REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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, Mayor Pro Tem (District #1)

Edward A. Delgado, Councilmember (District #2)
Erlan Gonzalez, Councilmember (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

Pastor Edward Ogwo from Heartbeat of God International Ministries.

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 - NOVEMBER 4, 2025 4:00 PM

I.3

MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 4, 2025 6:00 PM

• Recommendation(s)

  Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Regular Meeting Minutes for November 4, 2025 Closed Session and November 4, 2025 Regular Meeting. 

I.4

COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, JULY 1, 2025 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Council Discretionary Expenditure Reports – September 2025

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Council Discretionary Expenditure Report for July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025.

I.5

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

Council Training & Travel Expenditure Reports – September 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 September 2025.

I.6

OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET - FY 2025/26 FIRST QUARTER AND CARRYOVERS FROM FY 2024/25 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Fiscal Year 2025/26 First Quarter Operating & CIP Budget Review and Approval of the First Quarter Operating & CIP Budget Amendments, and Review of the Operating and CIP Carryovers from Fiscal Year 2024/25

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

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

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

  3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-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 Moreno Valley Community Foundation Budget.

  5. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Carryover Memo.

  That the CSD:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2025-XX. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year2025/26.

  That the Housing Authority:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. HA 2025-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.

  That the City Council as Successor Agency:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. SA 2025-XX. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year2025/26.

  That the Moreno Valley Community Foundation:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. MVCF 2025-XX. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, adopting the revised operating and CIP budgets for Fiscal Year2025/26.

I.7

RECEIPT OF QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 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 ending September 30, 2025, in compliance with the City's Investment Policy.

I.8

RECEIVE THE ANNUAL AB1600 COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Annual AB1600 Compliance Report FY 24-25

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Receive and file the Annual AB 1600 Compliance Report for FY 2024-25 in compliance with California Government Code sections 66006 and 66001.

  2. Approve the finding that staff has demonstrated a continuing need to hold unexpected Development Impact Fees.

I.9

ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2021-01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Pursuant to Landowner Petitions, Annex Certain Parcels into Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Parks Maintenance) (Reso No. CSD 2025-___)

• Recommendation(s)

  That the CSD:

  1. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2025-___, a Resolution of Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, 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. 263, 264, 286, 287, 296, 298, 300, and 301).

I.10

ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2023-01 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Pursuant to Landowner Petitions, Annex Certain Parcels into Community Facilities District No. 2023-01 (Public Safety Services) (Reso No. 2025-___)

• 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. 2025-__, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to 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. 79, 80, 105, 110, 116, 119, 121, and 122).

I.11

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

List of Personnel Changes (October 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025)

• Recommendation(s)

  The City Council:    

  1.  Ratify the list of personnel changes as described.

I.12

REVIEW AND CONSIDER PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ART LOAN POLICY #4.04 TO INCLUDE ARTISTS RESIDING IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Review and Consider Public Arts Commission’s Recommendation to Approve the Selection Criteria for the Art Loan Policy #4.04 to Include Artists Residing in Riverside County.

• Recommendation(s)

  Public Arts Commission's Recommendation

  1.  Review and consider approval of the selection criteria for the Art Loan Policy #4.04 to include artists residing in Riverside County.

I.13

AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, ACCEPT AWARDED FUNDS AND ADOPT A RESO. (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Authorize Fiscal Year 2026-27 Continued Funding Application for Child Care Development Program Funds from the California Department of Social Services and Accept Funding to Operate Child Care Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Adopt a Resolution to Certify Approval of the Governing Board.

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1.  Authorize the submission of a Continued Funding Application (CFA) for Child Care Development Program Funds from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and

  2.  Upon approval of the CFA, authorize acceptance of Child Care Development Program funds in the approved amount and any subsequent amendments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 from the CDSS for the purpose of providing school-age child care and development services and authorize the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or it's designee to make modifications to the revenue and expenditure budget which will be net neutral, based on the final contract amount (which could be more or less than estimated); and

  3.  Adopt Resolution No. CSD 2025-__. A Resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, certifying approval of the governing board to enter into this transaction with the California Department of Social Services for providing childcare and development services and to authorize designated personnel to sign contract documents for FY 2026-27.

I.14

REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM APPLICATION- ALEXANDRA GARCIA AT THE CORNER OF PIGEON PASS RD. AND OLD LAKE DR. (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- Alexandra Garcia at the Corner of Pigeon Pass Rd. & Old Lake Dr.

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council and CSD:

  1.   Receive and file the artist presentation; and

  2.  Review and consider approval of Utility Box Art Program Application from Alexandra Garcia for the design of one utility box wrap at the intersection of Pigeon Pass Rd. & Old Lake Dr.; 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.

I.15

REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM APPLICATION- ANDREW LYKO AT THE CORNER OF FREDERICK ST. AND COTTONWOOD AVE. (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- Andrew Lyko at the Corner of Frederick St. and Cottonwood Ave.

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council and CSD:

  1.  Receive and file the artist presentation; and

  2.  Review and consider approval of Utility Box Art Program Application from Andrew Lyko for the design of one utility box wrap at the intersection of Frederick St. and Cottonwood 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.

I.16

REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM APPLICATION- BRANDON CARN AT THE CORNER OF ELSWORTH ST. AND CACTUS AVE. (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- Brandon Carn at the Corner of Elsworth St. and Cactus Ave.

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council and CSD:

  1.  Receive and file the artist presentation; and

  2.  Review and consider approval of Utility Box Art Program Application from Brandon Carn for the design of one utility box wrap at the intersection of Elsworth St. and Cactus Ave (Base entrance); 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.

I.17

REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM APPLICATION- OCTAVIO OROZCO AT THE CORNER OF ARBOR PARK LN. AND EUCALYPTUS AVE. (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- Octavio Orozco at the Corner of Arbor Park Ln. and Eucalyptus Ave.

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council and CSD:

  1.  Receive and file the artist presentation; and

  2.  Review and consider approval of Utility Box Art Program Application from Octavio Orozco for the design of one utility box wrap at the intersection of Arbor Park Ln. and Eucalyptus Ave. (Juan Bautista Trail and Fire Station); 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.

   

I.18

REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM APPLICATION- SHAYNE MITCHELL AT THE CORNER OF IRIS AVE. AND VIA DEL LAGO (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 4)

Request to Review and Consider the Public Arts Commission’s Approval of Utility Box Art Program Application- Shayne Mitchell at the Corner of Iris Ave. and Via Del Lago.

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council and CSD:

  1.  Receive and file the artist presentation; and

  2.  Review and consider approval of Utility Box Art Program Application from Shayne Mitchell for the design of one utility box wrap at the intersection of Iris Ave. and Via Del Lago (Lake Perris entrance); 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.

J.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE

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.

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

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Fiscal Year 2025/26 Sponsorship Program

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1.  Approve the annual $60,000 Office of the Mayor and City Council Sponsorship Program.

K.2

BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED BAN OF THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)

Background information regarding the proposed ban of the sale and distribution of Kratom

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Review background information about the proposed ban of the sale and distribution of Kratom and provide any necessary direction.

K.3

REPORT OF NOVEMBER 4, 2025, K.3. EMERGENCY ITEM RELATED TO FOOD RESOURCES (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICTS: ALL DISTRICTS)

Report of November 4, 2025, K.3. emergency item related to food resources

• Recommendation(s)

  That the City Council:

  1. Receive and file this report of November 4, 2025, K.3. emergency item related to food resources.

  2. Provide any other direction for staff.

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 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 Mayor and City Council/City Clerk
 
Date Posted: November 13, 2025 

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.

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