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 20, 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
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
National Prescription Opiate Litigation,
United States District Court Case No. 1:17CV2804
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN:335080013
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Alberto Paivia, Deputy Public Works Director; Diego Guillen, Senior Engineer; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: Jesse James, McCall Senior 37
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
3. 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
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
5. 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. Janet Ringleman – VFW Post 1956, Community Affairs Committee Chair
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Monica BurrolaCarli
5.2. Community Services 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 August 6, 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 7/18/2025 and 7/25/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/15/2025, 7/16/2025 and 7/18/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,657,753.92.
10.3 Treasurer's Report June 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for June 2025.
10.5 Capital Improvement Program Construction Contract Change Order Quarterly Activity Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the capital improvement program construction contract change order activity report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.6 Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Update for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the fourth quarterly update on executed California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.7 Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of the Fire Department’s annual report on compliance with the statemandated inspection requirements for hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, and private and public schools, as outlined in Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Sections 13145, 13146 and 17921.
10.8 National Opiate Litigation Settlement Fund Allocation RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to program the National Opiate Litigation Settlement Funds received through July 16, 2025, for prevention education and intervention programs reaching vulnerable populations including homeless and atrisk youth residing within the City; and
2. Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $168,453.02 to the project account as assigned by the Finance Department for the use of the funds received from the Janssen and Distributors Settlements, Allergan, CVS, TEVA, Walgreens and Walmart Settlement Funds.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Menifee Valley Historical Association RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Menifee Valley Historical Association for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for a temporary detour of the Salt Creek Trail for the Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1304, for a total amount nottoexceed $6,000.
10.11 Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2513, for a total amount nottoexceed $399,751.05 through December 31, 2026.
10.12 Agreement with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2503, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,472,198 through December 31, 2026.
10.13 Agreement with the Romoland School District for the Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a RightofWay Contract and Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement, and all exhibits thereof, with the Romoland School District for the McCall Boulevard Widening – Oakhurst Avenue to Junipero Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,000.
10.14 Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2416, for a total amount nottoexceed $159,683.50 through December 31, 2026.
10.15 Public Improvement Agreement, and Bonds for Plot Plan 2018225 Vista Ridge Apartments, by Luis Navarro
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement and cash securities to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Plot Plan 2018225, Vista Ridge Apartments by Luis Navarro, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue.
10.16 Public Improvement Agreement, Bonds, Acceptance and 90% Release of Securities for Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794 for Quartz Ranch, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement for landscape improvements associated with Quartz Ranch, Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794, located on the east and west sides of Evans Road, north of Holland Road, and south of La Piedra Road; and
2. Accept the public landscape improvements for Quartz Ranch and authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.17 Public Improvement Acceptance and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 36303, by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, sewer, and landscape for Tract Map 36303, located east of Sherman Road and north of Holland Road; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s Standard policies.
10.18 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the City Hall Backup Generator Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2511, City Hall Backup Generator located at 29844 Haun Road; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 11.10 of Title 11 of the Menifee Municipal Code expanding regulations for the possession of alcoholic beverage containers in public places and other specified areas within the City.
12.2 Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Green Building Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, and the Model Codes with appendices and amendments related thereto, all of which comprise the Buildings and Construction Code of the City of Menifee; and
2. Set a public hearing date for September 17, 2025, for the second reading and adoption.
12.3 Governance Planning During the Mayor’s SixMonth Military Deployment RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback to staff on the timeframe and appointment options for the Mayor Pro Tem and committee and regional board appointments during the Mayor’s deployment with the United States Air Force; and
2. Designate a member of the City Council to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
12.4 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: October 1, 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: Spring 2026
> 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: Spring 2026
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: October 15, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
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 Wednesday, August 20, 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 20, 2025
Page
1 of 8
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 20, 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
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
National Prescription Opiate Litigation,
United States District Court Case No. 1:17CV2804
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN:335080013
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Alberto Paivia, Deputy Public Works Director; Diego Guillen, Senior Engineer; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: Jesse James, McCall Senior 37
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
3. 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
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
5. 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. Janet Ringleman – VFW Post 1956, Community Affairs Committee Chair
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Monica BurrolaCarli
5.2. Community Services 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 August 6, 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 7/18/2025 and 7/25/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/15/2025, 7/16/2025 and 7/18/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,657,753.92.
10.3 Treasurer's Report June 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for June 2025.
10.5 Capital Improvement Program Construction Contract Change Order Quarterly Activity Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the capital improvement program construction contract change order activity report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.6 Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Update for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the fourth quarterly update on executed California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.7 Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of the Fire Department’s annual report on compliance with the statemandated inspection requirements for hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, and private and public schools, as outlined in Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Sections 13145, 13146 and 17921.
10.8 National Opiate Litigation Settlement Fund Allocation RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to program the National Opiate Litigation Settlement Funds received through July 16, 2025, for prevention education and intervention programs reaching vulnerable populations including homeless and atrisk youth residing within the City; and
2. Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $168,453.02 to the project account as assigned by the Finance Department for the use of the funds received from the Janssen and Distributors Settlements, Allergan, CVS, TEVA, Walgreens and Walmart Settlement Funds.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Menifee Valley Historical Association RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Menifee Valley Historical Association for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for a temporary detour of the Salt Creek Trail for the Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1304, for a total amount nottoexceed $6,000.
10.11 Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2513, for a total amount nottoexceed $399,751.05 through December 31, 2026.
10.12 Agreement with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2503, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,472,198 through December 31, 2026.
10.13 Agreement with the Romoland School District for the Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a RightofWay Contract and Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement, and all exhibits thereof, with the Romoland School District for the McCall Boulevard Widening – Oakhurst Avenue to Junipero Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,000.
10.14 Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2416, for a total amount nottoexceed $159,683.50 through December 31, 2026.
10.15 Public Improvement Agreement, and Bonds for Plot Plan 2018225 Vista Ridge Apartments, by Luis Navarro
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement and cash securities to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Plot Plan 2018225, Vista Ridge Apartments by Luis Navarro, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue.
10.16 Public Improvement Agreement, Bonds, Acceptance and 90% Release of Securities for Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794 for Quartz Ranch, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement for landscape improvements associated with Quartz Ranch, Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794, located on the east and west sides of Evans Road, north of Holland Road, and south of La Piedra Road; and
2. Accept the public landscape improvements for Quartz Ranch and authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.17 Public Improvement Acceptance and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 36303, by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, sewer, and landscape for Tract Map 36303, located east of Sherman Road and north of Holland Road; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s Standard policies.
10.18 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the City Hall Backup Generator Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2511, City Hall Backup Generator located at 29844 Haun Road; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 11.10 of Title 11 of the Menifee Municipal Code expanding regulations for the possession of alcoholic beverage containers in public places and other specified areas within the City.
12.2 Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Green Building Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, and the Model Codes with appendices and amendments related thereto, all of which comprise the Buildings and Construction Code of the City of Menifee; and
2. Set a public hearing date for September 17, 2025, for the second reading and adoption.
12.3 Governance Planning During the Mayor’s SixMonth Military Deployment RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback to staff on the timeframe and appointment options for the Mayor Pro Tem and committee and regional board appointments during the Mayor’s deployment with the United States Air Force; and
2. Designate a member of the City Council to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
12.4 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: October 1, 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: Spring 2026
> 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: Spring 2026
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: October 15, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
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 Wednesday, August 20, 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 20, 2025
Page
2 of 8
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 20, 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
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
National Prescription Opiate Litigation,
United States District Court Case No. 1:17CV2804
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN:335080013
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Alberto Paivia, Deputy Public Works Director; Diego Guillen, Senior Engineer; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: Jesse James, McCall Senior 37
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
3. 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
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
5. 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. Janet Ringleman – VFW Post 1956, Community Affairs Committee Chair
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Monica BurrolaCarli
5.2. Community Services 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 August 6, 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 7/18/2025 and 7/25/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/15/2025, 7/16/2025 and 7/18/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,657,753.92.
10.3 Treasurer's Report June 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for June 2025.
10.5 Capital Improvement Program Construction Contract Change Order Quarterly Activity Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the capital improvement program construction contract change order activity report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.6 Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Update for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the fourth quarterly update on executed California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.7 Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of the Fire Department’s annual report on compliance with the statemandated inspection requirements for hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, and private and public schools, as outlined in Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Sections 13145, 13146 and 17921.
10.8 National Opiate Litigation Settlement Fund Allocation RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to program the National Opiate Litigation Settlement Funds received through July 16, 2025, for prevention education and intervention programs reaching vulnerable populations including homeless and atrisk youth residing within the City; and
2. Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $168,453.02 to the project account as assigned by the Finance Department for the use of the funds received from the Janssen and Distributors Settlements, Allergan, CVS, TEVA, Walgreens and Walmart Settlement Funds.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Menifee Valley Historical Association RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Menifee Valley Historical Association for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for a temporary detour of the Salt Creek Trail for the Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1304, for a total amount nottoexceed $6,000.
10.11 Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2513, for a total amount nottoexceed $399,751.05 through December 31, 2026.
10.12 Agreement with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2503, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,472,198 through December 31, 2026.
10.13 Agreement with the Romoland School District for the Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a RightofWay Contract and Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement, and all exhibits thereof, with the Romoland School District for the McCall Boulevard Widening – Oakhurst Avenue to Junipero Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,000.
10.14 Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2416, for a total amount nottoexceed $159,683.50 through December 31, 2026.
10.15 Public Improvement Agreement, and Bonds for Plot Plan 2018225 Vista Ridge Apartments, by Luis Navarro
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement and cash securities to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Plot Plan 2018225, Vista Ridge Apartments by Luis Navarro, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue.
10.16 Public Improvement Agreement, Bonds, Acceptance and 90% Release of Securities for Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794 for Quartz Ranch, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement for landscape improvements associated with Quartz Ranch, Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794, located on the east and west sides of Evans Road, north of Holland Road, and south of La Piedra Road; and
2. Accept the public landscape improvements for Quartz Ranch and authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.17 Public Improvement Acceptance and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 36303, by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, sewer, and landscape for Tract Map 36303, located east of Sherman Road and north of Holland Road; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s Standard policies.
10.18 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the City Hall Backup Generator Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2511, City Hall Backup Generator located at 29844 Haun Road; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 11.10 of Title 11 of the Menifee Municipal Code expanding regulations for the possession of alcoholic beverage containers in public places and other specified areas within the City.
12.2 Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Green Building Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, and the Model Codes with appendices and amendments related thereto, all of which comprise the Buildings and Construction Code of the City of Menifee; and
2. Set a public hearing date for September 17, 2025, for the second reading and adoption.
12.3 Governance Planning During the Mayor’s SixMonth Military Deployment RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback to staff on the timeframe and appointment options for the Mayor Pro Tem and committee and regional board appointments during the Mayor’s deployment with the United States Air Force; and
2. Designate a member of the City Council to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
12.4 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: October 1, 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: Spring 2026
> 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: Spring 2026
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: October 15, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
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 Wednesday, August 20, 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 20, 2025
Page
3 of 8
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 20, 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
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
National Prescription Opiate Litigation,
United States District Court Case No. 1:17CV2804
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN:335080013
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Alberto Paivia, Deputy Public Works Director; Diego Guillen, Senior Engineer; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: Jesse James, McCall Senior 37
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
3. 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
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
5. 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. Janet Ringleman – VFW Post 1956, Community Affairs Committee Chair
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Monica BurrolaCarli
5.2. Community Services 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 August 6, 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 7/18/2025 and 7/25/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/15/2025, 7/16/2025 and 7/18/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,657,753.92.
10.3 Treasurer's Report June 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for June 2025.
10.5 Capital Improvement Program Construction Contract Change Order Quarterly Activity Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the capital improvement program construction contract change order activity report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.6 Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Update for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the fourth quarterly update on executed California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.7 Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of the Fire Department’s annual report on compliance with the statemandated inspection requirements for hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, and private and public schools, as outlined in Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Sections 13145, 13146 and 17921.
10.8 National Opiate Litigation Settlement Fund Allocation RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to program the National Opiate Litigation Settlement Funds received through July 16, 2025, for prevention education and intervention programs reaching vulnerable populations including homeless and atrisk youth residing within the City; and
2. Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $168,453.02 to the project account as assigned by the Finance Department for the use of the funds received from the Janssen and Distributors Settlements, Allergan, CVS, TEVA, Walgreens and Walmart Settlement Funds.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Menifee Valley Historical Association RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Menifee Valley Historical Association for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for a temporary detour of the Salt Creek Trail for the Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1304, for a total amount nottoexceed $6,000.
10.11 Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2513, for a total amount nottoexceed $399,751.05 through December 31, 2026.
10.12 Agreement with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2503, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,472,198 through December 31, 2026.
10.13 Agreement with the Romoland School District for the Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a RightofWay Contract and Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement, and all exhibits thereof, with the Romoland School District for the McCall Boulevard Widening – Oakhurst Avenue to Junipero Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,000.
10.14 Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2416, for a total amount nottoexceed $159,683.50 through December 31, 2026.
10.15 Public Improvement Agreement, and Bonds for Plot Plan 2018225 Vista Ridge Apartments, by Luis Navarro
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement and cash securities to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Plot Plan 2018225, Vista Ridge Apartments by Luis Navarro, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue.
10.16 Public Improvement Agreement, Bonds, Acceptance and 90% Release of Securities for Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794 for Quartz Ranch, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement for landscape improvements associated with Quartz Ranch, Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794, located on the east and west sides of Evans Road, north of Holland Road, and south of La Piedra Road; and
2. Accept the public landscape improvements for Quartz Ranch and authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.17 Public Improvement Acceptance and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 36303, by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, sewer, and landscape for Tract Map 36303, located east of Sherman Road and north of Holland Road; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s Standard policies.
10.18 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the City Hall Backup Generator Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2511, City Hall Backup Generator located at 29844 Haun Road; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 11.10 of Title 11 of the Menifee Municipal Code expanding regulations for the possession of alcoholic beverage containers in public places and other specified areas within the City.
12.2 Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Green Building Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, and the Model Codes with appendices and amendments related thereto, all of which comprise the Buildings and Construction Code of the City of Menifee; and
2. Set a public hearing date for September 17, 2025, for the second reading and adoption.
12.3 Governance Planning During the Mayor’s SixMonth Military Deployment RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback to staff on the timeframe and appointment options for the Mayor Pro Tem and committee and regional board appointments during the Mayor’s deployment with the United States Air Force; and
2. Designate a member of the City Council to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
12.4 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: October 1, 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: Spring 2026
> 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: Spring 2026
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: October 15, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
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 Wednesday, August 20, 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 20, 2025
Page
4 of 8
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 20, 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
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
National Prescription Opiate Litigation,
United States District Court Case No. 1:17CV2804
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN:335080013
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Alberto Paivia, Deputy Public Works Director; Diego Guillen, Senior Engineer; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: Jesse James, McCall Senior 37
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
3. 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
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
5. 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. Janet Ringleman – VFW Post 1956, Community Affairs Committee Chair
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Monica BurrolaCarli
5.2. Community Services 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 August 6, 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 7/18/2025 and 7/25/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/15/2025, 7/16/2025 and 7/18/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,657,753.92.
10.3 Treasurer's Report June 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for June 2025.
10.5 Capital Improvement Program Construction Contract Change Order Quarterly Activity Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the capital improvement program construction contract change order activity report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.6 Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Update for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the fourth quarterly update on executed California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.7 Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of the Fire Department’s annual report on compliance with the statemandated inspection requirements for hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, and private and public schools, as outlined in Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Sections 13145, 13146 and 17921.
10.8 National Opiate Litigation Settlement Fund Allocation RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to program the National Opiate Litigation Settlement Funds received through July 16, 2025, for prevention education and intervention programs reaching vulnerable populations including homeless and atrisk youth residing within the City; and
2. Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $168,453.02 to the project account as assigned by the Finance Department for the use of the funds received from the Janssen and Distributors Settlements, Allergan, CVS, TEVA, Walgreens and Walmart Settlement Funds.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Menifee Valley Historical Association RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Menifee Valley Historical Association for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for a temporary detour of the Salt Creek Trail for the Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1304, for a total amount nottoexceed $6,000.
10.11 Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2513, for a total amount nottoexceed $399,751.05 through December 31, 2026.
10.12 Agreement with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2503, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,472,198 through December 31, 2026.
10.13 Agreement with the Romoland School District for the Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a RightofWay Contract and Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement, and all exhibits thereof, with the Romoland School District for the McCall Boulevard Widening – Oakhurst Avenue to Junipero Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,000.
10.14 Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2416, for a total amount nottoexceed $159,683.50 through December 31, 2026.
10.15 Public Improvement Agreement, and Bonds for Plot Plan 2018225 Vista Ridge Apartments, by Luis Navarro
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement and cash securities to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Plot Plan 2018225, Vista Ridge Apartments by Luis Navarro, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue.
10.16 Public Improvement Agreement, Bonds, Acceptance and 90% Release of Securities for Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794 for Quartz Ranch, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement for landscape improvements associated with Quartz Ranch, Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794, located on the east and west sides of Evans Road, north of Holland Road, and south of La Piedra Road; and
2. Accept the public landscape improvements for Quartz Ranch and authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.17 Public Improvement Acceptance and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 36303, by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, sewer, and landscape for Tract Map 36303, located east of Sherman Road and north of Holland Road; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s Standard policies.
10.18 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the City Hall Backup Generator Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2511, City Hall Backup Generator located at 29844 Haun Road; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 11.10 of Title 11 of the Menifee Municipal Code expanding regulations for the possession of alcoholic beverage containers in public places and other specified areas within the City.
12.2 Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Green Building Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, and the Model Codes with appendices and amendments related thereto, all of which comprise the Buildings and Construction Code of the City of Menifee; and
2. Set a public hearing date for September 17, 2025, for the second reading and adoption.
12.3 Governance Planning During the Mayor’s SixMonth Military Deployment RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback to staff on the timeframe and appointment options for the Mayor Pro Tem and committee and regional board appointments during the Mayor’s deployment with the United States Air Force; and
2. Designate a member of the City Council to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
12.4 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: October 1, 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: Spring 2026
> 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: Spring 2026
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: October 15, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
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 Wednesday, August 20, 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 20, 2025
Page
5 of 8
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 20, 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
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
National Prescription Opiate Litigation,
United States District Court Case No. 1:17CV2804
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN:335080013
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Alberto Paivia, Deputy Public Works Director; Diego Guillen, Senior Engineer; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: Jesse James, McCall Senior 37
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
3. 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
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
5. 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. Janet Ringleman – VFW Post 1956, Community Affairs Committee Chair
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Monica BurrolaCarli
5.2. Community Services 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 August 6, 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 7/18/2025 and 7/25/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/15/2025, 7/16/2025 and 7/18/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,657,753.92.
10.3 Treasurer's Report June 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for June 2025.
10.5 Capital Improvement Program Construction Contract Change Order Quarterly Activity Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the capital improvement program construction contract change order activity report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.6 Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Update for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the fourth quarterly update on executed California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.7 Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of the Fire Department’s annual report on compliance with the statemandated inspection requirements for hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, and private and public schools, as outlined in Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Sections 13145, 13146 and 17921.
10.8 National Opiate Litigation Settlement Fund Allocation RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to program the National Opiate Litigation Settlement Funds received through July 16, 2025, for prevention education and intervention programs reaching vulnerable populations including homeless and atrisk youth residing within the City; and
2. Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $168,453.02 to the project account as assigned by the Finance Department for the use of the funds received from the Janssen and Distributors Settlements, Allergan, CVS, TEVA, Walgreens and Walmart Settlement Funds.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Menifee Valley Historical Association RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Menifee Valley Historical Association for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for a temporary detour of the Salt Creek Trail for the Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1304, for a total amount nottoexceed $6,000.
10.11 Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2513, for a total amount nottoexceed $399,751.05 through December 31, 2026.
10.12 Agreement with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2503, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,472,198 through December 31, 2026.
10.13 Agreement with the Romoland School District for the Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a RightofWay Contract and Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement, and all exhibits thereof, with the Romoland School District for the McCall Boulevard Widening – Oakhurst Avenue to Junipero Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,000.
10.14 Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2416, for a total amount nottoexceed $159,683.50 through December 31, 2026.
10.15 Public Improvement Agreement, and Bonds for Plot Plan 2018225 Vista Ridge Apartments, by Luis Navarro
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement and cash securities to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Plot Plan 2018225, Vista Ridge Apartments by Luis Navarro, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue.
10.16 Public Improvement Agreement, Bonds, Acceptance and 90% Release of Securities for Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794 for Quartz Ranch, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement for landscape improvements associated with Quartz Ranch, Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794, located on the east and west sides of Evans Road, north of Holland Road, and south of La Piedra Road; and
2. Accept the public landscape improvements for Quartz Ranch and authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.17 Public Improvement Acceptance and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 36303, by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, sewer, and landscape for Tract Map 36303, located east of Sherman Road and north of Holland Road; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s Standard policies.
10.18 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the City Hall Backup Generator Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2511, City Hall Backup Generator located at 29844 Haun Road; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 11.10 of Title 11 of the Menifee Municipal Code expanding regulations for the possession of alcoholic beverage containers in public places and other specified areas within the City.
12.2 Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Green Building Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, and the Model Codes with appendices and amendments related thereto, all of which comprise the Buildings and Construction Code of the City of Menifee; and
2. Set a public hearing date for September 17, 2025, for the second reading and adoption.
12.3 Governance Planning During the Mayor’s SixMonth Military Deployment RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback to staff on the timeframe and appointment options for the Mayor Pro Tem and committee and regional board appointments during the Mayor’s deployment with the United States Air Force; and
2. Designate a member of the City Council to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
12.4 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: October 1, 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: Spring 2026
> 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: Spring 2026
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: October 15, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
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 Wednesday, August 20, 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 20, 2025
Page
6 of 8
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 20, 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
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
National Prescription Opiate Litigation,
United States District Court Case No. 1:17CV2804
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN:335080013
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Alberto Paivia, Deputy Public Works Director; Diego Guillen, Senior Engineer; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: Jesse James, McCall Senior 37
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
3. 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
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
5. 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. Janet Ringleman – VFW Post 1956, Community Affairs Committee Chair
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Monica BurrolaCarli
5.2. Community Services 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 August 6, 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 7/18/2025 and 7/25/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/15/2025, 7/16/2025 and 7/18/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,657,753.92.
10.3 Treasurer's Report June 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for June 2025.
10.5 Capital Improvement Program Construction Contract Change Order Quarterly Activity Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the capital improvement program construction contract change order activity report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.6 Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Update for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the fourth quarterly update on executed California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.7 Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of the Fire Department’s annual report on compliance with the statemandated inspection requirements for hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, and private and public schools, as outlined in Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Sections 13145, 13146 and 17921.
10.8 National Opiate Litigation Settlement Fund Allocation RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to program the National Opiate Litigation Settlement Funds received through July 16, 2025, for prevention education and intervention programs reaching vulnerable populations including homeless and atrisk youth residing within the City; and
2. Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $168,453.02 to the project account as assigned by the Finance Department for the use of the funds received from the Janssen and Distributors Settlements, Allergan, CVS, TEVA, Walgreens and Walmart Settlement Funds.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Menifee Valley Historical Association RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Menifee Valley Historical Association for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for a temporary detour of the Salt Creek Trail for the Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1304, for a total amount nottoexceed $6,000.
10.11 Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2513, for a total amount nottoexceed $399,751.05 through December 31, 2026.
10.12 Agreement with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2503, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,472,198 through December 31, 2026.
10.13 Agreement with the Romoland School District for the Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a RightofWay Contract and Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement, and all exhibits thereof, with the Romoland School District for the McCall Boulevard Widening – Oakhurst Avenue to Junipero Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,000.
10.14 Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2416, for a total amount nottoexceed $159,683.50 through December 31, 2026.
10.15 Public Improvement Agreement, and Bonds for Plot Plan 2018225 Vista Ridge Apartments, by Luis Navarro
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement and cash securities to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Plot Plan 2018225, Vista Ridge Apartments by Luis Navarro, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue.
10.16 Public Improvement Agreement, Bonds, Acceptance and 90% Release of Securities for Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794 for Quartz Ranch, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement for landscape improvements associated with Quartz Ranch, Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794, located on the east and west sides of Evans Road, north of Holland Road, and south of La Piedra Road; and
2. Accept the public landscape improvements for Quartz Ranch and authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.17 Public Improvement Acceptance and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 36303, by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, sewer, and landscape for Tract Map 36303, located east of Sherman Road and north of Holland Road; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s Standard policies.
10.18 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the City Hall Backup Generator Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2511, City Hall Backup Generator located at 29844 Haun Road; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 11.10 of Title 11 of the Menifee Municipal Code expanding regulations for the possession of alcoholic beverage containers in public places and other specified areas within the City.
12.2 Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Green Building Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, and the Model Codes with appendices and amendments related thereto, all of which comprise the Buildings and Construction Code of the City of Menifee; and
2. Set a public hearing date for September 17, 2025, for the second reading and adoption.
12.3 Governance Planning During the Mayor’s SixMonth Military Deployment RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback to staff on the timeframe and appointment options for the Mayor Pro Tem and committee and regional board appointments during the Mayor’s deployment with the United States Air Force; and
2. Designate a member of the City Council to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
12.4 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: October 1, 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: Spring 2026
> 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: Spring 2026
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: October 15, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
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 Wednesday, August 20, 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 20, 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, August 20, 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
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
National Prescription Opiate Litigation,
United States District Court Case No. 1:17CV2804
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN:335080013
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Alberto Paivia, Deputy Public Works Director; Diego Guillen, Senior Engineer; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: Jesse James, McCall Senior 37
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
3. 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
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
5. 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. Janet Ringleman – VFW Post 1956, Community Affairs Committee Chair
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Monica BurrolaCarli
5.2. Community Services 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 August 6, 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 7/18/2025 and 7/25/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/15/2025, 7/16/2025 and 7/18/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,657,753.92.
10.3 Treasurer's Report June 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for June 2025.
10.5 Capital Improvement Program Construction Contract Change Order Quarterly Activity Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the capital improvement program construction contract change order activity report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.6 Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Update for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024/2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the fourth quarterly update on executed California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10.7 Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Compliance Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of the Fire Department’s annual report on compliance with the statemandated inspection requirements for hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, and private and public schools, as outlined in Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Sections 13145, 13146 and 17921.
10.8 National Opiate Litigation Settlement Fund Allocation RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to program the National Opiate Litigation Settlement Funds received through July 16, 2025, for prevention education and intervention programs reaching vulnerable populations including homeless and atrisk youth residing within the City; and
2. Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution (BAR) approving an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $168,453.02 to the project account as assigned by the Finance Department for the use of the funds received from the Janssen and Distributors Settlements, Allergan, CVS, TEVA, Walgreens and Walmart Settlement Funds.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Menifee Valley Historical Association RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Menifee Valley Historical Association for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District for a temporary detour of the Salt Creek Trail for the Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 1304, for a total amount nottoexceed $6,000.
10.11 Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2513, for a total amount nottoexceed $399,751.05 through December 31, 2026.
10.12 Agreement with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KimleyHorn, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2503, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,472,198 through December 31, 2026.
10.13 Agreement with the Romoland School District for the Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a RightofWay Contract and Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement, and all exhibits thereof, with the Romoland School District for the McCall Boulevard Widening – Oakhurst Avenue to Junipero Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, for a total amount nottoexceed $1,000.
10.14 Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with InSite Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2416, for a total amount nottoexceed $159,683.50 through December 31, 2026.
10.15 Public Improvement Agreement, and Bonds for Plot Plan 2018225 Vista Ridge Apartments, by Luis Navarro
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement and cash securities to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Plot Plan 2018225, Vista Ridge Apartments by Luis Navarro, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue.
10.16 Public Improvement Agreement, Bonds, Acceptance and 90% Release of Securities for Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794 for Quartz Ranch, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement for landscape improvements associated with Quartz Ranch, Tract Map Nos. 28786, 28791, 28792, 28793 and 28794, located on the east and west sides of Evans Road, north of Holland Road, and south of La Piedra Road; and
2. Accept the public landscape improvements for Quartz Ranch and authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.17 Public Improvement Acceptance and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 36303, by Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, sewer, and landscape for Tract Map 36303, located east of Sherman Road and north of Holland Road; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s Standard policies.
10.18 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the City Hall Backup Generator Project RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2511, City Hall Backup Generator located at 29844 Haun Road; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 11.10 of Title 11 of the Menifee Municipal Code expanding regulations for the possession of alcoholic beverage containers in public places and other specified areas within the City.
12.2 Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce an ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Green Building Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Energy Code, and the Model Codes with appendices and amendments related thereto, all of which comprise the Buildings and Construction Code of the City of Menifee; and
2. Set a public hearing date for September 17, 2025, for the second reading and adoption.
12.3 Governance Planning During the Mayor’s SixMonth Military Deployment RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Discuss and provide feedback to staff on the timeframe and appointment options for the Mayor Pro Tem and committee and regional board appointments during the Mayor’s deployment with the United States Air Force; and
2. Designate a member of the City Council to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
12.4 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: October 1, 2025
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: Spring 2026
> 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: Spring 2026
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: October 15, 2025
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
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 Wednesday, August 20, 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 20, 2025
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