Minutes, first session — Moreno Valley City Council, June 2, 2026

1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 2, 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

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5:30pm)

1. PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) & AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) AWARENESS WEEK, JUNE 1–7
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez presented the Proclamation to Steven Muro III and Riverside County Fire Dispatcher Emmalie Cochran for their live saving measures performed on February 3, 2026.

2. RECOGNITION: MORENO VALLEY YOUTH ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT The recognition was not provided, as the recipient was not in attendance of the meeting.

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

2 Trustees, and the Moreno Valley Community Foundation Board of Directors was called to order at 6:01pm 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 Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz.

C. INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Dave Carlson from Moreno Christian Assembly.

D. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mayor Cabrera provided the Land Acknowledgment statement.

E. ROLL CALL

Present:

Cheylynda Barnard - Councilmember
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Councilmember
Erlan Gonzalez - Mayor Pro Tem
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor

Absent:

Ed Delgado - Councilmember
F. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
None.

G. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Sonia Gomez – Senior Deputy City Clerk
Paul Bradvica - Management Analyst
Steven Quintanilla- City Attorney
Brian Mohan - City Manager
Launa Jimenez – Assistant City Manager

3 Felicia London– Chief Financial Officer
Sean Kelleher - Assistant City Manager
Robert Alvarez – Community Enhancement Division Manager Melissa McClain - Economic Development 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: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Approve Agenda Order
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3 Absent (1): Councilmember Delgado District 2
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)

I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Deanna Hargreaves

1. Project approval process concerns.

Fred Banuelos

1. Public Safety Expo.

2. Dispatcher sit in.

Seth Cox

1. Food vendor enforcement.

Nevaeh Carrillo

1. Flock Safety camera concerns.

4 2. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.

George Hague

1. GPU concerns.

David Zeitz

1. District 2 City Council candidate.

Christopher Baca

1. City transparency.

2. City corruption.

Lindsay Robinson

1. McDonald's project concerns.

2. Six districts in City.

Louise Palomarez

1. Concern with development in City.

2. Go Vote!
Roy Bleckert

1. Concerns with Moreno Valley and Riverside County.

J. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if there were any items they would like removed for separate action or discussion.

Mayor Cabrera asked staff to provide additional information on item J.4.

City Manager Brian Mohan provided additional information regarding J.4.

Mayor Cabrera asked staff a question.

City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Mayor Cabrera's inquiries.

With no further Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comment to be heard.

Seth Cox (J.4)

1. Concerns.

Christopher Baca (J.4, J.7, J.10, J.11)

5 1. Concerns.

Roy Bleckert (J.5)

1. Concerns.

Louise Palomarez (J.10)

1. Concerns.

2. Freeway concerns.

Mayor Cabrera provided additional comments on the Consent Calendar.

With no further Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.

Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Approve the Joint Consent Calendars
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3 Absent (1): Councilmember Delgado District 2
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
J.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION - NONE
J.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - MAY 19, 2026 4:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Minutes for May 19, 2026 Closed Session Meeting.

RESULT: Approved
J.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - MAY 19, 2026 6:00 PM
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Minutes for May 19, 2026 Regular Meeting.

RESULT: Approved

6 J.4 ROCIII CA BELAGO’S REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL’S CONSENT TO

ASSIGN RANCHO DEL SOL GOLF COURSE PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (REPORT OF: CITY ATTORNEY)
(DISTRICT 4)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:

1. Grant its consent to allow ROCIII CA Belago to assign the Rancho Del Sol Golf Course Property Maintenance Agreement (as amended) pursuant to terms and conditions of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement by and between ROCIII CA Belago, LLC and RDS Golf Property, LLC.

RESULT: Approved
J.5 CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ATTENDANCE REPORT - APRIL 2026 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:

1. Receive and File
RESULT: Approved
J.6 MASTER ATTENDANCE LOG FOR CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – APRIL 2026 (REPORT OF: CITY
CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:

1. Receive and File.

RESULT: Approved
J.7 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION – NOVEMBER 3, 2026:

RESOLUTIONS CALLING ELECTION, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION

WITH STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, AND ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS (REPORT OF: CITY
CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

7 Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -32 Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for Certain Officers;

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -33 Requesting the Riverside County Board of Supervisors Consolidate the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election with the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code; and

3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -34 Providing for Regulations Pertaining to Materials for Candidates and Costs Pertaining to Candidate Statements submitted to the Voters for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.

RESULT: Approved
J.8 MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP) LOCAL

DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE AUTOMATIC CONSUMER PRICE
INDEX (CPI) INCREASE (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:

1. ADOPT Resolution No. 2026 -35, implementing the automatic CPI increase to the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Local Development Mitigation Fee pursuant to the Regional Conservation Authority. a) DETERMINE the adoption of this Resolution is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 21080 (b)(8) of the California Public Resources Code and Sections 15273 and 15378 (b)(4) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and b) APPROVE the implementation of the automatic Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase to the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Local Development Mitigation Fee pursuant to the Regional Conservation Authority.

RESULT: Approved
J.9 PAYMENT REGISTER - APRIL 2026 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

8 Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:

1. Receive and file Payment Register
RESULT: Approved
J.10 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A PROJECT LIST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 SENATE BILL 1 FUNDING FOR CITYWIDE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND PRESERVATION (REPORT OF:

PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution 2026 -36 to establish a Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project List for submission to the California Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Senate Bill 1 (SB1) funding; and

2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to make any minor adjustments to the limits of work and minor modifications to the project list, as necessary.

RESULT: Approved

J.11 AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL HEATING,

VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING INSTALLATION,

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES AT CITY-OWNED FACILITIES AND SITES (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL

DISTRICTS)
Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
That the City Council:

1. Approve the Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Moreno Valley and ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. for heating, ventilation, and air -conditioning and related equipment installati on, maintenance and repair;

9 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the five -year Agreement for Professional Services with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,500,000; and

3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, the authority to execute any subsequent amendments to the Agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc, including the authority to authorize associated Purchase Orders and Change Orders in accordance with the Agreement’s terms, subject to t he approval of the City Attorney and within the budgetary amounts previously approved by the City Council as part of the adopted and/or amended budget process.

RESULT: Approved

K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
K.1 PUBLIC HEARING ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS (“GANN”) LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
Chief Financial Officer Felicia London provided the staff report.

With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.

With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.

Roy Bleckert

1. Recounted GANN limit history.

2. Concerns.

With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions or deliberation.

With no Council questions or deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.

Moved by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
That the City Council and Community Services District:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comments on the City of Moreno Valley General Fund appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026/27.

10 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -37, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, establishing the General Fund appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026/27.

3. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comments on the Moreno Valley Community Services District’s appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026/27; and

4. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2026 -23, a resolution of the Mor eno Valley Community Services District establishing the Community Services District appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026/27.

Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Councilmember Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Absent (1): Councilmember Delgado District 2
RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)

K.2 PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING

THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
REGULATORY RATE SCHEDULE (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
(DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Public Works Director Melissa Walker provided the staff report.

With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.

With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.

With no public comments on the item, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.

Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing to review and confi rm the annual regulatory rate schedule for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program for new residential, common interest, commercial, industrial, and quasi-public land uses;

11 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -38, a Resolution of the City Counc il of the City of Moreno Valley, California, authorizing and approving the levy of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System regulatory rates for new and existing residential, common interest, commercial, industrial, and quasi-public development on the County of Riverside property tax roll; and

3. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to adjust the rates levied on property tax bills if parcel changes or other adjustments occur between the City Council meeting date and the submission of the charges to the County of Riverside, provided the applied rates do not exceed the maximum approved rates and remain consistent with the ballot and adopted budget.

L. GENERAL BUSINESS
L.1 ADOPTION OF A TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION POLICY FOR REMOTE PUBLIC MEETINGS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 707 (2025) AND THE BROWN ACT (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL

DISTRICTS)
Senior Deputy City Clerk Sonia Gomez provided the staff report.

With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.

Councilmember Barnard asked staff questions.

City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Councilmember Barnard's inquiry.

Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez asked questions of staff.

City Manager Brian Mohan responded to Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez's inquiry.

With no further Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.

12 Roy Bleckert

1. Concerns with transparency.

With the conclusion of public comments, Mayor Cabrera called for Council comments or deliberation.

Councilmember Barnard asked City staff to provide clarification on the item.

City Manager Brian Mohan provided clarification on the item.

With no further Council deliberation or questions, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.

Moved by: Councilmember Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
That the City Council:

1. Adopt the Technology Disruption Policy in compliance with Senate Bill 707 (2025) and Government Code Section 54953.4; and

2. Direct staff to implement the policy for all applicable City Council meetings on or before July 1, 2026.

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)
None.

13 M.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) None.

M.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
None.

M.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
At the RCA Board of Directors meeting on June 1, 2026, reports for the following were received:
 Western Riverside County MSHCP Fee Collection for March 2026;  Joint Project Review Status;
 Acquisition Status;
 Monthly Investment for March 2026;
 Quarterly Public Engagement Metrics Report, January – March 2026 Report for March 2026;
 Consultant Reports – Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter;
 Recurring Contracts For Fiscal Year 2026/27;
 Quarterly Financial Statements; and
 State and Federal Legislative Update
The Board received a presentation by staff on the Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget. The presentation included an outline of the executive summary, budget summary, revenues/sources, LDMF, expenditures/uses, land acquisitions, and debt service. The item was approved by the Board without the pre-payment item.

The Board received a presentation by staff on the Professional Services for MSHCP Compliance Review. The presentation included an overview of the MSHCP compliance review, RCA compliance review, procurement process, and fiscal impact. The item was as approved by the Board.

M.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
None.

14 M.8 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) None.

N. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.

O. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

1. City of Moreno Valley Juneteenth event.

P. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Barnard

1. Swim lesson scholarships available.

2. Congratulations Graduates.

3. Encouraged residents to vote.

Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz

1. Encouraged residents to vote.

2. Congratulations Graduates.

Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez

1. Flavors of Baja and Oaxaca event.

2. Encouraged residents to vote.

3. Asked to close meeting in honor of who have fought for our freedom.

Mayor Cabrera

1. Election day.

2. Swimming lesson scholarships available.

3. Grand Openings: Sky Zone, Dutch Bros, Vista Loma Park, and Pedrorena Park.

4. Economic Development initiative.

Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Nevaeh Carrillo

1. Flock safety audit.

15 Chris Baca

1. Rescinding development agreements.

With no motions made by the City Council, Mayor Cabrera moved to adjourn the meeting.

R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 7:31pm in honor of all soldiers and military personnel who gave their lives in battle.

Submitted by:

____________________________
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

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