Sarah Moore Email & Phone Number

• Assist the Planning Director in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Planning Department within the Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) in the provision of services and execution of regional land use and long-term planning projects.• Manage, monitor, plan, and coordinate essential functions within the department including all activities within the Current and Advanced planning divisions, environmental planning and CEQA review, administration of the budget… Show more • Assist the Planning Director in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Planning Department within the Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) in the provision of services and execution of regional land use and long-term planning projects.• Manage, monitor, plan, and coordinate essential functions within the department including all activities within the Current and Advanced planning divisions, environmental planning and CEQA review, administration of the budget contracts, as well as handling personnel and hiring matters. • Evaluate, interpret, and administer applicable laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to land use and planning activities. • Prepare ordinances, resolutions, and general plan documents related to long-term planning for the County, including the recent certification of the County’s Housing Element.• Formulate, recommend, implement, and monitor operational goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the department and assist in the formulation and implementation of long-range goals for the department.• Prepare and direct the preparation of department correspondence and reports including Board agenda transmittals, general plan reports, grant/funding proposals, and other major project reports.• Make presentations to County Board of Supervisors and conduct public hearings related to land use and planning.• Assist in the planning, development, and monitoring of a department budget and contracts.• Establish and maintain effective expectations, policies, practices, and procedures and assist with the development of a positive culture that focuses on continuous quality improvement.• Partner with departments within TLMA, as well as other County departments to create effective teams to address current and advanced planning projects.• Serve as a liaison for members of the public, the development community, private agencies, and stakeholders.• Interact with members of the Board of Supervisors and their staff. Show less

• Assisted in managing Planning staff in the direction of large multi-departmental planning projects such as Housing Element, Short Term Rentals, cannabis regulations, Ranchos, and Agricultural Employee Housing. • Directly assisted the Planning Director and Principal planning staff on Planning department operations and project review, including land use entitlements, CEQA review, and other related issues.• Drafted, reviewed, and managed multiple County ordinances (Ordinance Nos. 348… Show more • Assisted in managing Planning staff in the direction of large multi-departmental planning projects such as Housing Element, Short Term Rentals, cannabis regulations, Ranchos, and Agricultural Employee Housing. • Directly assisted the Planning Director and Principal planning staff on Planning department operations and project review, including land use entitlements, CEQA review, and other related issues.• Drafted, reviewed, and managed multiple County ordinances (Ordinance Nos. 348, 457, 673, 824, 927, 500, 671), general plan updates/amendments (including the Housing Element), community plans, specific plans, and other related land use and zoning changes. • Regularly advised Board of Supervisors’ staff on interpretation of legal issues related to Planning, Code Enforcement, and public meeting rules.• Served as legal counsel to the County of Riverside Planning Commission, Housing Review Committee, Municipal Advisory Councils, and Community Councils.• Provided training to boards, commissions, and committees on public meeting rules, including the Ralph M. Brown Act. • Directly assisted the Code Enforcement department on a variety of code enforcement issues, including cannabis regulations, litigation, ordinances, and evidence gathering.• Directly assisted the Building and Safety Department on interpretation of the California Building Code and preparation of revisions to Ordinance No. 457.• Directly assisted the Transportation Department on interpretation of legal issues related to access and conditions of approval.• Reviewed contracts and agreements between multiple departments within the County of Riverside, including the Department of Waste Resources, Riverside County Habitat Conservation Authority, TLMA, and Flood Control.• Directly assisted the Executive Office in the creation of Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts.• Assisted in managing, supervising, and evaluating junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. Show less

• Code Enforcement Litigation: prepared complaints, temporary restraining orders, and preliminary injunctions related to closing illegal marijuana dispensaries• Eminent Domain Litigation: prepared right of entry pleadings, motions for prejudgment possession, proposed final judgments in condemnation, proposed final orders of condemnation, and declarations• General Litigation: assisted in drafting a complex mediation brief for a multi-party construction stop-notice case, discovery… Show more • Code Enforcement Litigation: prepared complaints, temporary restraining orders, and preliminary injunctions related to closing illegal marijuana dispensaries• Eminent Domain Litigation: prepared right of entry pleadings, motions for prejudgment possession, proposed final judgments in condemnation, proposed final orders of condemnation, and declarations• General Litigation: assisted in drafting a complex mediation brief for a multi-party construction stop-notice case, discovery responses, motion to quash service of summons and complaint, deposition questions, and attended several multi-party depositions• Conducted legal research and analysis of federal, state, and local law and prepared written memoranda to assist in advising County departments Show less

• Assisted in the preparation of various pleadings including preparation of discovery responses for a complex multi-party construction stop-notice case• Conducted legal research and analysis of federal, state, and local law and prepared memoranda to assist in advising County departments

• 2013 Special Project: Drafted Riverside Municipal Code Ordinance Chapter 9.70 banning EcoATM Machines and the accompanying City Council Report – adopted September, 2013• Assisted in drafting discovery related to a city claims issue• Assisted in drafting receivership pleadings over public nuisance properties• Conducted research analyzing federal, municipal, and state law to write office memorandums and research projects related to municipal legal issues

Riverside, Ca

• 2012 Special Project: Assisted in drafting discovery and pleadings related to the City of Riverside’s litigation against illegal marijuana dispensaries • Conducted research analyzing federal, municipal, and state law to write office memorandums and research projects related to municipal legal issues

Riverside, Ca

• 2011 Special Project: Researched and drafted an informational report for the City Council• Assisted in drafting receivership pleadings for public nuisance properties • Conducted legal research and analysis of federal, state, and local law and prepared written memoranda to assist in advising City departments

Riverside, Ca

• Led discussion section classes with approximately 45 students per quarter • Prepared lectures, graded exams, and met with students• Courses include: Law and Society 100: Introduction to Law and Society, Philosophy 2: Contemporary Moral Issues, and Philosophy 8: Intro to Logic

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Lade, Gpa 3.13, Ranked In The 13Th Percentile (17/125)

• Certificate of Exemplary Public Service, May 2014 • Honor’s Roll • Dean’s Circle Member • Special Project Paper: "The Unreasonable.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Philosophy, Gpa 3.67

• Chancellor's Distinguished Fellowship Award, 2008 – 2010 • Teaching Fellowship, 9/2009 – 7/2010 • Master's Thesis: “A Velleman-Friendly.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, Gpa 3.94

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, June 2007 • Summa Cum Laude • Chancellor’s Honor’s List, 2004 – 2008 • Dean’s.