Menifee Mayor and City Council November 19, 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 19, 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
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Mayor Karwin called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Bob Karwin, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Dean Deines
Absent: Ricky Estrada
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Planning Commissioner – Tammy Ramirez
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Robert Fredrich led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Month – Orlando Alonso
The City Council recognized Orlando Alonso and presented him with a certificate.
5.2 Waste Management Presentation - America Recycles Day
Waste Management Public Sector Senior Manager Robert Frederick and Ashley Perez provided a presentation.
5.3 Police Department Quarterly Update
Menifee Police Chief Chris Karrer provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
5.4 Community Services Update
Community Services Manager Gabbi Cao provided a presentation.
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6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (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. • Moises Covarrubias
• Lori Clough
• Lupe Jenkins
• Evelyn Richard
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meeting and events he attended. • City of Menifee State of the City
• Menifee Chamber of Commerce Evening Mixer
• City of Wildomar State of City
• Mt. San Jacinto College State of College
• Live Jam Ribbon Cutting
• Interfaith Council Evening of Gratitude
• Menifee Police Department Promotion Ceremony
Councilmember Temple reported on the meeting and events he attended. • City of Menifee State of the City
• CalCities District Conference
• Menifee’s Veterans Memorial Day Event
• High School Student of the Month Recognition
• City of Wildomar State of the City
• Live Jam Ribbon Cutting
• Menifee Heritage Anniversary at the Antelope-Menifee Rural Center • Interfaith Council Evening of Gratitude
• Menifee Police Department Swearing In Ceremony
Councilmember Deines reported on the meeting and events he attended. • City of Menifee State of the City
• Oasis Veterans Parade
• Menifee’s Veterans Memorial Day Event
• Menifee Police Department Promotion Ceremony
• Riverside Transit Agency Southwest T-Now Meeting
Acting Mayor Karwin reported on the meeting and events he attended. • Empowering Abilities Resource Fair at Lazy Creek
• City of Menifee State of the City
• Menifee’s Veterans Memorial Day Event
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Executive Committee Meeting
• Western Riverside council of Governments (WRCOG) Administration and Finance Committee Meeting
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• Menifee Chamber of Commerce Evening Mixer
• Live Jam Ribbon Cutting
• Menifee Heritage Anniversary at the Antelope-Menifee Rural Center • Menifee Police Department Promotion Ceremony
• Menifee Chamber of Commerce Wake Up Menifee
• Paloma Valley High School Mock Trial
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes were approved unanimously (4-0-1, Estrada absent) with no modifications.
9.1 November 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Dean Deines
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 Warrant Register
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher Lists dated 10/17/2025 and 10/24/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 10/15/2024 and 10/24/2024 and the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 9/1/2025 to 9/30/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $3,793,841.46.
10.3 Treasurer's Report - September 2025
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of September 30, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Public Safety Reports for September 2025.
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
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10.5 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting Certain Commercial Vehicle Parking on City Streets and Highways
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2025- 423, amending Menifee Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.20.140, to prohibit certain commercial vehicle parking on City streets and highways.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Legado Specific Plan Development Agreement
ACTION
1. Adopt ed Ordinance No. 2025 -424, 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.
10.7 Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant
ACTION
1. Accepted the Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant from the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000 for the Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans Update; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25- 1655, amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 budget, appropriating $20,000 of grant funds in revenue and expenditures; and
3. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all other necessary grant -related documents thereof to receive the Regional Early Action Planning
2.0 Grant.
10.8 Right-of-Way Contract with PHH Real Estate, LLC for the Acquisition of Real Property for the McCall Boulevard Widening Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Right -of-Way Contract, and all other necessary related documents thereof, with PHH Real Estate, LLC, for a portion of real property identified as Assessor Parcel Number 333-080-028, for the McCall Boulevard Widening – Oakhurst Avenue to Junipero Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 22-03, for a total amount not-to-exceed $69,762.
10.9 Right-of-Way Contract with McCall Senior 37, LLC for the Acquisition of Real Property for the Valley Boulevard Widening Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Right -of-Way Contract with McCall Senior 37, LLC, for the purchase of real property identified as Assessor Parcel Number 335 -080-013 for the Valley Boulevard Widening and Missing Links Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 22-02, for a total amount not-to-exceed $206,000; and Menifee Mayor and City Council November 19, 2025
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all other necessary related documents thereof to acquire the Property and the Finance Department to issue payment associated with escrow fees and closing costs for a total amount not-to-exceed $20,600; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 25 -1656, appropriating $444,358 in expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account to support the Project’s current and anticipated Right-of-Way acquisition needs.
10.10 Street Name Confirmation for Sweetwater Canyon Road
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25 -1657, approving the existing street name of Sweetwater Canyon Road as the official street name, located south of Scott Road and approximately .85 miles west of Haun Road.
10.11 Parcel Map 39197 for Financing Purposes for Menifee Valley Specific Plan by Minor Ranch LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the filing of Parcel Map 39197 for financing purposes for Menifee Valley Specific Plan, by Minor Ranch LLC, located west of Briggs Road, south of McLaughlin Road, and north of Matthews Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement to guarantee completion of the survey monuments associated with Parcel Map 39197.
10.12 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Krikorian Entertainment Complex Demolition and Site Clearance Project
ACTION
1. Accept ed the completed demolition and site clearance of the Krikorian Entertainment Complex located at 27387, 27459, and 27483 Newport Road; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Fire and California Wildland-Urban Interface Codes
Acting Mayor Karwin opened the public hearing at 6:55 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed. There were no public comments and no correspondence received. Acting Mayor Karwin closed the public hearing at 6:56 PM.
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-425, 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.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Dan Temple
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS - NONE
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 6:57 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk