CITY OF MURRIETA Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Council Chambers 3:45 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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3:45 PM CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 3:46 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
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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 - Existing Litigation
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with the City Manager, Administrative Services Director, Public Works Director, City Engineer, and 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.
CS3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
The City Council will conduct a closed session with the City Manager and legal counsel, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), because there is significant exposure to litigation in two cases.
CS4. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
The City Council will conduct a closed session with the City Manager, Administrative Services Director, and legal counsel, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95 (b), to consider the following worker’s compensation claims:
(1) Joseph Pudelwitts v. City of Murrieta. Workers Compensation Appeals Board No.
ADJ13146766, ADJ15792188, ADJ16868418, ADJ14418308; and (2) Sean Lawlor v.
City of Murrieta. Workers Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ15722126, ADJ8296622, ADJ14238781, ADJ10760142, ADJ10263049
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 3:49 p.m
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:02 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
City Attorney Tiffany Israel: No reportable action on Closed Session Item Nos. CS1-CS4.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Lisa DeForest
Council Member Jon Levell
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Warren
Mayor Lori Stone
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Assistant City Manager Justin Clifton
INVOCATION Pastor Chris Deknatel, Promise Christian Church
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation - Eastern Municipal Water District Project Update
Presentation - Citizens City Hall Academy
Proclamation - National Crime Victims Rights Week
Proclamation - DMV Donate Life
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: It was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Council Member Holliday 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:
• City Manager: Introduction of New Assistant City Manager Justin Clifton
• Economic Development Department: Update, Economic Development Director
Scott Agajanian
• Police Department: Annual Report, Police Captain Matthew Henry
• Public Information Officer: Community Report, Public Information Officer Cristina Davies
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GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD (CCB) REPORTS
Council Member Holliday: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
Mayor Pro Tem Warren: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
Kassen Klein:
Laura Burgues donated her
time.
Spoke on concerns about the code enforcement process.
Roxanne Rountree: Spoke on the E astern Municipal Water District California Tap Water Day.
Shawna Bennetts: Advertised the Murrieta Valley High School Band Boosters Fundraising Bingo Night event.
Alan Long: Spoke positively on efforts taken by E astern Municipal Water District towards Los Alamos Hills Project, and addressed the City Council on accountability.
Connie McConnell: Provided a flyer and spoke about the Heritage Hats and Handbags event, and provided a brief update on Murrieta Market Nights.
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 6
Public Comments:
Alan Long: Spoke on Item No. 6, the procurement policy and purchasing from local vendors emphasizing purchasing local citing the City’s procurement policy.
Action: It was moved by Council Member Levell, seconded by Council Member DeForest to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-6.
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 April 2, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting.
3. New Contract Services Agreements for Building and Safety
Recommended Action:
Award on-call consultant services agreements to BPR Consulting, Interwest, and True North Compliance Services for building inspection, plan check, and other miscellaneous services for the Building and Safety Division;
Approve the agreements in not-to-exceed amounts of $650,000 combined in total per fiscal year or the available budget; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements.
4. Professional Services Agreement - Market Research and Analysis
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a two-year agreement for market research and analysis services with up to three one-year optional extensions with The Retail Coach, LLC, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The total contract sum shall not exceed $137,500.00 over the entire contract term.
5. First Amendment to MGEA MOU 2022-24 Addressing Market Nights Event Pay and Schedule Issues
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-4732 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Accepting, Approving, and Adopting the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta General Employee’s Association for the period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.
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6. Delayed Approval to Purchase and Upfitting of Police Vehicles from FY 2022/23 Budget
Recommended Action:
Ratify the purchase of three police vehicles from Phil Long Dealerships, Inc.; and
Approve an additional appropriation of $15,641.67 from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund (Fund 411) for this purchase in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Adoption of Development Impact Fees and Nexus Study
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Management Analyst Paige Hartman and Finance Director Javier Carcamo. Development Services Director David Chantarangsu and City Consultants from Willdan Financial Carlos Villareal and James Edison were available to answer questions from the City Council.
Public Comments:
Kassen Klein: Spoke on City revenue generators and concerns over the general fund subsidizing Development Impact Fees.
Dan Long: Spoke in opposition of Development Impact Fees, notice of fee increases, and citing concerns over the time frame to review plans.
Ed Sauls: Spoke in opposition of Development Impact Fees and feedback needed from the development community.
Sherrie Munroe: Spoke on the grandfather clause and extension periods by other cities, and concerns over time frame to get city staff feedback.
Dan Leigh: Provided a handout and spoke on evaluation and feedback needed from the building association. Spoke on noticing concerns to the Riverside Building Industry Association.
Howard Omdahl: Spoke on the time frame of the grandfathering clause and additional time needed for review of Development Impact Fees by the development community.
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Andy
Domenigoni:
Spoke in opposition of increase to Development Impact Fees, the importance of the timing in grandfather clause, and the need for additional time to review study.
Alan Long: Spoke in opposition to the increase of Development Impact Fees, concerns over outreach and consequences to developers.
Action: After review and discussion, it was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Warren to:
Conduct a Public Hearing related to updating the City’s Development Impact Fees;
Adopt Resolution No. 24-4733 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving an Update of the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee Schedule and
Amending the City’s Fee Schedule; and
Adopt Resolution No. 24-4734 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Adopting a Development Impact Fee Nexus Study, which Includes the Five-Year Fee Report (AB1600) for the Fiscal Year 2022/23 and Making Findings Required by the Mitigation Fee Act, with the following amendments:
• Extend the grandfather clause to August 30, 2024.
• Extend the “Pay by Date” to August 30, 2025.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
The motion carried by the following vote:
Warren, Holliday, DeForest
Levell, Stone
None
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member DeForest, Levell, 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 OR WITHDRAW ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS None
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ADJOURNMENT 9:38 p.m.
Mayor Stone adjourned the meeting quoting Jane Goodall in honor of Earth Month.
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you”
Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
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