City Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024
CITY OF MURRIETA Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Council Chambers 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
1 Town Square MINUTES
Murrieta 92562
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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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6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:02 p.m.
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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
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Kim Summers, City Manager
INVOCATION Pastor Doug Cole, Murrieta Church of Christ
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation: Small Business Saturday
Presentation: Kim Summers Retirement
RECESS 7:04 p.m.
RECONVENE 7:20 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
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: Consensus was received to approve the agenda for November 19, 2024.
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GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD (CCB) REPORTS
Council Member Levell: Provided attendance/reported the following:
League of California Cities
Council Member Holliday: Provided attendance/reported the following:
League of California Cities
Murrieta Santa Stops
Regional Conservation Authority (RCA)
Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG)
Mayor Pro Tem Warren: Provided attendance/reported the following:
League of California Cities
Southwest Riverside County Elected Leaders Collaborative Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Mayor Stone: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Southwest Riverside County Elected Leaders Collaborative League of California Cities
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
Jim Niederecker: Representing the United Sovereign Americans group spoke on election security concerns and requested consideration of a proposed resolution.
Miles Sisti: Spoke about lack of resources in school classrooms.
Cathy Micciche:
(with donated time from
Virginia Lee and Armenta
Williams )
Spoke about property management concerns at Amanda Park Senior Apartments.
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 17
Action: It was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Warren to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos 1-17; with the exception of Item No. 12 which 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 October 15, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting and the October 29, 2024, Special Closed Session Meeting.
3. Check Register September 2024
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-4792 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Ratifying the Check Register for the Month of September 2024 in the amount of $4,212,625.40 (Check Numbers 161384-161745).
4. Monthly Investment Transaction Report for September 2024
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for September 2024.
5. Treasurer’s Report - Quarter 1 of Fiscal Year 2024/25
Recommended Action:
Receive the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Treasurer’s Reports for Quarter 1 (July-September 2024).
6. Library Zip Books Grant Funding
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to accept grant funding from the California State Library for the Zip Books program for Fiscal Year 2024/25 in the amount of $31,627; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget to allocate the grant funds.
7. Emergency Shelter Agreement Award to Project T.O.U.C.H.
Recommended Action:
Approve an agreement with Project T.O.U.C.H. for Emergency Shelter Services;
Waive bidding requirements under Murrieta Municipal Code Section 3.08.280 and approve Project T.O.U.C.H. as a sole source vendor for Emergency Shelter Services; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget by reappropriating $313,045.96 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to Project T.O.U.C.H. for Emergency Shelter Services.
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8. Budget amendment for an Appraisal for the Murrieta Hills Specific Plan Amendment Project
Recommended Action:
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget for an amount not to exceed $27,500, as described in the fiscal impact statement, for an Appraisal of the Murrieta Hills Specific Plan.
9. Acknowledgment of Application for U.S. Economic Development Administration Build to Scale Grant
Recommended Action:
Receive and file;
Authorize the application for a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build to Scale program to fund a wet-lab manager, the programming, marketing, and ongoing operations of the Murrieta Innovation Center; and
Approve the partnership with Murrieta Partnership DBA “Impact” Inc. (501c3) for the commitment of matching funds in the amount of $800,000 if awarded the Build to Scale grant.
10. Acceptance of a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety
Recommended Action:
Accept a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Award of $170,000 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget to allocate and appropriate the grant funding.
11. Approval of Agreement with Carbyne, Inc. for Emergency Communications Software
Recommended Action:
Ratify and approve the executed five-year agreement with Carbyne, Inc. for the Carbyne C-Live Universe Platform emergency communication software; and
Authorize the exemption from bidding requirements.
13. Quit Claim Deed for Right-of-Way Easement for Future Expansion of Warm Springs Parkway South of Baxter Road
Recommended Action:
Approve the Quit Claim Deed of Easement for roadway purposes and a Certificate of Acceptance for a portion of Lot 4 of Tract Map 38228 to the City of Murrieta; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the documents.
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14. Acceptance of Public Improvements in Parcel Map 37267
Recommended Action:
Accept the public improvements in Parcel Map 37267, located at 25747 Jefferson Avenue; and
Direct the Department of Public Works to perform continued maintenance of the public improvements in conformance with the City’s maintenance standards.
15. Murrieta Hot Springs Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP No. 13047, EMWD Reimbursement Agreement
Recommended Action:
Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) and accept funding in the amount of $62,700 for adjustment of EMWD facilities as part of the Murrieta Hot Springs Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, (CIP) Capital Improvement Plan No. 13047;
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 CIP Budget to establish an additional appropriation in CIP No. 13047 for $62,700; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Reimbursement Agreement.
16. Notice of Completion for Traffic Signal Installation at the Intersection of Washington Avenue and Weeping Willow Lane, CIP No. 8438
Recommended Action:
Accept the improvements for the Washington Avenue and Weeping Willow Lane Traffic Signal Installation project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 8438, as complete;
Direct the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release bonds in accordance with State Law and City Ordinances; and
Release any remaining retention from the CIP 8438 in accordance with State Law and City Ordinances.
17. Reopen the California Oaks Road at I-15 Interchange Project and Allocate Funding for Closeout
Recommended Action:
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement Plan budget and reopen the California Oaks Road at I-15 Interchange Project, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) No. 8147; and
Allocate Unassigned Fund Balance from Freeway Development Impact Fees (DIF) Fund 128 in the amount of $250,000 into CIP No. 8147.
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PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
12. Approval to Purchase a Public Safety Mobile Command Center, CIP# 21022
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Police Chief Anthony Conrad and Management Analyst Isaac Bravo.
Action: After discussion it was moved by Council Member Levell, seconded by Council Member Holliday to approve the purchase of a Mobile Command Center from LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles;
Approve the purchase of ten police radios from Motorola for the Mobile Command Center; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 CIP Budget as described in the fiscal impact statement.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone Noes: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18. Fiscal Year 2025/26 Allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funding
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Management Analyst Isaac Bravo and Management Analyst Pedro Cevallos.
The public hearing opened at 7:50 p.m.
Public Testimony:
Sharon Morris: Representing Voices for Children, spoke on the activities the organization is working on with the foster children it serves.
Kristi Piatkawski: Representing Mission Hope, spoke on how the organization utilized the funding received from the Community Development Block Grant last year.
Denise Lanier: Representing the Assistance League of Temecula Valley, spoke on the history of the foundation and the assistance the foundation provides to youth in the foster system.
Raymond Orozco: Representing Oak Grove Center, spoke on recent events held by the organization, as well as the behavioral health assistance and enrichment programs provided for the youth they serve.
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Tammy Marine: Representing Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley, spoke on the organization’s hope repair program for seniors.
Marshall Hamilton: Representing SAFE Family Justice Centers, provided a handout and spoke on their 25th anniversary and the support and resources, provided to domestic violence victims.
Mary Ann Tams: Representing Cultivating Inclusion, displayed photos, provided a handout, and spoke about the gardening program they offer for special needs adults.
A worksheet with allocations was utilized during the City Council discussion.
The public hearing closed at 8:25 p.m.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Levell, seconded by Mayor Stone to conduct a public hearing to receive community input on the allocation proposals;
Appropriate funding and create a budget for eligible projects and/or program activities;
$15,275 for Assistance League of Temecula Valley
$8,000 for Boys and Girls Club of Southwest County
$8,000 for Cultivating Inclusion
$8,000 for Mission Hope/Rancho Damacitas
$15,275 for St. Martha’s Food Pantry
$8,000 for Oak Grove Center
$8,000 for Voices of Children
$8,000 for Safe Family Justice Centers
$8,000 for Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley
$375,050 ADA – City’s Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Project
Adopt Resolution No. 24-4793 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Authorizing the Allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2025/26; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute all related applications and agreements in a form approved by the City Attorney up to the final CDBG allocation by Riverside County.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: None
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DISCUSSION
19. Fiscal Year 2024/25 First Quarter Financial Status Report
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Finance Director Javier Carcamo, Finance Manager Jennifer Terry, and Financial Analyst Tanner Benson.
Public Comments: None
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member DeForest to accept the report;
Adjust the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget as defined in the Fiscal Year 2024/25 First Quarter Proposed Budget Amendments; and
Approve the updated schedule of Authorized Positions List.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: None
20. Construction Contract for the 2023 Citywide Slurry Seal Project, CIP No. 13048
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by City Engineer Jeff Hitch and Assistant Engineer Garrett Strang.
Public Comments: None
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Warren, seconded by Council Member Levell to award the construction contract for the 2023 Citywide Slurry Seal Project Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 13048 to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. in the amount of $2,952,488.50;
Authorize a fifteen percent construction contingency of $442,873.28;
Authorize the City Engineer to approve contract change orders not to exceed fifteen percent of the contract amount; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 CIP budget and transfer the balance of available Measure A and Gas Tax funds from CIP No. 8137 into CIP 13048 in the amounts of $1,150,233.52 and $527,641.16 respectively, for a total of $1,677,874.68.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: None
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21. Approval of the Exchange of a Portion of City-Owned Real Property (APN 963-060-086) for Real Property Owned by a Third Party (APN 963-060-065) and Appropriation for the Development of Fire Station 6 to Serve the Community
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Economic Development Director Scott Agajanian and Fire Chief Bernard Molloy.
Public Comments: None
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Stone, seconded by Council Member DeForest to approve the Exchange Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (Agreement) between the City of Murrieta (City) and Scott-Murrieta Service Station, LP, a California limited partnership, Bonsall Service Station, LP, a California limited partnership and Murrieta Marketplace Holdings, LP, a California limited partnership (jointly and severally the Private Owner) and appropriation of $1,000,000 as memorialized in Resolution No. 24-4794, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving the Exchange of a Portion of the City-Owned Real Property (APN 963-060-086) Plus Payment of $1,000,000 for the Real Property Located at APN 963-060-065 for the Purpose of Acquiring it for Development as a New Fire Station to Serve the Community; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budgets as specified in the fiscal impact statement.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: None
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22. Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Murrieta and Murrieta Market Nights Inc., regarding Implementation of Murrieta Market Nights
Staff report provided by Development Services Director David Chantarangsu and Economic Development Director Scott Agajanian.
Public Comments:
Casey Jurado: Spoke in favor of the Murrieta Market Nights and about the benefits that the Market Nights offer.
Connie McConnell: Spoke in favor of the Murrieta Market Nights and the community benefits it offers.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Council Member Holliday to approve the amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: None
23. Appointment of Justin Clifton as City Manager and Approval of City Manager Employment Agreement
Staff report provided by City Attorney Tiffany Israel.
Public Comments: None
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Council Member Holliday to adopt Resolution No. 24-4795 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Appointing Justin Clifton as Acting City Manager Effective November 22, 2024 and Approving a City Manager Employment Agreement with Justin Clifton and Appointing Him as Permanent City Manager Effective January 12, 2025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Levell, Holliday, Warren, Stone
Noes: None
RECONSIDERATION None
NOTIFICATIONS
Notice of Pending Approval of Final Tract Map - TR 38228
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GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Levell, Council Member DeForest, 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 OR WITHDRAW ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Mayor Stone: Requested a resolution opposing the State of California mandates regarding High-Density Affordable Housing/Apartments be brought forward at the December 3, 2024, City Council.
Consensus was received.
ADJOURNMENT 10:02 p.m.
In memoriam of Adam Bouvet
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