City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 'l
Ricky Estrada, District 2
Lesa Sobek, Dastrict 3
Dean Deines, Oistrict 4
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, Aptil 03, 2024
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, Acting city clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
The following closed session items were addressed during the agendized Special City Council Meeting held at 4i45 pm on April 3, 2024. No further action was taken and there was no reportable action.
CONFERENCE WTH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): One Case
CONFERENCE WTH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph ('l) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVR1230303456
City of Perris v. City of Menifee
CONFERENCE WTH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVR12203040
City of Menifee v. City of Perris
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:0'1 PM
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Pastor leesha B. Sharp - Director of Lead Your Ship Ministries Non-Profit
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Albert Maybeno led the flag salute
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3. lvlenifee Mayor and City Council
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MINUTES
Present: Dean Deines, Ricky Eskada, Bob Karwin, Lesa Sobek, Bill Zimmerman Absent; None
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5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Rrverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington "Woman of the Year" - Raven Hilden
Mayor Zimmerman introduced Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington and Menifee resident and Supervisor Washington's "Woman of the Year" Raven Hilden and presented her with a certificate.
5.2 DMV/Donate Life Month Proclamation
Mayor Zimmerman introduced Onelegacy Ambassador, Erika Heranic, and presented her with a proclamation.
AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
Acting City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated staff requested to continue the public hearing item, Item No. 1 1 .1 to a date specific, Aptll 17 , 2024.
ACTION
1. Continued ltem No 11.1, Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5, to the April 17, 2024 City Council Meeting.
MOVER: Bill Zimmerman
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) as modified
7. PUBLTC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA TTEMS)
The following speaker addressed the City Council on non-agenda items . Hyacinth Mcnevin
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. o Menifee Union School District All Star Field Day
. Menifee Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Motte Museum
o Tour of Cherry Hills Golf Course Properties
. Welcome Home Vretnam Veterans Ceremony
. Calpine-Nova Power Bank Storage Celebration
. Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Executive Committee Meeting . Menifee Spring Fest
Councilmember Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended o Southern Gateway Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee Meeting o Menifee Spring Fest
6. AYES: Zimmerman, Karuin, Estrada, Sobek, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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Tour of Cherry Hills Golf Course Properties
Councilmember Sobek reported on the meetings and events she attended . Parks Ad Hoc Committee lvleeting
. Higher Education Coalition Meeting
. City Finance Committee Meeting
. Southwest Woman's Elected Coalition Group Meeting
. WRCOG Meeting Presentation
. Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Event
. Calpine-Nova Power Bank Storage Celebration
. Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA) Meeting
. Government Affairs Director Meeting
. Menifee lnterfaith Community Services Council Meeting Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended . Romoland Elementary School All Star Leadership Day
o Parks Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
. Class and Comp Briefing with Staff
. Southern Gateway Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee Meeting . Paloma Valley High School NJROTC Pass and Review Event . Perris Union Managemenl Association Golf Fund Raiser
o Menifee Union School District All Star Field Day
. Menifee Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Motte Museum
. Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
. Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Event
. Calpine-Nova Power Bank Storage Celebration
. Menifee lnterfaith Community Services Council Meeting
9. APPROVALOF MINUTES
The minutes were approved unanimously (!0) with no modifications
9.1 February 7, 2024 Special Council Minutes
9.2 February 7, 2024 Council Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Sobek requested to pull ltem Nos. 10.5 and 1 0.9 for further discussion Aptil3,2024
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lVlayor Pro Tem Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. . City Finance Committee Meeting
. Southwest T-Now l\reeting
. Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Event
. Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board of Directors Meeting . RTA Admin lvleeting
AYES: Zimmerman, Karwin, Estrada, Sobek, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
The balance ofthe consent calendar was approved by the following vote MOVER: Bob Karuvin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
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 0310112024 and 03/08/2024, the Payroll Register/Other EFTS dated 0310112024, 0310412024, 0311112024 and 0311212024, and the Void Check Listing PE 0212912024 which have a total budgetary impact of $3,382,899.16.
10.3 Proclamations
ACTION
1. Proclaimed the week of April 1 - 5,2024 National Community Development Week; and
2. Proclaimed the month of April 2024 as lnnovation Month in the City of Menifee. 104 Second Reading and Adoption of the Ordinances for the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan and Development Agreement Amendments
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-390, approving Specific Plan Amendment No.
PLN23-0060, and
2. Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-391, approving the Cimarron Ridge Development Agreement Amendment No. PLN23-0241.
10.5 Gale Webb Action Sports Park Restrooms Project
Councilmember Sobek requested to pull the item for further discussion and requested staff look for grants and financial assistance and stated her reasons why she was not in favor of the item as presented.
Parks Manager Bryce Howell provided a presentation and the City Council asked questions of staff.
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The City Councrl provided consensus to continue the item and have staff research other optional financing options and bring the item back for consideration at a future date.
10.6 10.8
10.9 MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Bob KaMin
Agreement with Studio 2G Architects, LLP for the Cherry Hills Facility lmprovements - Phase 1 Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Studio 2G Architects, LLP for architectural and engineerrng services for the Cherry Hills Facility lmprovements - Phase 1 Project, located at 26800 Cherry Hills Boulevard, Capital lmprovement Program Prolect No.
ClP23-13, effective April 3,2024, through December 31,2025, for a total not-to- exceed amount ot $218.17O.20.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Utility Relocation Agreement, and any future amendments thereof, with Eastern Municipal Water District for reimbursement costs associated with the relocation of water facilities for the Romoland Grid Area - 3rd Street - Active Transportation Program ("ATP") Projec{, located along 3rd Street, northeast of Highway 74, west of Antelope Road, and south of Watson Road.
Bid Award and Agreement with MC Electric for Construction Services for the Quail Valley Grid Area Streetlights Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contraclor Services Agreement with MC Electric to perform construction services for the Quail Valley Grid Area Streetlights, Capital lmprovement Program Proiect No.23-08, located south of San Jacinto Road, east of Mountain View Place, west of Wlliams Drive, and north of Siera Drive, in an amount not-to-exceed $89,500.
Contract Change Order with Act 1 Construction, lnc. for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project
Councilmember Sobek requested to pull the item and asked questions of staff Public Works Director Nick Fider provided an explanation YES: Zimmerman, Karwin, Estrada, Sobek, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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ACTION
Continued the item.
10.7 Agreement with Eastern Municipal Water District for Utility Relocation for the Romoland Grid Area - 3rd Street - Active Transportation Program Project ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City lvlanager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 with Act 1 Construction, lnc. for construction services on the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 project, located on Goetz Road near Vista Way, in the amount of $66,384.39, increasing the total contract value to an amount not-to-exceed $8,693,180.96.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Ricky Estrada
10.10 Security lmprovement Bonds and Agreements for Tracl Map 29835, Underwood by KB Home Coastal, lnc.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Menafee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5, Tentative Tract Map No. 38132, and Tentative Tract lVlap No. 381 33
This item was continued to April 17,2024.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
Deputy Finance Director Margarita Cornejo provided a report and presentation The City Council asked questions of staff.
The following speakers addressed the City Council
. Matthew Gilmore
. Michael Ramlogan
The City Council tabled the item pending further discussion regarding the potential formation and responsibilities of a veterans committee.
12.2 Historic Districts and Preservation of Rural Areas Principal Planner Doug Darnell provided a presentation and report.
AYES: Zimmerman, Karwin, Estrada, Sobek, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an Offsite Public lmprovement Agreement and Landscape lmprovement Agreements to guarantee the completion of required public improvements associated with Tract Map 29835, Underwood, by KB Home Coastal, lnc., located west of Palomar Road on both the north and south sides of Rouse Road.
The City Council asked questions of staff and provided consensus to continue with existing processes.
t3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
I5. FUTURE AGENDA REOUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Zimmerman adjoumed the meeting at 8:38 PM.
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Acting City Clerk
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