CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Public Improvement Acceptance and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 37178, Menifee Town Center, by
Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
MEETING DATE: March 18, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Crystal Nguyen, Senior Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Nick Fidler, Public Works Director
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for landscape for Tract Map 37178, Menifee Town Center, located at the northwest corner of La Piedra Road and Town Center Drive; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
DISCUSSION
Lennar Homes of California, Inc. (Developer) is the developer of Tract Map No. 37178, Menifee Town Center (Project), a subdivision of 20.3 gross acres of land into one lot to accommodate a condominium project consisting of 218 dwelling units, located at the northwest corner of La Piedra Road and Town Center Drive.
The Developer has completed the construction and maintenance period of the landscaping and is requesting acceptance of the completed improvements into the City’s maintenance system.
Staff have inspected the completed improvements, determined that the improvements have been constructed in accordance with City specifications and standards, and verified that all project conditions of approval have been met to release the faithful performance and labor and materials securities in accordance with City policy.
A 10% warranty security would be held for a period of one year in accordance with the City’s Municipal Code. The original posted security improvements are listed in Table 1 on the following page.
City of Menifee Staff Report
CFD Landscape Improvement Acceptance – TM 37178
March 18, 2026
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TABLE 1 - ORIGINAL POSTED SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
Improvement Security No.
Performance / Material
Faithful
Performance
Material and
Labor
Landscaping
(TM 37178/IP19-020)
72BSBIC2677 $67,000 $33,500
Total $67,000 $33,500
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Safe and Vibrant Community
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. The developer has paid all necessary fees and deposits to cover the costs of the required inspections of the completed improvements. Ongoing maintenance costs for the improvements would be supported through the approved Fiscal Year 2025/2026 operating budgets in Community Facilities District (CFD) 2017-1, Zone 1.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Project Location Map
2. Agreement
3. Bond