"Moreno Valley will not join other nearby areas in temporarily banning new warehouse developments after the City Council voted against a proposed moratorium Tuesday. Concerns about warehouses have increased in recent years among Inland Empire residents who say they have clogged streets with diesel trucks and sometimes introduced heavy layers of smog. In recent years, more than a half-dozen area cities have established moratoriums as they consider the environmental impacts and the health of residents. Proponents argue that warehouses bring jobs to a region that has become dependent on the industry."
"Moreno Valley, with a population of nearly 214,000 that is nearly 62% Latino, is the second largest city in Riverside County, which has seen a rapid influx of warehouse developments over the past decade. The city is already the future home of the World Logistics Center, a 40-million-square-foot complex that is expected to house 27 buildings and create more than 33,000 jobs. The moratorium proposal came at a time when Moreno Valley was set to update its general plan, which is a guide for future development in the city. A pause on warehouse development would have prevented complications with applications under the current general plan, said City Atty. Steven Quintanilla."
""Moreno Valley has been a place where people come to work, build careers and move up," said Juan Serrato with the Laborers International"
Moreno Valley voted against a proposed 45-day moratorium on new warehouse development while neighboring Inland Empire cities have enacted temporary bans. Residents report clogged streets from diesel trucks and heavy smog layers tied to warehouses. Proponents emphasize job creation from logistics and warehousing. Moreno Valley has about 92 acres left for development and will host the World Logistics Center, a 40-million-square-foot complex expected to include 27 buildings and over 33,000 jobs. The moratorium was timed with a general plan update, and city officials noted a pause could complicate current applications. Labor unions urged rejection of the moratorium.
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