Menifee Mayor and City Council April 3, 2024
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, April 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 SESSI ON (5:00 PM)
The following closed session items were addressed during the agendi zed Special City Council Meeting held at 4:45 pm on April 3, 2024. No further action was taken and there was no reportable action.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): One Case
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI230303456
City of Perris v. City of Menifee
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2203040
City of Menifee v. City of Perris
REGULAR M EETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Dean Deines, Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Lesa Sobek, Bill Zimmerman
Absent: None
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Pastor Ieesha B. Sharp Director of Lead Your Ship Ministries NonProfit
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Albert Maybeno led the flag salute.
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AYES: Zimmerman, Karwin, Estrada, Sobek, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Riv
erside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington “Woman of the Year” Rav
en Hilden
May
or 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.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
Acting City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated staff requested to continue the public hearing item, Item No. 11.1 to a date specific, April 17, 2024.
ACTION
1. Continued Item No 11. 1, Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5 , to the A pril 17, 2024 City Council Meeting.
MOVER: Bill Zimmerman
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
The agenda was approved unanimously (50) as modified.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
The following speaker addressed the City Council on nonagenda items. • Hyacinth Mcnevin
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee Union School District All Star Field Day
• Menifee Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Motte Museum
• Tour of Cherry Hills Golf Course Properties
• Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Ceremony
• CalpineNova 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. • Southern Gateway Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee Meeting • Menifee Spring Fest
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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 Meeting
• Higher Education Coalition Meeting
• City Finance Committee Meeting
• Southwest Woman’s Elected Coalition Group Meeting
• WRCOG Meeting Presentation
• Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Event
• CalpineNova Power Bank Storage Celebration
• Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA) Meeting
• Government Affairs Director Meeting
• Menifee Interfaith Community Services Council Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • City Finance Committee Meeting
• Southwest TNow Meeting
• Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Event
• Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board of Directors Meeting • RTA Admin Meeting
Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Romoland Elementary School All Star Leadership Day
• 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 Management Association Golf Fund Raiser
• 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
• CalpineNova Power Bank Storage Celebration
• Menifee Interfaith Community Services Council Meeting
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes were approved unanimously (50) 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 Item Nos. 10.5 and 10.9 for further discussion.
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The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
10.1 Waiver of Reading
ACTION
1. Waived the reading in full of any and all o rdinances 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 03/01/2024 and 03/08/2024, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 03/01/2024, 03/04/2024, 03/11/2024 and 03/12/2024, and the Void Check Listing PE 02/29/2024 which have a total budgetary impact of $3,382,899.16.
10.3 Proclamations
AC
TION
1. Proclaimed the week of April 1 – 5, 2024 National Community Development Week; and
2. Proclaimed the month of April 2024 as Innovation Month in the City of Menifee.
10.4 Second Reading and Adoption of the Ordinances for the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan and Development Agreement Amendments
ACTION
1. Adopted O rdinance No. 2024 390, app roving Specific Plan Amendment No.
PLN230060; and
2. Adopt
ed O rdinance No. 2024 391, appr
oving the Cimarron Ridge Development
Agreement Amendment No. PLN230241.
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.
The City Council provided consensus to continue the item and have staff research other optional financing options and bring the item back for consideration at a futu re date.
AYES: Zimmerman, Karwin, Estrada, Sobek, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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AYES: Zimmerman, Karwin, Estrada, Sobek, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ACTION
Continued the item.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
10.6 Agreement with Studio 2G Architects, LLP for the Cherry Hills Facility Improvements 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 engineering services for the Cherry Hills Facility Improvements Phase 1 Project, located at 26800 Cherry Hills Boulevard, Capital Improvement Program Project No.
CIP2313, effective April 3, 2024, through December 31, 2025, for a total notto exceed amount of $218,170.20.
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 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”) Project, located along 3rd Street, northeast of Highway 74, west of Antelope Road, and south of Watson Road.
10.8 Bid Award and Agreement with MC Electric for Construction Services for the Quail Valley Grid Area Streetlights Project
RECOMMENDED A CTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contractor Services Agreement with MC Electric to perform construction services for the Quail Valley Grid Area Streetlights, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 2308, located south of San Jacinto Road, east of Mountain View Place, west of Williams Drive, and north of Sierra Drive, in an amount nottoexceed $89,500.
10.9 Contract Change Order with Act 1 Construction, Inc. 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.
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AYES: Zimmerman, Karwin, Estrada, Sobek, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 with Act 1 Construction, Inc. 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 nottoexceed $8,693,180.96.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Ricky Estrada
10.10 Security Improvement Bonds and Agreements for Tract Map 29835, Underwood by KB Home Coastal, Inc.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorize d the City Manager to execute an Offsite Public Improvement Agreement and Landscape Improvement Agreements to guarantee the completion of required public improvements associated with Tract Map 29835, Underwood, by KB Home Coastal, Inc., located west of Palomar Road on both the north and south sides of Rouse Road.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Menifee North Specific Plan Amendment No. 5, Tentative Tract Map No. 38132, and Tentative Tract Map No. 38133
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.
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The City Council asked questions of staff and provided consensus to continue with existing processes.
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 8:38 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, CMC
Acting City Clerk