Murrieta public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss recommended changes to the Town Square Park & Amphitheater and Signature Event Policy, and provide direction to staff. The regular meeting includes an annual reorganization to select presiding officers for the City Council and all boards/districts. The consent calendar features approvals of a $260,000 investment advisory agreement and a $47,800 business license software contract, along with acceptance of $12,200 in donations for community services.

• Workshop on Town Square Park policy, fees, and signature events
• Reorganization to select presiding officers for the City Council and all boards/districts
• Approve $260,000 three-year agreement with Chandler Asset Management for investment advisory services
• Approve $47,800 three-year agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas for business license software
• Accept $12,200 in donations from various entities for FY 2025/26 community services programs

City Council

The Murrieta City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items including a $307,628.60 construction contract for Alderwood Park pickleball courts and a $190,000 public works contract to restore showers and restrooms at Fire Station 2. The meeting also includes a public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026/27 Community Development Block Grant funding allocations.

• Award construction contract for Alderwood Park Pickleball Courts Project ($307,628.60)
• Approve Public Works Contract for Fire Station 2 Showers & Restroom Restoration ($190,000)
• Conduct public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026/27 CDBG funding allocations
• Approve Third Amendment with Alchemy Group for federal legislative advocacy ($60,000)
• Approve Fifth Amendment with Townsend Public Affairs for grant writing ($414,000)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will approve the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting and consider installing a designated pick-up/drop-off lane and center lane stripe on Kingwood Road.

• Approval of August 21, 2024 Traffic Commission minutes
• Kingwood Road striping project between Torrey Pines and Tennyson Roads

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss policy options for the Hillside project and conduct public hearings to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and Fire Code. The body will also consider several contracts for city infrastructure and equipment.

• Purchase of furniture and equipment for Murrieta Children’s Library Expansion Project not-to-exceed $506,146.05
• Right-of-way consulting agreement with Monument ROW, Inc. for Keller Road at I-215 Interchange for $382,682.16
• Acceptance of a $120,000 State of California Office of Traffic Safety grant for Fire Department vehicle equipment
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 625-25 (2025 California Building Standards Code)
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 626-25 and 627-25 (2025 Fire Code and Wildland Urban Interface Code)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive updates on graffiti removal, park ranger program, aquatics season, and Flock cameras, and review draft Volunteer Request Guidelines. They will also discuss a draft Park Ranger Manual, an informational report on the Community Services budget, and consider canceling the January 1, 2026 meeting. Consent items include approval of previous minutes and routine reports.

• Review and discussion of draft Park Ranger Manual
• Community Services Operating and Capital Impact Plan Budget (informational)
• Potential cancellation of January 1, 2026 regular meeting
• Review of Volunteer Request Guidelines for park and trail cleanups
• Annual Park Ranger Report and End of Season Aquatics Update (both informational)

City Council

The Murrieta City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to direct negotiators on real‑property at Kalmia Street and Jefferson Avenue with Bold Communities and Fidelis Advisors. It will also approve several grant acceptances and award construction contracts for synthetic turf at Los Alamos Hills and Torrey Pines Parks and for Fire Station 1 site improvements. Finally, the council will conduct first readings of ordinances adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Fire Code and Wildland‑Urban Interface Code.

• Closed‑session negotiation for real property at Kalmia Street & Jefferson Avenue (APNs 906‑080‑041, 906‑080‑042, 906‑080‑033) with Bold Communities and Fidelis Advisors
• Acceptance of a $120,000 State of California Office of Traffic Safety grant for fire department vehicle extrication equipment
• Award of a $994,850.36 synthetic turf replacement contract for Los Alamos Hills and Torrey Pines Parks (plus 15% contingency) to Horizons Construction Company International, Inc.
• Award of a $2,777,760 construction contract for the Fire Station 1 Site Improvements Project to DEARK E&C, Inc. (plus $416,664 contingency)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 625‑25 adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on tentative parcel maps to subdivide land: one for 5.08 acres north of Murrieta Hot Springs Road and east of Alta Murrieta Road, and another for 12.21 acres into six parcels. The commission will also consider approving minutes from two previous meetings. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Tentative Parcel Map 39163 to subdivide 5.08 acres north of Murrieta Hot Springs Road and east of Alta Murrieta Road into 2 parcels
• Tentative Parcel Map 39172 to subdivide 12.21 acres into 6 parcels
• Approval of minutes from May 14 and May 28, 2025 Planning Commission meetings

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop on proposed Hillside ordinance policy options and a closed session regarding property negotiations at Kalmia Street and Jefferson Avenue. The regular meeting includes several contract approvals and a discussion on the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Contract for Community Wildfire Protection Plan awarded to DUDEK for $125,000
• Agreement with Architerra, Inc. for landscape services increased to $200,000 per fiscal year
• Work Authorization Agreement with Southern California Gas Company for Murrieta Hot Springs Road Improvement Project for $157,372.10
• Grant funding of $14,760 from California State Library for Zip Books program
• Reduction of Jacobs Engineering contract for Keller Road at I-215 Interchange by $279,448

Library Advisory Commission

The Library Advisory Commission will discuss and recommend approval of a revised policy on bulletin boards, handouts, and petitioning. An administrative update will cover a closure related to the children's area construction. Consent items include approving meeting minutes and receiving a statistical report.

• Review and recommendation to approve the revised Murrieta Public Library Bulletin Board, Handouts, and Petitioning Policy
• Administrative update on closure related to children's area construction

The Library Advisory Commission voted to adopt the Murrieta Public Library Bulletin Board, Handouts, and Petitioning Policy. The motion passed unanimously. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar items. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted Bulletin Board, Handouts, and Petitioning Policy (unanimous vote)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent calendar items 1‑2 (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Murrieta City Council will consider adopting a new employee compensation plan, approving a police radio purchase, and amending a drone program agreement. The meeting begins with a closed session regarding anticipated litigation.

• Adopt Updated Murrieta Management, Professional, and Confidential Employees’ Compensation Plan
• Approve purchase of ten police radios from Motorola Solutions, Inc. for $108,074.34
• Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Gierson Ranch (Parcel Map 2022-2549)
• Approve License Agreement with Murrieta Valley Unified School District for Vintage Reserve Park
• Amend Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. to add 'Drone as First Responder' Program for $750,000

Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee

The Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2025. Agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and discussion of the Measure T (District Sales & Use Tax) Budget to Actual Report for FY 2024/25 and the adopted budgets for FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27. The committee oversees the expenditure of local transaction and use tax revenue.

• Discussion of the District Sales & Use Tax (Measure T) Budget to Actual Report for FY 2024/25
• Discussion of the adopted Measure T Fund budget for FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27
• Approval of minutes from the March 27, 2025 regular meeting

City Council

The Murrieta City Council will vote on resolutions to join several national opioid litigation settlement agreements with pharmaceutical companies. The council will also consider routine consent‑calendar items, a camera purchase for two city parks, a development agreement for the Shops at the Triangle, and a budget amendment to fund homeless services contracts. Additional agenda items include ordinances affecting group homes and a notice of completion for the City Hall roof project.

• Authorize participation in national opioid litigation settlement agreements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, Zydus, Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family
• Approve purchase of Flock cameras for California Oaks Sports Park and Torrey Pines Park
• Adopt Ordinance No. 623-25 for a development agreement for the Shops at the Triangle on Murrieta Hot Springs Road between I‑15 and I‑215
• Adopt Ordinance No. 624-25 revising regulations for group homes, sober living homes, and residential care facilities
• Amend FY 2025/26 operating budget to add $562,873.92 for homeless services contract services

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss several program proposals, including the Roots and Remembrance Program and a new trail sponsorship initiative. The meeting also features administrative updates on the Senior Center, Youth Center, and e-bike classifications, along with consent calendar items approving minutes and activity reports.

• Discussion of Charter School Use and Expanded Use of Youth Center
• E-Conveyance/E-Bikes/Classifications update from Park Rangers
• Roots and Remembrance Program details to be discussed
• Choose Your Path: Adopt or Sponsor-A-Trail Program discussion
• Special Events social media engagement discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a development agreement for the Shops at the Triangle project (64.3 acres near Murrieta Hot Springs Road) and on a code amendment regulating group homes, sober living homes, and residential care facilities. The consent calendar includes a $411,100 engineering design contract for Whitewood Road widening, a three-year extension of short-term vacation rental administration services with Granicus LLC, and other routine items. Six closed-session items cover labor negotiations, litigation, real property negotiations, and a performance evaluation.

• Public hearing: Development Agreement with Domenigoni Barton Properties & Tres Estrellas for Shops at the Triangle (64.3 acres south of Murrieta Hot Springs Rd between I-15 and I-215)
• Public hearing: Municipal Code amendment to add Section 16.44.045 and amend others related to group homes, sober living homes, and residential care facilities
• Consent: Engineering design consulting for Whitewood Road Widening – $411,100 plus $41,110 contingency (Michael Baker International)
• Consent: Third Amendment with Granicus LLC – three-year extension for short-term vacation rental administration services
• Consent: First Amendment to lease with Murrieta National Little League for Hunt Field at 41810 Juniper Street

City Council

The Murrieta City Council meets August 19, 2025, with closed sessions on litigation, labor negotiations, and real property at Kalmia/Jefferson. The open session includes a consent calendar of 20 routine items, a hearing on a resolution of necessity to acquire a property by eminent domain for secondary emergency access (APN 949-130-050), and a discussion item on engineering design. Notable actions include a $3.38 million pavement rehabilitation contract and approval of special tax levies for two Community Facilities Districts.

• Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for acquisition by eminent domain of APN 949-130-050 for secondary emergency access
• Award $3,377,678 construction contract to R.J. Noble Company for Los Alamos Road, Antelope Road, and Elm Street pavement rehabilitation
• Second reading and adoption of ordinances for Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Safety Services) and No. 2025-4 (Rustic Meadows) authorizing special taxes
• Approve five-year banking agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. with two one-year extension options
• Accept $211,234 grant from California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund for impaired driving enforcement

Library Advisory Commission

The Library Advisory Commission will review and recommend adoption of a new Murrieta Public Library Privacy Policy. The meeting also includes routine consent items: approval of June 2025 minutes and receiving a statistical report.

• Discussion and recommendation on Murrieta Public Library Privacy Policy
• Consent calendar: approval of June 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consent calendar: receive and file Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report

The Library Advisory Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar items covering the minutes and statistical report. The Commission also voted to recommend adoption of the Murrieta Public Library Privacy Policy. All motions passed unanimously with no opposing votes.

• Approved agenda for August 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1‑2: minutes and statistical report (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Library Privacy Policy (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a municipal code amendment regarding group homes and residential care facilities. The body will also review a development agreement for the Triangle Project and a parcel map for land in the Antelope and Somers Road area.

• Municipal Code Amendment (MCA-2025-00011) revising Title 16 regarding group homes, sober living homes, and residential care facilities
• Development Agreement for the Triangle Project
• Tentative Parcel Map 39214 to split 26.32 acres into two parcels at the northeast corner of Antelope Road and Somers Road

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review updates on the Senior Center and special events. Members are scheduled to discuss the Roots and Remembrance Program and the Choose Your Path: Adopt or Sponsor-A-Trail Program.

• Discussion of Roots and Remembrance Program
• Discussion of Choose Your Path: Adopt or Sponsor-A-Trail Program
• Update on E-Conveyance/E-Bikes/Classifications
• Senior Center update
• Approval of May 1, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Special Meeting of the Murrieta Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for July 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025.

City Council

The Murrieta City Council will consider a range of routine items and several major actions. Key decisions include approving a $503,000 contract with JLC Engineering & Consulting for design of the Line F storm‑drain channel, adopting a $59,965.36 Cisco Meraki software license for FY 2025/26, and approving a $442,782 animal sheltering services agreement. The council will also hold closed‑session negotiations on three parcels of city‑owned real property.

• Approve $503,000 engineering design services contract for Line F Channel (CIP 13059) with JLC Engineering & Consulting
• Authorize Cisco Meraki software license and support up to $59,965.36 for FY 2025/26 and $75,000 for FY 2026/27
• Approve fifth amended agreement for animal sheltering services totaling $442,782 for FY 2025/26
• Closed‑session negotiations on real property at Kalmia St & Jefferson Ave, 24712 Via Silva, and NW corner of Linnel Ln & Whitewood Rd
• Adopt development impact fee reduction for commercial lodging land uses

Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular meeting of the Murrieta Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for July 3, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop on emergency management, a closed session on litigation, and a regular meeting. They will consider consent items including tax rates for 13 Community Facilities Districts, a $15,978 homeland security grant, $200,248 for Fire Station 1 remodel, and continuation of the emergency declaration for Hayes Avenue Bridge repair. Public hearings will address delinquent refuse charges, fire suppression assessment, CSD assessments, landscaping district assessments, and introduction of an ordinance approving a development agreement with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC for digital billboards. A discussion item will cover a weekly food truck event concept at Town Square Park.

• Introduce ordinance for digital billboard development agreement with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC
• Approve architectural design services for Fire Station 1 remodel for $200,248
• Continue emergency declaration and appropriate $200,000 for Hayes Avenue Bridge at Miller Canyon Creek
• Set FY 2025/26 tax rates for 13 Community Facilities Districts
• Discuss concept for weekly food truck event at Town Square Park

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract to Rove Engineering for the Murrieta Hot Springs Road widening project, with appropriations totaling $4.8 million from Measure A and development impact fees. Other items include a workshop on hillside development ordinance, approval of the Fire District operating budget, and a transient occupancy tax revenue sharing agreement. The consent calendar includes contracts for fire station generator replacement, false alarm billing, and scheduling software upgrades.

• Construction contract award for Murrieta Hot Springs Road Widening Project (CIP 8079) to Rove Engineering, Inc. with $4.8M in appropriations
• Workshop on proposed Hillside Updates ordinance (DCA-2021-2396) for policy direction
• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025/26 Murrieta Fire District Operating Budget
• Approval of $112,115 contract with Capital Construction for emergency generator replacement at Fire Station 3
• Agreement with Alarm Program Systems for false alarm billing for Police and Fire departments

Library Advisory Commission

The Library Advisory Commission will receive updates on the library budget for FY 25/26 and FY 26/27. The meeting includes reports on fundraising and equipment for the children's area expansion.

• Library Budget for FY 25/26 and FY 26/27
• Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment for Children's Area Expansion
• Murrieta Public Library Foundation Fundraising Update
• Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report
• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Library Advisory Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar items, which included the minutes and the library statistical report, with a 4‑0 vote. No other motions were decided; the meeting discussed budget updates, fundraising ideas, and upcoming construction bids but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1 & 2 – minutes and statistical report (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the operating budgets for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27, as well as the Capital Improvement Plan through 2029/30. The meeting includes a workshop on parks and trails master plans and a closed session regarding property negotiations and labor disputes.

• Adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update and Trails Master Plan
• Contract for Alderwood Community Center Technology Retrofit with American Security Group not to exceed $232,042.60
• Two-year agreement for homeless consulting and facilitator services not to exceed $150,640
• Ordinance No. 619-25 to update the City’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
• Closed session regarding property negotiations at the intersection of Kalmia and Jefferson

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a tentative tract map for a residential subdivision and a development agreement regarding digital billboards. The body will also vote on the minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting.

• Tentative tract map for 107 detached single-family homes on 15.81 gross acres at 25190 Washington Avenue
• Development Agreement for the relocation or reconstruction of digital billboards
• CEQA exemption for the Gierson Ranch Residential Project
• CEQA exemption for the digital billboard Development Agreement

Planning Commission

The commission will discuss and consider recommending approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and a new Trails Master Plan to the City Council. They will also consider a finding that proposed additions to the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025/26-2029/30 conform with the General Plan 2035. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Presentation and discussion of Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
• Recommendation to City Council to approve the new Trails Master Plan
• Proposed additions to Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2025/26-2029/30
• Finding of conformance with General Plan 2035 for CIP additions

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop on the proposed operating budget for FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 and the Capital Improvement Plan. A public hearing is scheduled to consider forming Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Safety Services) to levy a special tax for safety services. The consent calendar includes a $4.1 million grant for affordable housing, a $332,672 police communications contract, and other routine approvals. The closed session involves anticipated litigation and negotiation for property at 24712 Via Silva.

• WS1: Workshop on proposed operating budget for FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27
• WS2: Workshop on Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025/26 through FY 2029/30
• 17: Public hearing and potential adoption of ordinance to form Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Safety Services) with special tax
• 11: Resolution to accept $4,100,000 Lasting Affordability Program grant for a revolving loan fund
• 14: Approval of $332,672.50 service agreement with Motorola Solutions for police communications and cybersecurity

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider several discussion items, including the upcoming 2025 aquatics season and updates to the department FAQ brochure. Commissioners will also discuss how to gather more community input for programs and facilities. A motion will be presented to cancel the regular meeting scheduled for July 3, 2025, the day before the Fourth of July holiday, and to consider a special meeting date later in July.

• Discuss 2025 City of Murrieta Aquatics Season
• Review and provide feedback on the Parks and Recreation FAQ brochure
• Consider strategies for soliciting community input on programs and facilities
• Cancel the regular meeting on July 3, 2025 and discuss rescheduling a special meeting
• Receive and file routine consent calendar items (minutes, reports)

Library Advisory Commission

The Murrieta Library Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting including an administrative update on the Children's Library Expansion, public comments, and approval of consent items (minutes and statistical report). The main discussion item is a review of the updated Materials Selection Policy, with a recommendation to adopt it if no further updates are needed.

• Children's Library Expansion Update presented by Supervising Librarian Kayti Mathewson and Library Manager Melvin Racelis
• Discussion and potential recommendation to adopt the updated Materials Selection Policy
• Consent approval of minutes from the February 10, 2025 regular meeting
• Consent receipt of the Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar items covering minutes and a statistical report. It also adopted the Library's Materials Selection Policy after discussion. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1‑2 – minutes and statistical report (5-0)
• Adopted Materials Selection Policy (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on final revisions to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and the Trails Master Plan Update. A recommended action is to approve both plans and forward them to the City Council for adoption. No other business is on the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion of Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update final revisions
• Presentation and discussion of Trails Master Plan Update final revisions
• Recommended action to approve both plans and recommend City Council adoption

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop on the impact of state housing laws on local control, then enter closed session for labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association. In regular session, they will hold a public hearing to update development impact fees, consider a $2M construction contract for the Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Alta Murrieta Drive intersection, and approve several consent items including a $300,000 SART agreement and fleet procurement authority.

• Workshop: staff presentation on state housing laws reducing local control over high-density housing
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Murrieta Police Officers Association
• Approve five-year $300,000 agreement with Forensic Nurses of SoCal for SART exams
• Public hearing to update Public Facilities Development Impact Fees for FY 2025/26
• Award $2,035,951 construction contract to LC Paving & Sealing for Murrieta Hot Springs Road / Alta Murrieta Drive intersection

City Council

The City Council will consider consent items including acceptance of $6.8 million in homeless services grants and a $907,000 pedestrian safety contract. Public hearings on updating city user fees and forming three community facilities districts are scheduled, with the district hearings continued to May 6. Discussion items include an ordinance to allow the city manager authority for fleet vehicle purchases and staff direction on support for Tour de Murrieta.

• Accept $6,655,713.60 Encampment Resolution Funding and $144,000 HHAP grant for homeless services; award agreements to City Net
• Award $907,067.75 construction contract for Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Projects (CIP 13044 and 13046)
• Approve $155,000 contract to Hi-Top Roof, Inc. for City Hall silicone roofing repair
• Approve three-year $72,800 agreement with Disability Access Consultants, LLC for ADA compliance
• Introduce ordinance granting City Manager authority for fleet vehicle purchases within budget limits

Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee

The Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee will receive and discuss the Measure T Budget to Actuals report. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and administrative updates from the Finance Director. No votes on new policies or expenditures are scheduled.

• Receive and file Measure T Budget to Actuals report
• Approve minutes of the October 31, 2024 Regular Meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider issuing up to $40 million in tax-exempt bonds for the Kensington Apartments affordable housing project. They will also vote on an emergency declaration for the Hayes Avenue Bridge and discuss regional traffic initiatives. Consent calendar items include a $924,277 contract for the Glen Arbor Dog Park, software agreements, and a settlement in ongoing litigation.

• Public hearing on Resolution 25-4815 to approve up to $40M in bonds for the Kensington Apartments Project
• Resolution 25-4816 declaring emergency at Hayes Avenue Bridge; $89,580.92 for Michael Baker and $725,000 appropriation from Area Drainage Fees
• Award $924,277 construction contract to Voltaire Engineering for the Glen Arbor Dog Park Project (CIP 8273)
• Ratify $243,078.16 agreement with Granicus Inc. for agenda management and public records software
• Settlement agreement with Anthony Borel (one of several closed-session litigation cases against the City and SoCalGas)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will elect a chair and vice chair for 2025–2026, then discuss several park-related items including renaming Bear Valley Park 2 and Mapleton trails, park assignments among commissioners, and off-leash dog policies. Administrative updates include introduction of a new commissioner and a homeless update. Routine consent items (minutes, reports) will also be acted upon.

• Election of chair and vice chair for 2025–2026
• Discussion on renaming Bear Valley Park 2 and Mapleton trails
• Discussion on off-leash dogs in city parks
• Introduction of new commissioner Whitney Fernandez
• Homeless update by Lindsay Sisti

City Council

The Murrieta City Council will hold public hearings on financing for the Oak View Ranch senior apartments and updating the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee program. Discussion items include awarding a $3.67M contract for Innovation Center tenant improvements, approving a $1.48M homeless outreach contract, and purchasing a used aerial fire apparatus for $100,000. The consent calendar includes an amendment to an investigative services agreement not to exceed $100,000 and approval of quarterly investment reports. A closed session will address labor negotiations and potential litigation.

• Public hearing on issuing tax-exempt bonds for Phase II of Oak View Ranch Senior Apartments
• Public hearing to amend and update the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) schedule
• Approve $3,668,059.37 contract to Optima RPM, Inc. for Innovation Center tenant improvements plus $155,000 for construction management
• Approve $1,483,130 agreement with City Net for homeless outreach and case management in Murrieta and Wildomar
• Authorize $100,000 purchase of used aerial fire apparatus from Pechanga Band of Indians

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and consider a resolution to amend and restate its Rules of Procedure. The meeting includes the introduction of new commissioners and a workshop on new state laws from January 2025.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Resolution to amend and restate Planning Commission Rules of Procedure
• Training workshop on new State laws from January 2025
• Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Library Advisory Commission

The Library Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025, and to review proposed updates to the Library's Patron Code of Conduct. They will also receive updates on the Children's Area Expansion and Library for All programs, and approve consent items including minutes and the 2024 statistical report.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025
• Proposed updates to the Library's Patron Code of Conduct
• Presentation on Children's Area Expansion fundraising by Library Foundation
• Administrative update: Children's Area Expansion and Library for All
• Receive and file Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report 2024

City Council

This is a special workshop meeting where the City Council will continue discussions on the City Council Rules of Procedure from a prior workshop and provide initial feedback on current City Council and Administrative Policies. The meeting also includes a closed session to evaluate the City Manager's performance. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Workshop item WS1: Continue discussions on City Council Rules of Procedure from July 31, 2024 workshop
• Workshop item WS1: Provide initial feedback on current City Council and Administrative Policies
• Closed session CS1: Public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations and anticipated litigation. During the regular meeting, they will vote on resolutions of intention to form three Community Facilities Districts (Safety Services, Maintenance Services, Discovery Village) including authorizing up to $27.5 million in bonded debt for Discovery Village. They will also discuss a proposed resolution declaring the city's stance against antisemitism.

• Resolution of intention to form Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Safety Services) for public safety special tax
• Resolution of intention to form Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services) for maintenance special tax
• Resolution of intention to form Community Facilities District No. 2025-3 (Discovery Village) with up to $27.5 million in bonded indebtedness
• Proposed resolution declaring the city's stance against antisemitism
• Consent items: $3.65M check register, $73,493 Cisco SmartNet software license, agreement with Newman Hospitality for Town Square Park Amphitheater events, $770 budget adjustment for OpenGov transparency portal

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a revised development plan and conditional use permit for a Carmax facility expansion. The body will also elect its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and attend a workshop on new 2025 state laws.

• Public hearing for Revised Development Plan-2023-00063 and Revised Conditional Use Permit-2024-00022 for Carmax expansion on the east side of Madison Avenue northerly of Guava Street
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Planning Commission Training Workshop on new State laws January 2025
• Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Murrieta City Council will discuss and vote on a traffic pilot program to test manual traffic control on Los Alamos Road, receive the annual comprehensive financial report, and adopt the 2025 legislative platform. Consent items include contracts for an electronic content management system, video editing services, and the purchase of two electric vehicle charging stations. Closed session covers real property negotiations and City Attorney performance evaluation.

• Traffic pilot program along Los Alamos Road, between Hospitality Place and Whitewood Road, to test manual traffic control during peak congestion
• Purchase of two electric vehicle charging stations from Beam Global for $177,695.05
• Agreement with Unity OnBase for electronic content management system not to exceed $125,000.02
• Change order for Tot Lot Improvements Phase 1 construction management services for $49,660
• Appointment of members to Library, Parks and Recreation, Traffic, and Planning commissions

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to review and discuss proposed changes to the policy, procedures, and guidelines for athletic court and field closures. The agenda also includes administrative updates on 2025 special events, senior center programs, and adult sports including a new pickleball league. Consent calendar items include approval of previous meeting minutes and receipt of recreation and parks reports.

• Discussion of recommended changes to Court and Field Closure Policy, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Administrative update on 2025 Special Events and Event Processing
• Administrative update on Adult Sports/New Pickleball League and Spring Field Allocations
• Administrative update on 2025 Senior Center Events and Programs
• Consent calendar: approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes, Recreation Report, and Parks Report

Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular meeting of the Murrieta Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for January 2, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on March 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. No items will be discussed or decided at this cancelled meeting.