Menifee Mayor and City Council April 1, 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, April 01, 2026
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Mayor Karwin called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Bob Karwin, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple
Absent: Ricky Estrada, Dean Deines
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Pastor Jeremy Martinez – The Rock Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ed Samuelson led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS - NONE
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated that staff requested to pull Item No. 10.7 from the agenda.
The agenda was approved unanimously (3-0-2, Estrada and Deines absent) as modified.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. • Mark Wade
• Tony Reverditto
• Mark Adams
• Pamela Erb
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Meeting with Representative from Menifee Police Officers Association
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• Rotary Club Gala
• Chamber of Commerce Wake Up Menifee
• Annual All Star Field Day
• Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
• Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran Event
• Live Jam Event
• Sunrise Hike with Chamber of Commerce and Menifee Staff • Chief Karrer Retirement Ceremony
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Chamber of Commerce Wake Up Menifee
• Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran Event
• Live Jam Event
• Sunrise Hike with Chamber of Commerce and Menifee Staff • Chief Karrer Retirement Ceremony
Acting Mayor Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Ambient Community Meetings
• Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget and Implementation Committee Meeting
• Oasis Community Town Hall Meeting
• Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran Event
• Western Riverside County of Governments Meeting
• Menifee’s Spring Fest
• Moms of Menifee Group Spring Fest Event
• Chief Karrer Retirement Ceremony
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes were approved unanimously (3 -0-2, Estrada and Deines absent) with no modifications.
9.1 March 18, 2026 Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Ben Diederich
SECONDER: Dan Temple
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.
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines, Estrada
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10.2 Warrant Register
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher Lists dated 2/27/2026 and 3/6/2026, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 2/26/2026, 2/27/2026, and 3/2/2026 and the Void Check Listing PE 2/28/2026, which have a total budgetary impact of $9,739,249.72.
10.3 Proclamation
ACTION
1. Proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month.
10.4 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes into Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 Maintenance Services, Annexation No. 39, Haven
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-430, 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. 39, located on the northwest corner of Garbani Road and Evans Road.
10.5 Bid Award and Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for Construction Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Grind and Overlay Resurfacing Project
ACTION
1. Award bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc. for construction services for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Local Roads AC Resurfacing Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 25 -07, generally located on the east and west sides of Evans road, north of Newport Road, and south of Lazy Creek Road, in a total not -to- exceed amount of $1,282,701.75.
10.6 Bid Award and Agreement with Fireworks & Stage FX America, LLC for Professional Pyrotechnic Services for the City's Annual Independence Celebration
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Fireworks & Stage FX America, LLC to provide professional pyrotechnic services for the City’s annual Independence Celebration Event in a total not-to-exceed amount of $30,000 through June 30, 2026; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to approve and execute up to four one- year extensions for a total aggregate amount not-to-exceed $145,049.74; and
3. Authorized the Finance Department to issue individual Purchase Orders (POs) on an as-needed basis, in an aggregate amount not to exceed the agreement amount.
10.7 Agreement Amendment with TKE Engineering, Inc. for Design and Environmental Services for the Garbani Road Drainage Improvements Project
This item was pulled from the agenda. No action was taken.
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10.8 Quitclaim Deed to Western Pacific Housing- Menifee, LLC Drainage Easements Associated with Tract Map 28921-1
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a quitclaim deed for drainage easements to Western Pacific Housing - Menifee, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company for Tract Map 28921 -1 Lots 11 and 12 located south of Butterwood Drive and west of Country Fair Drive.
10.9 Quitclaim Deeds to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for Storm Drainage Easements Associated with Tract Maps 25253 -1, 25285- 1 and 26798-5
ACTION
1. Approved and authorize d the City Manager to execute one quitclaim deed for storm drain easements to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for Tract Map (TM) 25253- 1 and Portion of Lot 19 located on Lindenberger Road north of Dominigoni Parkway; and
2. Approved and authorize d the City Manager to execute two quitclaim deeds for storm drain easements to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for TM25285- 1 Lot 82 and Portion of Lot 52 located on Lindenberger Road north of Dominigoni Parkway; and
3. Approved and authorize d the City Manager to execute two quitclaim deeds for storm drain easements to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for TM26798- 5 Lots 1,2,29 and 30 located on Menifee Road south of Holland Road.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2025-406 to Modify Certain Definitions and to Establish Construction Cost Index Adjustments to the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program and Resolution Amending the Applicable TUMF
Financial Analyst Kristen Jensen provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
Acting Mayor Karwin opened the public hearing at 6: 36 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and no correspondence was received. There were no public comments. Acting Mayor Karwin closed the public hearing at 6:36 PM.
Ms. Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No.26-1695, implementing the initial Construction Cost Index adjustment for TUMF applicable to all developments in the City of Menifee.
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AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines, Estrada
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines, Estrada
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Deines, Estrada
MOVER: Ben Diederich
SECONDER: Dan Temple
2. Introduced an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2025 -406 to modify certain definitions and to establish Construction Cost Index adjustments to the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF); and
MOVER: Ben Diederich
SECONDER: Dan Temple
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Menifee Municipal Code to Update Improvement Security Requirements Consistent with California Law and City Procedures
Financial Analyst Kris Jensen provided a presentation.
City Clerk Stephanie Roseen introduced the ordinance by title.
ACTION
1. Introduced an ordinance amending Menifee Municipal Code Sections 7.40.030,
7.80.050, 7.80.060, 7.90.090, and 7.90.120 to update improvement security requirements consistent with California Law and City procedures.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
12.2 Regional Sports Facility Discussion
Community Services Direction Mariana Mitchell provided a presentation.
Correspondence was received by the following.
• Laz Peterson
The following speaker addressed the City Council.
• Kwesi Childress
The City Council spoke in favor for exploring the development of a regional sports complex and emphasized the need to keep the concept as a long-term City priority.
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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 7:15 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk