TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Kristen M. Crane, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: Julie Mercker, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Amend the City Council Legislative Workgroup Subcommittee
Membership
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RECOMMENDATION
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Consider amending the non-Mayor membership of the City Council Legislative Workgroup
from a quarterly rotating member to a standing member; and
If approved, nominate, and appoint the standing member with the term ending December 31,
2023.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On October 7, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No 08-2122 to establish the Legislative Workgroup1.
On January 31, 2022, the City Council amended the membership of the Legislative Workgroup to include the Mayor and a quarterly rotating member (Vote: 5-0)2.
On January 17, 2023, the City Council appointed Delegates/representatives to various City Council Subcommittees and City Affiliated Organizations (Vote: 5-0).
On August 1, 2023, Mayor DeForest requested City Council consensus to bring an agenda item to the August 15, 2023, City Council meeting to amend the membership of the Legislative Workgroup. Consensus was received.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
The City of Murrieta (City) recognizes the need for an active legislative engagement at the local, state, and federal levels to advocate for the interests of Murrieta's residents and businesses. City officials maintain close relationships with Murrieta's state and federal representatives.
The City of Murrieta created a Legislative Workgroup (Workgroup) comprised of the Mayor and one other City Council Member. Per the current City Council-established process, in addition to the Mayor, the second member is selected on a quarterly rotation of remaining Council Members determined by the...
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