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, August 6, 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. Pastor Bob Warning Crossway Menifee Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Menifee Valley Community Cupboard Recognition
5.2. Business Spotlight – Motte Historical Museum
5.3. Senior Advisory Committee Member Swearing In – Laurie Garcia
5.4. Police Department Quarterly 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 July 16, 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 6/27/2025, 7/3/2025 and 7/11/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 6/23/2025, 6/26/2025, 7/2/2025 and 7/3/2025, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 6/1/2025 to 6/30/2025 and the Void check Listing PE 6/30/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,207,617.90.
10.3 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes Within Improvement Area 1, Community Facilities District 20223, Legado RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 20223, Improvement Area 1, Legado
10.4 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the petition of Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, Parcel Nos. 331110 027, 331110035, 331110041, 331140010, 331140018, 331140021, and 331140025 located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north McLaughlin Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 Maintenance Services as Annexation No. 30; and
2. Adopt a resolution of intention to add Annexation No. 30 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 17, 2025.
10.5 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 35, Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, Assessor’s Parcel No. 335481017 located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north Thornton Avenue, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 35; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 35 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 17, 2025.
10.6 Agreement with Faith Lutheran Church for the Purchase of Real Property for the Sun City Greenspace Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for real property between Faith Lutheran Church for the property located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road for a total nottoexceed amount of $450,741.15; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easement Agreement (CC&R) with Faith Lutheran Church; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements or documents required for the acquisition of real property including but not limited to escrow, broker fees, title, insurance, formal bonding appraisal, documents relating to the grant program with final execution subject to clear title.
10.7 Bid Award and Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for Construction Services for the Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for construction services for Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2405, located at 29950 Menifee Road, in a total amount notto exceed $434,625.
10.8 Agreements with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for Menifee Police Department Modular Buildings
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute two lease agreements and any other necessary lease documents with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for the rental of two modular buildings used by the Menifee Police Department, in a total nottoexceed amount of $373,870.80 through April 3, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.9 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 37408, Legado by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of the required public streetscape improvements for Tract Map 37408, Legado Planning Areas 2 and 4, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC., located south of Rouse Road and west of Sherman Road.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Legislative Bodies Terms and Term Limits
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback on the current legislative bodies’ terms and term limits.
12.2 Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback regarding the structure of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee.
12.3 MultiJurisdiction City Council Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Establish and appoint two Councilmembers to the Ethanac Expressway Ad Hoc Committee to work in collaboration with the County of Riverside and the City of Perris to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address issues related to development as well as fire and emergency services along the jurisdictional boundaries shared by the City of Menifee and City of Perris.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> 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: October 15, 2025
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: September 17, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 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 August 6, 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
August 6, 2025
Page
1 of 6
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, August 6, 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. Pastor Bob Warning Crossway Menifee Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Menifee Valley Community Cupboard Recognition
5.2. Business Spotlight – Motte Historical Museum
5.3. Senior Advisory Committee Member Swearing In – Laurie Garcia
5.4. Police Department Quarterly 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 July 16, 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 6/27/2025, 7/3/2025 and 7/11/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 6/23/2025, 6/26/2025, 7/2/2025 and 7/3/2025, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 6/1/2025 to 6/30/2025 and the Void check Listing PE 6/30/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,207,617.90.
10.3 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes Within Improvement Area 1, Community Facilities District 20223, Legado RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 20223, Improvement Area 1, Legado
10.4 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the petition of Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, Parcel Nos. 331110 027, 331110035, 331110041, 331140010, 331140018, 331140021, and 331140025 located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north McLaughlin Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 Maintenance Services as Annexation No. 30; and
2. Adopt a resolution of intention to add Annexation No. 30 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 17, 2025.
10.5 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 35, Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, Assessor’s Parcel No. 335481017 located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north Thornton Avenue, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 35; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 35 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 17, 2025.
10.6 Agreement with Faith Lutheran Church for the Purchase of Real Property for the Sun City Greenspace Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for real property between Faith Lutheran Church for the property located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road for a total nottoexceed amount of $450,741.15; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easement Agreement (CC&R) with Faith Lutheran Church; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements or documents required for the acquisition of real property including but not limited to escrow, broker fees, title, insurance, formal bonding appraisal, documents relating to the grant program with final execution subject to clear title.
10.7 Bid Award and Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for Construction Services for the Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for construction services for Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2405, located at 29950 Menifee Road, in a total amount notto exceed $434,625.
10.8 Agreements with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for Menifee Police Department Modular Buildings
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute two lease agreements and any other necessary lease documents with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for the rental of two modular buildings used by the Menifee Police Department, in a total nottoexceed amount of $373,870.80 through April 3, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.9 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 37408, Legado by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of the required public streetscape improvements for Tract Map 37408, Legado Planning Areas 2 and 4, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC., located south of Rouse Road and west of Sherman Road.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Legislative Bodies Terms and Term Limits
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback on the current legislative bodies’ terms and term limits.
12.2 Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback regarding the structure of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee.
12.3 MultiJurisdiction City Council Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Establish and appoint two Councilmembers to the Ethanac Expressway Ad Hoc Committee to work in collaboration with the County of Riverside and the City of Perris to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address issues related to development as well as fire and emergency services along the jurisdictional boundaries shared by the City of Menifee and City of Perris.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> 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: October 15, 2025
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: September 17, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 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 August 6, 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
August 6, 2025
Page
2 of 6
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, August 6, 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. Pastor Bob Warning Crossway Menifee Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Menifee Valley Community Cupboard Recognition
5.2. Business Spotlight – Motte Historical Museum
5.3. Senior Advisory Committee Member Swearing In – Laurie Garcia
5.4. Police Department Quarterly 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 July 16, 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 6/27/2025, 7/3/2025 and 7/11/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 6/23/2025, 6/26/2025, 7/2/2025 and 7/3/2025, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 6/1/2025 to 6/30/2025 and the Void check Listing PE 6/30/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,207,617.90.
10.3 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes Within Improvement Area 1, Community Facilities District 20223, Legado RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 20223, Improvement Area 1, Legado
10.4 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the petition of Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, Parcel Nos. 331110 027, 331110035, 331110041, 331140010, 331140018, 331140021, and 331140025 located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north McLaughlin Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 Maintenance Services as Annexation No. 30; and
2. Adopt a resolution of intention to add Annexation No. 30 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 17, 2025.
10.5 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 35, Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, Assessor’s Parcel No. 335481017 located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north Thornton Avenue, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 35; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 35 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 17, 2025.
10.6 Agreement with Faith Lutheran Church for the Purchase of Real Property for the Sun City Greenspace Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for real property between Faith Lutheran Church for the property located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road for a total nottoexceed amount of $450,741.15; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easement Agreement (CC&R) with Faith Lutheran Church; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements or documents required for the acquisition of real property including but not limited to escrow, broker fees, title, insurance, formal bonding appraisal, documents relating to the grant program with final execution subject to clear title.
10.7 Bid Award and Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for Construction Services for the Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for construction services for Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2405, located at 29950 Menifee Road, in a total amount notto exceed $434,625.
10.8 Agreements with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for Menifee Police Department Modular Buildings
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute two lease agreements and any other necessary lease documents with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for the rental of two modular buildings used by the Menifee Police Department, in a total nottoexceed amount of $373,870.80 through April 3, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.9 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 37408, Legado by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of the required public streetscape improvements for Tract Map 37408, Legado Planning Areas 2 and 4, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC., located south of Rouse Road and west of Sherman Road.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Legislative Bodies Terms and Term Limits
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback on the current legislative bodies’ terms and term limits.
12.2 Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback regarding the structure of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee.
12.3 MultiJurisdiction City Council Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Establish and appoint two Councilmembers to the Ethanac Expressway Ad Hoc Committee to work in collaboration with the County of Riverside and the City of Perris to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address issues related to development as well as fire and emergency services along the jurisdictional boundaries shared by the City of Menifee and City of Perris.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> 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: October 15, 2025
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: September 17, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 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 August 6, 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
August 6, 2025
Page
3 of 6
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, August 6, 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. Pastor Bob Warning Crossway Menifee Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Menifee Valley Community Cupboard Recognition
5.2. Business Spotlight – Motte Historical Museum
5.3. Senior Advisory Committee Member Swearing In – Laurie Garcia
5.4. Police Department Quarterly 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 July 16, 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 6/27/2025, 7/3/2025 and 7/11/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 6/23/2025, 6/26/2025, 7/2/2025 and 7/3/2025, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 6/1/2025 to 6/30/2025 and the Void check Listing PE 6/30/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,207,617.90.
10.3 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes Within Improvement Area 1, Community Facilities District 20223, Legado RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 20223, Improvement Area 1, Legado
10.4 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the petition of Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, Parcel Nos. 331110 027, 331110035, 331110041, 331140010, 331140018, 331140021, and 331140025 located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north McLaughlin Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 Maintenance Services as Annexation No. 30; and
2. Adopt a resolution of intention to add Annexation No. 30 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 17, 2025.
10.5 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 35, Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, Assessor’s Parcel No. 335481017 located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north Thornton Avenue, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 35; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 35 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 17, 2025.
10.6 Agreement with Faith Lutheran Church for the Purchase of Real Property for the Sun City Greenspace Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for real property between Faith Lutheran Church for the property located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road for a total nottoexceed amount of $450,741.15; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easement Agreement (CC&R) with Faith Lutheran Church; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements or documents required for the acquisition of real property including but not limited to escrow, broker fees, title, insurance, formal bonding appraisal, documents relating to the grant program with final execution subject to clear title.
10.7 Bid Award and Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for Construction Services for the Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for construction services for Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2405, located at 29950 Menifee Road, in a total amount notto exceed $434,625.
10.8 Agreements with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for Menifee Police Department Modular Buildings
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute two lease agreements and any other necessary lease documents with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for the rental of two modular buildings used by the Menifee Police Department, in a total nottoexceed amount of $373,870.80 through April 3, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.9 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 37408, Legado by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of the required public streetscape improvements for Tract Map 37408, Legado Planning Areas 2 and 4, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC., located south of Rouse Road and west of Sherman Road.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Legislative Bodies Terms and Term Limits
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback on the current legislative bodies’ terms and term limits.
12.2 Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback regarding the structure of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee.
12.3 MultiJurisdiction City Council Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Establish and appoint two Councilmembers to the Ethanac Expressway Ad Hoc Committee to work in collaboration with the County of Riverside and the City of Perris to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address issues related to development as well as fire and emergency services along the jurisdictional boundaries shared by the City of Menifee and City of Perris.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> 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: October 15, 2025
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: September 17, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 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 August 6, 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
August 6, 2025
Page
4 of 6
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, August 6, 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. Pastor Bob Warning Crossway Menifee Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Menifee Valley Community Cupboard Recognition
5.2. Business Spotlight – Motte Historical Museum
5.3. Senior Advisory Committee Member Swearing In – Laurie Garcia
5.4. Police Department Quarterly 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 July 16, 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 6/27/2025, 7/3/2025 and 7/11/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 6/23/2025, 6/26/2025, 7/2/2025 and 7/3/2025, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 6/1/2025 to 6/30/2025 and the Void check Listing PE 6/30/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,207,617.90.
10.3 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes Within Improvement Area 1, Community Facilities District 20223, Legado RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 20223, Improvement Area 1, Legado
10.4 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the petition of Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, Parcel Nos. 331110 027, 331110035, 331110041, 331140010, 331140018, 331140021, and 331140025 located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north McLaughlin Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 Maintenance Services as Annexation No. 30; and
2. Adopt a resolution of intention to add Annexation No. 30 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 17, 2025.
10.5 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 35, Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, Assessor’s Parcel No. 335481017 located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north Thornton Avenue, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 35; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 35 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 17, 2025.
10.6 Agreement with Faith Lutheran Church for the Purchase of Real Property for the Sun City Greenspace Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for real property between Faith Lutheran Church for the property located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road for a total nottoexceed amount of $450,741.15; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easement Agreement (CC&R) with Faith Lutheran Church; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements or documents required for the acquisition of real property including but not limited to escrow, broker fees, title, insurance, formal bonding appraisal, documents relating to the grant program with final execution subject to clear title.
10.7 Bid Award and Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for Construction Services for the Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for construction services for Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2405, located at 29950 Menifee Road, in a total amount notto exceed $434,625.
10.8 Agreements with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for Menifee Police Department Modular Buildings
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute two lease agreements and any other necessary lease documents with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for the rental of two modular buildings used by the Menifee Police Department, in a total nottoexceed amount of $373,870.80 through April 3, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.9 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 37408, Legado by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of the required public streetscape improvements for Tract Map 37408, Legado Planning Areas 2 and 4, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC., located south of Rouse Road and west of Sherman Road.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Legislative Bodies Terms and Term Limits
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback on the current legislative bodies’ terms and term limits.
12.2 Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback regarding the structure of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee.
12.3 MultiJurisdiction City Council Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Establish and appoint two Councilmembers to the Ethanac Expressway Ad Hoc Committee to work in collaboration with the County of Riverside and the City of Perris to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address issues related to development as well as fire and emergency services along the jurisdictional boundaries shared by the City of Menifee and City of Perris.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> 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: October 15, 2025
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: September 17, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 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 August 6, 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
August 6, 2025
Page
5 of 6
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, August 6, 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. Pastor Bob Warning Crossway Menifee Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Menifee Valley Community Cupboard Recognition
5.2. Business Spotlight – Motte Historical Museum
5.3. Senior Advisory Committee Member Swearing In – Laurie Garcia
5.4. Police Department Quarterly 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 July 16, 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 6/27/2025, 7/3/2025 and 7/11/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 6/23/2025, 6/26/2025, 7/2/2025 and 7/3/2025, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 6/1/2025 to 6/30/2025 and the Void check Listing PE 6/30/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,207,617.90.
10.3 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes Within Improvement Area 1, Community Facilities District 20223, Legado RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 20223, Improvement Area 1, Legado
10.4 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the petition of Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, Parcel Nos. 331110 027, 331110035, 331110041, 331140010, 331140018, 331140021, and 331140025 located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north McLaughlin Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 Maintenance Services as Annexation No. 30; and
2. Adopt a resolution of intention to add Annexation No. 30 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 17, 2025.
10.5 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 35, Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, into Community Facility District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Petition of Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, Assessor’s Parcel No. 335481017 located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north Thornton Avenue, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 35; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to add Annexation No. 35 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 17, 2025.
10.6 Agreement with Faith Lutheran Church for the Purchase of Real Property for the Sun City Greenspace Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for real property between Faith Lutheran Church for the property located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road for a total nottoexceed amount of $450,741.15; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easement Agreement (CC&R) with Faith Lutheran Church; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements or documents required for the acquisition of real property including but not limited to escrow, broker fees, title, insurance, formal bonding appraisal, documents relating to the grant program with final execution subject to clear title.
10.7 Bid Award and Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for Construction Services for the Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for construction services for Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2405, located at 29950 Menifee Road, in a total amount notto exceed $434,625.
10.8 Agreements with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for Menifee Police Department Modular Buildings
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute two lease agreements and any other necessary lease documents with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for the rental of two modular buildings used by the Menifee Police Department, in a total nottoexceed amount of $373,870.80 through April 3, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.9 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 37408, Legado by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of the required public streetscape improvements for Tract Map 37408, Legado Planning Areas 2 and 4, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC., located south of Rouse Road and west of Sherman Road.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Legislative Bodies Terms and Term Limits
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback on the current legislative bodies’ terms and term limits.
12.2 Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback regarding the structure of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee.
12.3 MultiJurisdiction City Council Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Establish and appoint two Councilmembers to the Ethanac Expressway Ad Hoc Committee to work in collaboration with the County of Riverside and the City of Perris to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address issues related to development as well as fire and emergency services along the jurisdictional boundaries shared by the City of Menifee and City of Perris.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Naming of Bridge Over Salt Creek – Bradley Rd. Veterans Memorial Bridge (Temple, February 5, 2025) Target Date: TBD
> 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: October 15, 2025
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: September 17, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 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 August 6, 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
August 6, 2025
Page
6 of 6