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Jon Levell
Mayor
Ron Holliday Lisa DeForest Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Lori Stone Cindy Warren 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, April 21, 2026
4:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWING
REGULAR MEETING
City Council Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026
4:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation: Fair Housing Month
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 – 14
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 April 21, 2026
2. Check Register February 2026
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution 26 -4925 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Ratifying the Consolidated Check Register for the month of February 2026.
3. Amending and Restating the Comprehensive Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-4926 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Adopting the Third Amended and Restated Comprehensive Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025/26;
Amend the FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 Operating Budget as detailed in the fiscal impact statement; and
Approve the Updated Schedule of Authorized Positions.
4. Establish a Contract Amount for the Agreement with MuniTemps and Approve Exemption from Competitive Bidding
Recommended Action:
Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Operating Budget as referenced in the Fiscal Impact Statement;
Approve the agreement with MuniTemps for temporary staffing services for a not -to-exceed amount of $150,000 per fiscal year for the agreement;
Authorize the City Manager to continue or terminate the agreement with MuniTemps each Fiscal Year; and
Approve an exemption from the City’s competitive bidding requirements for these services in accordance with Municipal Code section 3.08.280.
5. Real Property Lease at Alta Murrieta Sports Park for Cultivating Inclusion Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a four -year Real Property Lease with Cultivating Inclusion, Inc.
6. Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Priority Building Services, Inc.
Recommended Action:
Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Priority Building Services, Inc., adding janitorial services for the Copper Canyon Recreation Building and the Town Square Park Dressing Room; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
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7. Western Municipal Water District Funding Support for the Carol Carson Garden of Verses at the Murrieta Public Library
Recommended Action:
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Western Water District and the City of Murrieta, which provides funding support in an amount not to exceed $85,000, on a reimbursement basis;
Authorize the City Manager and/or designee to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the project; and
Authorize an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan Budget as detailed in the fiscal impact statement.
8. Periodic Review of Development Agreement No. DA- 2018-1631 (Ord. No. 569-01) Between the City of Murrieta and Pulte/BP Murrieta Hills, LLC Recommended Action:
Receive and file an annual report for the Development Agreement; and Find and determine that the Owner of the Murrieta Hills Specific Plan area is complying in Good Faith with the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement for the 12 -month Period of January 2025 to January 2026.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 630-26 to Update the City ’s Participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program (MCA-2026-00012) for Development Projects within the City Recommended Action:
Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 630 -26 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending Ordinance No. 613 -25 to Update Participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program.
10. Notice of Completion - Fire Station 2 Emergency Showers and Restroom Renovation Project
Recommended Action:
Accept the improvements for the Fire Station 2 Phase 1 Emergency Showers and Restroom Renovation Project, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) No. 21038, as complete; Authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion; and Authorize the final payment to the Contractor of owed retention and release bonds in accordance with State law and City ordinance.
11. Approve an Agreement with Adlerhorst International, LLC Recommended Action:
Approve an agreement with Adlerhorst International, LLC for K -9 Procurement and Training Services not-to-exceed $310,000.
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12. Acceptance of Public Improvements in Map Book 8/359, Parcel Lot 191 Recommended Action:
Accept the public improvements constructed for Map Book 8/359, Parcel Lot 191 (Storquest APN: 913-210-042) located at the southeast corner of Date Street and Delhaven Street at the terminus of Date Street; and
Authorize the City Engineer to release ninety percent (90%) of the associated improvement security bonds; and
Authorize the Municipal Services Department to assume ongoing maintenance of the public improvements in accordance with City maintenance standards.
13. Cooperative Agreement 08-1822 for Interstate 215/Keller Road Undercrossing Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-4927 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving A Cooperative Agreement with the State of California, Acting By and Through Its Department of Transportation (CalTrans), for the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates and Right of Way Work Necessary to Construct A New Full Interchange and Auxiliary Lanes at Interstate 215 and Keller Road (District Agreement No. 08-1822).
14. Installation of a Designated Pick- up/Drop-off Zone Adjacent to Vintage Reserve Park near Buchanan Elementary School
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-4928 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of Murrieta, California, Authorizing the Installation of Signage and Designation of a Pick -Up/Drop-Off Zone on Kingwood Road Adjacent to Vintage Reserve Park.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Public Hearings to Form Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Gierson Ranch) of the City of Murrieta and to Annex into Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services) and Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Safety Services) Recommended Action:
Open the public hearing regarding the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2026 -1 (Gierson Ranch) of the City of Murrieta and continue the public hearing to June 2, 2026.
Open the public hearing as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025 -2 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Murrieta regarding the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2025 -2 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Murrieta (Annexation No. 3-Gierson Ranch) and continue the public hearing to June 2, 2026.
Open the public hearing as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025 -S (Safety Services) of the City of Murrieta regarding the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2025 -S (Safety Services) of the City of Murrieta (Annexation No. 1-Gierson Ranch) and continue the public hearing to June 2, 2026.
City Council Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026
16. Financing for the Jefferson 82 Apartments Affordable Housing Project Recommended Action:
Conduct a public hearing under the requirements of the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, (IRS Code) as amended; and Adopt Resolution No. 26 -4929 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta Approving a Plan of Finance of the California Municipal Finance Authority to Issue and Reissue Revenue Bonds for a Qualified Residential Rental Project for the Benefit of Mirka Jefferson LLP or an Affiliate Thereof, and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto.
17. Financing for the Vista Heights Apartments Affordable Housing Project Recommended Action:
Conduct a public hearing under the requirements of the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, (IRS Code) as amended; and Adopt Resolution No. 26-4930 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving the Issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority Exempt Facility Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $42,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement and Equipping of Vista Heights Apartments and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto.
18. Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing a Development Agreement between the City of Murrieta and French Valley Crossings, LP, a California limited partnership and Phelan Service Station, LP a California limited partnership, related to the Development of the French Valley Crossings
Recommended Action:
Receive the staff report and conduct the public hearing; Find that the proposed Development Agreement is in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15162, and that no further analysis is required under CEQA in connection with the approval of the Development Agreement; and
Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 631 -26 entitled: An Uncodified Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving a Development Agreement with French Valley Crossings, LP and Phelan Service Station, LP to Extend the Entitlements for the Development of a Commercial Shopping Center at the Southwest Corner of Winchester Road (Highway 79) and Clinton Keith Road (Development Agreement).
City Council Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026
19. Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing a Development Agreement between the City of Murrieta and Murrieta Marketplace Holdings LP, a California Limited Partnership; Bonsall Service Station, LP a California Limited Partnership; and Scott-Murrieta Service Station, LP a California Limited Partnership Related to the Development of the Murrieta Marketplace
Recommended Action:
Receive the staff report and conduct the public hearing; Find that the proposed Development Agreement is in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15162 and that no further analysis is required under CEQA in connection with the approval of the Development Agreement; and
Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 632 -26 entitled: An Uncodified Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving a Development Agreement with Murrieta Marketplace Holdings LP, a California Limited Partnership, Bonsall Service Station, LP a California Limited Partnership and Scott -Murrieta Service Station, LP a California Limited Partnership to Extend the Entitlements for the Development of a Commercial Shopping Center at the Northwest Corner of Winchester Road (Highway 79) and Clinton Keith Road (Development Agreement).
20. Adoption of Revised Town Square Park and Amphitheater Policy and User Fees Recommended Action:
Receive the staff report and conduct a Public Hearing on proposed updates to the Town Square Park & Amphitheater Proposed User Fee Changes;
Adopt Resolution No. 26-4931 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving the City’s Updated Town Square Park & Amphitheater Special Event Rates, User Fees; and
Adopt Town Square Park & Amphitheater and Signature Event Policy.
DISCUSSION
21. Continuation of the Emergency Declaration, Appropriation of Funding, and Award of Construction Contract for Hayes Avenue Bridge at Miller Canyon Creek Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution 26 -4932 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Declaring that Emergency Conditions Persist, and Approving the Execution of a Contract for Reconstruction of the Hayes Avenue Bridge at Miller Canyon Creek without Notice for Bids Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 1102, 20168, and 22050; and Amend the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan as detailed in the fiscal impact statement.
City Council Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026
22. Recommendations from the City Council Code Enforcement Policy Ad- Hoc Subcommittee
Recommended Action:
Review and discuss the recommendations of the City Council Code Enforcement Policy Ad-Hoc Subcommittee and provide direction to staff on next steps.
RECONSIDERATION
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CS1. 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 a significant exposure to litigation in one (1) case.
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, Deputy City Manager, City Attorney, and the City ’s Negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with the Murrieta Police Officers Association, Murrieta Police Management Association, Murrieta Firefighters Association, and Murrieta Fire Management Association.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
ROLL CALL
ADJOURNMENT