City Council Chambers Menifee City Council
CITY OF Regular Meeting Minutes
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
MENIFEE Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Ricky Estrada, Mayor 5:00 PM Closed Session
Bob Karwin, District 1 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3 Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Dean Deines, District 4 Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
Mayor Estrada called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM. Present were Councilmembers Deines, Diederich, Temple, Mayor Pro Tem Karwin, and Mayor Estrada. Mayor Estrada recessed to closed session at 5:02 PM for the purposes listed below.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 City of Menifee v. City of Perris, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2203040
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Estrada 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: Dean Deines, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Bob Karwin, Ricky Estrada
Absent: None
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Josiah Stowell - Menifee Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Isabella Bedolla led the flag salute.
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PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Month - Mary Carnes
The City Council recognized Mary Carnes as the Citizen of the Month.
5.2 Business Spotlight - Savage Spin
The City Council recognized Nikki and Dylan Soro with Savage Spin and shared a video.
5.3 Winter Teen Awards
The City Council recognized Sofia Bedolla, Alondra Avila Miranda, and Brandi Ayala as the Winter Teen Awardees.
5.4 Fire Department Quarterly Update
Chief Scoville provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
5.5 Community Services Update
Community Services Manager Mariana Mitchell provided a presentation.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5 0) with no modifications.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non agenda items. • Patrick Hunter
Sandi Powell
• Katie Luna
• Gloria Sanchez
Correspondence was received by the following.
• Angela Little
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Ribbon Cutting for Velo Training Facility
Higher Education Coalition Meeting
Southwest Elected Collaborative Group Meeting
Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
Rotary Club Meeting
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Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended.
Ribbon Cutting for Naiera Law Group
• Ribbon Cutting for Velo Training Facility
• Menifee City Council and Planning Commission Joint Workshop • Arts Council of Menifee Music Event
Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA) Board of Directors Meeting Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Ribbon Cutting for Velo Training Facility
Menifee Amphitheater Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
• Menifee Finance Committee Meeting
• Southwest T Now Meeting
• Menifee City Council and Planning Commission Joint Workshop • Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting
• Menifee's Citizens' Academy Kick Off
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Ribbon Cutting for Naiera Law Group
• Ribbon Cutting for Velo Training Facility
• Rotary Club Meetings
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCT) Meeting and Workshop • Congressman Ken Calvert Meeting
• Art Affair Event at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center
Sun City Cruisers Car Show
• RCTC Executive Committee Meeting
• Menifee Union School District Partners in Education Meeting Menifee Amphitheater Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
• Paloma Valley high School Volleyball Match
• Chamber of Commerce Mid Day Mixer
• Walker Physical Therapy 30th Anniversary Open House
Arts Council of Menifee Music Event
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Executive Committee Meeting • Menifee Citizens' Academy Kick Off
• Funeral Services for Chelsea Bollinger
Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Congressman Ken Calvert Meeting
• Menifee Pony Baseball Opening Day
• Ribbon Cutting for Velo Training Facility
• Sun City Cruisers Car Show
• Meeting with Perris Union School District Superintendent, Dr. Jose Araux • Walker Physical Therapy 30t Anniversary Open House
• Menifee Citizens' Academy
• Funeral Services for Chelsea Bollinger
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following sets of minutes were approved unanimously (5 0) with no modifications.
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9.1 February 13, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
February 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
February 26, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
AYES: Deines, Diederich, Temple, Karwin, Estrada
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 1/31/2025 and 2/7/2025 and the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 1/31/2025, 2/1/2025, 2/3/2025, and 2/4/2025 and the Void Check Listing PE 1/31/2025 which have a total budgetary impact of $7,994,972.53
10.3 Treasurer's Report December 2024
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Quarterly Treasurer's Report as of December 31, 2024.
10.4 Proclamations
ACTION
1. Proclaimed the month of March 2025 as American Red Cross Month.
10.5 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding the Development Agreement Amendment for Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan
4. Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-107, approving Amendment No. 3 to the Development Agreement for the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan, located south of McLaughlin Road, east of Goetz Road, and west of Valley Boulevard.
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10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of the Bicycles, E Bikes, E Scooters, and E Skateboards Ordinance
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-408, regulating Bicycles, E Bikes, E Scooters, and E Skateboards.
10.7 Acceptance of Federal and State Program Funds for the Bradley Road Bridge over Salt Creek Project
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1546, establishing the City's eligibility to receive the dentified program funding administered by Caltrans and authorizing the Ci lanager to execute all future documents necessary to receive the identifie
2. Accepted the Community Project Funded Congressional Directed Spending (CFCDS) Program funds for the Bradley Road Bridge over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 13 04 ("Project"), for a total not to exceed amount of $5,000,000; and
3. Accepted the Local Transportation Climate Adaptation Program (LTCAP) funds for the Project, for a total not to exceed amount of $4,200,000; and
4. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Program Supplemental Agreement with the California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans") for the Project for the total not to exceed amount of $9,200,000; and
5. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1547, amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating federal funds in the amount of $5,000,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project; and
6. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1548, amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating state funds in the amount of $4,200,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project.
10.8 Memorandum of Understanding with the Lake Menifee Women's Club ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the Lake Menifee Women's Club for partnering in community events and programs through January 1, 2028.
10.9 Purchase Order with Saitech, Inc. for Information Technology Server Room Battery Backups
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the Finance Department to issue a purchase order for a backup universal power supply for the City's servers from Saitech, Inc. In the not to exceed amount of $131,408.60, including taxes and delivery; and
2. Approved and authorized the purchase be made under cooperative purchasing agreement NCPA 01 170 as permitted under Menifee Municipal Code Section
3.12.070 (6); and
3. Approved Resolution No. 25-1549, appropriating $131,408.60 from Information Technoloav's fund balance into an account assigned by the Finance Department.
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10.10 Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Reimbursement Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments for the Ethanac Road/Antelope Road/Highway 74 Intersection Realignment Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program Reimbursement Agreement with Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) for the Ethanac Road/Antelope Road/Highway 74 Intersection Realignment Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 25 13, for a total not to exceed amount of $500,000; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1550, approving an increase in the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP budget by appropriating $500,000 in revenues and expenditures to accounts assigned by the Finance Department in the TUMF Fund.
10.11 Bid Award and Agreement with Bogh Engineering for Construction Services for the Paloma Wash Pedestrian Bridge Project
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Bogh Engineering for construction services for the Paloma Wash Pedestrian Bridge Project, Capital Improvement Project No. (CIP) 20 13, in a total
10.12 Bid Award and Agreement with RSG, Inc. for Economic Development Strategy Consulting Services
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. for consulting services for the City's Economic Development Strategy Update, in total not to exceed amount of $75,500 through June 30, 2026.
10.13 Agreement with EPD Solutions, Inc. for Environmental Review Services for Quail Valley Nature Park
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with EPD Solutions, Inc. for Environmental Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $125,035 for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 24 16, Quail Valley Park Development.
10.14 Equipment and Storage Systems Corporation for a Digital Media Management ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a one year agreement with Apace Systems Corporation ("Apace Systems") for a digital media management, equipment and storage solution, in an amount not to exceed $41,848.75 through December 31, 2025; and
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2. Authorized the City Manager to execute up to four one year extensions in an amount not to exceed $47,153.97.
10.15 Agreement with TSK for the Fire Station No. 68 Interior Improvements - Phase I| Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with TSK for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Fire Station No. 68 Interior Improvements - Phase II Project, Capital Improvement Program Project (CIP) No. 25 06, for a total amount not to exceed $79,500.
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Dokken Engineering for the Valley Boulevard Widening and Missing Links Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering increasing the compensation by $29,390, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,451,364.81, for the Valley Boulevard Widening and Missing Links Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 22 02.
10.17 Improvement Agreements, Bonds, and License Agreement for Tract Map 37671, Banner Park South, by Pulte Homes Company, LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute subdivision improvement agreements to guarantee the completion of required park landscape and streetscape improvements associated with Tract Map 37671, Banner Park South, located south of Domenigoni Parkway and west of Briggs Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute a license agreement authorizing the Banner Park Community Association to perform maintenance on designated irrigation facilities within public right of way and public properties.
10.18 Acceptance of Landscape Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 36852, Del Oro South, by Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc.
ACTION
1. Accepted the public landscape improvements for Tract Map 36852, Del Oro South, located south of Holland Road and east of Hanover Lane; and
2. Authorized the City Engineer to release the posted securities per the City's standard policies.
10.19 Side Letter of Agreement with the Miscellaneous Police Employees Association ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and implement the terms of the Side Letter Agreement with the Menifee Miscellaneous Police Employees Association (MMPEA) regarding Community Services Officer shift selection and rotation procedures.
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11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Tax Exempt Revenue Bonds by the Public Finance Authority for Mountain View Community Church of Murrieta/Temecula dba The View Church Management Analyst Edna Aguilar provided a presentation.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:08 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and there were no public comments, and no correspondence received.
Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 7:09 PM.
A. Conducted a Tax Equiny and Financial Responsibity Act (TERA) hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax exempt bond financing by the Public Finance (PFA) on behalf of Mountain View Community Church of
Murrieta/Temecula dba The View Church to finance the acquisition and improvement, refinancing, and reserves of The View Church located at 26701 McCall Blvd. and certain other matters relating thereto; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1551, approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the PFA in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for the purpose of financing the Project.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Diederich, Temple, Karwin, Estrada
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Feasibility of Paving Dirt Roads in the City
Public Works Director Nick Fidler provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
The following speaker addressed the City Council.
• Christine Nordstrom
The City Council provided consensus to update and provide material to interested residents on how to form a Landscape Improvement District (LID).
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
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14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Diederich requested a discussion item regarding welcome monuments to the City. Mayor Estrada seconded the request.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Estrada adjourned the meeting at 7:51 PM.
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Stephanie Roseen, CMC
City Clerk
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