Menifee Mayor and City Council January 21, 2026
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, January 21, 2026
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 Deines, Diederich, Temple, and Acting Mayor Karwin. There were no public comments. The City Council recessed to closed session at 5:00 PM for the purpose listed below.
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1); Evaluation of City Manager
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
Janet Ringleman – USN Veteran, VFW Post 4089
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Artie Allen led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commissioner Swearing In – Justin Metoyer
Acting Mayor Karwin introduced Justin Metoyer. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen swore in Commissioner Metoyer.
5.2 Fire Department Quarterly Update
Battalion Chief Bill Lawe provided a presentation.
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5.3 Community Services Monthly Update
Community Services Director Mariana Mitchell 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.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. • Elaine Mcgree
• Mary Carnes
• Tina Vdelson
• Walt Stangl
• Moises Covarrubias
• Mike Knighten
• Greg Langworthy
• Katie Luna
• Lupe Jenkins
• Lori Clough
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meeting he attended. • Daily Road Update Meeting
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Ribbon Cutting for Santa’s Workshop
• Menifee Interfaith Council Meeting
• Cal Cities Riverside County Meeting
• Menifee Finance Subcommittee Meeting
• Student of the Month Event
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board of Directors Meeting • Annual RTA T-Now Meeting
• Ribbon Cutting for Santa's Workshop
• Ribbon Cutting for The Mat
• Menifee Finance Subcommittee Meeting
Acting Mayor Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Ribbon Cutting for Santa's Workshop
• Santa’s Workshop Event
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Goal Setting Meeting • WRCOG Personal Policy AdHoc Committee Meeting
• Daily Road Update Meeting
• Ribbon Cutting for The Mat
• Menifee Chamber of Commerce Mixer
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• Tour of Ontario Developments
• Nuclear Fuel Appeal Three Year Anniversary
• Historical Association Presentation
• The View Church Martin Luther King Ecumenical Service
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following sets of minutes were approved unanimously (4-0-1, Estrada absent) with no modifications.
9.1 December 17, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
9.2 December 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Temple requested to pull Item No. 10.5.
The balance of 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 11/28/2025, 12/5/2025 and 12/12/2025, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 12/2/2025, 12/5/2025 and 12/10/2025, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 11/1/2025 to 11/30/2025 and the Void check Listing PE 11/30/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,977,637.19.
10.3 Treasurer's Report - November 2025
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Treasurer’s Report as of November 30, 2025.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Public Safety Reports for November 2025.
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
10.5 Donation of a Verdin Street Clock from the Rotary Club of Menifee to the City of Menifee
Community Services Director Mariana Mitchell provided a presentation.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1670, accepting a restricted in-kind donation from the Rotary Club of Menifee consisting of a two-faced Verdin Street Clock with an estimated fair market value of $29,933 for installation at the Civic Center parking lot located adjacent to Central Park; and
2. Authorized the appropriation of the in-kind donation for accounting purposes in accordance with City Council Policy CC-21.
MOVER: Dan Temple
SECONDER: Bob Karwin
10.6 Confirmation of the Statement of Abatement Costs for the Krikorian Entertainment Complex
ACTION
1. Adopted R esolution No. 26-1671, confirming the final statement of costs in the amount of $420,527.25 to abate the public nuisance for the Krikorian Entertainment Complex located at 27387, 27459, and 27483 Newport Road; and
2. Authorized the placement of a special assessment or lien on the real property in case of delinquency.
10.7 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 33, Bailey Park
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-426, 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. 33, Bailey Park, located south of Scott Road, west of Bailey Park Boulevard, and east of Zeiders Road.
10.8 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 34, Nautical Cove
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-427, 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. 34, Nautical Cove, located west of Briggs Road, north of Holland Road, south of Tres Lagos Drive, and east of Southshore Drive.
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10.9 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2025-5, Nautical Cove
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026- 428, authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2025-5, Nautical Cove, located west of Briggs Road, north of Holland Road, south of Tres Lagos Drive, and east of Southshore Drive.
10.10 Bid Award and Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Development of a Safety Master Plan
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. for the development of a Safety Master Plan in a total not -to-exceed amount of $142,100 through December 31, 2026.
10.11 Contract Change Order with Ames Construction for the Bradley Road Bridge over Salt Creek Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 2 with Ames Construction to extend the number of working days and increase the compensation by $174,487.88, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $16,340,419.41, for the Bradley Road Bridge over Salt Creek Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 13-04, located on Bradley Road just south of Rio Vista Drive and continues to just north of Potomac Drive.
10.12 Agreement and Bonds for future Tract Map 31229- 1 and 31229-2 Nautical Cove, by KB Home Cal Management Services, LLC.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement and accept securities to guarantee the completion of public improvements associated with Tract Map 31229 -1 & 31229-2, Nautical Cove, by KB Home Cal Management Services, LLC., located west of Briggs Road, north of Holland Road, south of Tres Lagos Drive, and east of Southshore Drive.
10.13 Public Improvement Acceptance and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 32628, Adler Ranch, by FPG Tricon Menifee Property, LLC
ACTION
1. Accepted the public improvements for landscape for Tract Map 32628, Adler Ranch, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Antelope Road and Craig Avenue; and
2. Authorized the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision for the Menifee (Pemcor) Business Park Project
ACTION
1. Continued the public hearing to the February 4, 2026, City Council Meeting.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
11.2 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Annexation No. 40, Kaiser Medical, into Community Facility District 2017-1, Maintenance Services
Acting Mayor Karwin opened the public hearing at 6:59 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 7:00 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1672, calling an election to annex territory, including Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 331- 120-058, Kaiser Medical, located on the northeast corner of Encanto Drive and Rouse Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017-1 Maintenance Services and to levy a special tax on that land.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
Ms. Roseen stated the ballot was received, and it was a yes vote.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1673, declaring the results of the special landowner election.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
Ms. Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
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
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year End June 30, 2025
Chief Financial Director Travis Hickey, Consultant Jeffrey McKennan, and Finance Manager Ann Marie Etienne provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff and the consultant questions.
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other audit reports for the fiscal year end June 30, 2025.
12.2 Independence Celebration 2026 - Semiquincentennial
Community Services Manager Gabbi Cao provided a presentation. The City Council asked staff questions.
The following speakers addressed the City Council.
• Michael Knighten
• Gloria Sanchez
Correspondence was received by the following.
• Ricky Estrada
The City Council provided consensus to increase the budget and enhance the firework show and entertainment and to host the Independence Celebration event on the Saturday prior to the 4th of July.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Temple requested an item addressing the space needs and support for the Santa’s Workshop event. Acting Mayor Karwin seconded the request.
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Acting Mayor Karwin requested an item regarding a municipal code update to discuss backyard breeder regulations. Councilmember Deines seconded the request.
16. ADJOURN
Acting Mayor Karwin adjourned the meeting at 7:56 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk