TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Justin Clifton, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kristen M. Crane, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:
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First Amendment to the Temporary License Agreement with Juniper Trails, LLC for Use of Property at Murrieta Equestrian Center
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the First Amendment to the Temporary License Agreement with Juniper Trails, LLC for use of a portion of the property at the Murrieta Equestrian Center;
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget; and
Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Temporary License Agreement.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On August 18, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 09-2358, 1) Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of the Murrieta Stud Ranch for the sum of $2,339,100; 2) Directing staff to open and enter into escrow; 3) Authorizing the City Manager to execute associated documents related to its purchase; and 4) Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Pasha Investments, LLC for the management of the property for one-year after close of escrow (Vote: 5-0)1.
On May 16, 2017, the City Council approved a license agreement with JACC & Co. to operate a 2.3-acre portion of the Murrieta Equestrian Park (Vote: 5-0)2.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
BACKGROUND
In 2009, the City purchased the former Murrieta Stud Farm to meet the needs of the equestrian community in Murrieta. An equestrian facility has been identified as a need within the Parks Master Plan completed around that time. The overall property is 20.59 acres. In the initial years under City ownership, the property was used for hosting equestrian activities and private events. In more recent years, the property generally functions as a passive park that equestrian enthusiasts can use, along w...
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