OF MURRIE
CITY OF MURRIETA Tuesday, November 21, 2023
1 TOWN SQUARE 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
MURRIETA, CA 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
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Mayor
Lori Stone Cindy Warren
Mayor Pro Tem Council Member
Jon Levell Ron Holliday
Council Member Council Member
MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL (CC)
MURRIETA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT (CSD)
MURRIETA FIRE DISTRICT (FD)
MURRIETA LIBRARY BOARD (LB)
MURRIETA FINANCING AUTHORITY (FA)
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City of Murrieta November 21, 2023
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:02 PM
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
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Clerk Cristal McDonald announced the following Closed Session item:
CS1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation and Compensation Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54957 and 54957.6(a)
Title: City Attorney
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 5:03 PM
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:07 PM
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
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
City Attorney Tiffany Israel: No reportable action on Closed Session Item No. CS1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Troy Batton, Word of Life Worship Center INVOCATION Pastor Troy Batton, Word of Life Worship Center
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation - Small Business Saturday
Proclamation - Care Solace
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: It was moved by Council Member Levell, seconded by Council Member Holliday to approve the Agenda for November 21, 2023.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY MANAGER - ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
City Manager Kim Summers, provided the following updates/announcements:
• City Hall closures on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, 2023, in celebration of Thanksgiving
GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD (CCB) REPORTS Council Member Warren: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Riverside County Transportation Commission
Council Member Levell: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Southern California Association of Governments
Mayor DeForest: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Student of the Month
PUBLIC COMMENTS None
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 - 5
Action: It was moved by Mayor DeForest, seconded by Council Member Warren to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-5.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Waive Reading of All Ordinance Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only 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
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes of the November 7, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting, and October 30, 2023 Joint Special Meeting.
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3. Approve Change Order No. 2 with DeepSeas
Recommended Action:
Approve Change Order No. 2 with DeepSeas, in the amount of $4,532, for a new contract total not to exceed $79,331.96 for cyber security services;
Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 with DeepSeas; and Amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget to appropriate an additional budget of $4,532 in the Information Services Fund (726).
4. Grant Applications - Inspiration (Library for All) and Lunch at the Library Recommended Action:
Authorize the application for the Inspiration Grant - Library for All in the amount of $20,000; Authorize the application for the Lunch at the Library Grant in the amount of $3,000 to $10,000; Authorize the City Manager to Amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget based on the actual award amounts).
Construction Contract for Traffic Signal Installation at the Intersection of Washington Avenue and Weeping Willow Lane, CIP No. 8438
Recommended Action:
Award a construction contract for traffic signal installation at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Weeping Willow Lane Capital Improvement Plan No. 8438 to the lowest responsible bidder, DBX, Inc., in the amount of $583,304.00, plus 15% contingency; Authorize and direct the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and Authorize the City Engineer to approve Contract Change Orders not to exceed 15% of the contract amount.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funding Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Management Analyst Julie Mercker and Management Analyst Isaac Bravo was available for questions from the City Council.
The public hearing was opened at 6:37 p.m.
Public Testimony:
Sharon Morris: Representing the Voices for Children Foundation spoke on cases their organization handles and the impact on the children assisted.
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Jennifer Evans: Representing Michelle's Place spoke on the support services provided to cancer patients and families, behavioral health care, and their partnership with Loma Linda University for healthcare services.
Maria Bhanukitsiri: Representing Community Food Pantry provided testimonials and spoke on services they provide to assist their patients in getting jobs, housing, and general assistance.
Tammy Wilson: Representing Oak Grove Foundation spoke on their request for funding computers for 20 foster kids within the local Murrieta school district and the behavioral health assistance provided.
Allison Willits: Representing Community Mission of Hope/Rancho Damacitas spoke on the foundation serving mostly single mothers, the oundation's history, and their vision of providing affordable foo and housing needs for the Murrieta residents
Diane Sitar: Representing Assistance League of Temecula Valley spoke on the assistance provided for foster and homeless youth in the local community, the history of the foundation, and their goals for upcoming year assistance programs.
Joe Hughes: Representing Cultivating Inclusion Foundation provided a handout and spoke on the foundation's mission, general operations, programs offered, adult day program, and community food donations.
Joe Swanson: Representing the Boys and Girls Club spoke on their purpose to make sure all children are served and presented with available opportunities and how they plan to use the funds provided.
A live worksheet with allocations was utilized during City Council discussion.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member Warren to:
Conduct a public hearing and receive community input on the allocation proposals; Appropriate funding and create a budget for eligible projects and/or program activities;
Adopt Resolution No. 23-4715 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Authorizing the Allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2024/25; with the following amendments to the recommended allocation:
• Increase the Voices for Children amount from $9,000 to $10,000 • Decrease the Community Mission of Hope/Rancho Damacitas amount from $8,000 to $7,000
Authorize the City Manager to execute all related applications and agreements, in a form as approved by the City Attorney.
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The public hearing was closed at 7:07 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
DISCUSSION
Introduction of an Ordinance Relating to the Issuance of Subpoenas Before the City Council
Staff report provided by City Attorney Tiffany Israel.
Public Comment:
Kassen Klein: Inquired on the necessity of the Ordinance and spoke in opposition of the item.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member Warren to:
Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 599-23 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Adding Chapter
1.30 to the Murrieta Municipal Code Relating to the Issuance of Subpoenas Before the City Council; and
Find the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: Levell
Absent: None
8. Fiscal Year 2023/24 First Quarter Financial Status Report Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Finance Manager Jennifer Terry and Financial Analyst Geovanny Calvopina.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Levell, seconded by Council Member Holliday to:
Accept the report;
Adjust the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget as defined in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 First Quarter Proposed Budget Amendments;
Adjust the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Capital Improvement Budget as defined in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 First Quarter Proposed Budget Amendments for projects 08094, 13058, and 21034; and
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Authorize use of General Fund Continuing Operations Reserves, which were set aside for the four public safety labor negotiations.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Levell and Mayor Pro Tem Stone provided verbal Governing Body Announcements.
Council Member Warren, 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 None ADJOURNMENT 7:49 PM
Cristal McDonald, City / Clerk