and I believe she is a better figure to represent not only the Latino community, but women as well. So in solidarity with her and all women who have experienced some kind of abuse, I believe Dolores Huerta is a better Social justice advocate to showcase on this mural. Important details: I will paint over Cesar Chavez’s portrait and replace it with Dolores Huerta in the same black and white style the rest of the figures are in. I will use the same high quality Professional grade acrylic paint I used when I first completed the mural. Timeline - Deposit for project design and material costs. - Design and Mockup (1 week). - Approve design, open to 2 free revisions - Once approved, purchase supplies/ equipment(1 day). - Mural execution (1 week). Mural Cost: ● $1000 (covers design, materials, and labor costs ) ● Initial deposit before beginning mural): $500 ● Remaining balance due day of mural completion: $500 Thank you for this opportunity to collaborate with you! Andrea Lopez
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