CITY OF MURRIETA Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Council Chambers 2:30 PM WORKSHOP
1 Town Square 4:45 PM CLOSED SESSION
Murrieta, CA 92562 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
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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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2:30 PM WORKSHOP
CALL TO ORDER 2:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Lisa DeForest (Arrived at 2:34 p.m.) Council Member Lori Stone
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Jon Levell
Mayor Cindy Warren
Absent: None
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WORKSHOP
WS1. Budget Workshop - Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and 2026/27
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Finance Director Javier Carcamo, Finance Manager Jennifer Terry, and Financial Analyst Tanner Benson.
The following topics were discussed:
• Budget Assumptions;
• Overview of Proposed Biennial Budget;
• Revenue Trends (Sales Tax, Property Tax, Interest Earnings); • Department Reductions/One-Time Expenditures;
• New Budget Requests;
• Position Reclassifications; and
• Operating & Sustainability Reserves.
Action: After discussion, direction was provided to staff via consensus to proceed with the proposed Budget presented.
The Mayor recessed at 4:02 p.m.
The Mayor reconvened at 4:07 p.m.
WS2. CIP Budget Workshop - Proposed Capital Improvement Plan FY 2025/26 to FY 2029/30
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Finance Manager Jennifer Terry, Financial Analyst Roland Mendoza, Senior Civil Engineer James Ozouf, and Community Services Senior Program Manager Brian Crawford.
The following topics were discussed:
• CIP Budget Summary;
• New and Proposed changes to the CIP projects; and
• Future actions.
Action: After discussion, direction was provided to staff via consensus to proceed with the proposed Budget presented.
RECESS 4:31 p.m.
4:45 PM CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:45 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Lisa DeForest
Council Member Lori Stone
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Jon Levell
Mayor Cindy Warren
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Clerk Cristal McDonald announced the following Closed Session items:
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session with the City Manager and legal counsel, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), because there is significant exposure to litigation in two cases.
CS2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session with the City Manager and legal counsel, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to consider initiation of litigation for one case.
CS3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations and to give direction to its negotiators regarding a portion that certain real property known as 24712 Via Silva, Murrieta, CA 92562. The City's real property negotiators, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Director of Economic Development, Director of Public Works, and City Attorney, will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms for this property.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 4:46 p.m.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
City Attorney Tiffany Israel reported the following Closed Session Action: No reportable action for Closed Session Item Nos. CS1 – CS3.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Lisa DeForest
Council Member Lori Stone
Council Member Ron Holliday
Mayor Pro Tem Jon Levell
Mayor Cindy Warren
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Manager Justin Clifton
INVOCATION Taryn Sturkey, The Rock Church
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation: Kaiser Permanente, Mental Health - Kaiser Permanente was unable to attend the City Council meeting as scheduled. The presentation will be rescheduled for a future date.
Presentation: Law Enforcement Risk Management Award
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: It was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Levell to approve the Agenda for May 6, 2025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Stone, Holliday, Levell, Warren
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY MANAGER - ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
Murrieta Public Library: Library Donation
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GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD (CCB)
REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member DeForest: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Legislative Workgroup Subcommittee
Provided Announcements to be made part of the City’s record.
Council Member Stone: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) • Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
Provided Announcements to be made part of the City’s record.
Council Member Holliday: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Regional Conservation Authority (RCA)
Provided Announcements to be made part of the City’s record.
Mayor Pro Tem Levell: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Southwest Community Financing Authority (SCFA)
Provided verbal Announcements.
Mayor Warren: Provided attendance/reported the following:
• Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Provided Announcements to be made part of the City’s record.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
Robert Ingersoll: Spoke on concerns over short-term vacation rentals and street parking.
Paisley Spasoski: Spoke on the need for an indoor soccer stadium.
Dylan Espinosa: Spoke on water leak concerns on Arron Ct. affecting the residents and the environment.
Natanya Sousa: Spoke on the need for an additional Fire Station.
Faye Wons: Spoke on concerns over State Assembly Bill AB 1818 regarding Community College overnight parking.
Connie McConnell: Provided an update on Murrieta Market Nights.
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Alan Rich: Spoke on concerns regarding mobile phone applications excluding the senior population at grocery stores.
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 15
Action: It was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Council Member Holliday to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-15.
Council Member DeForest recused herself from Item No. 9 – Zone G due to owning property within the zone.
Council Member Stone recused herself from Item No. 9 – Zone A and G due to owning property within the zone.
Mayor Pro Tem Levell recused himself from Item No. 8 – LLD 15 and Item No. 9 – ZoneG, L, and F due to owning property within 500 feet of the District and Zones.
Council Member Holliday recused himself from Item No. 8 – LLD 16 and Item No. 9 – Zones G, F, M due to owning property within 500 feet of the District and Zones.
Mayor Warren recused herself from Item No. 9 – Zone N due to owning property within the zone.
A straw vote was held on Item No. 9 Zone G due to the recusals. Council Member Holliday and Council Member Stone drew the straws to participate in voting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Stone, Holliday, Levell, Warren
Noes: None
Absent: None
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 from the April 15th, Regular City Council meeting.
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3. Check Register March 2025
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4828 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Ratifying the Check Register for the Month of March 2025 in the amount of $4,366,969.98 (Check Numbers 163652-164017).
4. Treasurer’s Report - Quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2024/25 Recommended Action:
Receive the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Treasurer’s Reports for Quarter 3 (January - March 2025).
5. Agreement Renewal with Frontier Communications for Internet Service Recommended Action:
Ratify the agreement renewal with Frontier Communications for internet service, in the amount not to exceed $39,240; and
Authorize the City Manager to approve future amendments in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
6. Memorandum of Understanding for Use of the Government Portal for Electronic Document Recording
Recommended Action:
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between owner Counties and Government Participants for the use of the Secure Government to Government Portal for electronic recording for a term of five (5) years, with the option to extend the agreement for no more than one additional year; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
7. Construction Contract Cal Oaks Sports Park Tennis Court Lighting Recommended Action:
Award the construction contract for the Cal Oaks Sports Park Tennis Court Lighting Project, Capital Improvement Project No. 22017, to Facility Solutions Group, Inc., in the amount of $135,107.97, plus a 15% contingency; and
Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
8. Levy of Annual Assessments for Murrieta Consolidated Landscape and Lighting District Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4829 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District; and
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4830 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving the Engineer’s Report for the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District and Declaring the City’s Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 in the Murrieta Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District and Setting A Public Hearing for July 1, 2025.
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9. Levy of Annual Assessments for Murrieta Community Services District Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. CSD 25-283 entitled: A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Community Services District, (1) Declaring its Intention to Levy the Annual Rates and Charges for Services Within the Murrieta Community Services District, Fiscal Year 2025/2026, (2) Preliminarily Approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Community Service District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, and (3) Designating the Time and Place for the Public Hearing on These Matters.
10. Housing Element and General Plan Annual Progress Reports for 2024 Recommended Action:
Receive and accept any public testimony regarding the Murrieta Housing Element Annual Progress Report and General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2024 and allow the documents to be submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
11. Lasting Affordability Program Grant Award and Memorandum of Understanding Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4831, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta authorizing the receipt of Lasting Affordability Program Grant funds in the amount of $4,100,000, in order to establish a revolving loan fund for the City's Housing Authority;
Authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of Governments to develop the revolving loan fund for the City's Housing Authority in order to receive the program grant funds; and
Direct staff to prepare a revolving loan fund program for the City's Housing Authority to receive the $4,100,000 grant award from the Southern California Association of Governments.
12. Update of Signatories to Deposit and Withdraw Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund
Recommended Action:
Rescind Resolution No. 16-3650, entitled: Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF); and
Adopt Resolution 25-4832, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending the List of Authorized Officials on the Local Investment Agency Fund.
13. Acceptance of a Bureau of Justice Assistance Fiscal Year 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the United States Department of Justice Recommended Action:
Accept a Bureau of Justice Assistance Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for $13,340 from the United States Department of Justice;
Approve the allocation of 10% of the total grant award for administrative costs to the County of Riverside as the Fiscal Agent; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget to allocate and appropriate the grant funding.
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14. Agreement with Motorola Solutions for Police Department Communications Maintenance and Support Services
Recommended Action:
Approve the Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for Police Department communications maintenance and cybersecurity services for a total not to exceed $332,672.50; and
Ratify the City Manager’s execution of the Agreement.
15. Approve Agreements with G/M Business Interiors and Briggs Datacom for the Murrieta Police Department Traffic Bureau Remodel, CIP No. 21036 Recommended Action:
Approve the agreements with G/M Business Interiors in the amount of $100,848.96 and Briggs Datacom in the amount of $14,240 for the remodeling of the Traffic Bureau at the Murrieta Police Department;
Authorize City Manager or his designee to approve contract change orders and all related documents up to an additional 15% contingency, if needed for each agreement;
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements and related documents; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Public Hearing: Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 – Status of Vacancies
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Human Resources Manager Michael McGhee and Senior Management Analyst Michelle Tamez.
The following topics were discussed:
• City staffing levels; and
• State mandates.
The public hearing was opened at 7:17 p.m.
Public Testimony: None
The public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member DeForest will conduct the public hearing and receive the report.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Holliday, Levell, Warren
Noes: Stone
Absent: None
17. Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Safety Services) of the City of Murrieta
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Finance Director Javier Carcamo, Development Services Director David Chantarangsu, Special Tax Consultant – Spicer Consulting Shane Spicer, and Bond Counsel – Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP Brian Forbath.
The public hearing was opened at 7:26 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• Affordable housing escalator rates impact on current projects; • Public safety impact;
• Burden of cost if not approved; and
• State mandates.
Public Testimony:
Ivan Holler: Spoke in support of the Discovery Village Project.
The public hearing was closed at 7:43 p.m.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Council Member Holliday, to conduct the public hearing and adopt the amended Resolution No. 25-4820 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Establishing Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Safety Services) of the City of Murrieta, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Therein, Calling an Election and Approving and Authorizing Certain Actions Related Thereto with direction to staff to eliminate the affordable housing tax rate language from the Resolution.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Stone, Holliday, Levell, Warren
Noes: None
Absent: None
The public hearing was re-opened at 7:46 p.m.
Public Testimony:
Derek Hicks: Spoke on behalf of Discovery Village and stated that they approve the recommended change.
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The public hearing was closed at 7:46 p.m.
The City Clerk held the Election within CFD No. 2025-1 as directed by the City Council and stated that the ballot proposition had been approved by more than two thirds of the votes cast for the CFD.
Action: It was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Council Member Holliday, to Adopt Resolution No. 25-4821 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Safety Services) of the City of Murrieta Certifying Election Results.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Stone, Holliday, Levell, Warren
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action: It was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member DeForest, to Conduct the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 614-25 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Safety Services) of the City of Murrieta Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Stone, Holliday, Levell, Warren
Noes: None
Absent: None
18. Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Murrieta
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Finance Director Javier Carcamo, Development Services Director David Chantarangsu, Special Tax Consultant – Spicer Consulting Shane Spicer, and Bond Counsel – Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP Brian Forbath.
The public hearing was opened at 7:51 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• Affordable housing escalator rates involvement;
• Burden of cost if not approved; and
• Impact on residents.
Public Testimony:
Ivan Holler: Spoke in support of the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Murrieta.
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The public hearing was closed at 7:58 p.m.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Levell, seconded by Council Member DeForest, to conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 25-4822, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Establishing Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Murrieta, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Therein, Calling an Election and Approving and Authorizing Certain Actions Related Thereto.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Stone, Holliday, Levell, Warren
Noes: None
Absent: None
The City Clerk held the Election within CFD No. 2025-2 as directed by the City Council and stated that the ballot proposition had been approved by more than two thirds of the votes cast for the CFD.
Action: It was moved by Council Member Holliday, seconded by Council Member DeForest, to Adopt Resolution No. 25-4823, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Murrieta Certifying Election Results.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Stone, Holliday, Levell, Warren
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action: It was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Council Member Holliday, to Conduct the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 615-25, entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Murrieta Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Stone, Holliday, Levell, Warren
Noes: None
Absent: None
19. Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-3 (Discovery Village) of the City of Murrieta
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Finance Director Javier Carcamo, Development Services Director David Chantarangsu, Special Tax Consultant – Spicer Consulting Shane Spicer, and Bond Counsel – Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP Brian Forbath.
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The public hearing was opened at 8:04 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
• CFD end date;
• Tax interest on bonds; and
• Fire insurance.
Public Testimony:
Ivan Holler: Spoke in support of a Joint Community Facilities Agreement with Eastern Municipal Water District for Community Facilities District No. 2025-3 (Discovery Village) of the City of Murrieta.
The public hearing was closed at 8:13 p.m.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Levell, to conduct a public hearing and Adopt Resolution No. 25-4824, entitled:
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Establishing Community Facilities District No. 2025-3 (Discovery Village) of the City of Murrieta, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Therein, Calling an Election and Approving and Authorizing Certain Actions Related Thereto and Adopt Resolution No. 25-4825, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-3 (Discovery Village) of the City of Murrieta, Determining the Necessity to Incur Bonded Indebtedness in an Amount Not to Exceed $27,500,000 Within Community Facilities District No. 2025-3 (Discovery Village) of the City of Murrieta and Calling an Election Therein.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Stone, Holliday, Levell, Warren
Noes: None
Absent: None
The City Clerk held the Election within CFD No. 2025-3 as directed by the City Council and stated that the ballot proposition had been approved by more than two thirds of the votes cast for the CFD.
Action: It was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Council Member Holliday, to Adopt Resolution No. 25-4826 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-3 (Discovery Village) of the City of Murrieta Certifying Election Results.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Stone, Holliday, Levell, Warren
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Action: It was moved by Council Member DeForest, seconded by Council Member Holliday, to Conduct the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 616-25, entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-3 (Discovery Village) of the City of Murrieta Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes; and Approve a Joint Community Facilities Agreement with Eastern Municipal Water District for Community Facilities District No. 2025-3 (Discovery Village) of the City of Murrieta.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Stone, Holliday, Levell, Warren
Noes: None
Absent: None
DISCUSSION
20. Introduction of Ordinance 619-25 Updating the City’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation provided by Fire Chief Bernie Molloy and Fire Marshall Doug Strosnider.
Action: After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Levell, seconded by Council Member Holliday, to conduct the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 619-25 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Adopting A New Map with Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones As Recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: DeForest, Stone, Holliday, Levell, Warren
Noes: None
Absent: None
RECONSIDERATIONS None
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Council Member DeForest: None.
Council Member Stone: Council Member Stone withdrew her request from March 18, 2025, regarding SCAQMD Rules 1111 and 1121 – Significant costs related to gas water heaters.
Council Member Stone withdrew her request from March 18, 2025, regarding the requirement of voter I.D.’s in the 2026 election. This request will return once the ballot language is complete.
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Council Member Holliday: None.
Mayor Pro Tem Levell: Mayor Pro Tem Levell withdrew his request from January 21, 2025, regarding bringing forward a discussion item to review a pilot program in the city to address matters involving
technology, enforcement, and safety protocols (E-bikes).
This request will return if any policy develops.
Mayor Warren: None.
ADJOURNMENT 8:33 p.m.
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Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
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