Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Patty Rodriguez, Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk
AGENDA DATE: April 21, 2026
TITLE: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AB 2083
TO FORM THE MORENO VALLEY –PERRIS
CHILDCARE SPECIAL DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZE
CITY REPRESENTATION ON THE GOVERNING
BOARD (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Adoption of Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 2083 to Establish the Moreno Valley –Perris ChildCare Special
District and Authorize City Participation
DISTRICT: All Districts
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -XX supporting Assembly Bill 2083 to establish a Moreno Valley-Perris ChildCare Special District.
2. Express the City’s intent to participate in the governance of the ChildCare District, including appointing representatives to the District board.
SUMMARY
On February 17, 2026, Council sent a letter of support for the “Moreno Valley -Perris Childcare Special District Act” . At that time, there was no bill number assigned to t he legislation.
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Adoption of this resolution formally supports Assembly Bill 2083, which proposes the creation of the Moreno Valley -Perris ChildCare Special District to expand childcare capacity and improve affordability.
Up to $5 million in state plann ing and implementation grants, pursued by Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson, is available to support startup, staffing, and strategic planning for the District. Long-term District operations and funding will require voter approval.
Adoption of this resolu tion also confirms the City’s intent to participate in District governance, ensuring local oversight and alignment with community childcare needs.
DISCUSSION
Many families in Moreno Valley and Perris face challenges accessing affordable, flexible childcare, particularly home-based, center-based, overnight, or after-hours care. AB 2083 proposes the creation of a dependent ChildCare Special District to address these needs.
Primary functions of the proposed District are:
Comprehensive Services: Offers flexible childcare options, including 24/7 care, to meet the diverse needs of working families.
City Participation: Confirms the City’s intent to participate in District governance, providing local oversight.
Support for Existing Providers: Expands cap acity and improves quality of current childcare programs without replacing existing providers. Initial Funding: Up to $5 million in state planning and implementation grant funding, pursued by Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson, is available to support startup, staffing, and strategic planning for the District. Long -term District operations and funding will require voter approval.
City participation ensures that the District operates in alignment with local priorities, advancing family support and workforce participation in the community.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve an authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report.
Adopt the resolution in support of AB2083 and express intent to participate in District governance.
2. Do not approve the recommended actions: Decline to adopt the resolution or participate in governance.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City. Participation in District governance does not require City funding or financial contribution.
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Up to $5 million in state planning and implementation grant funding is available to support initial startup and strategic planning for the District. This funding is state -authorized and intended for planning and implementation purposes only.
Long-term District funding and operations would be determined by the District and will require voter approval.
NOTIFICATION
Published Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Jasmin Rivera Patty Rodriguez
Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Council Manager of the Office of Mayor and City Council/City Clerk
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_CC_ASSEMBLYBILL_2083.docx
Attachments: - AB 2083 Resolution.pdf
Final Approval
Date:
Apr 16, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez