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
Fi
re Station 6
2-3 years after start
of design
$20M
Description: Build a new Fire Station 6 at the northeast end of the City.
Explore
interim solutions/service level options to enable service sooner.
Major Milestones:
Acquire property (April 2025) – Complete
Estimate annual operating costs ($5M) – Complete
• Confirm availability of utilities (by June 2026) – In progress • Explore feasibility of annexation (by June 2026) – In progress • Pursue grants and alternative funding sources (Ongoing) – In Progress
• Prepare conceptual design and cost estimates (2027)
• Construction
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Review potential interim operational models
• Pursue Municipal Service Review for potential annexation • Release RFP for design once financial commitment is secured • Extend utilities to the future fire station site
Project Lead: Municipal Services, Fire, City Manager’s Office Project Support: Development Services, Public Works/Engineering Estimated Council Meetings: 2-5
COMPLETE
Am
phitheater
Parking Lot
2024
-2025
$3.5M
Description: Construct parking for the amphitheater, including ADA, landscaping, and monument sign.
Major Milestones:
Design/Bid process (sum/fall 2024); Construction (spring 2025) – Complete
Project Lead: Community Services
Project Support: City Manager’s Office, Public Works/Engineering Estimated Council Meetings: 1-2
1 Tier 1 - Large Scale Projects
Los Alamos Soccer
Complex
2024-2028
$10M
Description: Rehabilitate existing fields, build new fields and related facilities.
Major Milestones:
• Environmental clearances for expansion (2026–2027) – In Progress
• Revise Murrieta Soccer pro forma (2026) – In Progress • Bond financing (Fall/ Winter 2026) — On hold: pending
environmental review and confirmation by City Council
• Rehab existing fields (fall 2024 through summer 2025) — On hold:
pending prioritization with new fields
• Grading permit for Los Alamos Phase II (2027)
• Design
• Construction
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Ad-Hoc Subcommittee review and recommendations – In Progress • Environmental clearances – In Progress
Project Lead: City Manager’s Office, Development Services Project Support: Community Services, Finance, Public Works Engineering, Municipal Services
Estimated Council Meetings: 4-6
Keller Road
Interchange
$55M
Description: Build a new interchange at Keller Road and Interstate 215
Major Milestones:
Preliminary design – Complete
• Environmental Review (Spring 2026) – In Process
• Right-of-way acquisition (Spring/ Summer 2026) – In Process • Final design (Spring 2026) – In Process
• Secure $29+ million in additional funding – In Process • Construction
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Preliminary Right of Way engineering – In Process
• Final Environmental Document (FED) revisions address wildlife agency comments (Spring 2026)
• Final Project Report approval anticipated early 2026
• Complete 100% design (Summer 2026)
• Commence Construction (2027)
Project Lead: Public Works/Engineering, City Manager’s Office Project Support: Public Works/Engineering
Estimated Council Meetings: 4-6
2 Tier 1 - Large Scale Projects
Library Expansion
2024-2026
$8M
Description: Expand Library facility by approximately 4,500 square feet.
Major Milestones:
Conceptual design (spring 2024) – Complete
Secure Funding (summer 2024) – Complete
Final design (summer 2024 through spring 2025) – Complete • Construction (summer 2026) – In Process
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Approve IT low-voltage equipment contract (January 2026) • Accept local water districts grant for exterior landscape (February 2026)
• Enhance fundraising efforts to support Library Foundation goal • Construction anticipated completion (summer 2026)
• Seek Council approval for purchase and installation of new carpeting for main library to be installed before grand opening (Existing CIP 21025)
Project Lead: Municipal Services
Project Support: City Manager’s Office, Public Works/Engineering, Community Services
Estimated Council Meetings: 2-3
Murrieta Hot
Springs Road
Widening
2024-2026
$15M
Description: Widen Murrieta Hot Springs Road between Margarita and Winchester
Roads.
Major Milestones:
Design – Complete
Right-of-Way Acquisition – Complete
Obtain utility easements – Complete
• Construction (Aug 2025 - ???) – In process
• Public Outreach during construction – On-going
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Continue strategic communications with the public and local businesses throughout construction – On-going
• Construction completion anticipated June 2026
Project Lead: Public Works/Engineering
Project Support: City Manager’s Office
Estimated Council Meetings: 1-3
3 Tier 1 - Large Scale Projects
P
ickleball Courts
20 24 – 2026
$400K
Description: Build new pickleball courts to accommodate significant demand.
Major Milestones:
Identify Alderwood Park location (Fall 2024) – Complete Complete CEQA analysis, where necessary – Complete
Design – Complete
• Construction (April 2026) – In Process
Project Lead: Municipal Services
Project Support: City Manager’s Office, Community Services Estimated Council Meetings: 2-3
F
ire Station
Remodels
Description: Stations need updating and co-ed facilities added.
Major Milestones:
Secure Funding – Complete
o Station 1 $1.6M – Complete
o Stations 2 and 3 - $4M combined – In Process
• Design
o Complete Station 1 (April 2026) – In Process
o Commence Station 3 – (Jan 2026)
• Construction (June 2026 – Jan 2027)
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Approve and purchase modular temporary living quarters (March 2026)
• Bid Station 1 Improvements (April 2026); award in May and begin construction in June 2026 after concrete work is complete • Begin Station 3 design (January 2026)
• Complete Station 1 remodel (January 2027)
Project Lead: Fire
Project Support: Municipal Services
Estimated Council Meetings: 1-2
4 Tier 1 - Large Scale Projects
Equestrian Facility –
Evaluation of Options
Description: Maintain Facilities and plan for current and future uses Major Milestones:
Determine needs of the Sheriff’s Office – Complete
Determine needs of tenant Juniper Trails – Complete
Review and revise site leases – Complete
• Complete site improvements – In Process
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Explore facility needs and concepts for a potential long-term plan • Solidify long-term plan for Juniper Trails property
• Consider funding for emergency repairs and maintenance • Additional funding for annual operations
Project Lead: City Manager’s Office, Community Services
Project Support: Public Works/Engineering, Development Services, Municipal Services
Estimated Council Meetings: 2
General Plan
Cleanup
2025-2026
Phase 1 $410K
(funded)
Phase 2 $390K
(unfunded)
Description: Update Major Elements: Climate Action Plan, traffic model, Safety Element, mapping/graphics updates, other miscellaneous document updates, updated noise ordinance, and updated lighting ordinance.
Major Milestones:
Public Outreach (spring 2025) – Complete
• Revisions to various General Plan elements (spring 2025); 75% complete; expect full completion (fall 2025)
• CEQA Document Preparation (summer 2025); delayed due to Keyhole overlay zone considerations (winter 2025)
• Draft General Plan Document Preparation (fall 2025)
• Public Hearings/Final Documents (winter 2025)
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Completion of the General Plan administrative draft and associated documents
• Public Workshop(s)
Project Lead: Development Services
Project support: Public Works/Engineering, Fire, Police, Community Services, Economic Development, City Manager’s Office
Planning Commission Meetings: 2-3
Council Meetings: 2-3
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C
omplete
Si
dewalk Vendor Policy
Description: New regulations addressing street vending.
Progress Since February 10, 2025, Workshop:
• Moved from Tier 3 – February 2025
A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Preparing revisions to the Municipal Code – Not recommended • Depending on timing, consider incorporating into Code E
nforcement Ad-hoc Subcommittee recommendations and next s
teps
Based on research conducted with City Attorney - Complete P
roject Lead: Development Services
Project support: City Attorney, City Manager’s Office, Police Planning Commission Meetings: 1
Council Meetings: 2
Key
hole Overlay
Zone
Description: 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.
P
rogress Since February 10, 2025, Workshop:
Moved from Tier 3 – February 2025 – Complete
P
repare draft guiding principles for infrastructure build-out, MWD Annexation process, development timing, financing, etc. – Complete
• M
eet with Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) and
property owners regarding future development – In Process • Incorporate project into the General Plan clean-up project – In P
rocess
• Development Overlay Standards – In Process
A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Continue conversations with property owners, EMWD, and City staff
• Development draft overlay standards
P
roject Lead: City Manager’s Office and Development Services Project support: Public Works/Engineering, Economic Development, Fire, City Attorney, City Manager’s Office, Finance
Planning Commission Meetings: 1
Council Meetings: 2
6 Tier 1 - Large Scale Projects
D
evelopment
Approval Process
Deep Dive
Description: An opportunity for a more elaborate examination of current staffing and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Progress Since February 10, 2025, Workshop:
Moved from Tier 3 (Feb 2025) – Complete
Conduct SWOT analysis – Complete
Develop guiding service ethos – Complete
• Evaluate staffing/ contract resources – In Process
P
roject Lead: City Manager’s Office, Development Services, Engineering, Fire
Project support: Finance, Administrative Services
Council Meetings: 2
L
ine F Drainage
Improvements
$
9M
Description: Improve Line F between Washington and Murrieta Creek to address area flooding in and around Kalmia Street and enable property development.
Major Milestones:
Secure Funding – Complete
o Request funding from Riverside County Flood Control – Complete
Moved from Tier 2 (Feb 2025) – Complete
• Environmental permitting – In Process
• Civil Engineering Design – In Process
• Regulatory Agency Permits
• Construction
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Environmental studies planned for spring 2026
• Proceed with Phase 2 final engineering
• Continue securing funding via grants
Project Lead: Public Works/Engineering
Project Support: City Manager’s Office, Development Services Estimated Council Meetings: 2-5
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L
ine 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
P
rogress Since February 10, 2025, Workshop:
Moved from Tier 2 (Feb 2025) – Complete
• Recommend to move to Tier 3 to allow for full advancement of Line F
A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Prepare project schedule; Prepare RFQ to select design consultant Project Lead: Public Works/Engineering
Project Support: City Manager’s Office, Development Services Estimated Council Meetings: 2-5
L
ine D Box Culvert
Extension
$1.
5M
Description: Reconstruct Line D box culvert to allow the widening of Murrieta Hot Springs Road.
Ma
jor Milestones:
• Environmental and Civil Engineering Design
• Regulatory Agency Permits
• Construction
P
rogress Since February 10, 2025, Workshop:
Moved from Tier 2 (Feb 2025) – Complete
• P
repared RFP to select consultant
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Prepare project schedule
• Select design consultant and award contract
• Commence with environmental and civil engineering design P
roject Lead: Public Works/Engineering
Project Support: City Manager’s Office, Development Services Estimated Council Meetings: 2-5
8 Tier 1 - Large Scale Projects
P
ursuit of a
Statewide Ballot
Initiative re.
Local Control for Land
Use
Description: Consider pursuing a statewide ballot initiative for the November 2026 ballot for a State Constitutional Amendment regarding local control for land use.
Major Milestones:
Prepare for City Council consideration a road map of what the steps would be and what the City’s role could be – Complete
Prepare project schedule – Complete
Identify existing efforts to support – Complete
• Formulate next steps based on City Council direction
• Based on timing required for (November 2026) ballot, City Council Members were going to take the lead on soliciting other cities to pass the resolution
P
roject 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
T
raffic Signal
Synchronization Pilot
Program
Description: 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.
Major Milestones:
Pilot program concept presented to City Council – Complete Update traffic signal coordination timing with Caltrans intersections on Los Alamos Road – Complete
Complete travel runs to evaluate signal timing (April 2025) – Complete
• Present to City Council (March 2026) – In Progress
Project Lead: Public Works/Engineering
Project Support: City Manager’s Office
Estimated Council Meetings: 1-2
9 Tier 1 - Large Scale Projects
SMALL SCALE PROJECTS
ADA Improvements
Description: 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.
Major Milestones:
Acknowledge Court Consent Decree (Nov 2024) – Complete Allocate Funding – Complete
Prepare ADA Transition Plan – Complete
• Updated City’s database with completed projects – Ongoing A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Finalize ADA Transition Plan broken down into Tiers I, II, and III based on prioritization of Consent Decree and ADA Self
Evaluation
• Staff to track and complete Tier 1 work specified in the Consent Decree
• Staff to track and complete additional work identified in the ADA Transition Plan
Project Lead: Admin Services/HR
Project Support: Public Works/Engineering, Municipal Services, City Manager’s Office, CSD, PD, MFR
Estimated Council Meetings: 2-5
Improvements of the
Murrieta Innovation
Center (MIC)
$4.
3M
Description: Remodel of the Murrieta Innovation Center (MIC) Major Milestones:
Grant funds awarded and reimbursed – Complete
Design – Complete
• Construction (March 2025 – April 2026) – In Progress
• E
xpand resources at Murrieta Innovation Center (MIC) – In progress A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Currently 75% complete
• Tentative completion; turnover to City (April/May 2026) • Estimated Ribbon Cutting (May 2026)
Complete
Tot Lot Replacement
Description: Four (4) additional tot-lots to be designed and constructed.
Major Milestones:
• Construction improvements accepted by City Council (July 2025) – Complete
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Complete
City Hall Roof
Replacement
$200K
Description: Needed to address aging facility.
Major Milestones:
Bidding for Project – Complete
Construction (July 2025 - August 2025) – Complete
Notice of Completion to Council (September 2025) – Complete C
ity Hall and Fire
Generators
$
800K
Description: replace generators at City Hall and Fire Station 1 Major Milestones:
Rework design to accommodate changes to scope – Complete Replacing emergency generators; grant acquired – Complete Design finalized; contractor on-board – Complete
• Construction – In Progress
A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Complete Construction (June 2026)
Municipal Services Yard
Modular Offices
Description: Construct site improvements and install new module offices at Municipal Services Yard.
Major Milestones:
Annex Municipal Services Yard into Rancho California Water District (water) and Eastern Municipal Water District (wastewater) (July 2025) – Complete
• Complete design and construction of site improvements – In P
rogress
• Select modular units – On Hold
• Install modular units – On Hold
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Seek clarification from Council of long-term availability of site in relation to planned Public Safety Training Facility
• Reconsider long term needs of Municipal Services
• Reassess staff space needs for 5–10 years (July 2026)
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F
ire Station #1
Concrete Replacement
$3.5M
Description: Project to replace concrete driveways at Fire Admin/Station 1 and connect the facility to the sewer system.
Major Milestones:
Design and bid project – Complete
• Construction (Nov 2025 – March 2026) – In Progress
A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Complete construction by May 2026
Project Lead: Murrieta Fire & Rescue
Project Support: Public Works/Engineering, Municipal Services Estimated Council Meetings: 1-2
C
omplete
Town Hall Meeting /
Community Summit
regarding
Changes in California
Housing Law
Description: 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.
Major Milestones:
Moved from Tier 3 (Feb 2025) – Complete
T
ownhall (April 15, 2025) – Complete
Project Lead: City Manager’s Office, Development Services Project support: City Clerk’s Office
Planning Commission Meetings: Not Applicable
Council Meetings: Not Applicable
Library Flooring and
Soundproof Walls
Description: Installation of new flooring and soundproofing panels. Work to be coordinated with Library expansion to minimize disruptions.
Complete
Glen Arbor Dog Park
$1.7M
Description: Construct large and small dog area, provide ADA accessibility, and construct new parking lot.
Major Milestone:
Design – Complete
Construction began (April 2025) – Complete
Construction finished (August 2025) – Complete
Notice of Completion (September 2025) – Complete
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Murrieta Hot Springs and
Alta Murrieta
Intersection
Description: Eastbound right-turn lane into Murrieta Plaza shopping center.
Major Milestones:
Design and Right-of-Way acquisition – Complete
Bid construction (February 2025) – Complete
Award construction contract (April 2025) – Complete
Issue Notice to Proceed (June 15, 2025) – Complete
Construction – In Progress
A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Complete construction (April 2026)
Project Lead: Public Works/Engineering
Project Support:
Estimated Council Meetings: 1-2
Various Storm Drain
Trash Interceptors
Description: 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.
Ma
jor Milestones:
Map storm drain inlet locations in GIS to determine locations where tr
ash capture devices are required – Complete
Establish a pilot program to study applicable storm drain inlet trash capture devices – Complete
A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Install several different trash capture devices as part of the Pilot Program
• Establish a schedule to complete the Pilot Program, and install the remaining trash capture devices Citywide in accordance with the NPDES permit
Project Lead: Public Works/Engineering
Project Support: Municipal Services
Estimated Council Meetings: 1-2
Traffic Signal Sync Description: Traffic signal modifications to optimize traffic flow utilizing Air Quality Management District (AQMD) funds.
Hillside Ordinance
Major Milestones:
• Conduct workshop sessions to align on ordinance details – Complete • Present Ordinance to Council – In Progress
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Present Ordinance to Council
Complete
6th Code Update
• 6th Code revisions have been approved by City Council – Complete 13 Tier 1 - Small Scale Projects
Code Enforcement
Revisions
Major Milestones:
Facilitate meetings of City Council Code Enforcement Ad- Hoc Subcommittee – Complete
• Ad-Hoc Subcommittee has identified recommendations and findings for City Council consideration in a future workshop – In P
rogress
A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Seek direction from Council at future workshop session Surplus Lands Act
Major Milestones:
• Examine opportunities for disposition of various City property holdings – In Progress
• Work with HCD on regulatory hurdles – In Progress
A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Continued work on the SLA process as applicable
Create Public Safety
Community
Financing
Districts (CFDs)
Description: An effort to create a new assessment district to ensure the City’s public safety agencies can maintain standards as the City grows.
Major Milestones:
Establish initial CFD for Public Safety Services – Complete • Annex new develops into existing CFD – On Going
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Meeting with internal departments to establish
procedures to include annexation requirements as part of COA
Whitewood Widening
Hunter to Clinton Keith
Description: Addition of second northbound lane to complete four -lane section; recently requested TUMF funding to offset costs; utilize DIF –Streets for design and construction.
Major Milestones:
Solicit proposals for environmental and engineering design – Complete
• Environmental review (April 2026)
• Design
• Construction
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Environmental studies to commence April 2026
• Complete civil engineering design
• Approve design agreement (fall 2025)
• Commence with civil design and environmental
• Moved from Tier 3 - February 2026
RFP prepared and distributed (February 2025) – Complete Negotiating Fee with Design Consultant – Complete
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City Council awarded a design contract at the City Council meeting (August 19, 2025) – Complete
Project Lead: Public Works/Engineering
Project Support: Development Services
Estimated Council Meetings: 3-5
Replace Kitchen at the
Community Center
Description: Project consists of renovating the kitchen at the Murrieta Community Center, including bringing issues into compliance, upgrades to commercial appliances, and overall renovations.
Ma
jor Milestones:
Moved from Tier 3 (Feb 2026) – Complete
Project design – Complete
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Project advertisement 2026
• Expect construction to start next quarter
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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
$1
8M 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 – Ongoing
• Design
• Construction
• May require relocation of the Public Works Yard
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• 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, re-engage the contracted designer to begin work on construction documents for the facility, or look at phasing alternatives
Ma
dison
Specific Plan /
Infrastructure
Development
2025-2026
$575K
Description: Partner with RCWD/WMWD 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.
Ma
jor Milestones:
• Secure funding for Specific Plan from City Council (spring 2025); project remained unfunded after budget process
• Issue RFP for specific plan preparation; CEQA document (summer 2025) • Community Outreach (fall 2025); on hold until project funded • Draft Specific Plan and CEQA document (winter 2026); on hold until project is funded
• Public Hearings (spring 2026); on hold until project is funded A
nticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Include funding in the budget (FY 2025/26); on hold until project is funded
• Issue an RFP for a consultant (summer 2025); on hold until project is funded
• Consultant selection (summer 2025); on hold until project is funded • Public scoping meetings (fall/winter 2025); on hold until project is funded. Final draft specific plan and CEQA doc preparation (summer 16 Tier 2 - Large Scale Projects
2026); on hold until project is funded
• Adoption (fall 2026; on hold until project is funded) P
roject Lead: Development Services
Project Support: Public Works/Engineering, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development
Planning Commission Meetings: 2-3
Estimated Council Meetings: 2-4
F
ire 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 February 10, 2025, Workshop:
• None
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• 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
C
ommunity Pool
Redesign
$1
0M - $13M
Description: Locate and construct the Community Pool.
Major Milestones:
Extensive community outreach – Complete
• Conceptual plan developed; not presented to City Council since work was stopped based on prioritization and resource availability • Secure funding
• Design
• Construction
Progress Since February 10, 2025, Workshop:
• None, Funding has not been identified
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• None
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Water System
Infrastructure
Review
Description: 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.
Major Milestones:
• Integrate changes with General Plan and development with water district Master Planning
• Ongoing discussions with Eastern Municipal Water District with information on potential future development within their service area, including the Keyhole
O
pen 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 February 10, 2025, Workshop:
• Reissue the RFQ
• Complete the selection process
• Move the project forward without further delay
• Assign a dedicated project manager to oversee progress and manage the pr
oject
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Select environmental consultant
• Commence with Phase 1 and Phase 2
Project Lead: Public Works/Engineering
Project Support: Municipal Services, Development Services Estimated Council Meetings: 3-5
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T
our de Mur
rieta
Description: An opportunity to make Tour de Murrieta a marquee annual event for the City and the best cycling race in the state.
Major Milestones:
Study Tour de Redlands as a potential model – Complete M
oved from Tier 3 (Feb 2025) – Complete
• Find targeted ways to add additional activities to the event – In Progress J
efferson 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 – Complete
• Funding secured
• Construction
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Bid and award project February through April 2026
• Construction June through August 2026 during school break Project Lead: Public Works/Engineering
Project Support: Public Works/Engineering
Estimated Council Meetings: 2-3
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SMALL SCALE PROJECTS
Complete
PD Building
Improvements
Funding for paint and locker rooms secured – Complete Traffic Bureau remodel (estimate $115K) – Complete
Mur
rieta Creek
Drainage
Improvements
Description: Army Corp of Engineers project.
• Phase 2B: Rancho California Road to Via Montezuma is currently under construction
• Phase 2BR: Via Montezuma to Winchester Road was extracted from Phase 2B due to limited funding. Project is designed and awaiting funding • Phase 2C: Winchester Road fix bridge abutment repair, not included with the Phase 2B construction and is unfunded
• Phase 3: Winchester Road to Cherry Street. Project includes 250 acre detention basins. Unfunded and the schedule is unknown at this time • Phase 4: Cherry Street to Tenaja/Vineyard. Unfunded and the schedule is unknown at this time
Various Traffic
Signal Upgrades
Description: Ongoing program to modify existing traffic signals as needed; $150,000 utilizes Measure A and Gas Tax for maintenance operations.
Storm Drain
Master Plan
Description: Prepare citywide master drainage plan to identify deficient drainage facilities to address flood control needs. $250,000 budgeted. Completion expected in 2027.
Ma
jor Milestones:
• Civil engineering design
Progress Since February 10, 2025, Workshop:
Distributed RFP and selected consultant – Complete
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Award contract to selected consultant
• Commence with Engineering design
Project Lead: Public Works/Engineering
Project Support: Public Works/Engineering
Estimated Council Meetings: 2-3
Vintage Reserve
Restroom
Description: 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.
Progress Since February 10, 2025, Workshop:
Moved fr om Tier 3 (Feb 2025) – Complete
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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 Description: Consider assessing the need, identifying a site, and constructing a parking lot or parking structure to support downtown.
Civic Center
Development
Description: Space plan for future expansion of City Hall and other potential uses.
Expand PD
Facility
Description: Needed to accommodate growing staff – funding for this project should be in place (FY30); estimated at $10 to $15M. PD site has room for expansion.
• Internal review and refine “Needs and Space Assessment” Murrieta Youth
Center Phase 2
Description: Original construction of Youth Center contemplated a future Phase 2 – gymnasium expansion.
Develop
Pioneer Park
Description: An opportunity to meet the growing demand for park amenities. • R
econcile vision with Parks and Recreation Master Plan for where project fits
• Next step would be community needs assessment and design • Project will have to annex into both Metropolitan Water District and Western Municipal Water Districts
Murrieta Creek
Regional Trail
Description: Connecting existing regional trail segments. Trails Master Plan will
address this.
Progress Since February 10, 2025, Workshop:
• Next step would be to further the design
Work continued and approved on draft Trails Master Plan by City Council
on (June 3, 2025) – Complete
• Design wayfinder trail signage
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)
21 Tier 3 - Large Scale Projects
Create a Public
Art Program
Description: An opportunity to beautify the community and reinforce community connection.
• Staff working group developed smaller-scale pilot program ideas • Program on hold (due to FY2024/25-2025/26) budget reductions, and other priorities
R
egular
Community
Cleanup Events
Description: An opportunity to beautify the community. Involves City staff facilitating community clean-up events with volunteers. Identify steps taken and identify as complete, as cleanup events are ongoing.
D
evelop BMX
Pump Track
Description: An opportunity for new recreational facilities. • P
otential to locate pump track in new Murrieta Hills development project • Reconcile vision with Parks and Recreation Master Plan for where project fits
22 Tier 3 - Large Scale Projects
SMALL SCALE PROJECTS
Alderwood Park
Splash Pad
Description: Creates an opportunity for water-related play. Availability of funding will be determined after the construction of pickleball courts. • No progress until Alderwood Pickleball Courts are complete Vacant Land
Planning
Description: Addressing needs and potential opportunities with City-owned land.
Roadside
Memorial Policy
Description: Requested by some residents to create a policy governing roadside memorials.
Complete
City Hall HVAC
Replacement
Needed to address aging facility – Complete
Support New
Community and
Holiday Events
Description: Interest in creating new community celebrations and connections.
Greater
Activation of
Amphitheater
Description: Pursue opportunities to expand programming using the City’s Amphitheater. City Council ad hoc committee formed.
• A
d-Hoc Committee is meeting to review policies and fee schedule Draft policy – Complete
• City Council workshop held December 16, 2025; policy and fee adoption planned for winter/spring 2026
Revamp PEG
Channel
Description: Enhance public outreach content.
Complete
Equestrian
Evacuation
Guidelines
Description: Establish equestrian evacuation guidelines.
Major Milestones:
Conduct an Equestrian Round Table (October 7, 2024) – Complete Develop a draft evacuation plan that can be shared with emergency responders – Complete
Complete
Hawk Ranch
Meeting with Hawk Ranch regarding new Conditional Use Permit (CUP) requirements – Complete
Champions for
Murrieta
Add presentation to Council meetings to recognize individual local community champion selected by a Council Member on a rotating basis – Remove; Operational Item
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:
• Prioritize partially funded projects and develop a work plan for moving forward
• Develop a funding plan
• Design / Environmental / Construction
Anticipated Next Steps through June 30, 2027:
• Moved from Tier 2 (Feb 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 23 Tier 3 - Small Scale Projects