Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer AGENDA DATE: October 6, 2026
TITLE: ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE 2026 ANNUAL FUN
COLOR RUN (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
(DISTRICT 1)
TITLE SUMMARY: Authorization Of The Temporary Road Closures For The 2026 Annual Fun Color Run
DISTRICT: District 1
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve all recommended road closures for the 2026 Annual Fun Color Run as outlined in this report; and
2. Authorize the Moreno Valley Police Department and the Public Works Director/City Engineer to make additional changes or road closure recommendations as needed for the event.
SUMMARY
The following report recommends approving the temporary street closures for the City’s 2026 Annual Fun Color Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Closures are proposed between 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. This report also seeks authorization for the Moreno Valley Police Department and Public Works Director/City Engineer to implement any necessary traffic control measures during the event.
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DISCUSSION
The Parks and Community Services Department will host the City’s 2026 Annual Fun Color Run for Moreno Valley residents on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Moreno Valley Civic Center Amphitheater parking lot. Organizers expect around 750 participants for this year’s event. Runners, joggers, and walkers will start at 9:00 a.m. on a two-mile course, with the option to be sprayed with vibrant, nontoxic, eco-friendly powders made from cornstarch. After the run, participants will gather for closing remarks and prize announcements.
The Fun Color Run Path of Travel:
Participants will exit the Civic Center Amphitheater parking lot onto Frederick Street, heading north to Alessandro Boulevard. They will turn right onto Alessandro, then proceed east toward Graham Street. At Graham, they'll turn right and head south onto Brodiaea Avenue, then turn west. At Brodiaea, they'll go west to Frederick Street, turn right, then left onto Calle San Juan De Los Lagos, heading west toward Veterans Way.
Turning right onto Veterans Way, they will proceed north to Veterans Avenue, reaching the west entrance of the parking lot for the finish line.
The Proposed Road Closures
The road closures on Saturday, November 14, 2026, will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The closure details are as follows:
a. Eastbound lanes of Alessandro Boulevard between Frederick Street and Graham Street
b. Graham Street between Alessandro Boulevard and Brodiaea Avenue c. Brodiaea Avenue between Graham Street and Frederick Street d. Frederick Street between Resource Avenue and Alessandro Boulevard e. Corporate Way between Resource Way and Calle San Juan De Los Lagos f. Resource Way between Corporate Way and Frederick Street g. Calle San Juan De Los Lagos between Frederick Street and Veterans Way h. Veterans Way between Calle San Juan De Los Lagos and Alessandro Boulevard
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommended street closures for the 2026 Annual Fun Color Run event in concurrence with the Moreno Valley Police Department and the Public Works Director/City Engineer. Staff recommends this alternative as it will allow a thorough process to ensure the safety of staff and participants.
2. Do not approve and authorize the recommended street closures for the 2026 Annual Fun Color Run event in concurrence with the Moreno Valley Police Department and the Public Works Director/City Engineer. Staff does not recommend this alternative as businesses and residents will need to be advised of the proposed street closures as soon as possible.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The Moreno Valley Police Department's operating budget will cover all costs for the proposed street closures, traffic control, and security.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the Agenda.
As part of the 2026 Annual Fun Color Run planning process, businesses and residents who may be affected by the street closures will receive written notice of the scheduled closures from the Parks and Community Services Department. Additional advance public notices will be issued via the City’s MVTV-3 broadcast system, the City’s website, and electronic message boards. The Moreno Valley Police Department will also notify the Moreno Valley Fire Department, the American Medical Response, and the Riverside Transit Authority of the road closures.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Seth Jenison, P.E, T.E., PTOE Melissa Walker, P.E.
City Traffic Engineer Public Works Director/City Engineer Concurred By: Concurred By:
Harold Zamora, P.E. Jeremy Bubnick
Engineering Division Manager/Assistant City Engineer Parks & Community Services Director Concurred By: Concurred By:
Deputy Kevin Seguin Claudia Torres
Moreno Valley Police Department/RSO Special Events Division Manager
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
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 result in quality development, enhanced neighborhood preservation efforts, including home rehabilitation and neighborhood restoration.
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.
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
Objective 5.5: Promote a healthy community and lifestyle.
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Objective 5.6: Enhance community outreach, partnership opportunities, and stakeholder ownership of the City’s parks and recreation services, programs and events.
Objective 6.2: Improve health, wellness and fitness for Moreno Valley youth through recreation and sports programs.
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PW_TED_ROADCLOSURES_2026_FUN_COLOR_R
UN.docx
Attachment
s:
- Fun Color Run Street Closures Map 2026.pdf
- TCP_FUN_COLOR_RUN.pdf
Final
Approval
Date:
Sep 30, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
Anna Chacon
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez