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, July 16, 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
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): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Burt Goulding – Counselor, Menifee Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Katie Luna
5.2. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
5.3. Bradley Bridge Project Construction Overview
5.4. Fire Department Quarterly Update
5.5. Community Services Monthly Update
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 June 18, 2025 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 5/30/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/13/2025 and 6/20/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 5/20/2025, 5/23/2025, 5/27/2025, 5/28/2025, 5/29/2025, 6/2/2025, 6/3/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/17/2025 and 6/20/2025, the City Credit Cards Payment Summary for the period 4/1/2025 to 5/31/2025 and the Void Check Listing PE 5/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,188,259.99.
10.3 Treasurer's Report May 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for May 2025.
10.5 Strategic Plan Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the City of Menifee’s updated 20232028 Strategic Plan; and
2. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the period extending from January 1 to June 30, 2025.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment No. LR240135, amending Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning of the Menifee Municipal Code.
10.7 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $15,782; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the FY 2025/26 budget to authorize an increase in revenue and an appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $15,782 to a project account, as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements and grant related documents thereof to receive and implement the program.
10.8 Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $96,909.52 to help reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the City; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $96,909.52 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents to implement the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program purchases.
10.9 Land and Water Conservation Fund 2025 Grant Cycle Application RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the filing of a grant application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the development of the Sun City Greenspace parcel located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute all necessary agreements and other documents related to the grant.
10.10 Amended Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Senate Bill 1 List of Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution repealing and replacing Resolution No. 251575 and approving the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 list of projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 under Senate Bill 1; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the required list of projects and accompanying amended resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
10.11 Annual Levy for Maintenance Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20121, Audie Murphy Ranch; 20122, Hidden Hills; 20141, Town Center; 20142, Commerce Pointe; 20152 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services; 20171 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.12 Annual Levy for Bonded Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20191, Meadow Run; 20201, McCall Mesa; 20202, Del Oro; 20211, Banner Park; 20212, Sumac Ridge; 20221, Quartz Ranch; 20222, McLaughlin Village; 20223, Legado Improvement Area (IA) 1, IA2 and IA3; 20231, Rockport; 20232, Cimarron Ridge Improvement Area 1 and IA2; 20241, Banner Park II; 20242, Golden Meadows IA1, IA2, IA3, and IA4; 20243, River Walk Village; 20252, Quartz Trail; and 20254, Heritage Village, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.13 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Nova Power, LLC, PLN 220154, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 28; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 28 into CFD No. 20171, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for September 3, 2025.
10.14 Community Services Department OnCall Short List for General Contractor Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Community Services Department oncall short list for general contractor services for as needed services for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2030/31; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve future Master Agreements based on the approved oncall short list for general contractor services at the City’s discretion and contingent on availability of the corresponding budget.
10.15 Agreement with Riverside Public Safety Enterprise Communication for Radio Transmission Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Riverside County Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) for radio transmission services in a nottoexceed amount of $2,145,000 through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.16 Bid Award and Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for Construction Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for construction services forFiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2507, located west of the I215 freeway in a local Sun City neighborhood bounded by Chambers Avenue, Sun City Boulevard, and Bradley Road, in a total nottoexceed amount of $811,934.90.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, located between Oakhurst Avenue and Junipero Road, for rightofway engineering services, increasing the compensation amount by $7,560, for a total nottoexceed amount of $304,903.38.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with the Animal Services Joint Powers Authority for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority Animal Shelter Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Riverside, the City of Canyon Lake, City of Lake Elsinore, City of Murrieta, City of Temecula, and City of Wildomar for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority, adjusting the timing of quarterly payment procedures.
10.19 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 29777, Talavera by KB Home Coastal, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of required public streetscape improvements associated with Talavera, by KB Home Coastal, Inc, located on the northeast corner of Rouse Road and Dawson Road, west of Antelope Road.
10.20 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 38346 Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for Tract Map 38346, Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC, located at the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Tract Map 38346.
10.21 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2407, located at various City facilities and City maintained parks; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s office.
10.22 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2402; and Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.23 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Improvements for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2225; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250109 submitted by the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance; and
2. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250110 submitted by the City of Perris; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project generally located south of Ethanac Road, east of Evans Road, west of Barnett Road, and north of McLaughlin Road within the City of Menifee; and
4. Adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project.
11.2 Resolution of Necessity Authorizing the Condemnation of Property for RightofWay Purposes on Ethanac Road
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution finding and determining that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of interest of various portions of real property located at 2747127491 Ethanac Road, Menifee, California (APNs 331 110010 & 331110011) for the purpose of widening and constructing improvements to Ethanac Road.
11.3 Ordinance Introduction and First Reading for Change Proceedings for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution determining to proceed with amending the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes and modifying the authorized facilities for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, located northwest of Antelope Road and Chambers Avenue and south of Rouse Road; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the changes to Improvement Area 1 and certifying the election results of the July 16, 2025, Special Election for Community Facilities District No. 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee; and
3. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee.
11.4 Levy of Charges for County Service Areas for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 charges for County Service Areas within the City.
11.5 Annual Levy for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C (LLMD 891C) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road Vacant Lot Enhancements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and provide direction to staff for the use of the cityowned vacant lot located on the corner of Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Fire Department Start Up Fiscal Impact (Karwin, April 2, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 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
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 the July 16, 2025 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a) (1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 16, 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, July 16, 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
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): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Burt Goulding – Counselor, Menifee Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Katie Luna
5.2. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
5.3. Bradley Bridge Project Construction Overview
5.4. Fire Department Quarterly Update
5.5. Community Services Monthly Update
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 June 18, 2025 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 5/30/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/13/2025 and 6/20/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 5/20/2025, 5/23/2025, 5/27/2025, 5/28/2025, 5/29/2025, 6/2/2025, 6/3/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/17/2025 and 6/20/2025, the City Credit Cards Payment Summary for the period 4/1/2025 to 5/31/2025 and the Void Check Listing PE 5/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,188,259.99.
10.3 Treasurer's Report May 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for May 2025.
10.5 Strategic Plan Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the City of Menifee’s updated 20232028 Strategic Plan; and
2. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the period extending from January 1 to June 30, 2025.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment No. LR240135, amending Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning of the Menifee Municipal Code.
10.7 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $15,782; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the FY 2025/26 budget to authorize an increase in revenue and an appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $15,782 to a project account, as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements and grant related documents thereof to receive and implement the program.
10.8 Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $96,909.52 to help reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the City; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $96,909.52 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents to implement the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program purchases.
10.9 Land and Water Conservation Fund 2025 Grant Cycle Application RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the filing of a grant application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the development of the Sun City Greenspace parcel located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute all necessary agreements and other documents related to the grant.
10.10 Amended Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Senate Bill 1 List of Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution repealing and replacing Resolution No. 251575 and approving the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 list of projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 under Senate Bill 1; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the required list of projects and accompanying amended resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
10.11 Annual Levy for Maintenance Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20121, Audie Murphy Ranch; 20122, Hidden Hills; 20141, Town Center; 20142, Commerce Pointe; 20152 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services; 20171 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.12 Annual Levy for Bonded Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20191, Meadow Run; 20201, McCall Mesa; 20202, Del Oro; 20211, Banner Park; 20212, Sumac Ridge; 20221, Quartz Ranch; 20222, McLaughlin Village; 20223, Legado Improvement Area (IA) 1, IA2 and IA3; 20231, Rockport; 20232, Cimarron Ridge Improvement Area 1 and IA2; 20241, Banner Park II; 20242, Golden Meadows IA1, IA2, IA3, and IA4; 20243, River Walk Village; 20252, Quartz Trail; and 20254, Heritage Village, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.13 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Nova Power, LLC, PLN 220154, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 28; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 28 into CFD No. 20171, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for September 3, 2025.
10.14 Community Services Department OnCall Short List for General Contractor Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Community Services Department oncall short list for general contractor services for as needed services for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2030/31; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve future Master Agreements based on the approved oncall short list for general contractor services at the City’s discretion and contingent on availability of the corresponding budget.
10.15 Agreement with Riverside Public Safety Enterprise Communication for Radio Transmission Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Riverside County Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) for radio transmission services in a nottoexceed amount of $2,145,000 through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.16 Bid Award and Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for Construction Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for construction services forFiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2507, located west of the I215 freeway in a local Sun City neighborhood bounded by Chambers Avenue, Sun City Boulevard, and Bradley Road, in a total nottoexceed amount of $811,934.90.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, located between Oakhurst Avenue and Junipero Road, for rightofway engineering services, increasing the compensation amount by $7,560, for a total nottoexceed amount of $304,903.38.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with the Animal Services Joint Powers Authority for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority Animal Shelter Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Riverside, the City of Canyon Lake, City of Lake Elsinore, City of Murrieta, City of Temecula, and City of Wildomar for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority, adjusting the timing of quarterly payment procedures.
10.19 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 29777, Talavera by KB Home Coastal, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of required public streetscape improvements associated with Talavera, by KB Home Coastal, Inc, located on the northeast corner of Rouse Road and Dawson Road, west of Antelope Road.
10.20 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 38346 Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for Tract Map 38346, Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC, located at the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Tract Map 38346.
10.21 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2407, located at various City facilities and City maintained parks; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s office.
10.22 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2402; and Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.23 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Improvements for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2225; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250109 submitted by the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance; and
2. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250110 submitted by the City of Perris; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project generally located south of Ethanac Road, east of Evans Road, west of Barnett Road, and north of McLaughlin Road within the City of Menifee; and
4. Adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project.
11.2 Resolution of Necessity Authorizing the Condemnation of Property for RightofWay Purposes on Ethanac Road
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution finding and determining that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of interest of various portions of real property located at 2747127491 Ethanac Road, Menifee, California (APNs 331 110010 & 331110011) for the purpose of widening and constructing improvements to Ethanac Road.
11.3 Ordinance Introduction and First Reading for Change Proceedings for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution determining to proceed with amending the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes and modifying the authorized facilities for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, located northwest of Antelope Road and Chambers Avenue and south of Rouse Road; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the changes to Improvement Area 1 and certifying the election results of the July 16, 2025, Special Election for Community Facilities District No. 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee; and
3. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee.
11.4 Levy of Charges for County Service Areas for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 charges for County Service Areas within the City.
11.5 Annual Levy for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C (LLMD 891C) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road Vacant Lot Enhancements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and provide direction to staff for the use of the cityowned vacant lot located on the corner of Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Fire Department Start Up Fiscal Impact (Karwin, April 2, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 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 the July 16, 2025 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a) (1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 16, 2025
Page
2 of 9
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, July 16, 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
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): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Burt Goulding – Counselor, Menifee Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Katie Luna
5.2. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
5.3. Bradley Bridge Project Construction Overview
5.4. Fire Department Quarterly Update
5.5. Community Services Monthly Update
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 June 18, 2025 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 5/30/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/13/2025 and 6/20/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 5/20/2025, 5/23/2025, 5/27/2025, 5/28/2025, 5/29/2025, 6/2/2025, 6/3/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/17/2025 and 6/20/2025, the City Credit Cards Payment Summary for the period 4/1/2025 to 5/31/2025 and the Void Check Listing PE 5/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,188,259.99.
10.3 Treasurer's Report May 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for May 2025.
10.5 Strategic Plan Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the City of Menifee’s updated 20232028 Strategic Plan; and
2. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the period extending from January 1 to June 30, 2025.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment No. LR240135, amending Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning of the Menifee Municipal Code.
10.7 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $15,782; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the FY 2025/26 budget to authorize an increase in revenue and an appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $15,782 to a project account, as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements and grant related documents thereof to receive and implement the program.
10.8 Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $96,909.52 to help reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the City; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $96,909.52 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents to implement the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program purchases.
10.9 Land and Water Conservation Fund 2025 Grant Cycle Application RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the filing of a grant application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the development of the Sun City Greenspace parcel located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute all necessary agreements and other documents related to the grant.
10.10 Amended Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Senate Bill 1 List of Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution repealing and replacing Resolution No. 251575 and approving the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 list of projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 under Senate Bill 1; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the required list of projects and accompanying amended resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
10.11 Annual Levy for Maintenance Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20121, Audie Murphy Ranch; 20122, Hidden Hills; 20141, Town Center; 20142, Commerce Pointe; 20152 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services; 20171 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.12 Annual Levy for Bonded Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20191, Meadow Run; 20201, McCall Mesa; 20202, Del Oro; 20211, Banner Park; 20212, Sumac Ridge; 20221, Quartz Ranch; 20222, McLaughlin Village; 20223, Legado Improvement Area (IA) 1, IA2 and IA3; 20231, Rockport; 20232, Cimarron Ridge Improvement Area 1 and IA2; 20241, Banner Park II; 20242, Golden Meadows IA1, IA2, IA3, and IA4; 20243, River Walk Village; 20252, Quartz Trail; and 20254, Heritage Village, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.13 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Nova Power, LLC, PLN 220154, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 28; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 28 into CFD No. 20171, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for September 3, 2025.
10.14 Community Services Department OnCall Short List for General Contractor Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Community Services Department oncall short list for general contractor services for as needed services for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2030/31; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve future Master Agreements based on the approved oncall short list for general contractor services at the City’s discretion and contingent on availability of the corresponding budget.
10.15 Agreement with Riverside Public Safety Enterprise Communication for Radio Transmission Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Riverside County Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) for radio transmission services in a nottoexceed amount of $2,145,000 through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.16 Bid Award and Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for Construction Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for construction services forFiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2507, located west of the I215 freeway in a local Sun City neighborhood bounded by Chambers Avenue, Sun City Boulevard, and Bradley Road, in a total nottoexceed amount of $811,934.90.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, located between Oakhurst Avenue and Junipero Road, for rightofway engineering services, increasing the compensation amount by $7,560, for a total nottoexceed amount of $304,903.38.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with the Animal Services Joint Powers Authority for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority Animal Shelter Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Riverside, the City of Canyon Lake, City of Lake Elsinore, City of Murrieta, City of Temecula, and City of Wildomar for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority, adjusting the timing of quarterly payment procedures.
10.19 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 29777, Talavera by KB Home Coastal, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of required public streetscape improvements associated with Talavera, by KB Home Coastal, Inc, located on the northeast corner of Rouse Road and Dawson Road, west of Antelope Road.
10.20 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 38346 Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for Tract Map 38346, Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC, located at the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Tract Map 38346.
10.21 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2407, located at various City facilities and City maintained parks; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s office.
10.22 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2402; and Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.23 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Improvements for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2225; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250109 submitted by the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance; and
2. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250110 submitted by the City of Perris; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project generally located south of Ethanac Road, east of Evans Road, west of Barnett Road, and north of McLaughlin Road within the City of Menifee; and
4. Adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project.
11.2 Resolution of Necessity Authorizing the Condemnation of Property for RightofWay Purposes on Ethanac Road
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution finding and determining that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of interest of various portions of real property located at 2747127491 Ethanac Road, Menifee, California (APNs 331 110010 & 331110011) for the purpose of widening and constructing improvements to Ethanac Road.
11.3 Ordinance Introduction and First Reading for Change Proceedings for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution determining to proceed with amending the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes and modifying the authorized facilities for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, located northwest of Antelope Road and Chambers Avenue and south of Rouse Road; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the changes to Improvement Area 1 and certifying the election results of the July 16, 2025, Special Election for Community Facilities District No. 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee; and
3. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee.
11.4 Levy of Charges for County Service Areas for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 charges for County Service Areas within the City.
11.5 Annual Levy for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C (LLMD 891C) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road Vacant Lot Enhancements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and provide direction to staff for the use of the cityowned vacant lot located on the corner of Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Fire Department Start Up Fiscal Impact (Karwin, April 2, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 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 the July 16, 2025 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a) (1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 16, 2025
Page
3 of 9
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, July 16, 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
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): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Burt Goulding – Counselor, Menifee Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Katie Luna
5.2. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
5.3. Bradley Bridge Project Construction Overview
5.4. Fire Department Quarterly Update
5.5. Community Services Monthly Update
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 June 18, 2025 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 5/30/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/13/2025 and 6/20/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 5/20/2025, 5/23/2025, 5/27/2025, 5/28/2025, 5/29/2025, 6/2/2025, 6/3/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/17/2025 and 6/20/2025, the City Credit Cards Payment Summary for the period 4/1/2025 to 5/31/2025 and the Void Check Listing PE 5/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,188,259.99.
10.3 Treasurer's Report May 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for May 2025.
10.5 Strategic Plan Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the City of Menifee’s updated 20232028 Strategic Plan; and
2. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the period extending from January 1 to June 30, 2025.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment No. LR240135, amending Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning of the Menifee Municipal Code.
10.7 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $15,782; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the FY 2025/26 budget to authorize an increase in revenue and an appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $15,782 to a project account, as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements and grant related documents thereof to receive and implement the program.
10.8 Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $96,909.52 to help reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the City; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $96,909.52 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents to implement the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program purchases.
10.9 Land and Water Conservation Fund 2025 Grant Cycle Application RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the filing of a grant application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the development of the Sun City Greenspace parcel located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute all necessary agreements and other documents related to the grant.
10.10 Amended Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Senate Bill 1 List of Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution repealing and replacing Resolution No. 251575 and approving the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 list of projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 under Senate Bill 1; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the required list of projects and accompanying amended resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
10.11 Annual Levy for Maintenance Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20121, Audie Murphy Ranch; 20122, Hidden Hills; 20141, Town Center; 20142, Commerce Pointe; 20152 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services; 20171 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.12 Annual Levy for Bonded Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20191, Meadow Run; 20201, McCall Mesa; 20202, Del Oro; 20211, Banner Park; 20212, Sumac Ridge; 20221, Quartz Ranch; 20222, McLaughlin Village; 20223, Legado Improvement Area (IA) 1, IA2 and IA3; 20231, Rockport; 20232, Cimarron Ridge Improvement Area 1 and IA2; 20241, Banner Park II; 20242, Golden Meadows IA1, IA2, IA3, and IA4; 20243, River Walk Village; 20252, Quartz Trail; and 20254, Heritage Village, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.13 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Nova Power, LLC, PLN 220154, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 28; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 28 into CFD No. 20171, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for September 3, 2025.
10.14 Community Services Department OnCall Short List for General Contractor Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Community Services Department oncall short list for general contractor services for as needed services for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2030/31; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve future Master Agreements based on the approved oncall short list for general contractor services at the City’s discretion and contingent on availability of the corresponding budget.
10.15 Agreement with Riverside Public Safety Enterprise Communication for Radio Transmission Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Riverside County Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) for radio transmission services in a nottoexceed amount of $2,145,000 through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.16 Bid Award and Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for Construction Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for construction services forFiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2507, located west of the I215 freeway in a local Sun City neighborhood bounded by Chambers Avenue, Sun City Boulevard, and Bradley Road, in a total nottoexceed amount of $811,934.90.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, located between Oakhurst Avenue and Junipero Road, for rightofway engineering services, increasing the compensation amount by $7,560, for a total nottoexceed amount of $304,903.38.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with the Animal Services Joint Powers Authority for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority Animal Shelter Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Riverside, the City of Canyon Lake, City of Lake Elsinore, City of Murrieta, City of Temecula, and City of Wildomar for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority, adjusting the timing of quarterly payment procedures.
10.19 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 29777, Talavera by KB Home Coastal, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of required public streetscape improvements associated with Talavera, by KB Home Coastal, Inc, located on the northeast corner of Rouse Road and Dawson Road, west of Antelope Road.
10.20 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 38346 Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for Tract Map 38346, Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC, located at the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Tract Map 38346.
10.21 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2407, located at various City facilities and City maintained parks; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s office.
10.22 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2402; and Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.23 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Improvements for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2225; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250109 submitted by the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance; and
2. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250110 submitted by the City of Perris; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project generally located south of Ethanac Road, east of Evans Road, west of Barnett Road, and north of McLaughlin Road within the City of Menifee; and
4. Adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project.
11.2 Resolution of Necessity Authorizing the Condemnation of Property for RightofWay Purposes on Ethanac Road
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution finding and determining that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of interest of various portions of real property located at 2747127491 Ethanac Road, Menifee, California (APNs 331 110010 & 331110011) for the purpose of widening and constructing improvements to Ethanac Road.
11.3 Ordinance Introduction and First Reading for Change Proceedings for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution determining to proceed with amending the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes and modifying the authorized facilities for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, located northwest of Antelope Road and Chambers Avenue and south of Rouse Road; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the changes to Improvement Area 1 and certifying the election results of the July 16, 2025, Special Election for Community Facilities District No. 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee; and
3. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee.
11.4 Levy of Charges for County Service Areas for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 charges for County Service Areas within the City.
11.5 Annual Levy for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C (LLMD 891C) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road Vacant Lot Enhancements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and provide direction to staff for the use of the cityowned vacant lot located on the corner of Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Fire Department Start Up Fiscal Impact (Karwin, April 2, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 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 the July 16, 2025 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a) (1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 16, 2025
Page
4 of 9
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, July 16, 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
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): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Burt Goulding – Counselor, Menifee Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Katie Luna
5.2. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
5.3. Bradley Bridge Project Construction Overview
5.4. Fire Department Quarterly Update
5.5. Community Services Monthly Update
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 June 18, 2025 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 5/30/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/13/2025 and 6/20/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 5/20/2025, 5/23/2025, 5/27/2025, 5/28/2025, 5/29/2025, 6/2/2025, 6/3/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/17/2025 and 6/20/2025, the City Credit Cards Payment Summary for the period 4/1/2025 to 5/31/2025 and the Void Check Listing PE 5/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,188,259.99.
10.3 Treasurer's Report May 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for May 2025.
10.5 Strategic Plan Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the City of Menifee’s updated 20232028 Strategic Plan; and
2. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the period extending from January 1 to June 30, 2025.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment No. LR240135, amending Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning of the Menifee Municipal Code.
10.7 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $15,782; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the FY 2025/26 budget to authorize an increase in revenue and an appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $15,782 to a project account, as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements and grant related documents thereof to receive and implement the program.
10.8 Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $96,909.52 to help reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the City; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $96,909.52 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents to implement the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program purchases.
10.9 Land and Water Conservation Fund 2025 Grant Cycle Application RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the filing of a grant application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the development of the Sun City Greenspace parcel located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute all necessary agreements and other documents related to the grant.
10.10 Amended Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Senate Bill 1 List of Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution repealing and replacing Resolution No. 251575 and approving the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 list of projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 under Senate Bill 1; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the required list of projects and accompanying amended resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
10.11 Annual Levy for Maintenance Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20121, Audie Murphy Ranch; 20122, Hidden Hills; 20141, Town Center; 20142, Commerce Pointe; 20152 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services; 20171 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.12 Annual Levy for Bonded Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20191, Meadow Run; 20201, McCall Mesa; 20202, Del Oro; 20211, Banner Park; 20212, Sumac Ridge; 20221, Quartz Ranch; 20222, McLaughlin Village; 20223, Legado Improvement Area (IA) 1, IA2 and IA3; 20231, Rockport; 20232, Cimarron Ridge Improvement Area 1 and IA2; 20241, Banner Park II; 20242, Golden Meadows IA1, IA2, IA3, and IA4; 20243, River Walk Village; 20252, Quartz Trail; and 20254, Heritage Village, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.13 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Nova Power, LLC, PLN 220154, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 28; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 28 into CFD No. 20171, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for September 3, 2025.
10.14 Community Services Department OnCall Short List for General Contractor Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Community Services Department oncall short list for general contractor services for as needed services for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2030/31; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve future Master Agreements based on the approved oncall short list for general contractor services at the City’s discretion and contingent on availability of the corresponding budget.
10.15 Agreement with Riverside Public Safety Enterprise Communication for Radio Transmission Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Riverside County Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) for radio transmission services in a nottoexceed amount of $2,145,000 through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.16 Bid Award and Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for Construction Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for construction services forFiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2507, located west of the I215 freeway in a local Sun City neighborhood bounded by Chambers Avenue, Sun City Boulevard, and Bradley Road, in a total nottoexceed amount of $811,934.90.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, located between Oakhurst Avenue and Junipero Road, for rightofway engineering services, increasing the compensation amount by $7,560, for a total nottoexceed amount of $304,903.38.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with the Animal Services Joint Powers Authority for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority Animal Shelter Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Riverside, the City of Canyon Lake, City of Lake Elsinore, City of Murrieta, City of Temecula, and City of Wildomar for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority, adjusting the timing of quarterly payment procedures.
10.19 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 29777, Talavera by KB Home Coastal, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of required public streetscape improvements associated with Talavera, by KB Home Coastal, Inc, located on the northeast corner of Rouse Road and Dawson Road, west of Antelope Road.
10.20 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 38346 Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for Tract Map 38346, Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC, located at the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Tract Map 38346.
10.21 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2407, located at various City facilities and City maintained parks; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s office.
10.22 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2402; and Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.23 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Improvements for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2225; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250109 submitted by the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance; and
2. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250110 submitted by the City of Perris; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project generally located south of Ethanac Road, east of Evans Road, west of Barnett Road, and north of McLaughlin Road within the City of Menifee; and
4. Adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project.
11.2 Resolution of Necessity Authorizing the Condemnation of Property for RightofWay Purposes on Ethanac Road
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution finding and determining that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of interest of various portions of real property located at 2747127491 Ethanac Road, Menifee, California (APNs 331 110010 & 331110011) for the purpose of widening and constructing improvements to Ethanac Road.
11.3 Ordinance Introduction and First Reading for Change Proceedings for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution determining to proceed with amending the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes and modifying the authorized facilities for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, located northwest of Antelope Road and Chambers Avenue and south of Rouse Road; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the changes to Improvement Area 1 and certifying the election results of the July 16, 2025, Special Election for Community Facilities District No. 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee; and
3. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee.
11.4 Levy of Charges for County Service Areas for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 charges for County Service Areas within the City.
11.5 Annual Levy for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C (LLMD 891C) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road Vacant Lot Enhancements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and provide direction to staff for the use of the cityowned vacant lot located on the corner of Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Fire Department Start Up Fiscal Impact (Karwin, April 2, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 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 the July 16, 2025 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a) (1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 16, 2025
Page
5 of 9
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, July 16, 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
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): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Burt Goulding – Counselor, Menifee Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Katie Luna
5.2. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
5.3. Bradley Bridge Project Construction Overview
5.4. Fire Department Quarterly Update
5.5. Community Services Monthly Update
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 June 18, 2025 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 5/30/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/13/2025 and 6/20/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 5/20/2025, 5/23/2025, 5/27/2025, 5/28/2025, 5/29/2025, 6/2/2025, 6/3/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/17/2025 and 6/20/2025, the City Credit Cards Payment Summary for the period 4/1/2025 to 5/31/2025 and the Void Check Listing PE 5/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,188,259.99.
10.3 Treasurer's Report May 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for May 2025.
10.5 Strategic Plan Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the City of Menifee’s updated 20232028 Strategic Plan; and
2. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the period extending from January 1 to June 30, 2025.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment No. LR240135, amending Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning of the Menifee Municipal Code.
10.7 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $15,782; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the FY 2025/26 budget to authorize an increase in revenue and an appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $15,782 to a project account, as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements and grant related documents thereof to receive and implement the program.
10.8 Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $96,909.52 to help reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the City; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $96,909.52 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents to implement the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program purchases.
10.9 Land and Water Conservation Fund 2025 Grant Cycle Application RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the filing of a grant application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the development of the Sun City Greenspace parcel located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute all necessary agreements and other documents related to the grant.
10.10 Amended Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Senate Bill 1 List of Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution repealing and replacing Resolution No. 251575 and approving the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 list of projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 under Senate Bill 1; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the required list of projects and accompanying amended resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
10.11 Annual Levy for Maintenance Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20121, Audie Murphy Ranch; 20122, Hidden Hills; 20141, Town Center; 20142, Commerce Pointe; 20152 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services; 20171 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.12 Annual Levy for Bonded Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20191, Meadow Run; 20201, McCall Mesa; 20202, Del Oro; 20211, Banner Park; 20212, Sumac Ridge; 20221, Quartz Ranch; 20222, McLaughlin Village; 20223, Legado Improvement Area (IA) 1, IA2 and IA3; 20231, Rockport; 20232, Cimarron Ridge Improvement Area 1 and IA2; 20241, Banner Park II; 20242, Golden Meadows IA1, IA2, IA3, and IA4; 20243, River Walk Village; 20252, Quartz Trail; and 20254, Heritage Village, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.13 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Nova Power, LLC, PLN 220154, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 28; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 28 into CFD No. 20171, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for September 3, 2025.
10.14 Community Services Department OnCall Short List for General Contractor Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Community Services Department oncall short list for general contractor services for as needed services for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2030/31; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve future Master Agreements based on the approved oncall short list for general contractor services at the City’s discretion and contingent on availability of the corresponding budget.
10.15 Agreement with Riverside Public Safety Enterprise Communication for Radio Transmission Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Riverside County Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) for radio transmission services in a nottoexceed amount of $2,145,000 through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.16 Bid Award and Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for Construction Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for construction services forFiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2507, located west of the I215 freeway in a local Sun City neighborhood bounded by Chambers Avenue, Sun City Boulevard, and Bradley Road, in a total nottoexceed amount of $811,934.90.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, located between Oakhurst Avenue and Junipero Road, for rightofway engineering services, increasing the compensation amount by $7,560, for a total nottoexceed amount of $304,903.38.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with the Animal Services Joint Powers Authority for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority Animal Shelter Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Riverside, the City of Canyon Lake, City of Lake Elsinore, City of Murrieta, City of Temecula, and City of Wildomar for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority, adjusting the timing of quarterly payment procedures.
10.19 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 29777, Talavera by KB Home Coastal, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of required public streetscape improvements associated with Talavera, by KB Home Coastal, Inc, located on the northeast corner of Rouse Road and Dawson Road, west of Antelope Road.
10.20 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 38346 Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for Tract Map 38346, Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC, located at the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Tract Map 38346.
10.21 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2407, located at various City facilities and City maintained parks; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s office.
10.22 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2402; and Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.23 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Improvements for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2225; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250109 submitted by the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance; and
2. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250110 submitted by the City of Perris; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project generally located south of Ethanac Road, east of Evans Road, west of Barnett Road, and north of McLaughlin Road within the City of Menifee; and
4. Adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project.
11.2 Resolution of Necessity Authorizing the Condemnation of Property for RightofWay Purposes on Ethanac Road
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution finding and determining that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of interest of various portions of real property located at 2747127491 Ethanac Road, Menifee, California (APNs 331 110010 & 331110011) for the purpose of widening and constructing improvements to Ethanac Road.
11.3 Ordinance Introduction and First Reading for Change Proceedings for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution determining to proceed with amending the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes and modifying the authorized facilities for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, located northwest of Antelope Road and Chambers Avenue and south of Rouse Road; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the changes to Improvement Area 1 and certifying the election results of the July 16, 2025, Special Election for Community Facilities District No. 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee; and
3. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee.
11.4 Levy of Charges for County Service Areas for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 charges for County Service Areas within the City.
11.5 Annual Levy for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C (LLMD 891C) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road Vacant Lot Enhancements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and provide direction to staff for the use of the cityowned vacant lot located on the corner of Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Fire Department Start Up Fiscal Impact (Karwin, April 2, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 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 the July 16, 2025 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a) (1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 16, 2025
Page
6 of 9
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, July 16, 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
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): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Burt Goulding – Counselor, Menifee Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Katie Luna
5.2. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
5.3. Bradley Bridge Project Construction Overview
5.4. Fire Department Quarterly Update
5.5. Community Services Monthly Update
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 June 18, 2025 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 5/30/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/13/2025 and 6/20/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 5/20/2025, 5/23/2025, 5/27/2025, 5/28/2025, 5/29/2025, 6/2/2025, 6/3/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/17/2025 and 6/20/2025, the City Credit Cards Payment Summary for the period 4/1/2025 to 5/31/2025 and the Void Check Listing PE 5/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,188,259.99.
10.3 Treasurer's Report May 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for May 2025.
10.5 Strategic Plan Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the City of Menifee’s updated 20232028 Strategic Plan; and
2. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the period extending from January 1 to June 30, 2025.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment No. LR240135, amending Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning of the Menifee Municipal Code.
10.7 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $15,782; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the FY 2025/26 budget to authorize an increase in revenue and an appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $15,782 to a project account, as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements and grant related documents thereof to receive and implement the program.
10.8 Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $96,909.52 to help reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the City; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $96,909.52 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents to implement the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program purchases.
10.9 Land and Water Conservation Fund 2025 Grant Cycle Application RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the filing of a grant application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the development of the Sun City Greenspace parcel located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute all necessary agreements and other documents related to the grant.
10.10 Amended Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Senate Bill 1 List of Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution repealing and replacing Resolution No. 251575 and approving the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 list of projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 under Senate Bill 1; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the required list of projects and accompanying amended resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
10.11 Annual Levy for Maintenance Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20121, Audie Murphy Ranch; 20122, Hidden Hills; 20141, Town Center; 20142, Commerce Pointe; 20152 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services; 20171 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.12 Annual Levy for Bonded Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20191, Meadow Run; 20201, McCall Mesa; 20202, Del Oro; 20211, Banner Park; 20212, Sumac Ridge; 20221, Quartz Ranch; 20222, McLaughlin Village; 20223, Legado Improvement Area (IA) 1, IA2 and IA3; 20231, Rockport; 20232, Cimarron Ridge Improvement Area 1 and IA2; 20241, Banner Park II; 20242, Golden Meadows IA1, IA2, IA3, and IA4; 20243, River Walk Village; 20252, Quartz Trail; and 20254, Heritage Village, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.13 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Nova Power, LLC, PLN 220154, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 28; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 28 into CFD No. 20171, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for September 3, 2025.
10.14 Community Services Department OnCall Short List for General Contractor Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Community Services Department oncall short list for general contractor services for as needed services for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2030/31; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve future Master Agreements based on the approved oncall short list for general contractor services at the City’s discretion and contingent on availability of the corresponding budget.
10.15 Agreement with Riverside Public Safety Enterprise Communication for Radio Transmission Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Riverside County Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) for radio transmission services in a nottoexceed amount of $2,145,000 through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.16 Bid Award and Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for Construction Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for construction services forFiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2507, located west of the I215 freeway in a local Sun City neighborhood bounded by Chambers Avenue, Sun City Boulevard, and Bradley Road, in a total nottoexceed amount of $811,934.90.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, located between Oakhurst Avenue and Junipero Road, for rightofway engineering services, increasing the compensation amount by $7,560, for a total nottoexceed amount of $304,903.38.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with the Animal Services Joint Powers Authority for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority Animal Shelter Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Riverside, the City of Canyon Lake, City of Lake Elsinore, City of Murrieta, City of Temecula, and City of Wildomar for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority, adjusting the timing of quarterly payment procedures.
10.19 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 29777, Talavera by KB Home Coastal, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of required public streetscape improvements associated with Talavera, by KB Home Coastal, Inc, located on the northeast corner of Rouse Road and Dawson Road, west of Antelope Road.
10.20 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 38346 Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for Tract Map 38346, Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC, located at the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Tract Map 38346.
10.21 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2407, located at various City facilities and City maintained parks; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s office.
10.22 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2402; and Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.23 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Improvements for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2225; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250109 submitted by the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance; and
2. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250110 submitted by the City of Perris; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project generally located south of Ethanac Road, east of Evans Road, west of Barnett Road, and north of McLaughlin Road within the City of Menifee; and
4. Adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project.
11.2 Resolution of Necessity Authorizing the Condemnation of Property for RightofWay Purposes on Ethanac Road
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution finding and determining that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of interest of various portions of real property located at 2747127491 Ethanac Road, Menifee, California (APNs 331 110010 & 331110011) for the purpose of widening and constructing improvements to Ethanac Road.
11.3 Ordinance Introduction and First Reading for Change Proceedings for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution determining to proceed with amending the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes and modifying the authorized facilities for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, located northwest of Antelope Road and Chambers Avenue and south of Rouse Road; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the changes to Improvement Area 1 and certifying the election results of the July 16, 2025, Special Election for Community Facilities District No. 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee; and
3. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee.
11.4 Levy of Charges for County Service Areas for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 charges for County Service Areas within the City.
11.5 Annual Levy for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C (LLMD 891C) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road Vacant Lot Enhancements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and provide direction to staff for the use of the cityowned vacant lot located on the corner of Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Fire Department Start Up Fiscal Impact (Karwin, April 2, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 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 the July 16, 2025 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a) (1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 16, 2025
Page
7 of 9
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, July 16, 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
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): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Burt Goulding – Counselor, Menifee Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Katie Luna
5.2. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
5.3. Bradley Bridge Project Construction Overview
5.4. Fire Department Quarterly Update
5.5. Community Services Monthly Update
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 June 18, 2025 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 5/30/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/13/2025 and 6/20/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 5/20/2025, 5/23/2025, 5/27/2025, 5/28/2025, 5/29/2025, 6/2/2025, 6/3/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/17/2025 and 6/20/2025, the City Credit Cards Payment Summary for the period 4/1/2025 to 5/31/2025 and the Void Check Listing PE 5/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,188,259.99.
10.3 Treasurer's Report May 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for May 2025.
10.5 Strategic Plan Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the City of Menifee’s updated 20232028 Strategic Plan; and
2. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the period extending from January 1 to June 30, 2025.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment No. LR240135, amending Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning of the Menifee Municipal Code.
10.7 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $15,782; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the FY 2025/26 budget to authorize an increase in revenue and an appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $15,782 to a project account, as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements and grant related documents thereof to receive and implement the program.
10.8 Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $96,909.52 to help reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the City; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $96,909.52 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents to implement the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program purchases.
10.9 Land and Water Conservation Fund 2025 Grant Cycle Application RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the filing of a grant application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the development of the Sun City Greenspace parcel located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute all necessary agreements and other documents related to the grant.
10.10 Amended Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Senate Bill 1 List of Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution repealing and replacing Resolution No. 251575 and approving the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 list of projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 under Senate Bill 1; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the required list of projects and accompanying amended resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
10.11 Annual Levy for Maintenance Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20121, Audie Murphy Ranch; 20122, Hidden Hills; 20141, Town Center; 20142, Commerce Pointe; 20152 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services; 20171 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.12 Annual Levy for Bonded Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20191, Meadow Run; 20201, McCall Mesa; 20202, Del Oro; 20211, Banner Park; 20212, Sumac Ridge; 20221, Quartz Ranch; 20222, McLaughlin Village; 20223, Legado Improvement Area (IA) 1, IA2 and IA3; 20231, Rockport; 20232, Cimarron Ridge Improvement Area 1 and IA2; 20241, Banner Park II; 20242, Golden Meadows IA1, IA2, IA3, and IA4; 20243, River Walk Village; 20252, Quartz Trail; and 20254, Heritage Village, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.13 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Nova Power, LLC, PLN 220154, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 28; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 28 into CFD No. 20171, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for September 3, 2025.
10.14 Community Services Department OnCall Short List for General Contractor Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Community Services Department oncall short list for general contractor services for as needed services for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2030/31; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve future Master Agreements based on the approved oncall short list for general contractor services at the City’s discretion and contingent on availability of the corresponding budget.
10.15 Agreement with Riverside Public Safety Enterprise Communication for Radio Transmission Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Riverside County Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) for radio transmission services in a nottoexceed amount of $2,145,000 through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.16 Bid Award and Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for Construction Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for construction services forFiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2507, located west of the I215 freeway in a local Sun City neighborhood bounded by Chambers Avenue, Sun City Boulevard, and Bradley Road, in a total nottoexceed amount of $811,934.90.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, located between Oakhurst Avenue and Junipero Road, for rightofway engineering services, increasing the compensation amount by $7,560, for a total nottoexceed amount of $304,903.38.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with the Animal Services Joint Powers Authority for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority Animal Shelter Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Riverside, the City of Canyon Lake, City of Lake Elsinore, City of Murrieta, City of Temecula, and City of Wildomar for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority, adjusting the timing of quarterly payment procedures.
10.19 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 29777, Talavera by KB Home Coastal, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of required public streetscape improvements associated with Talavera, by KB Home Coastal, Inc, located on the northeast corner of Rouse Road and Dawson Road, west of Antelope Road.
10.20 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 38346 Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for Tract Map 38346, Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC, located at the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Tract Map 38346.
10.21 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2407, located at various City facilities and City maintained parks; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s office.
10.22 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2402; and Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.23 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Improvements for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2225; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250109 submitted by the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance; and
2. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250110 submitted by the City of Perris; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project generally located south of Ethanac Road, east of Evans Road, west of Barnett Road, and north of McLaughlin Road within the City of Menifee; and
4. Adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project.
11.2 Resolution of Necessity Authorizing the Condemnation of Property for RightofWay Purposes on Ethanac Road
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution finding and determining that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of interest of various portions of real property located at 2747127491 Ethanac Road, Menifee, California (APNs 331 110010 & 331110011) for the purpose of widening and constructing improvements to Ethanac Road.
11.3 Ordinance Introduction and First Reading for Change Proceedings for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution determining to proceed with amending the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes and modifying the authorized facilities for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, located northwest of Antelope Road and Chambers Avenue and south of Rouse Road; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the changes to Improvement Area 1 and certifying the election results of the July 16, 2025, Special Election for Community Facilities District No. 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee; and
3. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee.
11.4 Levy of Charges for County Service Areas for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 charges for County Service Areas within the City.
11.5 Annual Levy for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C (LLMD 891C) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road Vacant Lot Enhancements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and provide direction to staff for the use of the cityowned vacant lot located on the corner of Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Fire Department Start Up Fiscal Impact (Karwin, April 2, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 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 the July 16, 2025 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a) (1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 16, 2025
Page
8 of 9
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, July 16, 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
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): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Burt Goulding – Counselor, Menifee Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Katie Luna
5.2. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
5.3. Bradley Bridge Project Construction Overview
5.4. Fire Department Quarterly Update
5.5. Community Services Monthly Update
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 June 18, 2025 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 5/30/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/13/2025 and 6/20/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 5/20/2025, 5/23/2025, 5/27/2025, 5/28/2025, 5/29/2025, 6/2/2025, 6/3/2025, 6/6/2025, 6/17/2025 and 6/20/2025, the City Credit Cards Payment Summary for the period 4/1/2025 to 5/31/2025 and the Void Check Listing PE 5/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,188,259.99.
10.3 Treasurer's Report May 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for May 2025.
10.5 Strategic Plan Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the City of Menifee’s updated 20232028 Strategic Plan; and
2. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the period extending from January 1 to June 30, 2025.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment No. LR240135, amending Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning of the Menifee Municipal Code.
10.7 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $15,782; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the FY 2025/26 budget to authorize an increase in revenue and an appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $15,782 to a project account, as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements and grant related documents thereof to receive and implement the program.
10.8 Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $96,909.52 to help reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the City; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $96,909.52 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents to implement the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program purchases.
10.9 Land and Water Conservation Fund 2025 Grant Cycle Application RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the filing of a grant application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the development of the Sun City Greenspace parcel located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute all necessary agreements and other documents related to the grant.
10.10 Amended Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Senate Bill 1 List of Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution repealing and replacing Resolution No. 251575 and approving the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 list of projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 under Senate Bill 1; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the required list of projects and accompanying amended resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
10.11 Annual Levy for Maintenance Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20121, Audie Murphy Ranch; 20122, Hidden Hills; 20141, Town Center; 20142, Commerce Pointe; 20152 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services; 20171 (original zone and all annexations), Maintenance Services, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.12 Annual Levy for Bonded Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of special taxes within each of the following Community Facilities Districts: 20191, Meadow Run; 20201, McCall Mesa; 20202, Del Oro; 20211, Banner Park; 20212, Sumac Ridge; 20221, Quartz Ranch; 20222, McLaughlin Village; 20223, Legado Improvement Area (IA) 1, IA2 and IA3; 20231, Rockport; 20232, Cimarron Ridge Improvement Area 1 and IA2; 20241, Banner Park II; 20242, Golden Meadows IA1, IA2, IA3, and IA4; 20243, River Walk Village; 20252, Quartz Trail; and 20254, Heritage Village, for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
10.13 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Nova Power, LLC, PLN 220154, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 28; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 28 into CFD No. 20171, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for September 3, 2025.
10.14 Community Services Department OnCall Short List for General Contractor Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Community Services Department oncall short list for general contractor services for as needed services for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2030/31; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve future Master Agreements based on the approved oncall short list for general contractor services at the City’s discretion and contingent on availability of the corresponding budget.
10.15 Agreement with Riverside Public Safety Enterprise Communication for Radio Transmission Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Riverside County Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) for radio transmission services in a nottoexceed amount of $2,145,000 through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.16 Bid Award and Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for Construction Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for construction services forFiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2507, located west of the I215 freeway in a local Sun City neighborhood bounded by Chambers Avenue, Sun City Boulevard, and Bradley Road, in a total nottoexceed amount of $811,934.90.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, located between Oakhurst Avenue and Junipero Road, for rightofway engineering services, increasing the compensation amount by $7,560, for a total nottoexceed amount of $304,903.38.
10.18 Agreement Amendment with the Animal Services Joint Powers Authority for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority Animal Shelter Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Riverside, the City of Canyon Lake, City of Lake Elsinore, City of Murrieta, City of Temecula, and City of Wildomar for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority, adjusting the timing of quarterly payment procedures.
10.19 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 29777, Talavera by KB Home Coastal, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of required public streetscape improvements associated with Talavera, by KB Home Coastal, Inc, located on the northeast corner of Rouse Road and Dawson Road, west of Antelope Road.
10.20 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 38346 Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the filing of the final map for Tract Map 38346, Heritage Village, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC, located at the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Tract Map 38346.
10.21 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the Citywide Facility Rekey Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2407, located at various City facilities and City maintained parks; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s office.
10.22 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2402; and Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.23 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Improvements for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2225; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250109 submitted by the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance; and
2. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. PLN250110 submitted by the City of Perris; and
3. Adopt a resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project generally located south of Ethanac Road, east of Evans Road, west of Barnett Road, and north of McLaughlin Road within the City of Menifee; and
4. Adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN230040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project.
11.2 Resolution of Necessity Authorizing the Condemnation of Property for RightofWay Purposes on Ethanac Road
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution finding and determining that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of interest of various portions of real property located at 2747127491 Ethanac Road, Menifee, California (APNs 331 110010 & 331110011) for the purpose of widening and constructing improvements to Ethanac Road.
11.3 Ordinance Introduction and First Reading for Change Proceedings for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution determining to proceed with amending the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes and modifying the authorized facilities for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, located northwest of Antelope Road and Chambers Avenue and south of Rouse Road; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the changes to Improvement Area 1 and certifying the election results of the July 16, 2025, Special Election for Community Facilities District No. 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee; and
3. Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 20223, Legado, of the City of Menifee.
11.4 Levy of Charges for County Service Areas for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 charges for County Service Areas within the City.
11.5 Annual Levy for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 891C (LLMD 891C) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road Vacant Lot Enhancements RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and provide direction to staff for the use of the cityowned vacant lot located on the corner of Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (Deines, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Legislative Bodies Term Limits (Estrada, February 5, 2025) Target Date: August 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: TBD
> Menifee Fire Department Start Up Fiscal Impact (Karwin, April 2, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 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 the July 16, 2025 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov. Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a) (1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 16, 2025
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