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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Temecula public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Stephens' Kangaroo Rat Mitigation Fee Revision
Development fees jump from $500 to $900 per acre to fund the regional habitat conservation plan, the first increase since 1996. Mayor Alexander wants RCHCA to show what developers save by no longer needing biological surveys before second reading.
Glyphosate use in city parks
After weeks of community pressure, the council created a subcommittee to review how the city applies herbicides and pesticides, especially where children play. Kalfus and Schwank will lead it and report back by December 2026.
Monarch butterfly habitat in new development
A resident asked the city to require native narrow-leaf milkweed planting at new residential and commercial construction sites to help save monarch butterflies. He'll follow up by email and hopes to meet with council members.