Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Angelica Frausto-Lupo, Community Development
Director
AGENDA DATE: April 7, 2026
TITLE: CONSIDER ADDING MOBILE SHOWER SERVICES AS
PART OF A HOMELESS RESOURCES EVENT TO
SECTION 9.02.150 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS OF
THE MORENO VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE (REPORT
OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (DISTRICT: NOT
APPLICABLE)
TITLE SUMMARY: Consider Permitting Mobile Shower Units As Part Of A Homeless Resources F air/Outreach Event Through The
Temporary Use Permit Process
DISTRICT: Not Applicable
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1.Consider adding mobile shower services as part of a homeless resources fair/outreach event to the Permitted Temporary Uses Table of Section 9.02.150 (Temporary Use Permits) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code; and
2.Direct staff to add mobile shower services as part of a homeless resources fair/outreach event to the Permitted Temporary Uses Table of Section 9.02.150 (Temporary Use Permits) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code.
SUMMARY
This report recommends the City Council explore allowing mobile shower services as part of a homeless resources fair/outreach event, as a permitted temporary use through the
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City’s established Temporary Use Permit (TUP) process.
DISCUSSION
Several months ago, a Moreno Valley non-profit organization informed the City that they would be receiving a donated mobile shower unit for use by unhoused persons in the context of a homeless resources fair/outreach event . However, Municipal Code Section
9.02.150 Temporary Use Permits, does not list this activity or service as a permissible use. Recently, a different non -profit also inquired about providing a mobile shower unit during an organized event at a City park. This recent request includes connecting the mobile shower unit to a City water source.
When evaluating a proposed mobile shower unit, several factors should be considered for purposes of mitigating certain potential secondary effects associated with such a use.
To mitigate potential liability for the City, staff recommends that the use of mobile shower units be limited to private property, and not be allowed in the public right of way (i.e., city streets), public facilities, or City parks. Additionally, staff recommends this service to be allowed through the TUP process only in connection with a duly approved and organized homeless resources and outreach fair/event to ensure that the mobile shower units are properly stored and secure and used for their intended purposes.
When considering a TUP application for a mobile shower unit, Planning would place certain conditions of approval on the TUP including, but not limited to, the following items:
Liability insurance and naming the City of Moreno Valley as additionally insured Property owner authorization
Information on tank capacity, i.e., maximum # of showers, time limits per user Potable water source
Gray/wastewater containment and disposal location
Electric generator specifications
Emergency abatement plan/cleanup of gray water spills Security plan
Infection control plan
Parking/storage of mobile shower unit vehicle
Staff recommends the City Council provide direction on this matter, since it is a legislative (policy) matter. If so , directed by the City Council, the Planning Division w ill update Section 9.02.150 (Temporary Use Permits) to add “Homeless Resources Fair/Outreach Event including those with Mobile Shower Units” to the list of permitted temporary uses as part of the Spring Omnibus Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES
Approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report.
Staff recommend this alternative.
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Do not approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with modifying the City’s Municipal Code, should Council provide direction to add mobile shower unit services through the Temporary Use Permit process.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Concurred By:
Angelica Frausto-Lupo Steve B. Quintanilla
Community Development Director City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Community Image, Neighborhood Pride and Cleanliness: Promote a sense of community pride and foster an exce llent 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 enviro nment for the development of Moreno Valley’s future.
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_CDD_MOBILE_SHOWER_UNITS.docx Attachments:
Final Approval
Date:
Apr 1, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Angelica Frausto-Lupo
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez