Menifee Mayor and City Council
August 6, 2025
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4 MINUTES
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
Mayor Estrada called closed session to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Councilmembers Deines, Diederich, Temple, Mayor Pro Tem Karwin, and Mayor Estrada.
Correspondence was received by the following.
Alex Zikakis on behalf of Capstone Advisors, Inc.
Katrina DeArmey on behalf of Ethanac Menifee, LLC and Phelan Development Co. Tyler Banton on behalf of Lovett Industrial, LLC
Peter Schafer on behalf of IPT Menifee CC LLC and Ares Industrial Management The following speaker addressed the City Council.
Alex Zikakis
Mayor Estrada recessed to closed session at 5:04 PM for the purposes listed below.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 City of Menifee v. City of Perris, Riverside County Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2203040
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION,
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION,
INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Estrada called the meeting to order at 6:06 PM. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated there was no reportable action from closed session.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Dean Deines
Absent: None
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
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Pastor Bob Warning- Crossway Menifee Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Shane Lipsome led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Menifee Valley Community Cupboard Recognition
The City Council recognized Dawn Smith and the Community Cupboard and presented her with a certificate.
5.2. Business Spotlight – Motte Historical Museum
Kayla Charters introduced the Business Spotlight Program, and the City Council recognized John and Leon Motte with the Motte Historical Museum and presented them with a certificate.
5.3. Senior Advisory Committee Member Swearing In – Laurie Garcia Councilmember Temple recognized outgoing Senior Advisory Committee Member Bruce Atwood and introduced incoming Committee Member Laurie Garcia.
City Clerk Stephanie Roseen administered the oath of office to Committee Member Garcia.
5.4. Police Department Quarterly Update
Police Chief Chris Karrer provided the quarterly update.
The City Council asked staff questions.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated Item No. 12.3 was requested to be continued to the August 20, 2025, City Council meeting.
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) as modified.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. Sherri Morrison
Jesse Simms
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. Southwest Elected Leaders Coalition Meeting
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Bradley Bridge Groundbreaking Event
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. Menifee Employee Appreciation Event
Menifee Moonlight Market
Live Jam Music Event
Senior Citizen Scam Workshop
Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA) Meeting
Bradley Bridge Groundbreaking Event
Menifee National Night Out
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. Bradley Bridge Groundbreaking Event
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Admin and Operations Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. Menifee Employee Appreciation Luncheon
Rotary Club Meeting
Live Jam Music Event
Sun City Civic Association’s Shakespeare in the Park
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Budget and Implementation Committee Meeting
Bradley Bridge Community Meeting at the Sun City Civic Association Foodie Friday
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Meeting Bradley Bridge Groundbreaking Event
Menifee National Night Out
Recognition of New Fire Engine for Fire Station 5
Economic Development Forum
Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. Menifee Employee Appreciation Luncheon
Southern California Association of Realtors Scholarship Luncheon Menifee Unified School Board Meeting
Economic Development Forum
Bradley Bridge Groundbreaking Event
Menifee National Night Out
Recognition of New Fire Engine for Fire Station 5
Mayor Estrada provided a statement regarding his upcoming deployment with the United States AirForce and his upcoming absence.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
9.1 July 16, 2025 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
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MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
10.1 Waiver of Reading
ACTION
1. Waived the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provided that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher Lists dated 6/27/2025, 7/3/2025 and 7/11/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 6/23/2025, 6/26/2025, 7/2/2025 and 7/3/2025, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 6/1/2025 to 6/30/2025 and the Void check Listing PE 6/30/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $10,207,617.90.
10.3 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes Within Improvement Area 1, Community Facilities District 2022-3, Legado ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-418, authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 2022-3, Improvement Area 1, Legado
10.4 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, into Community Facility District 2017-1, Maintenance Services ACTION
1. Accepted the petition of Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, Parcel Nos. 331-110- 027, 331-110-035, 331-110-041, 331-140-010, 331-140-018, 331-140-021, and 331-140-025 located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north McLaughlin Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017-1 Maintenance Services as Annexation No. 30; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1617, intention to add Annexation No. 30 into CFD No. 2017-1, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for September 17, 2025.
10.5 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 35, Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, into Community Facility District 2017-1, Maintenance Services ACTION
1. Accepted the Petition of Navarro Trust DTD 05/01/2007, Assessor’s Parcel No. 335-481-017 located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north Thornton Avenue, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017-1, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 35; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1618, intention to add Annexation No. 35 into CFD No. 2017-1, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for September 17, 2025.
10.6 Agreement with Faith Lutheran Church for the Purchase of Real Property for the Sun City Greenspace Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for real property between Faith Lutheran Church for the property located at the northwest corner of Portsmouth Drive and Roanoke Road for a total not-to-exceed amount of $450,741.15; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easement Agreement (CC&R) with Faith Lutheran Church; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute any agreements or documents required for the acquisition of real property including but not limited to escrow, broker fees, title, insurance, formal bonding appraisal, documents relating to the grant program with final execution subject to clear title.
10.7 Bid Award and Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for Construction Services for the Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with CO Brothers, LLC. for construction services for Fire Station No.76 Living Area Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 24-05, located at 29950 Menifee Road, in a total amount not-to- exceed $434,625.
10.8 Agreements with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for Menifee Police Department Modular Buildings
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute two lease agreements and any other necessary lease documents with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for the rental of two modular buildings used by the Menifee Police Department, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $373,870.80 through April 3, 2030; and
2. Authorized the Finance Department to issue a purchase order against the contract for each corresponding fiscal year.
10.9 Agreement and Bonds for Landscape Improvements, Tract Map 37408, Legado by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Landscape Improvement Agreement and bonds to guarantee the completion of the Menifee Mayor and City Council
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required public streetscape improvements for Tract Map 37408, Legado Planning Areas 2 and 4, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC., located south of Rouse Road and west of Sherman Road.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Legislative Bodies Terms and Term Limits
Assistant City Clerk Edna Aguilar provided a presentation.
The following speaker addressed the City Council.
Michael Knighten
Councilmembers Deines, Temple, Diederich and Mayor Pro Tem Karwin spoke in favor of current practices.
Mayor Estrada spoke in favor of establishing term limits for committees and commissions and mirror same term limits to commissioners.
No action was taken.
12.2 Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee
Assistant City Clerk Edna Aguilar provided a presentation.
The City Council spoke in favor of dissolving the ad hoc committee.
ACTION
1. Dissolved the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
12.3 Multi-Jurisdiction City Council Ad Hoc Committee
This item was continued to the August 20, 2025, City Council meeting.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Estrada adjourned the meeting at 7:28 PM in honor of John V. Denver. _______________________________
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk