City Council Chambers Menifee City Council
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29844 Haun Road Regular Meeting Minutes
Menifee, CA 92586
MENIFEE Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Ricky Estrada, Mayor 5:00 PM Closed Session
Bob Karwin, District 1 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Ben Diederich, District 2 Armando G. Villa, City Manager Dan Temple, District 3 Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney Dean Deines, District 4 MINUTES Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk CLOSED SESSION (5:00PM)
Mayor Estrada called closed session to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Councilmembers Deines, Diederich, Temple, Mayor Pro Tem Karwin, and Mayor Estrada. Mayor Estrada recessed to closed session at 5:00 PM for the purposes listed below.
1. LIABILITY CLAIM - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95 Claimant: Jason Adams
Agency Claimed Against: City of Menifee
2. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Estrada called the meeting to order at 6:14 PM. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated there was no reportable action from closed session.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Dean Deines
Absent: None
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Pastor leesha Sharp - Lead Your Ship Ministries
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Alessandra Pimentel led the flag salute.
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PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Spring Teen Awards
Community Services Coordinator Michael Rinehart introduced the Spring Teen Awardees: Aidan Pena, Caitlyn Burnoslky, and Alessandra Pimentel.
5.2 Citizen of the Month - Ed Samuelson
The City Council recognized Ed Samuelson as Citizen of the Month.
Correspondence was received from the following.
• Don Slater
5.3 Community Services Update
Community Services Coordinator Michael Rinehart provided a presentation.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5 O) with no modifications.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non agenda items.
Al Maybeno
Jermaine Vivetter
• Dee Robinson
Correspondence was received from the following.
Don Slater
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meeting he attended. • Southwest Elected Leaders Collaborative Meeting
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended.
Riverside County Habitat Conservation (RCHC) Agency Meeting • Police Department Swearing In
• Santa Rosa Academy Top 10 Senior Breakfast Award Ceremony • MilVet Honors
• ICSC Conference
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Police Department Swearing In
• Finance Committee Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Rotary Club Meeting
• Art Beat Event
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• Stamp Out Hunger Donation Event
• Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors Update • Police Department Swearing In
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Mayor Vargas and County Supervisor Meeting
• Police Department Swearing In
Finance Committee Meeting
Business Social at Wellquest Senior Living
• Santa Rosa Academy Top 10 Senior Breakfast Award Ceremony • Waste Management Meeting
Spring Art Affair Event
• ICSC Conference
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following sets of minutes were approved unanimously (5 0) with no modifications.
9.1 May 7, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
9.2 May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Correspondence was received from the following.
• Don Slater (Item No. 10.10)
Councilmember Temple requested to pull Item No. 10.8
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.1 Waiver of Reading
ACTION
1. Waived the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provided that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher Lists dated 4/18/2025 and 4/25/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 4/14/2025, 4/16/2025, 4/23/2025 and 4/25/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $4,511,054.09.
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10.3 Treasurer's Report March 2025
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Quarterly Treasurer's Report as of March 31, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Public Safety Reports for March 2025.
10.5 Capital Improvement Program Construction Contract Change Order Quarterly Activity Report
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Capital Improvement Program Construction Contract Change Order activity report for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/25.
10.6 Intention to Set a Public Hearing Date for Delinquent Solid Waste Accounts and Collection on Riverside County's Property Tax Roll
ACTION
1. Set a public hearing date for June 4, 2025, to accept public testimony regarding the delinquent solid waste accounts from Calendar Year 2024 to be applied to the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 County of Riverside property tax roll for collection.
10.7 Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Senate Bill 1 List of Projects A. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1575, approving the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 list of projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 under Senate Bill
2. Authorized the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the required list of projects and accompanying resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
10.8 Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the Acquisition of Real Property to be Designated as Open Space for Parks, Trails and Recreation
Deputy City Manager Rebekah Kramer provided a presentation.
The following speakers addressed the City Council.
• David Foust
The City Council spoke in favor of the presented item.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for real property known as Menifee Hills consisting of 19 parcels generally located west of Menifee Road, north of Aldergate Drive, east of Antelope Road, and south of McCall Boulevard to be designated as open space for parks, trails and recreational purposes in an amount not to exceed $1,150,000; and Menifee Mayor and City Council May 21, 2025
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions, and to execute any additional documents required for the acquisition of the real property (APNs) 333 210 019, 333 210 020, 333 210 017, 333 210 014, 333 210 015, 333 210 016, 333 210 013, 333 220 019, 333 220 017, 333 220 018, 333 220 013, 333 220 008, 333 220 009, 333 220 005, 333 220 007, 333 220 010, 333 220 011, 333 220 012, and 333 220 006; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1576, amending the Trust Fund and approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $1,164,540 (Transfer Out); and
4. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1577, amending the General Fund approving an increase in revenue (Transfer In) and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $1,164,540 to account assigned by the Finance Department.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.9 Agreement Amendment with 4Leaf, Inc. for On Call Plan Review Services and Professional Inspection Services
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement") with 4Leaf, Inc., for on call Building and Safety Plan Review and Inspection services, increasing the Agreement by $38,601, for a total not to exceed amount of $469,600.
10.10 Projement Amendment with NV5, Inc. for the Bradley Road Bridge Over Sall Creek ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 9 to the Professional Services Agreement with NV5, Inc. for environmental & design services, increasing the compensation amount by $67,875, for a total not to exceed amount of $1,623,000, and extending the terms to February 28, 2027 for the Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. CIP 13 04: and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1578, appropriating the previously approved reserve funds in the amount of $223,872 in expenditures for the Project within the Quality of Life (Measure DD) Fund (Fund 1105).
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10.11 Agreement Amendment with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Civic Center Parking Lot Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc., Increasing 539,543.22, aion exsling 2 terms or the three december 31, 2025 for the Civic Center Parking Lot Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 2025 Annual Report for Citywide Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Management Analyst Rita Reddy provided a presentation.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:13 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and no correspondence had been received.
The following speakers addressed the City Council.
• Adan Ochoa
Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 7:19 PM.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Assembly Bill 98 Overview, Warehouse Design and Build Standards Acting Community Development Director Orlando Hernandez provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
The following speakers addressed the City Council.
• Katie Luna
12.2 Land Uses in the Economic Development Corridor - Northern Gateway Senior Planner Fernando Herrera provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
Correspondence was received from the following.
• Teresa Lundstrom
Mayor Estrada stated concerns with current zoning in the Northern Gateway Innovation District and spoke in favor of revising the land use language.
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin, and Councilmembers Temple, Deines, and Diederich commented on the effects of Assembly Bill 98, the need for diverse businesses that Menifee Mayor and City Council May 21, 2025
bring infrastructure needs to the City and spoke in favor of not making changes to the land use language.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Estrada adjourned the meeting at 8:25 PM.
Suplance Rosen
Stephanie Roseen, CMC
City Clerk
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