1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 5, 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
1. RECOGNITION: BEAUTIFY MOVAL AT HOME AWARDS PROGRAM
Mayor Cabrera presented the Recognitions to the Beautify Moval at Home Awards Program recipients: District 1, Ricardo Arroyo and Family, District 2, Carlos De La Cruz and family, our inaugural citywide winner, District 3, Glenda Zavala and family, and District 4 Ruben Castorena.
2. PROCLAMATION: BUILDING & SAFETY MONTH
Councilmember Delgado presented the Proclamation to Building Official James Verdugo and team, recognizing May 2026 as Building Safety Month.
3. PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Councilmember Barnard presented the Proclamation to Public Works Dir ector Melissa Walker and team, recognizing National Public Works Week.
4. PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERK’S WEEK
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez presented the Proclamation to City Clerk Patty Rodriguez and team, recognizing National Municipal Clerk’s Week.
2 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 6:05pm 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 Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Anthony Louis Fox from True Vine Ministries.
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
Patty Rodriguez – Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Sonia Gomez – Senior Deputy City Clerk
Steven Quintanilla- City Attorney
3 Brian Mohan - City Manager
Angel Galache – Deputy City Manager
Felicia London– Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Sean Kelleher – Assistant City Manager/Development Services Angelica Frausto-Lupo – Community Development Director
Stephanie Macias – Business and Workforce Development Division Manager Melissa Walker – Public Works Director
Jeremy Bubnick - Parks and Community Services Director
Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
Jesse Park - Fire Chief
Sarah 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 Order of Agenda
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
Fred Banuelos
1. Personal update.
George Hague
1. Traffic Safety Commission cancellations.
2. MVU solar panel policy.
3. SB 707.
Louise Palomarez
1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
4 2. Opposed to day care item from last Council meeting.
Roy Bleckert
1. SBX County Project.
2. Opposed to day care item from last Council meeting.
Bob Palomarez
1. Veterans Day Ceremony Dedication, May 2, 2026.
2. SBX project.
J. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approve the Joint Consent Calendars
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 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
J.1.1 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 12.14 (POLICE AND CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
ROTATIONAL TOW SERVICE) ORDINANCE NO. 1044
J.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 21, 2026 4:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards ’ Minutes for April 21, 2026 Closed Session and April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
J.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 21, 2026 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
5 Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Minutes for April 21, 2026 Closed Session and April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: Approved
J.4 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - STUDY SESSION - APRIL 14, 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' Minutes for April 14, 2026 Study Session.
RESULT: Approved
J.5 MASTER ATTENDANCE LOG FOR CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – MARCH 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.
RESULT: Approved
J.6 CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ATTENDANCE REPORT MARCH 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.
RESULT: Approved
J.7 ORDINANCE ADOPTING ASSOCIATED ZONING TEXT AND ZONING
ATLAS AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE LAND USE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS OF THE 2024 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (REPORT OF:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
6 That the City Council:
1. Pass and adopt Ordinance No. 1042, by title only, adopting the associated Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) Text and Zoning Atlas Amendments to implement the land use policies and regulations of the 2024 General Plan Update approved by the City Council.
RESULT: Approved
J.8 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
FOR THE BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER
(BERC) RELOCATION AND EXPANSION (REPORT OF: ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT: DISTRICT 1)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
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 Employment Resource Center Relocation and Expansion (Project No. 803 0073);
2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute t he 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;
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;
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee 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;
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
7 6. Approve budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
RESULT: Approved
J.9 PAYMENT REGISTER - MARCH 2026 (REPORT OF FINANCIAL AND 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
RESULT: Approved
J.10 APPROVE THE PUBLIC FACILITIES FEE CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH D.R. HORTON LOS ANGELES HOLDING COMPANY , INC. FOR
PARKLAND IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN TRACT 38442 (REPORT OF:
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 3)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council and Community Services District:
1. Approve the Public Facilities Fee Credit Agreement ("Agreement") with D. R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc., for parkland improvements within Tract 3844 2 located north of Alessandro Blvd., east of Nason St., and south of Bay Ave.; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager and the City Manager in the Capacity as Executive Director of the Moreno Valley Community Services District (CSD) or his/her designee to execu te the Public Facilities Fee Credit Agreement on behalf of the City and CSD with D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc., for parkland improvements within Tract 38442, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
RESULT: Approved
J.11 FIVE-YEAR LOOK-AHEAD PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
PLAN (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
8 1. Approve the recommended Five -Year Look -Ahead Pavement Management Program Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27 to 2030-31; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to make any minor adjustments necessary for finalizing the Five -Year Look-Ahead Pavement Management Program Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27 to 2030-31.
RESULT: Approved
J.12 APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 38443 FOR PEN22-0130 (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 3)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Approve Tract Map 38443 for PEN22 -0130, a 135 lot residential subdivision by Developer D. R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc., located on the south side of Cottonwood Avenue, approximately 700 feet east of Nason Street; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to sign the ma p and transmit said map to the Riverside County Assessor -County Clerk -Recorder's Office for recordation.
RESULT: Approved
J.13 PEN18-0038 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, ARCO AM/PM SERVICE
STATION) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE MORENO MASTER
DRAINAGE PLAN LINE F-2, STAGE 4, AND LINE F-15, STAGE 1, REDLANDS BOULEVARD AND HEMLOCK AVENUE (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 2)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Approve the Cooperat ive Agreement between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the City of Moreno Valley, and Starlight USA, LLC, for the Moreno Master Drainage Plan Line F -2, Stage 4, and Line F -15, Stage 1, located on Redlands Boulevard and Hemlock Avenue;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Cooperative Agreement; and
9 3. Direct the City Clerk to forward the signed Cooperative Agreement to the District.
RESULT: Approved
J.14 ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO
VACATE A PORTION OF ALESSANDRO BOULEVARD, WEST OF
MORENO BEACH DRIVE (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 3) Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution Number 2026 -21, d eclaring the City’s intention to vacate a portion of Alessandro Boulevard, west of Moreno Beach Drive; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to certify said resolution and transmit a copy to the Riverside County Recorder's Office for recordation.
RESULT: Approved
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
K.1 PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2026/27 – HUD GRANTS (CDBG, HOME, & ESG)
(REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL
DISTRICTS)
Chief Financial Officer Felicia (CFO) London provided the staff report along with reporting corrections to:
Attachment 1 and 2 of the staff report to ensure accuracy of the record.
For Attachment 1 (Annual Action Plan), she noted that on page 27, the funding amount for Project 6 (ESG Homelessness Prevention and HMIS) should be corrected to $19,733, replacing the previously stated $18,976.
Additionaly, on page 7 under the ESG grant purpose section, the program component “Homeless Prevention” was inadvertently omitted and should be added as the final bullet point. For attachment 2 (Funding Recommendation Booklet), she identified a typographical error on page 9 in the CDBG current year funding amount; the correct allocation is $1,896,326.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for questions of staff.
10 With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Cabrera asked staff questions.
City Manager Brian Mohan and Chief Financial Officer Felicia London responded to Mayor's inquiries.
Ashley Brown Mills
1. Voices for Children - CASA Program.
Roy Bleckert
1. Checks and balances.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Delgado and Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
With no further 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:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs included in the Program Year 2026/27 Annual Action Plan.
2. Approve and adopt the Program Year 2026/27 Annual Action Plan as an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding under the federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs with Council amendments, if any.
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve any reprogramming of allocations between funded programs within the adopted Program Year 2026/27 Annual Action Plan in compliance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, if necessary.
11 4. Authorize the City Manager to execu te any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
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. GENERAL BUSINESS
L.1 AUTHORIZATION TO FINANCE THE 2026 ELECTRIC SYSTEM
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026A (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
(ALL DISTRICTS)
Public Works Director Melissa Walker provided the staff report.
Consultants Jim Fabian, Brian Forbath, and Tom Jacobs provided additional information.
With the completion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Cabrera asked staff questions.
Public Works Director Melissa Walker, Consultant Jim Fabian, and Brian Forbath responded to Council's inquiries.
With no further Council questions, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Opposed.
Louise Palomarez
1. Opposed.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Councilmember Barnard asked the City Manager to provide clarification on comments made by residents.
City Manager Brian Mohan provided clarification on the item.
Mayor Cabrera provided additional information on the item.
12 With no additional Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:
1. Ad opt Resolution Number PFA 2026 -01, A Resolution of the Moreno Valley Public Financing Authority authorizing the execution and delivery of certain documents in connection with the issuance of the Moreno Valley Public Financing Authority of not to exceed $15 0,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A; authorizing execution and delivery of an installment purchase agreement, bond purchase agreement, indenture of trust and escrow agreements; approving the form of Official Statement; and authorizing the execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to the financing;
2. Adopt Resolution Number 2026 -22, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley approving the issuance by the Moreno Valley Public Financing Authority of not to exceed $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A; authorizing execution and delivery of an installment purchase agreement, continuing disclosure certificate, bond purc hase agreement and escrow agreements; approving the form of Official Statement; and authorizing the execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to the financing;
3. Approve the necessary budget adjustments to allow the recording of the issuance of the bonds and related debt service required for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 and FY 2026/27;
4. Authorize the necessary additions and budget adjustments to the FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and authorize the appro priation of up to $100,000,000 for this refinancing and new project. The proposed bond funded projects were included in the Capital Improvement Program approved by the City Council on June 3, 2025;
5. Approve amended City Policy 3.11 Fund Balance and Finan cial Reserves Policy, which includes policy updates to MVU reserve funds as previously approved by Council. Waive certain debt management policy requirements related to minimum net present value threshold requirements due to removal of debt from the General Fund; and
13 6. Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to agreements with CLP Engineering, LLC, CLP Operations & Maintenance, Inc., and related agreements for the Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A within the City Council -approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
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 PARKS, COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND TRAILS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2025/2026 (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick introduced Parks, Community, and Trails Commission Chairperson Rylee Peak provided the presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez stepped away from the dais at 7:40 p.m. and returned at 7:49 p.m.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called the Parks, Community Services, and Trails commissioners to introduce themselves.
Commissioners Barbara Baxter, Liza Arellano, and Nikita Wilson introduced themselves.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supported.
With no Council deliberation, the City Council received and filed the report.
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Parks, Community Services, and Trails Commission Annual Report for 2025/2026.
14 L.3 SENIOR CITIZENS’ COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2025/2026 (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
Parks and Community Services Director introduced Senior Citizen's Commission Chairperson, Hazel Lambert.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera asked the commissioners to introduce themselves.
Commissioners Pauline Moya, and Reta Butler introduced themselves to Council.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supported.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council deliberation.
Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Councilmember Barnard provided comments on the item.
With no further Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera received and filed the report.
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Senior Citize ns’ Commission Annual Report for 2025/2026.
Mayor Cabrera made a motion to consolidate General Business items L.4- L.9 for consideration and allow public comment on all the items at the same time, with a three-minute time limit.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
RESULT: Approved (5 to 0)
L.4 REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S
APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM APPLICATION-
AIVAREE AGUILAR AT THE CORNER OF NASON ST AND HOSPITAL
15 (EAST HOSPITAL ENTRANCE) (REPORT OF: PARKS AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 3)
L.5 REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S
APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM APPLICATION- ALVARO ALVAREZ AT THE CORNER OF FREDERICK ST. & ALESSANDRO BLVD (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 1) L.6 REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS 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)
L.7 REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S
APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM APPLICATION-
ALEXANDRA GARCIA AT THE CORNER OF PIGEON PASS RD. &
IRONWOOD AVE. (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 2)
L.8 REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S
APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM APPLICATION-
ANDREW LYKO AT THE CORNERS OF NASON ST. & BAY AVE. AND REDWING DR. & CACTUS AVE (REPORT OF: PARKS AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 3)
L.9 REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S
APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM APPLICATION-
SHAYNE MITCHELL AT THE CORNERS OF HEACOCK ST. &
IRONWOOD AVE. AND LASSELLE ST. & TRAIL XING (REPORT OF:
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 2 & 4)
Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick introduced Community Outreach Manager Jasmin Barragan.
Community Outreach Manager presented the proposal for Avairee Aguilar.
With the conclusion of the presentation, Alvaro Alvarez presented his proposal.
Councilmember Barnard stepped away from the dais at 8:11pm and returned at 8:15 p.m.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz stepped away from the dais at 8:11 p.m. and returned at 8:15 p.m.
16 Councilmember Barnard returned to the dais at 8:16pm.
With the conclusion of Alvaro's proposal, Vanessa Gomez presented her proposal.
With the conclusion of Vanessa's proposal, Community Outreach Manager Jasmin Barragan presented Alexandra Garcia's proposal.
Councilmember Delgado left the dais at 8:16pm.
Councilmember Delgado returned to the dais at 8:18pm.
With the conclusion of Alexandra's proposal, Community Outreach Manager Jasmin Barragan presented Andrew Lyko's proposal.
With the conclusion of Andrew Lyko's proposal, Community Outreach Manager Jasmin Barragan provided Shayne Mitchell's proposal.
With no further proposals, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Roy Bleckert
1. Opposed.
Louise Palomarez
1. Supported.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz and Councilmember Barnard provided comments on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez asked questions of staff.
Community Outreach Manager Jasmin Barragan, Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick, and City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez's inquiry.
Mayor Cabrera provided comments on the item.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz and Mayor Cabrera asked staff questions.
Parks and Community Services Director Jeremy Bubnick answered Council's questions.
With no further Council comments or deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
17 Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council and Community Services District:
1. Receive and file the artist presentation;
2. Review and consider the Public Arts Commission’s approval of Ut ility Box Art Program Application from Aivaree Aguilar for the design of a utility box wrap at the intersection of Nason St. and Hospital (East Hospital Entrance); and
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.
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
M.1 March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
None.
M.2 Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
None.
M.3 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Mayor Cabrera presented the following:
The Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) was developed to provide funding to transit agencies. Riverside County is estimated to receive $4,872,489 in LCTOP formula funding for the first cycle of FY 2025/26, which will be distributed directly by the State Controller’s Office to transit operators for eligible projects. Eligible projects include the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, mobility improvements, and the prioritization of services to disadvantaged communities.
M.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)
18 None.
M.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
None.
M.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
At the RCA Board of Directors meeting on April 6, 2026, reports for the following were received:
Western Riverside County MSHCP Fee Collection for December 2025 and January 2026;
Joint Project Review Status;
Acquisition Status;
Monthly Investment for December 2025 and January 2026; Consultant Reports Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter; and State and Federal Legislative Update.
Staff provided an update on Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Local Development Mitigation Fee (LDMF), TUMF, and proposed Budget adjustments.
Additionally, Historical Performance data charts of TUMF and LDMF by fiscal year and quarter were provided. LDMF fee schedule automatically adjusts each July 1st by the increase in CPI. Staff recommended to 1) Receive and file the Quarterly Financial Statements for the six months which ended on December 31, 2025; and 2) Approve the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget Adjustments.
Further, the Board received a presentation on the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan 2024 Annual Report.
The presentation highlighted the following:
2024 Acquisitions, 2,409 acres acquired, and 70,502 acres acquired between inception of the MSHCP through 2024;
2024 Habitat Enhancements and MSHCP Monitoring Program; A Major Amendment to add Crotch’s Bumble Bee and others is in the works;
19 Master Wildfire Management Plan;
Initiate Nexus Study;
Initiate MSHCP Economic Benefits Analysis; and
Expand RCA capacity.
Staff recommended the Board of Directors to receive and file the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan 2024 Annual Report.
The Board also received a presentation on the Interstate 15 (I-15) Rainbow Canyon Wildlife Crossing Update planning project which is located on I-15 at the Riverside-San Diego County line. The roadway acts as an almost impenetrable barrier to wildlife movement, severing the Santa Ana-Palomar Mountains linkage that is essential for the long-term viability of wide-ranging species, particularly mountain lions. Recent genetic analysis of mountains lions indicates significant genetic restriction and minimal evidence of movement of individual mountain lions between the Santa Ana Mountains and Peninsular Range to the east.
The I-15 Rainbow Canyon Wildlife Crossing is vital to the success of the MSHCP reserve system by aiding connectivity and helping protect a variety of covered species. RCA staff will continue to support the effort by participating in a committee with various stakeholders to assist with the planning process. The RCA and conservation partners have been working on and will continue to acquire and protect habitat on both sides of I-15 to ensure that wildlife, and critically, mountain lions, have a connected network of protected habitats.
M.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
None.
M.8 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
At the SCAG Regional Council meeting held on April 9, 2026, the Council approved Action Item Number 1: Nomination and Election of 2026-27 SCAG Officer Positions and Action Item Number 2: Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the SCAG Bylaws. The five proposed amendments were limited to language cleanups and clarifications. The Consent Calendar and previous minutes were approved with minimal discussion.
20 The Business Report was given by Lucy Dunn. Since her report was written, the joint policy committees met and gave a pre-briefing on demographics. She noted that it would be beneficial for home builders to hear this information because with the median age rising, population growth becoming flat, smaller households, along with a housing shortage, would allow these builders to work on designing new product types.
The President’s Report from Cindy Allen focused on SCAG’s two sponsored bills, which were SB 1087 and AB 2002. SB 1087 would modernize the framework in SB 375. AB 2002 would codify the successful 2019 Regional Early Action Planning (REAP 1.0). Both provided resources for SCAG to implement the Regional Housing Needs Allocation, created tools that streamline housing element preparation, support accessory dwelling units permitting, and advancing fair housing.
Kome Ajise gave the Executive Director’s Report. He stated that SCAG earlier in the day participated in the presentation of the kickoff for Connect SoCal. He expressed his gratitude for members’ engagement and promises updates as they progress through the plan development process. The action by the RC authorizes SCAG to go out and begin data collection from each one of the 197 jurisdictions and conduct one-on-one meetings lasting through November. This will enhance the policy development process as SCAG prepares for a draft plan in 2027.The Senate Environmental Quality Committee passed SB 1087.
N. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
O. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. City awards.
2. City Clerk Patty Rodriguez, City Clerk Honor Roll.
3. Retirement – Human Resources Director Robert Cardenas.
P. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Barnard
1. Thanked Robert Cardenas, HR Director.
2. San Jose, Union Trade trip.
3. Council meeting decorum.
21 Councilmember Delgado
1. Thank you teachers and crossing guards.
2. Beautify Moval.
3. Student of the Year - Moreno Valley College.
4. Congratulated Economic Development staff on award.
5. Be kind.
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Beautify Moval.
2. Moreno Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
3. Congratulated Economic Development staff on award.
4. Val Verde and Moreno Valley Unified School district scholarship recipients.
5. Thanked Human Resources Director Robert Cardenas.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez
1. Beautify Moval.
2. Mexican Mobile Consulate - Cottonwood Golf Center.
3. Office of Emergency Management - Valley View High School.
4. SCAG Conference.
5. Thanked Director Robert Cardenas.
6. Happy Cinco De Mayo.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Happy Mother's Day.
2. Student of the Year - Moreno Valley College.
3. Phoenix Gateway Annual Gala.
4. Mexican Mobile Consulate - Cottonwood Golf Center.
5. Community Day of Service - Bethune Park.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
22 Louise Palomarez
1. Censure Mayor Cabrera.
With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera made a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Cabrera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Mayor Cabrera made a motion to include an item on a future agenda to discuss opportunities for the City to help foster and expand youth programs.
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)
R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 8:57pm.
23 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