Moreno Valley City Council Turns Its Back on Community by Failing to Pass Warehouse Moratorium

Moreno Valley, CA — The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) condemns the Moreno Valley City Council’s failure to pass a warehouse moratorium after Mayor Ulises Cabrera voted against the measure, denying the supermajority needed for approval. Councilmember Erlan Gonzalez also voted no, while Councilmembers Cheylynda Bernard, Ed Delgado, and Elena Baca Santa Cruz voted in favor.

For years, Moreno Valley residents have organized and spoken out against the unchecked expansion of warehouses that has increased diesel pollution, truck traffic, and serious public health risks in their neighborhoods. The proposed moratorium would have paused further warehouse development to allow the city to reassess its land-use priorities and cumulative impacts.

“This vote represents a profound failure of leadership,” said Ana Gonzalez, Executive Director of CCAEJ. “This community has fought too hard to be dismissed. Residents are asking for clean air, safe streets, and a real say in their city’s future—not more pollution. When the mayor and councilmembers are faced with a clear choice between community well-being and warehouse interests, siding against the people is unacceptable. We will remember who listened—and who didn’t.”

Moreno Valley is now one of the most warehouse-dense cities in the region, and residents continue to warn that without decisive action, the city will be locked into a future defined by pollution and environmental injustice.

CCAEJ calls on Mayor Cabrera and the Moreno Valley City Council to reverse course and prioritize the health and voices of the community.

About CCAEJ

The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental justice, community empowerment, and the protection of human health in underserved communities. Through advocacy, education, and grassroots organizing, CCAEJ works to address environmental issues and create sustainable and equitable communities for all. For more information, please visit www.ccaej.org or follow us on social media platforms @ccaej.