Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jeremy Bubnick, Parks & Community Services
Director
AGENDA DATE: May 5, 2026
TITLE: SENIOR CITIZENS’ COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
2025/2026 (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Senior Citizens’ Commission Annual Report
DISTRICT: All Districts
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Senior Citizens’ Commission Annual Report for 2025/2026.
SUMMARY
The Senior Citizens’ Commission shall have the general power and duty to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to senior citizens. In addition to the foregoing general power and duty, the board shall have the following particular powers and duties:
To inform and advise the City Council and City staff in matters related to individual and community senior citizen needs.
To assist the City Council and City staff in formulating policies and practices for the senior citizen center.
To make recommendations to the City Council and City staff for improving the effectiveness of senior citizen programs.
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To make recommendations to the City Council and City staff on any matter affecting senior citizens.
To advise the City Council and City staff on methods of obtaining a site and funding for a permanent senior citizens' center within the City. To carry out such other functions as may be assigned to the board by the City Council. It is the mission of the Senior Citizens’ Commission to support and enhance the quality of life and well -being of our senior citizens by providing services, programs, and resources that promote healthy aging for greater independence within a culturally diverse and nurturing environment.
COMPOSITION
The following persons serve as voting members:
1. Hazel Lambert, Chairperson, Term Ending 06/30/2027
2. Reta Butler, Vice-Chairperson, Term Ending 06/30/2027
3. Robert Snyder, Commissioner, Term Ending 06/30/2027
4. Deborah Elkins, Commissioner, Term Ending 06/30/2028
5. Pauline Moya, Commissioner, Term Ending 06/30/2028
6. Martha Mieles, Commissioner, Term Ending 06/30/2027
7. Tina Escano, Alternate Commissioner, Term Ending 06/30/2027
RECOMMENDATIONS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL/DISPOSITION
Senior Center Expansion Vendor - The Public Works Department recommended approving a contract with Plyco Corp. (Plyco) to complete the construction of the Moreno Valley Senior Center Expansion, Project No. 803 0057. This project expands the existing Senior Center by adding approx imately 4,000 square feet of new building space on the south side of the existing building. The new expansion will be used to provide Moreno Valley seniors with additional programs, classes, events, and social activities. The construction period is scheduled to begin March 2026 and conclude in March 2027. The contract was authorized in the amount of $5,963,451. City Council approved the authorization on December 2, 2025.
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
During this annual report period, the Senior Center hosted various social events and trips, which included:
Cinco De Mayo
Tea With Mom
Summer Grillin’ & Chillin’
Rummage Sale
Casino Royal
International Day
Halloween Party
Holiday Craft Sale
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Holiday Party
New Years Bash
Valentine’s Day
Black History Celebration
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Casino Trips to Fantasy Springs (6)
EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS
The Senior Center continues to offer a variety of educational, health, and support services to help seniors remain informed, healthy, and connected to important resources. These programs helped to ensure that seniors have access to health services, educational opportunities, financial guidance, and community resources that support independence and well-being. Programs and services include:
Office on Aging Nutrition Classes
Health and Resource Fair
Scam Prevention and Consumer Awareness Presentations
Senior Center Townhall Meetings
On-site Healthcare Agency Outreach
Flu Vaccination Clinics
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
Free Transportation Services
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Roles and Responsibilities Training - In June 2025, the City Attorney provided Commissioners with a Roles and Responsibilities training session as part of ongoing education and governance best practices.
4th of July Parade Participation - The Commission participated in the City’s annual 4th of July Parade celebration by engaging with the community and promoting awareness of senior services and programs.
State of the City Attendance - Commissioners attended the City’s annual State of the City event in August 2025 to represent the interests of the senior community and stay informed on citywide initiatives.
Senior Citizens’ Commission Elections - In September 2025, the Commissioners voted to re-elect Hazel Lambert and Reta Butler for another fiscal year term.
Senior Community Center Additions - Through the advisory efforts of the Commission, the Senior Community Center gained restroom adjustments and additions to be serving seniors in need.
Boards & Commissio ns Appreciation Event - On March 11, 2026, Commissioners attended the annual Boards and Commissions Appreciation Event hosted by the City
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Clerk’s Office. Commissioners were recognized for their continued commitment to serving Moreno Valley’s senior community.
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM STATISTICS
From April 2025 through March 2026, the Moreno Valley Senior Center delivered meals to homebound seniors, served hot lunches, and distributed food boxes to support the senior community.
Month Attendance Avg Daily
Attendance Membership Meals
Delivered
Hot
Lunches
Served
Food
Boxes
Distributed
Apr-25 4,528 196 4,768 2,800 2,497 275
May-25 4,016 191 4,869 2,800 2,377 275
Jun-25 4,324 206 4,952 2,800 2,152 275
Jul-25 4,889 222 5,031 2,800 2,506 300
Aug-25 4,850 230 5,143 2,800 2,425 300
Sep-25 5,223 261 5,281 2,800 2,481 300
Oct-25 5,424 235 5,326 2,800 2,826 300
Nov-25 5,069 281 5,419 2,800 1,986 400
Dec-25 4,087 204 5,493 2,800 2,158 400
Jan-26 4,560 228 5,591 2,800 2,218 400
Feb-26 5,842 292 5,852 2,800 2,840 400
Mar-26 5,096 242 5,784 2,800 2,545 400
TOTAL 57,908 2,788 63,509 33,600 29,011 4,025
SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER HIGHLIGHTS
Secret Santa for a Senior Program - The Parks and Community Services hosted its annual “Secret Santa for a Senior” program in which served 140 seniors through the efforts of 61 City Staff and 9 Residents and Businesses.
ATTENDANCE
The Commission held 10 regular meetings during this fiscal year term.
Name
Regular
Meeting
Absences
Percent
Absent
Lambert 0/10 0%
Butler 0/10 0%
Synder 3/10 30%
Elkins 0/10 0%
P. Moya 1/10 10%
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Mieles 0/10 0%
Alvarez 2/2 100%
R. Moya 2/2 100%
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
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
NOTIFICATION
Posting of Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Kimberly Reeder Jeremy Bubnick
Senior Management Analyst Parks & Community Services Director
Concurred By:
Nikki Hendricks
Community Services Division Manager
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.
Public Facilities and Capital Projects: Ensure that needed public facilities, ro adway improvements, and other infrastructure improvements are constructed and maintained.
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Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous material inciden ts, and provide protection for citizens who live, work and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
Revenue Diversification and Preservation: Develop a variety of City revenue sources and policies to create a stable revenue base and fiscal policies to support essential City services, regardless of economic climate.
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_ANNUAL REPORT_SENIOR
CITIZENS COMMISSION.docx
Attachments: - SCC Attendance 2025-2026.docx
- Moreno Valley Senior Citizens Commission Presentation - 2026.pdf
Final Approval Date: Apr 30, 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