CITY OF MURRIETA
1 TOWN SQUARE
MURRIETA, CA
January 17, 2023
4:15 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
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Lisa DeForest
Mayor
Lori Stone Cindy Warren Mayor Pro Tem Council Member
Jon Levell Ron Holliday 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)
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4:15 PM CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Cindy Warren
Council Member Jon Levell
(Council Member Levell arrived after roll call to attend Closed Session Item Nos. CS2 and CS3.)
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Lori Stone
(Mayor Pro Tem Stone arrived after roll call at 4:17 p.m.) Mayor Lisa DeForest
City of Murrieta January 17, 2023 2 Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Clerk Cristal McDonald announced the following Closed Session item:
CS1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (d)(3), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case.
CS2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations and to give direction to its negotiators regarding that certain real property located at the Northeast corner of Kalmia Street and memorial Way in the city of Murrieta, APN’s 906-080-041, -042, and -033 with potential purchasers.
The City’s real property negotiators, the City Manager, Assistant City Managers, Development Services Director, Economic Development Director, Public Works Director/City Engineer, and City Attorney, will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms for this property.
CS3. Conference with Legal Counsel
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.95(b), with the City Manager, the City’s Risk Manager, and the City Attorney, to consider the following worker's compensation claim(s): Danny Martin v City of Murrieta (claim no. ADJ14477451).
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION 4:17 p.m.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:07 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
City Attorney Tiffany Israel: No reportable action on Closed Session Item Nos. CS1 and CS2.
For CS3 direction was provided to authorize a settlement.
Council Member Jon Levell recused himself from Item No. CS1 due to previously serving on the Planning Commission as the subject pertained to a Planning Commission item.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Cindy Warren
Council Member Jon Levell
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Lori Stone
Mayor Lisa DeForest
City of Murrieta January 17, 2023 3 Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scouts Troop 384
INVOCATION Pastor Chris Deknatel
PRESENTATIONS
Explore Murrieta - Update on Tourism
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: It was moved by Council Member Warren, seconded by Council Member Holliday to approve the Agenda for January 17, 2023.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
DEPARTMENT/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager - Administrative Update
GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD (CCB) REPORTS Council Member Warren Provided attendance/reported the following:
Commission Appointment Subcommittee
Riverside County Transportation Commission
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
Dr. Kenneth Robinson: Spoke on the Inland Empire Men’s Club Martin Luther King breakfast.
Gillian Larson: Provided status on Reality Rally.
Connie McConnell: Spoke on behalf of the Murrieta Arts Council and provided updates on current projects.
Julie Paule: Introduced Boy Scouts Troop 384.
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 10
Action: It was moved by Council Member Warren, seconded by Mayor DeForest to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-10.
City of Murrieta January 17, 2023 4 The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: 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 December 20, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
3. Monthly Investment Transaction Report for July 2022 (CC) Recommended Action: Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for July 2022.
4. Monthly Investment Transaction Report for August 2022 (CC) Recommended Action: Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for August 2022.
5. Monthly Investment Transaction Report for September 2022 (CC) Recommended Action: Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for September 2022.
6. Check Register November 2022 (CC)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 23-4634 entitled, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Ratifying the Check Register for the Month of November 2022 in the amount of $2,818,530.45 (Check Numbers 151935- 152289).
7. Network Infrastructure Refresh (CC)
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the use of the Cooperative Agreement with the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA) Technology Solutions 2018011-01 to purchase equipment;
2. Approve an Agreement with Computer Discount Warehouse (CDW) Government LLC for a Network Infrastructure Refresh Project with a $221,979.60 not-to-exceed amount; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with CDW Government City of Murrieta January 17, 2023 5 LLC.
8. Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program Funding (CC) Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-4635 entitled, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Accepting Grant Funding in the Amount of $1,505,625 from the California State Library’s Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program, Authorize the Use of Library Development Impact Fee, and Amending the Capital Improvement Plan Budget to Allocate Appropriate Grant Funds.
9. Acceptance of Multiple Donations to the Community Services District (CC) Recommended Action: Accept donations from various entities totaling $22,400 for special events and Pioneer Park amenities.
10. Purchase of Equipment Truck for SWAT (CC)
Recommended Action: Approve the purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Truck Express 3500 utility vehicle from Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac Temecula.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS None
DISCUSSION
11 .
City Council Subcommittees and City Affiliated Agencies Committees/Boards Appointments (CC)
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by City Clerk Cristal McDonald. Police Chief Anthony Conrad, and Director of Community Services Brian Ambrose were available to answer questions from the City Council.
Public Comment:
Ashley Hutchinson: Spoke on mental health services in the City.
Anne Unmacht: Spoke on mental health services in Riverside County and the City.
Patrick Ellis: Spoke on his experience with mental health services in the City.
Alan Long: Spoke on mental health services in the City.
Julie Paul: Spoke on mental health services in the City.
Catherine Bearse: Spoke on her experience with mental health services.
Whitney Moylan: Spoke on her experience with mental health services in the City.
City of Murrieta January 17, 2023 6 Action: After discussion it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Stone seconded by Council Member Levell, for recommendation one to be amended as follows:
1. Provide a mental health component to the existing Homelessness Services Subcommittee; and
2. Direct staff to return with a consolidated name, purpose, and composition.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
This item was taken in two parts, then returned after Item No. 12 was heard.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Mayor DeForest seconded by Council Member Holliday to:
3. Discuss and appoint delegates/representatives and alternates to the City Council Subcommittees and City Affiliated Organizations; and Commission Appointments Subcommittee
oCouncil Member Warren
oCouncil Member Holliday
Homeless Services Subcommittee
oMayor Pro Tem Stone
oCouncil Member Levell
Legislative Workgroup Subcommittee
oMayor DeForest
oMayor Pro Tem Stone
Town Square Park Amphitheater Subcommittee
oCouncil Member Warren
oCouncil Member Holliday
Animal Control Joint Powers Authority
oCouncil Member Levell (Delegate)
oMayor DeForest (Alternate)
City Selection Committee (Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO))
oCouncil Member Holliday (Delegate)
oMayor DeForest (Alternate)
League of California Cities
oMayor Pro Tem Stone (Delegate)
oCouncil Member Warren (Alternate)
Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) (Western Riverside County) oMayor Pro Tem Stone (Delegate)
oCouncil Member Holliday (Alternate)
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)
oMayor DeForest (Delegate)
City of Murrieta January 17, 2023 7 oMayor Pro Tem Stone (Alternate)
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Board oCouncil Member Warren (Delegate)
oCouncil Member Holliday (Alternate)
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
oMayor DeForest (Delegate)
oCouncil Member Warren (Alternate)
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
oCouncil Member Levell (Delegate)
oMayor Pro Tem Stone (Alternate)
Southwest Riverside County Women’s Elected Leaders
Collaborative
oMayor DeForest (Delegate)
oMayor Pro Tem Stone (Alternate)
Student of the Month
oMayor DeForest
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
oCouncil Member Holliday (Delegate)
oMayor Pro Tem Stone (Alternate)
4. Reappoint and appoint members of the City Council to the Library Board, in accordance with Murrieta Municipal Code (MMC) 2.38, to coincide with their elected terms but not to exceed three years.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
12 .
Appointment of City Commissions and Committees (CC)
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by City Clerk Cristal McDonald.
Public Comment:
Catherine Bearse: Spoke on the recommendations for the Parks and Recreation Commission
Action: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Stone seconded by Council Member Levell to:
1. Make appointments, as recommended by the City Council Commission Appointments Subcommittee, to the following City's commissions and committees as listed:
Library Advisory Commission (3 Regular Members, 2 Alternates; terms expire 12/31/26)
Terry Gavitt, Regular Member
Ken Goltara, Regular Member
City of Murrieta January 17, 2023 8 Jeffrey Meeker, Regular Member
Susana Macias, Alternate No. 1
Jerry Hurst, Alternate No. 2
Parks & Recreation Commission (3 Regular Members, 2 Alternates; terms expire 12/31/26)
John Hunneman, Regular Member
Trevor Akers, Regular Member
Christopher Collopy, Regular Member
Robin Gilliland, Alternate No. 1
Whitney Moylan, Alternate No. 2
Traffic Commission (3 Regular Members, 2 Alternates; terms expire 12/31/26)
Guillermo Valdez, Regular Member
Wesley Burchwartz, Regular Member
Gianni Limogiannis, Regular Member
Andres Ortiz, Alternate No. 1
Transactions and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee (1 Regular with Financial Experience; term expires 06/30/23 due to unscheduled vacancy) Liz Jones, Regular Member
2. Interview and appointment as recommended by the City Council Commission Appointments Subcommittee for the Planning Commission as follows:
Planning Commission (3 Regular Members, 2 Alternates; term expires 12/31/26)
Dennis Vrooman, Regular Member
Joe Wojcik, Regular Member
Michael LaPaglia, Regular Member
Thomas Beamish, Alternate No. 1
Austin Long, Alternate No. 2
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
13. Tiller Truck Purchase (CC)
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Fire Chief Bernard Molloy II.
Action: After discussion it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Stone seconded by Council Member Warren to:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-4636 entitled, A Resolution of the City Council of City of Murrieta January 17, 2023 9 the City of Murrieta, Authorizing the Allocation of Measure T Unassigned Fund Balance to Increase the Measure T Fire Fleet Replacement Reserve During the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Operating Budget, and Establish an Appropriation in the Fiscal Year of Delivery Using the Measure T Fire Fleet Replacement Reserve to Fund Costs Associated with Purchase of a Tiller Truck; and authorize the City Manager to approve the contract pricing worksheet and a zero-dollar Purchase Order to initiate construction of the tiller truck.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
NOTIFICATIONS
Notice of Pending Approval of Final Parcel Map – PM 37547 City Clerk Cristal McDonald announced the notice of the pending approval.
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Stone provided her verbal announcement.
ADJOURNMENT 8:56 p.m.
In memoriam:
Former Murrieta Fire Chief Marvin D. Curran
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Isaiah Cordero Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Darnell Calhoun