Agenda - City Council

CITY OF MURRIETA

Council Chambers

1 Town Square

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

4:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWING

REGULAR MEETING

Murrieta, CA 92562

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Jon Levell

Mayor

Ron Holliday

Lisa DeForest

Mayor Pro Tem

Council Member

Lori Stone

Cindy Warren

Council Member

Justin Clifton, City Manager

Tiffany Israel, City Attorney

Cristal McDonald, City Clerk

MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL (CC)

MURRIETA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT (CSD)

MURRIETA FIRE DISTRICT (FD)

MURRIETA LIBRARY BOARD (LB)

MURRIETA REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY (RSA)

MURRIETA HOUSING AUTHORITY (HA)

MURRIETA FINANCING AUTHORITY (FA)

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4:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation: Library Teen Advisory Council - Summer Reading Challenge

Presentation: City Ambassadors

Proclamation: 250th Anniversary of the United States of America

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CITY MANAGER - ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE

GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD (CCB)

REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Governing Body CCB Reports is the opportunity for the City Council to provide a brief report

on conferences, seminars, and Commission, Committees, and/or Boards meeting attendance.

Reports shall not exceed three minutes. Governing Body Announcements is the opportunity

for the City Council to provide miscellaneous reports and announcements. Announcements

shall not exceed two minutes. The City Clerk will use the computerized timer.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)

At this time any person may address the governing bodies on any subject pertaining to City

business, which does not relate to any item listed on the printed agenda. Normally no action

may be considered or taken by the governing bodies on any matter not listed on the agenda.

Each speaker will be limited to three minutes.

CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 19

All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the governing

bodies, and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no discussion of

these items unless, before the governing body votes on the motion to adopt, specific items

are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate motions.

Waive Reading of All Ordinance Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only

Recommended Action:

Waive reading, by title only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and

Resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title

and further reading waived.

Minutes

Recommended Action:

Approve the minutes of the June 2, 2026, Regular City Council meeting as presented.

Check Register April 2026

Recommended Action:

Adopt Resolution No. 26-4946 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta,

California, Ratifying the Consolidated Check Register for the Month of April 2026.

Monthly Investment Transaction Report for April 2026

Recommended Action:

Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for April 2026.

Approval of Subscription with Blumira for Cybersecurity Software and Monitoring

Services

Recommended Action:

Approve a three (3) year subscription for cybersecurity software and monitoring services with

Blumira, Inc. through CyberTech Analytics in an amount not-to-exceed $270,150;

Accept the Blumira, Inc., terms and conditions;

Authorize exemption from current bidding requirements in accordance with Municipal Code

Section 3.08.280.I.; and

Authorize the City Manager to execute related orders, renewals, amendments, and

administrative changes necessary to maintain the service, provided the total cost does not

exceed the approved budget authority.

Approving a Tentative Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding

between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Firefighters Association for the Period

July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029

Recommended Action:

Adopt Resolution No. 26-4947 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta,

California, Approving a Tentative Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding

between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Firefighters Association for the Period July 1,

2026, Through June 30, 2029.

Approving a Tentative Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding

between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Fire Management Association for the

Period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029

Recommended Action:

Adopt Resolution No. 26-4948 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta,

California, Approving a Tentative Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding

between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Fire Management Association for the Period July

1, 2026, Through June 30, 2029.

Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Comprehensive Pay Schedule

Recommended Action:

Adopt Resolution No. 26-4949 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta,

California, Approving the Comprehensive Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/27; and

Approve the Updated Schedule of Authorized Positions.

Donation Acceptance for Murrieta Children’s Library Expansion Project

Recommended Action:

Approve the acceptance of a donation from the Friends of the Murrieta Library in the amount of

$120,000, to be used towards the Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipmentin the Children's Library

Expansion Project.

Murrieta Children's Library Expansion Project - Amendment to Public Works

Construction Contract with R.C. Construction Services, Inc.

10.

Recommended Action:

Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan Budget to

transfer from CIP Project Nos. 21025 and 21026 for flooring and concrete work, respectively, to

CIP Project No. 21027, the Children's Library Expansion Project;

Approve Amendment No. 1 to the contract with R.C. Construction Services, Inc. to increase

the not-to-exceed amount by $810,006.34 for for a new not-to-exceed total of $5,998,606.34,

plus a 15% contingency; and

Authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents.

Second Reading of Ordinance 635-26 approving the City’s Residential Objective

Design Standards Update and Development Code Amendment to Chapters 16.08 and

16.16 (MCA-2026-00013)

11.

Recommended Action:

Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance 635-26 entitled: An Ordinance of the City

Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending Title 16 of the Murrieta Municipal Code to

Revise the City’s Development Code (Planning Case No. MCA-2026-00013) Chapters 16.08

and 16.16, and to Amend the Multi-Family Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Objective

Design Standards.

Approval of Gann Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026/27

Recommended Action:

12.

13.

Adopt Resolution No. 26-4950, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta,

California, Approving the Gann Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026/27.

Second Reading of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Gierson Ranch) of the

City of Murrieta

Recommended Action:

Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 636-26 entitled: An Ordinance of the

City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of

Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Gierson Ranch) of the City of Murrieta Authorizing the

Levy of Special Taxes.

Approve the Purchase of a Mechanic Service Truck for Murrieta Fire & Rescue

Recommended Action:

14.

15.

Approve the purchase of a mechanic service truck through a cooperative purchasing program

in accordance with Municipal Code Section 3.08.295; and

Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute the Rush Truck Centers proposal, Johnson

Equipment quote, and any other necessary documents to initiate procurement and construction

of the mechanic service truck for a total of $263,278.15.

Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Excel Landscape, Inc., for Citywide

Landscape Maintenance Services

Recommended Action:

Amend the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operating Budget to establish an additional appropriation of

$178,649 as detailed in the fiscal impact statement;

Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Excel Landscape, Inc., to provide Citywide

Landscape Maintenance services for an additional year, for a not-to-exceed amount of

$3,960,500; and

Authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the Amendment with

Excel Landscape, Inc.

Approve an Amendment with CR&R, Inc., to Provide Citywide Street Sweeping

Services

16.

17.

Recommended Action:

Approve the first Amendment to the agreement with CR&R, Inc., to provide citywide street

sweeping services for an additional six (6) months in an amount not to exceed $175,000; and

Authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment with CR&R, Inc.

Notice of Completion of the Los Alamos Hills and Torrey Pines Park Synthetic Turf

Replacement Project, CIP No. 22039

Recommended Action:

Accept the improvements for the Los Alamos Hills and Torrey Pines Park Synthetic Turf

Replacement Project, CIP No. 22039, as complete;

Direct the City Clerk or her designee to record a Notice of Completion and release bonds in

accordance with State law and City Ordinances; and

Release any remaining retention from CIP No. 22039 in accordance with State law and City

Ordinances.

Notice of Completion of the Alderwood Pickleball Courts Project, CIP No. 22042

Recommended Action:

18.

Accept the improvements for the Alderwood Pickleball Courts Project, CIP No. 22042, as

complete;

Direct the City Clerk or her designee to record a Notice of Completion and release bonds in

accordance with State law and City Ordinances; and

Release any remaining retention from CIP No. 22042 in accordance with State law and City

Ordinances.

Acceptance of Public Improvements in Map Book 8/359, Por Lot 191- Brandywine

Homes

19.

Recommended Action:

Accept the public improvements constructed for Map Book 8/359, Por Lot 191, APN

913-210-043, located at the southeast corner of Delhaven Street and Date Street and north of

Rising Hill Drive;

Authorize the City Engineer to release ninety percent (90%) of the associated improvement

security bonds; and

Authorize the Municipal Services Department to assume ongoing maintenance of the public

improvements in accordance with City maintenance standards.

PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 - Status of Job Vacancies

Recommended Action:

20.

Conduct a Public Hearing to present the status of vacancies and the City’s recruitment and

retention efforts, as required by Government Code Section 3502.3.

Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Murrieta Fire District Operating Budget

21.

Recommended Action:

Conduct a Public Hearing; and

Adopt Resolution No. MFD26-228 entitled: A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the

Murrieta Fire District Approving the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Fire District Operating Budget.

DISCUSSION

Establishing A Virtual Participation Policy Pursuant to Senate Bill 707

22.

Recommended Action:

Adopt Resolution No. 26-4951 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta,

California, Adopting A Virtual Participation City Council Policy Pursuant to Senate Bill No. 707.

Consideration of Resolution Nos. 26-4952 to 26-4954 Calling a General Municipal

Election to be held on November 3, 2026, Requesting Consolidation with the County of

Riverside, and Adopting Regulations Pertaining to Candidate Statements

23.

Recommended Action:

Adopt Resolution No. 26-4952: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta,

California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday,

November 3, 2026, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the

Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities; and Other Election Matters As

Required By Law;

Adopt Resolution No. 26-4953: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta,

California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County to Consolidate a General

Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be

Held on the Date Pursuant to §10403 of the California Election Code; and Other Election

Matters as Required by Law;

Adopt Resolution No. 26-4954A (OPTION A): A Resolution of the City Council of the City of

Murrieta, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office, Pertaining to, and

Costs of, Candidate Statements Submitted to the Voters at the Consolidated General Municipal

Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to include candidate statements not

exceeding 200 words and requiring candidates to pay for the costs associated with candidate

statements;

Adopt Resolution No. 26-4954B (OPTION B): A Resolution of the City Council of the City of

Murrieta, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office, Pertaining to, and

Costs of, Candidate Statements Submitted to the Voters at the Consolidated General Municipal

Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 400 words and requiring candidates to pay

for the costs associated with candidate statements; and

Direct the City Clerk to fulfill any administrative requirements in accordance with the law.

RECONSIDERATION

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA, AGENDIZED, CLOSED SESSION)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

CLOSED SESSION

Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation

CS1.

The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section

54956.9(d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in 1 (one)

case.