Menifee Mayor and City Council May 6, 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, May 06, 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
Mayor Estrada called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Ben Diederich, Dan Temple, Dean Deines
Absent: None
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Gloria Sanchez – Senior Advisory Committee Chair
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Artie Allen led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Recognition of Lillian Roach
The City Council recognized Lilian Roach and presented her with a certificate.
5.2 Recognition of Paloma Valley High School Boys Wrestling
The City Council recognized Coach Robles and the Paloma Valley High School Wrestling Team and presented them with a certificate.
5.3 Recognition of Jerard Caleb Garcia
The City Council recognized Caleb Garcia and presented him with a certificate.
5.4 Police Department Quarterly Update
Acting Chief Dave Gutierrez provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
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6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The following speakers addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. • Rosie Brady
• Vicki Carpenter
• Hyacinth McNevin
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Diederich reported on the meetings and events he attended. • City of Menifee Employee Appreciation Luncheon
• Chamber of Commerce 20th Anniversary Event for Law Office of Bob Karwin • Menifee Citizens’ Academy Graduation
• Southwest Elected Leaders Coalition
• Menifee Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony
• Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
• Menifee Better Together Event
• District 2 Town Hall Meeting
• Riverside County Pitch Contest Finals
• City of Perris State of City
Councilmember Temple reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Grand Opening of La Bufadora Baja Grill
• City of Menifee Employee Appreciation Luncheon
• Chamber of Commerce 20th Anniversary Event for Law Office of Bob Karwin • Menifee Citizens’ Academy Graduation
• Menifee Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony
• Menifee Better Together Event
• City of Perris State of City
• Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA) Board Meeting
• Pickleball Tournaments Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended. • City of Menifee Employee Appreciation Luncheon
• Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting
• Chamber of Commerce 20th Anniversary Event for Law Office of Bob Karwin • RTA Subcommittee T-Now Meeting
• Menifee Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony
• RTA Admin and Operations Committee Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended. • Grand Opening of La Bufadora Baja Grill
• City of Menifee Employee Appreciation Luncheon
• Menifee School District Evening of Excellence
• Menifee Police Department Resource Fair
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
• Menifee Citizens’ Academy Graduation
• Menifee Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony
• Student of the Month Sponsor Reception
• Menifee Better Together Event
• Motte Museum Car Show
• Menifee Experience Magazine Launch
• Menifee Trading Post Night Market
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Budget and Implementation Committee Meeting
• Chamber of Commerce Wake Up Menifee Event
• District 2 Town Hall Meeting
• City of Perris State of City
• Pickleball Tournaments Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser • Freedom Crest Elementary School Third Grade Presentation • Menifee Senior Expo
• Arts Council Menifee Showcase
• Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee Meeting
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following set s of minutes were approved (4 -0-1, Estrada abstained) with no modifications.
9.1 April 15, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
9.2 April 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following speakers addressed the City Council on Item No. 10.5. • Debbie Manion
• Mike Knighten
Mayor Pro Tem Karwin requested to pull Item No. 10.6 for further discussion. Mayor Estrada requested to pull Item No. 10.8 for further discussion.
The balance of the consent calendar was approved by the following vote.
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
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.
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10.2 Warrant Register
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher Lists dated 3/27/2026 and 4/3/2026, the Payroll Register dated 3/27/2026 and the Void Check Listing PE 3/31/2026, which have a total budgetary impact of $3,121,403.46.
10.3 Proclamations
ACTION
1. Proclaimed May as Building Safety Month; and
2. Proclaimed May 3th – 9th Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week; and
3. Proclaimed May 4th – 8th Economic Development Week; and
4. Proclaimed May 11th – 16th National Police Week.
10.4 Intention to Set a Public Hearing Date for Delinquent Solid Waste Accounts and Collection on Riverside County’s Property Tax Roll
ACTION
1. Set a public hearing date for May 20, 2026, to accept public testimony regarding the delinquent solid waste accounts from Calendar Year 2025 to be applied to the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 County of Riverside property tax roll for collection.
10.5 License and Use Agreement with Menifee Santa's Workshop for the Limited Use of Retired Fire Station 5
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a License and Use Agreement with Menifee Santa’s Workshop for the limited use of a portion of Retired Fire Station 5 located at 28971 Goetz Road.
10.6 Bid Award and Agreement with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for Construction Services for the McCall Blvd Widening Project
The City Council asked staff questions.
Nick Fidler provided an overview of the McCall Boulevard Widening Project.
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for construction services for McCall Boulevard Widening Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 22- 03, located east of the I -215 freeway along McCall Boulevard between Oakhurst/Hospital Way and Junipero Road, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,262,584.00.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: Estrada
RECUSE: None
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Dean Deines
10.7 Bid Award and Agreement with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for Construction Services for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program
ACTION
1. Awarded bid and authorized the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Onyx Paving Company, Inc., for construction services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Slurry Seal Program, Pavement Management Program (PMP) No. 25-01, in total not-to-exceed amount of $687,000.
10.8 Agreement Amendment with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for the Construction Management Services for the Central Park Amphitheater Project
The City Council asked staff questions.
Mayor Estrada stated his opposition to the item.
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Central Park Amphitheater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 19- 15, increasing the compensation amount by $50,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $1,073,272, and extending the term of the agreement through December 31, 2026; and
2. Adopted Resolution Nos. 26-1703 and 26-1704, appropriating $50,000 for the transfer out of the Development Impact Fee (DIF) Citywide– Park Improvements Fund 2522 and the transfer in and expenditures within the Capital Projects Fund 4320 to the Project account.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Dan Temple
10.9 Public Improvement Acceptance and 90% Release of Security for Parcel Map 37624-1, McCall Square, by Heritage Square Menifee, LLC
ACTION
1. Accepted the public improvements for street, drainage, water, and sewer systems for Parcel Map 37624- 1, McCall Square, located along McCall Boulevard between Junipero Road and Menifee Road; and
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2. Authorized the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City's standard policies; and
3. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's Office.
10.10 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Beth Drive Street improvements Project
ACTION
1. Accepted the improvements for the Beth Drive Street Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 22-28; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.
10.11 Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center Roof Rehabilitation Project
ACTION
1. Accepted the improvements for the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center Roof Rehabilitation Project Capital Improvement Project (CIP No. 26 -07), located at 29995 Evans Road; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk’s office to file the Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s office.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Community Development Block Grant for Program Year 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan
Management Analyst Edna Lebron provided a presentation.
The City Council asked staff questions.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at 7:31 PM. City Clerk Stephanie stated the public hearing was legally noticed. There was no correspondence received.
The following speakers addressed the City Council.
• Ashley Brown Mills
• Dawn Smith
Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 7:35 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1705, approving the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary grant- related documents to receive CDBG funds.
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AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Estrada, Karwin, Diederich, Temple, Deines
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 2022-3, Legado
Chief Financial Officer Travis Hickey provided a presentation.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 1706, authorizing the issuance of special tax bonds and the execution and delivery of bond documents in connection with Improvement Area 1 of Community Facilities District 2022-3, Legado, located south of Rouse Road and west of Antelope Road; and
2. Authorized the Finance Department to establish the necessary revenue and expenditure budgets and corresponding appropriations for the bond issuance.
MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Ben Diederich
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Estrada adjourned the meeting at 7:43 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, MMC
City Clerk