Murrieta City Council Meeting - April 7, 2026

The City of Murrieta held a regular City Council meeting on April 7, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and budget updates. Key procurement topics included the adoption of an ordinance updating the city's participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program, with a fee increase to cover rising construction costs. The council also approved updates to the city's public facilities development impact fees for fiscal year 2026-27, reflecting a 2.5% increase based on the California Construction Cost Index, and adjustments to the user fee schedule including new fees and fee increases across various departments. Additionally, the council discussed capital improvement projects such as the Hayes Avenue Bridge reconstruction, with contract award anticipated at the April 21 meeting and construction expected to start in May 2026. The meeting also addressed the formation of ad hoc committees for the equestrian center rehabilitation and the Tour de Murrieta event, focusing on facility maintenance and event growth. Policy discussions included a proposed regional ballot initiative to preserve local control over land use, which was tabled until after the June primary election. The council made appointments for representation on the Southwest Riverside Higher Education Coalition and other committees. No votes were taken to reject or delay procurement actions, and motions to approve fee updates and form committees passed unanimously.