City Council - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

Presentation: Christopher Lee, Southern California Edison Scholarship Recipient

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Murrieta Valley Unified School District: School District Updates

Community Services Department: Community Pool Programming 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.

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 from the May 5, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.

Monthly Investment Transaction Report for March 2026

Recommended Action: Receive and file the Monthly Investment Transaction Report for March 2026.

Treasurer's Report - Quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2025/26

Recommended Action: Receive the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Treasurer's Reports for Quarter 3 (January - March 2026.)

Amendment to CalPERS Contracts to include Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) Language for the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Fire District

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-4937 entitled: A Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, to Approve An Amendment to Contract Between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of City of Murrieta; Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 633-26 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Murrieta and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System to Include Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) Language; Acting as Board of Directors for the Murrieta Fire Protection District, take the following actions: Adopt Resolution No. MFD 26-227 entitled: A Resolution of Intention of the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Fire District to Approve An Amendment to Contract Between the Board of Administration Of The California Public Employees' Retirement System and the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Fire District; and Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 634-26 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Acting as the Murrieta Fire District Approving an Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Fire District and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System to Include Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) Language.

Award Construction Contract for the Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Program 2026, CIP No. 13064, MSD Project No. 26-003

Recommended Action: Amend the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 by transferring the Measure A remaining funding from CIP Nos. 8293, 13051, and 13073 in the combined amount of $625,618.28 into CIP No. 13064; Find the Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Program 2026, CIP No. 13064, MSD Project No. 26-003, to be exempt from CEQA and award the construction contract to Carter Enterprises Group, Inc., dba Pavement Rehab Company, in the amount of $411,888; Authorize a 15% construction contingency of $61,783.20; Authorize the Director of Municipal Services, or his designee, to approve contract change orders not to exceed 15% of the contract amount; and Authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract.

Award a Construction Contract for the Fire Station 1 Living Quarters Improvement Project, CIP No. 21037, MSD Project No. 26-001

Recommended Action: Amend the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and establish an appropriation of $1,174,719.74 using Measure T Fund Unassigned Fund Balance into CIP No. 21037; Find the Fire Station 1 Living Quarters Improvement Project, CIP No. 21037, MSD Project No. 26-001, to be exempt from CEQA and award the construction contract to DeArk E&C, Inc. in the amount of $1,450,000; Authorize a 15% construction contingency of $217,500; Authorize the Director of Municipal Services, and/or his designee, to approve contract change orders not to exceed 15% of the contract amount; and Authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract.

Notice of Completion of Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Projects, CIP No. 13044 and CIP No. 13046

Recommended Action: Accept the improvements for the FY 2022/23 Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Project, CIP No. 13044, and the FY 2023/24 Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Project, CIP No. 13046, as complete; Authorize the City Clerk 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. 13044 and CIP No. 13046 in accordance with State law and City ordinances.

Agreement for Consulting Services for the Storm Drain Master Plan, CIP No. 19002

Recommended Action: Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan Budget to establish an additional appropriation of $511,000 of Storm Drain Development Impact Fees (DIF) into CIP Project No. 19002; Approve the Agreement for Professional Services to develop a Storm Drain Master Plan, CIP No. 19002, with Rick Engineering Company, Inc., in the amount of $564,600; Authorize a 10% contingency of $56,400; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any amendments to the Agreement, not-to-exceed 10% of the contract amount.

Approval of Purchase Order Increase for Michael Baker International, Inc. for Plan Check Services

Recommended Action: Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Operating Budget to establish an additional appropriation of $96,750, as detailed in the fiscal impact statement; Approve a $96,750 increase to the purchase order with Michael Baker International, Inc. for On-Call Plan Check services for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025/26; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase order increase on behalf of the City.

Approval of Purchase Orders with Michael Baker International, Inc., HR Green Pacific, Inc., Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC, and Rick Engineering Company

Recommended Action: Approve a purchase order with Michael Baker International, Inc., for On-Call Plan Check services for fiscal year 2026/27 for an amount not to exceed $470,000 from the Engineering General Fund; Approve a purchase order with Michael Baker International, Inc., for On-Call Land Development Review services for fiscal year 2026/27 for an amount not to exceed $80,000 from the Engineering General Fund; and Approve a purchase order with HR Green Pacific, Inc. for On-Call Plan Check services for fiscal year 2026/27 for an amount not to exceed $250,000 from the Engineering General Fund; and Approve a purchase order with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC for On-Call Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) and Inspection services for fiscal year 2026/27 for an amount not to exceed $500,000 from the Engineering General Fund; and Approve a purchase order with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC for On-Call National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) services for fiscal year 2026/27 for an amount not to exceed $130,000 from the Engineering General Fund; and Approve a purchase order with Rick Engineering Company for On-Call Traffic Engineering services for fiscal year 2026/27 for an amount not to exceed $144,900 from the Engineering General Fund; Approve a purchase order with Rick Engineering Company for On-Call Traffic Engineering consultant services for Fiscal Year 2026/27, for an amount not to exceed $238,870, with $73,865 from Capital Improvement Plan project No. 13074, $73,865 from Capital Improvement Plan project No. 13077, $73,865 from Capital Improvement Plan project No. 13078, and $17,275 from Capital Improvement Plan project 13079; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase orders on behalf of the City.

Local Street Projects for the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-4938 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Project List for the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 to the California Transportation Commission; and Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Operating Budget to establish a Revenue budget of $3,136,635 in the SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund (307).

Quitclaim Deed to Reserve a Drainage Easement to Riverside County Flood and Water Conservation District

Recommended Action: Accept the offer of dedication and approve the Quitclaim Deed to reserve a drainage easement over a portion of Lot 31 granted to the County of Riverside on Tract Map 21151; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Quitclaim Deed of Easement.

PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

Residential Objective Design Standards Update (MCA-2026-00013)

Recommended Action: Conduct the public hearing; Find that the proposed amendment is in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15183, and file a Notice Exemption finding that the project is exempt from CEQA; and Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 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.

Continued Public Hearings to Form Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Gierson Ranch) of the City of Murrieta and to Annex into Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services) and Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Safety Services)

Recommended Action: Hold a public hearing regarding the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Gierson Ranch) of the City of Murrieta; Adopt Resolution No. 26-4939 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Establishing Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Gierson Ranch) of the City of Murrieta, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Therein, Calling an Election and Approving and Authorizing Certain Actions Related Thereto; Adopt Resolution No. 26-4940 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Gierson Ranch) of the City of Murrieta, Determining the Necessity to Incur Bonded Indebtedness in an Amount Not to Exceed $8,000,000 Within Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Gierson Ranch) of the City of Murrieta and Calling an Election Therein; Direct the City Clerk to hold an election within CFD No. 2026-1; Adopt Resolution No. 26-4941 entitled: A Resolution 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 Certifying Election Results; Introduce and conduct the first reading of 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; Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 of the City of Murrieta (Maintenance Services), hold a public hearing regarding Annexation No. 3; Adopt Resolution No. 26-4942 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No.2025-2 of the City of Murrieta (Maintenance Services), Annexing Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 of the City of Murrieta (Maintenance Services), and Calling Elections Therein (Annexation No. 3 - Gierson Ranch); Direct the City Clerk to hold an election within CFD 2025-2; Adopt Resolution No. 26-4943 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services) Certifying the Results of the June 2, 2026, Annexation and Special Tax Election (Annexation No. 3 - Gierson Ranch). Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-S of the City of Murrieta (Safety Services), hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of Annexation No. 1; Adopt Resolution No. 26-4944 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-S of the City of Murrieta (Safety Services), Annexing Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2025-S of the City of Murrieta (Safety Services) and Calling Elections Therein (Annexation No. 1 - Gierson Ranch); Direct the City Clerk to hold an election within CFD 2025-S; and Adopt Resolution No. 26-4945 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Safety Services) of the City of Murrieta Certifying the Results of the June 2, 2026, Annexation and Special Tax Election (Annexation No. 1 - Gierson Ranch).

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

Recommended Action: Receive and file the report; and Approve the adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget as referenced in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.

Discussion Regarding Potential Modifications to City Council Term Limits

Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff regarding the potential initiation of a ballot measure for the November 2026 General Municipal Election related to a proposed increase of the existing City Council term limits.

RECONSIDERATION

E-Bike Safety

Recommended Action: At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Holliday and Council Member Stone discuss Murrieta resident's safety concerns regarding E-Bikes and the feasibility of stricter enforcement or regulations to be brought back for further consideration.

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

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.

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 1 (one) case.

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.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION

ADJOURNMENT