1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 7, 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: CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE & DEPUTY OF THE QUARTER Councilmember Delgado presented Deputy Avery with the Deputy of the 1 st Quarter award, as well as CSO Naranjo for Classified Employee of the 1 st quarter.
2. PROCLAMATION: CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Councilmember Ba rnard presented the Proclamation to Jill Eaton, Foundation Director of Riverside University Health System proclaiming the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
3. PROCLAMATION: RECOGNIZING CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITIES WEEK Mayor Cabrera presented the Proclamation recognizing California League of Cities week to Jesse Ramirez, Regional Public affairs Manager for the Riverside County Division of the League of California Cities.
4. PROCLAMATION: DONATE LIFE BLUE & GREEN DAY
2 Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez presented the Proclamation recognizing April as Donate Life Blue & Green Day to Christy Bethel, MS, Public Education and Community Development Specialist with OneLegacy.
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 6:06pm 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 Councilmember Delgado.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Andrew Boganwright and Issac Martinez from Sandals Church.
D. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mayor Cabrera provided the Land Acknowledgment statement.
E. ROLL CALL
Present:
Ed Delgado - Councilmember
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Councilmember
Cheylynda Barnard - Councilmember
Erlan Gonzalez - Mayor Pro Tem
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
F. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
None.
G. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
3 Patty Rodriguez – Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Sonia Gomez – Senior Deputy City Clerk
Steven Quintanilla- City Attorney
Brian Mohan - City Manager
Launa Jimenez – Assistant City Manager/Administration
Natalia Medina – Financial Resources Division Manager
Sean Kelleher – Assistant City Manager/Development Services Angelica Frausto-Lupo – Community Development Director
Kyle Warsinski – Economic Development Director
Melissa Walker – Public Works Director Jeremy Bubnick - Parks and Community Services Director
Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
Jesse Park - Fire Chief
Sara Mack – Chief of Police
H. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approve Agenda Order
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Gertrude Springer
1. Police concerns.
Fred Banuelos
1. Springtastic comments.
2. Fire concerns.
4 JD
1. Police concerns.
Citizen
1. Public safety concerns.
Ismael Gonzalez
1. Gilman Springs fire.
Ronday Banks
1. Youth public safety.
Christopher Baca
1. Gilman Springs Fire theory.
Steven Castro
1. Inland Compassion event.
Morgan Valle
1. Bike lane issues.
Jill S
1. Bike lane issues.
Veronica Sanders
1. Building Up Lives Foundation.
Julie Pedroza
1. Building Up Lives Foundation.
Lindsay Robinson
1. Gilman Springs Fiscal Impact analysis.
Nikita Wilson
1. Highland Fairview concerns.
Seth Cox
1. Thanked Fire Department.
2. Moreno Valley Mall spending concerns.
5 Bob Palomarez
1. Thanked Police and Fire Departments.
Anil Shah
1. Leasing/building issues.
Louise Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Measure U.
J. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if there were any items they would like pulled for separate action or discussion.
Councilmember Delgado stated he had questions for J.8.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz stated she would like to pull J.7 and J.14 for separate action and discussion.
Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council questions of staff for item J.8.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz, Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Councilmember Barnard asked questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan and City Attorney Steven Quintanilla responded to the Councilmember’s inquiries.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard on J.8
Bob Palomarez
1. Concerns.
Roy Bleckert
1. Concerns.
Christopher Baca
1. Predatory towing services.
2. Police report concerns.
Joann Stephan
6 1. Predatory towing services.
Rylee Peak
1. Keep towed cars in Moreno Valley.
Tangela Ford
1. Keep towed cars in Moreno Valley.
2. City towing.
Louise Palomarez
1. City towing.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera opened the floor for Council deliberation or comments.
Councilmember Barnard asked staff questions.
City Manager Brian Mohan and City Attorney Steven Quintanilla responded to Councilmember Barnard's inquiry.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez asked questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan and City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided comments.
With no further Council deliberation or comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion made by Councilmember Delgado to reject all rotational tow service proposals, deny the approval of the recommended agreements, direct staff to present recommended revision to the Rotational Tow Service Program at a future Council meeting as soon as possible, and prepare a new request for proposals based on the revised Rotational tow Service Programs as approved by the City Council.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
With the conclusion of the item, Mayor Cabrera called the staff report for item J.7.
7 City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Cabrera asked questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiries.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Mayor Cabrera left the dais at 7:27pm.
Suzi Zappardo
1. City non-profit resources.
2. Supported.
Mayor Cabrera returned to the dais at 7:31pm.
Roy Bleckert
1. Transparency.
James Vega
1. Robert Garcia Boxing Academy.
2. Supported.
Councilmember Delgado left the dais at 7:47pm.
Councilmember Delgado returned to the dais at 7:49pm.
Bob Palomarez
1. Supported boxing.
2. Questions favoritism.
Ismael Gonzalez
1. Opposed.
Nathan Urena
1. Supported.
Louise Palomarez
1. Favoritism.
8 Albert Gonzalez
1. Supported.
Joann Stephan
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council comments or deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera and Councilmember Delgado provided comments on the item.
City Manager Brian Mohan provided additional comments.
Councilmember Barnard, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez provided comments.
Councilmember Delgado asked questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Councilmember Delgado's inquiry.
Councilmember Barnard and Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz provided comments on the item.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Council's inquiries.
Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard, and Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz deliberated on the item.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz and Councilmember Barnard left the dais at:
8:35pm.
Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Mayor Cabrera deliberated on the item.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz and Councilmember Barnard returned to the dais at 8:37pm.
Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion to approve staff's recommendations and during the two-year term of the agreement that the City requires the quarterly reports to be conducted and reported back to the City.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
9 Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3 Nayes (1): Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
RESULT: Approved (4 to 1)
Mayor Cabrera called for Council recess at 8:38pm.
The City Council meeting resumed at 8:49pm.
Mayor Cabrera called for item J.14 to be heard.
City Manager Brian Mohan and City Attorney Steven Quintanilla provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Councilmember Delgado provided comments on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz, and asked questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan and City Attorney Steven Quintanilla responded to Council's inquiries.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, Mayor Cabrera asked additional questions of staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan and City Attorney Steven Quintanilla responded to Council's inquiries.
With the conclusion of Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Jose Santos
1. Supported.
Christopher Baca
1. Opposed.
Roy Bleckert
1. Opposed.
Ismael Gonzalez
1. Opposed.
10 David Zeitz
1. Public safety needed.
2. Explore other locations.
Nathan Urena
1. Supported.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supported.
Mayor Cabrera provided comments.
Councilmember Delgado and Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz asked staff questions.
City Attorney Steven Quintanilla responded to Council's inquiries.
Councilmember Barnard provided comments on the item.
Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Motion to continue this item to allow staff time to renegotiate with Highland Fairview, on the various terms, covenants, the deed, the milestones, the thresholds, the triggers within the covenant and the deeds and bring the item back to Council.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Ayes (3): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3, and Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz
Nayes (2): Councilmember Barnard, and Councilmember Delgado
RESULT: Approved (3 to 2)
With the conclusion of the item, Mayor Cabrera called for the rest of the Consent Calendar to be heard.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert (J.6)
1. Deception.
11 Christopher Baca (J.9)
1. In-house street repavement.
Ismael Gonzalez (J.9)
1. In-house repavement.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Calendar.
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
Approve the Joint Consent Calendars
J.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.1.1 ADOPTION (SECOND READING) OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 1039,
AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE
PROGRAM AND RATES
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.1.2 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT (PEN26-0003) SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES REVISING TITLE 9(PLANNING AND
12 ZONING) AND TITLE 12 (MOBILE VENDING) OF THE MORENO
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
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SULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - STUDY SESSION - MARCH 10, 2026 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - MARCH 17, 2026 4:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.4 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 17, 2026 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular M eeting Minutes for March 10, 2026 Study Session, March 17, 2026 Closed Session and March 17, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca- Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
13 J.5 MASTER ATTENDANCE LOG FOR CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – FEBRUARY 2026 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Receive and File.
J.6 CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ATTENDANCE REPORT FEBRUARY 2026 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Receive and File.
J.7 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT GARCIA BOXING
ACADEMY , INC. FOR COMMUNITY BOXING ACADEMY PROGRAM
FY2026/27 AND 2027/28 (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT:
ALL DISTRICTS)
Item J.7 was pulled for separate action or discussion and was voted on in a separate vote from the Consent Calendar. Please see beginning section J.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
Motion to approve staff's recommendations and during the two-year term of the agreement that the City requires the quarterly reports be conducted and reported back to the City.
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3 Nayes (1): Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
RESULT: Approved (4 to 1)
14 J.8 AWARD ROTATIONAL TOW SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENTS AND
ADOPT RESOLUTION SETTING ROTATIONAL TOW SERVICE
PROGRAM COST RECOVERY FEES (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)
(DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
Item J.8 was pulled for separate action or discussion and was voted on in a separate vote from the Consent Calendar. Please see beginning section J.
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.9 APPROVE MEASURE A LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026/27 TO
2030/31 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
(DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize submittal of the City of Moreno Valley's Measure A Local Streets a nd Roads Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2026/27 to 2030/31 and Maintenance of Effort Certificate for Fiscal Year 2026/27 to Riverside County Transportation Commission; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to sub mit an annual amended five -year plan to the Riverside County Transportation Commission if changes are made to the listed Measure A projects.
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.10 PAYMENT REGISTER – FEBRUARY 2026 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file Payment Register
15 RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.11 RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
AGREEMENT FOR RENTAL AND SERVICE OF PORTABLE
RESTROOM FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY FENCING (AGREEMENT
NO 2026- XX) (REPORT OF: PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES)
(DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council and Community Services District:
1. Authorize to award a 5 -year agreement for independent contract services to Diamond Environmental Services, LP, for portable restroom facilities and temporary fencing rental services;
2. Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director of the Moreno Valley Community Services District or his/her designee, to execute the Agreement with Diamond Environmental Services, LP, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, provided sufficient funding appropriations and program approvals have been granted by the City Council and CSD Board;
3. Authorize the issuance of purchase orders to Diamond Environmental Services, LP, for a total not-to exceed amount of $280,00 0.00, over the 5 - year term of the agreement, in accordance with the amounts listed in the Fiscal Impact Section of this report; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute subsequent amendments to the Agreement with Diamond Environmental Serv ices, LP, including the authority to authorize associated purchase orders in accordance with the Agreement's terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and within budgetary amounts previously approved by City Council as part of the adopted and/or amended budget process.
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.12 ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026–2027 STORM WATER
PROTECTION PROGRAM BUDGET FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152
(REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
16 1. Adopt the County Service Area 152 Storm Water Protection Program budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 in the amount of $710,354; and
2. Authorize the continuation of the levy of the Fiscal Year 2026 –2027 CSA 152 Storm Water Protection Program budget in the amount of $710,354 and continuation of the levy of the County Service Area 152 assessment at $8.15 per Benefit Assessment Unit.
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.13 PURCHASE OF UTILITY TRANSFORMERS (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the award of a purchase agreement to ULS Corporate In c. for the purchase of utility transformers;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with ULS Corporate Inc. in the amount of $710,651.41, subject to approval by the City Attorney;
3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to ULS Cor porate Inc. in the amount of $710,651.41, funded by the MVU Restricted Asset Fund balance (Fund 6011), once the agreement has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with ULS Corporate Inc. within the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with th e terms of the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
J.14 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)
Item J.14 was pulled for separate action or discussion and was voted on in a separate vote from the Consent Calendar. Please see beginning section J.
17 Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Ayes (3): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Nayes (2): Councilmember Barnard District 4, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
RESULT: Approved (3 to 2)
J.15 ACCEPTANCE OF THE CALTRANS HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE 12 GRANT FOR THREE
PROJECTS (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Accept and approve the Program Supplement Agreement between the California Department of Transportation and t he City of Moreno Valley for the Traffic Signal Improvements Iris Ave to John F. Kennedy Dr. Project in the amount of $916,290 (Fund 3001) with a city local match of $101,810 (Fund 3004);
2. Accept and approve the Program Supplement Agreement between the California Department of Transportation and the City of Moreno Valley for the Dracaea Ave to Helmsdale Traffic Signal Improvement Project in the amount of $314,640 (Fund 3001) with a city local match of $34,960 (Fund 3004);
3. Accept and approve the Progr am Supplement Agreement between California Department of Transportation and the City of Moreno Valley for the Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements – HSIP C12) Project in the amount of $1,627,200 (Fund 3001) with a city local match of $180,800 (Fund 3004);
4. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the Program Supplement Agreements and any subsequent agreements, extensions or amendments, subject to the procurement policy and approval of the City Attorney; and
5. Authorize a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
18 RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
L. GENERAL BUSINESS
Mayor Cabrera called for a Council recess at 10:04pm.
The City Council meeting resumed at 10:14pm.
L.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY 1.10 – CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (REPORT OF: CITY
MANAGER) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
City Manager Brian Mohan 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.
Roy Bleckert
1. Supported Planning Commission interviews.
Nathan Urena
1. Interviews for all commissioners.
2. Add term limits.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supported Planning Commission interviews.
Christopher Baca
1. Remove all commissioners and start new.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Barnard provided background information on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
Mayor Cabrera made a motion.
19 Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Motion to approve staff's recommendations and to establish term limits for all commissioners to three terms.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
L.2 SISTER CITY PROGRAM SURVEY RESULTS AND COMMITTEE
RELAUNCH UPDATE (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: NOT
APPLICABLE)
City Manager Brian Mohan 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.
Eligio Rangel
1. Supported.
Nathan Urena
1. Supported.
Alma Ruiz
1. Supported.
Ibet Ruiz
1. Supported.
Roy Bleckert
1. Opposed, partner with Edgemont.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
20 Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz asked staff questions.
City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz's inquiries.
With no further Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
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.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
L.3 REPORT AND UPDATE REGARDING RECENT INCIDENTS INVOLVING WILD BURROS (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT 2)
City Manager Brian Mohan provided the staff report.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Ismael Gonzalez
1. Requests greater support.
Nathan Urena
1. Request greater support.
Louise Palomarez
1. Wants Mayor's involvement.
Christopher Baca
1. Donkeys illegally dumped in the City.
2. Seeks spay and neuter services.
21 With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Delgado provided information on the efforts being done in collaboration with Riverside County, Donkeyland, City of Moreno Valley, and San Bernardino County.
Captain Sarah Mack provided additional information.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
With no further Council questions or deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Mayor Cabrera asked for clarification from staff.
City Manager Brian Mohan provided additional clarification.
Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard, Councilmember Delgado, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez deliberated on the item.
Mayor Cabrera entertained the motion.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
Motion to direct staff to make the wild burro the living animal of the City of Moreno Valley.
Ayes (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3 Nayes (3): Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
RESULT: Failed (2 to 3)
L.4 EXPLORE ADDING MOBILE SHOWER SERVICES TO THE PERMITTED
TEMPORARY USES TABLE WITHIN THE MORENO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.02.150-3 (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Community Development Director Angelica Frausto- Lupo provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
22 With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Julie Pedroza
1. Supported.
2. Offered additional mobile shower shuttle.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
Councilmember Delgado, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz, Mayor Cabrera, and Councilmember Barnard asked staff questions.
Community Development Director Angelica Frausto-Lupo responded to Councilmember Delgado's inquiry.
With no further Council deliberation or questions, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
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 Ta ble of Section 9.02.150 (Temporary Use Permits) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code.
Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
L.5 REVIEW AND CONSIDER FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 SPECIAL EVENTS (REPORT OF: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
23 Economic Development Director Kyle Warsinki provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Councilmember Delgado and Mayor Cabrera asked staff questions.
Economic Development Director Kyle Warsinki and Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick responded to Council's inquiries.
Councilmember Delgado left the dais at 11:45pm.
Councilmember Delgado returned to the dais at 11:48pm.
Mayor Cabrera asked additional questions of staff.
Economic Development Director Kyle Warsinski responded to Mayor Cabrera's inquiries.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez provided comments on the item.
With the conclusion of Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Opposed.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Barnard provided comments on the item.
With the conclusion of Council deliberation and no vote taken, the City Council received and filed the report.
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 fundi ng 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
24 3. Provide direction to staff to execute a FIFA World C up 2026 Special Event based on a motion, second, and vote of Council to do so.
L.6 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)
The City Council unanimously decided a staff report was not necessary for this item.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Fred Banuelos
1. Opposed.
Nathan Urena
1. Supported.
Roy Bleckert
1. Opposed.
Christopher Baca
1. Opposed.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council and Community Services District:
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.
25 Ayes (5): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, Councilmember Delgado District 2, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
M. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
The City Council unanimously decided to table sections "M", "N","O", and "P" to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
M.1 March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
M.2 Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
M.3 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
M.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)
M.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
M.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
M.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
M.8 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) N. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
This item was tabled to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
O. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
This item was tabled to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
P. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
This item was tabled to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Cabrera announced, “After consulting with the City Attorney and acting on legal advice, I will allow public comment on this item until otherwise directed by the City Attorney and City Clerk following their consultation with the District Attorney’s office. Madam Clerk, do we have any public comments?” Roy Bleckert
26 1. Suggested putting the donkey on the City flag.
With no further public comments, or future agenda items, Mayor Cabrera moved to the next item.
R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 12:04am.
Submitted by:
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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:
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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