City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 'l
Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2
Lesa Sobek, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Glerk
1 G LAR MEETING 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Dean Deines, Bob Karwin, Matthew Liesemeyer, Lesa Sobek, Bill Zimmerman
Absent: None
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Josh Brady with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Walter Wilson with the Board of Realtors led the flag salute.
PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Month - Fabio Conti
City Council recognized Fabio Conti as Citizen of the Month nominated by Councilmember Liesemeyer.
5.2 Business Spotlight - Cal True Value
Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez presented the April Business Spotlight to Cal True Value who could not be present but is grateful for the recognition.
5.3 Community Services Update
Community Services Supervisor Cynthia Morquecho provided an update on Community Services programs including Teen Awards, senior programs, Healthy Menifee Programs, Wellness collaborative and past and upcoming special events.
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Councilmember Sobek commented on the You Matter Collaboration and stated she would be interested in establishing an Ad Hoc Committee.
5.4 Quaderly Police Department Report
Menifee Police Chief Pat Walsh provided a presentation and reported on the quarterly report including information on number of calls for service; response times; arrests; traffic collisions/citations; and crimes against persons/property/society.
Police Captain David Gutierrez reported on code enforcement; the Homelessi Housing Opportunities, Partnership and Education (HHOPE) Program; and the Community Behavioral Health Assessment Team (CBAT).
The City Council inquired about occupation of the Sun City substation, homeless outreach reporting within the Menifee app, advice for target hardening, code enforcement complaints, false alarm responses, and citation process.
AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5 0) with no modifications.
PUBLTC COMMENTS (NON AGENDA ITEMS)
None.
COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Kanvin reported on the meetings and events he attended. . Sunset Park Ribbon Cutting
. Spring Fest
. Paloma Wash Trail Ribbon Cutting
. Rotary Club Meeting
o Chamber of Commerce Menifee Munch
Councilmember Liesemeyer reported on the meetings and events he attended . Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Admin and Finance Committee Meeting
. Sunset Park Ribbon Cutting
. Paloma Wash Trail Ribbon Cutting
Councilmember Sobek reported that she had been appointed by Supervisor Washington to the Community Action Commission and reported on the meeting and events she attended.
. Central Park Amphitheater Ad Hoc Meeting
. April Student of the Month
. Sunset Park Ribbon Cutting
. City of Wildomar Councilmember Marsha Retirement
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Councilmember Sobek announced lvlenifee Better Together would take place on Saturday, April23,2022.
Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended o Sunset Park Ribbon Cutting
. Ready, Set, Future Teen Summit Event
. Square Dance Event at Webb Hall
. Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting . MSJC and City Collaboration Meeting
o Coalition of lnland Empire Mayors Meeting
. Spring Fest
. Chamber of Commerce Menifee Munch
. Friends of the Sun City Library Event
o League of Cities Mayor's Meeting
Mayor Zimmerman stated he was looking forward to l\ilenifee Better Together and the Mott Family Car Show Event.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES . NONE
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Sobek requested to pull item no. 10.3 and Mayor Pro Tem Deines requested to pull item no. 10.7.
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote MOVER: Matt Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
10.1 Waiver of Reading
ACTION
1. Waived the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provided that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
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AYES: None
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher List dated 0312512022 and the Payroll Register/Other EFT's dated 311712022,311812022, and 312212122which have atotal budgetary impact of $5,722 ,935.42.
10.3 Monthly Public Safety Reports
Councilmember Sobek requested a report from the Fire Department on call times, recruitment of staff, availability of ambulance services. Chief Lonny Olson provided a report.
ACTION
1 . Received and filed.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Dienes
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.4 Sandals Church Lease Extension
ACTION
Approved and authorized the City Managerto execute a one year extension on the current lease agreement with Sandals Church covering the period of April30,2022 through April 30, 2023 for the lease of the Kay Ceniceros Campus.
10.5 Aztec Janitorial Services Agreement
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Maintenance Services Agreement with Aztec Janitorial Services to provide janitorial services at variousCity facifities in the amount of $35,193.21 for the remainder of fiscal year 202112022; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute three additional one year amendments for annual services, at the City's discretion, and contingent on availability of the corresponding budget.
10.6 Agreement with Wallace & Associates for Fire Station No. 5 ACTION
Awarded bid and aulhorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Wallace & Associates to complete construction management services for Fire Station No. 5, Capital lmprovement Project No. ClP21 04, in the amount not to exceed of $425,064.
10.7 Asset Forfeiture Appropriation of Funds
Menifee Police Lieutenant Denise Keith provided a presentation and repo(ed on information regarding Crime Stoppers program and future funding. Tony LoPiccolo provided additional information on contacts, fundraising efforts, and creation of non profit for regional fundraising.
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ACTION
1 . Approved Resolution No. 22-1 138, authorizing the Menifee Police Department to appropriate asset forfeiture funds in the amount of $9,500.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
YES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.8 Fiscal Year 2021 122 Mid Yeat Police Department Fleet Vehicles Purchase ACTION
1. Approved the purchase of twelve vehicles from the State of California Contract Vendor Wondries/National Auto Fleet Group and BMW of Riverside based on the attached quotes for a not to exceed amount of $803,352 including tax, delivery, and using the fund account number '1 '15 491 I 53155; and
2. Allowed the purchase to be made under the cooperative purchasing (piggyback) agreement as permitted under the Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070 (6)with Sourcewell Contract No. 120716 NAF, thereby exempting the purchase under the competitive bidding process; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the required documents and approve any future change orders due to limited availability, or unavailability of vehicles.
10.9 Quitclaim Deeds for Storm Drainage Easements for, Skyview (formally Oak Hills) ACTION
'l . Approved quitclaim deed of easement for a portion of lot 45 in Tract 28859, located on Capella Court, west of Ganymede Way, to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for storm drain and flood controlpurposes; and
2. Approved quitclaim deedof easementfora portion of lol22 in Tract 28920, located on Boulder Crest Way, north of Ridgemoor Road, to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for storm drain and flood controlpurposes. 11, PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Annexation No. 12 to Community Facilities District 2017 1, Legado by BLC Fleming, LLC
City Manager Armando Villa introduced Shane Spicer with Spicer Consulting. Mr.
Spicer provided a presentatron and reported on Community Facilities District 20171 Annexation request.
Mayor Zimmerman opened the public hearing al 7:24 PM. Clerk Mariana Mitchell stated the public hearing was legally noticed and there had been n o correspondence received.
Ms. Mitchell stated there were no persons registered to vote in the territory of the election
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Ms. Miller spoke in opposition of development.
following the public hearing. The Clerk confirmed that the owners of the taxable property in the district have consented to hold the special election, the ballot was received, and it was a yes vote.
Mayor Zimmerman closed the public hearing at 7:28 PM.
City Attorney Jeffrey Melching introduced the ordinance by title ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 22-1 139, calling the election.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Matthew Liesemeyer
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
2. Adopted Resolution No. 22-1140, declaring results of the special landowner election.
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
3. lntroduced an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 20'17 231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017 1 .
MOVER: Matthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Karuvin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez provided a presentation and reported on the operating incentive agreement with Savage Chef Co. and the variousterms associated with the agreement.
Chefs Dylan and Mario introduced themselves and provided additional information on their future project.
Mayor Zimmerman opened the public hearing at 7:40 PM. Clerk Mariana Mitchell stated the public hearing was legally noticed and there were no public comments or mnespondence received. MayorZimmerman closed the public hearing at 7:41 PM.
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MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
11.2 Economic Development Operating lncentive Agreement with Savage Chef and Co.
The City Council thanked the Chefs for bringing their company to Menifee and inquired about the start up costs, meal prep program, and anticipated opening.
ACTION
1. Approved an Economic Development Operating lncentive Agreement withSavage Chef and Co.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Matthew Liesemeyer
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
12. DTSCUSSTON TTEMS
12.1 Mobile Home Rent Stabilization
Management Analyst Molly Binnall provided a presentalion and reported on Riverside County Ordinance N0. 760; Menifee mobile home parks: ordinance discussion topics; annual rent increase allowances; operating expenses; petitioning process; administration; exemptions; and the proposed ordinance.
The City Council inquired about updates to the Riverside County ordinance since 2008; new state provision; and option for memorandum of understanding with Riverside County and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HcD).
Sun Meadows Property Manager Jonathan Saul provided a background on his property and offered his assistance.
Ms. Miller spoke in favor of mobile home parks
Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association (WMA) representative Julie Paule noted she had sent a letter to the City Council and she had been involved with the creation of the initial ordinance. She offered her assistance moving forward.
Bill Seaton, Sun Meadows resident and Zone D Vice President of the Golden State Manufactured-home Owners League (GSMOL), stated two items he would like to see added within the ordinance; rent cap and rent review process.
Sun lvleadows resident Jonell Hart stated concerns regarding increases in rent Sun Meadows resident Gale McCracken commented on her concerns on rent lvlenifee Mayor and City Council
Clerk Mariana Michell noted the City Council received correspondence.
Cathy Growcock spoke in favor of maintaining rent stabilization.
Sun Meadows resident Nancy Burges noted the average rent and the average social security income.
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The City Council inquired about establishing a board within the City or an memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the County of Riverside (County); operating expenses; maintenance and improvements fees; and surrounding cities.
Councilmember Karwin expressed his concerns with he option of an MOU and the loss of control at the city level.
Planning Manager Orlando Hernandez stated staff could come back and present additional analysis on from other agencies. Mayor Pro Tem Deines requested a potential structure for the City and cost analysis on administration.
The City Council inquired if the Planning Commission could be the review board or if they would need to be citizens. City Manager Armando Villa stated staff would conduct more public workshops and outreach.
ACTION
Continued.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City ManagerArmando Villa stated there would be a special budget workshop on May 4,2022.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Karwin requested the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission review posting park proclamations at the parks. Councilmember Sobek seconded the request.
Councilmember Sobek requested a discussion item regarding the "You Matte/' Collaboration and a discussion item regarding the City's graffiti ordinance.
Councilmember Liesemeyer seconded the requests.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Zimmerman adjourned the meeting at 8:42 PM
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Mayor Pro Tem Deines expressed concerns with the option of an MOU with the County and stated he would like to see information from surrounding cities.
Acting City Clerk