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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, December 16, 2025
3:30 PM WORKSHOP
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
City Council Meeting Agenda December 16, 2025
3:30 PM WORKSHOP
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
WORKSHOP
WS1. Town Square Park Ad Hoc Subcommittee: Policy, Fees, and Signature Events Discussion
Recommended Action:
Review and discuss recommended changes to the Town Square Park & Amphitheater and Signature Event Policy; and
Provide direction to staff to proceed with next steps for adoption.
RECESS
5:00 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 - Anticipated Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code sections 54956.9(d)(2), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in four cases.
CS2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: City of Murrieta vs. Koroush Khalighi; Case Number CVME 2512084; Riverside County Superior Court, Menifee Justice Center.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation: Update on Tourism - Explore Murrieta
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
DEPARTMENT/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
REORGANIZATION
Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 19-4178, in odd-numbered years, on a yearly basis, the City Council shall hold a Reorganization to select Presiding Officers of the Murrieta City Council and all Boards/Districts overseen.
SELECTION OF PRESIDING OFFICERS
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR EXTENDED TO OUTGOING MAYOR
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR EXTENDED TO INCOMING MAYOR
RECESS TO RECEPTION
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CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 16
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. Original agreements relating to amendments being considered, are available upon request from the City Clerk.
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 December 2, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
3. Check Register October 2025
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4901 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Ratifying the Consolidated Check Register for the month of October 2025.
4. Monthly Investment Transaction Report for October 2025 Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for October 2025.
5. Amending and Restating the Comprehensive Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4902 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending and Restating the Comprehensive Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
6. Donation Acceptances for FY 2025/26 Community Services Programs Recommended Action:
Amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget as referenced in the Fiscal Impact statement; and
Accept donations from various entities totaling $12,200, for multiple events and programs provided by the Community Services Department and the Murrieta Library.
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7. Murrieta Housing Authority SB 341 Annual Report for FY 2024/25 Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Murrieta Housing Authority SB 341 Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25;
Direct staff to file the document with the State Department of Housing and Community Development and place it on the City’s website; and
Find that these actions are not a “project” as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378.
8. Authorize the City Manager to Approve Two Amended Purchase Orders and Change Orders for the Murrieta Innovation Center Project
Recommended Action:
Authorize the reallocation of funding within the current budget for project completion, specifically for construction and construction management; and Authorize the City Manager to approve an amended purchase order and task budget for RWBID Construction Management LLC, as well as a change order and a purchase for the general contractor, Optima RPM, Inc.
9. Introduction of Assembly Bill 1600 Annual Report of Development Impact Fee Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024/25
Recommended Action:
Receive an introduction of the Assembly Bill (AB) 1600 Annual Report of Development Impact Fee expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
10. Agreement with Chandler Asset Management for Investment Advisory Services Recommended Action:
Approve a three-year agreement in the amount of $260,000 with Chandler Asset Management for investment advisory services with the option of two (2) one-year extensions; and Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
11. Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas (HdL) for Business License Software Services Recommended Action:
Retroactively approve a three -year agreement in the amount of $47,800 with Hinderliter de Llamas (HdL) for business license software services, with the option of two (2) one -year extensions;
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and all other necessary documents; and Waive the competitive bidding requirements in accordance with the Murrieta Municipal Code §
3.08.280(G).
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12. Notice of Completion - California Oaks Sports Park Tennis Court Lighting Project Recommended Action:
Accept the public improvements for the California Oaks Sports Park Tennis Court Lighting Project, Capital Improvement Project No. 22017; and
Authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release bonds in accordance with State law and City ordinances.
13. Acceptance of Public Improvements in Parcel Map 38160 Recommended Action:
Accept the Public Improvements in Parcel Map 38160 located at 24960 Adams Avenue; and Authorize the Municipal Services Department to perform continued maintenance of the aforementioned public improvements in conformance with the City of Murrieta’s maintenance standards.
14. Agreement Amendment with Contech Engineered Solutions for Hayes Avenue Bridge at Miller Canyon Creek
Recommended Action:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Contech Engineered Solutions for the additional amount of $130,500, to purchase a precast concrete arch -culvert system for the Hayes Avenue Bridge at Miller Canyon Creek without Notice for Bids pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 1102, 20168, and 22050, which includes a 15% contingency in the amount of $20,000, in the event of change orders or price fluctuations; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the Agreement and future amendments up to the contingency amount.
15. Quitclaim Deed to Reserve a Public Right-of-Way Easement for Monroe Avenue Recommended Action:
Approve a Quitclaim Deed to reserve a right -of-way easement on Monroe Avenue over a portion of the parcel granted to the City of Murrieta on document No. 2011-0150720;
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Quitclaim Deed of Easement; and Direct the City Clerk to record the Quitclaim Deed upon approval by the City Attorney.
16. Grant Deed of Easement to Southern California Edison Recommended Action:
Approve the Grant Deed of Easement to Southern California Edison for a portion of the parcel granted to the City of Murrieta on document No. 2011-0150720; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Grant Deed of Easement.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
RECONSIDERATION
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COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
ADJOURNMENT