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3.1.3.1 The Mayor shall be the most senior City Council Member who has not served as Mayor, or if all City Council Members have served as Mayor, the City Council Member who has not served as Mayor for the longest period of time, providing the Qualifications for Presiding Officers have been met.

3.1.3.2 The Mayor Pro Tem shall be the most senior City Council Member who has not served as Mayor Pro Tem, or if all City Council Members have served as Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council Member who has not served as Mayor Pro Tem for the longest period of time, providing the Qualifications for Presiding Officers have been met.

3.1.3.3 Omitted.

3.1.3.4 In the event two or more members are newly elected at the same election, the rotation shall be based on the member with the highest number of votes received in the municipal election and will continue in descending order of the most votes received. However, members re-elected to successive terms will remain in the rotation order established with their initial election.
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-4791
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ESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

MURRIETA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE RULES OF

PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND

RELATED FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
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HEREAS, Section 2.04.040 of the Municipal Code requires that the City Council adopt Rules of Procedure to govern the conduct of its meetings and any of its other functions and activities, and regulations pertaining thereto (collectively, “Rules”); and W
HEREAS, on November 19, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-4178, repealing all prior resolutions Rules and adopting revised Rules in their entirety; and W
HEREAS, on September 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-4463, amending the portion of the Rules related to Governing Body Commission/Committee/Board Reports and Governing Body Announcements; and
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HEREAS, on February 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-4643, amending the Rules to add a new section on the agenda for City Council Member Requests to Add Items to Future Agendas; and
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HEREAS, on July 31, 2024, the City Council held a special workshop and, via consensus, provided direction for further updates to the Rules to be brought back at a regular meeting; and W
HEREAS, at this time the City Council would like to amend certain sections of Resolution No. 19-4178 pertaining to City Council Member Requests to Add Future Agenda Items (§2.8); Presiding Officer (§3), and Motion for Reconsideration (§7.4).

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W, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MURRIETA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

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ection 1. That Section 2.8, “ Presentations By Members of Council”, in Resolution No. 19-4178, the Rules of Procedure, are hereby amended to read as follows:

2.8 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDASPRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL:

2.8.1 2.8.1 Two Council Members may jointly place an item on a future agenda by making a written request to the City Manager describing the item as specifically as possible.Any individual Council Member may request an item be added to a future agenda by contacting the City Manager, who will assist in determining how and if it should be placed on an agenda. The City Manager shall determine which future agenda the matter shall be placed on based upon cost and staff time. The City Manager shall make every effort to place such item on the agenda as soon as possible.

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If there is a cost associated with bringing the request forward, the City Manager will add the request to the agenda under the Council Member Requests to Add Items to Future Agendas section. This will give the Council Member the opportunity to explain the request and seek consensus to bring it forward as a future discussion item.

2.8.2 A Council Member may also request that an item be placed on a future agenda at the Governing Body Actions / CommentsCouncil Member Requests to Add Items to Future Agendas portion of the Council agenda. These matters need not be specifically listed on the agenda, but formal action on the substance of the matter(s) shall be deferred until a future Council meeting.

With the concurrence of the majority of the Council Members, such items will be placed on a future Council agenda for discussion and possible action.

2.8.2 An item may be immediately considered if deemed to be of an urgent nature and added to the agenda as permitted by the Ralph M. Brown Act.

In all cases, items related to the reconsideration of a City Council action shall must comply with the provisions set forth in Section 7.4 Reconsideration.

Section 2. That Section 3.1, “ Presiding Officer”, in Resolution No. 19- 4178, the Rules of Procedure, are hereby amended to read as follows:

PRESIDING OFFICER

3.1 PRESIDING OFFICER:

The Mayor shall beis the Presiding Office at all meetings of the Council. In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem shawill preside. In the absence of both the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council shawill elect a temporary Presiding Officer until the arrival of the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem or until adjournment.

In accordance with the California Elections Code Section 10411, 15308, and 15400, the City Council must shall meet following receipt of the statement of election results and declare those nominated or elected to office and the results of any measures.

The ceremony for the transition of officers shall will occur uponfollowing the declarationg of the results according toin the following agenda format:

The second meeting of December to include:

In Odd Numbered Years:

REORGANIZATION
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R1. Selection of Presiding Officers (CC, RSA, CSD, MFD, LB, FA, HA) R2. Privilege of the floor to Outgoing Mayor
R3. Privilege of the floor to Incoming Mayor The first or second meeting of December to include:

DISCUSSION
D1. Appointment of Council Members to various Agencies and Boards.

In Even Numbered Years:

REORGANIZATION

R1. Declaration of Election Results (CC) (City Clerk)

R2. Presentation/Comments to Outgoing City Council Member(s)

R3. Privilege of the Floor Extended to Outgoing City Council Members(s)

R4. Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificates of Election to newly elected City Council Members

R5. Seating of new City Council Members

R6. Privilege of the Floor Extended to Incoming City Council Members.

R7. Selection of Presiding Officers (CC, RSA, CSD, MFD, LB, FA, HA)

R8. Privilege of the Floor to Incoming Mayor

R9. Reception for Outgoing and Incoming City Council Members DISCUSSION D1. Appointment of Council Members to various Agencies and Boards.

The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem shall be A majority vote of the City Council shall appoint the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.determined according to the following:

3.1.1 Qualifications Selective Considerations for Presiding Officers

3.1.1.1 A Council Member’sThe Mayor shall have served at least two years on the City Council previous and current tenure.

3.1.1.2 The Mayor shall have sHaving served as Mayor Pro Tem at some time prior to serving as Mayor,.
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3.1.1.2 with normal progression being from Mayor Pro Tem to Mayor.

3.1.1.3 Demonstrated ability to perform responsibilities such as:
a. Proper and professional representation of the City Council as a whole;The Mayor Pro Tem shall have served at least one
year on the City Council.
b. Inclusivity of all City Council Members;
c. Preside over City Council meetings efficiently;
d. Accurately articulate the City Council’s majority opinion to the public;
e. Is professional and courteous to staff and the public at all times; f. Upholds the City Council/City Manager form of government and inform s only the City Manager of any departmental
concerns;
g. Collaborates and considers input of all stakeholders, including the City Council; and
Maintains integrity and honesty at all times.

3.1.2 Term of Position asfor Presiding Officers

3.1.2.1 The term of office ofor Mayor shall beis one year.

3.1.2.2 The term of office ofor Mayor Pro Tem shall beis one year.

3.1.2.23.1.2.3 A member shall not serve successive terms as Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem unless all other members decline to serve.

3.1.3 Rotation into Presiding Officer Positions

3.1.3.1 The Mayor shall be the most senior City Council Member who has not served as Mayor, or if all City Council Members have served as Mayor, the City Council Member who has not served as Mayor for the longest period of time, providing the Qualifications for Presiding Officers have been met.

3.1.3.2 The Mayor Pro Tem shall be the most senior City Council Member who has not served as Mayor Pro Tem, or if all City Council Members have served as Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council Member who has not served as Mayor Pro Tem for the longest period of time, providing the Qualifications for Presiding Officers have been met.

3.1.3.3 Omitted.

3.1.3.4. In the event two or more members are newly elected at the same election, the rotation shall be based on the member with the highest 353
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number of votes received in the municipal election and will continue in descending order of the most votes received. However, members re- elected to successive terms will remain in the rotation order established with their initial election.

3.1.3.5. Recognizing the responsibility placed on the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, no member shall have the obligation to serve as either Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem should he/shethey not wish to do so.

3.1.3 The Mayor may be censured or be removed by unanimous vote of the remaining members in the event that the Mayor’s conduct in office does not represent the best interests of the City, including violation of the code of conduct, unprofessional conduct and failure to represent the positions of the City Council when acting in the capacity of Mayor.

Section 3. That Section 7 .2 in Resolution No. 19-4178, the Rules of Procedure, are hereby amended to read as follows:

7.2 RECONSIDERATION:

Any Council Member who voted with the majorityon the prevailing side of the original motion, may move a reconsideration to consider new information or correct inadverten inadvertent errors, on a non-public hearing item, of any action at the same or the next meeting. After a motion for reconsideration has once been acted upon, no other motion for reconsideration thereof shall be made without unanimous consent of the Council.

If the motion to reconsider passes, then when the original matter returns, the matter may be discussed and debated as if it were on the floor for the first time. After a motion for reconsideration has once been acted upon, no other motion for reconsideration thereof can be made without unanimous consent of the City Council.

Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption thereof.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October, 2024.

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Lori Stone, Mayor

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ATTEST:

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Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Tiffany Israel, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )§

CITY OF MURRIETA )
I, Cristal McDonald, City Clerk of the City of Murrieta, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-4791 was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Murrieta at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 15th day of October, 2024, and was signed by the Mayor of the said City, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Cristal McDonald, City Clerk

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Resolution No. 24-4791
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Murrieta, California, Amending Rules of
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July 31, 2024
Special City Council Workshop
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Resolution No. 19 - 4178 § 2.8
Rules of Procedure
Current Procedure: Under current authority, the City Council may request items through two methods

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Rules of Procedure
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• Include the item under the Council Member Requests to Add Items to Future Agendas for the Council Member to seek consensus to bring the item forward as a future discussion item.
• Since the item will be placed on an agenda, this will give the Council Member the opportunity to explain the request.
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• Qualifications
• Shall have served: at least 2 years on the Council; as Mayor Pro Tem prior to serving Mayor • Rotation
• Most senior City Council Member who has not yet served (unless all have served) • If 2 or more Council Members are newly elected at the same time, based on highest number of votes*
• No obligation to serve
• No successive terms
• Term
• 1 year
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7 Presiding Officer (Mayor Selection)
Rules of Procedure
Proposed Procedure: Considerations for Presiding Officer Selection.

1. The previous and current City Council Member tenure.

2. Having served as Mayor Pro Tem prior to serving as Mayor.

3. Demonstrates the ability to perform responsibilities such as:
• Proper and professional representation of the City
Council as a whole;
• Inclusivity of all City Council Members;
• Preside over City Council meetings efficiently;
• Accurately articulate the City Council's majority
opinion to the public;
• Is professional and courteous to staff and the
public at all times;
• Upholds the City Council/City Manager form of
government and informs only the City Manager of
any departmental concerns;
• Collaborates and considers the input of all
stakeholders, including City Council Members; and
• Maintains integrity and honesty at all times.
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8 Motion for Reconsideration
Rules of Procedure
Current Procedure: Any Council Member who voted with the majority may move a reconsideration of any action at the same or the next meeting. After a motion for reconsideration has once been acted upon, no other motion for reconsideration thereof shall be made without unanimous consent of the Council.
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9 Motion for Reconsideration
Rules of Procedure
Proposed Procedure: Any Council Member who voted on the prevailing side of the original motion, may move a reconsideration to consider new information or correct inadvertent errors, on a non-public hearing item at the same or the next meeting.

If the motion to reconsider passes, then when the original matter returns, the matter may be discussed and debated as if it were on the floor for the first time. After a motion for reconsideration has once been acted upon, no other motion for reconsideration thereof can be made without unanimous consent of the City Council.
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Recommendation
Discuss and adopt Resolution No. 24-4791 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending Rules of Procedure for City Council Meetings and Related Functions and Activities; OR
Consider and take such action, if any, as the City Council deems appropriate.
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12 History
Purpose: Govern the conduct of its meetings and any of its other functions and activities, and regulations.

Authority: Murrieta Municipal Code § 2.04.040 (1991)
Adopted/Amended/Repealed Resolutions
• 91-33
• 91-57
• 92-175-A
• 96-470
• 97-527
• 99-647
• 2000-732
• 00-804
• 05-1512
• 07-1660
• 07-1778
• 07-1841
• 08-1922
• 08-1975
• 08-2116
• 10-2571
• 13-3052
• 13-3149
• 13-3167
• 14-3202
• 14-3301
• 16-3517
• 17-3689
• 17-3823
• 18-4016
• 18-4021
• 19-4178
• 21-4463
• 23-4643
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10/15/2024
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MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL
Governing Body Announcements:

Mayor Stone
October 15, 2024
Received After Agenda Printed
10/15/2024 - Regular Meeting

GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presentation
369
Governing Body Announcements:

Mayor Stone
[email protected]
September 19, 2024 Attended the Student of the Month Ceremony.

September 24, 2024 Attended Murrieta’s Coffee with the City.

October 2, 2024 Attended Neighbors Mixer.

October 3, 2024 Attended the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Mixer. 370
Governing Body Announcements:

Mayor Stone
[email protected]
October 3, 2024 Attended the Murrieta Hot Springs Dignitary Reception. 371
Governing Body Announcements:

Mayor Stone
[email protected]
October 5, 2024 Attended the Human Pink Ribbon Event.
372
Governing Body Announcements:

Mayor Stone
[email protected]
October 5, 2024 Attended the Animal Friends of the Valley Fundraiser.

October 7, 2024 Attended the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors (SCAR) Event.

October 7, 2024 Attended Equestrian Meeting.

October 7, 2024 Attended October 7th memorial.
373
Governing Body Announcements:

Mayor Stone
[email protected]
October 8, 2024 Met with the City of Temecula about the 74,000 rooftops going into French Valley.

October 9, 2024 Met with residents about a cricket ballpark.

October 9, 2024 Attended the 7-eleven grand re-opening. 374
Governing Body Announcements:

Mayor Stone
[email protected]
October 10, 2024 Attended the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit.

October 10, 2024 Attended the Murrieta Fire Department Awards Ceremony.

October 11 - 12, 2024 Attended Murrieta’s Rod Run Event. 375
Governing Body Announcements:

Mayor Stone
[email protected]
October 13, 2024 Attended the Susan G Komen Event.
376
Governing Body Announcements:

Mayor Stone
[email protected]
October 14, 2024 Attended the Rotary Meeting.
377
Governing Body Announcements:

Mayor Stone
[email protected]
October 14, 2024 Met with resident and Code Enforcement.

Various Dates: Met with residents about Murrieta issues.

Met with Andy Hamilton.

Met with Habitat for Humanity.
378
Governing Body Announcements:

Mayor Stone
[email protected]
379

MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL
Governing Body Announcements:

Council Member DeForest
October 15, 2024
Received After Agenda Printed
10/15/2024 - Regular Meeting

GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presentation
380
Governing Body Announcements:

Council Member DeForest
[email protected]
October 2, 2024 Met with Downtown Market Nights Committee for updates.

October 2, 2024 Met with community members at Town Square Park.

October 3, 2024 Attended Murrieta Hot Springs Resort soft opening of Talia Kitchen. 381
Governing Body Announcements:

Council Member DeForest
[email protected]
October 4, 2024 Attended the Murrieta/Temecula Group Open Breakfast.

October 7, 2024
Attended the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors (SRCAR) Joint Law Enforcement Roundtable with Ken Calvert, Darrell Issa, Chief Assistant to the District Attorney John Aki.
382
Governing Body Announcements:

Council Member DeForest
[email protected]
October 7, 2024 Met with Congressman Issa about the Southwest Riverside Higher Education Coalition. 383
Governing Body Announcements:

Council Member DeForest
[email protected]
October 7, 2024 Attended the City of Murrieta Equestrian Emergency Operations Roundtable.

October 8, 2024 Spoke at the Wildomar Educational Women’s Group.

October 9, 2024 Met with Assistant City Manager Justin Clifton and Dennis Vrooman.

October 10, 2024 Attended the Murrieta Unified School District Board Meeting, regarding the new school location at Ivy and Hayes.
384
Governing Body Announcements:

Council Member DeForest
[email protected]
October 12, 2024 Attended the Murrieta Rod Run.
385
Governing Body Announcements:

Council Member DeForest
[email protected]
October 13, 2024 Attended the Susan Komen More than Pink Walk, Town Square Park. 386
Governing Body Announcements:

Council Member DeForest
[email protected]
Various Dates: Met and spoke with several community members about issues and concerns. 387
Governing Body Announcements:

Council Member DeForest
[email protected]
If you need to reach me, please feel free to contact
me via email at [email protected]
or for faster response call or text me at
(951) 323-8497
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MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL
Governing Body Announcements:

Council Member Holliday
October 15, 2024
Received After Agenda Printed
10/15/2024 - Regular Meeting

GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presentation
389
Governing Body Announcements:

Council Member Holliday
[email protected]
September 26, 2024 Attended the Wildomar State of the City.

October 1, 2024 Attended the Interstate-15 Auxiliary Lanes Ribbon Cutting.

October 1, 2024 Attended the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce job fair at the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort.

October 3, 2024 Attended the Sykes Ranch Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

October 3, 2024 Attended the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Rancho Springs Hospital.

October 5, 2024 Attended the Animal Friends of the Valley Wines for Canines and Kitties Event. 390
Governing Body Announcements:

Council Member Holliday
[email protected]
October 7, 2024 Holocaust memorial event at Town Square Park honoring those killed in the Israel invasion 1 year ago.

October 9, 2024 Attended Camp Pendleton's 82nd Anniversary Evening Colors Ceremony. 391
Governing Body Announcements:

Council Member Holliday
[email protected]
October 10, 2024 Attended the Temecula Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit at the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort.

October 10, 2024 Attended the Murrieta School Board Meeting opposing the proposed location of the new K- 8 school at Ivy and Hayes.

October 12, 2024 Attended the Murrieta Rod Run in downtown Murrieta.

October 13, 2024 Attended the Susan G. Komen "More than Pink Walk" at Town Spare Park. 392

MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL
Governing Body Announcements
Mayor Pro Tem Warren
October 15, 2024
Received After Agenda Printed
10/15/2024 - Regular Meeting

GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presentation
393
Governing Body Announcements
Mayor Pro Tem Warren
[email protected]
October 3, 2024 Attended the Sykes Ranch Park Ribbon Cutting Honoring one of Murrieta’s original homesteading families.

October 3, 2024 Attended the Professional Women’s Roundtable General Meeting.

October 3, 2024 Attended the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Mixer.

October 3, 2024 Attended the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort Thank You Event. 394
Governing Body Announcements
Mayor Pro Tem Warren
[email protected]
October 5, 2024 Attended the Susan G. Komen Human Pink Ribbon Event. 395
Governing Body Announcements
Mayor Pro Tem Warren
[email protected]
October 7, 2024 Volunteered at Murrieta Elementary School.

October 7, 2024 Attended the Professional Women’s Roundtable Unity Meeting.

October 8, 2024 Meeting with Kristi Piatkowski – Mission Hope.

October 9, 2024 Attended the 7-11 Grand Re-Opening Event. 396
Governing Body Announcements
Mayor Pro Tem Warren
[email protected]
October 10, 2024 Attended the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast. 397
Governing Body Announcements
Mayor Pro Tem Warren
[email protected]
October 10, 2024 Attended the Murrieta Fire & Rescue Employee Recognition & Promotion Ceremony.

Congratulations to:
• Dispatcher of the Year: Carly Payne
• Civilian Employee of the Year: Sue Ann Herring
• Firefighter of the Year: Mike Macalinao
October 10, 2024 Attended the Murrieta Unified School District Board Meeting. 398
Governing Body Announcements
Mayor Pro Tem Warren
[email protected]
October 11, 2024 Attended the Murrieta Rod Run Cruise Night. 399
Governing Body Announcements
Mayor Pro Tem Warren
[email protected]
October 13, 2024 Participated in the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk.

October 14, 2024 Volunteered at Murrieta Elementary School. 400