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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)
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CITY OF MURRIETA
Council Chambers
1 Town Square
Murrieta, CA 92562
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
4:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWING
REGULAR MEETING
City Council Meeting Agenda July 7, 2026
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City Council Meeting Agenda July 7, 2026
4:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CITY MANAGER - ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD (CCB)
REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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 – 13
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.
2. Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026, Regular City Council meeting.
City Council Meeting Agenda July 7, 2026
3. Monthly Investment Transaction Report for May 2026
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for May 2026.
4. Amending and Restating the Comprehensive Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and Updating Schedule of Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-4955 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending and Restating the Comprehensive Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/27; and
Approve the Updated Schedule of Authorized Positions.
5. Approving a Tentative Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Police Management Association for the Period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-4956 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving A Tentative Agreement for A Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Police Management Association for the Period July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2029.
6. Approve a Tentative Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Police Officers Association for the Period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-4957 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving a Tentative Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Police Officers Association for the Period July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2029.
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7. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 633-26 and Ordinance No. 634-26 Amending the City of Murrieta and Murrieta Fire District Contracts with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to Include Public Employees ’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) Language
Recommended Action:
Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 633 -26 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Murrieta and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System to Include Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) Language;
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Fire Protection District, conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 634 -26 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Acting as the Murrieta Fire District, Approving an Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Fire District and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System to Include Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) Language; and
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the documents and forms necessary to effectuate the City of Murrieta and Murrieta Fire District Contracts with CalPERS to incorporate PEPRA language.
8. Funding Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Award of Agreement for On-Call Encampment Cleanup Services Recommended Action:
Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Operating Budget to establish a revenue budget of $75,000 as detailed in the fiscal impact statement;
Approve a funding agreement between the City of Murrieta and Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the cleanup of trash, debris, and other items on District-owned property and authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable documents; Approve a three year agreement with Restore Environmental, LLC in the amount of $135,00 for on-call Homeless Encampment Clean-Up Services;
Approve a three year agreement with Hunter’s Consulting, Inc. dba HCI Environmental in the amount of $225,000 for on-call Homeless Encampment Clean-Up Services; and Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with HCI Environmental and Restore Environmental, LLC, and to execute any future extensions to the agreement as provided within the terms of the agreements.
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9. Murrieta Innovation Center Tenant Improvements Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 21029
Recommended Action:
Amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Budget for CIP No. 21029 to increase the expenditure budget by $350,000 using General Fund Capital Unassigned Fund Balance; and Authorize the City Manager to approve: (i) a contract amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney’s office, an amended purchase order and task budget for RWBID/The Cumming Group Construction Management LLC, (ii) a contract amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney’s office, an amended purchase order and task budget for the general contractor, Optima RPM, Inc, and (iii) an amended agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney’s office, purchase order, and task budget for the design team, BAM Creative; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract amendments described above.
10. Professional Services Agreement - Market Research and Data Analysis Recommended Action:
Approve a two -year agreement for market research and analysis services with up to two (2) one-year optional extensions with The Retail Coach, LLC for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $110,000, over the entire contract term; and Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
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11. Fiscal Year 2026/27 Tax Rates for the Community Facilities Districts Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolutions approving the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Tax Rates for the Community Facilities Districts:
Resolution No. 26 -4958 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, County of Riverside, State of California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Special Taxes Within Each Community Facilities District Listed Below for Fiscal Year 2026/2027:
Community Facilities District No. 2000-1 (Greer Ranch), Community Facilities District No. 2000-2 IA A (The Oaks), Community Facilities District No. 2000-2 IA B (The Oaks), Community Facilities District No. 2001-1 IA A (Bluestone Communities/Murrieta Highlands), Community Facilities District No. 2001-1 IA B (Bluestone Communities/Murrieta Highlands), Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 (Murrieta Springs), Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Blackmore Ranch), Community Facilities District No. 2003-3 (Creekside Village), Community Facilities District No. 2003-4 (Bluestone Communities II/Mapleton), Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Bremerton),
Community Facilities District No. 2004-2 (Murrieta Fields), Community Facilities District No. 2004-3 (Meadowlane/Amberwalk I & II), Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Springbrook), Community Facilities District No. 2005-5 IA A (Golden City), Community Facilities District No. 2005-5 IA B (Golden City), Community Facilities District No. 2025-3 (Discovery Village), and Community Facilities District No. 2025-4 (Rustic Meadows)
Resolution No. 26 -4959 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, County of Riverside, State of California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Special Taxes Within Community Facilities District No. 2025-S and No. 2025-2 Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
This item includes:
Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Safety Services - original and all annexations) and Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services - original and all annexations).
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12. Award Construction Contract for the Auto Mall, Date Street, and Hobie Circle Slurry Seal Project, CIP No. 13080, MSD Project No. 26-010
Recommended Action:
Amend the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget and establish an appropriation of $100,000 using Measure A Fund Unassigned Fund Balance into CIP No. 13080;
Find the Auto Mall, Date, and Hobie Slurry Seal Project, CIP No. 13080, MSD Project No. 26-010, to be exempt from CEQA and award the construction contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. in the amount of $79,665.72;
Authorize a 15% construction contingency of $11,949.86; Authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract; and Authorize the Municipal Services Director and/or designee to approve contract change orders not to exceed fifteen percent of the contract amount.
13. Approve an Agreement with American Forensic Nurses, Inc.
Recommended Action:
Approve a three -year agreement with American Forensic Nurses, Inc. for on -call specimen collection services in an amount not-to-exceed $175,000; and Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Fiscal Year 2026/27 Fire Suppression Assessment
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. MFD 26 -229 entitled: A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Fire District Levying the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Fire Suppression Assessment Fee and Standby or Availability Charge and Authorizing the General Manager to Execute the Associated Proposition 218 Compliance Letter.
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15. Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District Levy of Annual Assessments Recommended Action:
Authorize amendment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 revenue budget appropriations across the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District to include final totals from the Engineer’s Report;
Conduct the public hearing;
Adopt Resolution No. 26-4960 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment and Providing for the Annual Assessment Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 in the City of Murrieta Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District; and
Authorize the City Clerk to file the assessment roll with the County Auditor.
16. Public Hearing of the Murrieta Community Services District to Consider Ordering the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments
Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing; and
Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Operating Budget to reflect revenue budget and expenditure appropriations across all Community Services District Local Zones to include final totals from the Engineer’s Report; and
Adopt Resolution No. CSD 26 -288 entitled: A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Community Services District (1) Approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for the Levy and Collection of Rates and Charges within the Murrieta Community Services District for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and (2) Ordering the Levy and Collection of Rates and Charges within the Murrieta Community Services District for Fiscal Year 2026/27; and Direct the Board Secretary to file the levy with the County Auditor upon adoption.
17. Consider the Levy of 2025 Delinquent Refuse Service Charges on the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Property Tax Roll
Recommended Action:
Conduct a Public Hearing;
Adopt Resolution No. 26-4961 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Affirming the Report of Delinquent Refuse Charges and Directing their Collection on the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Property Tax Roll; and
Direct the City Manager, or his designee, to file a certified copy of Resolution No. 26 -4961 with the Riverside County Tax Collector and/or Auditor-Controller.
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18. Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan Budget and Approval of the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2026/27 to 2030/31 Recommended Action:
Conduct a public hearing; and
Adopt Joint Resolution No. 26 -4962, MLB 26-201, CSD 26 -289, RSA 26 -230, 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 2026/27, Approving the Fiscal Years 2026/27 to 2030/31 Capital Improvement Plan, Authorizing the Operating Transfers for Various Funds; Authorizing the Use of Unassigned Fund Balances, and Committed Fund Balances.
DISCUSSION
19. Consider the Establishment of a City Council Subcommittee regarding a Statewide Ballot Initiative for November 2028
Recommended Action:
Consider establishing a Ballot Measure Ad -Hoc Subcommittee, and if established, appoint two Council Members to serve as members.
RECONSIDERATION
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA, AGENDIZED, CLOSED SESSION)
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. 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
CALL TO ORDER
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
ADJOURNMENT