TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
PREPARED BY: Kimberly Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Murrieta Hills Specific Plan - City Council Voting District
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RECOMMENDATION
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1) Hold Public Hearing No. 4, to receive input and testimony;
2) Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 594-23 entitled: An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending Section 1.21.030 of the Murrieta
Municipal Code and Adopting Revised District Voting Boundaries, into District 1; and
3) Direct the City Clerk to fulfill any administrative requirements in accordance with the law.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On December 7, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance Nos. 569-21, 570-21, and 571-21 approving the Murrieta Hills Project (Vote: 5-0)1.
On March 1, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 572-22 (Vote 5-0)2.
On August 1, 2023, the City Council held a public hearing to receive input on the City Council voting district boundaries relating to the Murrieta Hills Specific Plan Annexation.
On August 11, 2023, the City Council held a community workshop to receive input on the Proposed Draft Map A.
On August 15, 2023, the City Council held a public hearing to introduce Ordinance No. 594-23 adopted the revised City Council Districts as shown in Draft Map A.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
The City of Murrieta (City) comprises five single-member electoral districts. In 2021/22, after the federal decennial censusi and under the Fair And Inclusive Redistricting for Municipalities and Political Subdivisions (FAIR MAPS) Act (AB 849), the City Council held eight redistricting public hearings. On March 1, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 572-22, updating City Council district voting boundaries.
Pursuant to the ...
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