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 17, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN: 333080028
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Nick Fidler, Public Works Director; Carlos Geronimo, Engineering Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Nora Decampo KPC Group parent company of PHH Real Estate Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Whitton v. City of Menifee et al, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. TC256171
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. Pastor Ieesha B. Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries, Inc.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Julie Zimmerman
5.2. Constitution Week Proclamation
5.3. Community Services Update
5.4. Youth Leaders of Menifee Officer Introductions
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 September 3, 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 Treasurer's Report – July 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2025.
10.3 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 8/15/2025 and 8/22/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 8/15/2025, 8/18/2025 and 8/21/2025 and the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 7/1/2025 to 7/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $6,922,876.79.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for July 2025.
10.5 Asset Forfeiture Appropriation of Funds
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve two budget amendment resolutions authorizing the Menifee Police Department to appropriate asset forfeiture funds in the amount of $20,000 for the purchase of a police canine (K9) and applicable training.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, Nova Power RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to pay the annual costs and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route
74. 10.7 Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments to Apply for the Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Flow Down Provisions attached to the Memorandum of Understanding between Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with WRCOG for Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Local Staff Assistance.
10.8 Bid Award and Agreement with TSK, Inc. for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with TSK, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2601, located northeast of the Menifee Road and Case/Matthews Road intersection, south of McLaughlin Road in a total amount nottoexceed $989,880 through December 31, 2026.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization dba Menifee Post No. 1956 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization / 1956 – Menifee Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization (VFW) for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Memorandum of Understanding with Inland Regional Center for Blue Envelope Program Materials and Training
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Inland Regional Center for deployment of Blue Envelope Program materials and training; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all subsequent biyearly MOU amendments at the City’s discretion.
10.11 Agreement Amendments to the Community Services Department OnCall Short List Landscape Architect Master Agreements
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with BMLA, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with MIG, Inc. increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with RHA Landscape ArchitectsPlanners, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028.
10.12 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, increasing the amount by $98,509, for a total nottoexceed amount of $403,412.38.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 331110027, 331110035, 331110041, 331140010, 331140018, 331140 021, and 331140025, associated with Tentative Parcel Map 38156, Menifee Commerce Center, located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north of McLaughlin Road, into 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.
11.2 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 35, Vista Ridge, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 335481017, Vista Ridge, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue, into 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 the results of the special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.3 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt 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.
11.4 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), authorizing staff to submit the CAPER to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly Voting Delegate Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Appoint one member of the City Council as the voting delegate and up to two members of the City Council as alternate voting delegates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, in Long Beach; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to complete and return the voting delegate/alternate online submission form to the League of California Cities.
12.2 Fire Services Review
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and discuss the City of Menifee’s fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical services provided by Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE through a Cooperative Agreement.
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
> 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 17, 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 17, 2025
Page
1 of 7
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 17, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN: 333080028
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Nick Fidler, Public Works Director; Carlos Geronimo, Engineering Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Nora Decampo KPC Group parent company of PHH Real Estate Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Whitton v. City of Menifee et al, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. TC256171
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. Pastor Ieesha B. Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries, Inc.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Julie Zimmerman
5.2. Constitution Week Proclamation
5.3. Community Services Update
5.4. Youth Leaders of Menifee Officer Introductions
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 September 3, 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 Treasurer's Report – July 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2025.
10.3 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 8/15/2025 and 8/22/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 8/15/2025, 8/18/2025 and 8/21/2025 and the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 7/1/2025 to 7/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $6,922,876.79.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for July 2025.
10.5 Asset Forfeiture Appropriation of Funds
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve two budget amendment resolutions authorizing the Menifee Police Department to appropriate asset forfeiture funds in the amount of $20,000 for the purchase of a police canine (K9) and applicable training.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, Nova Power RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to pay the annual costs and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route
74. 10.7 Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments to Apply for the Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Flow Down Provisions attached to the Memorandum of Understanding between Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with WRCOG for Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Local Staff Assistance.
10.8 Bid Award and Agreement with TSK, Inc. for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with TSK, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2601, located northeast of the Menifee Road and Case/Matthews Road intersection, south of McLaughlin Road in a total amount nottoexceed $989,880 through December 31, 2026.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization dba Menifee Post No. 1956 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization / 1956 – Menifee Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization (VFW) for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Memorandum of Understanding with Inland Regional Center for Blue Envelope Program Materials and Training
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Inland Regional Center for deployment of Blue Envelope Program materials and training; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all subsequent biyearly MOU amendments at the City’s discretion.
10.11 Agreement Amendments to the Community Services Department OnCall Short List Landscape Architect Master Agreements
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with BMLA, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with MIG, Inc. increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with RHA Landscape ArchitectsPlanners, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028.
10.12 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, increasing the amount by $98,509, for a total nottoexceed amount of $403,412.38.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 331110027, 331110035, 331110041, 331140010, 331140018, 331140 021, and 331140025, associated with Tentative Parcel Map 38156, Menifee Commerce Center, located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north of McLaughlin Road, into 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.
11.2 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 35, Vista Ridge, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 335481017, Vista Ridge, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue, into 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 the results of the special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.3 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt 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.
11.4 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), authorizing staff to submit the CAPER to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly Voting Delegate Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Appoint one member of the City Council as the voting delegate and up to two members of the City Council as alternate voting delegates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, in Long Beach; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to complete and return the voting delegate/alternate online submission form to the League of California Cities.
12.2 Fire Services Review
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and discuss the City of Menifee’s fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical services provided by Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE through a Cooperative Agreement.
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
> 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 17, 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 17, 2025
Page
2 of 7
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 17, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN: 333080028
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Nick Fidler, Public Works Director; Carlos Geronimo, Engineering Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Nora Decampo KPC Group parent company of PHH Real Estate Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Whitton v. City of Menifee et al, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. TC256171
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. Pastor Ieesha B. Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries, Inc.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Julie Zimmerman
5.2. Constitution Week Proclamation
5.3. Community Services Update
5.4. Youth Leaders of Menifee Officer Introductions
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 September 3, 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 Treasurer's Report – July 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2025.
10.3 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 8/15/2025 and 8/22/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 8/15/2025, 8/18/2025 and 8/21/2025 and the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 7/1/2025 to 7/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $6,922,876.79.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for July 2025.
10.5 Asset Forfeiture Appropriation of Funds
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve two budget amendment resolutions authorizing the Menifee Police Department to appropriate asset forfeiture funds in the amount of $20,000 for the purchase of a police canine (K9) and applicable training.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, Nova Power RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to pay the annual costs and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route
74. 10.7 Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments to Apply for the Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Flow Down Provisions attached to the Memorandum of Understanding between Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with WRCOG for Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Local Staff Assistance.
10.8 Bid Award and Agreement with TSK, Inc. for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with TSK, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2601, located northeast of the Menifee Road and Case/Matthews Road intersection, south of McLaughlin Road in a total amount nottoexceed $989,880 through December 31, 2026.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization dba Menifee Post No. 1956 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization / 1956 – Menifee Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization (VFW) for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Memorandum of Understanding with Inland Regional Center for Blue Envelope Program Materials and Training
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Inland Regional Center for deployment of Blue Envelope Program materials and training; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all subsequent biyearly MOU amendments at the City’s discretion.
10.11 Agreement Amendments to the Community Services Department OnCall Short List Landscape Architect Master Agreements
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with BMLA, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with MIG, Inc. increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with RHA Landscape ArchitectsPlanners, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028.
10.12 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, increasing the amount by $98,509, for a total nottoexceed amount of $403,412.38.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 331110027, 331110035, 331110041, 331140010, 331140018, 331140 021, and 331140025, associated with Tentative Parcel Map 38156, Menifee Commerce Center, located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north of McLaughlin Road, into 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.
11.2 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 35, Vista Ridge, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 335481017, Vista Ridge, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue, into 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 the results of the special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.3 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt 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.
11.4 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), authorizing staff to submit the CAPER to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly Voting Delegate Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Appoint one member of the City Council as the voting delegate and up to two members of the City Council as alternate voting delegates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, in Long Beach; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to complete and return the voting delegate/alternate online submission form to the League of California Cities.
12.2 Fire Services Review
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and discuss the City of Menifee’s fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical services provided by Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE through a Cooperative Agreement.
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
> 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 17, 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 17, 2025
Page
3 of 7
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 17, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN: 333080028
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Nick Fidler, Public Works Director; Carlos Geronimo, Engineering Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Nora Decampo KPC Group parent company of PHH Real Estate Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Whitton v. City of Menifee et al, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. TC256171
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. Pastor Ieesha B. Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries, Inc.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Julie Zimmerman
5.2. Constitution Week Proclamation
5.3. Community Services Update
5.4. Youth Leaders of Menifee Officer Introductions
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 September 3, 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 Treasurer's Report – July 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2025.
10.3 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 8/15/2025 and 8/22/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 8/15/2025, 8/18/2025 and 8/21/2025 and the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 7/1/2025 to 7/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $6,922,876.79.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for July 2025.
10.5 Asset Forfeiture Appropriation of Funds
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve two budget amendment resolutions authorizing the Menifee Police Department to appropriate asset forfeiture funds in the amount of $20,000 for the purchase of a police canine (K9) and applicable training.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, Nova Power RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to pay the annual costs and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route
74. 10.7 Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments to Apply for the Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Flow Down Provisions attached to the Memorandum of Understanding between Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with WRCOG for Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Local Staff Assistance.
10.8 Bid Award and Agreement with TSK, Inc. for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with TSK, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2601, located northeast of the Menifee Road and Case/Matthews Road intersection, south of McLaughlin Road in a total amount nottoexceed $989,880 through December 31, 2026.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization dba Menifee Post No. 1956 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization / 1956 – Menifee Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization (VFW) for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Memorandum of Understanding with Inland Regional Center for Blue Envelope Program Materials and Training
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Inland Regional Center for deployment of Blue Envelope Program materials and training; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all subsequent biyearly MOU amendments at the City’s discretion.
10.11 Agreement Amendments to the Community Services Department OnCall Short List Landscape Architect Master Agreements
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with BMLA, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with MIG, Inc. increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with RHA Landscape ArchitectsPlanners, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028.
10.12 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, increasing the amount by $98,509, for a total nottoexceed amount of $403,412.38.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 331110027, 331110035, 331110041, 331140010, 331140018, 331140 021, and 331140025, associated with Tentative Parcel Map 38156, Menifee Commerce Center, located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north of McLaughlin Road, into 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.
11.2 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 35, Vista Ridge, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 335481017, Vista Ridge, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue, into 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 the results of the special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.3 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt 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.
11.4 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), authorizing staff to submit the CAPER to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly Voting Delegate Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Appoint one member of the City Council as the voting delegate and up to two members of the City Council as alternate voting delegates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, in Long Beach; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to complete and return the voting delegate/alternate online submission form to the League of California Cities.
12.2 Fire Services Review
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and discuss the City of Menifee’s fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical services provided by Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE through a Cooperative Agreement.
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
> 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 17, 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 17, 2025
Page
4 of 7
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 17, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN: 333080028
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Nick Fidler, Public Works Director; Carlos Geronimo, Engineering Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Nora Decampo KPC Group parent company of PHH Real Estate Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Whitton v. City of Menifee et al, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. TC256171
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. Pastor Ieesha B. Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries, Inc.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Julie Zimmerman
5.2. Constitution Week Proclamation
5.3. Community Services Update
5.4. Youth Leaders of Menifee Officer Introductions
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 September 3, 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 Treasurer's Report – July 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2025.
10.3 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 8/15/2025 and 8/22/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 8/15/2025, 8/18/2025 and 8/21/2025 and the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 7/1/2025 to 7/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $6,922,876.79.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for July 2025.
10.5 Asset Forfeiture Appropriation of Funds
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve two budget amendment resolutions authorizing the Menifee Police Department to appropriate asset forfeiture funds in the amount of $20,000 for the purchase of a police canine (K9) and applicable training.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, Nova Power RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to pay the annual costs and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route
74. 10.7 Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments to Apply for the Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Flow Down Provisions attached to the Memorandum of Understanding between Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with WRCOG for Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Local Staff Assistance.
10.8 Bid Award and Agreement with TSK, Inc. for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with TSK, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2601, located northeast of the Menifee Road and Case/Matthews Road intersection, south of McLaughlin Road in a total amount nottoexceed $989,880 through December 31, 2026.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization dba Menifee Post No. 1956 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization / 1956 – Menifee Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization (VFW) for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Memorandum of Understanding with Inland Regional Center for Blue Envelope Program Materials and Training
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Inland Regional Center for deployment of Blue Envelope Program materials and training; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all subsequent biyearly MOU amendments at the City’s discretion.
10.11 Agreement Amendments to the Community Services Department OnCall Short List Landscape Architect Master Agreements
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with BMLA, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with MIG, Inc. increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with RHA Landscape ArchitectsPlanners, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028.
10.12 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, increasing the amount by $98,509, for a total nottoexceed amount of $403,412.38.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 331110027, 331110035, 331110041, 331140010, 331140018, 331140 021, and 331140025, associated with Tentative Parcel Map 38156, Menifee Commerce Center, located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north of McLaughlin Road, into 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.
11.2 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 35, Vista Ridge, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 335481017, Vista Ridge, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue, into 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 the results of the special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.3 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt 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.
11.4 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), authorizing staff to submit the CAPER to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly Voting Delegate Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Appoint one member of the City Council as the voting delegate and up to two members of the City Council as alternate voting delegates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, in Long Beach; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to complete and return the voting delegate/alternate online submission form to the League of California Cities.
12.2 Fire Services Review
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and discuss the City of Menifee’s fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical services provided by Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE through a Cooperative Agreement.
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
> 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 17, 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 17, 2025
Page
5 of 7
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 17, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN: 333080028
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Nick Fidler, Public Works Director; Carlos Geronimo, Engineering Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Nora Decampo KPC Group parent company of PHH Real Estate Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Whitton v. City of Menifee et al, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. TC256171
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. Pastor Ieesha B. Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries, Inc.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Julie Zimmerman
5.2. Constitution Week Proclamation
5.3. Community Services Update
5.4. Youth Leaders of Menifee Officer Introductions
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 September 3, 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 Treasurer's Report – July 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2025.
10.3 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 8/15/2025 and 8/22/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 8/15/2025, 8/18/2025 and 8/21/2025 and the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 7/1/2025 to 7/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $6,922,876.79.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for July 2025.
10.5 Asset Forfeiture Appropriation of Funds
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve two budget amendment resolutions authorizing the Menifee Police Department to appropriate asset forfeiture funds in the amount of $20,000 for the purchase of a police canine (K9) and applicable training.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, Nova Power RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to pay the annual costs and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route
74. 10.7 Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments to Apply for the Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Flow Down Provisions attached to the Memorandum of Understanding between Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with WRCOG for Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Local Staff Assistance.
10.8 Bid Award and Agreement with TSK, Inc. for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with TSK, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2601, located northeast of the Menifee Road and Case/Matthews Road intersection, south of McLaughlin Road in a total amount nottoexceed $989,880 through December 31, 2026.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization dba Menifee Post No. 1956 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization / 1956 – Menifee Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization (VFW) for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Memorandum of Understanding with Inland Regional Center for Blue Envelope Program Materials and Training
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Inland Regional Center for deployment of Blue Envelope Program materials and training; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all subsequent biyearly MOU amendments at the City’s discretion.
10.11 Agreement Amendments to the Community Services Department OnCall Short List Landscape Architect Master Agreements
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with BMLA, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with MIG, Inc. increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with RHA Landscape ArchitectsPlanners, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028.
10.12 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, increasing the amount by $98,509, for a total nottoexceed amount of $403,412.38.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 331110027, 331110035, 331110041, 331140010, 331140018, 331140 021, and 331140025, associated with Tentative Parcel Map 38156, Menifee Commerce Center, located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north of McLaughlin Road, into 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.
11.2 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 35, Vista Ridge, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 335481017, Vista Ridge, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue, into 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 the results of the special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.3 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt 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.
11.4 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), authorizing staff to submit the CAPER to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly Voting Delegate Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Appoint one member of the City Council as the voting delegate and up to two members of the City Council as alternate voting delegates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, in Long Beach; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to complete and return the voting delegate/alternate online submission form to the League of California Cities.
12.2 Fire Services Review
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and discuss the City of Menifee’s fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical services provided by Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE through a Cooperative Agreement.
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
> 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 17, 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 17, 2025
Page
6 of 7
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 17, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN: 333080028
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Nick Fidler, Public Works Director; Carlos Geronimo, Engineering Manager; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Nora Decampo KPC Group parent company of PHH Real Estate Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Whitton v. City of Menifee et al, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. TC256171
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. Pastor Ieesha B. Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries, Inc.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Julie Zimmerman
5.2. Constitution Week Proclamation
5.3. Community Services Update
5.4. Youth Leaders of Menifee Officer Introductions
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 September 3, 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 Treasurer's Report – July 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2025.
10.3 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 8/15/2025 and 8/22/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 8/15/2025, 8/18/2025 and 8/21/2025 and the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 7/1/2025 to 7/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $6,922,876.79.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for July 2025.
10.5 Asset Forfeiture Appropriation of Funds
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve two budget amendment resolutions authorizing the Menifee Police Department to appropriate asset forfeiture funds in the amount of $20,000 for the purchase of a police canine (K9) and applicable training.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, Nova Power RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to pay the annual costs and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 20171 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route
74. 10.7 Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments to Apply for the Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Flow Down Provisions attached to the Memorandum of Understanding between Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with WRCOG for Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Local Staff Assistance.
10.8 Bid Award and Agreement with TSK, Inc. for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with TSK, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2601, located northeast of the Menifee Road and Case/Matthews Road intersection, south of McLaughlin Road in a total amount nottoexceed $989,880 through December 31, 2026.
10.9 Memorandum of Understanding with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, a non profit 501(c)(19) organization dba Menifee Post No. 1956 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization / 1956 – Menifee Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization (VFW) for the collaboration of related community programs through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Memorandum of Understanding with Inland Regional Center for Blue Envelope Program Materials and Training
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Inland Regional Center for deployment of Blue Envelope Program materials and training; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all subsequent biyearly MOU amendments at the City’s discretion.
10.11 Agreement Amendments to the Community Services Department OnCall Short List Landscape Architect Master Agreements
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with BMLA, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with MIG, Inc. increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028; and
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with RHA Landscape ArchitectsPlanners, Inc., increasing the amount by $400,000 and extending the agreement term through September 5, 2028.
10.12 Agreement Amendment with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KOA Corporation for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 2203, increasing the amount by $98,509, for a total nottoexceed amount of $403,412.38.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 30, Menifee Commerce Center, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 331110027, 331110035, 331110041, 331140010, 331140018, 331140 021, and 331140025, associated with Tentative Parcel Map 38156, Menifee Commerce Center, located south of Ethanac Road, east of Trumble Road, west of Dawson Road, and north of McLaughlin Road, into 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.
11.2 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 35, Vista Ridge, into Community Facilities District 20171, Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 335481017, Vista Ridge, located south of Boulder Rock Place, west of Murrieta Road, east of Amber Rock Drive, and north of Thornton Avenue, into 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 the results of the special landowner election; and
4. Introduce an ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 2017231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 20171.
11.3 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt 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.
11.4 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), authorizing staff to submit the CAPER to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly Voting Delegate Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Appoint one member of the City Council as the voting delegate and up to two members of the City Council as alternate voting delegates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, in Long Beach; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to complete and return the voting delegate/alternate online submission form to the League of California Cities.
12.2 Fire Services Review
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and discuss the City of Menifee’s fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical services provided by Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE through a Cooperative Agreement.
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
> 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 17, 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 17, 2025
Page
7 of 7