Report to City Council
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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: May 5, 2026
TITLE: REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ART S
COMMISSION’S APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART
PROGRAM APPLICATION- VANESSA GOMEZ AT IRIS
AVE. & KAISER, PERRIS BLVD. & IRIS AVE., AND IRIS
AVE. & TRAIL XING (REPORT OF: PARKS AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 4)
TITLE SUMMARY: Request to Review and Consider the Public Arts Commission’s Approval of Utility Box Art Program
Application- Vanessa Gomez at the Corner s of Iris Ave. & Kaiser (Medical Office Entrance), Perris Blvd. & Iris Ave ., and Iris Ave. & Trail Xing (Juan Bautista Trail).
DISTRICT: District 4
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Receive and file the artist presentation; and
2. Review and consider the Public Arts Commission’s approval of Utility Box Art Program Application from Vanessa Gomez for the design of three utility box wrap s at the intersections of Iris Ave. & Kaiser (Medical Office Entrance), Perris Blvd. & Iris Ave, and Iris Ave. Trail Xing (Juan Bautista Trail); and
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3. Authorize the Executive Director and or its designee to enter into an agreement for services with the approved applicant utilizing funding from DIF Public Art Fund 3316.
SUMMARY
This report recommends that the Council review and consider approval of the Utility Box Art Program Application submitted by Vanessa Gomez for the design of three utility box wraps at the intersections of Iris Ave. & Kaiser (Medical Office Entrance), Perri s Blvd. & Iris Ave, and Iris Ave. Trail Xing (Juan Bautista Trail ). The amount of funding being requested by the applicant is $1,500.
If approved, Parks & Community Services staff will work with the selected applicant to 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 June 20, 2023, the City Council approved the City of Moreno Valley’s Public Art Policy which includes guidelines regarding submittal process, selection criteria, installation, deinstallation, and agreements as it relates to the Public Art Program. It further considers the role of the Public Arts Commission and calls for City Council to make the final decision on all public art on City of Moreno Valley property.
Per the approved Public Art Policy, “Public Art” is defined as artistic works created by artists as unique and original works located in a public space or facility and accessible to the public. Public Art includes works of a permanent or temporary nature. “Public Art” can be in the form of exhibit, performance, installation, integration of art and architecture, and a unique physical environment or feature that integrates art in the city. Eligible mediums include but are not limited to painting, mural, drawing, sculpture, photography, landscaping, water feature, components of a building, works of sound and/or light, and spoken word. M ass produced or standardized art, mechanical reproductions, or directional signage are not eligible mediums.
During a meeting held on February 18, 2026, the Public Arts Commission approved the subject application to be forwarded to the City Council for r eview and final funding consideration.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the Public Arts Commission’s recommendations; or
2. Do not Approve the Public Arts Commission’s recommendations; or
3. Provide Staff with alternate direction.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the Public Art Program was approved in the FY 2025/26 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 f oster 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 po sitive 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_UTILITYBOX_VANESSA GOMEZ.docx Attachments: - Vanessa Gomez- Presentation.pdf
- Vanessa Gomez- Designs.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