City Council Chambers Menifee City Council
29844 Haun Road CITY OF Regular Meeting Minutes
Menifee, CA 92586
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
MENIFEE 5:00 PM Closed Session
Ricky Estrada, Mayor 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3 Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Dean Deines, District 4 Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
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.
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
Government 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): One case
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APNs: 360 340 005, 360 340 006, 360 340 007
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City of Menifee and Jack Wickerd Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Estrada called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated there was no reportable action from closed session.
ROLL CALL
Present: Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Dean Deines
Absent: None
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Chuck Benjamin - Pastor Universal Life Church
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Conner led the flag salute.
PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Month - Lake Menifee Women's Club
The City Council recognized the Lake Menifee Women's Club and presented them with a certificate.
5.2 Community Services Update
Community Services Coordinator Aisha Wilson provided a presentation.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5 0) with no modifications.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non agenda items. • Katie Luna
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
Southwest Education Coalition Meeting
• High School District Student of the Year Breakfast
Menifee Masters Graduation
• Quail Valley Community Group Meeting
Southwest Elected Leaders Coalition Meeting
• Heritage High School Graduation Ceremony
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) General Assembly Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended.
Menifee's Got Talent Event
All Abilities Night at Storm Stadium
Menifee Police Department Management Monthly Meeting
Menifee Police Department Swearing in Ceremony
Palm Springs Freedom Festival
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended.
All Abilities Night at Storm Stadium
• Menifee Police Department Swearing in Ceremony
• WRCOG General Assembly
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Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended.
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting • WRCOG General Assembly
• Southern California Air Quality Management Meeting
• French Valley Cafe Ribbon Cutting
• Menifee's Got Talent Event
• Community Partners Meeting
• Bradley Bridge Community Meeting
• Menifee Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Temecula State of the City
• Community Partners Meeting
• Town Hall Quarterly Meeting Menifee Friends of the Library • Quail Valley Community Meeting
Menifee Chamber of Commerce Luau
Menifee's Got Talent Event
Bradley Bridge Community Meeting
• Menifee Police Department Swearing in Ceremony
• Paloma Valley High School Graduation
Meeting with CalFire
• Meeting with Perris Council Members
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes was approved unanimously (5 0) with no modifications.
9.1 June 4, 2025 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Deines requested to pull Item No. 10.9 for further discussion.
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Ricky Estrada
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.1 Waiver of Reading
A. Waived the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provided that they be read by title only.
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10.2 Warrant Register
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher Lists dated 5/16/2025 and 5/23/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 5/12/2025, 5/13/2025, 5/20/2025 and 5/23/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $7,392, 179.39.
10.3 Treasurer's Report April 2025
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Report as of April 30, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Public Safety Reports for April 2025.
10.5 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes, Community Facilities District 2025 1, Menifee Vista
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-414, authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 2025 1, Menifee Vista, located north of Rouse Road between Valley Boulevard and Byers Road.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 2017 1 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 26, Menifee Vista ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-415, amending Ordinance No. 2017 231 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2024/2025 to pay the annual costs and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017 1 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 26, located between Valley Boulevard and Byers Road and north of Rouse Road.
10.7 Second Reading and Adoption of the Local Responsibility Area Fire Map Ordinance A. Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-416, approving of the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps in the Local Responsibility Areas for the City of Menifee.
10.8 Annual Investment Policy Update for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1593, approving the annual update to the City of Menifee's Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Investment Policy.
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10.9 2025 Citywide User Fee and Development Impact Fee Annual Adjustments Councilmember Deines asked the City Council for consideration at a future meeting to review fees for special event permits specific to the City of Menifee Non profit organizations. Councilmember Temple spoke in support of the request.
The City Council asked staff questions.
ACTION
1. Waived the automatic annual adjustment on certain deposit based fees and/or Community Services fees, retaining at 2022 amounts, and
2. Received and filed the 2025 updated Citywide User Fee Schedule and Development Impact Fee (DIF) Schedule based on 2025 automatic adjustments; and
3. Provided direction to staff to review and bring back an item to the City Council for reduced special event permit fees for non profit organizations within the City of MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.10 Authorization for Urban 3, LLC to Access Sales and Use Tax and Transaction and Use Tax Records
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1594, authorizing access for Urban3, LLC to access and examine the City's sales and use tax and transaction and use tax records to support the City's Land Use Analysis.
10.11 Agreements with 4Leaf, Inc. and Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for On Call Building and Safety Services
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements with 4Leaf, Inc. and Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for on call plan review, inspection, and permit technician services for the Building and Safety Division in an amount not to exceed $600,000 through June 30, 2026.
10.12 Agreement with Access General Contracting, Inc. for On Call Asphalt Services
4. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Access General Contracting, Inc. for on call asphalt services in a total not to exceed amount of $625,000 through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorized the Finance Department to issue individual purchase orders on an as needed basis in the aggregate of the not to exceed amount approved for the agreement.
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10.13 Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for Professional Environmental and Engineering Services for the Garbani Road / Interstate 215 Interchange Project ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for Professional Environmental and Engineering Services for the Garbani Road/Interstate 215 Interchange Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 20 05, in a total not to exceed amount of $2,777,240.29 through December 31, 2028.
10.14 Bid Award and Agreement with The Counseling Team International for Public Safety Personnel Support, Counseling, and Critical Incident Intervention Services ACTION
1. Awarded a bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with The Counseling Team International for public safety personnel support, counseling, and critical incident intervention services for a total not to exceed amount of $125,000 through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorized the Finance Department to issue individual purchase orders against the agreement.
10.15 Bid Award and Agreements with Bio Tox Laboratories, Inc. and Ascertain Forensics for Forensic Toxicology Lab Testing Services
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements with Bio Tox Laboratories, Inc. and Ascertain Forensics for forensic toxicology lab testing services in a total not to exceed amount of $465,000 through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorized the Finance Department to issue individual purchase orders against the agreements.
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for On Call Planning Services for the Legado Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc for on call planning services for the Legado Project, increasing the amount by $70,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $135,000, and to extend the terms of services through June 30, 2026.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Master Circulation Plan Study in the Economic Development Corridor - Northern Gateway A. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for a Master Circulation Plan Study within the Economic Development Corridor - Northern Gateway, extending the term of services through December 31, 2025.
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10.18 Amendment with ETech 360, Inc for As Needed Professional Information Technology Support Services
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with ETech 360, Inc., LLC for as needed professional information technology support services in an amount of $50,000 for a revised not to exceed total of $150,000.
10.19 Public Works On Call Concrete Services Bid Rejection ACTION
1. Rejected all bids received in response to Notice of Inviting Bids No. 2025 09 in
10.20 Acceptance of Landscape Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 37668, Sumac Ridge, by Meritage Homes of California, Inc.
ACTION
1. Accepted the landscape improvements for Tract Map 37668 Sumac Ridge, located north of Scott Road at the intersection of Lindenberger Road; and
2. Authorized the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City's standard policies.
10.21 Notices of Completion and Acceptances for the Park Lighting Project ACTION
1. Accepted the improvements for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 23 17, Park Lighting Project at Gale Webb, Kids R #1 Action Sports Park located at 2533 Craig Avenue: and
2. Accepted the improvements for CIP No. 2317, Park Lighting Project at Calle Tomas Park located on Calle Tomas and Cabrillo Lane; anc
3. Authorized the City Clerk's office to file the Notice of Completions with the Riverside County Recorder's office.
10.22 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Menifee Road Resurfacing Project ACTION
1. Accepted the improvements for the Menifee Road Resurfacing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 24 21, located east of the Interstate 215 freeway between McCall Boulevard and approximately 500 feet north of Aldergate; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 2025 2030 Capital Improvement Program
Engineering Manager Carlos Geronimo provided a presentation.
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The City Council asked staff questions.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:05 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and there were no public comments and no correspondence received. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 7:06 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1595, approving the Capital Improvement Program Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 and the Five Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2025 2030.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
11.2 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Menifee Municipal Code Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning and Zoning Associate Planner Kimberly Luna provided a presentation. The City Council asked staff questions.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:29 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and there were no public comments and no correspondence received. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 7:29 PM.
City Clerk Stephanie Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
ACTION
1. Determined Municipal Code Amendment No. LR24 0135, exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and
2. Introduced an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment No. LR24 0135, amending Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning and Zoning of the Menifee Municipal Code.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 Budget Chief Financial Officer Travis Hickey and Deputy Finance Director Margarita Cornejo provided a presentation.
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The City Council asked staff questions.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1596, approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 Biennial Budget; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1597, approving the GANN Appropriations Limit; and . Adopted Resolution No. 25-1598, approving the FY 2025/2026 authorized positions and compensations subject to future update based on revenue based Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) pursuant to existing labor Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs); and
4. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1599, committing $3,906,674 million in Committed Reserves from Rockport Ranch Mitigation Fee towards the future community center project and moving $2,000,000 from Assigned Fund Balance Public Facilities to Committed Fund Balance Public Facilities, and moving $1,200,000 million in Quality of Life fund balance to an Assigned Fund Balance for the CIP 14 01: McCall/| 215 Interchange Project; and
5. Authorized the Finance Department to process corresponding transfers of all approved CIP Program expenditure appropriations to Capital Projects Fund (Fund 4320) for purposes of consolidating program expenditures under one fund.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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 8:16 PM in honor of Tony Ault. khanie Koseen
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City Clerk
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