|
Field of Honor at Town Square Park is held each November. Photo by Cy Rathbun.
Check out this image and more on the City's new website.
|
|
|
A MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER
As Summer Winds Down, We're Ramping Up!
|
As summer winds down and the new school year begins, there's an air of excit
ement around our community. We certainly feel it at City Hall as we work hard to implement a number of important projects and programs, some of which we have waited for a long time.
The passage of Measure T is allowing us to invest wisely in today's infrastructure and avoid costly deferred maintenance. We can now bring Police and Fire staffing levels in line with our growing population, and integrate technology that will move with us into the future. Also, over the next few months almost half of all residential streets will be slurry sealed with another 40% the following year! And with all of this, we are expanding our connections-with neighboring cities, local businesses and residents.
I invite you to take this journey with us. Check out our
City Priorities Workplan e-book for more exciting programs being launched over the next two years. Visit our
OpenGov portal to view past, current and future financials, and make sure to engage with us on
social media. After all, we are connected by community.
Kim Summers, City Manager
|
 |
|
RANDON LANE GOES TO WASHINGTON
Council Vacancy Invites Public Applications
|
Effective September 1, 2019, Randon Lane has resigned from the Council to join the Department of Transportation in Washington DC. We are truly grateful for his 17 years of service to our City and wish former Mayor ProTem Lane the very best in this exciting new venture.
Lane's
departure also leaves an open Council seat for the remaining year of his term, which the Council has voted to fill by appointment. It is
an at-large seat open to any registered voter in Murrieta.
How to Apply
In addition to being a registered voter, you must be willing to take an oath, complete an ethics class, agree to a code of conduct, and file a Statement of Economic Interests.
- Complete an application online here before the deadline of Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
- The Council will then review applications, conduct interviews, and make an appointment before October 30, 2019.
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 11 OBSERVANCE AT TOWN SQUARE PARK
City Ceremony Pays Tribute to 911 Victims
|
 On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, the City of Murrieta will pay tribute to those that perished on September 11, 2001. The 911 observance ceremony at Town Square Park will begin at approximately 7 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend and reflect as a community on this solemn occasion. Please join us at the park's 911 Memorial site. |
|
MURRIETA MICROSCOPE BRINGS BUSINESS TO THE SMALL SCREEN
New Video Series Profiles Kathy's Kolaches!
|
|
JOINT DISPATCH CENTER BENEFITS TWO CITIES
Murrieta & Menifee Kickoff Historic Partnership
|
Last month, both Menifee and Murrieta Councils approved an innovative dispatch partnership that will build regional connections, improve efficiencies and save money for both cities, including $600K for Murrieta over two years.
Through a cost-sharing agreement between the cities, Murrieta will hire an additional 12 dispatchers and expand its Communications Center to serve Menifee's new Police Department. Dispatchers will be trained to support both cities, enhancing local resources while boosting regional public safety. When the regional center is fully operational, dispatchers will manage calls for Murrieta Fire, Police and EMS, as well as Menifee Police.
|
|
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT AT WORK
B-Street Park Project Launches this Month
|
This fall, B Street Station Park will transform into an efficient, multipurpose outdoor space, designed with seniors in mind. Adjacent to the City's Senior Center, the park will include two pickleball courts, outdoor exercise equipment and game areas. In addition to serving the Senior Center, it will be open to the general public after 4 p.m. and on weekends.
|
DISCOVER LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
Youth Center: a Safe and Fun Space for Grades 6-9
|
 Sixth grade opens the doors to the Murrieta Youth Center! This 6,000-square foot facility provides a positive place for middle-school students to socialize, study, take classes, join special events, or enjoy outdoor and indoor recreational areas. With peer-to-peer mentoring and strong, positive supervision, the Youth Center can be a welcome after-school alternative. It's located behind Cal Oaks Sports Park at California Oaks and Jackson. Learn more and apply to participate online at
www.MurrietaCA.gov/youthcenter.
|
|
|
EXPLORE
YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Learning Express: E-Resources for all Ages
|
With more than 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests and a wide range of e-books, Learning Express is one of the ways the Murrieta Public Library brings resources to the the whole community. Best of all, it's free! This
online library, accessible from the Murrieta Library webpage, includes:
- Adult Core Skills
- School Center
- College Admissions Test Prep
- College Student Support
- Career Preparation Center
Explore Learning Express and check out the Library's many other free online resources by visiting
www.MurrietaCA.gov/Library click on the E-Resources link and go to Free Tutorial Classes and Tests.
|
|
UNDERSTANDING WASTE AND RECYCLING
Take the Mystery Out of Managing Waste
|
|
|
Residents: Do you really understand what goes into your recycle bin?
Visit our
Trash and Recycling pages online for a listing of what's recyclable and what's not so we can work together to minimize waste.
|
Businesses: Are you up to date with laws that govern organics recycling?
Our Commercial pages provide information on this, plus what to do with commercial debris, office recycling and more.
|
|
|
|
Murrieta All-Stars: Darryl Vidal
|
Darryl Vidal, Murrieta Parks & Recreation instructor, has been practicing and teaching Kenpo Karate for more than 30 years. Vidal can be seen practicing his art in the Original Karate Kid movie. He played the movie's tournament semi-finalist and stunt-doubled for Mr. Miyagi. As a stunt-double, Vidal demonstrated the "Crane Technique" on top of the wooden stumps at the beach. Mr. Vidal has served our community for over thirty years; he was recently recognized by the City Council with a proclamation for his community service. Thank you for your outstanding community service, Darryl!
|
|
|
|
|
