TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Kim Summers, City Manager
PREPARED BY: David Chantarangsu, AICP, Development Services Director
SUBJECT:
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Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting Riverside County Code Chapter 8.36 (Control of Vectors) by Reference
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RECOMMENDATION
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Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 609-24 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Adopting by Reference Chapter 8.36 (Control of Vectors) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the County of Riverside County Code as a New Chapter in the Murrieta Municipal Code.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On September 3, 2024, the City Council conducted the first reading and introduced Ordinance No. 609-24 (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
BACKGROUND
The City of Murrieta (City) relies on the County of Riverside (County) to perform inspection and abatement services for vector control. At the City Council’s meeting of September 3, 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was approved between the City and County which authorizes the County to continue providing vector control services on the City’s behalf.
For the proposed MOU to be enforceable, the City must adopt by reference Riverside County Code Chapter 8.36, which establishes the processes and procedures that enable the County to address circumstances where vectors may be breeding or exist in excessive numbers. Riverside County Code Chapter 8.36 can be found online at <http://riversidecounty-ca.elaws.us/code/coor_title8_ch8.36>. Attachment 1 contains the proposed ordinance adopting County Code Chapter 8.36 as a new Chapter 8.46 in the Murrieta Municipal Code.
Without the adoption of Riverside County Code Chapter 8.36 by reference, the City could potentially lack the ability to address public nuisances involving vectors adequately.
FISCAL IMPACT
Several City departments rely on the County vector control services. The Community Services Department relies on the County to address vectors at City facilities, and facilities maintained by various maintenance districts. Public Works/Engineering also relies on the County’s services. Code Enforcement relies on the County’s services to resolve cases involving vectors on private property. Altogether, these services have a fiscal impact of approximately $100,000 in Fiscal Year 2024/25.
There is available funding in General Ledger accounts 1104140-60480 and 1800050-60480 to cover the estimated annual costs.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No. 609-24