City Council Chambers Menifee City Council
29844 Haun Road CITY OF Regular Meeting Minutes
Menifee, CA 92586
Vednesday, December 17, 2025
MENIFEE :00 PM Regular Meetin
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
3en Diederich, District Armando G. Villa, City Manager
an Temple, District: Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney Dean Deines, District 4 Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
MINUTES
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
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Micah Orloff - Ministry Board Member, Elevation Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dale Welty led the flag salute.
PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen/Organization of the Month - Santa Rosa Academy The City Council recognized Dr. Hennings and Santa Rosa Academy.
5.2 Business Spotlight - Commencal
The City Council recognized Joe Moore with Commencal.
5.3 Economic Development Quarterly Update
Economic Development Manager Kayla Charters provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (4-0-1, Estrada absent) with no modifications.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. • Adam Eventov
Lupe Jenkins
• Knicola Drake
Moises Covarrubias
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended.
Menifee Chamber of Commerce Gala and Awards Ceremony
• Menifee's Holiday Luncheon
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Jersey Mikes Grand Opening
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Meeting with Assembly Woman Natasha Johnson
• CalTrans McCall Interchange Public Meeting
• Menifee's Christmas Tree Lighting Event
• Student of the Month
• Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Administration Committee Meeting • Chick-Fil-A Anniversary
• Jersey Mikes Grand Opening
Acting Mayor Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended.
Meeting with Assembly Woman Natasha Johnson
• CalTrans McCall Interchange Public Meeting
• Boys and Girls "Mayor's Award"
Menifee Chamber of Commerce Gala and Awards Ceremony
Menifee's Christmas Tree Lighting Event
Menifee's Holiday Luncheon
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Administration and Finance Committee Meeting
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCT) Executive Committee Meeting
• Senator Seyarto's Christmas Party and Toy Drive at Milvet • NJROTC Annual Pass and Review
• Breakfast with Santa Events
• Tierra Bloom Nursery Event
• Chick-Fil-A Anniversary
• Teddy's Private Academy Concert and Anniversary
Meeting with Supervisor Washington
Annual Menorah Lighting
• Jersey Mikes Grand Opening
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9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes were approved unanimously (4-0-1, Estrada absent) with no modifications.
9.1 December 3, 2025 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Deines requested to pull Item No. 10.6.
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Ben Diederich
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
10.1 Waiver of Reading
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
T. Ratified and approved the Voucher Lists dated 11/14/2025 and 11/21/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 11/10/2025, 11/20/2025 and 11/21/2025 and the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 10/1/2025 to 10/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $3, 131,004.39.
10.3 Treasurer's Report - October 2025
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Report as of October 31, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Public Safety Reports for October 2025.
10.5 Annual Report on Receipt and Use of Development Impact Fees
4. Received and filed the Fiscal Year 202412025 annual report on receip and use of Development Impact Fees (DIF) as required by Government Code Section 66006(b)(2); and
2. Adopted the five-year findings pursuant to Government Code 66001(d)(1) for the nexus, need and planned use of DIF collected in excess of five years.
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10.6 Salary Schedule and Authorized Position Listing Update to Include Mandatory Minium Wage Increase and Police Officer Recruit and Police Corporal Classifications Human Resources Manager Silvano Rodriguez provided an overview of the item.
The City Council asked staff questions and spoke in favor of the item.
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1659, approving the revised Salary Schedule and Authorized Position Listing to include the positions of Police Corporal and Police Officer Recruit and adjusting the part-time positions of Police Cadet and Community Services Leader I to reflect the mandatory minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
10.7 Asset Forfeiture Appropriation of Funds
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution Nos. 25-1660 and 25-1661, authorizing the Menifee Police Department to appropriate asset forfeiture funds in the amount of $55,170 for the purchase of a replacement Dodge Durango and required upfitting.
10.8 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 40, Kaiser Medical, into Community Facility District 2017-1, Maintenance Services
ACTION
1. Accepted the Petition of Kaiser Foundation Health, Inc., Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 331-120-058, located on the northeast corner of Encanto Drive and Rouse Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017-1,
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1662 to add Annexation No. 40 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 January 21, 2026.
10.9 Agreement Amendments for the Capital Improvement Program Division of the Public Works Department
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute amendments with T.Y. Lin International, Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc., NV5, Inc., Studio 2G Architects, LLP., and BFK Architecture & Planning, extending the terms of service for various Professional Services Agreements supporting the Capital Improvement Program Division of the Public Works Department.
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10.10 Public Works On-Call Stormwater Related Services Bid Rejection ACTION
1. Rejected all bids received in response to Notice Inviting Bids No. 2026-01 On-Call Stormwater Related Services, in accordance with Public Contract Code § 20166 and authorize staff to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to establish one or multiple on-call contractors.
10.11 Parcel Map 37716 for Financing Purposes by Diamond Brothers 5 Partnership, LP ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the filing of Parcel Map 37716 for financing purposes by Diamond Brothers 5 Partnership, LP, located on the north side of Newport Road and east of Menifee Road.
10.12 Agreement and Bonds for Bailey Park CUP 2019-013, by CG Menifee 1, LLC and CG Menifee 2, LLC
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of required improvements associated with Balle Park Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2019-013, by CG Menifee 1, LLC and CC Menifee 2, LLC, located south of Scott Road, west of Bailey Park Boulevard, and east of Zeiders Road.
10.13 Acceptance of Public Improvements and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 37161, Reflection at the Lake, by Pulte Homes Co., LLC
ACTION
1. Accepted the public improvements for streets, drainage, water, and sewer 1, located at the southeast corner of Newport Roac
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11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 33, Bailey Park, into Community Facility District 2017-1, Maintenance Services Acting Mayor Karwin opened the public hearing at 6:50 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and here were no publio 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.
Acting Mayor Karwin closed the public hearing at 6:51 PM.
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ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1663, calling an election to annex territory, including Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2019-013, Bailey Park, 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 and to levy a special tax on that land; and
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
Ms. Roseen stated the ballot was received, and it was a yes vote.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1664, declaring the results of the special landowner election; and
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
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: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Dan Temple
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
11.2 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 34, Nautical Cove, into Community Facility District 2017-1, Maintenance Services Acting Mayor Karwin opened the public hearing at 6:53 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 Acting Mayor Karwin closed the public hearing at 6:54 PM.
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ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1665 calling an election to annex territory, including Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 31229, Nautical Cove, 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 and to levy a special tax on that land; and
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
Ms. Roseen stated the ballot was received, and it was a yes vote.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1666, declaring the results of the special landowner election; and
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Dan Temple
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
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: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
11.3 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District 2025-5, Nautical Cove Acting Mayor Karwin 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.
Acting Mayor Karwin closed the public hearing at 6:56 PM.
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ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1667, establishing Community Facilities District 2025-5, Nautical Cove, of the City of Menifee (CFD 2025-5" or "CFD"); and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-1668, determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for Community Facilities District 2025-5, Nautical Cove, of the City of Menifee; and
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Dan Temple
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
Ms. Roseen stated the ballot was received, and it was a yes vote.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 25-1669, certifying election result for Community Facilities District 2025-5, Nautical Cove, of the City of Menifee; and MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
Ms. Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
ACTION
4. Introduced an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 2025-5, Nautical Cove, of the City of Menifee.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Dan Temple
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS - NONE
None.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Armando Villa provided a report.
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15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Acting Mayor Karwin adjourned the meeting at 6:58 PM.
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