Planning Commission

Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission considers matters pertaining to development and zoning within the City and has decision making authority pursuant to the Government Code of the State of California. Appointments to the Planning Commission are made by the City Council following interviews with selected applicants.

Notice on Public Participation
Members of the public who wish to submit written comments to the Planning Commission may do so by emailing PC@moval.org. Planning Staff will forward all correspondence to the Planning Commission and provide hard copies to each Commissioner at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Any correspondence received after 5:00 p.m. on the same day of a Planning Commission meeting may be distributed at the subsequent meeting.

Please note that written comments on specific Public Hearing Items, must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please be sure to include your name and Agenda Item.  All comments submitted to PC@moval.org by 5 p.m. on the meeting date will be provided to the Planning Commission for consideration before action is taken on the matter. Public comments may also be provided in person at the Public Hearing.

Commission Members

Staff: Stacy Dunning, Senior Administrative Assistant

  • Alvin DeJohnette*, Chairperson
    Term expires 3/31/25
  • Ray Baker*, Vice Chairperson
    Term Expires 3/31/25
  • Omar Cobian*
    Term expires 3/31/25
  • JoAnn Stephan*
    Term expires 3/31/25
  • Daryl C. Terrell
    Term Expires 03/31/27
  • David Zeitz
    Term Expires 03/31/27
  • Nicole Taylor
    Term expires 3/31/2027
  • Vacant (Alternate)
    Term expires 3/31/2029
  • Vacant (Alternate)
    Term expires 3/31/2027
  • Vacant (alternate)
    Term expires 6/30/2028

* Legislative Policy #1.10: Term Extensions – Notwithstanding the designated terms, a term shall be subject to automatic extension until the respective member’s successor is officially appointed and assumes office.