City Council Chambers Menifee City Council
CITY OF Regular Meeting Minutes
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
MENIFEE Wednesday, May 03, 2023
5:30 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1 Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Ricky Estrada, District 2 Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney Lesa Sobek, District 3 Stephanie Roseen, Acting Clerk
Dean Deines, District 4 MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION (5:30 PM)
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM and recessed to Closed Session for the purpose listed below. Present were Councilmembers Deines, Estrada, Sobek, Mayor Pro Tem Karwin, and Mayor Zimmerman.
The City Council received correspondence from the following:
• Don Slater
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Thomas P. Fuhrman v. City of Menifee
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. MCC 1600382
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching statedthere was no reportable action from Closed Session. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the City Council had received correspondence on various agenda items.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Dean Deines, Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Lesa Sobek, Bill Zimmerman
Absent: None
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Bishop Bob Powell Sun City Ward of the Menifee Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dawn Smith led the flag salute.
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5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
The City Council presented Diana Gutierrez, Mindy McFarland, and April Jones with Riverside County Health Systems - Mental Health a proclamation. Ms. Gutierrez provided an overview of Mental Health Awareness Month.
5.2 Older Americans Month Proclamation
The City Council presented the Menifee Senior Advisory Committee with a Moclamation. Chair Gloria Sanchez discussed the importance of Older Americans Councilmember Estrada stepped away from the dias at 6:15 PM and returned at 6:17
5.3 Menifee Police Department Quarterly Update
Menifee Police Captain Dave Gutierrez provided a presentation.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved with no modifications by a vote of 41 with Councilmember Estrada voting no.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non agenda items:
• Jose Cervantes
• Dawn Smith
The City Council received correspondence from the following on non agenda items:
• Don Slater
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors Meeting
• Riverside Transit Agency Sub Committee Southwest Transportation Now Meeting • Citizens Academy Graduation
Councilmember Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended.
Eastern Municipal Water District Regional Forum
• Menifee Better Together
March Air Force Base Air Show
• Black Bear Diner Soft Opening
• Cohosted BBQ in the Park at Audie Murphy
• Citizens Academy Graduation
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Councilmember Sobek reported on the meetings and events she attended. • Community Action Partnership Meeting
• Eastern Municipal Water District Regional Forum
• Unique Community Inclusion Garden Visit in Murrieta
• Citizens Academy Graduation
• NAOP Reception in the City of Norco
• 44'h Chamber Awards Ceremony
• Western Riverside Regional Conservation Authority Meeting • Citizens Academy Graduation
• Supervisor Washington District Three Homeless Summit
• Paloma Valley High School NJROTC Award Ceremony
• Menifee Better Together
• MSJC State of the College and Eagle Stadium Ribbon Cutting Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee Better Together
• State of the City Address
• Chamber of Commerce Award Gala
• Paloma Valley High School Wildcard CIF Boys Volleyball Game • Western Riverside Council of Government Meeting
Black Bear Diner Soft Opening
• Networking Breakfast at Pacifica Senior Living Facility Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Neighbors Business Mixer in Wildomar
• Eastern Municipal Water District Regional Forum
• Paloma Valley High School NJROTC Award Ceremony
• Perris Union High School Recognition Gala
• Menifee Better Together
• Car Show at The Mott's Museum
• Western Riverside County Projects and Programs Commission Meeting • Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
• Rotary Club Luncheon
• MSJC State of the College and Eagle Stadium Ribbon Cutting • Youth Fair and Lazy Creek Park
• Arts Council Menifee Art Showcase
GFWC Book Signing Event Chamber of Commerce Award Gala
• Interfaith Council Meeting
• Supervisor Washington District Three Homeless Summit
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following sets of minutes were approved unanimously (5 0) with no modifications.
9.1 April 19, 2023 Special Minutes
9.2 April 19, 2023 Minutes
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Estrada requested to pull Item No. 10.8. The balance of the Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote:
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, 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 Lists dated 3/31/2023 and 04/07/2023, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 03/31/2023 and 04/03/2023, and the Void
53. 54g PE 3/31/2023 which have a total budgetary impact of
10.3 Treasurer's Report - March 2023
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Report as of March 31, 2023.
10.4 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance to Levy of Special Taxes, Community Facilities District No. 2023 2 (Cimarron Ridge)
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-372, authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2023 2 (Cimarron Ridge).
10.5 Community Improvement Designation Grant Acceptance for The Wall That Heals Event
ACTION
1. Accepted the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Community Improvement Designation Grant for The Wall That Heals event in the amount of $5,000; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1314, appropriating $5,000 in revenue and expenditures for the Community Services Department; and
3. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary agreements and other grant related documents thereof to receive the Community Improvement Designation Grant.
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10.6 Resolutions of Intention to Form and Incur Bonded Indebtedness for Facilities CFD No. 2023 1 (Rockport Ranch)
ACTION
1. Rescinded Resolution Nos. 23 1281 and No. 23 1282, approved on February 15, 2023; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1315, an intent to establish Community Facilities District No. 2023 1 (Rockport Ranch) of the City of Menifee, to authorize the levy of a special tax to pay the costs of acquiring or constructing certain facilities and to pay debt service on bonded indebtedness; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1316, an intent of the City Council of the City of Menifee to incur bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $23,000,000 within proposedCommunity Facilities District No. 2023 1 (Rockport Ranch) of the City of Menifee.
10.7 Representative Appointment to the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) Board of Directors
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1317, appointing the Deputy City Manager as a representative to the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) Board of Directors and authorized the representative to vote on behalf of the City of Menifee.
10.8 Public Works Vehicle Purchase Refrigerated Box Truck The item was pulled for discussion. Public Works Director Nick Fidler answered questions from the City Council.
ACTION
1. Approved the purchase of one refrigerated box truck vehicle and appurtenant outfitting from Velocity Truck Centers in the not to exceed amount of $121,577.50, including taxes and delivery; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the required documents and the Finance Department to issue corresponding purchase orders for the vehicle purchase; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to sign replacement vehicle quotes for a similar model vehicle if this vehicle becomes unavailable, in an amount not to exceed $140,300.00.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.9 Economic Development Week Proclamation
ACTION
1. Proclaimed Economic Development Week - May 8 12.
10.10 Building and Safety Month Proclamation
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ACTION
1. Proclaimed May as Building and Safety Month.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Community Development Block Grant Program 2023/2024 Annual Action Plan Senior Management Analyst Edna Lebron provided a presentation and reported on the Annual Action Plan.
Mayor Zimmerman opened the public hearing at 7:13 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and there was no correspondence received.
The following person provided public comment:
• Dawn Smith
Mayor Zimmerman closed the public hearing at 7:15 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1318, approving the 2023/2024 Annual Action Plan for the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Bill Zimmerman
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
11.2 ubstantial Amendment to the 2019/2020 Community Development Block Gra CDBG) Annual Action Plan for CDBG Coronavirus (CV) Activitie Senior Management Analyst Edna Lebron provided a presentation and reported on the Annual Action Plan for CDBG Coronavirus activities.
Mayor Zimmerman opened the public hearing at 7:28 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and there was no correspondence or public comments received. Mayor Zimmerman closed the public hearing at 7:28 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1319, approving the Substantial Amendment to the 2019/2020 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan Corona Virus Funds and the transfer of the balance of the account followingthe approval of the five pending applications.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
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SECONDER: Bob Karwin
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
11.3 Appeal of Planning Commission Decision of the Ethanac and Barnett Warehouse(s) Project
Mayor Zimmerman opened the public hearing at 7:32 PM.
The following person provided public comment:
John Fox
The City Council ren ived correspondence from the following:
: Malcolm Corona Don Slater
ACTION
Continued the public hearing to June 7, 2023.
OVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Lesa Sober
AYES: Deines, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: Estrada
RECUSE: None
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Nova Power Bank Project Community Benefit Agreement Principal Planner Ryan Fowler provided a presentation on the Nova Power Bank Project Community Benefit Agreement.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Community Benefit Agreement for the Nova Power Bank Project (Plot Plan No. PLN 22 0154 and Conditional Use Permit No. PLN 22 0155).
MOVER: Bill Zimmerman
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
12.2 Abatement of Graffiti Ordinance Discussion
Code Enforcement Supervisor Terrence Wiggins provided a presentation and reported on the Graffiti Ordinance.
The City Council provided consensus and directed staff to bring back an ordinance for Menifee Mayor and City Council May 3, 2023
the City Council's consideration.
12.3 City Fine Structure for Illegal Fireworks
Lieutenant Denise Keith provided a presentation.
The City Council received correspondence from the following:
• Don Slater
The City Council provided consensus to continue with current fine structure.
12.4 Semiquincentennial Independence Celebration
Community Services Manager Mariana Mitchell provided a presentation.
The City Council received correspondence from the following:
• Don Slater
The City Council requested staff return and provide different event options.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Armando Villa provided a report.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Zimmerman adjourned the meeting at 8:39 PM.
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