MURRIETA - The City Council will hold a closed-session meeting today (Tuesday) to select Murrieta's next city manager.

The council is expected to pick from two finalists, both of whom work in Southern California, officials said.

Both are "heavy hitters" in local government, Mayor Doug McAllister said last week.

Although the council members are expected to make their choice tonight, they may not announce the selection until later this week - once a contract has been negotiated, McAllister said.

The council meets at 3 p.m. at City Hall, 26442 Beckman Court.