Menifee Mayor and City Council November 5, 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, November 05, 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)
Acting Mayor Karwin called closed session to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Councilmembers Diederich, Temple, Deines, and Acting Mayor Karwin. There were no public comments. The City Council recessed to closed session at 5:00 PM for the purposes listed below.
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): Three 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
Acting Mayor Karwin called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated there was no reportable action from closed session.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Bob Karwin, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Dean Deines
Absent: Ricky Estrada
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Janet Ringleman – VFW Post 1956, Community Affairs Committee Chair
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bill Zimmerman led the flag salute.
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5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Recognition of Mickie Warner
The City Council recognized Mickie Warner and presented her with a certificate.
5.2 ERP Financial Management System Update
Chief Financial Officer Travis Hickey and Deputy Finance Director Margarita Cornejo provided a presentation.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved 4-0-1 (Estrada absent) with no modifications.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. • Julie Paule
• Lupe Jenkins
• Laurie Clough
• Reggie Romain
• Gloria Sanchez
• Andrea Mares
• Moises
• Jesse Simms
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) State of the District • Menifee Chamber of Commerce Wake Up Menifee
• Southwest Elected Leaders Coalition Meeting
• Menifee Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
• City Hall Chili Cook Off Event
• Annual Education Summit
• City of Lake Elsinore State of City
• Southwest Higher Education Coalition Meeting
• State of the Third District
• EMWD Daily Road Update
• Boulders Community Ribbon Cutting
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee Employees Appreciation Luncheon
• Day of the Dead Celebration
• Menifee Interfaith Meeting
• Boulders Community Ribbon Cutting
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Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Regional TNow Meeting
• RTA Board Meeting
• Site Selectors Luncheon by City of Menifee
• Boulders Community Ribbon Cutting
• RTA Admin and Operations Committee Meeting
Acting Mayor Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Riverside Council Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting • EMWD State of District
• Kabian Park Ribbon Cutting
• Menifee Chamber of Commerce Wake Up Menifee
• Rotary Club Meetings
• Annual Education Summit
• City of Lake Elsinore State of City
• RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Meeting
• State of the Third District
• Menifee Employees Appreciation Luncheon
• Menifee Cars and Coffee
• Rotary Club School Resource Fair
• Live Jam Concert at Center for Spiritual Living
• Menifee’s Fall Festival
• EMWD Daily Road Update
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Administration and Finance Committee Meeting
• Chili Cook Off to Benefit Camp Pendleton Young Marines • Menifee Dia De Los Muertos Event
• WRCOG Executive Committee Meeting
• Boulders Community Ribbon Cutting
• Paloma Valley High School Mock Trail Team
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes were approved 4-0-1 (Estrada absent), with no modifications.
9.1 October 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Diederich requested to pull Item No. 10.18. Acting Mayor Karwin requested to pull Item No. 10.21.
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Dean Deines SECONDER: Ben Diederich
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
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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. Ratif ied and approved the Voucher Lists dated 9/26/2025, 10/3/2025 and 10/10/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 9/26/2025, 10/2/2025, 10/3/2025, 10/8/2025 and 10/10/2025 and the Void Check Listing PE 9/30/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $13,227,812.54.
10.3 Contract Amendments and Change Orders Quarterly Report
ACTION
1. Received and filed the contract amendments and change orders quarterly report for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
10.4 Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Update for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/2026
ACTION
1. Receive d and file d the first quarterly update on the executed California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
10.5 Menifee Placemaking, Unique Identity, and Tourism Master Plan
ACTION
1. Adopted the Menifee Placemaking, Unique Identity, and Tourism Master Plan.
10.6 Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Community Development Block Grant
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1643, amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget, appropriating $70,907 of grant funds in revenue and expenditures increasing revenue and expenditures to the Community Development Block Grant Fund 248.
10.7 Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 Grant for the Citywide Guardrail Improvements Project
ACTION
1. Accepted the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Cycle 12 grant funds in the amount of $115,380 for the Citywide Guardrail Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 26-02; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Program Supplemental Agreement with Caltrans for the project plans, specifications and estimates phase of the Project ; and
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3. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1644, establishing the City’s eligibility to receive grant funding from Caltrans and authorize d the City Manager to execute any grant -related documents to receive the Cycle 12 HSIP Grant funds; and
4. Adopted Resolution No. 25 -1645 and 25- 1646, appropriating $115,380 in corresponding revenues within the Grant Fund 2301 and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
10.8 Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 Grant for the Edgeline Striping Improvements Project
ACTION
1. Accepted the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 12 grant funds in the amount of $51,480 for the Edgeline Striping Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 26-03; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Program Supplemental Agreement with Caltrans for the project plans, specifications and estimates phase of the Project; and
3. Adopted Resolution No s. 25- 1647 and 25- 1648, appropriating $51,480 in corresponding revenues within the Grant Fund 2301 and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
10.9 Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 Grant for the Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project
ACTION
1. Accepted the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 12 grant funds in the amount of $49,770 for the Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 26-04; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Program Supplemental Agreement with Caltrans for the project plans, specifications and estimates phase of the project; and
3. Adopt ed Resolution Nos. 25 -1649 and 25- 1650, amending the Fiscal Year appropriating $49,770 in corresponding revenues within the Grant Fund 2301 and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
10.10 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-5, Nautical Cove
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1651, establishing Community Facilities District No. 2025-5, Nautical Cove, located north of Holland Road and west of Briggs Road; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25- 1652, to incur bonded indebtedness for Community Facilities District No. 2025-5, Nautical Cove.
10.11 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 33, Bailey Park, into Community Facility District 2017-1, Maintenance Services
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ACTION
1. Accepted the Petition of CG Menifee 1, LLC, and CG Menifee 2, LLC, CUP 2019-013, located south of Scott Road, west of Bailey Park Boulevard, and east of Zeiders Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017 -1, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 33; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1653, to add Annexation No. 33 into CFD No. 2017- 1, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for December 17, 2025.
10.12 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 34, Nautical Cove, into Community Facility District 2017-1, Maintenance Services
ACTION
1. Accepted the Petition of KB Home Cal Management Services, LLC, Tentative Tract Map 31229 (TTM 31229), located west of Briggs Road, north of Holland Road, south of Tres Lagos Drive and east of Southshore Drive, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017 -1, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 34; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25- 1654, to add Annexation No. 34 into CFD No. 2017-1, to authorize the levy of special tax therein to finance certain maintenance services, and to set a public hearing for December 17, 2025.
10.13 Memorandum of Understanding with Perris Union High School District for the Every 15 Minutes Program
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Perris Union High School District (PUHSD) for the Every 15 Minutes Program; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all subsequent MOU amendments at the City’s discretion.
10.14 Quimby Agreement with Lennar Homes of California, LLC for the Heritage Village Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Quimby Agreement with Lennar Homes of California, LLC for the Heritage Village Project, located on the northwest corner of Rouse Road and Menifee Road, to support the development of the West Park and Paseo within the Legado Specific Plan, Phase 1, located south of Rouse Road and east of the I-215 freeway.
10.15 Agreement Amendment with Lennar Homes of California, LLC for Community Facilities District 2022-3, Legado
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Acquisition, Construction and Funding Agreement for Community Facilities District 2022 -3, Legado, located northwest of Antelope Road and Chambers Avenue and south of Rouse Road.
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
10.16 Agreement Amendment with Dennis Janda, Inc. for On- call Land Surveying and Mapping Review Services
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Master Agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc., for land surveying and mapping review services, increasing the amount by $125,000, for a total not - to-exceed amount of $625,000 through June 30, 2026.
10.17 Agreement Amendment with NV5, Inc. for On- call Environmental Review, Civil Engineering, Landscape Design and Inspection, and Hydrological and Hydraulic Engineering Services
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the master agreement with NV5, Inc. for environmental review, civil engineering, landscape design and inspection, and hydrological and hydraulic engineering services, increasing the amount by $150,000, total agreement amount not-to-exceed $530,000 through June 30, 2026.
10.18 Parcel Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Parcel Map 38156, Menifee Commerce Center, by Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC and Heritage Valley Business Center, LLC
Public Works Director Nick Fidler provided a presentation.
The City Council asked questions of staff.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the filing of Parcel Map 38156, Menifee Commerce Center, by Menifee Commerce Center I, LLC, and Heritage Valley Business Center, LLC, located south of Ethanac Road, north of McLaughlin Road, east of Trumble Road, and west of Dawson Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee completion of required public improvements associated with Parcel Map 38156.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
10.19 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 28206, Windsor, by Pulte Homes Company, LLC
ACTION
1. Accepted the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, and sewer systems for Tract Map 28206, located at the southwest intersection of Craig Avenue and Palomar Road; and
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
2. Authorized the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s Standard Policies.
10.20 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 28206-3, Brixton, by Pulte Homes Co., LLC
ACTION
1. Accepted the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, and sewer systems for Tract Map 28206-3, located at the southwest intersection of Craig Avenue and Palomar Road; and
2. Authorized the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
10.21 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Cherry Hills Facility Improvements – Phase I Project
Public Works Director Nick Fidler provided a presentation.
ACTION
1. Accepted the tenant improvements for the Cherry Hills Facility Improvements - Phase I Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 23-13, located at 26800 Cherry Hills Boulevard; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Menifee Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.20.140 to Prohibit Certain Commercial Vehicle Parking on City Streets and Highways
Public Works Director Nick Fidler provided a presentation. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen noted there was an administrative amendment to the ordinance for Council’s consideration.
The City Council asked questions of staff.
Acting Mayor Karwin opened the public hearing at 7:13 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed.
The following speakers addressed the City Council. Mike Knighten
Acting Mayor Karwin closed the public hearing at 7:15 PM. Ms. Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
ACTION
1. Introduced an ordinance as amended, amending Menifee Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.20.140 to prohibit certain commercial vehicle parking on City streets and highways.
MOVER: Dan Temple
SECONDER: Dean Deines
11.2 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Legado Specific Plan Development Agreement
Management Analyst Molly Binnall provided a presentation.
The City Council asked questions of staff.
Acting Mayor Karwin opened the public hearing at 7:30 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and there were no public comments and no correspondence received. Acting Mayor Karwin closed the public hearing at 7:31 PM.
The City Council spoke in favor of the proposed item.
Ms. Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
ACTION
1. Introduced an ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement with BLC Fleming, LLC and Lennar Homes of California, LLC for the Legado Specific Plan, located south of Rouse Road, west of Antelope Road, north of Chambers Avenue and east of Encanto Drive.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Fire Code, 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code, and Local Amendments
Deputy Fire Marshall Sonya Bu provided a presentation.
The City Council asked questions of staff.
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
ACTION
1. Introduced an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 8.20 of the Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) and adopting by reference the 2025 California Fire Code and adding Chapter 8.21 to the MMC and adopting by reference the 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code, including the Model Codes with appendices and amendments related thereto, all of which comprise the Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Menifee; and
2. Set a public hearing date for November 19, 2025, for the second reading and adoption.
MOVER: Ben Diederich
SECONDER: Dean Deines
12.2 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar
City Clerk Stephanie Roseen provided a report on the item.
The City Council provided consensus to cancel the January 7 and July 1, 2026 City Council Meetings.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Acting Mayor Karwin adjourned the meeting at 7:53 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk