City Council Chambers Menifee City Council
CITY OF Regular Meeting Minutes
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
MENIFEE Wednesday, August 20, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
Ricky Estrada, Mayor 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Bob Karwin, District 1 Armando G. Villa, City Manager
3en Diederich, District 2 Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney Dan Temple, District 3 Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Dean Deines, District 4 MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
Mayor Estrada called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Councilmembers Deines, Diederich, Temple, Mayor Pro Tem Karwin, and Mayor Estrada.
The following speakers addressed the City Council on closed session items. • Alex Zikakis
• Luke Sarmiento
The City Council recessed to closed session at 5:05 PM for the purposes listed below.
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. 1:17-CV-2804
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN:335-080-013 Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Alberto Paiva, 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
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 6:04 PM. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated there was no reportable action from closed session.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Dean Deines
Absent: None
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Janet Ringleman, Community Affairs Committee Chair with VFW Post 1956.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Gloria Sanchez led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Month - Monica Burrola-Carli
The City Council recognized Monica Burrola-Carli and presented her with a certificate.
5.2 Community Services Update
Community Services Manager Gabbi Cao provided a presentation.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated staff was requesting to continue Item Nos. 12.1 and 12.4 to a future meeting.
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) as modified.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non agenda items. • Magda Stewart
• Matthew Gilmore
• Beverly Greene
COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended.
MilVet Packing Event
• CalCities Interview on Menifee Matters
• Menifee Citizens Academy Kick Off
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee Citizens Academy Kick Off
John V. Denver Memorial
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Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting • Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Admin and Finance Committee Meeting
• John V. Denver Memorial
• Community Partners Meeting
• Chamber of Commerce Mixer
MilVet Packing Event
Methodist Church Pancake Breakfast
Wake Up Menifee Chamber of Commerce
Menifee Citizens Academy Kick Off
Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. • E-Bike Training at City Hall
• John V. Denver Memorial
• Meeting with Supervisor Chuck Washington
Menifee Citizens Academy Kick Off
• One year Anniversary of Najera Law Group
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
9.1 August 6, 2025, Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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
A. Trited and approved the Voucher Lists dated 7/18/2025 and 7125/2025, 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.
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10.3 Treasurer's Report - June 2025
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Quarterly Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Public Safety Reports for June 2025.
10.5 Capital Improvement Program Construction Contract Change Order Quarterly Activity Report
ACTION
1. Received and filed 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
A. Toeived and filed 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
A. Alopted Resolution No. 251619, acknowledging receipt of the Fire Department's annual report on compliance with the state-mandated 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 A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designe, 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 at-risk youth residing within the City; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1620, 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.
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10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Menifee Valley Historical Association ACTION
1. Approved and authorized 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 Open-Space District for Bradley Road Bridge Over Salt Creek
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Cooperative a total amount not-to-exceed $6,000.
10.11 Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for the Ethanac Road/Highway 74 Realignment Feasibility Study Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., Tor
Realianment Feasibility Study Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 25-13, for a total amount not-to-exceed $399,751.05 through December 31, 2026.
10.12 Agreement with Kimley-Horn, Inc. for Environmental and Civil Design Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Kimley-Horn, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Murrieta Road Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 25-03, for a total amount not-to-exceed $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 A. Approved and authorized the Cily Manager to execute a Right-of- Way 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. 22-03, for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,000.
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10.14 Agreement with In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Landscape and Civil Design Services for the Quail Valley Park Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 24-16, for a total amount not-to-exceed $159,683.50 through December 31, 2026.
10.15 Public Improvement Agreement, and Bonds for Plot Plan 2018-225 Vista Ridge Apartments, by Luis Navarro
ACTION
T. Approved and authorized 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 2018-225, 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
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized 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. Accepted 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.
A. Tepted 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. Authorized 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 ACTION
T. Accepted the improvements for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 25-11, City Hall Backup Generator located at 29844 Haun Road; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's Office
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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
This item was continued to a future meeting.
12.2 Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
Building Official Craig Carlson provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
City Clerk Stephanie Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
ACTION
1. Introduced 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.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
12.3 Governance Planning During the Mayor's Six-Month Military Deployment City Clerk Stephanie Roseen provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
The City Council provided consensus to continue to have Mayor Pro Tem Karwin serve in the Mayor Pro Tem capacity for the remainder of the 2025 calendar year as well as the 2026 calendar year.
The City Council provided consensus to readdress the City's full Standing and Ad Hoc Committee and Regional Committee and Commission Roster upon the Mayor's return and annual review would continue in December 2026 for the 2027 calendar year.
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12.4 Multi-Jurisdiction City Council Ad Hoc Committee
This item was continued to a future meeting.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Estrada adjourned the meeting at 7:14 PM.
Aphan Posses
City Clerk
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