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: June 16, 2026
TITLE: REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS
COMMISSION’S APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART
PROGRAM APPLICATION- RELOCATE JARED
WRIGHT’S DESIGN TO FREDERICK ST. AND CACTUS
AVE. (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES) (DISTRICT 1)
TITLE SUMMARY: Request to Review and Consider the Public Arts Commission’s Approval of Utility Box Art Program
Application- Relocate Jared Wright to the Corner of
Frederick St. and Cactus Ave.
DISTRICT: District 1
The Public Arts Commission’s Recommendation(s)
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Receive and file the artist presentation; and
2. Review and consider the relocation of the previously approved Utility Box Art Application from Jared Wright for a utility box wrap at the corner of Frederick St. and Cactus Ave.
SUMMARY
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This report recommends that the Council review and consider approval of an alternative location at the corner of Frederick St. and Cactus Ave for the utility box wrap submitted by Jared Wright. While the artwork design and original location (Heacock St. and Cactus Ave.) were previously approved by City Council on February 17, 2026, the physical design of the original utility box rendered it unsuitable for installation, requiring a new location.
If approved, Parks & Community Services staff will wor k with the selected applicant to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Jared Wright 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. Mass produced or standardized art, mechanical reproductions, or directional signage are not eligible mediums.
During a meeting held on May 27, 202 6, the Public Arts Commission approved the relocation to be forwarded to the City Council for review and final consideration.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the Public Arts Commission’s recommendations; or
2. Do not Approve the Public Arts Commission’s recommendations.
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
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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
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 resu lt 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.
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_FREDERICK ST_CACTUS AVE_JAREDWRIGHT.docx
Attachments: - Design - Jared Wright - Frederick St and Cactus Ave.pdf Final Approval
Date:
Jun 10, 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