Murrieta public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will certify the November 5, 2024 general municipal election results and reorganize with new members and a new mayor. The main discussion item is a proposed resolution opposing state interference with the city's land use authority. The consent calendar includes multiple contracts, grants, and budget amendments, such as a $195,920.75 agreement with CivicPlus and reallocation of ARPA funds for the Town Square Park project.

• Resolution opposing state interference with city land use authority (Item 17)
• Certification of November 5 election results and council reorganization (Item 16)
• Three-year agreement with CivicPlus for $195,920.75 for digital services (Item 5)
• Reallocation of ARPA funds to Town Square Park Amphitheater Parking Lot and Entryway Monument Project (Item 8)
• Authorization of $238,605.99 in local match for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for Murrieta Hot Springs Channel Project (Item 11)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution opposing state interference with city land use authority and discuss citywide traffic mitigation. The body is also deciding on several contracts, grant acceptances, and budget appropriations.

• Proposed Resolution No. 24-4799 opposing State of California interference with City land use authority
• Acceptance of $2,653,344.00 Wildfire Prevention Grant from the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
• Painting contract for Police Station (CIP No. 21016) awarded to Mariscal Painting for $78,500
• Ratification of October 2024 check register totaling $4,183,253.20
• Amendments for legislative advocacy and grant writing with The Alchemy Group ($60,000) and Townsend Public Affairs ($126,000)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a property exchange to acquire land for Fire Station 6, approve a new city manager contract, and consider a $2.95M slurry seal contract. Also on the agenda: a $313k emergency shelter agreement, a $170k traffic safety grant, and a public hearing on CDBG funding allocation.

• Exchange of city-owned property (APN 963-060-086) plus $1,000,000 for parcel (APN 963-060-065) to develop Fire Station 6
• Appointment of Justin Clifton as acting city manager effective Nov 22, 2024, and permanent city manager effective Jan 12, 2025
• Award of $2,952,488.50 contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for 2023 Citywide Slurry Seal Project
• Approve agreement with Project T.O.U.C.H. for emergency shelter services using $313,045.96 in ARPA funds
• Accept $170,000 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant from California Office of Traffic Safety

Planning Commission

The Murrieta Planning Commission will consider and adopt a resolution approving Development Plan Permit 2021‑2359 and Conditional Use Permit 2021‑2360 for a 15,579 sf self‑storage facility on a 1.11‑acre site on Los Alamos Road. The commission will also approve a Notice of Exemption for In‑Fill Development (Class 32) and adopt the minutes from the September 11 and September 25, 2024 meetings. Public comments are allowed on any agenda items not otherwise scheduled.

• Approve minutes of the September 11 and September 25, 2024 Planning Commission meetings
• Consider and approve Notice of Exemption for In‑Fill Development (Class 32) under CEQA guidelines
• Adopt resolution approving Development Plan Permit 2021‑2359 and Conditional Use Permit 2021‑2360 for a 15,579 sf self‑storage facility on a 1.11‑acre site on Los Alamos Road (APNS: 949‑220‑013 and 949‑220‑014)
• Public comments (up to three minutes per speaker) on items within the commission’s jurisdiction

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review and provide recommendations for the Adopt-A-Trail Program's rules, procedures, and documents. The body will also discuss the cancellation of the January 2, 2025 meeting and future agenda topics.

• Discussion of Adopt-A-Trail Program rules and procedures
• Proposed cancellation of the January 2, 2025 meeting
• End of Pool Season Summary report
• Military Banner Timeline Update
• Introduction of new Park Ranger Michael Melendez

City Council

The City Council’s regular meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 19, 2024 at the usual time. Residents may view meetings via the city’s livestream. Questions can be directed to the City Clerk’s Department at (951) 461‑6030 or [email protected].

• Regular meeting on Nov 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. cancelled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for Nov 19, 2024

Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee

The Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee will meet to receive a budget-to-actual report for Measure T for the 2023/24 fiscal year. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the March 28, 2024 meeting.

• Transaction and Use Tax (Measure T) Budget to Actual Report for FY 2023/24
• Approval of March 28, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes

City Council

The Murrieta City Council will hold closed sessions on real‑property negotiations and litigation, approve routine consent‑calendar items, and adopt several ordinance amendments. It will also vote on major contracts, including a $2,345,755 construction contract for the Town Square Park Amphitheater parking lot and entryway monument, holiday lighting agreements, a software renewal, and a Caltrans interchange agreement.

• Award $2,345,755 contract to DeArk E&C, Inc. for Town Square Park Amphitheater Parking Lot & Entryway Monument (Capital Improvement Project 10041)
• Approve holiday lighting agreements: Polar Bear Lighting up to $38,680.50 and CLIPA, LLC $70,112.57 for City Hall, Town Square Park Amphitheater, and Historic Downtown
• Adopt Ordinance No. 610‑24 revising multiple chapters of the Development Code and Municipal Code
• Approve annual renewal of EnerGov Land Management System software with Tyler Technologies for 2025
• Adopt resolution for cooperative agreement with Caltrans (District Agreement No. 08‑1789) for new I‑215/Keller Road interchange

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss real property negotiations for three different sites and the appointment of a City Manager. The regular session includes a consent calendar with various construction change orders and a discussion on a new all-way stop installation.

• Ratification of August 2024 check register in the amount of $10,078,917.49
• First reading of Ordinance No. 611-24 to amend City Council compensation
• Change orders for Anser Advisory Management LLC for Sykes Ranch Park ($14,753) and Tot Lot Improvements Phase 2 ($20,000)
• Change order for NV5, Inc. for Alderwood Park pickleball court design services for $65,615 plus 10% contingency
• Proposed installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Magellan Street

City Council

The City Council will discuss a Regional Homeless Action Plan and a resolution supporting Proposition 36. The body is also holding a public hearing to revise several chapters of the City's Development and Municipal Codes.

• Contract for City Hall roof repair with Applied Building for $130,335 plus 15% contingency
• Fire fleet maintenance agreements with Inland Fleet Solutions (up to $250,000/year) and South Coast Emergency Vehicles ($50,000/year)
• Ordinance No. 609-24 adopting Riverside County Code Chapter 8.36 regarding vector control
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 610-24 to update the Development and Municipal Codes
• Closed session regarding real property negotiations for 42670 Juniper Street

City Council

The Murrieta City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting at 1:00 PM on September 10, 2024. Council members will continue the process for selecting a future City Manager. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed‑session discussion of the future appointment of a City Manager

City Council

The City Council will consider several contracts, including pavement work on Murrieta Hot Springs Road and a new agreement for fire inspection services. The body will also review a specific plan amendment for The Shops at the Triangle and a tentative labor agreement with the Murrieta General Employees’ Association.

• Construction contract for Murrieta Hot Springs Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for $1,991,000
• Three-year agreement with Willdan Engineering for fire inspection and plan review services totaling $720,000
• Specific Plan Amendment No. 2 for The Shops at the Triangle (formerly Murrieta Springs Mall) on 64.3 acres
• Ordinance No. 606-24 prohibiting the unlawful possession of detached catalytic converters
• Ratification of the July 2024 check register in the amount of $4,711,894.39

City Council

The Murrieta City Council met in a closed session on August 29, 2024. The agenda contained a single item to continue the process for appointing a new City Manager. No other matters were addressed.

• CS1 – Continue process for future appointment of a City Manager (closed session)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will approve the April 17, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss installing bicycle lanes on Adams Avenue. The body will also consider installing an all-way stop at the Jackson Avenue and Magellan Street intersection.

• Approve minutes of April 17, 2024 Traffic Commission meeting
• Install bicycle lanes on Adams Avenue between Magnolia Street and Valor Drive
• Install All Way Stop control at Jackson Avenue and Magellan Street intersection

Library Advisory Commission

The Library Advisory Commission will receive administrative updates on the Children's Area Expansion and the 'Lunch at the Library' program. The body will also review the 2024 Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report.

• Administrative update on Children's Area Expansion
• Administrative update on Lunch at the Library
• Review of Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report 2024
• Approval of June 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on several development permits and tract maps. These include a new tire shop, a 243-unit townhome project, and a large-scale specific plan amendment for a commercial area.

• Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for MTA Tire Shop on Madison Avenue (4,995 sq. ft. structure)
• Development Plan and Tentative Tract Map for Oak Crest Townhomes (243 units on 17.26 acres)
• Specific Plan Amendment, Development Plan, and Tentative Tract Map for The Shops at the Triangle (64.3 acre area)
• Development Agreement DA-2024-0004 (continued to August 14, 2024)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The provided document contains procedural information regarding ADA compliance and public document inspection. No specific business or discussion topics are listed for this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session regarding existing and anticipated litigation, labor negotiations, and the City Manager position. The regular meeting includes several consent calendar items involving software renewals, furniture purchases, and construction contracts.

• Tot Lot Improvement Project Phase 1 contract: $1,344,667.35 to Millsten Enterprises, Inc.
• General Plan revision agreement: up to $412,961 with RICK
• May 2024 Check Register ratification: $5,415,411.63
• City Hall office furniture purchase: up to $39,129
• National Opioid Litigation Settlement participation via Resolution No. 24-4769

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding the 6th Code Updates to the City's Development Code. The meeting also includes a workshop on commission functions, including the Brown Act and new housing law.

• 6th Code Updates (MCA-2023-00003) to revise Chapters 16.18 through 16.110 of the Development Code
• Approval of June 12, 2024, meeting minutes
• Workshop on Commission functions, Public Record Act Requests, and the Brown Act

City Council

The City Council will meet for a closed session to discuss real property negotiations, litigation, labor negotiations, and personnel evaluations. The regular meeting includes several consent calendar items regarding city service agreements and tax rate resolutions.

• Real property negotiations for Parcel No. 963-060-086
• Real property negotiations at the Northwest Corner of Linnel Lane and Whitewood Road
• Renewal with Granicus (GovQA) for public record software up to $76,240.08
• On-call plan check engineering services with HR Green Pacific, Inc. up to $200,000
• On-call traffic engineering services with Rick Engineering Company up to $295,203 total

Library Advisory Commission

The commission will review the April 29, 2024, special meeting minutes and receive the 2024 Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report. The meeting includes an administrative update regarding the library expansion.

• Library Expansion Update by Brian Crawford
• Approval of April 29, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes
• Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a staff report and presentation regarding the Triangle Project. This includes a proposed Specific Plan Amendment, Development Plan, Tentative Map, and environmental consistency analysis.

• Workshop: The Shops at the Triangle (Specific Plan Amendment, Development Plan, and Tentative Map)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will receive administrative updates regarding military banners, summer camps, and aquatics. The agenda includes the review of previous meeting minutes and reports on parks, projects, maintenance, and recreation activities. Additionally, the commission will discuss the Pickleball Court CIP Project.

• Approval of May 2, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Parks, Projects, and Maintenance Report
• Recreation Activities and Events Report
• Pickleball Court CIP Project discussion

City Council

The City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement Plan Budget and a public hearing regarding Town Square Park and Amphitheater user fees. The meeting also includes discussions on holiday programming, municipal code amendments for e-conveyances, and the Murrieta Fire District operating budget.

• Approval of April 2024 check register totaling $4,089,700.66
• Agreement with DeepSeas, LLC for cyber security services for $57,600
• Acceptance of a $157,040 U.S. Dept of Energy voucher for EV charging stations
• Sale of city-owned property at Walsh Center Drive and Sparkman Drive for $30,100
• Acceptance of $13,500 in donations for the 2023 Santa Stops Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold an election for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The body will also consider adopting a resolution regarding proposed additions to the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024/25 through 2028/29.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of March 13 and March 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Proposed additions to the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024/25-2028/29

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2024/25 through 2028/29. The meeting includes several consent calendar items regarding construction contracts, service renewals, and budget ratifications.

• Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2024/25 to FY 2028/29
• Ratification of March 2024 check register totaling $3,924,633.53
• Emergency generator replacement contract for City Hall and Fire Station 1 for $524,522
• Tot Lot Improvement Project Phase 2 construction contract for $451,850.00
• Lifeguard and swim lesson services agreement for $337,064

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review recommended updates to the Field Use and Allocation Policy before directing staff to bring the revised document to City Council. The meeting also includes updates on the Senior Center, aquatics, and the Youth Advisory Committee.

• Final review of Field Use and Allocation Policy updates
• Cancellation of July 4, 2024 commission meeting
• Senior Center update
• Aquatics update
• Youth Advisory Committee report

Library Advisory Commission

The commission will review a draft of the Library’s Strategic Plan for recommendation to City Administration and City Council. The meeting also includes an administrative update regarding the Heritage Room and the Murrieta Public Library Foundation.

• Review of Draft Strategic Plan 2024
• Heritage Room and Library History Update
• Murrieta Public Library Foundation Introduction
• Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report 2024
• Approval of February 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Traffic Commission

The commission will consider installing bicycle lanes on Adams Avenue between Magnolia Street and Valor Drive. A workshop is also scheduled regarding traffic safety on Whitewood Road. The body will also vote to approve minutes from the July 19, 2023 meeting.

• Installation of bicycle lanes on Adams Avenue between Magnolia Street and Valor Drive
• Whitewood Road traffic safety workshop
• Approval of July 19, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding updates to the city's Development Impact Fee Schedule and Nexus Study. The agenda also includes closed sessions for labor negotiations and litigation discussions. Additionally, the council will review several service contracts and departmental reports.

• Public hearing on updating Development Impact Fees and Nexus Study
• Building and Safety consultant services up to $650,000 per fiscal year
• Market research agreement with The Retail Coach, LLC not to exceed $137,500
• Ratification of three police vehicle purchases from Phil Long Dealerships, Inc.
• Amendment to the MGEA MOU regarding Market Nights event pay and schedule

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss labor negotiations and anticipated litigation in closed session. During the regular meeting, members will consider reallocating $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds from a pool project to an amphitheater parking lot project. The agenda also includes several service contract approvals and property assessments.

• Reallocation of $2,000,000 in ARPA funding from California Oaks Sports Park Pool to Amphitheater Parking Lot Project
• Approval of a three-year agreement with Blue Violet Networks for telephone support services totaling $56,278.80
• Purchase of three police vehicles with an additional $15,641.67 appropriation
• Acceptance of a $145,720 CalRecycle grant
• Special assessments for nuisance abatements at 25490 Blackthorne Drive, 29500 Via Princesa, and 24189 Saradella Court

Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee

The Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee is meeting to receive reports on the Measure T budget. The agenda also includes approving previous meeting minutes and receiving administrative updates from the Finance Director.

• Approval of September 28, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of Measure T Budget to Actuals
• Review of Measure T 3rd Quarter Proposed Adjustments
• Finance Director administrative updates

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a development plan permit for the construction of 387 multi-family units and associated amenities. The item includes a request to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA guidelines.

• Development Plan Permit 2022-2605/2023-00006: Construction of 387 multi-family units southeast of Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Jefferson Avenue

City Council

The City Council will meet for a closed session regarding labor negotiations and litigation, followed by a workshop on code enforcement. The regular meeting includes discussions on regional traffic relief and a major paving project.

• Labor negotiations with Murrieta General Employees’ Association and Murrieta Supervisors’ Association
• Litigation: Procko v Murrieta (Case Number 5:22-cv-00005-JGB-SP)
• Acceptance of $24,000 in donations from the Friends of the Murrieta Library
• Review of Riverside County Transportation Commission's 2024 Draft Update to the Regional Traffic Relief Plan
• $1,832,612.50 contract for Clinton Keith Road and Date Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project to ONYX Paving Company, Inc.

Planning Commission

The Murrieta Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Development Plan Permit DP-2021-2466 for a commercial project at the northeast corner of Mitchell Road and Clinton Keith Road (APN 392-230-035). Staff recommends approving an environmental addendum and adopting resolutions to allow a convenience store with beer and wine sales, a service station, an express car wash, and a drive-through coffee shop across three subdivided parcels. The commission will also approve the minutes from its December 13, 2023, and January 10, 2024, meetings. Public hearings provide residents a factual opportunity to comment on proposed land use changes before any votes occur.

• Public hearing on Development Plan Permit DP-2021-2466 and related permits for a commercial project at Mitchell Road and Clinton Keith Road (APN 392-230-035).
• Proposed subdivision of one parcel into three parcels to accommodate a convenience store, service station, express car wash, and drive-through coffee shop.
• Staff recommendation to approve an addendum to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project.
• Approval of minutes from the December 13, 2023, and January 10, 2024, Planning Commission meetings.

City Council

The City Council will meet for closed sessions regarding real property negotiations at Juniper Street and existing litigation. The regular meeting includes discussions on a legislative platform, medicinal cannabis delivery standards, and higher education expansion.

• Real property negotiations for 42670 Juniper Street
• Litigation: Procko v Murrieta (Case Number 5:22-cv-00005-JGB-SP)
• Hillside Updates Workshop regarding Ordinance overview
• Ratification of January 2024 Check Register totaling $3,597,967.51
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 602-24 regarding medicinal cannabis delivery standards

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding operational standards for medicinal cannabis delivery. The council will also discuss updates to development impact fees and review several municipal service contracts.

• Public hearing for medicinal cannabis delivery location and operational standards
• Real property negotiations at the intersection of Kalmia and Jefferson
• Cisco SmartNet software contract not to exceed $76,088.35
• MOU with Wildomar for homeless services with a monthly reimbursement up to $20,039.21
• Madison Avenue Improvement Project amendment for $87,128.34

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates regarding local insurance rates and receive a presentation on e-bike safety. The agenda also includes the adoption of a tobacco law enforcement grant and the ratification of the December 2023 check register.

• Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant up to $134,061
• E-Bike Safety Presentation by Police Chief Anthony Conrad
• Ratification of December 2023 check register totaling $3,304,744.95
• Renewal of Military Equipment Policy Ordinance No. 577-22
• Completion of Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Hancock Avenue pavement project

City Council

The City Council will meet for a closed session regarding real property negotiations at Murrieta Hot Springs Road & Sparkman Court and several litigation cases. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on the formation of Landscaping and Lighting District No. 31 Willow Springs and an interim urgency ordinance to extend the moratorium on medical cannabis facilities.

• Real property negotiations at Murrieta Hot Springs Road & Sparkman Court
• Ratification of November 2023 check register totaling $3,651,372.19
• Formation of Landscaping and Lighting District No. 31 Willow Springs
• Extension of moratorium on medical cannabis delivery businesses and facilities

City Council

The Murrieta City Council is conducting a special workshop to review its mission and overall goals. Facilitated by Baker Tilly, the session includes discussions on financial outlooks and priority setting. The council will also review current project priorities.

• Review of City Council mission and annual goals
• Discussion of financial outlook and priority setting
• Review of Library Expansion and Fire Station No. 6
• Review of Police Department Expansion and City Hall Addition
• Review of Cal Oaks Pool and Public Safety Training Facility

City Council

The regular meeting of the Murrieta City Council scheduled for January 2, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2024.