City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karurin, District 1
Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2
Lesa Sobek, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Mayor Zimmerman called closed session to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Councilmembers Karuin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Mayor Pro Tem Deines, and Mayor Zimmerman. The City Council recessed to closed session at 5:01 PM for the purpose listed below.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (3)): 1 Case
REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. City Attorney Jeffery Melching stated there was no reportable action from closed session.
ROLL CALL
Present: Dean Deines, Bob Karwin, Matthew Liesemeyer, Lesa Sobek, Bill Zimmerman
Absent: None
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Pastor Steve Lennertz - Eagle Ridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Resident Daniel Temple led the flag salute.
PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Business Spotlight - Walker Physical Therapy
Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez introduced the Business Spotlight Program and Jasmine with Walker Physical Therapy. Ms. Gonzalez and the City Council reported on their accomplishments and community service efforts in the City. 1 1
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4. 5.
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MINUTES
MENIFEE
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CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
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. lnternational Conference for Shopping Centers (ICSC) Event . Menifee Valley Middle School Remodeling Ribbon Cutting . Memorial Day Event at Central Park
. Lazy Creek Center Remodeling Ribbon Cutting and Tiny Tot Graduation . Riverside Community Partnership Open House
o Menifee Better Together Recap Meeting
. Burlington Ribbon Cutting
. Central Park Amphitheater Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
o Menifee Valley Middle School Remodeling Ribbon Cutting . Lazy Creek Center Ribbon Cutting and TinyTot Graduation o Southwest Women Elective Education Subcommittee
. Memorial Day Event at Central Park
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6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON.AGENDA ITE]'JIS)
John Ammann provided documents to the City Council and expressed his concern with motorcycle use on the Salt Creek Trail and dirt piles.
John Faulk discussed concerns with school crosswalks.
Ricky Estrada expressed his concerns with a homeless encampment in Quail Valley.
Greg Hansen expressed his concerns with a homeless encampment in Quail Valley.
Rocky Stone expressed concerns with school safety.
Sarah Harty provided handouts to the City Council and provrded information on the railway museum in the City of Perris.
Andrea Carli stated her encouragement to look at arts to bring the community together.
Randon Lane commented on his history in the region and thanked the City Council and constituents for their efforts to the City.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended.
Karwin stated his concerns with Bradly Road and Sun City Boulevard property.
Councilmember Liesemeyer reported on the event he attended. . Lazy Creek Center Ribbon Cutting
Councilmember Sobek reported on the meetings and events she attended. . Menifee Valley Community Cupboard Event
. Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board of Directors Meeting . Oasis Memorial Day Event
Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended . City of Perris State of the City Event
. Rotary CIub Fireside Chat
. Chamber of Commerce Spirit Award Event
o Celebrity Karaoke Fundraiser at the Community Cupboard . Menifee Valley Historical Association Program
o Western Riverside Program and Projects Committee Meeting . Freedom Crest Elementary School Meeting
. Santa Rosa Academy Commencement Ceremony
o Sun City Gardens Visit
. Menifee Valley Middle School Remodeling Ribbon Cutting . Perris Union School District Student of the Year
. Chamber of Commerce Board meeting
o Student Council Meeting at Oak Meadows Elementary School . Paloma Valley High School Greenhouse Ribbon Cutting
o Burlington Ribbon Cutting
. Quail Valley Elementary CareerDay
. Government Advisory Panel (GAP) Southern California Edison Meeting . Open House MottHistorical Museum
. Oasis Veterans Club
. Memorial Day Event at Central Park
. Lazy Creek Ribbon Cutting and Tiny Tot Graduation
o Menifee Union School District Harvest Hill STEAM Academy Opening Mayor Zimmerman announced the Lazy Creek Open House would take place on Friday, June 3,2022.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 April 6, 2022 Minutes
The minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications. {0. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Karwin requested to pull item 10.13. Councilmember Liesemeyer requested to pull item nos. 1 0.1 5 and 10. 1 7.
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
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Mayor Pro Tem Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended.
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AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher List dated 51612022 and the Payroll Register/Other EFT'S dated 412912022, 51212022 and 51312022 which have a total budgetary impact of $2,207,149.31 .
10.3 Treasurer's Rep oft, Febtuary 2022
ACTION
1. Approved the Treasurer's Report for February 2022.
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes, Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 , Quartz Ranch
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-341, authorizing the levy of special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Quartz Ranch).
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes - Community Facilities District No. 2017-'1 , Annexation No. 7, Enclave ACTION
Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-342, amending Ordinance No. 17-231 and levying special taxesto be collected during Fiscal Yeat 2022'23 pay the annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of street lights, parks, parkways, streets, roads' and open space, the operation and maintenance of storm drainage systems, a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of Menifee Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Maintenance Services), Annexation No. 7, RCFC lnvestments, LLC.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Business License and Regulation Program
ACTION
t. naopteO Ordinance No. 2022-343, amending Chapter 5.01 of the City of Menifee Municipal Code, Business License and Regulation Program. 104
MOVER: Matthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
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10.7 Calendar Year 202 1 Delinquent Solid Waste Accounts ACTION
1. Set Public Hearing for June 15, 2022 lo accept public testimony regarding Calendar Year (CY) 2021 delinquent solid waste accounts to be applied to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022123 County of Riverside property tax roll for collection.
10.8 Menifee Keeping Existing Employers Profitable Business Walk 2022 Results an o
ACTION
1. Received and filed the 2022 Menifee Keeping Existing Employers Profitable (K.E.E.P) Business Walk Results.
Security lmprovement Bonds and Agreements for Parcel Map 36299-1 Parcel 12, Menifee Town Center, by the Judicial Council of California ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Security lmprovement Agreements for streets/drainage and landscape improvements for the Menifee Justice Center located north of City Hall Drive and east of Town Center Drive.
10.10 Acceptance of Backbone lmprovements for Tract Map 30142-1, Hidden Hills, by KB Homes
ACTION
1. Authorized the City Engineer to accept the public improvements for Tract (TR) 30142-'1 Backbone improvements for Hidden Hills by KB Homes located east of Murrieta Road and north of Garbani Road; and
2. Approved the 90% bond reduction for backbone improvements for Tract 30142-1.
10.11 Acceptance of Public lmprovements for Parcel Map 32269 Audie Murphy Ranch, by Sutter Mitland 01, LLC
ACTION
l. Authorized the City Engineer to accept the traffic signal improvements for Parcel Map (PM) 32269, Audie Murphy Ranch by Sutter Mitland 01, LLC located on the corner of Audie Murphy Ranch Road and Goetz Road.
Agreement Amendment to the Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake Total Maximum Daily Load Task Force
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ACTION
t. npproveA Amendment No. 3 to the Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake TotaltVlaximum Daily Load (TMDL) Task Force Agreement extending the term through June 30' 2025: and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 22-1 '156, approving Amendment No. 3 to the TMDL Task Force Agreement.
Agreement and Bid Award for Construction Services for the Normandy Road Pedestrian Project
Councilmember Karwin requested a staff report. Public Works Director Nick Fidler provided a presentation and reported on the location; background; existing conditions; Bid process; and tentative project schedule.
The City Council inquired about when the project would begin; budget; environmental element; and supply availability.
ACTION
'1. Awarded bid and authorize the City Manager to execute an owner-contractor Agreement with Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp. to perform construction services for the Normandy Road Pedestrian Project, Capital lmprovement Project No. CIP 22-08, in the amount of $445,499.
MOVER: Bob Kanvin
SECONDER: Matthew Liesemeyer
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.14 Agreement for Design, Project Management, and Supporting Services for the Paloma Wash Pedestrian Bridge
ACTION
'1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California, lnc. to conduct design, project management and supporting services for the Paloma Wash Pedestrian Bridge Pro.iect in the amount not-to-exceed of $235,940. 1 0.15 Agreement for Design Services for the Newport Road Safety lmprovements Raised Medians
Public Works Director Nick Fidler provided a presentation and reported on the location; background; bid process; and proposed design.
The City Council inquired about the median, general circulation, and construction.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with CivilPros for design services for safety improvements raised medians along Newport Road between Bradley Road and Murrieta Road, Capital lmprovement Program No. ClP22-14, in the amount not-to-exceed $1 10,753.
MOVER: [/atthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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10.'16 Agreement Amendments for Menifee Road and Garbani Road Traffic Signal ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 'l to the Professional Services Agreement with NV5 for materials testing services for Capital lmprovement Project No. CIP 21-1 1 , extending the term of the agreement through February 28,2023; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Anser Advisory for labor compliance services lot CIP 21-11, extending the term of the agreement through February 28, 2023.
10.17 Agreement Amendment for the Design, Engineering, and Architectural Services for the Central Park Amphitheater
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing agreement for T.Y. Lin lnternational to extend the term of the existing Professional Services Agreement to end May 31 , 2023.
MOVER: Matthew Liesemeyer
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.18 Sun City Community Pedestrian lmprovement Project Bid Rejection ACTION
1. Rejected all bids submitted for the Sun City Community Pedestrian lmprovement Project, located along Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradly Road, Capital lmprovement Project No. ClP22-20.
,11. PUBLIG HEARING ITEMS
i1.1 Five-Year Capital lmprovement Program for Fiscal Year 2022-23 through Fiscal Year 2026-27
City Manager Armando Villa provided an explanation for the purpose for the continuance.
ACTION
t. Continued the Public Hearing to the next regular City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 1 5, 2022.
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The City Council inquired about the delay and contract amendment terms; final decision; and costs.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Matthew Liesemeyer
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeye., Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
12.1 City of Menifee Fiscal Year 202212023 Budget Adoptlon City Manager Armando Villa introduced the item and Financial Services Manager Margarita Cornejo. Ms. Cornejo provided a presentation and reported on the importance and overview of the budget; GANN appropriations limit; proposed budget summary; Five-year Strategic Plan and related projects; annual budget process; budget components; timeline; economic outlook, fund balance policy and reserve amount; revenue projects; and operating budget expenses.
Mayor Pro Tem Deines stepped away at 7.33 PM and returned at 7:36 PM Chief Financial Officer Regina Funderburk reported on the personnel and staffing requests.
The City Council inquired about personnel requestsi and unfunded pension liability payments and policy.
Ms. Cornejo continued the presentation and reported on the Quality of Life Measure DD budget; expenditures; Menifee city services; fiscal year 2022123 CIP program; Citywide budget overview; American Rescue Plan (ARP); planning ahead; and staff recommendation.
The City Council inquired about revenue projections in interest earnings; animal sheltering services increase; budget reconciling; streetlight solar project; total budget projected; process to obtain a balanced budget; and dispatch costs.
Mayor Pro Tem Deines commented on the importance of paying off unfunded liability and stated he would be in favor of a policy.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No.22-1157, approving the FiscalYear 2022/2023 Budget; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 22-1 158, approving the GANN Appropriations Limit; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 22-1 159, approving the Classification and Compensation Plan known as the Authorized Position Listing.
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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12. DISGUSSION ITEMS
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
Waste Management Fiscal Year 202212023 Proposed Solid Waste Rate Adjustments City Manager Armando Villa introduced the item and Management Analyst KoriJones.
Ms. Jones provided a presentation and reported on the fiscal year 2022-2023 Wasle Management (WM) annual solid waste rate adjustment; California Senate Bill (SB) 1383; WM Memorandum of Understanding; SB 1 383 rate adjustment; public resources, and staff recommendations.
Councilmember Liesemeyer stepped away at 8:30 PM and returned at 8:32 PM Organic Project Development Manager Kevin Matson with WM Organics Group provided a presentation and reported on organics; CalRecycle's SB 1383 infrastructure and market analysis report key flndings; WM South Valley Site overview; and organics processing.
The City Council inquired about use of the CR&R facility; local assistance; future legislative action; disposal of food waste; senior assistance program; outreach to the senior communities; and program funding.
Gloria Sanchez inquired about informing seniors that are signed up with direct pay with WM.
Mayor Zimmerman requested a consolidated flyer with information to provide seniors.
ACTION
1. Approved the USA Waste of California, lnc., dba Waste Management of the lnland Empire ("Waste Management") Fiscal Year (FY) 202212023 proposed solid waste rate adjustments; and
2. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Waste Management (WM) for preliminary implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 1383 ResidentialOrganic Waste Diversion Program.
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
12.3 "You Matter" Collaboration
City Manager Armando Villa introduced Community Services Manager Mariana Miichell. Ms. Mitchell provided a presentation and reported on community partnerships; "You Matter" campaign overview, and items for consideration.
Kimberly Jow, Program Coordinator for the Riverside Resilience lnitiative, provided an overview of the program and stated their support for the collaboration.
Kasey Crawford stated his support for the collaboration Councilmember Liesemeyer inquired about the City's involvement, goals' and current breakdown of how information is
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rovided
MOVER: Bob Kanarin
SECONDER: Matthew Liesemeyer
Zimmerman provided an overview of resources that could be provided by the City Councilmember Sobek spoke on need throughout the County of Riverside and the options of provided support material and resources. Councilmember Sobek commented on the current involvement in the Healthy Menifee program and need to be pro action for the residents and provide additional direction on the collaboration.
Councilmember Liesemeyer stated his concerns and his support for the collaboration.
Councilmember Sobek requested the proposed magnets be available to schools and senior centers and provide enough for every residence in the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Deines inquired about the Health Ambassador Program; liability to the City; ongoing involvement and City goals.
Mayor Pro Tem Deines stated his concerns and support and requested staff come back the City Council with a plan of implementation.
Councilmember Kanrvin inquired about the items for consideration; funding and staff resources.
Councilmember Karwin stated he would not be in favor of a City program but would be in support of a City partnership and providing funding.
Councilmember Liesemeyer and Mayor Pro Tem Deines stated they would be in support of a City partnership and providing funding.
Councilmember Sobek requested City Council approval of the collaboration as a program that would be an extension of the Healthy Menifee program and to evaluate the program over the year for future consideration..
Mayor Zimmerman stated his support of Councilmember's Sobek request and the collaboration as a City program.
Mayor Pro Tem Deines requested written support by the outside organizations.
Community Services Director Jonathan Nicks explained similar services the City currently provides and how the City could leverage the additional requested material provided at City events.
Councilmember Karwin stated his concern with supporting the City's involvement in the Ambassador Program.
Councilmember Sobek stated her support for the item
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Mayor Zimmerman stated his support for the item.
Councilmember Sobek made a motion to participate in the program for a year. Mayor Zimmerman seconded the motion.
Councilmember KaMin made an amended motion to approve the requested funding and bring back an item for future discussion on the Health Ambassador Program.
Councilmember Liesemeyer seconded the request.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Matthew Liesemeyer
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14, CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
I5. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
.I6. ADJOURN
Mayor Zimmerman adjourned the meeting at 10:00 PM in memory of those lives lost in Texas nie Roseen, CMC
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YES: Deines, Karwin, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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ACTION
1. Approved the requested funding and requested staff to bring back an item for future discussion on the Health Ambassador Program.
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