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Murrieta to Levy Over $650,000 in Delinquent Refuse Charges on Property Tax Roll
The city proposed the levy of delinquent refuse service charges on the fiscal year 2026-27 property tax roll. As of July 2nd, 1,331 parcels had delinquent accounts totaling approximately $501,000 in unpaid principal. Including interest and penalties, the total proposed levy is approximately $651,000. Delinquency notices were mailed on June 1st, giving homeowners an opportunity to pay the principal balance before the tax roll deadline of July 17th. The city collects these charges to maintain city cleanliness, prevent illegal dumping, and health hazards, while also recouping franchise fees owed to the city. The county handles collection once charges are on the tax roll, with potential foreclosure if unpaid for several years. The council adopted a resolution approving the delinquent charges and authorizing filing with Riverside County.
Murrieta Approves $123.2 Million Capital Improvement Plan Budget for 2026-27
The City Council reviewed and approved the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget for fiscal years 2026-27, establishing a five-year framework for infrastructure investments. The proposed budget includes 107 active projects, with $37 million in new appropriations for FY 2026-27, bringing the total proposed budget to approximately $123.2 million. The plan identifies $40.5 million in anticipated restricted funding over the next four fiscal years and lists inactive projects valued at approximately $590 million. The budget includes $4.5 million for new projects, such as a new fire department tiller truck funded by Measure T, improvements at the Equestrian Center and City Hall, traffic signal upgrades, and a citywide beautification program. The plan reflects a reprioritization of capital projects to align with council priorities, reducing the number of active projects by 38% from the prior year. Completed projects in FY 2025-26 totaled $14.6 million. Funding primarily comes from restricted revenue sources (86%), with General Fund and Measure T contributions making up about 10%. Staff will return with strategies to address remaining funding gaps, including reallocation of funds, use of unassigned fund balance, reassessment of operating reserves, and exploring external financing options.
Council Members Share Updates on Community Events, Regional Meetings, and Economic Development
Councilmember Warren reported on attending the WRCOG General Assembly, where the Rotary Club Marietta was honored with a Community Service Award. She also attended the CIP budget workshop and a T Now meeting, noting increased bus ridership. Mayor Pro Tem Holiday reported on attending the WRCOG General Assembly, the CIP budget workshop, and several community events including the Father's Day car show and the Birthday Bash. He also discussed preparations for 'Santa Stops.' Councilmember Stone discussed attending the WRCOG General Assembly, the Father's Day car show, and the Birthday Bash. She also highlighted the economic development team's efforts in attracting businesses and the progress on the Golden Triangle development. Mayor Pro Tem Holiday also discussed preparations for 'Santa Stops' and attending the Birthday Bash.
Murrieta Approves Annual Assessments for Landscaping, Lighting, and Community Services Districts
The City Council reviewed and approved the levy and collection of annual assessments for the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District (LLD) and the Community Services District (CSD). For the LLD, 36 of 40 active zones saw increases in assessments ranging from $2.72 to $180.78. For the CSD, annual assessments range from $45.44 to $751.16, with no increases since their establishment in 1997. These assessments are used to cover costs associated with park and landscape maintenance, street lighting, flood and drainage services, and street sweeping. Staff recommended the annual levy of these assessments. Several council members recused themselves from voting due to owning property within the affected districts or zones. The resolutions for both districts were adopted unanimously with noted recusals.
Murietta Police Department Annual Report Highlights 2025 Operations and Statistics
Chief Matt Henry presented the Police Department's annual report for 2025, detailing departmental statistics, operations, staffing, and community engagement. Key highlights included responding to over 67,000 calls for service, processing 5,439 police reports, and responding to nearly 700 priority one calls. The report also detailed the work of the operations division, traffic unit, community policing team, CBAT team, investigations bureau, and communications center. Specific statistics were provided on vehicle recoveries by the RAID team, drug seizures by the Inca team, and cyber tips reviewed by the child exploitation team. The department also highlighted technology innovations such as moving its CAD system to the cloud and the drone as first responder program.
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