Menifee Mayor and City Council
September 17, 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 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)
Mayor Estrada called closed session to order at 5:01 PM. Present were Councilmembers Diederich, Temple, Mayor Pro Tem Karwin, and Mayor Estrada. Councilmember Deines was absent. Mayor Estrada recessed to closed session at 5:02 PM for the purposes listed below.
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN: 333-080-028 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.
TC25-6171
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
Mayor Estrada called the meeting to order at 6:11 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
Absent: Dean Deines
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3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Pastor Ieesha B. Sharp – Lead Your Ship Ministries, Inc.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
William Ackermarn led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Month – Julie Zimmerman
The City Council recognized Julie Zimmerman and presented her with a certificate.
5.2 Constitution Week Proclamation
The City Council presented a proclamation to the Daughters’ of the American Revolution.
5.3 Community Services Update
Community Services Supervisor Mikey Rinehart provided the monthly update.
5.4 Youth Leaders of Menifee Officer Introductions
Community Services Coordinator Kym Victorio introduced Youth Leaders of Menifee President Tori Winchester and Vice President Larissa Cardona. The Youth Leader Officer introduced themselves.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved (4-0-1, Deines absent) with no modifications.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speaker addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. Daniel Martinez
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. Menifee Chamber of Commerce Evening Mixer
Pipe it Right Plumbing Ribbon Cutting
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Board Meeting
Student of the Month Presentation
Day of Remembrance at Santa Rosa Academy
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Authority (RCHCA) Board Meeting Menifee Mayor and City Council
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Menifee Children’s Business Fair
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. Menifee Chamber of Commerce Evening Mixer
Pipe it Right Plumbing Ribbon Cutting
Menifee Children’s Business Fair
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Executive Committee Meeting
WRCOG’s Administration and Finance Committee Meeting
Tour of Neighborhood Health Care
Paloma Valley High School Mock Trial Team
Mayor Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended. Menifee Finance Committee Meeting
Menifee Chamber of Commerce Evening Mixer
Menifee Chamber of Commerce General Business Mixer
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes was approved (4-0-1, Deines absent) with no modifications
9.1 September 3, 2025 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following speakers addressed the City Council on consent calendar items. Michael Cano (10.9)
Mike Knighten (10.10)
Councilmember Temple requested to pull Item No. 10.10.
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
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 Treasurer's Report – July 2025
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2025.
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines
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10.3 Warrant Register
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved 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
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Public Safety Reports for July 2025.
10.5 Asset Forfeiture Appropriation of Funds
ACTION
1. Approved Resolution Nos. 25-1626 and 25-1627, 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. 2017-1 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 28, Nova Power
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-419, amending Ordinance No. 2017-231 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. 2017-1 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
ACTION
1. Approved 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. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with WRCOG for Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Local Staff Assistance.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines
10.8 Bid Award and Agreement with TSK, Inc. for the New Heritage Lake Fire Station No. 74 Project
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized 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. 26-01, located northeast of the Menifee Road and Case/Matthews Road intersection, south of McLaughlin Road in a total amount not-to-exceed $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
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized 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 non-profit 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
Chief Chris Karrer provided an overview of the Blue Envelope Program.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized 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. Authorized the City Manager to execute all subsequent bi-yearly MOU amendments at the City’s discretion.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
10.11 Agreement Amendments to the Community Services Department On-Call Short List Landscape Architect Master Agreements
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized 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 Menifee Mayor and City Council
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines
2. Approved and authorized 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. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects-Planners, 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
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized 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. 22-03, increasing the amount by $98,509, for a total not-to-exceed 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 2017-1, Maintenance Services
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 6:55 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 6:56 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1628, calling an election to annex territory, including Parcel Nos. 331-110-027, 331-110-035, 331-110-041, 331-140-010, 331-140-018, 331-140-021, and 331-140-025, 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. 2017-1 Maintenance Services and to levy a special tax on that land.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Dan Temple
Ms. Roseen stated the ballot was received, and it was a yes vote.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines
ACTION
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1629, declaring results of special landowner election.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
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: Dan Temple
11.2 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 35, Vista Ridge, 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 6:58 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1630, calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel No. 335-481-017, 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. 2017-1 Maintenance Services and to levy a special tax on that land.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
Ms. Roseen stated the ballot was received, and it was a yes vote.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines
ACTION
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1631, declaring the results of the special landowner election.
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: Bob Karwin
11.3 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
Community Development Director Orlando Hernandez introduced the item.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:01 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and there were no public comments and no correspondence received. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 7:01 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-420, 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.
MOVER: Ricky Estrada
SECONDER: Dan Temple
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple
11.4 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Senior Management Analyst Edna Lebron provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:08 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and there were no public comments and no correspondence received. Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 7:08 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1632 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).
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dan Temple
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly Voting Delegate Appointments
Assistant City Clerk Edna Aguilar provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
ACTION
1. Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Bob Karwin as the voting delegate and Councilmembers Dan Temple and Ben Diederich as the alternate voting delegates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, in Long Beach; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to complete and return the voting delegate/alternate online submission form to the League of California Cities.
MOVER: Ben Diederich
SECONDER: Dan Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines
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12.2 Fire Services Review
Senior Management Analyst Jennifer Jackson provided a presentation.
The City Council asked Fire Chief Bill Weiser and Division Chief Lonni Olsen questions.
The City Council stated their concerns regarding Menifee subsidizing fire services of the neighboring cities.
The City Council provided consensus (4-0-1, Deines absent) and direction to continue discussions with Riverside County/CalFire to address regional equity concerns. Additionally, if a resolution could not be identified within sixty days the City Council requested staff bring a report to the City Council on next steps for completing a cost benefit/feasibility analysis on alternative options for municipal fire services.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Estrada asked for a moment of silence in honor of September 11th.
Mayor Estrada adjourned the meeting at 8:10 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk