City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2
Lesa Sobek, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
5:30 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, Clerk
AS A RESULT OF THE SURGE OF COVID19 CASES, RESULTING ORDERS AND DIRECTION FROM THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ASSEMBLY BILL 361, AS WELL AS THE CITY OF MENIFEE EMERGENCY DECLARATION, LIMITED INPERSON ATTENDANCE IS PERMITTED AT THIS TIME SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, INCLUDING TEMPATURE SCREENING, MANDATORY MASKS/FACE COVERINGS, AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING OF AT LEAST SIX FEET.
WATCHING LIVE VIA YOUTUBE: If you would like to watch the meeting live from home, please visit the City’s webpage at https://cityofmenifee.us/agendas and click on the YouTube icon . Please
note the YouTube icon will only appear once the meeting has started.
ZOOM PARTICIPATION: The public is encouraged to join the meeting live through Zoom. Please see the information below to join the meeting and instructions for providing public comment.
VIDEO LINK: https://cityofmenifeeus.zoom.us/j/89298126726 MEETING ID: 892 9812 6726 · To provide public comment, please click “Raise Hand”
during the item you wish to speak on. When it
is your turn to speak you will be unmuted.
PHONE: 16699006833 MEETING ID: 892 9812 6726
· To provide public comment when calling in, please dial *9 during the item you wish to speak on. This will indicate that you would like to provide public comment and you will be unmuted when it is your turn to speak.
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CAN ONLY ACCOMMODATE A LIMITED NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHILE OBSERVING SOCIAL DISTANCING REGULATIONS. PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR ATTENDING IN PERSON.
ATTENDING THE MEETING: Seating in the Council Chambers is limited due to social distancing regulations. Seating is available on a firstcomefirstserved basis. The public may begin lining up 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Sign up with staff at City Hall on the day of the meeting to provide public comment.
The Clerk will call your name during the item(s) which you wish to speak on.
CLOSED SESSION (5:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ‐ EXISTING LITIGATION – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) —
Fuhrman v. City of Menifee, Menifee Code Enforcement, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. SWC 19042
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Mike Johnson – Impact Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Redistricting Process and Draft Map Update (6:05 PM Start)
5.2. Fire Department Quarterly Update
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 January 19, 2022 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately.
10.1 Waiver of Reading
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Waive the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provide that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher List dated 01/14/2022, and the Payroll Register/Other EFT’s dated 01/03/2022, 01/05/2022, 01/07/2022, and 01/11/2022, which have a total budgetary impact of $1,973,803.68.
10.3 Assembly Bill 361 Findings for Remote Meetings
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a Resolution with findings related to the state of emergency due to COVID19, authorizing the City Manager to continue to implement teleconference accessibility to conduct all public meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
10.4 Behavioral Health Memorandum of Understanding for Crisis/Triage Mental Health Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside, on behalf of Riverside University Health Systems – Behavior Health (RUHS – BH).
10.5 Recycled Water Accelerated Retrofit Program at La Ladera Park RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize participation in the Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) Recycled Water Accelerated Retrofit Program (ARP) for La Ladera Park; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to participate in EMWD’s Recycled Water ARP, including but not limited to, the Notice of Intent and Contact Form; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve participation in future recycled water projects under the Recycled Retrofit Water ARP as identified by EMWD and City staff to the benefit of the City.
10.6 Final Map and Agreements for Parcel Map 37145, On Deck, by VSK Investments, LLC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute security agreements for streets and drainage improvements to guarantee completion of required improvements associated with Parcel Map (PM) 37145 located at the intersections of Trumble Road and Highway 74, and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Maintenance Services Community Facilities District agreement for PM 37145; and
3. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for PM 37145.
10.7 Acceptance of Public Improvements, Menifee Town Center, Tract Map 37179 by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public streets/drainage, water system, and sewer system improvements for Tract Map (TM) 37179, located west of Haun Road and north of La Piedra Road; and
2. Approve the 90% bond reduction for TM 37179.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Community Development Block Grant 20222027 Consolidated Plan Preliminary Priorities Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive the summary of community outreach and process for the City's next fiveyear 20222027 Consolidated Plan for the use of U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Community Development Block Grant funds by the City's Community Development Department; and
2. Discuss and provide feedback regarding priorities for the next fiveyear Consolidated Plan activities and programs.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Memorandum of Understanding with Menifee Global Medical Center RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Menifee and Menifee Global Medical Center.
12.2 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss the staff provided recommendations for Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day; and
2. Provide additional direction for City staff.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Discuss Hunting Regulations Within the City (Zimmerman, December 2, 2020) Target Date: February 2022
> Discuss Cooperative Agreement with Canyon Lake for Fire Services (Liesemeyer, February 17, 2021) Target Date: February 2022
> Menifee Bus Route Feasibility Study (Karwin, May 5, 2021) Target Date: February 2022 – following the RCTC feasibility study > Report on Pet Licensing Fees and Animal Services (Dienes, May 19, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Regional Transportation Plan Update (Sobek, July 7, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Update on Development East of the City and Traffic Concerns (Sobek, July 7, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Discuss City Citizen’s Academy Commencing 2022 (Sobek, September 15, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> City Holiday Tree Lighting Event (Sobek, December 15, 2021) Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
For information on how to participate in the meeting, please visit the City’s webpage at https://cityofmenifee.us/agendas . The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting Sarah Manwaring, City Clerk, at (951) 6726777 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact Sarah Manwaring, City Clerk at (951) 6726777. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Menifee Mayor and City Council February 2, 2022
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2
Lesa Sobek, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
5:30 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, Clerk
AS A RESULT OF THE SURGE OF COVID19 CASES, RESULTING ORDERS AND DIRECTION FROM THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ASSEMBLY BILL 361, AS WELL AS THE CITY OF MENIFEE EMERGENCY DECLARATION, LIMITED INPERSON ATTENDANCE IS PERMITTED AT THIS TIME SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, INCLUDING TEMPATURE SCREENING, MANDATORY MASKS/FACE COVERINGS, AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING OF AT LEAST SIX FEET.
WATCHING LIVE VIA YOUTUBE: If you would like to watch the meeting live from home, please visit the City’s webpage at https://cityofmenifee.us/agendas and click on the YouTube icon . Please
note the YouTube icon will only appear once the meeting has started.
ZOOM PARTICIPATION: The public is encouraged to join the meeting live through Zoom. Please see the information below to join the meeting and instructions for providing public comment.
VIDEO LINK: https://cityofmenifeeus.zoom.us/j/89298126726 MEETING ID: 892 9812 6726 · To provide public comment, please click “Raise Hand”
during the item you wish to speak on. When it
is your turn to speak you will be unmuted.
PHONE: 16699006833 MEETING ID: 892 9812 6726
· To provide public comment when calling in, please dial *9 during the item you wish to speak on. This will indicate that you would like to provide public comment and you will be unmuted when it is your turn to speak.
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CAN ONLY ACCOMMODATE A LIMITED NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHILE OBSERVING SOCIAL DISTANCING REGULATIONS. PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR ATTENDING IN PERSON.
ATTENDING THE MEETING: Seating in the Council Chambers is limited due to social distancing regulations. Seating is available on a firstcomefirstserved basis. The public may begin lining up 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Sign up with staff at City Hall on the day of the meeting to provide public comment.
The Clerk will call your name during the item(s) which you wish to speak on.
CLOSED SESSION (5:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ‐ EXISTING LITIGATION – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) —
Fuhrman v. City of Menifee, Menifee Code Enforcement, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. SWC 19042
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Mike Johnson – Impact Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Redistricting Process and Draft Map Update (6:05 PM Start)
5.2. Fire Department Quarterly Update
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 January 19, 2022 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately.
10.1 Waiver of Reading
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Waive the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provide that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher List dated 01/14/2022, and the Payroll Register/Other EFT’s dated 01/03/2022, 01/05/2022, 01/07/2022, and 01/11/2022, which have a total budgetary impact of $1,973,803.68.
10.3 Assembly Bill 361 Findings for Remote Meetings
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a Resolution with findings related to the state of emergency due to COVID19, authorizing the City Manager to continue to implement teleconference accessibility to conduct all public meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
10.4 Behavioral Health Memorandum of Understanding for Crisis/Triage Mental Health Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside, on behalf of Riverside University Health Systems – Behavior Health (RUHS – BH).
10.5 Recycled Water Accelerated Retrofit Program at La Ladera Park RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize participation in the Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) Recycled Water Accelerated Retrofit Program (ARP) for La Ladera Park; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to participate in EMWD’s Recycled Water ARP, including but not limited to, the Notice of Intent and Contact Form; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve participation in future recycled water projects under the Recycled Retrofit Water ARP as identified by EMWD and City staff to the benefit of the City.
10.6 Final Map and Agreements for Parcel Map 37145, On Deck, by VSK Investments, LLC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute security agreements for streets and drainage improvements to guarantee completion of required improvements associated with Parcel Map (PM) 37145 located at the intersections of Trumble Road and Highway 74, and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Maintenance Services Community Facilities District agreement for PM 37145; and
3. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for PM 37145.
10.7 Acceptance of Public Improvements, Menifee Town Center, Tract Map 37179 by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public streets/drainage, water system, and sewer system improvements for Tract Map (TM) 37179, located west of Haun Road and north of La Piedra Road; and
2. Approve the 90% bond reduction for TM 37179.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Community Development Block Grant 20222027 Consolidated Plan Preliminary Priorities Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive the summary of community outreach and process for the City's next fiveyear 20222027 Consolidated Plan for the use of U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Community Development Block Grant funds by the City's Community Development Department; and
2. Discuss and provide feedback regarding priorities for the next fiveyear Consolidated Plan activities and programs.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Memorandum of Understanding with Menifee Global Medical Center RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Menifee and Menifee Global Medical Center.
12.2 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss the staff provided recommendations for Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day; and
2. Provide additional direction for City staff.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Discuss Hunting Regulations Within the City (Zimmerman, December 2, 2020) Target Date: February 2022
> Discuss Cooperative Agreement with Canyon Lake for Fire Services (Liesemeyer, February 17, 2021) Target Date: February 2022
> Menifee Bus Route Feasibility Study (Karwin, May 5, 2021) Target Date: February 2022 – following the RCTC feasibility study > Report on Pet Licensing Fees and Animal Services (Dienes, May 19, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Regional Transportation Plan Update (Sobek, July 7, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Update on Development East of the City and Traffic Concerns (Sobek, July 7, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Discuss City Citizen’s Academy Commencing 2022 (Sobek, September 15, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> City Holiday Tree Lighting Event (Sobek, December 15, 2021) Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
For information on how to participate in the meeting, please visit the City’s webpage at https://cityofmenifee.us/agendas . The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting Sarah Manwaring, City Clerk, at (951) 6726777 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact Sarah Manwaring, City Clerk at (951) 6726777. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Menifee Mayor and City Council February 2, 2022
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2
Lesa Sobek, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
5:30 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, Clerk
AS A RESULT OF THE SURGE OF COVID19 CASES, RESULTING ORDERS AND DIRECTION FROM THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ASSEMBLY BILL 361, AS WELL AS THE CITY OF MENIFEE EMERGENCY DECLARATION, LIMITED INPERSON ATTENDANCE IS PERMITTED AT THIS TIME SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, INCLUDING TEMPATURE SCREENING, MANDATORY MASKS/FACE COVERINGS, AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING OF AT LEAST SIX FEET.
WATCHING LIVE VIA YOUTUBE: If you would like to watch the meeting live from home, please visit the City’s webpage at https://cityofmenifee.us/agendas and click on the YouTube icon . Please
note the YouTube icon will only appear once the meeting has started.
ZOOM PARTICIPATION: The public is encouraged to join the meeting live through Zoom. Please see the information below to join the meeting and instructions for providing public comment.
VIDEO LINK: https://cityofmenifeeus.zoom.us/j/89298126726 MEETING ID: 892 9812 6726 · To provide public comment, please click “Raise Hand”
during the item you wish to speak on. When it
is your turn to speak you will be unmuted.
PHONE: 16699006833 MEETING ID: 892 9812 6726
· To provide public comment when calling in, please dial *9 during the item you wish to speak on. This will indicate that you would like to provide public comment and you will be unmuted when it is your turn to speak.
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CAN ONLY ACCOMMODATE A LIMITED NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHILE OBSERVING SOCIAL DISTANCING REGULATIONS. PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR ATTENDING IN PERSON.
ATTENDING THE MEETING: Seating in the Council Chambers is limited due to social distancing regulations. Seating is available on a firstcomefirstserved basis. The public may begin lining up 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Sign up with staff at City Hall on the day of the meeting to provide public comment.
The Clerk will call your name during the item(s) which you wish to speak on.
CLOSED SESSION (5:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ‐ EXISTING LITIGATION – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) —
Fuhrman v. City of Menifee, Menifee Code Enforcement, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. SWC 19042
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Mike Johnson – Impact Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Redistricting Process and Draft Map Update (6:05 PM Start)
5.2. Fire Department Quarterly Update
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 January 19, 2022 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately.
10.1 Waiver of Reading
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Waive the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provide that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher List dated 01/14/2022, and the Payroll Register/Other EFT’s dated 01/03/2022, 01/05/2022, 01/07/2022, and 01/11/2022, which have a total budgetary impact of $1,973,803.68.
10.3 Assembly Bill 361 Findings for Remote Meetings
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a Resolution with findings related to the state of emergency due to COVID19, authorizing the City Manager to continue to implement teleconference accessibility to conduct all public meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
10.4 Behavioral Health Memorandum of Understanding for Crisis/Triage Mental Health Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside, on behalf of Riverside University Health Systems – Behavior Health (RUHS – BH).
10.5 Recycled Water Accelerated Retrofit Program at La Ladera Park RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize participation in the Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) Recycled Water Accelerated Retrofit Program (ARP) for La Ladera Park; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to participate in EMWD’s Recycled Water ARP, including but not limited to, the Notice of Intent and Contact Form; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve participation in future recycled water projects under the Recycled Retrofit Water ARP as identified by EMWD and City staff to the benefit of the City.
10.6 Final Map and Agreements for Parcel Map 37145, On Deck, by VSK Investments, LLC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute security agreements for streets and drainage improvements to guarantee completion of required improvements associated with Parcel Map (PM) 37145 located at the intersections of Trumble Road and Highway 74, and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Maintenance Services Community Facilities District agreement for PM 37145; and
3. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for PM 37145.
10.7 Acceptance of Public Improvements, Menifee Town Center, Tract Map 37179 by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public streets/drainage, water system, and sewer system improvements for Tract Map (TM) 37179, located west of Haun Road and north of La Piedra Road; and
2. Approve the 90% bond reduction for TM 37179.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Community Development Block Grant 20222027 Consolidated Plan Preliminary Priorities Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive the summary of community outreach and process for the City's next fiveyear 20222027 Consolidated Plan for the use of U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Community Development Block Grant funds by the City's Community Development Department; and
2. Discuss and provide feedback regarding priorities for the next fiveyear Consolidated Plan activities and programs.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Memorandum of Understanding with Menifee Global Medical Center RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Menifee and Menifee Global Medical Center.
12.2 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss the staff provided recommendations for Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day; and
2. Provide additional direction for City staff.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Discuss Hunting Regulations Within the City (Zimmerman, December 2, 2020) Target Date: February 2022
> Discuss Cooperative Agreement with Canyon Lake for Fire Services (Liesemeyer, February 17, 2021) Target Date: February 2022
> Menifee Bus Route Feasibility Study (Karwin, May 5, 2021) Target Date: February 2022 – following the RCTC feasibility study > Report on Pet Licensing Fees and Animal Services (Dienes, May 19, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Regional Transportation Plan Update (Sobek, July 7, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Update on Development East of the City and Traffic Concerns (Sobek, July 7, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Discuss City Citizen’s Academy Commencing 2022 (Sobek, September 15, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> City Holiday Tree Lighting Event (Sobek, December 15, 2021) Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
For information on how to participate in the meeting, please visit the City’s webpage at https://cityofmenifee.us/agendas . The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting Sarah Manwaring, City Clerk, at (951) 6726777 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact Sarah Manwaring, City Clerk at (951) 6726777. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Menifee Mayor and City Council February 2, 2022
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2
Lesa Sobek, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
5:30 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, Clerk
AS A RESULT OF THE SURGE OF COVID19 CASES, RESULTING ORDERS AND DIRECTION FROM THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ASSEMBLY BILL 361, AS WELL AS THE CITY OF MENIFEE EMERGENCY DECLARATION, LIMITED INPERSON ATTENDANCE IS PERMITTED AT THIS TIME SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, INCLUDING TEMPATURE SCREENING, MANDATORY MASKS/FACE COVERINGS, AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING OF AT LEAST SIX FEET.
WATCHING LIVE VIA YOUTUBE: If you would like to watch the meeting live from home, please visit the City’s webpage at https://cityofmenifee.us/agendas and click on the YouTube icon . Please
note the YouTube icon will only appear once the meeting has started.
ZOOM PARTICIPATION: The public is encouraged to join the meeting live through Zoom. Please see the information below to join the meeting and instructions for providing public comment.
VIDEO LINK: https://cityofmenifeeus.zoom.us/j/89298126726 MEETING ID: 892 9812 6726 · To provide public comment, please click “Raise Hand”
during the item you wish to speak on. When it
is your turn to speak you will be unmuted.
PHONE: 16699006833 MEETING ID: 892 9812 6726
· To provide public comment when calling in, please dial *9 during the item you wish to speak on. This will indicate that you would like to provide public comment and you will be unmuted when it is your turn to speak.
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CAN ONLY ACCOMMODATE A LIMITED NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHILE OBSERVING SOCIAL DISTANCING REGULATIONS. PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR ATTENDING IN PERSON.
ATTENDING THE MEETING: Seating in the Council Chambers is limited due to social distancing regulations. Seating is available on a firstcomefirstserved basis. The public may begin lining up 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Sign up with staff at City Hall on the day of the meeting to provide public comment.
The Clerk will call your name during the item(s) which you wish to speak on.
CLOSED SESSION (5:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ‐ EXISTING LITIGATION – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) —
Fuhrman v. City of Menifee, Menifee Code Enforcement, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. SWC 19042
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Mike Johnson – Impact Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Redistricting Process and Draft Map Update (6:05 PM Start)
5.2. Fire Department Quarterly Update
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 January 19, 2022 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately.
10.1 Waiver of Reading
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Waive the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provide that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher List dated 01/14/2022, and the Payroll Register/Other EFT’s dated 01/03/2022, 01/05/2022, 01/07/2022, and 01/11/2022, which have a total budgetary impact of $1,973,803.68.
10.3 Assembly Bill 361 Findings for Remote Meetings
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a Resolution with findings related to the state of emergency due to COVID19, authorizing the City Manager to continue to implement teleconference accessibility to conduct all public meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
10.4 Behavioral Health Memorandum of Understanding for Crisis/Triage Mental Health Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside, on behalf of Riverside University Health Systems – Behavior Health (RUHS – BH).
10.5 Recycled Water Accelerated Retrofit Program at La Ladera Park RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize participation in the Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) Recycled Water Accelerated Retrofit Program (ARP) for La Ladera Park; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to participate in EMWD’s Recycled Water ARP, including but not limited to, the Notice of Intent and Contact Form; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve participation in future recycled water projects under the Recycled Retrofit Water ARP as identified by EMWD and City staff to the benefit of the City.
10.6 Final Map and Agreements for Parcel Map 37145, On Deck, by VSK Investments, LLC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute security agreements for streets and drainage improvements to guarantee completion of required improvements associated with Parcel Map (PM) 37145 located at the intersections of Trumble Road and Highway 74, and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Maintenance Services Community Facilities District agreement for PM 37145; and
3. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for PM 37145.
10.7 Acceptance of Public Improvements, Menifee Town Center, Tract Map 37179 by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public streets/drainage, water system, and sewer system improvements for Tract Map (TM) 37179, located west of Haun Road and north of La Piedra Road; and
2. Approve the 90% bond reduction for TM 37179.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Community Development Block Grant 20222027 Consolidated Plan Preliminary Priorities Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive the summary of community outreach and process for the City's next fiveyear 20222027 Consolidated Plan for the use of U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Community Development Block Grant funds by the City's Community Development Department; and
2. Discuss and provide feedback regarding priorities for the next fiveyear Consolidated Plan activities and programs.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Memorandum of Understanding with Menifee Global Medical Center RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Menifee and Menifee Global Medical Center.
12.2 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss the staff provided recommendations for Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day; and
2. Provide additional direction for City staff.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Discuss Hunting Regulations Within the City (Zimmerman, December 2, 2020) Target Date: February 2022
> Discuss Cooperative Agreement with Canyon Lake for Fire Services (Liesemeyer, February 17, 2021) Target Date: February 2022
> Menifee Bus Route Feasibility Study (Karwin, May 5, 2021) Target Date: February 2022 – following the RCTC feasibility study > Report on Pet Licensing Fees and Animal Services (Dienes, May 19, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Regional Transportation Plan Update (Sobek, July 7, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Update on Development East of the City and Traffic Concerns (Sobek, July 7, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Discuss City Citizen’s Academy Commencing 2022 (Sobek, September 15, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> City Holiday Tree Lighting Event (Sobek, December 15, 2021) Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
For information on how to participate in the meeting, please visit the City’s webpage at https://cityofmenifee.us/agendas . The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting Sarah Manwaring, City Clerk, at (951) 6726777 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact Sarah Manwaring, City Clerk at (951) 6726777. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Menifee Mayor and City Council February 2, 2022
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2
Lesa Sobek, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
5:30 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, Clerk
AS A RESULT OF THE SURGE OF COVID19 CASES, RESULTING ORDERS AND DIRECTION FROM THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ASSEMBLY BILL 361, AS WELL AS THE CITY OF MENIFEE EMERGENCY DECLARATION, LIMITED INPERSON ATTENDANCE IS PERMITTED AT THIS TIME SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, INCLUDING TEMPATURE SCREENING, MANDATORY MASKS/FACE COVERINGS, AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING OF AT LEAST SIX FEET.
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THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CAN ONLY ACCOMMODATE A LIMITED NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHILE OBSERVING SOCIAL DISTANCING REGULATIONS. PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR ATTENDING IN PERSON.
ATTENDING THE MEETING: Seating in the Council Chambers is limited due to social distancing regulations. Seating is available on a firstcomefirstserved basis. The public may begin lining up 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Sign up with staff at City Hall on the day of the meeting to provide public comment.
The Clerk will call your name during the item(s) which you wish to speak on.
CLOSED SESSION (5:30 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ‐ EXISTING LITIGATION – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) —
Fuhrman v. City of Menifee, Menifee Code Enforcement, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. SWC 19042
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Mike Johnson – Impact Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Redistricting Process and Draft Map Update (6:05 PM Start)
5.2. Fire Department Quarterly Update
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 January 19, 2022 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately.
10.1 Waiver of Reading
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Waive the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provide that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher List dated 01/14/2022, and the Payroll Register/Other EFT’s dated 01/03/2022, 01/05/2022, 01/07/2022, and 01/11/2022, which have a total budgetary impact of $1,973,803.68.
10.3 Assembly Bill 361 Findings for Remote Meetings
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a Resolution with findings related to the state of emergency due to COVID19, authorizing the City Manager to continue to implement teleconference accessibility to conduct all public meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
10.4 Behavioral Health Memorandum of Understanding for Crisis/Triage Mental Health Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside, on behalf of Riverside University Health Systems – Behavior Health (RUHS – BH).
10.5 Recycled Water Accelerated Retrofit Program at La Ladera Park RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize participation in the Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) Recycled Water Accelerated Retrofit Program (ARP) for La Ladera Park; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to participate in EMWD’s Recycled Water ARP, including but not limited to, the Notice of Intent and Contact Form; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve participation in future recycled water projects under the Recycled Retrofit Water ARP as identified by EMWD and City staff to the benefit of the City.
10.6 Final Map and Agreements for Parcel Map 37145, On Deck, by VSK Investments, LLC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute security agreements for streets and drainage improvements to guarantee completion of required improvements associated with Parcel Map (PM) 37145 located at the intersections of Trumble Road and Highway 74, and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Maintenance Services Community Facilities District agreement for PM 37145; and
3. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for PM 37145.
10.7 Acceptance of Public Improvements, Menifee Town Center, Tract Map 37179 by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public streets/drainage, water system, and sewer system improvements for Tract Map (TM) 37179, located west of Haun Road and north of La Piedra Road; and
2. Approve the 90% bond reduction for TM 37179.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Community Development Block Grant 20222027 Consolidated Plan Preliminary Priorities Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive the summary of community outreach and process for the City's next fiveyear 20222027 Consolidated Plan for the use of U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Community Development Block Grant funds by the City's Community Development Department; and
2. Discuss and provide feedback regarding priorities for the next fiveyear Consolidated Plan activities and programs.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Memorandum of Understanding with Menifee Global Medical Center RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Menifee and Menifee Global Medical Center.
12.2 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss the staff provided recommendations for Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day; and
2. Provide additional direction for City staff.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Discuss Hunting Regulations Within the City (Zimmerman, December 2, 2020) Target Date: February 2022
> Discuss Cooperative Agreement with Canyon Lake for Fire Services (Liesemeyer, February 17, 2021) Target Date: February 2022
> Menifee Bus Route Feasibility Study (Karwin, May 5, 2021) Target Date: February 2022 – following the RCTC feasibility study > Report on Pet Licensing Fees and Animal Services (Dienes, May 19, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Regional Transportation Plan Update (Sobek, July 7, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Update on Development East of the City and Traffic Concerns (Sobek, July 7, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> Discuss City Citizen’s Academy Commencing 2022 (Sobek, September 15, 2021) Target Date: TBD
> City Holiday Tree Lighting Event (Sobek, December 15, 2021) Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
For information on how to participate in the meeting, please visit the City’s webpage at https://cityofmenifee.us/agendas . The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting Sarah Manwaring, City Clerk, at (951) 6726777 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact Sarah Manwaring, City Clerk at (951) 6726777. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Menifee Mayor and City Council February 2, 2022