TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
PREPARED BY: Kimberly Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT:
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City Council Subcommittees and Appointment of City Affiliated
Boards and Commissions
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ABSTRACT
As part of the annual City Council reorganization, the City Council also reviews the current structure of City Council Subcommittees, City Affiliated Boards and Commissions and other governmental bodies.
RECOMMENDATION
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Review and discuss the current City Council Subcommittees and City Affiliated
Agencies/Organizations and reaffirm or update as needed;
Appoint delegates/representatives and alternates to the City Council Subcommittees and City
Affiliated Agencies/Organizations; and
Consider and provide direction to City staff as appropriate.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On December 20, 2022, the City Council acknowledged Southwest Riverside County's Women's Elected Leaders Collaborative as a joint governmental group (Vote: 5-0).
On January 17, 2023, the City Council appointed City Council representatives to various agencies and committees (Vote: 5-0).
On August 15, 2023, the City Council amended the Legislative Workgroup Subcommittee's membership to amend the non-Mayor member's membership from quarterly rotating to standing (Vote: 5-0).
On October 17, 2023, the Town Square Park Amphitheater Subcommittee was automatically sunset upon the recommendation of a third-party vendor to the City Council.
On December 2, 2025, the City Council continued the current appointments to the Legislative Workgroup to the January 20, 2025, meeting.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action is only administrative and is consistent with and in alignment with the City Council goal of maintaining a high-performing organization that values transparency and accountability.
The appointment of City Council Members to various Commissions and Committees supports the City Manager’s administrative priority of advocacy across various organizations and topics.
DISCUSSION
According to Resolution No. 19-4178, Adopting the Rules of Procedure for City Council Meetings, the City Council will appoint Council Members to various agencies and boards.
The City of Murrieta (City) currently has three (3) active subcommittees to address various topics and issues relevant to the City. Subcommittees are either Ad-Hoc or Standing. Both ad-hoc & standing committees are a subsidiary body of the legislative body.
An ad-hoc committee serves a limited/single purpose, is not perpetual, and dissolves when the specific task is complete. An ad-hoc committee consists solely of less than a quorum of the legislative body and does not have continuing subject matter jurisdiction nor a meeting schedule fixed by formal action; therefore, the requirements of the Brown Act do not apply. A standing committee also consists solely of less than a quorum of the legislative body, which generally serves for purposes of some continuing subject matter jurisdiction or has a meeting schedule fixed by the legislative body; therefore, standing committees are subject to the Brown Act.
The responsibility of each representative goes beyond meeting attendance. According to City Council Policy 100-20, City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee and Intergovernmental Agency Reporting, it is the responsibility of the representatives to report on activities and votes/positions taken by such agencies and subcommittees. This reporting on activities/votes is conducted during the Governing Body Announcements/Reports portion of Regular City Council Meetings.
At this meeting, the City Council has the opportunity to further review the subcommittees, city affiliated organizations to determine continued participation, purpose, and membership structure. Further details, such as the purpose, membership type, and staff liaison, can be found in Attachment 1.
City Subcommittees: Review Subcommittees and Appoint Members
The four (4) active City Council Subcommittees are as follows:
• Code Enforcement Policy
• Homeless Services
• Legislative Workgroup
• Los Alamos Hills Sports Park Phase 2
City Affiliated Agencies/Organizations: Appoint Representatives
In addition to the City Council Subcommittee's, City Council Members participate in intergovernmental agencies and organizations whose scope and impact intersect with the city. As previously noted, those representatives are responsible for reporting activities and votes/positions taken by such agencies and subcommittees.
• Animal Control Joint Powers Authority
• City Selection Committee (Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO))
• League of California Cities
• Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) (Western Riverside County)*
• Riverside City Transportation Commission (RCTC) Board*
• Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)*
• Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)*
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)*
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)*
*Per FPPC Regulation 18702.5, the following appointed positions may receive compensation.
Miscellaneous City Affiliations: Appoint Representatives
Miscellaneous City affiliations are organizations and partnerships where City Council Members participate in intergovernmental agencies and organizations whose scope and impact intersect with the city.
• Southwest Riverside County Women's Elected Leaders Collaborative
• Student of the Month
PUBLIC NOTICING
This section confirms that the agenda for this meeting was posted at least 72 hours in advance in accordance with the Brown Act.
CEQA AND REGULATORY OVERVIEW
This section is not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with these recommendations.
ATTACHMENTS
1. ATT 1 - Local Appointments List