CITY OF MURRIETA Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Council Chambers 3:45 PM CLOSED SESSION
1 Town Square 5:00 PM WORKSHOP
Murrieta 92562 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
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Lori Stone
Mayor
Cindy Warren Lisa DeForest 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)
3:45 PM CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 3:45 p.m
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Council Member DeForest
Council Member Jon Levell
Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Warren
Mayor Lori Stone
Council Member Ron Holliday (Arrived late)
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY None
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Ramirez announced the following Closed Session items:
CS1. 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, at 42670 Juniper Street, APNs 906-250-018; 906-250-019; and 906-670-004. The City’s real property negotiators, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney, will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms for this property.
Mayor Stone recused herself from Item No. CS1 due to a conflict of interest for owning property within 1,000 feet from the property.
CS2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding 1 litigation case to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Procko v Murrieta; Case Number 5:22-cv-00005-JGB-SP; District Court of the Southern District of California.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 3:47 p.m.
5:00 PM WORKSHOP
CALL TO ORDER 5:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Council Member Lisa DeForest
Council Member Jon Levell
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Warren
Mayor Lori Stone
WS1. Hillside Updates Workshop (DCA-2021-2396) - Ordinance Overview
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Senior Planner Chris Tracy.
Development Service Director David Chantarangsu was available to answer questions from the City Council.
Public Comments:
Kassen Klein: Spoke on concerns regarding the purpose for updating the proposed ordinance due to past projects not adhering to the guidelines.
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Sherrie Munroe: Spoke on “retaining walls” and suggested placing them in the “exception” category.
Alan Long: Spoke about the proposed ordinance affecting 22 parcels and suggested updating the City's General Plan.
Dan Long: Spoke to relying on GIS technology and suggested including survey data to back up the information.
Action: The City Council directed staff to bring back this item to a future meeting for further discussion.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:10 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
City Attorney Tiffany Israel: No reportable action on Closed Session Item Nos. CS1-CS2.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Council Member Lisa DeForest
Council Member Ron Holliday
Council Member Jon Levell
Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Warren
Mayor Lori Stone
City Clerk Cristal McDonald noted for the record Council Member Holliday was present for all of Closed Session.
City Clerk McDonald announced that Mayor Stone recused from herself from Item No.
CS1 due to a conflict of interest of owning property within 1,000 feet from the property.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Assistant City Manager Ivan Holler
INVOCATION Pastor Lyndon Parsons, Murrieta Springs Seventh Day Adventist Church
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation - French Valley Airport
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: It was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Council Member Holliday to approve the Agenda for March 5, 2024.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: None
CITY MANAGER - ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
City Manager Kim Summers introduced the following department updates/announcements:
• Fire Department: Murrieta Fire and Rescue - Annual Report, Fire Chief Molloy
• Public Information: Community Report, Public Information Officer Cristina Davies
GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD (CCB) REPORTS
Council Member DeForest: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Western Riverside Council of Governments
Council Member Holliday: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Regional Conservation Authority
Southwest Riverside County Elected Leaders
Collaborative
Mayor Pro Tem Warren: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Riverside Transit Authority Commission
Mayor Stone: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Southwest Riverside County Elected Leaders
Collaborative
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
Jan Julsing: Requested the City establish a reckless endangerment law , due to low flying planes.
Phil Strenskowski: Spoke on noise nuisance due to cars with loud mufflers.
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Aimee Edgeworth:
Spoke and provided a handout in honor of Women’s History Month.
Connie McConnell:
Provided an update on events taking place at the Murrieta Market nights.
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 5
Action: It was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Council Member Levell to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-5.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
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 February 20, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting.
3. Check Register January 2024
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-4725 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Ratifying the Check Register for the Month of January 2024, in the amount of $3,597,967.51 (Check Numbers 157873-158231).
4. Monthly Investment Transaction Report for January 2024
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for January 2024.
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5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 602-24 for the Establishment of Medicinal Cannabis Delivery Location and Operational Standards and Miscellaneous Updates to Existing Cannabis Standards (MCA-2023-00008) to amend Sections 16.08.010, 16.10.010,
16.11.010, 16.12.010, 16.13.010, 16.14.010, and 16.44.250 of the Murrieta Development Code
Recommended Action:
Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 602-24 entitled: An Ordinance of The City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending Title 16 of the Murrieta Development Code to Revise Sections 16.08.010, 16.10.010, 16.11.010, 16.12.010,
16.13.010, 16.14.010, and 16.44.250 for the Establishment of Medicinal Cannabis Delivery Location and Operational Standards and Miscellaneous Updates to Existing Cannabis Standards.
DISCUSSION
6. Adoption of 2024 Legislative Platform
Staff report provided by Management Analyst Isaac Bravo. Townsend Public Affairs Senior Associate Sean McReynolds and Vice President Cori Takkinen were available to answer questions from the City Council.
Public Comment:
None
Action: After review and discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Warren, seconded by Council Member Holliday to, approve the 2024 Legislative Platform, as presented.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
7. Type 1 Fire Engine Purchase
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Fire Division Chief Dave Perez.
Fire Chief Bernard Molloy was available to answer questions from the City Council.
Public Comment:
None
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Action: After review and discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Warren, seconded by Council Member DeForest to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-4726 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, Authorizing the Purchase of a Type 1 Engine through a Cooperative Purchasing Program in Accordance with Municipal Code Section
3.08.295 and Establishing an Appropriation in the Fiscal Year of Delivery Using the Measure T Fire Fleet Replacement Reserve to Fund Costs Associated with the Purchase and Upfitting of the Type 1 Engine; and
Authorize the City Manager to approve the South Coast Fire Equipment proposal and zero-dollar purchase order to initiate the Type 1 Engine construction.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
8. Fiscal Year 2023/24 Second Quarter Financial Status Report
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Finance Manager Jennifer Terry and Financial Analyst Geovanny Calvopina. Finance Director Javier Carcamo was available to answer questions from the City Council.
Public Comment:
None
Action: After review and discussion, it was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Warren to:
Receive and file the report;
Authorize an appropriation using Measure T Facility Repair Reserves for CIP project 21035 in the amount of $83,000; and
Approve the Updated Schedule of Authorized Positions List.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
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9. Consideration of a Resolution Supporting the Need for Expanded Public Higher Education Institutions within Southwestern Riverside County
Staff report provided by Assistant City Manager Kristen Crane.
Public Comment:
None
Action: After review and discussion, it was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Warren to, adopt Resolution No. 24-4727, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Supporting the Need for Expanded Public Higher Education Institutions within Southwestern Riverside County and State and Regional Funding for the Cost of Tenant Improvements to Create an Expanded Presence for California State University, San Marcos at the Mt. San Jacinto College Campus in Temecula Valley.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, DeForest
Noes: None
Absent: None
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member DeForest, Council Member Levell, Council Member Holliday, Mayor Pro Tem Warren, and Mayor Stone provided their Governing Body Announcements to be made part of the City’s record.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Mayor Stone: Withdrew the request from the February 6, 2024 meeting to bring back for discussion the “A Day in Her Shoes Event”.
ADJOURNMENT 7:51 p.m.
Mayor Stone adjourned the meeting quoting Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
“Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
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