CITY OF MURRIETA
1 TOWN SQUARE
MURRIETA, CA
MAY 17, 2022
4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
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Jonathan Ingram
Mayor
Lisa DeForest Lori Stone
Mayor Pro Tem Council Member
Christi White Cindy Warren
Council Member Council Member
Kim Summers, City Manager
Tiffany Israel, City Attorney
Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL (CC)
MURRIETA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT (CSD)
MURRIETA FIRE DISTRICT (FD)
MURRIETA LIBRARY BOARD (LB)
MURRIETA REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY (RSA)
MURRIETA HOUSING AUTHORITY (HA)
MURRIETA FINANCING AUTHORITY (FA)
4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Christi White
Council Member Lori Stone
Council Member Cindy Warren
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa DeForest
Mayor Jonathan Ingram
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Clerk Cristal McDonald announced the following Closed Session items:
CS1. Conference Labor Negotiators: Government Code § 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Human Resources Manager Mike McGhee; Finance Director Javier Carcamo; Administrative Services Director Diego Chavez; Senior Financial Analyst Jennifer Terry; Public Information Officer Dominique Samario; Police Casey Bostrom
Employee organizations: Murrieta Supervisors Association (MSA) and Murrieta General Employees Association (MGEA)
Recommended Action: Conduct Closed Session.
CS2. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (d)(3) significant exposure to litigation in one case.
Recommended Action: Conduct Closed Session.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 4:31 p.m.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:03 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
City Attorney Tiffany Israel: No reportable action on Closed Session Items CS1 and CS2.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Christi White
Council Member Lori Stone
Council Member Cindy Warren
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa DeForest
Mayor Jonathan Ingram
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Assistant City Manager Ivan Holler INVOCATION Pastor Salvador Rangel from Calvary Baptist Church
PRESENTATIONS
National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day
Proclamation - Retirement of Tamara Lempiainen, Accounting Supervisor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: It was moved by Council Member White, seconded by Council Member Warren to approve the Agenda for May 17, 2022.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: White, Stone, Warren, DeForest, Ingram
Noes: None
Absent: None
DEPARTMENT/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager - Administrative Update
Communications Program
Public Information Officer Dominique Samario provided a PowerPoint presentation and video.
GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD (CCB) REPORTS Council Member Warren: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Amphitheater Subcommittee
Riverside Transit Agency
Council Member Stone: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Animal Friends of the Valley
Council Member White: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Amphitheater Subcommittee
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Duane Munoz: Spoke in opposition to the City ordinance regarding vehicles on homeowners’ property.
Denise Lanier: Provided an update from the Assistance League of Temecula Valley and provided a handout.
Ms. Miller: Spoke on the June 7, 2022, Primary Election.
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 9
Action: It was moved by Council Member White, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DeForest to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-9.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
White, Stone, Warren, DeForest, Ingram
None
None
1. Waive Reading of All Ordinance Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only (CC) Recommended Action: Waive reading, by title only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions.
Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
2. Minutes (CC)
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting May 3, 2022 as presented.
3. Check Register April 2022 (CC)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 22-4564 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Ratifying the Check Register for the Month of April 2022.
4. Monthly Investment Transaction Report for March 2022 (CC) Recommended Action: Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for March 2022.
5. Salary Schedule Amendment (CC)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 22-4565 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving and Adopting an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Comprehensive Salary Schedule to Reflect the Addition of the Salary Range for the New Classification of Director of Community Services within the Management and Confidential Group and Modifications to Salary Ranges within the Management and Confidential Group.
6. Amendment of Agreement with NEOGOV to Add Subscription for eForms Service (CC) Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 22-4566 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Authorizing an Update of an Agreement with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (dba NEOGOV) to Add an eForms Subscription.
7. Approval of Library Grants (CC)(LB)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 22-4567 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Authorizing and Ratifying Application for the California State Library’s Park Pass Grant in the Amount of $3,500, and Accepting Grant Funding in the Amount $3,600 and $500 from the California State Library, and Amending the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Operating Budget to Allocate and Appropriate Grant Funds.
8. Acceptance of U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Agency $2.4 Million Grant for Murrieta Innovation Center (CC)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 22- 4568 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Accepting the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Agency’s Grant for $2,429,910 to Support Extensive Real Estate Improvements to the Murrieta Innovation Center; Authorizing City Manager to Execute All Grant Related Documents, and Amending the Capital Improvement Plan Budget to Allocate and Appropriate the Grant Funds.
9. Summary Vacation of a Portion of Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of Block 37, Map Book 8,
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 22-4547 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving Summary Vacation of a Portion of Clay Avenue within a Portion of Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of Block 37 in Map Book 8
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Assembly Bill 481 – Military Equipment Policy (CC)
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation by Police Chief Tony Conrad.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m.
Public Testimony:
None
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m.
Action: It was moved by Council Member White, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DeForest to:
1. Conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 577-22; and
2. Introduce Ordinance No. 577-22 entitled, An Ordinance of The City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Adopting a Military Equipment Policy Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: White, Stone, Warren, DeForest, Ingram
Noes: None
Absent: None
11. 3- Story Self Storage Project, Conditional Use Permit and a Zone Amendment (CC) Staff report and PowerPoint presentation by Associate Planner Aaron Rintamaki.
Deputy Development Services Director Jarrett Ramaiya and Director of Public Works/City Engineer Bob Moehling were also available to answer questions from the City Council.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:22 p.m.
Public Testimony:
Applicant
Steve Galvez: Spoke on the project process and the proponent of the project.
Proponent
None
Opponent
Ms. Miller: Spoke in opposition, noting negative impacts on the environment.
Neutral
Kassen Klein: Spoke on multi-family parking code and carports.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:29 p.m.
Action: After City Council discussion, it was moved by Council Member White, seconded by Council Member Warren to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-4569 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta Recommending that the City Council Adopt the Environmental Determination, Approve Zone Change 2020-2188, and Approve Conditional Use Permit 2020-2183, to Construct A 135,971 Square Foot Three Story Commercial Building for Self Storage Use on A 3.04 Acre Lot Located at the Southeast Corner of Date Street and Delhaven Street at the Terminus of Date Street, Murrieta, California (APN 913-210-040); and
2. Introduce Ordinance No. 578-22 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving and Adopting A Zone Change on A 3.04 Gross, 2.67 Net Acre Area (APN No: 913-240-040) from Neighborhood Commercial to Community Commercial.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: White, Stone, Warren, DeForest, Ingram
Noes: None
Absent: None
DISCUSSION
12. Fiscal Year 2021/22 Third Quarter Budget Update and Proposed Budget Adjustments (CC)(CSD)(FD)(LB)(HA)
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation by Director of Finance Javier Carcamo and Senior Financial Analyst Jennifer Terry.
Action: After City Council discussion, it was moved by Council Member Warren, seconded by Council Member Stone to:
1. Accept the report; and
2. Adopt Resolutions entitled:
Adopt Resolution No. 22-4570: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Operating Budget for the City of Murrieta and Approving the Update to the Authorized Position List; Adopt Resolution No. MLB 22-16 entitled: A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Library District, Amending the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Murrieta Public Library District Operating Budget;
Adopt Resolution No. MFD 22-217 entitled: A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Fire District, Amending the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Murrieta Fire & Rescue Operating Budget;
Adopt Resolution No. CSD 22-271: A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Community Services District, Amending the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Community Services District Operating Budget; and
Adopt Resolution No. MHA 22-39: A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Housing Authority of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving Appropriation Adjustments for Carryover of Unspent Amounts from Fiscal Year 2020/21 to Fiscal Year 2021/22.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: White, Stone, Warren, DeForest, Ingram
Noes: None
Absent: None
13. Amendment to Section 5.04.340 of the Murrieta Municipal Code Governing Appeals from the Denial, Suspension or Revocation of a Business License or Permit (CC) Staff report and PowerPoint presentation by Director of Finance Javier Carcamo.
Action: After City Council discussion, it was moved by Council Member White, seconded by Council Member Stone to approve the introduction of Ordinance 579-22 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Repealing and Replacing Section 5.04.340 of the Murrieta Municipal Code Governing Appeals from the Denial, Suspension or Revocation of a Business License or Permit.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: White, Stone, Warren, DeForest, Ingram
Noes: None
Absent: None
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member White, Council Member Stone, and Council Member Warren provided their Governing Body Announcements to be made part of the City’s website for public review.
ADJOURNMENT 8:14 p.m.
Cristal McDonald, City Clerk