Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brian Mohan, City Manager
AGENDA DATE: January 6, 2026
TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING, AND
ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NUMBER 1004
REGARDING REGULATING THE SALE AND
DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS (ORD. NO.
1036) (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of County Ordinance Number 1004 regarding regulating the sale and distribution of Kratom (Ord. No. 1036)
DISTRICT: All Districts
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. CONDUCT a Public Hearing to receive public input on the proposed Ordinance adopting Riverside County Ordinance No. 1004 regarding regulating the sale and distribution of Kratom products: and
2. CONDUCT a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1036 amending Title 11 of the City of Moreno Valley Municipal Code, adding Chapter 11.98, adopting by reference Riverside County Ordinance No. 1004.
SUMMARY
This report recommends the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive public input regarding the proposed adoption of Ordinance No. 1036, introduced at the December 2,
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2025, City Council meeting, amending Title 11 of the City of Moreno Valley Municipal Code, adding Chapter 11.98, adopting by reference Riverside County Ordinan ce No. 1004.
Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council may adopt, amend, or reject Ordinance No. 1036 in accordance with Government Code Section 50022.4.
The adoption by reference of Riverside County Ordinance will enable Riverside County the ability to enforce their Ordinance in the City of Moreno Valley.
DISCUSSION
The City Council took actions to introduce the Ordinance at the December 2, 2025, City Council meeting and to schedule the introduced Ordinance for Public Hearing to receive public input at the January 6, 2026, City Council meeting.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Conduct the public hearing to receive public input regarding the proposed adoption of O rdinance No. 1036 and Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1036, adopting by reference Riverside County Ordinance No. 1004.
Staff recommends this alternative.
2. Provide alternate direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no Fiscal Impact with the adoption of this Ordinance.
NOTIFICATION
The public hearing held on January 6, 2026 , has been properly noticed as a Public Hearing as required by Government Code Section 6066, and the City Council agenda was duly noticed.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Brian Mohan Brian Mohan
City Manager City Manager
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Moreno Valley's future.
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Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous material incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_CM_KRATOM_1.06.26.docx
Attachments:
Final Approval
Date:
Dec 29, 2025
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Patty Rodriguez
No Signature - Task assigned to Natalia Lopez was completed by workflow administrator Patty Rodriguez
Natalia Lopez
Launa Jimenez
Patty Rodriguez