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
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 18, 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)
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
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Xavier Padilla – Menifee Union School District Board Member
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Ieesha Sharp
5.2. Introduction of CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Dept. Fire Chief Robert Fish and Division Chief Dustin Reed
5.3. Community Services Monthly Update
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 February 4, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
9.2 February 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
10.1 Waiver of Reading
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Waive the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provide that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 1162026, and 1232026, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 1122026, 1162026, 1202026 and 122 2026, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 1212025 to 12 312025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,925,916.76.
10.3 Treasurer's Report December 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of December 31, 2025.
10.4 2025 Annual Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the 2025 Annual Report.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for December 2025.
10.6 Department of California Highway Patrol Every 15 Minutes Program Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Grant for the Menifee Police Department Every 15 Minutes Program in the nottoexceed amount of $20,000; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget, appropriating an increase in revenue and expenditures in the notto exceed amount of $20,000 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all other necessary grant related documents thereof to receive the Department of California Highway Patrol Program Grant.
10.7 Bid Award to American RightofWay, Inc. for the Purchase of Traffic Signal Equipment for Various Capital Improvement Program Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order for the purchase of traffic signal related poles and equipment from American Right ofWay, Inc. for the Goetz Road/Vista Way Traffic Signal Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No. 2302, the Menifee Road/Fire Station No. 76 Entrance Traffic Signal Project, CIP No. 2309, and the Evans Road/Craig Avenue Traffic Signal Project, CIP No. 2505, in the cumulative nottoexceed amount of $397,766.00.
10.8 Agreement Amendment with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for OnCall Street Striping Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement No. 20240189, with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for oncall street striping services increasing the amount by $100,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $310,00 and extending the contract term through January 31, 2027.
10.9 Landscape Improvement Acceptance for Tract Map 32277, Centennial/Menifee Heights, by Tripointe Homes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the landscape improvements for Tract Map 32277, Centennial/Menifee Heights, by Tripointe Homes, located south of Holland Road and west of Briggs Road, in the southeast portion of Menifee.
10.10 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Crack Sealing Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Crack Sealing Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program Project, Pavement Management Program (PMP) No. PMP 2501; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Fire Services Review Follow Up
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and discuss the City of Menifee’s fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical services provided by Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE through a Cooperative Agreement.
12.2 Strategic Plan Implementation Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the 20232028 Strategic Plan for the period extending from July 1 to December 31, 2025.
12.3 Adoption of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the Menifee Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: Spring 2026
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> Santa’s Workshop Space Needs (Temple, January 21, 2026) Target Date: TBD
> Backyard Breeder Regulations (Karwin, January 21, 2026) Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the February 18, 2026 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov.
Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
February 18, 2026
Page
1 of 5
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
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 18, 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)
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
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Xavier Padilla – Menifee Union School District Board Member
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Ieesha Sharp
5.2. Introduction of CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Dept. Fire Chief Robert Fish and Division Chief Dustin Reed
5.3. Community Services Monthly Update
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 February 4, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
9.2 February 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
10.1 Waiver of Reading
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Waive the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provide that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 1162026, and 1232026, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 1122026, 1162026, 1202026 and 122 2026, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 1212025 to 12 312025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,925,916.76.
10.3 Treasurer's Report December 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of December 31, 2025.
10.4 2025 Annual Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the 2025 Annual Report.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for December 2025.
10.6 Department of California Highway Patrol Every 15 Minutes Program Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Grant for the Menifee Police Department Every 15 Minutes Program in the nottoexceed amount of $20,000; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget, appropriating an increase in revenue and expenditures in the notto exceed amount of $20,000 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all other necessary grant related documents thereof to receive the Department of California Highway Patrol Program Grant.
10.7 Bid Award to American RightofWay, Inc. for the Purchase of Traffic Signal Equipment for Various Capital Improvement Program Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order for the purchase of traffic signal related poles and equipment from American Right ofWay, Inc. for the Goetz Road/Vista Way Traffic Signal Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No. 2302, the Menifee Road/Fire Station No. 76 Entrance Traffic Signal Project, CIP No. 2309, and the Evans Road/Craig Avenue Traffic Signal Project, CIP No. 2505, in the cumulative nottoexceed amount of $397,766.00.
10.8 Agreement Amendment with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for OnCall Street Striping Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement No. 20240189, with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for oncall street striping services increasing the amount by $100,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $310,00 and extending the contract term through January 31, 2027.
10.9 Landscape Improvement Acceptance for Tract Map 32277, Centennial/Menifee Heights, by Tripointe Homes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the landscape improvements for Tract Map 32277, Centennial/Menifee Heights, by Tripointe Homes, located south of Holland Road and west of Briggs Road, in the southeast portion of Menifee.
10.10 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Crack Sealing Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Crack Sealing Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program Project, Pavement Management Program (PMP) No. PMP 2501; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Fire Services Review Follow Up
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and discuss the City of Menifee’s fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical services provided by Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE through a Cooperative Agreement.
12.2 Strategic Plan Implementation Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the 20232028 Strategic Plan for the period extending from July 1 to December 31, 2025.
12.3 Adoption of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the Menifee Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: Spring 2026
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> Santa’s Workshop Space Needs (Temple, January 21, 2026) Target Date: TBD
> Backyard Breeder Regulations (Karwin, January 21, 2026) Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the February 18, 2026 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov.
Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
February 18, 2026
Page
2 of 5
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
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 18, 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)
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
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Xavier Padilla – Menifee Union School District Board Member
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Ieesha Sharp
5.2. Introduction of CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Dept. Fire Chief Robert Fish and Division Chief Dustin Reed
5.3. Community Services Monthly Update
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 February 4, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
9.2 February 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
10.1 Waiver of Reading
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Waive the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provide that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 1162026, and 1232026, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 1122026, 1162026, 1202026 and 122 2026, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 1212025 to 12 312025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,925,916.76.
10.3 Treasurer's Report December 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of December 31, 2025.
10.4 2025 Annual Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the 2025 Annual Report.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for December 2025.
10.6 Department of California Highway Patrol Every 15 Minutes Program Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Grant for the Menifee Police Department Every 15 Minutes Program in the nottoexceed amount of $20,000; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget, appropriating an increase in revenue and expenditures in the notto exceed amount of $20,000 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all other necessary grant related documents thereof to receive the Department of California Highway Patrol Program Grant.
10.7 Bid Award to American RightofWay, Inc. for the Purchase of Traffic Signal Equipment for Various Capital Improvement Program Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order for the purchase of traffic signal related poles and equipment from American Right ofWay, Inc. for the Goetz Road/Vista Way Traffic Signal Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No. 2302, the Menifee Road/Fire Station No. 76 Entrance Traffic Signal Project, CIP No. 2309, and the Evans Road/Craig Avenue Traffic Signal Project, CIP No. 2505, in the cumulative nottoexceed amount of $397,766.00.
10.8 Agreement Amendment with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for OnCall Street Striping Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement No. 20240189, with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for oncall street striping services increasing the amount by $100,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $310,00 and extending the contract term through January 31, 2027.
10.9 Landscape Improvement Acceptance for Tract Map 32277, Centennial/Menifee Heights, by Tripointe Homes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the landscape improvements for Tract Map 32277, Centennial/Menifee Heights, by Tripointe Homes, located south of Holland Road and west of Briggs Road, in the southeast portion of Menifee.
10.10 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Crack Sealing Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Crack Sealing Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program Project, Pavement Management Program (PMP) No. PMP 2501; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Fire Services Review Follow Up
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and discuss the City of Menifee’s fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical services provided by Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE through a Cooperative Agreement.
12.2 Strategic Plan Implementation Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the 20232028 Strategic Plan for the period extending from July 1 to December 31, 2025.
12.3 Adoption of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the Menifee Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: Spring 2026
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> Santa’s Workshop Space Needs (Temple, January 21, 2026) Target Date: TBD
> Backyard Breeder Regulations (Karwin, January 21, 2026) Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the February 18, 2026 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov.
Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
February 18, 2026
Page
3 of 5
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
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 18, 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)
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
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Xavier Padilla – Menifee Union School District Board Member
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Ieesha Sharp
5.2. Introduction of CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Dept. Fire Chief Robert Fish and Division Chief Dustin Reed
5.3. Community Services Monthly Update
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 February 4, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
9.2 February 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
10.1 Waiver of Reading
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Waive the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provide that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 1162026, and 1232026, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 1122026, 1162026, 1202026 and 122 2026, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 1212025 to 12 312025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,925,916.76.
10.3 Treasurer's Report December 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of December 31, 2025.
10.4 2025 Annual Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the 2025 Annual Report.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for December 2025.
10.6 Department of California Highway Patrol Every 15 Minutes Program Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Grant for the Menifee Police Department Every 15 Minutes Program in the nottoexceed amount of $20,000; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget, appropriating an increase in revenue and expenditures in the notto exceed amount of $20,000 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all other necessary grant related documents thereof to receive the Department of California Highway Patrol Program Grant.
10.7 Bid Award to American RightofWay, Inc. for the Purchase of Traffic Signal Equipment for Various Capital Improvement Program Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order for the purchase of traffic signal related poles and equipment from American Right ofWay, Inc. for the Goetz Road/Vista Way Traffic Signal Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No. 2302, the Menifee Road/Fire Station No. 76 Entrance Traffic Signal Project, CIP No. 2309, and the Evans Road/Craig Avenue Traffic Signal Project, CIP No. 2505, in the cumulative nottoexceed amount of $397,766.00.
10.8 Agreement Amendment with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for OnCall Street Striping Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement No. 20240189, with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for oncall street striping services increasing the amount by $100,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $310,00 and extending the contract term through January 31, 2027.
10.9 Landscape Improvement Acceptance for Tract Map 32277, Centennial/Menifee Heights, by Tripointe Homes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the landscape improvements for Tract Map 32277, Centennial/Menifee Heights, by Tripointe Homes, located south of Holland Road and west of Briggs Road, in the southeast portion of Menifee.
10.10 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Crack Sealing Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Crack Sealing Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program Project, Pavement Management Program (PMP) No. PMP 2501; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Fire Services Review Follow Up
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and discuss the City of Menifee’s fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical services provided by Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE through a Cooperative Agreement.
12.2 Strategic Plan Implementation Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the 20232028 Strategic Plan for the period extending from July 1 to December 31, 2025.
12.3 Adoption of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the Menifee Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: Spring 2026
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> Santa’s Workshop Space Needs (Temple, January 21, 2026) Target Date: TBD
> Backyard Breeder Regulations (Karwin, January 21, 2026) Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the February 18, 2026 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov.
Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
February 18, 2026
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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
AGENDA
Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 18, 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)
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
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1. Xavier Padilla – Menifee Union School District Board Member
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Citizen of the Month – Ieesha Sharp
5.2. Introduction of CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Dept. Fire Chief Robert Fish and Division Chief Dustin Reed
5.3. Community Services Monthly Update
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONAGENDA ITEMS)
This is the time for members of the public to address the Council about items which are NOT listed on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Council’s ability to respon d to comments on nonagendized matters at the time such comments are made. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 February 4, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
9.2 February 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Councilmember requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar. If an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it will be discussed individually and acted upon separately. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on ordinance adoptions will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when the ordinance was introduced. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, their vote will be reflected as absent.
10.1 Waiver of Reading
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Waive the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and provide that they be read by title only.
10.2 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Ratify and approve the Voucher Lists dated 1162026, and 1232026, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 1122026, 1162026, 1202026 and 122 2026, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 1212025 to 12 312025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,925,916.76.
10.3 Treasurer's Report December 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of December 31, 2025.
10.4 2025 Annual Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the 2025 Annual Report.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for December 2025.
10.6 Department of California Highway Patrol Every 15 Minutes Program Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the Department of California Highway Patrol Grant for the Menifee Police Department Every 15 Minutes Program in the nottoexceed amount of $20,000; and
2. Adopt a budget amendment resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget, appropriating an increase in revenue and expenditures in the notto exceed amount of $20,000 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all other necessary grant related documents thereof to receive the Department of California Highway Patrol Program Grant.
10.7 Bid Award to American RightofWay, Inc. for the Purchase of Traffic Signal Equipment for Various Capital Improvement Program Projects RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Award bid and authorize the Finance Department to issue a purchase order for the purchase of traffic signal related poles and equipment from American Right ofWay, Inc. for the Goetz Road/Vista Way Traffic Signal Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No. 2302, the Menifee Road/Fire Station No. 76 Entrance Traffic Signal Project, CIP No. 2309, and the Evans Road/Craig Avenue Traffic Signal Project, CIP No. 2505, in the cumulative nottoexceed amount of $397,766.00.
10.8 Agreement Amendment with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for OnCall Street Striping Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement No. 20240189, with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for oncall street striping services increasing the amount by $100,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $310,00 and extending the contract term through January 31, 2027.
10.9 Landscape Improvement Acceptance for Tract Map 32277, Centennial/Menifee Heights, by Tripointe Homes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the landscape improvements for Tract Map 32277, Centennial/Menifee Heights, by Tripointe Homes, located south of Holland Road and west of Briggs Road, in the southeast portion of Menifee.
10.10 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Crack Sealing Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the improvements for Crack Sealing Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program Project, Pavement Management Program (PMP) No. PMP 2501; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Fire Services Review Follow Up
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and discuss the City of Menifee’s fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical services provided by Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE through a Cooperative Agreement.
12.2 Strategic Plan Implementation Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file an update on the implementation of the 20232028 Strategic Plan for the period extending from July 1 to December 31, 2025.
12.3 Adoption of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt the Menifee Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
> Menifee Welcome Monuments (Diederich, March 5, 2025)
Target Date: Spring 2026
> Evaluation of a Menifee Charitable Organization (Estrada, April 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> Feasibility of a Regional Sports Park (Diederich, May 7, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> QUIMBY Fee Amendment Options (Estrada, July 16, 2025) Target Date: Spring 2026
> Santa’s Workshop Space Needs (Temple, January 21, 2026) Target Date: TBD
> Backyard Breeder Regulations (Karwin, January 21, 2026) Target Date: TBD
16. ADJOURN
Decorum Policy Notes
The Council anticipates and encourages public participation at its Council meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please turn your cell phones off, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. We encourage participation and ask for a mutual respect for the proceedings.
Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this agenda, including those submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Department, at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk Department at (951) 6726777 or by coming into City Hall located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA, 92586 during normal business hours. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Affidavit of the Posting
I, Stephanie Roseen, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the February 18, 2026 City Council meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the following locations per Cal. Gov.
Code, § 54954.2, subd. (a)(1): Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, and the City of Menifee website.
Menifee Mayor and City Council
February 18, 2026
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