Menifee Mayor and City Council February 18, 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 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)
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 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): 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
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 Xavier Padilla – Menifee Union School District Board Member
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Julie Zimmerman led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Month – Ieesha Sharp
Acting Mayor Karwin introduced Citizen of the Year Pastor Ieesha Sharp and presented her with a certificate.
5.2 Introduction of CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Dept. Fire Chief Robert Fish and Division Chief Dustin Reed
Fire Chief Robert Fish introduced himself and Division Chief Dustin Reed.
5.3 Community Services Monthly Update
Community Services Manager Gabbi Cao provided an update.
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.
• Pete Bollinger
• Sandy Stickney
• Hyacinth McNevin
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Santa Rosa Academy Spelling Bee
• Menifee Valley Chamber Business Mixer
• Perris High School Student of the Month
• Audie Murphy Ranch Skate Park Input Meeting
• Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) Meeting
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Cal Cities Conference
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Ribbon Cutting for Hans Christensen Academy
• Ribbon Cutting for Onyx Wellness Club
• Congressman Calvert Annual Meeting
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Acting Mayor Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Ribbon Cutting for Mt. San Jacinto Community College (MSJC) Math and Science Building
• Menifee Girls Softball Ceremony at the Marion Ashly Community Center • Mock Trial Tournament at Paloma Valley High School (PVHS) • City of Menifee Town Hall
• Community Partners Meeting
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting • Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Admin and Finance Committee Meeting
• WRCOG Policy Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
• Rotary Club Meeting
• Ribbon Cutting for Hans Christensen Academy
• Congressman Calvert Annual Meeting
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following sets of minutes were approved unanimously (4-0-1, Estrada absent) with no modifications.
9.1 February 4, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
9.2 February 4, 2026 Regular 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 1- 16-2026, and 1 -23-2026, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 1-12-2026, 1-16-2026, 1-20-2026 and 1-22- 2026, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 12-1-2025 to 12-31- 2025, which have a total budgetary impact of $5,925,916.76.
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
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10.3 Treasurer's Report - December 2025
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of December 31, 2025.
10.4 2025 Annual Report
ACTION
1. Received and filed the 2025 Annual Report.
10.5 Monthly Public Safety Reports
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Public Safety Reports for December 2025.
10.6 Department of California Highway Patrol Every 15 Minutes Program Grant
ACTION
1. Accepted the Department of California Highway Patrol Grant for the Menifee Police Department Every 15 Minutes Program in the not -to-exceed amount of $20,000; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1682, amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget, appropriating an increase in revenue and expenditures in the not-to-exceed amount of $20,000 to a project account as assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorized 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 Right-of-Way, Inc. for the Purchase of Traffic Signal Equipment for Various Capital Improvement Program Projects
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the Finance Department to issue a purchase order for the purchase of traffic signal related poles and equipment from American Right-of- Way, Inc. for the Goetz Road/Vista Way Traffic Signal Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No. 23- 02, the Menifee Road/Fire Station No. 76 Entrance Traffic Signal Project, CIP No. 23- 09, and the Evans Road/Craig Avenue Traffic Signal Project, CIP No. 25-05, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $397,766.00.
10.8 Agreement Amendment with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for On-Call Street Striping Services.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorize d the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement No. 2024- 0189, with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for on-call street striping services increasing the amount by $100,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $310,00 and extending the contract term through January 31, 2027.
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10.9 Landscape Improvement Acceptance for Tract Map 32277, Centennial/Menifee Heights, by Tripointe Homes
ACTION
1. Accepted 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
ACTION
1. Accepted the improvements for Crack Sealing Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program Project, Pavement Management Program (PMP) No. PMP 25-01; and
2. Authorized 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
Assistant City Manager Bryan Jones and Cal Fir e Deputy Chief Lonny Olson provided a presentation.
The City Council provided consensus to defer commencement of a feasibility study to evaluate alternative fire service delivery models until the Citygate Assessment was completed by Riverside County/CalFire.
ACTION
1. Reviewed and discussed 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
Senior Management Analyst Jennifer Jackson provided a presentation on the Strategic Update.
ACTION
1. Received and filed an update on the implementation of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan for the period extending from July 1 to December 31, 2025.
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12.3 Adoption of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
Economic Development Director Kayla Charters and City Co nsultants with RSG Consultants, Jessica Gonzalez, Director, Kevin Ham, Director, and Jenny Benitez, Senior Analyst provided a presentation.
ACTION
1. Adopted the Menifee Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
MOVER: Ben Diederich
SECONDER: Dean Deines
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 7:34 PM
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada