City Council Priorities Tiers 1, 2, and 3 Organized by City Council Goals – Based on 2/10/25 City Council Workshop 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, EƯective
Community Services
Foster & Promote an
Engaged Connected &
Caring Community
TIER 1 TIER 1 TIER 1 TIER 1 TIER 1 TIER 1
Fire Station 6 Improvements at the MIC City Hall and Fire Generator Replacement Amphitheater Parking Lot Los Alamos Soccer Complex Sidewalk Vendor Policy Fire Station 1 Concrete
Replacement Surplus Lands Act Public Works Modular OƯices Keller Road Interchange Library Expansion Town Hall Meeting/
Community Summit regarding
Changes in Ca. Housing Law
Public Safety CFD Keyhole Overlay Zone City Hall Roof Replacement Murrieta Hot Springs Road Widening Pickleball Courts Ballot Measure Remodel Fire Stations 1,2 & 3 TIER 2 Development Approval Process Deep Dive ADA Improvements Equestrian Facility – Evaluation of Options TIER 2
TIER 2 Madison Specific Plan TIER 2 Murrieta Hot Springs/Alta Murrieta Intersection Tot Lot Replacement TIER 3 Public Safety Training Facility Tour de Murrieta TIER 3 Various Storm Drain Trash Interceptors Library Flooring and Soundproof Walls Create a Public Art Program
Fire Station 5 Permanent
Structure TIER 3 Civic Center Development Hillside Ordinance Glen Arbor Dog Park Support Community Events New Holiday Events
PD Building Improvements Downtown Parking Structure Replace the kitchen at the Community Center General Plan Cleanup TraƯic Signal Synchronization Greater Activation of Amphitheater
TIER 3 Vacant Land Planning City Hall HVAC Replacement - Done TraƯic Pilot Program Code Enforcement Revisions Revamp PEG Channel Expand PD Facility Line F Drainage Improvements TIER 2
Line G Drainage Improvements Community Pool Redesign
Line D Box Culvert Extension Vintage Reserve Restroom
TIER 2 TIER 3
Citywide Drainage Improvement Projects Plan Murrieta Youth Center Phase 2 Open Channel Drainage Maintenance Permit Develop Pioneer Park JeƯerson St. and Magnolia St. TraƯic Signal Murrieta Creek Regional Trail Murrieta Creek Drainage Improvements Regular Community Cleanup Events
Various TraƯic Signal Upgrades Alderwood Park Splash Pad Storm Drain Master Plan Roadside Memorial Policy
Water System Infrastructure Review Develop BMX Pump Track TIER 3 Equestrian
Evacuation Guidelines
Whitewood Rd Widening-Hunter to Clinton Keith Rd 3
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.
Ma
jor 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
• E
xtend water and natural gas infrastructure to serve the site • Complete design
• Construction
P
rogress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Property purchase approved by City Council in Nov 2024 • Escrow opened Dec 2024
A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Resolution of title issues to complete property purchase. Could take six m
onths 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
P
roject Lead: Fire Department, City Manager’s Office
Project Support: Development Services, Engineering
Estimated Council Meetings: 2-5
Amphitheater
Parking Lot
20 24- 2025
$
3.5M
Description: Construct parking for the amphitheater, including ADA, landscaping, and monument sign.
Ma
jor Milestones:
Design completed – summer 2024 (complete)
Bid process underway – fall 2024 (complete)
• Construction – fall 2024 through spring 2025 (underway) P
rogress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Construction started Nov 2024
• Estimate substantial completion Feb 2025
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
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
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
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
Equestrian Facility –
Evaluation of
Options
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:
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:
• Explore facility needs and concepts for a potential long-term plan to make the space usable
• 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, temporary preventative maintenance, 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
General Plan
Cleanup
2025-2026
Phase 1 $410K
(funded)
Phase 2 $390K
(unfunded)
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
• 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
Sidewalk Vendor
Policy
New regulations addressing street vending.
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Preparing revisions to the Municipal Code
• Depending on timing, consider incorporating into Code Enforcement Ad- hoc Subcommittee recommendations and next steps
Project Lead: Development Services
Project support: City Attorney, City Manager’s Office, Police, Planning Commission Meetings: 1
Council Meetings: 2
Keyhole Overlay
Zone
Develop an Overlay Zone 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.
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Preparing for a meeting in March 2025 with property owner representatives, EMWD, and City staff.
• Identifying “guiding principles” or a framework for aspects of how the development in this area may occur, like timing of requirements, financing, etc.
• Need to select a consultant to work on the Overlay Zone and then the necessary steps for adoption.
Project Lead: City Manager’s Office and Development Services Project support: Public Works, Economic Development, Fire, City Attorney, City Manager’s Office
Planning Commission Meetings: 1
Council Meetings: 2
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.
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
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 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.
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Prepare project schedule
• Prepare RFP to select design consultant
• Commence with environmental and civil engineering design
Project Lead: City Manager’s Office, Development Services Project support: City Clerk’s Office
Planning Commission Meetings: Not Applicable
Council Meetings: Not Applicable
Pursuit of a
Statewide Ballot
Initiative re.
Local Control for
Land Use
Consider pursuing a statewide ballot initiative for the November 2026 ballot for a State Constitutional Amendment regarding local control for land use.
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Prepare for City Council consideration a road map of what the steps would be and what the City’s role could be
• Prepare project schedule
• Formulate next steps based on City Council direction
Project Lead: City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office Project support: City Clerk’s Office, Development Services Planning Commission Meetings: Not Applicable
Council Meetings: 1-3
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.
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
Pilot program concept presented to and approved by City Council.
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Implementation of the pilot program and evaluation.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Progress Since July 31, 2024 Workshop:
• Work continued to establish the first CFD for Public Safety Services
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2026:
• Adoption of the Resolution of Intention to form and public hearing scheduled for Q2 2025.
Rev. Based on 2-10-25 City Council Workshop
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 the contracted designer to begin work on construction documents for the facility, or look at phasing alternatives
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
Rev. Based on 2-10-25 City Council Workshop
Project Lead: Development Services
Project Support: Engineering, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development Planning Commission Meetings: 2-3
Estimated Council Meetings: 2-4
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
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
Water System
Infrastructure
Review
Work with the four local water districts to understand and consider build -out infrastructure that may be needed to support anticipated development and potential financing strategies.
Citywide Drainage
Improvement
Projects Plan
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.
Rev. Based on 2-10-25 City Council Workshop
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 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
• 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
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.
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.
Rev. Based on 2-10-25 City Council Workshop
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.
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.
Rev. Based on 2-10-25 City Council Workshop
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. (Remove; No longer a priority)
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 Project consists of renovating the kitchen at the Murrieta Community Center, Rev. Based on 2-10-25 City Council Workshop
at the
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. (Complete) 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.
Staff is reviewing the fee schedule.
Revamp PEG
Channel Enhance public outreach content
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.
Hawk Ranch Meeting with Hawk Ranch regarding new Conditional Use Permit (CUP) requirements. (Complete)
Champions for
Murrieta
Add a presentation to Council meetings to recognize an individual local community champion selected by a Council Member on a rotating basis. (Remove; now an operational item)