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CITY OF MURRIETA
Council Chambers
1 Town Square
Murrieta, CA 92562
Monday, February 10, 2025
8:00 AM SPECIAL WORKSHOP
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8:00 AM SPECIAL WORKSHOP
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR'S WELCOME
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
The City Manager will provide an overview of the Workshop items and the scheduled proceedings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS ONLY
Public Comments will also be heard after presentation of each Workshop Item.
WORKSHOP
Intermittent breaks may be taken throughout the workshop with an anticipated one hour recess for lunch.
WS1. City Council and Administrative Policies
Recommended Action:
Continue discussions on the City Council Rules of Procedure from the July 31, 2024 workshop; and
Provide initial feedback on current City Council and Administrative Policies.
CLOSING WORKSHOP COMMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
The City Council will hold a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), to conduct an employee evaluation concerning the City Manager.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE / CALL TO ORDER
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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Report
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Agenda Item No. WS2.
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Justin Clifton, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kristen Crane, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:
City Council Priorities
RECOMMENDATION
Review, discuss, and refine City Council priorities reviewed and established at the July 31, 2024 workshop.
PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
None.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
City Council has numerous priorities competing for limited time and resources. Reviewing and refining priorities periodically helps to ensure that the work of staff is aligned with the most important projects and programs that the City Council wants to complete. Without clear priorities, resources may be inadvertently spent on lower-priority programs/projects. Similarly, a lack of clear priorities and/or frequently shifting priorities contributes to organizational thrash, negatively impacts productivity, and confuses stakeholders and residents.
The July 31, 2024, workshop focused on reviewing and refining the City’s top priorities as well as a recommended framework for prioritizing the projects. Particularly as staff works to develop the recommended operating budget for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27 and the ten-year Capital Improvement Program, it is important to regularly review and refine the priority list for several reasons, including:
· Status of revenues, which may create the need to rebalance resource allocation and account for reduced operational capacity;
· Review a comprehensive list of strategies that are competing for limited staff time and financial resources;
· Review project status to see which items have been completed or which timelines may need to be adjusted, which is important for level-setting City Council expectations; and · Review new initiatives that are proposed by Council or arise based on other circumstances following CITY OF MURRIETA Printed on 2/6/2025Page 1 of 3
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· Review new initiatives that are proposed by Council or arise based on other circumstances following the previous workshop to determine how they fit within the existing list of priorities.
A tier structure was developed for prioritization with the goal of having a comprehensive archive of all City Council priorities, while also maintaining a way to differentiate the most important priorities from the rest. This framework utilizes three tiers:
· Tier 1: Solidified as top priorities by City Council that are fully programmed with strategies, workplans, and dedicated resources.
· Tier 2: Identified priorities by City Council that are partially programmed with conceptual strategies but where additional workplans and/or resource dedication are necessary. · Tier 3: Unprogrammed projects/programs not yet prioritized by City Council pending development of strategies, workplans and dedicated resources.
Within each tier, all projects/programs are divided into large or small projects to roughly estimate the effort they will take to complete.
The additional advantage of a tiered system for organizing priorities is that it provides a foundation for elevating and lowering priorities over time. In simple terms, most new ideas introduced by individual Council Members, members of the public, or staff, would be placed on Tier 3 pending consideration by City Council.
The City Council would then elevate select ideas from Tier 3 to Tier 2 during prioritization workshops or through other formal consideration by City Council. Lastly, a select few priorities from Tier 2 would move to Tier 1 as broad strategies are expanded to include workplans and resource allocation.
The Tier 1, 2, and 3 lists are included as Attachment 1. Updates on the projects have been provided to reflect what has been accomplished since the July workshop and to capture the upcoming anticipated milestones between now and June 30, 2026 (end of the next full fiscal year).
Considering the fact that Tier 1 includes numerous projects, many of which are large undertakings, the rate of progress is incremental during the six-month period since the last workshop. Additionally, the Tier 3 list captures a series of projects recently introduced by the City Council that were not foreseen in July and require staff time.
Advancing all projects listed in Tier 1 simultaneously requires deferring progress on items included on Tiers 2 and 3. Even then, the significant number of items on Tier 1 means staff will only make incremental progress on each priority. Making more rapid progress on select projects/programs likely means accepting less progress on others. This dynamic results from a number of factors, including:
· The vast majority of staff time is dedicated to providing direct services. There are only a handful of select staff members with the skillset and role to advance complex projects/programs. · Even staff members whose roles include advancing large projects/programs dedicate the vast majority of their time to day-to-day work, leaving fairly limited resources for new initiatives. · Staff have substantial administrative priorities beyond the priorities of City Council. These are significant undertakings, core to each department’s responsibilities, which often require significant amounts of staff time, and impact staff’sability to work on special Council priority projects. A list of administrative priorities has been provided for context as Attachment 3. · New projects/programs compete for scarce resources against efforts to improve existing programs and services.
· While the list of City Council priorities is comprehensive, it is not exhaustive. The list does not include a large number of smaller projects that nevertheless need to be completed. · Declining revenue limits available funding for CIP projects and for operational support needed to CITY OF MURRIETA Printed on 2/6/2025Page 2 of 3
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· Declining revenue limits available funding for CIP projects and for operational support needed to pursue new projects/programs.
· The exercise of setting priorities highlights tradeoffs, i.e., making more progress on the most important priorities requires delaying progress on lower priorities. · Advancing projects/programs is a dynamic process. Timing is greatly impacted by revenue leveraging, mandates, regulations, staff capacity and more.
Another factor for consideration in reviewing the tier lists is that, in the coming weeks, staff will present the findings and recommendations from both the Parks and Recreation and Trails master plans, which are long- range planning tools, developed based on extensive community outreach. Staff shares this to raise awareness of the value of leaving capacity for both financial resources and staff time should the City Council wish to pursue any of those recommendations in the upcoming two fiscal years.
The table provided in Attachment 2 lists each current priority project and program under the relevant City Council goal to show how the priorities further the City Council’s broader goals.
At the workshop, staff will provide an overview of the Council priority lists, focused on the larger projects between Tiers 1 and 2, as well as an overview of new projects that have been identified since the July workshop. Staff will also review highlights from the departmental administrative priority list (Attachment 2) to add context to the full portfolio of work the City needs to complete in the next two fiscal years in terms of staff time and expense. Staff will also seek feedback from City Council on moving any project/programs between the tiered lists and the removal of any existing projects/programs or the addition of anything new.
FISCAL IMPACT
While there is no immediate direct fiscal impact associated with the recommended action, there is a cost for each project, such as a monetary cost and staff resources. Both are limited and inadequate to complete all of the priority projects at once. The City Council priority-setting workshop is an important tool for Council to provide direction input as the operating budgets for Fiscal Years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 are developed, as well as the ten-year Capital Improvement Program.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City Council Priorities Tiers 1, 2, and 3
2. Tier 1, 2, and 3 Priorities Organized by City Council Goals
3. List of Administrative Priorities
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5 City Council Priorities Tiers 1, 2, and 3 Summary
Provide a High Level of
Innovative Public Safety
Aggressively Pursue
Economic
Development
Maintain a High-
Performing
Organization…
Plan, Program & Create Infrastructure
Development
Coordinate & Develop
Responsive, Effective
Community Services
Foster & Promote an
Engaged Connected &
Caring Community
TIER 1 TIER 1 TIER 1 TIER 1 TIER 1 TIER 1
Fire Station 6 Madison Specific Plan City Hall and Fire Generator Replacement Amphitheater Parking Lot Los Alamos Soccer Complex TIER 2 Fire Station 1 Concrete
Replacement
Improvements at the MIC
Public Works Modular Offices Keller Road Interchange Library Expansion TIER 3 Public Safety CFD Surplus Lands Act TIER 2 Murrieta Hot Springs Road Widening Pickleball Courts Create a Public Art Program TIER 2 TIER 2 TIER 3 ADA Improvements Equestrian Facility
Support Community Events
New Holiday Events
Public Safety Training Facility TIER 3 Civic Center Development Murrieta Hot Springs and Alta Murrieta Intersection
Tot Lot Replacement
Greater Activation of
Amphitheater
Remodel Fire Stations 1,2 & 3
Loan Program for Water and
Sewer Connections
Replace the kitchen at the
Community Center Various Storm Drain Trash Interceptors Library Flooring and Soundproof Walls Sidewalk Vendor Policy
Fire Station 5 Permanent
Structure Keyhole Specific Plan City Hall HVAC Replacement Hillside Ordinance Glen Arbor Dog Park Revamp PEG Channel PD Building Improvements Tour de Murrieta City Hall Roof Replacement General Plan Cleanup Traffic Signal Synchronization Champions of Murrieta TIER 3 Downtown Parking Structure Development Approval Process Deep Dive Traffic Pilot Program Code Enforcement Revisions Town Hall Meeting/
Community Summit regarding
Changes in California
Housing Law
Expand PD Facility Vacant Land Planning TIER 2 TIER 2
Citywide Drainage Improvement Projects Community Pool Redesign Line F Drainage Improvements TIER 3
Line G Drainage Improvements Murrieta Youth Center Phase 2 Line D Box Culvert Extension Develop Pioneer Park
Open Channel Drainage Maintenance Permit Murrieta Creek Regional Trail Jefferson St. and Magnolia St. Traffic Signal Regular Community Cleanup Events
Murrieta Creek Drainage Improvements Alderwood Park Splash Pad Various Traffic Signal Upgrades Roadside Memorial Policy
Storm Drain Master Plan Vintage Reserve Restroom
TIER 3 Develop BMX Pump Track
Whitewood Rd Widening Hunter to Clinton Keith Rd
3 Hawk Ranch CUP
Requirements
Water System Infrastructure Review Equestrian Evacuation Guidelines 6 7
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Council Priorities
Tier 1 – Fully Programmed
(Solidified as top priorities by City Council that are fully programmed with strategies, workplans, and dedicated resources.)
LARGE SCALE PROJECTS
Fire Station 6
2-3 years after start
of design
$10M - $15M
Description: Build a new Fire Station 6 at the northeast end of the City. Explore interim solutions/service level options to enable service sooner.
Major Milestones:
• Acquire property – fall 2024
• Set aside operational expenses estimated at $3M annually • Conceptual design/cost estimates
• Seek grants and explore other funding sources
• When ready to proceed, secure bond funding
• Extend water and natural gas infrastructure to serve the site • Complete design
• Construction
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Property purchase approved by City Council in Nov 2024 Escrow opened Dec 2024
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Resolution of title issues to complete property purchase. Could take six months through summer 2025.
• Review potential interim operational models
• Release RFP for design once ready for ongoing financial commitment • Secure utilities to the future fire station site
Project Lead: Fire Department, City Manager’s Office
Project Support: Development Services, Engineering
Estimated Council Meetings: 2-5
Amphitheater
Parking Lot
2024- 2025
$3.5M
Description: Construct parking for the amphitheater, including ADA, landscaping, and monument sign.
Major Milestones:
Design completed – summer 2024 (complete)
Bid process underway – fall 2024 (complete)
• Construction – fall 2024 through spring 2025 (underway)
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Construction started Nov 2024
Estimate substantial completion Feb 2025
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Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Council Action: Notice of Completion, March/April 2025
Project Lead: Community Services Department
Project Support: City Manager’s Office, Engineering
Estimated Council Meetings: 1-2
Los Alamos Soccer
Complex
2024-2028
$10M-$15M
Description: Rehabilitate existing fields, build new fields and related facilities.
Major Milestones:
• Revise Murrieta Soccer pro forma – fall 2024 (Murrieta Soccer currently on-hold pending their merge with a new soccer club)
• Bond financing – winter 2024 (On hold pending environmental review) • Rehab existing fields – fall 2024 through summer 2025 (On-hold pending Murrieta Soccer readiness to proceed)
• Environmental clearances for expansion – 2026-2027
• Design new fields/facilities – 2026
• Construction – 2027-2028
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Met with Murrieta Soccer Club in Sept, plus additional phone conversations
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee formed by City Council
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to review and provide recommendations to staff and City Council
• Continue to work toward the necessary environmental clearances
Project Lead: City Manager’s Office, Development Services Project Support: Community Services, Finance, Engineering, Parks Maintenance Estimated Council Meetings: 4-6
Keller Road
Interchange
$47M
Description: Build a new interchange at Keller Road and Interstate 215.
Major Milestones:
• Rights of Way acquisition
• Preliminary design at 65% plans
• Environmental document approval
• Design Plans/Specs/Estimates
• Secure $29+ million in additional funding
• Construction
Progress Since July 31, 2024, Workshop:
Cooperative Agreement with CalTrans for Plans, Specifications, and Engineering (PS&E) and Right-of-Way process approved Nov 2024 Draft Environmental Document (DED) review underway by Caltrans Technical memos and documents updated and approved
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Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) exemption approved
Submitted an application for a federal RAISE/BUILD grant
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Circulate DED for required review through May 2025
• Approval of Final Environmental Document anticipated by July 2025 • Final Project Report Approval anticipated for July 2025 • Design Plan Approvals - 2026
Project Lead: Engineering, City Manager’s Office
Project Support: Engineering
Estimated Council Meetings: 4-6
Library Expansion
2024-2026
$7.05M
Description: Expand Library facility by approximately 4,500 square feet.
Major Milestones:
Conceptual design complete – spring 2024
Funding plan determined – summer 2024
• Complete final design – summer 2024 through spring 2025 • Construction begins – summer 2025
• Construction complete – summer 2026
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Design Development Completed
Construction Plans Submittal for review by Jan 2025
Development of Construction Bid Package
Fund Raising for $500,000
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Increase focus on fundraising to bolster efforts of Library Foundation to reach fundraising goal
• Confirm design & funding with City Council March 2025 • Advertise construction bid through May 2025
• City Council award of construction contract July 2025 • Anticipated construction completion - Summer 2026
• Purchase furnishings and equipment using cooperative purchasing contracts
Project Lead: Community Service Department
Project Support: City Manager’s Office, Engineering
Estimated Council Meetings: 2-3
Murrieta Hot
Springs Road
Widening
2024-2025
$10M
Description: Widen MHS Rd. between Margarita and Winchester Roads.
Major Milestones:
Design complete
Right of Way acquisition complete
• Construction anticipated to begin Spring 2025
• Public Outreach during construction
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Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Utility easements obtained
Construction contract put out to bid Dec 2024
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Strategic communications with the public and local businesses • Open bids February 6, 2025
• City Council to award construction contract Mar 2025
• Begin construction May 2025 and complete Spring 2026
Project Lead: Engineering
Project Support: City Manager’s Office
Estimated Council Meetings: 1-3
Pickleball Courts
2024 – 2025
$400K
Description: Build new pickleball courts to accommodate significant demand.
Major Milestones:
Identify and select locations – fall 2024
Complete CEQA analysis where necessary
• Design
• Construction begins – winter 2024
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Completed project plans for Firefighters Park Nov 2024 95% project plans for Alderwood Park by Jan 2025
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• 100% project plans for Alderwood Park by Feb 2025
• Develop job order contracting proposal by March 2025
• Construction contract approval by April/May 2025
• Begin construction on Alderwood Park by May/June 2025
Project Lead: Community Services Department
Project Support: City Manager’s Office, Public Works
Estimated Council Meetings: 2-3
Equestrian Facility
(Staff recommends
moving this project
to Tier 3.)
Description: Work with the Sheriff’s Department to explore a long-term partnership for their use of the space and improvements. Also work with the Juniper Trails tenant.
Major Milestones:
• Determine needs of the Sheriff’s Office
Determine needs of tenant Juniper Trails
• Draft MOU outlining roles and responsibilities
• Review and revise site leases
• Complete or oversee site improvements
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
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Sheriff’s Department has indicated they are not interested at this time. Negotiated a short-term license agreement extension with Juniper Trails approved by City Council January 21, 2025.
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Will need to work on more long-term plan for Juniper Trails since new temporary license agreement is short-term.
• Need to consider emergency repairs and critical maintenance for the overall property.
Project Lead: City Manager’s Office, Community Services Department Project Support: Public Works, Development Services
Estimated Council Meetings: 2
Madison Specific
Plan/Infrastructure
Development
2025-2026
$525K
Description: Partner with Rancho Water/Western to use ARPA funds to extend water and sewer infrastructure and plan area for economic development.
Additionally, a Specific Plan would be developed to promote economic development.
Major Milestones:
• Secure funding for Specific Plan from City Council - spring 2025 • Issue RFP for specific plan preparation, CEQA document – summer 2025 • Community Outreach – fall 2025
• Draft Specific Plan and CEQA document – winter 2026
• Public Hearings – spring 2026
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
None (not funded)
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Include funding in the budget for FY 2025/26
• Prepare and issue an RFP for a consultant – summer 2025 • Consultant selection – summer 2025
• Public scoping meetings – fall/winter 2025
• Final draft specific plan and CEQA doc preparation – summer 2026 • Adoption - fall 2026
Project Lead: Development Services
Project Support: Engineering, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development Planning Commission Meetings: 2-3
Estimated Council Meetings: 2-4
General Plan
Cleanup
2025-2026
Phase 1 $410K
(funded)
Phase 2 $390K
Description: Major elements of the update include revising Climate Action Plan, traffic model, Safety Element, mapping/graphics updates, other miscellaneous document updates, updated noise ordinance, and updated lighting ordinance.
Major Milestones:
• Revisions to various General Plan elements – spring 2025 • Public Outreach - spring 2025
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(unfunded) • CEQA Document Preparation – summer 2025
• Draft General Plan Document Preparation – fall 2025
• Public Hearings/Final Documents – winter 2025
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Project kick-off with Consultant Team
Ongoing bi-weekly meetings
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Preparing revisions to the General Plan and associated documents • Public Workshop(s)
• Fully fund Phase 2 work for CAP and CEQA document
Project Lead: Development Services
Project support: Engineering, Fire, Police, Community Services, Economic Development, City Manager’s Office
Planning Commission Meetings: 2-3
Council Meetings: 2-3
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SMALL SCALE PROJECTS
ADA Improvements
Preparation of ADA Transition Plan is complete. Annual curb ramp, sidewalk, and traffic signal retrofit per consent decree. Additional improvements are required at parks, facilities, trails, and other programmatic and physical areas. Projects will take place over 25 years. Estimated to cost $62 million.
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Court approved Consent Decree between parties Nov 2024
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Fund work identified in the ADA Transition Plan and Consent Decree during the budget process
• Consultant will work with staff to track and complete first year of work specified in the Consent Decree
• Consultant will work with staff to track and complete additional work identified in the ADA Transition Plan
Improvements at
the MIC
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Expanding resources at the Murrieta Innovation Center (MIC) Grant funds are awarded. The design and bid process are complete.
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Award of construction contract set for Feb 2025
• Construction and installation are estimated to begin in spring 2025 Tot Lot Replacement
Four (4) additional tot-lots to be designed and constructed.
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Tot lot replacement project continued.
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Work is nearly complete.
City Hall and Fire
Generators
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Replacing emergency generators. Grant was acquired
The design is complete, and the contractor is on-board
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Generator installation scheduled for Spring 2025, pending availability of the generators following long lead time. Estimated cost is $800,000.
Public Works
Modular Offices
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Extending water and sewer to the Public Works facility
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Water District annexation is underway; set for completion by April 1. • Design, procurement, and placement of modular offices expected in summer 2025.
• Finalizing design for construction of site preparations for placement of modulars.
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Fire Station #1
Concrete
Replacement
Project to replace concrete driveways at Fire Admin/Station 1 and connect the facility to the sewer system. Construction is scheduled for spring 2025 and estimated to cost $1.1M.
Library Flooring and
Soundproof Walls
Installation of new flooring and soundproofing panels. Work to be coordinated with Library expansion to minimize disruptions.
Glen Arbor Dog Park
Construct large and small dog area, provide ADA accessibility, and construct new parking lot.
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Design is complete. Project is out to bid.
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• City Council to award construction contract.
• Construction to begin spring 2025.
Murrieta Hot
Springs and Alta
Murrieta
Intersection
Eastbound right-turn lane into Murrieta Plaza shopping center.
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Design and right of way acquisition complete.
Construction bid process closes Feb 2025
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Award construction contract in Mar; and begin construction in Apr 2025.
Cost estimate is $1,200,000.
Various Storm Drain
Trash Interceptors
Install trash interceptors in existing storm drain catch basins within multi-family, commercial, and industrial zones, as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Traffic Signal Sync Traffic signal modifications to optimize traffic flow utilizing Air Quality Management District (AQMD) funds.
Hillside Ordinance
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Reviewing and adjusting regulations for development on hillsides.
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• The ordinance is due back to City Council by spring 2025. 6th Code Update 6th Code revisions have been approved by City Council. This item is complete.
Code Enforcement
Revisions
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Facilitated meetings of City Council Code Enforcement Ad-Hoc Subcommittee.
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee has identified recommendations and findings for City Council consideration in a future workshop.
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Next steps for action items will be determined based on future City Council workshop and City Council direction.
Surplus Lands Act
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Staff examining opportunities for disposition of various City property holdings
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Continued work on the SLA process as applicable.
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Public Safety
Community
Financing District
(CFD)
An effort to create a new assessment district to ensure the City’s public safety agencies can maintain standards as the City grows.
P
rogress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Work continued to establish the first CFD for Public Safety Services A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Adoption of the Resolution of Intention to form and public hearing scheduled for Q2 2025.
A
dditions Since July 31, 2024 City Council Workshop:
Traffic Pilot
Program
Implement traffic pilot program along Los Alamos Road, between Hospitality Place and Whitewood Road, to determine effectiveness of implementing manual traffic control within the Traffic Management Center during peak congestion.
P
rogress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Pilot program concept presented to and approved by City Council.
A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Implementation of the pilot program and evaluation.
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Council Priorities
Tier 2 – Partially Programmed
(Identified priorities by City Council that are partially programmed with conceptual strategies but where additional workplans and/or resource dedication are necessary)
LARGE SCALE PROJECTS
Public Safety
Training Facility
$20M - $27M for
Phase I
$18M for
Phase II
Description: Phase I: Construct a fire tower, indoor shooting range, and classroom space for regional public safety and education agencies. Phase II: Construct additional storage space and a multi-story commercial training facility.
Major Milestones for Phase I:
Conceptual design complete
• Seek funding partners
• Design – including value engineering to reduce costs
• Construction
• May require relocation of the Public Works Yard
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• None
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Meet with Mt. San Jacinto Community College District to explore, confirm, and solidify partnership and MSJC funding contribution. • Pending information on MSJC funding and timing, reengage contracted designer to begin work on construction documents for the facility.
Fire Stations 1, 2,
and 3 Remodel
$5.6M
Description: Stations need updating and coed facilities added.
Major Milestones:
Funding secured for Station 1 - $1.6M
• Secure funding for Stations 2 and 3 - $4M combined
• Design
• Construction
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Design for remodel of Station 1 is currently being developed by City’s contract architectural firm
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Conduct bid process to hire a construction company when design documents are complete for Station 1
• Complete remodel of Station 1 by Dec 2025
• Move to Station 3 design once Station 1 is complete
Fire Station 5
Permanent
Structure
$4M
Description: Adding a permanent structure at Station 5 to replace the modular.
Major Milestones:
• Secure funding
• Design/selection
• Construction
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Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• None
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Monitor development and road networks on west side of City to determine if current site will be suitable to serve western portion of City at build-out.
Community Pool
Redesign
$10M - $13M
Description: Locate and construct the Community Pool.
Major Milestones:
Extensive community outreach completed.
• Draft conceptual plan developed. Not presented to Council since work was stopped based on prioritization and resource availability. • Secure funding
• Design
• Construction
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• None. Funding has not been identified.
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• None
Citywide
Drainage
Improvement
Projects
Description: Develop a work plan for moving forward with drainage projects around the City that are funded/partially-funded in the Capital Improvement Plan.
Major Milestones:
• Review the list of partially -funded drainage projects in the CIP to prioritize and develop a work plan for moving forward.
• Develop a funding plan
• Design / Environmental / Construction
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Assigned staffing to Line F project and distributed RFQ to select consultant.
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Establish Work Plan to manage the work effort for the various large Drainage Improvement projects in the CIP
• Develop realistic schedule based on current staffing
• Develop funding strategy, including available grants and RCFCD funding Line F Drainage
Improvements
$9M
Description: Improve Line F to address area flooding in and around Kalmia Street and enable property development. Project extends from Washington Avenue to Murrieta Creek.
Major Milestones:
• Environmental and Civil Engineering Design
• Secure Funding
• Regulatory Agency Permits
• Construction
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Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Requested funding from Riverside County Flood Control District (RCFCD) Zone 7 CIP
Issued RFQ to select design consultant
Prepared Project Schedule
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Approve consultant agreement for design
• Commence with design in coordination with RCFCD
• Start regulatory agency permits
Line G Drainage
Improvements
$10M
Description: Improve Line G and address flooding at Washington Avenue and public safety concerns. Project extends from Nutmeg Street crossing to Murrieta Creek.
Major Milestones:
• Environmental and Civil Engineering Design
• Secure Funding
• Regulatory Agency Permits
• Construction
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Project not yet started
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Prepare project schedule
• Prepare RFQ to select design consultant
Line D Box
Culvert
Extension
$1.5M
Description: Re-build Line D box culvert to allow the widening of Murrieta Hot Springs Road.
Major Milestones:
• Environmental and Civil Engineering Design
• Regulatory Agency Permits
• Construction
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Project not yet started
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Prepare project schedule
• Prepare RFP to select design consultant
• Commence with environmental and civil engineering design Open Channel
Drainage
Maintenance
Permit
$1.25M
Description: Permit the City to perform regular maintenance of open drainage channels within the City.
Major Milestones:
• Phase 1: Research and establish regulatory framework needed to permit • Phase 2: Technical studies, establish open channel maintenance priorities • Phase 3: Establish impacts, mitigation plans, permitting with Regulatory Agencies
• Secure funding
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• Prepare operations plan to perform maintenance
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
RFQ prepared
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Select environmental consultant
• Commence with Phase 1 and Phase 2
Jefferson St. and
Magnolia St.
Traffic Signal
$1M
Description: Traffic signal installation to address increased traffic volumes; project cost estimate of $1M utilizes DIF – Traffic signals.
Major Milestones:
• Civil engineering design
• Funding secured
• Construction
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Commenced with engineering design
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Signal expected to start construction Fall 2025
SMALL SCALE PROJECTS
PD Building
Improvements
Funding for paint and locker rooms secured.
Traffic Bureau funding pending (estimated to be $250k).
Murrieta Creek
Drainage
Improvements
Army Corp of Engineers project; Phase 2B Rancho Cal Road to Winchester Road is scheduled to begin construction in 2025. Phase 2C Winchester Road fix bridge abutment repair, not included with the 2025 construction and is unfunded. Phase 3 is unfunded and the schedule is unknown at this time.
Various Traffic
Signal Upgrades
Ongoing program to modify existing traffic signals as needed; $150,000 utilizes Measure A and Gas Tax for maintenance operations.
Storm Drain
Master Plan
Prepare citywide master drainage plan to identify deficient drainage facilities to address flood control needs. $250,000 budgeted. RFP prepared and to be issued to select a consultant to commence in 2025. Completion expected in 2026.
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Council Priorities
Tier 3 – Unprogrammed
(Unprogrammed projects/programs not yet prioritized by City Council pending development of strategies, workplans, and dedicated resources.)
LARGE SCALE PROJECTS
Parking Structure Consider assessing the need, identifying a site , and constructing a parking lot or parking structure to support downtown.
Civic Center
Development Space plan for future expansion of City Hall and other potential uses.
Expand PD
Facility
Needed to accommodate growing staff – funding for this project should be in place by FY30 – estimated at $10 to $15m. PD site has room for expansion.
Murrieta Youth
Center Phase 2 Original construction of Youth Center contemplated a future Phase 2 expansion.
Develop
Pioneer Park An opportunity to meet the growing demand for park amenities.
Murrieta Creek
Regional Trail
Connecting existing regional trail segments. Trails Master Plan will address this.
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Work continued on draft Trails Master Plan, which will be presented to City Council by Mar/Apr 2025.
Loan Program for
Water/Sewer
Connections
A potential strategy to offset the high costs of extending infrastructure in some locations.
Keyhole Specific
Plan
Develop a Specific Plan for the “keyhole area,” comprised of 51 properties in the area bordered by Clinton Keith Road, Whitewood Road, Baxter Road, and the City boundary on the east. The area lacks water infrastructure and consolidated planning, hindering development.
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• On-going meetings with Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) and property owners regarding future development.
Tour de Murrieta
An opportunity to make Tour de Murrieta a marquee annual event for the City and the best cycling race in the state.
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• A meeting occurred with event organizer. Staff will bring an agenda report to City Council on this topic in the next couple months.
Development
Approval Process
Deep Dive
An opportunity for a more elaborate examination of current staffing and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Internal City Manager/Director meetings to discuss areas of improvement and evaluation of initial strengths/weaknesses/opportunities/threats (SWOT) analysis.
• Identification of initial action steps to gather feedback. 21 Updated for 2-10-25 City Council Workshop
Create a Public
Art Program
An opportunity to beautify the community and reinforce community connection. An internal staff working group developed ideas for a smaller-scale pilot program. Work on this program has been on hold in light of 2024/25 and 2025/26 budget reductions and other priority projects.
Regular
Community
Cleanup Events
An opportunity to beautify the community. Involves City staff facilitating community clean-up events with volunteers.
Develop BMX
Pump Track An opportunity for new recreational facilities
SMALL SCALE PROJECTS
Alderwood Park
Splash Pad
Creates an opportunity for water -related play . Availability of funding will be determined after the construction of pickleball courts.
Vacant Land
Planning Addressing needs and potential opportunities with City-owned land.
Whitewood
Widening Hunter
to Clinton Keith
Addition of second northbound lane to complete four -lane section; recently requested TUMF funding to offset costs; utilize DIF – Streets for design and construction.
Roadside
Memorial Policy Requested by some residents to create a policy governing roadside memorials.
Replace Kitchen
at the
Community
Center
Project consists of renovating the kitchen at the Murrieta Community Center, including bringing issues into compliance, upgrades to commercial appliances, and overall renovations. Project on hold due to funding and priority.
City Hall HVAC
Replacement Needed to address aging facility.
City Hall Roof
Replacement
Needed to address aging facility.
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Original request for bids was completed. Bids received were significantly over estimated cost. Alternative roofing materials were investigated. • Revised roof project will be bid in January/February 2025, with project completion expected in spring 2025.
Vintage Reserve
Restroom
A new project listed on the Development Impact Fee ( DIF) schedule to replace existing porta-potty at Vintage Reserve Park and construct permanent facility. Work to include new water service.
Support New
Community
Events/Holiday
Events
Interest in creating new community celebrations and connections.
Greater
Activation of
Amphitheater
Pursue opportunities to expand programming using the City’s Amphitheater.
Sidewalk Vendor
Policy New regulations addressing street vending.
Revamp PEG
Channel Enhance public outreach content
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Additions Since July 31, 2024 City Council Workshop:
Hawk Ranch Meeting with Hawk Ranch regarding new Conditional Use Permit (CUP) requirements.
Equestrian
Evacuation
Guidelines
Establish equestrian evacuation guidelines.
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Staff conducted an Equestrian Round Table on October 7, 2024 to discuss the current and planned large animal evacuation plans. This meeting was attended by City staff, City Council Members, and members of the public/equestrian community stakeholders.
• Continued work to coordinate with Riverside County Emergency.
Management Department (EMD) and various public stakeholders for animal evacuations.
• Development of a draft evacuation plan that can be shared with emergency responders.
• Continued work with Genasys Evacuation Software for improved messaging during evacuations.
Town Hall
Meeting/
Community
Summit
regarding
Changes in
California
Housing Law
Hold a Town Hall meeting or community summit to discuss changes in California multi-family housing building laws and affordable housing. Assist with supporting City Council effort to disseminate the resolution regarding local control approved by the City Council in December 2024.
Champions of
Murrieta
Add a presentation to Council meetings to recognize an individual local community champion selected by a Council Member on a rotating basis.
Water System
Infrastructure
Review
Work with the four local water districts to understand and consider build -out infrastructure which may be needed to support anticipated development as well as potential financing strategies.
23 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES:
Risk
• ADA Transition Plan implementation
• Technology implementation for the Certificate of Insurance review process • Liability and Workers' Compensation root cause and data analysis • Partner with risk pool on new general liability program changes Information Systems
• City core switch replacements
• Telework technology coordination
• Technology procurement policy
• Citywide support and training on the transition from shared drives to SharePoint • Finalize customer service guiding principles and survey the organization Human Resources
• Telework policy implementation
• Employee Handbook and policy updates
• Implementation of new legislative requirements, including SB 1100 and AB 2561 • Classification and compensation studies and associated changes • Support new employee development initiates, including training management
CITY DEPARTMENTS -TOP PROJECTS LIST
24 CITY CLERK:
Administrative Improvements
• Agenda workflow process improvements
• Full utilization of Commissions, Committees, and Boards (CCBs) software • City Council and Administrative Policy Review
• Department service ticketing system for internal and external customers Election
• Pursue installation of Permanent Ballot Boxes
City Clerk Procedural Legal Compliance
• Assembly Bill 1170 - Political Reform Act of 1974: filing requirements • Assembly Bill 557 – Open meetings: local agencies: teleconferences (Brown Act) • Assembly Bill 764 – Local redistricting
• Assembly Bill 63 – Canvass of the vote: reporting results • Website and Meetings Accessibility (Americans with Disability Act) • Form 700 Biennial Review of Positions
• Fair Political Practices Commission Audit (Annual)
Informational Governance
• Records Accessibility
o Public and e mployee access to On Base Unity, the Electronic Content Management System (ECMS)
o Continued paperless initiative: Scan and upload paper records into the City’s ECMS o GovPartner to EnerGov migration for record accessibility: Partner with Development Services on a mitigation plan
o Records Management project for Off-Site Facilities (9 Locations) o Off-Site Storage facility (Corodata) records audit: Non-inventoried boxes at Corodata • Public Records Legal Compliance
o Immutable Cloud: Establish an immutable cloud backup solution for City records to satisfy State mandates
o City Council and Administrative Records Audit: Align the City to conform with legal mandates and records management best practices
Engagement and Participation
• Explore implementation of citywide digital information kiosks o Implementation would e liminate the manual process for delivering and posting paper copies of legally required public notices and meeting agendas o During Fiscal Year 2025/2026, Clerk’s Office staff will work with Information Technology to explore implementation of one kiosk in each of the five City Council d istricts, including potential devices and locations, in order to calculate a potential project budget for future City Council consideration
o This project would increase public access to all City notices and other City information, as well as greatly enhance staff productivity and efficiency • Efforts to encourage voter registration by Murrieta citizens • Improved recruitment for Committees, Commissions, and Boards (CCBs) • Partner with Murrieta Valley Unified School District to foster awareness among high school students of their civic responsibilities and opportunities • CCB training and resources 25
• Provide staff support for regional effort to expand four -year public education opportunities in Southwest Riverside County, working with Mt. San Jacinto College and many other stakeholders from various sectors
• Provide staff support for Southwest Elected Leaders Collaborative, with a current focus on advocacy for long-range improvement to regional traffic and transportation • Support City Council -led efforts related to advocacy about local control of land use and housing development
• Oversee strategic communications efforts across the organization to inform and educate the community on important City initiatives and projects
• Public Safety Training Facility
o No work is planned at this time, pending more information from Mt. San Jacinto College on their financial readiness to participate in funding the project • Equestrian Center
o No work is planned at this time, other than emergency or critically necessary repairs • Fire Station 6
o Complete the property purchase following the due diligence and escrow processes o Begin to identify alternative operational models, including interim solutions prior to construction
o Begin architect selection process once escrow has closed AND the City feels financially ready to move to the next phase of the project
• Town Square Amphitheater
o For 2025, oversee year two (2) of events with Newman Hospitality Group , and complete a review of the two -year pilot to determine next steps. and activate the space with other nonprofit groups during the 24-Month Pilot period with CSD • Solid Waste/Environmental Programs
o Continued work implementing the CalRecycle requirements and man aging the City’s franchise agreement with Waste Management
• Manage administration of the Community Development Block Grant program • Develop a proposed Public Art program (presently on Tier 3) • Public Works Yard Improvements
o During FY 2025/26, complete construction of retaining wall, installation of trailers, security upgrades, annexation into the water/sewer system , and consolidation of Public Works staffing at one facility
• Work with the Fire Department on remodel projects at Fire Station 1 (2025) and in the future, 2 and 3, as well as installation of new generators at City Hall and Fire Station 1 , anticipated for late spring/summer 2025 upon availability of the generators
• Complete the re-roofing project for City Hall
• The City Hall HVAC was completed in FY 23, and a City Hall Master Plan has not been established • Continue to pursue development of the Los Alamos Soccer Complex, including resolution of pending environmental issues
• Surplus Land process and sale for various parcels of City property • Work with the Fire Department to oversee organization -wide emergency preparedness and response efforts, including staff training
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
26 COMMUNITY SERVICES:
Parks and Recreation
• Completion of Parks Master Plan
o Approval from Parks Commission
o Approval from Planning Commission
o Approval from City Council
• Completion of Trails Master Plan
o Approval from Parks Commission
o Approval from Planning Commission
o Approval from City Council
• Tot Lot Replacement – determine if future tot lot replacement funding is available • Planning for upcoming aquatics season at Vista Murrieta High School • Special Events
o Determine a standardized 5k course and maximum number of events that may cause street closures downtown
o Continue dialogue on Town Square Amphitheater events and fee structure
Parks and Recreation CIP Projects
• Town Square Parking Lot Improvements - Under construction, estimated completion March 2025 • Glen Arbor Dog Park
o Design is complete; currently advertising for construction bids o Estimated construction start date - April 2025
o Estimated construction completion - Summer 2025
• Tot Lot Replacement
o Phase I – Completion in March 2025
Planning ribbon cuttings
o Phase II – Complete
o Install fencing along certain Phase I projects for safety • Pickleball Courts
o Completed design for Firefighters Park
o Complete design for Alderwood by February
Estimated date for Council to award construction at Alderwood - April/May 2025 Estimated beginning of construction - Summer 2025
Estimated completion of construction - 60 days after construction begins • Plan for future Park’s Department CIP projects
o Community Center court lighting
o Cal Oaks Park lighting
o Pioneer Park
o Cal Oaks skate park fencing (Public Works Maintenance project, CSD to assist) o Mapleton Park shade covering
o Determine feasibility of Cal Oaks Pool project
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• Implementation of the Library Strategic Plan
o Prepare for extended hours once staffing is in place
o Library Children’s Area Expansion project:
o Complete the design phase
o Complete the public bidding process to hire a construction contractor o Award a contract for construction
o Break ground on construction in summer 2025
o Construction is estimated for completion in summer 2026 • Plan for future Library CIP projects
o Flooring/soundproofing
o Building rain drainage mitigation
o Community Room technology upgrade
o Library book lockers/vending machine
Homeless Services
• Implementation of the Regional Homeless Action Plan
o Formalize the four-city collaboration
• Implementation of the $12.6 million Encampment Resolution Fund grant through a four-city collaboration
o Approval of an agreement between Riverside County and City of Murrieta o Release an RFP to hire street outreach and housing navigator contractor o Release an RFP to hire a consultant to oversee regional collaboration and assist with implementation of Regional Homeless Action Plan
o Implement personnel plan, consistent with the grant funding • Create a regional by-name list
• Develop a strategic plan for Murrieta’s Homeless Services division
28 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
• General Plan Consistency Update/ Climate Action Plan Update and Implementation • Triangle Project Implementation
• Revised Site Plan Approval for Marketplace Shopping Center Development • Murrieta Hills Specific Plan Implementation
• Vineyard Specific Plan Amendment & Tentative Tract Map for +/- 800 Units • Completion of Hillside Ordinance revisions
• Madison Corridor Specific Plan (if funded)
• Implement City Council directives regarding the Keyhole area • Process Improvement Review with all stakeholders.
• Next steps of environmental review for development of the Los Alamos Hills Soccer Complex Project • Noise & Lighting Ordinance revisions
• Tiered Beer and Wine Ordinance
• Multi-Family Objective Design Standards Updates
• Complete implementation of the Code Enforcement Enterprise Permitting & Licensing (EP&L - formerly Energov) module , as well as facilitating EP&L modifications for Building/Planning/Code Enforcement with IT and staff user group
• 2025 Building Code Adoption
• Building Official Promotion/ Recruitment
• Support remaining Code Enforcement Ad Hoc Committee efforts , including next steps for implementation of any recommendations
• Support Planning-related efforts for implementation of a Public Art program, if Council opts to proceed (currently Tier 3)
• Begin building a Planning Division knowledge base for critical topics , procedures, and FAQ s of commonly asked zoning questions
• Create a training plan for P lanning & Intel (P&I) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) section members, mostly staffed by Planning Division employees
• Gather data on existing vulnerable populations for use in the EOC for the P&I section. • Re-establish annual development agreement reporting
• Facilitate relevant “lunch and learn” training topics for Development Services Department staff
• Potentially proceed with next steps of the Madison Corridor Specific Plan, presently a Tier 1 project, and in order to proceed, funding approval is needed as part of the FY 2025/26 budget • Consider developing an incentive program to attract new restaurant s, similar to those offered by neighboring communities
• Explore potential expansion of the Revolving Fund for infrastructure in the Downtown to encourage development
• Pursue grant funds for ongoing l ab management and supplies for the wet lab at the Murrieta Innovation Center
• Complete next steps for implementation of the freeway overpass branding signage . This project is on-hold pending funding
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES:
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• Master User Fee Annual Update
• Development Impact Fee Annual Update
• Annual update of fully burdened hourly rates for staff, used for calculating reimbursements • Hourly Rate Annual Update
• Implementation of public safety and maintenance services Community Financing Districts (CFDs) • Development of Biennial Operating Budget
• CIP Budget Development
• Develop a Fleet Replacement Program
• Complete preparation of Financial Statements and Single Audits • Implement new software to automate, streamline, and manage citywide contracts • Complete n ext steps to establish a loan from future Library Development Impact Fees for the Library Expansion Project
• Work with the Community Services and Public Works departments to 1) complete a review of the current status of the financial position of the landscape/lighting maintenance districts and Community Services District Lettered Zones and establish a plan to correct the negative cash flow for several districts, requiring the General Fund to fund their operating shortfalls. This endeavor would require a significant community engagement effort to be successful, and 2) review the current model for how the budgets for parks maintenance/landscape lighting district services are structured and divided for improved ease of administration • Request for Proposals
o Banking and Merchant Services
o Municipal/Financial Advisor Services
o Investment Advisor Services
• Major Projects
o Lead the efforts to transition to a new Financial Management System . This project will involve issuing a Request for Proposal, selecting qualified vendors, and collaborating closely with key stakeholders across various departments and end users to ensure the new Financial Management S ystem meets the needs of the City. This project will take two to three years to implement
• Financial Policies in order of Priority
o Investment Policy (update)
o Accounts Receivable/Write-off (new)
o Budget Policy (new)
o CIP Budget Policy (new)
30 Fire Suppression
• Truck Operations Training - Tiller truck implementation • Hire three additional personnel to take the tiller-truck to a four-person crew • Research and implement new traffic preemption systems
• Develop preplans for Target Hazards utilizing First Due Software • Write SAFER Grant to hire nine personnel to support the opening of Fire Station 6 • Provide training to neighboring agencies on Public Safety Emergency Communications ( PSEC) Radio System
Fire Prevention
• Conduct annual State Mandated business inspections
o Hotels/Motels/Boarding Houses (all)
o Apartment Buildings (all)
o Schools (all private and public)
• Conduct annual Defensible Space Inspections of all properties in the Very High Fire Severity zone (14,000+)
• Complete business inspections for more than 3,000 businesses in the City and establish a regular schedule of reinspection
• Update the City's Community Risk Assessment , modeling high -risk occupancies and population groups within the City
• Process City-wide permits, development plans, and pre-fire considerations on projects • Inspect all new construction in the City
• Convert record keeping for inspections to the new First Due Software Platform • Implement the hazardous brush clearing program for City properties using grant funds Emergency Management
• Update the City’s Emergency Operations Plan
• Update the Safety Element of the General Plan
• Continue implementing Genasys Evacuation System for the City • Continue training all EOC personnel to the level of Minimum Qualifications for their positions Fire Administration
• Develop a Capital Replacement Plan for fixed and rolling Fire Department assets • Continue tracking the implementation of EnerGov and ensuring the appropriate routing of revenue is occurring
• Develop a Fi re Department onboarding and offboarding process specific to individual employee positions
• Complete the remodel projects for Stations 1, 2, and 3 • Work on planning for the Public Safety Training Facility • Early stage planning for future Fire Station 6
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
31 PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING:
• Oversee acquisition of the Mobile Command Center using federal funding • Implementation of the module for the public to submit low -level police reports online, estimated to occur in approximately summer 2025, pending budget approval • Remodel the Traffic Bureau office space, pending budget approval • Implementation of the “Drone as First Responder (DFR)” Program • If/when the design phase proceeds for Fire Station 6, w ork on concepts/needs assessment for a potential Police sub-station to be included
• Continued progress toward completion of the Keller Road at I -215 Interchange, including completion of the environmental document, the design phase, and right-of-way acquisition • Oversee completion of the Public Works Yard improvements and relocation of staff from other off - site areas
• Implementation of the ADA Transition Plan, based on requirements of the Consent Decree • Develop a Citywide Open Channel Annual Maintenance Program , including completion of the permitting requirements
• Complete construction of the Murrieta Hot Springs Road w idening project from Margarita Road to Winchester Road
• Complete construction of the Murrieta Hot Springs Road right-turn lane to the Murrieta Plaza shopping center
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
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Report
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Agenda Item No. WS1.
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
PREPARED BY: Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
SUBJECT:
City Council and Administrative Policies
RECOMMENDATION
Continue discussions on the City Council Rules of Procedure from the July 31, 2024 workshop; and Provide initial feedback on current City Council and Administrative Policies.
PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On September 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-4463, amending the Rules of Procedures related to Governing Body Commission/Committee/Board Reports and Governing Body Announcements (Vote: 5-0).
On February 21, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-4643, amending the Rules of Procedures by adding a new section on the agenda for City Council Member Requests to Add Items to Future Agendas (Vote: 5-0).
On October 15, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-4791, amending the Rules of Procedure by amending the procedure of the request to add future agenda items, selection of presiding officer, and an update to reconsiderations.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
As a general law city, the City of Murrieta (City) operates under various laws, local government best practices, policies, and procedures, all of which are fulfilled through elected officials (City Council Policy) and City staff (Administrative Policy).
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City Council Policy and Administrative Policy serve different functions. City Council Policy refers to decisions and directions made by elected officials, such as budget and Capital Improvement Plan adoption, adopting measures necessary for the protection of the community's health, safety, welfare and property, authorization of contracts, enacting legislation, establishing policy regarding operations of the City, and representation of the City at all levels of government. With that, Administrative Policy is developed by City staff via the City Manager.
Administrative policies tend to be more operational, dealing with the day-to-day running of City services.
In October 2024, the City Council had discussions on portions of City Council Rules of Procedures (a City Council Policy), which resulted in updating §2.8, City Council Member Requests to Add Items to Future Agendas; §3.1, Presiding Officer; and §7.2, Reconsideration. The February 10, 2025, Workshop will allow consideration of additional items related to the Rules of Procedures. In addition, the City Manager will seek some Administrative Policy guidance as it relates to City Council and Commission, Committee and Board agenda procedures.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
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Subject:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
The City Council will hold a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), to conduct an employee evaluation concerning the City Manager.
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