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, September 3, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 City of Menifee v. City of Perris, Riverside County Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2203040
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Matthew Gilmore – VFW Post 1956
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Employee and Resident Worker Commute Patterns Presentation by Chris Gray, Deputy Executive Director with WRCOG
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 20, 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 8/1/2025 and 8/8/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/29/2025, 8/1/2025, 8/4/2025 and 8/6/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $4,887,128.96.
10.3 Bid Award and Agreement with NPG, Inc. for Construction Services for the Beth Drive Street Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with NPG, Inc. for construction services for the Beth Drive Street Improvements – Murrieta Road to Melvin Street Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2228, in a total nottoexceed amount of $208,977.
10.4 Agreement Amendment Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Police Department Drone Launch Pad, Training, and Maintenance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the drone launch pad, training, and maintenance increasing the amount by $182,900.15 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $6,997,003.99 through June 30, 2035.
10.5 Agreement Amendment with Gary F. Hoyt Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Professional Oncall Services for Landscape Design and Inspection Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Gary F. Hoyt Landscape Architecture, Inc., for Landscape Design and Inspection Services, increasing the amount by $150,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $455,000 through June 30, 2026.
10.6 Contract Change Order with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the Holland Road/Interstate 215 Overcrossing Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 12 with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the Holland Road/Interstate 215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 13 03, increasing the contract amount by $716,983.75, for a total contract value amount nottoexceed $26,752,789.01; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program Reimbursement Agreement with the Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) increasing the contract amount by $1,500,000, for a total amount nottoexceed $12,755,000; and
3. Adopt two budget amendment resolutions appropriating $1,500,000 in corresponding revenues within the TUMF Fund 2310 and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
10.7 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2104; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 331180025 (formerly APN 331180022), associated with PLN 22 0154, Nova Power, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Community Facilities District Goals & Policies Amendment RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the amended City Council Special Assessment and Community Facilities District Goals and Policies (Policy No. CC20).
12.2 Memorialization of Governance Planning During the Mayor’s Deployment and Appointments to City Council Committees and Regional Boards and Commissions RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution memorializing the City Council’s direction provided during the August 20, 2025, City Council meeting regarding governance planning during the Mayor’s deployment; and
2. Designate a member of the City Council to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor Pro Tem during the Mayor’s military deployment; and
3. Discuss and ratify appointments of City Council representatives to City Council subcommittees, ad hoc committees and regional boards and commissions, effective upon the Mayor’s deployment.
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, September 3, 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
September 3, 2025
Page
1 of 5
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, September 3, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 City of Menifee v. City of Perris, Riverside County Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2203040
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Matthew Gilmore – VFW Post 1956
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Employee and Resident Worker Commute Patterns Presentation by Chris Gray, Deputy Executive Director with WRCOG
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 20, 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 8/1/2025 and 8/8/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/29/2025, 8/1/2025, 8/4/2025 and 8/6/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $4,887,128.96.
10.3 Bid Award and Agreement with NPG, Inc. for Construction Services for the Beth Drive Street Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with NPG, Inc. for construction services for the Beth Drive Street Improvements – Murrieta Road to Melvin Street Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2228, in a total nottoexceed amount of $208,977.
10.4 Agreement Amendment Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Police Department Drone Launch Pad, Training, and Maintenance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the drone launch pad, training, and maintenance increasing the amount by $182,900.15 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $6,997,003.99 through June 30, 2035.
10.5 Agreement Amendment with Gary F. Hoyt Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Professional Oncall Services for Landscape Design and Inspection Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Gary F. Hoyt Landscape Architecture, Inc., for Landscape Design and Inspection Services, increasing the amount by $150,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $455,000 through June 30, 2026.
10.6 Contract Change Order with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the Holland Road/Interstate 215 Overcrossing Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 12 with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the Holland Road/Interstate 215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 13 03, increasing the contract amount by $716,983.75, for a total contract value amount nottoexceed $26,752,789.01; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program Reimbursement Agreement with the Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) increasing the contract amount by $1,500,000, for a total amount nottoexceed $12,755,000; and
3. Adopt two budget amendment resolutions appropriating $1,500,000 in corresponding revenues within the TUMF Fund 2310 and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
10.7 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2104; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 331180025 (formerly APN 331180022), associated with PLN 22 0154, Nova Power, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Community Facilities District Goals & Policies Amendment RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the amended City Council Special Assessment and Community Facilities District Goals and Policies (Policy No. CC20).
12.2 Memorialization of Governance Planning During the Mayor’s Deployment and Appointments to City Council Committees and Regional Boards and Commissions RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution memorializing the City Council’s direction provided during the August 20, 2025, City Council meeting regarding governance planning during the Mayor’s deployment; and
2. Designate a member of the City Council to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor Pro Tem during the Mayor’s military deployment; and
3. Discuss and ratify appointments of City Council representatives to City Council subcommittees, ad hoc committees and regional boards and commissions, effective upon the Mayor’s deployment.
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, September 3, 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
September 3, 2025
Page
2 of 5
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, September 3, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 City of Menifee v. City of Perris, Riverside County Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2203040
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Matthew Gilmore – VFW Post 1956
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Employee and Resident Worker Commute Patterns Presentation by Chris Gray, Deputy Executive Director with WRCOG
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 20, 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 8/1/2025 and 8/8/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/29/2025, 8/1/2025, 8/4/2025 and 8/6/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $4,887,128.96.
10.3 Bid Award and Agreement with NPG, Inc. for Construction Services for the Beth Drive Street Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with NPG, Inc. for construction services for the Beth Drive Street Improvements – Murrieta Road to Melvin Street Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2228, in a total nottoexceed amount of $208,977.
10.4 Agreement Amendment Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Police Department Drone Launch Pad, Training, and Maintenance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the drone launch pad, training, and maintenance increasing the amount by $182,900.15 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $6,997,003.99 through June 30, 2035.
10.5 Agreement Amendment with Gary F. Hoyt Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Professional Oncall Services for Landscape Design and Inspection Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Gary F. Hoyt Landscape Architecture, Inc., for Landscape Design and Inspection Services, increasing the amount by $150,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $455,000 through June 30, 2026.
10.6 Contract Change Order with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the Holland Road/Interstate 215 Overcrossing Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 12 with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the Holland Road/Interstate 215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 13 03, increasing the contract amount by $716,983.75, for a total contract value amount nottoexceed $26,752,789.01; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program Reimbursement Agreement with the Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) increasing the contract amount by $1,500,000, for a total amount nottoexceed $12,755,000; and
3. Adopt two budget amendment resolutions appropriating $1,500,000 in corresponding revenues within the TUMF Fund 2310 and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
10.7 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2104; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 331180025 (formerly APN 331180022), associated with PLN 22 0154, Nova Power, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Community Facilities District Goals & Policies Amendment RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the amended City Council Special Assessment and Community Facilities District Goals and Policies (Policy No. CC20).
12.2 Memorialization of Governance Planning During the Mayor’s Deployment and Appointments to City Council Committees and Regional Boards and Commissions RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution memorializing the City Council’s direction provided during the August 20, 2025, City Council meeting regarding governance planning during the Mayor’s deployment; and
2. Designate a member of the City Council to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor Pro Tem during the Mayor’s military deployment; and
3. Discuss and ratify appointments of City Council representatives to City Council subcommittees, ad hoc committees and regional boards and commissions, effective upon the Mayor’s deployment.
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, September 3, 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
September 3, 2025
Page
3 of 5
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, September 3, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 City of Menifee v. City of Perris, Riverside County Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2203040
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Matthew Gilmore – VFW Post 1956
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Employee and Resident Worker Commute Patterns Presentation by Chris Gray, Deputy Executive Director with WRCOG
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 20, 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 8/1/2025 and 8/8/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/29/2025, 8/1/2025, 8/4/2025 and 8/6/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $4,887,128.96.
10.3 Bid Award and Agreement with NPG, Inc. for Construction Services for the Beth Drive Street Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with NPG, Inc. for construction services for the Beth Drive Street Improvements – Murrieta Road to Melvin Street Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2228, in a total nottoexceed amount of $208,977.
10.4 Agreement Amendment Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Police Department Drone Launch Pad, Training, and Maintenance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the drone launch pad, training, and maintenance increasing the amount by $182,900.15 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $6,997,003.99 through June 30, 2035.
10.5 Agreement Amendment with Gary F. Hoyt Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Professional Oncall Services for Landscape Design and Inspection Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Gary F. Hoyt Landscape Architecture, Inc., for Landscape Design and Inspection Services, increasing the amount by $150,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $455,000 through June 30, 2026.
10.6 Contract Change Order with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the Holland Road/Interstate 215 Overcrossing Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 12 with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the Holland Road/Interstate 215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 13 03, increasing the contract amount by $716,983.75, for a total contract value amount nottoexceed $26,752,789.01; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program Reimbursement Agreement with the Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) increasing the contract amount by $1,500,000, for a total amount nottoexceed $12,755,000; and
3. Adopt two budget amendment resolutions appropriating $1,500,000 in corresponding revenues within the TUMF Fund 2310 and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
10.7 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2104; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 331180025 (formerly APN 331180022), associated with PLN 22 0154, Nova Power, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Community Facilities District Goals & Policies Amendment RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the amended City Council Special Assessment and Community Facilities District Goals and Policies (Policy No. CC20).
12.2 Memorialization of Governance Planning During the Mayor’s Deployment and Appointments to City Council Committees and Regional Boards and Commissions RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution memorializing the City Council’s direction provided during the August 20, 2025, City Council meeting regarding governance planning during the Mayor’s deployment; and
2. Designate a member of the City Council to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor Pro Tem during the Mayor’s military deployment; and
3. Discuss and ratify appointments of City Council representatives to City Council subcommittees, ad hoc committees and regional boards and commissions, effective upon the Mayor’s deployment.
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, September 3, 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
September 3, 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, September 3, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 City of Menifee v. City of Perris, Riverside County Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2203040
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Matthew Gilmore – VFW Post 1956
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Employee and Resident Worker Commute Patterns Presentation by Chris Gray, Deputy Executive Director with WRCOG
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 20, 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 8/1/2025 and 8/8/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/29/2025, 8/1/2025, 8/4/2025 and 8/6/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $4,887,128.96.
10.3 Bid Award and Agreement with NPG, Inc. for Construction Services for the Beth Drive Street Improvements Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with NPG, Inc. for construction services for the Beth Drive Street Improvements – Murrieta Road to Melvin Street Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2228, in a total nottoexceed amount of $208,977.
10.4 Agreement Amendment Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Police Department Drone Launch Pad, Training, and Maintenance
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the drone launch pad, training, and maintenance increasing the amount by $182,900.15 for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $6,997,003.99 through June 30, 2035.
10.5 Agreement Amendment with Gary F. Hoyt Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Professional Oncall Services for Landscape Design and Inspection Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Gary F. Hoyt Landscape Architecture, Inc., for Landscape Design and Inspection Services, increasing the amount by $150,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $455,000 through June 30, 2026.
10.6 Contract Change Order with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the Holland Road/Interstate 215 Overcrossing Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 12 with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the Holland Road/Interstate 215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 13 03, increasing the contract amount by $716,983.75, for a total contract value amount nottoexceed $26,752,789.01; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program Reimbursement Agreement with the Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) increasing the contract amount by $1,500,000, for a total amount nottoexceed $12,755,000; and
3. Adopt two budget amendment resolutions appropriating $1,500,000 in corresponding revenues within the TUMF Fund 2310 and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
10.7 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2104; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 331180025 (formerly APN 331180022), associated with PLN 22 0154, Nova Power, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and
2. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
3. Adopt a resolution declaring results of special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Community Facilities District Goals & Policies Amendment RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the amended City Council Special Assessment and Community Facilities District Goals and Policies (Policy No. CC20).
12.2 Memorialization of Governance Planning During the Mayor’s Deployment and Appointments to City Council Committees and Regional Boards and Commissions RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution memorializing the City Council’s direction provided during the August 20, 2025, City Council meeting regarding governance planning during the Mayor’s deployment; and
2. Designate a member of the City Council to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor Pro Tem during the Mayor’s military deployment; and
3. Discuss and ratify appointments of City Council representatives to City Council subcommittees, ad hoc committees and regional boards and commissions, effective upon the Mayor’s deployment.
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, September 3, 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
September 3, 2025
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