City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54956.8
Property: Property ID Numbers 333210019, 333210020, 333210017, 333210 014, 333210015, 333210016, 333210013, 333220019, 333220017, 333220 018, 333220013, 333220008, 333220009, 333220005, 333220007, 333220 010, 333220011, 333220012, 333220006;
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney;
Negotiating Parties: City of Menifee and Marty Nicholas; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Ieesha Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. DMV Donate Life Month Proclamation
5.2. Recognition of Gloria Sanchez, Woman of the Year
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 March 5, 2025 Special City Council Minutes
9.2 March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
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 2/14/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/28/2025 and 3/7/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 2/12/2025, 2/14/2025, 2/27/2025, 2/28/2025, 3/3/2025, 3/5/2025 and 3/6/2025, and Credit Card(s) payment list for the period of 7/1/2024 to 12/31/2024, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,288,443.98.
10.3 Treasurer's Report January 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2025.
10.4 Proclamations
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Proclaim the month of April 2025 as Innovation Month; and
2. Proclaim the week of April 2125 as Community Development Week.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for January 2025.
10.6 Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Affirm the continued use of City of Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) Section 11.05 and Menifee Police Department Policy No. 706, providing approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment; and
2. Receive and file the Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2024 and determine the report complies with the standards of approval, as required by Assembly Bill 481 (AB481).
10.7 Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project Federal Program Fund Acceptance RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing the City’s eligibility to receive the identified program funding administered by California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreement documents and any amendments as may be necessary; and
2. Accept the Community Project Funded/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Program funds for the Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2005 (“Project”), for a total nottoexceed amount of $2,200,000; and
3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating federal funds in the amount of $2,200,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project.
10.8 Agreement with Waste Management for the Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste for Senate Bill 1383 Compliance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Procurement Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc (Waste Management) for California Senate Bill 1383 required procurement of recovered organic waste products for a total nottoexceed amount of $122,900 through December 1, 2029; and
2. Authorize exemption from bidding based upon nature of the supplies or equipment, formal bidding is not likely to result in the lowest price pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070.
10.9 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $583,715; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $527,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) phase of the Project.
10.10 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $661,070; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $1,483,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) and RightofWay (ROW) phases of the Project.
10.11 Agreement with the County of Riverside for Slurry Seal Improvements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with the County of Riverside Transportation Department in an amount of $250,010 to perform slurry seal improvements on behalf of the City along portions of Lindenberger Road, Menifee Road, Scott Road, and Briggs Road.
10.12 Agreement with Meritage Homes of California Inc., for Modifications to the Traffic Signal at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an In Lieu Fee Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for developer fee payment in the amount of $15,840 in lieu of constructing modifications to the existing traffic signal located at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard.
10.13 Agreement for the Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement for the Construction of Flood Control Facilities Associated with Tract Map 31456, The Enclave, by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement to guarantee the completion of required flood control facility improvements by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC, associated with Tract Map 31456, the Enclave, located west of Valley Boulevard and north of Sun City Boulevard.
10.14 Agreement Amendment with BioTox Laboratories for the Police Department Forensic Toxicological Testing Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with BioTox Laboratories for forensic toxicological testing services for the Police Department, increasing the contract in the amount of $30,000, for a revised total nottoexceed $93,000 through June 30, 2025.
10.15 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Holland Road/I215 Overcrossing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., increasing their compensation by $699,759.06 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $5,328,401.80 and extending the term of services to June 30, 2025, for the Holland Road / I215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No.CIP 1303.
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Dennis Janda, Inc. for Oncall Land Surveying and Mapping Review Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc. for land surveying and mapping review services, increasing the compensation by $130,000, for a threeyear total agreement amount nottoexceed $500,000.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. CIP 2312, increasing the compensation amount by $309,065, for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,283,375.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for Legal Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Engagement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for legal services, increasing the amount by $77,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $100,000.
10.19 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2422, Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project located on Cherry Hills Boulevard between Pebble Beach Drive and Sun City Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.20 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Parcel Map 362991 Parcel 12, Menifee Town Center, by the Judicial Council of California RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage and landscape for the Menifee Justice Center in Parcel 12 of Parcel Map 362991, south of Menifee Center Drive and west of Town Center Drive; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.21 Contract Change Orders with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 for the construction contract with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.1915, to extend the terms of service by 71 working days; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders No. 5 and No. 6, increasing the contract amount by $220,629.04 for a total amount nottoexceed $5,391,799.11.
10.22 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for the Construction Management Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $168,181 for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,023,272.
10.23 Agreement Amendment with T.Y. Lin International for Design Support Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $74,286 for a total nottoexceed amount of $199,286 and extending the term through February 28, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20251, Menifee Vista RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for the establishment of Community Facilities District No. 20251 (Menifee Vista)of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20251” or “CFD”) to May 7, 2025.
11.2 Proposed Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171 (Maintenance Services) to May 7, 2025.
11.3 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20252, Quartz Trail RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20252 (Quartz Trail) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20252” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20252; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20252; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20252.
11.4 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20254, Heritage Village RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20254 (Heritage Village) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20254” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20254; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20254; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20254.
11.5 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 27, Encanto/McCall Gas Station, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 333040045 and 333040046, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Encanto Drive and McCall Boulevard, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.6 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 29, Heritage Village, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map 38346, located on the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cal State San Marcos Extension Tenant Improvement Funding Options RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss funding options for the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extension Tenant Improvements at the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Temecula Campus.
12.2 Menifee Sphere of Influence Agreement Options
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review and consider prior direction to move forward with a City Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for Phase One Fiscal Analysis of a potential SOI amendment area east of the City’s boundary, for a total nottoexceed amount of $85,750; o
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for an amendment to the City’s SOI to add approximately 1,929 acres of unincorporated area east of the City’s boundary within the City’s SOI, including preparation of a General Plan Amendment, SOI Amendment, Annexation, and appropriate environmental analysis in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a total nottoexceed amount of $550,225 with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), or $369,705 with an EIR Addendum depending on which environmental document would be necessary.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Road Name Change of Haun Road (Sobek, June 5, 2024)
Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Discussion on the EDC – NG Land Uses and General Plan (Estrada, November 20, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Esthetic Enhancements to the Vacant Lot for Future MOC Frontage (Karwin, November 20, 2024) Target Date: May 2025
> Overview of Assembly Bill 98 (Deines, December 4, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradly Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that this City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1), in the following locations: Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website
Menifee Mayor and City Council
April 2, 2025
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City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54956.8
Property: Property ID Numbers 333210019, 333210020, 333210017, 333210 014, 333210015, 333210016, 333210013, 333220019, 333220017, 333220 018, 333220013, 333220008, 333220009, 333220005, 333220007, 333220 010, 333220011, 333220012, 333220006;
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney;
Negotiating Parties: City of Menifee and Marty Nicholas; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Ieesha Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. DMV Donate Life Month Proclamation
5.2. Recognition of Gloria Sanchez, Woman of the Year
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 March 5, 2025 Special City Council Minutes
9.2 March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
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 2/14/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/28/2025 and 3/7/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 2/12/2025, 2/14/2025, 2/27/2025, 2/28/2025, 3/3/2025, 3/5/2025 and 3/6/2025, and Credit Card(s) payment list for the period of 7/1/2024 to 12/31/2024, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,288,443.98.
10.3 Treasurer's Report January 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2025.
10.4 Proclamations
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Proclaim the month of April 2025 as Innovation Month; and
2. Proclaim the week of April 2125 as Community Development Week.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for January 2025.
10.6 Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Affirm the continued use of City of Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) Section 11.05 and Menifee Police Department Policy No. 706, providing approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment; and
2. Receive and file the Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2024 and determine the report complies with the standards of approval, as required by Assembly Bill 481 (AB481).
10.7 Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project Federal Program Fund Acceptance RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing the City’s eligibility to receive the identified program funding administered by California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreement documents and any amendments as may be necessary; and
2. Accept the Community Project Funded/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Program funds for the Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2005 (“Project”), for a total nottoexceed amount of $2,200,000; and
3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating federal funds in the amount of $2,200,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project.
10.8 Agreement with Waste Management for the Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste for Senate Bill 1383 Compliance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Procurement Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc (Waste Management) for California Senate Bill 1383 required procurement of recovered organic waste products for a total nottoexceed amount of $122,900 through December 1, 2029; and
2. Authorize exemption from bidding based upon nature of the supplies or equipment, formal bidding is not likely to result in the lowest price pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070.
10.9 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $583,715; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $527,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) phase of the Project.
10.10 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $661,070; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $1,483,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) and RightofWay (ROW) phases of the Project.
10.11 Agreement with the County of Riverside for Slurry Seal Improvements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with the County of Riverside Transportation Department in an amount of $250,010 to perform slurry seal improvements on behalf of the City along portions of Lindenberger Road, Menifee Road, Scott Road, and Briggs Road.
10.12 Agreement with Meritage Homes of California Inc., for Modifications to the Traffic Signal at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an In Lieu Fee Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for developer fee payment in the amount of $15,840 in lieu of constructing modifications to the existing traffic signal located at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard.
10.13 Agreement for the Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement for the Construction of Flood Control Facilities Associated with Tract Map 31456, The Enclave, by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement to guarantee the completion of required flood control facility improvements by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC, associated with Tract Map 31456, the Enclave, located west of Valley Boulevard and north of Sun City Boulevard.
10.14 Agreement Amendment with BioTox Laboratories for the Police Department Forensic Toxicological Testing Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with BioTox Laboratories for forensic toxicological testing services for the Police Department, increasing the contract in the amount of $30,000, for a revised total nottoexceed $93,000 through June 30, 2025.
10.15 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Holland Road/I215 Overcrossing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., increasing their compensation by $699,759.06 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $5,328,401.80 and extending the term of services to June 30, 2025, for the Holland Road / I215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No.CIP 1303.
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Dennis Janda, Inc. for Oncall Land Surveying and Mapping Review Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc. for land surveying and mapping review services, increasing the compensation by $130,000, for a threeyear total agreement amount nottoexceed $500,000.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. CIP 2312, increasing the compensation amount by $309,065, for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,283,375.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for Legal Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Engagement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for legal services, increasing the amount by $77,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $100,000.
10.19 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2422, Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project located on Cherry Hills Boulevard between Pebble Beach Drive and Sun City Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.20 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Parcel Map 362991 Parcel 12, Menifee Town Center, by the Judicial Council of California RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage and landscape for the Menifee Justice Center in Parcel 12 of Parcel Map 362991, south of Menifee Center Drive and west of Town Center Drive; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.21 Contract Change Orders with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 for the construction contract with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.1915, to extend the terms of service by 71 working days; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders No. 5 and No. 6, increasing the contract amount by $220,629.04 for a total amount nottoexceed $5,391,799.11.
10.22 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for the Construction Management Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $168,181 for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,023,272.
10.23 Agreement Amendment with T.Y. Lin International for Design Support Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $74,286 for a total nottoexceed amount of $199,286 and extending the term through February 28, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20251, Menifee Vista RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for the establishment of Community Facilities District No. 20251 (Menifee Vista)of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20251” or “CFD”) to May 7, 2025.
11.2 Proposed Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171 (Maintenance Services) to May 7, 2025.
11.3 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20252, Quartz Trail RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20252 (Quartz Trail) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20252” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20252; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20252; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20252.
11.4 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20254, Heritage Village RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20254 (Heritage Village) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20254” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20254; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20254; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20254.
11.5 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 27, Encanto/McCall Gas Station, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 333040045 and 333040046, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Encanto Drive and McCall Boulevard, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.6 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 29, Heritage Village, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map 38346, located on the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cal State San Marcos Extension Tenant Improvement Funding Options RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss funding options for the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extension Tenant Improvements at the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Temecula Campus.
12.2 Menifee Sphere of Influence Agreement Options
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review and consider prior direction to move forward with a City Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for Phase One Fiscal Analysis of a potential SOI amendment area east of the City’s boundary, for a total nottoexceed amount of $85,750; o
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for an amendment to the City’s SOI to add approximately 1,929 acres of unincorporated area east of the City’s boundary within the City’s SOI, including preparation of a General Plan Amendment, SOI Amendment, Annexation, and appropriate environmental analysis in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a total nottoexceed amount of $550,225 with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), or $369,705 with an EIR Addendum depending on which environmental document would be necessary.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Road Name Change of Haun Road (Sobek, June 5, 2024)
Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Discussion on the EDC – NG Land Uses and General Plan (Estrada, November 20, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Esthetic Enhancements to the Vacant Lot for Future MOC Frontage (Karwin, November 20, 2024) Target Date: May 2025
> Overview of Assembly Bill 98 (Deines, December 4, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradly Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that this City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1), in the following locations: Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website
Menifee Mayor and City Council
April 2, 2025
Page
2 of 11
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54956.8
Property: Property ID Numbers 333210019, 333210020, 333210017, 333210 014, 333210015, 333210016, 333210013, 333220019, 333220017, 333220 018, 333220013, 333220008, 333220009, 333220005, 333220007, 333220 010, 333220011, 333220012, 333220006;
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney;
Negotiating Parties: City of Menifee and Marty Nicholas; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Ieesha Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. DMV Donate Life Month Proclamation
5.2. Recognition of Gloria Sanchez, Woman of the Year
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 March 5, 2025 Special City Council Minutes
9.2 March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
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 2/14/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/28/2025 and 3/7/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 2/12/2025, 2/14/2025, 2/27/2025, 2/28/2025, 3/3/2025, 3/5/2025 and 3/6/2025, and Credit Card(s) payment list for the period of 7/1/2024 to 12/31/2024, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,288,443.98.
10.3 Treasurer's Report January 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2025.
10.4 Proclamations
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Proclaim the month of April 2025 as Innovation Month; and
2. Proclaim the week of April 2125 as Community Development Week.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for January 2025.
10.6 Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Affirm the continued use of City of Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) Section 11.05 and Menifee Police Department Policy No. 706, providing approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment; and
2. Receive and file the Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2024 and determine the report complies with the standards of approval, as required by Assembly Bill 481 (AB481).
10.7 Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project Federal Program Fund Acceptance RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing the City’s eligibility to receive the identified program funding administered by California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreement documents and any amendments as may be necessary; and
2. Accept the Community Project Funded/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Program funds for the Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2005 (“Project”), for a total nottoexceed amount of $2,200,000; and
3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating federal funds in the amount of $2,200,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project.
10.8 Agreement with Waste Management for the Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste for Senate Bill 1383 Compliance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Procurement Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc (Waste Management) for California Senate Bill 1383 required procurement of recovered organic waste products for a total nottoexceed amount of $122,900 through December 1, 2029; and
2. Authorize exemption from bidding based upon nature of the supplies or equipment, formal bidding is not likely to result in the lowest price pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070.
10.9 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $583,715; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $527,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) phase of the Project.
10.10 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $661,070; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $1,483,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) and RightofWay (ROW) phases of the Project.
10.11 Agreement with the County of Riverside for Slurry Seal Improvements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with the County of Riverside Transportation Department in an amount of $250,010 to perform slurry seal improvements on behalf of the City along portions of Lindenberger Road, Menifee Road, Scott Road, and Briggs Road.
10.12 Agreement with Meritage Homes of California Inc., for Modifications to the Traffic Signal at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an In Lieu Fee Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for developer fee payment in the amount of $15,840 in lieu of constructing modifications to the existing traffic signal located at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard.
10.13 Agreement for the Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement for the Construction of Flood Control Facilities Associated with Tract Map 31456, The Enclave, by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement to guarantee the completion of required flood control facility improvements by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC, associated with Tract Map 31456, the Enclave, located west of Valley Boulevard and north of Sun City Boulevard.
10.14 Agreement Amendment with BioTox Laboratories for the Police Department Forensic Toxicological Testing Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with BioTox Laboratories for forensic toxicological testing services for the Police Department, increasing the contract in the amount of $30,000, for a revised total nottoexceed $93,000 through June 30, 2025.
10.15 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Holland Road/I215 Overcrossing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., increasing their compensation by $699,759.06 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $5,328,401.80 and extending the term of services to June 30, 2025, for the Holland Road / I215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No.CIP 1303.
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Dennis Janda, Inc. for Oncall Land Surveying and Mapping Review Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc. for land surveying and mapping review services, increasing the compensation by $130,000, for a threeyear total agreement amount nottoexceed $500,000.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. CIP 2312, increasing the compensation amount by $309,065, for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,283,375.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for Legal Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Engagement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for legal services, increasing the amount by $77,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $100,000.
10.19 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2422, Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project located on Cherry Hills Boulevard between Pebble Beach Drive and Sun City Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.20 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Parcel Map 362991 Parcel 12, Menifee Town Center, by the Judicial Council of California RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage and landscape for the Menifee Justice Center in Parcel 12 of Parcel Map 362991, south of Menifee Center Drive and west of Town Center Drive; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.21 Contract Change Orders with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 for the construction contract with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.1915, to extend the terms of service by 71 working days; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders No. 5 and No. 6, increasing the contract amount by $220,629.04 for a total amount nottoexceed $5,391,799.11.
10.22 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for the Construction Management Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $168,181 for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,023,272.
10.23 Agreement Amendment with T.Y. Lin International for Design Support Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $74,286 for a total nottoexceed amount of $199,286 and extending the term through February 28, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20251, Menifee Vista RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for the establishment of Community Facilities District No. 20251 (Menifee Vista)of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20251” or “CFD”) to May 7, 2025.
11.2 Proposed Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171 (Maintenance Services) to May 7, 2025.
11.3 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20252, Quartz Trail RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20252 (Quartz Trail) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20252” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20252; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20252; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20252.
11.4 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20254, Heritage Village RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20254 (Heritage Village) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20254” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20254; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20254; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20254.
11.5 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 27, Encanto/McCall Gas Station, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 333040045 and 333040046, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Encanto Drive and McCall Boulevard, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.6 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 29, Heritage Village, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map 38346, located on the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cal State San Marcos Extension Tenant Improvement Funding Options RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss funding options for the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extension Tenant Improvements at the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Temecula Campus.
12.2 Menifee Sphere of Influence Agreement Options
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review and consider prior direction to move forward with a City Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for Phase One Fiscal Analysis of a potential SOI amendment area east of the City’s boundary, for a total nottoexceed amount of $85,750; o
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for an amendment to the City’s SOI to add approximately 1,929 acres of unincorporated area east of the City’s boundary within the City’s SOI, including preparation of a General Plan Amendment, SOI Amendment, Annexation, and appropriate environmental analysis in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a total nottoexceed amount of $550,225 with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), or $369,705 with an EIR Addendum depending on which environmental document would be necessary.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Road Name Change of Haun Road (Sobek, June 5, 2024)
Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Discussion on the EDC – NG Land Uses and General Plan (Estrada, November 20, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Esthetic Enhancements to the Vacant Lot for Future MOC Frontage (Karwin, November 20, 2024) Target Date: May 2025
> Overview of Assembly Bill 98 (Deines, December 4, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradly Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that this City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1), in the following locations: Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website
Menifee Mayor and City Council
April 2, 2025
Page
3 of 11
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54956.8
Property: Property ID Numbers 333210019, 333210020, 333210017, 333210 014, 333210015, 333210016, 333210013, 333220019, 333220017, 333220 018, 333220013, 333220008, 333220009, 333220005, 333220007, 333220 010, 333220011, 333220012, 333220006;
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney;
Negotiating Parties: City of Menifee and Marty Nicholas; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Ieesha Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. DMV Donate Life Month Proclamation
5.2. Recognition of Gloria Sanchez, Woman of the Year
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 March 5, 2025 Special City Council Minutes
9.2 March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
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 2/14/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/28/2025 and 3/7/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 2/12/2025, 2/14/2025, 2/27/2025, 2/28/2025, 3/3/2025, 3/5/2025 and 3/6/2025, and Credit Card(s) payment list for the period of 7/1/2024 to 12/31/2024, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,288,443.98.
10.3 Treasurer's Report January 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2025.
10.4 Proclamations
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Proclaim the month of April 2025 as Innovation Month; and
2. Proclaim the week of April 2125 as Community Development Week.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for January 2025.
10.6 Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Affirm the continued use of City of Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) Section 11.05 and Menifee Police Department Policy No. 706, providing approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment; and
2. Receive and file the Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2024 and determine the report complies with the standards of approval, as required by Assembly Bill 481 (AB481).
10.7 Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project Federal Program Fund Acceptance RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing the City’s eligibility to receive the identified program funding administered by California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreement documents and any amendments as may be necessary; and
2. Accept the Community Project Funded/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Program funds for the Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2005 (“Project”), for a total nottoexceed amount of $2,200,000; and
3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating federal funds in the amount of $2,200,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project.
10.8 Agreement with Waste Management for the Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste for Senate Bill 1383 Compliance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Procurement Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc (Waste Management) for California Senate Bill 1383 required procurement of recovered organic waste products for a total nottoexceed amount of $122,900 through December 1, 2029; and
2. Authorize exemption from bidding based upon nature of the supplies or equipment, formal bidding is not likely to result in the lowest price pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070.
10.9 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $583,715; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $527,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) phase of the Project.
10.10 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $661,070; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $1,483,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) and RightofWay (ROW) phases of the Project.
10.11 Agreement with the County of Riverside for Slurry Seal Improvements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with the County of Riverside Transportation Department in an amount of $250,010 to perform slurry seal improvements on behalf of the City along portions of Lindenberger Road, Menifee Road, Scott Road, and Briggs Road.
10.12 Agreement with Meritage Homes of California Inc., for Modifications to the Traffic Signal at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an In Lieu Fee Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for developer fee payment in the amount of $15,840 in lieu of constructing modifications to the existing traffic signal located at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard.
10.13 Agreement for the Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement for the Construction of Flood Control Facilities Associated with Tract Map 31456, The Enclave, by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement to guarantee the completion of required flood control facility improvements by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC, associated with Tract Map 31456, the Enclave, located west of Valley Boulevard and north of Sun City Boulevard.
10.14 Agreement Amendment with BioTox Laboratories for the Police Department Forensic Toxicological Testing Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with BioTox Laboratories for forensic toxicological testing services for the Police Department, increasing the contract in the amount of $30,000, for a revised total nottoexceed $93,000 through June 30, 2025.
10.15 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Holland Road/I215 Overcrossing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., increasing their compensation by $699,759.06 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $5,328,401.80 and extending the term of services to June 30, 2025, for the Holland Road / I215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No.CIP 1303.
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Dennis Janda, Inc. for Oncall Land Surveying and Mapping Review Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc. for land surveying and mapping review services, increasing the compensation by $130,000, for a threeyear total agreement amount nottoexceed $500,000.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. CIP 2312, increasing the compensation amount by $309,065, for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,283,375.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for Legal Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Engagement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for legal services, increasing the amount by $77,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $100,000.
10.19 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2422, Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project located on Cherry Hills Boulevard between Pebble Beach Drive and Sun City Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.20 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Parcel Map 362991 Parcel 12, Menifee Town Center, by the Judicial Council of California RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage and landscape for the Menifee Justice Center in Parcel 12 of Parcel Map 362991, south of Menifee Center Drive and west of Town Center Drive; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.21 Contract Change Orders with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 for the construction contract with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.1915, to extend the terms of service by 71 working days; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders No. 5 and No. 6, increasing the contract amount by $220,629.04 for a total amount nottoexceed $5,391,799.11.
10.22 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for the Construction Management Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $168,181 for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,023,272.
10.23 Agreement Amendment with T.Y. Lin International for Design Support Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $74,286 for a total nottoexceed amount of $199,286 and extending the term through February 28, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20251, Menifee Vista RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for the establishment of Community Facilities District No. 20251 (Menifee Vista)of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20251” or “CFD”) to May 7, 2025.
11.2 Proposed Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171 (Maintenance Services) to May 7, 2025.
11.3 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20252, Quartz Trail RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20252 (Quartz Trail) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20252” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20252; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20252; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20252.
11.4 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20254, Heritage Village RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20254 (Heritage Village) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20254” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20254; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20254; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20254.
11.5 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 27, Encanto/McCall Gas Station, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 333040045 and 333040046, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Encanto Drive and McCall Boulevard, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.6 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 29, Heritage Village, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map 38346, located on the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cal State San Marcos Extension Tenant Improvement Funding Options RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss funding options for the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extension Tenant Improvements at the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Temecula Campus.
12.2 Menifee Sphere of Influence Agreement Options
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review and consider prior direction to move forward with a City Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for Phase One Fiscal Analysis of a potential SOI amendment area east of the City’s boundary, for a total nottoexceed amount of $85,750; o
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for an amendment to the City’s SOI to add approximately 1,929 acres of unincorporated area east of the City’s boundary within the City’s SOI, including preparation of a General Plan Amendment, SOI Amendment, Annexation, and appropriate environmental analysis in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a total nottoexceed amount of $550,225 with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), or $369,705 with an EIR Addendum depending on which environmental document would be necessary.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Road Name Change of Haun Road (Sobek, June 5, 2024)
Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Discussion on the EDC – NG Land Uses and General Plan (Estrada, November 20, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Esthetic Enhancements to the Vacant Lot for Future MOC Frontage (Karwin, November 20, 2024) Target Date: May 2025
> Overview of Assembly Bill 98 (Deines, December 4, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradly Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
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Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that this City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1), in the following locations: Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website
Menifee Mayor and City Council
April 2, 2025
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City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54956.8
Property: Property ID Numbers 333210019, 333210020, 333210017, 333210 014, 333210015, 333210016, 333210013, 333220019, 333220017, 333220 018, 333220013, 333220008, 333220009, 333220005, 333220007, 333220 010, 333220011, 333220012, 333220006;
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney;
Negotiating Parties: City of Menifee and Marty Nicholas; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Ieesha Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. DMV Donate Life Month Proclamation
5.2. Recognition of Gloria Sanchez, Woman of the Year
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 March 5, 2025 Special City Council Minutes
9.2 March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
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 2/14/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/28/2025 and 3/7/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 2/12/2025, 2/14/2025, 2/27/2025, 2/28/2025, 3/3/2025, 3/5/2025 and 3/6/2025, and Credit Card(s) payment list for the period of 7/1/2024 to 12/31/2024, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,288,443.98.
10.3 Treasurer's Report January 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2025.
10.4 Proclamations
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Proclaim the month of April 2025 as Innovation Month; and
2. Proclaim the week of April 2125 as Community Development Week.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for January 2025.
10.6 Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Affirm the continued use of City of Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) Section 11.05 and Menifee Police Department Policy No. 706, providing approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment; and
2. Receive and file the Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2024 and determine the report complies with the standards of approval, as required by Assembly Bill 481 (AB481).
10.7 Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project Federal Program Fund Acceptance RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing the City’s eligibility to receive the identified program funding administered by California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreement documents and any amendments as may be necessary; and
2. Accept the Community Project Funded/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Program funds for the Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2005 (“Project”), for a total nottoexceed amount of $2,200,000; and
3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating federal funds in the amount of $2,200,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project.
10.8 Agreement with Waste Management for the Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste for Senate Bill 1383 Compliance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Procurement Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc (Waste Management) for California Senate Bill 1383 required procurement of recovered organic waste products for a total nottoexceed amount of $122,900 through December 1, 2029; and
2. Authorize exemption from bidding based upon nature of the supplies or equipment, formal bidding is not likely to result in the lowest price pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070.
10.9 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $583,715; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $527,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) phase of the Project.
10.10 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $661,070; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $1,483,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) and RightofWay (ROW) phases of the Project.
10.11 Agreement with the County of Riverside for Slurry Seal Improvements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with the County of Riverside Transportation Department in an amount of $250,010 to perform slurry seal improvements on behalf of the City along portions of Lindenberger Road, Menifee Road, Scott Road, and Briggs Road.
10.12 Agreement with Meritage Homes of California Inc., for Modifications to the Traffic Signal at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an In Lieu Fee Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for developer fee payment in the amount of $15,840 in lieu of constructing modifications to the existing traffic signal located at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard.
10.13 Agreement for the Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement for the Construction of Flood Control Facilities Associated with Tract Map 31456, The Enclave, by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement to guarantee the completion of required flood control facility improvements by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC, associated with Tract Map 31456, the Enclave, located west of Valley Boulevard and north of Sun City Boulevard.
10.14 Agreement Amendment with BioTox Laboratories for the Police Department Forensic Toxicological Testing Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with BioTox Laboratories for forensic toxicological testing services for the Police Department, increasing the contract in the amount of $30,000, for a revised total nottoexceed $93,000 through June 30, 2025.
10.15 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Holland Road/I215 Overcrossing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., increasing their compensation by $699,759.06 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $5,328,401.80 and extending the term of services to June 30, 2025, for the Holland Road / I215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No.CIP 1303.
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Dennis Janda, Inc. for Oncall Land Surveying and Mapping Review Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc. for land surveying and mapping review services, increasing the compensation by $130,000, for a threeyear total agreement amount nottoexceed $500,000.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. CIP 2312, increasing the compensation amount by $309,065, for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,283,375.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for Legal Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Engagement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for legal services, increasing the amount by $77,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $100,000.
10.19 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2422, Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project located on Cherry Hills Boulevard between Pebble Beach Drive and Sun City Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.20 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Parcel Map 362991 Parcel 12, Menifee Town Center, by the Judicial Council of California RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage and landscape for the Menifee Justice Center in Parcel 12 of Parcel Map 362991, south of Menifee Center Drive and west of Town Center Drive; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.21 Contract Change Orders with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 for the construction contract with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.1915, to extend the terms of service by 71 working days; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders No. 5 and No. 6, increasing the contract amount by $220,629.04 for a total amount nottoexceed $5,391,799.11.
10.22 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for the Construction Management Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $168,181 for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,023,272.
10.23 Agreement Amendment with T.Y. Lin International for Design Support Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $74,286 for a total nottoexceed amount of $199,286 and extending the term through February 28, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20251, Menifee Vista RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for the establishment of Community Facilities District No. 20251 (Menifee Vista)of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20251” or “CFD”) to May 7, 2025.
11.2 Proposed Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171 (Maintenance Services) to May 7, 2025.
11.3 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20252, Quartz Trail RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20252 (Quartz Trail) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20252” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20252; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20252; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20252.
11.4 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20254, Heritage Village RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20254 (Heritage Village) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20254” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20254; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20254; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20254.
11.5 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 27, Encanto/McCall Gas Station, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 333040045 and 333040046, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Encanto Drive and McCall Boulevard, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.6 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 29, Heritage Village, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map 38346, located on the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cal State San Marcos Extension Tenant Improvement Funding Options RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss funding options for the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extension Tenant Improvements at the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Temecula Campus.
12.2 Menifee Sphere of Influence Agreement Options
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review and consider prior direction to move forward with a City Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for Phase One Fiscal Analysis of a potential SOI amendment area east of the City’s boundary, for a total nottoexceed amount of $85,750; o
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for an amendment to the City’s SOI to add approximately 1,929 acres of unincorporated area east of the City’s boundary within the City’s SOI, including preparation of a General Plan Amendment, SOI Amendment, Annexation, and appropriate environmental analysis in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a total nottoexceed amount of $550,225 with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), or $369,705 with an EIR Addendum depending on which environmental document would be necessary.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Road Name Change of Haun Road (Sobek, June 5, 2024)
Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Discussion on the EDC – NG Land Uses and General Plan (Estrada, November 20, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Esthetic Enhancements to the Vacant Lot for Future MOC Frontage (Karwin, November 20, 2024) Target Date: May 2025
> Overview of Assembly Bill 98 (Deines, December 4, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradly Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that this City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1), in the following locations: Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website
Menifee Mayor and City Council
April 2, 2025
Page
5 of 11
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54956.8
Property: Property ID Numbers 333210019, 333210020, 333210017, 333210 014, 333210015, 333210016, 333210013, 333220019, 333220017, 333220 018, 333220013, 333220008, 333220009, 333220005, 333220007, 333220 010, 333220011, 333220012, 333220006;
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney;
Negotiating Parties: City of Menifee and Marty Nicholas; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Ieesha Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. DMV Donate Life Month Proclamation
5.2. Recognition of Gloria Sanchez, Woman of the Year
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 March 5, 2025 Special City Council Minutes
9.2 March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
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 2/14/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/28/2025 and 3/7/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 2/12/2025, 2/14/2025, 2/27/2025, 2/28/2025, 3/3/2025, 3/5/2025 and 3/6/2025, and Credit Card(s) payment list for the period of 7/1/2024 to 12/31/2024, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,288,443.98.
10.3 Treasurer's Report January 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2025.
10.4 Proclamations
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Proclaim the month of April 2025 as Innovation Month; and
2. Proclaim the week of April 2125 as Community Development Week.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for January 2025.
10.6 Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Affirm the continued use of City of Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) Section 11.05 and Menifee Police Department Policy No. 706, providing approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment; and
2. Receive and file the Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2024 and determine the report complies with the standards of approval, as required by Assembly Bill 481 (AB481).
10.7 Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project Federal Program Fund Acceptance RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing the City’s eligibility to receive the identified program funding administered by California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreement documents and any amendments as may be necessary; and
2. Accept the Community Project Funded/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Program funds for the Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2005 (“Project”), for a total nottoexceed amount of $2,200,000; and
3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating federal funds in the amount of $2,200,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project.
10.8 Agreement with Waste Management for the Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste for Senate Bill 1383 Compliance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Procurement Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc (Waste Management) for California Senate Bill 1383 required procurement of recovered organic waste products for a total nottoexceed amount of $122,900 through December 1, 2029; and
2. Authorize exemption from bidding based upon nature of the supplies or equipment, formal bidding is not likely to result in the lowest price pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070.
10.9 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $583,715; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $527,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) phase of the Project.
10.10 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $661,070; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $1,483,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) and RightofWay (ROW) phases of the Project.
10.11 Agreement with the County of Riverside for Slurry Seal Improvements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with the County of Riverside Transportation Department in an amount of $250,010 to perform slurry seal improvements on behalf of the City along portions of Lindenberger Road, Menifee Road, Scott Road, and Briggs Road.
10.12 Agreement with Meritage Homes of California Inc., for Modifications to the Traffic Signal at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an In Lieu Fee Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for developer fee payment in the amount of $15,840 in lieu of constructing modifications to the existing traffic signal located at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard.
10.13 Agreement for the Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement for the Construction of Flood Control Facilities Associated with Tract Map 31456, The Enclave, by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement to guarantee the completion of required flood control facility improvements by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC, associated with Tract Map 31456, the Enclave, located west of Valley Boulevard and north of Sun City Boulevard.
10.14 Agreement Amendment with BioTox Laboratories for the Police Department Forensic Toxicological Testing Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with BioTox Laboratories for forensic toxicological testing services for the Police Department, increasing the contract in the amount of $30,000, for a revised total nottoexceed $93,000 through June 30, 2025.
10.15 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Holland Road/I215 Overcrossing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., increasing their compensation by $699,759.06 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $5,328,401.80 and extending the term of services to June 30, 2025, for the Holland Road / I215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No.CIP 1303.
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Dennis Janda, Inc. for Oncall Land Surveying and Mapping Review Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc. for land surveying and mapping review services, increasing the compensation by $130,000, for a threeyear total agreement amount nottoexceed $500,000.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. CIP 2312, increasing the compensation amount by $309,065, for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,283,375.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for Legal Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Engagement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for legal services, increasing the amount by $77,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $100,000.
10.19 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2422, Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project located on Cherry Hills Boulevard between Pebble Beach Drive and Sun City Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.20 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Parcel Map 362991 Parcel 12, Menifee Town Center, by the Judicial Council of California RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage and landscape for the Menifee Justice Center in Parcel 12 of Parcel Map 362991, south of Menifee Center Drive and west of Town Center Drive; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.21 Contract Change Orders with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 for the construction contract with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.1915, to extend the terms of service by 71 working days; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders No. 5 and No. 6, increasing the contract amount by $220,629.04 for a total amount nottoexceed $5,391,799.11.
10.22 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for the Construction Management Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $168,181 for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,023,272.
10.23 Agreement Amendment with T.Y. Lin International for Design Support Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $74,286 for a total nottoexceed amount of $199,286 and extending the term through February 28, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20251, Menifee Vista RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for the establishment of Community Facilities District No. 20251 (Menifee Vista)of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20251” or “CFD”) to May 7, 2025.
11.2 Proposed Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171 (Maintenance Services) to May 7, 2025.
11.3 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20252, Quartz Trail RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20252 (Quartz Trail) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20252” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20252; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20252; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20252.
11.4 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20254, Heritage Village RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20254 (Heritage Village) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20254” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20254; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20254; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20254.
11.5 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 27, Encanto/McCall Gas Station, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 333040045 and 333040046, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Encanto Drive and McCall Boulevard, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.6 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 29, Heritage Village, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map 38346, located on the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cal State San Marcos Extension Tenant Improvement Funding Options RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss funding options for the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extension Tenant Improvements at the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Temecula Campus.
12.2 Menifee Sphere of Influence Agreement Options
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review and consider prior direction to move forward with a City Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for Phase One Fiscal Analysis of a potential SOI amendment area east of the City’s boundary, for a total nottoexceed amount of $85,750; o
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for an amendment to the City’s SOI to add approximately 1,929 acres of unincorporated area east of the City’s boundary within the City’s SOI, including preparation of a General Plan Amendment, SOI Amendment, Annexation, and appropriate environmental analysis in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a total nottoexceed amount of $550,225 with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), or $369,705 with an EIR Addendum depending on which environmental document would be necessary.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Road Name Change of Haun Road (Sobek, June 5, 2024)
Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Discussion on the EDC – NG Land Uses and General Plan (Estrada, November 20, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Esthetic Enhancements to the Vacant Lot for Future MOC Frontage (Karwin, November 20, 2024) Target Date: May 2025
> Overview of Assembly Bill 98 (Deines, December 4, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradly Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that this City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1), in the following locations: Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website
Menifee Mayor and City Council
April 2, 2025
Page
6 of 11
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54956.8
Property: Property ID Numbers 333210019, 333210020, 333210017, 333210 014, 333210015, 333210016, 333210013, 333220019, 333220017, 333220 018, 333220013, 333220008, 333220009, 333220005, 333220007, 333220 010, 333220011, 333220012, 333220006;
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney;
Negotiating Parties: City of Menifee and Marty Nicholas; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Ieesha Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. DMV Donate Life Month Proclamation
5.2. Recognition of Gloria Sanchez, Woman of the Year
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 March 5, 2025 Special City Council Minutes
9.2 March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
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 2/14/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/28/2025 and 3/7/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 2/12/2025, 2/14/2025, 2/27/2025, 2/28/2025, 3/3/2025, 3/5/2025 and 3/6/2025, and Credit Card(s) payment list for the period of 7/1/2024 to 12/31/2024, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,288,443.98.
10.3 Treasurer's Report January 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2025.
10.4 Proclamations
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Proclaim the month of April 2025 as Innovation Month; and
2. Proclaim the week of April 2125 as Community Development Week.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for January 2025.
10.6 Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Affirm the continued use of City of Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) Section 11.05 and Menifee Police Department Policy No. 706, providing approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment; and
2. Receive and file the Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2024 and determine the report complies with the standards of approval, as required by Assembly Bill 481 (AB481).
10.7 Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project Federal Program Fund Acceptance RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing the City’s eligibility to receive the identified program funding administered by California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreement documents and any amendments as may be necessary; and
2. Accept the Community Project Funded/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Program funds for the Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2005 (“Project”), for a total nottoexceed amount of $2,200,000; and
3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating federal funds in the amount of $2,200,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project.
10.8 Agreement with Waste Management for the Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste for Senate Bill 1383 Compliance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Procurement Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc (Waste Management) for California Senate Bill 1383 required procurement of recovered organic waste products for a total nottoexceed amount of $122,900 through December 1, 2029; and
2. Authorize exemption from bidding based upon nature of the supplies or equipment, formal bidding is not likely to result in the lowest price pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070.
10.9 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $583,715; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $527,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) phase of the Project.
10.10 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $661,070; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $1,483,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) and RightofWay (ROW) phases of the Project.
10.11 Agreement with the County of Riverside for Slurry Seal Improvements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with the County of Riverside Transportation Department in an amount of $250,010 to perform slurry seal improvements on behalf of the City along portions of Lindenberger Road, Menifee Road, Scott Road, and Briggs Road.
10.12 Agreement with Meritage Homes of California Inc., for Modifications to the Traffic Signal at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an In Lieu Fee Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for developer fee payment in the amount of $15,840 in lieu of constructing modifications to the existing traffic signal located at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard.
10.13 Agreement for the Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement for the Construction of Flood Control Facilities Associated with Tract Map 31456, The Enclave, by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement to guarantee the completion of required flood control facility improvements by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC, associated with Tract Map 31456, the Enclave, located west of Valley Boulevard and north of Sun City Boulevard.
10.14 Agreement Amendment with BioTox Laboratories for the Police Department Forensic Toxicological Testing Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with BioTox Laboratories for forensic toxicological testing services for the Police Department, increasing the contract in the amount of $30,000, for a revised total nottoexceed $93,000 through June 30, 2025.
10.15 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Holland Road/I215 Overcrossing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., increasing their compensation by $699,759.06 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $5,328,401.80 and extending the term of services to June 30, 2025, for the Holland Road / I215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No.CIP 1303.
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Dennis Janda, Inc. for Oncall Land Surveying and Mapping Review Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc. for land surveying and mapping review services, increasing the compensation by $130,000, for a threeyear total agreement amount nottoexceed $500,000.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. CIP 2312, increasing the compensation amount by $309,065, for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,283,375.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for Legal Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Engagement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for legal services, increasing the amount by $77,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $100,000.
10.19 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2422, Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project located on Cherry Hills Boulevard between Pebble Beach Drive and Sun City Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.20 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Parcel Map 362991 Parcel 12, Menifee Town Center, by the Judicial Council of California RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage and landscape for the Menifee Justice Center in Parcel 12 of Parcel Map 362991, south of Menifee Center Drive and west of Town Center Drive; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.21 Contract Change Orders with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 for the construction contract with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.1915, to extend the terms of service by 71 working days; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders No. 5 and No. 6, increasing the contract amount by $220,629.04 for a total amount nottoexceed $5,391,799.11.
10.22 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for the Construction Management Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $168,181 for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,023,272.
10.23 Agreement Amendment with T.Y. Lin International for Design Support Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $74,286 for a total nottoexceed amount of $199,286 and extending the term through February 28, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20251, Menifee Vista RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for the establishment of Community Facilities District No. 20251 (Menifee Vista)of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20251” or “CFD”) to May 7, 2025.
11.2 Proposed Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171 (Maintenance Services) to May 7, 2025.
11.3 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20252, Quartz Trail RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20252 (Quartz Trail) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20252” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20252; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20252; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20252.
11.4 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20254, Heritage Village RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20254 (Heritage Village) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20254” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20254; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20254; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20254.
11.5 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 27, Encanto/McCall Gas Station, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 333040045 and 333040046, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Encanto Drive and McCall Boulevard, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.6 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 29, Heritage Village, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map 38346, located on the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cal State San Marcos Extension Tenant Improvement Funding Options RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss funding options for the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extension Tenant Improvements at the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Temecula Campus.
12.2 Menifee Sphere of Influence Agreement Options
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review and consider prior direction to move forward with a City Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for Phase One Fiscal Analysis of a potential SOI amendment area east of the City’s boundary, for a total nottoexceed amount of $85,750; o
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for an amendment to the City’s SOI to add approximately 1,929 acres of unincorporated area east of the City’s boundary within the City’s SOI, including preparation of a General Plan Amendment, SOI Amendment, Annexation, and appropriate environmental analysis in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a total nottoexceed amount of $550,225 with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), or $369,705 with an EIR Addendum depending on which environmental document would be necessary.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Road Name Change of Haun Road (Sobek, June 5, 2024)
Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Discussion on the EDC – NG Land Uses and General Plan (Estrada, November 20, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Esthetic Enhancements to the Vacant Lot for Future MOC Frontage (Karwin, November 20, 2024) Target Date: May 2025
> Overview of Assembly Bill 98 (Deines, December 4, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradly Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
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I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that this City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1), in the following locations: Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website
Menifee Mayor and City Council
April 2, 2025
Page
7 of 11
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54956.8
Property: Property ID Numbers 333210019, 333210020, 333210017, 333210 014, 333210015, 333210016, 333210013, 333220019, 333220017, 333220 018, 333220013, 333220008, 333220009, 333220005, 333220007, 333220 010, 333220011, 333220012, 333220006;
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney;
Negotiating Parties: City of Menifee and Marty Nicholas; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Ieesha Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. DMV Donate Life Month Proclamation
5.2. Recognition of Gloria Sanchez, Woman of the Year
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 March 5, 2025 Special City Council Minutes
9.2 March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
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 2/14/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/28/2025 and 3/7/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 2/12/2025, 2/14/2025, 2/27/2025, 2/28/2025, 3/3/2025, 3/5/2025 and 3/6/2025, and Credit Card(s) payment list for the period of 7/1/2024 to 12/31/2024, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,288,443.98.
10.3 Treasurer's Report January 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2025.
10.4 Proclamations
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Proclaim the month of April 2025 as Innovation Month; and
2. Proclaim the week of April 2125 as Community Development Week.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for January 2025.
10.6 Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Affirm the continued use of City of Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) Section 11.05 and Menifee Police Department Policy No. 706, providing approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment; and
2. Receive and file the Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2024 and determine the report complies with the standards of approval, as required by Assembly Bill 481 (AB481).
10.7 Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project Federal Program Fund Acceptance RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing the City’s eligibility to receive the identified program funding administered by California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreement documents and any amendments as may be necessary; and
2. Accept the Community Project Funded/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Program funds for the Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2005 (“Project”), for a total nottoexceed amount of $2,200,000; and
3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating federal funds in the amount of $2,200,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project.
10.8 Agreement with Waste Management for the Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste for Senate Bill 1383 Compliance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Procurement Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc (Waste Management) for California Senate Bill 1383 required procurement of recovered organic waste products for a total nottoexceed amount of $122,900 through December 1, 2029; and
2. Authorize exemption from bidding based upon nature of the supplies or equipment, formal bidding is not likely to result in the lowest price pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070.
10.9 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $583,715; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $527,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) phase of the Project.
10.10 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $661,070; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $1,483,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) and RightofWay (ROW) phases of the Project.
10.11 Agreement with the County of Riverside for Slurry Seal Improvements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with the County of Riverside Transportation Department in an amount of $250,010 to perform slurry seal improvements on behalf of the City along portions of Lindenberger Road, Menifee Road, Scott Road, and Briggs Road.
10.12 Agreement with Meritage Homes of California Inc., for Modifications to the Traffic Signal at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an In Lieu Fee Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for developer fee payment in the amount of $15,840 in lieu of constructing modifications to the existing traffic signal located at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard.
10.13 Agreement for the Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement for the Construction of Flood Control Facilities Associated with Tract Map 31456, The Enclave, by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement to guarantee the completion of required flood control facility improvements by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC, associated with Tract Map 31456, the Enclave, located west of Valley Boulevard and north of Sun City Boulevard.
10.14 Agreement Amendment with BioTox Laboratories for the Police Department Forensic Toxicological Testing Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with BioTox Laboratories for forensic toxicological testing services for the Police Department, increasing the contract in the amount of $30,000, for a revised total nottoexceed $93,000 through June 30, 2025.
10.15 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Holland Road/I215 Overcrossing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., increasing their compensation by $699,759.06 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $5,328,401.80 and extending the term of services to June 30, 2025, for the Holland Road / I215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No.CIP 1303.
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Dennis Janda, Inc. for Oncall Land Surveying and Mapping Review Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc. for land surveying and mapping review services, increasing the compensation by $130,000, for a threeyear total agreement amount nottoexceed $500,000.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. CIP 2312, increasing the compensation amount by $309,065, for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,283,375.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for Legal Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Engagement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for legal services, increasing the amount by $77,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $100,000.
10.19 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2422, Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project located on Cherry Hills Boulevard between Pebble Beach Drive and Sun City Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.20 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Parcel Map 362991 Parcel 12, Menifee Town Center, by the Judicial Council of California RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage and landscape for the Menifee Justice Center in Parcel 12 of Parcel Map 362991, south of Menifee Center Drive and west of Town Center Drive; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.21 Contract Change Orders with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 for the construction contract with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.1915, to extend the terms of service by 71 working days; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders No. 5 and No. 6, increasing the contract amount by $220,629.04 for a total amount nottoexceed $5,391,799.11.
10.22 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for the Construction Management Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $168,181 for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,023,272.
10.23 Agreement Amendment with T.Y. Lin International for Design Support Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $74,286 for a total nottoexceed amount of $199,286 and extending the term through February 28, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20251, Menifee Vista RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for the establishment of Community Facilities District No. 20251 (Menifee Vista)of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20251” or “CFD”) to May 7, 2025.
11.2 Proposed Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171 (Maintenance Services) to May 7, 2025.
11.3 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20252, Quartz Trail RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20252 (Quartz Trail) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20252” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20252; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20252; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20252.
11.4 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20254, Heritage Village RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20254 (Heritage Village) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20254” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20254; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20254; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20254.
11.5 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 27, Encanto/McCall Gas Station, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 333040045 and 333040046, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Encanto Drive and McCall Boulevard, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.6 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 29, Heritage Village, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map 38346, located on the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cal State San Marcos Extension Tenant Improvement Funding Options RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss funding options for the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extension Tenant Improvements at the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Temecula Campus.
12.2 Menifee Sphere of Influence Agreement Options
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review and consider prior direction to move forward with a City Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for Phase One Fiscal Analysis of a potential SOI amendment area east of the City’s boundary, for a total nottoexceed amount of $85,750; o
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for an amendment to the City’s SOI to add approximately 1,929 acres of unincorporated area east of the City’s boundary within the City’s SOI, including preparation of a General Plan Amendment, SOI Amendment, Annexation, and appropriate environmental analysis in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a total nottoexceed amount of $550,225 with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), or $369,705 with an EIR Addendum depending on which environmental document would be necessary.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Road Name Change of Haun Road (Sobek, June 5, 2024)
Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Discussion on the EDC – NG Land Uses and General Plan (Estrada, November 20, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Esthetic Enhancements to the Vacant Lot for Future MOC Frontage (Karwin, November 20, 2024) Target Date: May 2025
> Overview of Assembly Bill 98 (Deines, December 4, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradly Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that this City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1), in the following locations: Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website
Menifee Mayor and City Council
April 2, 2025
Page
8 of 11
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54956.8
Property: Property ID Numbers 333210019, 333210020, 333210017, 333210 014, 333210015, 333210016, 333210013, 333220019, 333220017, 333220 018, 333220013, 333220008, 333220009, 333220005, 333220007, 333220 010, 333220011, 333220012, 333220006;
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney;
Negotiating Parties: City of Menifee and Marty Nicholas; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Ieesha Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. DMV Donate Life Month Proclamation
5.2. Recognition of Gloria Sanchez, Woman of the Year
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 March 5, 2025 Special City Council Minutes
9.2 March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
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 2/14/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/28/2025 and 3/7/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 2/12/2025, 2/14/2025, 2/27/2025, 2/28/2025, 3/3/2025, 3/5/2025 and 3/6/2025, and Credit Card(s) payment list for the period of 7/1/2024 to 12/31/2024, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,288,443.98.
10.3 Treasurer's Report January 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2025.
10.4 Proclamations
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Proclaim the month of April 2025 as Innovation Month; and
2. Proclaim the week of April 2125 as Community Development Week.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for January 2025.
10.6 Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Affirm the continued use of City of Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) Section 11.05 and Menifee Police Department Policy No. 706, providing approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment; and
2. Receive and file the Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2024 and determine the report complies with the standards of approval, as required by Assembly Bill 481 (AB481).
10.7 Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project Federal Program Fund Acceptance RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing the City’s eligibility to receive the identified program funding administered by California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreement documents and any amendments as may be necessary; and
2. Accept the Community Project Funded/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Program funds for the Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2005 (“Project”), for a total nottoexceed amount of $2,200,000; and
3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating federal funds in the amount of $2,200,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project.
10.8 Agreement with Waste Management for the Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste for Senate Bill 1383 Compliance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Procurement Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc (Waste Management) for California Senate Bill 1383 required procurement of recovered organic waste products for a total nottoexceed amount of $122,900 through December 1, 2029; and
2. Authorize exemption from bidding based upon nature of the supplies or equipment, formal bidding is not likely to result in the lowest price pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070.
10.9 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $583,715; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $527,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) phase of the Project.
10.10 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $661,070; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $1,483,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) and RightofWay (ROW) phases of the Project.
10.11 Agreement with the County of Riverside for Slurry Seal Improvements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with the County of Riverside Transportation Department in an amount of $250,010 to perform slurry seal improvements on behalf of the City along portions of Lindenberger Road, Menifee Road, Scott Road, and Briggs Road.
10.12 Agreement with Meritage Homes of California Inc., for Modifications to the Traffic Signal at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an In Lieu Fee Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for developer fee payment in the amount of $15,840 in lieu of constructing modifications to the existing traffic signal located at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard.
10.13 Agreement for the Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement for the Construction of Flood Control Facilities Associated with Tract Map 31456, The Enclave, by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement to guarantee the completion of required flood control facility improvements by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC, associated with Tract Map 31456, the Enclave, located west of Valley Boulevard and north of Sun City Boulevard.
10.14 Agreement Amendment with BioTox Laboratories for the Police Department Forensic Toxicological Testing Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with BioTox Laboratories for forensic toxicological testing services for the Police Department, increasing the contract in the amount of $30,000, for a revised total nottoexceed $93,000 through June 30, 2025.
10.15 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Holland Road/I215 Overcrossing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., increasing their compensation by $699,759.06 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $5,328,401.80 and extending the term of services to June 30, 2025, for the Holland Road / I215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No.CIP 1303.
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Dennis Janda, Inc. for Oncall Land Surveying and Mapping Review Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc. for land surveying and mapping review services, increasing the compensation by $130,000, for a threeyear total agreement amount nottoexceed $500,000.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. CIP 2312, increasing the compensation amount by $309,065, for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,283,375.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for Legal Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Engagement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for legal services, increasing the amount by $77,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $100,000.
10.19 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2422, Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project located on Cherry Hills Boulevard between Pebble Beach Drive and Sun City Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.20 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Parcel Map 362991 Parcel 12, Menifee Town Center, by the Judicial Council of California RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage and landscape for the Menifee Justice Center in Parcel 12 of Parcel Map 362991, south of Menifee Center Drive and west of Town Center Drive; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.21 Contract Change Orders with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 for the construction contract with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.1915, to extend the terms of service by 71 working days; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders No. 5 and No. 6, increasing the contract amount by $220,629.04 for a total amount nottoexceed $5,391,799.11.
10.22 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for the Construction Management Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $168,181 for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,023,272.
10.23 Agreement Amendment with T.Y. Lin International for Design Support Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $74,286 for a total nottoexceed amount of $199,286 and extending the term through February 28, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20251, Menifee Vista RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for the establishment of Community Facilities District No. 20251 (Menifee Vista)of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20251” or “CFD”) to May 7, 2025.
11.2 Proposed Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171 (Maintenance Services) to May 7, 2025.
11.3 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20252, Quartz Trail RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20252 (Quartz Trail) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20252” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20252; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20252; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20252.
11.4 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20254, Heritage Village RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20254 (Heritage Village) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20254” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20254; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20254; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20254.
11.5 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 27, Encanto/McCall Gas Station, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 333040045 and 333040046, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Encanto Drive and McCall Boulevard, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.6 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 29, Heritage Village, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map 38346, located on the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cal State San Marcos Extension Tenant Improvement Funding Options RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss funding options for the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extension Tenant Improvements at the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Temecula Campus.
12.2 Menifee Sphere of Influence Agreement Options
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review and consider prior direction to move forward with a City Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for Phase One Fiscal Analysis of a potential SOI amendment area east of the City’s boundary, for a total nottoexceed amount of $85,750; o
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for an amendment to the City’s SOI to add approximately 1,929 acres of unincorporated area east of the City’s boundary within the City’s SOI, including preparation of a General Plan Amendment, SOI Amendment, Annexation, and appropriate environmental analysis in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a total nottoexceed amount of $550,225 with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), or $369,705 with an EIR Addendum depending on which environmental document would be necessary.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Road Name Change of Haun Road (Sobek, June 5, 2024)
Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Discussion on the EDC – NG Land Uses and General Plan (Estrada, November 20, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Esthetic Enhancements to the Vacant Lot for Future MOC Frontage (Karwin, November 20, 2024) Target Date: May 2025
> Overview of Assembly Bill 98 (Deines, December 4, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradly Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that this City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1), in the following locations: Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website
Menifee Mayor and City Council
April 2, 2025
Page
9 of 11
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54956.8
Property: Property ID Numbers 333210019, 333210020, 333210017, 333210 014, 333210015, 333210016, 333210013, 333220019, 333220017, 333220 018, 333220013, 333220008, 333220009, 333220005, 333220007, 333220 010, 333220011, 333220012, 333220006;
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney;
Negotiating Parties: City of Menifee and Marty Nicholas; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Ieesha Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. DMV Donate Life Month Proclamation
5.2. Recognition of Gloria Sanchez, Woman of the Year
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 March 5, 2025 Special City Council Minutes
9.2 March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
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 2/14/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/28/2025 and 3/7/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 2/12/2025, 2/14/2025, 2/27/2025, 2/28/2025, 3/3/2025, 3/5/2025 and 3/6/2025, and Credit Card(s) payment list for the period of 7/1/2024 to 12/31/2024, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,288,443.98.
10.3 Treasurer's Report January 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2025.
10.4 Proclamations
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Proclaim the month of April 2025 as Innovation Month; and
2. Proclaim the week of April 2125 as Community Development Week.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for January 2025.
10.6 Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Affirm the continued use of City of Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) Section 11.05 and Menifee Police Department Policy No. 706, providing approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment; and
2. Receive and file the Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2024 and determine the report complies with the standards of approval, as required by Assembly Bill 481 (AB481).
10.7 Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project Federal Program Fund Acceptance RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing the City’s eligibility to receive the identified program funding administered by California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreement documents and any amendments as may be necessary; and
2. Accept the Community Project Funded/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Program funds for the Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2005 (“Project”), for a total nottoexceed amount of $2,200,000; and
3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating federal funds in the amount of $2,200,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project.
10.8 Agreement with Waste Management for the Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste for Senate Bill 1383 Compliance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Procurement Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc (Waste Management) for California Senate Bill 1383 required procurement of recovered organic waste products for a total nottoexceed amount of $122,900 through December 1, 2029; and
2. Authorize exemption from bidding based upon nature of the supplies or equipment, formal bidding is not likely to result in the lowest price pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070.
10.9 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $583,715; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $527,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) phase of the Project.
10.10 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $661,070; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $1,483,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) and RightofWay (ROW) phases of the Project.
10.11 Agreement with the County of Riverside for Slurry Seal Improvements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with the County of Riverside Transportation Department in an amount of $250,010 to perform slurry seal improvements on behalf of the City along portions of Lindenberger Road, Menifee Road, Scott Road, and Briggs Road.
10.12 Agreement with Meritage Homes of California Inc., for Modifications to the Traffic Signal at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an In Lieu Fee Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for developer fee payment in the amount of $15,840 in lieu of constructing modifications to the existing traffic signal located at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard.
10.13 Agreement for the Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement for the Construction of Flood Control Facilities Associated with Tract Map 31456, The Enclave, by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement to guarantee the completion of required flood control facility improvements by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC, associated with Tract Map 31456, the Enclave, located west of Valley Boulevard and north of Sun City Boulevard.
10.14 Agreement Amendment with BioTox Laboratories for the Police Department Forensic Toxicological Testing Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with BioTox Laboratories for forensic toxicological testing services for the Police Department, increasing the contract in the amount of $30,000, for a revised total nottoexceed $93,000 through June 30, 2025.
10.15 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Holland Road/I215 Overcrossing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., increasing their compensation by $699,759.06 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $5,328,401.80 and extending the term of services to June 30, 2025, for the Holland Road / I215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No.CIP 1303.
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Dennis Janda, Inc. for Oncall Land Surveying and Mapping Review Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc. for land surveying and mapping review services, increasing the compensation by $130,000, for a threeyear total agreement amount nottoexceed $500,000.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. CIP 2312, increasing the compensation amount by $309,065, for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,283,375.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for Legal Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Engagement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for legal services, increasing the amount by $77,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $100,000.
10.19 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2422, Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project located on Cherry Hills Boulevard between Pebble Beach Drive and Sun City Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.20 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Parcel Map 362991 Parcel 12, Menifee Town Center, by the Judicial Council of California RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage and landscape for the Menifee Justice Center in Parcel 12 of Parcel Map 362991, south of Menifee Center Drive and west of Town Center Drive; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.21 Contract Change Orders with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 for the construction contract with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.1915, to extend the terms of service by 71 working days; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders No. 5 and No. 6, increasing the contract amount by $220,629.04 for a total amount nottoexceed $5,391,799.11.
10.22 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for the Construction Management Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $168,181 for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,023,272.
10.23 Agreement Amendment with T.Y. Lin International for Design Support Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $74,286 for a total nottoexceed amount of $199,286 and extending the term through February 28, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20251, Menifee Vista RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for the establishment of Community Facilities District No. 20251 (Menifee Vista)of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20251” or “CFD”) to May 7, 2025.
11.2 Proposed Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171 (Maintenance Services) to May 7, 2025.
11.3 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20252, Quartz Trail RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20252 (Quartz Trail) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20252” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20252; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20252; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20252.
11.4 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20254, Heritage Village RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20254 (Heritage Village) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20254” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20254; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20254; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20254.
11.5 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 27, Encanto/McCall Gas Station, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 333040045 and 333040046, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Encanto Drive and McCall Boulevard, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.6 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 29, Heritage Village, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map 38346, located on the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cal State San Marcos Extension Tenant Improvement Funding Options RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss funding options for the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extension Tenant Improvements at the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Temecula Campus.
12.2 Menifee Sphere of Influence Agreement Options
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review and consider prior direction to move forward with a City Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for Phase One Fiscal Analysis of a potential SOI amendment area east of the City’s boundary, for a total nottoexceed amount of $85,750; o
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for an amendment to the City’s SOI to add approximately 1,929 acres of unincorporated area east of the City’s boundary within the City’s SOI, including preparation of a General Plan Amendment, SOI Amendment, Annexation, and appropriate environmental analysis in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a total nottoexceed amount of $550,225 with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), or $369,705 with an EIR Addendum depending on which environmental document would be necessary.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Road Name Change of Haun Road (Sobek, June 5, 2024)
Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Discussion on the EDC – NG Land Uses and General Plan (Estrada, November 20, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Esthetic Enhancements to the Vacant Lot for Future MOC Frontage (Karwin, November 20, 2024) Target Date: May 2025
> Overview of Assembly Bill 98 (Deines, December 4, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradly Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
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I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that this City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1), in the following locations: Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website
Menifee Mayor and City Council
April 2, 2025
Page
10 of 11
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54956.8
Property: Property ID Numbers 333210019, 333210020, 333210017, 333210 014, 333210015, 333210016, 333210013, 333220019, 333220017, 333220 018, 333220013, 333220008, 333220009, 333220005, 333220007, 333220 010, 333220011, 333220012, 333220006;
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney;
Negotiating Parties: City of Menifee and Marty Nicholas; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Pastor Ieesha Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. DMV Donate Life Month Proclamation
5.2. Recognition of Gloria Sanchez, Woman of the Year
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 March 5, 2025 Special City Council Minutes
9.2 March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
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 2/14/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/28/2025 and 3/7/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 2/12/2025, 2/14/2025, 2/27/2025, 2/28/2025, 3/3/2025, 3/5/2025 and 3/6/2025, and Credit Card(s) payment list for the period of 7/1/2024 to 12/31/2024, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,288,443.98.
10.3 Treasurer's Report January 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2025.
10.4 Proclamations
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Proclaim the month of April 2025 as Innovation Month; and
2. Proclaim the week of April 2125 as Community Development Week.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for January 2025.
10.6 Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Affirm the continued use of City of Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) Section 11.05 and Menifee Police Department Policy No. 706, providing approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment; and
2. Receive and file the Menifee Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2024 and determine the report complies with the standards of approval, as required by Assembly Bill 481 (AB481).
10.7 Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project Federal Program Fund Acceptance RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing the City’s eligibility to receive the identified program funding administered by California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreement documents and any amendments as may be necessary; and
2. Accept the Community Project Funded/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Program funds for the Garbani Road / I215 Interchange Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2005 (“Project”), for a total nottoexceed amount of $2,200,000; and
3. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 CIP by appropriating federal funds in the amount of $2,200,000 in revenues and expenditures in the Grant Fund for the Project.
10.8 Agreement with Waste Management for the Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste for Senate Bill 1383 Compliance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Procurement Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc (Waste Management) for California Senate Bill 1383 required procurement of recovered organic waste products for a total nottoexceed amount of $122,900 through December 1, 2029; and
2. Authorize exemption from bidding based upon nature of the supplies or equipment, formal bidding is not likely to result in the lowest price pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.070.
10.9 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Romoland Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $583,715; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $527,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) phase of the Project.
10.10 Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Watson Road at Harvest Valley Elementary School – Active Transportation Program (ATP) project for a total nottoexceed amount of $661,070; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution appropriating $1,483,000 in revenues and expenditures in Grant Fund (Fund 2301) from the California Department of Transportation’s ATP Cycle 6 Program for the Project Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) and RightofWay (ROW) phases of the Project.
10.11 Agreement with the County of Riverside for Slurry Seal Improvements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with the County of Riverside Transportation Department in an amount of $250,010 to perform slurry seal improvements on behalf of the City along portions of Lindenberger Road, Menifee Road, Scott Road, and Briggs Road.
10.12 Agreement with Meritage Homes of California Inc., for Modifications to the Traffic Signal at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an In Lieu Fee Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for developer fee payment in the amount of $15,840 in lieu of constructing modifications to the existing traffic signal located at Menifee Road and McCall Boulevard.
10.13 Agreement for the Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement for the Construction of Flood Control Facilities Associated with Tract Map 31456, The Enclave, by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement to guarantee the completion of required flood control facility improvements by KB Homes Cal Management Services, LLC, associated with Tract Map 31456, the Enclave, located west of Valley Boulevard and north of Sun City Boulevard.
10.14 Agreement Amendment with BioTox Laboratories for the Police Department Forensic Toxicological Testing Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with BioTox Laboratories for forensic toxicological testing services for the Police Department, increasing the contract in the amount of $30,000, for a revised total nottoexceed $93,000 through June 30, 2025.
10.15 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Holland Road/I215 Overcrossing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., increasing their compensation by $699,759.06 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $5,328,401.80 and extending the term of services to June 30, 2025, for the Holland Road / I215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No.CIP 1303.
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Dennis Janda, Inc. for Oncall Land Surveying and Mapping Review Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc. for land surveying and mapping review services, increasing the compensation by $130,000, for a threeyear total agreement amount nottoexceed $500,000.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parsons for the Menifee Road Widening – Garbani Road to Scott Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. CIP 2312, increasing the compensation amount by $309,065, for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,283,375.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for Legal Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Engagement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC for legal services, increasing the amount by $77,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $100,000.
10.19 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2422, Cherry Hills Median Conversion Project located on Cherry Hills Boulevard between Pebble Beach Drive and Sun City Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.20 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Parcel Map 362991 Parcel 12, Menifee Town Center, by the Judicial Council of California RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage and landscape for the Menifee Justice Center in Parcel 12 of Parcel Map 362991, south of Menifee Center Drive and west of Town Center Drive; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.21 Contract Change Orders with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 for the construction contract with Optima RPM, Inc. for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.1915, to extend the terms of service by 71 working days; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders No. 5 and No. 6, increasing the contract amount by $220,629.04 for a total amount nottoexceed $5,391,799.11.
10.22 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for the Construction Management Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $168,181 for a total nottoexceed amount of $1,023,272.
10.23 Agreement Amendment with T.Y. Lin International for Design Support Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1915, increasing the compensation amount by $74,286 for a total nottoexceed amount of $199,286 and extending the term through February 28, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20251, Menifee Vista RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for the establishment of Community Facilities District No. 20251 (Menifee Vista)of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20251” or “CFD”) to May 7, 2025.
11.2 Proposed Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Continue the public hearing for Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista, into Community Facilities District 20171 (Maintenance Services) to May 7, 2025.
11.3 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20252, Quartz Trail RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20252 (Quartz Trail) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20252” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20252; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20252; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20252.
11.4 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 20254, Heritage Village RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 20254 (Heritage Village) of the City of Menifee (“CFD No. 20254” or “CFD”); and
2. Adopt a resolution determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for CFD No. 20254; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying election results for CFD No. 20254; and
4. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 20254.
11.5 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 27, Encanto/McCall Gas Station, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 333040045 and 333040046, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Encanto Drive and McCall Boulevard, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.6 Ordinance Introduction and Annexation No. 29, Heritage Village, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map 38346, located on the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending the Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cal State San Marcos Extension Tenant Improvement Funding Options RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss funding options for the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extension Tenant Improvements at the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Temecula Campus.
12.2 Menifee Sphere of Influence Agreement Options
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review and consider prior direction to move forward with a City Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for Phase One Fiscal Analysis of a potential SOI amendment area east of the City’s boundary, for a total nottoexceed amount of $85,750; o
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Consulting for an amendment to the City’s SOI to add approximately 1,929 acres of unincorporated area east of the City’s boundary within the City’s SOI, including preparation of a General Plan Amendment, SOI Amendment, Annexation, and appropriate environmental analysis in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a total nottoexceed amount of $550,225 with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), or $369,705 with an EIR Addendum depending on which environmental document would be necessary.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Road Name Change of Haun Road (Sobek, June 5, 2024)
Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Discussion on the EDC – NG Land Uses and General Plan (Estrada, November 20, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Esthetic Enhancements to the Vacant Lot for Future MOC Frontage (Karwin, November 20, 2024) Target Date: May 2025
> Overview of Assembly Bill 98 (Deines, December 4, 2024) Target Date: April 16, 2025
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradly Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
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Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that this City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1), in the following locations: Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website
Menifee Mayor and City Council
April 2, 2025
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