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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, September 16, 2025
4:15 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
City Council Meeting Agenda September 16, 2025
4:15 PM CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Conference with Legal Counsel
The City Council will conduct a closed session with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Administrative Services Director and City Attorney pursuant to Government Code section 54956.95(b), to consider the following worker's compensation claim( s):
Gomez (Claim Nos. 17-0000001, 16-0500138, and 17-132774).
CS2. 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.
CS3. Conference with Real 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 certain real property located at APN 906 670 004 with David Gonzales and Jensen Kierulff. The City's real property negotiators, the City Manager, Economic Development Director, and City Attorney, will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms for this property.
CS4. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one case.
CS5. Threat to Public Services or Facilities
The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(a) to consult with the Chief of Police and City Attorney on matters posing a threat to the City.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
City Council Meeting Agenda September 16, 2025
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
Public comments relating to the Presentation will be taken during the respective item.
Proclamation: Constitution Week
Certificate of Recognition: Elite Water Polo Club - National Accomplishment
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.
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 – 11
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 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.
City Council Meeting Agenda September 16, 2025
2. Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the September 2, 2025 Regular meeting minutes.
3. Check Register July 2025
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution 25 -4885 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Ratifying the Consolidated Check Register for the month of July 2025.
4. Monthly Investment Transaction Report for July 2025
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for July 2025.
5. Murrieta General Employees’ Association Successor Memorandum of Understanding for the Period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4867, 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 General Employees’ Association for the Period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
6. Flock Camera Purchase – California Oaks Sports Park and Torrey Pines Park Recommended Action:
Approve the purchase of new Flock Cameras from Flock Group, Inc., for California Oaks Sports Park and Torrey Pines Park;
Amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and 2026/27 Operating Budget as described in the Fiscal Impact section of this report;
Authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents and request orders; and Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to make minor, non -substantive modifications to the deployment plan as needed to address site specific installation conditions, provided such changes do not materially alter project scope or cost.
City Council Meeting Agenda September 16, 2025
7. Authorization to Participate in National Opioid Litigation Settlements Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4886 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Authorizing the City’s Participation in the National Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus; Adopt Resolution No. 25-4887 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Authorizing the City’s Participation in the National Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreements with Purdue Pharma L.P. and Sackler Family; and Authorize the City Manager to take all actions necessary to implement the settlement agreements.
8. Addition of Roth Deferrals within the City ’s 457(b) Record-Keeping Platform and Adoption of SECURE Act 2.0 Amendments
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution 25-4888 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, to Adopt and Implement the Roth Deferrals within the Current 457(b) Plan and other SECURE Act
2.0 Amendments; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents.
9. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 623-25, Authorizing a Development Agreement between the City of Murrieta and Domenigoni Barton Properties, LLC ., and Tres Estrellas, LLC. Related to the Development of the Triangle Recommended Action:
Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 623 -25 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta Approving Development Agreement 2024 -00004 with Tres Estrellas, LLC and Domenigoni Barton Properties, LLC for the Shops at the Triangle Project Located on Approximately 64.3 Acres Located on the South Side of Murrieta Hot Springs Road between Interstate 15 and Interstate 215 (Development Agreement).
10. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 624-25 Concerning Group Homes, Sober Living Homes, and Residential Care Facilities.
Recommended Action:
Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 624 -25, entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, to Revise Title 16 of the Murrieta Municipal Code by Adding Section 16.44.045 and Amending Sections 16.08.010, 16.44.150, and 16.110.020 Related to Group Homes, Sober Living Homes, and Residential Care Facilities.
11. Notice of Completion – City Hall Roof Replacement Project Recommended Action:
Accept the public improvements for the City Hall Roof Repair Project, Capital Improvement Project No. 10027; and
Authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release bonds in accordance with State law and City ordinances.
City Council Meeting Agenda September 16, 2025
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
DISCUSSION
12. Budget Adjustment Request to Increase Homeless Services Budget for Contract Services
Recommended Action:
Amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget to establish an appropriation of $562,873.92 using General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for the Homeless Services contracts.
13. City Council Meeting Schedules
Recommended Action:
Review and adopt the proposed 2026 City Council meeting schedule; and Discuss City Council meeting times for future consideration, OR Take action the City Council deems appropriate.
NOTIFICATIONS
Notice of Pending Approval of Final Parcel Map - PM 38568
RECONSIDERATION
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
ADJOURNMENT