TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Javier Carcamo, Finance Director
PREPARED BY: Ashley Lopez, Accounting Supervisor
SUBJECT:
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Second Reading of Ordinance No. 603-24 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Fee Schedule
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RECOMMENDATION
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Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 603-24 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Fee Schedule; and
Find that said actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment whereas here, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question would have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On February 7, 2023, a workshop was held to present the Proposed Citywide User Fee Update. City Council direction was provided to staff regarding the updated Citywide fee structure to be incorporated for adoption at a future City Council meeting.
On March 21, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-4653, adopting the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Fee Schedule and an annual update of fees at the lesser of CPI or 5% (Vote 4-1)1.
On May 7, 2024, the City conducted a Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2024/25 Citywide User Fee Update and First Reading for the Ordinance Adopting the Updated User Fees. City Council approved the First Reading of the Ordinance (Vote 4-1)2.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
In October 2021, the City of Murrieta (City) contracted with Willdan ...
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