REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

City Hall Council Chamber – 14177 Frederick Street

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

 

*The City Council receives a separate stipend from the Community Services District Board of Directors

 

Ulises Cabrera, Mayor 
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, Councilmember (District #1)

Edward A. Delgado, Councilmember (District #2)
Erlan Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem (District #3)

Cheylynda Barnard, Councilmember (District #4)

 

MEETING CALENDAR

City Council Regular Meetings
First and Third Tuesdays of the Month at 6:00 PM

City Council Closed Sessions
Scheduled As Needed Commencing at 4:00 PM or Thereafter

City Council Special Recognition/Presentations

First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
Scheduled As Needed Commencing at 5:30 PM

City Council Study Sessions
Second Tuesdays of the Month

Scheduled As Needed Commencing at 6:00 PM

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A.

CALL TO ORDER

B.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

C.

INVOCATION

Dr. Ali Al-Saadoon from the Muslim Family Foundation

D.

ROLL CALL

E.

MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES

• Recommendation(s)

  Approve Excused Absences

F.

STAFF INTRODUCTIONS

G.

APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA

• Recommendation(s)

  Approve Agenda Order

H.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA

Speakers shall have a total of three minutes to comment on any matters not on the agenda.

Comments must pertain to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council and/or Affiliated Boards.

I.

JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS

Speakers have a total of three minutes to comment on all matters on the Joint Consent Calendar which are not pulled for separate discussion by the City Council and/or Affiliated Boards.

Any member of the City Council or Affiliated Boards may pull an item from the Joint Consent Calendar for discussion purposes, prior to approval of the Joint Consent Calendar.

After any requested discussion involving any given Consent item has taken place, all Consent items may be approved with one motion.

• Recommendation(s)

  Approve the Joint Consent Calendars

I.1

ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION

Waive the Full Reading of all Ordinances listed on the Agenda and Adopt all Ordinances by Title Only.

I.2

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - FEBRUARY 3, 2026 4:00 PM.

I.3

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 3, 2026 6:00 PM.

• Recommendation(s)

  Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for February 3, 2026 Closed Session, February 3, 2026 Regular Meeting and February 10, 2026 Study Session.

I.4

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - STUDY SESSION - FEBRUARY 10, 2026 6:00 PM.

I.5

COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, JULY 1, 2025 – DECEMBER 31, 2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Council Discretionary Expenditure Reports – December 2025

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025.

I.6

COUNCIL TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Council Training & Travel Expenditure Reports – December 2025

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Receive and file Fiscal Year 2025/2026 City Council Training & Travel Expenditure Report for the month of December 2025.

I.7

FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 MID-YEAR OPERATING & CIP BUDGET REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MID-YEAR OPERATING & CIP BUDGET AMENDMENTS (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (ALL DISTRICTS)

Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mid-Year Operating & CIP Budget Review and Approval of the Mid-Year Operating & CIP Budget Amendments

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Mid-Year Operating Budget Review.

  2. Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Mid-Year CIP Budget Review.

  3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

  4. Approve the Community Services District Budget.

  That the Community Services District:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2026-XX. A resolution of the Board of Directors of the Moreno Valley Community Services District, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

  That the Housing Authority:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. HA 2026-XX. A resolution of the Board of Directors of the Moreno Valley Housing Authority, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

  That the City Council as Successor Agency:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. SA 2026-XX. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, Serving as Successor Agency for the former Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

  That the Moreno Valley Community Foundation:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. MVCF 2026-XX. A resolution of the Board of Directors of the Moreno Valley Community Foundation, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

  2. Approve the Moreno Valley Community Foundation Budget.

I.8

RECEIPT OF QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Quarterly Investment Report

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended December 30, 2025, in compliance with the City's Investment Policy.

I.9

ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2021-01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICTS: 1, 2, 3)

Pursuant to Landowner Petitions, Annex Certain Parcels into Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Parks Maintenance) (Reso No. CSD 2026-___)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the CSD:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2026-__, a Resolution of Board of Directors of the Moreno Valley Community Services District, ordering the annexation of territory to Moreno Valley Community Services District Community Facilities No. 2021-01 (Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended maps for said District, for the specific properties as listed in the Discussion section of this staff report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City’s Election Official (Amendment Nos. 318-320 and 322-324).

I.10

ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2023-01 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICTS: 1, 2, 3)

Pursuant to Landowner Petitions, Annex Certain Parcels into Community Facilities District No. 2023-01 (Public Safety Services) (Reso No. 2026-____)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2023-01 (Public Safety Services), adopt Resolution No. 2026-__, a Resolution of the City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District, for the specific properties as listed in the Discussion section of this staff report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City’s Election Official (Amendments Nos.141-143 and 145-147).

I.11

LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: HUMAN RESOURCES) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)

List of Personnel Changes (January 1, 2026 – January 31, 2026)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1.  Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.

I.12

APPROVE THE ADDITION OF THE VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PARKS, COMMUNITY SERVICES & TRAILS MASTER PLAN (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Approve the Addition of the Vision and Mission Statements to the Previously Approved Parks, Community Services & Trails Master Plan

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council and CSD:

  1.  The Commission for Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies requires that our Parks, Community Services, and Trails Masterplan include the department’s Vision and Mission Statements.  To meet this requirement, the City Council must approve the addition of this language to the previously approved plan (December 19, 2023).

I.13

ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE FINAL TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Adopt Resolution 2026-____A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Moreno Valley To Accept And Approve The Final Transportation Demand Management Plan As An Official City Planning Document Prepared Under The California Department Of Transportation Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Adopt Resolution 2026____, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley to accept and approve the Transportation Demand Management Plan as an official planning document for the City of Moreno Valley, in compliance with the requirements of the California Department of Transportation Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program.

J.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public testimony on each Public Hearing item shall be limited to three minutes per speaker and must pertain to the subject under consideration.

Those wishing to testify are encouraged to complete and submit a GOLDENROD speaker slip to the City Clerk Staff.

J.1

APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (PEN24-0023), CHANGE OF ZONE (PEN24-0024), CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PEN24-0022), AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 37858 (PEN24-0021) (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT 3)

Appeal of Planning Commission’s Denial of General Plan Amendment (PEN24-0023), Change of Zone (PEN24-0024), Conditional Use Permit (PEN24-0022), and Tentative Tract Map No. 37858 (PEN24-0021) for the Development of a 37-Lot Single-Family Residential Planned Unit Development.

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. AFFIRM AND UPHOLD the Planning Commission’s denial of the Proposed Project by:

  A. Adopting Resolution No. 2026-[next in order] affirming and upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of the Proposed Project consisting of General Plan Amendment (PEN24-0023), Change of Zone (PEN24-0024), Conditional Use Permit (PEN24-0022), and Tentative Tract Map No. 37858 (PEN24-0021) for the Development of a 37-Lot Single-Family Residential Planned Unit Development (Appeal PAA26-0001); or

  2. REVERSE the Planning Commission’s denial of the Proposed Project by:

  A. Adopting Resolution No. 2026-[next in order]:

  i. Approving and adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Proposed Project, on file with the Community Development Department, incorporated herein by this reference, which was completed in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, and reflects that the City Council acting on behalf of the Lead Agency reviewed and considered the information contained in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, and exercised its independent judgment and analysis of the Proposed Project’s potential environmental impacts; and

  ii. Approving and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Proposed Project.

  B. Adopting Resolution No. 2026-[next in order]:

  i. Approving General Plan Amendment (PEN24-0023) based on the Recitals, Evidence contained in the Administrative Record and Findings as set forth in Resolution No. 2026-[next in order] and any necessary and corresponding amendment to the City’s Zoning Atlas to reflect the proposed changes in the zoning classification and/or redistricting associated with the General Plan Amendment; and

  ii. Approving Conditional Use Permit (PEN24-0022) and Tentative Tract Map No. 37858 (PEN24-0021) based on the Recitals, Evidence contained in the Administrative Record and Findings as set forth in Resolution No. 2026-[next in order].

  C. Introducing Ordinance No. [next in order] approving Change of Zone (PEN24-0024) and corresponding amendment to the City’s Zoning Atlas and the conditions of approval, based on the Recitals, Evidence and Findings contained in the Administrative Record of the proceedings.

   

K.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Public comment on each General Business item shall be limited to three minutes per speaker and must pertain to the subject under consideration.

Those wishing to speak are encouraged to complete and submit a BLUE speaker slip to the City Clerk Staff.

K.1

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MANAGER OF THE OFFICE OF MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS (REPORT OF: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER (ADMINISTRATION) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)

Proposed Amendments to City Manager/Executive Director and Manager of the Office of Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Employment Agreements

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Prior to making a motion on this item, direct staff to orally report a summary of the City Council's recommended revisions to the current City Manager/Executive Director and Manager of the Office of Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Employment Agreements; and

  2. After the recommended revisions are orally reported by staff, call for a Motion, a Second, and a Vote to approve the recommended revisions.

K.2

ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2025 CALENDAR YEAR ANNUAL REPORT (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICTS: ALL DISTRICTS)

EHPC 2025 ANNUAL REPORT

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1.Receive and File the Environmental and Historical Preservation Commission 2025 Calendar Year Annual Report.

K.3

REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM APPLICATION- JACQUELINE TRUONG AT THE CORNER OF LASSELLE ST. AND IRONWOOD AVE. (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 2)

Request to Review and Consider the Public Arts Commission’s Approval of Utility Box Art Program Application- Jacqueline Truong at the Corner of Lasselle St. and Ironwood Ave.

• Recommendation(s)

  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 Public Arts Commission’s approval of Utility Box Art Program Application from Jacqueline Truong for the design of one utility box wrap at the intersection of Lasselle St. and Ironwood Ave.; and

  3. Authorize the Executive Director and or its designee to enter into an agreement for services with the approved applicant utilizing funding from DIF Public Art Fund 3316.

K.4

REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM APPLICATION- JARED WRIGHT AT THE CORNER OF HEACOCK ST. AND CACTUS AVE. (JUAN BAUTISTA TRAIL) (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 1)

Request to Review and Consider the Public Arts Commission’s Approval of Utility Box Art Program Application- Jared Wright at the Corner of Heacock St. and Cactus Ave. (Juan Bautista Trail).

• Recommendation(s)

  The Public Arts Commission's Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council and CSD:

  1. Receive and file the application; and

  2. Review and consider the Public Arts Commission's approval of Utility Box Art Program Application from Jared Wright for the design of one utility box wrap at the intersection of Heacock St. and Cactus Ave. (Juan Bautista Trail); and

  3. Authorize the Executive Director and or its designee to enter into an agreement for services with the approved applicant utilizing funding from DIF Public Art Fund 3316.

L.

REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS

L.1

March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)

L.2

Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)

L.3

Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)

L.4

Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA)

L.5

Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)

L.6

Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)

L.7

School District/City Joint Task Force

L.8

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)

M.

EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS

N.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

O.

CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS

Individual Council Member comments shall be limited to five minutes.

P.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

To add an item to a future agenda, there must be a motion, second and a majority vote of those present at the meeting. To avoid a Brown Act violation, there shall be no discussion of the merits of any such future agenda items.

Q.

ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATION
I, Patty Rodriguez, Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk of the City of Moreno Valley, California, certify that 72 hours prior to this Regular Meeting, the City Council Agenda was posted on the City’s website at:  www.moval.org and in the following three public places pursuant to City of Moreno Valley Resolution No. 2007-40:

City Hall, City of Moreno Valley
14177 Frederick Street

Moreno Valley Library
25480 Alessandro Boulevard

Moreno Valley Senior/Community Center
25075 Fir Avenue

Patty Rodriguez, CMC
Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk
 
Date Posted: February 12, 2026

PUBLIC INSPECTION & DISTRIBUTION

The contents of the agenda packet are available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.moval.org and in the City Clerk’s office at 14177 Frederick Street during normal business hours.

Any written information related to an open session agenda item that is known by the City to have been distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to this meeting will be made available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.moval.org and in the City Clerk’s office at 14177 Frederick Street during normal business hours.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE

Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and all related federal rules and regulations. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the ADA Coordinator, at 951.413.3350 at least 72 hours before the meeting. The 72-hour notification will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.