Menifee Mayor and City Council
September 3, 2025
City Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ben Diederich, District 2
Dan Temple, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4 MINUTES
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
Mayor Estrada called closed session to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Councilmembers Deines, Diederich, Temple, Mayor Pro Tem Karwin, and Mayor Estrada. Mayor Estrada recessed to closed session for the purposes listed below at 5:00 PM.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 City of Menifee v. City of Perris, Riverside County Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2203040
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION,
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION,
INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Estrada called the meeting to order at 6:07 PM. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated there was no reportable action from closed session.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Dean Deines
Absent: None
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Matthew Gilmore – VFW Post 1956
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Diederich led the flag salute.
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5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Employee and Resident Worker Commute Patterns Presentation by Chris Gray, Deputy Executive Director with WRCOG
Chris Gray, Deputy Executive Director with Western Riverside Council of Governments, provided a presentation.
The City Council asked Mr. Gray and staff questions.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council.
Lori Clough
Lupe Jenkins
Mike Knighten
Jeff Maas
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. Chester Morrison Elementary School Back to School Night Paloma Valley High School Back to School Night
Menifee Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
Menifee Night at the Storm Stadium
Menifee Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. Menifee Parks Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
Menifee Night at the Storm Stadium
Interfaith Council Meeting
Menifee Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony
Grand Opening of Himalayan Taste Indian Cuisine
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) T Now Meeting
RTA Board Directors Meeting
Menifee Night at the Storm Stadium
Menifee Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony
RTA Administration and Operations Sub Committee Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. Senior Appreciation Day Luncheon
Update at the Riverside National Cemetery
Del Webb Community Center Groundbreaking
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
Live Jam Concert Event
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Budget Implementation Committee Meeting
Rotary Club Meeting
Menifee Night at the Storm Stadium
Menifee Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony
Grand Opening of Himalayan Taste Indian Cuisine
Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. Menifee Parks Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
Menifee Night at the Storm Stadium
Menifee Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
9.1 August 20, 2025, Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Diederich requested to pull Item No. 10.7 and stated he recused himself from Item No. 10.3.
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
10.1 Waiver of Reading
ACTION
1. Waived the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provided that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher Lists dated 8/1/2025 and 8/8/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 7/29/2025, 8/1/2025, 8/4/2025 and 8/6/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $4,887,128.96.
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10.3 Bid Award and Agreement with NPG, Inc. for Construction Services for the Beth Drive Street Improvements Project
Councilmember Diederich recused himself.
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with NPG, Inc. for construction services for the Beth Drive Street Improvements – Murrieta Road to Melvin Street Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 22-28, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $208,977.
10.4 Agreement Amendment Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Police Department Drone Launch Pad, Training, and Maintenance
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the drone launch pad, training, and maintenance increasing the amount by $182,900.15 for a total agreement amount not-to-exceed $6,997,003.99 through June 30, 2035.
10.5 Agreement Amendment with Gary F. Hoyt Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Professional On-call Services for Landscape Design and Inspection Services ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Gary F. Hoyt Landscape Architecture, Inc., for Landscape Design and Inspection Services, increasing the amount by $150,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $455,000 through June 30, 2026.
10.6 Contract Change Order with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the Holland Road/Interstate 215 Overcrossing Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 12 with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the Holland Road/Interstate 215 Overcrossing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 13- 03, increasing the contract amount by $716,983.75, for a total contract value amount not-to-exceed $26,752,789.01; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program Reimbursement Agreement with the Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) increasing the contract amount by $1,500,000, for a total amount not-to-exceed $12,755,000; and
3. Adopted Resolution Nos. 25-1621 and 25-1622, appropriating $1,500,000 in corresponding revenues within the TUMF Fund 2310 and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.7 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project
Engineering Manager Carlos Geronimo provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
ACTION
1. Accepted the improvements for the New Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 21-04; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
MOVER: Ben Diederich
SECONDER: Dean Deines
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 28, Nova Power, into Community Facilities District 2017-1, Maintenance Services Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 6:58 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and here were no public comments, correspondence, or protests received. Ms. Roseen also stated there were no persons registered to vote in the territory of the district, per the Riverside Registrar of Voters. Ms. Roseen confirmed the owners of the taxable property had consented to hold the special election and concurred the special meeting my be held. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 6:59 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1623, calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 331-180-025 (formerly APN 331-180-022), associated with PLN 22- 0154, Nova Power, located east of Antelope Road, north of McLaughlin Road, southwest of Matthews Road, and south of State Route 74, into City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017-1 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax on that land; and MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
Ms. Roseen stated the ballot was received, and it was a yes vote.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ACTION
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1624, declaring results of special landowner election; and
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Dan Temple
Ms. Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
ACTION
3. Introduced an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2017-231 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD 2017-1.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Community Facilities District Goals & Policies Amendment Deputy Finance Director Margarita Cornejo provided a presentation.
ACTION
1. Approved the amended City Council Special Assessment and Community Facilities District Goals and Policies (Policy No. CC-20).
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
12.2 Memorialization of Governance Planning During the Mayor’s Deployment and Appointments to City Council Committees and Regional Boards and Commissions
Assistant City Clerk Edna Aguilar provided a presentation.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1625, memorializing the City Council’s direction provided during the August 20, 2025, City Council meeting regarding governance planning during the Mayor’s deployment; and
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2. Designated Councilmember Dean Deines to serve as the presiding officer in the absence of the Mayor Pro Tem during the Mayor’s military deployment; and
3. Discussed and ratified the following appointments of City Council representatives to City Council subcommittees, ad hoc committees and regional boards and commissions, effective upon the Mayor’s deployment.
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MOVER: Ben Diederich
SECONDER: Dan Temple
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Estrada adjourned the meeting at 7:17 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None