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City of Moreno Valley
Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting
Minutes of August 18, 2026

1. Call to Order/Introductions
Edward Delgado, Council Member, called the meeting to order at 3:09 PM
The following attendees were present at the meeting:
Subcommittee Members:
Edward Delgado, Council Member
Cheylynda Barnard, Council Member
Staff Members:
Sean Kelleher, Assistant City Manager (Development)
Launa Jimenez, Assistant City Manager (Administration)
Johncito “John” Peraza, Assistant to the City Manager
Mayra Gonzalez, Public Safety Contracts Administrator
Antonio Martinez, Senior Management Analyst
Angelica Frausto-Lupo, Community Development Director
Jaime Jeungel, Animal Care Technician Supervisor
Sarah Mack, Chief of Police
Jesse Park, Fire Chief
Edgar Gonzalez, Fire Marshal
Diana Rockot, Emergency Operations & Volunteer Services Division Manager
2. Public Comments
None.
3. Approval of Minutes
ACTION: Council Member Barnard motioned to approve the meeting minutes of June 16,
2026. Council Member Delgado seconded. The motion passed without objection.
4. Advisory Items
a. Updates from Animal Services
Jaime Juengel, Animal Care Technician Supervisor, provided an update on division
activities. She reported that 132 pets found homes during June and July through special
adoption events.
Ms. Juengel advised that during the week of the Fourth of July, Animal Services
experienced a 44 percent reduction in calls for service compared to the previous year,
which she attributed in part to continued community partnerships and outreach efforts.
She further reported that only 29 dogs have been impounded to date in 2026.
Ms. Juengel noted that Animal Services continues to promote available services through
social media. She also reported that veterinarians from the University of California, Davis

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will be collaborating with shelter staff to provide expert guidance and recommendations to
further strengthen shelter operations.
Council Member Delgado asked whether calls for service involving burros have
decreased. Jaime Juengel, Animal Care Technician Supervisor, confirmed that burrorelated calls have declined in the summer months as the animals tend to remain farther
inland.
b. Updates from Fire Services
Jesse Park, Fire Chief, reported that the summer season has been hot and active. He
stated that prevention efforts appear to be effective within Moreno Valley and noted that
much of the recent significant fire activity has originated outside of the City.
Chief Park also reported that illegal fireworks activity appeared to be well controlled within
the community during the Fourth of July holiday, resulting in minimal-related calls for
service.
Edgar Gonzalez, Fire Marshal, reported that the Fire Prevention Division issued 53
permits, completed 202 plan checks, conducted 203 construction inspections, and
performed approximately 399 fire inspection hours during the reporting period. The
division also responded to 555 public inquiries and reviewed more than 30,000 square
feet associated with development and fire prevention activities.
Mr. Gonzalez reported that two previously vacant positions within the division have now
been filled. He advised that annual fire inspections of public and private schools
throughout the City will begin next month. Vacant parcel tumbleweed inspections are also
scheduled to begin in September, following staff training in August.
Council Member Delgado thanked the Fire Prevention Division for its continued prevention
efforts.
Diana Rockot, Emergency Operations & Volunteer Services Division Manager, reported
that a citywide tabletop exercise was conducted on August 8, 2026, with participation by
staff from across the organization. She announced that a functional exercise is scheduled
for the next two weeks and will be the largest Emergency Operations Center exercise
conducted by the City to date.
Ms. Rockot reported that CERT training was recently provided to 80 Moreno Valley Unified
School District public safety officers, representing the largest training of its kind in
Riverside County. She also reported that approximately 150 participants received
compression-only CPR training during a recent class and that fire extinguisher training for
City staff continues.

City of Moreno Valley
Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting
Minutes of August 18, 2026
Ms. Rockot further advised that city volunteers are now in Phase II of mass care training.
She also reported that OEM participated in the recent National Night Out event by
providing emergency preparedness information and resources to the community.
c. Updates from Police Services
Sarah Mack, Chief of Police, reported that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
handled approximately 9,835 calls for service during July 2026, representing an
approximately 35 percent increase from June. She noted that year-to-date calls are
approximately 500 higher and anticipates that activity will begin to decline after the
summer months. She also reported decreases in Priority 3 and Priority 4 calls.
Chief Mack advised that the Sheriff’s Department is testing two deputy patrol units at the
Lake Mathews Station to determine whether the model improves response times while
also reducing fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance costs. She emphasized that the
program is currently being evaluated on a trial basis.
Chief Mack reported that Sheriff’s personnel participated in the Fourth of July Parade and
the recent National Night Out event at Celebration Park. She was appreciative of the
invitation and noted that National Night Out was a successful event.
Chief Mack provided an update on the Department’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) pilot
program, which operated for two weeks during July. She reported that the program
conducted 996 flights and assisted with 98 calls for service. In 78 instances, the drone
arrived before a responding deputy, and during 43 deployments, it assisted personnel by
identifying information relevant to the response.
Chief Mack reported that her department has developed a separate draft DFR policy and
emphasized that the technology will not be used for immigration enforcement purposes.
Chief Mack also provided an update on the use of Flock Safety cameras, reporting that
the system assisted with 247 calls for service. She highlighted a recent incident in which
a suspect vehicle was identified through Flock and subsequently located using DFR
technology, resulting in the arrest of a suspect and recovery of a firearm. She also shared
an incident in which technology assisted in locating and arresting a suspect wanted for
criminal threats, along with other examples of successful investigative outcomes.
Chief Mack advised that with schools back in session, traffic enforcement personnel are
again active near school campuses, and deputies continue to be assigned to schools
throughout the community.
Chief Mack also reported on a recent behavioral health response involving a suicidal
subject. The Community Behavioral Assessment Team (CBAT) responded to the incident,
during which the subject pointed a firearm at a CBAT clinician, and an officer-involved
shooting occurred. The subject survived and was taken into custody.

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Chief Mack further reported that on June 30, 2026, Deputy Poppy received a lifesaving
award for providing lifesaving assistance to a Moreno Valley resident following a
motorcycle-related incident. The individual assisted was an Army Ranger.
Council Member Delgado thanked Chief Mack and the Riverside County Sheriff’s
Department for their continued service and presence at local schools.
Council Member Barnard stated that she looks forward to a future City Council study
session to further discuss the benefits and applications of Flock technology.
5. City Manager’s Updates
Launa Jimenez, Assistant City Manager (Administration), announced that the next Public
Safety Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2026.
6. Sub-Committee Member Comments
Council Member Delgado thanked staff for their continued service to the community.
Council Member Barnard requested confirmation regarding whether the September 15,
2026, meeting would be held. Sean Kelleher, Assistant City Manager (Development),
advised that the decision was at the Subcommittee's discretion.
ACTION: Council Member Barnard motioned to cancel the September 15, 2026, Public
Safety Subcommittee meeting. Council Member Delgado seconded. The motion carried.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 3:38 PM

City of Moreno Valley
Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting
Minutes of August 18, 2026

Prior Meeting Attendance
Subcommittee
Member

9/16/25 10/21/25 11/18/25 12/16/25 01/20/26 02/17/26 03/17/26

Council Member
Ed Delgado
Council Member
Cheylynda
Barnard

X

Mayor Pro Tem
Elena Baca –
Santa Cruz
(Alternate)

X

Subcommittee
Member

NM

X

X

X

X

NM

NM

X

X

X

X

NM

04/21/26 05/19/26 06/16/26 07/21/26 08/18/26 09/15/26

Council Member
Ed Delgado

X

X

X

NM

X

NM

Mayor Pro Tem
Cheylynda
Barnard

X

X

X

NM

X

NM

Mayor Pro Tem
Elena Baca –
Santa Cruz
(Alternate)