JOINT RESOLUTION CITY OF MURRIETA
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 26-4962;
LIBRARY DISTRICT NO. MLB 26-201;
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. CSD 26-289;
SUCCESSOR AGENCY NO. RSA 26-230;
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 FOR THE MURRIETA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 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
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Murrieta (“City Council”) also serves as the Board of Directors for the Murrieta Library District, the Community Services District, the Successor Agency for the Murrieta Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has worked with all City departments to prepare the preliminary capital improvement budget for fiscal year 2026/27 and capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2026/27 through 2030/31 (collectively “ Capital Improvement Budget”) to be presented to the City Council for its review and consideration; and
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2026, the Planning Commission discussed and determined that the new projects proposed in the 2026/27 to 2030/31 Capital Improvement Plan are in conformance with the City of Murrieta General Plan 2035; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed Capital Improvement Budget at a workshop held on June 23, 2026; and
WHEREAS, that by adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 to 2030/31 Capital Improvement Plan and Budget, it is the intent of the City Council to revise the five-year plan each year by continuing to identify capital projects five (5) years into the future and to re -prioritize existing capital projects based on community needs as indicated under Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to use unassigned, and committed fund balances from various funds for future costs related to design, construction, facility repairs, fleet and equipment purchase and replacements; and
WHEREAS, funds set aside for Operating and Sustainability Reserves require City Council approval in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54 to be used in the Capital Improvement Plan and Budget; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to providing the public with an opportunity to submit written and oral comments, the City Council has reviewed and modified, as appropriate, the proposed fiscal year 2026/27 through 2030/31 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Improvement Plan; and
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WHEREAS, on July 7, 2026 the City Council conducted a properly noticed public hearing to consider the proposed fiscal year 2026/27 through 2030/31 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Improvement Plan as the City Council believes that it is necessary for the efficient management of the City that certain sums be appropriated to the various projects, programs and activities of the City as shown in the proposed fiscal year 2026/27 through 2030/31 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MURRIETA AND THE
BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF THE MURRIETA LIBRARY DISTRICT, COMMUNITY
SERVICES DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE MURRIETA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DO HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein.
Section 2. That the fiscal year 2026/27 through 2030/31 Capital Improvement Plan, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved and adopted.
Section 3. That the sums of money set forth in the Capital Improvement Budget are hereby appropriated to the respective accounts and funds for expenditure during the 2026/31 fiscal year for the items set forth in the Capital Improvement Plan as indicated in Exhibit A.
Section 4. That the various Unassigned Fund Balances , Sustainability Reserves and Committed Fund Balances are hereby authorized for use in capital improvement projects as indicated in Exhibit A.
Section 5 . That the Capital Improvement Budget is not a "project" as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because it involves a funding mechanism , will not cause significant environmental impact. As such, this activity is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) and (3). This determination is predicated on Section 15004 of the guidelines, which provides direction to lead agencies on the appropriate timing for environmental review. The projects for which this budget is intended may require the preparation of an environ mental document in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines.
Section 6. That the City Manager is authorized to move funds within a fund in the Capital Improvement Budget without limitation.
Section 7. This Joint Resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2026.
Jon Levell, Mayor/ President/Chair
Resolution No. 26-4962 et. al
ATTEST:
Cristal McDonald
City Clerk/Secretary/Agency Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Tiffany Israel
City Attorney/General Counsel/Agency Counsel
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )§
CITY OF MURRIETA )
I, Cristal McDonald, City Clerk of the City of Murrieta, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing City Council Resolution No. 26-4962; MLB 26-201; CSD 26-289; RSA 26-230; was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Murrieta, The Boards of Directors of the Murrieta Library District, Community Services District, Successor Agency for the Murrieta Redevelopment Agency, and Murrieta Housing Authority at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 7th day of July, 2026, and was signed by the Mayor of the City/ President of the Community Services District/ Chair of the Successor Agency to the Murrieta Redevelopment Agency/ Chair of the Murrieta Housing Authority and that the same was passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Cristal McDonald, City
Clerk/Secretary/Agency Secretary
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Cover Photo & Cover Page: City of Murrieta Finance Department Jon Levell, Mayor
Ron Holliday, Mayor Pro Tem
Dr. Lisa DeForest, Councilmember
Lori Stone, Councilmember
Cindy Warren, Councilmember
Justin Clifton, City Manager
Kristen Crane, Assistant City Manager
Scott Agajanian, Deputy City Manager
Brian Ambrose Community Services Director
Javier Carcamo Director of Finance
David Chantarangsu Development Services Director
Diego Chavez Administrative Services Director
Brian Crawford
Matthew Henry
Director of Municipal Services
Police Chief
Tiffany Israel City Attorney
Cristal McDonald City Clerk
Bob Moehling Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Bernard Molloy Fire Chief
Rosa Vega Director of Executive Services
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CITY OF MURRIETA
July 7, 2026
A MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 AND FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2030/31
To the honorable Mayor, members of the City Council, and citizens of Murrieta:
On behalf of the City staff, I am pleased to present the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and budget for the years 2026/27 through 2030/31. This plan allocates funding for capital projects within the City for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27, along with a financial strategy for the subsequent four years. The CIP outlines an appropriation of $37,033,549 designated for new initiatives and enhancements to existing projects. Additionally, it includes $86,195,712 in previously allocated projects that will continue, bringing the total CIP budget to $123,229,261 for FY 2026/27. The financing for these projects is sourced from various channels, including development impact fees, transportation funds, grants, and reimbursement agreements that are specifically earmarked for their intended purposes.
It is important to note that these funds are primarily restricted from being utilized for general City operations.
I am proud to share that our dedicated team is unveiling a thoughtfully developed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget, strategically aligned with the primary key objectives established by the City Council during the City Council’s Goals Workshop. Finance staff is dedicated to cultivating a high-performing organization that prioritizes fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability, and efficiency. In February 2026, the City Council held a Priority Setting Workshop to identify and prioritize the City Council’s programs and projects. Through this biannual collaborative effort, our team has developed a detailed three-tiered ranking system to ensure we focus on the most impactful projects that align with the City Council’s vision and objectives. Comprehensive details regarding this tiered ranking can be found in Appendices section of the CIP budget book.
The FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) development process is guided by the following objectives:
Conduct a comprehensive review of all CIP projects.
Reassess project prioritization using the City Council’s three-tiered prioritization framework.
Identify dormant projects and projects designated as Tier 3 to reduce the number of active projects.
Close, consolidate, or reclassify dormant and lower-priority projects where appropriate.
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Reappropriate funding from closed, completed, or dormant projects to higher- priority initiatives.
Strategically allocate available funding to advance Tier 1 projects and City Council priorities.
Align staff time, resources, and funding with the City Council’s highest-priority projects and programs.
The FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program Budget reflects a comprehensive review and reprioritization of the City's capital projects to better align available resources with the City Council's strategic priorities.
The FY 2026/27 CIP Budget includes a total of 105 projects, representing a reduction of 67 projects from the prior fiscal year. This reduction reflects the City's efforts to streamline the CIP portfolio by closing, consolidating, or reclassifying dormant and lower-priority projects, thereby improving project delivery and focusing resources on the City's highest priorities.
Additionally, the FY 2026/27 CIP Budget implements a commitment of $45 million in General Fund and Measure T Fund unassigned fund balance toward the establishment of a Sustainability Reserve. The Sustainability Reserve will provide a long- term funding strategy to advance the City Council's most critical capital and programmatic priorities.
Consistent with the priorities affirmed by the City Council during the February 26, 2026, Goals Workshop, the Sustainability Reserve is intended to support the following priority projects and programs:
215/Keller Road Interchange
Fire Station 6
Cal Oaks Parks Revitalization
Municipal Services Yard and Offices
Fire Department Training Tower and Classrooms
Line F Drainage Channel
Citywide Beautification
Through these actions, the FY 2026/27 CIP Budget strengthens the City's ability to deliver critical infrastructure improvements, improve operational efficiency, and strategically invest in projects that provide the greatest benefit to the community.
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I would like to express my gratitude to the City Council for their ongoing support and effective leadership as we work together to navigate a constantly evolving economy while implementing capital improvements that will enhance our infrastructure and instill pride in our citizens. It is crucial to acknowledge the 472 committed employees who make this community exceptional, achieving significant outcomes with limited resources. Lastly, I extend my thanks to the community, for whom all these efforts are made; your support fosters an environment where extraordinary achievements can occur.
Sincerely,
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Justin Clifton, City Manager
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The City of Murrieta was honored with the prestigious CSMFO Capital Budget Excellence award for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Budget in February 2026. This award program, overseen by the CSMFO Recognition Committee, acknowledges agencies that have well-presented budget documents and adhere to best practices, processes, and procedures. The City of Murrieta has consistently received this award for the past three fiscal years. City staff are confident that this document will continue to meet the requirements of the award program. More information about this program can be found at https://csmfo.org/news/720156/2025-CSMFO-Award-Program-Recipients.htm.
Javier Carcamo, Director of Finance
Tanner Benson, Financial Analyst
Evan Crockett, Management Analyst
R.N. Mendoza, Financial Analyst
Kimberly Niebla, Executive Assistant
Mike Amado, IT Program Administrator Stephanie Lawson, Management Analyst John Anisko, GIS Analyst Mike McGhee, Human Resources Manager Crystal Arora, Management Analyst James Ozouf, Senior Civil Engineer Anita Agyeman, Management Analyst Miguel Garcia, Police Lieutenant Isaac Bravo, Management Analyst Spencer Parker, Police Captain Cameron Butt, GIS Technician Dave Perez, Fire Division Chief Brian Crawford, Director of Municipal Services Melvin Racelis, Interim Parks and Rec Manager Hildur Sam, Public Information Officer Martha Coleman, Management Analyst Jeremy Durrant, Police Captain Gretchen Sedlacek, Assistant Management Analyst Sue Ann Hering, Senior Management Analyst Carl Stiehl, City Planner Jeff Hitch, City Engineer Garret Strang, Capital Projects Program Manager Rachel Hollinger, Disaster Preparedness Coordinator Rosa Vega, Director of Executive Services Dawnn Jackson, Management Analyst Bryce Wilson, Management Analyst
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The City, defines a capital improvement project, as a specific undertaking involving the procurement, design, permitting, construction or installation of facilities and related equipment which improves, preserves, enhances or modernizes the City’s provision of municipal services, has a long-term useful life, and for which costs exceed $25,000. Planning the citywide capital improvement plan (CIP) takes a monumental effort on available resources.
The CIP budget process is a multi-month process that begins during the fall of the prior calendar year. The process starts when the City’s Finance Department budget staff (Finance) prepares the available funding worksheet and conducts a comprehensive analysis of available resources with estimated revenues and expenditures by funding source.
On an annual basis, per California Government Code section 65403(c), the City Council adopts the five-year Plan to appropriate funding for new projects and amends existing projects as needed. The CIP prioritizes projects over the next five fiscal years based on community needs, but only appropriates funding for the first year of the CIP. The funding for capital projects comes from a variety of sources; but for the most part, these funds are restricted for specific types of capital project construction. These restricted funds are not available to be spent on ongoing operating costs.
As recommended by the Government Finance Officer Association (GFOA), City staff prepares a rolling five- year CIP. The five-year CIP outlines the expenditure plan for future capital projects, and identifies the corresponding revenue sources. California Government Code section 65401 states that if a General Plan or a part thereof has been adopted, a list of the proposed projects will be sent to the City’s Planning Commission (Commission) for review and to report as to their conformity with the adopted General Plan. On May 27, 2026, staff is proposing to bring forward the additions to the CIP to the Planning Commission and obtain a finding that the new projects conform with the City’s General Plan 2035.
The citywide CIP budget kick-off commences in late November with project managers and representatives from different departments, which includes the City Manager’s Office – Special Projects section (CMO), Public Works/Engineering Department (PW/Eng), Police Department (PD), Fire Department (FD), Community Services Department (CSD), Parks and Recreation division (Parks & Rec), Municipal Services Department (MSD) and the Library division (Library). The departments submits proposed projects to the Finance Department and conducts a preliminary review of the proposed CIP project request or changes to an existing project.
The internal CIP review committee meets in January to review the proposed projects and ranks them according to the GFOA recommended and industry best practices on capital improvement planning factors in the area of legal mandates, public health and safety, preservation of assets, operating budget impact (cost/benefit analysis), economic impact, environmental, social and governance service delivery impact and community service delivery impact. The ranking is submitted for review to be presented to the City Manager for review and consideration.
In February 2026, the City Council convened a City Council Priority Setting Workshop to prioritize our capital improvement projects in conjunction with our administrative objectives. Through this collaborative bi-annual effort, staff has established a comprehensive three-tiered ranking system designed to ensure a focus on the most impactful projects that align with the City Council’s goals and vision. Comprehensive details can be found in the CIP budget book.
The budget is presented at a high level to the Assistant City Manager and the City Manager for their final review and approval in April. In May, Finance and PW/Eng bring forward the new CIP projects for the Planning Commission’s review on how the proposed new CIP projects are in conformance with the City’s general plan.
The CIP budget concludes with the City Council’s formal adoption of the one (1) year budget and five-year plan at the designated public hearing in June annually.
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November 20, 2025 Citywide CIP Budget Kick-Off Meeting
November 2025 -January 2026 CIP Prioritization Meetings January-February 2026 CIP Budget Meetings with the City Manager February 26, 2026 City Council Special Workshop
March 13, 2026 Final CIP Budgets Due from Departments
April 6, 2026 Quarterly Departmental CIP Budget Meeting with the City Manager May 27, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting – Adoption of Resolution June 23, 2026 CIP Budget Workshop
July 7, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting – CIP Budget Adoption July 7, 2026 Activate Proposed FY 2026/27 CIP Budget in Finance Enterprise
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g the CIP budget process, the Finance Department and departments that have existing capital improvement projects, work hand in hand in a comprehensive review and analysis of the existing and future CIP projects and how it relates to the overall City budget. City staff conducts a comprehensive analysis of the different funding sources, revenue estimates and trends, operating budget impacts, and discusses these results with the different project managers to be able to assess and plan to allocate available resources regularly, during a quarterly CIP project managers meeting.
The following is a summary and graph of the various funding sources for the FY 2026/27 CIP:
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The following is a summary and graph of the projected capital project by infrastructure for the FY 2026/27 CIP:
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City staff is proposing to add new projects in the first year of the CIP budget (FY 2026/27). The appropriation required for new and future projects is $4,467,000. The proposed projects are Fire Department Apparatus replacements, Police Department Office Updates, Equestrian Center Maintenance Phase 1, City Hall First Floor Improvements, Clinton Keith and Nutmeg Signal Modification, Tot Lot Replacements and Citywide Beautification of Parks and Landscape. These are initial estimates, and staff managing these projects will determine the full project cost and present it to the City Council for a contract or construction award.
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the Fall of 2025, Staff underwent a prioritization exercise and analyzed projects and proposed that some projects be consolidated. Staff proposes changes to 83 existing projects, resulting in a net reappropriation of $32,566,549 to be reallocated in the next fiscal year, FY 2026/27. This will ensure additional funding as completion of right-of-way acquisition, design, and adjustments to the various construction phases of existing CIP projects rely on these appropriations. Staff is also prioritizing projects as directed by the City Manager to prioritize funding for nine (9) Tier 1 priority projects to focus on in the next CIP budget cycle. The projects include the City’s Top Priority Projects namely, I-215/Keller Road Interchange Project, Fire Station 6, Life F Drainage Channel, CalOaks Revitalization, MSD Yard Offices and Fire Department Training Tower and Classroom, Citywide Beautification Improvements Project, City Hall First Floor Improvements Project and the Phase 1 of the Police Department Building Expansion. In February 2026, the City Council held a City Council Goals Workshop to prioritize capital improvement projects in conjunction with the City’s administrative objectives. Through this collaborative effort, staff have established a comprehensive three- tiered ranking system designed to ensure that funding is prioritized for the most impactful projects that align with the City Council’s goals and vision. Comprehensive details can be found in the summary table below and as attachments to this report.
As part of the overall reappropriation, staff proposes ongoing maintenance projects totaling $3,092,226.
Funds from special revenue – Transportation funds are allocated to the projects in the following table. These 3 maintenance items are regularly included in the CIP budget and help assist the PW/Eng department in conducting and facilitating smaller-scale citywide projects on a regular basis. The FY 2027/28 Slurry Seal project will be allocated its Measure A funding in the next CIP budget cycle once staff receive confirmation of the allocation of funds from RCTC. The Pedestrian Safety Enhancement project will receive allocation once the County of Riverside allocates the CDBG grant funds in the Fall of 2026. The allocation shows an increase of approximately four (4%) percent from the prior year as staff anticipates potential increases due to inflation. These projects are included in the Streets and Highway table section
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Staff also propose adding additional appropriation to nine (9) existing CIP maintenance projects to complete ongoing work of these existing projects. The appropriation comes from reallocation of funds from the consolidation of duplicated projects and from savings from existing projects. The proposed work includes various citywide maintenance-related projects, phase two of the synthetic turf replacement for the football field at Los Alamos Hills Sports Park and design and construction of citywide electric vehicle charging stations.
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In FY 2025/26, twenty-two (22) CIP projects, with approximately $12,866,280 in total project costs to date, were deemed substantially complete. These CIP projects are in-service or ready to be in-use, while awaiting a full project closeout. Once these projects are completed, they will be closed, and full project costs will be reported in the next CIP budget update. Project summary and photos will be updated in the final CIP budget book adoption and upon project completion.
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In February 2026, the City Council convened a Priority-Setting Workshop to prioritize our capital improvement projects in conjunction with administrative objectives. Through this collaborative biannual effort, staff has established a comprehensive three-tiered ranking system designed to ensure a focus on the most impactful projects that align with the City Council’s goals and vision. Staff provided updates on the priority projects. The City Council reviewed the prioritized projects and either affirmed the prior prioritization or, in some cases, directed that the ranking for several projects be adjusted.
Tier 1—Fully Programmed Solidified as top priorities by City Council, these priorities are fully programmed with strategies, work plans, and dedicated resources. Priorities are classified as either Large-Scale Projects or Small- Scale Projects.
Tier 2 – Partially Programmed (Identified priorities by City Council that are partially programmed with conceptual strategies but where additional work plans and/or resource dedication are necessary)
Tier 3 – Unprogrammed (Unprogrammed projects/programs not yet prioritized by City Council pending development of strategies, work plans, and dedicated resources.)
The updated detailed City Council Priorities Tiers 1, 2, and 3 and summary are attached in the appendices of the CIP budget book.
Well-maintained streets are essential for residents and visitors to conduct business and for general transportation purposes. An adequately funded street program reduces potholes, supports the improvement of existing roads and contributes towards the construction of new roads. One of the special revenue sources the City uses to maintain its roads is Gas Tax. Gas tax is received through an allocation from the State of California from taxes collected on gasoline, diesel fuel sales and registration of motor vehicles. These revenues have remained flat in recent years due in part by fuel-efficient vehicles and the increase in use of alternative fuels. The cost to maintain the roads, however, continues to increase.
As of June 2025 revenue received was $3,576,871, which is 3.92% higher than the prior fiscal year’s at $3,442,082.
In FY 2025/26, the City expects to receive $3,537,389, approximately 1.10% lower than FY 2024/25 actuals.
Initial estimates for FY 2026/27 is expected to receive 1.77% higher for a total of $3,600,089. Finance staff will monitor actual receipts and recommend amending the project budgets as necessary.
In 2002, Riverside County voters extended Measure A. Measure A will continue to fund transportation improvements through 2039. Funds are generated from the half-cent sales tax levied throughout Riverside County to carry out transportation projects. The funds are restricted to funding a comprehensive program of roadway and transit improvements.
As of June 2025, the City received $3,885,627, which is approximately 8.27% higher than the prior fiscal year's actuals of $3,588,810. The latest revenue projection for FY 2025/26 is $3,824,000, approximately 1.59% lower
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n the prior fiscal year's actuals. Initial estimates for FY 2026/27 are projected to increase by approximately
0.85% lower than FY 2025/26 estimates, for a total of $3,791,600. Finance staff will monitor actual receipts and recommend amending the project budgets as necessary.
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1 Beall) provides a significant increase in revenue to the City. The revenue is restricted to road maintenance and rehabilitation, safety projects, and complete street components. In FY 2023/24, total revenues received were $3,071,403. FY 2024/25 total revenue are 7.28% higher at $3,295,080. Estimates for FY 2026/27 is projected to increase by approximately 1.35% higher than FY 2024/25 for a total of $3,330,124. The finance staff will monitor actual receipts and recommend amending the project budgets as necessary.
As the City’s population grows, an increased demand is placed upon its infrastructure and public facilities. In response to the additional demands, the City requires every new development who develops land to mitigate the impacts of that development by paying a Development Impact Fee (DIF). The fees collected are used for new public facilities, vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure development projects. DIF fees are a major revenue source for the development of City projects because they are contingent on development within the City. DIF revenues make up 43.07% of the overall CIP funding sources as shown in Section II of the CIP Funding Sources and Uses chart and table.
In September 2024, the Governor of California, signed SB 937(Wiener) into law which coincided with the regulation of fees for development projects The act prohibits a local agency that imposes fees or charges on residential development for the construction of public improvements or facilities from requiring the payment of those fees or charges until the date of the final inspection or the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever occurs first, except for utility service fees, which the local agency is authorized to collect at the time an application for utility service is received. The act authorizes a local agency to require the payment sooner than the date of the final inspection or the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever occurs first, if specified conditions are met, including if the fees or charges are to reimburse the local agency for expenditures previously made. The legislation affects the City which defers the collection of the development impact fee to a future date.
Prior to the passage of SB 937, the City collects DIF fees prior to building permit issuance for all development.
SB 937 defers payment of DIF fees until the end of the project. The result of deferred DIF fees will be fewer fees collected for the next 12 to 18 months. Finance and Public Works staff will continue to monitor actual receipts and recommend amending the budgets and revenue projections as necessary.
In FY 2026/27 the estimated total ongoing operations and maintenance cost of $726,560 is reflected under the FY 2026/27 Schedule of Operations and Maintenance with the list of projects. The City includes these operating budget impacts in the biennial budget process to address ongoing maintenance for completed projects. The detailed Schedule of Operating Budget Impact is found in the appendices of the CIP budget book to fulfill the requirements of Government Code Section 65403 and City Council Resolution 07-1828.
In February 2020, the 2007 Certificate of Participation (COPS) was refinanced into the issuance of the 2020A Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds (2020A LRRB). The issuance was in connection to financing the cost of the 1997 Project to Murrieta Hot Springs Road. In FY 2025/26, approximately $730,600 in annual Measure A proceeds are budgeted to pay this obligation. A detailed schedule of outstanding debt is located within the appendices of this CIP budget book. In FY 2026/27, approximately $729,300 are budgeted to pay the final debt service payment. The bond is scheduled to reach its maturity date towards the end of FY 2026/27.
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The City updated the unfunded projects list as part of the 2023 DIF study and facility assessment and has identified approximately $590.3 million in projects that remain unfunded. This list will be updated as funding becomes available and as new projects are identified. This document contains a list of these projects, as well as pertinent information on all projects currently budgeted. The table below displays a breakdown of unfunded projects by category. The detailed listing of unfunded projects is located in the Unfunded Projects by category section of the CIP budget book.
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Notes: Operating budget used are estimates appropriated in the Operating Budget. (1)- Freeway, Street and Open Space DIF Funds will be used until funds are depleted. (2)- All Grant funded projects with no new requests are not shown here.
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Notes: Operating budget used are estimates appropriated in the Operating Budget. (1)- Freeway, Street and Open Space DIF Funds will be used until funds are depleted. (2)- All Grant funded projects with no new requests are not shown here.
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Notes: Operating budget used are estimates appropriated in the Operating Budget. (1)- Freeway, Street and Open Space DIF Funds will be used until funds are depleted. (2)- All Grant funded projects with no new requests are not shown here.
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Notes: Operating budget used are estimates appropriated in the Operating Budget. (1)- Freeway, Street and Open Space DIF Funds will be used until funds are depleted. (2)- All Grant funded projects with no new requests are not shown here.
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Notes: Operating budget used are estimates appropriated in the Operating Budget. (1)- Freeway, Street and Open Space DIF Funds will be used until funds are depleted. (2)- All Grant funded projects with no new requests are not shown here.
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1 Fund 128 Freeway and Fund 135 Street DIF was discontinued after the new DIF study was implemented in 2018. New Bridge/Fwy/Street DIF under Fund 138 receiving mostly interest-only revenue.
2 Grant Funds are projections and reimbursable in nature. The City recognizes the revenue during the fiscal year of activity and within the period of performance.
Grant budget estimated balance may be carried forward year over year during the period of performance. Interest revenue accrues wihtin the funds. 3 Funds 110,111,112,151,171,311 and 726 estimated revenue show fund balances that are committed to capital projects only and may include estimated interest revenue.
4 Fund 210/LLD 10 is currently receiving subsidy from the General Fund to make up potential budget shortfall. 5 Committed fund balances to CIP and encumbrances at fiscal year-end to be trued-up. 6 DIF revenues are based on estimates, based on historical and current-year activity not the adopted budget, which may include interest revenue.
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22.52%
4.37% 5.94% 3.46% 1.30%
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
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13.37%
9.30% 9.42%
2.30% 3.87%
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1 Fund 128 Freeway and Fund 135 Street DIF was discontinued after the new DIF study was implemented in 2018. New Bridge/Fwy/Street DIF under Fund 138 receiving mostly interest-only revenue.
2 Grant Funds are projections and reimbursable in nature. The City recognizes the revenue during the fiscal year of activity and within the period of performance.
Grant budget estimated balance may be carried forward year over year during the period of performance. Interest admin. fees are calculated. 3 Funds 110,111,112,151,171,311 and 726 estimated expenditures show investment and banking fees only and one-time transfers out. 4 Fund 210/LLD 10 is currently receiving subsidy from the General Fund to make up potential budget shortfall. 5 Committed fund balances to CIP and encumbrances at fiscal year-end to be trued-up. 6 7 The debt-service that is paid out of the Measure A fund is expected to end at the end of Fiscal Year 2026/27.
DIF revenues are based on estimates, based on historical and current-year activity not the adopted budget, which may include interest revenue.
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I-15 Overcrossing at Elm Street 16,600,000$
Design and construct overcrossing and approach ramps.
I-15 at Murrieta Hot Springs Modification 4,203,310
Modify existing interchange to add capacity to the northbound on-ramp.
Madison Avenue at Warm Springs Creek 4,620,000
Design and construct bridge over Warm Springs Creek.
Keller Road at I-215 Interchange 26,702,797
Design and construction of a new interchange at I-215 and Keller Road.
Calle del Oso Oro at Murrieta Creek 3,000,000
Widen Calle del Oso Oro Bridge at Murrieta Creek.
Nutmeg Street 9,416,202
Widen appx 480 LF (Lane Feet) along bridge on Calle de OsoOro and construct additional two lane span bridge.
Total Bridges 64,542,309$
Jefferson Avenue 6,085,185$
Widen 2200 LF on the west side of Lemon Street to Kalmia Street Jefferson Avenue 942,681
Widen 350 LF on the east side of Kalmia Street to canal Jefferson Avenue 4,955,980
Widen Jefferson Avenue from Ballesteros Road to the northern City boundary to four lanes Jefferson Avenue 2,656,896
Widen 900 LF on the east side of Gateway to City Limits Jefferson Avenue 3,247,317
Widen 500 LF on the east side of Gateway and 1100 LF on the west side of Gateway Washington Avenue 852,124
Widen 700 LF on the east side of Calle de Oso Oro and to add two bike lanes and a sidewalk.
Washington Avenue 5,711,987
Reconstruct a new two-lane collector of 2,620 LF.
Washington Avenue 11,339,482
Construct between Elm and Guava at 5280 LF
Guava Street 5,615,450
1320 LF widening on north side and 820 LF widening on south side Jefferson to Monroe Guava Street 9,406,022
Widen 5400 LF Washington to John Wayne
Adams Avenue 7,228,702
Widen 1300 LF on the west side Brown to Guava and widen 2800 LF on the east side Guava to Hawthorn.
Ivy Street 1,448,229
Widen 1320 LF on the north side Adams to Washington
Kalmia Street 5,061,336
Widen/Construct 2640 LF W. City Limits to Washington
Kalmia Street 1,575,517
Widen 690 LF on the north side Village Walk to Jefferson which includes narrowing travel lanes,relocating the median, and constructing a throughlane and sidewalk.
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Kalmia Street 4,251,995$
Widen 2200 LF on the northside of Jefferson to Washington.
Lemon Street 3,888,071
Widen 2000 LF on the north side of Washington to Hayes.
Nutmeg Street 3,304,861
Widen 1700 LF on the south side Washington toAdams and widen 700 LF on the north sideof Adams to Washington.
Monroe Avenue 11,604,833
Construct 3800 LF Los Almos to Murrieta Hot Springs Road.
Jackson Avenue 1,775,505
Widen 1300 LF on the east side Nutmeg St to Robards.
Whitewood Road 10,106,723
Construct 4600 LF Jackson to Murrieta Hot Springs Road.
Vineyard Parkway 5,450,369
Construct 2500 LF of Calle Del Oso Oro tofuture Calle Rambla Orienta McElwain Road 7,363,300
Widen 1300 LF on the east side Nutmeg St to Robards.
McElwain Road 887,753
Construct 650 LF at Linnel Ln on west side.
Linnel Lane 2,138,439
Widen 1100 LF on the north side of I-215.
Whitewood Road 9,277,080
Widen 4800 LF on the east side of Hunter to Clinton Keith Road.
Warm Springs Parkway 37,283,070
Construct approximately 13600 LF of New Antelope Rd. Clinton Keith to Scott Rd.
Elm Street 5,172,125
Construct approximately 2,100 LF from Jefferson Avenue to Monroe Avenue.
Madison Avenue 3,177,162
Construct approximately 1,290 LF from Nick Lane to Date Street.
Madison Avenue 2,137,732
Construct approximately 700 LF from Golden Gate Circle to Nick Lane.
Madison Avenue 5,181,714
Construct approximately 5,830 LF from Murrieta Hot Springs Rd to Golden Gate Cir Monroe Avenue 12,215,613
Construct approximately 4,000 LF from Guava Street to Larchmont.
Murrieta Hot Springs Road 1,935,326
Construct approximately 1,320 Madison Ave to Jefferson Ave.
Murrieta Hot Springs Road 4,975,487
Construct approximately 1,320 Jefferson Avenue to Adams Ave.
Hayes Avenue 13,934,848
Construct approximately 8,000 LF from Kalmia to Guava Street.
Fig Street 6,715,194
Construct approximately 2,400 LF from Jefferson Avenue to Monroe Avenue.
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Larchmont Lane 5,875,795$
Construct approximately 2,100 LF from Jefferson Avenue to Monroe Avenue.
Porth Road 5,886,399
Construct approximately 2,700 LF from Liberty Road to Clinton Keith Road.
Liberty Road 2,877,795
Construct approximately 1,320 LF from Porth Road to City Limits.
Antelope Road 12,192,992
Construct approximately 7,000 LF from Stepp Road to Brian's Way.
Keller Road 3,331,300
Construct approximately 1,700 LF at I-215 to Menifee Road Mitchell Road 5,937,863
Construct approximately 2,300 LF from McElwain to Clinton Keith Road.
Adams Avenue 4,598,500
Construct approximately 2,640 LF from Lemon Street to Kalmia St.
Hawthorne Street 2,877,795
Construct approximately 1,320 LF from Adams Avenue to Washington Avenue.
Ivy Street 3,309,526
Construct approximately 1,900 LF from Washington Avenue to Hayes Avenue.
Adams Avenue 9,598,588
Construct approximately 9,300 LF from Guava Street to Cherry Avenue.
Lemon Street 5,132,254
Construct approximately 2,640 LF from Washington Avenue to Cherry Street.
Vista Murrieta 6,322,428
Construct approximately 2,900 LF from Los Alamos Road to Monroe Avenue.
Fig Street 1,503,340
Construct approximately 700 LF from Adams Avenue to Jefferson Avenue.
Los Alamos Road 1,567,670
Construct approximately 900 LF from Via Santee to Ruth Ellen Way.
Lincoln Avenue 1,741,856
Construct approximately 1,000 LF from Juniper Street to Los Alamos Road.
Total Streets & Highways 291,658,209$
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Traffic signal at Jefferson Avenue and Auto Mall Parkway 400,000$ Install new traffic signal.
Traffic signal at Monroe Avenue and Sunflower Road 400,000 Install new traffic signal.
Traffic signal at Whitewood Road and Avenida Acacias 400,000 Install new traffic signal.
Traffic signal modification at Madison Avenue and Los Alamos Road 445,000 Modification of existing traffic signal and minor street improvements to ad a north-bound right turn pocket.
Traffic signal at Keller Road and Zieders Road 400,000
Install new traffic signal.
Traffic signal at Antelope & Baxter 1,249,852
Install new traffic signal.
Traffic signal at Antelope & Linnel 6,552,512
Install new traffic signal.
Traffic signal modification at Monroe & Los Alamos 660,353 Modification of existing traffic signal and minor street improvements.
Traffic signal modification at Jefferson & Murrieta Hot Springs 1,500,616 Modification of existing traffic signal and minor street improvements.
Traffic signal modification at Washigton & Calle del Oso Oro/Nutmeg 1,360,383 Modification of existing traffic signal and minor street improvements.
Traffic signal modification at Jefferson & Magnolia 1,373,575 Modification of existing traffic signal and minor street improvements.
Traffic signal modification at Jefferson & Kalmia 1,360,383 Modification of existing traffic signal and minor street improvements.
Traffic signal modification at Monroe & Murrieta Hot Springs 1,765,657 Modification of existing traffic signal and minor street improvements.
Traffic signal modification at Whitewood Road & Murrieta Hot Springs Rd. 1,363,557 Modification of existing traffic signal and minor street improvements.
Traffic signal at Adams & Guava 2,122,198
Install new traffic signal.
Traffic signal at Washington & Lemon 857,948
Modification of existing traffic signal and minor street improvements.
Traffic signal modification at Jackson & Nutmeg 428,974 Modification of existing traffic signal and minor street improvements.
Traffic signal at Adams & Ivy 643,461
Install new traffic signal.
Traffic signal modification at Jefferson & Elm 235,936
Modification of existing traffic signal and minor street improvements.
Traffic signal at Hayes & De Luz/Guava 1,263,543
Install new traffic signal.
Traffic signal at Madison Avenue and Elm 2,022,184
Install new traffic signal.
Traffic signal at Linnel & McElwain 1,829,789
Install new traffic signal.
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Traffic signal modification at Jefferson & Fig 249,019
Modification of existing traffic signal and minor street improvements.
Traffic signal modification at Madison Avenue and Fig 2,225,518 Install new traffic signal.
Traffic signal modification at Jefferson & Centerpointe 150,516 Modification of existing traffic signal and minor street improvements.
Total Traffic Signals 31,260,974$
Line F at Murrieta Creek 6,336,907$
Construct the ultimate channel for line F from west of Washington Avenue to Murrieta Creek.
Downtown Hydro-Modification 500,000
Construct regional drainage facilities to address hydro-modification requirements for development in the downtown district.
City Wide Open Channel Annual Maintenance 750,000
Establish an open channel maintenance program.
Line D 3,038,034
Construct Storm Drainage Line D.
Line L 1,057,543
Construct Storm Drainage Line L.
Line L-1 87,594
Construct Storm Drainage Line L-1.
Line M 257,086
Construct Storm Drainage Line M.
Line L-1 138,869
Construct Storm Drainage Line L-1.
Line N 754,167
Construct Storm Drainage Line N.
N/O Larchmont, Jefferson to Murrieta Creek 508,475
Construct storm drainage at Larchmont, Jefferson to Murrieta Creek.
N/O Fuex Wa, Jefferson to Murrieta Creek 257,086
Construct storm drainage at Fuex Wa, Jefferson to Murrieta Creek.
Line, Kalmia St. Historic Murrieta Area 80,614
Construct storm drainage at Kalmia St. at Historic Murrieta Area.
Line, B St. Historic Murrieta Area 63,595
Construct storm drainage at B St. at Historic Murrieta Area.
Line, Jefferson St. Historic Murrieta Area 47,144
Construct storm drainage at Jefferson St. at Historic Murrieta Area.
Line, Adams Ave. Historic Murrieta Area 88,307
Construct storm drainage at Adams Ave. at Historic Murrieta Area.
Line, New Clay St. Historic Murrieta Area 81,969
Construct storm drainage at New Clay St. at Historic Murrieta Area.
Storm Drainage Master Plan 217,050
Establish and Update the Storm Drainage Master Plan.
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Guava: Jefferson to Murrieta Creek Rd 90,466
Construct storm drainage at Guava St. from Jefferson to Murrieta Creek Rd.
Line E 32,438
Construct storm drainage at Line E.
Murrieta Creek Design 968,380
Initiate and Update the Murrieta Creek Design.
Storm Drain DIF Nexus Study 2,127
Update the Storm Drain DIF Nexus Study.
Line F at Murrieta Creek 842,155
Construct storm drainage at Line F.
Line G 1,913,102
Construct storm drainage at Line G.
Murrieta Creek Flood Control Channel 4,341,007
Establish the Murrieta Creek Flood Control Channel.
Total Storm Drains 22,454,115$
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Community Room Addition 1,750,000$
Construct a 6,700 square-foot room addition for the Community Center.
Downtown Public Parking Structure 16,000,000
Construct public parking structure, to service the Downtown District.
Police Station Expansion 7,204,380
Construct additional office space and a sally port protection area.
Murrieta Youth Center Phase 2 Design 10,300,000
Phase 2 design of the Youth Center is to include classrooms, office space, indoor gym and assocated features.
Murrieta Regional Public Safety Training Center 30,000,000 Public safety regional training center for Police and Fire.
City Corporate Yard 5,810,000
Design and construct a 33,000 sq. ft. building to support operation and maintainance activities.
Police Department Office Updates 200,000
Remodel ten existing work offices in the police department building Fire Station #5 at Vineyard Parkway 7,968,000
Construct new permanent fire station on Vineyard Parkway serving northwest portion of City.
Fire Station #6 East of City Limits 20,219,074
Construct new permanent fire station serving the eastern portion of City.
Fire Station #1 Improvements Project 1,500,000
The project consists of renovating existing dorm rooms and restrooms.
Fire Station #3 Improvements Project 1,200,000
The project consists of renovating restrooms and expand premises for added dorm room.
Total Buildings 102,151,454$
Alderwood Park Splash Pad 1,125,000$
To design a splash pad in open turf area at Alderwood Park.
California Oaks Sports Park Pool Replacement-to be determined 19,536,742 To renovate existing pool including demo and replace decking.
Second Avenue Park (Working drawings and construction) 8,000,000 Additional funds needed for working drawings and construction.
Los Alamos Hills Sports Park Phase II 25,000,000
Construction phase of Los Alamos Hills Sports Park.
Veteran's Memorial at Town Square Park 3,651,584
Construct the remaining three walls.
Los Alamos Hills Sports Park and Torrey Pines Park Synthetic Turf Replacement 1,452,408 Replace Football field #2 and Soccer field #2 at Los Alamos Hills Sports Park and Baseball Field at Torrey Pines Park.
Pioneer Park Phase 2 3,393,963
The project is to design and construct the Pioneer Park parcel reflecting the updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Town Square Enhancements 795,000
Tie together the city facilities and tenet buildings at Town Square.
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Mapleton Rehabilitation Project 889,860
To address multiple projects including, but not limited to, a new tot-lot, shade elements, the basketball court, drainage, etc.
Murrieta Creek Regional Trail 4,650,000
Multiple miles of open space spanning between the Temecula and Wildomar borders.
Total Parks 68,494,557$
Water Conservation Projects 3,500,000$
Replace landscapes with water-wise material.
ADA Transition Plan and Priority Projects- to be determined 314,706 Project consists of current & future ADA Transition Plan priority projects to be determined.
North Murrieta Technology Corridor Master Plan 150,000
Preparation of a master plan to implement the General Plan.
Historic Downtown Specific Plan Update 250,000
Preparation of the Historic Downtown Specific Plan Update.
Fire Technology- EOC Split Screen Monitors 250,000
Purchase four (4) split screen monitors for the EOC.
Fire Technology- Traffic Preemption System 360,000
Purchase traffic preemption system.
Fire Technology- GPS Firefighter Accountability Sysytem 500,000 Purchase GPS Firefighter/Personnel Accountability Sysytem.
Fire Fleet- Wildland Hose Trailer 966,000
Purchase Wildland Hose Trailer.
Fire Fleet- Update Mobile Command Truck 100,000
Update the Mobile Command Truck.
Fire Fleet- Replace #5 Type I Fire Truck 1,400,000
Replace #5 Type I Fire Truck.
Fire Fleet- Replace #2 Type III Fire Truck 601,000
Replace #2 Type III Fire Truck.
Fire Fleet- replace Mechanic Shop Truck 111,240
Replace Fire Mechanic Shop Truck.
Fire Fleet- Type III Fire Truck 601,000
Replace Type III Fire Truck.
EMS Defibrillators Project 270,000
Replace nine (9) defibrillators equipment units over 3 years.
EMS Auto Pulse Replacement Project 144,000
Replace nine (9) aging Auto Pulse EMS equipment sets.
Medic Patrol (3) 180,000
purchasing a replacement medic patrol and associated equipment for upfitting to replace a 20-year-old unit Total Miscellaneous 9,697,946$
*This table potentially contains more unfunded projects than the Capital Improvement Projects by Category and is updated annually. *Updated by the different City divisions to show Total Cost as part of the proposed Final Draft of the 2023 DIF Study Report . *Cost estimates include contingencies as part of the initial estimates.
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The following is an example project page summary. This summary outlines the project’s scope, current status, cost to complete, additional funds being requested, project location, and the funding status.
Amount of funds that
have been approved to
spend since the
beginning of the project
(cumulative).
Amount of the
Inception to Date
Budget that has not
been spent.
Additional funds to be
added to the project’s
budget in the next five
years.
Additional funds to be
added to the project’s
budget in years beyond
the five-year plan.
Total Project Cost
represents the amount
it will take to bring the
project to completion.
It is comprised of
previously budgeted
funds (Inception to
Date Budget), the
amounts requested in
the next five years, and
the Future Years.
The “N/A” funding
source represents the
additional funds
needed to complete the
project.
Budgeted funds are
broken down into
expenditure categories
for planning purposes.
The Funding Sources
section shows where
the money is coming
from. The Project
Uses section shows how
that money will be
spent throughout the
project’s life.
The mini map gives
readers a visual
reference as to where
the project is within the
City limits.
The Project map gives
readers the location of
the project.
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The City continues to invest in modern financial management tools that improve the development, presentation, and transparency of its annual budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Building upon the City's existing digital budget and financial reporting platforms, a new capital budgeting solution is being implemented to better integrate project planning, budgeting, historical data, and long-term capital planning into a single, streamlined process.
As part of this transition, the detailed CIP Project Worksheets that have historically been included in the budget document are not included in the FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan.
Once implementation is complete, these worksheets will be available through the City's online budget and financial reporting resources, providing enhanced project information, improved reporting capabilities, and a more accessible user experience.
The implementation is expected to be completed by September 2026, at which time the Project Worksheets will be available on the City's Budget Management webpage.
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ABATEMENT – Abatement usually applies to tax levies, special assessments, and service charges.
ACCOUNTING SYSTEM -The methods and records established to identify, assemble, analyze, classify, record, and report a government’s transactions and to maintain accountability for the related assets and liabilities.
ADOPTION - Formal action by the City Council that sets the spending limits for the fiscal year.
APPROPRIATION - A legal authorization granted by the City Council to make expenditures and incur obligations for specific purposes.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA) – A comprehensive Federal civil-rights statute protecting the rights of people with disabilities. It affects access to employment; state and local government programs and services; access to places of public accommodations such as businesses, transportation, and non-profit service providers; and telecommunications.
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT – A separate local government agency formed to provide specific local public improvements that directly benefit District members.
BUDGET – A plan of financial operation embodying an estimate of proposed expenditures for a given period and the proposed means of financing them. Used without any modifier, the term usually indicates a financial plan for a fiscal year.
BUDGETARY CONTROL – The control or management of a government or enterprise in accordance with an approved budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and revenues.
CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS (CSMFO) – An independent organization that promotes professional administration of government finance and to strive for the attainment of professional status of all those responsible for the conduct of the activities of the field ( CSMFO, August 2023.). The City of Murrieta holds an active CSMFO membership and participates in its awards and professional development programs.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT – Construction or major repair of City buildings and facilities such as streets, roads, highways, bridges, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, traffic signals, streetlights and parks.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) – Annual appropriations in the City’s budget for capital purposes such as street improvements, building construction, and park improvements.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES – Expenditures result in the acquisition of or addition to the government’s general fixed assets having a unit of cost of at least $5,000 and a useful life of one year or more.
CAPITAL OUTLAY – Expenditures that qualify as capital costs according to accounting standards. This includes furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other relatively minor fixed assets.
CAPITAL PROJECT – A specific undertaking involving the procurement, design, permitting, construction or installation of facilities and related equipment which improves, preserves, enhances or modernizes the City’s provision of municipal services, has a long-term useful life, and for which costs exceed $25,000.
CARRYOVER/CARRYFORWARD FUNDS– Carryover/carryforward funds are previously appropriated, unexpended balances at the end of the fiscal year to complete a program, project or activity.
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CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (COP) – Financing in which an investor buys a share of the lease revenues of a project rather than the bond being secured by those revenues. The issuing authority usually uses the proceeds to construct a facility that is leased to the municipality, releasing the municipality from restrictions on the amount of debt they can incur.
CIRCULATION ELEMENT – The circulation element is part of the general plan and sets forth a comprehensive strategy for planning, developing, and maintaining a citywide transportation system, including the creation of new transportation corridors, to serve existing and planned land uses.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) – A district where a special levy is collected to provide services and maintenance of improvements within the district.
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING – Engineering work during the construction process that ensures projects are constructed in accordance with design parameters and specifications. The primary functions are construction inspection, laboratory services, field surveys and design plan update or interpretation.
CONTINGENCY – A budgetary reserve set-aside for emergency or unanticipated expenditures.
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES – Contracts for professional services
DEBT SERVICE – Cash required in a given period for payments of interest and current maturities of principal on outstanding debt.
DIAMOND LANE – A lane of traffic designated specifically for high occupancy vehicles.
ENCUMBRANCES – An amount of money committed for the payment of goods and services not yet received or paid for.
EXPENDITURES – The actual payment for goods and services.
ENHANCED GEOMETRICS – The design of street intersections to accommodate additional turn lanes, larger curb radius for truck turning movements, longer turn pockets for large traffic volumes and modified traffic signals to accommodate the additional lanes and dimensions of the intersection.
EMINENT DOMAIN – The right of a government entity to seize private property for the purpose of constructing a public facility. Federal, state, and local governments can seize people’s homes under eminent domain laws as long as the homeowner is compensated at fair market value. The City of Murrieta adopted an Eminent Domain Policy in October 2004 which sets forth the criteria and procedures for the acquisition of property for public purposes.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) – A study of all the factors which a land development or construction project would have on the environment in the area, including population, traffic, schools, fire protection, endangered species, archeological artifacts and community beauty.
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM – A network of software systems used by an organization to integrate the core operations of the business. The system may include Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, Utility Billing, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Planning and Development Services, Business License and General Government Services.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG ) is a U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored grant designed to assist states, local governments, and Tribes in implementing strategies to reduce
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energy use, fossil fuel emissions, and energy efficiency.
FISCAL YEAR—The period designated by the City, signifying the beginning and ending periods for recording financial transactions. The City of Murrieta's fiscal year is July 1 through June 30.
FUND – An accounting entity with a set of self-balancing accounts recording revenues and expenditures and transactions for specific activities.
FUND BALANCE – The difference between assets (revenues and other resources) and liabilities (expenditures incurred or committed to) for a particular fund.
GASB 34 – Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement 34 establishes new requirements for the annual financial reports of state and local governments. The Statement was developed to make annual reports easier to understand and more useful to the people who use governmental financial information to make decisions. Murrieta implemented GASB 34 in Fiscal Year 2002-2003 GENERAL FUND – Accounts for taxes and other General Fund revenues (i.e. sales taxes, property taxes, fines and forfeitures, investment income, etc.) and records the transactions of general governmental services.
GENERAL PLAN – A plan of a city, county or area which establishes zones for different types of development, uses, traffic patterns and future development.
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA (GFOA) – An independent corporation organized as an Illinois not-for-profit corporation for charitable, educational, scientific, and research purposes and recognized within Section 501( c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (GFOA, 2022). GFOA is a national organization that promotes advocacy, best practices and various professional education opportunities for government finance professionals. The City of Murrieta holds an active GFOA membership and participates in its professional awards and development programs.
GRANTS – Contributions or gifts of cash or other assets from another government to be used or expended for a specified purpose.
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT (LLD) – A district where a special levy is collected to provide services and maintenance of lighting and landscaping within dedicated right-of-way and easements within the district.
LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) – An energy efficient lighting alternative that is used to replace existing traffic signal indicators.
MASTER PLAN – A comprehensive master development plan that identifies the distribution, location, and extent of land uses within a development site and identifies regulations and criteria for the development site.
MITIGATION – The measures to avoid or substantially reduce a project’s impact on the environment.
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE – Supplies and other materials used in the normal operations of City departments. Includes items such as office supplies, maintenance materials and contractual services.
PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT – A municipal corporation, an independent public authority, created to build major facilities.
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RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT (RCWD) – An independent Special District organized on August 16, 1965 operating pursuant to the California Water District Law, Division 13 of the California Water Code ( Rancho California Water District, n.d.). The City of Murrieta entered into a reimbursement agreement with RCWD in October 2021 related to design costs in connecting to RCWD’s recycled water distribution facilities.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (RCFCD) – An independent District organized on July 7, 1945, by Act 6642 of the California State Legislature. The District was formed as an entity charged with keeping Riverside County safe from flood hazard (Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, n.d.). The City of Murrieta works with RCFCD related to storm-drain and flood control-related capital projects.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) – A Request for Proposals (RFP) is a solicitation document issued through a competitive procurement process. It is used to invite suppliers to submit proposals for commodities such as goods, and services. The selection process is based on the evaluation of specific criteria, which often includes price (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, 2020).
RESOURCES – Total amounts available for appropriation, including estimated revenues, fund transfers, and beginning balances.
REVENUES – The yield of taxes and other sources of income that a governmental unit collects and receives for public use.
RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION – A property acquired by the City that is needed for the City’s current or future infrastructure.
SPECIFIC PLAN – A systematic implementation of the General Plan for specific areas or projects.
SURFACE TREATMENT – A layer of slurry seal (i.e. asphalt) placed atop the road surface which seals cracks and fissures. The City’s road maintenance program calls for surface treatment every seven years.
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RESOLUTION PC 2026-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MURRIETA,
CALIFORNIA, MAKING A FINDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE NEW
PROPOSED ADDITIONS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026/27 THROUGH 2030/31 IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CITY OF MURRIETA GENERAL PLAN 2035
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65401 requires the city planning agency to review and report as to the conformity of capital projects with the adopted general plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Murrieta’s Capital Improvement Plan provides designated funding for planned public improvement projects and master plans for the City to continue to maintain public infrastructure and fulfill community and Economic Development objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Murrieta reviewed the proposed additions to the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2026/27 through 2030/31 as identified in Exhibit “A”, for consistency with the goals and policies implementing the City of Murrieta General Plan 2035 (“Proposed Project”); and
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2026, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission considered all public comments, received both before and during the public meeting, the staff report, the staff presentation, and all other pertinent documents regarding the Proposed Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MURRIETA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Proposed Project, the proposed additions to the Capital Improvement Plan FY 2026/27-2030/31 (Exhibit “A”), is in conformance with the City of Murrieta General Plan 2035, as identified by the applicable General Plan 2035 policies identified in Exhibit “B”.
2. That the Proposed Project supports the goals and policies of the City of Murrieta General Plan 2035 as identified in Exhibit B.
3. That the Proposed Project is not a "project" as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because it involves citywide budget allocations which, on its own accord, will not cause significant environmental impact. As such, this activity is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3).
This determination is predicated on Section 15004 of the guidelines, which provides direction to lead agencies on the appropriate timing for environmental review. The projects for which this budget is intended may require the preparation of an environmental document in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of May, 2026.
Dennis Vrooman, Chairperson
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ATTEST:
Carl Stiehl, City Planner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Paul Early, Assistant City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )§
CITY OF MURRIETA )
I, Carl Stiehl, Interim City Planner of the City of Murrieta, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. PC-2026-X Xwas duly passed and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Murrieta at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 27 th day of May, 2026, and was signed by the Chairperson of the said Commission, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Carl Stiehl, City Planner
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*Amounts on this sheet are estimates. Actuals are located within the Biennial Budget
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Description of Debt Issue
Year of
Issuance
Year of
Maturity
Total
Issue Size Bond Rating Interest Rate Repayment Source
Outstanding Principal
Balance 7/1/2026 Principal Payments Interest Payments Total Payments Projected Outstanding
Principal Balance
6/30/2027
Lease Revenue Bonds
Fund 655
1. 2020A Lease Revenue Refunding Bond 2020 2027 3,790,000$ AA- 4.00% Measure A Proceeds 695,000$ 695,000$ 27,800$ 722,800$ -$ Capital Leases
Fund 451
2. Capital Lease Street Lights 2020 2020 2033 6,343,000 Not Rated 3.25% Special Assessments collected on
the Property Tax Bills from
Landscape and Lighting Districts
and Community Services Zones,
in addition to a contribution from
the General Fund
3,821,000 458,000 120,461 578,461 3,363,000 Total Capital Leases 6,343,000 3,821,000 458,000 120,461 578,461 3,363,000 Tax Allocation Bonds
Fund 602
3. 2017 Tax Allocation Bonds Series A 2017 2035 14,480,000 AA1 2.00% - 5.00% Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS)
8,535,000 855,000 318,981 1,173,981 7,680,000
4. 2017 Tax Allocation Bonds Series B 2017 2037 25,230,000 AA1 1.60% - 3.75% Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS)
18,040,000 975,000 643,103 1,618,103 17,065,000 Total Tax Allocation Bonds 39,710,000 26,575,000 1,830,000 962,084 2,792,084 24,745,000 Other Debt
Fund 657
5. MFA-LARB2016B 2016 2035 8,850,000 AA 2.00% - 5.00% Special Taxes collected on the Property Tax Bills
5,160,000 455,000 166,813 621,813 4,705,000 Fund 658
6. MFA-LARB2022
2022 2034 29,075,000 AA 4.00% - 5.00% Special Taxes collected on the Property Tax Bills
20,535,000 2,520,000 963,750 3,483,750 18,015,000 Total Other Debt 37,925,000 25,695,000 2,975,000 1,130,563 4,105,563 22,720,000 Private Placement
Fund 656
7. MFA-LARB2016A 2016 2035 49,790,000 Not Rated Market Rate - 3.680% Special Taxes collected on the Property Tax Bills
28,490,000 2,630,000 981,174 3,611,174 25,860,000 Total Outstanding Debt 137,558,000$ 85,276,000$ 8,588,000$ 3,222,082$ 11,810,082$ 76,688,000$ The City has programmed the use of Debt Financing for the following Capital Improvement Projects:
1. Acquisition of real property located in the City between Jefferson Avenue, Kalmia Street, Adams Avenue and Juniper Street.
2. Acquisition of street lights from Southern California Edison and to retrofit the streetlights with LED bulbs.
3. & 4. The Redevelopment Plan for the Murrieta Redevelopment Project. Originally issued by the former Murrieta Redevelopment Agency.
5., 6., & 7. Murrieta Financing Authority refunded Community Facilities District bonded debt for more favorable rates on behalf of the property owners within each district.
Footnote:
1 2017 Tax Allocation Bond, Series 2017A & B rating per S&P, with Build America Mutual Assurance Company. (Underlying Rate is A per S&P) City of Murrieta
Fiscal Year 2026/27 Summary of Outstanding Debt
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Description of Debt Issue
Year of
Issuance
Year of
Maturity
Total
Issue Size Bond Rating Interest Rate Repayment Source
Projected Outstanding
Principal Balance
7/1/2027 Principal Payments Interest Payments Total Payments Projected Outstanding
Principal Balance
6/30/2028
Lease Revenue Bonds
Fund 655
1. 2020A Lease Revenue Refunding Bond 2020 2027 3,790,000$ AA- 4.00% Measure A Proceeds -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Capital Leases
Fund 451
2. Capital Lease Street Lights 2020 2020 2033 6,343,000 Not Rated 3.25% Special Assessments collected on the Property Tax Bills from
Landscape and Lighting Districts
and Community Services Zones,
in addition to a contribution from
the General Fund
3,363,000 473,000 105,446 578,446 2,890,000 Tax Allocation Bonds
Fund 602
3. 2017 Tax Allocation Bonds Series A 2017 2035 14,480,000 AA1 2.00% - 5.00% Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS)
7,680,000 895,000 275,231 1,170,231 6,785,000
4. 2017 Tax Allocation Bonds Series B 2017 2037 25,230,000 AA1 1.60% - 3.75% Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS)
17,065,000 1,010,000 611,456 1,621,456 16,055,000 Total Tax Allocation Bonds 39,710,000 24,745,000 1,905,000 886,688 2,791,688 22,840,000 Other Debt
Fund 657
5. MFA-LARB2016B 2016 2035 8,850,000 AA 2.00% - 5.00% Special Taxes collected on the Property Tax Bills
4,705,000 475,000 143,563 618,563 4,230,000 Fund 658
6. MFA-LARB2022 2022 2034 29,075,000 AA 4.00% - 5.00% Special Taxes collected on the Property Tax Bills
18,015,000 2,645,000 834,625 3,479,625 15,370,000 Total Other Debt 37,925,000 22,720,000 3,120,000 978,188 4,098,188 19,600,000 Private Placement
Fund 656
7. MFA-LARB2016A 2016 2035 49,790,000 Not Rated Market Rate - 3.680% Special Taxes collected on the Property Tax Bills
25,860,000 2,710,000 895,430 3,605,430 23,150,000 Total Outstanding Debt 137,558,000$ 76,688,000$ 8,208,000$ 2,865,752$ 11,073,752$ 68,480,000$
The City has programmed the use of Debt Financing for the following Capital Improvement Projects:
1. Acquisition of real property located in the City between Jefferson Avenue, Kalmia Street, Adams Avenue and Juniper Street.
2. Acquisition of street lights from Southern California Edison and to retrofit the streetlights with LED bulbs.
3. & 4. The Redevelopment Plan for the Murrieta Redevelopment Project. Originally issued by the former Murrieta Redevelopment Agency.
5., 6., & 7. Murrieta Financing Authority refunded Community Facilities District bonded debt for more favorable rates on behalf of the property owners within each district.
Footnote:
1 2017 Tax Allocation Bond, Series 2017A & B rating per S&P, with Build America Mutual Assurance Company. (Underlying Rate is A per S&P) City of Murrieta
Fiscal Year 2027/28 Summary of Outstanding Debt
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8043, 8137, 8257, 8283, 8293, 8330,
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10034,19003
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10012
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13057
13058
13059
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8448
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8157
8389
8040
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22036
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8232
22035
22030
13028
21020,
21038
13027
22038
21029
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ADAMS AVE
WHITEWOOD RD
JEFFER SON AVE
LOSALAMOS RD
IVY ST
WINCHESTER RD
ANTELOPE RD
MAD ISON AVE
KALMIA ST
CLINTON KEITH RD
NUTMEGST
HAYES AVE
HANCOCK AVE
MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS RD
FIG ST
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HUNTER RD
KELLER RD
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JACKSON AVE
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10002,10027,10028,
10043,10044,10045
Community Center Projects:
10018,10025,10038,21014,
21015,21030, 22016,22028
Town Square
Park Projects:
8349,8414,8513,
22019,22020
21040
10041 Police Department Projects:
10026,10037,21011,21016,21017,
21021,21022,21035,21036
Library Projects:
10042,21023-27,
21031,50131
Fire Department Projects:
10024,10029,10044,10046-48,
21019,21033,21034,21037
JUNIPER ST
ADAMS AVE
KALMIA ST
JEFFERSON AVE
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CITY OF MURRIETA Thursday, February 26, 2026
Council Chambers 8:30 AM SPECIAL CITY
1 Town Square COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Murrieta, CA 92562 MINUTES
The City of Murrieta intends to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with special needs should call the City Clerk Department at (951) 461-6031 or email at [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA during normal business hours.
Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Murrieta’s equipment must be submitted to the City Clerk’s department 72 hours prior to the scheduled City Council meeting at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA; via email at [email protected] or call (951) 461-6031. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA during normal business hours.
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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8:30 AM SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 8:31 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Cindy Warren
Council Member Lori Stone
Council Member Lisa DeForest
Mayor Pro Tem Ron Holliday
Mayor Jon Levell
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Warren
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MAYOR'S WELCOME
Mayor Levell provided welcoming remarks.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Justin Clifton provided opening comments on the expectations and goals of the Special Workshop and how the feedback will provide staff direction. City Manager Clifton also noted that this Workshop is intended to be a broader picture and overview rather than detailed plan with specifics intended to guide staff in the top priorities and gather more information for a future Workshop.
City Manager Clifton noted this will return in six months with an update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS ONLY
Kassen Klein: Spoke on the City Council’s decorum at City Council meetings.
Alan Long: Spoke on the City’s branding and identity when pursuing the priority projects.
WORKSHOP
WS1. Status Update and Discussion on City Council Priorities
City Manager Clifton provided an overview of the City Council priorities Tiers 1 through 3 and introduced Assistant City Manager Kristen Crane who would provide the presentation of the City Council priorities.
Assistant City Manager Crane presented and displayed a list of completed priority projects from Tiers 1 through 3 which included the:
• Amphitheater parking lot;
• Sidewalk vendor policy;
• Town hall meeting regarding changes in California Housing Law; • City Hall roof replacement;
• Glen Arbor Dog Park;
• 6th Code Update;
• Tot lot replacement;
• Police Department building improvements;
• City HVAC replacement;
• Equestrian evacuation guidelines;
• Hawk Ranch;
• Champions for Murrieta program; and
• Recommended removal of Loan program for water/sewer connections due to lack of interest on this item.
Assistant City Manager Crane reviewed and displayed City Council priorities for the Tier 1 large-scale projects, as listed on the agenda report, highlighting milestones, status, and next steps.
The following staff members were available to answer questions from the City Council:
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• City Manager Clifton answered questions related to potential annexation for Fire Station No. 6 and the Los Alamos Soccer Complex
• Fire Chief Bernard Molloy was available to answer questions regarding Fire Station No. 6
• Finance Director Javier Carcamo was available to answer questions regarding the revenue from the public safety Community Financing District (CFD) tax; and • Deputy Development Services Director Jarrett Ramaiya was available to answer questions regarding the Los Alamos Soccer Complex’s grading permit.
The City Council recessed at 9:40 a.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:48 a.m.
WS1. Status Update and Discussion on City Council Priorities (Continued)
Assistant City Manager Crane continued to review and display City Council priorities for the Tier 1 large-scale projects and reviewed the small-scale projects, as listed on the agenda report, highlighting milestones, status, and next steps.
Development Services Director David Chantarangsu was available to answer questions regarding the General Plan clean up, design guidelines, and process improvements, City Engineer Jeff Hitch was available to answer questions regarding the drainage improvements project and trash interceptors, and Municipal Services Director Brian Crawford was available to answer questions regarding tot stop replacements throughout the City.
Public Comment:
Kassen Klein: Provided a handout and spoke on the Los Alamos Soccer Complex, Keller Road Interchange, General Plan clean up, and the Equestrian Center.
The City Council recessed at 10:41 a.m.
The City Council reconvened at 10:48 a.m.
WS1. Status Update and Discussion on City Council Priorities (Continued)
Assistant City Manager Crane moved on to review and display City Council priorities for Tier 2 and 3 large-scale and small-scale projects, as listed on the agenda report, highlighting milestones, status, next steps, and suggestions of shifting priorities.
Public Comment:
Kassen Klein: Spoke on code enforcement revisions, the Madison Avenue corridor, and the water infrastructure.
City Manager Clifton provided an overview and introduction of the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) list, stating that this list represents staff analysis of what is important to the City Council and the community members.
Assistant City Manager Crane presented the list of CIPs.
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City Engineer Jeff Hitch was available to answer City Council questions regarding the LED lighted crosswalks funding, I-215 and Clinton Keith record of survey, and projects set to be completed by the end of June 2026.
Public Comment:
Kassen Klein: Spoke on identifying funding sources for CIP projects.
The City Council recessed at 11:45 a.m.
The City Council reconvened at 12:30 p.m.
WS1. Status Update and Discussion on City Council Priorities (Continued)
The City Council reviewed the possible next priorities they would like to bring forward or shift in Tiers.
City Manager Clifton answered questions regarding the Municipal Service building and the Public Safety training facility, Police Chief Henry was available to answer questions regarding the Police Department expansion, Municipal Services Director Crawford was available to answer questions regarding the Cal Oaks Sports Park pool, Fire Chief Molloy was available to answer questions regarding the training tower, Community Services Director Brian Ambrose was available to answer questions regarding historic buildings and the Equestrian center, and Development Services Director Chantarangsu was available to answer questions regarding design standards from the City Council.
Based on consensus the City Council provided direction on the following:
• Warm Springs Parkway CIP shifted from Tier 2 to Tier 1; • Westside Park land acquisition added as a Tier 1 project; • Fire Station No. 6 remains a high priority;
• Revitalization of the Cal Oaks Sports Park pool as a Tier 1 project; • Ad Hoc Subcommittee for a 2028 Ballot Measure;
• Public Arts Program shifted from Tier 3 to Tier 2;
• Maintenance of the Equestrian Center as a high priority; • Municipal Services building as a high priority;
• Adding Mill beautification to Tier 3; and
• Adding General housing and commercial design standards as Tier 1.
CLOSING WORKSHOP COMMENTS
The Mayor and the City Council gave closing comments.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Clerk Cristal McDonald announced the following Closed Session item:
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CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
The City Council will hold a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b), to conduct an employee evaluation concerning the City Manager.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 2:27 p.m.
RECONVENE / CALL TO ORDER 2:54 p.m.
Present: Council Member Cindy Warren
Council Member Lori Stone
Council Member Lisa DeForest
Mayor Pro Tem Ron Holliday
Absent: Mayor Jon Levell (Not present during Closed Session)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
City Attorney Tiffany Israel: No reportable action on Closed Session Item No. CS1.
ADJOURNMENT 2:55 p.m.
__________________________
Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
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