Chapter 2.20 CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Note: Former Chapter 2.20, Airport Commission, derived from Ord. 27, was repealed by Ord. 1022, 4/1/2025.

The city council advisory boards and commissions described in this chapter are hereby established to provide the city council with advice and recommendations pertaining to certain matters within the defined subject matter jurisdiction of the respective board or commission as determined by the city council, and other matters as may be assigned or requested by the city council from time to time.

(Ord. 1022, 4/1/2025; Ord. 1031, 9/16/2025)

§ 2.20.010 Public arts commission.

Composition. The public arts commission shall consist of nine members and two alternates with two members being minors.

Terms of Office. The term of office of each member shall be three years, expiring June 30.

Powers and Duties. The public arts commission's general powers and duties shall be limited to the following:

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding grant applications for public art projects, programs, and/or services, consistent with any criteria associated with the respective grant requirements and specifications, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding whether to accept any public art offered or required to be provided by the private sector, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding the criteria and specifications for public art grant programs funded and administered by the city, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding public art programs for the benefit of seniors, in consultation with the senior citizens commission, youth and the disabled within the city, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding the placement of any art in public spaces, places and facilities owned or managed by the city or any of its affiliated agencies, or by any public and private utility service providers, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding the incorporation of public art in public works projects that will be within public view, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding sources such as non-profit organizations, community service organizations, private entities, and/or other public agencies which have the capability and resources to fund and or provide public art for the benefit of the city, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding the use and incorporation of recycled materials in any public art, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding any educational or community engagement programs within the city related to public art, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

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Providing a forum for members of the public to present ideas pertaining to public art within the city, and reporting on such to the city council if deemed necessary by the staff liaison or council liaison;

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Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding public art policies and programs and any other public art-related matters as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison; and

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Providing an annual report to the city council in January of each year regarding the commission's activities for the previous 12 months.

After the annual report is approved by the commission, the staff liaison shall submit it to the city clerk in a timely manner, which shall be presented to the city council as a general business item on a designated city council agenda.

The chair or designee shall be allotted at least five minutes to present the annual report at the designated city council meeting.

(Ord. 1022, 4/1/2025; Ord. 1031, 9/16/2025)

§ 2.20.020 Environmental and historical preservation commission.

Composition. The environmental and historical preservation commission shall consist of seven members and two alternate members.

Terms of Office. The term of office for each member shall be three years, expiring June 30.

Powers and Duties. The environmental and historical preservation commission's general powers and duties shall be limited to the following:

With respect to historical preservation:

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding whether a particular place or structure is historically significant, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding grant applications for the preservation of structures or places of historical significance within the city, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding the criteria and specifications for historic preservation grant programs funded and administered by the city, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding the preservation of any structures or places of historical significance, owned or managed by the city or any of its affiliated agencies, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding any sources such as non-profit organizations, community service organizations, private entities and/or other public agencies which have the capability and resources to fund the preservation of any structures or places of historical significance within the city, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding any educational or community engagement programs within the city related to historic preservation, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing a forum for members of the public to present ideas pertaining to the preservation of certain structures and places of historical significance within the city, and reporting on such to the city council if deemed necessary by the staff liaison or council liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding any historic preservation policies and programs, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison; and

With respect to environmental matters:

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding any educational or community engagement programs within the city related to environmental issues, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding environmental issues unrelated to any specific projects within the purview of the planning commission or city council, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing a forum for members of the public to present ideas or pertaining to environmental issues unrelated to any specific projects within the purview of the planning commission or city council, and reporting on such to the city council if deemed necessary by the staff liaison or council liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding, environmental issues policies and programs, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison; and

The commission shall provide an annual report to the city council in February of each year regarding the commission's environmental and historical preservation activities for the previous 12 months.

The chair or designee shall be allotted at least five minutes to present the annual report at the designated city council meeting.

(Ord. 1022, 4/1/2025; Ord. 1031, 9/16/2025)

§ 2.20.030 Library commission.

Composition. The library commission shall consist of seven members and two alternates.

Terms of Office. The term of office of each member shall be three years, expiring June 30.

Powers and Duties. The library commission's general powers and duties shall be limited to the following:

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, regarding grant applications for library projects, programs, and/or services, consistent with any criteria associated with the respective grant requirements and specifications, as may be requested or directed by the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, regarding whether to accept any book collections or other personal items offered by the private sector, as may be requested or directed by the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, regarding the criteria and specifications for library programs funded and administered by the city, as may be requested or directed by the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, regarding library programs for the benefit of seniors, in consultation with the senior citizens commission, youth and the disabled within the city, and community engagement programs, as may be requested or directed by the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, regarding sources such as non-profit organizations, community service organizations, private entities, and/or other public agencies which have the capability and resources to fund and or provide library services, programs or inventory for the benefit of the city's libraries, as may be requested or directed by the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, at the time requested by the city manager, regarding the budgets and financial statements related to the provision of library services within the city;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, regarding the operation, acquisition and use of real property and/or improvements for library purposes as may be requested or directed by the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, or staff liaison;

Providing a forum for members of the public to present ideas or requests pertaining to library services and reporting on such to the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, if determined necessary by the staff liaison or council liaison;

Serving as a liaison between the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, and any local "Friends of the Library" organizations or similar other entities established for the benefit of the city's library's programs, services and patrons, and reporting on such to the city council, serving as the library board of trustees, if determined by the staff liaison or council liaison;

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Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding library policies, programs, services, and any other matters as may be requested or directed by the city council serving as the library board of trustees, or staff liaison; and

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Providing an annual report to the city council serving as the library board of trustees in March of each year regarding the commission's activities for the previous 12 months.

The chair or designee shall be allotted at least five minutes to present the annual report at the designated city council meeting.

(Ord. 1022, 4/1/2025; Ord. 1031, 9/16/2025)

§ 2.20.040 Parks, community services and trails commission.

Composition. The parks, community services and trails commission shall consist of nine members with two members being minors and two alternates.

Terms of Office. The term of office of each member shall be two years, expiring June 30.

Powers and Duties. The parks, community services and trails commission's general powers and duties shall be limited to the following:

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding grant applications for parks, trails and community service projects and programs, consistent with any criteria associated with the respective grant requirements and specifications, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding whether to accept any real or personal property, improvements or other items offered by the private sector or other public agencies, for parks, trails and community services purposes as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding the criteria and specifications for any parks, trails and community service programs funded and administered by the city, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding any parks, trails and community service programs for the benefit of seniors, in consultation with the senior citizens commission, youth and the disabled within the city, and community engagement programs, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding sources such as non-profit organizations, community service organizations, private entities and/or other public agencies which have the capability and resources to fund and/or provide any real or personal property, improvements or other items related to parks, trails or community services for the benefit of the city, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council at the time requested by the city manager regarding the budgets and financial statements related to the provision of parks, trails and community services within the city;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding the operation, acquisition and use of real and personal property, improvements and other items for parks, trails and community service purposes, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding various equestrian issues, including an equestrian center, equestrian shows, horsemanship and other equestrian-related activities, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding long-range plans for the ultimate development of city parks, trails and other recreational facilities, consistent with any applicable general plan policies and objectives, specific plans, master plans and zoning adopted by the city and in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

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Providing a forum for members of the public to present ideas or requests pertaining to parks, trails and community services and reporting on such to the city council, if determined necessary by the staff liaison or council liaison;

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Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding parks, trails and community services as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

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Providing an annual report to the city council in April of each year regarding the commission's activities for the previous 12 months.

The chair or designee shall be allotted at least five minutes to present the annual report at the designated city council meeting.

(Ord. 1022, 4/1/2025; Ord. 1031, 9/16/2025)

§ 2.20.050 Senior citizens commission.

Composition. The senior citizens commission shall consist of nine members and two alternates.

Terms of Office. The term of office for each member shall be three years, expiring June 30.

Powers and Duties. The senior citizens commission's powers and duties shall be limited to the following:

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding grant applications for senior-related projects, programs, and/or services, consistent with any criteria associated with the respective grant requirements and specifications, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding whether to accept any real or personal property or other items offered by the private sector or another public agency, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding the city's senior center(s), senior-related policies, program and services, and community engagement programs, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding sources such as non-profit organizations, community service organizations, private entities and/or other public agencies which have the capability and resources to fund the city's senior center(s), the provision of senior-related programs and services, and the acquisition of real and personal property and other items for the benefit of the city's senior center(s) and/or seniors, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council, at the time requested by the city manager, regarding the budgets and financial statements related to the senior center(s) and the provision of senior-related services within the city;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding the operation, acquisition and use of real and personal property and/or improvements for senior-related purposes as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing a forum for members of the public to present ideas or requests pertaining to the senior center(s) or senior-related programs and services and reporting on such to the city council, if determined necessary by the staff liaison or council liaison;

Serving as a liaison between the city council and any local senior-type organizations established for the benefit of the city's senior center(s) and the city's seniors and reporting on such to the city council, if determined necessary by the staff liaison or council liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding any other matters as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison; and

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Providing an annual report to the city council in May of each year regarding the commission's activities for the previous 12 months.

The chair or designee shall be allotted at least five minutes to present the annual report at the designated city council meeting.

(Ord. 1022, 4/1/2025; Ord. 1031, 9/16/2025)

§ 2.20.060 Traffic safety commission.

Composition. The traffic safety commission shall consist of seven voting members, eight non-voting members, and two alternates.

The eight non-voting members shall consist of the following:

One representative of the Moreno Valley parent-teacher association (PTA) or parent-teacher organization (PTO) and one representative of the Val Verde PTA/PTO. Both representatives shall be nominated by the governing bodies of their respective PTA/PTO to serve on the commission, subject to confirmation of appointment by the city council. In the event there is no PTA/PTO, the governing bodies the respective school districts shall nominate a member to serve on the commission, subject to confirmation of appointment by the city council;

One representative of the Moreno Valley Unified School District, and one representative of the Val Verde Unified School District, nominated by the governing bodies of the respective school districts as ex officio, nonvoting members, each of whom shall have sufficient knowledge and experience related to the local traffic safety interests and concerns of their respective school districts, subject to confirmation of appointment by the city council. These members shall not be required to be residents of the city or registered voters of the city;

One student representative of the Moreno Valley Unified School District and one student representative of the Val Verde Unified School District, as ex-officio, nonvoting members of the commission, nominated by the governing bodies of the respective school districts, subject to confirmation of appointment by the city council. If the above-referenced school districts fail to nominate a student member of the commission, the city council may appoint a student from the law enforcement explorer program. These members shall not be required to be registered voters of the city unless they are eligible to register to vote;

One representative of the Automobile Club of Southern California as an ex officio, nonvoting member. This member shall not be required to be a resident of the city or a registered voter of the city;

One representative of District 8 of the California Department of Transportation as an ex officio, nonvoting member. This member shall not be required to be a resident of the city or a registered voter of the city.

Terms of Office. The term of office of each member shall be three years, expiring June 30.

Powers and Duties. The traffic safety commission's general powers and duties shall be limited to the following:

Evaluating proposals and requests for traffic control measures and devices that regulate traffic and parking within the city, and providing advice and recommendations to the city council and other appropriate authorities as determined by the staff liaison regarding the same;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city engineer or designee regarding any needs for striping, signage and other non-regulatory traffic-related measures and devices;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city engineer or designee regarding the substance, content, and preparation of traffic reports and the improvement of traffic safety conditions in the city, consistent with any pertinent traffic studies and analyses prepared by or on behalf of the city;

Providing a forum for members of the public to present ideas or concerns or requests pertaining to traffic and pedestrian safety issues unrelated to any development projects within the purview of the planning commission or city council, and reporting on such to the city council if deemed necessary by the staff liaison or council liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding any educational or community engagement programs within the city related to traffic and pedestrian safety, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding any traffic-related matters as may be requested or directed by the city council; and

Providing an annual report to the city council in June of each year regarding the commission's activities for the previous 12 months.

The chair or designee shall be allotted at least five minutes to present the annual report at the designated city council meeting.

(Ord. 1022, 4/1/2025; Ord. 1031, 9/16/2025)

§ 2.20.070 Utilities commission.

Composition. The utilities commission shall consist of five members and two alternates. At least two members shall be Moreno Valley Utility customers, with one member being a business customer and one member being a residential customer of Moreno Valley Utility. The business consumer member shall not be required to be a resident of the city or a registered voter of the city.

Terms of Office. The term of office of each member shall be three years, expiring June 30.

Powers and Duties. The utilities commission's powers and duties shall be limited to the following:

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding matters pertaining to Moreno Valley Utility, including without limitation, any issues pertaining to rates, customer service, infrastructure and capital improvements, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council and pertinent department director or designee regarding matters pertaining to other utility services provided within the city, by any public, private or investor-owned utilities, including, but not limited to, water, sewer, gas, and electricity;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council at the time requested by the city manager, regarding the budgets and financial statements related to the budget for the Moreno Valley Utility;

Providing a forum for members of the public to present ideas or concerns or requests pertaining to utility services provided within the city, by any public, private or investor-owned utilities, including, but not limited to, water, sewer, gas, and electricity, and reporting the same to the city council, if determined necessary by the staff liaison, or council liaison and/or responding to the same as may be recommended by the staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding any educational or community engagement programs within the city related to utility use and energy conservation in consultation with the environmental and historical preservation commission as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding any utility-related matters as may be requested or directed by the city council or the staff liaison; and

Providing an annual report to the city council in September of each year regarding the commission's activities for the previous 12 months.

The chair or designee shall be allotted at least five minutes to present the annual report at the designated city council meeting.

(Ord. 1022, 4/1/2025; Ord. 1031, 9/16/2025)

§ 2.20.080 Veterans commission.

Composition. The veterans commission shall consist of five members and two alternates.

Terms of Office. The term of office for each member shall be three years, expiring June 30.

Powers and Duties. The veteran commission's powers and duties shall be limited to the following:

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding grant applications for veterans-related projects, programs, and/or services, consistent with any criteria associated with the respective grant requirements and specifications, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding the city's center(s), veterans-related policies, program and services, and community engagement programs, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding sources such as non-profit organizations, community service organizations, private entities and/or other public agencies which have the capability and resources to fund the city's center(s), the provision of veterans-related programs and services, and the acquisition of real and personal property and other items for the benefit of the city's center(s) and/or veterans, as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council, at the time requested by the city manager, regarding the budgets and financial statements related to the center(s) and the provision of veterans-related services within the city;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding the operation, acquisition and use of real and personal property and/or improvements for veterans-related purposes as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison;

Providing a forum for members of the public to present ideas or requests pertaining to the city center(s) or veterans-related programs and services and reporting on such to the city council, if determined necessary by the staff liaison or council liaison;

Serving as a liaison between the city council and any local veterans-type organizations established for the benefit of the city's center(s) and the city's veterans and reporting on such to the city council, if determined necessary by the staff liaison or council liaison;

Providing advice and recommendations to the city council regarding any other matters as may be requested or directed by the city council or staff liaison; and

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Providing an annual report to the city council at a time determined by the staff liaison regarding the commission's activities of the previous 12 months.

(Ord. 1038, 3/17/2026)