City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 2025
CITY OF MURRIETA Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Council Chambers 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
1 Town Square MINUTES
Murrieta, CA 92562
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Cindy Warren
Mayor
Jon Levell Lisa DeForest Mayor Pro Tem Council Member
Lori Stone Ron Holliday Council Member Council Member Justin Clifton, 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 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Lori Stone
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Jon Levell
Mayor Cindy Warren
Absent: Council Member Lisa DeForest
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Patrick Ellis, Chamber of Commerce President
INVOCATION Shane Academia, Calvary Murrieta Church
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation: DMV/Donate Life California Month
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: It was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member Stone to approve the Agenda for April 1, 2025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Levell, Warren, Holliday, Stone
Noes: None
Absent: DeForest
CITY MANAGER - ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
Town Square Park and Community Services Update: Brian Crawford, Senior Program Manager
Library Update: Melvin Racelis, Library Manager
Community Update: Cristina Davies, Public Information Officer
GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Stone: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Southwest Riverside County Elected Leaders
Collaborative
Provided Announcements to be made part of the City’s record.
Council Member Holliday: Provided Announcements to be made part of the City’s record.
Mayor Pro Tem Levell: Provided verbal Announcements.
Mayor Warren: Provided attendance/reported the following:
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Southwest Elected Leaders Collaborative
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
Provided Announcements to be made part of the City’s record.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
Rick Cortez: Spoke on safety concerns with tree maintenance in the Adams Street neighborhood.
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 8
Action: It was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Levell to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1-8; with the exception of Item No. 7 which was pulled for discussion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Levell, Warren, Holliday, Stone
Noes: None
Absent: DeForest
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 March 18, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.
3. Check Register February 2025
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution No. 25-4817 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Ratifying the Check Register for the Month of February 2025 in the amount of $5,147,455.20 (Check Numbers 163267-163651).
4. Agreement with Disability Access Consultants, LLC.
Recommended Action:
Approve a three-year agreement with Disability Access Consultants, LLC for a not-to-exceed amount of $72,800;
Authorize the exemption from bidding requirement; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and future amendments not to exceed the contract amount.
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5. Murrieta Fire Management Association Successor Memorandum of Understanding for the Period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4818 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving, Adopting and Implementing a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Fire Management Association for the Period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.
6. Award a Contract to Hi-Top Roof, Inc. for Installation of a Silicone Roofing Application for City Hall
Recommended Action:
Award a contract to Hi-Top Roof, Inc. for the installation of a Silicone Roofing Application for the City of Murrieta City Hall Roof Repair Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 10027, in the amount of $155,000, plus a fifteen percent (15%) contingency; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and other related documents.
8. Construction Contract for Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Projects, CIP No. 13044 and CIP No. 13046
Recommended Action:
Award the construction contract for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Project, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) No. 13044, and the FY 2023/24 Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Project, CIP No. 13046, to LC Paving & Sealing, Inc., in the amount of $907,067.75;
Authorize a fifteen percent (15%) construction contingency of $136,060.16;
Amend the CIP Budget for FY 2024/25, and the FY 2024/25 to 2028/29 CIP to establish appropriation as described in the fiscal impact statement; and
Authorize the City Engineer to approve contract change orders not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the contract amount.
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PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
7. Acceptance of Various Grants for Homeless Services and Award of Multiple Outreach Agreements
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Community Services Director Brian Ambrose and Management Analyst Assistant Lindsay Sisti.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Stone, seconded by Council Member Holliday to accept Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) from the County of Riverside Housing and Workforce Solutions for homeless outreach activities in the amount of $6,655,713.60;
Approve an Agreement for homeless outreach activities between the City of Murrieta and Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net (City Net) in an amount not to exceed $5,734,829.53;
Accept Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Funding from the County of Riverside Housing and Workforce Solutions for Rapid Rehousing assistance in the amount of $144,000;
Approve an Agreement for Rapid Rehousing assistance between the City of Murrieta and City Net in an amount not to exceed $144,000;
Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Operating Budget, as described in the Fiscal Impact statement; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Levell, Warren, Holliday, Stone
Noes: None
Absent: DeForest
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Citywide User Fee Schedule Update
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Finance Director Javier Carcamo and Accounting Supervisor Ashley Lopez. As part of the City Council discussion, the following topics were addressed:
User Fee concept;
Noticing requirements;
Costs of services; and
Nexus study.
The public hearing opened at 7:33 p.m.
Public Testimony:
None
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The public hearing closed at 7:34 p.m.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Levell, seconded by Council Member Holliday to Conduct a Public Hearing updating the City’s User Fee Schedule; and
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4819 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving the City’s Updated User Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Levell, Warren, Holliday
Noes: Stone
Absent: DeForest
10. Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Safety Services) of the City of Murrieta
The staff report was provided by Finance Director Javier Carcamo.
The public hearing opened at 7:34 p.m.
Action: It was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Levell to continue the Public Hearing to a date certain of May 6, 2025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Levell, Warren, Holliday, Stone
Noes: None
Absent: DeForest
11. Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Murrieta
The staff report was provided by Finance Director Javier Carcamo.
The public hearing opened at 7:35 p.m.
Action: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Levell, seconded by Council Member Holliday to continue the Public Hearing to a date certain of May 6, 2025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Levell, Warren, Holliday, Stone
Noes: None
Absent: DeForest
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12. Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-3 (Discovery Village) of the City of Murrieta
The staff report was provided by Finance Director Javier Carcamo.
The public hearing opened at 7:36 p.m.
Action: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Levell, seconded by Council Member Holliday to continue the Public Hearing to a date certain of May 6, 2025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Levell, Warren, Holliday, Stone
Noes: None
Absent: DeForest
DISCUSSION
13. Fleet Vehicle Procurement Authority Ordinance
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Finance Director Javier Carcamo.
Chief of Police Matt Henry was available to answer questions from the City Council.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Levell, seconded by Council Member Stone to Conduct the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 617-25 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending Chapter 3.08 of the Murrieta Municipal Code Granting the City Manager Authority for Fleet Purchases within Budget Limits.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Levell, Warren, Holliday, Stone
Noes: None
Absent: DeForest
14. Discussion of Direction for Support for Tour de Murrieta
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Parks and Recreation Manager Lea Kolek, and Special Events Supervisor Laura Frasso. Community Services Director Brian Ambrose was available to answer questions from the City Council.
Public Comments:
Patrick Ellis
(on behalf of Explore
Murrieta)
Spoke on the advertising and engagement posts promoting the event.
Kassen Klein: Spoke on prior concerns over transparency and spoke on accommodations provided to other events in the City.
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Action: It was moved by Council Member Stone, seconded by Council Member Holliday to charge half of the public works costs, increase in-kind services to $15,000 for this year, and bring back this item to a future meeting for further discussion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Levell, Warren, Holliday, Stone
Noes: None
Absent: DeForest
RECONSIDERATION None
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Mayor Pro Tem Levell: Requested to bring a discussion on a letter of opposition on Senate Bills. City Manager Justin Clifton mentioned this was part of the Legislative Workgroup authority in place.
Mayor Pro Tem Levell withdrew his request.
ADJOURNMENT 8:32 p.m.
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Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
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