Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kyle Warsinski, Economic Development Director
AGENDA DATE: May 5, 2026
TITLE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
INTERIOR DESIGN FOR THE BUSINESS AND
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER (BERC)
RELOCATION AND EXPANSION (REPORT OF:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT: DISTRICT 1)
TITLE SUMMARY: Professional Services Agreement For Architectural Services For The BERC Expansion Project
DISTRICT: District 1
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve and award the Agreement for Professional Services for Architectural Design Services with SVA Architects, Inc., 6 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 1150, Santa Ana, CA 92707, to provide interior design and space planning services for the Business and Emplo yment Resource Center Relocation and Expansion (Project No. 803 0073); and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Agreement for Professional Services for Architectural Consultant Services with SVA Architects, in the amount of $469,782, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to SVA Architects, Inc. in the amount of $469,782 once the agreement has been fully executed by all parties; and
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4. Authorize the City Manager or desi gnee to execute subsequent amendments to the Agreement with SVA Architects Inc., 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 the budgetary amounts previously approved by Council as part of the adopted and/or amended budget process; and
5. Approve an amendment to the Adopted FY 2025/26 & 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to update the proposed project and associated budget adjustments; and
6. Approve budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
SUMMARY
This report recommends approval and award of a professional services agreement with SVA Architects Inc. for interior design and space planning services related to the Business and Employment Resource Center Relocation and Expansion Project (Project No. 803 0073).
DISCUSSION
In accordance with the adopted Economic Development Strategic Plan, the City of Moreno Valley has identified workforce development as a critical initiative to attract new industries and businesses, critical to the City’s Economic Development aspirations.
Workforce Development provides training and upskilling for our residents, ensurin g our region's talent pipeline aligns with industry needs.
The Business and Employment Resource Center (BERC) first opened in 2009 as a one- stop job resource center operated by the City of Moreno Valley, in partnership with Riverside County. The 3,500 -square-foot facility is used for workshops and trainings, recruitment events, career assessment s, a resource library, computer and internet access, and Veterans’ employment services and resources.
In 2021, the BERC became the State of California’s newest compr ehensive America’s Job Center of California (AJCC). Moreno Valley is unique in that we are one of only a few comprehensive AJCCs across the State of California operated by a City.
Since becoming an AJCC, o ver the past 5 years, programming at the BERC has increased with 16 new partners and various new programs, including:
Veteran Tuesday;
Financial and digital literacy
Financial wellness;
Google Career Certificates;
Business consulting;
One-on-one workforce development coaching;
Unemployment, disability, and family leave assistance;
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Legal aid services;
Skills programming for veterans; and
Entrepreneurship accelerator programs.
Total attendance at BERC events and training sessions has increased by 54% since becoming an AJCC.
Total BERC Attendance
Year 2021 2025 Increase
Attendance 17,595 27,075 54%
This steady growth strongly reflects the success of our staff and our partnerships, increasing demand for the various programs and training offer ed by the BERC to residents at no cost. Given the success of the BERC, certain hosted events have experienced challenges due to increased community interest and high attendance numbers. At 3,500 square feet in overall size the occupancy capacity of the existing facility is limited. The large tr aining room has a maximum occupancy of 24 people ; the small training room accommodates 20 people. Even when utilizing both spaces for some events, the space is inadequate, resulting in residents waiting in line outside to attend.
In February 2025, the City of Moreno Valley entered into a lease agreement for the bottom floor of the space formerly occupied by Sears in the Moreno Valley Mall. This facility lease was performed to serve two primary goals established in the 2024 Economic Development Strategic Pl an: 1) to create a new destination museum and art space (currently under construction), and 2) to relocate and expand the City’s BERC to be able to enhance services to the City’s businesses and residents.
To increase the BERC’s capacity to serve Moreno Va lley’s residents and businesses, approximately 20,000 square feet of the lease d space has been reserved for the BERC relocation and expansion. Moving the BERC to a new location and expanding the available space will set a new standard for workforce and business development centers in the Inland Empire and Southern California. The first step in the process is to conduct spatial analysis and interior architectural design to align current and future programming goals with the City’s growing workforce and business community by providing enhanced job placement services, training programs, business assistance, and community resources, all within a single, modern space.
On July 3, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation for interior design services for the BERC relocation and expansion. The RFP was advertised widely on the City's online bid portal, OpenGov, to ensure an open and competitive process.
Proposal responses were due on July 24, 2025. A total of eight (8) proposals were received in response to the solicitation.
According to the City’s Municipal Code requirements for professional services procurement, and after a thorough evaluation of all proposals, it was determined that SVA Architects, Inc., could fulfill the City's requirements f or design and space -planning consultant services. Once SVA Architects was determined to be the highest -qualified consultant, city staff met with company representatives to negotiate the final cost and
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terms of the contract, including which optional scope o f services from the RFP would be included in the final project scope. The revised cost and scope have been incorporated into the proposed agreement, totaling $469,782.00.
The City intends to enter into a one -year agreement with SVA Architects, Inc., commencing on May 1, 2026, and concluding on June 30, 2027.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report.
Staff recommends 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
The BERC Relocation and Expansion Project (Project No. 803 0073) is included in the FY 2025/26-2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP will be amended to include additional funding for design and architectural services. The design and a rchitectural services to be provided by SVA Architects, Inc will be funded by General Fund (1010) and allocated to the project through the Public Works Capital Projects Fund (3002).
Future costs for the construction phase of the project will be partially funded with federal funds awarded by Congressman Mark Takano and designated for Community Funding Projects. To date, the city has secured $1,850,000. The Economic Development Department will continue to seek additional funding sources and grant opportunities to fund the remaining project costs.
Category Fund GL Account
Project Number
Type
(Rev/Exp)
FY 25/26
Budget
Proposed
Adjustments
FY 25/26
Amended
Budget
General
Fund 1010 1010-22-25-20012-630330 Exp $200,000 ($40,000) $160,000 General
Fund 1010 1010-22-25-20012-694010 Exp $605,000 ($450,000) $155,000 Transfer
Out 1010 1010-99-99-91010-903002 Exp $2,036,670 $490,000 $2,526,670 Transfer In 3002 3002-99-99-93002-801010 Rev $2,036,670 $490,000 $2,526,670 CIP 3002 3002-22-25-80003-720199
Project No. 803 0073-3002-99 Exp $0 $490,000 $490,000
ESTIMATED PROJECT DESIGN COSTS:
Agreement with SVA Architects, Inc ................................................................... $469,782 Design Review/Plan Check and Permitting Fees ................................................. $20,000 Total ................................................................................................................... $489,782 ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCHEDULE:
Preliminary and Final Design ............................................... Spring 2026 – Summer 2027
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NOTIFICATION
Publication of the Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Kyle Warsinski Kyle Warsinski
Economic Development Director Economic Development Director
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Moreno Valley's future.
Public Facilities and Capital Projects: Ensure that needed public facili ties, roadway improvements, and other infrastructure improvements are constructed and maintained.
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
Objective 1.3: Promote local hiring through the expansion of local, quality, high paying jobs, and workforce development efforts.
Objective 1.7: Promote small business development and entrepreneurship.
Objective 1.8: Evaluate staff resources and dedicate City funding to invest in aggressive Economic Development activities that will result in increased revenues to the City, additional employment opportunities, and enhanced quality of life for our residents.
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_EDD_BERC DESIGN CONTRACT.docx Attachments: - ED_Consultant Agreement for Professional Consultant Services_BERC Expansion Design_.docx
- 803 0073_BERC Relocation and Expansion Amended.pdf
Final Approval Date: Apr 30, 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