Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Angelica Frausto-Lupo, Community Development
Director
AGENDA DATE: March 18, 2025
TITLE: ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT AS REQUIRED BY
GOVERNMENT CODE 65400 (REPORT OF:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
TITLE SUMMARY: Annual Progress Report As Required By Government Code 65400
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -XX, approving the General Plan Annual Report and directing staff to submit the Annual Report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Com munity Development (HCD) by April 1, 2025.
SUMMARY
The City is required by State law (Government Code Section 65400) to prepare an annual progress report on the status of the City’s General Plan and its implementation (“Annual Report”). The Annual Report must be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Annual Report must be presented to the City Council for its review and acceptance before it is submitted to the above-referenced state agencies.
BACKGROUND
Under State law, the City is required to adopt and maintain a comprehensive, long -term General Plan for its physical development , including consideration of any land located outside its boundaries that bears a relationship to its planning activities. The General Plan
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is at the top of the hierarchy of the City’s land use regulations; zoning and other land use decisions must conform to the General Plan. In essence, the City's General Plan serves as the blueprint for future growth and development. As a blueprint for the future, the General Plan contains goals, objectives, policies, and programs designed to provide decision-makers with information and a basis for all land use related decisions.
City’s General Plan
The following is a summary of the current adoption status of the different required elements of the 2006 General Plan:
1. Community Development (2006)
2. Circulation (2006)
3. Parks, Recreation and Open Space (2006)
4. Safety (2006)
5. Noise (2006)
6. Conservation (2006)
7. 6th Cycle Housing Element 2021-2029 (certified by HCD on October 11, 2022)
ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS
The 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report summarizes the City’s progress toward implementing the goals, policies, and programs of the General Plan. It covers the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The Annual Report includes a report of all General Plan amendments approved by the Planning Commission and City Council in 2024. Four (4) General Plan Amendments and two (2) Municipal Code Amendments were approved during the annual reporting period.
General Plan and Municipal Code Amendments
The General Plan and Municipal Code Amendments that were approved during the reporting period are as follows:
Case No. Action Description Location
PEN22-0156
PEN22-0157
PEN22-0158
PEN22-0159
February 8, 2024 – Planning
Commission recommended
approval. March 5, 2024 – City
Council approval with the second
reading of the ordinance on March
19, 2024.
Heritage Park Neighborhood I:
General Plan Amendment, Change
of Zone, Conditional Use Permit,
and Tentative Tract Map 38458 to
subdivide approximately 9.42 ac res
for a Planned Unit Development
comprised of 78 detached single -
family residences.
South side of
Iris Avenue,
east of Indian
Street
PEN23-0069
PEN23-0070
PEN23-0071
PEN23-0072
February 8, 2024 – Planning
Commission recommended
approval. March 5, 2024 – City
Council approval with the second
reading of the ordinance on March
19, 2024.
Heritage Park Neighborhood II:
General Plan Amendment, Change
of Zone, Tentative Tract Map 38702,
and Conditional Use Permit to
subdivide approximately 13.73
acres for a Pla nned Unit
Development comprised of 131
detached single-family residences.
Southeast
corner of Goya
Avenue and
Indian Street
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Case No. Action Description Location
PEN24-0036 March 21, 2024 – Planning
Commission recommended
approval. April 16, 2024 – City
Council approval with the second
reading of the ordinance on June 4,
2024.
A Municipal Code Amendment -
Temporary Sign Regulations.
Citywide
PEN24-0033 May 9, 2024 – Planning
Commission recommended
approval. June 4, 2024 – City
Council approval with the second
reading of the zoning ordinance on
June 18, 2024.
A Municipal Code Amendment -
Various amendments including
revisions to Chapter 9.02 (Permits
and Approvals), Chapter 9.03
(Residential Districts), Chapter 9.09
(Specific Use Development
Standards), Chapter 9.11 (Parking,
Pedestrian and Loading
Requirements), Chapter 9.14 (Land
Divisions) and Chapter 9.15
(Definitions) of the Moreno Valley
Municipal Code.
Citywide
PEN22-0133
PEN22-0134
PEN22-0136
PEN22-0130
July 25, 2024 – Planning
Commission recommended
approval. September 17, 2024 –
City Council approval.
Sunset Crossing (North): A Planned
Unit Development and Tentative
Tract Map to subdivide
approximately 28.2 acres into 13 5
residential lots for the development
of a residential community, including
park facilities and public
improvements, with associated land
use designation and zoning
amendments.
South side of
Cottonwood
Avenue, east
of Nason
Street, north of
Bay Avenue
PEN23-0127
PEN23-0109
PEN23-0118
PEN23-0119
PEN24-0041
October 24, 2024 – Planning
Commission approved. November
19, 2024 - City Council approval
with the second reading of the
ordinance on December 3, 2024.
Aquabella (SP 218): Master planned
community to accommodate
development of a 15,000 multi -
family and workforce housing units,
a 24 -acre mixed -use commercial
and retail town center (with a 300 -
room hotel), 80 acres of parks, and
40 acres for schools.
South side of
Cactus Avenue
and north side
of Iris Avenue
between
Lasselle Street
and Oliver
Street
Housing
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) requires the reporting of development activity related to Housing Element implementation on specific State reporting forms. The method of reporting Housing Element implementation is established by HCD with the purpose of tracking overall housing production in a community, as well as, more specifically, the City’s progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The City’s Housing Element Implementation Progress Report is included as Exhibit A to the Annual Report (Attachment 1).
In summary, 650 new residential permits were issued in 2024, including 182 multiple - family (apartment) units, 382 single -family dwelli ng units, and 86 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The City’s progress in meeting its 2021-2029 RHNA goals are summarized in the table below.
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Table 1
City of Moreno Valley Cycle 6 RHNA Progress
Income Level 2021-2029
RHNA
(# units)
Projection Period
(6/30/21-10/14/21)
2021 – 2023 Units
(10/15/21-12/31/23)
New Units
2024
Total
Units to
Date
Remaining
RHNA Need
(Cycle 6)
Very Low 3,779 0 3,779
Low 2,051 32 0 32 2,019
Moderate 2,165 11 523 134 668 1,497
Above-Moderate 5,632 38 878 516 1,432 4,200
Total 13,627 49 1433 650 2,132 11,495
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2024
The purpose of the Annual Report is to highlight significant accomplishments and summarize ongoing General Plan projects that the City worked on between January 2024 and December 2024. Major accomplishments include key projects demonstrating how the City is implementing the policy and realizing the vision of the General Plan.
Highlighted below are some of the items from the Annual Report.
Community Development Department (Planning)
1. Six (6) General Plan related projects approved by the City Council.
2. Nine (9) major projects were approved by the Planning Commission.
Public Works
SR-60 & Moreno Beach Drive Interchange Improvements ($32M) Juan Bautista de Anza Trail APT 4 ($6.7M)
Traffic Signal and ADA Ramps Updates at Pigeon Pass Rd and Ironwood Ave ($300,000)
Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program FY 23-24 ($11M) The City of Moreno Valley received funding for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Safe Streets for All (SS4A) for Mor eno Valley Citywide Traffic Signal Safety Improvement Plan.
Parks & Community Services
1. Windsong Park opened to the public.
2. The City continued a $6M+ Park Rehabilitation and Refurbishment Program.
3. Moreno Valley is a proud recipient of California’s first-ever Arts in California Parks Local Parks Grant Program.
4. Hundreds of residents of all ages attended the quarterly Beautify MoVal Community Days of Service, which furthered the beautification of parks throughout the City.
5. The Moreno Valley Public Libr ary (MVPL) installed 10 more Little Free Libraries (LFL) in City Parks, bringing the City-sponsored total to 15.
6. The Moreno Valley Public Library (MVPL) joined the California Library Literacy Services program, becoming eligible for ongoing funding for thr ee fiscal years (2021/2022, 2022/2023, 2023/2024), to support Read MoVal/Talk MoVal adult literacy and family literacy services. In August 2024, Moreno Valley was awarded its highest California Library Literacy Services award yet, $35,750.
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Financial and Management Services Department/City Manager’s Department
1. The City of Moreno Valley expanded free WiFi Gardens to six additional local parks and facilities in April and October 2024: El Potrero Park, Morrison Park, Rock Ridge Park, Patriot Park, Westbluff Park, and Woodland Park.
2. Assisted 3,438 households with Fair Housing Services.
3. Aided 58,092 individuals through public services, including senior services, youth services, and the MoVal Policing program.
In conclusion, the General Plan Annual Report satisfies the State-mandated annual report on the implementation status of Moreno Valley’s General Plan. The actions, plans, programs, and projects documented in the Annual Report represent the City's commitment to achieving the goals and objectives set forth in t he State required mandated General Plan Elements.
ENVIRONMENTAL
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, it has been determined that this item does not constitute a "Project" under CEQA in that it does not involve any discretionary action that has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, but rather it is a ministerial annual “reporting” duty the City must perform under State law.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Submit the report to the State Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April 1, 2025.
Staff recommends this alternative.
2. Do not approve the General Plan Annual Report, do not submi t the Annual Report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and provide an alternate direction. Staff does not recommend this alternative as it would put th e City at risk of being out of compliance with State law based on the required submittal deadline of April 1, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is associated with the approval and recommendation of the General Plan Annual Report.
NOTIFICATION
Notice of this Annual Report was provided at least 72 hours prior to the March 18, 2025, regular City Council meeting by the posting of the March 18, 2025 Agenda at City Hall, the Moreno Valley Library, the Moreno Valley Senior/Community Center, and on the City’s website at: www.moval.org.
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PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Claudia Manrique Angelica Frausto-Lupo
Associate Planner Community Development Director
Concurred By:
Danielle Harper-Scott
Principal Planner
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Community Image, Neighborhood Pride and Cleanliness: Promote a sense of community pride and foster an excellent image about our City by developing and executing programs which will result in quality development, enhanced neighborhood preservation efforts, including home rehabilitation and neighborhood restoration.
Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Moreno Valley's future.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_CDD_GENERALPLANANNUALREPORT.docx
Attachments: - CC Resolution 2025-XXXX.pdf
Final
Approval
Date:
Mar 13, 2025
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Angelica Frausto-Lupo
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Lopez
Dena Heald
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez