OCTOBER 2022 · UPDATES FROM THE CITY OF MURRIETA · MORE MURRIETA | |
Message from the City Manager
October 2022
Fall is here and the events that come along with this time of year are here as well. Our second annual Trunk or Treat and Dark in the Park will be held at the end of the month (October 29), and it is sure bring out thousands of little ones for safe Halloween fun.
October also signifies Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. The City offers a variety of ways to support this month-long campaign, from the Human Pink Ribbon photo to kick off the month on October 1 to the Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk on October 9. Even Murrieta PD is “going pink” with their pink patch debut and Murrieta Fire & Rescue is raising funds through special breast cancer awareness t-shirts. And if you drive by City Hall at night the first half of the month, it will be lit pink as well. The second half of the month the City Hall lights will be purple in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is also this in October.
Learn about these activities and more in this month’s More Murrieta. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s included in this edition:
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Murrieta partners to hold Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk at Town Square Park on October 9
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Murrieta emergency dispatch center implements auto-dispatch system
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Murrieta will have a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8. Be ready and register to vote online now.
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Join the City for Halloween fun at the 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat and Dark in the Park movie night
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Watch the 2022 Murrieta State of the City on the City’s YouTube channel
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Check out the new businesses opening soon in Murrieta
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Mark your calendar for upcoming events and meetings
Let’s enjoy the season change, the fun that comes with the many holidays and events that are on their way, and be proud to live in a city that is safe, engaged, and always connected by community.
Thanks for reading,
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Kim Summers
Murrieta City Manager
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Murrieta Fire & Rescue
Murrieta Fire & Rescue implements auto-dispatch, welcomes new Fire Marshal, and natural disaster information pipeline
Auto-Dispatch for Murrieta Fire & Rescue Implemented
On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 8 a.m., the Murrieta emergency communications center implemented the “auto-dispatch” configuration within the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software for Murrieta Fire & Rescue (MFR) calls for service. This implementation has been in the works since August of 2018, and through partnerships with the Murrieta Information Technology Division and emergency communications professionals, this multi-year project was successfully launched. Within minutes of activation, there was a dramatic decrease in the time needed to dispatch fire department emergency calls.
The auto-dispatch feature will allow emergency response software systems to engage more quickly, and as a result, calls will be dispatched faster than before. When emergency dispatchers receive a 9-1-1 call for service and enter the location address and the service type code, the auto-dispatch feature in the CAD system will engage and automatically select and dispatch Murrieta Fire & Rescue apparatus, as well as activate the fire station tones and simultaneously notify AMR when needed. Murrieta Fire & Rescue strives to implement state-of-the-art technology to serve the community in the most effective manner possible.
Adria Reinertson Selected as Murrieta's New Fire Marshal
After an extensive and competitive recruitment, Murrieta Fire & Rescue is pleased to announce the hiring of Adria Reinertson as Murrieta’s new fire marshal. Reinertson most recently served as the Deputy Fire Marshal with CAL-FIRE/Riverside County Fire and has twenty-five years of experience in community risk reduction. Reinertson was selected as fire marshal after a nearly two-year vacancy. Read the full press release on the City's website.
Natural Disaster Communication Information Pipeline
Both the City and Murrieta Fire & Rescue will use their social media platforms along with the City website and other outreach methods for messaging during a natural disaster, such as a wildfire. Make sure you are following on social media and receiving alerts from the City of Murrieta by visiting the website.
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Murrieta City News
MORE THAN PINK Walk comes to Town Square Park and State of the City video is now on YouTube
Komen Inland Empire MORE THANK PINK Walk
The City of Murrieta is going PINK! Murrieta is connected by community and holds dozens of events that bring people together. One of the City’s signature events, the Komen Inland Empire MORE THAN PINK walk is an opportunity to support neighbors who have been impacted by breast cancer and feel the presence of our ONE community every step of the way. The 2022 walk has a goal to raise $226,000. Funds from walks like the one in Murrieta on Sunday, October 9, support research and women and families affected by breast cancer. The route begins and ends at Town Square Park and winds its way through downtown Murrieta. Registration and expo open at 6:30 a.m. and opening ceremonies are at 8 a.m. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. The expo closes at 11 a.m. Additional details are available at their website: www.komen.org/iewalk. It's free to walk. Click HERE to register.
Murrieta State of the City Presentation Now on YouTube
On August 31, 2022, hundreds of community members gathered at the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort as Mayor Jonathan Ingram presented this year's State of the City address. With updates about current and future projects and a presentation from the new owners of the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, the event was packed with information. Check it out on the City's YouTube Channel now!
Murrieta to Hold General Municipal Election on November 8
Take some time today to make a plan to vote in this upcoming November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election. Whether voting by mail or voting in person, your vote counts.
If you are not registered yet, there is still time! Register to vote online at registertovote.ca.gov.
If you have any questions or want a paper registration form, reach out to Cristal McDonald, City Clerk/Local Elections Official, at (951) 461-6031. For more information on the local City Council district election, visit MurrietaCA.gov/Elections.
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Murrieta Police Department
Pink Patch Project and newest Murrieta K9 handler
Pink Patch Project
The Murrieta Police Department is proud to be going PINK this October! For the first time, Murrieta Police Department will be participating in the Pink Patch Project.
The Pink Patch Project is an innovative public awareness campaign designed to bring attention to the fight against cancer and to support breast cancer research organizations in combating this devastating disease. Murrieta PD will be fundraising for Michelle’s Place and will culminate at the end of October with a donation.
Michelle’s Place is a local nonprofit organization founded in 2001 to ensure no one faces cancer alone. They rely on the ongoing support of donors, grantors and fundraising efforts to provide free resources to cancer patients and their families. Michelle’s Place offers over 23 different programs more than 51 times a month. All programs and services are free to the community.
To raise funds, the police department designed a pink police shoulder patch that can be purchased at the Murrieta Police Department (2 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562) for $10 each.
Welcome to the Newest Murrieta K9 Handler
Congratulations are in order for Officer Troncale for being selected as the newest Murrieta K9 handler. K9 Jerry was chosen to be his partner. K9 Jerry is a 2-year-and-11-month old German shepherd from Germany.
People often ask how many K9 teams the Murrieta Police Department has. The department is slotted for four K9 teams. With the newest addition, they now have three of those four spots filled: K9 Roger, K9 Atlas, and K9 Jerry.
Visit the Murrieta Police Department website for more Murrieta PD news.
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City Streets Get a Makeover
News from the Public Works Team
The City's Public Works team is hard at work to ensure a smooth ride on some of Murrieta's busiest roads. Two of this year's Capital Improvement Projects began this week. The first includes pavement rehabilitation on Murrieta Hot Springs Road between Madison Avenue and Alta Murrieta Drive, and Hancock Avenue between Las Brisas Road South and Murrieta Hot Springs Road. Failed sections of roadway will be repaired and both streets will be overlaid with rubberized hot mix asphalt. Minor pavement rehabilitation will occur on Jackson Avenue at the Warm Springs Creek bridge. Other minor street improvements will occur on Juniper Street and Franklin Street.
Another project to help the flow of traffic began at Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Madison Avenue. The City will be making median improvements at that intersection by modifying the existing raised medians and extending the dual left-turn pockets for increased traffic flow to alleviate traffic congestion.
For more information about this year's Capital Improvement Plan, visit the City's website.
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Mark Your Calendar
Upcoming special events and public meetings
Special Events
October Public Meetings & Closures
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City Council Meeting | October 4 and October 18
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Parks and Recreation Commission | October 6
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Planning Commission | October 12
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Library Advisory Commission | October 17
Meeting times and dates are subject to change. Please visit the City's agenda webpage for meeting details and full agendas.
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Community Services Department Updates
Creating community through people, parks, and programs
Murrieta Rod Run
The Drifters Car Club is hosting its annual Murrieta Rod Run benefitting the Murrieta Oak Grove Institute. The event is set to take place Friday, October 7, and Saturday, October 8, along Washington Avenue in Downtown Murrieta. Friday’s event is the Cruise Night from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday’s event is the Rod Run vehicle showcase from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. where the public can get a closer look at the classic cars, peek under the hood, and talk to the owners. The event is free to the public with music and entertainment as well as lots of food and vendors. Additional details are available on their website: www.murrietarodrun.com.
Trunk or Treat and Dark in the Park
On Saturday, October 29, the City’s Police and Parks and Recreation Departments will join efforts once again for a Happy Howl-oween night of monsters, mayhem, and misadventures. Murrieta PD will offer a “trunk or treat” style event from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. along the loop road of Town Square Park. The Community Services team will also host a “Dark-in-the-Park” movie event (Ghostbusters) that night beginning at around 7:30 p.m. at the park’s amphitheater. All activities are free for the public to attend. For additional information, please visit the City’s website or contact staff at (951) 304-PARK (7275).
Alternative Recreation Program
The City’s Alternative Recreation Program (ARP) offers activities for special needs and differently-abled adults 18 years and older at least once each month. Program activities include dances, potlucks, movies, field trips, and pool parties. Most activities take place at the Murrieta Community Center on Fridays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is a nominal fee of $2 per participant, but guardians and caregivers are free except for field trip admissions where prices are to be determined. There will be two gatherings for October: the Friday, October 14, event channeling the 1950s at the Sock Hop Ice Cream Social and the Friday, October 28, annual “Fright Night” social and costume party. Please refer to the City’s website for more Alternative Recreation Program information or to register online. Staff can assist with any questions at (951) 304-PARK.
Veterans Day Parade
Registration is now open for groups interested in participating in this year’s Veterans Day Parade taking place on Friday, November 11, beginning at 10 a.m. The cost is $25 per application, with fees benefiting the Murrieta Veterans Memorial. Please visit the sign-up page to register a parade entry or contact staff for more information at (951) 304-PARK (7275).
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Public Library Activities
Library offers new programming and California digital navigators program
New Programming Highlights
In keeping with the season, the Library will be hosting an all-age Spooky Succulent Garden craft program on Thursday, October 20, at 4 p.m. Also offered in October: The Children’s Department will have a special-themed Family Date Night featuring games, crafts, and music on Friday, October 21, at 6 p.m. in the Garden of Verses. Teens can take an SAT Practice Test on Saturday, October 15, at 9 a.m. They must register to attend this program. Additionally, teens are invited to come for afternoon gaming at Game On! on Thursday, October 15, at 4 p.m. Adults will have the chance to attend a financial education presentation on October 11 at 4 p.m. On Monday, October 24, adults and teens can pick up a charm bracelet kit at the Adult Reference Desk. These kits will be handed out starting at 5:30 p.m. All programs are held in the Library’s Community Room unless otherwise noted.
California Digital Navigators Program
The Library is excited to partner with the California State Library and offer the Connected California Digital Navigators program. This is a free program to help patrons find low-cost Internet service, learn foundational computer skills, and navigate the Internet, and find and use online resources. Flyers about the program are located at the Adult Reference Desk and a link is available on the Library’s web page under E-Resources.
Stay Up to Date With What's Happening
Stay current with what’s happening at the Murrieta Public Library by signing up for the Library’s Newsletter. As always, staff is available to answer questions by phone Monday through Saturday during regular hours by calling (951) 304-BOOK. Please email circ@murrietaca.gov for account questions and reference@murrieta.gov for general questions.
Follow Murrieta Public Library: @Murrietalibrary on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
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Economic Development Updates
Check out new businesses coming to Murrieta!
Howard's Appliances Now Hiring!
Murrieta Town Center Shopping Center (39825 Alta Murrieta Dr, Murrieta, CA 92563) will soon be welcoming Howard's Appliances! They are now hiring and are planning a grand opening for December of this year. Stay posted for more information.
Murrieta Innovation Center Welcomes Super Family
The Murrieta Innovation Center (MIC) is proud to celebrate a major milestone for the business incubator: the signing of their first international startup! This comes after a concerted effort by the City of Murrieta and Impact Riverside County—the agencies that manage the Innovation Center—and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to attract international businesses to Murrieta and its burgeoning medical and innovation landscape. The City of Murrieta’s Economic Development team recently attended a signing for the newest tenant in the MIC, Super Family. Super Family is a Dutch-rooted, innovative healthcare organization that focuses on social development, mental healthcare, educational support, development of new methods, research, and activities for families. Their target clients are mainly children with non-visible disabilities and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Super Family provides tailored healthcare support to families through a combination of their extensive specialized knowledge and traditional healthcare. The MIC is proud to support Super Family and its mission and bring these needed services to the Murrieta community.
Market Nights
Looking for things to do in Murrieta? Join us for Market Nights hosted in Downtown Murrieta every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month to enjoy live music, food, street vendors, and more. While you are there, come visit the City of Murrieta booth on the corner of Washington Avenue and Juniper Street for information and fun giveaways. See you October 6 and 20 from 5 - 9 p.m. in Downtown Murrieta! For more information please visit the Downtown 395 website.
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Have you considered looking for the next step in your career by serving your community? Check out the City's jobs website and learn more about current openings. Make sure to check back often, as new positions are listed frequently. The following positions are currently posted on the City site:
Visit Murrieta's Jobs website today!
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