CITY OF MURRIETA Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Council Chambers 4:30 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 H olliday 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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4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:31 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 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 located at the Northwest Corner of Linnel Lane and Whitewood Road, Murrieta, Riverside County, CA, APN: 392-290-048.
The City’s real property negotiators, the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager, and the City Attorney will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms of this property.
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, at the intersection of Kalmia and Jefferson, APN 906-080-041, 906-080-042, and 906-080-033 with Bold Communities, Fidelis Advisors, and Urban Pacific & Shopoff. The City’s real property negotiators, the City Manager, Assistant City Managers, Development Services Director, and City Attorney, will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms for this property.
CS3. 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, Town Square Park Amphitheater - 11 Town Square Park, Murrieta. The City’s real property negotiators, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Director of Economic Development, and City Attorney, will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms for this property.
CS4. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in 5 cases.
Mayor Stone recused herself from Closed Session No. CS4 due to having a property within 1000 feet of one of the properties.
CS5. Public Employee Appointment
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), to continue the process for the future appointment of an employee to the position of City Manager.
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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 4:33 p.m.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:05 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
CS1 - CS3: No Reportable Action
CS4: The City Council unanimously authorized the initiation of litigation on all five cases with Mayor Stone recusing herself due to owning property within 1,000 feet of one of the properties.
CS5: No Reportable Action
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 Council Member DeForest
INVOCATION Pastor Larry Hansen, Calvary Chapel
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation: National Kids with Cancer Awareness Month
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: It was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Council Member Holliday to approve the Agenda for September 3, 2024.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: None
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CITY MANAGER - ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
City Manager Administrative Updates is the opportunity for the City Manager to provide community updates, as well as Department or Commission announcements on current or upcoming projects.
• Community Services Department: Pool and Youth Center Update • Development Services Department: Multi-Family Housing • Public Information Office: Community Update, Cristina Davies
GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD (CCB) REPORTS
Council Member DeForest: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Special City Council Meeting
Council Member Levell: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Special City Council Meeting
Council Member Holliday: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Special City Council Meeting
Santa Stops
Mayor Pro Tem Warren: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Special City Council Meeting
Riverside Transit Agency
Mayor Stone: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Special City Council Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
Aimee Edgeworth: Provided a flyer for the October 5, 2024, Spooky SteamPunk Tea Party event and spoke on a Murrieta Train Project.
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 14
Action: It was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member DeForest to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos.1-14.
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 August 6, 2024, City Council Special meeting.
3. Check Register July 2024
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution 24-4780 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Ratifying the Check Register for the month of July 2024 in the amount of $4,711,894.39 (Check Numbers 160469-160873).
4. Amending and Restating the Comprehensive Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024/25
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-4781 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending and Restating the Comprehensive Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
5. VertiGIS Software Upgrade
Recommended Action:
Approve an agreement with VertiGIS for a one-time upgrade fee not to exceed $20,000, for a total project amount not to exceed $103,200;
Authorize the exemption from bidding requirements;
Approve an increase in the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget as defined below; and
Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
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6. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending Chapters 1.04, 1.32, and 8.20 of the Murrieta Municipal Council Revising the City’s Municipal Code to Provide Authority and Flexibility for the City to Recover the Costs Incurred in Abating Nuisances
Recommended Action:
Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 608-24 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending Chapters 1.04, 1.32, and
8.20 of the Murrieta Municipal Council Revising the City’s Municipal Code to Provide Authority and Flexibility for the City to Recover the Costs Incurred in Abating Nuisances amending sections to define “responsible party,” clarify nuisance abatement options for the City, update provisions relating to the costs of abatement including attorney’s fees and costs, and establish lien and special assessment procedures for the recovery of nuisance abatement costs.
7. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside for Services Pertaining to Vector Control and Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, and Enacting Regulations Pertaining thereto by Adopting Riverside County Code Chapter 8.36 (Control of Vectors) by Reference
Recommended Action:
Approve a memorandum of understanding with the County of Riverside and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 609-24 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Adopting by Reference Chapter
8.36 (Control of Vectors) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the County of Riverside County Code as a New Chapter in the Murrieta Municipal Code.
8. Second Reading - The Shops at the Triangle-Specific Plan Amendment 2023-00003
Recommended Action:
Conduct the Second reading to Adopt Ordinance No. 607-24 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving and Adopting the Triangle Specific Plan Amendment No. 2 (Specific Plan 276 Amendment No. 2 - Formerly named Murrieta Springs Mall) for property located on 64.3 acres southerly of Murrieta Hot Springs Road, east of Interstate 15 and west of Interstate 215 (APN’s 910-390-001 through 910-390-003, 910-390-008 through -018, 910-390-020 through 910-390-022, 910-400-001 through -018) (Planning Case No. SP-2023-00003); subject to the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit A.
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9. Fire Station 6 Land Swap Resolution and Exemption from the Surplus Land Act
Recommended Action:
Approve Resolution No. 24-4782 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Making Findings Relating to the Proposed Transfer of a Portion of City-Owned Real Property Located at Assessor’s Parcel Number 963-060-086 to J&T Investments, Inc., in Exchange for Real Property Owned by J&T Investments, Inc., Located at Assessors Parcel Number 963-060-065 and Adoption of Exemption from the Surplus Land Act.
10. Agreement with Willdan Engineering for As-Needed Fire Inspection and Plan Review Services
Recommended Action:
Award a consultant services agreement to Willdan Engineering for as-needed fire inspection and plan review services;
Approve the three-year agreement in the amount of $240,000 per fiscal year for a total not to exceed $720,000; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
11. Second Reading - Catalytic Converter Possession Municipal Codes
Recommended Action:
Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 606-24 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending Title 9 of the Murrieta Municipal Code to Establish a New Chapter 9.35 to Set Forth Regulations Defining and Prohibiting the Unlawful Possession of Detached Catalytic Converters in the City of Murrieta and Adoption of Exemption From CEQA.
12. Acceptance of Public Improvements in Parcel Map 37612
Recommended Action:
Accept the Public Improvements in Parcel Map 37612 located south of Murrieta Hot Springs Road and west of Delhaven Street; and
Direct the Public Works Department to perform continued maintenance on the aforementioned public improvements in conformity with the City of Murrieta’s maintenance standard.
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13. Construction Contract for the Murrieta Hot Springs Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP 13047
Recommended Action:
Award the construction contract for the Murrieta Hot Springs Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project CIP No. 13047 to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,991,000;
Authorize a fifteen percent (15%) construction contingency of $298,650; and
Authorize the City Engineer to approve contract change orders not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the contract amount.
14. Notice of Completion of the Clinton Keith Road and Date Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Recommended Action:
Accept the improvements for the Clinton Keith Road and Date Street Pavement Rehabilitation project, CIP No. 8043, as complete; and
Direct the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion; and release bonds in accordance with State law and City ordinances.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Public Hearing Continuance: 6th Code Update (MCA-2023-00003) Revising and Updating the City’s Development and Municipal Code(s)
Staff report provided by Deputy Development Services Director Jarrett Ramaiya.
The public hearing was opened at 6:46 p.m.
Public Testimony:
None
The public hearing was closed at 6:46 p.m.
Action: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Warren, seconded by Council Member Holliday to continue the public hearing of the 6th Code Update to a date certain of September 17, 2024.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: None
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DISCUSSION
16. Los Alamos Sports Park Soccer Project - Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Glenn Lukos Associates, Inc. and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with RICK
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Deputy Development Services Director Jarrett Ramaiya.
Mayor Pro Tem Warren disclosed she is an Assistant Soccer Coach with the Murrieta Youth Soccer League and there is no conflict with her voting on this item.
Public Comments:
Kassen Klein: Spoke on financing and environmental concerns connected to the Los Alamos Sports Park.
Action: Council Member Holliday made a motion different from the staff recommendation, seconded by Mayor Stone to bring back an item on September 17, 2024, to establish an Ad Hoc Sub-Committee to review and discuss expenditure funds and how to move forward on feasible options for soccer fields, as well as the direction of the Los Alamos Sports Park.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: Levell
17. Approving a Tentative Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta General Employees’ Association for the Period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Administrative Services Director Diego Chavez. Item Nos. 17 and 18 were presented jointly.
Public Comments:
None
Action: It was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Warren to adopt Resolution No. 24-4783, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving a Tentative Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta General Employees’ Association for the Period July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2027.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: None
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18. Approving a Tentative Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Supervisors’ Association for the Period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Administrative Services Director Diego Chavez. Item Nos. 17 and 18 were presented jointly.
Action: It was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Mayor Stone to adopt Resolution No. 24-4784, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving a Tentative Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Supervisors’ Association for the Period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: None
19. Updated Murrieta Management, Professional, and Confidential Employees’ Compensation Plan
Staff report provided by City Attorney Tiffany Israel.
Public Comments:
None
Action: It was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member DeForest to adopt Resolution No. 24-4785 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving an Updated Murrieta Management, Professional, and Confidential Employees’ Compensation Plan.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: None
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member DeForest, Council Member Levell, Council Member Holliday, and Mayor Pro Tem Warren, 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: Requested to bring back a discussion to mitigate traffic congestion.
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Consensus received
Mayor Stone: Requested to add a discussion item to a future agenda to hold a townhall meeting to provide residents with an update on the high-density affordable housing apartments.
City Manager Kim Summers provided a townhall meeting is already scheduled. Mayor Stone withdrew her request.
ADJOURNMENT 7:45 p.m.
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Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
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