City Council - Regular Meeting

Proclamation: Aaron Harwick, Retirement

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 minutes from the February 17, 2026 Regular meeting.

Finding that Emergency Conditions Persist in Connection with the Hayes Avenue Bridge at Miller Canyon Creek

Adopt Resolution 26-4912, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Declaring that Emergency Conditions Persist in Connection with the Hayes Avenue Bridge at Miller Canyon Creek.

Fiscal Year 2025/26 Second Quarter Financial Status Report and Proposed Budget Adjustments

Receive and file the report; Amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget and approve the Second Quarter Proposed Budget Adjustments as referenced in the Fiscal Impact statement; and Approve the Updated Schedule of Authorized Positions List.

Los Alamos Traffic Congestion Pilot Program

Receive and file.

Approval of Ordinance No. 629-26 Regulating the Sale or Distribution of Kratom and Synthetic 7-OH

Conduct the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 629-26 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending the Murrieta Municipal Code by Adding New Chapter 9.40, Regulating the Sale, Distribution, and Possession of Kratom and Synthetic 7-OH.

Conference with Labor Negotiators

The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Attorney, and the City's Negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with the Murrieta Police Officers Association, Murrieta Police Management Association, Murrieta Firefighters Association, and Murrieta Fire Management Association.

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 (1) case.

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation

The City Council will conduct a close session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one (1) case.