TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Kristen Crane, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kimberly Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT:
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Review, Establish, and Appoint Representatives to City Council Subcommittees and City Affiliated Organizations
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ABSTRACT
During the February 26, 2026 Special City Council Workshop and at the March 3, 2026 Regular City Council meeting, the City Council requested to bring back an item to consider whether to create four new City Council subcommittees and to appoint a Council Member to represent the City for higher education advocacy. This report addresses these topics.
RECOMMENDATION
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Consider establishing the below subcommittees and if established, appoint two Council Members to serve as members:
1. Ballot Measure Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
2. Downtown Design Guidelines Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
3. Equestrian Center Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
4. Tour de Murrieta Ad-Hoc Subcommittee;
Consider designating a Council Member to represent the City to advocate for expanded higher education facilities in Southwest Riverside County, including participation in the Southwest Riverside County Higher Education Coalition; and
Review current list of subcommittees and City affiliated organizations to provide direction to staff as appropriate; and
Take any additional related action the City Council deems appropriate.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On March 3, 2026, during the Requests to Add or Remove Future Agenda Items, Council Members Warren, DeForest, Stone, and Holliday requested subcommittee considerations for further discussion (Consensus).
On January 20, 2026, the City Council discussed and made appointments for 2026 to City Council Subcommittees and City affiliated boards and commissions (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Maintaining a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
DISCUSSION
At the February 26, 2026, Spec...
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