Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brian Mohan, City Manager
AGENDA DATE: October 6, 2026
TITLE: PROPOSED 2027/2028 LEGISLATIVE
ADVOCACY PLATFORM (REPORT OF: CITY
MANAGER) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Approval of the 2027/2028 Legislative Advocacy Platform DISTRICT: All Districts
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed 2027/2028 Legislative Advocacy Platform; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to implement the Legislative Platform and take advocacy actions consistent with the policy direction established by the City Council.
SUMMARY
The City of Moreno Valley’s Legislative Platform establishes the City Council’s position, policy direction, and priorities on regional, state, and federal legislative matters affecting the City and its community. In anticipation of the upcoming State Legislative Session for the next two years, the Platform provides a framework for City officials and staff to evaluate proposed legislation, advocate for the City’s interests, and respond to timesensitive legislative matters.
DISCUSSION
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In anticipation of the upcoming State Legislative Session for the next two years, the City’s Legislative Platform is designed to serve as a living policy document that evolves with the City’s priorities and enables the City to respond effectively and efficiently to legislative issues that may impact the City of Moreno Valley.
As part of the current update, staff conducted a comprehensive review of the existing Platform and coordinated with City departments and the City’s legislative partners to identify updates and additional priorities. The recommended Legislative Advocacy Platform is intended to better reflect the City’s current needs, objectives, and policy interests, while providing clear direction for the City’s legislative advocacy efforts. Minor edits and revisions have also been incorporated throughout the document to improve clarity, consistency, and readability, including the addition of a Table of Contents to help users navigate the Platform more easily and locate key policy areas.
The proposed Legislative Advocacy Platform refines and updates the City’s legislative principles and priorities while maintaining its primary purpose of providing City Councilapproved policy direction for the City’s advocacy efforts. The Legislative Platform also supplements the goals and policies established through the Momentum MoVal Strategic Plan. The revised Platform addresses key areas including community and economic development, environmental sustainability and public health, fiscal responsibility, livability, local control, public safety, public utilities, transportation infrastructure and mobility, and innovation, including emerging technologies and advancements that may affect municipal operations, service delivery, economic development, and the community.
The addition of an Innovation section reflects current technological trends and provides policy direction on opportunities and considerations associated with technological advancements.
The proposed Legislative Advocacy Platform also provides greater clarity regarding its implementation and the City’s ability to respond to legislative matters in a timely manner.
City officials and staff may take appropriate advocacy action in accordance with the authority established by the City Council. Legislative matters that fall outside the scope of the adopted Platform must be presented to the City Council for consideration and direction.
Approval of the proposed document will ensure the Legislative Platform remains current and provides clear guidance for effectively advancing and protecting the interests of the City of Moreno Valley and its residents at the regional, state, and federal levels.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report.
Staff recommends this alternative.
2. Do not approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of the proposed 2027/2028 Legislative Advocacy Platform.
NOTIFICATION
The agenda and staff report were posted at least 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting in accordance with applicable public meeting requirements.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Vanessa Leccese Launa Jimenez
Management Analyst Assistant City Manager (Administration) Concurred By:
Angel Galache
Deputy City Manager
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 that will result 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.
Public Facilities and Capital Projects: Ensure that needed public facilities, roadway improvements, and other infrastructure improvements are constructed and maintained.
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous material incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work, and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
Revenue Diversification and Preservation: Develop a variety of City revenue sources and policies to create a stable revenue base and fiscal policies to support essential City services, regardless of the economic climate.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
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4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Program
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_CM_AMEND_LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY PLATFORM_FINAL.docx
Attachments: - City_of_Moreno_Valley_Legislative_Platform.docx Final Approval
Date:
Sep 30, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
No Signature found
Sean Kelleher
Brian Mohan
Anna Chacon
Felicia London, MPA
No Signature - Task assigned to Launa Jimenez was completed by workflow administrator Patty Rodriguez
Launa Jimenez
Patty Rodriguez