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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Amending Designated Posting Locations in the City
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ABSTRACT
The City of Murrieta is required under California Government Codes to post agendas, public hearing notices, and certain general public notices in locations accessible to community members. Due to the City’s growth and staffing accessibility, an update to the current posting locations in the City is requested.
RECOMMENDATION
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Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Operating budget to increase the City Clerk Department budget by $2,600 as detailed in the fiscal impact statement; and
Adopt Resolution No. 26-4978 entitled: A Resolution of the City of Murrieta Designating Posting Locations in the City and Rescinding Resolution No. 24-4747.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On June 18, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-4747 designating posting locations in the City and rescinding prior designation resolutions (Vote: 5-0).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This item aligns with the City Council goal to maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency. Designated posting locations are required under the Murrieta Municipal Code and California Government Code to comply with notice requirements and ensure public outreach.
DISCUSSION
Various laws, including Murrieta Municipal Code Section 16.76.020(B), require agencies to post certain public notices in at least three public places within the local agency's jurisdiction, depending on the document type or if specific publication requirements cannot be met. When the City Clerk Department originally brought forward Resolution No. 24-4747, formally designating the three (3) posting locations, the goal was to also procure and install digital notice boards in each district to ensure accessibility and distribution. ...
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