March 6, 2024
Menifee Mayor and City Council
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ricky Estrada, District 2
Lesa Sobek, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4 MINUTES
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 06, 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 noticed and discussed during the March 6, 2024, Special City Council Meeting held at 4:30 PM.
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Riverside Superior Court Case No. MCC1600382
Fuhrman v. City of Menifee
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVSW2310000
Fuhrman v. City of Menifee
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Bill Zimmerman, Bob Karwin, Ricky Estrada, Lesa Sobek, Dean Deines
Absent: None
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Pastor Tony Truax Hope Christian Church of Menifee
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Kim Gerrish led the flag salute.
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5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Riverside County Transportation Commission Traffic Relief Plan Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Executive Director Anne Mayer provided a presentation and reported on the Commission’s Traffic Relief Plan.
5.2 Riverside County’s Art and Cultural Month Proclamation The City Council presented Marden DeCastro from the Riverside County Office of Economic Development with a proclamation and Linda Denver with Arts Council Menifee and the Menifee Valley Historical Association reported on upcoming events.
5.3 Recognition of Paloma Valley High School Girls Wrestling CIF Champions The City Council recognized and presented the Paloma Valley High School Girls Wrestling CIF Champions and Head Coach Luis Robles with certificates.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
City Clerk Sarah Manwaring stated staff requested to pull Item No. 10.8 from the agenda.
Additionally, it was requested to move Item No. 14, City Manager Reports, prior to Item No. 7.
The agenda was approved unanimously (50) as modified.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Armando Villa introduced Mark Scoville, Menifee’s new Division Fire Chief and recognized outgoing Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez for her years of service to the City of Menifee.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on nonagenda items. •Gillian Larson
•Monica Carli
•Jason White
•Matt Liesemeyer
•Jesse Marquez
•Francisco Urbina
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. •Broker’s Luncheon
•Rotary Club Mayor’s Charity Gala
•Quartz Ranch Park Ribbon Cutting
•Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Executive Committee Meeting •Menifee Citizen’s Academy
•Sun City Green Space Meeting
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Councilmember Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. •Menifee Citizen’s Academy
•Rotary Club Mayor’s Charity Gala
•Quartz Ranch Park Ribbon Cutting
Councilmember Sobek reported on the meetings and events she attended. •Meeting With Menifee Public Safety Staff Regarding Illegal Bonfires •Menifee Interfaith and Community Service Council
•Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors (SRCARS) Breakfast •Higher Education Coalition Meeting
•Broker’s Luncheon
•Rotary Club Mayor’s Charity Gala
•Quartz Ranch Park Ribbon Cutting
•Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Meeting
•Menifee Citizen’s Academy
Mayor Pro Tem Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. •Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board of Director’s Meeting •Meeting with Ken Calvert
•VFW 1956 Award Luncheon
•US Energy Secretary Meeting
•SouthWest TNow Meeting
•RTA Admin and Operations Meeting
•Menifee Citizen’s Academy
Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended. •SRCAR Breakfast
•Meeting with Ken Calvert
•Motte Museum Open House
•Western Riverside Projects and Programs Commission Meeting •History Museum Tour with City Staff
•Menifee Union School District Partners in Education Event •Menifee Chamber Wake up at Ready Set Game
•Higher Education Coalition Meeting
•State of the City Committee Meeting
•Broker’s Luncheon
•Murrieta Temecula Group Meeting
•Rotary Club Mayor’s Charity Gala
•Menifee Valley Little League Opening Ceremony
•Quartz Ranch Park Ribbon Cutting
•Sun City Green Space Meeting
•Local 2228 Cub Scout Pac City Hall Tour
•Menifee Interfaith and Community Service Council
•Menifee Citizen’s Academy
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AYES: Zimmerman, Karwin, Estrada, Sobek, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 December 6, 2023 City Council Minutes
The minutes were approved unanimously (50) with no modifications.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following speaker addressed the City Council on Item No. 10.9. •Matt Liesemeyer
Councilmember Estrada requested to pull Item No. 10.5. Councilmember Sobek requested to pull Item Nos. 10.9 and 10.10.
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
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 02/02/2024 and 02/09/2024 and the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 02/02/2024, 02/05/2024, 02/09/2024, 02/12/2024, and 02/13/2024, and the Void Check Listing PE 1/31/2024 which have a total budgetary impact of $7,008,820.84.
10.3 2023 Education Summit
ACTION
1. Received and filed an update on the 2023 Education Summit.
10.4 2024 Legislative Platform
ACTION
1. Reviewed and approved the updated 2024 Legislative Platform.
10.5 Southwestern Riverside County Higher Education Coalition This item was pulled for separate discussion. Mayor Zimmerman and Councilmember Sobek, as the members of the Coalition, and Economic March 6, 2024
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AYES: Zimmerman, Karwin, Estrada, Sobek, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
Development Director Gina Gonzales answered questions from the City Council.
The following speaker addressed the City Council.
•Francisco Urbina
ACTION
1. Appointed Menifee’s 2024 Southwest Elected Collaborative Group representatives, Councilmember Lesa Sobek and Mayor Bill Zimmerman, to the Southwestern Riverside County Higher Education Coalition in keeping with City Council Policy No.2; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 24-1404 acknowledging the need for expanded public higher education institutions within southwestern Riverside County and funding for the cost of tenant improvements to create an expanded presence for California State University San Marcos at the Mt. San Jacinto College campus in Temecula.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
10.6 Local Control of Zoning and Housing Issues Support Resolution ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 241405, supporting actions to further strengthen local democracy, authority, and control as related to local zoning and housing issues in alignment with the City of Menifee’s Legislative Platform.
10.7 Menifee Valley Specific Plan Project and McCall Boulevard Improvements Reimbursement
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 241403 designating $5,540,317 from the Nova Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) payment to a committed reserve fund balance account towards the McCall Boulevard improvement project reimbursement, to be used only in the event funding is needed beyond the primary project reimbursement sources stipulated under the terms of the Menifee Valley Specific Plan Development Agreement.
10.8 Gale Webb Action Sports Park Restrooms Project
This item was pulled from the agenda during agenda modifications.
10.9 Agreement Amendment with KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc. for the Civic Center Parking Lot Project
This item was pulled for separate discussion. Public Works Director Nick Fidler answered questions from the City Council.
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AYES: Zimmerman, Karwin, Estrada, Sobek, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Zimmerman, Karwin, Estrada, Sobek, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., to increase the compensation by $33,440, for a total nottoexceed amount of $353,104 and extending the term of the agreement through June 30, 2025, for the Civic Center Parking Lot Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 2224.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
10.10 Purchase Order Increase with Romtec, Inc. for AMR Skate Park Improvements Project This item was pulled for separate discussion. Deputy City Manager Jonathan Nicks answered questions from the City Council.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized an increase to Purchase Order No. 04767 for the previously approved purchase of two prefabricated buildings for the Audie Murphy Ranch Skate Park in the total amount of $29,483, for a revised total not toexceed an aggregate sum of $366,431.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
10.11 Bid Award and Agreement with Granite Construction Company for Construction Services for the Romoland Grid Area – 3rd Street – ATP Project ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contractor Services Agreement with Granite Construction Company to perform construction services for the Romoland Grid Area – 3rd Street – ATP, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 2304, located along 3 rd Street, northeast of Highway 74, west of Antelope Road, and south of Watson Road, in an amount nottoexceed $1,237,100.
10.12 Agreement with Graybar Electric for Park Lighting at the Gale Webb, KidsR#1 Action Sports Park and Calle Tomas Park
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the quote and Master Agreement with Graybar Electric for the purchase of solar lighting for parks and parking lots in the amount of $117,212; and
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2. Exempt the purchase from the competitive bidding process as purchase will be made under cooperative purchasing agreement OMNIA Partners Contract No.
EV2370.
10.13 Agreement Amendment with Western Riverside Council of Governments for the Regional Streetlight Program, Streetlight Operations and Maintenance ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Implementation Agreement with the Western Riverside Council of Governments for participation in the Regional Streetlight Program, extending the term of service three years through December 2026 in an amount of $743,456; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Appendix 5 to the Western Riverside Council of Governments Professional Services Agreement, providing for services with Yunex Traffic as it relates to streetlight operations and maintenance; and
3. Authorized the Finance Department to issue individual purchase orders against the Agreement.
10.14 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Audie Murphy Ranch Slurry Seal Project ACTION
1. Accepted the roadway improvements for the Audie Murphy Ranch Slurry Seal Project, Pavement Management Program Project No. 2201, located along Newport Road, and west of Murrieta Road; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.15 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 344066, Chelsea at Heritage Lakes, by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
ACTION
1. Accepted the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, and sewer systems for Tract Map 344066, Chelsea at Heritage Lakes, located north of McCall Boulevard and west of Briggs Road; and
2. Authorized the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s Standard Policies.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Principal Planner Doug Darnell provided a presentation and reported on the City’s General Plan.
The following speaker addressed the City Council.
•Francisco Urbina
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ACTION
1. Received and filed the General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) for 2023 as required by state law to show progress toward implementation of General Plan Goals and Policies.
12.2 Key to the City Program
Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez provided a presentation.
The City Council asked questions of staff.
Councilmember Sobek spoke in favor of a program.
Councilmember Karwin and Estrada spoke in opposition to an additional recognition program.
Mayor Pro Tem Deines stated he would be in favor of recognition of individuals and spoke in favor of a program.
Mayor Zimmerman spoke in favor of a program.
ACTION
1. Provided direction to staff to prepare and present to the City Council, a Key to the City Program.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Zimmerman adjourned the meeting at 8:07 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, CMC
Acting City Clerk