CITY OF MURRIETA Tuesday, December 19, 2023
1 TOWN SQUARE 4:15 PM CLOSED SESSION
MURRIETA, CA 6:00 PM REGULAR
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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CALL TO ORDER 4:16 PM
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ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Cindy Warren
Council Member Jon Levell
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Lori Stone
Mayor Lisa DeForest
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Clerk Cristal McDonald announced the following Closed Session items:
CS1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code sections 54956.9(d)(2), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in three cases.
CS2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
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, 11 Town Square, Murrieta CA 92562, with Summer Helene. The City's real property negotiator, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney, will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms for this property.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 4:18 PM
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:04 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 reported on the following closed session Items: CS1 City Council authorized the denial of one claim and had no reportable action on the other two cases. CS2 had no reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Jeno Erdelyi, Orchard Church
INVOCATION Pastor Jeno Erdelyi, Orchard Church
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PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition - Pop Warner
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: It was moved by Council Member Levell, seconded by Council Member Holliday to approve the Agenda for December 19, 2023.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
CITY MANAGER - ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
City Manager Kim Summers provided the following updates/announcements:
The City was named the Top Best Place to Work by the Inland Empire Magazine for 2023.
City Manager Kim Summers wished everyone a safe holiday and a very happy new year.
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 Pro Tem Stone: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Southern California Association of Governments
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
Arthur Amor: Spoke concerning a municipal code notice received for a storage container unit on his property.
Annette Jennings: Provided an update on the Murrieta Valley Historical Society events that took place in 2023.
Amy Edgeworth: Spoke on the history of the Pearl Center for Cultural Arts and advertised the Murrieta Train Project.
Connie McConnell: Provided an update on Murrieta Nights and spoke in favor of the Public Arts Policy.
Joi: Spoke about disabled individuals' safety concerns, proper code of conduct, and neighborhood safety.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 8
Action: It was moved by Council Member Warren, seconded by Council Member Holliday to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-8.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest Noes: None
1. 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 December 5, 2023, City Council Regular and Special Meeting.
3. First Amendment to the City Attorney Legal Services Contract
Recommended Action:
Approve the First Amendment to the City Attorney Legal Services with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP to approve the amended rate schedule; and
Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment.
4. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Apple One, Inc. for As-Needed Temporary Staffing Services
Recommended Action:
Authorize approval of a two-year professional services agreement with AppleOne Inc. to provide temporary staffing services in an amount not to exceed $550,000 over the entire term of the agreement, inclusive of all extensions and amendments; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year terms based on satisfactory performance of the services in the agreement and at the City’s discretion.
5. Amendment to the Comprehensive Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24 to Add Police Detective III Classification
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-4720, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending the Comprehensive Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
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6. Approval of Collection Development Services Agreements
Recommended Action:
Approve a two-year Agreement with Brodart Company for Collection Development Services, in the amount not to exceed $30,000 per fiscal year;
Approve a two-year Agreement with Ingram Library Services LLC, for Collection Development Services, in the amount not to exceed $40,000 per fiscal year;
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements with one optional two-year extension.
7. First Amendment to the Implementation Agreement Amendment with Western Riverside Council of Governments for Streetlight Operation and Maintenance Recommended Action:
Approve the First Amendment to the Implementation Agreement between Western Riverside Council of Governments to implement maintenance and repair program for streetlights;
Approve Appendix 6 to the WRCOG new PSA with Yunex Traffic and WRCOG for the City to receive streetlight Operation and Maintenance services, in substantially the forms attached hereto; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Implementation Plan and Appendix 6 to the WRCOG PSA Agreement subject to City Attorney’s final approval.
8. Approve a Two-Year Extension to Comply with Assembly Bill 2234 Online Permitting System Requirements
Recommended Action:
Approve an extension of up to two years as allowed by California Government Code Section 65913.3.5 by making a written finding that adopting an online permitting system by January 1, 2024, would result in a substantial increase in permit fees and that the City of Murrieta has initiated a procurement process to complete the online permitting system by January 1, 2026.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS None
REORGANIZATION
SELECTION OF PRESIDING OFFICERS
City Clerk McDonald presided over the selection of the Mayor, provided instructions on the process for the selection of presiding officers and deemed all Council Members on an equal basis.
Public Comments:
Michelle Nalaboff: Representing Tiffany & Nalaboff Investigations. Spoke on ethical concerns regarding Mayor Pro Tem Stone and a conflict of interest for a sponsorship with Council Member Levell. Provided the City Council and City Clerk a complaint and demand for action to be made part of the record.
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Bonnie Sparkman: In response to the previous speaker, requested the need to learn all the facts about the complaint and demand submitted for public knowledge in reference to Mayor Pro Tem Stone and Council Member Levell.
City Clerk McDonald opened the floor for nominations.
Council Member Levell nominated Mayor Pro Tem Stone for Mayor.
Council Member Stone accepted the nomination.
Action: It was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member Levell to close nominations for Mayor.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Holliday, Levell, Warren, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action: It was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member Levell to appoint Council Member Stone as Mayor.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Holliday, Levell, Warren, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Stone presided over the selection of the Mayor Pro Tem and reiterated the same process for the selection of Mayor Pro Tem as Mayor.
Council Member DeForest nominated Council Member Warren as Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Warren accepted the nomination.
Action: It was moved by Council Member Levell, seconded by Council Member DeForest to close nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Holliday, Levell, Warren, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action: It was moved by Council Member Levell, seconded by Council Member Holliday to appoint Council Member Warren as Mayor Pro Tem.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Holliday, Levell, Warren, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
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PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR EXTENDED TO OUTGOING MAYOR
Outgoing Mayor DeForest spoke on her service as Mayor of the City Council.
Mayor Stone presented outgoing Mayor DeForest with a plaque for her dedication and service as Mayor in 2023.
RECESS TO RECEPTION FOR OUTGOING AND INCOMING MAYOR 7:03 p.m.
RECONVENE FROM RECEPTION 7:23 PM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 Prohibiting the Establishment of Medical Cannabis Delivery Businesses for 45 Days, to Include an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act
Staff report by Development Services Director David Chantarangsu.
The public hearing was opened at 7:27 p.m.
Public Testimony:
None
The public hearing was opened at 7:27 p.m.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Warren, seconded by Council Member DeForest to:
Adopt the proposed Urgency Ordinance No. U-600-23 entitled: An Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Establishing A 45-Day Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment or Expansion of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries or Facilities, and Mobile Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Within City Limits, Declaring the Urgency Thereof and Finding an Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act to be adopted by 4/5ths vote of the City Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Levell, Council Member Holliday, Mayor Pro Tem Warren, Council Member DeForest and Mayor Stone provided their Governing Body Announcements to be made part of the City’s record.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS None
ADJOURNMENT 7:36 PM
Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
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