City Council - Regular Meeting

Presentation: Santa Stops Volunteers

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

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

Approve the December 16, 2025 Regular City Council meeting minutes.

Monthly Investment Transaction Report for November 2025

Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for November 2025.

Award Contract to American Security Group for Murrieta Children’s Library Expansion Project Technology Work

Approve a Public Works Contract for the Murrieta Children's Library Expansion Project between the City of Murrieta and Amergroup, Inc. dba American Security Group, in an amount not to exceed $295,959.55, plus 5% contingency; Approve the exception to bidding requirement in accordance with Municipal Code Section 3.08.280(i); and Authorize the City Manager and/or designee to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the purchase and installation of the technology work.

Assembly Bill 1600 Annual Report of Development Impact Fee Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024/25

Receive and File the Assembly Bill 1600 Annual Report of Development Impact Fee expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024/25.

Fiscal Year 2024 Wildfire Prevention Grant Award Resolution Request from CAL FIRE

Adopt Resolution No. 26-4903 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving and Certifying Grant Application and Project Funding by the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Award Contract for Annual On-Call Street Striping, Pavement Marking, and Curb Painting Services

Approve a five year on-call agreement with Superior Pavement Markings for street striping, pavement marking, and curb painting services; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

Termination of Emergency Declaration in Connection with the Restoration of Fire Station 2 Showers and Restroom Facilities

Adopt Resolution No. 26-4904, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California Terminating the Emergency Declaration in Connection with the Restoration of Showers and Restroom facilities at Murrieta Fire and Rescue Station 2.

Right of Way Acceptance of a portion of Fullerton Road

Adopt Resolution No. 26-4905 entitled: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Murrieta, California, Accepting Into The City's Road System A Portion Of The Rights Of Way Dedication From (I) Parcel Map 12618 Filed In Book 76, Page 15, In The Book Of Maps Of The County Of Riverside, State Of California; And (II) Parcel Map 22824 Filed In Book 153, Page 21 Of Book Of Maps Of The County Of County Of Riverside, State Of California.

Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Street Name Change for Sparkman Drive to "Monroe Avenue" and Adoption of Exemption from CEQA

Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 26-4906 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta Changing the Name of "Sparkman Drive" to "Monroe Avenue", Between Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Walsh Center Drive, and Name the Northerly Segment Under Construction to "Monroe Avenue", Between Walsh Center Drive and the Terminus Near Vista Murrieta Road and finding this action exempt from CEQA; and Direct the City Clerk to promptly forward a copy of Resolution No. 26-4906 to the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County.

Fiscal Year 2024/25 Year End Report and Approve Appropriations for Carryover of Unspent Amounts from FY 2024/25 to FY 2025/26

Receive and file the report; Amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget to include the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Carryover Request; and Receive and file the list of Fiscal Year 2024/25 Write Off of Uncollectible Accounts Receivable in accordance with the Uncollectible Accounts Receivable Policy.

Approval of Ordinance No. 628-26 Prohibiting the Sale, Distribution and Possession of Kratom

Conduct the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 628-26 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California Amending the Murrieta Municipal Code by Adding New Chapter 9.40, Prohibiting the Sale, Distribution, and Possession of Kratom.

City Council Subcommittees and Appointment of City Affiliated Boards and Commissions

Review and discuss the current City Council Subcommittees and City Affiliated Agencies/Organizations and reaffirm or update as needed; Appoint delegates/representatives and alternates to the City Council Subcommittees and City Affiliated Agencies/Organizations; and Consider and provide direction to City staff as appropriate.

Conference with Legal Counsel

The City Council will conduct a closed session with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Director and City Attorney pursuant to Government Code section 54956.95(b), to consider the following worker's compensation claim(s): Moore (Case No. ADJ13403470) and Valle (Case No. ADJ14545222).

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation

The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in 2 cases.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation

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 one case.