Menifee Mayor and City Council February 4, 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, February 04, 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. The City Council recessed to closed session at 5:00 PM.
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN(s) 344-080-021
Agency Negotiators: Armando Villa, City Manager; Nick Fidler, Public Works Director; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney; Steve Strapac, Principal Engineer Negotiating Parties: Nick Markou and Panagiota Markou, Trustees of the Markou Family Trust U/T/D November 12, 2005
Under Negotiation: Price and terms.
2. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION,
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): Two cases
4. 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 nothing to report from closed session.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Bob Karwin, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Dean Deines
Absent: Ricky Estrada
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Bob Warning – Crossway Menifee
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
George Mills led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Year – Mary Carnes
Acting Mayor Karwin introduced Citizen of the Year Mary Carnes and presented her with an award.
5.2 Police Department Quarterly Update
Police Chief Chris Karrer 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. • Lori Clough
• Jesse Sims
• Lupe Jenkins
Correspondence was received from the following.
• Tara Hunt
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
• Southwest Elected Collaboration Meeting
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Arts Council Menifee Meeting
• Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA) Meeting
• Interfaith Council Meeting
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board of Directors Meeting • RTA T-Now Committee Meeting
• RTA Operations and Admin Committee Meeting
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Acting Mayor Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Grand Opening Studio 215 at Mt. San Jacinto College
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Budget and Implementation Committee
• Retirement recognition of USPS worker Louis Marcroft
• RCTC Two-Day Workshop
• Live Jam Concert Event
• Arts Council Menifee Reception
• Western Riversid e Council of Governments ( WRCOG) Executive Committee Meeting
• Poloma Valley High School Mock Trial Event
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following sets of minutes were approved unanimously (4-0-1, Estrada absent) with no modifications.
9.1 January 21, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
9.2 January 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Diederich abstained from Item No. 10.10.
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 12/19/2025, 12/24/2025 and 1/9/2026, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 12/19/2025, 12/31/2025, 1/2/2026, 1/5/2026 and 1/6/2026 and the Void Check Listing PE 12/31/2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $12,411,096.24.
10.3 Developer Funded California Environmental Quality Act Consultant Update for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/2026
AYES: Karwin, Diederich (Abstained from Item No. 10.10), Temple, Deines NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
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ACTION
1. Receive d and file d the second Quarterly Update on executed California Environmental Quality Act consultant contracts for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
10.4 Contract Amendments and Change Orders Quarterly Report
ACTION
1. Received and filed the contract amendments and change orders quarterly report for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
10.5 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 2017 -1 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 40, Kaiser Medical
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026 -429, 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. 40, located on the northeast corner of Encanto Drive and Rouse Road.
10.6 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 39, Haven, into Community Facility District 2017-1, Maintenance Services
ACTION
1. Accepted the Petition of Garbani Road 134 Owner, LLC, Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 38766, Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 360- 180-021, located on the northwest corner of Garbani Road and Evans Road, into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017-1, Maintenance Services, as Annexation No. 39; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1678, intent to add Annexation No. 39 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 March 18, 2026.
10.7 Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Police Department Fleet Vehicle Purchases
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the Finance Department to issue a purchase order for the purchase of six vehicles from National Auto Fleet in an amount of $371,494.08 utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement No. 091521-NAF pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.210; and
2. Approved and authorized the Finance Department to issue a purchase order for six vehicle upfits which include lights, sirens and graphics, from AEP California in an amount of $196,066.92; and
3. Approved and authorized the Finance Department to issue a purchase order for six L3/Harris XL-200 Mobile Radios from Cazcom, Inc. in an amount of $63,596.99 utilizing NASPO and HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Agreement pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.210; and
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4. Approved and authorized the Finance Department to issue a purchase order for six Getac V120 Ultra 5 In-Car Computers from MNJ Technologies. in an amount of $29,703.63 utilizing OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement No. 01- 148 pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code Section 3.12.210; and
5. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the required documents and approve any future change orders due to price increase, limited availability, or unavailability of vehicles or equipment.
10.8 Memorandum of Understanding with the Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center for a Night Vision Equipment Loan Program
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center for participation in the Electro- Optics Loan Program for night vision equipment in an amount not-to-exceed $1,800; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute any subsequent MOU amendments at the City’s discretion and within the available budget; and
3. Approved and authorized the Finance Department to issue a purchase order for the lease of six AN/PVS-15C Night Vision Binoculars from the MOU with the Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,800.
10.9 Agreement Amendment with Harris and Associates, Inc. for Professional On-Call Services for Civil Engineering and Plan Check
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Harris and Associates, Inc., for Civil Engineering and Plan Check Services, increasing the compensation by $100,000, for a three- year total agreement amount not-to-exceed $325,000 through June 30, 2026.
10.10 Contract Change Order with NPG, Inc. for the Beth Drive Street Improvements Project
ACTION
1. Approved and authorize d the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 1 with NPG, Inc. increasing the compensation by $48,447, for a total contract amount not -to -exceed $257,424, for the Beth Drive Street Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program Project (CIP) No. 22-28.
10.11 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 38128, Oakstone, by Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the filing of the final map for Tract Map 38128, Oakstone, by Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc., located south of McLaughlin Road, east of Goetz Road, and west of Byers Road, and northeast of Valley Boulevard; and
2. Approved and authorize d the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee completion of the required public improvements associated with Tract Map 38128.
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
10.12 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Pedestrian Crossing at Audie Murphy Road Project
ACTION
1. Accepted the improvements for the Pedestrian Crossing at Audie Murphy Road Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 24 -03, located on Audie Murphy Road in front of The Ranch House at Audie Murphy Ranch; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.13 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Local Roads Asphalt Concrete Resurfacing (Sun City Community) Project
ACTION
1. Accepted the improvements for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Local Roads Asphalt Concrete Resurfacing (Sun City Community) Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 25- 07, located south of Rouse Road, east of Sun City Boulevard, west of Bradley Road, and north of Chambers Avenue; 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 Appeal of Planning Commission Decision for the Menifee (Pemcor) Business Park Project
Senior Planner Russell Brown provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
Acting Mayor Karwin opened the public hearing at 6:50 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed. There were no public comments and no correspondence received.
Paul Meyer, project applicant, addressed the City Council.
Acting Mayor Karwin closed the public hearing at 6:53 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1679, denying Appeal No. PLN25-0208 submitted by the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance (GSEJA); and
MOVER: Dan Temple
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1680, certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Plot Plan (PP) No. PLN23-0245 for the Menifee (Pemcor) Business Park Project; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1681, approving PP No. PLN23-0245 for the Menifee (Pemcor) Business Park Project located at 33521 Zeiders Road.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 2025-2030 Pavement Management Program Report Update Public Works Director Nick Fidler provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
ACTION
1. Approved the 2025-2030 Pavement Management Program Report prepared by Bucknam Infrastructure Group.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
12.2 Naming of the Bridge over Salt Creek at Bradley Road
City Attorney Jeffrey Melching provided a presentation.
The City Counci l provide direction and asked staff to bring back an item amending the existing policy to apply to all City owned facilities and public infrastructure and asked staff to bring back naming options for the bridge with the intent to honor veterans.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
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16. ADJOURN
Acting Mayor Karwin adjourned the meeting at 7:38 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk