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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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CITY OF MURRIETA
Council Chambers
1 Town Square
Murrieta, CA 92562
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
2:30 PM WORKSHOP
4:45 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
City Council Meeting Agenda June 3, 2025
2:30 PM WORKSHOP
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
WORKSHOP
Public comments relating to the Workshop will be taken during the respective item.
WS1. Presentation from Staff on the Updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Newly Developed Trails Master Plan to Support City Growth, Enhance Recreational Opportunities for its Residents, and Establish a Strategic Framework for Future Parks, Facilities, and Trails Development
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the presentation from staff, accept public testimony, and provide further direction to staff if needed.
RECESS
4:45 PM CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Property Negotiations
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 that certain real property, at the intersection of Kalmia and Jefferson, APN 906-080-041, 906-080-042, and 906-080-033 with Bold Communities and Fidelis Advisors. The City ’s real property negotiators, the City Manager, Assistant City Managers, Development Services Director, Economic Development Director, and City Attorney, will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms for this property.
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CS2. Conference with Labor Negotiators
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City's Negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with the Murrieta Police Officers Association.
CS3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), because there is significant exposure to litigation for two cases.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
Public comments relating to the Presentation will be taken during the respective item.
Proclamation: Public Works Week
Presentation: Champion for Murrieta
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CITY MANAGER - ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD (CCB)
REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Governing Body CCB Reports is the opportunity for the City Council to provide a brief report on conferences, seminars, and Commission, Committees, and /or Boards meeting attendance.
Reports shall not exceed three minutes. Governing Body Announcements is the opportunity for the City Council to provide miscellaneous reports and announcements. Announcements shall not exceed two minutes. The City Clerk will use the computerized timer.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
At this time any person may address the governing bodies on any subject pertaining to City business, which does not relate to any item listed on the printed agenda. Normally no action may be considered or taken by the governing bodies on any matter not listed on the agenda .
Each speaker will be limited to three minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 15
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the governing bodies, and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no discussion of these items unless, before the governing body votes on the motion to adopt, specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate motions.
1. Waive Reading of All Ordinance Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only
2. Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes from the May 6, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.
3. Monthly Investment Transaction Report for March 2025 Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for March 2025.
4. Murrieta Firefighters Association Successor Memorandum of Understanding for the Period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4833, 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 Firefighters Association for the Period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.
5. Award Contract to American Security Group for Alderwood Community Center Technology Retrofit
Recommended Action:
Approve a Public Works Contract for Alderwood Clubhouse Technology Retrofit between the City of Murrieta and Amergroup Inc. dba American Security Group, in an amount not to exceed $232,042.60;
Approve the exception to bidding requirement in accordance with Municipal Code Section
3.08.280(i); and
Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements.
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6. Award Contract for Homeless Consulting and Facilitator Services Recommended Action:
Approve a two year agreement with Homelessness Systems, Education, Design & Integration to provide homeless consulting and facilitator services in the amount not -to-exceed $150,640; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
7. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and Trails Master Plan Recommended Action:
Acting as the City Council, adopt the amendments to the General Plan based on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update; approve the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, finding it consistent with the General Plan;
Acting as the City Council, approve the First Amendment to the agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc., for additional services totaling $30,875 for the Park & Recreation Master Plan and Trails Master Plan for a total contract amount not to exceed $509,840, in a form approved by the City Attorney;
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement Plan Budget to establish an additional appropriation of $11,500 from General Fund Capital (Fund 112) to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update CIP No. 22028;
Acting as the Board of Directors for the Community Services District, adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update as the official guiding document for parks and recreation services, and approve the final version of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update for implementation;
Acting as the City Council, adopt the amendments to the General Plan based on the Trails Master Plan; approve the Trails Master Plan, finding it consistent with the General Plan; and Acting as the Board of Directors for the Community Services District, adopt the Trails Master Plan as the official guiding document for trail services and improvements, and approve the final version of the Trails Master Plan for implementation.
8. Rescind Resolution No. 08-1916 and Change the Uncollectible Receivable Policy to an Administrative Policy
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25 -4834, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Rescinding Resolution No. 08 -1916 and Change the Uncollectible Account Receivable City Council Policy to an Administrative Policy.
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9. Adoption of Ordinance No. 619-25 Updating the City’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Recommended Action:
Conduct the second reading to adopt 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.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 618-25, Amending Title 5 of the Murrieta Municipal Code relating to the Business Licenses
Recommended Action:
Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 618 -25 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, amending Title 5 of the Murrieta Municipal Code relating to the Business Licenses.
11. Second Reading of Community Facilities District Ordinance No. 614-25 (CFD No . 2025-1) of the City of Murrieta
Recommended Action:
Conduct the second reading of 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.
12. Second Reading of Community Facilities District Ordinance No. 615-25 (CFD No . 2025-2) of the City of Murrieta
Recommended Action:
Conduct the second reading of 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.
13. Second Reading of Community Facilities District Ordinance No. 616-25 (CFD No . 2025-3) of the City of Murrieta
Recommended Action:
Conduct a second reading of 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.
14. Notice of Completion of Murrieta Hot Springs Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project Recommended Action:
Accept the improvements for the Murrieta Hot Springs Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) No. 13047, as complete;
Direct the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion; and Release bonds in accordance with State law and City ordinances.
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15. Local Street Projects for the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4835, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Project List for the Use of Funds Provided by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 to the California Transportation Commission.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Public Hearing Continuance: Development Impact Fee Reduction for Certain Commercial Lodging Land Uses
Recommended Action:
Continue the public hearing of the Development Impact Fee reduction for certain commercial lodging land uses to a date certain of July 15, 2025.
17. Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan Budget and Approve the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2025/26 to 2029/30 Recommended Action:
Conduct a public hearing; and
Adopt Joint Resolution No. 25 -4836, MLB 25 -200, CSD 25 -284, RSA 25 -34, entitled: A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta and the Boards of Directors of the Murrieta Library District, Murrieta Community Services District, and the Successor Agency to the Murrieta Redevelopment Agency, Approving the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26, Approving the Fiscal Years 2025/26 to 2029/30 Capital Improvement Plan, Authorizing the Operating Transfers for Various Funds; Authorizing the Use of Unassigned Fund Balances, Sustainability Reserves and Committed Fund Balances.
DISCUSSION
18. Reestablish the Town Square Park Amphitheater Subcommittee to include the Signature Events Policy
Recommended Action:
Reestablish and rename by minute order the Town Square Park Amphitheater Ad -Hoc Subcommittee to expand the focus of the Subcommittee to include the Signature Events policy and fee schedule for the Town Square Amphitheater and Park; and Reappoint Mayor Warren and Council Member Holliday to serve on the Subcommittee; OR Take another action the City Council deems appropriate.
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19. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and 2026/27 Operating Budgets Recommended Action:
Adopt Joint Resolution No. 25 -4837, MLB 25 -201; CSD 25 -285, RSA 25 -35, MHA 25 -45 entitled: A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, and the Boards of Directors of the Murrieta Library District, Murrieta Community Services District, the Successor Agency to the Murrieta Redevelopment Agency, and Murrieta Housing Authority, approving the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27, Authorizing Unassigned Fund Balances to be Set Aside in Various Operating and Sustainability Reserves, Approve the use of Previously Set Aside Sustainability Reserves and Authorize the Transfer of Those Funds; Approve the Preliminary Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27 for the Murrieta Fire District and set June 17, 2025, as the date of the Public Hearing for the final adoption; and
Approve the Schedule of Authorized Positions.
20. Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Safety Services) of the City of Murrieta Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4838 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, Declaring its Intention to Establish Community Facilities District No. 2025 -S (Safety Services) of the City of Murrieta, to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax on Property Within the District to Pay the Costs of Providing Public Safety Services.
21. Intent to Form Community Facilities District No. 2025-4 (Rustic Meadows) of the City of Murrieta and Incur Bonded Indebtedness
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4839 entitled: Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, to Established Community Facilities District No. 2025 -4 (Rustic Meadows) of the City of Murrieta, to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax to Pay the Costs of Acquiring or Constructing Certain Facilities, and to Pay Debt Service on Bonded Indebtedness; and Adopt Resolution No. 25-4840 entitled: Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, to Incur Bonded Indebtedness in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000 within Proposed Community Facilities District No. 2025-4 (Rustic Meadows) of the City of Murrieta.
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22. Annexations No. 1 and No. 2 to Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Murrieta
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4841 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025 -2 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Murrieta, Declaring Its Intention to Consider Annexing Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Murrieta (Rustic Meadows); and
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4842 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025 -2 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Murrieta, Declaring Its Intention to Consider Annexing Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2025 -2 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Murrieta (Kensington Apartments).
RECONSIDERATION
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
ADJOURNMENT