Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brian Mohan, City Manager
AGENDA DATE: June 16, 2026
TITLE: DISCUSSION ON POTENTIAL SUPPORT AND FUNDING
FOR CHILD PROGRAMMING START-UP BUSINESSES
(REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Discussion regarding potential City support and funding for businesses seeking to establish child-focused programming within the City of Moreno Valley.
DISTRICT: All Districts
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Discuss potential support and/or funding for individuals and organizations interested in establishing or expanding child -focused programming businesses within the City of Moreno Valley; and
2. Provide direction to staff as deemed appropriate.
SUMMARY
At the May 5, 2026, City Council meeting, the City Council approved a motion to agendize a future discussion regarding potential support and funding for businesses seeking to establish programs and services for children within the community. Potential components could include expedited plan revie w, flexible fee payment options, business license fee waivers or deferrals, and other incentives intended to encourage the establishment and expansion of youth-serving programs and services within the community.
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For background purposes, the City currently offers a variety of youth and family-oriented programming through the Parks and Community Services Department and through partnerships with community organizations and local school districts. Existing programming includes recreational classes, Valley Day Camp, Teen S.P.O.T., Time for Tots, adaptive recreation programming, the Movin’ Thru MoVal Mobile Community Center, and expanded learning partnerships such as Think Together.
DISCUSSION
The purpose of this item is to provide the City Council with an opportunity to discuss whether the City should explore mechanisms to support businesses interested in starting child-focused programming within Moreno Valley. Child -focused programming may include recreational, sports, educational, enrichment, tutoring, ad aptive, leadership, or after-school programming and services.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Discuss potential support and/or funding for individuals and organizations interested in establishing or expanding child -focused programming businesses within the City of Moreno Valley and provide direction to staff as deemed appropriate. Staff recommends this alternative.
2. Decline to provide direction regarding potential support or funding mechanisms.
Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this discussion item at this time. Any future fiscal impacts associated with potential programs, funding mechanisms, or support initiatives would be brought back to the City Council for consideration and direction at a future meeting.
NOTIFICATION
This item was posted in accordance with the Brown Act as part of the regular agenda for the June 16, 2026 City Council meeting.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Johncito “John” Peraza Brian Mohan
Assistant to the City Manager City Manager
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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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_CM_CHILD_PROGRAMMING_FUNDING_DISCUSSI
ON.docx
Attachment
s:
Final
Approval
Date:
Jun 10, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Brian Mohan
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Patty Rodriguez