City Council Chambers Menifee City Council
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29844 Haun Road Regular Meeting Minutes
Menifee, CA 92586
MENIFEE Wednesday, March 15, 2023
5:00 PM Closed Session
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ricky Estrada, District 2 Armando G. Villa, City Manager Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Lesa Sobek, District 3 MINUTES Kay Vinson, Acting Clerk Dean Deines, District 4
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Councilmembers Deines, Estrada, Sobek, Mayor Pro Tem Karwin, and Mayor Zimmerman. There were no public comments received. At 5:02 PM, the City Council recessed to closed session for the purposes below.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) or (3)): One Case
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
There were no reportable actions from Closed Session.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Dean Deines, Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Lesa Sobek, Bill Zimmerman
Absent: None.
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Mike Johnson - Impact Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Zimmerman called on resident Phil Derner to lead the flag salute.
PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Outstanding Citizen of the Month - Jackie Aponte
The City Council presented Jackie Aponte with the Citizen of the Month Award.
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5.2 Business Spotlight - Joyful Noise Coffee
The City Council presented Joyful Noise owners Tom Crunk and Matt Thralls with a certificate and provided a video.
5.3 Menifee TV Launch
Public Information and Legislative Affairs Officer Philip Southard provided a presentation.
5.4 Community Services Update
Staff provided a presentation.
AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON AGENDA ITEMS)
Resident Debbie Gable provided a public comment.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended:
• Finance Committee
Councilmember Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended:
• Tour of the Police Department
Townhall with State Legislators
Mayor's Gala
• Economic Development Department
• Citizen's Academy
• Quail Valley Community Meeting
Councilmember Sobek reported on the meetings and events she attended:
: You Matter Collaboration - Menifee Better Together
Town Hall with State Legislators
• Mayor's Gala
Boys and Girls Club Family Day
Interfaith Council
• Western Riverside Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) • March Student of the Month
• Mayor's Idea Exchange - Tech Industry
• Finance Committee
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Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended:
• Mayor's Gala
• Executive Committee of Western Riverside Council of Governments • Announcer at Paloma Valley High School Volleyball Games • Citizen's Academy
Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended and announced upcoming events:
• Town Hall with State Legislator
Mayor's Gala
Boys and Girls Club Family Day
• Interfaith Council
• Citizen's Academy
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Mayor's Idea Exchange - Tech Industry
• Judge at Student Art Contest, Quail Valley Elementary School • Menifee Union School District Board Meeting
• Mayors Collaborative hosted by Cal Cities
Chamber Mixer
History Program Event about Bouris Family
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 February 15, 2023 Special Minutes
9.2 February 15, 2023 Minutes
The minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Council requested to pull item 10.4. The balance of the Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote:
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.1 Waiver of Reading
ACTION
1. Wavided hat ency be read by tie nayd all Ordinances listed on this agenda and Menifee Mayor and City Council March 15, 2023
10.2 Warrant Register
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher Lists dated 02/13/2023 and 02/17/2023 and the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 02/06/2023, 02/08/2023, 02/09/2023, 02/13/2023, and 02/17/2023 which have a total budgetary impact of $3,484,868.51.
10.3 Treasurer's Report - January 2023
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Report as of January 31, 2023.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
The item was pulled for question. Chief Karrer and Chief Olson provided information.
ACTION:
1. Received and filed.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.5 Maintenance Senides Anier fon No. 17, On Decay Special Taxes, CFD 2017-1 10.5 ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-367 amending Ordinance No.17-231 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023/2024 to pay the annual costs and expenses of City of Menifee Community Facilities District No. 2017-1
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes, CFD 2017-1 (Maintenance Services) Annexation No. 19, Popeyes
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-368 amending Ordinance No. 17-231 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023/2024 to pay the annual costs and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District No. 2017 1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 19).
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10.7 2022 State Homeland Security Program Grant
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1294 approving the City of Menifee participation in the Fiscal Year 2022 State Homeland Security Program, and authorizing acceptance and administration of a Program Grant in the amount of $12,390; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1295 authorizing an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $12,390 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents to implement the funded project/program.
10.8 Resolutions of Intention to Form and Incur Bonded Indebtedness for Facilities CFD No. 2023-2 (Cimarron Ridge)
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1296 of Intention to establish Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2023-2, Cimarron Ridge, to the southwest of McLaughlin Road and Byers Road, and authorize the levy of a special tax to pay the costs of acquiring or constructing certain facilities and to pay debt service on bonded
2. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1297 of Intention to incur bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 for Community Facilities District No. 2023-2 (Cimarron Ridge) of the City of Menifee.
10.9 Amendment No. 2 to Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Architerra Design Group On Call Professional Services Agreement
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023 On Call Professional Services Agreement with Architerra Design Group in an amount of $65,500 for total not to exceed $148,000.
10.10 Parcel Map 37992 and Agreements for Motte Country Plaza, by Motte Country Plaza, LLC ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee completion of required improvements associated with Parcel Map 37992 located at northwest corner of the intersection of California State Route 74 and Palomar Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Engineer to execute the Agreement for Deferral of Public Improvements; and
3. Approved and authorized the City Engineer to execute the Agreement Containing Covenants Affecting Real Property; and
4. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Annexation to Community Facilities District 2017-1; and
5. Approved and authorized the filing of Parcel Map 37992.
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10.11 Final Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Bonds for Tract Map 37131-1, Rockport Ranch, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the filing of final map 37131-1, Rockport Ranch, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC, located at the southwest corner of Old Newport
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee completion of required public improvements
3. Approved the modification of Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map 2016- 285 (TM 37131) Condition 210, Section 210.a.(i) to read: "provide for the establishment of a property owner's or home owner's association comprised of the owners of each individual lot or unit,".
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Ordinance Introduction for Battery Energy Storage Systems Development Code Amendment
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow gave the presentation.
Mayor Zimmerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:06 PM. The Acting Deputy City Clerk stated the public hearing was legally noticed and no correspondence had been received.
Mayor Zimmerman closed the public hearing at 7:07 PM.
ACTION:
1. Find Development Code Amendment No. LR 22-0130 exempt from further environmental review and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ACTION:
The Acting Deputy City Clerk introduced the ordinance by title.
2. Introduced an ordinance approving Development Code Amendment No. LR 22- 0130, amending City of Menifee Municipal Code and Menifee North Specific Plan zoning pertaining to utility scale battery energy storage systems.
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MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2022
Senior Planner Doug Darnell provided a presentation.
ACTION
1. Reviewed the General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) for 2022 as required by state law to show progress toward implementation of General Plan Goals and Policies and receive and file the report.
12.2 Sister City Program and Membership
Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez provided a presentation. By consensus, it was decided to consider a sister city program in the future, following introduction of the foreign trade program.
ACTION
1. Discussed creating a Sister City Program for the City of Menifee and joining Sister City International (SCI) as a member.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Zimmerman adjourned the meeting at 7:41 PM.
Rachel Valencia
Frachel Valencia, Acting Deputy City Clerk
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