Menifee City Council
August 6, 2025

Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 16, 2025

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 MINUTES
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
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)
Mayor Estrada called closed session to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Councilmembers Deines, Diederich, Temple, Mayor Pro Tem Karwin, and Mayor Estrada. The City Council recessed to closed session at 5:00 PM for the purposes listed below.

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
Mayor Estrada called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated there was no reportable action from closed session.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Dean Deines

Absent: None

3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Burt Goulding – Counselor, Menifee Church of Jesus Christ of Latter­Day Saints

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Robert Walton led the flag salute.

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5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Citizen of the Month – Katie Luna
The City Council recognized Katie Luna and presented her with a certificate.

5.2 Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
The City Council recognized the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commissioners and presented them with a proclamation.

5.3 Bradley Bridge Project Construction Overview
Project Outreach Director Andrea Suarez provided a presentation.

5.4 Fire Department Quarterly Update
Fire Chief Mark Scoville provided a presentation.

5.5 Community Services Monthly Update
Community Services Director Mariana Mitchell provided a presentation.

6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5­0) with no modifications.

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON­AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non­agenda items. •Bob Fuhrman
•Eileen Landon
•Denise Lanier
•Monica Burrola Carli
•Jesse Simms
•John Guzman

8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. •Menifee Motor Madness Event
•Southwest Riverside County Coalition Meeting in Sacramento on Infrastructure Relief
•Menifee Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
•Menifee’s Independence Day Celebration
Councilmember Temple reported on the event he attended. •Live Jams Event
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. •Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Southwest T­Now Meeting Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 16, 2025

•RTA Board of Directors Meeting
•Menifee’s Independence Day Celebration
•Menifee Finance Committee Meeting
•Rancho Family Medical Group Grand Opening
•Menifee Police Department Promotion Ceremony
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. •Rotary Club Meetings
•Menifee Motor Madness Event
•TUMF Central Committee Meeting
•Chamber of Commerce Mixer
•Rancho Family Medical Group Grand Opening
•Menifee Family Camp Out at Lazy Creek Park
•Economic Development Stakeholder Discussion
•Menifee State of the City Planning Meeting
•Menifee Police Department Promotion Ceremony
Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. •Romoland School Resource Fair
•Menifee’s Independence Day Celebration
•Menifee Finance Committee Meeting
•Chamber of Commerce Mixer
•Menifee Police Department Promotion Ceremony

9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes was approved unanimously (5­0) with no modifications.

9.1 June 18, 2025 Minutes

10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Estrada requested to pull Item No. 10.5.

The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.

MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ricky Estrada

10.1 Waiver of Reading
ACTION

1. Waived the reading in full of any and all ordinances listed on this agenda and provided that they be read by title only.

AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
Menifee Mayor and City Council
July 16, 2025

AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None

10.2 Warrant Register
ACTION

1. Ratified and approved 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
ACTION

1. Received and filed the Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2025.

10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
ACTION

1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for May 2025.

10.5 Strategic Plan Update
Mayor Estrada highlighted Thriving Economy Objectives D and F and Connectivity and Mobility Objective C in the Strategic Plan.

ACTION

1. Adopted the City of Menifee’s updated 2023­2028 Strategic Plan; and

2. Received and filed an update on the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the period extending from January 1 to June 30, 2025.

MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Bob Karwin

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
ACTION

1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-417, approving Municipal Code Amendment No. LR24­0135, amending Title 5, Business Regulations, Title 7, Subdivisions, and Title 9, Planning & Zoning of the Menifee Municipal Code.

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10.7 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant
ACTION

1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1600, accepting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $15,782; and

2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1601, 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. Authorized 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 ACTION

1. Accepted 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. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1602, 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. Authorized 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 ACTION

1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1603, 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. Approved and authorized 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 ACTION

1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1604, 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. Authorized the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the required list of projects and accompanying amended resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).

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July 16, 2025

10.11 Annual Levy for Maintenance Community Facilities Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
ACTION

1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1605, 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 ACTION

1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1606, 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 ACTION

1. Accepted 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. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1607, adding 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
ACTION

1. Approved 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. Authorized 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.

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10.15 Agreement with Riverside Public Safety Enterprise Communication for Radio Transmission Services
ACTION

1. Approved and authorized 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. Authorized 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 ACTION

1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for construction services for Fiscal 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
ACTION

1. Approved and authorized 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 ACTION

1. Approved and authorized 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.

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10.19 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 29777, Talavera by KB Home Coastal, Inc.

ACTION

1. Approved and authorized 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
ACTION

1. Approved and authorized 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. Approved and authorized 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 ACTION

1. Accepted 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. Authorized 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
ACTION

1. Accepted the improvements for the McCall Boulevard/Sun City Boulevard Westbound Turn Pocket Extension Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 24­02; and

2. Authorized 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
ACTION

1. Accepted the Improvements for the La Piedra Road at Bell Mountain Middle School Pedestrian Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 22­25; and

2. Authorized the City Clerk’s office to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.

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11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

11.1 Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project
Associate Planner Brandon Cleary provided a presentation.

The City Council asked staff questions.

Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:25 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed.

Correspondence was received from the following.
•City of Perris
Appellant representative for the City of Perris, Shukan Patel, addressed the City Council and spoke in support of the City of Perris’s appeal.

There was no appellant representative on behalf of the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance present.

Project Applicant Luke Sarmiento provided a presentation and addressed the City Council.

The following speakers addressed the City Council.
•Deboray Samis
•Mark Deness
•Jon Shardlow
The City Council asked questions of staff, the appellant representatives, and applicants.

City of Perris Principal Planner Rafael Garcia provided a statement.

Project Applicant Tyler Banton provided a statement.

Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 8:04 PM.

Councilmember Temple discussed with concerns with the City of Perris’s appeal.

Mayor Estrada stated concerns with the City of Perris’s appeal and the proposed project.

Councilmember Diederich spoke in favor of staff’s recommendations.

Mayor Pro Tem Karwin spoke in favor of staff’s recommendations.

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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: Estrada
RECUSE: None
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: Estrada
RECUSE: None
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: Estrada
RECUSE: None
ACTION

1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1608, denying Appeal No. PLN25­0109 submitted by the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance; and MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin

2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1609, denying Appeal No. PLN25­0110 submitted by the City of Perris; and
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin

3. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1610, 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. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1611, approving Plot Plan No. PLN23­0040 for the Northern Gateway Logistics Center Warehouse Project.

MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin

11.2 Resolution of Necessity Authorizing the Condemnation of Property for Right­of­Way Purposes on Ethanac Road
Assistant City Engineer Steve Strapac provided a presentation.

The City Council asked staff and applicant questions.

Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 8:31 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed. There were no public comments and no correspondence received.

The property owner was not present.

Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 8:32 PM.

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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ACTION

1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1612, 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.

MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Dan Temple

11.3 Ordinance Introduction and First Reading for Change Proceedings for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 2022­3, Legado Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 8:45 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed. There were no public comments, correspondence or protests received. Ms. Roseen also stated there were no persons registered to vote in the territory of the district, per the Riverside Registrar of Voters. Ms. Roseen confirmed the owners of the taxable property had consented to hold the special election and concurred the special meeting my be held. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 8:45 PM.

The City Council asked staff questions.

ACTION

1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1613, 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
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
Ms. Roseen stated the ballots were received, and they were a yes vote.

2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1614, 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 MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
Ms. Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.

3. Introduced an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 2022­3, Legado, of the City of Menifee.

MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Ben Diederich

11.4 Levy of Charges for County Service Areas for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Deputy Finance Director Margarita Cornejo provided the presentation.

The City Council asked staff questions.

Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 9:04 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed. There were no public comments and no correspondence received.

Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 9:04 PM.

ACTION

1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1615, ordering the levy and collection of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 charges for County Service Areas within the City.

MOVER: Ben Diederich
SECONDER: Dan Temple

11.5 Annual Levy for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 89­1­C for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Deputy Finance Director Margarita Cornejo provided the presentation.

The City Council asked staff questions.

Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 9:12 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed. There were no public comments and no correspondence received.

Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 9:12 PM.

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July 16, 2025

AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ACTION

1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1616, ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 89­1­C (LLMD 89­1­C) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026.

MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines

12. DISCUSSION ITEMS

12.1 Cherry Hills Boulevard and Bradley Road Vacant Lot Enhancements Parks and Landscape Maintenance Manager Bryce Howell provided a presentation.

The City Council asked staff questions.

The City Council requested an item to analyze landscape design options for perimeter beautification as well as beautification to the full property, the associated costs, and potential community events that could take place at the location.

13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.

14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.

15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Estrada requested the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission review potential use of City owned property located near Juanita Drive. The request was seconded by Councilmember Temple.

Mayor Estrada requested a future discussion item to review QUIMBY fee amendment options. The request was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Karwin.

16. ADJOURN
Mayor Estrada adjourned the meeting at 9:34 PM.

Stephanie Roseen, CMC City Clerk