District 5 Council Member· 2022-2026
Cindy Warren
Murrieta
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- 7:22
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- 1:14
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- 91
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Top issues during term (20)
Capital Improvement Plan prioritization and available funding
The state grant could bring outside funding for park upgrades, saving local dollars — though the application itself hasn't been submitted yet.
Stephens' Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan development impact fees
Projected $263,089 in additional user-fee revenue, which offsets rising service costs rather than adding new money.
November 3, 2026 municipal election
City staff time would be limited; heavy lifting and funding would fall to an independent campaign committee.
Summer reading and youth programs
A $12,362 grant is funding the summer lunch-adjacent literacy programs — free for participants.
Long-term park improvement priorities
The discussion covers how maintenance and capital dollars are allocated across city parks.
Adopt-A-Park Beautification Program
$250,000 committed to the project so far.
Council Meeting Start Time Change
Election Integrity Concerns
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Keller Road funding burden
A $25 million federal grant application and other funding requests are pending.
Children's library expansion and $120,000 Friends donation
The expansion's construction cost could grow by over $800,000 plus a 15% contingency under a proposed contract amendment — but the Friends of the Library are chipping in $120,000.
Clearbrook Drive Encroachment Permit Appeal
Council discussed potentially raising required insurance limits for approved encroachment permits.
E-Bike and E-Scooter Rules Adopted
Fines are capped by state penal code at $100/$200/$500, and impound fees follow standard vehicle rates, which some parents report reaching $2,000.
Fire Station 6 Priority
About $5 million a year to operate the station, plus a proposed ~$100K annexation study.
Flock surveillance camera privacy concerns
About $87,751 per year in tax dollars for the sports park cameras alone, on top of roughly $200,000 already spent.
Heritage Room access for seniors and people with disabilities
Loss of Zipbooks state grant funding
Loss of state funding means fewer new library materials unless local or alternative sources are found.
June 2026 quorum irregularity
Wyndham Resort Property Acquisition
$750,000 in public funds for the property purchase.
School Neighborhood Traffic and Parking Signs
Removal could expose the city to significant liability; a cited case resulted in a $60 million verdict.
El Niño Emergency Preparedness
Preparation costs may be reimbursable under FEMA if a major storm is declared.
Decisions during term (147)
Recorded while Warren was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar Adoption (Items 1-10)
Item 7 — Ordinance No. 639-26, Stephens' Kangaroo Rat Mitigation Fees
Agenda Approval
Waive Reading of All Ordinance Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only
Minutes
Third Amendment and Restatement of the Comprehensive Pay Schedule Fiscal Year 2026/27, Updating the Schedule of Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and Adopting Classification Specifications
Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Safety Services): Annexation No. 2 (Jefferson Apartments)
Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 4 (Jefferson Apartments)
Approval of agenda
Consent calendar (items 1–3)
Adjournment
Cultural Resource Designation for Murrieta Hot Springs Resort and Associated Mills Act Contract
Approval of Agenda
Consent Calendar Items 1-11
Stephens' Kangaroo Rat Fee Update — Ordinance 639-26 (first reading)
Appeal of Encroachment Permit Denial — 38765 Clearbrook Drive
City Council Meeting Start Times
Closed Session CS3 — Wyndham Property Acquisition
Approval of Agenda
Consent Calendar Items 1-8
Voting record (23)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Item 7 — Ordinance No. 639-26, Stephens' Kangaroo Rat Mitigation Fees
determine that the activity is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by Section 15273 of the Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA; and Conduct a Public Hearing and introduce
continue the item to the November 17, 2026 regular meeting and direct staff to bring information regarding the City’s history on standards for driveway encroachment permits and liability coverage
Stephens' Kangaroo Rat Fee Update — Ordinance 639-26 (first reading)
approve the Agenda for October 6, 2026
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-11
amend City Council start times effective January 2027 as follows: Move Closed Session before the Regular Session starting no earlier than 3:30 p.m.; Regular Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.; and
Hillside Development Standards Ordinance No. 638-26 — Introduction
introduce Ordinance No. 638-26 as presented and exempt any parcel 3.5 acres or smaller
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-8
approve the Agenda for September 15, 2026
approve the amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Capital Improvement Budget as referenced in the Fiscal Impact section of this report
open the Public Hearing; Receive public testimony; Find that the proposed ordinance is consistent with standards originally evaluated and implemented pursuant to the Negative Declaration adopted for i
conduct the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 637 26: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending Murrieta Municipal Code Chapter 10.55, “Bicycles, E Bikes,
approve the Agenda for September 1, 2026
approve the Agenda for July 7, 2026
adopt Resolution No. MFD 26-229 entitled: A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Fire District Levying the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Fire Suppression Assessment Fee and Standby or Availabili
Conduct a Public Hearing; Adopt Resolution No. 26-4961 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Affirming the Report of Delinquent Refuse Charges and Directing t
Authorize amendment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 revenue budget appropriations across the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District to include final totals from the Engineer’s Report; Conduct
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-13 with Mayor Levell recusing from Item Nos. 9 and 11 (Community Facilities District No. 2000-1 [Greer Ranch] only) due to owning property within 1,000 feet of the
Conduct a public hearing; and Adopt Joint Resolution No. 26-4962, MLB 26-201, CSD 26-289, RSA 26-230, entitled: A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta and the Boards of Directo
establish the Ballot Measure Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to explore the feasibility of the City sponsoring and working in pursuit of a Statewide ballot initiative regarding local control; and appoint Council
Kratom Ordinance No. 628-26 — Direction to Notify Retailers
She wanted law enforcement to have every tool, including a local ordinance.