District 1 Council Member· 2024-2028
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz
Moreno Valley
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- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 1:49:56
- Avg per meeting
- 5:47
- Segments
- 1662
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Top issues during term (20)
Public Safety Campus Bond Financing
The proposed architectural and engineering contract is $4,319,611, with total construction to be bonded and reimbursed via developer agreements.
Industrial Warehousing and Environmental Justice in Edgemont
Generates property and sales tax revenue for the city while requiring developer-funded soil remediation.
General Plan Implementation & Zoning Updates
Costs associated with ongoing legal compliance and environmental monitoring.
Aquabella Specific Plan Phase 1 Subdivision
The developer is investing approximately $10 million in off-site improvements, with a $300,000 plan-check deposit held by the city.
Commercial Permitted Uses and Retail Leakage
Private commercial investment creating jobs and taxable retail space.
Public Storage Facility Appeal Approval
Generates construction activity and ongoing property tax revenue, though employment impacts are minimal with up to two staff members per shift.
Industrial Land Use and Warehouse Vacancy
Potential slowdown in new industrial permit fee revenues offset by reduced future infrastructure and road maintenance costs.
Proposed McDonald's Restaurant at Ironwood and Pigeon Pass
Loss of tax revenue and business displacement for existing tenants, versus corporate investment from the new franchise.
Logistics Use Facilities Mitigation Measures Ordinance
Potential impact on municipal staff processing timelines and development fees.
Commercial Cannabis Dispensary Approval
Generates local tax revenue and business licensing fees for the city.
Utility Power Distribution Equipment Purchase
Approximately $4.5 million funded through restricted utility capital funds.
Data Center Development and Infrastructure Impact
Could restrict certain types of commercial real estate development in favor of community-oriented facilities.
Surveillance Technology and Flock Safety Cameras
Contract law enforcement services provide dedicated staffing funded through the municipal budget.
Property Abatements and Code Enforcement Liens
Recovers thousands of dollars in city abatement expenses by placing liens on private parcels.
Child Programming and Youth Business Support
Potential reduction in fee revenues or administrative costs depending on future program adoption.
Proliferation of Car Washes and Commercial Oversaturation
Provides estimated property and sales tax revenues exceeding $100,000 in the first year.
Business and Employment Resource Center (BERC) Expansion
Contract expenditure of $469,782 supported by CIP budget adjustments.
Wi-Fi expansion
It saves individual residents money on mobile data and home internet costs while boosting digital inclusion.
High-Density Residential Subdivision on Brodiaea Avenue
New housing development generating developer fees and property tax revenue.
City Hall Layered Security Evaluation
Expenditure of $420,000 from facility reserve funds.
Decisions during term (311)
Recorded while Cruz was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Absence for Commissioner Stephan
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of the Consent Calendar
Approval of Conditional Use Permit PEN26-0064 (Off the Charts Cannabis Dispensary)
Approval of Joint Consent Calendar
Public Hearing and Approval of Lease Revenue Bonds for Public Safety Campus
Municipal Code Amendment (PEN26-0090) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Revising Title 8 (Building and Construction) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - CLOSED SESSION - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 4:00 PM
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 6:00 PM
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - STUDY SESSION - SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 6:00 PM
MASTER ATTENDANCE LOG FOR CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – AUGUST 2026 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ATTENDANCE REPORT – AUGUST 2026 (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
PROPOSED 2027/2028 LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY PLATFORM (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
PAYMENT REGISTER - AUGUST 2026 (REPORT OF FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2021-01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2014-01 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) AND CFD NO. 2023-01 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL APPLICABLE)
FY 2025/26 SB 1205 STATE MANDATED INSPECTIONS (REPORT OF: FIRE) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: HUMAN RESOURCES) (DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PCS SITE (TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEASE) AGREEMENT- TOWNGATE PARK (REPORT OF: PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT 1)
APPROVAL OF THE PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES 2027 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
Voting record (44)
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Approval of Joint Consent Calendar
Public Hearing and Approval of Lease Revenue Bonds for Public Safety Campus
Continuance of Circulation Element Amendment and Truck Route Ordinance Hearing
Municipal Code Amendment for Stevens Kangaroo Rat Mitigation Fees
Appeal of Planning Commission Denial for Self-Storage Facility (PEN24-0154)
FY 2026-27 Mayor and City Council Sponsorship Program
Approval of Order of the Agenda (J-8 Withdrawn)
Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement of Capital Improvement Expenditures (Item J-9)
Joint Consent Calendar Approval (Excluding J-8 and J-9)
Adoption of Logistics Use Facilities Mitigation Measures Ordinance (Item K-1)
Rejection of Recommended City Flag Design (Item L-1)
Partial Approval of Moreno Valley Hall of Fame Guidelines (Item L-2)
Approval of Joint Consent Calendar
Establishment of Gann Appropriations Limit for FY 2026/27
Adoption of NPDES Regulatory Rate Schedule
Adoption of Technology Disruption Policy for Remote Public Meetings
Joint Consent Calendars
2024 General Plan Update, Climate Action Plan, and Zoning Amendments
Resolution Supporting AB 2083 Childcare Special District
Expressed concerns about moving forward without secure funding or unified support from neighboring cities like Perris.
Approval of Agreement with Robert Garcia Boxing Academy
Award of Agreement for Public Safety Campus Design Services
That the City Council: 1. Authorize to award an Agreement for Professional Consultant Services to Steinberg Hart to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Moreno Valley Public S
Ayes (2): Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2 Nayes (2): Mayor Cabrera, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez District 3 Absent (1): Councilmember Barnard District 4 RE
Award Agreement for Public Safety Campus Design Services (J.15)
Joint Consent Calendars
Ordinance Establishing a Veterans Commission
Approval of Order of the Agenda
Approval of Joint Consent Calendars
Appeal of Planning Commission's Denial for Bradshaw Circle Project (J.1)
Consistency with the general plan and area zoning.