TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Justin Clifton, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kristen Crane, Assistant City Manager
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Update on Efforts of the Southwest Riverside County Elected Leaders Collaborative related to Regional Traffic and Transportation and Next Steps
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RECOMMENDATION
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Receive a presentation, discuss, and provide direction to staff.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
At the January 21, 2025, City Council meeting, Mayor Cindy Warren and Council Member Lori Stone were designated to represent the City in meetings of the Southwest Riverside County Elected Leaders Collaborative.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Plan, program and create infrastructure development.
BACKGROUND
The Southwest Riverside County Elected Leaders Collaborative is an informal gathering of a combination of local elected representatives and staff representing the cities of southwest Riverside County, including Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, and Canyon Lake. This group began meeting informally in 2022. Discussion topics have centered on items of regional concern, seeking to learn about them, such as higher education and water. For 2024, the group chose to focus on regional traffic and transportation, which has extended into 2025.
Participation has also included representatives and staff from the offices of Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington, State Senator Kelly Seyarto, State Assembly Member Kate Sanchez, State Assembly Member Bill Esayles, and Riverside County Legislative Affairs.
Mayor Warren and Council Member Stone have been participating on behalf of the City of Murrieta (City) and leading this effort. From the City staff team, Assistant City Manager Kristen Crane and Public Works Director Bob Moehling have regularly attended these meetings and facilitated the participation of the speakers.
With the 2024 theme being regional traffic and transportation, participation in the group grew to inclu...
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