Menifee Mayor and City Council April 15, 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 15, 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, Dean Deines
Absent: Ricky Estrada
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Ann-Marie Novack, Menifee Citizens Advisory Committee Chair and Lake Menifee Women's Club Historian
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jason White led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Citizen of the Month – Tom Merrit
The City Council recognized Tom Merrit as the Citizen of the Month.
5.2 Community Services Monthly Update
Community Services Supervisor Michael Rinehart provided a presentation.
5.3 Fire Department Quarterly Update
Fire Chief Dustin Reed provided the quarterly update.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (4-0-1, Estrada absent) with no modifications.
Menifee Mayor and City Council April 15, 2026
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. • Ricky Holm
• Mark Wade
• Naomi Temple
• Ed Siebert
• Doug Mills
• Sue Harp
• Dawn Smith
• Gary Watrous
• Pamela Fib
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Commercial Broker Appreciation Luncheon
• Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) Goetz Road Sewer Project Groundbreaking
• Southwest Riverside County Quick Pitch Competition Judge
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA) Board Meeting
• Menifee Interfaith Council Meeting
• Commercial Broker Appreciation Luncheon
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Event
• Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Meeting
• Commercial Broker Appreciation Luncheon
Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Foodie Friday
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Executive Committee Meeting
• Commercial Broker Appreciation Luncheon
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Meeting • Rotary Club Meeting
• KFI Radio Interview
• Multi-Cultural Festival
• Career Day at Boulder Ridge Elementary School
• Menifee Chamber of Commerce Mixer,
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set of minutes were approved unanimously (4-0-1. Estrada absent) with no modifications.
9.1 April 1, 2026 Minutes
Menifee Mayor and City Council April 15, 2026
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Acting Mayor Karwin requested to pull Item No. 10.8 for further discussion.
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 3/13/2026, and 3/20/2026, the Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 3/9/2026, 3/13/2026, 3/17/2026, and 3/20/2026, the City Credit Card payment summary for the period 2/1/2026 to 2/28/2026, which have a total budgetary impact of $3,569,021.26.
10.3 Treasurer's Report - February 2026
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Treasurer’s Report as of February 28, 2026.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Public Safety Reports for February 2026.
10.5 Proclamation
ACTION
1. Proclaimed the month of April as Fair Housing Month.
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption 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
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-431, 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).
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
Menifee Mayor and City Council April 15, 2026
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
10.7 Second Reading and Adoption of 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
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026- 432, 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.
10.8 Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Update
Public Works Director Nick Fidler provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1696, accepting the City of Menifee Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Update.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
10.9 Agreement with Menifee Union School District for Shared Use of Facilities to Support Youth Programming, Recreation Services, and Expanded Learning Opportunities
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Joint Facility Use Agreement with the Menifee Union School District for joint facility use through June 30, 2030.
10.10 Agreement with the County of Riverside for Emergency Services Coordinator Services
ACTION
1. Approved as amended and authorized the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with the County of Riverside through its Emergency Management Department to provide the services of an Emergency Services Coordinator, at a cost of $195,000 per year through June 30, 2028.
10.11 Bid Award and Agreement with Deeb Construction, Inc. for Construction Services for the Cherry Hills Interior Improvement Project
Menifee Mayor and City Council April 15, 2026
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Deeb Construction, Inc. for construction services for the Cherry Hills Facility Improvements - Phase I, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 23 -13, located at 26800 Cherry Hills Boulevard, in a total amount not -to- exceed $980,000; and
2. Adopted Resolutions Nos. 26-1697 and 26-1698, authorizing the appropriation of a transfer out in the amount of $30,000 from available fund balance in Fund 1110 IT ISF and into expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
10.12 Quitclaim Deed to Western Pacific Housing, Inc., a Delaware Corportation, 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, Inc., a Delaware corporation, formerly known as Schuler Homes Holdco, Inc., a Delaware corporation, successor by merger 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.
10.13 Final Map, Agreement, and Bonds for Tract Map 37409- 4, Legado, by BLC Fleming, LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the filing of final map 37409-4, Legado, by BLC Fleming, LLC, located south of Rouse Road and east of Sherman Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of required public improvements associated with Tract Map 37409-4; and
3. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Public Improvement Agreement for landscape improvements associated with Legado, Tract Map 37409-4, East Park, located south of Rouse Road and east of Sherman Road.
10.14 Notice of Completion, Acceptance and 90% Release of Securities for Tract Map 29835-2, Underwood, by KB Home Coastal, Inc.
ACTION
1. Accept ed the public improvements for landscape for Tract Map 29835- 2, Underwood, by KB Home Coastal, Inc., located along Antelope Road between McLaughlin Road and McCall Boulevard in the northeast portion of the City; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and
3. Authorized the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 User Fee Schedule Updates
Chief Financial Officer Travis Hickey provided a presentation.
Menifee Mayor and City Council April 15, 2026
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
The City Council asked staff questions.
Acting Mayor Karwin opened the public hearing at 7:18 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed. There was no correspondence received and no public comments. Acting Mayor Karwin closed the public hearing at 7:18 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-1699, approving the addition and modification of Community Service and other fees to the 2022 User Fee Schedule and authorizing an effective date of July 1, 2026; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to implement an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to any new applicable fees, based on January -to-January index (increase or decrease) not -to-exceed four percent, with the first adjustment effective July 1, 2027, and annual adjustments thereafter on July 1 each fiscal year.
MOVER: Ben Diederich
SECONDER: Dan Temple
11.2 Proposed Change Proceedings for Community Facilities District No. 2025-4, Heritage Village
Acting Mayor Karwin opened the public hearing at 7:21 PM. City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and here were no public comments, correspondence, or protests received. Ms. Roseen also stated there were no persons registered to vote in the territory of the district, per the Riverside Registrar of Voters. Ms. Roseen confirmed the owners of the taxable property had consented to hold the special election and concurred the special meeting my be held.
Acting Mayor Karwin closed the public hearing at 7:22 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26 -1700, modifying the authorized facilities for Community Facilities District No. 2025-4, Heritage Village, located on the northwest corner of Menifee Road and Rouse Road.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
Ms. Roseen stated the ballot was received, and it was a yes vote.
Menifee Mayor and City Council April 15, 2026
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-1701, certifying election results for Community Facilities District No. 2025-4, Heritage Village.
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OVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
12. DI
SCUSSION ITEMS
1 2.1 Community Facilities District 2024-1, Banner Park II, Issuance of Special Tax Bonds Ch
ief Financial Officer Travis Hickey provided a presentation.
A
CTION
1. Adopted R esolution No. 26 -1702, authorizing the issuance of special tax bonds and the execution and delivery of bond documents in connection wit h Co
mmunity Facilities District 2024-1, Banner Park II, located at the southwest corner of Domenigoni Parkway and Briggs Road; and
2. Authorized the Finance Department to establish the necessary revenue and expenditure budgets and corresponding appropriations for the bond issuance.
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OVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Dan Temple
13. CI
TY ATTORNEY REPORTS
Ci
ty Attorney Jeffrey Melching provided a report.
14. CI
TY MANAGER REPORTS
N
one.
15. F
UTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
N
one.
16. A
DJOURN
A
cting Mayor Karwin adjourned the meeting at 7:31 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Estrada