CITY OF MURRIETA Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Council Chambers 4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
1 Town Square 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Murrieta 92562 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)
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4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Jon Levell
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Warren
Mayor Lori Stone
Absent: Council Member Lisa DeForest (Arrived late)
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Clerk Cristal McDonald announced the following Closed Session items:
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Conference with Labor Negotiators
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, with the city manager, the city attorney, and the City's negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with (1) the Murrieta General Employees’ Association; and (2) the Murrieta Supervisors’ Association.
CS2. 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.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 4:02 p.m.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:08 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 Jon Levell
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Warren
Mayor Lori Stone
City Clerk Cristal McDonald later confirmed that Council Member DeForest was present for all of Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Carol Holler
INVOCATION Pastor Salvador Rangel, Calvary Baptist Church
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation - Innovation Month
Proclamation - Retirement, Ivan Holler, Assistant City Manager
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Warren, seconded by Council Member DeForest to approve the Agenda for April 2, 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:
• Public Information: Community Report, Public Information Officer Cristina Davies
GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD (CCB) REPORTS
Council Member Holliday: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Local Agency Formation Commission
Riverside Conservation Authority
Mayor Pro Tem Warren: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Southwest Elected Leaders’ Collaborative
Riverside Transit Agency Commission
Mayor Stone: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Southwest Elected Leaders’ Collaborative
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
Maricela Veldhuizen: Spoke on public safety concerns and accountability.
Aimee Edgeworth: Spoke about a train project.
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 13
Action: It was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member DeForest to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-13, with the exception of Item No. 11 that was pulled for discussion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: None
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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 March 19, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting.
3. Check Register February 2024
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-4728 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Ratifying the Check Register for the Month of February 2024 in the amount of $3,050,764.82 (Check Numbers 158232-158720).
4. Monthly Investment Transaction Report for February 2024
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for February 2024.
5. Agreement with Blue Violet Networks for Telephone Support Services
Recommended Action:
Approve a three-year agreement with Blue Violet Networks for Managed Services Support of the City’s Mitel Telephone Systems in the amount of $56,278.80; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and related documents.
6. Agreement Renewal with Brightly Software, Inc. for Computerized Maintenance Management Software
Recommended Action:
Authorize an agreement renewal with Brightly Software, Inc. (formerly Dude Solutions, Inc.) for Computerized Maintenance Management Software in the amount of $44,491.56 for Fiscal Year 2024/25;
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for services for an additional two fiscal years, 2025/26 and 2026/27; and
Authorize using the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract 090320-SDI to procure the services from Brightly Software, Inc.
7. Housing Element and General Plan Annual Progress Reports 2023
Recommended Action:
Receive and accept public testimony regarding the Murrieta Housing Element Annual Progress Report and General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2023; and DocuSign Envelope ID: 0E2267C7-42CE-4157-A8AD-036853B72440
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Authorize the documents to be submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
8. American Rescue Plan Act Project Update
Recommended Action:
Approve the reallocation of $2,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding originally allocated to the California Oaks Sports Park Pool Project (CIP 22025) to the Amphitheater Parking Lot Project (CIP 10041);
Amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Capital Improvement Budget to remove ARPA funding from the California Oaks Sports Park Pool Project (22025) and reallocate it to the Town Square Park Amphitheater Parking Project (10041);
Approve the reallocation of the remaining ARPA funding of $134,932 budgeted for the COVID-19 PPE Expenses program (50115) and allocate this funding to the construction of several Pickleball courts in existing public parks; and
Approve the transfer of ARPA interest earnings to the City’s local funds.
9. Agreement with GovInvest, Inc.
Recommended Action:
Authorize a three-year software licensing agreement with GovInvest, Inc.;
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for a period of three years;
Authorize the City Council to waive the bidding requirements; and
Appropriate additional funding in the Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25 Operating Budget.
10. Image Trend Consultant Account Services
Recommended Action:
Approve an agreement with Image Trend, LLC for system account advisement services; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Work Order Agreement.
12. Acceptance of CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant, Amend CIP Budget, and Appropriation of Funds
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to accept the CalRecycle Grant No. TRP16-23-0020 award in the amount of $145,720 from the State of California Environmental Protection Agency;
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Ratify execution of the grant agreement;
Amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Capital Improvement Plan Budget to appropriate an expenditure budget in CIP Project No. 13047; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget to appropriate a grant revenue budget.
13. Parcel Charge for National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-4729 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of Murrieta, California, Requesting that the County of Riverside Levy the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Community Service Area 152 Parcel Charge and Requesting Continued Participation in Community Service Area 152;
Direct the City Clerk to certify approval of the Resolution and submit a certified copy to the County of Riverside; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget to match the estimated levy amount.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
11. Delayed Purchase and Upfitting of Police Vehicles from FY 2022/23 Budget
Police Chief Anthony Conrad and City Manager Kim Summers responded to Council Member Levell’s questions; and answered additional questions from the City Council.
Public Comments:
Terry Gilmore: Spoke to and requested the City look into purchasing vehicles from local dealerships.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Levell, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Warren, to postpone the purchase of the vehicles to the next City Council in order to provide an opportunity to local dealerships.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
The motion carried by the following vote:
Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, Deforest
None
None
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DISCUSSION
14. Amending to the Comprehensive Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Human Resources Analyst Michelle Tamez. Administrative Services Director Diego Chavez was available to answer questions from the City Council.
Public Comments:
None
Action: After review and discussion, it was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Warren to adopt Resolution No. 24-4730, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending the Comprehensive Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
The motion carried by the following vote:
Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, Deforest
None
None
15. Conduct a Discussion and Adopt Resolution No. 24-4731 to Confirm the Statements of Costs and Approve Special Assessments to be Levied on the Property Tax Bill for Nuisance Abatements on Three Properties
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Code Enforcement Supervisor Nolan Berentis. Development Services Director David Chantarangsu was available to answer questions from the City Council.
Public Comments:
None
Action: After review and discussion, it was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Warren to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-4731 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California Confirming Statements of Costs and Authorizing a Special Assessment on Properties for Recovery of Nuisance Abatement Costs on the following properties:
A. 25490 Blackthorne Drive
B. 29500 Via Princesa
C. 24189 Saradella Court; and
Establish a revenue budget of $21,305.87 in the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget.
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
The motion carried by the following vote:
Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, Deforest
None
None
16. Presentation and Review of the City of Murrieta’s Fiscal Year 2022/23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Finance Manager Jennifer Terry and Brianna Schultz from Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP. Finance Director Javier Carcamo was available to answer questions from the City Council.
Public Comments:
None
Action: After review and discussion, it was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member DeForest to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Annual Comprehensive Financial and Single Audit Reports.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
The motion carried by the following vote:
Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, Deforest
None
None
17. Code Enforcement Policy Subcommittee and Southwest Elected Leaders Collaborative Appointment Review
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by City Clerk Cristal McDonald.
Public Comments:
None
Action: After review and discussion, it was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member DeForest to:
Establish by minute order:
A Code Enforcement Policy Ad Hoc Subcommittee, with the sunset of the subcommittee upon a final recommendation to the City Council; and
Appoint Council Member Holliday and Mayor Stone to serve on the Code Enforcement Policy Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
Review appointments to the Southwest Riverside County Elected Leaders Collaborative; Council Member Holliday withdrew his membership. Mayor Pro Tem Warren was nominated and appointed as a delegate.
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
The motion carried by the following vote:
Warren, Levell, Holliday, Stone, Deforest
None
None
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member DeForest provided verbal Governing Body Announcements, and 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 WITHDRAWS AND REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE
AGENDAS
Council Member DeForest: None
Council Member Levell: None
Council Member Holliday: None
Mayor Pro Tem Warren: None
Mayor Stone: None
ADJOURNMENT 8:25 p.m.
Mayor Stone adjourned the meeting quoting Laura Bush in honor of Library Week.
“Libraries offer, for free, the wisdom of the ages—and sages—and, simply put, there’s something for everyone inside.”
Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
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