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Votes at a glance

1) Motion to excuse Mayor Cabrera’s absence — Outcome: Approved (voice vote).
Recorded on the minutes: Council Member Delgado moved to excuse Mayor Cabrera; council affirmed the motion by voice vote.

2) Approve consent calendar as presented — Outcome: Approved (voice vote).
The council approved the consent calendar; no items were pulled for separate action and no public comment speakers addressed the consent calendar.

3) Resolution — Temporary closure of Davis Road for right-of-way access — Outcome: Approved (Resolution No. 2025-xx; voice vote).
Summary: The council authorized an 18-month temporary closure of an unimproved section of Davis Road between Alessandro Boulevard and the terminus of Davis Road to mitigate illegal dumping and nuisance activity; closure to be implemented with a reflective pipe gate and multi-lock permitting emergency and property-owner access. The staff report cited the California Vehicle Code for extension authority.

4) El Potrero Park mural — Funding approval ($20,000) with design amendment — Outcome: Approved (voice vote).
Summary: The council approved a $20,000 funding request to create a 180-square-foot mural, include weekend workshops and video documentation. The council added an amendment recorded on the public record directing the artist to replace a mammoth/elephant motif with a donkey.

Vote tallies (voice confirmations recorded)
- Council Member Delgado: Yes (on items recorded)
- Council Member Gonzales: Yes
- Council Member Barnard: Yes
- Mayor Pro Tem Baca Santa Cruz: Yes

Notes
- The meeting minutes show that the Davis Road action was requested by adjacent property owners (State of California and California Department of Fish and Wildlife) citing conservation concerns around Mystic Lake.
- The mural item drew public comment raising questions about artistic provenance and the use of artificial intelligence in the application; the item was nevertheless approved with the recorded amendment.
- The transcript did not specify detailed funding sources for either the gate installation or the mural beyond the $20,000 project figure presented for the mural.

These actions conclude the council’s recorded votes for the Jan. 21, 2025 meeting. Staff will carry out implementation tasks identified in each motion and report back as needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council January 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal motions and outcomes at the Jan. 21, 2025 special joint meeting: excused absence, consent calendar approval, Davis Road temporary closure and El Potrero Park mural funding (with amendment). All recorded items passed by unanimous voice vote.","taxTitle","Moreno Valley, Riverside County, California","taxId",3981,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6369979,"Council approves $20,000 El Potrero Park mural and community workshops; amendment adds donkey",1587,3396000,4983000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2153267-de938f7d0d764170d8d608e4ce934937&start=3396&end=4983","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2153267-de938f7d0d764170d8d608e4ce934937/thumbnail_3396000.jpg","/articles/6369979/Moreno-Valley/Riverside-County/California/Council-approves-20000-El-Potrero-Park-mural-and-community-workshops-amendment-adds-donkey","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369979-e1777d3508b74e7f5e1503c441f3c7bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162759&Signature=nrrQ0D9B0B6rkRn4nDKArm-qBydVAHsPyazVkppRho2-9nIL5O5uqJk8Gdgb3VV~qQfy9eOztdvB5yKUmhliFfE~HDlIP36IFUFIZzYK~FMZYFDoX38lIGKcoqt0NpRtJW9Dlrk5qNJ5CkKJ0y1q9MQNIPHpla5VYmksEcJGh87KTkXMrt6lvjCTExE9poIOU3k8n99FpSP26dwxGYXUXP2QyNpScIl66WeQRu88PYnzvbkc51yDZfguJov1znPQEp3CZFOLmmqDCY8XVs-7DtAE6PMKOoTAH6mhCAQ53FUkSbCQD49z-1cjLZrZgbRo~rV~~qTUR8mktli1bcebfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Moreno Valley City Council on Wednesday approved $20,000 to fund a new mural at El Potrero Park and associated community engagement activities, including a two-day weekend workshop for children. Councilmembers unanimously adopted the project with an amendment directing the artist to include a donkey in the design.

Artist Chris Popour presented the proposal to the council, describing a mural that combines sports imagery, native flora and fauna, and local cultural symbols. \"This project would be more than just a mural,\" Popour said, describing plans for an interactive, educational experience with activity books, a video documenting the mural’s creation and outreach to nearby schools. The front face of the proposed mural was presented as approximately 180 square feet.

Popour outlined a proposed $20,000 funding request covering materials, workshop costs and preparation. He said the community component would include two weekend days of activities — suggested as 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday — with stations where children could engage in painting and learn about local plants and animals. Popour said coordinator Karen Weiss, who works with the Police Activities League in the City of Santa Monica, would help connect outreach and run educational activities.

Two public speakers addressed the application. Riley Peak urged additional review of the applicant’s portfolio and said, \"86% of this applicant's submission was generated using artificial intelligence,\" arguing the city should prioritize human-generated public art. Roy Blecker criticized the city's process and questioned prior handling of public-art projects.

Council members discussed equity of project distribution across council districts, the project’s potential to reduce graffiti, and the community engagement plan. Delgado, Gonzales, Barnard and Mayor Pro Tem Baca Santa Cruz all spoke in favor, noting prior murals have reduced graffiti and added community value. Council Member Delgado requested that the design include a donkey; at the request of staff the motion as approved included an amendment to replace the mammoth/elephant motif with a donkey \"per council member Delgado's request.\" Council member Barnard recorded the acceptance of the amendment on the record.

The motion to approve staff’s recommendation — including the $20,000 funding request and the amendment to include a donkey — passed by voice vote. Roll-call confirmations on the record show Council Member Delgado: Yes; Council Member Gonzales: Yes; Council Member Barnard: Yes; Mayor Pro Tem Baca Santa Cruz: Yes.

Staff and the artist will move forward to finalize design details consistent with the amendment and to schedule the community workshops. The application materials referenced outreach to local schools and a plan for activity books and stations; the transcript did not specify a city funding source or an art commission vote outside the council’s action at this meeting. The council asked staff to ensure the project includes visible opportunities for children to participate during weekend hours and to coordinate anti-graffiti measures for the bathroom structure where the mural will be installed.","The Moreno Valley City Council approved $20,000 for a 180-square-foot mural at El Potrero Park, including a two-day children’s workshop and video documentation. The motion passed with an amendment directing the artist to replace a mammoth/elephant motif with a donkey.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6369985,"Moreno Valley approves temporary closure of Davis Road to curb illegal dumping near Mystic Lake",371,3129000,3500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2153267-de938f7d0d764170d8d608e4ce934937&start=3129&end=3500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2153267-de938f7d0d764170d8d608e4ce934937/thumbnail_3129000.jpg","/articles/6369985/Moreno-Valley/Riverside-County/California/Moreno-Valley-approves-temporary-closure-of-Davis-Road-to-curb-illegal-dumping-near-Mystic-Lake","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369985-51756b0c0d7595cb890bd261d9752027/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162759&Signature=G3K0-VfOtnw1RmMVS9a-D6~lJLMuw~6f6PFykgft-Kx3sAaDV2SVj2QqCwd7C~tP0IvDlCxSNNAR5XN98zbc-g~S6nM25hbshGakxhKSLTkQrnpymSndoTufmqmoevtyoOqBQjR2RoPz8UomDNBtte8xEVfNknTJOKMpJ-mTM4XTMj-BNzsu0FUsJREkXzhnaUb5oFB0apgPZLj17RAMdt8WNCqBRfJnUOlruTWmmlyIKwX0nlWnQhe0n~NX9tyWs9qbE9cpD2Ig~EL8m7XmuIX4d~5CDK6PAVc9KRod5XlMA~Ur6OSTZxZgpU6WjoC28QjmlJehy1Kp20yX~YE9zQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Moreno Valley City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to temporarily close a stretch of Davis Road between Alessandro Boulevard and the road’s terminus to reduce illegal dumping and other nuisance activity.

Public Works Director Melissa Walker told the council the closure would be implemented with a highly visible reflective pipe gate and a multi-lock system to allow restricted access for emergency services and adjacent property owners. \"The road closure will help to mitigate the public nuisance activity,\" Walker said during the staff report.

The council approved a resolution (listed on the record as Resolution No. 2025-xx) authorizing an 18-month temporary closure; the staff report noted the closure may be extended for up to eight additional 18-month periods under the California Vehicle Code. Walker said the request was made by property owners to the south of Alessandro Boulevard, identified as the State of California and the State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife, citing a larger conservation area around Mystic Lake and the bird populations there.

No members of the public spoke during the public hearing. Council members asked clarifying questions about purpose and history; Walker said a prior gated portion had once been closed and later reopened, and this measure is a temporary step while the city pursues a longer-term solution.

Motion and vote: the council moved to approve the resolution and adopted it by voice vote. Roll-call confirmations on the record show Council Member Delgado: Yes; Council Member Gonzales: Yes; Council Member Barnard: Yes; Mayor Pro Tem Baca Santa Cruz: Yes.

The resolution directs city staff to install the gate and maintain restricted access for emergency responders and adjacent property owners. Staff said the closure covers roughly 3,785 feet south of Alessandro Boulevard and is intended to protect public safety and the nearby conservation area while longer-term options are developed.

The council did not identify any dedicated budget appropriation tied to the action during the meeting; staff described the measure as an operational installation. The city will implement the gate and the multi-lock system and will coordinate access with emergency services and property owners. The council record does not specify an exact effective date beyond the approved 18-month window.

The city manager and public works staff will carry out the gate installation and coordinate follow-up planning for a permanent solution with the state property owners and other stakeholders.","The City Council voted unanimously to close an unimproved section of Davis Road for 18 months to address illegal dumping, loitering and other nuisance activity; the closure may be extended under the California Vehicle Code. State conservation interests requested the action.","actionData","errors"]

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Moreno Valley City Council — Votes at a glance (Jan. 21, 2025)

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Moreno Valley approves temporary closure of Davis Road to curb illegal dumping near Mystic Lake