Menifee Mayor and City Council December 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, December 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)
Acting Mayor Karwin called closed session to order at 5:00 PM. 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): 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
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 Eric Russell – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Naomi Temple led the flag salute.
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5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Fall Teen Award Winners
Community Services Supervisor Michael Rinehart introduced the three teen awardees; Miley Lundstrom, Meleah Hermosillo, and Victoria Winchester. The City Council and Lake Menifee Woman’s Club presented the teens with awards.
5.2 Veterans and Military Families Committee Member Swearing In – Yolanda Tanner
Councilmember Temple introduced Yolanda Tanner. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen administered the oath of office to Ms. Tanner.
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. • Gloria Sanchez
• Jesse Simms
• Moises Covarrubias
• Evelyn Richard
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Menifee Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
• Home Builders Appreciation Luncheon
• Southwest Elected Leaders Coalition Meeting
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • National League of Cities in Salt Lake City
• Riverside Conservation Authority Meeting
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Home Builders Appreciation Luncheon
• Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors Meeting
• Five Below Ribbon Cutting
• Mediation Meeting
Acting Mayor Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Home Builders Appreciation Luncheon
• Up Year Book Keeping Ribbon Cutting
• Five Below Ribbon Cutting
• Menifee’s Trot for a Cause Event
• Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget and Implementation Meeting
• Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee Meeting Menifee Mayor and City Council December 3, 2025
• Mediation Meeting
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes were approved unanimously (4-0-1, Estrada absent) with no modifications.
9.1 November 19, 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 10/31/2025 and 11/7/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 10/31/2025, 11/3/2025, 11/6/2025 and 11/7/2025 and the Void Check Listing PE 10/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $4,985,943.63.
10.3 Minor Home Rehabilitation Grant Program As-Needed Pre-Approved Contractor Short List
ACTION
1. Approved the Community Development Department as -needed pre -approved contractor short list for the Minor Home Rehabilitation Grant Program (MHRGP); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute future Master Service Agreements with contractors chosen from the approved MHRGP shortlist, for a five- year term through Fiscal Year 2030/2031, with each agreement not-to-exceed $100,000 per year; and
3. Authorized the Finance Department to issue individual Purchase Orders (POs) under the Master Agreements for approved home repair projects.
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
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10.4 Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans for Motte Country Plaza Project, Parcel Map 37992
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for maintenance of public improvements for Parcel Map 37992, located north of California State Route 74 and west of Palomar Road.
10.5 Agreement Amendment with Rick Engineering Company for Professional Services for the Menifee Innovation District Specific Plan
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Rick Engineering Company to prepare the Menifee Innovation District Specific Plan, extending the terms of services through June 30, 2027.
10.6 Agreement Amendment with Architerra Design Group for On- Call Landscape Design and Inspection Services
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Architerra Design Group for on- call landscape design and inspection services, increasing the amount by $200,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $300,000; and
2. Authorized the Finance Department to issue individual purchase orders on an as - needed basis in the aggregate of the not-to-exceed amount approved for the agreement.
10.7 Purchase Orders with MNJ Technologies and DCW Inc. for Laptop, Desktop, and Monitor Replacements
ACTION
1. Approved the Information Technology Department Qualified Suppliers List with the addition of two new suppliers, MNJ Technologies and DCW Inc, for the purchase of laptops, desktops, and monitors; and
2. Authorized the Finance Department to issue as -needed purchase order(s) for the purchase of laptops, desktops, and monitors with MNJ Technologies and DCW Inc. in an amount not -to-exceed $300,000 in aggregate per year across all authorized suppliers, contingent on available and approved computer replacement budget, for Fiscal Years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027; and
3. Approved and authorized purchases utilizing cooperative purchasing (piggyback) agreements OMNIA R250307 and OMNIA 01-148, pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.210; and
4. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all other necessary documents related to these purchases.
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10.8 Final Map, Agreements, and Bonds for Tract Map 38766 Garbani Haven, by Garbani Road 134 Owner, LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the filing of the final map for Tract Map 38766, Garbani Haven, by Garbani Road 134 Owner, LLC, located at the northwest corner of Garbani Road and Evans Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of the required public improvements associated with Tract Map 38766; and
3. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an Agreement Regarding Annexation into a Community Facilities District (CFD) to defer the timing for the annexation of Tract Map 38766 into a maintenance CFD.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Appeal of the Menifee 27 Project
Senior Planner Russell Brown provided a presentation.
Acting Mayor Karwin inquired about road improvements conditioned by the applicant and gate improvement opportunities.
Acting Mayor Karwin opened the public hearing at 6:48 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed.
Correspondence was received by Lozeau Drury on behalf of the appellant.
Appellant representative Victoria Yundt with Lozeau Drury addressed the City Council.
The City Council asked Ms. Yundt questions.
Applicant Brian Taylor addressed the City Council and stated they would support a modification to the conditions of approval regarding pedestrian and vehicular access to the project.
City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated the following would be added as a condition of approval: “The applicant shall provide for pedestrian and vehicular access from the property at the point where “E” Street abuts the adjoining commercial development, with the design of the access subject to the approval of the City Engineer.”
There were no public comments.
The City Council asked staff questions.
Ms. Yundt provided a rebuttal statement.
Acting Mayor Karwin closed the public hearing at 7:02 PM.
The City Council spoke in favor of the project and appeal denial.
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1658 as modified, denying Appeal No. PLN25-0193, determining the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Sections 15182 (“Projects Pursuant to a Specific Plan”) and 15183 (“Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning”), and approving Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 39115 and Plot Plan No. PLN24-0254, located north of Highway 74, south of Watson Road, east of Antelope Road, along the west side of Palomar Road.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Dan Temple
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Fire Services Review
Staff requested a continuation of the item.
The Council provided consensus to continue the item to the February 18, 2026 City Council meeting.
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 7:08 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk