Resolution No. 2026-
Date Adopted: September 1, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PEN24-0154) FOR A
130,764 SQUARE FOOT 3-STORY SELF -STORAGE FACILITY
LOCATED EAST OF INDIAN STREET NORTH OF ALESSANDRO
BOULEVARD (APN: 482-190-022) IN THE CORRIDOR MIXED -USE (COMU) ZONE
WHEREAS, the City of Moreno Valley (“City”) is a general law city and a municipal corporation of the State of California, and the lead agency for the preparation and consideration of environmental documents for projects that are subject to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA1) and CEQA Guidelines2; and WHEREAS, Kristofer Golder of Public Storage (“Applicant”) submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit (PEN24 -0154) for the development of a self - storage facility with 1,134 storage units within a 130,764 square foot 3-story building, 52 recreational vehicle outdoor parking s paces, on-site parking, landscape improvements, and a trash enclosure (“Proposed Project”) on an approximate 3 -acre vacant parcel located east of Indian Street and north of Alessandro Boulevard (APNs:482 -190-022) (“Project Site”); and
WHEREAS, Planning Div ision Staff (“Staff”) completed an Initial Study (“IS”) (Environmental Assessment) for the Proposed Project and based on the environmental assessment, recommends adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) in accordance with Section 6 (ND Procedures) of the City’s Rules and Procedures for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act and the requirements of the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15070- 15075; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was duly noticed and circulated for public review for a period of 30 days commencing on April 21, 2026, through May 21, 2026; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”), which is a program for reporting and monitoring the Proposed Project’s mitigation measures, was prepared for the Proposed Project and circulated with the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
1Public Resources Code §§ 21000-21177
2California Code of Regulations §§15000-15387
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2026, a duly noticed Public Hearing was conducted by the Planning Commission to consider the approval of the Proposed Project; and 2 Resolution No. 2026-XX
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WHEREAS, on June 11, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 2 ayes and 3 noes on a motion to approve the requested Conditional Use Permit (PEN24 -0154), which effectively resulted in the Proposed Project not being approved, since no alternative motion was offered nor was there any alternative action taken by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant filed a timely Appeal Application (PAA26 -0003) appealing the Planning Commission’s action to not approve Conditional Use Permit (PEN24-0154); and
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2026, a duly noticed Appeal Hearing was conducted by the City Council to consider the Appeal Application (PAA26 -0003) along with Conditional Use Permit (PEN24 -0154) and the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the public hearing, in the exercise of its own independent judgment, the City Council determined that the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Proposed Project has reduced the potential impacts of the Proposed Project to levels of insignificance and there is no substantial evidence supporting a fair argument that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment in a manner that otherwise would require the preparation and certification of an Environmental Impact Report.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals and Exhibits
That the foregoing Recitals and attached exhibits are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by this reference.
Section 2. Evidence
That the City Council has considered all of the evidence submitted into the Administrative Record for the MND and MMRP, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Proposed Project, attached hereto as Exhibits A and B, respectively;
(b) Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration, attached hereto as Exhibit C;
(c) Staff Reports prepared for the Planning Commission and City Council’s consideration and all documents, records, and references related thereto, and Staff’s presentation at the public hearings; and
(d) Testimony and/or comments from all persons that were p rovided in written format or correspondence, at or prior to the Public Hearings.
Section 3. Findings
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That based on the content of the foregoing Recitals and the Evidence contained in the Administrative Record as set forth above, the City Council makes the following findings:
(a) That all environmental impacts of the Proposed Project, with the mitigation measures set forth in the MMRP, have been reduced to levels of insignificance and there is no substantial evidence supporting a fair argument that the Proposed Project will have a significant effect on the environment that would otherwise require the preparation and certification of an Environmental Impact Report;
(b) That the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program have been completed in compliance with CEQA and CEQA Guidelines and are consistent with the City’s Rules and Procedures for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act; (c) That the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program represent the independent judgment and analysis of the City as lead agency for the Proposed Project; and
(d) That the Mitigated Negative Declarat ion and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program are adequate to serve as the required CEQA environmental documentation for the Proposed Project.
Section 4. Adoption
That, based on the foregoing Recitals and Evidence, Administrative Record and Findings, the City Council hereby adopts the IS/MND attached hereto as Exhibits A, respectively, and the MMRP attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Section 5. Repeal of Conflicting Provisions
That all the provisions as heretofore adopted by the City Council that are in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Severability
That the City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Resolution be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this Resolution as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 7. Effective Date
That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon the date of adoption.
Section 8. Certification
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of September, 2026.
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Ulises Cabrera
Mayor
City of Moreno Valley
ATTEST:
M. Patricia Rodriguez, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steven B. Quintanilla, City Attorney
Exhibits:
Exhibit A: Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Exhibit B: Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program
Exhibit C: Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration 5 Resolution No. 2026-XX
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RESOLUTION JURAT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF MORENO VALLEY )
I, M. Patricia Rodriguez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Moreno Valley, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-XX was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1 st day of September, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
(Council Members, Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor)
M. PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ, MMC, CITY CLERK
(SEAL)
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Exhibit A
INITIAL STUDY / MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
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Exhibit B
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Exhibit C
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION