CITY OF MURRIETA
1 TOWN SQUARE
MURRIETA, CA
AUGUST 15, 2023
4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:00 PM WORKSHOP
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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4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:31 p.m.
DocuSign Envelope ID: FBB018DF-DA68-4CF0-948E-F7E25377824B City of Murrieta August 15, 2023 2 ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Cindy Warren
Council Member Jon Levell
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Lori Stone
Mayor Lisa DeForest
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY None
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Clerk Cristal McDonald announced the following Closed Session item:
CS1. The City Council will conduct a closed session, 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, Town Square Park Amphitheater – 11 Town Square Park, Murrieta. The City’s real property negotiators, the Cit y Manager, Assistant City Manager, Director of Economic Development, and City Attorney, will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms for this property.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 4:32 p.m.
5:00 PM WORKSHOP
CALL TO ORDER 5:11 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Cindy Warren
Council Member Jon Levell
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Lori Stone
Mayor Lisa DeForest
WORKSHOP
WS1.
Hillside Updates Workshop (DCA 2021 2396) Ordinance Overview.
Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Senior Planner Chris Tracy.
Development Services Director David Chantarangsu, and City Planner Carl Stiehl, were available to answer questions from the City Council.
DocuSign Envelope ID: FBB018DF-DA68-4CF0-948E-F7E25377824B City of Murrieta August 15, 2023 3 Public Comments:
Kassen Klein: Donated time to Alan Long.
Alan Long: Spoke on concerns of a Hillside Ordinance.
Action: The City Council requested staff to bring examples of impact of the update on developed and undeveloped properties.
RECESS TO WORKSHOP 6:06 p.m.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:16 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Tiffany Israel: No reportable action on Closed Session Item No. CS1.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Cindy Warren
Council Member Jon Levell
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Lori Stone
Mayor Lisa DeForest
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor West Brown, Gateway Church of Nazarene
INVOCATION Pastor West Brown, Gateway Church of Nazarene
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation - Trauma Intervention Programs Riverside County
Certificates of Recognition - Hernandez Kickboxing Fitness
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: It was moved by Council Member Warren, seconded by Council Member Holliday to approve the Agenda for August 15, 2023.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Community Services Director Brian Ambrose provided an update on the California Oaks Community Pool.
GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD (CCB) REPORTS Council Member Warren: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Town Square Park Amphitheater Subcommittee
Council Member Holliday: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Western Riverside Council of Governments
• Town Square Park Amphitheater Subcommittee
Council Member Levell: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Legislative Workgroup Subcommittee
Mayor DeForest: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Legislative Workgroup Subcommittee
• Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
Due to the number of public comments received, Mayor DeForest set a limit of 30 minutes; the remaining public comments after item No. 20.
Faye Wong: Spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Leah Branson: Spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Josh Brann: Spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Karen Brann: Spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Cy Rathburn: Spoke on Art in the City/Public Places.
Anna Tran: Spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Emily Jones: Spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Sharon Morris: Spoke on the foster care system, and in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
April Mys Mysliwy: Spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Dan Broach: Spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Tony Lo Piccolo: Spoke on Crime Stoppers services available to the City.
Damian Gerry: Spoke on Marijuana dispensaries in Murrieta.
Lisa Long: Donated time to Alan Long.
Alan Long: Thanked City staff for their work.
DocuSign Envelope ID: FBB018DF-DA68-4CF0-948E-F7E25377824B City of Murrieta August 15, 2023 5 The City Clerk Cristal McDonald noted 3 pieces of correspondence were received and made part of the record.
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 15
Action: It was moved by Council Member Warren, seconded by Council Member Holliday to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-15.
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.
Recommended Action:
Waive Reading of All Ordinance Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only.
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. Monthly Investment Transaction Report for May 2023.
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for May 2023.
3. Monthly Investment Transaction Report for June 2023.
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for June 2023.
4. Ultimate Kronos Group Telestaff Renewal for Police & Fire.
Recommended Action: Approve a three-year Agreement with Ultimate Kronos Group for Police and Fire Telestaff, with a contract amount not to exceed $11,904.30 for Fiscal Year 2023/24;
Authorize exemption from the City's bidding requirements; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with UKG and all other future documents and amendments related to this agreement, not to exceed the City Manager's signing authority.
5. Agreement with Care Solace to Coordinate Access to Mental Health Services.
Recommended Action:
Approve an Agreement with Care Solace to coordinate access to mental health services for residents of the City of Murrieta;
DocuSign Envelope ID: FBB018DF-DA68-4CF0-948E-F7E25377824B City of Murrieta August 15, 2023 6 Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
Authorize a budget appropriation of $166,500 in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget using Opioid Settlement funds.
Public Comments:
Ashley Hutchinson: Spoke in support of Care Solace.
6. Acceptance of Multiple Donations to the Community Services Department.
Recommended Action:
Accept donations from various entities totaling $5,150 for Concerts and Movies in the Park.
7. Murrieta Library Roof Replacement Construction Contract.
Recommended Action:
Award a construction contract for the Murrieta Library Roof Replacement Project, CIP 21023, to Best Contracting Services, Inc., in the amount of $348,421 with a 15% contingency;
Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; and
Approve an additional budget appropriation for CIP 21023.
8. Funding Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Awarding of Encampment Clean-up Agreements.
Recommended Action:
Approve a funding agreement between the City of Murrieta and Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for cleanup of trash, debris, and other items on District-owned property and authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable documents;
Approve an Agreement for On -Call Homeless Encampment Clean -Up Services between the City of Murrieta and HCI;
Approve an Agreement for On -Call Homeless Encampment Clean -Up Services between the City of Murrieta and Clean Harbors; and
Authorize a budget appropriation of $75,000 under account 1105100 -60480 and an offsetting revenue budget in account 1105100 -42223 associated with the funding agreement with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District in Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25.
DocuSign Envelope ID: FBB018DF-DA68-4CF0-948E-F7E25377824B City of Murrieta August 15, 2023 7 9. Parks and Recreation and Trails Master Plans Contract Award.
Recommended Action:
Award the contract to RJM Design Group, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $478,965 for updates to the existing Parks and Recreation Master Plan and drafting of Trails Master Plan;
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
Amend the Parks and Recreation Master Plan CIP No. 22028 to appropriate an additional $9,570 from Measure T Unassigned Fund Balance.
10. Agreement between the City of Murrieta on behalf of Murrieta Fire & Rescue and Murrieta Valley Unified School District for the Use of Facilities During Emergencies.
Recommended Action:
Approve an agreement between the City of Murrieta on behalf of Murrieta Fire & Rescue and Murrieta Valley Unified School District for use of facilities during emergencies; and
Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the agreement.
11. Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. - Automated License Plate Reader Cameras.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a five -year agreement with Flock Group, Inc. to continue using the original twenty automated license plate reader cameras installed in 2022 and purchase and install an additional twenty cameras to increase the police department’s effectiveness and investigative ability; and
Approve an additional appropriation of $5,500 in the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
12. Award Contract to Glass Fabrication Inc. for Window Replacement Services at the Police Department and Amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget.
Recommended Action:
Approve the agreement with Glass Fabrication Inc., in the amount not to exceed $61,098.03;
Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the agreement and all applicable documents; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget Police Depar tment account 4020030-62000 in the amount of $61,098.03 for window replacement services.
DocuSign Envelope ID: FBB018DF-DA68-4CF0-948E-F7E25377824B City of Murrieta August 15, 2023 8 13. Keller Road at I-215 Interchange Consultant Services Agreement
Recommended Action:
Approve the agreement for Consultant Project Management Services for the Keller Road at I-215 Interchange, CIP 8449, with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc, in the amount not to exceed $468,582.40; and
Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
14. Speed Zone Ordinance Update.
Recommended Action:
Conduct the second reading and Ordinance No. 593 23 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending Chapter 10.16 of Title 10 of the Murrieta Municipal Code Regarding Changes to Speed Limits on Certain Streets in the City of Murrieta, Pursuant to State Law.
15. Summary Vacation of a Slope and Drainage Easement on a Portion of Lot 2 of Parcel Map 12211.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-4698 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving the Summary Vacation of A Slope and Drainage Easement Being A Portion of Lot 2 of Parcel Map 12211.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Murrieta Hills Specific Plan - City Council Voting District
Item No. 16 Murrieta Hills Specific Plan – City Council Voting District was heard after public comments due to a time certain hearing.
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Ramirez.
City Clerk Cristal McDonald was available to answer questions from the City Council.
The public hearing was opened at 7:22 p.m.
Public Testimony:
None.
The public hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m.
Action: It was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Mayor DeForest to:
Hold a public hearing to receive input and testimony; and
Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 594-23 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending DocuSign Envelope ID: FBB018DF-DA68-4CF0-948E-F7E25377824B City of Murrieta August 15, 2023 9 Section 1.21.030 of the Murrieta Municipal Code and Adopting Revised District Voting Boundaries, into District 1.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
17. Kensington Affordable Apartments Development Impact Fee Deferral Loan Agreement between the City of Murrieta and Pacific West Communities.
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by City Planner Carl Stiehl.
The public hearing was opened at 7:40 p.m.
Public Testimony:
None.
The public hearing was closed at 7:41 p.m.
Action: After discussion it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Stone, seconded by Council Member Warren to:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-4700 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta to Prepare A Development Impact Fee (DIF) Deferral Loan Agreement in Support of Pacific West Communities Project to Develop A 126 Unit Multi -Family Affordable Apartments at Washington Avenue (APN 906-780-004; and
Find that the approval of a DIF Deferral Loan Agreement is consistent with the Categorical Exemption approved for this project on December 30, 2022, which contemplated the construction of 126 units.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
18. Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Capital Improvement Plan budget and approving the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2023/24 to 2027/28.
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Financial Analyst R.N. Mendoza and City Engineer Jeff Hitch.
Finance Director Javier Carcamo was available to answer questions from the City Council.
The public hearing was opened at 8:16 p.m.
DocuSign Envelope ID: FBB018DF-DA68-4CF0-948E-F7E25377824B City of Murrieta August 15, 2023 10 Public Testimony:
None.
The public hearing was closed at 8:16 p.m.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member Warren to:
Conduct a public hearing; and
Adopt Joint Resolution No. 23-4699 et al. entitled: A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta and the Boards of Directors of the Murrieta Library District, Murrieta Community Services District, Murrieta Fire District, and the Successor Agency for the Murrieta Redevelopment Agency, Approving the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24; Approving the Fiscal Years 2023/24 to 2027/28 Capital Improvement Plan; Authorizing the Operating Transfers for Various Funds; and Authorizing the Use of Unassigned Fund Balances, Committed Fund Balances and the Use of Various Operating and Sustainability Reserves.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
DISCUSSION
19. Action:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Action:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Amend the City Council Legislative Workgroup Subcommittee Membership.
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Assistant City Manager Kristen Crane.
After discussion, it was moved by Mayor DeForest , seconded by Council Member Warren, to amend the non-Mayor membership of the City Council Legislative Workgroup from a quarterly rotating member to a standing member.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
None
None
Mayor DeForest nominated Mayor Pro Tem Stone as the standing member , with the term ending December 31, 2023, seconded by Council Member Warren.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
None
None
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Action:
Action:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Discussion of Increasing Support for City Signature Event Tour de Murrieta.
Staff report provided by Community Services Director Brian Ambrose.
Public Works Director Bob Moehling and Ernie Sanchez with Tour de Murrieta were available to answer questions from the City Council.
Public Comments:
Ashley Hutchinson: Spoke in support of the Tour de Murrieta.
Todd Williams: Spoke in support of the Tour de Murrieta.
Graham Weaver: Spoke in support of the Tour de Murrieta.
Keith Randall: Spoke in support of the Tour de Murrieta.
Alan Long: Spoke in support of the Tour de Murrieta.
City Clerk Cristal McDonald noted 4 pieces of correspondence were received and were made a part of the record.
Council Member Holliday motioned to create a separate tier to raise the contribution to $12,500 for the event. The motion failed due lack of a second.
After discussion, it was moved by Mayor DeForest , seconded by Council Member Warren, to keep the signature event at $10,000, and continued City support by providing needed road closures.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Warren, Levell, Holliday, DeForest
Stone
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA) – Continued
Noelle Wakoski: Spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Steven Gerard
Sidlovsky:
Spoke on Personhood Strategic Action Plan, and provided a handout.
Steve Campos: Spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
April Mys Mysliwy: Spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
DocuSign Envelope ID: FBB018DF-DA68-4CF0-948E-F7E25377824B City of Murrieta August 15, 2023 12 GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Warren, Council Member Holliday, Mayor ProTem Stone, and Mayor DeForest provided their Governing Body Announcements to be made part of the City’s website for public review.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Council Member Holliday: Facilitate a loan facility connection fee for construction costs, noted it was a non-urgent request.
Consensus was received.
Mayor Pro Tem Stone: Partner with the Professional Womens Roundtable for a peanut butter drive to benefit the food pantry.
Consensus was received.
ADJOURNMENT 9:40 p.m.
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Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
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