Minutes, first session — Menifee City Council, October 2, 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, October 02, 2024
5:15 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, Acting Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2402960
Showprop Menifee DE, LLC v. City of Menifee
Mayor Zimmerman called closed session to order at 5:15 PM. Present were Councilmembers Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Mayor Pro Tem Deines, and Mayor Zimmerman. The City Council recessed to closed session at 5:16 PM for the purpose listed below.

REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated there was no reportable action from closed session.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Bill Zimmerman, Bob Karwin, Ricky Estrada, Lesa Sobek, Dean Deines

Absent: None

3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION

3.1 Ministry Leader Tanner Williams – Revival Christian Fellowship

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Roger Schultz led the flag salute.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Citizen of the Month – Vicki Carpenter
The City Council recognized the Citizen of the Month, Vicki Carpenter, and presented her with a certificate.

5.2 Recognition of Jr. Olympian McKenna Sallie
The City Council recognized McKenna Sallis and presented her with a certificate.

5.3 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
The City Council presented Garry Ann Brown with Alternatives to Domestic Violence with a proclamation.

5.4 Community Services Update
Community Services Manager Mariana Mitchell provided a presentation.

6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (50) with no modifications.

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on nonagenda items.

Cynthia Nemelka
John Pruitt
Paul McCaughey
Marvita Grimes
Adam Eventov

8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended.

Student of the Month Program, Chamber of Commerce Midday Mixer, Community Action Partnership Presentation, Rotary Club Meeting, Celebrity Karaoke by Menifee Community Cupboard, Menifee’s Citizen Academy Graduation
Councilmember Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended.

Celebrity Karaoke by Menifee Community Cupboard
Councilmember Sobek reported on the meetings and events she attended.

Business Industry Installation, Alternatives to Domestic Violence Awareness Day Clean Up, Owner Meeting with Chick Fil A, Menifee Senior Softball, Southwest Higher Education Coalition Meeting, Chamber of Commerce Midday Mixer, Community Action Partnership Presentation, Celebrity Karaoke by Menifee Community Cupboard, Menifee’s Citizen Academy Graduation Mayor Pro Tem Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended.

Riverside Transportation Agency (RTA) Southwest TNow Meeting, RTA Board of Directors Meeting, RTA Admin and Operations Committee Meeting, Menifee’s Citizen Academy Graduation
Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended.

Neighbors Monthly Business Mixer, Pacifica Senior Living Social Traste of the World. Rotary Club Meetings, History Program, Riverside County Transportation Commission Projects and Programs Committee Meeting, Sun Meadows HOA Meeting, Southwest Elected Collaborative Meeting, Kay Ceniceros Senior Center Recognition for Senior Center Month, Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, Community Action Partnership Presentation, Celebrity Karaoke by Menifee Community Cupboard, Adopt a Street Clean Up, Interfaith Council Meeting, Menifee’s Citizen Academy Graduation

9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

9.1 September 18, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes

9.2 September 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
The following sets of minutes were approved unanimously (50) with no modifications.

10. CONSENT CALENDAR

10.1 Waiver of Reading
RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Waive the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provide that they be read by title only.

10.2 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 08/30/2024 and 09/06/2024, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 08/29/2024, 08/30/2024, and 09/03/2024, and the Void Check Listing PE 08/31/2024 which have a total budgetary impact of $6,670,346.06.

10.3 Treasurer's Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2024.

10.4 Proclamations
RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Proclaim October 4, 2024, as “Manufacturing Day”; and

2. Proclaim the week of October 612, 2024, as “Fire Prevention Week” ; and

3. Proclaim the week of October 612, 2024, as “Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week”; and

4. Proclaim the month of October 2024, as “Cybersecurity Awareness Month”; and

5. Proclaim the month of October 2024, as “Planning Month”.

10.5 Community Development Department Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Report RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Receive and file the Community Development Department Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Report.

10.6 Economic Development Administration Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Accept the Economic Development Administration matching grant funds in the amount of $40,000 to fund Menifee’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy; and

2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in revenue and expenditures in the amount of $40,000.

10.7 Board of State and Community Corrections Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Accept the Board of State and Community Corrections Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant in the amount of $112,512 to expand the firearms secure area at the Police Department and staff certification in firearm safety; and

2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $112,512 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and

3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents to implement the Grant purchases and contracts.

10.8 Change Proceedings for Improvement Area No. 2 of Community Facilities District No. 20223, Legado, by BLC Fleming, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Adopt a resolution of consideration for Community Facilities District No. 20223, Legado, located northwest of Antelope Road and Chambers Avenue and south of Rouse Road, to amend the boundary map and rate and method of apportionment of special taxes for Improvement Area No. 2, reduce the maximum amount of bonded indebtedness for Improvement Area 2 by $28 million, and establish Improvement Area No. 3, authorizing bonded indebtedness in an amount nottoexceed $28 million.

10.9 Irrevocable Offer of Dedication with MR56, LLC for Menifee North Planning Area 10 Park Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to accept and execute the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication from MR56, LLC for the future acceptance of the developed park in Menifee North Specific Plan, Planning Area 10, located near the cross streets of Stone Lane and Man of War Lane just north of Highway 74.

10.10 Agreement Addendum with Haun Professional, LLC/Amber Management LLC for the Lease of Additional Office Space
RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Approve an addendum to the lease agreement with Haun Professional, LLC c/o Amber Management, LLC for the lease of additional office space located at the Haun Medical Campus at 29826 Haun Road, in an amount not to exceed $27,991.14 through May 2027; and

2. Authorize the City Manager or his/her designee to execute all the necessary documents related to the office space lease agreement addendum.

10.11 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, located between Oakhurst Avenue and Junipero Road, for environmental and civil design services, increasing the compensation amount by $3,300, for a total nottoexceed amount of $297,343.38.

10.12 Public Roadway Vacation No. 24001, Vacating Dedicated Public Roadway, Portion of Cumming Avenue on the Map of Romola No. 5, Romola Farms RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Adopt a resolution ordering the summary vacation of public road right of way dedication, together with the right of ingress and egress, on Cumming Avenue as previously dedicated on the recorded Map of Romola No. 5, located directly south of Varela Lane and Cumming Avenue intersection; and

2. Authorize the City Clerk to record the adopted resolution and Notice of Vacation No. 24001 (VAC24001) with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.

The consent calendar was approved by the following vote.

ACTION:

Adopted as Part of Consent
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Zimmerman, Karwin, Estrada, Sobek, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None

11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

12. DISCUSSION ITEMS

12.1 Heritage Lake Drive Street Name Changes
RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Review and provide feedback on the proposed replacement names for multiple streets named “Heritage Lake Drive” within and adjacent to the Heritage Lake Community.

Management Analyst Laura Sportelli provided a presentation.

The City Council asked questions of staff.

13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.

14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Armando Villa provided an update.

15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.

16. ADJOURN
Mayor Zimmerman adjourned the meeting at 7:18 PM.
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Sarah A. Manwaring, MMC
City Clerk
Menifee Mayor and City Council
October 2, 2024
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